Jun Xiaoyao was never someone who meddled in others' affairs.
He only cared about those related to him.
As for everyone else, he didn't care at all.
Let alone passersby he had only met once.
Seeing Jun Xiaoyao's indifferent and unconcerned expression, Prince Yu Xuan felt a bit awkward.
Their Yu Xu Dynasty, in this Hundred Nations Star Region, might not be the strongest Imperial Dynasty, but it had a reputation.
He never expected to be ignored by someone from the Realm Within a Realm.
But Prince Yu Xuan didn't say much more.
If others helped, it was kindness; if they didn't, it was their prerogative.
He couldn't force them.
However, at this moment, Princess Yu Xian mustered her courage and stepped forward, her bright eyes carrying a hint of apprehension as she looked at Young Master Jun.
"Young Master Jun, I know this might be a bother for you."
"However, we must enter the depths of the Tian Jue Ancient Mine to find the years flower, only then can we possibly save my Imperial Father."
"Otherwise, he might die…"
Thinking of this, Princess Yu Xian bit her lip.
Their Yu Xu Dynasty was in chaos due to her Imperial Father's injuries.
So Princess Yu Xian and Prince Yu Xuan also wanted to help their Imperial Father heal his injuries.
Then they heard news that the years flower might exist in the Tian Jue Ancient Mine.
And Prince Wumo of the Heavenly Crow Imperial Dynasty, who was interested in Princess Yu Xian, offered his help.
He said he had an item called the Heavens Divining Compass, which could lead them into the depths of the Tian Jue Ancient Mine.
Thus, the three of them, accompanied by a group of guards, came to the Tian Jue Ancient Mine to explore.
Who would have thought that as they delved deeper, Prince Wumo made several mistakes along the way?
Those guards all perished protecting them.
And now, they finally encountered Jun Xiaoyao, who was of mysterious origin and unfathomable strength.
They didn't want to miss this only chance.
One could say that Princess Yu Xian's soft plea at this moment was truly pitiable.
But Jun Xiaoyao's eyes showed no ripples.
What caught his attention was the years flower that Princess Yu Xian mentioned.
"There's actually this thing in the Tian Jue Ancient Mine?"
Jun Xiaoyao was slightly surprised.
This years flower was not something easily found.
It contained the power of time, profound and unpredictable.
Moreover, the most top-tier years flower had nine petals.
Legend has it that the nine-petal years flower can reverse time.
Of course, this might be an exaggeration.
But it was enough to show the extraordinary nature of this flower.
And even if it wasn't the most top-tier nine-petal years flower, it was still rare enough.
"Your father's injury requires the years flower to heal?" Jun Xiaoyao asked.
Seeing a glimmer of hope, Princess Yu Xian nodded like a pecking chick, saying, "That's right, Young Master Jun, my Imperial Father suffered a Dao injury, and it is rumored that the years flower can heal Dao injuries."
"Dao injury…" Jun Xiaoyao murmured.
This kind of injury could only be left by powerful individuals.
And Prince Yu Xuan seemed to recall something, his eyes showing a faint trace of regret as he said, "If it weren't for the Holy Dragon Blood back then, perhaps there would still be room for recovery."
"But who would have thought that a Great Zhou Dynasty, which was gradually declining, would suddenly produce such a powerful expert capable of injuring Imperial Father…"
Prince Yu Xuan felt regret and hatred when he thought of this.
"Hmm?"
And when Jun Xiaoyao heard this, a strange light suddenly flashed in his eyes.
Holy Dragon Blood?
A declining Great Zhou Dynasty?
A mysterious expert who suddenly appeared?
Jun Xiaoyao caught some key words within.
Why did it feel like… that familiar scent?
For some reason, Jun Xiaoyao smelled a faint aroma of chives.
Could it be that as soon as he entered the Realm Within a Realm, he encountered chives that could be harvested?
Jun Xiaoyao's eyes showed contemplation.
He didn't care about the matters of Princess Yu Xian and the others at all.
He was only somewhat interested in the years flower.
