21: Chapter 21 Selfless Dedication 21: Chapter 21 Selfless Dedication Hearing the cheering and crying of the people behind him, Qin Jun was also somewhat moved.
It seemed that he must ascend to the throne and lead the kingdom towards a peaceful and prosperous era!
Although he was not a saint overflowing with a sense of justice, he could not bear to see the common people living in dire straits, for he was an ordinary person in his previous life.
“I can’t believe you’re the Third Prince.
All the way, Chang Qianqian kept asking this question.
Chang Hao also looked at Qin Jun with mixed feelings.
If Qin Jun was really a prince, he’d dare not take revenge.
“Of course, it’s true!” Qin Jun replied irritably.
Since his identity had been exposed anyway, he wasn’t afraid of Chang Qianqian finding out.
“Weren’t you demoted?” Chang Qianqian asked with wide eyes.
According to the kingdom’s laws, a royal who commits a crime is treated the same as a commoner, so Qin Jun should no longer be considered a prince.
Chang Hao’s eyes lit up.
Yes, this guy was demoted; he wasn’t a prince at all now, just a prisoner to be sent to toil in the frontier.
A prisoner still dares to be so arrogant!
Various thoughts sprouted in Chang Hao’s mind as he bowed his head to ponder how to scheme against Qin Jun.
“I will make amends for my misdeeds,” Qin Jun said with an unconcerned smile.
If he brought back Xiahou En’s head, his adoptive imperial father should not make things difficult for him anymore.
If the situation could not be eased, then they couldn’t blame him for being unkind!
With Daji and the Roaring Sky Dog by his side, he dared to struggle against the entire Qianyue Kingdom.
Soon, the group left Qingtan City and arrived at the western city gate.
Qin Jun and his companions found that the soldiers guarding the city had vanished.
Recalling what Chen Shuli had said earlier about the Cheng Family forcibly collecting entry and exit fees, it seemed that the soldiers at all the city gates had been Cheng Family men, and now that the Cheng Family had collapsed, those soldiers had fled upon hearing the news.
Since they were less than two days away from the Xuanling Sect, the group sped up, hoping to arrive by tonight.
Although he was eager to undergo the skill inheritance right away, with Chang Qianqian and Chang Hao by his side, Qin Jun couldn’t act freely.
His mythology system was his greatest support for establishing himself; he absolutely couldn’t reveal it, no matter how close they were.
As dusk approached, inside the City Lord’s Mansion of Qingtan City.
“Father, I want to cultivate towards immortality.
This time I’m serious!” Chen Miaoyin, looking captivatingly pitiful, said to the spirited Chen Zhanjian.
At the moment, Chen Zhanjian was discussing the governance strategy for Qingtan City with Chen Shuli.
Although Chen Shuli’s talent for energy refining was subpar, he was extremely gifted in politics, having started devising strategies for Chen Zhanjian since he was fourteen—a fact known only to a few.
“I will arrange for a cultivator to teach you tomorrow,” Chen Zhanjian said without lifting his head, blooming with joy at the moment.
Now that his great enemy, the Cheng Family, had fallen, Qingtan City was once again under his control, and he couldn’t wait to make his move.
“No, I want to join one of the three great sects!” Chen Miaoyin said urgently.
“The three great sects?” Chen Zhanjian looked up at her, his thick brows deeply furrowed.
“Yes, only the three great sects are the strongest in the kingdom.
I want to go there to learn real spells!” Chen Miaoyin spoke earnestly, her mind involuntarily recalling the faces and voices of Qin Jun and the others—how, with just a few words and laughs, they had wiped out the Qingtan City’s bully, the Cheng Family.
She longed for their strength and freedom.
Just as Chen Zhanjian was about to speak against it, Chen Shuli suddenly said, “Let her go.
In the end, this world belongs to cultivators.
If the Chen Clan truly wants to soar to great heights, we must have an exceptionally strong cultivator to deter others, just like the Young Master.”
Of course, by Young Master, he was referring to Qin Jun.
