Daqin arrests alchemists, what does it matter to me as a qi refiner?

Realizing that Xiang Ying had only deceived powerful and influential people, these sorcerers closed their eyes in despair!

The middle-aged sorcerer, steeling himself, stood in front of the crowd, looking at Ying Zheng and the others, and stammered as he spoke:
"Gentlemen!"

"You have something to say!"

"We...we really are alchemists!"

"And he has never been a fraudster!"

"It was all Xiang Ying who deceived you all. He has already fled and has nothing to do with us!"

Ying Zheng and the others were stunned upon hearing this.

He stared strangely at the group of trembling, beggar-like sorcerers before him.

What are they talking about?
Xiang Ying?

Ran away?
It has nothing to do with them?
Fusu blinked, then turned to look at the commander of the Black Ice Platform beside him, puzzled.

Who is Xiang Ying?

The commander of the Black Ice Guard was also taken aback, and hesitated for a moment before answering:
"The leader of the assassins who attempted to assassinate His Majesty was named Xiang Ying."

Fusu: "..."

Ying Zheng's face immediately turned ashen!
Damn it!

It took a long time!

Are these the charlatans who swindle and deceive?

They even said Xiang Ying had nothing to do with them?
If they were truly unrelated, how would Xiang Ying know they were here?

Why would they come to assassinate me?

Do they really think he, the First Emperor, is a pushover?

Thinking of this, Ying Zheng took a deep breath and gave the order in a deep voice:
"Take them all!"

"If you dare to resist, you will be killed without mercy!"

"As ordered!"

As soon as Ying Zheng gave the order, the soldiers of the Black Ice Platform and the Iron Eagle Swordsmen immediately rushed towards the group of sorcerers!

"what!?"

The sorcerers screamed in terror!
They never expected these people would actually make a move!

In an instant, a commotion of chickens and dogs erupted in the mountains and forests!
Some of the sorcerers fled into the depths of the mountains and forests, tumbling and crawling!

Some of the sorcerers were so frightened that they collapsed to the ground and were captured alive by the soldiers!

Some of the sorcerers kept shouting:
"Do not kill me!"

"I am truly not an accomplice of Xiang Ying!"

Just then, a gray shadow darted out from the woods!

It was that gray-haired monkey!

It perched on a branch, curiously observing the chaotic scene before it, its eyes filled with a human-like bewilderment.

Ying Zheng also noticed the monkey and was slightly taken aback.

He thought the monkey had left last night.

Unexpectedly, we are still in the same place.

The monkey was stunned when it saw Ying Zheng. Then, as if recognizing an old friend, it leaped down from the treetop and arrived in front of Ying Zheng in a few leaps.

Then... to everyone's astonishment.

He actually climbed onto Ying Zheng's shoulder and sat down comfortably!

It even cleverly stretched out its little paw and patted Ying Zheng's head.

"Squeak?"

It seemed as if he was asking Ying Zheng: What are you doing here?

This scene stunned everyone present!

Especially the Black Ice Platform and the Iron Eagle Swordsmen!
They knew perfectly well that His Majesty was a clean freak!

Aside from a handful of people, including Prince Fusu and General Meng Tian, ​​it was extremely difficult for anyone else to get close to him!
Now this monkey is not only close...

And they even dared to sit on His Majesty's shoulders!

He even patted the top of His Majesty's head?
Everyone had only one thought in their minds:
Finished!

This monkey is doomed!
They could almost see the monkey being torn to pieces!
But the next moment.

What happened next left them speechless!

Ying Zheng looked at the gray monkey on his shoulder, took a deep breath, and spoke in a slightly trembling voice:
"Truly...truly a divine ape with supernatural powers!"

"Upon hearing the praise, a hint of smugness flashed in the gray-haired monkey's small eyes. It then reached out a paw and gently patted Ying Zheng's head, as if responding to the compliment. Afterward, it curiously turned its head to look at the sorcerers who had been subdued by the soldiers, a human-like playful expression flashing in its eyes."

Ying Zheng followed the monkey's gaze to the sorcerers, his face darkening once more.

"Take all these people to Xianyang!"

"I want to conduct the interrogation myself!"

Ying Zheng coldly gave the order, determined to personally interrogate these sorcerers to find out how much they knew and whether they had any other accomplices!

