NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 336: If Youth Isn't Wild, It's Wasted
Chapter 336: If Youth Isn’t Wild, It’s Wasted
Looking at Jun Yunshang’s forced smile, Jun Lingtian seemed to realize something and his expression softened.
He lowered his sword, patted her shoulder, and laughed heartily, “Girl, what are you thinking? I just wanted to test his strength.”
“Ah? So that’s what it was, Father! You almost scared Yunshang to death.”
Jun Yunshang walked over to him and cried, “Father, you’re so mean! You embarrassed me.”
Jun Lingtian burst into laughter, ruffling her hair affectionately. “Girl, that boy you like isn’t bad. He suits my taste.”
Jun Yunshang’s cheeks turned slightly red as she lowered her head. Jun Lingtian looked at the sky and said, “It’s getting late. I have to say goodbye now.”
Jun Yunshang reluctantly replied with a soft “Oh,” then bowed and said, “Your daughter respectfully bids father farewell.”
Jun Lingtian turned to Lin Fengmian and smiled. Boy, I’ll be waiting for you at the palace. Don’t disappoint me.”
Lin Fengmian’s expression turned strange because at the same time, Jun Lingtian’s voice transmitted directly to his mind, low and clear:
“Today is Yunshang’s birthday. I don’t want to ruin her mood. If you want to earn this by your ability, then come and take it!”
“As long as you have the strength, the throne, the honor, it is all yours. But this time, I won’t hold back. Anyone who challenges me will only face death.”
“If you lose, on behalf of Yunshang, I can leave you a whole corpse and give you a grand funeral.”
“If I lose, do whatever you want. The empire, the honor, and all the glory will be yours. If you’re in a good mood, leave me one or two descendants.”
“You don’t have to feel like you owe me anything. This world has never belonged to any one family name. In the end, it’s simply about whose fist is stronger!”
Upon hearing this, Lin Fengmian felt a surge of emotion. He respectfully cupped his hands and said, “Junior respectfully sends off the Holy Emperor.”
Even as a rival, Jun Lingtian’s magnanimity commanded Lin Fengmian’s respect, and he felt compelled to offer this gesture of courtesy.
Jun Lingtian laughed heartily, waved his hand, and disappeared into the darkness within a few steps as if he had never been there.
After he left, the oppressive aura dissipated and Lin Fengmian let out a long breath of relief.
This old man… he’s something else!
Jun Yunshang also pressed a hand against her heaving chest, letting out a deep breath.
“Young Master Ye, are you alright?”
Only now did Lin Fengmian realize that this little girl wasn’t as composed as she appeared on the surface. He couldn’t help but feel touched.
This young lady, clearly scared out of her wits, still dared to stand in front of him.
He shook his head and reassured her, “He just spoke a few words to me, made a little joke. What could possibly happen?”
Jun Yunshang let out an “Oh” and smiled, “You scared me to death just now. I thought you two were going to start fighting.”
Despite her words, her gaze still carried a trace of worry.
After all, she might be naive, but she wasn’t stupid.
She could see the tension between Lin Fengmian and the Holy Emperor.
Could it be that Young Master Ye had truly angered her father by refusing the marriage?
Lin Fengmian ruffled her hair and chuckled, “Don’t overthink it. Go and get some rest.”
Jun Yunshang nodded, but then looked at Lin Fengmian and asked, “Young Master Ye, where will you sleep?”
Lin Fengmian paused for a moment. Last night, he had stayed in Jun Yunshang’s room, but tonight, he genuinely didn’t know where he should go.
Jun Yunshang’s lips curled into a sweet smile. “Let’s stick to the old arrangement – you sleep in the living room, and I’ll take the bedroom.”
Lin Fengmian hesitated for a moment and said, “Wouldn’t it be bad for your reputation if word got out?”
Jun Yunshang rolled her eyes in mock annoyance. “Young Master Ye, you’ve been sleeping with me like this for the whole trip. Isn’t it a bit late to start worrying about this now?”
