Qin Shi: I went astray in the Heavenly Sect

Chapter 113 The Changing Plan, Covering the Sun
"This is??"

In the Purple Orchid Pavilion, silver needles danced, striking down all the bees that were hovering in mid-air. Purple Maiden's eyes became more cautious.

"It's a tracking method. That person probably already knows that Young Master Shang is staying here."

Han Fei and Gai Nie arrived late, and naturally missed the young man's earth-shattering words.

Seeing that the boy was also there, Han Fei subconsciously glanced at Wei Zhuang. Seeing that the other party ignored him, he looked at Zhang Liang. Zhang Liang shrugged, saying that it wasn't up to him to decide who to meet.

"Xiu Yuan is here too?"

Upon hearing Han Fei's voice, Ying Zheng looked up. Although what Xiu Yuan had said earlier was treasonous, it was undeniable that many of his points had merit.

"What Mr. Han Fei said is true; this young gentleman is indeed a rare talent."

Han Fei chuckled and turned to look at Xiu Yuan, his eyes full of curiosity. What had Xiu Yuan said this time that made the young King of Qin address him as "sir"?

However, Xiu Yuan also ignored this Ninth Young Master.

Han Fei looked at Zhang Liang again with some helplessness. Zhang Liang's lips twitched, but he still patiently explained, "Xiu Yuan just mentioned a method to ensure the dynasty lasts for thousands of generations."

Upon hearing Zhang Liang's explanation, Han Fei's eyes lit up.

The assertion that "the king is above the law, and the law is above the king, putting power in a cage of regulations" is a fresh perspective that gives him a glimpse into the future of law.

However, Han Fei felt some regret about his previous assertions of the rule of the world being hereditary and the rule of the public, because in this era, such a grand idea was destined to be impossible to realize.

Whether it's the King of Qin before us or the kings of other states, which of them inherited that position without relying on bloodline? If it were a matter of survival of the fittest, they might have already missed out on that position.

The fact that the ruling class operates in this way means that such a method will never be adopted unless the world is completely thrown into chaos and a new order is established from the disorder. Only then will it be possible to achieve this.

"The path of cultivating destiny is unprecedented, but it is not suitable for this era."

This was Han Fei's approval, and the King of Qin nodded silently upon hearing this.

After a moment of silence, Han Fei narrowed his eyes and spoke again, "Xiu Yuan, could I change the terms of the previous deal?"

Upon hearing this, Xiu Yuan slowly raised his head and looked at the other person.

In fact, Han Fei is already at a disadvantage in this transaction, since the other party has already paid the reward in advance, and he has not done anything yet.

"Oh??"

Han Fei pinched his chin and said in a deep voice, "Now that the Eight Linglong are attacking, the safety of the King of Qin cannot be compromised. I would like to ask you to escort the King of Qin to safety."

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng's eyes were somewhat strange. The person in front of him was clearly just a young boy. Could the other party really be capable of escorting him away?

Upon hearing this, Wei Zhuang looked on with suspicion. According to the previous plan, if Yan Lingji disappeared in Qin, it would not only be able to deal with Li Si, but also win over Tian Ze. For Liu Sha, this was a win-win plan. Why would Han Fei change the plan at this time?
"I just received news that, for some reason, the Luo Wang has sent a second wave of people. This time, there is only one, but his strength is no less than that of the Eight Linglong."

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng looked at Gai Nie.

Gai Nie nodded slightly, his eyes becoming serious. Then he said in a deep voice, "The Luo Net has eight levels of assassins: Heavenly Killer, Earthly Killer, Demon and Monster. This time, the Luo Net has sent Yan Ri, one of the Eight Swords of Yue King, who is ranked first among the Heavenly Rank. His strength is enough to be among the top in the martial arts world."

Upon hearing this answer, the expressions of everyone present changed; this answer was clearly unexpected.

"How can you be sure that I would be willing to help you, Ninth Young Master?"

