Wandering Sword Seller's Life in the Qin Dynasty

Some drown their sorrows in alcohol, some indulge in the pleasures of love, but Xu Qing chooses to keep company with the roaring fire.

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Inside the sword forging workshop, the furnace fire was blazing.

Xu Qing sat cross-legged, his figure flickering in the leaping firelight.

He appeared to be resting with his eyes closed, but his mind had already sunk into the system space.

There, another Xu Qing was wielding a hammer, the clanging of metal echoing loudly in this unique sword-making workshop.

Although the previous auction suffered significant losses due to the disruption caused by the Jade Tiger, even resulting in a loss of capital, the first auction still yielded a substantial profit. That money had long since been converted into numerous precious sword-making materials through the agricultural channels controlled by Situ Wanli.

Nine swords were also forged during this period for the second auction.

Apart from the Tear-Stained Sword, Xu Qing didn't expend much effort on the other eight swords, and the materials used were not particularly precious.

"Tianze is called Crimson-Eyebrowed Dragon-Snake. Perhaps, we can forge a sword specifically for him..."

"Dragon and snake..."

"This sword has two forms; it can transform into a dragon or a snake. In dragon form, it possesses immense destructive power, its sword energy transforming into shockwaves that pierce through anything in sight. In snake form, it can spew poisonous mist, create illusions, and devour people's minds..."

As for where the poison came from?

Isn't there a Hundred Poisons King beside Tianze?

Xu Qing was not good at making poisons; all he could do was add properties like "illusionary heart" and "explosive" to the sword.

Although Tianze and Emerald Tiger had already taken the Tear-Stained Sword from Emerald Tiger's hands.

However, the Tear-Stained Sword was not actually the weapon that Xu Qing prepared for Tianze.

Initially, Xu Qing forged the Tear-Stained Sword only to use it as an auction item; its bloodthirsty attribute was purely accidental.

However, Jade Tiger was untrustworthy, which led to what happened next.

However, it was precisely because of Tianze and Yanlingji's attack on the Emerald Tiger that...

This showed Xu Qing Tianze's ability to cause trouble.

I overlooked that at the time.

I should have contacted Tianze much earlier.

If Tianze were to use the sword he forged earlier, who knows how much reputation he could gain.

After all, during this period, everything that Tianze and the other members of the Baiyue assassin group did was of great importance.

"Well, aside from Tianze, perhaps we could also consider forging a few exclusive weapons for the members of the Baiyue Assassin Group."

Of course, that happened later.

What Xu Qing needs to do right now is to get Tianze's special weapon sorted out.

After all, I'm about to see Tianze again.

It would be inappropriate not to prepare a gift.

……

time flies.

Two days have passed in the blink of an eye.

In the past two days, Situ Wanli had already ordered his luggage to be prepared. He was filled with anxiety and was ready to leave South Korea at any time.

Fortunately, the imagined retaliation did not come.

Jade Tiger did not suspect Situ Wanli for the time being.

After all, he had far too many enemies.

If we really have to suspect someone, the businessmen who have been bullied by them are the ones we should be most suspicious of.

However, this did not mean that Situ Wanli was at ease.

As long as Emerald Tiger lives, he will never have peace of mind.

"I still have to advise Brother Xu that South Korea is a place of trouble, and it would be better to leave as soon as possible."

Situ Wanli thought to himself.

Little did he know that Xu Qing, for the sake of his reputation, had decided to equip every troublemaker with a sword and had no intention of leaving yet.

"Brother Situ, it's time to set off." Xu Qing's voice pierced through the courtyard and reached Situ Wanli's ears.

Situ Wanli was startled and saw Xu Qing walking towards him from outside, with a black sword box on his shoulder.

"Where...are we going?" Situ Wanli's throat tightened.

"Didn't we agree to meet Tianze?" Xu Qing said calmly.

Situ Wanli's eyes widened. "You really want to go?"

"Let's go, bro!"

"We had already agreed on this beforehand."

Xu Qing addressed Situ Wanli.

"Or are you going back on your word, bro?"

Situ Wanli felt bitter, but on the surface, he obviously couldn't admit it. "How could that be? As a merchant, I'm different from Jade Tiger. What I value most is my reputation."

