Humble Tranquility Cottage.

“Master Su, I’m here in part to express my gratitude, and in part because many of my fellows entrusted me with their treasures to deliver to you as compensation.”

It was already late at night when the head of the Yuan Family, Yuan Wutong, came calling. Yuan Luoxi and Yuan Luoyu had come with him.

They were followed by several attendants carrying two massive treasure chests.

Yuan Wutong had an elegant, bookish air, and when he faced Su Yi, he was modest, polite, and well-spoken. Just talking to him was like being bathed in a spring breeze.

Su Yi thought nothing of it. “When I saved your daughter, I did so in passing, and it was no trouble at all. You needn’t be so polite.”

As he spoke, he gestured for Yuan Wutong and company to take a seat within the courtyard.

“And what’s this talk of compensation?” Su Yi pointed toward the two treasure chests.

Yuan Wutong smiled. “After what happened today at the Qingding Military Drill Grounds, many of the city’s clans and factions felt they owed you a debt. Thus, they decided to offer up some of their treasures in hopes that you won’t pursue any past grievances.”

“Oh.” Su Yi couldn’t help but laugh. “It seems my warning was rather effective.”

When he saw Su Yi laugh, the others laughed too. At first, Yuan...