The improved female villains regained their memories.

She usually uses clever methods to conceal her appearance, but only at this moment does she reveal her true face.

Yang Pingsheng watched silently as he played the zither.

As the sword danced, the grass and trees on the cliff fell silent, all sounds ceased, except for the intertwining of the sword's cry and the zither's melody, which played a celestial music that belonged only to the two of them.

The further they went, the stronger their murderous intent became.

With the final note, the sword light, imbued with a wondrous technique, retreated, stirring up a storm.

Ye Buxin sheathed his sword.

Their teamwork was still flawless, as if they were born to be one person.

What would have happened to me if Yang Pingsheng hadn't been there?

Looking at the silver moon high in the sky, Ye Buxin decided not to think about the problem.

This question is meaningless, because Yang Pingsheng is right beside me.

Fusu is a good and wise ruler. If he can truly be as respectful to the virtuous and open-minded as the intelligence reports, then it would be fine to pledge allegiance to him.

She could share some of the things she and Yang Pingsheng had researched together over the years, in exchange for a place in history. Once the country was stable, she and Yang Pingsheng could assist Fusu in governing the world, determine the path to immortality, and completely unify the six kingdoms. That would not be a bad ending for them.

The winter snow has begun to melt, and the green plants of spring are starting to come back to life. Everything is reviving and trying to show off its beauty. At this time, the old plum tree that stood firm in the cold winter is not worth mentioning.

For Ye Buxin, living her life this way might not be so bad.

With a resolute expression, she pointed her sword at Yang Pingsheng: "I intend to follow my master's advice and join Prince Fusu. What do you intend to do about it?"

Yang Pingsheng drew his sword from his waist and appeared in front of Ye Buxin in a flash, his blade resting on Ye Buxin's sword.

“It’s the same as always,” he replied. “A gentleman carries a sword, I carry a knife.”

The Dragon Roar Sword and the Tiger Howl Blade are magical artifacts made by Ye Buxin; each of them owns one.

When asked which item he wanted, Yang Pingsheng chose the knife.

He said, "In this era, a gentleman carries a sword to demonstrate his virtue. I lack virtue and do not like to show my face in public, so I will choose a knife instead."

He chose to stand behind Ye Buxin and help her get rid of troubles, just like he did in the Linlang Sect.

"it is good."

A cultivator who is utterly useless in terms of spiritual root, spiritual sea, and spiritual vein.

A madman who cultivates immortality with an exceptionally powerful soul but whose body occasionally goes out of control.

Both of them were the same, never feeling that they lacked talent.

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Ye Buxin gently touched Yang Pingsheng's knife, then sheathed his sword and turned around.

In the blink of an eye, she concealed her face once more, becoming ordinary again.

"Let's go, let's go back and rest."

Chapter 593 Heroes Rise and Fall Among Us

The silver moon hangs high in the sky.

Tonight, the sky is cloudless, and the capital of Qin stands quietly in the darkness, like a giant beast lying in wait.

Zhou Jinyu hurriedly went to Fusu's residence, only to be told by the servants that Fusu was not there that night.

Helpless, Zhou Jinyu could only instruct her servants to inform Fusu that she had come today, as usual, and then she turned to leave.

This was the third consecutive day that she had not seen Fusu.

There were no clouds tonight, but there was wind. The howling wind swept by, and the lurking beasts remained quiet, without making a sound.

The snow and ice had not yet completely melted and were even increasing. Today, another snowfall made Zhou Jinyu feel the intense cold.

She returned to her lodgings, to an empty room, and lit a candle.

Unfinished official business, intelligence from various places, and talismans plastered everywhere—this was Zhou Jinyu's residence.

The talisman remained unchanged, showing no reaction whatsoever, indicating that no one had entered during her absence.

She breathed a sigh of relief and sat down at the table to begin organizing the new intelligence.

The Qin state is about to unify the country.

From the Spring and Autumn Period to the Warring States Period, the chaotic situation that had lasted for hundreds of years was finally coming to an end. No one expected that the world would eventually belong to the Qin state.

That supreme being, combined with the Taixu soil and the route designed by Shang Yang, unleashed terrifying power.

The unification of the world does not mean that the matter is over.

Since the incident of Prince Chao fleeing to Chu, the standard for unifying the world had long been broken. Although the Qin state unified the world by force, how to integrate the various forces and how to deal with the Hundred Schools of Thought that had retreated into the shadows became new problems.

Looking at the intelligence reports from various parties, Zhou Jinyu felt utterly exhausted.

A talisman slowly burned, revealing a few words. Zhou Jinyu placed her hand on it and stared at the four words.

Jixia Academy

The Jixia Academy was established by the State of Qi. It accommodated various schools of thought, such as Taoism, Confucianism, Legalism, Logicians, Military Science, Agricultural Science, Yin-Yang Theory, and Weights and Measures. Many immortals emerged from it, making it the greatest enemy of the Guigu School.

Now, the Qin army is pointing directly at the Qi state. The King of Qi wants to surrender, so he disbanded the Jixia Academy. However, Zhou Jinyu had already received intelligence that the Jixia Academy had not disappeared. They had already used the pretext of disbanding to spread among the six states and began to frequently contact the nobles of the six states.

Back in Guigu Sect, Zhou Jinyu had already learned about the terror of Jixia Academy. Among all the forces in the world, they were closest to the Guardian Heaven Sect and had the most students. However, for some reason, the Guardian Heaven Sect abandoned them and chose the Qin Kingdom instead.

