The Strongest Mythical Emperor-Chapter 44 - Scaring Away

44: Chapter 44 Scaring Away

44 -44 Scaring Away

“Tsk tsk, such folly.”

Daji covered her mouth and giggled, “Qin Yu hasn’t even reached the Foundation Establishment, yet he dares to recruit Guan Yu.

As for status, Qin Jun is also a prince, and no matter how you look at it, Qin Yu doesn’t stand a chance against him.”

Although she hadn’t been with Qin Jun for long, she had seen it all: his cultivation skyrocketing like a rocket, two warriors from the Transforming Void Realm coming to offer their allegiance consecutively.

Just these were enough for Qin Jun to sweep through the entire Qianyue Kingdom.

Why she pledged herself to Qin Jun, she couldn’t quite say.

It was as if she was fated to do so, a wonderful feeling.

The first time she laid eyes on Qin Jun, she felt an impulse to serve him; looking back now, it was truly magical.

Her time with Qin Jun made her grow fonder of him, and before she knew it, this mature yet irreverent young man had made his way into her heart.

“Hmph, this prince has a hint of ferocity in his eyes, showing his extreme dissatisfaction with me.

How could I serve such a master?”

Guan Yu stroked his beard and narrowed his eyes, eliciting admiration from Qin Jun, who couldn’t help but give a thumbs up and flatter, “As expected of the unparalleled Second Master Guan, what a sharp eye!”

What a peerless figure!

Guan Yu was extremely pleased, his ruddy face blossoming into a chrysanthemum smile, his gaze at Qin Jun becoming more admiring.

This is what a good lord looked like.

At that moment, Qin Yu’s frustrated curses came from outside the Cliff Inn, “With the nation in peril, you sit here drinking, what use is your high cultivation?

Lacking compassion and righteousness, you’ll never be true heroes!”

His words, however, only made Qin Jun burst into hearty laughter, “Who says serving the country means slaving for you?

Are you the emperor, perhaps?”

Qin Jun deliberately spoke in a mocking tone, causing Qin Yu not to recognize his voice but aggravating him to the point of shaking off the guards and attempting to storm in for an epic eight hundred round battle with Qin Jun.

The inn’s patrons, who had been under a somber atmosphere, burst into uncontrollable laughter in an instant.

Indeed, why should serving the country mean working for you, Qin Yu?

Your father isn’t even dead, and you’re already so brazen.

Once you ascend to the throne, won’t you just conscript anyone you please?

The cultivators gathered at the Cliff Inn were mostly loners who loved their freedom, so Qin Yu’s actions repulsed them.

“You have five breaths to get out!”

Guan Yu’s cold shout resounded like thunder from a clear sky, frightening everyone into shivering.

Qin Jun couldn’t help but be reminded of his third brother who once shouted down Changyang Bridge, that eunuch Zhang Yide—no, that man from Yan, Zhang Yide!

However, Zhang Fei had not become a god, certainly not on par with Guan Yu now.

Qin Yu and his entourage outside were nearly scared out of their wits, especially since Guan Yu’s killing intent was locked onto them, making them feel like they were trapped in an icy cellar.

Having spent their lives in the peaceful imperial city, not just Qin Yu but even the royal guards had never felt such terrible killing intent.

As each second passed, the killing intent grew exponentially, leaving them no courage to advance further.

Five breaths is such a brief interval; as it came to an end, Qin Yu couldn’t withstand the pressure and hastily shouted, “Retreat!

Retreat quickly!”

Having said that, he turned around and ran, frightened that Guan Yu would come after them.

And so, the Fifth Prince, influential in the royal court, was scared away within the capital itself, causing undeniable uproar if word got out.

Under the night sky, the civilians and cultivators on both sides of the street watched in confusion as Qin Yu and his men fled disgracefully.

“What happened?

Isn’t that the Fifth Prince?”

“And the imperial guards, why are they so panicked?”

