"What exactly is going on here? You'd best give an explanation."
Scarface Fourth Master turned to look at the people from the three Guardian families, his expression displeased.
If it weren't for the special status of the Guardians, he probably would have slapped Cai Ji to death long ago.
"Cai Ji, what exactly is going on? Quickly tell Scarface Fourth Master," Cai Chong coldly demanded.
These Old Ancestors of theirs were all in seclusion deep within the Emperor City, constantly observing the situation at the Border Region.
They weren't very clear about the Family's situation.
"This... this..." Cai Ji's throat choked up, unable to speak.
"It seems you wish to be locked in the dungeon," Scarface Fourth Master said coldly.
Upon hearing this, Cai Ji's body trembled violently.
What kind of place was the dungeon?
It was where major criminals from the foreign lands were imprisoned, a place where life was worse than death.
"I'll tell you, I'll tell you!"
Cai Ji could only grit his teeth and recount what he knew.
After he finished speaking, Cai Family Old Ancestor Cai Chong's expression immediately turned incredibly grim.
Humiliation!
Absolute humiliation!
As a heroic Family, descendants of Guardians.
These offspring of theirs actually thought of fawning over others, clinging to their coattails, and then retreating from the Border Region.
This was no longer just tarnishing their ancestors' good name.
It was practically a betrayal of the Guardian lineage's belief!
The Guardian lineage's belief was to shed their heads and spill their blood for the Immortal Domain, forever guarding the Border Region.
"How foolish!" Cai Family Old Ancestor Cai Chong sighed deeply.
Perhaps it was because the Immortal Domain had been peaceful for too long.
Too long without War had made the younger generation forget who fought for this harmonious territory.
Without the blood of their predecessors, how could there be blessings for future generations?
Scarface Fourth Master's expression was also very cold, and he said in a deep voice, "It seems you all only wish to enjoy the glory of your predecessors, but are unwilling to shed blood and sacrifice like them."
"No, it's not like that, I..." Cai Ji's face flushed red.
A dignified Quasi Supreme actually had his Dao Heart destabilized by these words.
"Alas, this time, it's our families' fault. Young Master Xiaoyao, we apologize."
Cai Family Old Ancestor Cai Chong and the others slightly cupped their hands towards Jun Xiaoyao.
By all accounts, they were in the wrong.
Seeing the attitude of the three Old Ancestors, Jun Xiaoyao's expression softened slightly.
Although some profligate scoundrels had emerged among the younger generation of these families.
These elders, however, still held their beliefs.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have continued to guard the Border Region.
Jun Xiaoyao also lightly cupped his hands and said, "Seniors need not be like this. Since the main culprit is dead, if you hand over my people, then that will be enough."
Jun Xiaoyao was not the type to cling on endlessly.
"Of course! Why aren't you going to bring them over quickly!" Cai Chong hastily nodded.
The Cai Family also sent people to bring Yu Chanjuan and the Taiyin Jade Rabbit.
"This matter cannot be simply dismissed. Rewards and punishments must be clear."
"Next time if War breaks out again on the foreign lands battlefield, your three families, you will charge to the front!" Scarface Fourth Master said in a deep voice.
"Yes." Cai Family Old Ancestor Cai Chong and the others did not object.
Cai Ji opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but swallowed it back down.
In a brutal place like the foreign lands battlefield.
Even a powerful Supreme had a high chance of falling.
However, he dared not refute anything and could only accept his fate.
"Young Master Xiaoyao, I apologize. You've just arrived at Emperor City and encountered such an unpleasant incident." Scarface Fourth Master felt a bit awkward.
After all, this was his territory, and yet his benefactor's son had received such treatment.
He also felt disgraced.
"Senior, what are you saying? This Junior should be thanking you for lending a helping hand," Jun Xiaoyao smiled, humble like a Young Master.
Looking at Jun Xiaoyao, Scarface Fourth Master's eyes held a look of satisfaction.
A tiger father has no dog son.
When it was time to act, he was decisive and unwavering, like thunder.
But when it was time to be humble, he was gentle like a Young Master.
Such a Heart-Nature, such talent, such strength.
It was only natural that Jun Xiaoyao was a Prodigy unparalleled through the ages.
"Oh, right. As compensation, Young Master Xiaoyao can choose one item for free at the Merit Hall," Scarface Fourth Master said with a chuckle.
