The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 174: Righteous Action

Chapter 174: Chapter 174: Righteous Action

Returning to the residence arranged by Fei Yushu, Qin Jun and the others used their sense of qi to find Daji and the rest. There were many courtyards within the residence, and Daji and her group had already taken over one of them.

Daji and Zhu Yanqing’s beauty was exceptionally outstanding, causing numerous cultivators to yearn for their affection. Unfortunately, they were barred from entering the courtyard by Li Bai. Of course, there were those who attempted to force their way in, only to be effortlessly taken care of by Li Bai.

"How is it, Your Highness, did you accept Fei Yushu’s invitation?"

While drinking, Li Bai asked with a chuckle, and Qin Jun was not curious as to how he knew, since Fei Yushu’s actions were too obvious.

Qin Jun shrugged and answered, "No, because the Vermilion Bird appeared, he had to leave midway."

As they spoke, Qin Jun sat down at the stone table. Daji courteously poured him tea, and Zhu Yanqing and Qin Yun were sitting opposite him. At the mention of the Vermilion Bird, Qin Yun couldn’t help but express his surprise, "The Vermilion Bird? I was wondering what kind of monster beast that was!"

Not only was the Vermilion Bird well-known on Earth in Huaxia, but it was the same in this world.

There were numerous Divine Beasts, and the Four Sacred Beasts received the most faith among the people, at least in the Southern Domain.

"Could it be that in order to become an Imperial Dynasty, a kingdom needs to have a Divine Beast?"

Qin Jun couldn’t help asking, having been curious about the relationship between Divine Beasts and the Imperial Dynasty during his journey.

The others were momentarily taken aback, and Li Bai was the first to laugh, "That’s right, the strength of an Imperial Dynasty lies in its qi movement. As long as the qi movement prospers, the dynasty will have denser spiritual qi, good weather, and almost no natural disasters."

Qin Jun’s eyes widened. There was such a notion?

Thinking carefully, indeed the concentration of spiritual qi within the limits of an Imperial Dynasty was much higher than that of a kingdom.

"Are you saying qi movement is connected to Divine Beasts?" Qin Jun’s eyes lit up. Qi movement sounded mysterious, but being someone from the information explosion era on Earth, he caught on quickly.

Qi movement signified fate and fortune.

Still, he didn’t understand the connection between qi movement and Divine Beasts.

"Divine Beasts are named as such because they are born from the qi movement of heaven and earth. When a Divine Beast presides over an Imperial Dynasty, it can make the qi movement even more prosperous," Evening Star stroked his beard and smiled, "Your Highness, don’t think too far ahead. Knowing too much is not good for you at the moment."

Qin Jun pouted but remembered the term "qi movement" in his heart.

Afterwards, everyone switched the topic to the Hidden Dragon Martial Arts Competition. The day after tomorrow would mark the true beginning of the competition, with all participants required to present themselves in front of Imperial Palace Peak, where they would be randomly matched for duels. After ten rounds of competition, a thousand martial artists would emerge.

Just Luoyan City alone had one hundred participants, and there were close to one thousand cities in the Nanzhuo Dynasty.

That equated to choosing one thousand out of nearly one hundred thousand competitors.

To make a name for oneself depended on breaking into that top thousand. Advancing into the top thousand would warrant rewards and attract attention from first-rate forces.

The Seven Major Sects, naturally, would not just recruit a few individuals, so there was hope within the top thousand, and those within the top hundred could choose for themselves.

...

The next morning, after practicing a set of spear techniques, Qin Jun and the others left the residence together to explore the city. After all, it was their first time in the capital of the Imperial Dynasty, and it was not something easily accessible to them usually.

The prosperity of the imperial capital was beyond Qin Jun’s expectations, especially when they reached the densely populated commercial district. The streets were packed with crowds of people, complemented by the stylish and grandiose buildings lining both sides of the road, lending a somewhat surreal atmosphere.

"Profound grade magical items! Hot sales today!"

"Pills of Reviving the Dead, only ten second-grade spirit stones!"

"Exotic serpent women, guaranteed to take men to heaven!"

"Precious blades seeking fated owners, highest bidder takes it!"

There were vendors everywhere, and the sight of the serpent women made Qin Jun’s eyes pop; they had explosive figures with serpent tails below the waist, and captivating faces that could easily stir desire in men.

If not for Daji pinching his waist, he doubted he could have snapped back to reality.

"Cough cough! I’m just looking! I’m not into second-hand goods," Qin Jun said with a feigned cough, his face all seriousness.

Yet inside, he was considering when to secretly buy a snake woman for his pleasure—it wouldn’t be so bad!

"The goods sold outside are just average, the items in the attic are the real treasures."

Li Bai glanced at the snake woman Qin Jun was looking at and said, leading Qin Jun to look at him curiously and ask, "Are there better quality snake women available?"

Daji was dumbfounded, and Zhu Yanqing’s mouth twitched—why were his interests so mundane?

"Yes, some merchants specifically raise snake women to ensure they are flawless," Li Bai nodded, a look of infatuation on his face that made even Qin Yun show a yearning expression.

"Have you been to the Imperial Capital before?" Qin Jun questioned with a skeptical face. Weren’t you summoned by me?

As expected, the master loves to boast, and so does the disciple.

"Cough cough, I’ve heard from others," Li Bai could have brazened it out, but even Evening Star seemed surprised at him.

"Pfft—"

Qin Jun and Qin Yun both said in unison and rolled their eyes at the same time.

Li Yuanba muttered, "What’s so great about snake women, you can’t even eat them."

Qin Jun couldn’t bother with him, silly boy, of course you can eat snake women too!

Just then, there was an argument under an old tree ahead, surrounded by a circle of commoners and cultivators. Qin Jun didn’t care at first, but he caught a glimpse of a figure and couldn’t help but walk over.

Sha Wujing and the others naturally followed, and the group proceeded forward.

Under the old tree, a burly man wearing a tiger skin robe was half-kneeling on the ground, his face covered with a beard, right hand holding a long knife, left hand wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, his face full of indignation and resentment. Behind him, leaning against the old tree, was a wooden board written with cinnabar that read ’Vermilion Bird Gate is widely recruiting disciples.’

"Miss, don’t worry about me. If it comes to it, I’ll die today!" the tiger-skinned man said in a deep voice.

Standing before him was a woman in green clothes wearing a veil, her eyes bright and pretty, long eyelashes stirring the heart—it was You Fenghuang.

You Fenghuang held a long sword, and her maids were the same.

"Hey, girl, you want to act heroically too?"

A young man in white clothes looked at You Fenghuang with a lecherous smile, four servants standing behind him, all at the first level of the Ascending Mortal Realm, and he himself had reached the second level of the Ascending Mortal Realm.

The onlooking commoners and cultivators were all gesturing and commenting. Although there were those who were indignant, no one dared to step forward.

"As one of the top ten scourges, Luo Han seems to lack grace, doesn’t he?"

"Yeah, why does he care about a small sect recruiting disciples?"

"Can’t help it, he’s backed by the Divine Sword Hall; he’s so domineering!"

"This lady is in trouble now for playing the hero."

"Poor thing, she’s probably caught Luo Han’s attention now."

Hearing the comments from the onlookers, the white-clothed youth named Luo Han puffed out his chest even more, reveling in the attention.

You Fenghuang frowned slightly and whispered, "Mercy to the offender is mercy to the future. If you can bully him today, someone on his behalf might come after you tomorrow."

Someone on his behalf?

Luo Han laughed as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world, spread his arms wide and said with a sneering face, "In the Imperial Capital, who dares to trouble me? Don’t tell me the Emperor supports him?"