Chapter 13

He sized up Bai Yuer, noting her flawless jade-like complexion, crystal-clear body, and long, slender legs—indeed, she was a renowned beauty.

Especially the vermilion mark between her brows, as vividly red as fire, was extremely alluring.

It seemed to contain a divine flame capable of burning the heavens and earth.

Bai Yuer’s potential was not bad either.

Jun Xiaoyao had originally planned that if this girl were obedient, she could勉强 serve as a pawn to manage the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom for him.

But now it seemed she was another proud beauty, accustomed to being fawned over, believing that all men would revolve around her and flatter her.

"If I were another commoner who had been transported here, I might have started fawning already, but unfortunately, I am not..." Jun Xiaoyao shook his head inwardly.

Jun Xiaoyao had unparalleled talent, status, and background.

He was a solid rich and handsome man.

Now, it was others who should fawn over him, not the other way around.

For example, Jun Linglong was the first woman to fawn over him.

But Bai Yuer, clearly, was not as intelligent as Jun Linglong, or perhaps, being fawned over for too long had made her arrogant.

She dared to put on airs in front of Jun Xiaoyao.

"How long have we known each other?" Jun Xiaoyao asked with a faint smile.

Bai Yuer was slightly taken aback.

Why bring up something unrelated all of a sudden?

But Bai Yuer still replied, "Yuer and Sir, this is our first meeting."

"To demand the Elixir of Immortality so matter-of-factly from someone you just met, even though you promised it to me before, did I ever say I would give it to the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom for free?"

"Moreover, what does the survival of the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom have to do with me?"

"Is the life of your father, the emperor, important to me?"

The smile on Jun Xiaoyao’s face faded, and his tone turned cold.

Bai Yuer finally came to her senses, her face turning pale and then red.

Jun Xiaoyao’s three questions left her speechless, her expression awkward and unnatural.

Indeed, Jun Linglong had only told her that a Jun family prodigy was willing to give her the Elixir of Immortality, but did not mention it was free.

Furthermore, the life and death of the Vermilion Bird Kingdom and its ruler had nothing to do with Jun Xiaoyao.

"But Sir, you are not short of the Elixir of Immortality. Giving one away could save a life, or even millions of lives. Why are you unwilling to do so?"

Bai Yuer still stood on the moral high ground.

Jun Xiaoyao’s expression turned completely cold, and he said coldly, "Very simple, because the Elixir of Immortality is mine. If I wish, I can give it to a dog!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Yuer’s delicate body trembled slightly, her face turning pale, and a sense of humiliation welled up from the depths of her heart.

Wasn’t Jun Xiaoyao saying that in his eyes, her father was not even as valuable as a dog?

Thinking of this, Bai Yuer felt a surge of anger and could not help but blurt out, "Why does Sir need to make excuses? Isn’t it just that you lust after my body? But unfortunately, Yuer already has a fiancé, and this condition, I cannot accept!"

As soon as she spoke, Jun Linglong’s face changed instantly.

She did not expect Bai Yuer to say such inappropriate words.

Bai Yuer herself also came to her senses, feeling a chill spread through her body, her face as white as paper.

She had actually said what she was thinking.

"Ha ha..."

Jun Xiaoyao laughed.

Hearing his laughter, Bai Yuer felt even more terrified.

Jun Xiaoyao’s hand directly embraced the slender, soft waist of Jun Linglong beside him.

Five years had passed, and Jun Linglong was now nineteen, a young woman fully grown, with a soft and graceful figure, slender where it should be and full where it should be.

Being suddenly embraced by Jun Xiaoyao, even the composed and delicate Jun Linglong could not help but let out a low, soft moan, her cheeks flushing red.

Jun Xiaoyao’s face showed a playful expression, but his eyes were cold.

"Why don’t you take a look at yourself in the mirror? Does the Divine Son need to do that?"

"Isn’t my Linglong’s body more fragrant? What are you, anyway?"

These two consecutive sentences made Bai Yuer feel extremely ashamed, her face turning red and her ears burning.

Jun Linglong was indeed more excellent in every aspect.

But what shocked Bai Yuer even more was Jun Xiaoyao’s self-claim.

The Divine Son!