"As you command!" The commanders of the Black Ice Platform and the Iron Eagle Swordsmen respectfully accepted the order and then directed their soldiers to escort all the sorcerers away.

At this moment, Fusu approached hesitantly, looked at the gray monkey on Ying Zheng's shoulder, and spoke tentatively:
"Father..."

"This clever monkey..."

He wanted to ask if he should take the monkey back to Xianyang with him.

But seeing the mocking look in the gray monkey's eyes and its imposing posture perched high on Ying Zheng's shoulder, he swallowed back the words he was about to say.

He worried that if he spoke out, the clever monkey would hold a grudge.

Even his father treated it with such courtesy, how could he dare to offend it?

Ying Zheng naturally saw Fusu's concerns and shook his head slightly.

"This is a divine ape with spiritual powers, which is beyond the control of us mortals."

"If it wishes to accompany us, then please go together."

"If someone is unwilling, they should not be forced to comply."

After Ying Zheng finished speaking, he turned to the gray monkey and bowed with his hands clasped in greeting:
"Would the divine ape be willing to accompany me to Xianyang?"

Upon hearing this, the gray monkey tilted its head intelligently, as if deep in thought.

Under the tense and expectant gaze of everyone, it slowly nodded, its little paw pointing to Ying Zheng's shoulder, indicating that it wanted to continue sitting there.

Ying Zheng was overjoyed at the sight!

This divine ape was actually willing to return to Xianyang with him!

"Thank you, divine ape!"

Ying Zheng quickly expressed his gratitude and then ordered the procession to continue.

With the addition of the gray monkey, the atmosphere in the team has become much more relaxed.

The sorcerers were also intimidated by the gray monkey's power and dared not make any further moves.

……

Meanwhile, inside Xianyang Palace.

Hu Hai also received news that Ying Zheng had found the alchemist and was returning to Xianyang.

"found it?"

"How can this be!?"

Upon hearing the news, Hu Hai abruptly stood up, his face filled with disbelief.

He clearly sent Xiang Ying to intercept and kill Ying Zheng, so how could he let Ying Zheng find the sorcerer?
Did Xiang Ying fail?
Upon realizing this, Hu Hai's face immediately turned extremely ugly.

If Xiang Ying truly fails, his situation will be dangerous!

Xiang Ying was his strongest trump card. If even Xiang Ying couldn't deal with Ying Zheng, what other means did he have to contend with Ying Zheng?

"no!"

"I can't just sit there and wait for death!"

A fierce glint flashed in Hu Hai's eyes as he turned and rushed out of the main hall.

He's going to find Zhao Gao!

Now only Zhao Gao can help him deal with Ying Zheng!
……

At this time, in Zhao Gao's residence.

Zhao Gao also received news that Ying Zheng had found a sorcerer and was returning to Xianyang.

Unlike Hu Hai, Zhao Gao showed no panic upon hearing the news; instead, he revealed a meaningful smile.

"Have we finally found it?"

"It seems my plan can be put into action."

Zhao Gao muttered to himself, slowly rose and stepped out of the mansion.

He was going to meet someone.

An important figure who can help him complete his plan.

……

Several days later, Ying Zheng returned to Xianyang Palace with the gray monkey and the captured sorcerer.

Upon entering the palace, Ying Zheng immediately ordered all the alchemists to be imprisoned in the imperial prison and interrogated severely!
The gray monkey was placed in Ying Zheng's own palace and treated to delicacies.

To Ying Zheng's dismay, the gray monkey seemed to have little interest in food, spending most of its time sleeping except for eating some fresh fruit.

And it especially loves to climb onto Ying Zheng's shoulder to sleep.

Whenever Ying Zheng was handling state affairs, the gray monkey would leap onto his shoulder, find a comfortable position to lie down, and then start snoring loudly.

Ying Zheng was both amused and exasperated by this, but there was nothing he could do.

Who made this a psychic ape?
We can only provide for them properly.

While Ying Zheng was interrogating the sorcerer, Hu Hai and Zhao Gao also began to take action in secret.

The two men met secretly deep within Zhao Gao's residence. In the dim light, both their faces appeared gloomy. (End of Chapter)