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

“Because I think you are a remarkable person, and besides, I also have my own plans,” the man in black said, a determined glint in his eyes.

Xu Fu scrutinized him, a playful smile playing on his lips.

"A clever fellow? Then who do you think is better, me or Zhao Gao?"

The man in black replied without hesitation, "Of course it's you."

Xu Fu simply smiled and remained silent.

The man in black continued, "I know you are in a dangerous situation right now, but if you are willing, I can help you leave Xianyang."

Xu Fu shook his head and said, "Leaving Xianyang? That's not my style."

A cold glint flashed in his eyes. "Besides, I still have an old score to settle with Zhao Gao."

The man in black frowned. "Do you intend to confront him head-on?"

Xu Fu chuckled and said, "A head-on confrontation? You overestimate him."

"I have my own plans, you don't need to worry about them."

The man in black stared at him, full of suspicion.

But knowing that Xu Fu was no ordinary person, he did not ask any further questions.

"In that case, I won't bother you any longer."

After saying that, he turned around to leave.

"Wait a minute," Xu Fu suddenly called out to him.

The man in black turned around and asked, "Is there anything else?"

Xu Fu asked with a smile, "You have not yet told me your name."

The man in black hesitated for a moment before answering, "Black Hawk."

Xu Fu nodded in approval, saying, "Black Eagle? What a fine name."

Black Hawk asked, "Is there anything else?"

Xu Fu shook his head and said, "It's nothing, please make yourself at home."

Black Hawk gave him a deep look before disappearing into the night.

Xu Fu watched his departing figure, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.

"Black Hawk? This game seems to be getting more and more interesting."

Meanwhile, inside Xianyang Palace.

Zhao Gao sat alone in his mansion, his face ashen and gloomy.

He had already learned that Ying Zheng had handed the case over to the Court of Justice for trial.

This was undoubtedly a heavy blow to him!

He originally intended to use this case to suppress Fusu and Meng Tian, ​​thereby gaining control of the court.

Unexpectedly, Ying Zheng so decisively transferred the case to the Court of Justice!
This caused all his plans to fall through!
"Damn Ying Zheng!" he couldn't help but curse under his breath.

Just then, a dark figure appeared silently in front of him.

Zhao Gao was startled, but only calmed down after seeing the person's face clearly.

"So it was you? I was almost shocked."

The person who arrived was none other than Black Hawk, who had met with Xu Fu earlier.

He stared coldly at Zhao Gao, "You still have the leisure to get angry here?"

Zhao Gao frowned and asked, "What do you mean by that?"

Black Hawk sneered, "Don't you know that Xu Fu has already seen through your scheme?"

Zhao Gao was startled. "How did he know?"

Black Hawk did not answer, but simply stared at him coldly.

"The urgent task is to consider how to deal with Xu Fu's counterattack, rather than venting our anger here."

Zhao Gao took a deep breath and forced himself to remain calm.

He understood that Black Hawk's words made sense, and the most important thing right now was to deal with Xu Fu's counterattack.

But thinking of Xu Fu's unpredictable and mysterious methods, he couldn't help but feel a chill.

"Then what do you think I should do now?" he asked helplessly.

Black Hawk glanced at him. "You only have one path to take, and that is to cooperate with me."

Zhao Gao frowned. "Cooperate with you? What benefits would I get?"

Black Hawk sneered, "Cooperate with me, and at least your life will be safe."

"Besides, perhaps I can help you realize your long-cherished wish."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gao's eyes flashed with a sharp light.

He knew Black Hawk was no ordinary man, and he truly needed help to overcome this crisis. "Alright, I agree to cooperate with you," he said, a resolute look in his eyes.

Black Hawk smiled with satisfaction. "Very good. Now, do as I say."

As their conversation gradually faded into the night, a conspiracy targeting Xu Fu and Fusu slowly unfolded.
However, they were unaware that Xu Fu had already taken all of this into account.

"It seems this game is getting more and more exciting."

Xu Fu sat alone in the room, raising his cup to the empty air and chuckling softly.

His eyes gleamed with anticipation, as if he had already foreseen the end of this game.
The next day at dawn, the morning light was just beginning to break.

Xu Fu left his residence alone and headed towards Xianyang Palace.

He knew that after what happened last night, Zhao Gao would definitely take some action.

Therefore, he must plan ahead and prepare for possible changes.

Unexpectedly, he was stopped by a guard as soon as he reached the palace gate.

"Halt! Who are you? How dare you trespass into the palace!"

Xu Fu looked at the fierce-looking guards in front of him and secretly found it laughable.

He certainly wouldn't be foolish enough to force his way into the palace; that would be tantamount to courting death.

He replied with a smile, "Sir, I am a physician in the palace, and I have been entrusted to deliver medicine to His Majesty."

The guard frowned. "Doctor? I've never seen you before."

Xu Fu smiled calmly and said, "There are many physicians in the palace, so it is normal that you have not seen me before, sir."

He then took out a token from his pocket, saying, "This is my token. Please verify it, sir."

The guard took the token, examined it closely for a moment, and nodded, saying, "Alright, you can go in now."

Xu Fu bowed slightly, "Thank you, sir."

Having said that, he stepped into the palace gate.

Watching his receding figure, the guard suddenly felt something was amiss.

"Wait! That person just now..."

Before he could finish speaking, he felt a sudden dizziness and collapsed to the ground.

It turns out that Xu Fu had secretly administered a sleeping potion when he handed over the token.

This medicine was specially made by him; it is colorless and odorless, and those who take it will fall into a deep sleep without realizing it.

The effects of the medicine would last for several hours, giving him ample time to make arrangements.

After Xu Fu entered the palace, he did not meet Ying Zheng directly.

Instead, he first walked around the palace to familiarize himself with the layout.

He knew that what he lacked most at the moment was an understanding of the terrain of Xianyang Palace.

Only by grasping the overall situation here can we calmly deal with subsequent changes.

After surveying the area for a while, he came to a secluded corner.

There is an artificial hill here that blocks the view from the outside world, making it a good hiding place.

He looked around and, after confirming that no one was watching, leaped onto the artificial hill.

He then sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and concentrated, like an old monk in deep meditation.

In reality, his consciousness had already left his body and was wandering and exploring within the Xianyang Palace.

This is his innate ability—astral projection!
His divine sense could extend hundreds of feet away from his body, allowing him to clearly perceive the surrounding scenery and sounds.

Like an invisible watcher!
This special ability was something he acquired through training since childhood, and it is one of his most important trump cards!

Meanwhile, in a side hall of Xianyang Palace.

Zhao Gaozheng was secretly discussing follow-up plans with Black Hawk.

"Are you sure this plan will work?" Zhao Gao asked anxiously. "What if it fails?"

Black Hawk gave him a cold look. "There's absolutely no chance of failure! This plan will succeed!"

He paused, then said, "But to be absolutely sure, I still need your help with one thing."

Zhao Gao frowned. "What is it?"

"Get me Xu Fu's blood sample!" Black Hawk's eyes flashed with a cold light.

Zhao Gao was startled. "What use do you have for his blood sample?"

Black Hawk avoided answering, only staring coldly at her. "Just do as I say, and don't ask any more questions."

Zhao Gao took a deep breath and forced himself to remain calm.

He understood that it was not the right time to turn against Black Hawk, and besides, he genuinely needed Black Hawk's help to overcome this difficult situation. (End of Chapter)