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

Zi Nu has even had the Zi Lan Xuan sisters start producing these small items on a small scale and selling them in the surrounding areas of South Korea.

I heard they've already made a lot of money!

Behind the screen, Jingni hesitated for a moment in the bathtub, then reached for the soap, took it, and smelled it.

The next moment, a fragrance of roses wafted over.

Then Jingni tried rubbing her body with soap, and soon a lot of white foam appeared on the skin she was rubbing, easily sweeping away the oil and dirt that had been expelled from her skin over the past few days.

Jingni felt the refreshing sensation on her skin, quickened her movements, and thanked Chen Hao in a cool tone:

"Thank you!"

Although the presence of a man watching her wash up made Jingni feel slightly embarrassed, her natural beauty and love of cleanliness made her unable to bear the filth she had accumulated over the past few days.

However, considering that there was a screen between Chen Hao and her, Jing Ni compromised a little.

Moreover, Jing Ni understood that neither Chen Hao nor Zi Nu would allow a top-tier assassin from the Luo Wang organization to act freely in Zi Lan Xuan.

Even though Jingni's true energy was sealed by the magical artifact, the Immortal Binding Rope, her skills were still too dangerous for the ordinary people in Zilan Pavilion.

As Jing Ni scrubbed the grime off her body with soap and shower gel, she asked Chen Hao through the screen, "Mr. Chen Hao, is there something you wish to ask me today?"

Chen Hao didn't stand on ceremony with Jing Ni and asked directly, "The Luo Net sent two of your top-tier assassins to Xinzheng City, surely not just for the changes in the world here?"

"After all, if we want to investigate the source of the spiritual energy revival here, Jing Ni, you alone are enough."

"Adding another confused Xuan Jian would be completely unnecessary."

Jing Ni paused for a moment while washing up, then said in a cool voice, "It seems that Mr. Chen Hao has noticed the abnormality in Xuan Jian's body."

Chen Hao stared at the screen with his golden eyes and smiled faintly: "Xuan Jian is the Eight Linglong, and the Eight Linglong is Xuan Jian, isn't he?"

"Xuan Jian is able to absorb the souls of those he kills and gain their memories and abilities."

"Although this ability is powerful, Xuan Jian has so many souls coexisting in his body, which has caused the origin of his own soul to be polluted by resentment, and his mind has begun to become muddled."

"Although Xuan Jian can still use the will of a Grandmaster-level martial artist to control the souls of those he has killed, he is just a mortal, not a god. One day, his soul will be washed away by the resentment and malice in the Eight Linglong's soul and he will become an idiot."

Chen Hao's lips curled into a mocking smile. "I have to admit that Xuan Jian is very useful in many situations, but it's obviously not appropriate to use him to investigate the anomalies in Xinzheng City."

"Mr. Chen Hao is indeed intelligent!" Jing Ni exclaimed. "However, even so, I cannot reveal the organization's specific purpose."

Although Jing Ni's heart wavered, she was not yet ready to betray Luo Wang.

"Don't be silly, Jing Ni!" Chen Hao said speechlessly, "It's been so long since any of the Luo Wang assassins came to rescue you and Xuan Jian. Clearly, you've been abandoned by Lü Buwei..."

"To someone like Lü Buwei, these assassins from your Luo Wang organization are merely tools. From the moment your mission failed, you were already discarded."

"Moreover, having accepted a mission to assassinate the King of Qin, even if you complete the mission, you will not be able to survive."

Plop~!

Splash!

The soap slipped from Jingni's hand, and she stood up from the bathtub in shock, her fair and graceful body exposed to the air, with drops of water sliding down her smooth skin.

However, none of this could stop the terror in Jing Ni's heart:

"Mr. Chen Hao... how... how did you know about the mission that Luo Wang gave us?"

"What's so surprising about that?" Chen Hao complained helplessly. "The powerful forces among the various schools of thought, those who paid even a little attention to the whereabouts of King Ying Zheng of Qin, all received news that he was coming to Han soon."

"But none of those people are as bold as Lü Buwei. They don't want to offend the entire Qin state because of a Qin king who hasn't personally led the army."

All I can say is that it was all too much of a coincidence!

If it weren't for the convergence of the two realms and the surge in spiritual energy in Xinzheng City, Jingni would have been immediately dispatched by Lü Buwei to assassinate Wei Wuji, and would never have been sent to wade into the mess of assassinating the King of Qin.

But we can't deny that this was a stroke of luck for Jingni!

After all, meeting Chen Hao has brought about a dramatic change in her fate, so there's no need to worry about her suffering as before.

Whoosh!

After calming down, Jing Ni slowly sat down again and said in a cold voice, "Since Mr. Chen Hao already knows everything, why did you come to ask me?"

"Of course, we want to ascertain Lü Buwei's intentions," Chen Hao said calmly. "That old man Lü Buwei's death is imminent; who knows what foolish things he might do?"

"Mr. Chen Hao, you are truly audacious!"

Jing Ni glanced at Chen Hao through the screen in a daze, "Among these seven kingdoms, almost no one dares to use such a title to describe Prime Minister Lü."

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(PS: It's almost the end of the month, everyone hurry up and shower me with your saved monthly tickets and flowers!)

Chapter 127 Persuading and Winning Over Jing Ni

Chen Hao showed no reaction to Jing Ni's astonishment. He curled his lips and said in a low voice, "Lü Buwei rose from a mere merchant to the position of Prime Minister of Qin through his wisdom and methods. He can be considered a remarkable man of his time."

