Three punches shattered the demonic soul, young hero, I'm an honest man!

Yan Chongyue glanced at Wei Zheng, then spoke.

"The military has its own rules!"

"If any of my Shence Army members make a mistake, they will be dealt with according to military law."

"If the Embroidered Uniform Guard wants people, they can."

He abruptly changed the subject, his tone carrying an undeniable air of authority.

"Then let Wei Zheng exchange a few blows with him."

"We've won, but he can't take the man away. The Embroidered Uniform Guard also needs to give my Shence Army an explanation for why they trespassed into the military camp!"

"We lost... Ha."

Yan Chongyue let out a cold laugh, the meaning of which was self-evident.

In his view, even if Pei Yun was a centurion of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and had some intelligence, how could he be a match for Wei Zheng, a fierce general in the army?

Wei Zheng's strength is a genuine peak of the eighth-grade innate level.

Having been tempered on the battlefield, he possesses a fierce and ruthless aura that far surpasses that of ordinary warriors.

No matter how strong Pei Yun is, how strong can he be?

A mere centurion of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

"The ironclad rule in the military is that the strong are respected, and there is no room for trickery."

Yan Chongyue spoke slowly and deliberately, his words resounding.

These words caused the atmosphere inside the tent to become subtle once again.

If Zhao Lian and Zhou Mingxuan were here, they would definitely be worried sick for Pei Yun.

Wei Zheng is a ruthless character who even defeated Liu Mang in three moves!

Upon hearing this, a strange light flashed in Qin Lanfei's beautiful eyes.

She glanced at Pei Yun, who seemed calm and detached from the situation.

She glanced again at Wei Zheng, whose face was cold and whose aura was as heavy as a mountain.

A thought struck her, and a charming and playful smile curved her lips.

"Commander Yan has complete confidence in this Guard General under his command."

"However, I feel that this Commander Pei is no ordinary person either."

Her casual remark made Yan Chongyue raise an eyebrow.

Upon hearing this, Pei Yun began to scrutinize Consort Qin Lan for the first time.

This female leader of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce, besides her stunning beauty that was as red as flames, was indeed no simple character.

Qin Lanfei then changed the subject, her voice carrying a hint of languid allure.

"Commander Yan, we have been deadlocked for several days over the transaction."

"The price has been deadlocked for so long, it's really giving me a headache."

"How about we gamble with this standoff?"

Yan Chongyue responded with an "Oh?" and became interested.

"What are your thoughts, Chairman Qin?"

He wanted to see what this female leader of the Sihai Chamber of Commerce was really up to.

Consort Qin Lan lightly touched the teacup with her jade-like fingers, her red lips slightly parted:

"If today, Commander Pei can safely take Li Yu away from General Wei..."

"Therefore, for this transaction, your esteemed family will need to increase the price by 20% on top of our Sihai Chamber of Commerce's original offer."

"If Commander Pei returns empty-handed, or even... loses his morale."

"Our Sihai Chamber of Commerce will further reduce the original price by 20%, and will give priority to supplying Shence Prefecture."

"Commander Yan, what are your thoughts?"

Upon hearing this, the tent fell completely silent.

Li Yu was already terrified and pale. He only hoped to save his life and dared not hope for anything else.

Wei Zheng's gaze sharpened, and his eyes held a newfound scrutiny and fighting spirit as he looked at Pei Yun.

Pei Yun remained as calm and composed as ever.

It was as if he wasn't the center of this gamble.

Upon hearing this, Yan Chongyue narrowed his eyes, a hint of surprise flashing in them.

He knew Qin Lanfei's nature; she wouldn't do anything without a reason.

This shrewd businessman has now made a gamble that seems to have no chance of winning...

Does Consort Qin Lan really think so highly of Pei Yun?

What exactly is the relationship between these two?

After a moment's thought, Yan Chongyue suddenly burst into loud laughter.

The laughter was so loud and clear that it made the tent tremble slightly.

"good!"

"President Qin, what a refined taste! This governor will gladly oblige!"

He slapped his thigh, his voice booming.

