Luoya Inn

The first thing Qin Jun did upon returning to the royal capital wasn't heading straight to the imperial palace, but finding an inn!

Although he was confident he could appease his cheap father Emperor's anger with Xiahou En's head, he needed to pick the right time. He wanted to officially reclaim his Prince status in front of all the citizens of the capital!

That time would be the upcoming visit from the envoy of the Cang Lan Kingdom.

The Cang Lan Kingdom was located next to the Gan Yue Kingdom. While they were ostensibly allies, they were secretly rivals.

Every five years, the two kingdoms would send envoys for exchanges. Five years ago, the Gan Yue Kingdom had sent people to the Cang Lan Kingdom, and according to Qin Jun's memory, that visit had been a significant loss for Gan Yue, with officials not even daring to mention it.

The so-called kingdom exchange always began with a duel between experts.

It was a one-on-one fight with a best-of-three format. State affairs were only discussed after the duel, and the expert duel served as a deterrent.

The losing side would be at a disadvantage during the discussions!

This was because the participants were the strongest generals from each kingdom, representing the peak of their combat power!

Each duel was held publicly, in front of the citizens of both capitals. The losing side would suffer a great loss of face.

Qin Jun planned to intervene then, having Daji fight to bring glory to the kingdom. His cheap father Emperor would surely change his perception of him, and Qin Yu would be powerless to cause trouble. At the same time, he would use Daji to awe the court, letting them know that Qin Jun had returned in force!

"Let's stay at this inn. It might not be the best in the capital, but it's a mix of people here, so the Fifth Prince would have to think twice before trying to capture us," Yan Mo Bei said, pointing to a large inn ahead. Qin Jun followed his gaze. This inn was called Luoya Inn, and he had memories of it.

It was said that Luoya Inn had a significant background, backed by a colossal power. Ordinary people rarely stayed there because most of the guests were cultivators, and the cost of staying at Luoya Inn was much higher than other inns, deterring mortals.

"Alright."

Qin Jun had no objections; he wasn't paying anyway.

The group walked directly into Luoya Inn, immediately drawing the attention of most guests in the first-floor lobby. Ten children were simply too conspicuous.

No one spoke, but they eyed Qin Jun and his companions with unusual gazes. Soon, their attention focused on Daji.

Daji, with her beauty that could ruin a nation, made the male cultivators stare, unable to look away.

Yan Mo Bei went to the counter and took out silver. Although the Yan Family had been raided, he still had plenty of money hidden away. The gold and jewelry he wore alone could fetch a considerable sum.

"Miss, may I know your name? I am..."

A seemingly upright young cultivator approached Daji with a smile. Before he could finish, Qin Jun slapped him away.

Damn it!

You dare hit on my woman!

Qin Jun thought, shaking his slightly numb right hand. The other party was a cultivator at the eighth level of Qi Refining, but he was no match for Qin Jun.

Hiss—

A chorus of gasps echoed. The onlookers were stunned, looking at Qin Jun. They hadn't expected the seemingly delicate young man to be so powerful.

The gazes fixed on Daji instantly shifted. A person who could easily slap away an eighth-level Qi Refining cultivator must have an extraordinary background. They didn't want to offend him.

Daji was beautiful, but she was beyond their reach.

The innkeeper had also witnessed the scene. He quickly signaled to the handymen in the corner who were about to make a move on Qin Jun.

The handymen at Luoya Inn looked ordinary, but each one was a master of Qi Refining. This was also a crucial reason for Luoya Inn's security.

Someone who could easily slap away an eighth-level Qi Refining expert was likely at the Foundation Establishment Realm. Coupled with his young age, his background was clearly significant.

Thus, the innkeeper reduced Yan Mo Bei's bill slightly as a gesture of goodwill.

And so, the group walked up the stairs towards the third floor, preparing to rest.

"Who exactly was that young master just now?"

"I don't know, but I feel like I've seen him somewhere before."

"Forget it, Luoya Inn has gained another guest we can't afford to offend."

"Tsk tsk, his maid is truly beautiful. I've never seen such a stunning woman before."

"Me neither. It's a shame we can only look."

After Qin Jun and his group disappeared around the corner on the third floor, the guests in the lobby began to discuss. They all resolved not to provoke Qin Jun. As for the young cultivator who had been slapped away earlier, he left dejectedly, too ashamed to remain at Luoya Inn.

Back in their room, Qin Jun immediately began cultivating the Purple Rainbow Lightning Method on the bed. Although his cultivation level could be upgraded through the System, the progress of his cultivation technique depended on himself.

For the next few days, Qin Jun and his group rarely left Luoya Inn. Yan Mo Bei was puzzled why Qin Jun wasn't taking action, but he didn't dare to ask.

Without Qin Jun or Daji accompanying him, he wouldn't dare to leave Luoya Inn.

In the blink of an eye, four days passed.

On this day, Qin Yu's scouts finally found the whereabouts of Yan Mo Bei and the others.

"They're staying at Luoya Inn?" Qin Yu asked, frowning.

"Yes! This subordinate personally saw them eating inside Luoya Inn, but they haven't left since."

The scout was dressed in black brocade and had an ordinary face, the kind that would easily blend into a crowd. However, his demeanor was cold, and his eyes occasionally flashed with a chilling glint that could make one's heart palpitate.

Qin Yu stroked his chin and began to ponder. Luoya Inn had a deep background, and even he didn't know much about it. However, his father Emperor had once intentionally warned him that no matter what he did, he must not interfere with Luoya Inn.

An inn that even the Emperor feared must be extraordinary.

"Forget it, I'll take care of them when they come out. Yan Mo Bei doesn't have much money, so he can't stay at Luoya Inn for long," Qin Yu waved his hand. Compared to Yan Mo Bei's affairs, he was more concerned about a secret letter on his desk – the list of envoys from the Cang Lan Kingdom.

In five days, the expert duel between the two kingdoms would begin. This time, the Emperor had tasked him with leading the team, a responsibility of great significance that allowed no room for error.

He understood this was his cheap father Emperor's way of building momentum for him. If he performed well, his reputation would soar; if not, it would be a severe blow.

Just as Qin Yu was agonizing over the expert duel between the two kingdoms, Qin Jun received some good news.

"Ding! The monthly God and Demon Summoning Opportunity has arrived. Does the Host wish to perform a random summon?"

Qin Jun, who was in the midst of cultivation, suddenly opened his eyes. He took a deep breath, calmed his mind, and murmured, "I didn't expect a month to pass so quickly."

Unknowingly, he had been transmigrated for a month. Recalling everything that had happened, his heart couldn't help but feel complex.

"Of course, I want to summon! Start now!"

Qin Jun gathered his focus and said resolutely. Although he had two super experts, Daji and Howling Celestial Dog, under him, his subordinate count was still too low.

He couldn't help but look forward to it. Which great deity would he summon this time?

Guess who will be summoned next?