Chapter 129 Worshiping Me as a Teacher

“Why are you causing trouble!”

The old man in black robes looked down at everyone and asked in a deep voice, his gaze mostly focused on Li Yuanba, with a hint of shock that was difficult for ordinary people to catch in his eyes.

Li Yuanba died when he was only in his teens, and he was summoned by the system just as he had become a god. Otherwise, the Golden-winged Great Peng Bird would definitely be an existence far beyond the immortal realm.

So at this moment, Li Yuanba was indeed not yet twenty years old, and could be considered as surpassing all the geniuses in the entire southern region.

"Elder, these soldiers insulted our female companions, and even refused to let us pass through the checkpoint!"

Qin Jun pretended to shout in grief and indignation, as if he had lost a real brother.

The other cultivators were not stupid either, and some of the more active-minded ones joined in the complaints, throwing dirty water at the guarding soldiers before they could defend themselves.

"That's right! Although we come from the kingdom, we cannot be humiliated like this!"

"What about propriety and righteousness? Playing tricks on women in broad daylight?"

"Not only women, even my old and rough butt was pinched!"

"They even said that the empire doesn't need us at all, and we have to beg them on our knees before they allow us to enter!"

"The dignity of the empire has been ruined by them!"

The guarding soldiers were dumbfounded. These people had been quite obedient before, so why were they suddenly exaggerating their words like this?

They wanted to argue, but unfortunately, their voices were drowned out by the cultivators.

The old man in black robes listened with a face as dark as his robe. He knew that the Qianlong Martial Arts Tournament was a grand event appointed by the emperor. Although many people knew that there were some underhanded dealings, they didn't expect it to be so rampant.

If this matter were to spread within the empire, it would make the empire appear narrow-minded and dominated by petty people.

"Register your identities first, and tomorrow there will be a new batch of soldiers!"

The old man in black robes said in a deep voice, and the guarding soldiers' faces changed drastically. Guarding the checkpoint was a good job with a high salary. How could they bear to give it up?

But no one dared to plead, because this old man in black robes was a well-known iron-handed enforcer at the Qianlong Pass!

"This person is named Xu Guiku. He ranks in the top twenty in the Southern Zhuo Empire and is also the highest enforcer at the Qianlong Pass, surpassing even the city lord and sitting on equal footing with the chief of the prefecture." Jia Xun stood behind Qin Jun and whispered the introduction.

Qianlong Pass was the name of this place.

The prefecture was very large, and the Southern Zhuo Empire had forty-eight prefectures, each of which was as large as a kingdom. Therefore, it took forty to fifty kingdoms united to match the empire in terms of territory.

Qin Jun secretly noted down the name Xu Guiku and then asked Tai Bai Xingjun through a voice transmission, "What is his realm?"

"First level of Earth Immortal realm."

Tai Bai Xingjun's answer made Qin Jun's mouth twitch. Indeed, he was a strong Earth Immortal realm cultivator.

But to be able to rank in the top twenty of the Southern Zhuo Empire with just the first level of Earth Immortal realm showed that the strength of the Southern Zhuo Empire was not as terrifying as he had imagined.

Xu Guiku did not leave immediately, but stood at the top, motionless, as if to supervise, making the guarding soldiers tremble with fear.

In this way, Qin Jun and the others registered their identities, and the soldiers dared not lay a hand on them or extort them anymore. Everything went smoothly.

"Prince Yue is truly capable."

Murong Xuan muttered to himself. Three years ago, when he, Ye Xuan, and Yang Lan came, no one had stood up to speak for them.

In fact, this was all due to the difference in strength. If it weren't for the fact that Qin Jun's subordinates were too strong, and their momentum had frightened Xu Guiku into coming out, today's events would not have gone so smoothly.

If it were someone else, they would probably have been driven away directly.

After passing through the checkpoint, Qin Jun asked the Howling Celestial Hound, "By the way, if we leave the Azure Emperor Wolf outside, will it escape?"

