LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 335: You are so greedy!
Chapter 335: You are so greedy!
Lin Fengmian looked at Jun Lingtian in disbelief, not understanding what kind of game he was playing.
“Your Majesty is planning to hand over the Junyan Empire to a stranger like me? Why?”
Jun Lingtian’s gaze burned with intensity as he smiled. “I have a rough idea of your intentions, young friend. It’s nothing more than your desire for my Honored Position.”
Lin Fengmian’s thoughts were exposed and his heart surged with waves of turmoil, though he did his best to keep his expression neutral.
He had underestimated the Holy Emperor of the Junyan Empire. To think that he had seen through Lin Fengmian’s true purpose.
Jun Lingtian raised his hand. “Don’t worry, young friend. This isn’t something rare. You’re not the only one eyeing my Honored Position.”
“However, all those who have tried before have met their end under this Flame Emperor Sword. You should be no different.”
“But since Yunshang likes you and you have feelings for her as well, then why not let you have both the Throne and the Honored Position?”
“I only have one condition: no matter how many wives and children you have in the future, the heir to my Junyan Empire must come from the bloodline of you and Yunshang.”
Lin Fengmian was stunned, staring at the man in front of him, feeling as though he were caught in an absurd situation.
“Why not choose Jun Chengye or the others?”
Jun Lingtian sighed with a smile. “Them? They lack the necessary destiny. They met you, a once-in-a-thousand-years prodigy.”
“Based on talent and strength, you are more suited than them. Besides, you seized this opportunity, so they’re irrelevant.”
Lin Fengmian quickly caught the key point, his expression strange. “So Your Majesty changed your mind because Yunshang likes me?”
Jun Lingtian nodded, his expression approving. “You’re very smart.”
Lin Fengmian couldn’t help but feel that Jun Lingtian had a special regard for Jun Yunshang. If it were Jun Fengya, perhaps this wouldn’t have been the case.
He asked cautiously, “What if it were Fengya instead?”
Jun Lingtian was stunned for a moment before he said with a wry smile, “You want both of my daughters? You are very greedy, my young friend!”
“You could also marry Fengya. That girl’s abilities are no less than Yunshang’s, and she could certainly help you secure the throne.”
“However, I must make it clear – the position of Empress must belong to Yunshang, and the heir to the throne must be her child.”
Lin Fengmian finally confirmed that it wasn’t his imagination at all. Jun Lingtian had indeed treated Jun Yunshang differently, and he had been included because of his affection for her.
“Why is that? What makes Yunshang so special? Why does His Majesty insist on her bloodline succeeding to the throne?”
“That’s not something you need to know right now.”
Heaven-Soaring Sword Saint’s expression remained cold as he said, “Unless you agree, it’s better that you don’t know these things.”
He once again held out the Flame Emperor Sword to Lin Fengmian, his gaze filled with anticipation.
“As long as you agree, I will use my undefeated name to help you ascend the throne as the new emperor.”
“With your talent and strength, you will quickly stabilize your position as the Holy Emperor of a generation.”
“So, what do you think? Are you willing to take over the Junyan Empire and my daughter?”
Lin Fengmian felt an immense itch in his heart and couldn’t help but wish that he were indeed Ye Xuefeng.
If he were Ye Xuefeng, he could accept the offer. Not only would he marry two beautiful women, but he would also gain an entire empire without shedding a drop of blood.
The most important part was that he would inherit the Honored Position of a Great Ascension Realm Saint.
Such conditions were hard for anyone to refuse, but Lin Fengmian was one of the few who could.
Because he was truly not Ye Xuefeng, and this body wasn’t even his!
Jun Lingtian couldn’t possibly just hand over the Throne and Honored Position based on his mere words.
Regardless of vows or blood oaths, Lin Fengmian could not make such promises.
With a sigh, Lin Fengmian said helplessly, “Your Majesty, I am tempted by your words, but I still cannot accept this sword.”
Jun Lingtian’s expression grew slightly colder, and he said in a deep voice, “Why? Is there something you’re dissatisfied with?”
At this moment, a murderous intent surged around him, aimed directly at Lin Fengmian.
Last night, Lin Fengmian and Jun Yunshang had shared a bed. Such a matter might be concealed from others, but it could never escape his notice.
After all, he was the ruler of the Junyan Empire, and most of the people in Phoenix Pavilion were loyal to him.
Even the events of the morning had reached his ears, and now he was furious.
This boy had slept with his daughter and still wanted to avoid the responsibility?
Lin Fengmian nodded seriously and said, “Of course. Your Majesty, you only know that I came here to kill you, but you don’t know why I want to kill you.”
Jun Lingtian furrowed his brows and then chuckled in disbelief, “To avenge the people of Kang City? To bring justice to the masses?”
“Ye Xuefeng, that excuse might fool the ignorant masses, but why try to fool yourself?”
Jun Lingtian still glared at him, his voice cold as he said, “I still allow you to use this excuse to wield your sword against me, and I am even willing to use my lifetime of renown to pave the way for you. What more do you have to complain about?”
Lin Fengmian laughed loudly and replied, “What I am complaining about is that no one has apologized to the people of Kang City who died in vain, and no one has apologized on behalf of the immortals for their treatment of us mortals.”
“My strength as Ye Xuefeng comes from the lives of the people of Kang City. If I accept your charity and become this so-called Holy Emperor, what’s the difference between us?”
Jun Lingtian’s face darkened as he said, “Ye Xuefeng, what exactly do you want?”
Lin Fengmian coldly replied, “I want to prove to the world that mortals can kill immortals!”
“I want to set an example for all mortals and send a warning to those high-ranking immortals!”
Jun Lingtian laughed in amusement, unable to stop himself from chuckling, “What a naive thought!”
“If you really want to create a pure land for mortals, shouldn’t you accept my good intentions instead?”
Lin Fengmian looked at him defiantly and said, “What I, Ye Xuefeng, want, I never need anyone’s charity. I can take it by my own ability!”
Although his words sounded bold, Lin Fengmian’s heart was beating nervously inside, filled with uncertainty.
Luo Xue was also prepared to face the Heaven-Soaring Sword Saint ahead of time.
After all, Lin Fengmian’s words not only rejected Heaven-Soaring Sword Saint’s offer, but also directly declared his hostile intentions, almost like issuing a challenge.
“Lin Fengmian, hurry up and return the body to me!”
“Don’t rush!”
Lin Fengmian appeared calm, yet he was secretly anxious and uneasy.
Jun Lingtian stared at him with unblinking eyes, his grip on the Flame Emperor Sword tightening, the veins on his hand standing out.
At this moment, he resembled a dying tiger, ready to unleash its final ferocity.
The atmosphere between the two became tense, an invisible pressure clashing as the grass beneath their feet was flattened by the gusts of wind.
Just then, a figure swiftly dashed between them, breaking the link of their auras.
“Father, Young Master Ye, please, let’s discuss this calmly!”
Jun Yunshang looked at both men anxiously, opening her arms to shield Lin Fengmian.
Although she was frightened, she still looked earnestly at Heaven-Soaring Sword Saint and said, “Father, Young Master Ye didn’t mean to offend you.”
“He doesn’t like me, and that’s fine. Actually… I don’t like him that much either. I can choose not to marry him.”
Her face showed sadness, but she held back her tears and continued, “Father, I’m still young. Why do I have to get married so soon? I want to spend more time with you.”