Conceptual melting pot, the fusion of all realms starting from the Qin Dynasty.

The Mohists advocated frugality and simple funerals, and Six-Fingered Black Knight, as the leader of the Mohists, practiced what he preached, so he naturally did not care about extravagant enjoyment.

At this moment, Zi Nu, who had been watching from the side, suddenly spoke up:

"I do own a few secluded courtyards in Xinzheng City."

"The young boss has only been in Xinzheng for a short time, and I imagine there isn't enough courtyard to accommodate the seniors. Why don't we lend it to the young boss for the time being?"

"Thank you, Sister Zi Nu!" Chen Hao immediately agreed, then said to Six-Fingered Black Knight, "Senior will be staying in Xinzheng City for a month to teach me, so how can I just stay anywhere?"

"Haha~!" Zi Nu covered her mouth and laughed. "Just for you calling me 'sister,' I'll definitely make sure you arrange things perfectly for my senior."

"Then you can just call me Chen Hao, Sister Zi Nu. Calling me 'Little Boss' is too formal."

Chen Hao smiled shamelessly at Zi Nu, not caring at all.

For someone in the 21st century, calling a beautiful woman "older sister" is something that comes naturally and there's absolutely no awkwardness about it.

Especially now that Chen Hao looks like a fifteen-year-old, it's only natural for him to call Zi Nu "sister".

"Okay, Chen Hao!"

Zi Nu smiled, then turned to Six-Fingered Black Knight and said, "Then let's go arrange your accommodations first, senior."

"Okay!" Chen Hao nodded quickly, then said to Zi Nu and Nong Yu, "Sister Zi Nu and Nong Yu, when I have some free time later, I will come over and paint a beautiful portrait for you."

As he spoke, Chen Hao followed behind Zi Nu and Nong Yu, accompanying the Six-Fingered Black Knight to arrange his lodging in the courtyard.

As for Yan Lingji, she'll just have to temporarily mind the shop.

...

In Sanghai City of the State of Qi, there is a small Confucian sage village.

"Student Han Fei requests an audience with his teacher."

A handsome young man dressed in a brocade robe bowed to Xunzi not far from where Xunzi was resting.

This person was none other than Han Fei, who was studying at Xiaoshengxianzhuang.

Xunzi, who was sitting cross-legged and resting, slowly opened his eyes and said to Han Fei, "Come here, Han Fei!"

"Yes!"

Han Fei responded and slowly walked over, respectfully kneeling not far from Xunzi.

"Han Fei, what brings you here to see me?"

Xunzi spoke slowly, as if he were an old man with no martial arts skills whatsoever.

Han Fei bowed and said, "I have come here specifically to bid you farewell."

"Have you decided?"

Xunzi looked up at Han Fei and sighed.

"Yes!"

Han Fei nodded firmly.

"..."

"..."

...

In the residence of General Ji Wuye, the capital of Korea, in Xinzheng.

Bang~!

Clang! Clang! Clang!

An enraged Ji Wuye threw a bronze wine cup to the ground, spilling wine everywhere.

"They're all a bunch of useless people. Such an important thing appeared in Xinzheng City, and Nightfall only found out now."

Ji Wuye stared angrily at the books and scrolls on the low table in front of him, roaring throughout the room.

All the maids and Ji Wuye's favorite concubines were trembling with fear.

The only one who dared to speak at this moment was a huge, fat man sitting opposite Ji Wuye, dressed in gold and jade, wearing a wide gold and green robe.

"General, please calm down!" Emerald Tiger said with a smile. "We Nightfall are all rough men who only know how to fight and kill. It's normal that we're a little late in learning about what's going on with the scholars."

"Besides, it's not too late for us to know about this...paper...now, is it?"

"Hmph!" Ji Wuye calmed down a little after hearing Emerald Tiger's explanation.

Then he glared fiercely at Jade Tiger, "Tiger, do you really think this paper from Qingpingzhai can make money?"

"Of course!" Emerald Tiger patted his chest confidently. "The advent of paper was a momentous event for those intellectuals."

"Now, which scholar in the entire city of Xinzheng doesn't want to use clean and convenient paper?"

"Compared to paper, those heavy bamboo slips were simply stinking dog shit."

...

