"Even as the Third Prince, you cannot be so rude. We are the Imperial Guard directly under His Majesty!"
Just as the atmosphere grew awkward, a burly bare-chested man bellowed. His voice was powerful as a lion's roar. At his shout, Imperial Guard soldiers training in every direction gathered around, and the air itself seemed to freeze.
As the sky darkened, the Imperial Guards stared at Qin Jun with bloodshot eyes, truly giving off the impression of beasts ready to devour someone.
"Who the hell are you?" Qin Jun asked with a sidelong glance. Though the man possessed Qi Refining First Layer cultivation, Qin Jun was not afraid. In the royal capital, laying hands on a Prince could bring ruin upon nine generations of one's family.
The burly man was rendered speechless by that one remark. His solid muscles tensed, and veins writhed across his body like earthworms, making for a terrifying sight.
"He is the Imperial Guard Instructor, Zhou Litong. All Imperial Guards in this area answer to him," Qin Yu said with a chuckle. Zhou Litong was his man, which meant the entire Imperial Guard belonged to him as well. Now that Qin Jun had foolishly offended Zhou Litong, it would be difficult for Qin Jun to win over the Imperial Guard in the future. Even if the Dry Emperor intended otherwise, Zhou Litong would definitely be the first to object.
"And? Father sent me here to choose men. Is the Imperial Guard Instructor going to forbid it?" Qin Jun said expressionlessly. "If that is the case, I will go back and ask Father to rescind his order!"
With that, Qin Jun turned and left. Shen Yan and the old general hurried after him.
"Third Prince, don't be hasty!"
"Third Prince, choose anyone you like from the legion