Xiu Yuan, who was standing to the side, frowned upon hearing this. After a while, he suddenly chuckled softly and asked.

"I am not sure."

Han Fei shrugged and sighed. To this day, he still couldn't figure out what the young man in front of him really wanted. He had taken out his teacher's manuscript earlier, just to please him, but he hadn't gotten any information about the young man's true purpose. Even if he wanted to do more for such a person, he was powerless to help him.

After thinking for a moment, Han Fei continued, "However, compared to the first thing, besides the reward and the friendship of Liu Sha, you will also gain the friendship of Young Master Shang, as well as the friendship of this successor of Gui Gu. This is a very worthwhile deal."

Upon hearing Han Fei's reply, Xiu Yuan fell into a brief silence. Facing two top-tier assassins from the Luo Wang organization was indeed a challenge, but the rewards were also substantial, especially the friendship from Ying Zheng. Although he was only the King of Qin at the moment, the value of this friendship might multiply several times over in a few years.

Let's talk about the opponent, Yan Ri. This top-tier assassin, who has appeared several times in another timeline, has always been very mysterious. Both his identity and methods seem to be shrouded in a thin veil.

After a moment of silence, Gai Nie spoke up: "If I can escort Young Master Shang to safety, I can do something within my power for you in the future."

Upon hearing Gai Nie speak, the others also looked over. A promise from a disciple of Guiguzi always carries considerable weight.

After a while, Xiu Yuan raised his head, his gaze becoming somewhat distant.

Do you know the true identity of Ba Linglong?

Upon hearing this, the others, except for Zi Nu, were somewhat puzzled. In their understanding, Ba Linglong was an assassin from the Luo Wang organization, known for being omnipresent.

"What does Xiuyuan mean by this?"

Chen Xiuyuan's gaze was deep as he spoke, "Different minds, one body, eight faces. Although they are called the Eight Exquisite Ones, they are actually just one person, a person with terrifying strength. You two from Guigu have dealt with this person before, and I think you still remember him."

Upon hearing Xiu Yuan's words, Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang exchanged a glance, both showing confusion in their eyes. They did not recall having any connection with the Eight Linglong.

“There is someone I think you two should remember.”

"The Eight Swords of the King of Yue - Black and White Xuanjian".

Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang's expressions changed simultaneously; they hadn't expected it to be that man.

"It's him??"

They didn't think Xiu Yuan would lie to them about this, but they also clearly remembered that the person had already been killed by them.

"An avenger resurrected by the Net has forgotten his identity. He grows stronger through killing. Those who die at his hands become a part of him. The more consciousness he absorbs, the stronger he becomes. His strength is now incomparable to what it was before."

Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang tightened their grip on their swords. Back then, they had to join forces to deal with this person. To be honest, in a one-on-one fight, even back then, neither of them was a match for him, let alone now.

"And then there's Yan Ri. As a top-tier member of the Luo Wang organization, his strength is probably comparable to theirs."

Upon hearing this, Wei Zhuang's eyes lit up with interest. Wielding his sword against the strong had always been his obsession and pursuit.

Despite having guessed that the person who fought Bai Yifei that day was the one standing before him, and that he was extremely strong, Wei Zhuang remained arrogant.

"Are you scared??"

Gai Nie frowned, but then shook his head helplessly. After not seeing him for several years, his junior brother's personality had not changed at all.

"Xiao Zhuang, even you and I might not be able to beat an opponent like this."

Upon hearing this, Xiu Yuan did not argue with the other party, but continued to say, "I have sensed Hei Bai Xuan Jian from a distance. His strength has already crossed the threshold of Grandmaster. Yan Ri and Xuan Jian are ranked in the same Heavenly Class, and his strength is probably also that of a Sword Dao Grandmaster."

