Inside a bedchamber in the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom.
The Vermillion Bird Kingdom Lord lay on his bed, surrounded by alchemists and imperial physicians from the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom.
But none of them could cure the Vermillion Bird Kingdom Lord's illness.
The Vermillion Bird Kingdom Lord's illness originated several years ago when he and the Azure Dragon Kingdom Lord explored a Secret Realm and were injured by a Nine-Fiend Serpent Devil, an Ancient Remnants Yao Beast comparable to a Saint.
The Nine-Fiend Serpent Devil's venom was difficult for even Saints to resist.
Let alone the Vermillion Bird Kingdom Lord, who was merely a Quasi-Saint.
"Alas, what should we do now? The Imperial Daughter went to the Jun Family, not only failing to obtain the Undying Medicine but also suffering humiliation."
"What can we do? It's not like we can go trouble the Jun family, that would be seeking death, wouldn't it?"
The alchemists, imperial physicians, and ministers of the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom all shook their heads and sighed.
They could not afford to offend the Ancient Desolate Family.
So, even after hearing that Bai Yu'er had been humiliated and forced to kneel, the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom had no intention of seeking retribution.
The Vermillion Bird Kingdom Lord on the bed coughed even more upon hearing this, his face filled with a sense of defeat.
However, just then, a guard rushed in from outside the door, hastily announcing, "Reporting to Your Majesty, honored guests have arrived at our Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom and request an audience with Your Majesty!"
A minister, upon hearing this, immediately flicked his sleeve and angrily shouted, "You thoughtless wretch, can't you see His Majesty's current physical condition? Yet you still want to disturb His Majesty!"
As the minister's words fell, a delicate female voice came from the entrance of the hall.
"The Vermillion Bird Kingdom Lord shouldn't be critically ill, should he? If so, why can't he be seen?"
"Seeking death, who is it!?" Anger surged on the minister's face.
"How dare you shout at my Young Miss, presumptuous!"
An aged figure appeared, flicking her sleeve, and a powerful Quasi-Saint cultivation erupted.
Pfft!
The minister immediately spat out fresh blood, his body flying backward!
Inside the grand hall, all the people of the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom instantly froze, their legs trembling, utterly terrified!
Quasi-Saint aura!
Even the most powerful Vermillion Bird Kingdom Lord was only a Quasi-Saint in cultivation!
Everyone's gazes trembled as they looked.
They saw an old woman in plain clothes enter with an indifferent expression.
Behind her was a beautiful woman dressed in palace attire.
Golden hair cascaded down, smooth and flowing, her snow-white complexion as clear as jade, her beauty captivating.
It was Jun Linglong and Granny Hua.
"It's the noble lady of the Jun family…" Some ministers felt a surge of shock in their hearts.
Jun Linglong was quite famous in the outside world, so they recognized her at a glance.
And the minister who had previously reprimanded them, now had blood flowing from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with terror, as he collapsed to the ground, unable to get up.
"Cough cough… I didn't expect the noble lady of the Jun Family to come. Are you here to question us?"
On the bed, the Vermillion Bird Kingdom Lord struggled to get up, his face showing signs of fatigue.
Just a while ago, news spread that Bai Yu'er had offended the Jun Family Divine Child and was kneeling outside the bedchamber for a long time.
And now, the Jun Family had arrived.
If they weren't here to question, what were they here for?
As soon as these words were spoken, all the people of the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom in the hall trembled, their hearts filled with fear.
If the Jun Family wanted to wipe out the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom, it wouldn't take much effort.
The Vermillion Bird Kingdom Lord had also resigned himself to fate, so he remained composed.
"Is my Divine Child a great Devil Head who destroys clans at every turn? You should be grateful for the Divine Child's benevolence," Jun Linglong said with a faint smile, covering her mouth.
"Hmm?" The Vermillion Bird Kingdom Lord and others were all bewildered.
Could it be that the Jun Family wasn't here to question them?
Jun Linglong took a step forward, her jade hand sweeping across her Void Realm ring.
Immediately, purple mist surged, and a medicinal fragrance permeated the air. A medicinal herb shaped like a Qilin appeared before everyone's eyes.
"That's… Undying Medicine!"
All the people of the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom widened their eyes, almost unable to breathe.
The Vermillion Bird Kingdom Lord also had a look of slight horror on his face.
