The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 1362: Guo Jia’s Nervousness

Chapter 1362: Chapter 1362: Guo Jia’s Nervousness

"Get up!"

Qin Jun said with a smile, and as he spoke, he sat down, while Guo Jia eagerly came over at the sight of wine and poured a cup for Qin Jun, as well as for himself.

In times past, out of sheer boredom, Qin Jun passed down the art of winemaking, which has now become a major specialty of the Heavenly Emperor’s vast world.

Huo Qubing and Ling Yun struggled to contain their excitement as they stood up. Qin Jun’s tens of thousands of years of battle with fate had kept them concerned; Huo Qubing even named his son Huo Xundi, manifesting his loyalty to Qin Jun.

Qin Jun beckoned to Huo Xundi with a smile: "Come here, lad!"

Huo Xundi hurriedly got up from the ground, wiped his snotty tear-streaked face, and cautiously approached Qin Jun.

Qin Jun took out a string of jade pendants from his hand, glittering and translucent like quail eggs.

"This treasure is for you, as a meeting gift."

Huo Qubing saw that it was an Innate Supreme Treasure and immediately said: "Your Majesty, this treasure is too precious, we cannot accept it!"

"He is your son, Huo Qubing. It is my first time meeting him; it’s right to reward him!"

Qin Jun said, waving his hand in amusement, and the jade pendant instantly appeared around the neck of Huo Xundi.

"Pft—"

Guo Jia couldn’t help but spray out the wine from his mouth, nearly spraying Ling Yun, prompting a cold, stern gaze from him that scared Guo Jia into shrinking his neck.

Qin Jun was speechless, but helplessly said: "Do not be rude; he is my newly acquired subordinate. Though his cultivation may seem weak, his abilities are not to be underestimated."

In truth, Guo Jia’s abilities were commendable, having made significant contributions to Cao Cao.

There were even dramatic speculation saying that if Guo Jia had not died, the Three Kingdoms would not have stood alongside one another.

If Guo Jia had survived, he might well have helped Cao Cao unify Huaxia.

The most legendary thing about Guo Jia was his warning to Cao Cao before his death, advising that Sima Yi should not be trusted and would be best to kill him, resulting in Sima Yi hiding his edge for decades.

Unfortunately, after the deaths of Cao Cao and Cao Pi, Sima Yi still rose to power, monopolized the Wei state, outlasted Zhuge Liang, and the Sima family later caused a series of catastrophes in Huaxia.

Therefore, it’s said that Guo Jia almost changed the history of Huaxia.

Of course, all of these are hypotheticals; there are no what-ifs.

Anyone who dies young with a legacy is prone to be glorified—besides Guo Jia, others include Huo Qubing, Han Fei, and Fusu.

Huo Qubing and Ling Yun couldn’t help but take a closer look at Guo Jia. This fellow seemed so weak that even Huo Xundi could pinch him to death—could he really have extraordinary abilities?

"Are you really Huo Qubing?"

Guo Jia looked at Huo Qubing with fervent eyes; in the late Han Dynasty, Huo Qubing and Wei Qing were legendary war gods, no less formidable than Xiang Yu.

Huo Qubing nodded and asked, "What’s your name?"

"My humble self is named Guo Jia, styled Fengxiao!" Guo Jia said with hard-to-contain excitement.

Meeting his idol felt like a dream.

"Alright, move aside!"

Qin Jun waved his hand dismissively, for he did not come here to introduce idols to Guo Jia.

With an amused grin, Guo Jia said no more.

He suddenly grew very curious about how many more renowned figures from history he might meet under Qin Jun’s command.

Both Huo Qubing and Ling Yun were skeptical. Guo Jia appeared frivolous and unreliable; could he truly possess significant capabilities?

"Have you been to the Devil Clan’s territory?" Qin Jun asked with a smile, cradling his wine cup.

He had given Huo Qubing quite a few resources. Currently, his cultivation had reached the pinnacle of Half Holy and he might become a Saint at any moment.

Huo Qubing nodded: "The Devil Clan is too arrogant for my liking, so I went there."

