"Of course not!" 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

The other side shot back without hesitation.

Not only that, but his expression was full of disgust, as if he thought this question was an insult.

"I am with the Zhao family, ordered to guard this city gate. Anyone who wants to enter Lingdan City must get off their horse and walk!"

"The Zhao family?"

Talk about luck—just as easy as that.

I haven’t even gone looking yet, and the Zhao family’s people deliver themselves to me.

"Didn’t you hear me?"

Ye Liuyun stayed silent for a moment.

The guy got impatient, frowned, and snapped at Ye Liuyun.

"Either get off your horse or get lost. Don’t think you’re something just because you’re Embroidered Uniform Guard. This is Lingdan City—not even the Emperor himself gets special treatment, he’d have to get off his horse too!"

Lingdan City does have quite the momentum in the jianghu.

Plenty of famous sects come here and act extra polite.

Maybe that’s exactly why—

The people inside Lingdan City have gotten more and more full of themselves.

At this moment—

Quite a few people were already looking over, all wearing looks like they were watching a good show.

As if they really didn’t think this was anything important.

Ye Liuyun didn’t speak, but behind him, Si Nan and the others exchanged glances and couldn’t help but smile a little.

The guy is bold, I’ll give him that!

But that’s about it.

"Kill him."

Ye Liuyun just waved his hand nonchalantly and spoke casually.

If it was someone else, fine, but you just had to be from the Zhao family. If you don’t learn how to behave, someone will teach you—when you’re weak, you better know to keep your head down!

"Understood!"

Si Nan answered first.

He steered his horse, strolling calmly toward the guy.

It’s just some scrub with no cultivation—Si Nan could handle this in his sleep.

"What... what are you trying to do!"

At that moment—

The Zhao family man clearly realized something was wrong.

He couldn’t help but step back half a pace.

"I... I’m with the Zhao family! Do you dare lay a hand on me?"

Even now, he thought hauling out the Zhao family name would make these people hesitate.

Si Nan’s smile only widened.

"Relax. The pain is over in a second."

"You—!"

"Swish!"

Before he could say more, Si Nan struck.

A single slash—and the Zhao family man crashed to the ground, stiff as a board.

That blunt, direct scene made the bystanders, who just moments ago were so eager for drama, instantly quiet as ghosts. The ones who’d crowded close to watch now wished they could slap themselves.

Damn it.

Should’ve watched from way back—what was the point of crowding in?

Terrified they’d be next. One look in their direction, and who knows?

Everyone started backing up fast.

"Let’s go."

Ye Liuyun didn’t waste time worrying about their thoughts—he just tugged the reins and rode on into Lingdan City at his own pace.

The Embroidered Uniform Guard followed right behind.

This time, no one was dumb enough to step up and block Ye Liuyun.

Watching the Embroidered Uniform Guard disappear into the distance, some sharper ones had already realized—shit’s about to hit the fan.

...

"This is the place?"

The Zhao family’s spot in Lingdan City is pretty easy to find.

Staring at the mansion gate—way more luxurious than his own place—Ye Liuyun’s gaze lingered on the sign for the Zhao Mansion.

"Lord, this is the Zhao family estate. Word is, lately, Zhao’s called all their people back—whole family should be inside. We go in now, everyone will be there!"

Simple as that—

If we go in swinging—

We’ll be wiping out the whole Zhao line at once.

"Mm."

Ye Liuyun nodded slightly, then closed his eyes for a moment to sense around.

He opened them again and said:

"Open the gate."

"Heh! Leave opening the gate to me!"

With Ye Liuyun’s order—

It was Shi Sheng’s time to shine. He grinned, swung off his horse, and strode toward the mansion doors.

Shi Sheng had no intention of knocking properly.

Since when did the Embroidered Uniform Guard knock politely wherever they went?

He loosened up his wrists, clenched his fist, then settled into a crouched stance.

"Ha!"

With a shout, he poured his inner strength into a world-shattering punch, aimed straight at the Zhao Mansion’s gate.

"Boom!"

Under that unstoppable force—

The Zhao Mansion’s gates shattered instantly, wood chips flying everywhere. The doors were made of sturdy timber, but clearly—

Even the toughest wood can’t handle a punch from Shi Sheng.

"Almost broke through!"

Jiang Jing, still sitting on his horse, watched Shi Sheng and laughed.

With Jiang Jing’s sharp eyes—

He could see clearly—

Right now, Shi Sheng’s cultivation was only half a step away from breaking into the Innate Realm.

Probably just lacking a little insight—he could break through any day now.

"Tch!"

Hearing that, Si Nan beside him couldn’t help but click his tongue.

This big oaf—how’d he get stronger so damn fast?

If Shi Sheng breaks into Innate and I’m still stuck in First-class, I’ll be two whole realms behind!

No need to think about it.

When that day comes, Shi Sheng will never let me hear the end of it.

Damn it, no way I’m letting that happen.