Wandering Sword Seller's Life in the Qin Dynasty

For 99% of people in the martial arts world, it is a good sword.

"I've rested enough, I need to go back to selling swords."

He chatted with Gongsun Liji for a while.

Xu Qing then took the initiative to end the conversation, showing no intention of engaging in any romantic or lighthearted conversation with the beauty.

Gongsun Liji seemed surprised by Xu Qing's quick change of attitude, or rather, that he simply didn't want to continue the conversation.

It's been quite a few days since we last met, and we even traveled together on the way to Xinling.

She still thought they were friends.

Thinking of this, the corners of her mouth twitched slightly, as if she were pondering something.

She also got up and followed the direction Xu Qing had left in.

Xu Qing was very lucky and soon found another "down-on-his-luck" knight-errant to act as an angel investor.

Gongsun Liji followed, and he noticed her, but didn't take it seriously. Right in front of Gongsun Liji, he continued to promote the sword he had forged. Such behavior might seem a bit mercenary, lacking the demeanor of a master, even though his strength was not weak.

But in Xu Qing's view, this is working for himself.

With each sword he sells, his strength increases by one point.

If you can enhance your strength, why would you need the demeanor of a master?

Chapter 6: Xinling Tests His Sword and Presents it to the Young Hero; Its Cold Light First Shines Among the Stars.

Lord Xinling was known for his respect for scholars and his recruitment of many heroes from the martial arts world. Within his fiefdom, there were few restrictions on weapons. Thanks to this, Xu Qing's sword sales there were quite successful, and he sold several swords in a short period of time.

The swords he "sold" were of superior quality, and the news spread far and wide, attracting many martial arts practitioners to actively seek them out for purchase. Although swordsmen were highly regarded in the world, legendary swordsmiths such as Ou Yezi and Gan Jiang and Mo Xie were also well-known. Furthermore, the Feng Hu family of the Chu Kingdom appraised famous swords from all over the world and compiled sword manuals, further increasing the value of these sharp swords.

Xu Qing did not refuse those who actively sought his sword.

He wished that everyone in the martial arts world would use the swords he had forged.

However, the problem is that he doesn't have that many "fine" level swords left.

While the forging difficulty of this type of sword is lower than that of a "famous sword", there are still some requirements for the materials. In addition, it is necessary to add at least one or two low-level characteristics, such as "sharpness" or "toughness". But it doesn't matter, Xu Qing still has a trump card.

He drew his "crude" sword, unlike the "fine" sword. This kind of sword was actually the most common sword in the world.

Furthermore, because Xu Qing's swordsmith level has reached the second stage, his crude sword is not a useless sword forged by a novice blacksmith. It still has a very good cost performance. Apart from not being very sharp and possibly breaking when encountering divine weapons, its quality is still very good.

And even if it's broken, so what?

Why demand so much from a crude sword?

You know, in the original novel, Yuanhong, who was ranked second in the sword manual, was still broken, and even shattered into many pieces.

Those martial artists who actively sought swords from Xu Qing originally wanted to obtain a fine sword from him, but they did not see a fine sword, only extremely ordinary swords. At first, they were naturally somewhat dissatisfied, but soon their dissatisfaction disappeared.

The reason is that Xu Qing never sells swords for money; as long as a "trial" contract is signed, he can get them for free.

Things given away for free always seem the best.

Therefore, even though Xu Qing used a "crude" sword to make up the numbers, it was still a usable sword. It was much better than a piece of broken copper and scrap iron. As a result, in a short period of time, because of his "free" offering, Xu Qing not only did not incur the dissatisfaction of people in the martial arts world, but also became famous in Xinling for this "generous" act, and people came in droves to ask for the sword.

For a time, even crude swords were in short supply.

Because the sword-selling business went too smoothly.

So on this day.

Faced with the martial arts practitioners who came again seeking the sword, Xu Qing could only decline, saying, "No more, really no more."

"When I forge a good sword next time, I will definitely ask you to help me evaluate it."

……

After seeing off a somewhat dejected swordsman, Xu Qing wondered if he should go somewhere else, or perhaps disguise himself. Many people in the martial arts world already knew what he looked like, so finding him would be incredibly easy for them.

Turning around, he saw the purple-haired woman, Gongsun Liji, standing quietly in a corner, a smile playing on her lips.

She was dressed in brown, not as bright as her usual red dress, but her beauty was not diminished in the slightest.

Even so, Xu Qing still didn't spoil the other party too much.

He raised an eyebrow and said to Gongsun Liji in an annoyed tone, "Why don't you follow your senior brother? What are you doing here all day?"

In his view, in the original work, Gongsun Liji and Jing Ke were a couple, and logically they should have been inseparable, because something would happen if they were separated. It's hard to say about the anime, but in the novel, it was because Jing Ke went out to fight with someone, and when he returned, he found that Gongsun Liji had been kidnapped.

"My senior brother's place is always filled with sword fights and drinking, it's so boring. Your place is much more interesting." Although Gongsun Liji had experienced the fall of her country and the destruction of her family, she was still a young girl. The hustle and bustle of Xinling had diluted much of the sadness in her heart, and she had now returned to her charming and lovely appearance.

