As he spoke, an attendant entered through the side door, carrying a letter in his hands.
"My lord, a letter from the Evil Extermination Division."
"Oh? A letter from Old Xing? That's a rarity."
With a flick of his hand, the letter floated over. After reading its contents, the smile on the face concealed behind his spell grew even broader.
"He Anping, do you want to hear some good news for your He Family?"
He addressed the He Family cultivator below the platform.
Hearing this, He Anping hurriedly bowed. "My lord jests. Is not the good fortune of every family the good fortune of the Dynasty?"
"Ha ha ha! That mouth of yours always knows how to talk."
He flicked a finger, and the letter hovered before He Anping.
He Anping accepted it with both hands. After looking it over, his expression turned astonished.
It recorded the Songshan Yang Family's achievements this time.
Not only had they completed the secret decree's mission, they had also obtained the inheritances of two Secret Treasure Vault Lands. More importantly, of the three Direct Disciples from Solitary Moon Mountain who had fallen this time, one had been killed by the Yang Family!
He Anping was greatly shocked after reading it. He had never expected that this tiny chess piece—the most inconspicuous and least favored one, added at the last minute for presentation to the Dynasty—could achieve such astonishing results!
Excellent, excellent! That brat Shenglai really struck gold this time!
He Anping thought excitedly.
"With such accomplishments, the Dynasty's rewards certainly will not be few. Your He Family should also show some appreciation, shouldn't it?" the cultivator seated above said with a smile.
"My lord is right. It is only proper. After I return home, I will make the arrangements."
At this moment, He Anping