Chapter 40: The First Genius of the Capital of Kings

"I'm looking for him for a very important matter!"

Nan Yuxin said confidently, her pretty face filled with excitement as she scanned the first floor, hoping to find the young gentleman.

The innkeeper hesitated, "Do you have an appointment with the young gentleman? If so, you can wait here."

Nan Yuxin was known for her stubbornness. She probably wanted to challenge the young gentleman, but the innkeeper couldn't drive her away directly because of her influential father.

"Just tell me which room he's staying in!"

Nan Yuxin walked up to the counter with a mischievous smile, clearly with a hint of threat in her expression.

The innkeeper felt even more troubled. Setting aside his attempt to please Qin Jun, if he revealed Qin Jun's information, it would tarnish the reputation of the inn.

"Hmph!"

At that moment, a cold snort came from the third-floor corridor. Nan Yuxin looked up and saw a young man in white descending the stairs, his face covered with a veil, revealing only his eyes. It was indeed Qin Jun.

The veil was borrowed from Daji.

Nan Yuxin's eyes lit up. Veiled Qin Jun was truly impressive. Having broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage, his fair skin, deep eyes, and noble bearing made him look like a charming young gentleman.

Being in her youthful age, Nan Yuxin felt her heart racing upon seeing him. Ever since she heard about Qin Jun's deeds, she had developed a strong interest in him. There were not many people in the capital who could suppress the Fifth Prince. Although Prince Qin Yu was also elegant, his character was not good, which Nan Yuxin disliked. Moreover, Qin Yu often proposed marriage to Nan Meng, making her even more repulsed by him. So when she heard that someone had made a joke of Qin Yu, she couldn't stop laughing.

Unknowingly, she had developed a faint fantasy about Qin Jun, thanks to the gossip about him in the streets.

Now, Nan Yuxin was very satisfied with her first look at Qin Jun. He was exactly as she had imagined, as if he had stepped out of a painting.

"Are you the young gentleman?" Nan Yuxin looked at Qin Jun with amazement, marveling at his appearance.

Qin Jun remained silent as he walked down, speaking with his back turned to Nan Yuxin, "Princess Nan, do you have something to discuss?"

The surrounding guests were curious. Why was Qin Jun wearing a veil today?

"Do you know me?" Nan Yuxin asked in surprise, but then she realized that with her father being the Grand General, many people knew her identity.

Qin Jun didn't answer and didn't turn around to look at her, so as not to be recognized.

In Nan Yuxin's eyes, this attitude appeared aloof. Instead of getting angry, she became even more curious. If others knew her identity, they would surely be fearful and respectful. Not many people, especially of the same age, had such a cold attitude towards her.

"Let's have a little contest!" Nan Yuxin said eagerly. As she spoke, she stepped forward, turned her body slightly, and struck out with her right palm from behind, aiming for Qin Jun's back.

Although Qin Jun's foundation was not stable, he was still at the Foundation Establishment stage. How could he be injured by a Qi Refinement cultivator? He quickly turned around and lightning-fast grabbed Nan Yuxin's wrist with his left hand, instantly stopping her from advancing.

"So fast!" Nan Yuxin's pupils contracted. Qin Jun's speed in turning around was so fast that she couldn't even catch it with her eyes.

Instinctively, she tried to break free from Qin Jun's grip, but her right hand couldn't pull away from his left hand, as if it was caught in a vise.

"Let go of me!" Nan Yuxin scolded, her heart racing again as she was held by Qin Jun. Her cheeks turned slightly red, as this was happening in front of everyone.

With a flick of his hand, Qin Jun made Nan Yuxin's body uncontrollably retreat, taking seven steps back and hitting the counter.

The innkeeper couldn't help but rub his forehead. He couldn't afford to offend Nan Yuxin, nor could he afford to offend Qin Jun. Seeing the dispute between the two, he could only stare helplessly.

"Princess Nan, this is the Falling Cliff Inn. Please don't break the rules here, and don't act recklessly just because of your father's status," Qin Jun said coldly with his back turned to Nan Yuxin. He deliberately spoke in a rough voice to prevent Nan Yuxin from recognizing his true identity.

Nan Yuxin felt a surge of unnamed anger. Clenching her fists and standing straight, she gritted her teeth, "How am I acting recklessly?"

"Heh!"

Nan Yuxin looked at Qin Jun's back with a hint of grievance. She subconsciously looked around and saw that the inn's guests were all looking at her with fear, making her feel embarrassed.

"Shall we talk outside?" Nan Yuxin suggested.

Now it was Qin Jun's turn to be speechless. Sister, are we that close?

Nan Yuxin seemed to have sensed Qin Jun's thoughts and hurriedly explained, "I'm just curious about what kind of person you are. Even the expert who couldn't be subdued by Qin Yu was subdued by you."

Qin Jun impatiently said, "You are not my opponent. Leave quickly!"

The surrounding guests couldn't help but marvel. Even the unruly Princess Nan dared to be driven away. It seemed that the kind of followers one had reflected the kind of master one was. Just as Guan Yu didn't give face to the Fifth Prince, Qin Jun didn't give face to Nan Yuxin.

Nan Yuxin was so angry that her whole body trembled. Clenching her hands into fists, she stood straight and gritted her teeth, "How am I acting recklessly?"

"Heh!"

Nan Yuxin looked at Qin Jun's back with a hint of grievance. She subconsciously looked around and saw that the inn's guests were all looking at her with fear, making her feel embarrassed.

"Shall we talk outside?" Nan Yuxin suggested.

Now it was Qin Jun's turn to be speechless. Sister, are we that close?

Nan Yuxin seemed to have sensed Qin Jun's thoughts and hurriedly explained, "I'm just curious about what kind of person you are. Even the expert who couldn't be subdued by Qin Yu was subdued by you."

Qin Jun impatiently said, "You are not my opponent. Leave quickly!"

The surrounding guests couldn't help but marvel. Even the unruly Princess Nan dared to be driven away. It seemed that the kind of followers one had reflected the kind of master one was. Just as Guan Yu didn't give face to the Fifth Prince, Qin Jun didn't give face to Nan Yuxin.

After Nan Yuxin left, Qin Jun finally breathed a sigh of relief. He understood that his actions today would only make Nan Yuxin keep pestering him until she defeated him. However, he didn't mind.

As there were only three days left before the showdown between the two countries, he would step forward openly and reclaim the position of the prince.

Shaking his head, Lord Qin walked to an empty small table.

"Well done, Lord Jun, you are really amazing, not even giving face to Princess Nan!"

"Princess Nan is too willful, she didn't give Lord Jun any face to begin with, so why should he give her any face?"

"Tsk tsk, with Princess Nan's personality, she definitely won't let it go!"

"But why do I feel like Princess Nan is interested in Lord Jun?"

"Haha! If that gets out, it will definitely infuriate the Fifth Prince."

The surrounding guests laughed and chatted, while Lord Qin just shook his head and smiled, unaware that within half a day, the news of Princess Nan favoring him had spread.

It must be said that even cultivators gossip.

Of course, their gossip is only about the strong, they have no interest in discussing the weak.

In just a few days, Lord Jun's name resounded throughout the entire capital, and there was even a faint hint of being called the number one talent in the capital.

As the showdown between the two countries approached, more and more cultivators gathered in the capital, and even the three major sects sent people to come and watch.

In the showdown between the two countries, the strongest forces were sent, at least all of them were strong in the Golden Core realm, and Nan Meng was even in the Transcendence realm, such a great battle naturally attracted various forces.

Just by watching the battle, one could learn a lot!