Lin Fengmian awkwardly scratched his head. “This is different. You’re an adult now.”
Jun Yunshang stifled a laugh. “What difference does a few days make? Besides, I’d feel strange if you weren’t here.”
If Young Master Ye stayed close, her father wouldn’t secretly make a move against him, would he?
Lin Fengmian had no response to that and simply followed her into the room. He seated himself cross-legged in the living room.
Jun Yunshang had originally intended to cultivate, but after some thought, she decided that she might as well enjoy a good night’s sleep.
After all, with Young Master Ye around, the nights they could spend together were numbered. There would be plenty of time to cultivate in the future.
Having made up her mind, she happily decided to sleep peacefully for a few more nights. She could work harder later.
Meanwhile, in the living room, Lin Fengmian sighed to Luo Xue, “Do you think if we had agreed just now, history would have taken a completely different course?”
Luo Xue sighed, “If we could have come to an agreement, maybe things would have changed, but we couldn’t come to an agreement.”
Lin Fengmian thought, “This Holy Emperor Lingtian is something else. He actually agreed to the challenge – he really doesn’t fear death. If he’s dissatisfied, he just goes for it.”
Luo Xue, who always focused on the matter at hand rather than the person, couldn’t help but agree, even though she knew that Holy Emperor Lingtian was from the demonic path.
“No matter his rule over the Junyan Empire, just for this alone, he is indeed broad-minded and worthy of admiration.”
Still uneasy, Lin Fengmian asked, “Are you confident in dealing with the power he just showed?”
The sudden appearance and disappearance of Holy Emperor Lingtian’s power weighed heavily on him. Wasn’t that the dying old tiger?
Now, he was truly worried that he wouldn’t be able to endure a few moves and would be killed instantly.
“We’ll only know after the fight. Right now, I can’t say anything,” Luo Xue said calmly.
Lin Fengmian took a deep breath and said, “I need to break through as soon as possible and reach the Half-Step Saint realm.”
“You really want to follow in my footsteps and reach Half-Step Saint? You’ll be stuck there forever.”
Although Luo Xue had originally been contemplating this, now that it was about to happen, she couldn’t help but feel a bit regretful for Lin Fengmian.
After all, he had built up a solid foundation here. It would be such a pity if he remained stuck at the Half-Step Saint level.
“I only came here to help you fight for a Saint’s Honored Position, not to stay in this world forever.”
Lin Fengmian smiled and said, “Besides, if you become a Saint, with the Fish Pendant, I might be able to reach the Saint realm as well.”
Luo Xue thought for a moment and realized that it was indeed possible. She laughed, “I was overthinking it.”
Lin Fengmian nodded, fully focused on refining heavenly materials and treasures, forging his own domain, and improving his cultivation.
Outside the Phoenix Pavilion, in the busy streets of Junlin City, two men walked side by side.
Jun Aoshi leaned on his cane, looked at Jun Lingtian, and asked, “Did you meet that young man?”
Jun Lingtian hummed in acknowledgement and smiled slightly. “Yes, I have met him. He’s quite impressive. Yunshang seems to like him a lot, always protecting him.”
Jun Aoshi laughed. “It seems like you have a good impression of him, Royal Brother.”
Jun Lingtian nodded. “He is more interesting than I expected. I see a bit of us in him.”
“His personality is like mine – I am first, and heaven comes second. But his way of doing things is just like yours; he has his own principles”.
“Now that I think about it, his journey really does have a bit of the same flavor as when you escorted Lin Shu from the Demon Clan into Junlin.”
At these words, Jun Aoshi’s eyes flickered with a hint of emotion, and he fell into a moment of contemplation.
After a while, he smiled helplessly. “Royal Brother, there’s no need to bring up those old things. We were young and reckless and didn’t know any better.”
Jun Lingtian patted his shoulder and laughed. “If youth isn’t wild, what’s the point of being young?”
“But you’re right; it’s all in the past. Don’t dwell on it any longer.”