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Chapter 030 Ji Wuye's Scheme and the Sudden Awakening of the Golden Light Curse

Ji Wuye looked at the Emerald Tiger, who was becoming more and more excited as he spoke, and then asked with interest:

"So, Tiger, have you investigated thoroughly where those papers and books in Qingpingzhai were made?"

Upon hearing this question, the excited Emerald Tiger's mood instantly soared, and it asked in confusion:

"It's strange, no matter how we investigate and monitor, we can't find out how those papers ended up in Qingpingzhai."

"Those papers and books seemed to have appeared out of thin air in that shop."

Ji Wuye said fiercely, "Do I need to remind you? Tiger, haven't you ever thought about using force?"

"No! Absolutely not, my great general!"

Jade Tiger quickly stopped Ji Wuye's idea, "That paper has far-reaching implications! Not only are some scholars and officials from Korea paying attention to Qingpingzhai, but even some disciples of the Hundred Schools of Thought are on their way to Xinzheng City."

"Moreover, on my way to see you, General, I received news that the Six-Fingered Black Knight, the leader of the Mohist school, has arrived in Xinzheng City."

"Six-Fingered Black Knight might be inside that Qingpingzhai restaurant right now."

Ji Wuye frowned, somewhat speechless, and said, "How did such a small piece of paper get involved with all the schools of thought? Even the leader of the Mohist school has come to Xinzheng City?"

"Isn't this making a mountain out of a molehill?"

Although Ji Wuye seems somewhat reckless, he is actually quite meticulous despite his rough exterior.

As someone with a military background, it's understandable that he might not have a clear understanding of the value of paper. However, as someone from the upper echelons of this world, Ji Wuye would never ignore the influence of the Hundred Schools of Thought.

He was even well aware that if he did something that offended the various schools of thought today, whether he would still hold the title of Great General tomorrow was another matter entirely.

“It’s not making a mountain out of a molehill!” Emerald Tiger quickly explained to Ji Wuye, “The invention of paper made it easier to record things and made it easier to learn classics.”

"If the various schools of thought had access to paper, it would not only be beneficial for spreading their doctrines and increasing their number of disciples, but it would also expand their influence among the seven kingdoms."

"Therefore, they will absolutely not allow anything to happen to the owner of Qingpingzhai before they obtain the paper manufacturing technology."

"Anyone who touches this will die!"

Jade Tiger was afraid that Ji Wuye would directly use force against Qingpingzhai, which is why he spoke these words so urgently.

"Well done, Tiger!" Ji Wuye looked at the Emerald Tiger with some surprise and said in astonishment, "I didn't expect you to have such knowledge in this area, Tiger. I really didn't expect that."

"No way~ No way~!"

Jade Tiger waved his hands repeatedly, then explained, "These are all things my retainers told me. If the general had been a step slower, one of my retainers might have already given you advice."

That's what they say, but Jade Tiger knew that the advice his retainer gave to Ji Wuye was utter nonsense.

Before becoming a general, Ji Wuye might have been able to listen to the advice of his retainers, but now he is absolutely autocratic and does not allow anyone to interfere with his thoughts.

Moreover, Ji Wuye's retainers are mostly thugs and assassins; there are hardly any scholars who can offer him advice.

"We can't mess with Qingpingzhai for now, but I'm really unwilling to let these glittering gold coins slip through my fingers."

Ji Wuye really didn't want to give up.

Although Ji Wuye, as the great general of Han, received money from some people, how could he not be short of money to support such a huge force as Nightfall?

Even with a merchant like Jade Tiger helping him make money, Ji Wuye was always strapped for cash.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have set his sights on military spending.

"So, General, you mean...?"

Jade Tiger asked tentatively.

Ji Wuye pondered in silence for a moment, ignoring Emerald Tiger, and instead called out to the door, "Mo Ya!"

Phew~!

A figure dressed in dark, close-fitting clothes suddenly appeared at the entrance and knelt down respectfully, saying, "General!"

"Go find someone to test the waters and see if the owner of Qingpingzhai is truly capable." Ji Wuye revealed a sinister look. "Afterwards, whether it's stealing, spying, arresting, or interrogating, we must get the paper-making method from him."

"Try not to use our people."

"There is only one night. After one night, no matter what, the person must be put back intact."