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

Han Fei immediately replied, "I will not agree!"

Ying Zheng retorted firmly, "Even at the cost of the destruction of the State of Han?!"

Han Fei retorted sharply, refusing to back down: "King of Qin, please give it a try. In the Central Plains, at Zhuolu, it is still uncertain who will emerge victorious."

He admitted that Qin was very strong and Han was no match for it, but now Yan, Zhao, Han and Wei had secretly formed an alliance. They would announce it when Yan Dan ascended the throne next year. At that time, the four states would be of one mind and deploy their troops at the gateway for Qin's eastward expansion. What could Qin do to Han in a short period of time?

Wei Zhuang leaped off the roof, sneering at Cao Ze and Ying Zheng.

"Temporary strength does not guarantee eternal strength; short-sightedness will lead to lifelong regret."

Zi Nu remained silent, but then she suddenly remembered that Cao Ze had met with Han Fei during the day. She couldn't help but wonder if all of this was part of a plan by Han Fei and Cao Ze.

Is this an attempt to emulate Su Qin's strategy of using a spy to infiltrate the state of Qi? Is the intention to destroy Qin?

That's why she thought this way; she really couldn't imagine that Cao Ze would suddenly choose to enter Qin.

Zi Nu glanced at Cao Ze without showing any emotion, as if trying to see through the thoughts behind Cao Ze's eyes.

Ying Zheng laughed heartily and said to Wei Zhuang without any politeness, "Having heard a hundred things, you think you are better than anyone else. You are like a frog at the bottom of a well, or a ephemeral mushroom or a cicada. How can you know the vastness of the sky or the length of time?"

Wei Zhuang suddenly felt a murderous aura emanating from him as he coldly stared at Ying Zheng.

Cheng Jiao immediately stepped in front of Ying Zheng and shouted, "Don't hurt my brother!"

Han Fei was startled and instinctively grabbed Wei Zhuang: "Brother Wei Zhuang, calm down."

Wei Zhuang said calmly, "I am very calm, otherwise he would be a dead man by now."

Gai Nie fell from the roof.

He sighed softly. If he had a choice, he really didn't want to fight with Xiao Zhuang.

Cao Ze looked up at the night sky where the dark clouds had dispersed, and saw only a few stars and a bright moon hanging high in the sky.

"How can one have it all... Brother Han, I hope we can drink together again in the future."

Wei Zhuang was taken aback upon hearing this, staring at his senior brother with a hint of reminiscence in his eyes.

Han Fei, with one hand behind his back and a calm expression, said, “Everyone has their own ambitions. Since ancient times, there have always been those who do not submit to the rules. Bo Yi and Shu Qi would rather starve to death on Shouyang Mountain than eat Zhou grain. They each had their own ambitions.”

"Brother Cao, if you wish to go to Qin to lecture, I will not stop you. However, if we meet again in the future, do not blame me for being ruthless."

"Brother Han, there's no need to hold back." Cao Ze paused and said, "Thank you in advance, Brother Han."

Han Fei gave Cao Ze a deep look. "I hope you won't regret this. As for my little sister, you don't need to say anything. I will take good care of her."

Wei Zhuang looked at his senior brother, who was not meeting his gaze, and his lips moved slightly, but he ultimately did not say anything.

The choice between vertical and horizontal, the pursuit of victory and defeat, are the eternal things of this era!

My senior was wrong!

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Chapter 356 Rekindled Romance, Adultery

"boom!"

A battle erupted inside the Zilan Pavilion, with sword intent soaring into the sky and broken wood flying everywhere.

The commotion drew the attention of everyone in the courtyard.

Xuan Jian used the secret technique of controlling the bee swarm to locate Ying Zheng and Gai Nie. The area was filled with a violent and ferocious killing intent that could be clearly felt even when they were a hundred meters apart.

With a leap, he jumped down from the high-rise building and headed straight for the backyard of Zilan Pavilion.

Zi Nu walked unsteadily toward Cao Ze and Han Fei, her purple eyes filled with seriousness. "It is Xuan Jian. Please make way for him."

Han Fei then said, "Young Master Shang, would you be willing to move to another location for our discussion?"

“Of course it is.” Ying Zheng said to Gai Nie, “Deal with the enemy first; I don’t need to worry too much about my safety.”

Gai Nie nodded hesitantly, "Young Master Shang, please be careful."

By the time Han Fei and Ying Zheng entered the secret passage, Xuan Jian had already arrived.

He was surrounded by a clearly visible aura of malevolence, like a lingering ghost.

Cao Ze and Gai Nie stood in place, both showing a solemn expression.

Although Xuan Jian did not reach the level of a Grandmaster, his terrifying strength surpassed that of most Grandmasters.

Wei Zhuang coldly said, "To gain power by relying on external forces is nothing more than cutting off one's own path forward."

Xuan Jian's eyes gleamed with a faint red light as he grinned and said, "If your senior brother hadn't saved you back then, would you even have the chance to bark like a dog here?!"

Wei Zhuang already harbored some resentment because of his senior brother's words, and upon hearing Xuan Jian's almost mocking remarks, he was instantly filled with rage. "You're asking for death!"

"Xiao Zhuang!" Gai Nie hadn't expected Wei Zhuang to act so impulsively, so he immediately drew his Lin Yuan sword and attacked at the same time as Wei Zhuang.

