Once, I wanted to be a good person

Chapter 765: 184. Lavishly Bestowing Honors, Shaking the Provincial Government (7000 characters for monthly votes)_4

Other veterans who have not yet received their rewards saw this, and all became extremely curious, curious about what could make so many comrades stay in place. If discipline hadn’t been ingrained in their bones, they would probably have stood up to take a look.

Finally, under the anxious wait of those veterans at the back, the cards and documents were finally delivered to them.

At first, they opened them carelessly, but when their glance fell on the cards and documents, they couldn’t help but also become stunned.

Just like this, the vast training ground gradually became quieter and quieter. It wasn’t until two minutes later that the whole training ground suddenly exploded with a roar!

Even with their high discipline, these veterans still couldn’t restrain themselves, their faces full of excitement as they talked to the people around them about the rewards in their hands!

Those outside forces observing this scene all wore puzzled expressions, not knowing what had happened.

It was only when a vision-type Awakener leaked the contents of the paper and card that everyone understood why those veterans were so excited…..

Fang Ze’s rewards were very simple, straightforward, yet very effective: money, a lot of money.

Each veteran, a monthly salary of ten thousand Lini. Twelve months a year is one hundred twenty thousand, and these veterans had been in exile for twelve years, totaling one million four hundred forty thousand Lini, paid out in one go!

Moreover, all the identification documents for these veterans had been processed, and they were directly made one thousand official private soldiers of the Si Family, not only having officially recognized household registration and identity but also having the right to obtain an 80-100 square meter residence for free in the subsidiary city of the Si Family when it is established.

Their descendants would not need to be tested for aptitude to receive the Si Family’s Martial Arts training, and even if it is eventually found they have no Martial Arts potential, the Si Family would still try to arrange Si Family work for them, ensuring their provincial-level status.

Such a grand operation, humane rewards, not just the veterans but even those from other forces were somewhat shocked.

Especially when someone calculated that Fang Ze’s cash rewards alone amounted to over five billion, not including the housing and descendant cultivation costs, people from other forces were even more stunned. For a moment, they looked at the veterans in the manor with expressions of envy.

They weren’t so much envious of the ten thousand Lini salary. Although it was considerable, it just met market standards. They mainly envied Fang Ze’s feelings for these veterans.

The Si Family had suffered a great calamity and was now in a rebuilding period, needing money. And Fang Ze was just a child over ten years ago; the hardships these vassals endured weren’t Fang Ze’s doing, yet Fang Ze was willing to go to great lengths to compensate and reward them during this period, displaying great compassion and loyalty.

Following such a master household, they wouldn’t have to worry about being mistreated or forgotten in whatever the future holds. That’s the reason for their envy.

Then, in the gaze of everyone, Fang Ze proceeded to reward the team captains and Yang Transformation stage individuals.

Besides doubled or even tripled cash, there were lots of cultivation resources, defensive treasures, and Heavenly Treasures and Earthly Marvels, all making people envious.

And those rewarded team captains and Yang Transformation stage individuals also wore uncontrollable smiles, happily returning to their seats with their rewards.

Just like that, one after another, rewards were given out, and soon, only Black Bull was left.

Upon realizing this, everyone on site lifted their heads and stretched their necks, curiously looking over.

Having gradually familiarized themselves with Fang Ze’s style, they knew he left Black Bull for last to give tonight’s so-called greatest reward.

After so many surprises tonight, everyone was curious about what this final surprise would be.

Perhaps sensing the eager and curious gazes, Fang Ze didn’t keep them in suspense. He looked at Black Bull with a slight smile and then slowly began, “General Black Bull. You are the last recipient of tonight’s rewards. I believe you’re very curious about what you’ll receive, aren’t you?”

Upon hearing Fang Ze’s words, Black Bull dumbly stood up, scratched his head, and said, gruffly, “Actually….not that curious. I’m a simple man; I’ll take whatever the Young Master gives me.”

Upon hearing Black Bull’s words, laughter erupted, and Fang Ze’s lips also curved into a smile.

Then he glanced at Black Bull, then at everyone else, and slowly said, “Alright. Since you said so, I won’t shortchange you!”

He then called out, “Black Bull!”

Upon hearing Fang Ze’s words, Black Bull quickly stepped out of line and knelt with one knee, “Commander reporting!”

Fang Ze looked at him and, expressionless, continued, “I appoint you to the position of Deputy Commander of the Si Family Special Action Team. Salary of 100,000 Lini per month, with twelve years’ salary made up, totaling 14.4 million Lini.”

“A superior-grade defensive treasure, three high-grade defensive treasures, numerous Heavenly Treasures and Earthly Marvels, and cultivation resources.”

By this point, the atmosphere on site had already become lively, and after a pause, Fang Ze added quietly, “And…..”

“The opportunity to advance to Mortality-Shedding stage.”

As soon as Fang Ze’s words were spoken, the previously heated training ground suddenly went silent, with everyone unwittingly opening their mouths wide, and the other eight Yang Transformation stage individuals looked up, shocked, at Fang Ze.

Even Black Bull, who always grinned foolishly, had a moment of frozen expression, looking at Fang Ze with disbelief.

A moment later, he blushingly stammered, “Young, Young Master….what did you say?”

Fang Ze looked at him with a faint smile, “General Black Bull. I said I want to reward you with the opportunity to advance to Mortality-Shedding stage!”

Upon hearing Fang Ze’s words, Black Bull couldn’t restrain his excitement and disbelief anymore. He took several deep breaths, trying to calm himself.

The other Yang Transformation individuals glanced at one another, seeing the shock and excitement in each other’s eyes.

As for the four hundred Awakeners below, they started chatting softly among themselves, obviously surprised by this reward.

Fang Ze didn’t interrupt the discussion on site but waited quietly for the chatter to die down and then said to Black Bull, “General Black Bull, since today is a day of great joy, let’s have double celebrations. Let’s go for the breakthrough now.”

Upon hearing Fang Ze’s words, Black Bull couldn’t possibly refuse. He stood up excitedly and followed Fang Ze out of the training ground towards the adjacent villa.

Meanwhile, the external forces watching the celebration couldn’t hear the conversation inside and anxiously started asking each other, “What did Fang Ze say?”

“I don’t know. He seemed to be talking about a surprise.”

“What surprise could make them all so shocked?”

“I don’t know. Is there anything more shocking than Fang Ze showering billions of cash?”

“Quick, go find someone who can read lips! Find a vision-type Awakener.”

“Yes, go find out!”

While everyone was trying to find out, suddenly someone looked up at the Si Family Manor with surprise and shouted, “No need to find out! It’s Mortality-Shedding! Mortality-Shedding stage!”

With his shout, under the dark night sky, a bright moon suddenly rose over the Si Family Manor, and simultaneously, a gigantic black bull-shaped phantom appeared over the provincial government’s sky!

At that moment, many prominent figures and experts who hadn’t slept yet all looked up in surprise towards the direction of the Si Family Manor…

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