On the sixth day, the cloudship arrived at the Great Qian Royal City.
As Qin Yun’s group of three disembarked, they happened to run into Qian Lingxiao and his companions exiting from the second cabin. The path guardian An Mo, trailing behind them, didn’t dare meet Ancestor Xuantian’s eyes.
First, because he wasn’t strong enough to defeat him.
Second, because he had already suffered a loss before and had no desire to suffer another.
When Qian Lingxiao saw Qin Yun, the humiliation from six days ago surged back, souring his mood instantly. But he also knew he couldn’t do anything to Qin Yun.
So he turned his gaze toward Qian Susu and coldly said, “You belong to the Prince of Chu’s Residence. Come back with me immediately!”
Qian Susu’s face went pale from fright.
“Don’t be afraid. With me here, he won’t dare touch you,” Qin Yun pulled her behind him and glared at Qian Lingxiao, “Get lost!”
“You…” Qian Lingxiao was so furious he nearly exploded.
“Ancestor, can I kill him?” Qin Yun asked Ancestor Xuantian.
“If he wants to die, then let him. Grant his wish,” Ancestor Xuantian glanced at Qian Lingxiao indifferently—this fool still hadn’t learned his lesson after suffering last time and came looking for trouble again. If this wasn’t courting death, what was?
“Honored one, and Young Master, we’ll leave, we’re leaving right now,” An Mo hurriedly stepped forward to mediate.
Qian Lingxiao still wanted to speak, but An Mo dragged him away before he could.
An Mo was burning inside too—Qian Lingxiao was just too arrogant and blind.
Though he didn’t know where Qin Yun and his companion came from, anyone daring to threaten the Prince of Chu’s heir in the capital had to have an extraordinary background.
“Why are you dragging me?” Qian Lingxiao snapped angrily.
“These two are no ordinary people, Young Prince. I suggest we report to the Prince of Chu first and investigate thoroughly before making a move,” An Mo said in a low voice.
Qian Lingxiao wanted to argue, but seeing An Mo’s serious face, he said nothing. However, he silently burned with hatred—adding this grudge to the previous one.
Once he returned to the Prince of Chu’s Residence, he would definitely report everything to his grandfather and have him send people to deal with them.
Thinking of revenge, Qian Lingxiao didn’t care about anything else and rushed back with An Mo to the Prince of Chu’s Residence.
“Grandfather! Grandfather, where are you?” Qian Lingxiao barged straight into the study.
“You’re already this old and still so hot-headed. You’re the Young Prince of the Prince of Chu’s Residence. When will you learn to stay calm?” The Prince of Chu frowned as he practiced calligraphy.
“Grandfather, you have to help me!” Qian Lingxiao knelt down, crying out.
“What happened?” the Prince of Chu set down his brush.
“Someone bullied me on the cloudship! Not only did they injure our clan’s distant relative, they also beat me up—and even Mister An Mo was seriously hurt!” Qian Lingxiao sobbed. Follow the newest chapters on g.com.
“Mister An Mo, is this true?” the Prince of Chu’s face darkened.
“It is. Here’s what happened…” An Mo detailed the events surrounding their encounter with Qin Yun and Ancestor Xuantian.
Including how just earlier, Qian Lingxiao clashed with Qin Yun and nearly got killed until he was dragged away.
“Lingxiao is the heir of our Prince of Chu’s Residence, and you’re the fifth-ranked consecrated elder. Did they know your identities?” the Prince of Chu asked, restraining his anger.
“They knew,” An Mo nodded quickly.
“And they still dared threaten you?” the Prince’s expression grew more solemn. In the capital, very few dared provoke members of the royal clan.
And Qian Lingxiao wasn’t just any royal—he was the Young Prince of the Prince of Chu’s Residence.
“That’s why we came back to report immediately,” An Mo replied.
“Grandfather, please avenge me!” Qian Lingxiao sobbed.
“Shut your mouth!” the Prince of Chu roared.
Qian Lingxiao immediately fell silent, sniffling quietly.
“Send someone to investigate their background right away. Report to me the moment you find anything,” the Prince ordered.
“Yes!” An Mo responded and quickly left.
Just then, a violent tremor came from afar, and a terrifying aura surged over. A white-haired old woman in a black robe lined with gold appeared outside the study.
“Chief Protector of the Hidden God Cult…” the Prince of Chu’s face turned grim.
“It’s been a long time, Prince of Chu. You should know why I’m here. I just want to know—where is the strongest man of the Great Qian royal clan, King Side-by-Side?” the old woman asked.
“It’s been eighteen years. You’ve asked every year. I’ve told you—he’s been missing for years. I’ve never seen him since,” the Prince of Chu said calmly.
The old woman didn’t speak. Her eyes gleamed with a strange light that seemed to pierce through the soul. The Prince’s expression grew dazed.
“You really haven’t seen him…” the old woman sighed and disappeared.
Watching her leave, the Prince of Chu’s face was filled with helplessness. “You want to find him? So do we. It’s been eighteen years and still no news.”
He sighed. Ever since that man vanished, the royal clan had been in chaos for years. Only recently had they managed to stabilize things.
Eighteen years had passed. Maybe he had already met with some misfortune… This chapter is updated first at g.com.
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Ancestor Xuantian had some business to attend to and left temporarily.
Before leaving, he gave Qin Yun and Qian Susu two assessment tokens and instructed them to go take part in the Great Qian Academy’s entrance examination.
So Qin Yun and Qian Susu had to travel to the academy on their own.
After they departed, Ancestor Xuantian emerged from the shadows.
“Young Master, you’re already extraordinary. The Sect Master instructed that you must undergo trials and temper yourself. Since this is a trial, I can’t accompany you openly—I’ll follow from the shadows,” he muttered to himself.
“The Sect Master instructed this eighteen years ago. I’m only doing this for your own good. Don’t blame me in the future…”
With that, Ancestor Xuantian concealed his presence and quietly followed them.
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Qin Yun and Qian Susu arrived at the Great Qian Academy.
The main gate was grand and majestic. Eight dragon-carved jade pillars stood at the entrance. The plaque above bore the four characters “Great Qian Academy” in flowing, serpentine calligraphy.
At the gate, a lion-type demonic beast lay sprawled on the ground. Its entire body was covered in red scales, and its back was full of crimson mane.
Qin Yun recognized it as a high-grade demonic beast—Crimson Armored Lion.
Low-grade demonic beasts generally had cultivation at the Postnatal Three Realms, at most reaching the Heavenly Meridian Realm.
Mid-grade beasts were typically of the Innate Realm.
High-grade demonic beasts were at the Origin Source Realm.
The Crimson Armored Lion was exactly at the Origin Source Realm. Its body was covered in tough scales, giving it powerful defense. Combined with its speed, it was among the stronger high-grade demonic beasts.
Gazing at the Crimson Armored Lion, Qin Yun’s eyes sparkled.
If he could obtain the bloodline of a high-grade demonic beast, his physique would surely improve greatly.
Of course, for now, he could only dream.
A high-grade demonic beast wasn’t something he could handle yet.
Suddenly, the Crimson Armored Lion lifted its head and opened its eyes, locking its ferocious green gaze directly on Qin Yun.