“Isn’t that the direction of Cliff Inn?”

“It’s said that the Fifth Prince wanted to find trouble with Young Master Jun.”

“Tsk tsk, from their demeanor and expressions, they clearly came off worse.”

The cultivators buzzed with discussion, as if they had been injected with excitement.

Since Young Master Jun’s appearance, the influential Fifth Prince had repeatedly suffered setbacks, igniting the cultivator’s interest in gossip.

Perhaps this Young Master Jun will become a formidable rival to the Fifth Prince in the future!

Meanwhile, the Cliff Inn filled with praises, all cheering for Guan Yu, even Old Zhang, the innkeeper, couldn’t help but look at Guan Yu with admiration.

In his entire life, he had seen many people, but it was the first time he’d encountered such a domineering man who, despite likely to be the future emperor, would still refuse to show any respect.

What was key was Guan Yu’s aura; even without being targeted, it was enough to fill him with dread.

“This man is definitely a peerless general on par with Grand General Nan Meng!”

The innkeeper thought in awe to himself.

Guan Yu, with his military background, had an evident iron-blooded temperament, and together with his stature and appearance, he was undoubtedly cut out to be a charging general.

However, upon recalling the recent information he had gathered on Qin Jun, his eyes suddenly lit up.

“It seems this young man truly harbors ambitions for the throne!”

The innkeeper took a deep look at Qin Jun, who was laughing and chatting with Guan Yu, and was filled with respect for him.

“Haha, Second Master Guan is indeed second to none, they scattered in total disarray!” Qin Jun marveled with a click of the tongue, and Guan Yu simply smiled and stroked his beard.

Although he didn’t say much, his demeanor was clearly very satisfied, practically snorting towards Qin Jun.

Daji cradled her chin with both hands and smiled coquettishly, “Second Master is indeed powerful; his vigor is the strongest I’ve seen.”

And she truly meant those words.

Having practiced for centuries, she had encountered many powerful individuals from the Human Clan, but none possessed an aura quite like Guan Yu’s.

Qin Jun rubbed his hands and laughed, “Let’s continue drinking and eating, forget about that buffoon.”

“Right, right, right.”

Yan Mobei, who had struggled to get a word in, finally seized the opportunity to speak, though he was merely echoing Qin Jun.

Standing on the third-floor corridor of the inn, You Fenghuang had witnessed everything, and her brows remained furrowed as she watched the laughing Qin Jun below.

“Miss, what are you thinking about?”

The curious maid behind her asked.

Despite her delicate appearance, she was a cultivator of the sixth level in the energy refining realm, which was considered talented.

“I’m thinking about which power stands behind Young Master Jun,” You Fenghuang said softly.

In recent days, she had sent people to investigate Qin Jun’s identity, learning that he was the exiled Third Prince.

He was saved by someone after his crime, then made a return to the capital city.

What was most surprising was his current cultivation, which had reached the sixth level of Foundation Establishment.

There was no prodigy like that in the Qianyue Kingdom; even the top talent Zhuo Junjie wasn’t as advanced as Qin Jun at the same age.

This suggested that Qin Jun really had the backing of a mysterious force – like Daji, who was rumored to be able to instantly kill anyone in the Golden Elixir Realm.

She wouldn’t believe in a million years that Qin Jun could attract the allegiance of such a powerhouse with his charisma, especially at his lowest point.

“Don’t worry about it too much, Miss.

Our task is to establish a new branch, not to recruit talents,” the maid shrugged and chuckled, “Besides, Young Master Jun isn’t even on the list of prominent figures; how could he compare with you, Miss?”

“He will surely enter that list one day, and make a name for himself,” You Fenghuang murmured as she looked down at Qin Jun.

Upon hearing this, the maid couldn’t help but look at Qin Jun in shock.

It was the first time she had heard her mistress speak so highly of someone, especially someone younger than You Fenghuang.