The Ruler
100. The Golden Lake City Palace.
" Swhuss...." Qing Ruo appeared inside her room, greeted by the gazes of Huo Zhaodau and Huo Mingzhi, who were standing guard at that place.
" Ruler, someone is approaching the room" Huo Mingzhi reported.
Qing Ruo nodded her head.
" Thank you," he said as he asked the two Fire Qilin to return into the soul world.
" Good Ruler."
" Swhus. swhus..." The two celestial animal figures vanished from within the room.
Not long ago. The two auras that were moving closer to his room were getting closer, until they arrived at the door.
" Young master, sorry to interrupt. Princess Liu Ye wants to see you," said a servant calling Qing Ruo respectfully.
" Alright," Qing Ruo replied as she opened the door of her room, meeting the service and Liu Ye who was waiting in front of the door of the room.
" Young master," Liu Ye said, greeting Qing Ruo respectfully.
" Miss, princess, please," Qing Ruo said, letting the two figures enter the room, but she immediately refused.
" Young master Qing Ruo, Father wants to meet you," said Liu Ye, who immediately conveyed the purpose of his arrival.
" Good princess," Qing Ruo replied respectfully, then walked out of her room, and closed the door of the room.
" Let's master," Liu Ye said, guiding Qing Ruo from that place towards the City palace.
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Somewhere else.
City Palace. In the main seat, sat the figure of the middle-aged man who was the leader of the city, with the aura of a fifth level Semi immortal, staring at everyone who was inside the room with that pride. Especially when he heard the story of the Generals who told the friendship of Liu Ye the princess with Qing Ruo who managed to solve their problems with the Nan clan.
" That means, the city of Golden Lake is safe," he said happily, and already impatiently wanted to meet Qing Ruo.
" Your Majesty, this figure of Qing Ruo is very young, but it is already at the peak of cultivation. Even a small strike of his lightning, turned the figure of a basic level semi-Eternal swordsman into a blood mist.
" Really! It was amazing" said the figure, who continued to praise, and felt regret for not being directly involved in the stressful event.
One by one the Generals entered the room, and saluted the King.
" Congratulations to His Majesty Liu Whang." Kneel respectfully while cupping his hands.
" Your Majesty, congratulations" Liu Heng said, saluting.
" Heng, thank you," Liu Whang said happily.
Not long after, at the moment when they were having a chat, Liu Ye and Qing Ruo entered the room, which was immediately greeted by everyone with respectful gazes.
" Qing Ruo saluted." Cupping his hands respectfully, greeted everyone in the room kindly.
" Young master Qing Ruo, welcome to our little palace," Liu Whang said humbly, allowing Qing Ruo to sit on the seat of honor.
" Mister Qing Ruo, come, come" Liu Ye said, directing.
After Qing Ruo sat down on her chair, Liu Whang then opened the conversation.
" Young Master Qing Ruo, I'm Liu Whang, and the entire population of Golden Lake city, say thank you." stood up from his throne, while cupping his hands respectfully, and being followed by everyone, made Qing Ruo feel uncomfortable.
Qing Ruo who received such respect, stood up from her seat, then returned the respect.
" His Imperial Majesty, being able to help this City is an honor to me." Cupping his hands respectfully.
" Young master Qing Ruo, your presence in the Golden Lake city has made this city even better. Especially the interference from the Nan clan that has always been this troublesome to us. Thank you" said Liu Whang, once again.
" His Majesty, being able to help others is a pleasure to me. So there's no need to worry about that..."
" Young master Qing Ruo, judging from the abilities you have, we are just a group of weak-men"
" Your Majesty," Qing Ruo said instantly shakes his head, making Liu Whang immediately stop his sentence.
" I'm sorry if I cut off your words, and I beg for forgiveness of it, but I'm Qing Ruo, really don't want to listen to those words. We are basically the same, and in this room, there is no one weak. Never underestimate and demean yourself, because that power is something that can be built," Qing Ruo said seriously, making the room go silent.
" Young master Qing Ruo, please forgive me if my words offend you," Liu Whang said.
" Your Majesty, I'm not offended by such a thing. I just don't like it. Your Honour, the success of a person in building strength varies, depending on effort and hard work, environmental support, and luck. But basically, everyone has the same potential and opportunity to develop himself" Qing Ruo said kindly.
" Young Master Qing Ruo, right." said Liu Whang, looking at Qing Ruo respectfully. Not only Liu Whang, but everyone who was inside the room was also so respectful towards Qing Ruo.
To melt the atmosphere, Liu Ye then explained their main purpose.
" Young rulers, honestly we don't have anything very valuable, which we can give as our thanks, but we beg you not to reject our intentions" he said, while handing the golden badge to Qing Ruo.
" His imperial highness, Liu Ye's daughter, this..?" qing Ruo who looked puzzled by the gift asked.
" Young master, this is the golden badge of the Liu clan, which is the key to entering the holy golden lake. The secret place of our city." Liu Hwang explained.
Qing Ruo shook her head.
" Your Majesty, how could you allow others to enter your holy place so easily," said Qing Ruo who felt unwilling to be bound and in debt to the Golden Lake city and the Liu clan.
" Young master Qing Ruo, we know. But this is our mutual agreement. Moreover, we do not have any precious objects that we can give, at least this sacred lake can represent our gratitude. Young master, we think you are the one who deserves to enter that place. Without your contribution, we are confident. We will not be able to protect this city and the Nan Clan's disturbance who always wanted to rule this city." Liu Hwang explained, who followed everyone's nod.
" Young master, there is no other intention, let alone wanting to make you owe us. Instead we feel happy if you receive our gratitude which is not so much. Isn't it your goal to rest in this city, then let us make up for your wasted time resting on the Golden Lake." Liu Ye added.
Qing Ruo who did not want to want to anymore offend Liu Whang and everyone in the room, nodded her head.
" Your highness, princess, generals, thank you." cupped his hands respectfully.
" Young Master Qing Ruo," Liu Ye said once again, while giving Qing Ruo a storage ring.
" Daughter, what else? Wasn't this golden badge enough," Qing Ruo said, refusing the gift kindly.
" Young master, that golden badge is from us. And this storage ring was the compensation of the Nan Clan. Please accept," Liu Ye explained.
Qing Ruo who did not want to argue with this, nodded her head.
" Alright," he replied as he received the Storage ring, then handed it back, leaving Liu Whang and everyone speechless.