Ever since she was held hostage by the enemy, Lin Ying hated herself for being weak.
If not for her being too weak, the enemy would not have been able to capture her so easily, and Lin Yun would not have been threatened by the enemy.
Thus, she really hoped that she could quickly become stronger and have the ability to protect herself. She did not want to be a burden to Lin Yun, and would not be a threat to Lin Yun anymore.
Lin Yun also knew what Lin Ying was thinking, so he did not help her. Instead, he stood at the side and watched.
The Saber-toothed Tiger was extremely fast, and its strength and explosiveness were also very strong. Lin Ying had just exchanged blows with it, and she was immediately at a disadvantage.
But even so, Lin Ying still clenched her teeth and persevered. Relying on her strong willpower, she fought with the Saber-toothed Tiger for a whole two minutes before finally being defeated and retreating.
The Saber-toothed Tiger wanted to follow up with another attack, and fiercely pounced towards Lin Ying. But at this moment, a terrifying killing intent suddenly attacked, as if it had condensed into a solid sharp sword and pierced towards the Saber-toothed Tiger.
The Saber-toothed Tiger's movements instantly froze, and it looked at Lin Yun with a frightened and trembling gaze, as if it had seen the most terrifying thing in the world. It was so frightened that it hurriedly turned around and fled the scene.
After the Saber-toothed Tiger fled, the killing intent on Lin Yun's body also retracted, and he became no different from an ordinary person.
The current Lin Yun had already become strong to a certain extent. So strong that just his killing intent alone could scare away the enemy.
"Xiao Ying, are you alright?" Lin Yun walked towards Lin Ying.
"Big Brother Yun, I'm really too useless." Lin Ying immediately put away her treasured sword, and looked at Lin Yun with a face full of shame.
Lin Yun walked in front of Lin Ying, and lightly stroked her little head: "Don't worry, take it slow. Becoming stronger is not something that can be done in a day."
Hearing Lin Yun's consolation, Lin Ying immediately walked out of his disappointment and pulled himself together. He firmly promised Lin Yun, "I will definitely make myself stronger in the shortest time possible!"
"Big Brother Yun believes that you can do it." Lin Yun revealed a gentle smile.
…
Several hours later.
Lin Yun and Lin Ying arrived at King City together.
After taking Lin Ying around the Monarch City, Lin Yun commanded the Griffin to fly into the Genius Prefecture.
Lin Yun went out to collect various materials as soon as he returned to the Genius Mansion. Then, he began to set up a large-scale formation in the Genius Mansion, creating an indestructible barrier that enveloped the entire Genius Mansion.
This kind of barrier came from the Divine Realm, and no one in the Sky Martial Continent was able to set it up. Not only could it cover the space above the ground, but it could also cover the underground space. Moreover, it was much stronger than ordinary barriers. Even a powerhouse at the King Wu Realm could not break it.
As long as Lin Ying stayed within the protection of the barrier, neither the powerhouses from the Southern Summer King Kingdom nor the Northern Yan Kingdom could harm a single hair on Lin Ying's head.
Back in Yuzhou, he could not set up this kind of barrier because he did not have enough materials. However, now that he was in King City, Lin Yun could collect enough materials to set up this kind of barrier.
After the barrier was set up, a loud voice was heard outside the Genius Mansion. "The Monarch's Command has arrived!"
Hearing the Monarch's Command, all the servants in the Genius Mansion knelt down to welcome him.
Lin Yun immediately opened the entrance of the barrier and let the messenger enter the mansion.
The Monarch's Command was personally given by the Southern Summer King, and it was more authoritative than the Monarch's Command given by the Three Kings.
The messenger was naturally the Southern Summer King's most trusted eunuch, Eunuch Li.
Eunuch Li wore a long robe and held a golden scroll in his hands as he strolled into the mansion.
When he walked in front of Lin Yun, he took out a golden token and raised it high above his head. He spat out two words in a heavy tone, "Monarch's Command!"
When he spat out these two words, the servants who were kneeling down lowered their heads even more.
However, Lin Yun stood straight like a javelin. He had no intention of bowing at all.
Lin Ying wanted to kneel down and bow, but Lin Yun immediately stopped him. "Big Brother Yun is here. You don't have to bow to anyone."
Eunuch Li's face became extremely gloomy when he saw Lin Yun's reaction. This was the first time he saw someone who dared to not take the Southern Summer King seriously.
If it was someone else, he would have executed them on the spot. However, it was Lin Yun, so he could only let him do as he pleased.
This was because the Southern Summer King had specifically told Lin Yun that he had the privilege of not having to bow.
This was the privilege of a top genius, the privilege to ignore the law.
Eunuch Li opened the scroll with a gloomy face and used a strange voice to read, "The Southern Summer King's Command: The Southern Summer Beast Dynasty has wreaked havoc, especially in Yu Province. When the people are in misery and suffering, I am pleased to hear that Nation Scholar Lin Yun has eliminated the Beast Dynasty and contributed greatly to Yu Province. "The next morning, you will gather in the palace and I will personally confer the title. There must be no mistakes!
After Eunuch Li finished speaking, he put away the scroll and secretly whispered to Lin Yun, "General Wang recently died at the frontlines. The positions of the Southern Summer Nation's Ten Great Generals are vacant. His Majesty has the intention of promoting you."
Hearing the words "Southern Summer Nation's Ten Great Generals", everyone was dumbfounded.
The Southern Summer Nation's Ten Great Generals were the ten highest ranking generals under the Nation King. Apart from the Nation King, they had the highest military rank in the army.
Their position in the Southern Summer Nation could be said to be on par with the eight marquises.
At such a young age, Lin Yun was directly conferred the title of one of the Southern Summer Nation's Ten Great Generals. This was unprecedented.
After a short pause, Eunuch Li continued, "However, the position of the Southern Summer Nation's Ten Great Generals is no small matter. Usually, one has to go through layers of screening, so it is not easy to be promoted."
"Every one of the Southern Summer Nation's Ten Great Generals has the cultivation of the King Wu Realm. Moreover, they have outstanding military achievements and are famous far and wide."
"In comparison, your cultivation and experience are still not enough. His Majesty conferring the title of one of the Southern Summer Nation's Ten Great Generals will definitely be opposed by the civil and military officials. "
"Therefore, His Majesty hopes that you can shine in front of the civil and military officials tomorrow and let them recognize your ability. Only then will you be able to smoothly be promoted."
"I understand." A glint flashed in Lin Yun's eyes, as if he had already seen through everything.
Regarding this empty position, the Three Great Clans and the Southern Summer King all had their own plans in their hearts.
The three great families hoped that this position would be held by a member of their family, allowing their family's influence to further infiltrate the government.
From the Southern Summer King's point of view, he did not want a member of the three great families to hold this position. This was because the more power the three great families held, the easier it would be for his position to be shaken.
It was precisely because of this that the Southern Summer King wanted to promote Lin Yun and let Lin Yun, who was not from the three great families, hold the position of one of the Southern Summer Nation's Ten Great Generals.
Naturally, Lin Yun had no interest in an official position in a small kingdom. However, since the Southern Summer King had other motives, Lin Yun did not mind helping him.
After all, the Southern Summer King had provided Lin Yun with so many Infant Soul Grass, so it would be inexcusable if he did not help him.
After seeing Lin Yun nod, Eunuch Li did not say anything else and quickly left the Bewitching Genius Residence with the scroll.
This included Lin Yun accompanying Lin Ying for a night in the Bewitching Genius Residence and entering the palace alone the next morning …
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