Chapter 146 Popular Topics

The news of Qin Jun's refusal to join the God Sword Hall's envoy spread like a whirlwind in all directions, quickly spreading from the city of Luoyan to the rest of the states and prefectures of the Southern Zhuo Dynasty.

The Southern Zhuo Dynasty had a total of forty-eight states and prefectures, with cities large and small numbering in the hundreds, giving an idea of just how vast the Southern Zhuo Dynasty was.

Everyone who heard this news thought that Qin Jun was being foolish, while the other six major sects secretly cursed the shamelessness of the God Sword Hall for making the first move.

In no time, the other sects also began sending people to Luoyan City to recruit Qin Jun. The anticipation of the upcoming Hidden Dragon Martial Arts Tournament had already caused the sects to vie for his attention, leaving other cultivators envious. This was the terror of the Nine Star Evaluation!

"Sorry, I currently have no intention of joining any sect," Qin Jun politely declined, and then proceeded to eat his meal. Standing next to him was a middle-aged man with a smile on his face. Upon hearing Qin Jun's words, a look of regret appeared on his face, but he did not dare to insist, as there were plenty of forces trying to recruit Qin Jun.

After the middle-aged man left, Qin Jun picked up his chopsticks to eat, but another well-dressed man approached with a smile, causing envy in the nearby table of Ye Xuan and others.

Jia Xun was also extremely excited, secretly hoping that Qin Jun would choose any of the seven major sects, but unfortunately, Qin Jun was very stubborn and refused.

"I am..." the man was about to speak but was interrupted by Qin Jun.

"Sorry, I really don't want to join a sect!" Qin Jun said with restraint, feeling annoyed. In the four days since summoning the Black and White Impermanence, over fifty sects had come to recruit him, making him extremely frustrated.

Damn, am I really that charming?

"Alright," the man quickly nodded, then turned to ask, "Brother Yuan Ba, our sect is a body-refining sect. Are you willing to join?"

Qin Jun's mouth twitched. It turned out to be looking for Li Yuanba.

But who didn't know that Li Yuanba obeyed Qin Jun's every command?

"Not interested!" Li Yuanba was not as polite as Qin Jun, and decisively refused, not allowing the man to speak again.

The man hesitated to speak but was glared at by Li Yuanba, feeling a chill all over, and quickly left.

Qin Jun couldn't help but scratch his head, feeling regretful. "How much longer until the Hidden Dragon Martial Arts Tournament starts?"

"Three days," Jia Xun replied. "It is said that the number of participants evaluated by star rating has already reached tens of thousands."

Qin Jun took a sharp breath.

Damn, I've participated in entrance exams with tens of millions of people before. These ignorant people!

Qin Jun thought to himself, feeling both frustrated and excited. He had been waiting for the Hidden Dragon Martial Arts Tournament for so long.

"In three days, it will be the opportunity for His Highness to showcase his skills. If he passes the city trials, he can be teleported to the imperial capital," said Taibai Jinxing, stroking his beard with a smile. He paused and continued, "The imperial capital is extremely distant from here, and non-residents are not allowed to enter. This means we cannot follow, and at that time, His Highness can only rely on Yuanba's protection, so it's best to keep a low profile."

There are such rules?

Qin Jun frowned, having publicly rejected the God Sword Hall, he might have already offended them, and the Star Pavilion, where Li Mengjia's pet demon king was killed by Li Yuanba, had already created enmity. It was as if he had already offended two of the seven major sects, and his future looked bleak.

But when he thought of Li Yuanba and the Black and White Impermanence, his frown relaxed.

"By the way, can I bring my battle pet?" Qin Jun suddenly thought of something, a sinister smile appearing on his face.

Jia Xun and the others immediately understood his thoughts, but fortunately, Ye Xuan and the others at the other table did not see his expression.

"Is that a good idea?" Jia Xun's forehead broke out in a cold sweat, his heart beating faster.

"Let's continue eating," Qin Jun raised his eyebrows and smiled, while Li Bai and the others understood and smiled knowingly.

Everything was understood without being said.

...

As night fell, Qin Jun meditated and practiced in his guest room, while the Howling Celestial Hound entered into sleep.

At this moment, a small wooden pipe suddenly protruded through the window crack, followed by a strange smoke permeating the room. Qin Jun's nose twitched, and he opened his eyes, immediately spotting the small wooden pipe.

He was speechless. This scene seemed like something out of a martial arts TV drama. Could it also be a love potion?

But now, he was immune to all poisons, so he would not be affected.

He took out the Desert Eagle and aimed it at the position of the small wooden pipe. With a bang, a shot rang out, startling the Howling Celestial Hound awake and causing a commotion among the guests in the inn.

"What was that sound just now?"

"What's going on? Is there a fight?"

"That sound was so eerie..."

"It came from upstairs!"

Qin Jun ignored the discussions and stared at the window, and with a bang, the window was shattered by a powerful force, followed by a figure leaping in. He was dressed in black, with a black scarf covering most of his face, leaving only a pair of fierce eyes visible.

Tsk tsk, I didn't expect to be attacked at night.

Qin Jun marveled at the situation, but he did not hesitate. He immediately took out the Silver Dragon Soul-Slaying Spear and swung it at the intruder.

The five-thousand-pound Silver Dragon Soul-Slaying Spear emitted a strong cold light, illuminating the entire room.

The reaction speed of the black-clothed man was unbelievably fast. He quickly crouched to dodge the long spear and the dagger in his hand stabbed towards Qin Jun's throat like a venomous snake, intending to silence him in an instant.

In the blink of an eye, the Xiong Tian dog suddenly rammed into the abdomen of the black-clothed man. The powerful force shattered the man's bones, and he flew through the wall and into the street.

Enraged, Qin Jun quickly rushed to the wall and looked down, only to see the black-clothed man running into the darkness.

"Where do you think you're going!"

With a loud shout, Qin Jun leaped down, and to ensure his safety, the Xiong Tian dog followed suit.

Although the distance to the ground was ten meters, it was nothing for Qin Jun. He instantly condensed mist under his feet and used the technique of riding the clouds and fog to chase after the black-clothed man.

However, the black-clothed man disappeared into the darkness in an instant.

Qin Jun arrived at the spot where the man disappeared and found a high wall in front of him. Beyond the wall was a bustling night market. The Xiong Tian dog kept sniffing the man's scent and said, "He must have used some kind of secret technique. He's already escaped ten miles away. It's futile to chase him."

Qin Jun could hardly contain his anger. If it weren't for the Xiong Tian dog's help just now, he might have been dead by now.

With that in mind, he suddenly took out the Soul-summoning Bell. As soon as the bell appeared, the Xiong Tian dog's pupils shrank instantly.