Seeing Off the Third Prince

"The City Lord has arrived!"

Outside the Cheng family mansion, a voice called out from behind the crowd, causing the commoners to involuntarily make way.

Following closely, Chen Zhanjian strode forward with his soldiers. Three young men and women trailed behind him, two of whom were none other than Chen Shuli and Chen Miaoyin.

The other young man was Chen Zhanjian's eldest son, Chen Xing. Though his appearance was ordinary, he possessed a tall, imposing physique, with broad shoulders and a powerful build. A hint of arrogance was difficult to conceal in his eyes.

"Tsk tsk, the Cheng family has fallen to this day!"

Chen Xing remarked gleefully as he watched the fleeing members of the Cheng family. Upon seeing Chen Zhanjian, those Cheng family members were so terrified they quickly lowered their heads and disappeared into the crowd.

Within Qing Tan City, the long-standing feud between the Cheng family and the City Lord's Chen family was common knowledge.

They certainly didn't believe Chen Zhanjian would offer any help; he would only add insult to injury and kick them while they were down!

"They are truly amazing," Chen Miaoyin sighed, referring, of course, to Qin Jun and his companions.

They had only been in Qing Tan City for a day, yet they had already eradicated the tyrannical Cheng family. Was this the power of the strong?

Especially when she thought of Daji's unparalleled beauty, her desire to seek immortality and become stronger grew even more intense.

"Indeed, it seems the kingdom is about to change hands," Chen Shuli agreed with a sigh.

In the entire Gan Yue Kingdom, there were definitely no more than three people who could easily defeat Xiahou En. Now, Daji was another one.

With Daji by his side, Qin Jun could certainly contend with the Fifth Prince Qin Yu, who was at the height of his power in the capital.

Furthermore, his conversation with Qin Jun last night had greatly impressed Chen Shuli with Qin Jun's extensive knowledge. In his opinion, it would be a shame if Qin Jun didn't become emperor!

If Qin Jun knew Chen Shuli's assessment of him, he would surely burst out laughing. Qin Jun was merely a university graduate from Earth.

If Qin Jun had transmigrated after graduating from high school, his knowledge would be even more profound!

Language, Math, English, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, History, Politics, and so on – he had covered it all!

Cough, cough!

However, if a high school-aged Qin Jun had transmigrated, he probably wouldn't have been able to fool Chen Shuli. Back then, he lacked real-world experience, his social skills were weak, and he certainly wasn't as thick-skinned as he was now.

As the three siblings were sighing, Qin Jun and his two companions emerged. All eyes on the street turned to them simultaneously.

"Greetings, Third Prince!"

Chen Shuli suddenly knelt, stunning the onlookers. Third Prince?

At this moment, Chen Zhanjian knelt as well and loudly proclaimed, "Your subordinate pays his respects to the Third Prince, and congratulates the Third Prince for ridding Qing Tan City of the Cheng family, a source of calamity!"

BOOM!

He was truly a prince!

The commoners quickly followed suit and knelt. In the Gan Yue Kingdom, princes were revered figures, and commoners were required to kneel upon seeing them, lest they face punishment.

Chen Miaoyin quickly pulled Chen Xing to kneel as well.

Seeing hundreds of commoners kneeling before him, Qin Jun felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment!

Chang Qianqian and Chang Hao looked at Qin Jun in shock. Qin Jun's identity had not been revealed during his conversation with Chen Shuli last night, nor had he mentioned it during their time together, leaving Chang Qianqian and Chang Hao to constantly speculate.

They never expected him to be the Third Prince of the current dynasty!

"Isn't the Third Prince a cripple..." Chang Qianqian began to ask Chang Hao, but then quickly covered her mouth.

The person in question was right there, so such words could not be spoken.

Qin Jun ignored them and smiled at Chen Zhanjian and Chen Shuli, "You've arrived just in time. The Cheng family, having committed countless evils, has already been eliminated by my subordinates."

He knew how to say the right things. After all, the System had mentioned that the Cheng family had a bad reputation in Qing Tan City, so he presented himself as an embodiment of justice.

