The Strongest Mythical Emperor-Chapter 42 - Grand Tutor Jia Xun

42: Chapter 42 Grand Tutor Jia Xun

42 -42 Grand Tutor Jia Xun

“Miss You, is there something you need?”

Qin Jun sat cross-legged on the bed and asked.

He had noticed You Fenghuang before and was surprised she took the initiative to seek him out.

He was curious about what her face would look like under that veil—was it breathtakingly beautiful, or so ugly as to repel?

“Have you ever heard of the Netherworld Holy Sect?” You Fenghuang asked Qin Jun with a graceful bow, followed by a light laugh.

Her enchanting figure coupled with her seductive voice was undoubtedly a young man’s bane.

The Netherworld Holy Sect?

A puzzled look crossed Qin Jun’s face.

Seeing this, You Fenghuang frowned, having assumed Qin Jun hailed from a significant power, yet he had never heard of the Netherworld Holy Sect.

“The Netherworld Holy Sect is a top force in the land without a master, with all twelve elders being Transforming Void Realm experts.

Do you know what the Transforming Void Realm is?” You Fenghuang sat down at the table as if the matter was of no concern to her, her tone laced with an undeniable pride.

The Transforming Void Realm!

Qin Jun’s pupils constricted.

He had not heard of the land without a master, but the thought of a sect boasting more than twelve Transforming Void Realm experts was astonishing.

“Of course, I know the Transforming Void Realm.

My second-in-command is a Transforming Void Realm expert,” Qin Jun replied, raising an eyebrow.

He would not be outdone—no backing down!

You Fenghuang trembled slightly and took a deep look at him before bowing again.

“It seems I have underestimated you, Young Master.”

Her tone shifted to a more serious note, “Join the Netherworld Holy Sect.

With your talent and that young man with the spirit root potential, you can surely rise above the Qianyue Kingdom in the future.”

So, she was here to poach talents.

“I’m already affiliated with a sect, one that is not inferior to the Netherworld Holy Sect, so I can only take your kindness to heart,” Qin Jun tactfully refused.

Joking, right?

Why would he, who possessed the mythology system, need to join any sect?

He intended to become an emperor!

A sect not inferior to the Netherworld Holy Sect?

You Fenghuang was shocked again.

To her, Qin Jun seemed shrouded in layers of mystery, completely obscuring his true depths.

“In that case, I won’t impose any further, Young Master.

However, may I ask if you’re willing to form a friendship with me?” You Fenghuang’s voice settled into calmness.

“Of course, we can be friends.

But since we’re to be friends, would you allow me to see your true face?” Qin Jun said with a smile, curious about what lay behind that veil due to a mild case of OCD.

You Fenghuang looked deeply at him, then slowly removed her veil.

Had her maids been there, they would have exclaimed in disbelief.

It was rare for You Fenghuang to reveal her face among peers, especially someone she had just met.

Even Qin Jun, who was often in Daji’s company, couldn’t help but be amazed.

You Fenghuang’s features were exquisitely delicate, and her calm eyes were like still waters, making her appear even more aloof.

In terms of beauty, she was on par with Daji, lacking only in coquettish charm, but she was more beautiful than both Chang Qianqian and Nan Yuxin.

Seeing Qin Jun momentarily dazed, You Fenghuang gave a light smile and then put her veil back on, snapping Qin Jun back to attention.

“Ahem, no wonder you wear a veil, your beauty could indeed lead to crimes,” Qin Jun coughed lightly as he joked, his backhanded compliment causing You Fenghuang to laugh.

“Well then, I will take my leave and not disturb Young Master Jun’s cultivation,” You Fenghuang said as she stood up and bowed.

“No hurry, I can skip cultivation.

How about we go have some tea, enjoy the flowers?”

“…”

“Or we could just talk?”

You Fenghuang turned and left directly, too disinterested to respond.

After she left the room, Qin Jun started to laugh.

He was just joking around.

Even though You Fenghuang was beautiful, the power behind her was not to be underestimated.

Qin Jun wouldn’t be led astray by his desires.

His act of frivolity was to make You Fenghuang lose a fraction of her good impression of him and to deter her from considering him a target.

“The Netherworld Holy Sect…

If it’s really as powerful as You Fenghuang claimed, what purpose could they have for coming to the Qianyue Kingdom?”

Qin Jun frowned and pondered.

Never mind twelve Transforming Void Realm experts; even a single one could easily bring the Qianyue Kingdom to its knees.

Such a huge entity showing up in the Qianyue Kingdom definitely wasn’t just passing by, not to mention that You Fenghuang had been staying at the Cliff Inn longer than he had.

Without realizing it, Qin Jun was starting to consider things from the perspective of the kingdom’s interests.

After pondering for a while, he cast aside his thoughts.

In three days, the competition between the two kingdoms would take place, and his primary task was to maintain his body in peak condition for the grand performance!

…

Three days passed quickly.

The number of people coming in and out of the capital’s gates increased, with the city’s inns quickly reaching full capacity.

The day before the showdown, envoys from the Canglan Kingdom entered the city with a caravan of more than a hundred people—mostly servants—with five carriages, four for passengers and one for cargo.

At the city gate, the Imperial Guard awaited them, led by Grandmaster Jia Xun, who was over eighty years old.

Possessing the cultivation of the second level of Foundation Establishment, he looked as if he were only around forty years old.

“I am Grandmaster Jia Xun of the Qianyue Kingdom, here to welcome the envoys of your nation.

His Majesty has prepared a residence for your party to stay,” Jia Xun said with clasped hands and a smile, while the surrounding citizens and cultivators watched the Canglan Kingdom’s envoys curiously in silence.

“Thank you, Grandmaster Jia, for showing us the way.”

A disinterested voice came from the foremost carriage, causing Jia Xun to frown slightly.

The person didn’t even deign to step out, clearly not considering the Grandmaster of Qianyue Kingdom worth regard.

Within the Qianyue Kingdom, Jia Xun held a position second only to one, and of course, Great General Nan Meng was his equal.

Despite this slight, the Canglan Kingdom clearly didn’t value him, showing how haughty their attitude was.

To be fair, the Qianyue Kingdom’s power was indeed slightly weaker than that of the Canglan Kingdom, but the gap was not significant.

If war broke out between them, it would be difficult to determine a winner for decades, with the risk of being attacked by nearby kingdoms.

Jia Xun waved his hand, signaling the Imperial Guard to lead the way.

Thus, the Canglan Kingdom’s envoys followed the Imperial Guard towards the city center, while the people and cultivators on the streets began to discuss among themselves.

“Isn’t the Canglan Kingdom being too disrespectful to our Qianyue Kingdom?”

“Exactly, they dare to snub even Grandmaster Jia.

Clearly, they’re here with a menacing attitude!”

“Talking about being allies, they are more sinister than enemies!”

“When the alliance was formed over fifty years ago, the Canglan Kingdom was completely dependent on us!”

“Too bad our founder passed away so early, alas!”

Jia Xun, walking at the front, heard the murmurs of the populace, sharing a sense of helplessness.

Both the current and the previous emperors were incomparable.

Neither personal strength nor governance skills of the current emperor matched the previous one, although the current emperor was more ruthless.

“This showdown is yet another embarrassment for the Qianyue Kingdom, right before all the citizens of the capital,” Jia Xun thought resentfully, knowing the names on the Canglan Kingdom’s envoy list had shocked the court.

Unfortunately, the traditional showdown had to take place before the people of both capitals.

This rule was initiated by the previous emperor, intended to keep the Canglan Kingdom under pressure, but the subpar successors had backfired, lifting the rock only to drop it on their own feet.