"Heh heh, let me test your combined attack again this time!"

Xuan Jian looked arrogant and ruthless, showing no regard for Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang.

Zi Nu lightly stepped into her purple high-heeled boots and quickly approached Cao Ze.

A faint fragrance of orchids lingered around them.

Cao Ze slowly drew out the Zhanlu Sword, an incomparably dark sword known to the world as the sword of benevolence.

"Zi Nu, go and make the arrangements. We'll hold off Xuan Jian here for now."

Zi Nu hesitated for a moment, then said, "Okay."

She slowly turned back and glanced at the Wolf King, who was watching Gai Nie, Wei Zhuang, and Xuan Jian fight fiercely. "Come with me."

The Wolf King immediately came to his senses and replied, "Yes, Lady Zi Nu."

Cao Ze couldn't help but smile as he watched the Wolf King transform into a husky.

Immediately, a faint golden light appeared on his body as he attacked Xuan Jian.

Although Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang's teamwork was extremely skillful, their strength was far inferior to Xuan Jian's. They could hold their own for a short time, but once the time dragged on, they would inevitably be defeated.

"Beware of the eerie remnant spirits around him!"

Gai Nie whispered a reminder to Cao Ze and Wei Zhuang.

Cao Ze squinted his eyes. Although he could only see a wisp of misty, eerie black energy around Xuan Jian, his divine sense told him that the black energy was clearly composed of several half-crippled divine souls.

One of the remnant souls was Yan Ri, who gritted his teeth at him and wished he could devour his flesh and bones.

However, judging from this, it seems that Xuan Jian has completely controlled Yan Ri's remnant soul.

The power of the Eight Linglong is truly mysterious.

Inside the pavilion, Jing Ni fought alone against six sword slaves.

Sword energy crisscrossed the hall as the six sword slaves, each wielding their own unique abilities, formed a unified entity.

After Zi Nu entered the pavilion, she saw that Jing Ni was at a disadvantage and could only barely fight back. She immediately said in a deep voice, "King Cang Lang, quickly go and inform Tian Ze and the others to come over. Have Tang Qi lead people to seal off the area around Zi Lan Xuan!"

The Wolf King said, "Alright, I'll go right away."

Inside the alley, Tianze looked at the Zilan Pavilion, where there were faint flames and great commotion, with a cold smile on his face.

He secretly plotted how to take the opportunity to threaten Cao Ze and obtain the antidote from him.

He never believed Cao Ze's words; that guy's mouth was full of lies!

The Wolf King stood on the wall, looking down at Tianze and his two companions watching the show below, his green eyes showing some displeasure.

“Lord Red Eyebrows, it’s time to make a move.”

Tianze snorted, "I know."

The Wolf King licked his iron claws, a cold smile on his face: "That's for the best."

Tianze took a deep breath, and his snake-like eyes shrank. "Let's go."

The Wolf King approached Tang Qi, who was dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, and respectfully said, "Boss Tang Qi, Lady Zi Nu has ordered that Zi Lan Xuan be sealed off and no one is allowed to enter or leave."

Compared to himself, Tang Qi was deeply trusted by the King of Han and was appointed as the acting Minister of Justice.

It's clear they intend for Tang Qi to take charge of the prison system in the future.

Tang Qi, full of energy, said loudly, "Don't worry, those spiders and bedbugs won't get out!"

The Wolf King clasped his hands in a fist salute and said, "Good."

Tang Qi ordered his men, "Switch the crossbows to longbows, head to the high building, and kill the target on sight!"

"Yes"

Dozens of members of the gang switched to longbows with greater firepower and equipped them with specially made wolf-hook arrows designed for use by martial arts practitioners.

Tang Qi's actions were reported to Ji Wuye by Mo Ya and Bai Feng.

Ji Wuye narrowed his tiger-like eyes, slightly surprised and uncertain, and said, "Could it be that Zilanxuan had already anticipated this? Tiger, what do you think is going on? How was Zilanxuan able to react so quickly and even counter-encircle the Luowang assassins?"

Emerald Tiger was startled and said, "General, this is very likely Cao Zexian's... Cao traitor's plan to lure the enemy into a trap!"

Ji Wuye's face darkened, his fierce eyes filled with uncertainty.

"I can see that I'm asking you why we and the Net fell for their trap so easily!"

Jade Tiger recalled the whole story and hesitated before saying, "General, perhaps there is a traitor among us..."

Ji Wuye suddenly turned his head, staring straight into Emerald Tiger's narrowed eyes, and said in a cold voice, "Who?! Who betrayed this general?!"

Sweat beaded on the Jade Tiger's forehead, and its back was soaked.

His face was pale, and he stammered, "Your subordinate... Your subordinate doesn't know..."

"Hmph!" Ji Wuye said coldly, "Is it that you don't know, or that you dare not say?"

Jade Tiger was on the verge of tears. He was in such a difficult situation. He regretted not getting so close to Cao Ze in the first place.

Now, when the topic of traitors comes up, the general immediately suspects him.

With a thud, Jade Tiger knelt down on his short, stout legs and cried out, "General, I have never been disloyal to you! Please, General, see the truth!"

Mo Ya and Bai Feng exchanged a silent glance, both with a strange look in their eyes.

They recalled what Parrot had said to them in private earlier.