A slender hand lifted the carriage curtain.

Following it was a thin sleeve trimmed with gold, and then a smooth, dark, and lustrous hair bun. The person raised their head—

Revealing a face covered in pockmarks.

Objectively speaking, their features weren’t unpleasant, but the pockmarks were impossible to ignore, a blemish to the eye.

The visiting card shot towards them, but the person remained motionless.

It wasn’t until the thin card pierced precisely into the carriage door that they slightly turned their head.

The gold-threaded “Bao” character on the card was glaringly obvious.

The “driver,” a Tenglong Realm cultivator, simultaneously suppressed the frightened horse and roared in fury, “This scoundrel is going too far!”

The two guards accompanying the carriage, also Tenglong Realm cultivators, drew their blades almost simultaneously, poised to spill blood at the slightest provocation, ready to die for their master’s honor.

Bao Zhongqing reached out, effortlessly removing the card, displaying a mastery of cultivation.

“Hoo.”

He lightly blew away the wood splinters clinging to the card.

Then frowned, “What’s all the shouting about?”

He glanced at his own guards, “Put your swords away. This young master is here as a guest today. What do you look like?”

The driver fell silent, and the guards sheathed their swords.

He gracefully stepped down from the carriage, brushing imaginary dust from his sleeves, appearing calm and unconcerned. “Given the relationship between our families, it’s only natural that Young Master Sheng would be hostile. Since we’re taking the initiative to befriend him, how can we lack such magnanimity?”

The feud between the Bao family and the Chongxuan family was well-known.

As political rivals of the Chongxuan family, the Bao family was certainly not simple.

A family of three counts, one with a hereditary and irremovable title, with real land and power. Their influence extended into both the military and political spheres, rivaling the Chongxuan family.

Bao Zhongqing was the second son of the current Marquis of Shuofang, the head of the Bao family, and also one of the most prominent scions in Linzi.

Although his appearance was flawed, his demeanor was quite impressive.

He took the visiting card, walked past the gifts he had brought that were left outside the gate, and reached the front door, gently knocking.

It had to be said that he had put on quite a show, leaving no room for criticism.

The gatekeeper of the Xixia Villa said respectfully from behind the door, “Please return. Young Master Sheng has said that he will not receive any guests today.”

Bao Zhongqing stopped knocking and said sincerely, “Please convey that Bao Zhongqing of the Bao family is here. I have no other intention than to sincerely seek friendship…”

“Get out!”

A furious roar like a thunderclap startled the two horses pulling the carriage, causing them to shrink back.

It was undoubtedly Chongxuan Sheng’s voice.

No matter how refined Bao Zhongqing’s demeanor was, he couldn’t maintain it any longer. His voice turned cold, “Chongxuan Sheng, are you spitting on my kindness?”

With a creak, the door was pulled open.

Chongxuan Sheng walked out with his sleeves rolled up, “Hey, you pockmarked Bao, you’re offering your face for me to hit? And then complaining that it hurts too much?”

Pockmarked Bao…

Everyone in Linzi knew that this was Bao Zhongqing’s taboo.

His face flushed red, making the pockmarks even more prominent, and he was momentarily speechless with rage.

At this moment, the “driver” jumped down from the carriage, rushing forward with an agitated expression, “A servant dies for his master’s honor! Young master, allow me to teach him a lesson on your behalf!”

Chongxuan Sheng glanced at his unusually large-boned hands, “Oh, is that you, Sea-Subduing Hands Yan Er?”

This person was from the Green Forest. He and seventeen others once roamed the Linhai Prefecture, plundering everywhere, and was known as the number one Tenglong Realm expert in Linhai.

Even Chongxuan Sheng had heard of his name, which proved that he was indeed extraordinary.

But the fatty’s tone changed, instantly turning cold: “So you’ve become a dog for the Bao family, and have no idea how high the heavens are?”

Yan Er curled his lips indifferently, with some rogueishness: “Young Master Chongxuan, do you want to give me some guidance?”

