The Strongest Mythical Emperor-Chapter 43 - Imperial Palace Guard

43: Chapter 43: Imperial Palace Guard

43 -43: Imperial Palace Guard

The news that Grand Tutor Jia Xun was snubbed by an envoy from Canglan Kingdom spread quickly, causing countless citizens and cultivators to seethe with indignation and filling the capital’s atmosphere with tension.

When the news reached Cliff Inn, Qin Jun, upon hearing it, clapped his hands in glee.

“Jia Xun, you old wretch, you kicked me when I was down, and now you’ve got your comeuppance!”

Feeling immensely pleased, Qin Jun had, over time, completely merged with the memories of his prior self, essentially becoming the Qin Jun of this body.

The experiences of his previous sixteen years made him empathize deeply.

When he was slandered for embezzling the national treasury, Jia Xun had used him to bolster his own reputation in the imperial court.

Remembering the past, Qin Jun felt a surge of anger.

“However, Canglan Kingdom acts so haughtily; they clearly don’t take Qianyue Kingdom seriously.

With Nan Meng from the Ascending Mortal Realm on our side, and finding two more peak Golden Elixir Realm experts shouldn’t be difficult…”

The more Qin Jun thought about it, the deeper his frown became.

Nan Meng’s reputation wasn’t limited to within the boundaries of Qianyue Kingdom; he was also famed in the neighboring kingdoms.

Could it be that Canglan Kingdom has found two, or even three Ascending Mortal Realm experts?

If even Nan Meng were to lose, then Guan Yu’s victory in one match wouldn’t be enough to turn the tide.

It seems I need to plan ahead!

Qin Jun stroked his chin, pondering his strategy.

This showdown between the two kingdoms, he planned to reveal the power at his command to the world, to deter the court and make the Emperor think twice about acting recklessly.

And then, step by step, he’d strip away Qin Yu’s power until he drove him into despair!

Additionally, he could use the struggle for power and profit to trigger various quests and strengthen himself!

In his current state, he was still too weak.

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That very evening, Qin Jun and the others were sitting downstairs having dinner; he shared a table with Daji, Guan Yu, and Yan Mobei, while Yan Mobei’s three attendants joined the children at two other tables.

“To pass through five levels and defeat six generals!

Well said!”

Guan Yu slammed the table and exclaimed loudly, startling Qin Jun so much that he almost dropped his chopsticks.

Of course, you would think it’s well said!

Special me, the protagonist is you!

Qin Jun was speechless, while Guan Yu’s face turned the color of red dates, like he was drunk with excitement.

He tried to contain his excitement as he asked, “What happened next?”

Daji and Yan Mobei also stared curiously at Qin Jun, while all the other diners in the floor listened in.

They hadn’t cared before, but as they listened to Qin Jun recount “The Romance of the Three Kingdoms,” they too became engrossed in the story.

Qin Jun had always maintained a friendly attitude toward the guests at Cliff Inn; though most were only cultivators in the energy refining realm, they represented a significant force.

If he could win them over, it would be ideal!

“The Fifth Prince has arrived!”

Just then, a shrill voice like that of a rooster’s crow came from outside the inn, instantly recognizable as a eunuch’s call.

Qin Yu has come?

Qin Jun instinctively frowned, then quickly snatched the white veil tied around Daji’s waist and put it on her, ignoring her resentful expression.

Before the confrontation between the two kingdoms, he wasn’t ready to reveal his identity.

The other diners didn’t find it strange, since the newcomer was Qin Yu, and in this world, there was no such thing as photography.

Before long, Qin Yu, dressed in a robe adorned with precious pearls, entered Cliff Inn escorted by royal guards.

Unlike the last time he ventured out in plain clothes, this time he came in his capacity as a prince.

The guards stood in two rows at the door, leaving the innkeeper no choice but to bow.

“May I know the purpose of the Fifth Prince’s visit this time?” the innkeeper asked nervously.

In the presence of the royal family, even Cliff Inn’s rules had to be broken.

