Thousands of miles away from the imperial capital of the Ancient Phoenix Kingdom, there was a city.
The city had been captured by the allied forces of the three ancient kingdoms.
At this moment, inside a luxurious bedchamber in the center of the city.
On the ground lay several corpses of dancing girls, scattered about.
The rulers of the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise kingdoms stood with their hands at their sides.
From above, within the bed curtains, a voice spoke with cold anger.
"You actually failed. Your million-strong allied army couldn't even conquer a tiny Ancient Phoenix Kingdom!"
"You didn't bring back the compass parts for this marquis, nor did you bring back that Bai Yu'er. Are you all useless shit-eaters?!"
The voice was extremely furious, carrying a chilling intent.
The Azure Dragon ruler and the others slightly lowered their heads, remaining silent.
They had long been accustomed to that young master's mercurial temper and violent outbursts.
As mighty Saint Realm cultivators, being scolded like this caused the faces of the White Tiger and Black Tortoise rulers to alternately flush and pale, secretly gritting their teeth.
But upon seeing the four pitch-black figures standing around, their anger turned to helplessness.
"Jun family's Divine Son, Jun Xiaoyao, heh... does he really think he's something special?" That voice carried a coldly stern tone.
Jun Xiaoyao's status and strength were indeed rarely matched.
But that doesn't mean no one could contend with him.
Although the Jun family was extremely prosperous and glorious, they couldn't possibly cover the sky with one hand in the Immortal Realm.
This young master refused to believe it.
"Pass down the order to reorganize the army. Three days from now, this marquis will personally lead the campaign. We'll see if that Jun family's Divine Son will give this marquis face!" That voice coldly commanded.
"Yes, we obey." The Azure Dragon ruler and the others bowed, then retreated from the hall.
"As long as I gather the last component, I can obtain the complete bronze compass. It will be extremely helpful in exploring the Bronze Immortal Palace."
"No one can hinder this marquis, not even the Jun family's Divine Son!"
...
Deep in the night.
In a luxurious building within the Ancient Phoenix Kingdom's imperial palace.
Faint melodious zither notes drifted out from the chamber, making those who heard it feel relaxed and uplifted, as if transcending.
Inside the chamber, Jun Xiaoyao sat cross-legged on the bed, with the Phoenix Cry Qishan zither placed on his lap.
His pure white slender fingers plucked the seven strings, producing leisurely music.
This tune was one of the ten famous ancient zither pieces Jun Xiaoyao had heard in his previous life, called "High Mountains Flowing Water."
Listening to it could soothe even the most restless heart.
Jun Xiaoyao didn't take that so-called young master seriously at all, appearing very relaxed and at ease.
As Jun Xiaoyao played the zither, he vaguely sensed a faint spiritual fluctuation.
"Is it my mysterious protector?" Jun Xiaoyao murmured.
His protector also seemed to use zither music as an attack method.
Now hearing Jun Xiaoyao play the zither, they couldn't help but reveal a slight reaction.
As the zither piece ended, that mysterious protector still didn't appear.
However, there was a knock at the door.
"Enter," Jun Xiaoyao said calmly.
Bai Yu'er, wearing a red gauze dress, entered carrying tea.
"Divine Son, please have some tea," Bai Yu'er said in an obedient tone.
She had finally managed to get the opportunity to serve tea to Jun Xiaoyao from Jun Lingrong.
Bai Yu'er offered the tea while secretly glancing at Jun Xiaoyao.
Jun Xiaoyao playing the zither now had a different air about him, appearing even more otherworldly and transcendent.
Any woman who caught a glimpse would likely fall for him, unable to extricate herself.
"Mm." Jun Xiaoyao put away the Phoenix Cry Qishan zither and accepted the tea.
He took a small sip.
He glanced at Bai Yu'er and suddenly noticed that the red gauze dress she was wearing now seemed somewhat transparent.
Her snow-white jade-like skin was faintly visible.
It subtly exuded a charming and seductive aura.
Jun Xiaoyao ignored it and continued drinking tea.
