Seeing the backs of Jun Xiaoyao and the others leaving, Li Peiyu frowned slightly.
She had thought Jun Xiaoyao was a follower or a boy toy of Xia Guihua.
But looking at it now, how did it feel like it was the other way around, with Xia Guihua listening to him?
"This person is somewhat interesting."
Li Xinghe's eyes were deep.
"Do you think this Xia Guihua can really find the immortal cauldron of the Ancient Sacred Dynasty relying on the Destined Black Bird Luck?" asked Li Peiyu.
Li Xinghe said, "I don't know, but it isn't necessarily groundless."
"That Crown Prince Qin Taiyuan won't let her go. When the time comes, we will extend a helping hand and then use our background to apply pressure."
"If that Xia Guihua is sensible, she should know what to do."
Hearing this, Li Peiyu also revealed a faint smile at the corners of her lips.
"That's right, with the support of our Li Clan, the Great Xia Sacred Dynasty might still have a chance to resist the Shenxiao Sacred Dynasty."
In their conversation, they seemed very confident in their Family's power.
Although that was indeed the case.
However, if they knew Jun Xiaoyao's identity, they probably wouldn't know how wonderful their expressions would be.
...
After Jun Xiaoyao and Xia Guihua joined the Heaven-Rank Courtyard of the Origin Academy, they experienced a period of peace.
During this time, Jun Xiaoyao often communicated and sparred with Xia Guihua, verifying their Dao.
Xia Guihua was increasingly surprised; Jun Xiaoyao's insights were even more profound than some of the mentors and Elders in the Heaven-Rank Courtyard of the Origin Academy.
This couldn't help but make Xia Guihua deeply doubt: did she need to come to the Origin Academy?
Wouldn't it be better to just follow Jun Xiaoyao?
During this period, Xia Guihua's strength also improved rapidly under Jun Xiaoyao's guidance.
Even some of the mysteries of the Destined Black Bird were developed.
However, the only pity was that Xia Guihua still couldn't perceive the location of the immortal cauldron through the Destined Black Bird Luck.
It seemed the timing had not yet arrived.
During this time, the pair of Prodigies from the Ancient Imperial Clan, the Li Clan—Li Xinghe and Li Peiyu—also came to find Xia Guihua multiple times, seemingly wanting to cozy up to her and get closer.
With Xia Guihua's sensitivity, she naturally noticed that the two's motives were likely impure.
They were probably coming for the Destined Black Bird Luck and the immortal cauldron.
They had indeed expressed that the Li Clan could support the Great Xia Sacred Dynasty to annex the other two Sacred Dynasties.
However, the price would certainly have to be paid. For example, that immortal cauldron.
Xia Guihua naturally couldn't agree.
The immortal cauldron was the symbol of the Ancient Sacred Dynasty's national fortune; if the immortal cauldron were lost, it would be equivalent to losing the foundation of the Sacred Dynasty.
Even if the three Sacred Dynasties were unified, it would be difficult to restore their former glory.
It might even become a Puppet of the Li Clan.
As the Crown Emperor of the Great Xia Sacred Dynasty, Xia Guihua naturally had a far-reaching vision and could not agree to the proposal of Li Xinghe and the others.
After being rebuffed time and again, Li Xinghe and Li Peiyu lost some patience.
Li Xinghe even stated directly that if they didn't have the Li Clan's help, the Great Xia Sacred Dynasty would eventually be annexed sooner or later.
Xia Guihua ignored him.
Afterwards, the Shenxiao Crown Prince, Crown Prince Qin Taiyuan, also arrived at the Origin Academy and joined the Heaven-Rank Courtyard.
However, he did not run into Jun Xiaoyao, Xia Guihua, and the others.
Another period of time passed.
An Elder from the Academy arrived and told the Prodigies that they were about to head to the Origin Realm to observe the battles of the Prodigies coming from the Boundary Sea.
"Do not underestimate those Boundary Sea Prodigies," said the Elder.
"Some of the powerful beings among them are not even much weaker than the Prodigies of our Origin Universe."
"It is beneficial for you to go and observe."
Hearing this news, Jun Xiaoyao also showed a faint smile.
Wasn't this his purpose for coming to the Origin Academy?
Soon, a group of Prodigies from the Origin Academy gathered together, preparing to set off.
Jun Xiaoyao, Xia Guihua, and the others were also preparing to board the tall ship.
Just then, a group of figures appeared in the distance.
It was Li Xinghe and Li Peiyu of the Li Clan.
However, besides them, there was one more person accompanying them.
