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

Although he didn't originally intend to kill Old Man Zheng, he still needed to severely injure him.

However, being able to probe Donghuang Taiyi's situation made the trip worthwhile.

Zi Nu walked over at the right moment, glanced at the nameless swordsman, and understood something in her heart.

This must be the powerful figure who came to provide support that Lord Longyang had never revealed.

"Would it be convenient for you to discuss this, sir?"

Cao Ze smiled and said, "That's exactly what I was thinking."

Whether Old Man Zheng lives or dies is not important. What is important is that since Brother Wei Zhuang has come to Xianyang, it would be a waste not to use him.

Gongsun Long smiled inexplicably, "I won't disturb your chat. Wuming, let's go back and have a chat."

Wuming coughed lightly: "I'm a little sleepy, let's do it another day."

Without giving Gongsun Long a chance to hurl insults, Wuming simply disappeared down the street.

Cao Ze secretly regretted it.

However, as long as the Nameless Sword Saint is in Xianyang, there is still a chance.

After all, they shared a common enemy—the Net.

The Cao residence.

Yan Lingji and Li Wu returned with Xiao Yan'er.

Jing Ni gripped her sword, her beautiful eyes looking indifferently at Wei Zhuang: "You are no match for me."

Wei Zhuang said, "I want to know the gap between myself and a master swordsman."

Gongsun Long was not a swordsman, nor was Longyang Jun. He wanted to spar with a master swordsman before challenging his senior brother, in order to gain combat experience.

Jing Ni is undoubtedly the most suitable for him.

"You make the move."

Jing Ni's tone was very impolite, but Wei Zhuang was not annoyed. On the contrary, he thought that this was the proper attitude of a swordsman.

The strong should look down on the weak.

"Spanning all directions!"

Wei Zhuang immediately used his strongest move, knowing full well that he only had one chance to strike.

"choke--"

A sword rang out, followed by four streaks of sword light.

They emerge at the same time and disappear at the same time.

Wei Zhuang looked down at his Shark Tooth Sword, which was vibrating incessantly.

just……

The sword master is indeed terrifying; he broke through his own "All Directions" technique with a single sword strike.

Jing Ni sheathed her sword, took Xiao Yan'er from Li Wu's hands, and went back to her room.

When Cao Ze and Zi Nu arrived at the mansion, they were unaware that Wei Zhuang had just challenged Jing Ni.

Wushuang Gui walked in carrying the unconscious Xuan Jian in one hand and threw Xuan Jian to the ground.

Zi Nu asked, "What do you plan to do with him? Kill him?"

Cao Ze shook his head: "What's the use of killing him? We're hoping he'll turn around and bite Lü Buwei."

Ultimately, Xuan Jian's assassination attempt on him was because he was being controlled.

Furthermore, Xuan Jian's hatred for the Luo Wang organization was not insignificant.

If, at the right time and in the right place, someone were to suddenly strike Lü Buwei, it would provide evidence that Lü Buwei harbored treasonous intentions, which would be far more significant than killing Xuan Jian.

Hopefully, Li Si can find evidence that will be fatal to Lü Buwei, though the chances are slim.

Zi Nu smiled and asked, "Have you thought of a way to deal with Lü Buwei?"

Cao Ze nodded: "That's right. For now, we have no choice but to take a risky approach and give it a try."

Without Lao Ai's divine assistance, it would be too difficult to bring down Lü Buwei in the court; it would be far better to think of another way.

For example... using someone else to do the dirty work.

Inside the room, Wei Zhuang leaned against the window, looking at the faint but pure sword mark left by Jing Ni outside.

Zi Nu knelt opposite Cao Ze, brewing tea and burning incense with the same fluid grace as in Zi Lan Xuan.

Holding the warm teacup, Cao Ze said with a touch of emotion, "It's been so long since I've had your tea."

Zi Nu paused for a moment in her grip on the teapot.

"If you really want to drink, just go back to Xinzheng. Why say such sad things?"

Cao Ze, stung by Zi Nu's soft knife, couldn't help but grin and say, "How did you learn this too... Hmm, how has Hong Lian been lately?"

“Very well, Han Fei says you are just lecturing in Qin. As for how long you can keep this a secret…” Zi Nu shook her head slightly, clearly not optimistic about Han Fei’s delaying strategy.

My brother-in-law finally did something right...

Cao Ze composed himself and said seriously, "If your Quicksand wants to establish a base in Xianyang, you must first face the threat of the Net in Lü Buwei's hands."

Zi Nu smiled brightly: "So what? You want me to do everything I can to help you deal with Lü Buwei?"

Cao Ze coughed lightly: "This is a win-win situation."

Anyway, Xianyang is already in chaos, with all sorts of people like the Farmer's School, the Yin-Yang School, and the loyal minister of Chu, Lord Changping... so what difference does it make if one of them, Liu Sha, comes along? Maybe they can even help us.

