The great hall fell silent.
When Qin An saw Emperor Xuanwu push the box toward him, he frowned slightly. "Your Majesty, what is this?"
He did not know what was inside, but for Emperor Xuanwu to present it so solemnly, it could be no ordinary trinket.
Emperor Xuanwu shook his head slightly. "I know you've faced many threats since arriving in the Mystic Capital. I've watched how you handled them, and I'm very pleased. So I've decided to reward you. This may prove of great use to you."
That piqued Qin An's curiosity.
A reward from an emperor could hardly be ordinary.
Qin An knew that whatever was inside had to be valuable.
Without hesitation, he slowly opened the box before Emperor Xuanwu.
The moment he saw its contents, understanding dawned on his face.
"What is this token for?"
Qin An picked up the token and looked it over, a sharp gleam flashing through his eyes as he asked the question.
The token was gold, covered in intricate, elegant patterns. The character "Special" was inscribed on its front.
On the back was a great golden dragon.
Because Qin An had the Blacksmith Profession, he knew that adding this token's material to any weapon would turn it into a treasure worthy of being handed down through the ages.
But what purpose did a token forged from such precious material serve?
Emperor Xuanwu smiled. "I hereby appoint you Special Envoy of the Mystic Capital. You will be responsible for contacting the Holdouts in its various Forbidden Lands. By imperial authority, you may act first and report afterward."
"Anyone who dares obstruct you in this matter will be treated as a rebel. What do you think of this gift?"
In truth, Emperor Xuanwu had been considering what gift to give Qin An for