Wandering Sword Seller's Life in the Qin Dynasty

When he saw his junior brother acquire a suitable and famous sword, he was actually somewhat envious.

The person before me has forged a sword even more powerful than Shark Tooth?

Gai Nie had some doubts!

If it were just a comparison of individual strength, Gai Nie would not doubt the strength of the person in front of him, after all, he had lost the previous battle and even had his sword destroyed by the person in front of him.

Regarding sword-making skills, he admitted that the sword this person had given him years ago was quite good. But what kind of sword was Shark Tooth? It was a notorious demonic sword!

Although Shark Tooth is not included in the sword manual, it is by no means inferior to the famous swords at the top of the manual.

Xu Qing didn't care whether Gai Nie believed it or not, and continued, "...The treacherous officials of Han are rampant. Ji Wuye, who led the Nightfall, brought disaster to the country and its people. After Ji Wuye's death, Wei Zhuang thought he had finally gotten the chance to change Han. However, the newly appointed Bai Yifei was even worse than Ji Wuye. He even framed Wei Zhuang as the real culprit who killed Ji Wuye, and committed all sorts of framing and slander."

"Driven to the brink of desperation, Wei Zhuang took a desperate gamble and drew his sword at Bai Yifei!"

"Unfortunately, he lacks the strength."

"At that time, it was I who stepped in and helped Wei Zhuang kill Bai Yifei!"

"Unfortunately, even so, Wei Zhuang could not change the state of Han..."

Xu Qing shook his head and sighed.

It's unclear whether he was lamenting the deep-seated problems in South Korea at the time, or Wei Zhuang's incompetence.

"The last time I saw Wei Zhuang was on the eve of the fall of the State of Han!"

"After the fall of the State of Han, he and his former friends from Han went their separate ways, some to the State of Qi, and some to other countries."

"But all in all, you're still alive!"

Hearing this, Gai Nie finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The fall of South Korea meant that he had actually won the bet between him and his fellow disciples.

After all, the state of Han was destroyed by the Qin state he had chosen, but what truly relieved him was that his junior brother was still alive.

Actually, Gai Nie didn't care as much about the bet or the outcome of the duel as one might imagine.

"Where did you learn your horizontal sword technique?"

"Let's leave the matter of my junior brother for now," Gai Nie said, then brought up another matter.

Guigu only accepts two disciples per generation, so naturally his swordsmanship is not passed on to outsiders.

Of course, outsiders might also happen to have mastered a few moves by chance, but Xu Qing did more than just master two moves; he even learned the "Horizontal Sweep" technique.

"Of course Wei Zhuang taught me!"

Although this answer was outrageous, after careful consideration, Gai Nie realized that it was indeed something his junior brother could do.

Junior brother Wei Zhuang is a maverick by nature.

However, this also shows that the person in front of him has a very close relationship with his junior brother, so much so that his junior brother even taught him these moves.

Thinking of this, Gai Nie's gaze towards Xu Qing softened.

Regardless of the circumstances, his junior brother's friend is still his friend. Now that he has come to Qin and Xianyang, he will naturally take care of him.

Over the next few hours, Xu Qing and Gai Nie talked a lot. Because of Wei Zhuang's presence, even though Xu Qing and Gai Nie didn't have a deep relationship before, their connection was quickly strengthened.

Xu Qing suddenly changed the subject, his tone carrying a hint of casual apology: "I accidentally destroyed your sword during our exchange just now, it was my fault."

Before he could finish speaking and wait for Gai Nie's response, he continued, "I am a swordsmith, and my specialty is sword forging. Since I destroyed one of your swords, I will give you a new one. Don't worry, I will forge a sword for you that is no less powerful than the one in your junior brother's hand."

Upon hearing this, Gai Nie's face showed a rare expression of being both amused and exasperated.

He hadn't taken the destruction of his sword to heart; a broken sword could be replaced, and besides, the person in front of him, though the one who destroyed the sword, was also his junior brother's close friend.

Xu Qing's initiative to compensate him, coupled with the unwavering certainty in his tone, left him momentarily at a loss for words.

He pondered for a moment, thinking that Xu Qing could forge a sword for Wei Zhuang that surpassed Shark Tooth. Although he still had some doubts, he was unwilling to refuse this good intention and wanted to see what kind of skill this swordsmith was.

Gai Nie said calmly, "Since it is your intention, I will accept it without hesitation."

Seeing this, Xu Qing smiled, clearly expecting this outcome: "That's right. Forging a sword will take some time. You'll need to tell me your preferences, such as the length and weight of the sword, or your preferred material and patterns. I will then tailor-make a perfect weapon for you."

Gai Nie nodded in agreement and briefly stated his requirements, which were nothing more than lightness, ease of use, and a tough blade, without being overly demanding.

The two chatted for a while about the intricacies of sword forging. Gai Nie discovered that Xu Qing's insights into sword forging were extremely unique, far surpassing those of ordinary swordsmiths, and he felt a greater anticipation for the unborn sword.

Just then, Xu Qing suddenly changed the subject, his expression becoming more serious: "Mr. Gai Nie, there is something I would like to ask for your help with."

Gai Nie looked up at him, signaling him to continue.

"Besides testing my sword, I have come to Xianyang to see someone else!" Xu Qing said calmly, but with an undeniable firmness. "I know that the King of Qin is a great ruler of our time. As one of his favorites, you can surely introduce me to someone."

Upon hearing this, the gentleness on Gai Nie's face vanished instantly, and his gaze sharpened once more.

The safety of the King of Qin is a matter of life and death for the Qin state. It is extremely difficult for ordinary people to even see him. Xu Qing's sudden request inevitably made him wary.

He stared at Xu Qing, trying to read something from the other's eyes, but saw that Xu Qing's expression was calm, without the slightest malice or covetousness.

