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

Jing Ni glanced at Cao Ze, then at Mei San Niang, and a strange sense of familiarity washed over her.

Back then, back then, Yan Ling Ji, Li Wu...

She resisted the urge to ask Cao Ze an absurd question, but unable to hold it in any longer, she blurted out, "Are we just going to watch them leave?"

Cao Ze rolled his eyes at Jing Ni. "What else? Shall we charge in? Or call in reinforcements?"

This place was several hundred meters away from the military camp. By the time they arrived, the Wei soldiers had already returned to Nanyang City to enjoy a life of luxury.

Jingni fell silent for a moment, wondering how she could have asked such a stupid question.

Cao Ze didn't think much of it. "Let's go back to camp and tell Meng Tian what happened."

Fortunately, he brought Jingni out tonight and had a wild game with Mei San Niang and others, which led them to discover the movements of the Wei Wu soldiers.

Otherwise, I would be embarrassed along with Meng Tian.

Jingni gave a soft "hmm," appearing very obedient and docile in front of Cao Ze.

Just as Cao Ze and Jing Ni were returning to their camp, a pillar of light shot through the sky, illuminating a large part of the night sky.

This bizarre phenomenon immediately attracted the attention of Jing Ni and Cao Ze.

The beam of energy flashed and disappeared in an instant, as if it were an illusion.

"This direction is..."

Cao Ze looked up into the distance.

Jingni said, "It's in the direction of Xinzheng."

Cao Ze suddenly thought of Tian Ze and the others who were searching for the Baiyue treasure on Xuan Nu Peak.

Is it...

Chapter 475 Killing the Marquis

Xinzheng, Xuannv Peak.

At night, Xuannv Peak resembles a traditional Chinese ink painting depicting a woman, appearing dreamlike and enchanting under the moonlight.

On the mountainside of Xuannv Peak, a waterfall several tens of feet wide can be seen cascading down the mountainside.

With a "splashing" sound, shattered pearls and jade scattered, a cool night breeze blowing, Tianze stood in front of the pool and laughed wildly.

"Heaven has not forsaken me!!"

Standing behind Tianze, the King of Poisons' expression gradually turned serious after his initial relief.

"Master, many people must have seen that towering energy pillar just now. We don't have much time left."

Tianze's smile faded as he looked at the pool below the waterfall.

There were clusters of brightly colored stones around the pool, and it was these stones that caused the huge pillar of energy to appear just now.

“This pool must be the entrance to the Baiyue treasure.”

Tianze said with certainty, "It seems that my guess was right. The Baiyue Treasure and the Azure Dragon Seven Constellations are inextricably linked."

"Corpse-driving demon, have you found anything?"

The Corpse-Driving Demon, who had been wandering around aimlessly, looked at Tianze upon hearing this.

He said politely, "Master, there are no special discoveries at the moment."

Tianze said in a deep voice, "Hurry up, we must find it before dawn."

"Yes, my master." The Corpse-Driving Demon spoke in a soft, feminine tone, bowing his head slightly, his eyes and expression somewhat strange.

He didn't know if Tianze was truly capable or if he had stumbled upon this place by chance.

Of course, that's not important.

The important question is whether he should tell Yan Lingji, who is far away in Xianyang...

……

After discovering the energy beam, Cao Ze went straight back to the military camp.

Meng Tian stood outside the main tent, craning his neck to look into the distance.

The energy beam that shot into the sky just now was clearly visible for hundreds of miles around.

He was naturally alerted by his soldiers, so he came out.

Meng Tian noticed Cao Ze walking quickly towards him and hurriedly asked, "Brother Cao, do you know what has happened?"

"Guess..." Cao Ze thought to himself, trying to be cheeky.

"I don't know, but I suspect South Korea might be plotting something."

Cao Ze deliberately misled the public, while also preparing for his own departure.

How could he remain indifferent when he realized that Tianze might discover, or even find, the Baiyue treasure?

What if Tianze were to obtain the treasures of Baiyue, or even the treasures of the Seven Constellations of the Azure Dragon, and those treasures happened to be the few elixirs of immortality from the mythology? If Tianze were to eat them in one bite, wouldn't I be left with nothing but a helpless stare?

Meng Tian nodded. According to the soldiers' description, that location was indeed Xinzheng, the capital of the State of Han.

Cao Ze coughed lightly and said, "Let's not talk about this for now."

