Chapter 838: Chapter 836: Free Treasure in the Merit Hall, Reunion with Yu Chajuan, and a Formidable Task

"What exactly is going on here, you’d better give an explanation."

Master Scar turned to look at the people from the three Guardian families, his expression unfriendly.

If it weren’t for the Guardians’ special status, he might have slapped Cai Ji to death long ago.

"Cai Ji, what exactly is the situation, quickly tell Master Scar," Cai Chong said coldly.

These ancestors, all meditating deep within the Imperial City, constantly observing the border region.

They’re not very clear about the family’s situation.

"This... this..." Cai Ji’s throat choked, unable to speak.

"It seems you want to be thrown into the dungeon," Master Scar said coldly.

Upon hearing this, Cai Ji’s body trembled violently.

What is the dungeon?

It is a place where Exotic Realm criminals are imprisoned, being locked in there is a fate worse than death.

"I’ll speak, I’ll speak!"

Cai Ji could only grit his teeth and tell what he knew.

After he finished, Ancestor Cai Chong’s face instantly became extremely gloomy.

Disgrace!

Absolute disgrace!

As a hero family, descendants of the Guardians.

These offspring were actually thinking of kneeling to others and running away from the border.

This not only tarnishes their ancestors’ wisdom.

It’s practically a betrayal of the Guardians’ beliefs!

The belief of the Guardians is to shed blood for the Immortal Realm, to forever defend the border.

"Foolish!" Ancestor Cai Chong sighed deeply.

Perhaps because the Immortal Realm has been peaceful for too long.

There hasn’t been a war for so long, the younger generation has forgotten the peace of this land, who it’s been fought for.

Without the ancestors’ bloodshed, there would be no shade for the descendants.

Master Scar’s face was also very cold, his voice deep, "It seems you all are only willing to enjoy the glory of the ancestors and are not willing to bleed and sacrifice like them."

"No, no, I..." Cai Ji’s face turned red.

As a Quasi-Supreme Venerable, his Dao Heart was shaken by these words.

"Alas, this time it’s all our families’ fault, young friend Xiaoyao, we’re sorry."

Ancestor Cai Chong and others slightly cupped their hands to Jun Xiaoyao.

In terms of reason and sentiment, they were all wrong.

Seeing the attitudes of the three ancestors, Jun Xiaoyao’s expression eased slightly.

Although there were some hedonistic scions among the young of these families.

These elders still had beliefs.

Otherwise, they wouldn’t be stationed at the border all the time.

Jun Xiaoyao also cupped his hands lightly, "Seniors, no need to be like this. Since the main culprit is already dead, just hand over my people, and let’s leave it at that."

Jun Xiaoyao wasn’t someone who would endlessly pursue grudges.

"Of course, you all go quickly and bring them over!" Cai Chong nodded urgently.

The Cai Family also sent people to bring Yu Chajuan and the Taiyin Jade Rabbit.

"Things cannot end like this, rewards and punishments must be distinct."

"Next time if the Exotic Realm battlefield erupts again, your three families will charge at the front!" Master Scar said in a deep voice.

"Yes," Ancestor Cai Chong and others did not object.

Cai Ji opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but swallowed it back.

In the brutal place of the Exotic Realm battlefield.

Even beings as strong as the Supreme Venerable have a high chance of falling.

However, he did not dare to refute anything and could only accept his fate.

"Young friend Xiaoyao, we’re sorry you encountered such unpleasantness just arriving at the Imperial City," Master Scar said, somewhat embarrassed.

After all, this was his territory, yet it resulted in the son of a benefactor being treated like this.

He felt disgraced.

"There’s no need to say such things, Senior. I still must thank you for your help," Jun Xiaoyao smiled, courteous as a gentleman.

Looking at Jun Xiaoyao, satisfaction was evident in Master Scar’s eyes.

Like father, like son.

Decisive like thunder when necessary, yet gentle as a gentleman when needed.

Such temperament, talent, and strength.

No wonder Jun Xiaoyao is a unique demon of this age.

"By the way, as compensation, young friend Xiaoyao can choose something from the Merit Hall for free," Master Scar said with a smile.

Upon hearing the words "Merit Hall," the eyes of some cultivators within the Original Emperor City turned red.

