Seeing that Ye Qing had retrieved the Dragon-breaking Knife, the group from the Sword Saint Sect felt immense gratitude towards Ye Qing. It's important to know that this Dragon-breaking Knife is a relic left by the Knife Saint, and is now the only spiritual pillar for the Sword Saint Sect. If this item were lost, the members of the Sword Saint Sect probably wouldn't be able to accept it.
Ye Qing risked his life to bring back this Dragon-breaking Knife, and especially since he was almost killed underwater by the attack of the Water Grass Giant. This made the members of the Sword Saint Sect even more grateful to Ye Qing.
Previously, the members of the Sword Saint Sect respected Ye Qing because he could wield the Dragon-breaking Knife, due to the Knife Saint's legacy. However, their reverence for Ye Qing now comes from their hearts. Not to mention, retrieving the Dragon-breaking Knife this time, there aren't many people who could achieve that!
