Wandering Sword Seller's Life in the Qin Dynasty

After learning that the Yan Kingdom had not been destroyed, but had only suffered heavy losses, Xu Qing turned his attention back to the matter of forging swords.

He was busy forging a sword for Gai Nie.

Ying Zheng's sword was relatively easy to design.

After all, given Ying Zheng's status, he didn't have many opportunities to personally take action. The sword didn't need to be too powerful; it just needed to be geared towards improving health and prolonging life.

But Gai Nie's sword is different.

If Wei Zhuang's sword hadn't been there first, Xu Qing would have had a much easier time forging it.

But just before that, he had forged a "Frost-Piercing Sword" for Wei Zhuang. It was Xu Qing's second fourth-tier sword, and also the first one he had personally created.

The reason for this problem is that although the Xuan Shu Sword was forged by Xu Qing, Chu Nan Gong contributed the most to its achievement of the fourth rank.

It was because of that sword that Xu Qing fully understood the mysteries of the fourth tier, which led to the creation of the Frostbite Sword.

Although it is considered an early work, that does not mean that Ling Shuang Sword is weak.

The predecessor of Ling Shuang Sword, "Heart Sword", was already extremely remarkable. During the reforging process, it incorporated Bai Yifei's family's "Red and White Twin Swords", and Xu Qing even incorporated Bai Yifei's soul into it.

It can be said that the very creation of that sword was steeped in bloodshed.

Naturally, the killing power of that sword was also extremely terrifying.

Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang are destined rivals. In the original novel, the swords they use also have a deep connection. One uses Yuanhong and the other uses Shark Tooth. These two swords were forged by Xu Fuzi's parents.

In this world, because of Xu Qing, Wei Zhuang possesses the "Ling Shuang Sword". Although he still has the Shark Tooth Sword, Xu Qing couldn't possibly go to the Mo Clan to take the Can Hong Sword and give it to Gai Nie.

The Broken Rainbow Sword is Shark Tooth's destined rival, but not the Frost-Piercing Sword's destined sword.

In fact, at the very beginning, Xu Qing gave the Heart Sword to Wei Zhuang, with the idea of ​​forging a demonic sword for Gai Nie in the future.

But plans can't keep up with changes. Gai Nie didn't go to Korea, and Xu Qing naturally didn't forge the Demon Sword.

On the contrary, in the subsequent process, he directly forged the true Frost Sword, which was a perfect combination of inner demon and spiritual power.

"The Ling Shuang Sword's attribute is cold, therefore, Gai Nie's sword should ideally have an attribute of... masculine and fiery!"

These kinds of swords flashed through Xu Qing's mind one by one.

Finally, he had an idea.

Or rather, it means that some sword-making plans conceived in the past have been rediscovered.

He once planned to forge two sets of the Seven Swords, one set of which was based on the Swimming Dragon Sword.

The other set is the Seven Swords, with the Rainbow Sword as its main component.

Both sets of seven swords were made into several pieces. Among them, the Youlong Sword was presented to King Jian of Qi by Hou Sheng, and it seems that he took it to the Qin State as a gift. I wonder if I will ever have the chance to see that sword again.

Of course, it doesn't matter if we can't meet.

As for Xu Qing, he didn't know how many of these swords had been scattered, and once they left his hands, he didn't care anymore.

If we meet, it's fate; if we don't, we won't force it.

The reason for mentioning the Seven Swords is that Xu Qing thought of the first sword of one of the Seven Swords sets.

That set of seven swords is certainly not the same as the set of seven swords of the Wandering Dragon Sword.

It's a completely different set.

Long Rainbow Sword!

It seems that it can now be brought into the real world.

As the leader of the Seven Swords, Xu Qing had not forged this sword before, but the other swords that had been forged, such as Qingguang and Benlei, were all third-tier swords. As the leader of the Seven Swords, it is reasonable for it to be classified as a fourth-tier sword.

Without Yuanhong, Xu Qing prepared to return a long rainbow sword to Gai Nie.

As for the place where the sword was forged... Xu Qing chose a rather unexpected location.

"You mean, the place where the Yin-Yang School is located is filled with extremely hot subterranean fire?"

Xu Qing asked the little black dog in front of him.

As former Shao Siming of the Yin-Yang School, Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai have an extremely good understanding of the Yin-Yang School.

Even though Xu Qing already knew a lot about the Yin Yang School, when it came to details, how could he compare to someone from the Yin Yang School himself?

"Yes!"

Xiao Hei truthfully told Xu Qing everything he knew.

“Deep within Mount Li lies a secluded valley, situated on the shady side of the mountain, perpetually shrouded in darkness and filled with a dense concentration of yin energy. Yet, extreme yin gives birth to extreme yang. It is in that very place that a natural ley line spring exists, a place where yin and yang meet in a natural way. Therefore, in the early days, when the Yin-Yang School arrived in the Qin State, they chose to settle there…”

“In that case, it is indeed a very nice place!” Xu Qing said calmly, expressing his thoughts. “Donghuang Taiyi had previously extended a warm invitation for me to visit him.”

"Originally, I didn't intend to pay any attention to him."

"But now that I think about it, it's better to resolve conflicts than to let them fester. Since we've already come to Qin, it's not a bad idea to go and greet each other."

When you greet someone, it's just a polite greeting.

The real meaning is that Xu Qing had his eye on the Yin Yang School's territory and wanted to forge swords there.

Chapter 283 Lishan Yin Yang, Divine Capital Nine Palaces

The name Lishan has existed since ancient times.

