Chapter 14: The Imperial Princess Kneels Outside the Sleeping Quarters

He sized up Bai Yu'er. Her jade-like face was flawless, her skin translucent, and her legs long and slender; she truly lived up to her reputation as a famous beauty.

In particular, the cinnabar dot between her brows was as bright red as fire, possessing an incredibly seductive charm.

It seemed as if a cluster of divine fire, capable of incinerating heaven and earth, was contained within it.

Bai Yu'er's natural talent was not bad either.

Jun Xiaoyao had originally intended that if this woman were obedient, she could more or less serve as a pawn to help him manage the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom.

As it turned out, she was just another arrogant beauty accustomed to being fawned over by "simps," believing that all the men in the world would revolve around her and cater to her whims.

"If it were any other commoner transmigrator, they might have started simping first, but unfortunately, I am not..." Jun Xiaoyao shook his head inwardly.

Jun Xiaoyao possessed invincible talent, an invincible identity, and an invincible background.

He was the quintessential high-tier, rich, and handsome elite.

Logically speaking, it should be others flattering him.

But this Bai Yu'er clearly lacked the intelligence of Jun Linglong.

She actually dared to put on airs in front of Jun Xiaoyao.

"May I ask how long we have known each other?" Jun Xiaoyao asked with a faint smile.

Bai Yu'er was momentarily stunned.

Why was he suddenly bringing up something irrelevant?

However, Bai Yu'er still replied, "Yu'er and Young Master have only just met for the first time."

"To demand an Undying Medicine so naturally from someone you've just met... although I promised you before, did I ever say I would give it to the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom for free?"

"Furthermore, what does the survival of the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom have to do with me?"

"Is your father's life and death truly that important to me?"

The smile vanished from Jun Xiaoyao's face, his tone turning cold.

Only then did Bai Yu'er snap back to her senses, her face flushing between green and red.

Jun Xiaoyao's three questions left her speechless, her expression awkward and unnatural.

Indeed, Jun Linglong had only told her that a genius from the Jun family was willing to give her the Undying Medicine, but she had never said it would be without cost.

Moreover, the survival of the Vermilion Bird Monarch and the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom truly had nothing to do with Jun Xiaoyao.

"But Young Master, you do not lack Undying Medicine. Giving one away at random could save a life, or even billions of living beings. Why are you unwilling?"

Bai Yu'er still stood upon the moral high ground.

Jun Xiaoyao's expression turned completely indifferent as he said coldly, "It's simple. Because the Undying Medicine is mine. As long as I wish, I could even give it to a dog!"

Hearing this, Bai Yu'er's delicate body trembled slightly, and her face turned pale as a wave of humiliation surged from the depths of her heart.

Didn't Jun Xiaoyao's words imply that, in his eyes, her father was not even worth as much as a dog?

At this thought, a surge of anger rose in Bai Yu'er's heart, and she couldn't help but speak out of turn.

"Why must you make excuses? Is it not simply because you are interested in me? But unfortunately, Yu'er already has a fiancé. I'm afraid I cannot comply with such a condition!"

As soon as the words fell, Jun Linglong's jade-like face changed instantly.

She had not expected Bai Yu'er to say something so tactless.

Bai Yu'er herself also snapped back to reality, feeling a chill permeate her body as her face turned as white as paper.

She had actually blurted out the thoughts in her heart.

"Heh..."

Jun Xiaoyao laughed.

Hearing his laughter, Bai Yu'er felt even more terrified.

A playful look appeared on Jun Xiaoyao's face, but his eyes remained indifferent.

"Why don't you look in a mirror? Is there any need for this Divine Son to do such a thing?"

Bai Yu'er's expression became extremely unsightly.

What shocked Bai Yu'er most was Jun Xiaoyao's self-reference.

*This Divine Son!*

"Heavens, could this person's identity be the Divine Son of the Jun Family?"

It was as if thunder had struck Bai Yu'er's mind. A massive storm surged in her heart; her long legs trembled, and she couldn't help but collapse to the ground.

A Divine Son of an Ancient Desolate Clan was the absolute symbol of status and position.

At first, Bai Yu'er had thought the youth before her was merely an outstanding prodigy of the Jun family.

She never imagined he was actually a Divine Son!

"Divine Son, please forgive Bai Yu'er's rudeness!"

Bai Yu'er knelt on the ground, completely disregarding her fiery red hair being stained with dust.

Jun Xiaoyao's expression remained indifferent throughout.

Looking at the kneeling Bai Yu'er begging for forgiveness, Jun Xiaoyao shook his head slightly.

"There is no harvest without付出 (payment). It seems you do not understand even this principle that even a child understands..."

Jun Xiaoyao said coldly.

For Bai Yu'er to want an Undying Medicine for nothing was nothing short of wishful thinking.

He flicked his sleeve and turned to walk away.

Jun Linglong composed herself slightly and sighed to Bai Yu'er, "To be so disrespectful in front of the Divine Son, even I cannot help you."

"No, I beg you! My father needs the Undying Medicine to save his life; he might not last a few more years!" Bai Yu'er pleaded, filled with immense regret.

If she had known, she would have just accepted the conditions dutifully.

Her arrogance had ruined her.

"If only you had known then, why did you act like that in the first place?" Jun Linglong expressed her inability to help.

She could not go to the trouble of offending Jun Xiaoyao for the sake of someone as distantly related as Bai Yu'er.

"I am willing to kneel long outside the Divine Son's palace to beg for his forgiveness!" Bai Yu'er kowtowed incessantly, her white forehead stained with blood.

Whether for the sake of the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom, her father, or herself, Bai Yu'er had to obtain Jun Xiaoyao's forgiveness.

Jun Linglong shook her head slightly and let her be.

Not long after, some members of the Jun family saw a beautiful woman in red kneeling persistently outside Jun Xiaoyao's residence in the Heavenly Emperor Palace, her beautiful face filled with extreme regret and determination.

"Eh? Isn't that the princess of the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom? What is she doing kneeling there?"

"Shh, it seems she offended the Divine Son. Let's not get involved."

All the Jun family members avoided Bai Yu'er, treating her like thin air.

Inside the Heavenly Emperor Palace, Jun Xiaoyao was relaxing in a spiritual pool.

"Divine Son..." Jun Linglong walked in.

"What, do you want to plead for her?" Jun Xiaoyao asked with a faint smile.

"No, she brought this upon herself. It's just that Linglong feels the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom behind her still has some utility," Jun Linglong mused.

She possessed a "seven-aperture heart," making her quick-witted and clever.

"Heh, I have my own plans for her. Her personality is too poor; let her stay out there for a while," Jun Xiaoyao said casually.

Although he disliked Bai Yu'er, he did not want to give up on the Vermilion Bird Ancient Kingdom so easily.

With Bai Yu'er acting as a bridge, he could better control the kingdom.

"The Divine Son's thoughts are so profound," Jun Linglong said with admiration.

Even with her cleverness, she could not fathom the thoughts of the man before her.

"As for Bai Yu'er's fiancé... hmm, I hope he has some self-awareness..."

Jun Xiaoyao was determined to control Bai Yu'er because she still had utility.

As for her fiancé, regardless of his identity or background, Jun Xiaoyao did not care.

In the Desolate Heaven Immortal Realm, how many members of the younger generation possessed a higher status or background than him?

(End of Chapter)