Su Jinli shook her head and said, "I was just a bit surprised that Young Master Jun had such a side to him."
"People are complex creatures; they cannot be judged simply by good or evil, right or wrong."
Su Jinli possessed an open mind, clearly not one to be constrained by such tedious concepts of good and evil.
Everything was merely a matter of the victor being the king and the loser being the bandit.
Moreover, this side of Jun Xiaoyao gave Su Jinli a sense of novelty and curiosity.
It had to be said that with his white hair and ink-black robes, the Jun Xiaoyao before her eyes possessed another kind of temperament and charm.
He was so handsome that Su Jinli, a self-proclaimed lover of beauty, couldn't look away.
Jun Xiaoyao smiled indifferently.
As expected of a Transmigration practitioner, her thinking was truly clear.
His gaze then shifted to the Artifact Spirit Yan.
"I didn't expect you to make such a choice," Jun Xiaoyao said.
The Artifact Spirit Yan replied, "Actually, I did originally place high hopes on him."
"Unfortunately, his performance was too disappointing; he is not suitable to be the successor of the Lord of Nine Springs."
Jun Xiaoyao looked at the Artifact Spirit Yan with a deep meaning in his eyes.
"So, what you mean is..."
The Artifact Spirit Yan said, "You heard it just now; the Lord of Nine Springs possessed the Underworld King Physique, the same as your Physique."
"Or to put it another way, compared to Fang Heng, you are the most suitable person to become the successor of the Lord of Nine Springs and become the Lord of Nine Springs."
Honestly, people really shouldn't be compared.
Before Jun Xiaoyao appeared, the Artifact Spirit Yan had felt that Fang Heng was decent enough.
His talent was good, and after cultivating for over ten thousand years, he was already a Seven-Tribulation Quasi-Emperor.
But now, having met Jun Xiaoyao, the Artifact Spirit Yan finally understood what it meant to have people beyond people and heavens beyond heavens.
Although it didn't know Jun Xiaoyao's true age, it surely couldn't be very old.
At such an age, he had already become an Emperor, and he seemed far stronger than the average Emperor.
Such a figure was absolutely rare, even in the Boundless Starry Sky.
Jun Xiaoyao hadn't expected that the Lord of Nine Springs also possessed the Underworld King Physique.
Perhaps it was a coincidence, or perhaps it was fate.
But Jun Xiaoyao did not feel complacent because of this.
"I have more than just the Underworld King Physique..." Jun Xiaoyao said calmly.
"What?" The Artifact Spirit Yan was stunned for a moment, unable to react.
Jun Xiaoyao continued, "However, you betrayed Fang Heng just like that, and now you say I am suitable to be the successor of the Lord of Nine Springs."
"In the future, if you meet someone more suitable, will you stab me in the back as well?"
The Artifact Spirit Yan denied it, "Impossible. You are both an Underworld King Physique holder and an Emperor-level figure; there shouldn't be a more suitable candidate than you."
"I will definitely not betray you."
The Artifact Spirit Yan felt that it would likely never encounter a more suitable person than Jun Xiaoyao in the future.
Jun Xiaoyao let out a cold laugh and said, "You don't need to answer so resolutely; in fact, I don't really care."
"Because to me, you have no use whatsoever."
"I am even considering whether or not I should use you to feed my weapons."
As Jun Xiaoyao spoke, he manifested the xiaoyao emperor tripod and the Great Luo Sword Embryo.
The Great Luo Sword Embryo, in particular, contained the light of spirituality and was a glutton.
At this moment, it emitted a clanging sword sound, seemingly eager to refine the yellow springs map.
"This... this cannot be..."
The Artifact Spirit Yan felt somewhat numb.
This guy was truly ruthless!
In the past, when it possessed Fang Heng, Fang Heng treated it as a mentor and was very respectful.
For a long time, it had always held the dominant position, guiding Fang Heng.
But this Jun Xiaoyao didn't play by the rules!
Logically speaking, it was willing to assist Jun Xiaoyao in becoming the successor of the Lord of Nine Springs.
