Young Master Jun

"What exactly is this young master's identity?"

"Didn't you hear that big man call him 'Your Highness'?"

"Huh? Now that you mention it, I suddenly feel like I've seen this young master before."

"Could he be a prince too?"

"Impossible, right? Even the Fifth Prince wasn't worth his notice earlier."

The guests of Luoya Inn discussed animatedly. Guan Yu, who had just intimidated the entire inn, had actually dropped to one knee before Qin Jun, leaving them unable to recover for a long while.

The woman in green stared at Qin Jun with blazing eyes, like a wolf spotting a sheep.

Qin Jun hurriedly motioned for Guan Yu to rise, then introduced him to everyone behind him. "This is Guan Yunchang, Guan Yu, a man whose loyalty reaches the heavens!"

Qin Jun had just told them the story of Guan Yu warming wine and slaying Hua Xiong, leaving all the children in deep admiration of Guan Yu. Even Yan Mo Bei stared at him in shock.

He had run the merchant association for over twenty years, yet this was the first time he had seen such a burly man with such overwhelming presence. Simply standing there without moving gave off an invincible pressure. It was hard to imagine just how powerful Guan Yu was.

Loyalty reaching the heavens!

Guan Yu's eyes lit up. That description had praised him right to his heart, and his favor toward Qin Jun instantly rose to its peak.

The more he looked at Qin Jun, the more he felt Qin Jun resembled his benefactor from those years ago. His gaze toward Qin Jun became increasingly kind.

At the same time, the innkeeper of Luoya Inn frowned as he looked at Qin Jun, seemingly deep in thought.

"Her name is Daji. She is at the same realm as you. And this is Howling Celestial Dog. Don't underestimate him."

Qin Jun introduced them to Guan Yu. Yan Mo Bei silently wept inside. I'm actually inferior to a dog!

Why didn't he introduce me...

Guan Yu stroked his beard and stared at Daji, a trace of chill in his eyes. He had clearly seen that Daji was not human. As for Howling Celestial Dog, he could not see through him for the time being.

At the same time, Guan Yu's opinion of Qin Jun changed. Since Qin Jun could subdue a Void Transformation Realm expert like Daji, he definitely was not as useless as the rumors claimed. With Guan Yu himself added in, who in the Gan Yue Kingdom could stop them?

Thinking of this, Guan Yu could not help but feel a surge of heroic ambition.

He had once been a military general. Although he had come this time because of an old promise, the heart that had once galloped across battlefields had not gone cold.

"Waiter, bring the dishes! Serve me every best dish you have in this inn!"

Qin Jun shouted boldly. Yan Mo Bei's face fell, because Qin Jun was spending his money.

"Haha, for Luoya Inn to welcome such a powerful expert today is our honor! Today, I shall treat everyone on behalf of the inn. All guests may eat and drink freely, as a welcome to this young master and senior!"

The innkeeper suddenly laughed, prompting all the guests to clap and cheer.

Qin Jun turned and gave the innkeeper a deep look before chuckling. "Innkeeper, you're generous enough. I'll gladly be your friend!"

If an ordinary person had said that, Luoya Inn would certainly have laughed. But when Qin Jun said it, everyone found it perfectly reasonable.

Qin Jun himself was quite powerful, and he had even subdued someone as imposing and violent as Guan Yu. Without realizing it, the guests had begun to regard him as an important figure.

"It is my honor to become friends with Young Master Jun. From today onward, I will cover all of Young Master Jun's expenses within Luoya Inn!" The innkeeper patted his chest and laughed, making everyone else look at Qin Jun with envy.

He was only the innkeeper of this Luoya Inn, not its true owner, so he could only cover Qin Jun's expenses. Even so, it was still no small sum.

Even Yan Mo Bei could not help looking at Qin Jun in surprise. The Yan Bei Merchant Association had existed in the royal capital for nearly a century, and he knew Luoya Inn had an extraordinary background. He had not expected Qin Jun to earn Luoya Inn's respect.

