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

After bathing, Hou Qing changed into the white robe that Wei Ji had prepared for him.

With his white hair and red eyebrows, Hou Qing, dressed in this long robe, returned to his former self as a handsome and refined gentleman with an otherworldly air.

This attracted the attention of the maids nearby, who couldn't help but steal a few glances.

Hou Qing placed one hand behind his back and the other in front of his abdomen, still holding the red fan in his hand.

At this moment, the steward walked over in small steps and respectfully said to Hou Qing:

"This way, young master. My master wishes to see you."

Hou Qing nodded slightly and followed without any change in expression.

In the main hall,

An elderly man dressed in fine clothes, with his waist adorned with precious jade pendants, sat leisurely in the main seat.

On the table sat teacups emitting a faint fragrance, while disciples and retainers in brocade robes sat on either side below.

At this moment, Hou Qing, led by the old man, arrived at the bright and clean main hall.

The butler smiled and said:

"This is our Wei family patriarch, Master Wei An."

Hou Qing lowered his red fan and said in a humble yet assertive manner, "I am Hou Qing."

"Hehe, very good... You are truly handsome and talented. It's all thanks to you that my daughter is safe and sound," Wei An said with a smile.

"This way, young master." The steward led Hou Qing to a seat and then quietly withdrew.

Wei An's somewhat aged and portly face wore a kind smile. The eyes of the disciples and retainers around him seemed to be subtly observing Hou Qing.

"Young Master Hou, with such talent, I wonder where you learned your teacher?"

Hou Qing cupped his hands in greeting, "I studied under a master in the mountains, and after completing my studies, I descended the mountain, possessing the skills but lacking the means to pursue them." His words remained as concise as ever.

"Since Young Master Hou has saved my daughter, I am not one to forget kindness. There are two paths for you: one, I will introduce you to the Prince of Wei so you can enter the court as an official; two, you can become a guest minister in my household, enjoying wealth and honor. I wonder which path Young Master Hou will choose?"

"Thank you, patriarch. I wish to enter the court to serve the country and display my talents."

Wei An nodded, "Young master, you may stay at my lodgings for now. Once I have made the necessary arrangements, I will lead you to the palace."

"In that case, I thank you very much, Master Hou."

At this moment, a middle-aged man in a black robe, sitting at the head of the table on the right, stood up.

He said with a hint of dissatisfaction, "Master, this man is too ungrateful. You value his abilities, yet he actually gave up the position of guest minister."

"Cheng Kai, you mustn't be rude to the young master!" Wei An's expression changed as he reprimanded him.

Cheng Kai, looking indignant, turned to Hou Qing and said:

"Lord Hou, do you dare to have a match with me?"

Hou Qingjun's face remained calm and composed as he replied indifferently:

"it is good."

Hou Qing stood up and walked out of the house first.

Cheng Kai snorted coldly and followed closely behind.

The two arrived at the empty front yard, where Wei An and his retainers also came out.

Cheng Kai exuded the aura of a mid-stage Innate Realm expert, attempting to create some pressure on Hou Qing.

Hou Qing remained standing there, his gaze indifferent.

Wei An's expression was calm, showing none of the dissatisfaction he had shown when he reprimanded Cheng Kai earlier.

"Lord Hou, do you need a weapon? I don't want you to be defeated too quickly."

"No need."

Cheng Kai snorted coldly, and with his fists slamming towards Hou Qing, his fists seemed to roar like tigers after more than ten years of hard training in external martial arts.

Hou Qing raised his red fan and pointed it. An invisible aura flew out from the red fan, instantly sending the aggressive Cheng Kai flying until he crashed into the thick courtyard wall in the distance before stopping.

Upon seeing this, Wei An narrowed his eyes, a fleeting look of amazement in them.

You should know that Cheng Kai is a well-known master of innate external martial arts in his mansion. He can even fight against people at the peak of the innate level. But now he was defeated by Hou Qing with a single finger.

Moreover, such invisible power techniques seem to have only been seen by the Grandmasters of True Spirits in the royal palace.

Covered in dust and dirt, Cheng Kai struggled to his feet. Although he realized he was no match for Hou Qing, he gritted his teeth and tried to charge at Hou Qing again.

"Enough! What kind of behavior is this? Cheng Kai, Young Master Hou has already entered the True Spirit Realm. How could you, a mere Innate Realm cultivator, possibly shake him? Step down."

Cheng Kai, who was originally rushing towards Hou Qing, paused upon hearing Wei An's reprimand, and bowed to Hou Qing, saying:

"I was blind and did not recognize your greatness. I did not know that you were a True Spirit Master. Please forgive my previous rudeness."

Hou Qing waved his hand casually, after all, he would never bother with people of low character.

He nodded to Wei An beside him, and then walked toward his room where he was resting.

After Hou Qing left, Wei An dismissed his retainers and returned to the main hall alone, with the defeated Cheng Kai following behind him.

"Cheng Kai, what do you think of this person?" Wei An asked thoughtfully.

"Reporting to Lord Wei, based on my observation, this man has a cold face and an aloof temperament, truly resembling a cultivator who practices in seclusion in the wild."

Such people are mostly eccentric. If we can cater to their preferences, perhaps we can get them to serve Lord Wei.” Cheng Kai’s eyes gleamed as he cupped his hands and said.

At this moment, Cheng Kai was no longer the arrogant and defiant person he had been before.

Everything he did was to cater to Wei An's wishes. If Duke Wei wanted to test Hou Qing, then he was the unruly troublemaker.

When Duke Wei needed analysis, Cheng Kai was his trusted advisor; in short, Duke Wei was paramount. This is why Cheng Kai enjoyed Wei An's deep trust.

"Well, I have my own arrangements for this matter. Go and summon Ji'er."

"Yes, Lord Wei..."

——Dividing——Line——

In Xianyang City,

Lying leisurely in Yan Lingji's soft embrace, basking in the sun, Ying Ziqing asked without looking up:

"How's it going with Lord Hou?"

"News has come from the Bad Guys branch in Wei that he has ended up staying at the residence of Wei An, the son of Lord Xinling, Wei Wuji, by some twist of fate. Presumably, Wei An will not let a Grandmaster of the True Spirit level go so easily."

"The descendants of Lord Xinling... Lord Hou, you have found a good place for the Wei branch to set up Wei Anzhi's residence. Perhaps they will be a good opportunity for us to tear a gap in Wei from within."

"I know, young master. There's one more thing. The Yin-Yang School has sent people to Xianyang again."

"Oh? Who's coming?"

"The Moon Goddess of the Yin-Yang School is currently staying at the official post station in Xianyang City, awaiting an audience with the King of Qin."

Ying Ziqing climbed out of Yan Lingji's embrace and stood up to stretch his body.

He slowly pressed a scarlet Asura mask onto his face.

He glanced at the setting sun on the horizon and said softly:

"Ling'er, wait for me on the bed..."

Immediately, the figure vanished from the courtyard.

P.S.: Guys, it's getting cold, wear warm clothes, and remember to wear masks when you go out. I don't want you all to be sick when I update (?°3°)-?