Wandering Sword Seller's Life in the Qin Dynasty

Yanfei quickly relayed Xu Qing's orders, and the Moon Goddess also arrived at Xu Qing's place.

Unlike Yan Fei, Yue Shen was very nervous when facing Xu Qing.

After all, they chose the wrong side back then. Even if they tried to make amends immediately and submitted to Xu Qing, no one could say for sure whether Xu Qing would hold a grudge because of what happened back then.

Even though Xu Qing only replaced the position of Grand Master of Fate after becoming the sect leader, the Moon Goddess still did not relax at all, but instead felt as if she was walking on thin ice.

Xu Qing summoned her today, but she didn't know why.

But the moon goddess's mood remained heavy.

Do you know why I summoned you?

On the high platform where Donghuang Taiyi once stood, Xu Qing gradually felt a sense of loneliness that comes with being at the top. He glanced at the Moon Goddess and asked her indifferently.

The Moon Goddess lowered her head and said in a deep voice, "The Sect Leader must have a profound reason for summoning me here."

She was a smart woman, so instead of directly stating her guess, she passed the ball back to Xu Qing.

Xu Qing remained silent for a moment before saying coldly, "Do you know what? I don't actually like you!"

To utter a single sentence is tantamount to plunging the moon goddess into an abyss.

The moon goddess's expression immediately changed slightly.

“However, I still choose to keep you.” Xu Qing’s voice rang out again.

But the moon goddess's heavy mood did not improve at all; on the contrary, she became even more reserved.

Admittedly, her strength is considerable, especially considering the global landscape.

But that's relative. In front of Xu Qing, they were still no different from ants.

If Xu Qing was able to kill Donghuang Taiyi without taking any damage, killing her would be an even easier task.

Xu Qing's gaze fell on the Moon Goddess's tense profile. His tone remained calm, revealing no trace of joy or anger: "I don't like you because you chose the wrong side and the wrong person to rely on. If it weren't for the fact that it's difficult to cultivate experts in the world, and that you still have some sense of the times and willingly submitted to me after I took over the Yin Yang School without resisting, you wouldn't be standing here today."

Upon hearing this, the Moon Goddess felt a pang of anxiety and quickly bowed, saying, "The Moon Goddess knows her mistake and was confused in the past. Fortunately, the Sect Leader is magnanimous and did not hold it against me. From now on, I will follow the Sect Leader's lead without any dissent."

Xu Qing waved his hand, signaling her to stand up: "There's no need to be so nervous. As a protector of the Yin Yang School, every move you make represents the face of the Yin Yang School. If your equipment is shabby, people will laugh at the Yin Yang School for having no one to rely on."

Before he finished speaking, Xu Qing raised his hand and waved it lightly. A bright blue halo appeared in his palm. When the halo dissipated, a sword as smooth and lustrous as glass appeared in his hand.

The sword has a slender blade with faint moonlight patterns flowing along its spine, and a clear, cool yin energy permeates the air, dispelling the oppressive atmosphere in the hall.

"This sword is named Moonbeam. When it is wielded, its light is like the clear glow of the moon, ethereal and unpredictable. It also contains pure Yin energy, which is quite compatible with the cultivation method you practice." Xu Qing released his palm, and the Moonbeam sword slowly floated into the air, drifting towards the Moon Goddess. "Today, I will bestow this sword upon you, which will also save face for the Yin Yang School's protector."

The Moon Goddess stared blankly at the Moonlit Sword that floated before her, momentarily forgetting to reach out and catch it.

She looked up at Xu Qing on the high platform, her eyes filled with doubt and confusion.

Xu Qing had just bluntly stated that he disliked her, his words icy cold, yet now he had bestowed upon her such an extraordinary sword. This back-and-forth made her increasingly unable to fathom the sect leader's intentions.

Was it a test? A reassurance? Or was there another motive? Countless thoughts swirled in her mind, but she dared not utter a single one.

She took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in her heart, and respectfully accepted the Moonlit Sword with both hands. The blade was slightly cool to the touch, and the Yin energy slowly seeped into her palms, subtly resonating with the cultivation technique within her body. Clearly, it was a sword tailor-made for her.

