101: Someone asked me to bring you something!

Chen Buyu was just about to speak when he instantly felt several gazes fall upon him!

Eunuch Zhang gave him a particularly meaningful look.

His eyes contained a clear hint of warning!

The look seemed to say that if he dared to interfere, he would be arrested along with him!

Just then.

Chen Xian, kneeling on the ground, said with a smile, "It is naturally my supreme honor to follow you into the palace, Eunuch Zhang. However, I cannot enter the palace right now!"

Eunuch Zhang's expression froze, and he looked at Chen Xian with a scrutinizing gaze.

"Why can you not?"

At this moment, Sanskrit sounds began to rise from Hui Ming's mouth.

It was as if the moment Chen Xian uttered a single word of refusal,

they would suppress him on the spot in the next second.

Chen Xian said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "When my father was still alive, he once said a man should be Wrapped in horsehide for burial on the battlefield; otherwise, he is not a true man of our Da Gan Dynasty."

"Our Da Gan Dynasty was founded on martial prowess. According to the rules of the Da Gan Dynasty, anyone receiving a peerage must hunt and kill a King-rank Demon Beast."

"Although I am young, I also understand the rules."

"Once I have hunted a King-rank Demon Beast, I will naturally come to have an audience with Your Majesty in a grand and honorable manner!"

After Chen Xian finished speaking,

he immediately drew the disdain of the crowd!

"What an ungrateful brat. The Emperor conferred upon him the title of Marquis of Jubei, such generous imperial grace! Yet this fellow actually doesn't know what's good for him!"

"Tsk, we would give anything for a chance to see His Majesty!"

"And here he is, being picky!"

"Truly laughable!"

As for the Sect Masters and Elders of the Southern Continent Sects, seeing this scene,

each and every one of them was gloating.

"It seems the Emperor of the Da Gan Dynasty also has times when he gets the cold shoulder."

But those who knew the inside story—

Chen Buyu, Li Yu, and the others—were all surprised by Chen Xian's answer, followed by admiration.

Holy crap!

This response was absolutely airtight.

A Marquis did indeed need to hunt a Yao Beast to prove they had the strength and qualifications to become a Dynasty Marquis or even a Prince.

After all, this world was one of fierce competition where the strong preyed on the weak.

If one relied solely on the Emperor's conferment,

they might lack sufficient prestige.

Only in this way could one truly win the hearts of the people.

Chen Xian's words were both reasonable and principled.

This, in turn, caused the expression on Eunuch Zhang's face to stiffen.

If this kid had given any other reason, he could have dismissed it instantly.

But this reason was truly untouchable.

If he dismissed it and forcibly took him back to the palace,

then what would other Marquises and Princes do in the future?

Would they no longer need to hunt King-rank Demon Beasts?

Eunuch Zhang didn't dare make such a commitment!

Just then.

A majestic voice rang out from the sky.

"In that case, one month from now when the Shanhai King Realm opens, you shall hunt a King-rank Demon Beast and then come to see me!"

After the phantom finished speaking, it seemed to give Chen Xian no chance to bargain.

It dissipated directly into the air.

At this moment.

Above the Lake Bottom Secret Realm.

Only then did everyone feel like they could breathe again.

"Is this the pressure of a Saint?"

"I heard the Emperor who founded the Dynasty has been at the Half-Saint stage for three hundred years. This aura... I'm afraid even a Saint wouldn't be much more intimidating?"

"Terrifying, truly terrifying!"

Chen Buyu's face was currently cold as ice.

What was Chen Xian's cultivation level?

A mere Qi Refinement Stage cultivator participating in the Shanhai Secret Realm a month from now to hunt a King-rank Demon Beast—

it was no different from seeking death.

But the Emperor had spoken personally.

One could not disobey.

Especially since this line of reasoning had started with Chen Xian.

At this time, Chen Xian also hadn't expected the Emperor's Divine Ability to appear here.

Even though it was just a phantom, he still felt as if he were being seen through from head to toe.

He had wanted to find a reason to excuse himself from going.

But he hadn't expected to play right into their hands.

It seemed he would have to go to this Shanhai Secret Realm.

The trial of the Lake Bottom Secret Realm thus came to an end.

Chen Xian returned to the Jubei Marquiss Residence, and before he even had time to sit down for a cup of tea,

Zhao Hu rushed in.

"Young Lord, General Chen is here!"

"Please, bring him in!"

Chen Buyu strode in, and Chen Xian quickly stood up, saying respectfully, "Second Uncle!"

"No time for nonsense!"

Chen Buyu said with a serious expression, "Tomorrow, take your travel expenses and go to the Southern Continent immediately!"

"Huh?"

"I've already made arrangements for you. Follow the Yaochi Immortal Palace group south for cultivation. Until things here settle down, you are not to return!"

Seeing Chen Buyu's serious demeanor,

Chen Xian said with a bitter smile, "Second Uncle, you're being a bit paranoid, aren't you?"

"Things haven't reached such a dire point yet!"

"Not yet?"

Chen Buyu slapped the table.

"Do you know that old Emperor has been stuck at the Half-Saint stage for three hundred years? He's just missing a chance for a Breakthrough! And your Immaculate Sacred Body is his last hope!"

"By taking Possession of your body, he can not only extend his lifespan but also charge toward the Saint Realm!"

"Who wouldn't be tempted by such a lure?"

"So, if you don't run now, when will you?"

Chen Xian said with a wry smile, "Second Uncle, is it really safe if I run?"

"Haven't you realized that I am actually safest here in Jubei City, in the North Continent?"

"Hmm?"

"If I listen to you and go to the Southern Continent, and the Emperor sends people to snatch me away, you guys wouldn't even know."

"But it's different here. I am now the Marquis of Jubei, and there aren't many like me in the North Continent. If one goes missing, it will definitely attract everyone's attention!"

"The more it's like this, the more the Emperor will have reservations, especially with the forces my father left for me!"

"Although I don't know if you and they are the same, Second Uncle, I am certain of one thing. It's because the Emperor is wary of the forces my father left me that he hasn't dared to strike openly until now."

"He can only use these gentle methods to trick me into the imperial palace!"

The expression on Chen Buyu's face gradually softened.

Indeed.

What Chen Xian said was not without merit.

"But the only problem is, can you really hunt a King-rank Demon Beast within a month?"

"A King-rank Demon Beast corresponds to the Nascent Soul Stage!"

"I'm not trying to discourage you, but your current Qi Refining Seventh Layer really doesn't amount to much!"

Chen Xian said with a bitter smile, "Second Uncle, the time hasn't come yet; how do you know I can't do it?"

"But..."

"He's right!"

Hui Ming walked in from outside.

Seeing the old monk enter,

Chen Buyu subconsciously shielded Chen Xian behind him.

Hui Ming said with a wry smile, "General, please do not misunderstand. Since His Majesty has already ordered the Marquis of Jubei to hunt a King-rank Demon Beast in a month, this monk will not make a move during this period."

Chen Buyu's face was cold.

"Then what are you here for?"

"This monk is also acting on someone's behalf!"

Hui Ming looked at Chen Xian and said with a smile, "Marquis of Jubei, someone asked this monk to bring you something!"

"What is it?"

Hui Ming slowly pulled out a sword!

Upon seeing it, the expression on Chen Xian's face suddenly became incredibly vivid!