Wandering Sword Seller's Life in the Qin Dynasty

Yan Fei was somewhat bewildered. In the dream that Xu Qing of Qi had given her, she had experienced countless lives, all of which ended in tragedy. Naturally, the Yin Yang School also met its end in destruction.

Yan Fei may not have much affection for Donghuang Taiyi, but she does have some affection for the Yin Yang School that gave birth to her.

In Donghuang Taiyi, all she saw was madness and obsession; he was willing to use any means necessary to achieve his goals.

Such a way of doing things is too domineering, especially the fact that they wanted to persuade King Ying Zheng of Qin to help the Yin-Yang School search for the Seven Mansions of the Azure Dragon by using the "elixir of immortality" as a pretext. If the elixir of immortality were real, that would be fine, but the problem is that the idea of ​​immortality is itself ethereal and unrealistic.

Without that thing, under the wrath of the King of Qin, the entire Yin-Yang School would only face destruction.

She had seen such an outcome in her dream as well.

Therefore, when Xu Qing's letter was delivered to her, it mentioned that it might change the outcome.

Yan Fei made a decisive choice and stood on Xu Qing's side.

Now, she only hopes that the ending will turn out for the better.

Unaware of Yan Fei's thoughts, the Moon Goddess continued her conversation with her.

She was well aware that to gain a foothold in the Yin-Yang School, it was crucial to cultivate a good relationship with Xu Qing. However, she had no prior interaction with Xu Qing, and they had even clashed in the Zhao Kingdom. Therefore, she had to find another way.

Seeking a breakthrough from Yan Fei is one approach.

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Speaking of forbidden areas, there are actually several within the Yin-Yang School.

One such place is the death row cell where disciples who have committed serious crimes are imprisoned.

Rashomon is another place.

And the place where the books are stored is also a place.

Xu Qing has now arrived at the Yin Yang School's library.

Although Donghuang Taiyi died, Xu Qing did not immediately annihilate his soul. Instead, he imprisoned him. This was because Donghuang Taiyi's memories contained many secrets that only he knew.

These secrets are essential for Xu Qing to control the Yin Yang School.

By "searching his soul," he learned how to enter the library.

Arriving at a bronze door, the door bore a seal similar to the Six Paths of the Jiazi Lock.

However, the way to open this place is not through any Yin-Yang magic, but through a physical object.

Xu Qing raised his hand, and a yin-yang fish jade pendant appeared in his palm.

This is the token of the Yin-Yang School's leader, the jade pendant among the spirit robes and jade pendants. Press the jade pendant into a recessed area on the door.

A flash of light appeared, the mechanism activated, and soon the bronze door opened.

Xu Qing stepped inside, and an ancient and obscure aura rushed towards him.

After walking for a while, a bookshelf appeared in front of Xu Qing.

The library in the forbidden area of ​​the Yin-Yang School is not very large.

However, Xu Qing glanced at them casually and discovered that every single book in the collection was a forbidden technique.

Rumors circulate in the martial arts world that many of the forbidden techniques of the Yin-Yang School have been lost for over a century.

But in reality, this is just a rumor. Although many forbidden techniques have not appeared in the world for a hundred years, it does not mean that they have disappeared. On the contrary, it just shows that before Donghuang Taiyi, the Yin Yang School leader restrained his disciples and strictly prohibited them from using forbidden techniques.

During the reign of Donghuang Taiyi, these forbidden techniques reappeared, naturally because Donghuang Taiyi did not restrain them, and his disciples went to any lengths in pursuit of power.

Xu Qing approached, picked up some bamboo slips, and began to peruse them.

He had already mastered some techniques, either through Chu Nan Gong or by forging swords for Donghuang Taiyi, Xinghun, and others.

However, the techniques gained through sword forging are ultimately not comprehensive.

Here, Xu Qing saw a more comprehensive set of forbidden techniques from the Yin-Yang School.

"As expected of a sect with a long and distinguished history!"

Although the history of the Yin-Yang School is not as long as that of the Taoism School, it still spans five hundred years.

Five hundred years ago, they shared the same roots as Taoism. In other words, if we really want to trace the origins, the Yin-Yang School is actually the same as Taoism, with a lineage dating back to the time of the Yellow Emperor.

