In the Great Qin Dynasty, I, the Unruly Commander, begin by dual-cultivating with Yan Ling Ji.

In the courtyard, Zi Nu looked at the mess, a reproachful expression on her face. She gently placed her slender fingers on Ying Ziqing's shoulder and whispered:

"Young master, look at these damaged items..."

Having mastered the Overlord Sword Intent, Ying Ziqing was in a good mood and waved his hand dismissively, saying:

"It's alright, just go and tell Mirror Heart Demon. I'll cover the expenses, and bring over some fine wine and delicacies while you're at it."

"Yes, young master, I will make the arrangements immediately."

Zi Nu slowly retreated, her waist swaying like a water snake.

Not far away, Wei Zhuang silently picked up his Shark Tooth Sword, which was covered in sword marks and cracks. Who could imagine that the peerless sword listed in the sword manual would be shattered in a sparring match?

Just as Wei Zhuang was limping away, Ying Ziqing spoke up:

"Brother Wei Zhuang, why don't you sit down and have a chat?"

Wei Zhuang remained silent for a moment, then sat down on the stone bench opposite Ying Ziqing, placing the badly damaged Shark Tooth Sword on his lap.

"I wonder what business Young Master Ying has with me?"

Ying Ziqing did not rush to speak, but instead raised her hand and put the Longquan Sword into the system space.

When Wei Zhuang saw Ying Ziqing's trick of turning reality into illusion, his pupils shrank almost imperceptibly.

Ying Ziqing then spoke calmly:

"Brother Wei Zhuang is a smart man, so let's get straight to the point."

I know that you returned to Korea and have been lying low until now, waiting for Han Fei's return so that you can use his identity to enter the Korean court, cooperate with him, and realize your ambitions as a disciple of Guiguzi.

Prove to your senior brother Gai Nie that you are the more suitable successor to the Guigu School, right?

Wei Zhuang's expression remained unchanged, but he gripped the hilt of the Shark Tooth Sword even tighter.

He raised his eyes and looked directly at Ying Ziqing's calm and composed face.

"What exactly do you want to do?"

Ying Ziqing raised his hand and caught a leaf that had fallen from a tree branch. His inner strength surged within his palm, and a moment later, three elegant characters appeared on the leaf:

Heavenly Sword Star.

"Rather than choosing to follow Han Fei, who is unwilling to become king, you should submit to me. I can give you everything you want." Ying Ziqing's calm words carried an air of domineering confidence.

Upon hearing this, Wei Zhuang, who should have immediately refused, fell silent.

If anyone else had tried to make Wei Zhuang submit, Wei Zhuang would probably have already drawn his sword. However, Ying Ziqing's repeated and fierce attacks defeated him, and his even more domineering aura forced him into deep thought.

He knew that Ying Ziqing was the third prince of Qin. Although he usually kept a low profile, his profound inner strength and superb swordsmanship showed that he was intentionally hiding his abilities.

Ying Ziqing was not in a hurry and waited quietly for Wei Zhuang's answer.

After a long silence, Wei Zhuang suddenly said:

"What will I gain if I follow you?"

Ying Ziqing smiled slightly and spoke domineering words in a calm tone.

"You may come by my side, and together we will conquer six kingdoms, witnessing the unification of this chaotic world and the attainment of universal harmony. Your sword will then shine brightly in this world beyond the seven kingdoms."

Is that enough?

After listening, Wei Zhuang did not answer, but instead knelt on one knee, planted his sword on the ground, and said in a deep voice:

"Guigu Weizhuang, from this day forward, is willing to follow you, young master."

Ying Ziqing nodded slightly, a satisfied smile appearing on her face, and said with a smile:

"Get up. From now on, your code name will be Tianjianxing. I will find you a new sword worthy of you."

"Thank you, young master," Wei Zhuang said, clasping his hands in greeting.

Just then, Zi Nu walked over with wine and dishes and saw Wei Zhuang bowing to Ying Zi Qing.

