Blood Saber Guard

Five days had passed since the competition at the Xuanling Sect ended, and Qin Jun was getting closer and closer to the royal capital.

News of Zhuo Junjie's defeat, however, spread like wildfire. Although the Xuanling Sect tried to keep it quiet, many spies from other factions were embedded within the sect, making it impossible for them to suppress the information.

The fact that Zhuo Junjie, the foremost genius of the Gan Yue Kingdom, had been defeated within the Xuanling Sect caused a huge stir throughout the entire kingdom.

Fortunately, Qin Jun's identity had not been revealed, and there were no spies from other factions among the core disciples for the time being. Thus, outsiders only knew that Zhuo Junjie had been defeated, but not by whom.

Qin Jun was unaware that his exploits had already spread throughout the cultivation world of the Gan Yue Kingdom.

At this moment, they had arrived in the mountains tens of miles away from the royal capital. To avoid attracting attention in the capital, Qin Jun had changed into a white robe with golden patterns on the hem when passing through a town. His black hair was tied back, and coupled with his already handsome face, it made one sigh at the sight of such a dashing young man.

It was a shame that Qin Jun's words ruined his image. He exclaimed, "We're finally here, my legs are about to fall off. Daji, why won't you carry me!"

"Howling Celestial Dog is willing to carry you, why insist on me? Don't tell me you want to take advantage of me, Young Master?" Daji rolled her eyes.

Howling Celestial Dog grinned like a fawning puppy, "Exactly! How great would it be if I carried you? So many people only dream of riding a Demon King."

Qin Jun pouted. It seemed the revolution to conquer Daji's heart was still ongoing and required further effort.

Afterward, he dropped his playful expression and began to consider his actions upon entering the royal capital.

He was currently a fugitive, and seeing his nominal father, the Emperor, would not be easy. A direct confrontation would likely only enrage the Emperor further, rendering even the head of Xiahou En useless.

Qin Jun had also considered usurping the throne with the help of Daji and Howling Celestial Dog. However, he felt incapable of managing a country at the moment. Being Emperor wasn't as simple as wanting the title. Even if he delegated power to his ministers, he wouldn't trust them.

The time was not yet right. Moreover, the previous occupant of his body harbored a deep-seated hatred for Qin Yu. Qin Jun intended to drive Qin Yu to despair step by step to repay the debt of occupying his body.

Of course, if Qin Jun had summoned some great deities capable of governing a nation earlier, the matter of becoming Emperor might have been expedited.

"Young Master, a battle is unfolding ahead," Daji suddenly reminded him, pulling Qin Jun's thoughts back to reality.

A battle?

Qin Jun couldn't help but wonder. Who dared to cause trouble near the royal capital?

With that thought, he waved his sleeve and said, "Let's go take a look."

Daji's perception far surpassed Qin Jun's. Qin Jun could at most sense what was happening within a thousand meters. Coupled with the surrounding trees obstructing his vision, it was difficult to detect the situation Daji mentioned.

After walking for about two or three miles, Qin Jun finally arrived at the location Daji had spoken of.

What greeted his eyes was a bamboo forest. Inside, a group of cultivators dressed in red brocade robes with red headbands were present. Their identities were clearly not simple, and each of them possessed at least the cultivation of the Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer, comparable to the Imperial Guards.

The bamboo forest was littered with corpses, men, women, old, and young. The blood on the ground had not yet dried, and the air was filled with a nauseating stench of blood.

"What kind of force are these people..." Qin Jun muttered to himself. His predecessor's memories contained no mention of red brocade robes. Most importantly, they all wielded curved sabers of the same design, and the killing aura emanating from them sent shivers down his spine.

At this moment, fourteen people were barely holding on, or rather, four adult men were protecting ten children. The four men bore injuries of varying degrees, while the children's faces were filled with terror, evoking pity.

"Your Yan Family has offended someone you cannot afford to offend!" the leading burly man said sternly. His red brocade robe was different from the others; it had two curved sabers printed on the back.

The group did not notice the appearance of Qin Jun, Daji, and Howling Celestial Dog. They were using dirt mounds for cover, and Daji had also concealed Qin Jun's aura, leaving these Qi Refining Realm cultivators completely unaware.

"Blood Saber Guard... what a grand display..."

Among the four besieged men, a middle-aged man with a full beard, wielding a spear, gave a bitter laugh. A shocking bloody hole was visible on his chest, clearly indicating he was at the end of his rope.

The other three men were dressed ordinarily, clearly subordinates of the middle-aged man with the beard.

Qin Jun observed carefully and noticed that the children's attire did not resemble that of commoners. They were likely from a wealthy family within the royal capital.

But what organization was the Blood Saber Guard?

"Kill them all!"

The burly man, the leader of the Blood Saber Guard, shouted as he drew his saber. The twenty-four Blood Saber Guards surrounding them immediately lunged towards the four men and ten children.

Qin Jun frowned immediately and drew his Desert Eagle, firing a shot. The gunshot startled the Blood Saber Guards, causing them all to stop and turn their heads towards Qin Jun in unison.

Upon seeing him, the burly man leading the Blood Saber Guard frowned and shouted, "This is the work of the Blood Saber Guard! Idle bystanders, do not interfere!"

Qin Jun chuckled and walked out with Daji and Howling Celestial Dog.

He didn't actually want to meddle in other people's affairs, but the victims were a group of children, and he couldn't stand by and do nothing.

If he lacked the ability, he might have abandoned his moral standards, but now that he had it, why shouldn't he act?

He had been too constrained in his past life on Earth. Now that he had a second chance, he wanted to live freely!

When he saw injustice, he would draw his sword without hesitation!

"I don't care what grievances you have, let these children go!"

Qin Jun shouted coldly, walking directly towards the Blood Saber Guard. The distance between them was less than thirty meters, and he quickly reached the burly man, with Daji and Howling Celestial Dog close behind.

Looking at Qin Jun's attire and his companions, the Blood Saber Guard leader's brow furrowed even deeper. His experience told him that Qin Jun clearly had an extraordinary background. Most importantly, he couldn't discern the cultivation levels of Qin Jun and Daji.

As for Howling Celestial Dog, it was once again ignored.

"No!" the Blood Saber Guard leader retorted. Although he couldn't figure out Qin Jun's origins, Qin Jun was far too young. He didn't believe Qin Jun could be a match for him, a peak Qi Refining Ninth Layer expert.

"Under the Emperor's nose, you dare to exterminate a family? It seems you have no regard for the law!"

Qin Jun was getting angry. I didn't dare to be as ruthless when I destroyed the Cheng Family, and you won't even spare the children!

Furthermore, among the corpses scattered around, there were many elderly people and women, which further worsened Qin Jun's impression of the Blood Saber Guard.

"Kill them!"

The Blood Saber Guard leader roared. He was acting on behalf of someone else, and even if trouble arose, his superiors would cover for him. Therefore, he had no reason to fear Qin Jun.

"Ding! Triggered Side Quest - Annihilate Blood Saber Guard Detachment! Completing the mission will reward 2000 Experience Points!"

The system's prompt suddenly sounded. Qin Jun couldn't help but curse inwardly, Why is the experience so little!

While thinking, his actions were swift, as the Blood Saber Guard had already lunged at him. He raised his gun and began a rapid, sweeping barrage.