Inside the first storage stone lay a large pile of gold. In truth, Yan Xiaobao knew that every expert was supposed to contribute an amount exceeding a million gold coins. Looking at another stone, he saw food stacked high. Bags of rice and corn were stored alongside barrels of dried and smoked meats. There was enough food to sustain over ten thousand people for more than a month. Yan Xiaobao felt immense gratitude toward the Saint, and after inspecting the two stones, he gave a deep bow.
"Thank you very much for your contributions," he said with his head lowered. The Saint's face lit up. Clearly, he was pleased with Yan Xiaobao's reaction, which showed genuine appreciation for the wealth and provisions he had provided. The Saint nodded again, not for any particular reason but simply because he was satisfied.