Over the long course of time, many classic texts may have been lost as a result.

But the books stored here are still priceless.

Xu Qing quickly flipped through the books, which included bamboo slips and silk scrolls written on cloth.

His gaze sharpened when he saw one of the volumes.

The secrets contained in this scroll of silk concern the Seven Mansions of the Azure Dragon!

The Seven Mansions of the Azure Dragon have been passed down for thousands of years, yet no one has ever deciphered them, simply because the true method to decipher them has never been found in the Central Plains.

Instead, it is hidden in another secluded lineage.

The Shu Mountain Clan!

The Shushan clan has an ancient heritage, living deep in the mountains of Sichuan and Chongqing, rarely interacting with the outside world. They are skilled in witchcraft and are mysterious and unpredictable.

Although the Yin-Yang School's treasure appeared in the Chu Kingdom, the one who actually created it was a person from Mount Shu. Hundreds of years ago, a master from Mount Shu, for some unknown reason, became attached to the mortal world and joined the Chu Kingdom. The Chu Kingdom was already rife with witchcraft, and Mount Shu was also skilled in witchcraft, so he was able to thrive in the Chu Kingdom.

At that time, the State of Chu was not tolerated by the Central Plains and was called a barbarian. Yet, it was precisely such a "barbarian" country that unexpectedly obtained the Azure Dragon Seven Mansions.

That man from Mount Shu, after comprehending the Seven Mansions of the Azure Dragon, unexpectedly discovered that the sorcery of Mount Shu could dispel the Azure Dragon.

Although we don't know what happened afterward, he did leave behind the method to break the Seven Mansions of the Azure Dragon, which was the "Illusory Sound Box".

When the Yin-Yang School, who wandered the world, arrived in the State of Chu and obtained the Illusionary Sound Box, it became their most treasured possession.

Unfortunately, the good times don't last long.

Nearly two hundred years ago, the Illusionary Sound Box was lost. Since then, the Yin-Yang School has exhausted countless efforts over dozens of generations, but has never been able to find the box.

Because the Illusionary Sound Box was created by Mount Shu, it's inevitable that some members of the Yin-Yang School would focus their attention on the root of everything: Mount Shu.

If we really cannot find the Illusionary Sound Box.

To decipher the Seven Mansions of the Azure Dragon, perhaps we can start with the inheritance of the Shu Mountain.

"So, this is the reason why Mount Shu was robbed in the original story?"

Xu Qing put away the silk scroll, his thoughts flashing through his mind.

He thought of some things that Shi Lan mentioned in the original work.

Three months before Tianming and the others arrived in Sanghai, the Yin-Yang School, together with Qin general Meng Tian, ​​marched towards Shushan. In that battle, Shushan suffered heavy casualties and lost many treasures. In particular, the divine tree that they had served in their time was uprooted and transplanted to the Mirage.

Although the original work did not mention the specific uses of the Fusang Divine Tree.

But the purpose of the mirage is self-evident: it was built for those who went out to sea to search for immortals.

This involves the Seven Mansions of the Azure Dragon, so without a doubt, the Fusang Divine Tree and the treasures of Mount Shu are also related to exploring the secrets of the Seven Mansions of the Azure Dragon.

However, since the original work did not mention this, these are just speculations.

Now, after examining this scroll of silk, the speculation has been confirmed.

Immediately afterwards, Xu Qing thought of another secret of Mount Shu, namely "Yu Yuan"!

If what Mozi said, who left his soul in the Illusionary Sound Box, is true, then Yu Yuan may also be related to the Seven Mansions of the Azure Dragon.

The original text mentions that once the things in the Yu Yuan come out, they will bring great disaster to the world.

Mozi said, "The azure dragon is an ominous sign."

So where do all these terrifying things that can harm the world come from? They might all be the same thing.

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Time flies, and several days pass in the blink of an eye.

Xu Qing finally emerged from the forbidden area of ​​the Yin-Yang School. In the past few days, he had roughly perused all the books in the forbidden area and gained a lot.