But this clue alone made Jun Xiaoyao's heart stir.
If he wanted to investigate thoroughly, he would have to help them and then ascertain the situation.
In fact, for Jun Xiaoyao, this favor was merely a casual act, something dispensable and insignificant.
It wouldn't cause him any loss.
But the subsequent gains might be much greater than he imagined.
This was leveraging a small investment for a large return.
Seeing Jun Xiaoyao seemingly lost in thought, Princess Yu Xian also showed a pitiful expression.
She looked at Jun Xiaoyao piteously, her eyes moist like a kitten's.
Jun Xiaoyao instantly made a decision in his heart, and smiled faintly at Princess Yu Xian, saying, "Very well, doing a good deed daily, accumulating three thousand merits; one should do what is within one's power."
"That's great! Thank you, Young Master Jun."
Princess Yu Xian's expression instantly bloomed like a flower, breathtakingly beautiful and incredibly moving.
"This Young Master Jun, not only is his appearance peerless, but his heart is also so kind…"
Princess Yu Xian thought, a faint shy smile playing on her lips.
"Excellent, with Young Master Jun's assistance, our chances for this trip have greatly increased."
Prince Yu Xuan also breathed a sigh of relief, revealing a look of relief.
They didn't know how strong Jun Xiaoyao was.
But as long as he was stronger than them, that was enough.
"However, let me say this upfront, if we do get the years flower, I will need a portion," Jun Xiaoyao said.
Prince Yu Xuan nodded and said, "Of course, to heal Imperial Father, only one petal of the years flower is enough."
They had no objections to this.
At this moment, Prince Wumo, who had been left out, felt even more displeased.
Was he just a passerby?
"Ahem, everyone, the depths of the Tian Jue Ancient Mine are filled with remnant formations and dangers everywhere."
"If we want to go deep, we still need my Heavens Divining Compass."
Prince Wumo was trying to show his value and presence.
Jun Xiaoyao naturally knew what scheme Prince Wumo was plotting; he merely wanted to win the fair lady's favor.
But as long as he didn't provoke him to the point of seeking death, Jun Xiaoyao was too lazy to bother.
Hearing Prince Wumo's words, Princess Yu Xian pouted and muttered, "But you've already miscalculated several times and even caused the death of the guards."
Prince Wumo's mouth twitched.
"Alright, everyone, let's continue deeper. Imperial Father's injury, the longer it drags on, the worse it will be," Prince Yu Xuan said.
The four of them continued to explore deeper into the Tian Jue Ancient Mine.
And during their exploration, Prince Wumo also worked very hard to display his abilities.
Through the Heavens Divining Compass, he investigated fortune and misfortune, searching for a path to go deeper.
Jun Xiaoyao trailed behind, merely shaking his head with a faint smile.
He was happy to be at leisure.
Although with his Ganges Grade Great Perfection Primordial Spirit Rank, he probably knew all the dangers ahead.
But if someone wanted to show off, let him show off.
This kind of behavior seemed a bit childish to Jun Xiaoyao.
And whether it was metaphysics or not, during their journey deeper into the Tian Jue Ancient Mine, Prince Wumo managed to avoid hidden dangers several times.
This greatly boosted his confidence, and he looked at Princess Yu Xian with a hint of smugness, as if seeking praise.
However, Princess Yu Xian didn't notice.
Because her peripheral vision always fell on Jun Xiaoyao, who was walking at the very back.
Upon seeing this, Prince Wumo's eyes twitched again.
Finally, not long after, they arrived in front of a dark and majestic ancient mine.
This dark ancient mine seemed to soar into the stars, incredibly grand.
Its surface was covered with various mine shafts.
There were also accumulated dark red blood, unknown pale white bones, and so on.
In short, it was very strange.
"There are terrifying remnant formations."
Prince Wumo's gaze also grew somewhat solemn.
In front of this dark ancient mine, faint, incomplete array patterns flickered in the Void Realm.
If they accidentally touched them, with their cultivation Realm, they would undoubtedly die!