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

In a room decorated in a simple and elegant style,

Ying Ziqing leaned against the desk,

On the table were a jade wine pot made of jadeite and Zilanxuan's specialty dishes.

Zi Nu knelt beside Ying Ziqing, gently bending down to pour him wine from the wine pot.

The pale red orchid wine collided with the warm jade wine vessel, releasing a refreshing aroma.

Ying Ziqing picked up the wine cup and took a small sip.

The delicate fragrance of orchids and the mellow aroma of wine unfold on the lips and teeth.

Ying Ziqing closed her eyes slightly and exclaimed in admiration:

"The wines of Zilanxuan are indeed well-deserved of their reputation."

"Hehe, you flatter me, young master."

Zi Nu covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

"My daughter has a question; may I ask you, sir, for an answer?"

"Purple Maiden, please feel free to ask."

Upon hearing this, Zi Nu placed her delicate hands on Ying Ziqing's shoulders, her serpentine body twisting behind him. She whispered in his ear, her red lips releasing a soft breath:

"As an envoy of Qin, why would you condescend to come to our humble Zilan Pavilion instead of staying at the official post station?"

Ying Ziqing shook the wine cup in his hand and drank the wine in one gulp.

The tone was relaxed and casual.

"If I said it was for you and this orchid wine, would Miss Zi Nu believe me?"

Zi Nu gave Ying Ziqing a charming and beautiful eye roll.

She said with a coquettish tone:

“Young master, please don’t tease my daughter. She is of average appearance and cannot compare to the girl you brought with you today. How could she possibly attract you?”

Ying Ziqing shook his head.

"I really like Zi Nu's femme fatale demeanor."

I think I would prefer it if you didn't have the soft sword on your back.

Upon hearing this, Zi Nu's alluring expression faltered, and a sharp glint flashed in her purple eyes.

He darted back to stand opposite Ying Ziqing, looking at her warily.

Meanwhile, Jing Xinmo, who was standing to the side, drew his dagger and came to Ying Ziqing's side, staring at the venomous woman with hostile eyes.

Ying Ziqing didn't look at Zi Nu, but instead poured himself another cup of wine.

He said without looking up:

"The one eavesdropping next door can come out now."

A hint of panic flashed in Zi Nu's eyes.

Suddenly, the wall of the next room was broken down.

"Humph!"

A young man with short white hair walked out carrying a longsword shaped like a shark's teeth.

Wangzai Jingxin's expression turned serious, and he held a dagger in front of him, ready to fight at any moment.

Because the white-haired man in front of him had the same mid-stage innate cultivation as him, and his sword intent was chilling, making him a formidable opponent.

Upon seeing the white-haired man appear, Ying Ziqing remained calm.

He said calmly:

"When did Wei Zhuang, a disciple of Guiguzi, become a scoundrel who eavesdrops on others?"

Wei Zhuang's eyes turned cold, and the surrounding temperature seemed to drop considerably. He lightly placed his left hand on the Shark Tooth Sword and said coldly:

"I hope your skills are as sharp as your words."

Then a chilling glint flashed.

Wei Zhuang, wielding the Shark Tooth Sword, slashed towards Ying Ziqing's location.

Jingxin Demon stood in front of Ying Ziqing, raising his twin daggers to block the attack, but was ambushed by Zi Nu. Caught off guard, he was knocked back a few steps by the soft sword, revealing Ying Ziqing, who was still calmly drinking.

Ying Ziqing put down her wine cup and sighed softly.

"What a waste of such a fine meal and wine."

Just as the chilling blade was about to pierce him,

He suddenly pressed down with his right hand, and the purest and most powerful internal energy instantly shattered everything on the table into dust. The internal energy of the peak of the innate realm transformed into qi and spread outward from Ying Ziqing's hand.

With a loud bang, Wei Zhuang, who was leaping forward, was blasted away by the airflow and crashed heavily into a wall.

The purple-clad woman was in a similar state; her plump purple dress had become dusty and she looked disheveled.

Ying Ziqing is not the kind of person who is soft-hearted towards women.

"cough"

A mouthful of blood spurted from Wei Zhuang's mouth, and he barely managed to stand up, leaning on the Shark Tooth Sword.

His eyes were fixed on Ying Ziqing, and he said in a deep voice:

"You actually have such internal strength..."

Before Wei Zhuang could finish speaking, Ying Ziqing appeared in front of him in an instant and grabbed him by the neck.

With a sharp tug, Wei Zhuang's face instantly turned red, veins bulged on his forehead, and his breathing became rapid.

He tried to break free from Ying Ziqing's grasp, but to his despair, he found that Ying Ziqing's large hand was firmly gripping his neck, and he couldn't budge it at all.

Ying Ziqing stared at Wei Zhuang, whose face was flushed, with indifferent dark eyes, and said slowly:

"I'm a domineering person, so I don't like it when others are domineering in front of me, understand?"

Seeing the growing panic and despair in Wei Zhuang's eyes, it's clear he's still a relatively new apprentice. He's on the verge of life and death, and he still harbors fear. He's not as ruthless as the later Wei Zhuang of Quicksand, who is ruthless to others and even more ruthless to himself.

"Oh, you can't speak yet, but that's okay."

I love how quiet you are.

Zi Nu, kneeling to the side, looked at the cold and domineering Ying Ziqing, opened her mouth, but said nothing.

Seeing that Wei Zhuang was almost at his limit, Ying Ziqing casually tossed him aside, and Wei Zhuang knelt on the ground, panting heavily.

Ying Ziqing ignored Wei Zhuang and went to Zi Nu, raising his right hand to gently brush the dust from her face.

He smiled and said:

"Miss Zi Nu, I apologize for not being able to stop myself."

Zi Nu forced a smile.

"It's alright, it was my daughter who offended you first."

Ying Ziqing touched Zi Nu's hair, which was styled in a bun.

He got up and walked outside, but paused at the door.

He said calmly:

"I'm a little tired today, see you tomorrow."

They then walked toward the room that had been prepared in advance.

Zi Shen looked at Ying Ziqing's tall and straight back with a complicated expression, her tone returning to its previous alluring quality:

"Young master, walk slowly."

Wei Zhuang, meanwhile, silently held the Shark Tooth Sword, saying nothing.

Jingxinmo glanced at the two of them, his eyes carrying a strange meaning, and then walked out with small, quick steps.

After Ying Ziqing left,

Wei Zhuang couldn't help but spit out another mouthful of blood, which splattered onto the Shark Tooth Sword, making the blade appear even more eerie.

Zi Nu tossed a black pill to Wei Zhuang and said irritably:

"How could you be so reckless as to attack the Qin envoy without saying a word?"

Wei Zhuang looked up at her, then silently swallowed the pill.

The voice became somewhat hoarse due to suffocation:

"Did you think he wouldn't give us a hard time if I didn't test him? Now... cough cough... we need to find out his purpose in coming to Zilan Pavilion as soon as possible. If he's after us, then we'll be in trouble."

Zi Nu said helplessly:

"This matter cannot be rushed. You should not try to test our abilities again. If we really anger him, we cannot afford the consequences."

Wei Zhuang didn't say anything, silently picked up Shark Tooth and walked towards the room next door.

Watching Wei Zhuang's retreating figure, Zi Nu shouted:

"I've put the damage to the wall and all these things on your tab today. Remember to pay them back."

Wei Zhuang staggered, swaying slightly, but remained silent.

Zi Nu looked back at the mess in the room, and the image of Ying Ziqing's handsome yet domineering face flashed through her mind.

He murmured, "What a man who keeps his abilities hidden..."

However, I like it…