Wandering Sword Seller's Life in the Qin Dynasty

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A palpable killing intent suddenly erupted from Tianze's body, causing pebbles to tumble down from the edge of the boulder, and the wind of the wilderness seemed to freeze instantly.

The eyes of the Hundred Poison King and the others suddenly tightened.

Situ Wanli's back was stiff, and his hair stood on end.

However, this imposing aura came quickly and went even faster. Tianze slowly withdrew his aura, stared at Xu Qing with a complicated gaze, and slowly uttered the words: "...Yes."

"Humans are the most intelligent of all beings, and Gu is the true essence of heaven and earth." Xu Qing sighed softly, turning his gaze to the Hundred Poison King in the shadows. "The witchcraft of the Baiyue is unparalleled in the world, and the Hundred Poison King under your command is the master of this art. Even he is helpless against this Gu, which shows that this Gu is indeed extraordinary."

Upon hearing this, the Hundred Poison King felt an even stronger sense of guilt, and at the same time, he secretly began to blame Xu Qing.

I may be a loser, but you don't need to keep bringing it up.

The atmosphere tense once again. Xu Qing, however, seemed oblivious, pressing for the core question: "The Gu afflicting Lord Crimson Eyebrows, is it...originating from Bai Yifei?"

Tianze's lips curled into a cold smile, and a dangerous glint flashed in his snake-like eyes: "You're making me more and more curious."

He stared at Xu Qing like a venomous snake waiting to devour him; no one knew when he would pounce and bite Xu Qing.

Last time, Xu Qing explained the use of the Tear-Stained Sword to restrain Bai Yifei.

Clearly, this person knows a lot.

Xu Qing's bronze mask remained cold, a testament to his unchanging expression. He continued, "If it were any other kind of Gu worm, it might be troublesome, but if it's a Gu from Bai Yifei, it's actually not difficult to cure."

"Oh?" Tianze's voice trailed off with a hint of something else.

“Every Gu worm has a mother. The one who tied the knot must untie it; the Gu mother is the antidote,” Xu Qing said confidently.

"Where?" Before Tianze could respond, the Hundred Poison King couldn't contain himself and asked in a hoarse voice.

If he knew where the Gu Mother was, he would definitely venture into any dangerous place, even a dragon's den or a tiger's lair.

The assassins' gazes also sharpened like needles.

“For Bai Yifei,” Xu Qing slowed his pace, emphasizing his words, “it’s the safest place in the world, and also the place where outsiders are most forbidden to touch…”

"Snow-Clad Fortress?" Tianze blurted out, his eyes flashing with a sharp light.

“Exactly.” Xu Qing nodded. “All the secrets he keeps, including the mother of those strange Gu worms, are deep within his ancient stone fortress.”

The words fell.

A dead silence.

The cold wind of the wilderness swept over the rocks, making a mournful sound.

The excitement on the face of the Hundred Poison King instantly turned ashen.

A look of seriousness flashed in the eyes of the Corpse-Driving Demon and the Peerless Ghost.

If it were somewhere else, they wouldn't mind venturing out.

But Snowcloth Fortress is different; it is Bai Yifei's stronghold, and there are three thousand White Armor Army soldiers guarding it nearby.

Going there would be like walking into a trap.

Why should I believe you?

Tianze spoke in a deep voice, questioning Xu Qing.

“Lord Red Eyebrows can choose not to believe me,” Xu Qing said calmly. “However, that doesn’t affect my deal with Lord Red Eyebrows.”

"I previously asked Lord Crimson Eyebrows to kill Jade Tiger, but he failed. I realized my mistake afterward. Although I informed Lord Crimson Eyebrows of some information, it wasn't a real reward. So this time, I'll give the reward to Lord Crimson Eyebrows first, hoping you can accomplish this task."

"Continue the assassination of Emerald Tiger!"

As he spoke, Xu Qing took the sword box from his back.

He channeled his internal energy, and the sword box flew out through the air.

In an instant, they arrived in front of Tianze.

Tianze raised his hand and caught the sword box. Feeling the constant vibration of its power, he began to think more highly of Xu Qing.

Without hesitation, he immediately opened the sword case.

A strangely shaped sword came into his view.

Chapter 88 Dragon and Snake Twin Swords

The sword was about 1.3 meters long, with a slender, long blade, as black as ink, covered with chilling, blood-red scale patterns. A deep, serpentine groove ran along the spine of the blade, and a perfectly round sphere was inlaid at the end of the blackened hilt. However, what was most breathtaking was the starkly different guard on either side: the left one resembled a ferocious dragon's head with its eyes wide open in anger, while the right one resembled a vicious snake's head with its fangs bared. The dripping venom seemed frozen, as if it would spill at any moment.

"Dragon and snake..."

Tianze raised his red eyebrows slightly, a ripple stirring in his heart. He was born with an unusual appearance, his red eyebrows like flames, hence the name "Red-Eyebrowed Lord". Later, he also merged with the dragon and snake power secretly passed down by the Baiyue people, and the dragon and snake became his mark.

Unexpectedly, the sword before me also concealed the shape of a dragon and a snake.