But when he looked at Guan Yu again, the shock in his heart lessened somewhat.

The impact of this big man's appearance and presence was simply too immense!

The dishes were quickly served. Qin Jun and Guan Yu chatted more and more harmoniously. Knowing Guan Yu's character, Qin Jun deliberately recounted tales such as Zhao Zilong riding alone to save his lord and Yue Fei's unwavering loyalty to his country. Guan Yu's blood boiled as he listened, and he wished he could immediately accomplish something great.

"This young man truly is extraordinary."

The woman in green praised him from nearby, while the maid beside her gazed at Qin Jun with an infatuated expression.

Qin Jun had been born with handsome features, and as he vividly recounted heroic deeds, his image naturally grew taller in everyone's eyes. Even the other guests could not help admiring him.

At such a young age, he already knew so many tales of heroes.

To heighten the effect, Qin Jun had even deliberately exaggerated the strength of Zhao Zilong, Yue Fei, and the others. For example, Zhao Zilong had charged deep into an army of five million, slaughtering his way in and out seven times with no one able to stop him.

"Oh, right, Second Master. This boy is a Sacred Spirit Root genius with the wind attribute. Unfortunately, I don't have any wind-attribute cultivation techniques. Do you have one?" Qin Jun called Yan San over and asked softly.

Spirit roots with rare attributes were collectively known as Sacred Spirit Roots, and they existed only in legend.

Yan Mo Bei nearly jumped in shock when he heard this.

The other guests who had been listening to Qin Jun were even more dumbfounded. A Sacred Spirit Root?

"Come here. Let me see!" Guan Yu frowned. He also understood just how rare a Sacred Spirit Root genius was.

The woman in green even crushed the teacup in her hand in her loss of composure. She abruptly turned around, her beautiful eyes filled with shock.

Yan San obediently walked before Guan Yu. Guan Yu raised his right hand and pressed it against Yan San's crown. Surging spiritual power erupted from his body, making everyone in the inn feel as though a heavy hammer had struck their chests.

Qin Jun's lips curved upward. He was not afraid of news of Yan San's Sacred Spirit Root getting out. With Guan Yu, Daji, and Howling Celestial Dog around, who could snatch Yan San from him?

He was building momentum, establishing a powerful reputation before meeting the emperor. He had powerful experts under his command, as well as a supreme genius!

If the emperor wanted to vent his anger on him in the future, he would have to consider whether his own strength was sufficient.

Soon, Guan Yu withdrew his hand and sighed with a complicated expression. "It truly is a single wind Spirit Root."

The entire inn erupted in uproar. Everyone could sense the pride emanating from Guan Yu's very bones, and they believed he would not lie.

"As it happens, I once obtained a wind-attribute cultivation technique by chance. I will pass it on to him later." Guan Yu spoke generously, delighting Qin Jun.

Yan Mo Bei was even more ecstatic. He understood what a genius with Sacred Spirit Root aptitude meant.

Their Yan Family was going to rise!

But when he thought of how the Yan Family had neglected Yan San in the past, he could not help feeling ashamed.

Yan San was not trash. Their Yan Family had simply been blind!

If Yan San had not met Qin Jun, Yan Mo Bei might even have regarded him as expendable. Thinking of that filled him with lingering fear. He had nearly disgraced his ancestors!

"Haha, drink and eat!"

Qin Jun waved his hand with a laugh. Guan Yu stroked his beard and smiled. The way he looked at Qin Jun grew increasingly satisfied. Setting aside the two Void Transformation Realm experts, Qin Jun had recognized and secured a Sacred Spirit Root genius in advance. Even Guan Yu had to admit his own judgment fell short of such insight.

This kid has the potential to become emperor!

Soon, someone could no longer sit still. They raised cups of wine and approached Qin Jun to greet him. Qin Jun refused none of them and put on no airs, drinking and chatting with them.

When someone asked what they should call him, he merely smiled calmly. "Just call me Young Master Jun!"

Showing off feels so damn good!