"Heavens, could this person’s identity be the Divine Son of the Jun family?"

Bai Yuer’s mind was like struck by five thunderbolts, her heart surging with waves of shock, her long, slender legs trembling, and she could not help but collapse to the ground.

The Divine Son of an ancient noble family was the absolute symbol of status and position.

Bai Yuer had initially thought that the young man in front of her was just an outstanding prodigy of the Jun family.

But she never expected him to be a Divine Son!

"Divine Son, please forgive Bai Yuer’s rudeness!" Bai Yuer knelt on the ground, bowing repeatedly, not caring that her long, fiery hair was stained with dust.

Jun Xiaoyao’s expression remained cold.

Jun Linglong, whose waist was held by him, blushed.

Especially when she heard the phrase "my Linglong," her heart involuntarily fluttered.

Jun Xiaoyao looked at Bai Yuer, who was kneeling on the ground and begging for forgiveness, and shook his head.

"Only those who pay get rewards; this is a simple truth that even children understand, but it seems you do not..."

Jun Xiaoyao said coldly.

Bai Yuer’s desire to get the Elixir of Immortality for free was a bit too unrealistic.

He flicked his sleeve and turned to leave.

Jun Linglong, after a moment of hesitation, sighed to Bai Yuer, "Being so disrespectful in front of the Divine Son, I cannot help you."

"No, please, my father needs the Elixir of Immortality to save his life, he may not last a few more years!" Bai Yuer pleaded, feeling extremely regretful.

If she had known, she would have accepted the conditions more humbly.

Her arrogance had cost her.

"If you had known, why did you act that way?" Jun Linglong indicated that she could not help.

She would not risk upsetting Jun Xiaoyao for a superficial relationship with Bai Yuer.

"I will kneel outside the Divine Son’s palace and beg for his forgiveness!" Bai Yuer continued to bow, her forehead stained with blood.

For the sake of the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom, her father, and herself, Bai Yuer had to gain Jun Xiaoyao’s forgiveness.

Jun Linglong shook her head and let her be.

Soon, some members of the Jun family saw a red-clad beauty kneeling outside the Heavenly Emperor’s Palace, her beautiful face filled with deep regret and determination.

"Hey, isn’t that the princess of the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom? What is she kneeling there for?"

"Shh, it seems she offended the Divine Son. Let’s not get involved."

All the members of the Jun family avoided Bai Yuer, treating her as if she were invisible.

Inside the Heavenly Emperor’s Palace, Jun Xiaoyao was relaxing in a spirit pool.

"Divine Son..."

Jun Linglong walked in.

"What, do you want to plead for her?" Jun Xiaoyao smiled faintly.

"No, she brought it upon herself. But Linglong thinks that the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom behind her still has some value to be used." Jun Linglong pondered.

She had a seven-perforated heart, sharp and intelligent.

"Haha, I have my own plans for her. Her character is too poor, and she needs to be disciplined. Let her stay there for now." Jun Xiaoyao said casually.

Although he did not like Bai Yuer, he did not want to give up on the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom.

With Bai Yuer as a bridge, he could better control the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom.

"Divine Son, you are really a bit naughty." Jun Linglong gave him a rare playful glance, charmingly scolding him.

Though she was only eight years old, she seemed like a mature adult.

Even with her seven-perforated heart, she could not fathom the thoughts of the person in front of her.

"If I were really naughty, I wouldn’t have just held your waist." Jun Xiaoyao smiled casually, his gaze trailing down Jun Linglong’s slender waist.

Under her palace attire, the curve of her hips was full and inviting.

"Divine Son, I’ll leave now." Jun Linglong felt Jun Xiaoyao’s gaze and blushed, hurriedly leaving as if fleeing.

Jun Xiaoyao smiled faintly.

Sometimes, teasing this intelligent and graceful maid was a way to relax.

"Bai Yuer’s fiancé, hmm, I hope he has some self-awareness..."

Bai Yuer, Jun Xiaoyao was determined to discipline, because she still had value to be used.

Compared to killing her directly, wouldn’t it be better to discipline her into a slave and a pawn?

As for her fiancé, regardless of his status and background, Jun Xiaoyao did not care.

In the Heavenly Immortal Realm, how many young people had a higher status and background than him?