Leaving to Cultivate Immortality

Before long, Ye Qin entered the city and was led into the imperial palace by a man who claimed to be a palace eunuch. Even though it was already late, he was still brought into the palace.

Seeing Emperor Zhao, whose face was glowing with health, Ye Qin was startled at first, then immediately understood his thoughts. He also knew that the results of his actions had been fermenting for many days. Emperor Zhao had summoned him this time simply to learn the details.

After entering the palace, Ye Qin bowed to Emperor Zhao and said, "This subject, Ye Qin, pays his respects to Your Majesty."

He calmly recounted everything that had happened on the grasslands, describing each detail in turn. His voice rose and fell with dramatic cadence, and Emperor Zhao listened with shining eyes, almost wishing he could transform into an Innate Realm martial artist and charge across the grasslands alongside Ye Qin.

After more than half an hour, Ye Qin finally finished. Emperor Zhao rose, walked over to him, patted him on the shoulder, and said solemnly, "My beloved subject, you have rendered outstanding service to Great Song this time. Thanks for the effort."

Ye Qin shook his head and said modestly, "Your Majesty exaggerates. As your subject, this was what I ought to do. Besides, you have always trusted me. How could I remain unmoved? You could say this is my way of repaying your kindness in recognizing my talents."

Emperor Zhao was deeply moved. This man truly is fiercely loyal. He has not betrayed the trust I placed in him. He seemed to see the dawn of Great Song's revival and continued excitedly, "Qin, in view of your achievements, I intend to make you the Marquis of Loyalty and Valor, with the title inheritable forever.