At this point, Xiu Yuan paused, then glanced at Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang, and continued, "I don't believe that Mr. Gai and Mr. Wei Zhuang currently possess the strength to deal with both of them simultaneously. In other words, if the two of you were to fight them, the best outcome would be for you to escape severely injured. Of course, there is another possibility: the two of you would both die!"

Upon hearing this result, the expressions of everyone present changed.

Similarly, this time Wei Zhuang unusually did not refute. Master-level combat power is extremely rare in the martial arts world. In addition, Yan Ri and Xuan Jian are assassins, so they may have more experience in combat than him.

"The worst mistake you can make in a battle is underestimating your opponent's strength. And this time, besides the Luo Wang, there's a high chance that the Nightfall group will also make a move. Ji Wuye, Bai Niao, and Bai Yifei are not simple characters."

Han Fei's gaze flickered uncertainly. He didn't know much about the classification of martial arts masters. He only knew that Wei Zhuang was skilled, but he didn't expect that there was such a classification in terms of skill level.

"What does 'cultivating affinity' mean?"

Xiu Yuan's eyes flickered before he spoke, "I can help you deal with Yan Ri and Xuan Jian, but I'm too busy to escort them. If Mr. Gai and Mr. Wei Zhuang stay behind, there's an over 80% chance they'll die. I don't think Young Master Shang and Young Master Jiu can accept that outcome!"

Neither Ying Zheng nor Han Fei spoke. Judging from the current situation, this was indeed the case. Ying Zheng had not yet taken power and needed someone to protect him, while Han Fei's Quicksand organization also needed Wei Zhuang's strength.

Such a loss was clearly not something they could accept at the moment. Now that Xiu Yuan had brought up the matter, Han Fei anticipated that the other party would have something to say next, so he took the initiative to speak.

What does Xiu Yuan want?

Ying Zheng glanced at Gai Nie and saw the other party nod slightly. He knew that what the young man said was true and he made up his mind.

The room suddenly fell silent as everyone waited for the boy to speak. After a while, the boy's voice came through again.

"I want a promise from both of you."

Han Fei raised an eyebrow, quite surprised.

"Oh?"

On the other hand, Ying Zheng was somewhat intrigued. He thought there was nothing left in the world that would interest this young man. He hadn't expected such an answer.

What kind of promise?

Xiu Yuan's gaze flickered slightly, and he spoke slowly.

"It could be a person, or it could be an event. Of course, it wouldn't be the kind of agreement that leads to suicide, but rather something that the two of you can do."

Ying Zheng looked at the not-so-tall boy in front of him, his eyes revealing a hint of inquiry.

After a long silence, Ying Zheng spoke first. "It is acceptable."

Han Fei nodded, but then asked, "What if Xiu Yuan can't stop Yan Ri and Xuan Jian?"

Xiu Yuan chuckled softly.

"Then congratulations to you two for making a profit without any initial investment."

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng suddenly asked, "Aren't you afraid that I will break my promise?"

Xiu Yuan chuckled.

"Can you do it?"

Ying Zheng suddenly burst into laughter.

"Xiu Yuan is truly an interesting person!"

After a brief meeting, things ended badly, and Gai Nie found Wei Zhuang.

“I want to know if he really has the ability. There’s one thing he’s right about: Yan Ri and Xuan Jian are extremely powerful, and we are no match for them now. But how can he possibly deal with both of them at the same time?”

Wei Zhuang raised an eyebrow, a mocking smile playing on his lips.

"Senior brother, you're not worried about him, are you?"

Gai Nie remained silent for a long time before continuing, "Guigu emphasizes making choices. In him, I see the dawn of a prosperous era. Although this path will not be recognized by Ying Zheng and Han Fei, it is a choice for you and me."

“Although you never said it, I think we’re the same in this respect. It’s worth taking a gamble on another possibility.”