Every time an Undying Medicine appeared, it would cause a stir in the Desolate Heaven Immortal Domain.
And now, Jun Linglong so casually took out an Undying Medicine, shocking them as if country bumpkins had seen a mountain of gold.
Granny Hua, seeing the reactions of the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom's people, couldn't help but show a hint of disdain in her old eyes.
"Vermillion Bird Kingdom Lord, you now have two choices: submit to Divine Child and receive the Undying Medicine."
"If you refuse, then you shall perish," Jun Linglong said calmly.
In front of Jun Xiaoyao, her attitude was humble.
But now, facing outsiders, she regained the demeanor of a noble lady of the Jun Family.
"This…" The Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom ministers all changed their expressions.
They understood the meaning of Jun Linglong's words.
It was to submit to the Jun Family Divine Child, not to the Jun family.
The difference here was significant.
If it were to submit to the Ancient Jun Family, it would not be entirely unacceptable for the Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom.
After all, there were many top Dao Lineages affiliated with the Jun family.
But if it was only to submit to Jun Xiaoyao alone.
That would be a bit undignified for a top Dao Lineage.
"Unwilling? Do you know what an honor it is to be able to submit to Divine Child?" Jun Linglong raised her delicate eyebrows, her expression slightly cold.
The Vermillion Bird Kingdom Lord's eyes flickered with struggle, and finally, he sighed, saying, "This Emperor agrees. Please thank the Jun Family Divine Child for me. I just hope he won't make things difficult for Yu'er."
It had come to this point, did the Vermillion Bird Kingdom Lord have any other choice?
"Rest assured, Divine Child only gave Bai Yu'er a slight punishment; he won't do anything to her," Jun Linglong said calmly.
She handed the Qilin Undying Medicine to the Vermillion Bird Kingdom Lord.
The Vermillion Bird Kingdom Lord took the Undying Medicine, his hands trembling slightly.
After all, who would choose death when they could live?
Especially as the ruler of a kingdom.
"Cultivate well. This Undying Medicine will not only heal your injuries but should also allow you to advance further, making you more useful to Divine Child," Jun Linglong advised.
Hearing Jun Linglong's words, all the ministers were speechless.
Was she openly treating the Vermillion Bird Kingdom Lord as a mere tool?
"This Emperor understands." The Vermillion Bird Kingdom Lord nodded, showing no dissatisfaction, but rather excitement in his eyes.
Above Quasi-Saint was Saint Realm.
Relying on this Qilin Undying Medicine, perhaps he could truly rise from the ashes and Breakthrough to the Saint Realm.
"Remember, this is a favor bestowed upon you by Divine Child. If you dare to harbor even a shred of disloyalty…" Jun Linglong's tone was extremely cold.
She was still adept at using the carrot and stick approach.
"Naturally. From now on, Divine Child will be the true master of my Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom," the Vermillion Bird Kingdom Lord respectfully said.
Offending the Jun Family Divine Child was equivalent to offending the Jun Family.
Although their Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom was a first-rate power, in front of the Jun Family, it was nothing more than a slightly larger ant.
"Understood." Jun Linglong and Granny Hua turned and left.
The Vermillion Bird Ancient Kingdom had completely submitted to Jun Xiaoyao, becoming his subordinate force.
Several months passed, and inside the Heavenly Emperor Palace, Jun Xiaoyao stood up, a faint smile on his lips.
"It's about time. Bai Yu'er has been kneeling for a year; it's time to subdue her."
At the same time, within the Azure Dragon Ancient Kingdom's territory, a Dragon carriage suddenly soared into the sky, heading towards the Jun family's direction.
The person inside the carriage was none other than the First Imperial Prince of the Azure Dragon Ancient Kingdom, Xiao Chen.
"That move has been mastered; it's time to bring Yu'er back."
"And that Jun Family Divine Child, if I challenge him and defeat him, I will surely become famous throughout the Desolate Heaven Immortal Domain. The Jun Family wouldn't possibly stoop so low as to make things difficult for a junior like me."
Xiao Chen's lips curved into a confident smile.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
He, Xiao Chen, would single-handedly storm the Jun Family, rescue the beauty, step on the Jun Family Divine Child, and gain widespread fame.
Weren't the fated protagonists in those biographical novels all like this?
Just thinking about such a scene made Xiao Chen feel a surge of excitement, and he couldn't wait.