Upon hearing the words Merit Hall, the eyes of some Cultivators in the surrounding Original Emperor City instantly turned red.
They revealed excited and longing gazes.
That was a place all Border Region Cultivators dreamed of entering.
As if noticing the confusion in Jun Xiaoyao's eyes, Scarface Fourth Master explained.
"Although the foreign lands have been quiet for a long time without launching large-scale attacks, small skirmishes and localized Wars still occur from time to time."
"The Merit Hall was established a long time ago. It contains many Cultivation Techniques, Divine Abilities, and Legacies from Immortal Forces, ancient great sects, Supreme Imperial Dynasties, and Ancient Desolate Families."
"There are also various treasures obtained from the foreign lands battlefield or the God Ruins World, such as foreign lands true scriptures, ancient weapons, and so on."
"However, all of this can only be exchanged with merit points."
"And merit points need to be obtained by killing foreign lands creatures."
Jun Xiaoyao nodded, understanding.
"This is also compensation for you, Young Master. You can choose one item for free," Scarface Fourth Master said.
"Thank you, Senior."
Jun Xiaoyao didn't stand on ceremony and nodded in agreement.
It was a chance for something free; there was no reason not to take it.
Once Jun Xiaoyao settled down in Emperor City, he would go to the Merit Hall to take a look.
Not long after, people from the Cai Family arrived from afar, bringing two beautiful women, one big and one small.
"Young Master!"
The Taiyin Jade Rabbit cried out excitedly when she saw Jun Xiaoyao, her brilliant, coral-red eyes brimming with tears.
She bounded forward with a rabbit kick, rushing to Jun Xiaoyao and pouncing into his embrace like a swallow returning to its nest.
"Wuwu, Young Master, I finally saw you~"
"During the days we were separated, Xiao Yu didn't even have an appetite for carrots," the Taiyin Jade Rabbit said.
"Is that so? Then I must be truly wicked," Jun Xiaoyao smiled, rubbing the Taiyin Jade Rabbit's silver fur and fluffy rabbit ears.
"Yes, that's right! So Young Master must compensate Xiao Yu!" the Taiyin Jade Rabbit declared righteously.
"How should I compensate you?"
"Pet me every day, smooth my fur, and... Xiao Yu also wants to eat many radishes, carrots, white radishes, green radishes..."
The little rabbit counted on her fingers.
Jun Xiaoyao smiled.
He was quite fond of this adorable pet.
"Young Master, I've troubled you again."
Yu Chanjuan stepped forward, her pretty face flushed, feeling a bit embarrassed.
After all, Jun Xiaoyao had already saved her from the Golden Crow Tenth Prince before.
Now, she was relying on Jun Xiaoyao to save her again.
She felt somewhat abashed.
"It's nothing, just a small matter," Jun Xiaoyao waved his hand.
To him, it truly was a small matter.
"However, the trouble might not end here. I heard that Cai Song said he was backed by a mysterious noble," Yu Chanjuan said with some guilt.
She didn't want Jun Xiaoyao to get into more trouble.
"I already have more than one or two enemies; one more or one less doesn't make much difference," Jun Xiaoyao didn't take it to Heart-Nature.
Many debts don't weigh one down.
As long as one's strength was sufficient, one enemy and a hundred enemies made little difference.
Looking at Jun Xiaoyao's calm and composed immortal-like demeanor, a hint of dreamy admiration flashed in Yu Chanjuan's clear, beautiful eyes.
A man's restrained confidence was truly very attractive.
"Chanjuan has no way to repay you, but is willing to follow Young Master's side, join the Jun Emperor Court, and serve Young Master."
Yu Chanjuan bowed deeply to Jun Xiaoyao.
The matter was somewhat resolved.
Scarface Fourth Master looked at Jun Xiaoyao and said, "Young Master Xiaoyao, you should first settle down in Emperor City. It probably won't be long before the Ultimate Trial Ground, the God Ruins World, reopens."
"At that time, I will take you there, and you will also have a difficult mission."
"A difficult mission?" Jun Xiaoyao asked, puzzled.
"That's right, it even concerns the survival of the Border Region."
Scarface Fourth Master's words made Jun Xiaoyao's expression also become a bit more solemn.
It seemed this Ultimate Trial was not simple; it would be many times more brutal than those of previous eras.