Grand Tutor Jia Xun

"Miss You, is there something you need?"

Qin Jun asked from his seated position on the bed. He had noticed You Fenghuang before and hadn't expected her to seek him out.

He was curious about what kind of face lay beneath You Fenghuang's veil. Would it be devastatingly beautiful, or hideously ugly?

"Have you heard of the Southern Nether Sacred Cult, Young Master Jun?" You Fenghuang bowed gracefully to Qin Jun before asking with a light laugh. Her alluring figure, combined with her captivating voice, was certainly a killer for young men.

The Southern Nether Sacred Cult?

Qin Jun's face showed confusion. Seeing this, You Fenghuang couldn't help but furrow her brows. She had assumed Qin Jun came from a major power, yet he hadn't even heard of the Southern Nether Sacred Cult.

"The Southern Nether Sacred Cult is a top power in the Unclaimed Lands. All twelve of its elders are Void Transformation Realm powerhouses. Do you know what the Void Transformation Realm is?" You Fenghuang walked over to the table and sat down, unable to hide a hint of pride in her tone.

Void Transformation Realm!

Qin Jun's pupils constricted. While he hadn't heard of the Unclaimed Lands, a sect with over twelve Void Transformation Realm experts was simply incredible.

"Of course, I know the Void Transformation Realm. My Second Master is a Void Transformation Realm powerhouse," Qin Jun said, raising an eyebrow. He wouldn't back down, no matter what.

You Fenghuang's delicate body trembled. She gave him a deep look and clasped her hands again. "It seems I underestimated you, Young Master Jun."

Her tone shifted, and she said seriously, "Join the Southern Nether Sacred Cult. With your talent, and that young man with the Sacred Spirit Root, you will both definitely rise above the Gan Yue Kingdom in the future."

So, they're here to poach talent.

"I already have a sect behind me, and it's no weaker than the Southern Nether Sacred Cult. Therefore, Miss You, I can only thank you for your kind offer," Qin Jun declined politely. Joking, with the Mythological System, why would I need to join a sect?

I'm going to be an emperor!

A sect no weaker than the Southern Nether Sacred Cult?

You Fenghuang was shocked again. Qin Jun, in her eyes, seemed to be shrouded in layers of mist, making it impossible for her to discern his true background.

"If that's the case, then I won't force you, Young Master Jun. However, would you be willing to be friends with me?" You Fenghuang's tone became calm.

"Of course, we can be friends. But since we're becoming friends, Miss You, would you mind showing me your true face?" Qin Jun asked with a smile. Looking at You Fenghuang wearing a veil made his mild OCD flare up, and he was very curious.

You Fenghuang gave him a deep look, then slowly removed her veil. If her maid were here, she would surely exclaim in disbelief. You Fenghuang rarely revealed her true face to peers, let alone someone she had just met.

Even Qin Jun, who often accompanied Daji, couldn't help but feel amazed. You Fenghuang's features were incredibly exquisite, and her beautiful eyes were as calm as a deep pool, making her appear even more cold and stunning. In terms of looks, she was in no way inferior to Daji, though she lacked Daji's charm. However, she was still more beautiful than Chang Qianqian and Nan Yu Xin.

Seeing Qin Jun's slight daze, You Fenghuang chuckled softly before putting her veil back on, bringing Qin Jun back to his senses.

"Ahem, no wonder Miss You wears a veil. Your beauty is truly captivating," Qin Jun said with a fake cough and a smile. His unusual compliment made You Fenghuang amused.

"Alright, I shall take my leave now. I won't disturb your cultivation, Young Master Jun," You Fenghuang said as she stood up and bowed.

"No rush, I can stop cultivating. How about we go have some tea and enjoy the flowers?"

"..."

"Then let's just chat?"

You Fenghuang turned and left directly, not even bothering to reply. Only after she left the room did Qin Jun start to laugh.

He was just joking. Although You Fenghuang was beautiful, the power behind her was not to be underestimated. Qin Jun wouldn't let lust cloud his judgment.