Zi Nu remained noncommittal, instead asking, "What do you want us to do?"

Cao Ze narrowed his eyes and said, "It's simple... get rid of Lü Buwei..."

Zi Nu chuckled and said, "You really know how to talk. The Prime Minister's mansion is heavily guarded, even a Grandmaster would have a hard time breaking in, so how could you possibly take down Lü Buwei?"

"Furthermore, even if we kill Lü Buwei, it will clearly do us more harm than good, and it is very likely to provoke the anger of the Qin state and send troops to attack the Han state."

"Now that the state of Han is weak, it cannot withstand the iron cavalry of Qin."

Cao Ze took a sip of tea and said calmly, "The news of the reconciliation between the three Jin states has been circulating in the martial arts world for quite some time. It must be true, right?"

Zi Nu did not deny it: "That's right, the three Jin states have already formed a preliminary alliance."

There's no need to hide it.

The frequent troop movements during the Three Kingdoms period, and even the reduction in the number of troops stationed on the borders, were things that were hard to hide from those who were interested.

Cao Ze thought for a moment, "I can persuade the King of Qin that Qin will not commit any offenses against Han for the next three years."

He knew what his brother-in-law needed most: time for South Korea to develop steadily.

Zi Nu smiled and said, "You don't need to persuade me. Qin will not easily venture eastward within three years."

Cao Ze smiled helplessly: "Alright, as long as you help me take down Lü Buwei, I can try to persuade the King of Qin not to send troops for five years."

His view on the War of the Seven Kingdoms was clear: either don't fight at all, or fight it out completely, like autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.

For every minute the war lasts, many more people will die.

If we can shorten the time, we will.

Five years is enough time to build up an invincible momentum.

Zi Nu said quietly, "You really believe we can kill Lü Buwei?"

Cao Ze said slowly, "It's not you, it's us."

Just like in the original novel, Yan Fei killed the Six-Fingered Black Knight and blamed Wei Zhuang, he also needed to find Wei Zhuang to take the blame.

This strategy is called "shifting the blame" or "using someone else's knife to kill someone."

……

Chapter 410 He can be replaced

The city guards in Xianyang worked tirelessly all night.

Aside from finding dozens of corpses and a pile of human bones, nothing else was discovered.

But everyone knew that it was the Prime Minister's mansion that did the deed last night. Yet no one dared to expose it, not even the King of Qin, who remained strangely silent.

Those who pay attention will easily notice that beneath this calm surface lies a turbulent undercurrent. Once it is unleashed, it will be a life-or-death struggle.

Lü Buwei did not stay in his own mansion, but instead took a carriage to Luosheng Hall, the headquarters of the Yin-Yang School.

He had only four people with him, all of whom were retainers recruited by the manor. Without exception, they were all once famous masters in the martial arts world, with first-class strength.

Dozens of assassins of the Luo Wang (Net of Heaven) level and the Sha (Kill) level were following and guarding them to prevent Cao Ze and his group from retaliating.

Lu Buwei got off the carriage. He thought he could easily crush Cao Ze, but unexpected events occurred one after another.

In such a short time, so many grandmasters have appeared in Xianyang, and more importantly, they all seem to be leaning towards Cao Ze. If things go wrong, it could be a disaster.

He now feels a little regretful that he lacked patience and chose to assassinate.

His years of wielding life and death power, and his habit of eliminating anyone who disobeyed him, inadvertently put him in a passive position.

The failed assassination attempt was not just a failure, nor was it merely an opportunity for those waiting for a chance; it directly gave Cao Ze an excuse to retaliate.

An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth—while illegal in Qin, this principle did not violate morality.

If Cao Ze, Gongsun Long, the Nameless Sword Saint, and others were to assassinate him, I'm afraid...

Donghuang Taiyi was still wearing a huge black robe, shrouding himself in shadow.

"Your Excellency, please do not worry. Old Master Zheng's injuries are not too serious. Elder Yun Zhongjun of the Jin Clan has already given Old Master Zheng some medicine to stabilize his condition. With half a month of rest, he should be able to recover."

Lü Buwei, no longer as casual as before, said earnestly, "I am deeply grateful to the Eastern Emperor for saving me. In the future, if the Yin-Yang School needs anything in Xianyang, please come to me."

Donghuang Taiyi's voice was faint: "Prime Minister Lü is too kind. As..."

His tone suddenly changed: "As a subject of Qin, I should serve Qin."

Donghuang Taiyi stared at Lü Buwei, his hands, covered in festering scars, secretly forming divination hand seals beneath his long sleeves.

He vaguely saw that Lü Buwei's destiny star was dim, and there was a hint of dust obscuring it.