Daqin: The Greatest Sage of Confucianism and Taoism

"When he is confused by the desire in front of him, it is the best time for us to deal with him."

"Then you made a deal with her just to get her to join us in fighting the Emerald Tiger?" Yan Lingji continued to ask.

"Yes and no." Su Xuan gave an ambiguous answer.

"What do you mean?" Yan Lingji looked at him in confusion.

"A deal is just a deal. I won't involve her in this matter because of the deal. If you want her to join us in dealing with the Emerald Tiger, I will talk to her in person and ask for her opinion." Su Xuan took a sip of the calming tea and responded.

"You care so much about her, could it be that you have fallen in love with her?" Yan Lingji's beautiful eyes flashed as she teased.

Su Xuan turned his head, looked directly at Yan Lingji, and said seriously, "If it was Miss Yan Lingji, I would also ask for your opinion."

"A man without his own opinion." Yan Lingji turned her head and muttered softly, not wanting to look at him.

Su Xuan just smiled and didn't care.

He knows when to be assertive and when to be tough, otherwise how can he know his depth?

"This is the calming fragrant tea prepared for you, sir." After a while, Zi Nu pushed the door open and walked in.

She held a teapot in both hands, walked up to Su Xuan, and handed it to him personally.

"Thank you very much, Miss Zinu. If you have any questions about making paper, you can ask me at any time." He took the teapot with both hands and told Zinu the address of his current residence.

"As long as you don't mind my nagging, that's all that's fine." Zi Nu smiled sweetly and saw him off personally.

Only after the two figures disappeared from her sight did she turn around and walk into Zi Lan Xuan.

Su Xuan and Yan Lingji walked on the streets of Xinzheng, and the moonlight reflected two slender figures.

"When can those papers be sold?" A gentle voice sounded in his ears. Su Xuan turned his head and saw a pair of bright blue eyes looking at him, and that exquisite and flawless face came into view.

"If it's fast, about a month." Su Xuan answered casually.

"Is there a faster way?" Yan Lingji frowned slightly.

A faster method? Su Xuan did have one. To deal with Emerald Tiger in business, all he had to do was to set up a scheme to bankrupt Emerald Tiger. He had many ways to do that.

But if it is to save Tianze, it is not necessary.

"How fast do you want it?" Su Xuan asked with a smile.

"Ten days?" Yan Lingji asked tentatively.

"I have a method that can get rid of the Emerald Tiger in just three days. If you're quick, it can just be one day." Su Xuan glanced at her with some amusement. "You just need to unite the Hundred Poison Kings, the Invincible Ghost, and the Exorcist Demon, attack the Emerald Tiger's residence, and then gently wipe his neck, and you can easily get rid of him."

"But if you get rid of him, it doesn't mean Ji Wuye will release Tianze. On the contrary, if Ye Mu finds out that it was you who killed the Emerald Tiger, what do you think will be the fate of Tianze?"

Yan Lingji was shocked because she really had such a thought just now.

"Haste makes waste, and small gains lead to small gains."

"If you want to rescue Tianze safely, you must listen to me and not hide anything from me."

Su Xuan began to brainwash her further.

Taking this opportunity, he learned a lot of information about Baiyue. Yan Lingji and her group were not just four people. There were also some former Baiyue members who were loyal to Tianze and were looking forward to Tianze leading them to create greater glory for Baiyue.

"Does rescuing my master have anything to do with my childhood experiences?" A hint of vigilance flashed in Yan Lingji's eyes, and she felt something was wrong.

The memories of her childhood were not pleasant experiences for her, and she was unwilling and did not want to tell anyone.

Su Xuan immediately understood. Given their current relationship, it was too early to ask her to tell him these things.

But he was not in a hurry. If he didn't want to talk, he would talk about other topics.

When the two of them are honest with each other and the time is right, she will naturally tell it.

Chapter 49 Wei Zhuang

Top floor of Zilanxuan,

A stern figure stood in front of the window. He had a black and gold belt with a dragon pattern on his head and a wine bottle in his hand. He had deep eyes and was difficult to read.

"You seem happier than ever." Wei Zhuang turned around and glanced at Zi Nu, as if asking something.

"A distinguished person has come to Zi Lan Xuan, and he is someone you must be interested in." Zi Nu smiled charmingly, "You may be able to find the answers you want in him."

"Oh?" Hearing Zi Nu's confident tone, Wei Zhuang couldn't help but become interested.

"I made a deal with him..." Zi Nu talked slowly and recounted everything that had happened before.

"Confucian Su Xuan? Is it him?" After hearing this name, Wei Zhuang's eyes lit up and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He took the rice paper handed to her by Zi Nu and looked at it carefully.

The finest rice paper on the market is not of this quality, and this thing can be made with just tree bark and bamboo?

It is no exaggeration to say that this method can turn decay into magic.

"interesting!"

Wei Zhuang rubbed his fingers gently, and his eyes became more and more interested.

He started paying attention to Su Xuan a long time ago.

It all started when he and his senior brother Gai Nie visited Xinling Jun Wei Wuji, and accidentally saw the "Strategies of the Warring States" written by him. The four lines of Hengqu at the beginning captured his attention.

It shocked him greatly.

He had never imagined that there was someone in this world with such a broad mind and courage. Even though he had always been arrogant and confident that he was no less than others, he still felt ashamed of himself.

After that, he kept paying attention to Su Xuan's information.

To his disappointment, Su Xuan seemed to have disappeared without a trace, and no news about him was heard until the last six months, when news about his deeds spread throughout the seven countries and became known to the world.

His reputation is so great now that even the monarchs of the seven kingdoms have to treat him with courtesy.

But few people noticed that he was not even twenty years old.

