Chapter 15

In a bedroom of the ancient Zhuque Kingdom.

The ruler of Zhuque lay on the bed, surrounded by a group of alchemists and royal physicians from the ancient Zhuque Kingdom.

But they were all helpless with the ruler's illness.

The ruler's illness began several years ago when he and the ruler of Qinglong Kingdom explored a secret realm and was injured by a primordial beast, the Nine Evil Snake Demon, which was comparable to a Sage.

The venom of the Nine Evil Snake Demon was so potent that even a Sage would find it hard to resist.

Let alone the ruler of Zhuque, who was a Near-Sage.

"Alas, what can we do now? The princess went to the Jun family but not only failed to obtain the Elixir of Immortality, she was also humiliated."

"What can we do? We can't possibly cause trouble for the Jun family, can we? That would be courting death!"

The alchemists, royal physicians, and ministers of the ancient Zhuque Kingdom all shook their heads and sighed.

The ancient noble families were not to be provoked.

So even when they heard that Bai Yuer was humiliated and forced to kneel, the ancient Zhuque Kingdom had no intention of seeking retribution.

Upon hearing this, the ruler of Zhuque on the bed coughed, his face pale and haggard.

At that moment, a guard rushed in from outside the door and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, a distinguished guest has arrived in our ancient Zhuque Kingdom and requests an audience with Your Majesty!"

One of the ministers immediately flung his sleeve and shouted angrily, "Blind fool, can't you see the state of His Majesty? How dare you disturb him!"

Just as the minister finished speaking, a delicate female voice came from the entrance of the hall.

"Is the ruler of Zhuque so ill that he cannot see visitors? If not, why can't he meet us?"

"Who is this, seeking death!?" The minister's face was filled with anger.

"How dare you shout at my young lady! Impudent!" A figure of an old man appeared, flinging his sleeve and releasing a powerful aura of a Near-Sage.

With a puff, the minister spat out a mouthful of blood and was sent flying backward!

Inside the hall, all the people of the ancient Zhuque Kingdom stood frozen, their legs trembling and their hearts filled with fear!

The aura of a Near-Sage!

Even the most powerful ruler of the ancient Zhuque Kingdom was only a Near-Sage!

Everyone's eyes trembled as they looked.

They saw an old woman in a hemp robe walking in, her face expressionless.

Behind her was a beautifully dressed woman.

Her golden hair flowed down, her skin as smooth as jade, and her beauty was captivating.

It was none other than Jun Linglong and Grandma Hua.

"It's a noble lady from the Jun family..." Some ministers were shocked.

Jun Linglong was quite famous in the outside world, so they recognized her at first glance.

The minister who had shouted earlier was now bleeding from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with fear, and he was unable to stand up.

"Cough... I didn't expect a noble lady from the Jun family to come. Are you here to demand retribution?"

The ruler of Zhuque struggled to sit up, his face weary.

Not long ago, it was reported that Bai Yuer had offended the divine son of the Jun family and had knelt outside the bedroom.

Now, the Jun family had arrived.

If not to demand retribution, what else could it be?

Upon hearing this, all the people of the ancient Zhuque Kingdom in the hall trembled, their hearts filled with fear.

If the Jun family wanted to wipe out the ancient Zhuque Kingdom, it wouldn't take much effort.

The ruler of Zhuque had resigned himself to his fate, so he remained calm.

"My divine son is not the kind of person who would destroy a family at will. You should be grateful for his mercy." Jun Linglong covered her mouth and smiled faintly.

"Hmm?" The ruler of Zhuque and others were all puzzled.

Could it be that the Jun family was not here to demand retribution?

Jun Linglong took a step forward and swiped her hand over a spatial ring.

Immediately, purple mist surged, and the scent of medicine filled the air. A medicinal plant resembling a qilin appeared before everyone's eyes.

"That is... the Elixir of Immortality!"

All the people of the ancient Zhuque Kingdom widened their eyes, almost unable to breathe.

The appearance of each Elixir of Immortality would cause a stir in the Heavenly Immortal Realm.

