People in the Qin Dynasty, entertained during the Warring States period

"Fortunately, I was later rescued by Brother Cao and came to Xinzheng to hide. Originally, Brother Han planned to arrange for me to disguise myself and infiltrate the delegation of Envoy Li Si to return to Xianyang to meet with Brother Wang, but I did not expect Brother Wang to come to Xinzheng. It is truly the will of Heaven."

Cheng Jiao finished speaking in one breath, then let out a long sigh, all the pent-up frustration of the past few days vanished.

Ying Zheng's face was extremely ugly. Finally, he slammed his fist on the stone table and exclaimed, "Outrageous! Absolutely outrageous! Lü Buwei has such audacity to dare to murder a royal relative!"

No wonder Lü Buwei dared to assassinate him; it turns out this wasn't his first offense!

Han Fei looked at Cheng Jiao, then at Ying Zheng. One big, one small, two kings and one bomb—it was brilliant.

He wore a faint smile, struggling to suppress a wide laugh.

After tonight, there will be no possibility of Ying Zheng reconciling with Lü Buwei.

Either Ying Zheng dies, or Lü Buwei dies.

Let's fight! Let's start fighting!

Qin was strong, but as long as it wasn't an impenetrable fortress, it was susceptible to collapse.

South Korea no longer needs to be threatened by Qin and continue to be slowly and brutally exploited by Qin.

Cao Ze glanced at his brother-in-law. Ever since he became the King of Han, his brother-in-law had become increasingly adept at playing tricks.

Cheng Jiao's eyes were filled with tears; his elder brother still believed in him after all.

That old bastard Lü Buwei is a real scoundrel; it's a shame his father trusted him so much.

Cheng Jiao immediately became worried: "Brother Wang, I heard from Brother Han that the Luo Wang has sent assassins into Xinzheng again. Could it be that they are here to assassinate me again?"

Ying Zheng smiled coldly, "They've come to assassinate me."

"What?!" Cheng Jiao was genuinely shocked. Han Fei hadn't told him the purpose of these assassins; he had assumed they had discovered him and were coming to find him.

"How dare Lü Buwei assassinate my brother?! Isn't he afraid of his entire clan being wiped out?!"

Ying Zheng's face darkened, and he gripped his wine cup tightly. "What else wouldn't he dare to do!"

The reason why it is rumored that he is the illegitimate son of Lü Buwei is because of his illicit relationship with his mother.

He had always turned a blind eye to this because it involved his mother and because Lü Buwei was diligent and hardworking for the Qin state, and even began to understand his mother's feelings.

However, no one expected that Lü Buwei was so ambitious and cunning.

He merely wanted to train Cheng Jiao, whom he trusted, to enter the army and gain some military power, but he was met with a fierce counterattack from Lü Buwei.

This prevented him from developing any power or gaining control of the Qin state.

At the same time, he had to admire the shrewdness of this "Uncle". Using Fan Yuqi as a pawn, he widely disseminated a proclamation, using self-deprecation to clear himself of suspicion of murdering Cheng Jiao. His ability to clean up the mess was truly remarkable.

Cheng Jiao looked somewhat worried and said, "Brother Wang, why don't we ask Brother Han to send troops to escort us back to Xianyang?"

Han Fei laughed and said, "Brother Chengjiao, do not worry. Tonight, Brother Cao and I have already set a trap. As long as the people from Luo Wang dare to come, they will never return."

Cheng Jiao said happily, "Thank you very much, Brother Cao and Brother Han."

Cao Ze pushed a glass of wine towards Cheng Jiao, saying, "No need for thanks, have a drink to calm your nerves."

Outside Zilan Pavilion, assassins from the Luo Wang organization, dressed in black spiderweb-patterned clothing, emerged from their hiding place in the pavilion and slowly surrounded the pavilion.

Inside the Seven Absolutes Hall, Tang Qi took off his official robes and put on the sleek, sword-sleeved outfit he had worn during his fights in the underground gangs of Xinzheng.

Holding a standard South Korean military sword, he addressed the members of the Seven Absolutes Hall: "Tonight, kill as many spiders as you can. The more you kill, the greater the reward!"

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

A full hundred members of the Seven Absolutes Hall, swords drawn and drums roused, charged toward Zilan Pavilion under Tang Qi's command.