"Thank you for your reward, Master." The Moon Goddess bowed again, her head lowered even further, her voice more cautious than before. "I will take good care of this sword and live up to your trust. In the future, I will be careful in my words and deeds and will never bring shame to the Yin Yang School."

Her grip on the Moonflower Sword tightened slightly.

This sword was both an honor and a shackle. She knew perfectly well that since Xu Qing could so easily bestow such a great reward, he could also easily take back everything she had, even her life.

From now on, she must be even more cautious and proceed with caution in order to find a glimmer of hope for survival under this unpredictable sect leader.

Xu Qing looked at her cautious demeanor, a barely perceptible ripple flashing in his eyes, but he didn't say anything, only waving his hand lightly: "Go down, just do what you're supposed to do."

"Yes, Moon Goddess, take your leave."

The Moon Goddess responded respectfully, holding the Moonflower Sword, and turned away with light but restrained steps, not daring to look at Xu Qing again throughout the entire journey.

Inside the main hall, Xu Qing gazed in the direction where the Moon Goddess had departed, his fingertips lightly tapping the armrest of the high platform, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

He bestowed the Moonlit Sword with both a desire to appease and a warning. The Yin-Yang School needs to be of one mind and one heart. The Moon Goddess has power, but she needs to completely repent. This Moonlit Sword is the best way to restrain her.

However, he still preferred the unruly demeanor of the Moon Goddess when he first met her.

So, when did the moon goddess begin to look like this?

Xu Qing pondered to himself.

After the Moon Goddess left, Xu Qing thought of the Star Soul again.

Having already bestowed swords upon Dongjun and Yueshen, should we also bestow a fourth-tier sword upon Xinghun?

However, after thinking about it for a moment, Xu Qing gave up.

Unless you fight to the bitter end, you can't really tell much about the power of a fourth-tier sword versus a third-tier sword just by looking at its external appearance.

He had already given Xinghun a third-tier sword called "Xingluo," so there was no need to forge a fourth-tier sword for him.

That sword will do.

However, we could consider getting a few swords for the elders of the Yin-Yang School.

Zi Nu obtained the Zi Yun Sword in her early years, so we can ignore it for now. Yun Zhong Jun can also be ignored. Xiang Jun has already gone to the land of Chu to find Han Xin and has not returned yet, so we can also ignore him. However, we can consider forging a few swords for Xiang Furen, as well as Shao Siming Hei Bai.

Actually, the two swords "Black and White Xuanjian" would be quite suitable for Shao Siming, since they are not only a pair, but also one black and one white. However, since Black and White Xuanjian are in Xuanjian's hands, and the other party even named them after the swords, Xu Qing could not take what belongs to him.

Now, the only option is to redesign the sword.

……

Time flows by.

After the fall of the Chu state, the Qin state had completely annexed four other states.

Of the six former states of Shandong, only two remain today: Yan and Qi.

As for the State of Qi, it is relatively intact, and it has always stood firmly on the side of the State of Qin in many previous wars. At this time, it is not advisable to directly send troops to attack it. Moreover, the State of Qi is wealthy, and it is not an easy task to destroy it.

As for the State of Yan, there is no longer any need for it to continue existing.

Because of the assassination attempt on the King of Qin, the State of Qin launched an attack on the State of Yan, crippling it.

Later, because Liaodong was remote, even if it were conquered, it would not have any strategic significance for the Qin state.

Now things are different. Qin wants to unify the world, and Yan is doomed.

Chapter 361 A Second Trip to the State of Yan: Reuniting the King of Yan and His Family!

That day, Consort Yan came to the central palace and reported the latest news to Xu Qing: "Master, news has come from Xianyang that the King of Qin has issued an edict ordering General Li Xin to lead troops to Yan and annihilate the remnants of Yan."

This was something Xu Qing instructed before he went into seclusion in the central palace: if anything important happened, he should come and report it immediately.

Of course, the central palace was no ordinary place, so the person who came to deliver the message was Consort Yan.

After saying this, Yan Fei remained silent, only looking at Xu Qing with a strange gaze.

In recent days, she has been constantly experiencing the uniqueness of the Flame God Sword. It is clearly just a sword, but holding it is like embarking on a journey of enlightenment, which is truly extraordinary.