With Daji and the Roaring Sky Dog, Qin Jun could do as he pleased without fear.
“But the three great sects…” Chen Zhanjian hesitated.
In the Qianyue Kingdom, gaining entry to one of the three great sects was very difficult; not only did one need talent, but a Clan had to swear fealty under the flag of the sects.
He didn’t want to be subordinate to others.
Moreover, doing so could easily anger the royal family.
“I didn’t say she has to go to the three great sects.
My sister can also go there, and big brother can follow!” Chen Shuli said with a mysterious smile.
Chen Zhanjian first frowned but then his face showed a look of astonishment.
That place was indeed stronger than the three great sects and had far fewer rules!
But that place did not belong to the Qianyue Kingdom.
In the sky imitating fiery clouds, rows of white cranes flew through the clouds above mountain ranges.
Below were hills and clear streams with mist circling them, resembling the Immortal Realm.
Palaces nestled among the mountains glistened like fairy towers.
In the distance, tiny figures could be seen flying in and out.
Standing at the foot of the mountain, Qin Jun looked up at the Xuanling Sect amidst the mountains, his face filled with emotion.
Compared to the scenery of the immortal online games he played in his previous life, it was not lacking in any way, and even more realistic.
“We’ve finally arrived,” Chang Qianqian exclaimed joyfully.
Chang Hao also let out a sigh of relief.
Returning to the Xuanling Sect meant he no longer had to endure Qin Jun’s oppression!
Completed the side quest—escort Chang Qianqian back to the Xuanling Sect, and receive 5000 experience points and one skill inheritance opportunity!”
Congratulations to the host for breaking through to the fifth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm!”
Two successive system notification sounds made Qin Jun’s face light up with a smile; not only did he level up, but he also gained another chance for skill inheritance.
“Alright, this is as far as I go.
You should head up,” Qin Jun waved his hand.
“Aren’t you coming up with us?” Chang Qianqian said in surprise, her heart filled with gratitude.
She hadn’t expected Qin Jun to be ready to leave directly after bringing her back to the sect, without asking for anything in return.
Thinking back on their time together, she felt her eyes welling up with tears.
Without further thought, she walked up to Qin Jun, took his hand, and headed towards the mountain.
This scene turned Chang Hao’s eyes red as well.
They were holding hands!
They were holding hands!
Chang Hao felt his heart was about to shatter, but with Daji and the Roaring Sky Dog beside him, he dared not take action; he could only grit his teeth as he watched Qin Jun’s retreating figure.
“What are you doing?” Qin Jun quickly stopped her.
He was eager to inherit the skill and had not thought about asking for any benefits.
“You should stay at the Xuanling Sect tonight.
I’ll talk to my father and have him prepare a generous gift since I’m his daughter!” Chang Qianqian promised, patting her chest, not considering how angry her father would be since she had run away from home.
These words made Qin Jun hesitate, but to Chang Qianqian, they seemed like the epitome of selflessness.
From her days with Qin Jun, Chang Qianqian knew he was not a warm-hearted person.
If he was willing to be so selflessly dedicated for her sake, then could it mean…
The more she thought, the redder her cheeks got.
Under the dusky sky, she looked particularly charming.
“Young Master, please agree.
It’s better than sleeping in the wilds,” Daji coaxed, leaving Qin Jun with no choice but to agree.
And so, the group headed towards the mountain gate of the Xuanling Sect.
“I can’t endure it any longer.
Once we reach the Xuanling Sect, I don’t believe I can’t deal with you!
A prince that has been demoted still acts so haughty!”
Chang Hao looked at Qin Jun and Chang Qianqian’s laughing figures ahead, his face grim with darkness.
“By the way, don’t reveal my identity, including to your father,” Qin Jun reminded Chang Qianqian.
He didn’t want any unnecessary complications.
“Okay,” Chang Qianqian laughed.
Having returned to the Xuanling Sect, she finally felt the weight lifted off her shoulders and no longer worried about encountering danger.