Chapter 455: The Trumpet That Blew the Start of Everything

After Lin Xun agreed to the Ruler of Bo Kingdom’s request, he continued to stay in the imperial palace.

A few days later, Lin Xun was informed that Que Yu was about to depart.

At the entrance of the Bo Kingdom’s imperial palace, Lin Xun saw quite an imposing display.

The entourage this time, aside from the serving palace maids, included a thousand Iron Cavalry.

In addition, there were a total of twenty Cultivators from the Golden Core Realm and Nascent Soul Realm.

To ensure his daughter would not face any accidents whatsoever, the Ruler of Bo Kingdom even specially arranged for a Royal Enshrined Expert of the Yupu Realm to accompany her.

Lin Xun felt that even if he hadn’t followed her, with such a team, very few people would actually dare to touch her.

Lin Xun now also had an official identity: Que Yu’s personal bodyguard and dedicated groom… The reason Lin Xun was made Que Yu’s groom was because he wanted to be tainted with the “aura of the Bo Clan.”

To be tainted with the aura of the Bo Clan, Lin Xun had to be close to Que Yu.

But the problem was that, as a man, it was impossible for Lin Xun to sit in the same carriage as Que Yu.

Otherwise, it would certainly invite gossip.

A lone man and a lone woman in a carriage—heaven knows what they might be doing.

Did the Crown Prince’s dignity no longer matter?

If it were really like that,

wouldn’t the Crown Prince be wearing a green hat?

So, Lin Xun could only serve as Que Yu’s exclusive groom.

However, Lin Xun didn’t mind.

“Depart!”

With the command of the Thousand Cavalry Leader,

this long procession began its grand departure.

From the Bo Kingdom to the capital of the Ten Thousand Demon Country, it would take about a month in total.

To be honest, it was a bit slow.

But since they were taking the main roads, it was understandable.

Furthermore, these One-Horned Snow White Horses were already considered fast among various breeds of horses.

If they used ordinary horses, it would take at least half a year… Dressed as a groom, Lin Xun chewed on a grass root while driving the carriage, appearing to have completely blended into his role.

“I didn’t expect this outfit to suit you so well.”

Que Yu lifted the carriage curtain and saw Lin Xun leisurely driving the carriage.

“It’s alright. Sometimes a slower pace of life is nice.”

Lin Xun let out a yawn, paying no mind to Que Yu’s words.

Lin Xun felt that ever since Que Yu mentioned going to see the Bo Clan’s war artifact, she had anticipated he would become her bodyguard and also anticipated he would become her groom.

Because he needed to see the war artifact, he had to escort her to the Demon Capital.

And because he had to escort her to the Demon Capital while remaining by her side openly, he could only be her groom.

To be honest, this extremely glamorous woman was somewhat manipulative.

Lin Xun felt that if she had applied that manipulation to opposing her marriage contract, she wouldn’t have to go to the Demon Capital now.

No… relying solely on her minor manipulations wouldn’t have been enough.

Her manipulation was just a young woman’s form of “revenge,” a kind of revenge that was even slightly cute.

But it was definitely not enough to support her resistance against the marriage contract.

And perhaps this Que Yu actually really wanted to be the Crown Princess?

After all, even though they were heading to the capital, her mood seemed quite good.

Seeing the groom Lin Xun’s indifferent attitude, Que Yu curled her lips, lowered the curtain, and returned to the carriage.

The space inside the carriage was very large—so large that it could easily fit a double bed with room to spare.

“Sister Yueer?”

Que Yu looked at the young girl holding a long spear in front of her and called out softly.

Nan Yueer was also inside the carriage, serving as Que Yu’s little maid.

“Yes…”

Hearing the glamorous and wealthy princess sister call her name, Yueer subconsciously hugged the long spear in her arms tighter, looking a bit frightened.

Actually, it was normal for Yueer to be a little afraid.

The hierarchy in the Demon Race World was much more severe than in the Myriad Laws World.

In Yueer’s heart, she was just a commoner and had no right to sit with a princess of a kingdom.

Not to mention this princess was so beautiful… compared to her, she felt like an ugly duckling.

Lin Xun naturally noticed Yueer’s lack of confidence and her somewhat self-deprecating thoughts.

So, Lin Xun was helping Yueer transform bit by bit.

Lin Xun didn’t want Yueer to become someone who thought, “I am superior to others.”

For Lin Xun, it was enough for Yueer to reach the point where “I can hold my head high before anyone, no matter who they are.”

That was why Lin Xun let Yueer and Que Yu be alone in the carriage.

This way, it could be considered letting Yueer practice starting from something simple.

At least to let Yueer feel that “actually, a princess of a kingdom doesn’t seem like such a big deal.”

“How did Sister Yueer and Lin Xun meet?”

Que Yu asked gently.

In truth, she quite liked this well-behaved girl.

At least this girl was very pure—purer than many, many people.

Nan Yueer looked out the carriage curtain somewhat nervously… “It’s fine, Yueer. Whatever that fellow asks, you just answer. It’s no problem.”

Lin Xun’s voice drifted through the curtain.

“Brother Lin… Brother Lin was fished out by Grandpa and Yueer…”

Looking at Que Yu, Nan Yueer spoke slowly.

“Eh?”

Que Yu was stunned… “Fished out?”

“Yes…”

Yueer nodded.

“At that time, Yueer and Grandpa went out to sea to fish. Just as we were about to return, we saw Brother Lin floating on the surface of the sea… Then Yueer and Grandpa fished Brother Lin out… After that, Yueer asked Brother Lin to take her out to find her father, and Brother Lin agreed to Yueer. Moreover, on the way, Brother Lin even taught Yueer how to cultivate…”

Listening to Yueer’s words, Que Yu didn’t think this little girl would lie to her.

But the question was, why would such a powerful Cultivator be floating on the sea and then be rescued by others?

Could it be that Lin Xun had fought someone before and lost?

Or was there some other reason?

But this young girl certainly wouldn’t know.

Que Yu didn’t ask Nan Yueer any more questions about Lin Xun.

Just as Sister Yueer said, the time she and Lin Xun had spent together was very short—only a little over a month.

Even if she kept asking, it would be useless.

However, Que Yu did start asking about the girl’s village and her father.

Finally, Que Yu stated that she would also help her investigate her father’s whereabouts.

This wasn’t because Que Yu wanted to curry favor with Lin Xun.

Que Yu had never thought about currying favor with that bastard Lin Xun.

It was simply that Que Yu wanted to help.

After traveling two thousand miles out of the Bo Kingdom, Que Yu encountered another assassination attempt.

But this time, Lin Xun didn’t need to act; the thousand Iron Cavalry and the Royal Enshrined Expert wiped out these assassins.

The problem, however, was that this assassination attempt was not the end.

On the contrary, this assassination was like a trumpet call, blowing the start of everything…