Bai Yu'er bit her lip slightly and said, "Divine Son, our Ancient Phoenix Kingdom has a special feature called the Vermilion Bird Spirit Spring. Bathing in it not only relaxes the mind but also promotes blood circulation throughout the body. Would the Divine Son like to try it?"
"Mm, alright," Jun Xiaoyao nodded.
Isn't this just a hot spring?
Bai Yu'er revealed a delighted expression and led Jun Xiaoyao to the Vermilion Bird Spirit Spring.
Deep within the imperial palace, there was a spring eye, bubbling with warm spiritual energy.
Spiritual mist filled the air, like a realm of immortals.
"Divine Son, let Yu'er serve you," Bai Yu'er voluntarily said.
Jun Xiaoyao didn't refuse.
One should enjoy what should be enjoyed.
In the Ancient Phoenix Kingdom, probably no one else could enjoy being served by the princess.
Bai Yu'er helped Jun Xiaoyao remove his outer robe.
Instantly, Jun Xiaoyao's pure white, well-proportioned upper body, as if carved from immortal jade, was revealed before Bai Yu'er's eyes.
Bai Yu'er swallowed hard.
She tightly pressed her thighs together.
Jun Xiaoyao entered the Vermilion Bird Spirit Spring and let out a long sigh.
This hot spring was indeed excellent.
Bai Yu'er, however, was in a strange state. Her face was flushed unnaturally, and her jade hands trembled slightly as she massaged Jun Xiaoyao's shoulders.
Jun Xiaoyao noticed and thought to himself.
"Is this... being in heat?"
"Divine Son..." Bai Yu'er's voice trembled slightly, her beautiful rose quartz eyes watery.
She really craved Jun Xiaoyao's body.
Jun Xiaoyao closed his eyes and said in a flat tone, "Remember your position. Don't overstep your bounds..."
Jun Xiaoyao's words were like a bucket of cold water, instantly sobering Bai Yu'er.
Indeed.
She was merely Jun Xiaoyao's female slave. Her status was completely mismatched.
Jun Xiaoyao was a man she could never have.
"I apologize, Divine Son. Yu'er was disrespectful." Bai Yu'er bit her lip, her heart filled with bitterness.
Jun Xiaoyao showed no sympathy.
He wasn't so philanthropic, nor was he the type to take advantage of every woman he saw.
With women, lust was completely fine.
But there also needed to be love.
Bai Yu'er was just his female slave and pawn. How could she possibly be qualified to touch his body?
Wanting to break Jun Xiaoyao's virginity?
Not only was there no door, there wasn't even a window!
"Go out. Let me be alone for a while," Jun Xiaoyao said coldly, closing his eyes to rest.
Bai Yu'er left with a gloomy expression.
However, the worship and infatuation in her eyes for Jun Xiaoyao still hadn't diminished.
Jun Xiaoyao overlooked one point: the more unattainable something is, the more it makes people covet it.
...
A short three days passed.
During this time, the entire Ancient Phoenix Kingdom remained vigilant.
However, with Jun Xiaoyao and the Four Guardians of Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain present, the entire kingdom was noticeably more at ease.
Jun Xiaoyao had been leisurely these past few days, either playing the zither or soaking in the hot spring.
At this moment, in the Vermilion Bird Spirit Spring, Jun Lingrong was brewing tea nearby, serving him.
Jun Xiaoyao said in a flat tone, "If that guy doesn't come soon, I'll have to go find him myself."
"Hehe, that person is probably wary of you now, young master. But he likely won't give up easily," Jun Lingrong said with a smile.
Sure enough, at this moment, Jun Xuefeng outside reported, "Reporting to the Divine Son, the allied armies of the three ancient kingdoms are once again advancing towards the imperial capital."
"They've finally come? I've been waiting a long time."
Jun Xiaoyao rose, and Jun Lingrong attentively helped him change into his clothes.
Dressed in white, pure as snow, Jun Xiaoyao's face bore a trace of a playful smile.
"Let this Divine Son see just who this so-called young master really is..."