With a slight smile, she said to Xu Qing, "I thought you made a lot of swords, Mr. Xu. I never imagined that you would sell them all one day."

Then, her tone changed again, "Speaking of which, Mr. Xu, I'm very curious where you've hidden your sword. I haven't seen you carrying a sword with you along the way..."

She was genuinely curious.

Xu Qing appeared to be carrying nothing on her.

But every now and then, when he disappears for a short while, he always manages to pull out a sword to sell.

Gongsun Liji even suspected that there was a mysterious organization behind Xu Qing, and that this organization frequently provided Xu Qing with swords for him to sell.

However, she quickly dismissed this conjecture.

It was only because Xu Qing was selling swords that, while ostensibly for sale, were actually being given away for free.

"Guess," Xu Qing said with a mysterious smile, offering no further explanation.

Gongsun Liji raised her eyebrows, clearly unwilling to guess.

But she didn't ask any more questions afterward.

Everyone has their own secrets. She and Mr. Xu met by chance. On that day in the woods, Mr. Xu saved her and her brother's lives. This kindness was difficult to repay. If she were to rashly pry into Mr. Xu's secrets and incur his displeasure, that would be the biggest mistake.

Having sold out his low-level inventory, Xu Qing had nothing to do for the time being. He didn't mind chatting with Gongsun Liji. Although women could affect his sword-drawing speed, he wasn't exactly a swordsman.

With their stock exhausted, Xu Qing, enjoying a rare moment of leisure, strolled through the city with Gongsun Liji.

As he approached the city gate, his gaze was suddenly drawn to two young figures walking towards him.

Both were teenagers, but their temperaments were completely different.

The person on the left is dressed in a crisp blue and white shirt, with short black hair, handsome features, clear and bright eyes, and a spirited demeanor that is both understated and full of youthful vigor.

The man on the right is dressed in black and white, and beneath his belt is a rare head of white hair. His face is equally handsome, but his eyes are sharp like cold lightning, revealing arrogance and a strong desire for control, making him seem aggressive.

With just a glance, Xu Qing knew that these two were no ordinary people.

A flash of understanding crossed his eyes, and he immediately stepped forward to meet him.

Xu Qing put on a familiar smile and walked straight toward the two boys.

"Gentlemen, are you new to Xinling?"

He called out loudly.

The white-haired youth's sharp gaze locked onto Xu Qing instantly, like a hawk's, and an invisible, icy pressure spread out. Xu Qing, however, seemed oblivious, his expression calm and composed.

A flicker of surprise crossed the white-haired youth's eyes. Before his companion in blue and white could speak, he took a half-step forward, his words concise yet scrutinizing:

"Yes. Is there something you need?"

Xu Qing met that sharp gaze with an unchanged smile:

"I dare not presume to offer guidance. However, you two possess remarkable bearing, clearly talented individuals just beginning your journey in the martial world. If I may be so bold as to ask..." He glanced at their waists or the weapons they carried on their backs, his tone natural, "whether you require the purchase of suitable weapons. I possess a little knowledge in this area."

Chapter 7: An Old Friend Reunited

These words reached the ears of the two men.

The boy in blue and white clothes also looked at Xu Qing with some surprise.

As for the white-haired boy, his eyes gleamed with intense interest.

A slight smile played on his lips. "Ordinary swords are beneath my notice."

Xu Qing smiled and said, "I promise I won't let you down."

He was about to continue promoting his famous sword to the person in front of him.

Just then, a surprised female voice came from behind him, "Brother Gai?"

Upon hearing the woman's voice, the boy in blue and white was startled. He looked in the direction from which the voice came, and after a while, he finally recognized the woman. "You are... Li Ji?"

Gongsun Liji stepped forward and said to the young man, "I thought I was seeing things. I looked at it carefully several times and finally confirmed that it is Brother Gai."

"Li Ji, what are you doing in Xinling?" the boy in blue and white asked curiously.

Beside him, the white-haired boy's gaze swept between the group, a sense of curiosity welling up within him.

Although they were from the same school and spent their days and nights together, he didn't really know much about his senior's past. Naturally, he didn't reveal much about his own past to his senior either.

"Puyang City has fallen, and my father has already..." Gongsun Liji spoke succinctly, her words tinged with sadness, explaining to the person before her why she had come to Xinling.

"Miss Li Ji, please accept my condolences!"

After learning the reason, the young man spoke in a heavy tone to Gongsun Liji.

Seeing this, Xu Qing stepped forward to smooth things over.

"It's a good thing to meet an old friend. The weather is hot now, so why don't we find a teahouse and chat while we drink?"

So the four of them changed locations.

They arrived at the teahouse where Xu Qing and Gongsun Liji had previously drunk tea.

Here, Gongsun Liji introduced the young man in blue and white clothes to Xu Qing. In fact, Xu Qing recognized the two of them without the introduction.

Who else could it be?

It's Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang!

These two are old acquaintances.

In fact, compared to the protagonist in the original work who was absent for countless episodes, he seems more like the true protagonist.

As for how Gongsun Liji met Gai Nie...

This is also related to her grandfather, Gongsun Yu.