"The Cheng family has committed heinous crimes and deserves to have their entire clan executed!" Chen Zhanjian declared loudly. Following his words, Chen Shuli, standing beside him, produced a bamboo scroll and began to read: "In March of this year, the Cheng family's eldest son, Cheng Jie, took a liking to a commoner girl. Because her parents objected, he ordered his servants to beat her parents to death..."

"In January of this year, the Cheng family, in their attempt to seize the mines owned by the Li family, launched a surprise attack on the Li family and massacred their entire clan..."

"In December of last year..."

"In August of last year..."

All the commoners listened in silence as Chen Shuli read out the charges. Fury burned in everyone's eyes. Even Chang Hao and Chang Qianqian fell silent.

Qin Jun secretly clicked his tongue. Chen Shuli was recounting major incidents, enough to warrant the extermination of nine generations of relatives. It was likely that many more lives had been left unmentioned.

At this moment, he felt no guilt. Instead, he felt a pang of dissatisfaction.

He shouldn't have been so lenient. This corrupt family shouldn't have been allowed to let a single person escape!

RUMBLE—

Just then, a terrifying explosion erupted behind Qin Jun. A powerful shockwave stirred up a gale, causing Qin Jun's clothes to flutter violently. The commoners were even blown to the ground.

Qin Jun instinctively looked back and saw a massive mushroom cloud rising from the Cheng family mansion. Dust swirled in the air like dragons, and wood chips and pillars flew through the sky. The scene was incredibly spectacular, as if it had been bombarded by countless bombs.

The vast Cheng family mansion was reduced to ruins, its buildings completely destroyed by the explosion.

This scene was like a divine miracle, deeply shocking the commoners. Even Chen Zhanjian and the others were startled.

"Look! A celestial being has descended!"

A commoner suddenly shouted. Everyone looked up and saw Daji, like a celestial maiden from the ninth heaven, gracefully descending against the backdrop of the sky filled with dust. The Howling Celestial Dog followed her in the air. The scene was breathtakingly beautiful, even Qin Jun was amazed.

Daji's beauty and attire were truly like a fairy's!

"That black dog..." Chen Shuli trembled all over as he looked at the Howling Celestial Dog. A flying dog was no ordinary canine.

It seemed he had underestimated Qin Jun.

Under the shocked gazes of hundreds of people, Daji and the Howling Celestial Dog landed beside Qin Jun. Daji smiled charmingly, "Young Master, I have already destroyed the Cheng family manor."

"Ding! Side Quest 'Uproot the Weeds and Destroy the Cheng Family' completed! Received 2000 Experience Points and one Skill Inheritance opportunity!"

Finally, it was done!

Qin Jun breathed a sigh of relief. Although he hadn't leveled up, he had at least gained a skill inheritance opportunity, and he would have combat capabilities in the future.

With that thought, Qin Jun smiled at Chen Zhanjian, "Alright, the aftermath will be handled by you, City Lord. I still have to travel and won't delay any further!"

After speaking, he signaled to Daji and the other two. The group walked towards the city gate, and the common folk respectfully made way for them wherever they went.

Watching their retreating figures, Chen Zhanjian couldn't help but sigh, "This Third Prince isn't as useless as the rumors say. It seems the palace's schemes run deeper than we thought..."

"He will win!" Chen Shuli said confidently, pausing for a moment before adding with a smile, "Because I'm here!"

Although he didn't elaborate, Chen Zhanjian understood what he meant.

Chen Xing scratched his head and asked, "Win what? This Third Prince is very strong. Although I'm at the seventh level of the Qi Refining Realm, I don't think I'm his match."

Chen Zhanjian rolled his eyes. His eldest son had excellent Qi Cultivation talent, but he just wasn't very clever.

"Farewell, Third Prince! Thank you for eliminating evil for the people!"

Suddenly, a large man in the crowd shouted loudly, his voice filled with grief and indignation. It was clear he had been targeted by the Cheng family before.

This statement instantly stirred the emotions of the other commoners. They all loudly bid farewell to Qin Jun, and some even burst into tears.