"As you say!"

He stared intently at Pei Yun, his gaze carrying a hint of scrutiny and disdain.

"I want to see just what extraordinary methods this Commander Pei possesses!"

Yan Chongyue knew that Pei Yun, who was so highly regarded by Consort Qin Lan, might not be so simple.

But he had absolute confidence in Wei Zheng, who was under his command.

Even if Pei Yun has some tricks up his sleeve, he's nothing but a clown in the face of absolute power.

A 20% price difference is no small sum for a strategic material like "Star Pattern Secret Iron".

Could Qin Lanfei's bet be a gesture of goodwill towards him?

We won and gained something from it.

He lost... He never thought he would lose!

"Commander Pei..."

Yan Chongyue turned his gaze to Pei Yun, his expression one of condescending scrutiny.

"Did you hear Chairman Qin's good intentions?"

"Do you dare to have a match with Wei Zheng, one of my men?"

Pei Yun, who had remained silent the entire time and had been admiring Qin Lanfei, finally raised his eyes and looked at Yan Chongyue.

A faint smile played on her lips.

That smile inexplicably stirred a sense of displeasure in Yan Chongyue's heart.

"Governor Yan has said so, and Chairman Qin is also so hospitable."

"If I were to refuse, wouldn't I appear ungrateful?"

Wei Zheng stepped forward and clasped his hands in greeting.

"Commander, this humble general requests permission to fight!"

His voice was steady, with the distinctive strength of a soldier.

Yan Chongyue nodded in satisfaction.

"Go, lest you tarnish the prestige of my Shence Palace."

Wei Zheng turned around, his gaze sharp as lightning, and stared directly at Pei Yun.

"Commander Pei, please enlighten me!"

His aura surged, revealing his peak eighth-grade innate cultivation, like a spear piercing the sky.

Pei Yun slowly stood up.

"I dare not presume to offer my guidance."

"I'm here today to arrest people, not to have a duel."

"But since we've run into each other..."

Pei Yun looked at Wei Zheng with a half-smile.

"Let's see if the Shence Prefecture is up to the task and whether it's worth my time."

Upon seeing this, Consort Qin's smile deepened.

She came here today specifically for the "Star Pattern Secret Iron," but she never expected to witness such a good show.

If this can help lower the price of "Star Pattern Secret Iron", it would be an unexpected bonus.

Even if you can't, it's still worthwhile to witness firsthand the methods of this Pei Baihu, who has repeatedly surprised everyone.

……

By this time, an open space had already been cleared outside the military tent.

The soldiers of the Shence Army surrounded the place completely, their eyes fixed intently on it.

Zhang Quan, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, along with a group of elite guards, were also invited to watch the battle from the outside, all with solemn expressions.

Wei Zheng held a long spear that was entirely black, its tip gleaming with a chilling light—

Break the Army!

The tip of the gun was pointing diagonally at the ground.

He took a deep breath and spoke to Pei Yun in a deep voice.

"Commander Pei, the soldiers do not value verbal sparring."

"If you're going to bring men, then follow military rules and let your strength speak for itself!"

"If you can defeat this broken sword in my hand, Li Yu, you can take him away!"

Before the words were even finished, an incomparably sharp spear intent soared into the sky, as if it would tear a hole in the heavens.

Yesterday, he defeated Liu Mang, a centurion of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, in three moves, demonstrating his formidable strength as a peak eighth-rank innate expert.

At this moment, he went all out, his spear intent concentrated, and his power was astonishing, as if the surrounding air had frozen.

The soldiers of the Shence Army and the Jinyiwei (Imperial Guards) officers, including Zhang Quan, all felt a suffocating pressure.

Those with weaker cultivation levels even found it difficult to breathe.

"Such a powerful aura!"

Zhang Quan felt a chill run down his spine and couldn't help but worry about Pei Yun.

Yan Chongyue stroked his beard, a hint of self-satisfaction on his face.

This is one of the fierce generals of his Shence Army.

In contrast, Pei Yun remained calm, as if he had not been affected in the slightest.

He uttered only one word.

"please."