It wasn't that Qin Mo wanted to curry favor with Emperor Zhaowu, but Wang Yushi's pregnancy couldn't be hidden for long. She would soon return to Dayuan with him, and Qin Mo figured that the IOU in his arms would be worthless then. How could he let the military merits earned by his soldiers with their lives go to waste?

"Your Highness, His Majesty is currently meeting with important guests and is unable to grant you an audience today. Please come another day!"

"I've come six times in a month, and each time I've met with important guests. What a coincidence!"

"Your Highness, please do not be angry. His Majesty is indeed meeting with a guest this time, it seems to be the envoy from the Holy Temple." The Imperial Guards guarding the palace gate immediately bowed to Qin Mo and replied, their words extremely respectful.

He truly admired Qin Mo. Putting aside the fact that Qin Mo had presented cannons to him in the past, during this western expedition, Qin Mo bravely attacked Alsace in front of everyone. His army stood firm against the enemy's overwhelming attacks. Qin Mo and his army were now the pride of the Great Xia soldiers.

Emperor Zhaowu was indeed meeting with Elder Charles, the envoy of the temple.

"Your Majesty, I have brought you good news."

"Oh? Tell me about it!"

Emperor Zhaowu looked much better, and he spoke to Charles casually with his eyes half-closed.

"Our temple has made significant progress in its relations with the Sea Clan. Queen Shia of the Sea Clan helped us destroy the enemy's stronghold of Lay in the Persian region. The enemy suffered losses of over a million men, which is why they withdrew from Lan City."

"Is this the good news you were talking about? I wonder what it has to do with me?"

"Uh... the Rakshasa and the orcs are our common enemy. Now that the enemy has been severely damaged, our plan can continue. As long as His Majesty's army continues its westward expedition, I believe that in the not-too-distant future, our two sides will meet in Persia. At that time..."

Emperor Zhaowu's half-closed eyes churned with chaotic light, making him extremely impatient. "Where is what I want?"

"Your Majesty, our temple paid a great price to obtain what you need, so..."

"You bastards! Have I given little? You... you are truly insatiable!"

Facing the enraged Emperor Zhaowu, Charles licked his lips and said, "Your Majesty, we only need one thing, and then both of us will get what we want!"

"Speak! What is it?"

"Detailed manufacturing methods for cannons and muskets, and... skilled craftsmen!"

"I'll give it to you, but what about what I want?"

Charles was visibly stunned. He had prepared himself to be kicked out, but he never expected it to be so easy!