Don't be too greedy.

Cao Yuan's rebuke was crisp and calm, with little emotional fluctuation, as if he were stating a fact that had nothing to do with him.

He knew that the more he did this, the more he would anger a person, especially a proud nobleman.

But that's not important. What's important is that he feels clear-headed and relaxed all over.

With Jing Ni by his side, he was fearless!

But the entire Drunken Cloud Pavilion fell silent because of his fearlessness, and the previous whispers vanished instantly.

A commoner dared to curse a prince in front of a group of nobles and the prime minister of Qi, a prince with a title and fiefdom, even though the prince was from Qin.

Torture by dismemberment, branding with hot irons, boiling in five cauldrons...

Dozens of eyes were fixed on the man standing proudly in the hall.

Everyone was wondering what cruel methods Chang'an Jun Chengjiao would use to execute him.

Indeed, in their view, for commoners who offend or insult nobles, death alone is far from enough to defend the dignity of the nobles. Only by using cruel methods to make them wish they were dead can the power and influence of the nobles be consolidated!

The adult ant's face is as still as water.

Even in the Qin state, Lü Buwei would not dare to insult him like this to his face!

But he was ultimately shrewd and possessed a great deal of aristocratic pride; he couldn't bear the humiliation of publicly arguing with Cao Yuan!

"Emperor!"

Cheng Jiao coldly replied, "As an envoy of Qin, I have been insulted by lowly people in your country. Shouldn't you give me an explanation?"

Hou Sheng glared at Cao Yuan. What was originally a trivial matter that was easy to handle and didn't require much attention had turned into a lot of trouble for him because of this kid's "idiot".

"Guards, seize him! First, torture him with hot irons, then boil him alive!"

"Yes, Your Excellency!"

Little Meng Jiang, who had been holding Cao Yuan, turned pale with fright at the sight of the approaching Qi soldiers and cried out, "No!"

Jing Ni, quick as a flash, subtly pulled Xiao Meng Jiang behind her and stood beside Cao Yuan, calm and collected, her gaze lingering on Hou Sheng.

Hou Sheng then noticed Meng Jiang and realized that she must be that kid's sister.

However, this kid's sister is indeed quite pretty, very young and delicate, just his type.

He made up his mind to kill the boy and take the girl as his thirteenth concubine.

And that beautiful woman next to me, she deserves to be cruelly abused and defiled as well.

"Take it down!"

Hou Sheng, eyeing Meng Jiang and Jing Ni, shouted loudly, even somewhat impatiently.

"Wait a minute."

This time, it wasn't Cao Yuan who spoke, but Jing Ni.

Jing Ni took only one step, yet she forced the seven or eight guards who surrounded her to make no progress.

This is the realm and strength of a half-step Grandmaster. They can easily draw upon a little bit of the power of heaven and earth, which is absolutely lethal to ordinary people with weak strength.

"Heh, still a master!"

Cheng Jiao sneered. He had seen far too many experts. The Qin King's Palace alone housed many masters, including some first-rate experts and even half-step grandmasters.

Even if it's a grandmaster-level expert, what can they do?

If you can kill thirty armored soldiers, how can you kill three hundred armored soldiers?

Hou Sheng thought the same thing, "Everyone, make your move!"

Jing Ni let out a soft snort, took a step forward, and like a ghost, passed over a dozen guards and appeared in front of Hou Sheng.

Hou Sheng was both shocked and furious: "What do you want to do! You want to assassinate me?!"

A commotion broke out in the lobby.

No one expected that what was just a simple matter of killing civilians would escalate into an incident that would shake up the Qi state's officialdom.

The owner of Zuiyunlou, in particular, is now so frightened that his face has almost turned green.

If the prime minister dies here, even the powerful nobles behind him cannot protect him.

Like everyone else, Cao Yuan's eyes widened in surprise.

Is Jing Ni planning to take Hou Sheng hostage?

Is it really that simple and crude?

It wasn't about dragging him and Meng Jiang away.

But... that was so damn satisfying!

I'll teach you to look down on us ordinary folks!