Shouldn't Jun Xiaoyao be overjoyed and treat it with care?
Why, instead, did he want to refine it?
Jun Xiaoyao's eyes remained completely calm.
This yellow springs map, as a Golden Finger, might have had great utility for an ordinary Son of Destiny.
But what kind of person was Jun Xiaoyao?
Let alone a mere yellow springs map.
Even its master, the Lord of Nine Springs, would not have the qualifications to guide Jun Xiaoyao or be his teacher.
Jun Xiaoyao's monstrous talent and the Aptitude of the Ancestor of Anomalies meant he did not need the guidance of any existence.
At most, it had the value of a reference.
Therefore, the assistance of this yellow springs map was useless to Jun Xiaoyao.
"You... you cannot do this. I still know many things that can help you..."
The Artifact Spirit Yan was trembling, no longer able to put on any airs.
A dignified Golden Finger had actually ended up in such a miserable state.
"Fine, then tell me first about the Book of Death."
"Does the Lord of Nine Springs possess one of the Nine Great Heavenly Books, the Book of Death?" Jun Xiaoyao asked.
"The Book of Death?" Beside him, Su Jinli also showed a look of surprise.
She naturally knew about the Nine Great Heavenly Books.
In fact, in her list of Heaven And Earth Treasure, the Nine Great Heavenly Books ranked at the very top.
This was a great Opportunity that all living beings and factions desired to obtain.
"I... I know. I can tell you," the Artifact Spirit Yan hurriedly said.
It was truly afraid that Jun Xiaoyao would refine it.
Immediately, the Artifact Spirit Yan revealed everything it knew.
The Lord of Nine Springs had indeed once possessed the Book of Death, but it was not the complete version.
In fact, the Lord of Nine Springs had also been constantly searching for the complete Book of Death, but had never succeeded.
And the Book of Death was not within the Yellow Springs Secret Treasury.
It was related to the Nine Springs.
"Nine Springs..."
Jun Xiaoyao muttered to himself.
He was becoming increasingly interested in this faction.
Jun Xiaoyao had not come to the Boundless Starry Sky to fight alone.
He planned to establish the Jun Imperial Court in the Boundless Starry Sky as well.
And to establish the Jun Imperial Court, he naturally needed the addition of manpower and forces.
The Fengyue Ancient Sect was merely a pawn for Jun Xiaoyao to propagate his teachings.
This Nine Springs, even looking across the Boundless Starry Sky, was a fairly influential assassination organization; it could be considered for inclusion under his command.
Of course, this could not be rushed; it needed to be planned slowly.
After all, there were quite a few strong and capable individuals within the Nine Springs, and it would not be easy to make them submit.
"Since that's the case, I will have to investigate news regarding the Nine Springs later," Jun Xiaoyao said.
The Artifact Spirit Yan also chimed in repeatedly, "I know some secrets about the Nine Springs that can still be of use to Young Master."
Jun Xiaoyao said indifferently, "You should be glad that you can still be of use."
"That is... that is," the Artifact Spirit Yan said.
It breathed a sigh of relief; at least Jun Xiaoyao wouldn't refine it now.
"The Book of Death, tsk tsk, that is one of the Nine Great Heavenly Books after all. Obtaining even one is an absolute great Opportunity," Su Jinli sighed.
Jun Xiaoyao's expression was subtle.
If Su Jinli knew that he currently possessed six of the Heavenly Books, she wondered what she would think?
"And if one could collect all nine Heavenly Books, that would be a huge fortune..."
A look of longing appeared on Su Jinli's face.
"Oh, Miss Su, what do you mean by that?" Jun Xiaoyao asked.
"Don't you know? It is rumored that if one collects all Nine Great Heavenly Books, one can find the legendary Heavenly Court Treasury."
"That can be said to be the greatest Opportunity in the Boundless Starry Sky, far beyond what the Thirteen Secret Treasures can compare to," Su Jinli said.
On her face, there even appeared a trace of sacred radiance.
For someone like her who loved treasure hunting, the Heavenly Court Treasury was simply a place of pilgrimage to be worshipped.