Sang Yanping accepted the order and left. Before long, he brought Chen Qing to the Lake Heart Hall on Lake Heart Island.
"The Sect Master is inside. Go in yourself."
Sang Yanping said softly.
Chen Qing nodded, straightened his robes, and pushed the door open.
Inside the hall, He Yuzhou stood before the window with his hands behind his back, gazing at the tranquil waters of Dingbo Lake. Hearing the movement, he slowly turned around.
Chen Qing stepped forward, bowed, and said respectfully, "Disciple Chen Qing pays respects to Sect Master."
He had converted all the True Qi in his body into Qingmu True Qi, greatly reducing the risk of exposure.
He Yuzhou's gaze fell upon Chen Qing. After examining him carefully for a moment, his eyes brimmed with undisguised appreciation and emotion. "Not bad. This time, you crushed Xiao Bieli, turned the tide at the critical moment, and preserved the honor of our Wutai Sect. Your merits are immense."
He truly had not expected the Chief Disciple of Qingmu Institute, who had not been in the sect for long, to have concealed himself so deeply, only to erupt with such astonishing strength at the crucial moment.
It had far exceeded his expectations and given him an enormous surprise.
Chen Qing remained humble, lowering his head slightly as he said, "Sect Master overpraises me. As a member of the Wutai Sect, I should naturally give my all. This was merely my duty; I dare not claim credit."
"Merit is merit. There is no need to be overly modest."
He Yuzhou waved a hand. "The sect is clear in rewards and punishments. Since you have rendered great service, you should naturally be richly rewarded."
He pondered for a moment, weighing his words, before saying, "I grant you thirty drops of Century