Wei Zhuang's eyes sharpened, and a string in his heart tightened again. He glanced around to make sure no one was there before his heart sank again. Gai Nie was right. Ying Zheng, Han Fei, Zhang Liang and others could not accept that idea. After all, as beneficiaries, they needed to protect their own interests. But as disciples of Guigu, they did not have so many concerns.

"Xiao Zhuang, he can't get into trouble."

Wei Zhuang narrowed his eyes and then looked at Gai Nie.

"What does Senior Brother mean?"

Gai Nie replied in a deep voice, "According to Han Fei's arrangement, I will escort Ying Zheng away from Xinzheng. With the addition of those people from Baiyue, dealing with Nightfall will not put too much pressure on you. After all, compared to Yan Ri and Xuan Jian, those people can only be considered as small fry at best."

Wei Zhuang nodded in agreement with this statement.

"Indeed, but I'm also very curious about just how strong he is to boast that he can take care of both of them by himself."

Gai Nie sighed softly.

"No matter how strong he is, it's not a reason for us to stand aside!!"

Wei Zhuang suddenly drew his Shark Tooth sword, moonlight slicing across the blade and reflecting into his eyes. There were some things he didn't say, but that didn't mean he disagreed. Compared to Han Fei and Ying Zheng's ambitions, he was actually more interested in another possibility.

In another room, Zi Nu and Xiu Yuan sat facing each other.

Is this your answer to this chaotic world?

Zi Nu looked at the young man in front of her with a complicated expression. She had heard his conversation with Ying Zheng and Han Fei.

The world the other party spoke of was indeed unacceptable to Ying Zheng and Han Fei, but for her, who rose from the bottom of society, it was actually a better choice.

"It's just a personal thought!"

Xiu Yuan smiled, seemingly not taking it to heart.

Zi Nu's eyes flickered slightly, and she sighed softly.

"Are you really capable of handling those two?"

"I can stay."

Xiu Yuan shook his head. Zi Nu's combat strength was not strong, so her presence or absence was not significant. As for Yan Ri and Xuan Jian, although he had never fought against them, he had a feeling that he should be able to handle them.

When he first came down the mountain, he might have only been able to fight and defeat one of them. But after the dream in the treasure room, his strength has greatly improved. He doesn't even know how strong he is now.

Just like the heavenly voice transmission when he subdued Mo Ya, it seems that as long as he wants, even if Mo Ya hides in the general's mansion, he can still transmit his voice into the other party's heart.

His control over the power of heaven and earth gave him a sense of effortless mastery. Perhaps dealing with those two wouldn't be as difficult as he had imagined. However, since he hadn't actually fought them yet, he couldn't be sure.

On the other side, Han Fei and Zhang Liang rode back to their residence in the same carriage.

On the way, Zhang Liang asked softly, "Did you have this plan from the beginning, young master?"

Han Fei was deep in thought when he heard Zhang Liang's words. He asked with some surprise, "Why would Zifang say that?"

Zhang Liang gently shook his head.

"Young Master, you mentioned today that you asked the King of Qin to spare someone. The King of Qin didn't seem surprised. You could say that this was something you had agreed upon beforehand. And the news about Yan Ri came later. So even if Yan Ri hadn't appeared, you would still have chosen to complete this plan through the King of Qin."

Hearing Zhang Liang's words, Han Fei was somewhat surprised, and then he said softly, "Continue."

Seeing that Han Fei did not deny it, Zhang Liang continued, "Li Si and you, my lord, are from the same school and are fellow disciples. If Li Si loses an important prisoner during this diplomatic mission, the Qin state will not let him off easily. Are you thinking of our friendship, my lord?"

"If Li Si goes through Young Master Shang, he will not only avoid punishment, but also gain access to his connections. This would be an incredibly worthwhile deal for the future. Of course, it would also be an excellent transaction for Young Master Shang. Although Li Si is power-hungry, he also has the talent to save the world. Young Master Shang once commented that if he could rise to power, he would be able to rise to great heights. With this man by his side, Young Master Shang would certainly be an excellent ally."

