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

As if struck by a sudden enlightenment, Zhang Liang murmured, "So that's how it is..."

"I admire you."

Han Fei laughed and said, "Stop flattering me. These are just some casual remarks that Brother Cao and I chatted about back then, but I have ruminated on them and extracted the essence."

"There are two more points; you should write them down carefully and ponder them deeply."

Zhang Liang bowed deeply to the ground, saying, "I will never forget such true words."

Han Fei coughed lightly, "The third point, which I believe is also the most important, is the reason why Korea has fallen to its current state."

"Golden corners, silver edges, and grassy belly—this is the summary of the advantages and disadvantages of geographical locations of various countries that Brother Cao mentioned to me."

"Because the Qin state was located in the western border region, far from the Central Plains and the battlegrounds, it was able to develop quietly and accumulate strength, laying the foundation for its strategic advantage in subsequent conquests."

Zhang Liang wholeheartedly agreed. He reasoned that South Korea wasn't significantly weaker than other nations back then, but its location in a strategically vital area, almost surrounded by various powers, nearly became a buffer zone in their conflicts. It simply didn't have time for long-term development.

"The fourth point is also quite important in my opinion. During Shang Yang's reforms, the old Qin ruler died in battle, the new ruler was defeated, and the Qin state suffered the humiliation of ceding territory. The people were filled with resentment, and their endurance, honed by years of living in harsh and cold lands, made them extremely resolute."

"When the situation is at its lowest point and the nation is in grave danger, both the monarch and the subjects are seeking change. Therefore, for the Qin state at that time, there was little resistance to reform, and every step forward allowed Qin to advance further."

"All these factors combined made Qin the most suitable state for reform, just waiting for a great reformer to make Qin strong."

Zhang Liang sighed deeply, “This is truly refreshing. I really don’t know how Brother Cao came to understand these things. If only Brother Cao could stay in Han.”

Han Fei smiled nonchalantly, "If you can't force it, then don't."

"South Korea today is like the Qin state of the past, having fallen to such a low point that every step it takes is progress."

"Born of heaven and earth, growing up in heaven and earth, the power in the dark is not unfathomable, uncomprehending, or irreversible."

……

Eight days later, in Xianyang, at nightfall.

A handsome young man walked out of the Prime Minister's residence.

"Gan Luo, you're studying late again? Take care of yourself."

An old man greeted me with a smile.

Gan Luo possessed a maturity beyond his eleven or twelve years old, and he humbly said, "Thank you for your concern, sir."

Old Master Zheng sighed and said, "I have never seen a genius like you in my entire life."

He never imagined that Lü Buwei would value a young man.

But after observing him, he realized that the boy was truly gifted. At such a young age, he had read through the entire collection of books in the Prime Minister's mansion. What was even more remarkable was that he also harbored lofty ambitions. He told Prime Minister Lü that "if we implement benevolent governance and eliminate evil factions, the people will be safe and the country will be stable." He was determined to govern the country and bring peace to the people, and wanted to use his talents to benefit the people and not bring shame to the ancestors of the Gan family.

Gan Luo felt slightly shy being praised like that.

Old Zheng laughed heartily, "I won't talk about you anymore, go back, it's getting dark."

Gan Luo left the Prime Minister's residence and, as usual, walked through the streets and alleys.

Before he could even leave the alley, he saw a woman in a blue dress standing with her back to him in the middle of the alley entrance, making it difficult for him to pass.

"Excuse me, sister, could you..."

Before Gan Luo could finish speaking, for some unknown reason, his mind went blank, and he unconsciously fell asleep.

The woman in blue never turned around, which seemed somewhat eerie in the dim and quiet alley.

"Moon Goddess, it is Gan Luo of the Gan family."

Lingfei, the gatekeeper disciple of the Yin-Yang School, picked up Ganluo and awaited the Moon Goddess's instructions.

He was actually panicking inside.

This was the first time he had ever kidnapped someone, and it was someone from the Prime Minister's residence. If Lord Dongjun found out, at most Lord Yueshen would get a beating, but he himself would be in big trouble, and might not even be able to guard the gate anymore.

"take away."

The Moon Goddess spoke in a detached tone.

Lingfei dared not disobey, so he had no choice but to put Gan Luo into the sack as the storyteller had instructed.

And all of this was witnessed by the Black and White Sisters.

"Sister, why is the Moon Goddess grabbing this child?"

The younger sister lowered her voice, "You're not going to practice the forbidden techniques and spells of the Yin-Yang School, are you?"

Sister Bai shook her head slightly: "I don't know, let's go tell Lord Dongjun first."

"Ha ha……"

A mocking laugh rang in the two sisters' ears.

"You two little bitches are really good at hiding things; you almost managed to fool this protector."

The black and white sisters' expressions changed, and they immediately retreated.

