"Please don't be so polite, everyone."

Zhan Wuxin smiled, appearing very approachable. After taking the main seat with Jun Feijue, he raised his wine cup to toast the people of the mountain stronghold, saying, "On behalf of the people of the Wuya Dynasty, I thank you for your contributions. You are no less than women; you are the male heroes of our Wuya Dynasty!"

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Upon hearing this, all the men present instantly had tears in their eyes.

Men are inferior to women; men are inherently weak; men cannot show their faces in public; men cannot practice medicine; men cannot join the army; men cannot…

Too many restrictions on men have led them to believe that their existence is worthless.

But today, Zhan Wuxin, the ruler of the matriarchal kingdom, affirmed their value for the first time.

How could this not excite them?

Many people were already secretly wiping away tears with handkerchiefs.

Seeing everyone's reaction, Zhan Wuxin suddenly laughed.

After hearing about their exploits on the battlefield, I thought they were all tough guys, but now it seems they still have a vulnerable side.

However, it was precisely because of them that Zhan Wuxin admired them from the bottom of his heart and found them inexplicably adorable.

Because not everyone can overcome themselves to do things that go beyond the norm; it takes a lot of courage.

But these seemingly frail young men did just that.

They are brave and strong, and are truly admirable.

"You are all great heroes of my Wuya Dynasty this time. You can make your request for any reward you want, and I will make the decision."

Zhan Wuxin sat down again, smiling as he looked at the people from the mountain stronghold.

"award?"

Upon hearing this, the bandits were all taken aback. They were just young men, and it was already a great honor for them to be able to go to the battlefield. They didn't think much of anything else.

So, everyone, at a loss, all looked at Jun Feijue.

Subconsciously, Jun Feijue had already become their pillar of support.

"Are you going back to the mountain stronghold?"

Upon seeing this, Jun Feijue paused before asking, "Do you still want to stay in the Wuya Dynasty?"

"I want to go back to the mountain village."

Before anyone else could speak, Zhong Li spoke first, "Those Yingguo in the mountain stronghold still need someone to take care of them."

When Jun Feijue first brought back the Yingguo, he took out some to save for seed before refining pills. Now, those Yingguo pills have blossomed under the nourishment of the jade ointment and are about to bear fruit. He can't let all his previous efforts go to waste.

Furthermore, the mountain stronghold was like home to Zhongli. Knowing his own potential, he dared not ask to follow Jun Feijue, so he planned to stay in the stronghold for the rest of his life.

Of course, if Jun Feijue ever returns and needs his help, he will definitely help without hesitation.

"Oh, I forgot."

Upon hearing this, Jun Feijue suddenly remembered and turned to Duan Yongxin, asking, "Are you an alchemist now?"

No...no.

Duan Yongxin was taken aback, then shook his head with a look of shame and said, "However, I am currently undergoing the assessment, and I believe that one day I will be able to become an alchemist."

"Well, then forget it. I won't give you the recipe."

Upon hearing this, Jun Feijue shook her head decisively; she had no time to wait for him to become an alchemist.

Duan Yongxin: "..."

That hurts, my lord!

"I'll give you the prescription anyway; the effects are about the same."

As he spoke, Jun Feijue reached out and touched Duan Yongxin's forehead.