Chapter 14: Self Chaotic Struggles

Back at the inn, Qin Jun specially had the waiter prepare a table of food and drinks, then chatted with Chen Shuli. In his previous life, he had lived in the 21st century, an era of information explosion, and with years of experience in the workplace, the management plans he proposed amazed Chen Shuli.

Chen Miaoyin had never seen her brother admire someone so much before, which made her extremely interested in Qin Jun.

Soon, Daji and Chang Qianqian also came downstairs and saw Qin Jun chatting and laughing with a brother and sister. They couldn't help but be curious and approached.

Chen Shuli and Chen Miaoyin were stunned by Daji's extraordinary beauty, but quickly averted their gaze. Qin Jun briefly introduced them.

"How confident are you in this imperial examination?" Qin Jun asked with a smile as he sipped his tea.

"I am fully prepared and absolutely confident in proving myself!" Chen Shuli confidently replied. Although he didn't mention being the top scholar, his tone clearly revealed his ambition.

Pausing for a moment, he cautiously asked, "You wouldn't happen to be the Third Prince..."

Chang Qianqian and Chen Miaoyin couldn't help but eavesdrop, as they were most curious about Qin Jun's identity.

"Haha, it's good that you know. Rest assured, although I am currently down and out, I am confident in regaining power!" Qin Jun interrupted him. The inn was full of people, and he couldn't let this information spread.

Chen Shuli couldn't help but smile bitterly, "As far as I know, your current situation is quite dire, it's difficult to return."

As he spoke, he began to consider how to deal with Qin Jun. Although Qin Jun had just helped him, he didn't want to be tied to a prince who had been demoted.

Repaying kindness was one thing, but he couldn't joke about his own future!

"It just so happens that I recently killed Xiahou En, and his head is here," Qin Jun said with a smile, touching his storage ring.

Xiahou En!

Chen Shuli and Chen Miaoyin both gasped in shock. Xiahou En was well-known throughout the Qianyue Kingdom, a formidable Golden Core realm expert.

"Yes, Xiahou En was no match for Sister Daji at all!" Chang Qianqian chimed in, deliberately undermining Qin Jun, informing Chen Shuli and his sister that Xiahou En was killed by Daji.

The siblings instinctively looked at Daji, not expecting this stunning woman to be even stronger than a Golden Core realm expert!

Chen Shuli stood up suddenly and bowed to Qin Jun, "I pay my respects to Your Highness!"

Chang Qianqian was dumbfounded. She had appeared hesitant just now, so why was she suddenly paying her respects?

Little did she know, Chen Shuli didn't believe that Qin Jun could have single-handedly killed Xiahou En, but if Qin Jun could subdue someone stronger than a Golden Core realm expert, then it was no simple matter!

He knew that the current emperor detested Xiahou En the most. Once Qin Jun handed Xiahou En's head to the emperor, any crime could be forgiven.

He had to get on the boat early!

Even if he didn't join Qin Jun, he would have to make a choice after he passed the imperial examination in the future!

Without a backer, it was impossible to thrive in the capital!

Although he believed in the power of knowledge to change one's fate, he also understood the significance of a super expert who could easily kill Xiahou En. It was not an exaggeration to say that with Daji around, Qin Jun's position as the emperor was basically secure!

In this world, strength ultimately reigned supreme!

"Call me Young Master. Until you pass the imperial examination, our relationship cannot be revealed, understand?" Qin Jun said with a smile. As for Chang Qianqian beside him, he didn't pay her much mind. After spending so many days together, he knew that this girl was simple-hearted and didn't have much cunning.

Chen Shuli took a deep breath and then sat down slowly. He understood that Qin Jun was testing him.

Instead of feeling discouraged, he was filled with fighting spirit!

If Qin Jun unconditionally trusted him, he would find it suspicious.

"Alright, go rest now."

Qin Jun waved his hand. Unconsciously, he had already assumed the position of a superior. However, Chen Shuli didn't feel displeased about it; instead, he was excited. After all, he was just the illegitimate son of the Lord of Qingtan City, and his status within the city was even lower than that of a commoner. How could he not be excited to cling to the thigh of a prince?

"Qin Jun, see you tomorrow!" Chen Miaoyin waved to Qin Jun, who just nodded. He would be leaving tomorrow, so why bother saying goodbye to this little girl?

Being able to establish a relationship with Chen Shuli was already satisfactory for Qin Jun.

However, Chen Shuli was still young, and it would take time for him to grow.

After the siblings left, Daji couldn't help but ask, "Young Master, this Chen Shuli seems very weak. What do you see in him?"

"Exactly, I could crush him with just one paw," Howling Sky Hound added disdainfully.

Although Chang Qianqian didn't ask, her big, watery eyes were fixed on Qin Jun.

"You don't understand," Qin Jun said mysteriously, causing both women and the hound to roll their eyes in unison.

Just as they were about to get up and return to their rooms, Chang Hao suddenly walked into the inn. When he saw Qin Jun and the others, his expression immediately turned unnatural. He forced a smile and quickly went upstairs.

Something's fishy!

Qin Jun frowned. Although Chang Hao had been very honest recently, Qin Jun's first impression of him was that he was a very arrogant guy. Such a person would never completely back down; he was just holding his grudge inside.

But out of consideration for Chang Qianqian being present, he didn't ask further. Moreover, in the face of absolute strength, no amount of scheming would be of any use!

At the same time, the major families in Qingtan City were discussing Qin Jun.

...

The Cheng family.

In the main hall, a burly middle-aged man with long beard looked at Cheng Jie and asked, "Are you sure he's from the Imperial Guards?"

He was Cheng Zhan, the head of the Cheng family, a high-level cultivator at the fourth level of the Foundation Establishment stage!

"Yes, he was wearing the uniform of the Imperial Guards, but he's very young, probably only sixteen or seventeen," Cheng Jie recalled and said.

"A 16 or 17-year-old Imperial Guard? How is that possible!" Cheng Zhan immediately dismissed, "Imperial Guards are selected from the army. It's impossible for someone so young to become an Imperial Guard, and they are not allowed to leave the capital!"

Cheng Jie was dumbfounded and asked in disbelief, "Could it be that I was tricked?"

"Yes, next time you encounter such a situation, test it first. Don't mess up your own position. After all, you will inherit the Cheng family in the future!" Cheng Zhan said in a deep voice, seemingly dissatisfied with Cheng Jie's timidity.

"It's my own fault for messing up, there absolutely won't be a next time!" Cheng Jie said with a flushed face, but in his heart, he held a grudge against Qin Jun. Bullying Chen Shuli was a task arranged by Cheng Zhan, and today, he finally encountered Chen Miaoyin, but she was let go by him!

Embarrassing!

Too embarrassing!

Cheng Jie vowed in his heart to make Qin Jun regret it!

On the other side, Chen Miaoyin also told the city lord, Chen Zhanjian, about what happened tonight.

Chen Zhanjian, who is fifty years old this year, has slightly graying hair, but his body is still strong. He was originally angry about Chen Miaoyin running away from home, but when he heard that Cheng Jie had bullied Chen Shuli in public, his anger shifted to the Cheng family. When he heard that Qin Jun had appeared to help, he became curious.

"What is the name of that young nobleman, and what is his status?" Chen Zhanjian asked with a furrowed brow.