At this moment, the gazes of the guests at the scene also converged on Ying Chen.
They were very curious, what kind of gift had this presumptuous fellow brought, daring to call it a "grand gift"?
One must know that in the traditional sense of Long Guo, a grand gift referred to the rituals during sacrifices to heaven, earth, ghosts, and spirits.
It not only included sacrificial gifts but also a series of behaviors and manners.
The most solemn grand gift was the twenty-four kowtows, meaning twenty-four bows.
Think about how grand and solemn that was.
This was also the reason why none of the guests present dared to boast that their gift was a "grand gift."
Without exaggeration, only the gift of the First Young Master at the entire scene could be considered a grand gift.
This was because when Hu Quan'an accepted this gift, he adopted a "kneeling welcome" posture!
All other gifts were unworthy!
And who was Ying Chen?
What qualifications did he have to be compared with the First Young Master?
Could it be that Ying Chen was a representative of some powerful figure?
Harboring many doubts, everyone stared intently at Ying Chen, trying to find any clue from him.
Unfortunately, among all the guests, not a single person could recognize Ying Chen's identity.
"I don't recognize him. I wouldn't dare say anything else, but at least there's no such person among the prominent families of Yan Jing."
"I don't recognize him either. Judging by his attire, he seems more like a disciple from a hidden sect. Could he be a representative of the Five Great Sects?"
"Impossible, right? Since when does Hu Quan'an have such prestige, not only for the First Young Master to congratulate him, but even for the Five Great Sects, these reclusive sects, to come and congratulate him?"
"Hu Quan'an is quite something, he's latched onto two major powers at once. It seems this fellow is determined to get the position of the Hu family patriarch. It's basically hopeless for other Hu family descendants to compete with him."
"For a collateral nephew to become the patriarch, who would believe this if it got out! But it's happening... It can only be said that some people are born with the destiny of a protagonist!"
The guests lamented repeatedly.
They all believed that Ying Chen was a representative of some important figure, specifically sent to add glory to Hu Quan'an.
"Esteemed guest, may I ask where your gift is? So I can record it in the ledger..."
At this time, the butler in charge of recording stepped forward and asked with a fawning smile.
Ying Chen glanced at the butler indifferently and pointed to a large wooden box behind him: "It's inside."
The butler looked at the wooden box and was suddenly startled.
This wooden box was over two meters tall!
It would take two people to hug it!
It was almost impossible to imagine what precious gift was inside!
"Such a big box? No wonder this guy dared to call his gift a grand gift!"
"Good heavens, could it be filled with a whole box of cash or gold bars! If so, that would be exciting..."
"Vulgar! Sects like them, hidden sects, don't usually care for normal money and jewelry. The only things they value are various magic artifacts and spiritual medicine. So, it's very likely a precious magic artifact inside!"
"Are you exaggerating? As we all know, magic artifacts are not only extremely expensive, but more importantly, they are difficult to obtain even with money! If a magic artifact were truly given, then it would indeed be worthy of the term 'grand gift'."
The guests chattered, guessing what was inside the box.
Although Hu Quan'an could not see the situation outside, he couldn't help but smile when he heard these discussions.
Magic artifact?
That would be wonderful!
The prestige of this wedding today would be raised to its peak!
It was estimated that for the next few years, no one would be able to surpass the prestige of this wedding!
He would also become the focus of discussion in the upper circles of Yan Jing and a shining new star in Yan Jing!
However, who was this gift-giver?
He didn't seem to know any sect friends!
Could it be another arrangement by the First Young Master?
"The young master's kindness is as heavy as Mount Tai, how can I repay it!" Hu Quan'an said emotionally.
Outside the wedding hall.
The butler cautiously approached and examined the wooden box. After a long while, he asked with difficulty: "Esteemed guest... what exactly is the gift inside? How should I record it?"
Ying Chen replied indifferently: "Just open it and see for yourself?"
The butler hesitated: "Is this appropriate? After all, such a congratulatory gift should be opened by you personally and handed over to the bride and groom..."
"There's nothing appropriate or inappropriate about it. It's just a trifle anyway," Ying Chen replied with a blank expression.
However, these words carried a completely different meaning to the butler and the assembled guests.
"See? This is the confidence of a sect disciple! What seems like a priceless treasure to us is just a trifle in their eyes!"
"Oh my, I wish I had a pile of these trifles too. Why don't I ask him if he has any more? It would be nice if he gave me a few!"
The guests said with envy, jealousy, and hatred.
Some also urged the butler: "Hurry up and open it! The distinguished guest has traveled a long way, how can we let them do the work again? How thoughtless!"
Hearing this, the butler did not hesitate any longer.
He found a crowbar and pried hard at the rivets on the corner of the box!
*Crack!*
The wooden box instantly split open with a gap, revealing a corner of the gift.
"This color... it's bronze! I guessed right, it's indeed a magic artifact, a truly rare magic artifact!"
Immediately, a sharp-eyed guest exclaimed.
"Such a large magic artifact, it's probably beyond monetary value by now! Even the Five Great Sects don't have many heavy magic artifacts like this. How could Hu Quan'an be worthy of such an astonishingly grand gift from the Five Great Sects!"
"Hurry up! You're as slow as an old man! Quickly let us see what kind of magic artifact it is!"
Some guests shouted impatiently.
The butler's forehead twitched.
He was already an old man, so what did "slow as an old man" mean?
However, everyone present was either rich or noble, and he could not afford to offend them.
He could only try his best, *crack, crack*, and instantly pried off several more nails.
Finally, all the nails of the wooden box were removed!
The four panels of the wooden box were loose, and after a few seconds, under everyone's eager anticipation, they crashed to the ground.
Revealing the full appearance of the gift!
Upon seeing the full appearance of the gift, everyone's eyes widened in astonishment.
"Wow, so huge!"
"I didn't feel much when it was in the box, but once the box was dismantled, I instantly felt that this object was unimaginably large! It's probably two meters long?"
"A heavy artifact, a heavy artifact indeed! As expected of the Five Great Sects, their generosity is truly incomparable to ordinary families!"
The guests were all shocked by the gift in the box.
This was the first time they had seen such a large magic artifact!
Hu Quan'an, who was blocked inside the wedding hall, had originally intended to pretend to be reluctant to come out.
But when he heard everyone's exclamations, he couldn't hold back any longer and pushed his way out desperately: "Make way, make way! Let this young master see!"
However, before he could even step out of the wedding hall, he heard a voice filled with intense doubt enter his ears from outside.
This voice not only made him change color drastically but also caused the guests who had been exclaiming to instantly change their expressions and fall silent!
"Such a large bronze bell, giving a bell, giving a final send-off... Are you sure this is a congratulatory gift, not a funeral one?"