Wandering Sword Seller's Life in the Qin Dynasty

Xu Qing, however, was absolutely certain.

Clearly, Xu Qing knows a lot.

This is in conjunction with the fact that Xu Qing pointed out their ultimate goal back then.

In Zi Nu's eyes, the mist created by Mo Ya had dissipated, but the mist originating from Xu Qing had just begun to grow and was becoming increasingly dense.

"Since Brother Han is unharmed, I shall take my leave." Xu Qing said no more, cupped his hands in a salute, and with a swift movement, disappeared into the depths of the night.

Han Fei and Zi Nu watched his figure disappear before turning their gazes back to each other.

"I am deeply grateful to Miss Zi Nu for saving my life tonight." Han Fei bowed deeply with a solemn expression.

Zi Nu nodded slightly, and the Chain Serpent Soft Sword quietly disappeared into her sleeve. Silence returned, leaving only the lingering killing intent and the hazy moonlight.

……

The following day, Xu Qing did not inquire about the commotion caused by Han Fei.

He went to the bustling city of Xinzheng to buy all the necessary luggage and carriages for Li Kai, and also gave him a rather heavy money bag.

"Since you've decided to leave, don't look back." Outside the city gate, Xu Qing said in a deep voice to the person inside the carriage, "Find a safe place and live well. This sword is for you; keep it safe."

Li Kai took the simple yet practical longsword, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He nodded emphatically, and the carriage rumbled away from Xinzheng, heading towards Qi, the relatively peaceful region among the seven kingdoms, as pointed out by Xu Qing.

This quiet departure was like a pebble thrown into a deep pool, not causing a ripple in the undercurrents of Xinzheng. After all, at this moment, Li Kai had not yet entered the eyes of certain people.

Han Fei, however, stirred up quite a stir in Xinzheng first.

He personally intervened and helped Zhang Kaidi solve the case of the ghost soldiers. However, Zhang Kaidi was still not satisfied and chose to break his promise. Instead of recommending Han Fei to serve as Minister of Justice, he asked Han Fei to help him find the lost military pay. Left with no other choice, Han Fei could only go to Wei Zhuang and ask for his help.

Then, the two of them ventured into the tiger's den late at night.

Through words, they tricked Ji Wuye into transferring military funds, and eventually intercepted him en route, recovering the funds.

It was because of this incident that the Quicksand organization was officially established.

However, Xu Qing did not participate in it, and he had no interest in joining Quicksand.

More than anything else, he has been busy lately with the auction of the Hidden Dragon Hall.

Thanks to the already renowned reputation of Qianlong Hall, those swords had already aroused the interest of many powerful and wealthy people even before they were put on the auction stage.

"That's not enough."

"We still need a final, grand finale!"

After a long period of silence.

Xu Qing decided to continue forging swords.

Wei Zhuang's Heart Sword was a replica of a sword he had seen in movies and TV dramas in his previous life.

Its function is also based on the genuine product.

And in movies and TV dramas, there is more than just one famous sword.

The Qianlong Hall auction is currently underway.

Xu Qing decided to forge another sword.

He already had an idea about the new sword.

"Bai Qi..."

Chapter 63 Xu Family Famous Sword

The military pay case is a battleground between Zhang Kaidi and Ji Wuye's forces. If you delve deeper, it reveals an undercurrent of conflict between the nascent quicksand and the long-established night.

However, for most of the powerful and wealthy people in Xinzheng, as long as they were not forcibly drawn into the center of the vortex, these sword fights were nothing more than topics of conversation over tea.

They prefer to remain on the sidelines, watching the events unfold, and then seeking new forms of entertainment to pass the time amidst their wealth and idle worries.

Qianlong Hall was precisely such a place that attracted them.

Among South Korean elites, there has always been a prevailing trend of flaunting wealth and extravagance.

The high-stakes gamble between Jinglun Jun and the wealthy merchant Fei Cuihu, which shocked Xinzheng years ago, is a prime example.

Jade Tiger built houses with gold and jade, paved roads with pearls, and used brocade as firewood. In less than ten days, he caused the royal family to lose all their wealth, and even their fiefdom changed hands. This certainly demonstrated Jade Tiger's enormous wealth, but it also starkly revealed the long-standing habit of extravagance and ostentation among the upper class of Korea.

At this moment, in the deep forest on the outskirts of Xinzheng City.

After passing through a dark forest, the view suddenly opened up before us.

The magnificent Qianlong Hall, like a bright pearl embedded in the wilderness, shines brightly in the sunlight.

The large open space in front of the hall has been turned into a "parking lot," with rows of ornately decorated carriages displaying their status neatly parked.

Nobles dressed in brocade and adorned with jingling ornaments filed down the river.

"Master Li, it's been a long time!"

"Brother Feng, how have you been?"

Acquaintances greeted each other with clasped hands and laughter.

Some harboring grudges would snort coldly upon first meeting, then turn away and pretend not to see them.

The group entered the magnificent main auction hall of Qianlong Hall one after another. The scale of this place was far superior to the private small hall where Han Fei and others participated in the Treasure Exchange Meeting in the past.

Yi Bao Hui values ​​secrecy, with guest seats often separated by curtains. However, today's auction is a stage for the powerful and famous figures of Xinzheng to make public appearances and compete for bids.

The real purpose here is to gain exposure, compete for victory, and seek fame.