With the fall of the State of Qi, the Jixia Academy was dissolved, shifting from the overt to the covert. The threat not only did not diminish, but increased day by day.

As a student of the Guigu School, and now serving under a ruler from the Qin state, Zhou Jinyu could not allow this covetous force to remain unchecked.

From the moment she left the mountain to seek refuge with Fusu, she had people keeping an eye on the Jixia Academy.

Among the large pile of intelligence on the table were those sent by an inside contact.

The most obvious one is: [The Jixia Academy may be targeting Fusu.]

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It was expected that they would target Fusu.

Ye Buxin was not familiar with Fusu, but Zhou Jinyu was very familiar with him.

He was a true gentleman, respecting his elders and caring for his fellow disciples. He took good care of her and Yang Pingsheng at the time, and he was also very knowledgeable, able to readily recall many cultivation techniques.

At the same time, he was also born with a divine body, and his talent was rare and related to his luck. Zhou Jinyu heard that when Fusu first entered the sect, his master specially used the Destiny Chart to look at him and predicted that he was a true "chosen one of heaven" with countless luck.

Such a person, as long as he does not fall from grace, will surely become a wise and enlightened ruler in the future.

It doesn't matter who you serve, for Zhou Jinyu, it's better to serve under Fusu than to serve those incompetent and foolish rulers who have lost their kingdoms. At that time, he might be able to get some support.

Moreover, if Fusu were to inherit the throne in the future, it might be a good thing for the world.

Now that the Qin state has unified the world, everyone's attention is focused on the Qin state, and naturally, this wise prince of Qin, the last senior disciple of the Guigu School, Ying Fusu, is also included.

Zhou Jinyu had examined this intelligence report; the unstable light on it indicated that the inside agent had risked everything to pass it on.

So, the question is, how did the Jixia Academy deal with Fusu, and how many people did they plan to send to do it?

Zhou Jinyu wanted to discuss this matter with Fusu, but unexpectedly, he didn't see him for three days in a row.

She felt a cold wind blowing in from the window, causing the candlelight to flicker and go out. She got up to close the window and saw that it was dark outside.

The world is about to be unified, but the murderous intent grows ever deeper. People who have lost their homes and countries are eyeing this empire with predatory intent, wanting to devour it.

Even with his exceptional talent and enhanced fortune, could the eldest brother Fusu possibly withstand those hands reaching out from the shadows?

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It was dark.

The tightly closed window stopped trembling; perhaps the wind outside had stopped.

The only light source in the room was the small, warm candle.

Zhou Jinyu was frugal. Although Fusu allocated her many resources, she was reluctant to light the spiritual fire and used the last wisp of candlelight to do her accounting.

Legend has it that Wang Xu, the Guiguzi of Yunmeng Mountain, was proficient in the Four Studies.

Firstly, mathematics; secondly, astronomy and celestial phenomena, all held in his palm, allowing him to predict the past and foresee the future, and his predictions were always accurate.

Secondly, there is military science, including the Six Secret Teachings and the Three Strategies, which are infinitely varied and unpredictable in terms of troop deployment and tactics.

Thirdly, one should be learned in speech, possess extensive knowledge and understanding, be able to discern principles and assess situations, and eloquently articulate arguments that are unmatched by any argument.

The fourth is to transcend the world, cultivate one's true nature, cure diseases and prolong life, take elixirs and practice guided exercises, and ascend to heaven from the ground.

As the last disciple, Zhou Jinyu learned his mathematics in a rough way. However, due to her poor aptitude for cultivation, she did not delve into the path of astrological calculation. Therefore, her master asked her to switch to studying Guanzi, cultivate the way of commerce, and learn the related theories of the School of Light and Heavy.

In fact, among all the disciples who left the mountain, she felt that she was not qualified to leave. In the world of cultivation, it is extremely difficult to run a business. After all, if you are strong enough, why would you trade if you can steal from me?

It wasn't until Zhou Jinyu combined mathematics and business acumen to create her own system that it became somewhat useful.

Her system is very simple: she establishes a contract to share spiritual energy with the other party so that the other party can cultivate. The faster the other party cultivates, the more spiritual energy she gives back. If the other party breaches the contract, then the other party will die from the backlash of spiritual energy.

This is why Zhou Jinyu has a group of loyal followers. She uses this ability to help Su build his power and gather resources and intelligence.

After replying to the last talisman and finishing all official business, Zhou Jinyu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Ta-da.

A small talisman tapped on the window. It had been waiting outside for a long time, watching Zhou Jinyu finish everything before knocking.

"Junior brother!?"

Zhou Jinyu opened the window with delight, and the little talisman figure hopped right in front of her and plopped down.

Zhou Jinyu gently covered it with her hand, and the little talisman figure emitted a faint light.

"I see. So, after the Beginning of Spring, my junior brother and sister will be leaving the mountain...?"

After delivering the message, the talisman figure burst into flames and turned to ashes.

However, Zhou Jinyu seemed reluctant to let go, tightly clutching the ashes.

The Spring Equinox will end tomorrow, but some snow fell again tonight, causing the temperature in the capital to drop significantly.

There was only a little warmth left in his hand, but it was enough for Zhou Jinyu to feel warm.

She recalled that night, which was also the beginning of spring. She was punished by her master to reflect on her mistakes in a cave, while Yang Pingsheng stole a quilt and brought a brazier filled with spiritual energy.