*Thump!*

Shisi strode out of the courtyard, making a sound like a heavy object hitting the ground. He didn’t speak, but his meaning was clear.

Jiang Wang also came out, but watched the fun with a smile, without expressing his stance. He had confidence in the strength of both Shisi and Chongxuan Sheng.

Bao Zhongqing stopped Yan Er with a wave of his hand, then looked at Chongxuan Sheng, his face extremely gloomy: “Are you in a good situation now? What about when Chongxuan Zun finishes cultivating? What about facing Wang Yi Wu? Are you still entangled in the grievances of the older generation? Can you tell what’s important?”

“Wang Yi Wu is a blockhead, and Chongxuan Zun is a caged bird. You can’t even see that my situation is excellent, and you dare ask me if I can tell what’s important?”

Chongxuan Sheng’s expression was arrogant and his attitude was very bad: “Go back and clean yourself up now, and pick up as much of your face as you can!”

The sound of drawing swords.

Two sounds merged into one.

Bao Zhongqing’s two guards stepped forward.

These two were the Pingsi Twin Fiends. They made their name in the border commandery of Pingsi, and were known as the Double Blades who Slay Inner Palace. Since being recruited by the Bao family, they had also made a considerable name for themselves in Linzi.

Of course, since Yangdi was fully integrated into Qi territory, Pingsi Commandery was no longer considered a border commandery.

Chongxuan Sheng remained arrogant.

Shisi remained motionless with his sword.

Jiang Wang remained silent with a faint smile.

They had all fought their way through mountains of corpses and seas of blood on the battlefield. Compared to this kind of scene, the so-called ferocity of the Green Forest was simply not worth mentioning.

Bao Zhongqing glared at Chongxuan Sheng for a moment, then suddenly turned his head and looked at Jiang Wang: “What are you laughing at?”

Jiang Wang felt baffled, but to avoid trouble, he explained: “I’m just his friend, temporarily staying here. You can resolve your conflicts yourself, you don’t have to mind me.”

He believed in the strength of Chongxuan Sheng and Shisi. It was okay to slack off occasionally, so he hadn’t said a single provocative word from beginning to end, and hadn’t even made any misleading movements. He didn’t expect to be targeted for it!

“I’m asking you what you’re laughing at!” Bao Zhongqing roared at Jiang Wang like a paranoid who had finally lost his temper.

This was blatant troublemaking, unavoidable. Jiang Wang was provoked and coldly said: “I laugh at you, so what?”

Bao Zhongqing nodded, took a step back, pointed forward and said: “Kill him for me!”

Almost at the same time, the two guards and the driver, three Tenglong Realm experts, suddenly launched an attack.

Jiang Wang was so angry that his teeth itched.

So, he wanted to kill someone to establish his authority, but Chongxuan Sheng certainly couldn’t be killed.

As Chongxuan Sheng’s personal guard, a death warrior who had grown up with him since childhood, killing Shisi would also be an irreconcilable feud.

Therefore, he, who was just a retainer in the eyes of outsiders, was naturally a good choice… a good choice my ass!

Did he look like someone so easy to kill? And he was even being picky and choosy?

Jiang Wang angrily drew his sword, blocking the single blade that came slashing first.

The sword light spun, blocking three attacks with one strike.

First block the blade, then cut the palm, then block the blade that came later.

Then Yan Er’s large-boned hands were released in the air, like covering the sky.

The Pingsi Twin Fiends’ single blades crisscrossed, their two blades perfectly coordinated, swirling into a ball of brilliant sword light!

The sword light was like a sea…

Jiang Wang only shouted: “You two don’t need to interfere!”

He was really angry and determined to prove his strength.

But he glanced out of the corner of his eye…

There was no need for him to say anything.

At the same time as the other three attacked, Chongxuan Sheng and Shisi retreated into the courtyard with great understanding. Their bodies were also very relaxed, looking like they were watching a show.

Damn it!

He cursed silently in his heart.

Jiang Wang didn’t retreat but advanced, like he was determined to die. He plunged into the sword light!