Chapter 372 - 370: Lifelong Service
"These two individuals belong to the same class of Tributor under the Great Yan Royal Family. The one standing on the left is named Lingtian Peak, he..."
Yan Yu paused for a moment, as if searching for the most fitting words, and finally simplified, saying: "He once accompanied the Empress to the Great Chu Immortal Country. With his own strength, he rendered the two Tributors of the Great Chu Immortal Country utterly powerless, unable to resist at all."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yu couldn’t help but tremble slightly.
To travel to the imperial capital of another Immortal Country and beat up its Tributors, such a deed...
is beyond mere violence.
Is this the worth of being a Tributor of the Great Yan Immortal Country?!
No wonder, up until now, Qin Yu hadn’t seen any glances, not even the hint of displeasure.
As a small Golden Core, he actually managed to intimidate these significant figures.
Looking at Lingtian Peak with an air of pride, Qin Yu felt a mix of emotions, realizing that as fellow Tributors, he was not on the same level as him at all.
"That one is Mo Offering. She is not good at socializing with others."
"She?"
"Mo Offering is a woman."
Qin Yu was taken aback, the...
Under the wide Tributor robes, her figure was completely concealed, making it impossible to discern her physique.
Moreover, with an expression of icy coldness that warned strangers to stay away, no one dared to approach her surroundings.
Initially, Qin Yu did not take this matter to heart.
Until, he witnessed the King of Thunder and several Guest Ministers salute her, and Mo Offering did not spare them a glance. Only then did he realize that this Mo Offering seemed truly different from others.
"I am Lingtian Peak, are you the new Tributor, Qin Yu?"
Lingtian Peak stepped forward, a fighting spirit glowing in his eyes as sharp as a hawk’s, scanning Qin Yu up and down, making him feel rather uncomfortable.
Qin Yu even suspected that this guy might be scheming in his mind, thinking up a reason to start a fight with him.
If it were a woman, Qin Yu might have reconsidered, but facing such a burly man as massive as a mountain, he clearly had no interest.
"I am Qin Yu, greetings to Ling Offering and Mo Offering."
Qin Yu cupped his hands in salute, his manner neither humble nor arrogant, just right.
"Your build is sturdy, I reckon you could take a punch from me, but alas, your realm is a bit low."
Lingtian Peak scrutinized Qin Yu, seemingly realizing the impropriety in his words, then patted his chest, saying with great vigor, "Rest assured, as fellow Tributors of Great Yan, if anyone dares to provoke you in the future, just inform me, and I’ll twist their head off and kick it like a ball."
However, the enthusiasm in his words gave Qin Yu the illusion that he seemed eager for someone to provoke him, so he could find an excuse to beat them up.
As Lingtian Peak’s gaze swept over the crowd, people quietly averted their eyes.
Evidently, many had suffered at his fists before.
Qin Yu even felt a bit fortunate that as fellow Tributors, this guy considered him part of his own group.
Otherwise, he truly couldn’t withstand Lingtian Peak’s iron fists.
Beside them, Mo Offering’s demeanor starkly contrasted with Lingtian Peak’s fervor.
Faced with Qin Yu’s salute, she had no reaction, not even letting her gaze fall upon him.
This went beyond mere difficulty in socializing; it seemed almost... reclusive?
Qin Yu did not take it to heart, as Yan Yu had already mentioned this Tributor’s temperament to him.
However, now it seemed that among the known Tributors, he appeared to be the only normal one?!
"Dong!"
A deep, resonant bell chimed, slowly echoing within the grand hall.
The hour had arrived.
The Great Yan Empress, adorned in a magnificent Dragon Robe, walked with calm steps; the Empress Dowager, with a Phoenix Crown and elegant attire, appeared dignified and graceful; Princess Ling’Er, with thin silk robes gracefully fluttering like a fairy descending to the mortal world, the three of them entered the banquet hall.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
"Greetings, Empress Dowager..."
Everyone saluted in unison.
"Rise!"
The Empress stood on the high platform, surrounded by an aura of unchallengeable imperial majesty that commanded awe and prevented anyone from daring to look up directly.
Her gaze, as sharp as a torch, swept slowly across every corner of the hall, finally settling on Qin Yu. In the depths of her eyes, there was a faint hint of satisfaction that was hard to notice.
This was also a part of her observation.
If it were someone else, at this kind of occasion, being flattered by the influential nobles of the Imperial capital, they might have felt somewhat elated, right?
But Qin Yu remained steady, maintaining that same humble posture no matter whom he faced.
Such character is truly commendable!
He is a talent worth cultivating.
"Today, we celebrate Qin Offering. You shall all celebrate together!"
"Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
"Congratulations, Qin Offering!"
Why congratulate the Empress? Clearly, it is because she has gained yet another Tributor.
This is no small matter!
At the head of the banquet sat only the Great Yan Empress, the Empress Dowager, and Little Ling’Er.
Below them were Qin Yu and the other two Tributors.
Below that were the King of Thunder and those Guest Ministers from the royal family...
"Qin Offering."
The Empress’s gaze fell on Qin Yu.
"Your Majesty."
Qin Yu stood up, respectfully awaiting the Empress’s decree.
The Empress, with her Dragon Robe trailing behind her, gracefully approached, saying, "In recognition of your great achievements, I bestow upon you the Huayang Hall, and furthermore, Yan Yu shall serve you for life..."
"Huayang Hall?!"
"Flame Guard, serve for life?!"
As for the resources given later, although they were also abundant, they could not compare to the shock of having the Flame Guard serve for life.
There had never been such a precedent before!
Sitting there, Lingtian Peak’s eyes widened like copper bells, just about to stand up and say something, but with just a slight glance from the Empress, this tower-like man sat back down in dismay.
With his bellicose nature, he surprisingly feared this Empress so much; one wonders what he had experienced.
Yet after sitting, he couldn’t help but throw a look of envy towards Qin Yu.
"Thank you for the great favor, Your Majesty. Qin Yu pledges to give his all, loyal to the Great Yan Immortal Country, unwaveringly."
Qin Yu knelt in gratitude, his voice loud, each word resonant.
The Empress, upon hearing, curved her lips in a satisfied smile, then lightly raised her jade hand, letting a Storage Ring, gleaming softly, leisurely float towards Qin Yu.
Perhaps due to the myriad affairs in the palace, the Empress did not linger at the banquet for long. After about half an hour, amidst a chorus of respectful send-offs, she left gracefully, accompanied by the Empress Dowager and Princess Ling’Er.
And the grand banquet continued for a full two hours.
"Qin Offering is still young, his future truly holds endless possibilities!"
"Had I known earlier that Qin Offering was such a personable individual, I would have meticulously prepared a gift that matched his preferences, to express my respect!"
"Don’t even think about it; didn’t you notice Chief Steward Bai’s hints? Qin Offering remained unmoved."
These nobles of the Imperial capital could all see that perhaps among the Tributors, Qin Yu was the only one with whom they could normally interact, so they immediately began to make plans.