"This son would not dare speak out of turn. Father should handle the negotiations."
Qin Jun spoke respectfully. The Dry Emperor's earlier regard and rewards had changed his opinion of him, so he was somewhat more courteous in his words.
That was fine too. Since the Dry Emperor favored him so much, he would honestly lay a solid foundation first. Once the Dry Emperor kicked the bucket, he could seize the throne with force.
"It's fine. I'll give you a chance to speak," the Dry Emperor said with a wave of his hand.
"Ding! Side Quest triggered—Excellent Negotiation: Perform outstandingly during the conference between the two kingdoms and earn the Dry Emperor's praise! Reward upon completion: 5,000 Experience Points!"
Qin Jun blinked. A quest could be triggered even by this? It seemed this cheap father of his truly had high hopes for him.
Five thousand Experience Points were enough for him to level up.
He subconsciously looked at Qin Yu beside him and found the boy staring at him gloomily. His eyes shifted, and he leaned over, hooking an arm around Qin Yu's neck with a smile. "Fifth Brother, long time no see. I've really missed you!"
As he spoke, he deliberately tightened his grip, nearly strangling Qin Yu breathless.
At the sixth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, he easily crushed Qin Yu, who was only at the eighth level of the Qi Refining Realm.
I really want to kill this guy. The reward would be generous! Qin Jun sighed inwardly, but he still released him.
His former self's hatred for Qin Yu ran too deep. Unless he made Qin Yu despair step by step, lose all reputation, and suffer utter ruin, the resentment buried in his bones would be hard to dispel.
Besides, with Guan Yu, Daji, and