The Moon Goddess attacked with murderous intent, for she had not forgotten that the Black and White Sisters had refused her recruitment and instead sought refuge with her senior sister.

"Ten thousand leaves and blossoms!"

The black and white sisters simultaneously unleashed their most powerful techniques.

But to their surprise, the Moon Goddess broke their all-out Thousand Leaves Flying Flower Stream with just a little effort.

"Grandmaster? You've broken through?"

The younger sister, Hei, looked at the Moon Goddess with some shock.

The Moon Goddess sneered, "You guessed right. This protector has just broken through, and I'll use you as a test subject."

"Sister, run!"

The black and white sisters ran in opposite directions at the same time, but after running for a while, they realized something was wrong.

The alleyway seemed to have no end; no matter how far they walked, they couldn't find their way out.

"Sister, it's an illusion..."

The moon goddess had arched eyebrows and cherry lips; her delicate face was dignified and beautiful.

But the smile on his face was definitely cold.

"Trying to escape? You think you can? I'm giving you one last chance. Submit to me, and I'll spare your lives. Otherwise..."

Silence fell all around. The black and white sisters exchanged a glance and shouted in unison, "Ten Thousand Leaves Flying Flowers!"

Unlike the usual Myriad Leaves Flying Flowers, this time the Myriad Leaves Flying Flowers style directly carries a large amount of their divine soul power.

Not only is it extremely aggressive, but it is also effective against illusions.

The Moon Goddess paused slightly, "Your souls..."

She never expected that the Black and White Sisters, who had used the Myriad Leaves Flying Flowers technique for years, would have their souls unharmed.

Caught off guard, the illusion was broken by the Black and White Sisters.

"Leave!"

The Moon Goddess extended her smooth, jade-like palm and unleashed a pale golden dragon-like aura at Bai's back. Even from a distance of several meters, the aura was still incredibly powerful.

"Sister, be careful!"

Blackie, the younger sister, struggled to withstand the Moon Goddess's attack.

The older sister, Bai, hurriedly grabbed her younger sister who was about to fall from the roof. The Moon Goddess whispered, "Soul Breaker!"

Shao Siming Hei was injured in the soul by the Moon Goddess's Soul-Changing Technique, and suddenly vomited blood.

Bai Yin gritted his teeth, hugged his younger sister, and ran away without saying a word.

The Moon Goddess flicked her sleeve and snorted coldly, not bothering to give chase. Anyone struck by her soul attack would either die or lose half their life.

It's time to replace Shao Siming.

Under the moonlight, Bai carried his younger sister and quickly ran through the streets and alleys towards Cao Ze's mansion.

The younger sister was struck by the Moon Goddess, which was not fatal, but the Moon Goddess also damaged her soul, which was fatal.

The sisters' souls were already relatively weak. If Cao Ze hadn't helped them back then, their souls might not even be as strong as those of ordinary people now.

Cao Ze was admiring the silver cage that Gongshu Chou had sent today in the courtyard, waiting for a rainy day so he could break through to the half-step Grandmaster level.

"Sir, please, please save my sister..."

She was panting, her pretty face flushed, and her small breasts heaved up and down, making her look incredibly alluring.

Cao Ze looked at his half-conscious sister in Bai's arms. She was haggard and frail, with a pale face, like a withered lotus in autumn and winter. She was truly a pitiful sight.

He asked in surprise, "What's going on?"

Bai quickly replied, "There's no time to explain in detail. Please, sir, cultivate with my sister first!"

Cao Ze was speechless. Did he really think Cao Ze was a respectable man who came to his door in the middle of the night for dual cultivation?

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Chapter 418 Erotic

Cao Ze quickly made arrangements for his sister Bai and went to get the healing pills.

Fortunately, Zhao Ji was worried that he wasn't brave enough and might get hurt, so she gave him not only a bunch of health-strengthening pills made by the Yin-Yang School, but also a lot of good medicine for healing.

Inside, Cao Ze lit a nine-lotus bronze oil lamp, which immediately brought out light.

The older sister, Bai, carefully placed her younger sister on the couch.

Hei lay on the couch, seemingly aggravated by internal injuries. He caught his breath and coughed up a mouthful of blood, staining his clothes and the bed sheet beside him.

"younger sister!"

Bai was in a panic. He knelt down beside his sister, unsure whether to move or not. He could only watch helplessly as his sister grew haggard.

Cao Ze placed his hand on her slender, fair wrist. Although her pulse was weak, it was generally stable.

"Don't worry, her injuries aren't serious. She'll recover in ten to fifteen days with quiet rest..."

Bai could easily understand Cao Ze's implied meaning. She knew that her sister's internal injuries were not serious, but when combined with the injuries to her soul, the two were almost equivalent to death.

"Sir, my sister is counting on you."