Is it a coincidence?

No, it was premeditated.

Without a doubt, this sword was a gift that the person before him had painstakingly searched for and prepared specifically for him.

Just as Tianze's thoughts were churning, Xu Qing's voice rang out, revealing the mystery of the sword.

"This sword is called the Dragon and Snake Twin Swords, and it was specially made for Lord Red Eyebrows."

He pointed to the reforged sword: "What you see now is in the shape of a dragon. Its sharpness is unparalleled. It can easily split mountains and cut through gold. If you infuse it with internal energy, it can unleash even more unparalleled dragon-shaped sword energy, with earth-shattering power."

Tianze's gaze instantly locked onto the sphere at the end.

“If you twist this spot, you can transform into a snake form…” Before Xu Qing could finish speaking, Tian Ze had already reached out and grabbed his sword.

"rustle……"

The sphere spun under stress, producing a subtle and eerie friction sound, like a venomous snake slithering among withered leaves.

In the blink of an eye, an unexpected change occurred.

The inky black blade suddenly twisted and stretched, and the scales covering the blade stood upside down. The entire sword seemed to come alive, transforming into a peerless venomous snake with a jet-black body and ferocious fangs.

In an instant, a strange power spread out.

Tianze was slightly taken aback, and even the Baiyue assassins standing in the distance seemed to be captivated by the serpentine demonic blade, momentarily losing their focus.

Xu Qing's voice brought them back to reality at just the right moment.

"While the serpentine form lacks the ferocity of the dragon form, it possesses hallucinogenic power," he added, a hint of amusement in his voice. "Furthermore, the sword contains a hidden reservoir for poison. Simply inject venom, and the serpentine form will unleash a deadly mist of poison..."

Tianze's eyes flashed, and he twisted the ball again.

In an instant, the scales returned to their places, the sword straightened again, and the cold and majestic dragon shape reappeared. The people of Baiyue immediately felt that the soul-stirring demonic aura had dissipated by more than half.

"What a fine sword!" Tianze exclaimed in praise.

"It's a fine sword to begin with!" Xu Qing said calmly.

Tianze stroked the cold spine of the sword, his gaze piercing Xu Qing's bronze mask like that of a hawk: "This sword, did you forge it yourself?"

During their two meetings, if the first time he naively thought that Situ Wanli was the one in charge, after all, Xu Qing kept saying that Situ Wanli was his elder brother.

During this second meeting, Situ Wanli remained silent, and Xu Qing controlled the pace from beginning to end.

He understood perfectly well.

Of the two, the true leader is the mysterious man wearing a bronze mask.

"good."

Xu Qing answered directly and without any pretense.

Upon hearing this, even with Tianze's composure, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and the members of the Baiyue assassin group nearby were also extremely shocked.

Back when Tianze was still the Crown Prince of Baiyue, he had several hobbies, one of which was recruiting extraordinary people to serve him, and another was collecting famous swords.

As Tianze's subordinates, the members of the assassin group pandered to their master's tastes and had helped Tianze collect swords.

I also have some knowledge about famous swords.

They had witnessed the sword in their master's hand before and were naturally aware of its extraordinary nature.

This sword even contains hidden dragon and snake motifs, making it the most suitable sword for its master.

If it's just a coincidence, then so be it.

But this was no coincidence.

This sword was specially forged by the person before me for his master.

It's important to know that their master was only out of danger for a short time.

Tianze also thought of this and couldn't help but ponder it to himself.

"Could it be that this person has been plotting this since the very beginning of my escape?"

"Such cunning is unfathomable..."

"Such a rapid sword-forging speed is truly unbelievable..."

As for the possibility that Xu Qing forged this sword in just a few days after their last meeting, they completely ignored it. They only assumed that Xu Qing had prepared to make this sword after Tian Ze appeared.

"You... are amazing!" Tianze gave Xu Qing a deep look, and this praise came from the bottom of his heart.

Immediately, he cut to the chase: "Why must Emerald Tiger die?"

"He has defiled my sword." Xu Qing's voice suddenly turned cold, and his reply was as fast as lightning. "There are two ways to get the sword from me: either I give it to him voluntarily, or you buy it with money. Emerald Tiger is nothing but a filthy rat. How can he be worthy of receiving my sword? He forcibly took my sword and is so stingy. How can he be worthy of having a divine weapon by his side? Thinking of this, I feel like I have a fishbone stuck in my throat!"

As he spoke, Xu Qing's tone was chilling: "Only blood can cleanse this filth and soothe my soul!"

"..." Tianze fell silent.

I found this person interesting at first sight, but now he is even more enigmatic and unpredictable.

This person is indeed extraordinary.

"This order, I'll take it!"

Tianze tightened his grip, his knuckles pressing into the hilt of his sword, his tone resolute: "Jade Tiger, I will personally send him on his way!"

Last time, Yan Lingji's actions were for the Tear-Stained Sword; whether or not to kill Emerald Tiger was secondary.

Now that we have inherited Xu Qing's sword and know the location of the Gu Mother, wouldn't it be a waste not to repay this "Dragon and Snake Twin Swords"?