NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 453: Should We Have a Child?
Chapter 453: Should We Have a Child?
Lin Fengmian was currently wandering around the southern hills of Junyan, completely unconcerned about Jun Yunshang’s situation.
With the foundation of the Junyan Empire, as long as no supreme beings or saints intervened, they could weather any storm.
Over the past few days, he had purchased several specially crafted Nine Curved Exquisite Boxes and had been burying treasures all over the Northern Abyss.
Besides burying them in the ground, he had also entrusted some to reputable merchant guilds and even the Taotie Association for safekeeping.
While storing treasures for a thousand years might seem like a long time, it wasn’t too outrageous for cultivators, given their long lifespans.
Now, Lin Fengmian was at the site of the Joyful Union Sect from a thousand years ago, searching for a suitable place to hide his treasures.
Soon, his gaze settled on Fairy Lake, which had remained largely unchanged over the millennia.
The bottom of the lake seemed like a perfect hiding place.
Lin Fengmian mostly stored spirit stones, followed by pills useful for the Foundation Establishment and Core Formation stages.
Considering Liu Mei and the others, he also included a few suitable magical artifacts before sinking the Nine Curved Exquisite Boxes into the lakebed.
These specially crafted boxes were designed to rise from the bottom of the lake when a certain secret technique was used.
The lakebed was covered with thick mud, and he had buried the boxes deep enough that only someone with nothing better to do than dig through mud every day would ever find them.
After completing this task, Lin Fengmian was sitting in a small town, sipping tea and listening to the latest news.
Recently, there had been a flood of information. Several Heavenly Realms had opened, including some at the Void Realm level. The war had freed up many honored positions, creating a rare opportunity for those who had been waiting for their chance.
People were constantly discussing who had obtained these honored positions, and even Luo Xue, who had attained a Saint position, was mentioned. However, the most talked about figures were undoubtedly the Heavenly Evil Saint, Empress Fengyao, and the Moon Shadow Blade Emperor, who had become something of a laughing stock.
While no one dared to discuss the Heavenly Fiend Sovereign, the Moon Shadow Blade Emperor was fair game for ridicule. The rumors grew wilder by the day, with some even claiming that Lin Fengmian had slept with the Emperor’s concubine right in front of him. The stories were so vivid and detailed that Lin Fengmian couldn’t help but laugh.
Lin Fengmian teased, “Luo Xue, I didn’t expect you to be the number one prodigy of the former Tianyuan!”
Luo Xue retorted, “I know, there is no need to rub it in. You’re the current number one prodigy of Tianyuan, but you just cheated your way there!”
Lin Fengmian chuckled and asked curiously, “Luo Xue, are you really planning to return to Divine Prefecture via the Eastern Wilderness?”
Luo Xue nodded. “The Northern Abyss is completely sealed off, and even taking a flying ship won’t get me back. I have no choice but to sneak through.”
“You should hurry up with whatever you have to do. If you delay any longer, I’m afraid the Joyful Union Sect might really bury you.”
Lin Fengmian grinned. “That’s not going to happen, is it?”
But even he didn’t sound too confident.
Two hours later, Tianze City came into view. Originally known as Zhulu City, it had been the capital of the Southern King Dynasty. After Jun Chengye arrived, it was renamed to Tianze City.
Luo Xue guessed his intention. “You want to kill Jun Chengye?”
A cold glint flashed in Lin Fengmian’s eyes as he replied, “It depends on the situation. If I can kill him, I won’t hold back.”
Luo Xue was surprised by his attitude. “I thought you were determined to kill him.”
Lin Fengmian smiled faintly. “Who knows what kind of unpredictable forces might appear? Besides, even if I don’t kill him, he won’t live much longer.”
Luo Xue asked curiously, “What do you mean?”
Lin Fengmian calmly explained, “In the year 2600 of the Tianyuan Calendar, during the war between Junyan and the Netherworld Family, Heavenly Grace King Jun Chengye heroically died in battle, taking his enemies with him.
