Qin Shi: I went astray in the Heavenly Sect

Chapter 49 Xinzheng Earthquake, Red Dust Wine
"The Scorpion Clan has been wiped out??"

Upon hearing this news at the General's Mansion, Ji Wuye's eyes instantly turned cold.

The Scorpion Clan was his people, and this was hardly a secret in South Korea. He never expected that someone would dare to mess with him, especially in broad daylight.

Seeing Ji Wuye's cold glint in his eyes, Mo Ya wisely refrained from replying.

"Who did this?"

"The one from Guiguzi??"

In Xinzheng, there are few who can take down the Poison Scorpion Sect in such a short time, especially since they were his adversaries. As far as I can remember, only Wei Zhuang, who came to my residence with Han Fei before, could do that.

"not him."

Although he was tricked by Wei Zhuang, Mo Ya did not hold a grudge. He and Wei Zhuang arrived one after the other, a fact that many people in the city should have noticed. Ji Wuye was very shrewd and not so easily fooled, so he would not make trouble for himself over this matter.

“Who is that??”

Ji Wuye lowered his voice, his tone carrying a chilling killing intent. He exerted force, leaving a deep mark on the table with the wine vessel.

Feeling the terrifying pressure from Ji Wuye, Mo Ya dared not be negligent and said, "The Poison Scorpion Sect members died in a very strange manner. There were no obvious injuries on their bodies. I believe they died from poisoning, and not just any poison."

Ji Wuye narrowed his eyes, his gaze turning gloomy and uncertain.

He had also sensed the commotion coming from the direction of the Poison Scorpion Sect. Rather than believing he had been poisoned, he was more inclined to believe that it was the work of that man named Wei Zhuang.

But one thing he was even more certain of was that Mo Ya didn't have the guts to lie to him. Since Mo Ya said it wasn't Wei Zhuang who did it, then it definitely wasn't.

Now, he needed to be wary of this new expert in Xinzheng City—whether he was friend or foe. Was this person targeting him, or simply disliked the Poison Scorpion Sect?

For a master hiding in the shadows, he is more troublesome than Wei Zhuang, who is standing in the open.

"Find out who did this."

Mo Ya bowed deeply, then turned and left.

On the other hand, because of Han Fei's involvement, the matter escalated quickly. The murder of the Poison Scorpion Clan and the shady dealings they had committed were made public that afternoon.

Even King Han was alarmed, after all, the news revealed by the Poison Scorpion Gate was quite horrifying. In addition to the killing of forty or fifty people, there were also those who were imprisoned, which had already crossed the bottom line of the country.

King Han An was furious and ordered a thorough investigation into the matter.

This time, General Ji Wuye was outmaneuvered by Zhang Kaidi, who not only forbade him from interfering in the matter but also ordered him to give a thousand gold coins to appease the people.

Of course, that's what the imperial decree said, but whether Ji Wuye actually did it or not is anyone's guess.

"asshole!!"

"Zhang Kaidi, that old bastard, don't let me get a chance, I'll skin that old geezer alive!!"

Time passed quickly, and soon the city lights came on again, and the lights above the entrance of Zilanxuan were lit once more.

Chen Xiuyuan stared at the magnificent flower pavilion before him, his eyes somewhat dazed. Compared to the scenes he had witnessed in Xinzheng during the day, this place seemed more like a heavenly palace.

"It's quite ironic that immortals and mortals live in the same city."

He murmured to himself, then went inside.

Zi Nu, who was greeting guests, glanced at Chen Xiuyuan. Her purple eyes flickered slightly. She felt that Chen Xiuyuan seemed different from when he left that morning. The young man's steps seemed heavier.

"Sister Zi Nu, Lord Liu Yi, the Left Sima, is causing trouble again."

Before Zi Nu could greet Chen Xiuyuan, a girl hurried over.

Zi Nu shook her head, then turned around and said, "Lead the way."

Inside a tavern, a man wrapped in tattered rags looked at the wine in front of him with a complicated expression.

He was supposed to be locked in the dungeon, but he was rescued by a boy, a boy who was unpredictable and mysterious.

He still remembered what the boy had said to him.

"Everyone has desires in life: a full cup of wine, friends who never part, a good partner for life, and a golden goblet to keep them company. But how many people can have all their wishes fulfilled?"

"It's normal for a person to have obsessions, but there are many paths to take in the process of seeking them, and the one you chose is not a good one."

"When a person is unable to control the overall situation, what he needs to do most is to accumulate strength, rather than acting like you, full of reckless courage and impulsive actions."

“I can tell you that the answer you’re looking for cannot be given to you by the King of Han, Ji Wuye, or even your former superior, Marquis Xueyi Bai Yifei.”

"Because to them, the best outcome for you is to disappear without a trace and never reappear. Deceiving yourself will only drag down more people you care about."

Back in his room, Chen Xiuyuan gently pushed open a corner of the window and leaned against it to admire the night view of Xinzheng.

When he went to see the night in Xinzheng again, he felt that something was different this time.

Taoism emphasizes transcending life and death, but life and death are major events for a person, and it is almost impossible to achieve without sufficient experience.

The greatest terror lies in the face of death; this statement truly reflects the profound truth of human nature.

During his trip to the Scorpion Sect, he witnessed many things: some people were afraid of death, while others only sought death; some were desperate, some were arrogant, and some were depraved. In this redemption, some might be reborn from the ashes, while others might head towards death.

Life and death are simultaneous, and death and life are simultaneous.

There seems to be something grander in this, but he can't see it yet.

As for that Right Sima, he had a knot in his heart. Besides being betrayed by his comrades, slandered, and burdened with infamy, he also had a former lover who was now another man's wife. In the end, all of this was a sacrifice to power.

His experience reflects the complexity of human nature and the darkness of the South Korean court. If it were an ordinary person, their fate would probably be no different from Li Kai's.

Some say that the human heart is like a demon.

Human nature is as unpredictable as the underworld; driven by desires and selfishness, the human heart may reveal a darker side more terrifying than ghosts and monsters.

For spiritual practice, this is more harmful than beneficial. However, upon reflection, he also gained a lot from Li Kai.

His original purpose in descending the mountain was to see the world and all living beings. But the outside world is never a beautiful place. This journey allowed him to see a corner of this era clearly. For ordinary people, they are undoubtedly carrying a heavy destiny as they move forward.

Chen Xiuyuan's gaze lingered, a worldly sentiment flowing through his heart, like a cup of bitter wine.
He raised his left hand, where a burning heat lingered, reaching straight to his soul.
Suddenly there was a knock on the door, followed by a voice.

"Young master, are you asleep?"

(End of this chapter)