He feigned a frivolous attitude to make You Fenghuang's good impression of him diminish slightly, hoping she would give up on any ideas about him.

"The Southern Nether Sacred Cult... if it's truly as powerful as You Fenghuang described, then what is their purpose in coming to the Gan Yue Kingdom?"

Qin Jun frowned and pondered. Forget twelve Void Transformation Realm experts; even a single Void Transformation Realm powerhouse would be enough to obliterate the Gan Yue Kingdom.

Such a colossal entity coming to the Gan Yue Kingdom couldn't possibly be just passing through, especially since You Fenghuang had been staying at the Luoya Inn for longer than he had.

Unconsciously, Qin Jun had begun to view certain matters from the perspective of the entire kingdom's interests.

After thinking for a while, he cast the distracting thoughts aside. The duel between the two kingdoms was only three days away. His main task now was to maintain his body in peak condition, ready for a grand entrance!

Three days passed quickly.

The number of people entering and exiting the Royal Capital's city gates increased, causing all the major inns within the city to be fully booked.

The day before the duel, envoys from the Cang Lan Kingdom arrived in the city, driving their carriages. There were over a hundred people in total, mostly servants. They had five carriages: four for people and one for transporting goods.

Imperial Guards were waiting at the city gates, led by the current Grand Tutor, Jia Xun. He was over eighty years old, with a cultivation base of the second level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, making him appear to be around forty.

"I am Jia Xun, Grand Tutor of the Gan Yue Kingdom. I am here to welcome the esteemed envoys of your kingdom. His Majesty has prepared a mansion for your delegation to reside in," Jia Xun said with a smile, clasping his hands. The surrounding commoners and cultivators watched the envoys from the Cang Lan Kingdom with curiosity, and no one dared to speak loudly.

"Thank you for leading the way, Grand Tutor Jia."

A faint, indifferent voice came from the foremost carriage. Jia Xun frowned slightly. The other party didn't even bother to disembark, clearly showing no respect for him, the Grand Tutor of the Gan Yue Kingdom.

Within the Gan Yue Kingdom, Jia Xun was second only to the Emperor, though he held an equal position with the Great General Nan Meng.

Even so, the other party still showed him no regard, indicating the extreme arrogance of the Cang Lan Kingdom's attitude.

Frankly speaking, the national strength of the Gan Yue Kingdom was indeed inferior to that of the Cang Lan Kingdom, but the gap was not significant. If war were to break out between the two nations, it would take decades to determine a victor, and they might even be attacked by other surrounding kingdoms.

Jia Xun waved his hand, signaling the Imperial Guards to lead the way.

Thus, the envoys from the Cang Lan Kingdom followed the Imperial Guards towards the city center. The commoners and cultivators on both sides of the street began to discuss amongst themselves.

"Isn't the Cang Lan Kingdom showing the Gan Yue Kingdom too little respect?"

"Who said it wasn't? They even dare to slight Grand Tutor Jia. It's obvious they've come with ill intentions!"

"What kind of allies are they? More treacherous than enemies!"

"We formed an alliance over fifty years ago, and back then, the Cang Lan Kingdom was completely dependent on our Gan Yue Kingdom!"

"It's a shame the Great Ancestor died so young, alas!"

Jia Xun, walking at the front, overheard the murmurs of the crowd and felt a sense of helplessness.

The current emperor truly couldn't compare to the previous one, neither in personal strength nor in governing ability. However, the current emperor was more ruthless than his predecessor.

"This time, the Gan Yue Kingdom will lose face again in the duel, and right in front of all the citizens of the capital."

Jia Xun thought indignantly. When the list of envoys from the Cang Lan Kingdom was revealed, the entire court was shocked. However, the duel between the two kingdoms had already become a tradition, and it had to be held in front of the citizens of the respective royal capitals.

This rule was proposed by the previous emperor. His original intention was to keep the Cang Lan Kingdom suppressed, but his successors were not up to par, and he ended up shooting himself in the foot.