A deep look of shock appeared in her beautiful purple eyes.

What's going on? She just went out to prepare some food and wine, and when she came back, she saw the arrogant Wei Zhuang submitting to Ying Ziqing?!

In shock, he accidentally dropped the wine jug containing the orchid-infused wine.

Ying Ziqing instantly appeared beside Zi Nu, holding a wine pot in one hand and embracing Zi Nu's exposed, slender waist with the other.

"Why are you making such a fuss, Miss Zi Nu? We almost didn't have any wine to drink."

As he spoke, Ying Ziqing released his hold on Zi Nu, whose body was so soft and boneless.

A blush crept across Zi Nu's face as she placed the plate she was carrying on the table.

Her beautiful eyes roamed curiously over Wei Zhuang and Ying Ziqing.

He teased in a flippant tone:

What were you two doing behind my back?

Wei Zhuang stood up, arms crossed, and said calmly:

"As you can see, I am now your man."

"Oh? I didn't expect you to be so charming, young master, that you could even win over a disciple of Guigu."

Zi Nu didn't know what Ying Ziqing had said that made the proud and arrogant Wei Zhuang willingly submit to him.

She had originally reached a cooperation agreement with Wei Zhuang, deciding to use Han Fei's power to gain a foothold in the Korean state.

But now that Wei Zhuang has switched sides and chosen the Third Prince of Qin, what will become of me and Zi Lanxuan...?

Ying Ziqing paid no attention to Zi Nu, who was lost in thought, but instead took a sip of the fragrant orchid wine and said to Wei Zhuang:

"Wei Zhuang, do you think Han Fei could have fully utilized his talents if he had been born in the Qin state?"

Wei Zhuang pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice:

"Although Han Fei was a Confucian scholar, his style of conduct was more like that of a Legalist. A hundred years earlier, the Qin Dynasty had Shang Yang's reforms, which placed great emphasis on laws and regulations."

Moreover, Qin was the most powerful of the seven states and the most likely to conquer the other six and unify the world. Therefore, if he were in Qin, its laws and regulations would likely be more complete and effective, and the people would support Qin even more.

Ying Ziqing nodded upon hearing this. As expected of a disciple of Guiguzi, his insight into analyzing things was indeed unique.

He naturally had the idea of ​​bringing Han Fei under his command, but was hindered by his status...

Just as Ying Ziqing was pondering, Zi Nu, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke:

"Young master, I wonder if my daughter and Zilanxuan meet your approval?"

Ying Ziqing's lips curled into a slight smile, her face displaying just the right amount of surprise.

"Miss Zi Nu, what are you saying? With your superb martial arts skills and Zi Lan Xuan's excellent intelligence capabilities, you are certainly worthy of my attention."

The goddess Zi bowed solemnly to Ying Ziqing.

"In that case, Dream Weaver and Purple Orchid Pavilion request permission to follow you, young master."

Wei Zhuang raised his white eyebrows slightly, glancing at Zi Nu with some surprise, thinking to himself, "This woman is quite clever."

Ying Ziqing, however, seemed to have known all along, her face bearing a calm and composed smile.

He said gently, "I will grant any request of my beloved. From this day forward, your code name will be Tianmengxing."

"Yes, sir."

Actually, Zi Nu's surrender was something he hadn't expected. But then he thought about it again. Since Wei Zhuang had already submitted to him, without Wei Zhuang, Zi Lan Xuan in Xinzheng could only be considered a decent intelligence organization, and was completely powerless to compete with Ji Wuye's Nightfall and Hundred Birds organizations.

Ying Ziqing couldn't help but look at Zi Nu with new respect. To be able to establish Zi Lan Xuan in such chaotic times was quite remarkable.

Ying Ziqing slowly finished the last cup of wine, gazing at the twilight sky, a strange light shining in his eyes.

"Hehe, the wind is picking up..."