Huyan Tong knelt on the ground, everyone present turned solemn.
A man only kneels before gold; if not faced with true hardship, why would he willingly kneel like this in front of everyone?
Shen Yue immediately said, "Stand up and speak."
Huyan Tong wanted to persist, but upon seeing Shen Yue's gaze, he slowly rose to his feet.
Shen Yue reached into his robe, pulled out an ingot of silver, and placed it on the desk. "Huyan Tong, take this ingot of silver."
Huyan Tong's face flushed red, "Lord Shen, I'm seeking work, I am no beggar." To him, accepting the silver meant severing his chance to join.
Shen Yue chuckled, "This isn't charity; it's a test. Take it first."
Huyan Tong hesitated for a moment, but finally took the ingot in his hand, gripping it tightly, feeling sweat pooling in his palm.
Shen Yue contemplated for a moment, "I can give you an opportunity, or rather, you must pass a test of mine."
"What test?" Huyan Tong's spirit lifted.