Showing expressions of excitement and longing.

It’s a place all border cultivators dream of entering.

Perhaps noticing the confusion in Jun Xiaoyao’s eyes, Master Scar explained.

"Though the Exotic Realm has been calm for a long time without launching large-scale attacks, small skirmishes and wars still occur occasionally."

"The Merit Hall was established long ago, housing many Divine Power Techniques inherited from Immortal Influences, Ancient Great Teachings, Supreme Dynasties, and Ancient Desolate Families."

"There are also treasures obtained from the Exotic Realm battlefield or the Divine Ruins World, Exotic True Scriptures, Ancient Weapons, etc."

"But all these can only be redeemed with Merit Points."

"And Merit Points are earned by killing Exotic Realm creatures."

Jun Xiaoyao nodded, understanding.

"As compensation for you, young friend, you can choose one item for free," Master Scar said.

"Thank you, Senior."

Jun Xiaoyao did not stand on ceremony and nodded in acceptance.

A free offer, why not take it?

Once Jun Xiaoyao settled temporarily in the Imperial City, he would visit the Merit Hall.

Not long after, people from the Cai Family brought over one large and one small beauty.

"Young Master!"

The Taiyin Jade Rabbit saw Jun Xiaoyao and began to cry out, her dazzling coral-red eyes filled with tears.

With a kick of her legs, she rushed to Jun Xiaoyao, nestling into his arms like a swallow returning to its nest.

"Mmhm, Young Master, finally seeing you~"

"The days separated from you, Xiaoyu didn’t even have the appetite to eat carrots," the Taiyin Jade Rabbit said.

"Is that so, then I must be terribly guilty," Jun Xiaoyao also smiled, caressing the Taiyin Jade Rabbit’s silver hair and fluffy ears.

"Yes, so Young Master must compensate Xiaoyu!" the Taiyin Jade Rabbit said righteously.

"How should I compensate you?"

"Pet me every day, smooth my fur, and... Xiaoyu wants to eat lots of carrots, red carrots, white carrots, green carrots..."

The little bunny counted on her fingers.

Jun Xiaoyao smiled.

He did quite like this cute pet.

"Young Master, sorry to trouble you again."

Yu Chajuan stepped forward, her cheeks blushing, a bit embarrassed.

After all, Jun Xiaoyao had already saved her from the Tenth Prince of the Golden Crow once before.

And now she relied on Jun Xiaoyao for rescue again.

She felt a bit embarrassed.

"It’s fine, just a small effort," Jun Xiaoyao waved his hand.

To him, it truly was a minor effort.

"But, the trouble might not stop here. I heard from Cai Song that he has a mysterious benefactor," Yu Chajuan felt guilty.

She didn’t want Jun Xiaoyao to get involved in more trouble.

"I already have more than one or two enemies, adding one more doesn’t matter," Jun Xiaoyao didn’t mind.

A debt-laden body feels no burden.

As long as the strength is strong enough, one enemy or a hundred makes little difference.

Looking at Jun Xiaoyao’s serene Exiled Immortal demeanor, a touch of infatuated admiration flashed in Yu Chajuan’s sparkling eyes.

A man’s restrained confidence is truly attractive.

"Chajuan has nothing to repay with, I am willing to follow Young Master, join the Monarch Court, and serve Young Master."

Yu Chajuan bowed deeply to Jun Xiaoyao.

That bow revealed a stunning silhouette.

White to the point of dazing.

Impressively large.

Perfect arcs.

Jun Xiaoyao understood why so many coveted Yu Chajuan’s figure.

The Taiyin Sacred Body, indeed outstanding!

Things seemed to have come to a close.

Master Scar looked at Jun Xiaoyao and said, "Young friend Xiaoyao, temporarily stay in the Imperial City, I assume it won’t be long before the Ultimate Trial Land, the Divine Ruins World will open again."

"At that time, I will take you there, you will also have a daunting task."

"Daunting task?" Jun Xiaoyao was curious.

"Indeed, possibly concerning the survival of the border," Master Scar’s words made Jun Xiaoyao’s expression more solemn.

It appeared this ultimate trial wouldn’t be simple, much more brutal than any previous era.