Roger was completely dumbfounded.
In order to win Su Mo’s favor and admire his grace up close, he had reluctantly parted with a cherished possession, offering up the Daqian Empire’s national treasure.
But in the end, Su Mo had said he had no use for it.
Qian Yi, who had accompanied Roger, felt his heart sink. He whispered, "National Preceptor, surely Elder Su isn’t angry with us, is he?"
Roger nodded. "It’s possible!"
’But we haven’t done anything to offend Su Mo.’
’What should we do?’
Steeling himself, Roger explained, "Elder Su, please don’t underestimate this Five-Flame Fan. This Treasure was crafted in imitation of the Ancient Divine Artifact, the Five Flames and Seven Birds Fan. It is a Tier Five Spiritual Soldier. A Martial Artist holding this fan can challenge opponents of a higher tier. Please, Elder, accept this humble gift."
"But I really have no use for it!"
Su Mo looked troubled.
’The Five-Flame Fan’s power was immense, allowing a Martial Artist to challenge those of a higher tier. It was indeed a fine treasure, but it was completely useless to him.’
’His physical body was so strong that not even a Celestial Tribulation could break it.’
’Besides, he didn’t like using external items anyway.’
THUD!
Hearing Su Mo’s refusal, Roger was so terrified that he dropped to his knees. "Elder Su, spare us! We truly didn’t mean to offend you."
"What are you talking about?"
Su Mo was baffled.
’Everything was fine just a moment ago. Why did Roger suddenly kneel? And he was crying his eyes out, as if he’d suffered some great injustice.’
’It wasn’t like he had bullied the man.’
Qian Yi also knelt. "Elder Su, if you don’t accept this Treasure, it means you won’t forgive us. We... we’ll just kill ourselves by ramming our heads into this pillar right here."
With that, Qian Yi lunged headfirst toward a pillar.
"Holy shit!"
Su Mo shot to his feet in shock.
’Can’t you people just talk things out? Why all the life-or-death drama?’
’If word of this gets out, people will think I’m bullying you.’
Su Mo quickly shouted, "Stop him!"
At his words, Daoist Xuanqing’s figure flashed, and he intercepted Qian Yi.
Phew...
Su Mo let out a sigh of relief. "Qian Yi, what is going on with you and your National Preceptor? One of you is kneeling and crying, the other is trying to kill himself. Did I offend you somehow? Just tell me. If I’m going to be blamed for something, at least let me know what it is."
"Elder Su, National Preceptor Luo Jie and I are sincerely offering you this treasure."
Qian Yi said earnestly.
Su Mo was speechless. "Fine, I’ll accept it, okay? Xiao Lang, bring a stool for National Preceptor Luo Jie and Qian Yi. Have him sit next to me. I need to comfort him properly."
’It was hard enough to organize this celebration, and now someone almost died.’
’What is this nonsense?’
"Thank you, Elder."
Qian Yi excitedly helped Roger up. "National Preceptor, Elder Su has forgiven us! He even told us to sit next to him."
"This shows that Elder Su is magnanimous and holds us in high regard."
Roger said gratefully.
After the two sat down, Su Mo immediately announced, "Everyone, listen up! If you’re going to offer treasures, then just offer treasures. Don’t start crying or acting like you’re going to die. If you scare me, you won’t be able to afford the consequences."
"Yes, yes, yes!"
The crowd hastily agreed.
Su Mo turned back to Roger and Qian Yi. "Are you two alright? Should I have Master Mo and Master Jia take a look at you?"
’There must be something wrong with their heads.’
’They need treatment, and fast.’
Roger said awkwardly, "We’re fine. It was just a sickness of the heart. Now that Elder Su has accepted our Treasure, my heart sickness is cured."
"So you two were acting like you were going to die just because you were upset I wasn’t accepting your Treasure."
Su Mo finally understood.
He was speechless.
’When other people get a treasure, they can’t wait to hide it away. But Roger and Qian Yi? They were desperately trying to give it away. If he didn’t take it, they’d try to kill themselves.’