Do you not know what it means for a common man to be so angry that blood will be spilled five steps away and the world will be draped in mourning?

Cheng Jiao was stunned by Jing Ni's attack and retreated cautiously.

"Young lady, today's matter has nothing to do with you. Don't make things difficult for yourself!"

Cao Yuan watched as the once arrogant noble prince, after Jing Ni's simple move, immediately lost all trace of his arrogance and became even more eager for cultivation.

Unfortunately, he was wearing...!

It's the body of a modern person, riddled with all five poisons!

If only I could transmigrate, then I wouldn't be restricted by this damned Soul-Severing Body, and I could cultivate!

That way, he won't be left powerless despite possessing knowledge and insight far beyond his time!

Hopefully, the secrets, power, or treasures within the bronze box can help him resolve his problem with the Soul-Severing Body.

Cao Yuan thought to himself.

Jing Ni completely ignored Cheng Jiao, looked at Hou Sheng, and said calmly, "Let them go."

She had nothing in her hands, but even so, the dozens of elite guards around her dared not make any rash moves.

After calming down, Hou Sheng realized that his life was in the hands of the beautiful woman in front of him.

"We'll let them go, if you just surrender."

The people who frequent Zuiyun Tower are all nobles and wealthy merchants from Linzi City. If I were to easily back down, how could I continue to hold the position of prime minister and command all officials?

Jingni gave Hou Sheng a deep look and said indifferently, "Prime Minister Hou, don't be too greedy."

Hou Sheng was initially furious, but when he met Jing Ni's cold and sharp eyes, he immediately felt a chill.

That night...

In an instant, everything that happened that night came flooding back to mind.

The Jingni, a top-ranking member of the Luo Wang organization, seemed to have said the exact same thing to him with that same look—"Don't be too greedy..."

"Let them go."

Jing Ni's clear, cold voice rang out again.

He broke out in a cold sweat on his back, and was drenched in sweat.

Jing Ni's words put him under immense pressure.

"...Release them! Release them!"

Unable to withstand Jing Ni's gaze, Hou Sheng glared at the hesitant guards and shouted, as if venting his frustration, "Get out of here!"

At this point, the surrounding guards scattered in a panic.

Jing Ni turned around, walked to Cao Yuan who was holding Meng Jiang, and calmly said, "Let's go."

Upon hearing this, Cao Yuan immediately picked up Xiao Mengjiang and left this place of trouble.

But by sheer coincidence, they passed by Chengjiao, who had just moved aside out of fear of Jingni.

Cao Yuan showed no respect for Cheng Jiao, mocking, "Lord Chang'an, I hope you live to be a hundred and live a few more years, may you live to be a rat's tail juice."

Since we've already offended them, there's no need to be polite.

Before Lü Buwei kills Cheng Jiao, let's vent our anger by cursing him a few more times.

Chengjiao was furious.

"You lowly commoner, how dare you insult me!"

Jingni cast a cold glance at Chengjiao, and Chengjiao immediately wilted.

He couldn't figure out who this woman was or why Hou Sheng was so afraid of her.

Cao Yuan gently carried Xiao Mengjiang away from Zuiyun Tower.

Thanks.

Cao Yuan expressed his gratitude once again.

Jing Ni didn't say anything.

Cao Yuan then said, "Let's leave the city."

Once they leave the city, even if Hou Sheng is the prime minister, he won't be able to find them easily.

Jing Ni paused for a moment, then said, "No need. Hou Sheng wouldn't dare to retaliate."

Cao Yuan was surprised, "Could it be...?"

Jingni reached out and covered Cao Yuan's mouth, glaring at him, "Shut up."

Cao Yuan nodded immediately.

He didn't expect that Hou Sheng was not only a traitor within Qi, but might also have been controlled by Luo Wang and become Luo Wang's lackey.

No wonder the future Qi state will be like a foolish roe deer, allowing the five states to be destroyed by Qin, and in the end, it will directly surrender to Qin.

If everything is true, Hou Sheng's record is comparable to that of Guo Kai, the famous general killer and the god of war of Qin!

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to appoint him as the Prime Minister of the Great Qin Dynasty.