"Since you've made your decision, brother, I have no choice but to accompany you on this journey."

……

It was still that same swamp.

Crossing the swamp.

Soon, the two of them arrived at the abandoned mine.

Xu Qing, just like last time, wore a bronze mask.

Although Situ Wanli also wanted to wear the mask, he ultimately gave up.

After all, those people had already seen his true face.

Not long after arriving at this place, the sound of venomous insects wriggling could be heard.

Xu Qing and Situ Wanli immediately realized that Tianze's men had discovered them.

as predicted.

An aged figure came into their view.

He was none other than the Hundred Poison King, a member of the Baiyue Assassin Gang.

"Take me to your master!"

Xu Qing didn't stand on ceremony and directly gave the order to the Hundred Poison King.

Upon hearing Xu Qing's words, the Hundred Poison King was somewhat angry, but in the end, he restrained himself.

He remained silent and chose to lead the way.

Chapter 87 Reunion with Tianze

"You're here again?"

His voice was deep and hoarse, piercing the stillness of the wilderness. Tianze sat cross-legged, beneath him a jagged boulder as tall as two people.

Even in a seated position, his height gave him an imposing, commanding presence. His cold, hawk-like gaze looked down at Xu Qing and Situ Wanli, who had reappeared below.

Not far from the boulder, several Baiyue assassins stood guard like statues, silently and loyally protecting their master, appearing like demons.

"Yes, we're here again."

This time, Xu Qing didn't let Situ Wanli speak, but instead took the initiative to respond to Tianze.

Having repeatedly brought Situ Wanli here, he could easily tell that Situ Wanli was unwilling and resentful.

The reason she didn't show it in front of him was simply because she didn't want to lose face, but if she really pushed him too far, even someone like Situ Wanli would put aside his pride.

After all, he is a businessman.

Xu Qing didn't trust the other party's credibility.

After Shang Yang's reforms, why did the Qin state prioritize agriculture and suppress commerce? It was because they knew what kind of people merchants were!

There may be some people who value reputation, but they are very few and far between.

Tianze's gaze lingered on Xu Qing's bronze mask and Situ Wanli's fat face, before he could utter a word.

Xu Qing's voice rang out again, "When the chaos erupted in Xinzheng last time, Jade Tiger's Lanxiu Manor was reduced to a sea of ​​fire. It must have been the work of Lord Chi Mei?"

He paused slightly, a meaningful glint in his eyes behind the mask. "What about that sword?"

Upon hearing the word "sword," Tianze's mind instantly flashed back to that brief collision. That strange power caused a slight flaw to appear in Bai Yifei's originally flawless body, showing that the sword was indeed useful.

"It's a good sword," Tianze admitted in a deep voice, his fingertips unconsciously rubbing his knee.

"So, isn't that enough to prove my sincerity last time?" Xu Qing pressed on relentlessly.

Tianze remained silent for a moment, then nodded slightly. Although he still had doubts about the two men's backgrounds, the power of the sword was undeniable, and it certainly gave him an extra advantage in dealing with Bai Yifei.

The only obstacle to his freedom right now is the Gu poison that has seeped into his very bones.

It is the invisible shackle that Bai Yifei uses to control him, and it must be broken.

Yesterday, Wei Zhuang visited, lured here by Wushuang Gui. He made a deal with Han Fei's side, placing some of his hopes on them. But Tianze knew that one shouldn't put all their eggs in one basket; Xu Qing and his companion's return might just be a new path.

"You said before that you know medicine?" Tianze's gaze was intense as he stared directly at Xu Qing and the other man, his voice carrying a barely perceptible mix of hope and probing.

Situ Wanli's heart skipped a beat. He quietly gathered a wisp of internal energy in his palm, then placed his hand behind his back. With a flick of his finger, the energy burst forth and landed on Xu Qing. The meaning was self-evident: he hoped that Xu Qing would be careful with his words.

However, Xu Qing seemed oblivious and readily replied, "That's right."

Situ Wanli's vision went black.

Xu Qing's voice was unusually calm as he reiterated the words he hadn't finished saying last time, "My elder brother noticed something was wrong with you when he first met Lord Chi Mei."

He leaned forward slightly, his eyes bright beneath the bronze mask: "It's a Gu poison, isn't it?"