Several days after leaving Emperor City, Lu Ran returned simply, without prior notice to those in the city.
Otherwise, considering his military exploits, it wouldn't have been excessive to welcome him back with a city-wide celebration.
"Master."
Inside the Palace Hall, Lu Ran met privately with Emperor Yun. He bowed slightly, immediately feeling his hand being grasped.
"No need for such formalities," Emperor Yun's mouth twitched as he said, "You're back."
"The Six Paths Flower is indeed powerful."
"What you all did, the empire's history will surely remember it."
Emperor Yun had thought that during his reign, he'd have to invest everything into the fight against the Four Great Beast Empires. Unexpectedly, the four crises were now resolved so easily.
And all of this, thanks to the youth before him. Emperor Yun's expression was complex.
As Lu Ran spoke the next sentence, Emperor Yun felt just as complicated inside.
