Qin Ning was unaware of the events unfolding in the palace, and naturally, he had no interest in finding out.
After a night of cultivation, Qin Ning finally stretched and sat up when dawn broke.
Xiao Fei slept soundly until morning. Seeing that Qin Ning hadn't slept all night, she secretly clenched her fists, vowing to cultivate diligently.
No sooner had she made her vow than... she felt hungry!
Early in the morning, the two left the Maple Leaf Inn.
There was no helping it; Xiao Fei's delicate palate had been spoiled by the chef at the Holy Sparrow Inn. Now, she wouldn't even look at the food from the Maple Leaf Inn.
As the two descended, a figure slowly approached.
"It's you again?"
Seeing this person, Qin Ning frowned, a look of displeasure on his face.
"Young Master Qin!"
Ming Yu was extremely respectful at this moment, smiling as he said, "Young Master Qin, I was wrong last time. Young Master Qin found the treasure of our imperial family; I should have thanked you instead of ignoring it!"
"It's enough that you know you were wrong. I don't need your apology!"
Qin Ning waved his hand. "I need to eat breakfast now. You'd best not spoil my mood at this moment."
"What's wrong with you?!"
Commander Du Jie, standing beside him, snorted coldly. "Our prince is now Prince Wu!"
"So?"
Qin Ning showed a look of disdain.
"Your Bei Ming Empire's ancestor, Emperor Ming Yuan, established the Bei Ming imperial family and founded the Bei Ming Domain. Now, look at what's left of Bei Ming?"
"Every generation has squandered their ancestors' legacy, and now you still have the audacity to flaunt your status?"
"The so-called empire is just a bit of old ancestral prestige that you can't bear to let go of. What you are now can only be considered a kingdom, far from an empire, let alone a superior kingdom or a domain!"
Hearing these words, Ming Yu's expression stiffened.
On the Nine Nether Continent, there were countless large sects and many overlords.
And those nations that ranked just below the sects were called domains. Back then, their ancestors didn't build as much, but they were still second only to the current top-tier sects.
After that came superior kingdoms, then empires, and finally, mere kingdoms.
Their Bei Ming Empire, in appearance, could indeed only be considered a kingdom. Calling it an empire was a stretch.
But Qin Ning had merely spoken those words casually, yet they still astonished Ming Yu.
Fewer and fewer people knew about the tens of thousands of years of history of the Bei Ming Empire.
Qin Ning was only sixteen, yet he understood it so clearly, which was truly astonishing.
"So, stop flaunting your status as a prince or a royal prince in front of me. Even if you were as powerful as the Bei Ming Domain of old, you still wouldn't have the qualifications!"
Qin Ning's words were truly too arrogant.
When the flourishing Bei Ming Empire was called the Bei Ming Domain, what other place dared to act presumptuously? On this Nine Nether Continent, who dared to rebel?
Yet someone actually looked down on it?
Truly arrogant to the point of brainlessness.
But for Qin Ning, it was indeed true.
No matter how powerful the Bei Ming Domain was, it was only created by his grand-disciple, and he had even secretly helped. What's more, the current Bei Ming Empire wasn't even worthy of the name empire. Qin Ning truly couldn't take it seriously!
"You..." Du Jie was furious.
"Shut up!"
Ming Yu also shouted at this moment, then turned to Qin Ning with a fawning smile. "I am truly sorry, Young Master Qin, I did not discipline my subordinates strictly enough!"
Qin Ning ignored him, turned, and walked away.
"Tsk tsk..."
At this moment, several more people appeared.
"Isn't that Prince Wu? Why is he humbling himself before a mere brat?"
A voice suddenly rang out.
Over a dozen more people appeared.
Seeing this, Qin Ning raised an eyebrow.
The person leading them was dressed lavishly, with an extraordinary demeanor, exuding an arrogant aura.
His actions also made people feel incredibly superior.
"Third Brother, what are you doing here?"
Third Brother? It seems another prince has arrived!
Qin Ning stood by, silent.
"Second Brother, I heard you bought that sword from someone. I think that person must have some understanding of this sword!"
The young man stepped forward, looked at Qin Ning, and smiled: "Indeed, a young man with some character."
"Come with me!"
He spoke directly.
His tone was completely commanding.
Hearing this, Qin Ning frowned.
"Ming Xuan, what do you mean?"
Ming Wu couldn't help but say, "I came to invite Young Master Qin to come with me, what are you trying to do now?"
"Invite?"
Ming Xuan burst out laughing: "Second Brother, this brat won't agree. I think it's better to just capture him. If he doesn't comply, just make him suffer a bit. Why bother inviting him?"
"After all, you're a prince, how can you act so... lowly!"
"You..."
Ming Xuan turned to look at Qin Ning: "Kid, I don't think I need to make a move, do I?"
After he finished speaking, the dozen or so people behind him stepped forward, surrounding Qin Ning and Ling Xiaofei.
"Ming Xuan, don't cause trouble!"
"Cause trouble? He's just a brat from the Qin family in Lingyun City, what's he worth? For me, a prince, to personally come is already giving him a lot of face."
Ming Xuan sneered: "If he doesn't comply, I won't hesitate to take his life and destroy his entire Qin family!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ming Wu's expression changed.
Ming Wu knew that Qin Ning had once unceremoniously broken Ming Zhe's arm and hung him on the eaves of the Sacred Pill Pavilion.
This seemingly refined young man in front of him showed no respect to anyone!
"You said you would destroy the Qin family?"
Hearing this, Qin Ning finally laughed.
"You think I wouldn't dare?" Seeing Qin Ning's smile, Ming Xuan coldly snorted: "I just need to give the order, and your Qin family will be reduced to ashes today!"
"Then I'm afraid you won't have the chance!"
Qin Ning stepped forward at this moment, and a seal had already formed in his hands.
"You want to attack me?"
Ming Xuan laughed and charged forward.
He was