’Their brains really are broken.’
After the commotion caused by those two, the treasure offering process became much simpler.
"Patriarch Du of the Du Family presents one bottle of Five-Turn Divine Refining Water."
"The Black Tiger Sect presents two Tier Three Spiritual Soldiers."
"The Nanhuo Empire presents two Nirvana Pills."
"..."
In just half an hour, Su Mo received hundreds of Treasures, including some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that even he found enticing.
Su Mo said politely, "Everyone, please be seated. Eat and drink your fill. Make yourselves at home."
"Report!"
A guard ran in and said, "There are two Daoists at the gate who say they wish to see Daoist Xuanqing."
"Show them in."
Su Mo said indifferently.
’This celebration was organized by Daoist Xuanqing and the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley, among others. Su Mo had no idea who was specifically invited.’
’He might as well let them all in.’
Before long, the two men arrived in the main hall.
Daoist Xuanqing immediately rose. "Brother Qingyun, Daoist Brother Longchuan, you’ve finally arrived! Allow me to make an introduction. This is Elder Su."
"What? He’s Elder Su? Daoist Brother Xuanqing, are you kidding me?"
Qingyunzi and Long Chuan frowned deeply.
’He’s clearly just a little brat.’
’How can he be an Elder?’
Qingyunzi said with displeasure, "Daoist Brother Xuanqing, you said we were coming to attend the celebration of some esteemed elder. That’s the only reason we came. But now you’re introducing us to some snot-nosed kid who hasn’t even finished puberty? What is the meaning of this?"
"Brother Qingyun, do not be rude!"
Daoist Xuanqing rebuked, "Elder Su may be a little young, but his power is unfathomable. The two of you must not speak such nonsense."
"Heh, I doubt that."
Long Chuan said, glancing at Su Mo.
’Judging by his appearance, Su Mo looked to be about eighteen years old. Even if he started his Cultivation in his mother’s womb, how strong could he possibly be?’
Therefore, the two of them wore expressions of utter disdain.
Qingyunzi shook his head. "Forget it. Since we’re already here, we should give Daoist Brother Xuanqing some face. Besides, there’s food and wine."
"Fine!"
Long Chuan nodded.
The two of them sat down on their own, without even greeting Su Mo.
Daoist Xuanqing’s face was full of embarrassment.
’He had invited them with the best of intentions, hoping they could witness something amazing. Who knew they would have this kind of attitude? It put him in a very awkward position.’
"Elder Su, it’s all my fault for not being more considerate. This... Please forgive me, Elder Su."
Daoist Xuanqing apologized.
Su Mo waved his hand. "All who come are guests. As long as they don’t cause trouble, just let them have something to eat and drink and then send them on their way."
’Daoist Xuanqing had invited them, so Su Mo couldn’t really press the issue.’
’He couldn’t just kill people at a celebration, after all.’
After sitting down, Qingyunzi asked teasingly, "Daoist Brother Xuanqing, what is this Elder Su of yours capable of?"
"Tch, what could a little brat possibly be capable of?"
Long Chuan said with contempt.
Daoist Xuanqing said angrily, "That’s enough from you two. If you dare disrespect Elder Su again, watch out, or I’ll turn on you."
Hearing this, Qingyunzi and Long Chuan were stunned.
’They had only teased Su Mo a little. Did Daoist Xuanqing really need to react so strongly?’
"Could it be... that this Elder Su really does have some special skills?"
Qingyunzi said hesitantly.
Long Chuan chimed in, "He must have something, otherwise Daoist Brother Xuanqing wouldn’t have treated us like that. I just don’t know what special skills this Elder Su has."
"Let’s ask and find out."
Qingyunzi stood up. "Elder Su, Daoist Brother Xuanqing says your power is unfathomable. I wonder..."
Su Mo nodded. "He’s not wrong."
’Even now, he still hadn’t figured out the true extent of his own power.’
’Compared to everyone else here, he was indeed unfathomable.’