Wandering Sword Seller's Life in the Qin Dynasty

The young man on the left was burly and powerful, his sword strikes were fierce and each one carried immense force. The man in the middle was agile and nimble, his swordsmanship nimble, dodging enemy attacks and waiting for an opportunity to counterattack. The man on the right had a calm expression and steady swordsmanship, each strike precise and ruthless, aiming straight for the enemy's vitals.

Whether it was a coincidence or not, when Xu Qing arrived in the vicinity, these three were fighting with someone.

Behind them were a group of pale-faced people carrying bundles, looking like they were fleeing a disaster.

"The Three Heroes of Smoke and Dust, I have long admired your names. Now that the Yan Kingdom is on the verge of collapse, why don't you take this opportunity to prepare for your escape route instead of getting involved in this mess?"

After fighting for a while, it seemed that no one could gain the upper hand. A middle-aged soldier, holding a sword, looked at the three of them and tried to persuade them.

"It's true that the Yan state is doomed, but aren't you also Yan people? Instead of turning your weapons against the Qin people, you're turning them against your own people. You're unworthy of being sons!" The young man on the left gritted his teeth after hearing the soldier's words.

"Humph!"

Upon hearing the young man's words, the middle-aged soldier sneered, "That's hilarious!"

Do you really think you can protect them?

"Even if they escape Liaodong City, they can't escape the Qin cavalry. Rather than letting the Qin people benefit, we might as well have them hand over all their money to us."

"I can guarantee that if they hand over all their money, I will spare their lives!"

In chaotic times, some people seek survival, while others seize the opportunity to make money.

The man carrying the bundle knew that the Yan Kingdom was about to perish, so he took all his belongings and prepared to escape.

These soldiers, also aware of the impending fall of the Yan state, were even more ambitious because they considered themselves militarily powerful. They planned to make a fortune before fleeing, and those who were carrying money became their targets.

But in this chaotic world, there are always some people who knowingly do the impossible.

They uphold justice and protect the weak.

"As long as we are alive, you will not succeed!"

The fact that the young man in the middle made such a statement also demonstrated the determination of his two companions.

Seeing that they could not persuade them, the scattered soldiers attacked again, swarming the three of them.

The conflict has already arisen, so it's impossible for it to be resolved so easily.

If we retreat now, wouldn't all the brothers who died or were injured earlier have suffered for nothing?

A group of stragglers surrounded the three youths, and the sound of clashing weapons rang out one after another.

The three were quite strong, and they held their own against the onslaught of the crowd.

In particular, the swords they wielded were clearly superior to the weapons of these scattered soldiers, and before long, several more of the scattered soldiers were killed or wounded.

Finally, they realized they were in trouble and prepared to escape.

"withdraw!"

One of them shouted, and the others immediately gave up fighting the three and retreated.

Just as they were about to escape.

A gust of demonic wind swept by, stirring up the unmelted snow along the roadside. As the snow flew into the air, it transformed into countless ice blades, which then clung to the bodies of the fleeing soldiers.

Puff puff puff!

Blood splattered, and one after another, figures fell to the ground, turning into corpses.

The ground was stained red with blood.

This scene was breathtaking, and it also made the three young men holding swords freeze in their tracks, becoming wary.

They are no longer greenhorns; they have honed their skills over many years and have developed their own set of survival techniques.

"To eradicate evil, one must do it thoroughly. Don't you even understand this principle?"

A calm voice drifted over and reached the ears of the three young men.

Following the sound, they saw a figure dressed in black robes walking through the snow amidst the howling wind.

Its feet landed on the snow on the ground, but left no trace.

The seemingly ordinary walking motion, leaving no trace in the snow, revealed the opponent's extremely superb lightness skill.

What shocked the three youths even more was the other person's face.

This is an extremely young face, handsome and refined, and looks to be about the same age as them.

But the three young men knew that this was not the case.

They had met each other.

"Is it him?"

The person on the left trembled slightly.

"seems like it!"

The identity of the middleman is somewhat uncertain.

"It's...sir?!"

The person on the right is also incredulous.

Since their parting years ago, the three of them have grown up step by step, starting from Jicheng. Later, due to the Qin state's attack on Yan, they moved with the royal court to Liaodong. Liaodong is bitterly cold, and the environment is even harsher than that of Jicheng.

However, it was precisely this harsh environment that accelerated their growth.

Upholding a chivalrous spirit and wielding the three swords of "loyalty, history, and benevolence" bestowed upon them by that gentleman years ago, they acted righteously and swiftly avenged wrongs.

It was here that they made a name for themselves as the "Three Heroes of Smoke and Dust".

Even so, the three of them did not become arrogant.

As they grew older, they were no longer the ignorant people they once were. They realized that everything they had today was thanks to the kindness of that gentleman from back then.

If it weren't for that gentleman, they might still be in the fields, playing the game of pretending to be heroes, and they wouldn't have everything they have today.

Their weapons and martial arts skills were all bestowed upon them by that gentleman.