Ji Wuye stood on a high building, looking down at the quiet yet densely packed figures all around.

Emerald Tiger ran up the tall building, panting, and said while wiping his sweat, "General, everything has been arranged."

Ji Wuye simply gave a faint "hmm," gazing at the still dense dark clouds in the night sky, and murmured to himself, "My Ji family cannot stop here."

The Six Sword Slaves mingled among the assassins of the Luo Wang organization. Xuan Jian, carrying the black and white swords, stood proudly on a high place, not in a hurry to make a move.

His target was Gai Nie, the King of Qin, not Jing Ni, not Cao Ze, and certainly not those insignificant ants.

Inside the Purple Orchid Pavilion, Cai Die, dressed in tight-fitting clothes, quickly arrived at the courtyard and said to Zi Nu, "Sister Zi Nu, black-clad assassins are surrounding the Purple Orchid Pavilion."

Zi Nu's cold and beautiful face remained expressionless. "How many people?"

“Hongyu observed forty-six people.”

"That's quite a lot," Han Fei smiled. "No need to worry about it."

They're just a bunch of low-level assassins. After tonight, Wei Zhuang and Tang Qi will wipe out the Luo Wang people in Xinzheng.

Ying Zheng glanced at Han Fei, pondered for a moment, and then asked Cao Ze, "Sir, do you have any plans to come to Qin to lecture?"

It was obvious to everyone that Ying Zheng was ostensibly asking Cao Ze if he was willing to come to Qin to teach, but in reality, he was asking Cao Ze if he wanted to go to Qin.

Han Fei didn't care. He was practically his brother-in-law already, where else could he go? It was only right for him to obediently marry his younger sister, Honglian.

Speaking of which, it seems that Cao Ze hasn't played around with his little sister for a while. Hmm, I should remind her not to stay cooped up in the palace all day practicing swordsmanship and reading Journey to the West and Dream of the Red Chamber. It's time for her to find a man to marry.

Heavy footsteps echoed on the street. Tang Qi bit down and tightened the strap binding his wrist to the sword hilt.

His old face twitched a few times, and he chuckled loudly, "Kill!"

Many of the members of the Seven Absolutes Hall were veterans of the Han army. After Han Fei became the King of Han, he intended to use the Seven Absolutes Hall as a hidden spearhead against the enemy. He sent the Seven Absolutes Hall a batch of armor, crossbows, and other weapons that were prohibited from being sold, arming the Seven Absolutes Hall to the teeth.

After Tang Qi gave the order, shield bearers cleared the way, crossbow bolts rained down, and spearmen followed behind.

Dozens of assassins from the Luo Wang organization were closing in on Zi Lan Xuan when, caught off guard, several were killed or wounded on the spot.

Tang Qi frowned slightly. These assassins from the Luo Wang organization were all wicked and unruly individuals in the martial arts world, and their skills were not weak. To wipe them all out, it would probably be a bloody affair.

"Form ranks!"

In a one-on-one fight, these retired Han soldiers from the Seven Absolutes Hall might not be a match for the Luo Wang assassins.

But the military never cares about fairness; if it can bully the few with its numbers, it will do so.

The three men, fully armed, were capable of capturing and killing a skilled martial artist, let alone these members of the Luo Wang organization who only knew how to assassinate and scout.

The two sides clashed in close combat, and Tang Qi personally led his men to divide up the Luo Wang organization, forcing each member of the organization to fight independently.

With a shield, a sword, a spear, and a sneak attack, the simple combination left the assassins of the Luo Wang organization with virtually no chance of resistance.

The six sword slaves, Wangliang, who had infiltrated the Luo Wang assassins, were filled with suspicion and uncertainty. "What's going on? Why are there so many people?"

The eldest brother, Zhen Gang, said, "These are people from the Seven Absolutes Hall, who are said to have become affiliated with the Purple Orchid Pavilion."

The somewhat sinister and cruel Chaos God spoke up: "Then kill them!"

The blind old man, Duan Shui, rejected the idea, saying, "The rules of the Luo Wang are that the mission comes first! There are plenty of assassins out there; if they die, they die. We should immediately take advantage of the chaos to infiltrate Zi Lan Xuan and work with Xuan Jian to kill Cao Ze and Jing Ni."