Besides the silk scroll concerning the Seven Mansions of the Azure Dragon, the Shu Mountain is also mentioned many times in some of the older bamboo slips.

It is common knowledge that the Yin-Yang School and Taoism share the same origin. However, few people know that Mount Shu also shares the same origin as Taoism, and its roots can be traced back to ancient times, where they all originated from Qi cultivators.

The difference is that the Shu Mountain school inherits the pure power of primitive tribes, which is rugged and domineering; the Taoist school gradually developed a complete theoretical system based on the ancient Qi cultivators; and the Yin-Yang school split off from the Taoist school after it matured, forming its own school.

Therefore, the Yin-Yang School and Mount Shu can also be called "cousins".

Because they share the same roots and origins, their power systems have many similarities and commonalities.

This may also be why the Illusionary Sound Box became a treasure of the Yin-Yang School.

It's not just because it holds the key to unlocking the Seven Mansions of the Azure Dragon, but also because it's highly compatible with the power system of the Yin-Yang School.

"If I have the chance, perhaps I could take a trip to Mount Shu," Xu Qing thought to himself.

Unlike Donghuang Taiyi in the original work, he has no ambition to destroy Shushan and plunder its treasures. However, Shushan contains too many secrets related to the Seven Constellations of the Azure Dragon and ancient inheritances. If he has the opportunity in the future, he may visit Shushan, communicate with the people of Shushan, and explore its mysteries.

However, the most important thing right now is to rectify the Yin-Yang School.

His previous act of killing Donghuang Taiyi was because he learned more secrets related to the Seven Constellations of the Azure Dragon from the Illusionary Sound Box. He did not want the Yin-Yang School to continue to be obsessed with searching for this item, so he cut off the Yin-Yang School's ambition at the root and eliminated the ambitious Donghuang Taiyi.

Now that he has completely taken control of the Yin-Yang School, his ambitions are no longer as simple as those ancient traditions.

In any case, the Yin-Yang School is a powerful sect. By controlling the Yin-Yang School, and in addition to the Agricultural School he previously controlled, Xu Qing will have another powerful force under his command. With more people serving him, he will have more leverage for his future plans.

In the council hall of the Yin-Yang School, Xu Qing sat upright in the position of the sect leader, his gaze sweeping over the crowd below, finally landing on Zi Nu, and announced in a strong and firm tone: "From now on, you are the Grand Master of Fate of the Yin-Yang School."

Yan Fei, Yue Shen, Xing Hun, Yun Zhong Jun, and Shao Siming Hei Bai, who were standing to the side, all remained calm and showed no objection whatsoever.

Upon hearing this, Zi Nu's expression turned somewhat strange, and she couldn't help but ask, "Are you sure you want me to be the Grand Master of Fate?"

She had many concerns and wanted to explain them to Xu Qing.

For example, she was a failure in the Yin-Yang School back then, and she has been away from the Yin-Yang School for many years. The Yin-Yang techniques she learned back then have long been neglected, and she is probably not qualified to be the Grand Master of Fate.

But Xu Qing spoke first, his tone carrying an undeniable certainty: "Because of you, the former Grand Fate was able to survive by chance. I gave you face, and now, you should give me face in return."

“I don’t want the Yin-Yang School I lead to be an incomplete one. However, I can’t find a more suitable candidate to serve as the Grand Master of Fate in a short period of time. After much thought, I think it is most appropriate for you to take on this role.”

Zi Nu understood the deeper meaning in Xu Qing's words and his intentions. After pondering for a moment, she nodded in agreement and said solemnly, "Since you think so highly of me, then I will accept this position of Grand Fate and will certainly not fail your trust."

The new Grand Master of Fate has been appointed, but two of the five elders of the Yin-Yang School have yet to appear.

Xu Qing frowned slightly and turned to Yan Fei, asking, "Where are Xiang Jun and Xiang Furen? I have been the sect leader for many days now, why haven't they come to pay their respects?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Fei immediately explained to Xu Qing, "Due to some special reasons, Xiang Jun and Xiang Furen do not usually reside at the Yin Yang School headquarters. They are away from home most of the year, and they may not yet know about the changes that have occurred at the headquarters, which is why they were unable to come to pay their respects in time."