So, how should we repay Xu Qing's kindness?

Yanfei had already made up her mind.

The main reason is that when Xu Qing favored Shao Siming Hei and Bai, and also summoned Lady Xiang alone, he never thought of making any attempt to conceal it.

Whether Xiangjun knows about those things while she is away is unknown, but Yanfei is meticulous and, as Dongjun, has a close relationship with Xu Qing. She has vaguely sensed some clues.

Xu Qing was unaware of Yan Fei's thoughts, but after hearing the news Yan Fei reported, he felt a surge of emotions.

"Li Xin..." he murmured to himself, "Ying Zheng's personality hasn't changed at all; he still favors Li Xin so much."

Ying Zheng's move, though seemingly abrupt, was actually foreshadowed.

Now, Wang Jian and his son Wang Ben have achieved numerous military exploits, pacified various states, and their prestige has grown daily, to the point that their achievements have overshadowed their ruler.

Ying Zheng was always suspicious. Even though he relied heavily on the Wang family, he would never allow them to become too powerful. Sending Li Xin to the expedition was both an opportunity for Li Xin to make achievements and a way to check the power of the Wang family. It was a win-win situation.

Moreover, in the original course of events, the commander-in-chief of the first campaign against Chu should have been Li Xin.

Ying Zheng's trust in Li Xin never diminished; it was just that the disastrous defeat in his previous life was due to too many unexpected events.

Historically, Li Xin's defeat in his campaign against Chu was partly due to his underestimation of the enemy, recklessness, and deep penetration into enemy territory. However, the betrayal of Changping Jun on the eve of battle, which cut off his supply lines, was the final straw that broke the camel's back.

In this world, although Lord Changping also betrayed the regime, he happened to encounter the steady and prudent Wang Jian. Even when he was in deep trouble, Wang Jian was able to maintain his composure and turn the tide. As a result, Li Xin was able to avoid the devastating defeat that could have ruined his life and remained a capable general in Ying Zheng's eyes.

"But on the other hand, Li Xin has actually gotten a great deal out of nowhere!" Xu Qing thought of another thing. Although he was unable to lead the campaign against Chu as the main general, it was actually a good thing for Li Xin. He not only avoided being disgraced, but also gained the opportunity to destroy Yan.

Even though the Yan state was already crippled and not as powerful as the former Han state, destroying the Yan state was still a feat of conquering a nation, which was the highest honor for a military general.

As his thoughts raced, Xu Qing thought again of the king-slaying sword that he had tempered.

After it was forged, that sword was equivalent to a fourth-tier sword.

I thought I would remain silent for a while, but I never expected the opportunity to come so quickly.

The so-called opportunity is to kill another king!

Logically speaking, if Xu Qing had stayed in Xianyang, it wouldn't have been long before Li Xin, after pacifying the Yan region, would have taken Yan King Xi prisoner and escorted him back to Xianyang.

At that time, Xu Qing could easily kill King Xi of Yan, but the problem was that he had just secretly killed King Fuchu of Chu. If two deposed kings died suddenly in Xianyang one after another, it would be too conspicuous and inevitably arouse suspicion.

After all, the death of King Fuchu of Chu is still an unsolved mystery.

Once is fine, but twice is definitely not a simple matter.

Therefore, rather than sitting and waiting in Xianyang, it is better to set off for Yan in person.

It's time to make another trip to the State of Yan.

In a short period of time, Xu Qing had already made a decision.

He has always been decisive, and once he makes up his mind, he never hesitates.

He immediately informed the Yin Yang School members that he was going to Yan. During his trip, Yan Fei and Yue Shen would jointly manage all affairs of the Yin Yang School, with Xing Hun assisting him. If there was any emergency, they could send a message to him.

After receiving the order, Yanfei and Yueshen had some doubts, but they dared not ask any questions and could only respectfully accept the order.

Although they did not know Xu Qing's purpose in going to Yan, they were clear that this sect leader's actions were always unfathomable and he had his own considerations.

That afternoon, Xu Qing left the vicinity of Xianyang, his figure like a streak of light, speeding towards the Yan region.

He still didn't alert anyone and continued to walk alone.

Meanwhile, the people of Yan were already filled with fear and unease.