As for the man's identity, they later learned about it, after all, the name "Sword Maniac" Xu Qing was very well-known in the Yan Kingdom.

When Xu Qing taught the three of them, he did not hide his real name.

After learning Xu Qing's identity, they once had the idea of ​​going to find Xu Qing and follow him. Unfortunately, because they could not find Xu Qing's whereabouts, they eventually gave up.

I never expected to meet you here today.

Because they were completely unprepared, the three of them remained in shock for most of the day, thinking they had simply misread the image.

Xu Qing noticed the appearance of the three people. His steps remained steady, but with each step, his figure seemed to vanish for a moment as he traversed a long distance ahead.

"What, don't you recognize me?"

Another calm voice reached the ears of the three.

The three finally came to their senses. Their bodies trembled slightly, and in the next instant, under the watchful eyes of the refugees they had been protecting, they knelt down.

"Tsuna, Kin, Mina..."

"Greetings, sir!"

The three of them spoke almost simultaneously, their voices choked with emotion, and their eyes glistening with tears.

All three are people who value loyalty and righteousness. Although Xu Qing did not spend much time with them in the past, that period of time influenced their entire lives. Now that they have seen their "mentor" again, how could they not be moved?

Xu Qing raised her hand to help them up, and a gentle yet irresistible force lifted the three of them. A faint warmth flashed in her eyes, and her tone was gentler than before: "Get up, no need for formalities. I left without saying goodbye back then, which was a real injustice to you."

A-Gang wiped his eyes, his voice still a little hoarse: "Sir, you flatter us. If it weren't for your guidance back then, the three of us would still be just country bumpkins, and we don't even know if we would still be alive in this chaotic world. We will never forget your kindness."

Ah Jin and Ah Ming nodded repeatedly, their eyes filled with respect and gratitude. The trials and tribulations of the past years have made them understand even more the preciousness of Xu Qing's gift back then.

Xu Qing glanced at the three men, noticing their refined demeanor and composed expressions, and nodded inwardly.

The three young boys of yesteryear have grown into capable heroes who can stand on their own.

He glanced at the still-shaken refugees behind him and said softly, "This is not the place to talk. Come with me."

Upon hearing this, the three immediately nodded and instructed the fleeing people to find a secluded place to take shelter. Then they followed Xu Qing's footsteps and headed towards a sheltered mountain valley not far away.

The snow in the valley was relatively shallow, and the cold wind was blocked by the mountain, so it was quite peaceful.

Once everyone had settled down, Xu Qing spoke first, his tone calm: "The Yan Kingdom is in chaos, and the people of Liaodong are suffering terribly. It is truly commendable that you have been able to uphold your chivalrous spirit and protect the people."

Amin stepped forward, his expression respectful: "It is entirely thanks to the swordsmanship and weapons you bestowed upon us back then that we were able to stand firm in this chaotic world. But now the Yan Kingdom is about to fall, and the Qin army is pressing in. We can protect the people for a time, but not forever, and we do not know where to go next."

At this point, a hint of confusion flashed in his eyes, and Tsuna and Kin also looked forlorn. In chaotic times, even those with martial arts skills could not help but feel helpless.

Xu Qing paused for a moment, then asked, "Is there any place you wish to go?"

The three exchanged a glance, their eyes instantly lighting up. Tsuna stepped forward, his voice firm: "Sir, we three have long been willing to follow you and serve you! Wherever you go or what you do, we will do it without hesitation!"

Ah Jin and Ah Ming immediately echoed, their eyes full of sincerity. Over the years, they had always taken Xu Qing as their role model, and their greatest wish was to follow in his footsteps.

Looking at the three people's sincere expressions, Xu Qing did not immediately agree. He frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

If I hadn't met these three, then it wouldn't have mattered.

Now that we've met them and they've made their stance clear, we should at least arrange a place for them to go.

The Yin-Yang School is rejected outright. Although the three of them practiced the Yin-Yang School's accelerated training method that Xu Qing modified years ago, they are simply not suitable for the Yin-Yang School.

However, in another place, people are still needed.

Xu Qing thought of the State of Qi, or rather, another increasingly declining power within Qi.

Before taking over the Agricultural School and the Yin-Yang School, Xu Qing spent many years in the State of Qi, where he secretly developed a considerable power with the help of Hou Sheng.

They established themselves on overseas islands, and although those islands gradually declined after Xu Qing left Qi, they were still generally functioning.

This is where the help of the night comes in.

After the fall of the State of Han, Xu Qing seized a portion of the Nightfall's power and then took it to the State of Qi.

It would be appropriate to assign these three people there.

Thinking of this, Xu Qing immediately told the three of his arrangements.

Chapter 364 The Immortal Physician and His Disciple

Although they were unable to directly follow their teacher, being able to reconnect with him was already a cause for great joy for Tsuna, Kin, and Akira.

Liaodong is currently in grave danger, and the Yan state is about to be destroyed. Although they are acting chivalrously here, they do need to consider their own way out.