60: Chapter 60 Want to unify the Eastern Region? Difficult!

When Xia Jin stepped into the side hall, he saw Princess Jiang Rou looking at him with a strange expression, while Leng Yuexi, sitting beside her, was all smiles.

“You two... what's going on?” Xia Jin felt a bit uneasy under their gaze. After walking over to sit beside Leng Yuexi, he looked at them suspiciously.

Princess Jiang Rou gave a light cough. “Prince Jin, I really didn't expect... that my Revered Master... who used to be so hostile toward all men, would have the root of her problem lie with Prince Jin after all?”

“Uh.” A flash of embarrassment crossed Xia Jin's face. He subconsciously rubbed his nose and gave a dry laugh. “That matter... it's ancient history, best not mentioned.”

In this matter, he was indeed the one at fault. Having it pointed out to his face by Leng Yuexi's disciple made even him feel a bit awkward.

Seeing this, Princess Jiang Rou said with a serious face, “Prince Jin, I hope you won't fail my Revered Master again in the future. Otherwise... even if my strength is insufficient, I, Jiang Rou, will fight to the death to protect her!”

Xia Jin immediately straightened his expression. “Rest assured, this is something this Prince can guarantee!” As he spoke, his gaze involuntarily drifted to Leng Yuexi at his side.

A flash of warmth appeared in Leng Yuexi's eyes. She quietly reached out and tightly grasped Xia Jin's hand.

“I believe Prince Jin's promise!” Princess Jiang Rou also breathed a sigh of relief.

“By the way, husband!” Leng Yuexi seemed to remember something and spoke softly, “Rou'er... she is, after all, the Eldest Princess of Fenglin. With Fenglin surrendering this time, as her Revered Master, not only did I fail to help her, but instead...” She glanced at Xia Jin with a hint of reproach in her eyes.

“I only hope you can promise me that after Fenglin surrenders to Great Xia, you will treat the Fenglin imperial line well and not make things difficult for Rou'er.”

Xia Jin squeezed her soft hand in return and smiled. “Don't worry. Since she is your disciple, Yue Xi, the national title of Fenglin can be retained even after the surrender. The Fenglin imperial line will continue to govern their ancestral lands. Fenglin will be a vassal of Great Xia; normally, we will not interfere in Fenglin's affairs. They only need to follow Great Xia's orders at critical moments.”

Upon hearing this, Leng Yuexi looked at Xia Jin, her eyes filled even more with tenderness.

Princess Jiang Rou's eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but feel relieved.

This was already the best possible outcome! Although Fenglin became a vassal in name, it was essentially no different from before.

Moreover, perhaps Fenglin might even find a blessing in disguise this time.

After all, the Prince Jin before her was not only highly ambitious but also possessed unfathomable strength. With her Revered Master by his side, his momentum was established; unifying the Eastern Region was likely only a matter of time.

By submitting to Great Xia, as long as Fenglin behaved itself, it could definitely survive peacefully in this Eastern Region.

Thinking of this, Princess Jiang Rou stood up and gave Xia Jin a deep bow. “On behalf of my Imperial Father and the people of Fenglin, Rou'er thanks Prince Jin!”

Before Xia Jin could move, Leng Yuexi had already stood up first to help Princess Jiang Rou up. “Rou'er, since we are family, there is no need for such formalities.”

Princess Jiang Rou stood up, remained silent for a moment, and then looked up at Xia Jin. “Prince Jin, forgive me for asking a presumptuous question. Was your original plan to unify the entire Eastern Region after subduing Fenglin and Dayuan?”

The corners of Xia Jin's mouth curled up slightly, as he had no intention of hiding his ambition. “Naturally. Unification is the general trend.”

However, Princess Jiang Rou and Leng Yuexi exchanged a glance and both shook their heads slightly.

Princess Jiang Rou sighed, her gaze turning somewhat solemn. “With Prince Jin taking action, subduing my Fenglin and neighboring Dayuan is naturally no problem. But if you wish to complete the unification of the Eastern Region immediately... I fear it is not feasible. At least, not for the time being.”

“Oh?” Xia Jin couldn't help but frown, his gaze falling on Princess Jiang Rou. “Give this Prince a reason!”

“Because if the Eastern Region seeks unification, those two Great Dynasties in the Central Region will never sit idly by!” Leng Yuexi took over the conversation, a rare trace of wariness appearing in her eyes.

Princess Jiang Rou also nodded solemnly. “Revered Master is absolutely right. As long as the various countries of the Eastern Region maintain a balance of power, the Central Region will not interfere. But if a Dynasty powerful enough to unify the Eastern Region appears, they will definitely not watch from the sidelines!”

A sharp light flashed in Xia Jin's eyes. “You mean... the Lieyang and Great Qian Dynasties of the Central Region?”

“Exactly.” Leng Yuexi nodded.

“Husband, you may not have a deep understanding of the Central Region. The landscape there is completely different from the Eastern Region. In the Eastern Region, Sects and Dynasties coexist, and Sects often even stand above the various imperial courts. But in the Central Region, the two Dynasties of Lieyang and Great Qian are the absolute overlords whose word is law!”

“They both have deep foundations and many powerful experts. Even a top-tier Central Region Sect like my Xuanyin Sect must act with caution before them. Once they interfere in the Eastern Region, then...”

Leng Yuexi did not continue, instead looking at Xia Jin, fearing he might be discouraged by her words.

As it turned out, Xia Jin's reaction was completely beyond her expectations.

Not only did no fear show on Xia Jin's face, but the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and a hint of disdain appeared in his eyes.

“Hehehe, Lieyang? Great Qian?” Xia Jin chuckled, his gaze sweeping over the two women as he spoke slowly. “Do you believe it?”

He extended his right index finger and gestured slightly in front of them.

“One year. This Prince only needs one year.”

“Never mind this mere Eastern Region—even those two so-called Central Region overlords you mentioned, the Lieyang Dynasty and the Great Qian Dynasty...”

“...When the time comes, they will also have to obediently kneel at this Prince's feet and proclaim themselves subordinates!” Xia Jin's eyes became incredibly sharp, with faint stars seeming to swirl within them.

Leng Yuexi stared blankly at the domineering man before her, her beautiful eyes shimmering with brilliance, and a throb of excitement rose in her heart.

However, unlike Leng Yuexi, looking at the incomparably domineering Xia Jin, Princess Jiang Rou suddenly frowned.

She felt that Xia Jin's words were perhaps a bit too arrogant.

The two Great Dynasties of the Central Region had stood for thousands of years, and there were more than ten Spirit Wandering Realm existences stronger than her Revered Master. Wanting to shake those two Dynasties?

Difficult! Extremely difficult!

Perhaps a future Xia Jin could, but she did not believe the Xia Jin of one year later could achieve it.

The change in her gaze was naturally noticed by Xia Jin.

Xia Jin's gaze fell calmly on Princess Jiang Rou as he said indifferently, “It seems you still do not believe this Prince.”

Princess Jiang Rou's heart shivered. She was about to explain when she heard Xia Jin continue: “No matter. Seeing is believing. Tomorrow, I will let you two see something. I believe that after seeing it, you may understand that what I say is no lie.”

“Oh? Husband, exactly what item could make you so confident?” Leng Yuexi's curiosity was piqued, and her eyes suddenly brightened.

Xia Jin only gave a mysterious smile and did not explain further. “It's a secret for now; you will know tomorrow!”

“I'll trouble the Eldest Princess to prepare a secret room for me. This Prince needs to make some preparations.”

Princess Jiang Rou suppressed the confusion in her heart.

“Prince Jin, please follow me.”