The hall is fan-shaped, surrounding a towering auction stage in the center, with seats lined up one after another.

Of course, there is also a row of elegant private rooms on the second floor, specially prepared for distinguished guests of more prominent status or those who prefer a low profile, offering a commanding view of the entire venue. However, for most guests, the thrill of making a grand entrance is far more satisfying than keeping a low profile.

In addition, to prevent violent incidents such as murder and robbery after the auction, the auction house also provides bodyguard services. However, this service is generally unnecessary, since wealthy people travel with a large entourage. This place is also adjacent to the capital city of Xinzheng. If someone dared to commit robbery here, the dignity of the Korean legal system would probably have been completely destroyed.

"Hmph, he's here too!"

The moment a figure entered, it instantly drew many gazes, some wary and some disgusted.

The newcomer was a portly man with an oily face; he was none other than Jade Tiger, the richest businessman in South Korea.

The extravagant display of wealth that ruined Jing Lunjun's reputation several years ago is still fresh in many people's memories.

The nobles looked displeased, not only because of his status as a merchant, but also because of the enormous figure behind him, General Ji Wuye.

It was under Ji Wuye's protection that Jade Tiger was able to run rampant, with its business tentacles reaching all over Korea and even extending to other countries.

Even those who are also merchants find it hard to like Jade Tiger. This scoundrel is accustomed to monopolizing things with his power. Once he sets his sights on a business, he will ruthlessly eliminate it, not giving up an inch of profit, and has cut off the livelihoods of countless people.

Jade Tiger ignored the stares around him and swaggered toward his seat.

He came here today only to collect rare and precious treasures to satisfy his insatiable greed.

There was a time when he had considered acquiring the Hidden Dragon Hall, but he ultimately gave up the idea. After all, treasure hunting and attracting customers was time-consuming and laborious, and the Hidden Dragon Hall had a deep foundation with branches all over the world, which was incomparable to his current business routes. Moreover, the profit from auctions was ultimately "small change" in his eyes.

"Let's see what treasures will come into my possession today," Jade Tiger thought to himself with a sneer. After taking his seat, he picked up the wine on the table and drank it all in one gulp.

As the guests gradually gathered, Situ Wanli, the master of Qianlong Hall, finally appeared on the auction stage.

With a beaming smile, he bowed respectfully, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then loudly announced the official start of the auction.

The first few items were all rare and precious artifacts collected or acquired by chance by the disciples of the Farmers. For the Farmers, these objects were far less valuable than real gold and silver. The Farmers were on the verge of recovery and needed cash, not so-called treasures.

Bidding was in full swing as wealthy South Korean businessmen and nobles made their moves and snapped up the items.

The Jade Tiger sat firmly as a mountain; none of the things mentioned above were enough to make him even lift his eyelids.

As another precious item fell to the hammer, Situ Wanli cleared his throat, his voice suddenly rising in pitch, carrying a captivating magic.

"Distinguished guests! In ancient times, the King of Yue ordered the master swordsmith Ou Yezi to use Kunwu red gold to forge eight famous swords, which were renowned throughout the world and were known as the 'Eight Swords of the King of Yue'!"

He paused briefly, his gaze sweeping across the room, and was pleased to see all eyes focused on him.

"Now there is a renowned swordsmith named Xu who, following ancient methods and inheriting unparalleled skills, has poured his heart and soul into forging seven divine weapons! Their brilliance is no less than that of famous swords from ancient times!"

"Even more fortunate is the chance to encounter a rare, unparalleled masterpiece, its sharpness concealed, yet it is no ordinary object!"

"These eight extraordinary swords of our time are now displayed together on this platform, awaiting a wise ruler!"

These words caused an uproar in the audience!

While Qianlongtang Auctions often features rare treasures, this is the first time they have auctioned newly forged swords on such a large scale. Moreover, it's the first time they've used the legendary "Eight Swords of Yue" as a starting point!

"The Xu family of swordsmiths? Could it be... that reclusive swordsmithing family from the State of Zhao?" a knowledgeable person exclaimed in surprise.

"Legend has it that the Xu family has mastered the ancient Wu-Yue sword-making secrets, and the swords they produce can cut iron like mud, truly divine weapons! It's just a pity that the family lives in seclusion and never comes out of the world, so ordinary people have no way to obtain them..." Someone immediately echoed, their tone filled with longing and awe. It can only be said that the passerby was indeed knowledgeable, even knowing about the Xu family, but unaware that the Xu family had already moved into the Mo Family's Mechanical City many years ago.

However, because Mohist disciples are found all over the world, the famous swords of the Xu family still circulate and have not disappeared.

Amid the discussions.

The first sword was brought up.

As the red cloth on the tray was lifted, an incomparably magnificent sword came into view of the many guests.

"This sword is named... Tian Shu!"

When Xu Qing first brought some magnificent swords to Situ Wanli, he didn't intend to name them.

However, after discussing it with Situ Wanli, they felt it was inappropriate.

So, these swords underwent further processing.

It was engraved with a unique name.

Seven uniquely designed and most ornate swords were selected, each named after one of the seven stars of the Big Dipper.

However, it seems that these guests don't really care about the name of the sword.

What they valued more was the beauty of the sword itself.

Looking at the dazzling sword, which resembled a work of art, they even imagined how many admiring glances they would attract if they wore it out and occasionally drew it.

Chapter 64 The Wrath of Heaven is Unleashed!

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