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

After a long while, Yan Fei stopped, breathing softly.

Even with her newly acquired Grandmaster level of cultivation, she still couldn't help Ehuang integrate the three different internal energies within her body into one.

She recalled what Cao Ze had mentioned to her: these three internal energies might be the Yin-Yang School's White Dew Turns to Frost, Supreme Goodness Like Water, and Heaven and Earth. A faint look of doubt appeared on her pretty face.

Why can three different internal forces coexist in one person's body without causing violent conflict?

Could there be some secret about these three techniques that I am unaware of?

Upon realizing this, Yanfei had the idea of ​​asking the Eastern Emperor Sect Leader.

Judging by the timeline, the leader should emerge from seclusion this month.

Ehuang said weakly, "Lord Dongjun, is it still not working?"

Yan Fei said softly, "I have no way to help you for now, please wait patiently."

Ehuang asked, "Lord Dongjun, do you know where Shunjun went? Has he been here?"

Yan Fei stood up, clasped her hands in front of her lower abdomen, and said calmly, "I don't know. Xiang Junshun has never been to Xianyang."

Ehuang hesitated for a moment, "Then where did Mr. Cao Ze go?"

Yan Fei raised a delicate eyebrow. "Why are you asking him?"

Ehuang said somewhat blankly, "I don't know, I want to see him."

"...He's gone."

Will he come back?

"...Maybe."

Consort Yan turned around, not wanting to discuss this topic with Ehuang any further, and left Ehuang's room.

Ehuang sat blankly on the couch, staring at this unfamiliar space.

There was no mourning hall for my sister, no vibrant red spider lilies in bloom...

She didn't know what to do for a moment.

"Thump, thump thump..."

The door to the room rang, and Ehuang mistakenly thought that Yanfei had returned.

"Please come in."

The Moon Goddess, dressed in a light blue robe and wearing a sky-blue veil with dark patterns, pushed open the door and walked in with an aloof air.

"Lady Xiang..."

"Ah...it's the Moon Goddess."

When Ehuang wanted to get off the bed and pay her respects, the Moon Goddess stopped her with a wave of her hand: "There's no need for you to pay your respects."

"I'm here to help you."

"Help me?" Ehuang said honestly, "Moon Goddess, Lord Dongjun said that my physical condition is somewhat complicated and cannot be cured at present."

The Moon Goddess scoffed, "What does Senior Sister know? I, a member of the Yin-Yang School, am most skilled in cultivating the soul. Only I can cure your condition."

She had traveled with Ehuang all the way, so she naturally knew about the existence of Ehuang's other personality, Nüying.

After returning to the Yin-Yang School and reviewing the history of Lady Xiang, things became clearer.

Moreover...

"The three internal forces in your body all originate from the same source. The only thing you lack now is the method to control them and make them unite."

This is what she heard from Xiang Junshun, who was in the form of a ghost.

Although she didn't know how to control it, that didn't stop her from using it to her advantage.

Ehuang exclaimed, "Oh, I see."

The Moon Goddess coaxed, "Do you want to know the method of control?"

Ehuang nodded. "I want to."

"If you want to..."

The Moon Goddess narrowed her beautiful eyes and slowly approached Ehuang, whispering in her ear, "Then be a good girl and listen to me..."

Ehuang slightly opened her eyes, and unknowingly, her mind was disturbed by the Moon Goddess's Soul-Changing Technique.

The Moon Goddess, quick-witted and agile, stuffed the pill in her hand into Ehuang's mouth and skillfully made her swallow it.

"Cough, cough..." Ehuang coughed, covering her mouth.

"Moon Goddess...Moon Goddess, what did you give me to eat?"

The Moon Goddess said softly, "It's a medicine that will help you control the three types of internal energy within your body. Don't worry, I am the Moon Goddess of the Yin-Yang School, how could I possibly harm you?"

"Yes, is that so..."

Ehuang readily believed the words of the moon goddess.

"Thank you, Goddess Moon."

The Moon Goddess smiled faintly, and with a gentle hand gesture hidden in her sleeve, she made a hand seal. The eyes of Ehuang before her immediately became slightly unfocused.

"Sleep, sleep..."

Upon hearing the sound, Ehuang lay down on the couch and fell into a deep sleep.

The moon goddess wore a cold smile.

Senior sister, Cao Ze, you just wait!

Inside the restaurant, Cao Ze and Meng Tian drank while Meng Tian recounted various secrets of the Wang family.

“Wang Jian belongs to the Ji surname Wang clan. It is said that his ancestor was Prince Jin of King Ling of Zhou. He was the sixteenth generation descendant of Prince Jin. His ancestral home is now in the eastern part of Pinyang.”