A shadow of dejection flickered in his eyes, suggesting an untold story of complex grievances.

He turned to Huo Xundi and said: "You little rascal, go out and play. Don’t use the jade pendant the Emperor gave you unless it’s absolutely necessary!"

Huo Xundi stuck out his tongue playfully and then dashed out, a picture of cheerfulness, bringing a smile to Qin Jun’s face.

Young children really do shift their moods quickly.

Afterward, Huo Qubing and Ling Yun briefed Qin Jun on some of the events that had unfolded during his absence.

With Qin Jun’s disappearance, various factions had grown restive, thinking the Heavenly Emperor’s Palace without the Heavenly Emperor was like a tiger with broken teeth, forcing Huo Qubing and the twelve Holy Generals to often lead troops into battle.

The soldiers of the Heavenly Emperor’s Palace were few, but most of them possessed considerable cultivation, brave and invincible.

Around the time it takes for a tea cup to empty,

notables from the Heavenly Emperor’s vast world such as the Xiling Empress, Royal Lord Dong, She-Bishi, Ju Liusun, Ji Haoye, and others arrived one after another.

"Your Majesty!"

Xiling knelt on one knee before Qin Jun, tears glistening in her beautiful eyes, a touching sight.

Her demeanor had grown more mature with time, no longer as naïve as she once was, yet the warmth in her eyes for Qin Jun remained unchanged, tender to the utmost.

Qin Jun hurriedly helped her up, and people like Royal Lord Dong followed suit, kneeling to pay their respects, filling the room.

"It’s that brat again!"

Huo Qubing’s Divine Consciousness swept out, quickly detecting that Huo Xundi had spread the news of the Heavenly Emperor’s return everywhere.

"Good, you’ve reached Half Holy. Have you awakened your bloodline?"

Qin Jun said, smiling as he affectionately tousled Xiling’s hair, a sight that would certainly cause a stir among others.

The Empress, so revered and unrivaled in the universe, also showed such a daughterly demeanor.

Times were no longer like the primal Chaos; beings now understood the affairs of love and emotion.

Everyone in the room looked at Qin Jun and Xiling with teasing eyes, treating Xiling as the leading lady.

Though Qin Jun never clarified their relationship, anyone could see his doting affection for Xiling. Moreover, Xiling was often seen gazing at the sky, lost in thoughts of love that were known to all.

"Yes, I have not disappointed Your Majesty."

Xiling said with a radiant smile, the boundless tenderness in her eyes melting Qin Jun’s heart.

He fought the urge to pull Xiling into his embrace and instead turned to the others with a smile, "How have you all been during my absence?"

Everyone laughed immediately, vying to show their own accomplishments and merits, like children seeking praise from their parents.

Aside from Royal Lord Dong, She-Bishi, and Ju Liusun, the others all treated Qin Jun as an elder, their affection for him as deep as family ties.

This was also why they were willing to stay at the Heavenly Emperor’s Palace, for there was something here they couldn’t bear to leave behind.

Like Qin Jun’s three disciples, who had already established their own sects and seldom returned, perhaps due to Qin Jun’s absence.

"Very well, since I have returned, I’ll preach and teach for you all."

Qin Jun declared with a smile, as he was currently making his final push towards perfection in the realm of a Holy Being. In these times of Chaos, cultivation was absolutely paramount.

At these words, excitement surged among the crowd.

"Finally, we get to hear His Majesty’s teachings!"

"Hahaha, no wonder I’ve felt like my chance to become a Holy Being was approaching."

"Excellent, this time I’m definitely going to become a Holy!"

"Has His Majesty gotten even stronger?"

"Nonsense! His Majesty is getting stronger every day!"

Hearing their banter, Qin Jun himself couldn’t help but laugh; this preaching might indeed bring a few more Holy Beings into the Heavenly Emperor’s Palace ranks.

Guo Jia remained silent, but his eyes were constantly observing everyone in the room, filled with immense shock.

"Are all these guys monsters? The pressure is intense!"

Suddenly, Guo Jia grew nervous, beginning to worry about his own safety.