Located in the heart of Guanzhong Plain, it borders the remnants of the Zhongnan Mountains to the west and overlooks the Wei River to the east. Its mountain range meanders like a coiled dragon, hence its name.

This mountain is not only uniquely shaped, but also holds the secrets of heaven and earth. In ancient times, people carved stones here to make fire. Legend has it that Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs and refined metals in the mountain, leaving behind some traces of the spiritual veins.

During the Shang and Zhou dynasties, feudal lords built altars here for sacrifices. Later, when the Qin state established its capital in Xianyang, Mount Li, being very close to the capital, became a summer retreat and hunting ground for the royal family and nobles. However, ordinary people did not know that the secluded valleys deep in the mountains, rarely visited by people, had long been quietly occupied by the Yin-Yang School, which became their base in the Qin state.

Having previously forged a longevity sword in Zhongnan Mountain, Xu Qing naturally decided not to neglect this one, and thus decided to forge another sword in Lishan, where the Yin-Yang School was located.

He didn't have much time to prepare this time either.

After all, the specific form of the sword had already been designed, but it had not been forged before.

They still didn't bring Jing Ni; it was the same sword-forging lineup as before.

Xu Qing, Xiao Hei, and Xiao Bai left Xianyang City and headed west. It was late autumn, and the trees along the way were covered with frost. Fallen leaves paved a golden path, and the wind rustled through the branches.

Xianyang is actually quite a distance from Mount Li.

However, this is only in comparison to ordinary people. For experts like Xu Qing, as long as they travel at full speed, they can reach that place very quickly.

But this time, Xu Qing was not in a hurry to get going.

After all, the scenery along the way is quite nice.

So, they walked and admired the scenery along the way, and it took them about an hour to reach the foot of Mount Li.

From a distance, the entire mountain range is shrouded in mist, with its peaks hidden in the clouds. Only faint rays of sunlight pierce through the mist, scattering across the rugged rocks and refracting dappled light and shadow.

The closer you get to the depths of the mountains, the higher the temperature rises. A faint, scorching heat gradually fills the air, mingling with the mountain's chill to create a peculiar interplay of warmth and cold—a unique sign of a place where yin and yang meet.

"What a wonderful place!"

Xu Qing made a comment.

Then, led by Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai, they arrived at the shady side of Mount Li.

There is a secluded valley here, where the Yin-Yang School is hidden. Before even approaching the valley, a gust of wind blows, bringing with it wisps of mist.

"An illusion array?"

Xu Qing discerned the true nature of the fog.

He might not be very proficient in Taoist arts, but he was extremely familiar with the arts of Yin and Yang, especially illusions. He was an extremely skilled master of illusions.

"Mount Li is very large, and it's inevitable that some people will accidentally get lost in the mountains and end up here..."

"Even though the Yin-Yang School is located within the territory of the Qin state, it has no choice but to abide by the laws of the Qin state..."

Xiao Hei explained something to Xu Qing.

Xu Qing also understood the significance of the illusion array here; it was simply to prevent anyone from accidentally entering the territory of the Yin Yang School.

Because they were within the territory of the Qin state, the Yin-Yang School could not openly commit mass killings, and no one knew the identities of those they mistakenly killed.

Therefore, they had no choice but to set up an illusion array, letting those people wander around the mountains. No matter how they wandered, they would not step into the territory of the Yin Yang School. On the contrary, because of getting lost and the fog in the mountains, the mountain became even more legendary.

Xu Qing, Xiao Hei, and Xiao Bai continued forward.

The fog could not stop their advance.

Soon, they arrived at the entrance to a secluded valley.

Naturally, there are even more powerful mazes here, and Xu Qing even sensed traces of some barriers.

The barrier techniques of the Yin-Yang School are actually quite powerful, or rather, they can be described as outrageous.

In the original work, they combined Yin-Yang techniques with the mechanical arts of the Gongshu family to create something called Yin-Yang Vision. Once activated, it could monitor the specific situation in every corner of the mirage, which was no different from surveillance.

As Xu Qing and his companions arrived in the vicinity, the Yin-Yang School disciples guarding the entrance to the valley immediately noticed them.

"This place is a forbidden area of ​​the Yin-Yang School. All unauthorized persons shall leave immediately!"

Three Yin-Yang School disciples quickly arrived, looked at Xu Qing and his companions, and loudly warned them.

Xu Qing glanced at Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai, "It seems you've been away from the Yin Yang School for quite some time now; these people don't even recognize you anymore."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai immediately stepped forward together.

It was Xiao Hei, the older sister, who spoke first, "How dare you!"

As she spoke, a powerful force surged from her and her sister's bodies, yin and yang merging to form a black and white yin-yang symbol that floated behind them, bringing a strong sense of oppression.

Since following Xu Qing, they have fought against many powerful individuals. Perhaps in the eyes of those people, Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai's strength is just so-so, but for Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai themselves, they have actually made great progress.

At this moment, facing these Yin-Yang School disciples, they could finally bully the weak.

In an instant, a powerful sense of oppression descended upon the three Yin-Yang School disciples.

Among them, some people carefully examined the appearances of Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai. Although their clothes and appearances were somewhat different, their identical faces and unchanged features made them recognizable.

"Yes, it is Lady Shao Siming!"

The imagined conflict, the infiltration of the Yin-Yang School, did not occur.

After the three Yin-Yang School disciples recognized Shao Siming, they easily entered the secluded valley by using Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai's identities.