"His ancestors, like my grandfather, were not from Qin. Many of his ancestors were high-ranking officials and generals. For example, his ancestor Wang Cuo was a general of Wei, his ancestor Wang Yu was a supreme general, and his ancestor Wang Xi was the Minister of Justice..."

"However, after my great-grandfather Wang Hui was enfeoffed as Lord Yiyang, the once-powerful Wang family began to decline. Then, Wang Jian's father, Wang Yi, declined the position of Grand Master of the Palace, and the Wang family moved to the State of Qin. During Shang Yang's reforms, Wang Jian's father joined the army, distinguished himself in battle, and became a nobleman, eventually becoming General Wang Jian..."

Because his grandfather was a friend of Wang Jian, and both the Wang and Meng families held positions in the military, Meng Tian was quite familiar with them. He could readily discuss various matters concerning the Wang family with Cao Ze.

Cao Ze simply listened, and from beginning to end, aside from drinking, he hardly uttered a single word.

After Meng Tian finished speaking, Cao Ze said, "His Majesty intends to win over the Wang family, but Wang Jian of the Wang family has not yet expressed his opinion. In your opinion, Brother Meng, what should be done?"

Meng Tian paused for a moment.

He learned martial arts from his grandfather from a young age and vowed to serve his country by taking up arms and riding horses on the battlefield.

Therefore, he did not hesitate to pledge allegiance to the King of Qin in the Wusui camp, and even if his father were there, he would have made the same choice.

Since entering Qin, the Meng family has been highly valued by successive Qin kings, so they would not harbor any disloyal intentions.

But the Wang family is different; their ancestors were distinguished, and they wouldn't make the same choice as the Meng family.

“I once heard my grandfather say that General Wang Jian always cherished the glory of his ancestors and wanted to bring honor to the Wang family and make it great again…”

At this point, Meng Tian slowly said, "Therefore, I believe that if Your Majesty wants to win over the Wang family, Your Majesty needs to show them that Your Majesty has the ability to sweep across the six kingdoms."

Cao Ze smiled. "I understand."

“I will relay Brother Meng’s words to the King.”

"Moreover, I will show the Wang family that Lü Buwei is no good, and they have no other choice."

Meng Tian glanced around and said, "This matter is settled. Do not make a fuss about it."

Cao Ze understood, of course.

If the Wang family chooses to take sides, it will have far-reaching consequences, dragging all the major and minor forces in Qin into a vortex of power struggles, from which no one can remain uninvolved.

Meng Tian and Cao Ze parted ways outside the restaurant, and Meng Tian returned home shortly afterward.

A valiant man who resembled Meng Tian by about 50-60% was wielding a long spear in the courtyard. His movements were not fast, but they had a powerful and ruthless impact.

"Father."

Meng Tian stepped forward and said, "I met with the King and Mr. Cao Ze today."

Meng Wu brandished his long spear and said, "I understand."

Meng Tian hesitated and said, "Father..."

He was used to consulting his father about things he couldn't decide, so why today...?

"You're all grown up now, you have your own ideas, so do whatever you want."

Meng Wu stopped, walked up to Meng Tian, ​​and said, "I only have one sentence for you, and I hope you will always remember it."

Meng Tian's expression turned solemn. "Father, please speak."

"Think more."

"Hmm?" Meng Tian stared blankly at his father, whose face was weathered and worn.

"Meng Tian, ​​all I can tell you is to think it over."

Meng Wu gently patted Meng Tian's shoulder and placed the nearly 100-pound long halberd on a weapon rack made of stone.

He was not good at military strategy and was far inferior to famous generals of his time such as Wang Jian and Li Mu. His only merit was his martial arts skills, and he was once the bravest in the army.

He could kill a half-step Grandmaster with a single spear thrust on the battlefield, making him a fierce general, but he would find it difficult to become a qualified commander.

He was self-aware, so he did not compete or fight, but kept a low profile, both to protect the Meng family and to pave the way for Meng Tian.

He saw in Meng Tian what he lacked, and he saw the shadow of his father in Meng Tian.

Meng Tian had the talent to become a commander and a great general of the Qin state.

Meng Tian stood alone in the courtyard for a long time, until the sun had passed noon and moved westward before slowly exhaling a breath of stale air.

"Think it over... Think it over again..."

Meng Tian muttered to himself, gradually making up his mind.

The world is ever-changing, with everything shifting and turning... Only by taking the initiative and starting a game can one see the road ahead clearly.

It's time to go and talk to Wang Ben.

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