It was a heroic man, wearing armor, his divine light radiant, like a blazing sun.
It was none other than Crown Prince Qin Taiyuan!
Enemies meeting are particularly jealous.
Xia Guihua's delicate face was as cold as frost.
If before, her aversion to Crown Prince Qin Taiyuan came from his desire for a political marriage, then now, her feeling toward Crown Prince Qin Taiyuan was complete disgust and disdain!
Crown Prince Qin Taiyuan couldn't beat Jun Xiaoyao, so he secretly bribed Tingxue Tower assassins to assassinate him.
Such despicable means—calling him a villain was a compliment.
"Guihua, you've come too." Crown Prince Qin Taiyuan smiled when he saw Xia Guihua.
"Shut up, you have no right to call me that."
Xia Guihua's tone was icy; besides disgust, there was deep disdain.
"What's wrong?" asked Crown Prince Qin Taiyuan.
"As the Crown Prince of the Shenxiao Sacred Dynasty, you actually perform such despicable acts, bribing Tingxue Tower assassins to assassinate us."
Xia Guihua's jade face held cold intent.
"How could that be? You were assassinated by Tingxue Tower assassins? Who did it?" Crown Prince Qin Taiyuan asked in astonishment.
"You..."
Xia Guihua's eyebrows furrowed tightly.
Crown Prince Qin Taiyuan was quite good at playing dumb.
At this moment, a palm rested on her jade shoulder.
"Guihua, why bother arguing with such people? It lowers your own standing."
Jun Xiaoyao's gentle and peaceful voice rang out.
Hearing Jun Xiaoyao's words, Xia Guihua also took a deep breath and nodded slightly.
Seeing this, Crown Prince Qin Taiyuan felt a flash of coldness in the depths of his eyes.
He really couldn't understand; Tingxue Tower was the hegemon in the darkness of the Origin Universe, known for spilling blood whenever their swords were drawn.
How could they fail this time?
If it were a Great Emperor, it might be one thing, perhaps there would be accidents.
But Crown Prince Qin Taiyuan didn't believe that an assassination of Jun Xiaoyao would fail.
Therefore, he was utterly baffled.
Seemingly sensing Crown Prince Qin Taiyuan's hidden expression, the corners of Jun Xiaoyao's lips curled into a faint arc.
If Crown Prince Qin Taiyuan knew that he now controlled the Tingxue Command, he wondered how shocked he would be.
At this moment, Li Xinghe suddenly said, "Brother Qin, don't rub your hot face against someone else's cold buttocks. This Crown Emperor of the Great Xia Sacred Dynasty is very cold and arrogant."
His words had implications, obviously dissatisfied with Xia Guihua's rejection of them.
"However, I think that now that the chaotic times have begun, the unification of the three Sacred Dynasties will also help the stability of our Origin Universe," Li Peiyu said.
"Hehe, if we can get the support of the Li Clan, my Shenxiao Sacred Dynasty will naturally be deeply grateful," Crown Prince Qin Taiyuan also smiled slightly.
"Haha, that's easy to say. Let's go." Li Xinghe smiled and said.
The three of them also traveled together and boarded the tall ship.
"What kind of people are they..." Princess Hongxiu said with disdain.
Xia Guihua's face was cold, and she said lightly, "They are applying pressure to me."
"If I don't agree to their conditions, they will turn to support the Shenxiao Sacred Dynasty."
"How despicable!" Princess Hongxiu scolded.
"There is no other way. The temptation of the immortal cauldron is too great." Xia Guihua sighed softly.
"But if the Li Clan really chooses to support the Shenxiao Sacred Dynasty, then our Great Xia Sacred Dynasty will..."
Princess Hongxiu's eyes revealed worry.
Xia Guihua was silent, but the corner of her eye fell on Jun Xiaoyao.
Jun Xiaoyao's expression was calm and waveless.
He only said, "Alright, let's go too. Don't worry about these trivial matters."
Hearing this, for some reason, Xia Guihua felt an inexplicable courage in her heart.
It seemed that as long as Jun Xiaoyao was there, no problem was a problem.
Although Jun Xiaoyao's expression was calm and waveless, his eyes carried a trace of indifference and coldness.
The Shenxiao Sacred Dynasty, the Li Clan—did he need to care?
Just right, afterward, if he could see Yun Xi and the others, he was also planning to go to the Yun Sheng Imperial Palace.
At that time, he was a little curious: what kind of expressions would Crown Prince Qin Taiyuan, Li Xinghe, and the others have?