Once these words were spoken, the entire audience was shocked.

Everyone present turned their heads in unison, even stirring up a slight breeze.

They looked at Qin An with astonishment, and a few couldn’t help but tremble slightly.

Usually, during an audience with the emperor, everyone was extremely cautious in their responses.

Because they knew that if their answers weren’t moderate or in line with regulations, they could make mistakes.

And making a mistake during an audience meant they would never lift their heads again for a lifetime.

Therefore, drawing from past experiences, this group also responded with well-reasoned answers during the audience.

However, it was utterly useless, like a vague topic, they always skirted around the topic without addressing the result.

But Qin An’s answer was entirely different, so sharp and clear, like a sword directly pointing to the topic’s essence.

They didn’t know why Qin An spoke this way, but they understood that if Emperor Xuanwu didn’t hear with pleasure, then Qin An might face death, and his body might never be recovered.

Emperor Xuanwu fell into silence, his fingertips rhythmically tapping on the armrest of the Dragon Throne, making a dull yet heart-pounding sound.

No one spoke, the surrounding quiet was as eerie as the Ghost Realm, making hearts tighten.

Yu Feng felt bitterness in his mouth, his heart even more bitter.

Before arriving, the General had once advised him, saying Qin An was sharp and impulsive, tasking him with restraining Qin An to prevent any mishaps in the capital.

He too wanted to act as the General instructed, but now it seemed there was no way to suppress Qin An’s impulsive nature.

Especially in this audience setting, everyone responded appropriately, yet Qin An alone presented a sharp display, making others uneasy.

Qin An, however, leaned back in his chair, relaxed in demeanor and posture, as if the words earlier weren’t spoken by him.

The silent atmosphere didn’t linger for long, Emperor Xuanwu spoke softly.

"Good!"

As these words came down, the previously shocked crowd suddenly regained their senses.

Then, a thought emerged in everyone’s mind.

Could it be that Qin An hit the mark?

Given Emperor Xuanwu’s consistent character, if he didn’t recognize someone’s merit, he would plainly state it.

This was also the nature Emperor Xuanwu developed from fighting his way up from the bottom, without the many calculations of prior emperors.

And now, Emperor Xuanwu’s allowing Qin An to continue speaking proved Qin An wasn’t wrong earlier.

In other words, at this moment, Qin An seemed to have distanced himself from the others.

Qin An slowly said, "At present, the world appears peaceful, and the people seem able to find a way to survive in this chaotic situation, but they are merely ants living in a false peace."

"Your Majesty and the high officials of Daqian Kingdom aim to resolve the ultimate scourge and provide true stability to the people."

"To solve these scourges, mere soft approaches won’t suffice; only killing will."

Here, Qin An paused briefly, then slightly straightened his body, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

"Kill the darkness, kill the injustice, kill those who dare to raise slaughter against the people."

"This is Your Majesty’s intention, as well as the intention of Daqian Kingdom’s high officials, otherwise there wouldn’t be the Evil Extermination Bureau."

Emperor Xuanwu folded his arms, his eyes calm like autumn water, speaking, "Why must this matter relate to the Evil Extermination Bureau?"

Qin An looked at Emperor Xuanwu, spoke slowly, "The Evil Extermination Bureau is a sword, a sharp and piercing sword, clearing all obstacles for Your Majesty, slashing away all unfairness."

"After joining the Evil Extermination Bureau, what I perceived was precisely this, and I believe Your Majesty’s decisions are impeccable. Only by eradicating everything can a foundation for victory amidst chaos be established."

"In fact, over the years, the stability of Daqian Kingdom’s situation relies on this unparalleled intent to kill."

Qin An said no more, but leaned back against the chair, closing his eyes in silence.

He had said everything he needed to say, answered thoroughly about the issue, now it depended on Emperor Xuanwu’s attitude.

Everyone fell silent, every word Qin An uttered struck a chord with them.

Those who became part of the Evil Extermination Bureau had all gone through fearsome slaughter and trials to reach this point.

They fought their way through, naturally becoming the sharpest sword in Daqian Kingdom.

Therefore, now everyone didn’t bother considering Qin An’s merits or faults, nor did they worry if Qin An offended Emperor Xuanwu, they were moved by the words Qin An just spoke.

Emperor Xuanwu took a deep breath, suddenly slapped the armrest of the Dragon Throne.

The armrest of the Dragon Throne issued a loud sound, snapping everyone back to reality, trembling in unison.

Only then did everyone sweep their solemn gaze over the imposing figure on the Dragon Throne.

Emperor Xuanwu laughed heartily, simply said one word: "Good!"

This "Good" was an evaluation of Qin An.

Though simple, in these numerous audiences, Emperor Xuanwu had never given such a direct appraisal.

Everyone understood in their hearts, Qin An’s risky move had turned out well.

Receiving Emperor Xuanwu’s praise meant he would certainly thrive in Daqian Kingdom in the future.

Qin An didn’t speak, actually feeling a slight relief internally.

He did everything according to what the Prime Minister advised him.

The Prime Minister had long explained Emperor Xuanwu’s thoughts, thus Qin An had already considered how to proceed.