"But Lü Buwei is now old and frail, yet he still holds the reins of power in Qin. Instead of knowing when to retire, he even dares to plot to assassinate King Ying Zheng of Qin. It's utterly absurd."

"Does Lü Buwei really think that the Qin royal family would sit idly by and ignore his actions?"

Chen Hao scoffed: "Lu Buwei has been completely blinded by power."

"He succeeded because of money and women, and he will inevitably die because of money and women in the end!"

"Perhaps!" Jing Ni responded calmly, continuing to wash her long hair. "Whatever fate awaits Prime Minister Lü, it has nothing to do with me, an assassin and a prisoner."

"oh?!"

A smile appeared in Chen Hao's golden eyes as he watched Jing Ni's reaction with amusement: "Jing Ni, you don't seem to care at all about the safety of your own leader?"

"It seems that you don't have much loyalty to Lü Buwei or Luo Wang in your heart."

Jing Ni paused for a moment, then replied coldly, "Jing Ni is just an assassin of the 27th Division who follows orders, and she doesn't care about the survival or destruction of the Luo Wang."

"Hahaha~!"

Chen Hao burst into laughter, his golden eyes fixed on Jing Ni behind the screen: "It seems that what you care about, Jing Ni, is not the Luo Wang or Lü Buwei, but rather a place where you can settle down, a place that can accommodate you and give you a sense of security."

A hint of confusion flashed in Jingni's eyes, then she sighed, "Perhaps!"

Jing Ni thought about how she had always obeyed the orders of Luo Wang and carried out one assassination mission after another. It seemed that it was indeed because Luo Wang was the only place for her to stay in this world. After leaving Luo Wang, she had no idea where she should go.

Of course, there is another reason, which is that Jing Ni knows very well that she can only survive if she carries out the orders of Luo Wang properly.

If Jing Ni rebels against Luo Wang, she will face endless pursuit.

Jing Ni, aware of the gap between her strength and that of the Luo Wang organization, knew very well that she wouldn't survive much longer under their relentless pursuit.

"In that case, Jingni, would you mind finding another home?" Chen Hao earnestly extended an invitation to Jingni. "Although I don't have much of a reputation in this world, it would be easy for me to protect you from the Luo Wang."

Jing Ni shook her head: "Jing Ni is of humble appearance, how could she be worthy of such treatment from you, Mr. Chen Hao?"

"The Luo Net's sphere of influence spans the seven kingdoms, and it cooperates with various powers. Its influence is deeply rooted and is simply beyond what Mr. Chen Hao can handle."

"Mr. Chen Hao, now that you've gotten involved with Jing Ni, even if your life isn't in danger, you're unlikely to have a peaceful life for the rest of your days."

Jing Ni had witnessed Chen Hao's strength and understood that with the abilities he possessed, as long as he was careful, he wouldn't need to worry about the threat from Luo Wang.

Thinking of the towering golden light and lightning that day, Jing Ni understood that even if Chen Hao faced the strongest and most mysterious Yan Ri in the Luo Wang, he could still escape unscathed even if he was no match for him.

Moreover, Chen Hao has deep connections with the Yin-Yang School, the School of Diplomacy, the Mohist School, the Confucian School, and the Taoist School among the Hundred Schools of Thought. Even if Lü Buwei wanted to take action against Chen Hao, he would probably have to weigh the consequences from all sides.

Also!

Chen Hao had already become a Grandmaster-level expert when he was fifteen or sixteen years old.

Given enough time to cultivate, Jingni believed that Chen Hao would definitely become a Grandmaster, or even a Celestial Realm expert.

Moreover, Jingni had a premonition that this time wouldn't be long!

Chen Hao gently raised his head, his golden eyes seeming to pierce through the screen and see Jing Ni's graceful body. He laughed wildly and said, "Jing Ni, are you still clinging to hope?"

“Ever since I captured you and Xuan Jian, I have been destined to be enemies with the Luo Wang.”

"And you, Jingni, are already destined to become Lü Buwei's pawn, and there is no going back."

"We're all in the same boat now, and no one can escape this fate."

"and..."

Chen Hao changed the subject and said to Jing Ni, "Jing Ni, you underestimate yourself too much!"

"Jingni, you are stunningly beautiful, naturally gorgeous, with skin as smooth as jade, more beautiful than peach blossoms, fair with a rosy glow, and crystal clear, just like the bright moon in the sky."

"Any man who sees your true face would do everything he can to get you."

"I'm no exception!"

"Because of my beauty?" Jing Ni blushed in the bathtub, her cool demeanor vanishing, and she became like a shy girl. "This is the first time someone has said something like this to me so bluntly."

Then, as if she had made a decision, Jing Ni stepped directly out of the bathtub.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

Then she pulled over a bath towel, wiping the water droplets off her body as she slowly walked out from behind the screen, her graceful, fair figure displayed directly in front of Chen Hao.

Before Chen Hao could say anything, Jing Ni asked him in a cool and aloof tone, "How do I compare to Mr. Chen Hao's many female confidantes?"

Chen Hao's blood surged instantly, and the sound of his heart beating pierced his chest like a drum.

Even so, Chen Hao maintained his smiling demeanor and said to Jing Ni, "Jing Ni, Yan Ling Ji, and Yan Fei each have their own merits and are all top-tier beauties in this world."

It must be said that after undergoing cultivation and purification, female cultivators in this world are very likely to become exceptionally beautiful.