Hearing Zhang Liang's words, Han Fei nodded with pleasure.

"Zifang is so young, yet he already has a pair of eyes that can see through the truth. His future is truly limitless."

Zhang Liang remained silent for a moment before speaking again.

"There's one more thing, but I'm not sure if I should say it."

Han Fei narrowed his eyes, his tone turned serious, and he uttered an "oh".

"Oh? Zifang, why don't you tell me about it?"

Zhang Liang glanced at Han Fei first, and seeing that the other party did not seem angry, he suppressed his suspicions for the time being and continued, "It seems that the young master intends to have Young Master Shang befriend Xiu Yuan. If Young Master Shang is able to escape this predicament, he will surely be grateful for Xiu Yuan's kindness, after all, he was dealing with the most dangerous place."

"In other words, if Xiu Yuan had chosen to stand idly by, Young Master Shang would have been in danger of dying this time, or even if he had managed to return by chance, the fate of Gai Nie beside him would probably be unknown."

"Given the current situation, this outcome is clearly unacceptable to Young Master Shang. After all, he has not yet taken over the reins of power. In Qin, he is suppressed by Lü Buwei and hampered by Qin nobles. His situation is not much better than that of Liu Sha in Han!"

Han Fei sighed softly.

"It's a move that can be considered a side hustle! No one can be sure about the future, but one thing is certain: I'm very optimistic about that kid's future. His views may be out of step with the times, but putting aside national and familial righteousness, from my personal perspective, the future he envisions has many similarities to the future I imagine."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Liang's expression became somewhat complicated. He understood the reasoning, but due to his family and personal constraints, there were many things he could not accept.

Han Fei stretched out his palm. He found it difficult to choose between the two theories of family rule and public rule. From the perspective of law and his own principles, he preferred the latter. However, from the perspective of the State of Han and from his own perspective as the Ninth Prince, he could only choose the former.

Suddenly he chuckled softly.

"Perhaps he thinks the same way! Can the future of an empire really be placed on the shoulders of one person? He may know the answer in his heart, but there are some things he just can't let go of."

He knew that Ying Zheng would have the same idea. From his risky departure from Qin to enter Han, it was clear that the young King of Qin was not an honest man. It's just that his ideas were difficult to adapt to the present era.

They were not saints after all, but human beings.

The next day, when Li Si once again challenged King Han, Han Fei unexpectedly pointed out the existence of Yan Ling Ji. Upon hearing this answer, King Han was overjoyed. Bai Yifei and Ji Wuye had been tricked by Han Fei, but even if they were unwilling, they could only grit their teeth and accept it.

Things seemed to have returned to their original course. Li Si met the King of Qin who had come to Han incognito and successfully boarded Ying Zheng's ship. As for the King of Qin's decree, he naturally would not disobey it, so Yan Lingji was released in a daze.

Time passed slowly, and another day had passed in the blink of an eye. However, today, the city of Xinzheng had a more somber and chilly atmosphere.

Upon seeing Yan Lingji again, Tianze was naturally somewhat surprised. He had originally planned to form an alliance with Liusha, but unexpectedly, Yan Lingji was released. After hearing Yan Lingji's answer, Tianze suddenly fell silent.

After a long silence, Tianze said, "It seems the news we received earlier was true. Another person from Luo Wang has arrived. Liu Sha is out of options."

Yan Lingji was somewhat curious, as she had received very little information while in the cage, and was almost completely isolated from the outside world.

"What is Master saying?"

Tianze gave a cold laugh.

“The Net sent out the assassin Ba Linglong at the beginning, and now they have dispatched another top-tier assassin. Although the information was kept secret, we still managed to catch some of it. I didn’t believe it at first, but now it seems to be true.”

Li Si said he was participating in a game.

"We won't be absent from this game either. Since Quicksand saved you, then we will."

(End of this chapter)