"Why do you wish to see the King?" Gai Nie asked in a deep voice, his tone carrying a hint of scrutiny. "The King is extremely busy with state affairs and is of noble status, not someone that ordinary people can see. Without a proper reason, I cannot introduce you."

Xu Qing had anticipated Gai Nie's question. He smiled slightly and slowly said, "I want to see the King of Qin not for fame or fortune, nor for any other purpose. I have simply heard that the King of Qin has the world at heart and wants to unify the world and end the war, which I greatly admire. Furthermore, I have something in my possession that may be of some benefit to the King of Qin in unifying the world, and I would like to present it to him in person."

"What is it?" Gai Nie pressed, remaining vigilant.

"It's not convenient to disclose at the moment." Xu Qing shook his head. "This matter is of great importance and can only be told to the King of Qin in person. Mr. Gai Nie, rest assured, I am by no means a bad person and will not cause you or the King of Qin any trouble. If I were not absolutely certain, I would not have made such a request."

Gai Nie remained silent for a long time before continuing, "If what you said earlier is true, and you are Xiao Zhuang's close friend, I should believe you in principle. But your strength is too great."

"If I were to introduce you to the King so rashly, I cannot guarantee his safety if you intend to do anything!"

Xu Qing was speechless upon hearing this.

So, is being too strong a problem?

If I had known, I should have held back in the previous battle and lost to Gai Nie directly.

That might give Gai Nie the illusion that everything is under his control.

"I have heard that the people of Qin are eager to recruit talented people and are looking for them with high positions!" Xu Qing said with a sigh. "I came to Qin with unparalleled talent, thinking that I could meet the King of Qin. But now it seems that Qin is nothing special."

"Since you have so many concerns, I won't say anything more."

For some reason, after Xu Qing said those words, Gai Nie suddenly felt a little guilty.

I feel bad for Xiao Zhuang.

This person has helped his junior brother Wei Zhuang on numerous occasions, and there is no doubt that he has been kind to his junior brother.

Now, this person who had been kind to his junior brother has come to the Qin state, and he, as the senior brother and the host, can do nothing about it.

Undoubtedly, this was Xu Qing exerting some influence on Gai Nie through his mental abilities, giving him hints.

This is actually a unique form of illusion, using words to evoke emotions in others.

Although it is impossible to directly change a person's perception, this subtle and gradual influence can, at times, make the other person no longer waver and quietly tilt the scales in their heart.

Many complex thoughts flashed through his mind. After a moment, Gai Nie slowly spoke: "Seeing the King is not an easy matter. I need to report to the King first. If the King agrees, I will make arrangements for you. But I cannot guarantee that it will be successful. You need to be mentally prepared."

Upon hearing this, Xu Qing smiled with relief: "That's enough. Thank you for your help, Mr. Gai Nie. As long as I have the opportunity to meet the King of Qin, the rest is up to fate."

Gai Nie nodded, but still had some doubts in his heart.

He had a vague feeling that Xu Qing's desire to see the King of Qin was not simply about presenting something; this man seemed to be hiding many secrets, and these secrets might cause quite a stir after he met the King of Qin.

But since things have come to this point, and he has already agreed to the recommendation, he will do his best. As for what happens next, he can only wait and see.

Of course, there is one more thing: we must ensure the king's safety.

……

The latest developments in the Battle of Long Street have once again been reported.

This time, it caused a huge uproar.

Those who lost before, they lost, and that's that.

This time, the one who lost was no ordinary person, but Gai Nie.

Whether the title of Sword Saint is truly deserved is another matter. Just consider Gai Nie's identity: he was the chief swordsmanship instructor in front of the King of Qin, responsible for protecting the King and the eldest prince. Yet he lost both. Does this mean that if an assassin were to come to the King one day, the King would not actually be safe?

This is unacceptable to the ministers of Qin at present.

In an instant, the entire city of Xianyang was engulfed in turmoil.

Chapter 270 Three days later, the Qujiang Gathering!

"What a fine sword!"

Inside the mansion, Zhao Gao was examining swords.

The sword before him was extraordinary, originating from the State of Chu. It was the seventh of the Nine Swords of Heavenly Inquiry, which had once stirred up endless storms in Chu. Its name was "Shizhou". This sword was extremely light, like a feather. Although it looked like a normal sword, one could only feel its lightness when holding it, which was astonishing.

This is an excellent assassination sword!

It was also the Luo Wang organization under Zhao Gao who spent a lot of effort to find the sword.

If the Heavenly Question Nine Swords alone are so extraordinary, one can only imagine how remarkable the other eight swords in the "Sword Ode" must be.

Of all the swords, Zhao Gao most desired the "Xuanpu Sword," which was said to contain endless vitality and could heal wounds and prolong life.

As everyone knows, a eunuch is an incomplete man.

Because it is incomplete, it naturally has fewer desires.

Having lost his desires for men and women, Zhao Gao could only find satisfaction in power.

But if given the chance to repair all his physical defects, he certainly wouldn't mind giving it a try.

It is unknown what Zhao Gao went through, but he had an extraordinary obsession with swords, to the point that he believed the power within swords could mend his disabled body.

However, at this moment, although Zhao Gao was observing the "Shizhou Sword," the sword he was praising was not the one in front of him.

Instead... it was Xu Qing.

The sword refers not only to the weapon itself, but also to the people in the net.

Although Xu Qing has not joined the Luo Wang organization yet, in Zhao Gao's eyes, Xu Qing is already considered a member of the Luo Wang organization.

After all, he had received benefits from Luo Wang, and Luo Wang had secretly helped Xu Qing a lot in recent days. These were things that needed to be repaid.

Zhao Gao didn't need Xu Qing to return anything else; he just wanted Xu Qing himself.