"When I was patrolling outside the camp just now, I discovered that Wei Wu soldiers were sneaking over."

"After Dian Qing, who was in charge of the troops, discovered me, he decisively retreated back to Nanyang City."

Meng Tian's expression changed drastically, and he broke out in a cold sweat.

"How come I didn't know? Where are the scouts?"

A night raid is something that any competent commander would almost certainly consider.

Therefore, every night, sentries and scouts were always placed in various locations outside the camp.

He thought that if Cao Ze hadn't diligently gone out to inspect the camp, the Pingyang heavy armored army would probably have suffered heavy losses tonight.

Three thousand Wei soldiers are terrifying enough on the battlefield; if they were to launch a night attack, it's unimaginable what the consequences would be.

Perhaps he could withdraw his troops and return to Wusui without even waiting for Zhao's army to arrive, or perhaps he would never be able to return.

Cao Ze said, "They must have been secretly killed by experts from the Armored Sect."

It must be said that once martial arts masters are organized and receive military-style training, they are indeed terrifying, silently blinding the eyes that Meng Tian had cast.

"Reporting to the General! A scout's body has been found outside the camp!"

A soldier came running up, panting, to report.

Meng Tian took a deep breath. "I understand. The matter has been resolved. Collect their bodies."

He sighed, "Brother Cao really saved my life this time."

If the Pingyang heavy armored army is destroyed tonight, no matter how much the King of Qin values ​​him, his future career will probably come to an end.

It wasn't that the King of Qin couldn't help him, but rather that the court had its own rules.

Cao Ze smiled faintly and said, "Brother Meng is too kind."

If Meng Tian suffers a major defeat this time, he, as the supervising officer, will also be implicated, so he will naturally take the initiative to help.

He paused and said, "To avoid any conspiracies or tricks from South Korea, I plan to infiltrate the heart of South Korea with Jing Ni to investigate thoroughly."

Meng Tian was shocked, "How can this be!"

"Now that the two countries are at war, if you are discovered and surrounded by the army, how am I supposed to explain this to the king!"

Cao Ze waved his hand and said, "This is my own decision."

Meng Tian tried to persuade him again, but Cao Ze still refused.

He wouldn't even blink if he ventured deep into the heart of South Korea, let alone into the heart of Lady Hu, the wife of King Myeongju of the Korean royal palace.

The treasures of Baiyue, and the possible appearance of the Azure Dragon's Seven Constellations, are worth the risk for him.

Meng Tian had no choice but to give up, and Cao Ze said, "I will set off immediately."

Meng Tian was slightly taken aback. "So urgent? Does Brother Cao know something?"

Cao Ze realized that he had indeed acted too hastily, which had attracted Meng Tian's attention.

"The war is not going well right now. If South Korea has any more conspiracies or secret weapons, we may suffer a crushing defeat this time."

"Therefore, I can't delay any longer."

Meng Tian looked ashamed. "It's all my fault. I was too hasty. I shouldn't have used the army's weapons without considering the overall situation. I shouldn't have continued to attack despite knowing I was wrong."

"Ugh!"

Cao Ze patted Meng Tian on the shoulder and said earnestly, "A temporary setback doesn't mean anything. How many famous generals throughout history have grown from their mistakes?"

"His Majesty has appointed you to command an army alone. Do not be discouraged. Even if you are destined to fail this time, you must fail in a worthwhile way. Do you understand?"

If Cao Ze had spoken to Meng Tian in the manner of a superior or elder, Meng Tian might have been provoked into a rebellious attitude, but now Meng Tian was only moved.

"Thank you for your guidance, Brother Cao. I will keep it in mind."

Cao Ze smiled and said, "Okay, I'll be going now."

He needs to hurry so as not to miss the opportunity and let Tianze benefit from it.

……

Xinzheng.

A slender, graceful woman with her arms crossed leaned against the door and window, looking in the direction from which the energy beam had just erupted.

"Has the matter been investigated thoroughly?"

Hearing the noise, Zi Nu turned her head to look at Ying Ge, who was kneeling on one knee.

She's getting more and more used to Yingge, and she's entrusted her with many tasks, making her a trusted confidante and capable assistant.

"It has been determined that the location of the pillar of light should be Xuannv Peak, which is 30 li outside Xinzheng City."

Zi Nu muttered to herself, "Xuan Nu Peak... could it be hiding some secret...?"

"Come with me out of the city and head to Xuan Nu Peak."