“Before his death, Jun Chengye entrusted his orphaned child to Empress Fengyao. In recognition of his contributions, she promised that the title of Heavenly Grace King would be hereditary, with his son, Jun Qingsheng, succeeding him.”
Luo Xue couldn’t help but express her surprise. “Has this guy actually turned over a new leaf?”
Junyan had no saints, and trying to wipe out a saintly family a hundred years later would inevitably come at a cost. But for it to be Jun Chengye who made such a sacrifice?
Lin Fengmian was also confused and helplessly shrugged his shoulders. “Who knows?”
In the distance, airships were constantly taking off and landing in Tianze City as the Ding family transported supplies in droves. In the recent power struggle, the Ding family had suffered a crushing defeat and been driven out of Junyan’s political center.
The entire Ding family had relocated with Jun Chengye to the remote and rugged Southern Hills, a move that left many of its members resentful. The Southern Hills were far beyond the emperor’s reach, and most of the cultivators there were fugitives, where murder and pillage were commonplace.
The remnants of the Southern King’s forces were unwilling to submit to Jun Chengye, the so-called Heavenly Grace King, causing constant friction with the spoiled Ding family members.
Jun Chengye tried to rein in his clansmen and subordinates while personally visiting the remnants of the Southern King’s forces with Xu Zhibai to “persuade” them. However, even with Xu Zhibai by his side, he was met with sarcasm and accusations of trying to use her to annex the Southern King’s remnants.
Jun Chengye, whose intentions had been exposed, secretly wished that he could just kill all these coarse brutes. But these ruffians weren’t afraid – if he killed them all, he’d be left with no one to command.
Xu Zhibai said awkwardly, “Brother Ye, they’re just ruffians. Don’t take it to heart.”
Looking at Xu Zhibai, who was ugly, Jun Chengye suppressed his disgust and forced a warm smile.
“It’s okay. I’ll talk to them more. Sincerity can move even the hardest of hearts. I believe they’ll eventually see that my intentions towards you are sincere.”
Xu Zhibai looked at him, deeply moved. “Brother Ye, you are so good to me!”
She then gave Jun Chengye a bear hug, though he didn’t feel the impact of her chest because her belly reached him first. Xu Zhibai’s short, chubby arms wrapped tightly around him as she cried, smearing tears and snot all over Jun Chengye.
The already unattractive Xu Zhibai looked even worse when she was crying, her face a mess of tears and mucus. Jun Chengye, who had been holding it together until now, suddenly felt like life wasn’t worth living.
Just kill me!
Whoever wants to deal with the Southern Hills can have it!
“Brother Ye, why don’t you say anything?” Xu Zhibai looked up and asked, “Do you dislike me?”
Jun Chengye took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to vomit, and gently caressed her face.
“How could I? Zhibai, I won’t let you talk about yourself like that. To me, you’re the most beautiful!”
(?_?)!!!
In the distance, Lin Fengmian, who had been preparing to take action, witnessed this scene and felt his eyes take a ton of damage.
No, I can’t watch this anymore.
His stomach churned, and he turned around and fled.
He never expected that in his bid to annex Xu Su’s remaining forces, Jun Chengye would actually consider marrying Xu Zhibai!
That bastard is really going all out!
He had to admit, he was impressed.
Jun Chengye, unaware that Xu Zhibai had inadvertently saved his life, continued to force a smile on his face as he tried to send her away.
The two returned to the Heavenly Grace King’s palace, where Jun Chengye looked at her with feigned affection.
“Alright, Zhibai, don’t overthink it. Go back and get some rest.”
Xu Zhibai, melted by Jun Chengye’s gentle demeanor, suddenly had an idea.
“Brother Ye! I have a way to help you quickly win over those stubborn old fools!”
Jun Chengye’s eyes lit up. “Zhibai, tell me!”
Xu Zhibai blushed shyly. “How about we have a baby? That way, they won’t have any objections.”