After all, it was a third-level Golden Core realm mount, and he couldn't help but feel a little reluctant.

"Don't worry, it has already formed a contract with me and won't be able to escape." The Howling Celestial Hound replied, making Qin Jun breathe a sigh of relief.

Just then, a dark figure appeared out of thin air, and it turned out to be Xu Guiku, which startled Qin Jun, making him take a step back.

Damn it!

Did he have to be so scary!

Qin Jun cursed in his heart, but on the surface, he was on guard, afraid that Xu Guiku might suddenly make a move. After all, the guy in front of him was a strong Earth Immortal realm cultivator, the first Earth Immortal realm cultivator he had seen besides the gods and demons summoned by the system.

But Xu Guiku completely ignored him and instead stared straight at Li Yuanba behind Qin Jun.

This expression made Qin Jun couldn't help but suspect that he had a special relationship with Li Yuanba.

"Kid, who are you, and why do you have such strength at such a young age?" Xu Guiku asked in a deep voice. Li Yuanba had not fully released his aura, so Xu Guiku conservatively estimated that he had already reached the Void Transformation realm.

To have reached the Void Transformation realm at such a young age, he could easily top the list of geniuses!

As for the others, he couldn't see through them for the time being. When one's cultivation reached a high level, it was easy to conceal one's aura, and only in battle or carelessness would it be revealed.

Of course, cultivators with special techniques might be able to see through the opponent's details directly.

"Hmph, what's it to you!" Li Yuanba snorted with folded arms, showing no respect to Xu Guiku.

Although both of them were at the first level of the Earth Immortal realm, Li Yuanba was a battle maniac. If he were to unleash his true form as the Golden-winged Great Peng Bird, he could definitely overpower Xu Guiku.

Xu Guiku's face froze, not expecting Li Yuanba to be so arrogant.

"He is under my command, and has been without parents since he was a child." Qin Jun said with a cupped fist, and Xu Guiku's actions did make him quite favorable, at least this old guy didn't play favorites and cheat.

Without parents?

A hint of shock flashed in Xu Guiku's eyes. He softened his tone and said, "Will you be my disciple?"

Qin Jun and the others looked at each other, and Li Yuanba immediately refused without hesitation, "No way!"

"Why?"

"I won't accept someone weaker than me as my master!"

"..."

Qin Jun was speechless. This silly kid really didn't know how to be tactful.

Sure, here is the translation:

As expected, Xu Guiku's face turned dark, his body trembling slightly, making Qin Jun think he was about to attack.

Unexpectedly, Xu Guiku sneered and said, "Good kid, very arrogant. I've decided to take on this disciple. It seems that this upcoming Qianlong Martial Arts Tournament will be your stage."

After speaking, Xu Guiku turned and left.

Qin Jun was stunned, but Xu Guiku's words actually inspired him. Yes, Li Yuanba also has the qualifications to participate in the Qianlong Martial Arts Tournament!

Xiao Li's age is also suitable, but if her dragon identity is exposed, it may cause trouble.

Thinking of this, a sinister smile appeared on Qin Jun's face.

"Yuanba, you should sign up for the Qianlong Martial Arts Tournament with me!" Qin Jun smirked.

"Why?" Li Yuanba asked in confusion. He didn't want to compete with weaker opponents.

On the side, Ye Xuan, Yang Lan, Zong Yan, and Murong Xuan's faces changed dramatically, thinking to themselves, "This guy alone makes them hesitant to challenge, and now Li Yuanba wants to participate in the tournament. He won't show any mercy when he starts fighting!"

Just thinking about Li Yuanba's ferocious state as he fought his way in and out of a million monsters made them shudder.

"You can help eliminate some opponents, and when you meet me, help me reach the top," Qin Jun winked. The geniuses within the Southern Zhuo Empire might have already broken through the mundane realm. If Li Yuanba escorts him during the tournament, it will be difficult not to reach the top!