Qin Yu ignored him, sweeping his gaze across the room, locking eyes with Guan Yu directly.

Last time, he was humiliated at Cliff Inn, and so he didn’t feel like giving the innkeeper face, opting to summon someone directly by leveraging his status.

“Senior, the decisive battle between the two nations is imminent; I hope you will join me in the fight!” Qin Yu said to Guan Yu with clasped hands, his righteous tone as if he were speaking for the country and its people.

His words carried an ulterior motive; to join him in battle also meant to enter his ranks, and any merits Guan Yu earned would have to be shared with him, leading the nation to believe that Guan Yu was his man.

“Not interested!”

Guan Yu replied coldly, annoyed at being interrupted from hearing about ‘passing five levels and defeating six generals.’

Compared to Qin Jun, he found the latter more to his liking—for creating a novel with himself as the protagonist was simply the most sagacious sovereign under the heavens.

Once again thwarted, a wave of anger welled up inside Qin Yu as he inadvertently glanced towards Qin Jun, who was at the same table as Guan Yu; among the three, Qin Jun clearly held the leading role.

“Are you Young Master Jun?” Qin Yu asked, his voice tense with contained rage.

In recent days, Young Master Jun’s name had been buzzing throughout the capital, and moreover, he had risen to prominence at Qin Yu’s expense.

Without his interest in befriending Guan Yu, how could Young Master Jun become so popular?

So, in his heart, Young Master Jun was nothing but a despicable little man!

“Hmm.”

Qin Jun hummed while sipping his tea, an attitude that to others appeared to be disregard for the Fifth Prince.

The excited diners exchanged glances, impressed.

Although Qin Jun had always been friendly, they had thought him an easy-going young master, but now they saw that Young Master Jun had a commanding side as well.

“Young Master Jun, what about asking the senior to join the battle between the two countries?” Qin Yu gritted his teeth and asked, his guards subtly placing their hands on the hilts of their swords.

Qin Jun did not respond, not wanting to give himself away.

Qin Yu wouldn’t be as easy to fool as Nan Yuxin.

Though his face was concealed, talking too much would surely give him away to Qin Yu.

“For the sake of the kingdom, I hope Young Master Jun will be righteous…”

Seeing that Qin Jun didn’t speak, Qin Yu grew even more irritated and continued to persuade.

But before he could finish, he was interrupted by Guan Yu, “Enough!

Get lost and stop disturbing our drinking and chatting!”

Guan Yu, who had been following the politics of Qianyue Kingdom, knew that Qin Yu was the biggest competitor against Qin Jun’s rise to the throne, and naturally, he wouldn’t show any good expression to Qin Yu.

After spending the past few days with Qin Jun, he found him to be an outstanding character; his behavior did not match his age, he was courteous, respecting the wise and valuing talents, even able to mingle with ordinary cultivators at Cliff Inn.

Where else could he find such a lord?

Moreover, since Qin Jun’s nominal mother owed a debt of gratitude to his ancestors, he was bound to be loyal to Qin Jun.

In his view, with his current strength reaching the Transforming Void Realm, helping Qin Jun ascend to the throne was not a difficult task.

His confidence stemmed from his power!

“How dare you speak to the Fifth Prince like that?

Today, you all shall be thrown into the royal prison!”

A captain of Qin Yu’s guard shouted in anger.

Although Guan Yu was intimidating, in front of a group of royal guards, within the capital, and before the eyes of the palace guards, who would dare resist their orders to make an arrest?

“Nonsense!”

Guan Yu retorted with displeasure, stomping his foot, and in an instant, both Qin Yu and a group of royal guards felt an unstoppable force surging from under their feet, sending them flying and landing awkwardly out on the street outside Cliff Inn.

Boom!

All the diners on the first floor of Cliff Inn erupted into excitement as Guan Yu dared to attack the royal guards openly!

What was key was that Guan Yu knocked down a squad of royal guards with a mere stomp of his foot!

Such terrifying strength!