The poorest member of the Imperial Guard, the Empress begged me to embezzle.

"With Yan'er's words, I can rest assured."

Wang Hao breathed a sigh of relief and said with a look of relief.

"Uncle, don't worry, I will never let you down!"

Qin Yan said confidently.

"Alright, it's getting late now, Yan'er, get some rest tonight."

"Rest well and challenge Chu Xiu at the Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters tomorrow."

"As long as it's a fair fight, swords have no eyes. Even if he dies by your sword, no one else can say anything!"

Wang Hao nodded slightly and looked at Qin Yan.

"Yes, nephew understands."

Qin Yan responded and said.

He paused, then tentatively asked, "Uncle, what if Chu Xiu is unwilling to fight?"

"If Chu Xiu is unwilling to fight, then we must give up and not keep arguing with him."

Wang Hao frowned slightly and said, "Then I'll have to think of another way to get rid of this person."

"Yes."

Qin Yan said with a respectful expression.

After all, he was the second young master of the number one manor in the world, and the famous Baiyun Gongzi.

To outsiders, he was always a gentle and refined gentleman. If he were to challenge Chu Xiu at the Jinyiwei headquarters like a shrew, he would be disgraced and unable to face anyone.

If Chu Xiu accepts the challenge, he will naturally use the sword in his hand to kill Chu Xiu for Wang Hao.

However, Chu Xiu really refused to fight, and he couldn't bring himself to keep pestering him.

Wang Hao slowly stood up, turned around, put his hands behind his back, and looked at the fish swimming in the lake.

Qin Yan understood immediately, stood up, bowed to Wang Hao, and silently withdrew.

The next day.

The sun rises in the east, and the sky is filled with rosy clouds.

A young swordsman dressed in white, resembling a refined gentleman, arrived outside the headquarters of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

It is none other than Qin Yan, the second young master of the number one manor in the world, the White Cloud Prince!

"Halt! This is the headquarters of the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

The commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, responsible for guarding the gate of the Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters, reached out to stop Qin Yan and said calmly.

"Please inform them that Qin Yan, the number one Zhuang in the world, has come to challenge the Marquis of Champion!"

"I hope that the champion will be willing to offer his guidance!"

Qin Yan cupped his hands in greeting to the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and spoke in a gentle and refined manner.

"Challenge the Marquis?"

Upon hearing this, the commander of the Imperial Guards narrowed his eyes, staring coldly at Qin Yan, and said in a chilling voice, "Are you sure you want to challenge our Marquis?"

The commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard had heard of the reputation of Qin Yan, the second young master of the number one manor in the world, also known as the White Cloud Prince.

After all, what are the Embroidered Uniform Guards for?

The Embroidered Uniform Guard was originally tasked with monitoring the entire country.

During this period, the Embroidered Uniform Guard has risen again, and it is not only in the imperial court, but also in the martial arts world, where they have begun to collect a large amount of intelligence.

It's impossible for the Qin family of Huaiyin, one of the nine great families in the martial arts world, to not pay attention to such a powerful clan.

After all, the nine great families are no weaker than those holy land-level sects in the martial arts world.

"Exactly."

"Qin Yan had long heard of the Marquis's swordsmanship, and since he had just arrived in the capital today, he wanted to see for himself the Marquis's swordsmanship."

Qin Yan said with admiration on his face.

"Wait here for a moment, and I will inform them for you."

"As for whether the Marquis will agree, I have no idea."

The commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard gave Qin Yan a deep look, then turned and walked into the Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters.

Less than a moment.

The commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard arrived at the study of the Embroidered Uniform Guard Commander deep within the Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters, bowed and said, "Reporting to the Marquis, Qin Yan, the second young master of the number one manor in the world, has come to challenge us!"

squeak...

The door to the study slowly opened.

Chu Xiu walked out of the study, a playful look on his face, and said, "You said that Qin Yan, the second young master of the number one manor in the world, has come to challenge me?"

"Reporting to Your Excellency, it is none other than Qin Yan, the second young master of the number one manor in the world, also known as the White Cloud Gentleman."

The commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard spoke with utmost respect.

"okay, I get it."

"You may step back now. Tell Qin Yan that I will be there shortly."

Chu Xiu waved to the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and said.

"Yes, Your subordinate obeys."

The commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard responded and turned to leave.

"Someone is coming."

A glint of light flashed in Chu Xiu's eyes, and he spoke in a deep and powerful voice.

Swish!

A Jinyiwei captain standing guard not far away quickly walked over and respectfully bowed to Chu Xiu, saying, "Greetings, Lord Marquis."

"Tell Li Jingtian, Nie Kuangren, Ximen Jue, Lin Huaiyu, Dugu Yanyu, and Murong Qingcheng to come to the main hall of our Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters to see me."

Chu Xiu pondered for a moment, then spoke to the Jinyiwei captain.

Indeed, Dugu Yanyu, Murong Qingcheng, and the others arrived in the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty last night and became members of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

"Yes!"

The Imperial Guard captain bowed and then used his light-footed skill to leave.

Chu Leisurely strolled towards the main hall of the Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters.

Although Qin Yan is the renowned Baiyun Gongzi in the martial arts world, he is also the second young master of the number one manor in the world.

However, just because the Number One Manor in the World is merely a martial arts force, Chu Xiu can afford to keep him at bay for now.

Who is he?

Marquis of Champion of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Why not have Qin Yan, a commoner, wait a moment?

Not long after.

Chu Xiu then walked into the main hall of the Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters.

"Greetings to the Marquis."

Li Jingtian and the others bowed to Chu Xiu with utmost respect.

"No gift."

Chu Xiu waved his hand and walked to the main seat in the hall, where he sat down.

"Thank you, Lord Marquis."

Upon hearing Chu Xiu's words, Li Jingtian and the others thanked him and said...

"Just now, Qin Yan, the second young master of the number one manor in the world, came to our Jinyiwei headquarters to challenge me."

"I have him wait outside our Embroidered Uniform Guard headquarters."

Chu Xiu smiled slightly and looked at Li Jingtian and the others.

"Reporting to Your Excellency, I am willing to fight Qin Yan in your place!"

"I have long heard of Qin Yan's reputation and have been eager to fight him!"

Upon hearing this, Dugu Yanyu's face lit up with a fighting spirit. He clasped his hands in a fist salute to Chu Xiu and said, "He is just a commoner. How can we let him fight the Marquis just because he comes to challenge him?"

"Murong Qingcheng requests a battle!"

Murong Qingcheng also spoke eagerly.

Chu Xiu smiled and said, "Do you know what Qin Yan's cultivation level is?"

"I have never met Qin Yan and do not know anything about his cultivation level."

Dugu Yanyu hesitated for a moment before speaking.

Murong Qingcheng frowned slightly; she, too, had never met Qin Yan.

However, one thing she was certain of was that Qin Yan, as the second young master of the number one manor in the world, even if he couldn't compare to his elder brother Qin Feng, must have extraordinary talent and aptitude, and his strength was naturally extraordinary as well.

On the contrary, they were indifferent to Qin Yan's reputation as the "Young Master of White Clouds".

In reality, neither Dugu Yuyun nor Murong Qingcheng took it to heart.

These Nine Young Masters of the Martial World are actually the most outstanding among the younger generation of the nine great families of the martial world.

Each of the nine great families has one.

They were just born into a good family.

"Lin Huaiyu, do you have any information on Qin Yan?"

Chu Xiu nodded slightly, looked at Lin Huaiyu, and said calmly.