Now, Jun Linglong had so easily produced an Elixir of Immortality, leaving them in awe, as if they were peasants seeing a mountain of gold.

Grandma Hua, seeing the reaction of the people of the ancient Zhuque Kingdom, couldn't help but show a hint of disdain in her old eyes.

"Ruler of Zhuque, you now have two choices: submit to the divine son and receive the Elixir of Immortality."

"Refuse, and you will be left to your fate." Jun Linglong's tone was calm.

In front of Jun Xiaoyao, she was humble.

But now, facing outsiders, she had regained the demeanor of a noble lady from the Jun family.

"This..." The ministers of the ancient Zhuque Kingdom all changed their expressions.

They understood the meaning behind Jun Linglong's words.

It was to submit to the divine son of the Jun family, not to the Jun family itself.

This was a significant difference.

If they submitted to the ancient noble Jun family, it would not be unacceptable for the ancient Zhuque Kingdom.

After all, many top-tier Dao traditions were vassals of the Jun family.

But if they submitted only to Jun Xiaoyao, it would be somewhat dishonorable for a top-tier Dao tradition.

"Unwilling? Do you know how great an honor it is to submit to the divine son?" Jun Linglong raised her eyebrows, her face slightly cold.

The ruler of Zhuque's eyes flickered with struggle, but he finally sighed, "I agree. Thank the divine son of the Jun family on my behalf, but I hope he will not make things difficult for Yuer."

At this point, did the ruler of Zhuque have any choice?

"Rest assured, the divine son only intends to mildly punish Bai Yuer and will not harm her." Jun Linglong said calmly.

She handed the qilin Elixir of Immortality to the ruler of Zhuque.

The ruler of Zhuque took the Elixir of Immortality, his hands trembling.

After all, who would choose death over life?

Especially as the ruler of a kingdom.

"Improve your cultivation. This Elixir of Immortality will not only heal your injuries but should also help you advance further, making you more useful to the divine son." Jun Linglong warned.

Hearing this, all the ministers were speechless.

Was this clearly treating the ruler of Zhuque as a tool?

"I understand." The ruler of Zhuque nodded, showing no dissatisfaction, but rather excitement in his eyes.

Above a Near-Sage was a Sage.

With this qilin Elixir of Immortality, he might truly break through to the Sage realm.

"Remember, this is a favor granted by the divine son. If you dare to have any ulterior motives..." Jun Linglong's tone was extremely cold.

She was adept at using a combination of carrot and stick.

"Of course, from now on, the divine son will be the true master of the ancient Zhuque Kingdom." The ruler of Zhuque said respectfully.

Offending the divine son of the Jun family was the same as offending the Jun family.

Although the ancient Zhuque Kingdom was a first-rate power, it was merely a slightly larger ant in front of the Jun family.

"Understood." Jun Linglong and Grandma Hua turned and left.

The ancient Zhuque Kingdom had completely submitted to Jun Xiaoyao, becoming his vassal.

Once Bai Yuer was properly disciplined, Jun Xiaoyao would have better control over the ancient Zhuque Kingdom.

Several months passed, and inside the Heavenly Emperor's Palace, Jun Xiaoyao stood up, a faint smile on his lips.

"It's about time. Bai Yuer has been kneeling for a year; it's time to discipline and subdue her."

At the same time, in the territory of the ancient Qinglong Kingdom, a dragon-drawn carriage suddenly rose into the air, heading toward the Jun family.

Inside the carriage was the crown prince of the ancient Qinglong Kingdom, Xiao Chen.

"That technique is now mastered; it's time to bring Yuer back."

"And that divine son of the Jun family, if I challenge and defeat him, I will surely become famous in the Heavenly Immortal Realm. The Jun family won't dare to make things difficult for a junior like me."

Xiao Chen's lips curled into a confident smile.

One must enter the tiger's den to catch the tiger.

He, Xiao Chen, would single-handedly enter the Jun family, rescue the beauty, and gain fame by defeating the divine son of the Jun family.

Isn't that how the protagonists in those legendary novels act?

Thinking of such a scene, Xiao Chen felt his blood boil, and he couldn't wait.