The two stunningly beautiful women remained silent, their presence utterly captivating.

Outside the Purple Orchid Pavilion, swords clashed and firelight flickered.

Ji Wuye, who was not far away, did not seem surprised. He sneered, "Wei Zhuang's Seven Absolutes Hall, hehe, go kill them. It would be best if they all died."

He disliked the Seven Absolutes Hall, but he also had no fondness for the Net.

Standing behind Tianze, Bai Du Wang and Hu Shi Mo witnessed the fierce battle between Luo Wang and Qi Jue Tang. Bai Du Wang whispered, "Master, shall we take advantage of the chaos and leave?"

A pair of green eyes suddenly appeared in the dark alley, causing the Corpse-Driving Demon to subconsciously shake the Soul-Shaking Bell.

"Trying to escape?"

The Wolf King emerged from the shadows, his eyes filled with mockery. "Do you want Lord Wei Zhuang's Shark Tooth Sword to cut me down?"

Tianze snorted coldly: "When did I say I was leaving?"

The Wolf King chuckled, "Red-browed Lord is the smartest. Since Lord Cao Ze and King Han dared to release you, they should be able to capture you again."

Tianze's icy snake-like eyes were fixed on the Wolf King's green eyes. "Is that so?"

"Whether it is or not depends on what Lord Crimson Eyebrows thinks, hehe." The Wolf King met Tianze's gaze without the slightest fear.

"Hmph!" Tianze withdrew his snake eyes and looked at the six sword slaves disguised as assassins from the Luo Wang organization. The only people in the room who could make him feel threatened were these six.

"Tell your master that the Six Sword Slaves have infiltrated."

The Wolf King chuckled and disappeared into the dark passageway. The Poison King and the Corpse-Driving Demon exchanged a glance and shook their heads helplessly. These people from the Central Plains were truly inhuman.

Inhuman! Inhuman!

Chapter 355 Entering Qin to Lecture, Each with Their Own Ambition

The night breeze blew through the courtyard.

When faced with Ying Zheng's invitation to come to Qin to give lectures, Cao Ze's expression remained unchanged, showing neither excitement nor agitation.

He said, "Young Master Shang, before I answer whether I will go to Qin to lecture, please answer my question first."

Ying Zheng sat upright, his face solemn. "Please ask, sir. I will answer to the best of my knowledge."

Cao Ze glanced at his composed brother-in-law and asked, "What are Young Master Shang's ambitions?"

"Are you asking about my ambition, sir?" Ying Zheng replied without hesitation, "The legacy of six generations should be upheld by me. I will implement my long-term strategies, govern the world, conquer the six states, destroy the feudal lords, awe the four seas, and control the six directions."

Han Fei stroked the white jade wine cup, showing no surprise at Ying Zheng's words.

The Qin state's ambition to expand eastward and annex the other six states was obvious and no secret among the seven states.

Wei Zhuang on the rooftop merely hummed softly, while Gai Nie looked serene, as if he were envisioning scenes of different countries free from war and conflict, where people were not displaced and suffering.

Zi Nu's gentle purple eyes held a hint of doubt, wondering why Cao Ze didn't directly reject Ying Zheng, but instead started chatting with him.

Cao Ze smiled faintly, "Young Master Shang, could you please be brief?"

Ying Zheng paused slightly, looked quietly into Cao Ze's eyes, and said, "Unify the seven kingdoms."

Cao Ze suddenly asked, "Only seven kingdoms?"

Ying Zheng seemed to have found a kindred spirit, exclaiming, "Why such a fuss! The Gongyang Commentary says: This is the great unification."

"As Kong Ji said in the Doctrine of the Mean, 'Carts should have the same width, writing should be the same, and conduct should be the same.' I often think that after unifying the seven kingdoms, I should attack the wolf tribes in the north, conquer the Baiyue in the south, open up the northern frontier, expand the southwest, and make my Great Qin stretch for thousands of miles, and make my Great Qin's land forever secure!"

Han Fei's composed expression froze, and the wine he was about to drink stopped in mid-air, as if he were seeing Ying Zheng in a new light.

But it wasn't admiration for Ying Zheng's ambition; rather, it was a slight sense of fear.

It wasn't fear that Qin would unify the country, but rather fear of what would happen after Qin unified the seven states.