It only took him four years to go from being unknown to becoming world-famous!

Now he has the ability to stir up the situation in the world.

Whether it is myself or my senior brother Gai Nie, our achievements are far from his.

But this did not make Wei Zhuang feel depressed, but instead made him more motivated.

Because he knows that only when a person dares to face and confront his own weaknesses, can he begin to become strong.

He has begun to look forward to meeting Su Xuan. Perhaps he can bring him unexpected gains or even surprises.

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"I've heard that the orchid wine from Zilanxuan is a rare fine wine. Now that I taste it, it really has a different flavor."

"When you first drink it, it tastes like cold spring dew, sweet and pure. As the wine goes down your throat, the faint fragrance of orchids spreads between your lips and teeth. The fragrance is rich and leaves you with an endless aftertaste." Su Xuan chuckled and looked at Zi Nu.

"What's even more rare is that I have a beauty like Miss Zi Nu as my companion."

After a few days of getting along, the two of them became more familiar with each other and were able to make some harmless jokes.

"If you like it, sir, Zi Nu will have some sent to your house later." Zi Nu considerately filled Su Xuan's glass with wine. She had a mature and sexy figure, and her every frown and smile was graceful and beautiful.

Su Xuan agreed with a smile.

"Sir, would you like to take a look at the progress of Xuan paper making today?" Zi Nu looked at Su Xuan expectantly.

It’s no wonder that she is like this. During these few days, she has learned a lot from Su Xuan.

For example, assembly line operation and elite management were unfamiliar words she had never heard of. After Su Xuan's reorganization, the originally disorganized papermaking workshop instantly became full of vitality and production efficiency greatly increased.

"The papermaking workshop is already on track. From now on it will be fully handed over to Miss Zi Nu." Su Xuan shook his head and rejected Zi Nu's proposal.

Do you really think he was watching the process of making rice paper?

He just found a legitimate excuse and took advantage of this opportunity to create more time together and thus quickly get closer to Zi Nu.

By setting up a paper-making workshop together, he made Zi Nu feel more involved. When the rice paper started to be sold and made a profit, she would unconsciously think of Su Xuan even if Su Xuan was not by her side.

Creating common memories through shared experiences, this is the brilliance of Su Xuan's methods.

Su Xuan knew clearly that the best way to get along with a career-oriented mature lady like Zi Nu was to communicate more with her about career, reveal his strengths little by little, give her enough trust and care, and after a long time, he would not need to do anything, and Zi Nu would gradually fall for him without realizing it.

Junior brother, I can give Wei Zhuang to you, but don’t even think about Zi Nu. Only you can grasp such a top-notch virtuous wife!

Looking at Zi Nu, for some reason, Su Xuan suddenly thought of Han Fei.

Calculating the time, Han Fei is most likely on his way back to China.

The day when the two meet is not far away.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Su Xuan, Zi Nu officially got to the point, "I have a friend who is a disciple of Guigu Sect and wants to meet you..."

Zi Nu introduced Wei Zhuang's situation to Su Xuan in detail.

Su Xuan was not surprised. Under the guidance of Zi Nu, he met Wei Zhuang in the backyard of Zi Lan Xuan.

This is an exquisitely decorated pavilion by the water. The room is furnished with wooden furniture and a few potted plants are placed randomly, full of greenery. Directly in front of the line of sight is the sparkling water.

A cold and arrogant figure stood with his back to Su Xuan in the light and shadow, full of demeanor.

"Brother Wei Zhuang." Su Xuan took the initiative to speak, breaking the silence.

He was not restrained and took the initiative to step forward.

"I've been waiting for you for a long time." Wei Zhuang turned and looked at Su Xuan, his eyes blazing.

"I'm honored to be valued so much by a descendant of Guiguzi like Brother Wei Zhuang." Su Xuan chuckled and sat down next to the tea table.

"You are a little different from what I imagined." Wei Zhuang's slightly cold tone came over.

"Have I disappointed Brother Wei Zhuang?" Su Xuan lit the incense on the table.

Wei Zhuang did not answer. He looked at Su Xuan with his sharp eyes like a hawk and asked directly, "What is your purpose in coming to Korea?"

“It is rumored that the leader of Guigu Sect only accepted two disciples in his lifetime, one is Zong and the other is Horizontal.

From the moment they stepped into Ghost Valley, they were destined to be rivals, and only the victorious party could inherit the position of headmaster."

Su Xuan picked up the teapot and poured himself a cup of tea. "If I remember correctly, your senior brother Gai Nie was appreciated by Ying Zheng in Qin State and was invited to become the first swordsman by his side."

Wei Zhuang looked at Su Xuan with sharp eyes and expressionless face.

"Brother Wei Zhuang has been hiding in the abyss for many years. What is the purpose?"

Su Xuan picked up the teacup. The freshly boiled tea was steaming hot, so he blew on it gently.

Wei Zhuang remained silent, not because he didn't want to do anything.

Through Zilanxuan's intelligence network, he had already clearly understood the situation in the Korean court.

Inside, the Night Organization headed by Ji Wuye has absolute power and controls South Korea in the four directions of military, politics, finance, and espionage.

The foolish and lustful King An of Han can only maintain the balance on the surface. The Crown Prince of Han is even more cowardly and incompetent, and is completely controlled by Ji Wuye.

The fourth son, Han Yu, appears to be smart and capable, but in fact he is calculating and has a narrow vision.

He wants to display his talents and ambitions, but who among these people is qualified to let him display them?

"Brother Wei Zhuang chose South Korea, using the weakest to defeat the strongest. That's really courageous." Su Xuanyu changed his tone and shook his head, "But unfortunately, the outcome has already been determined."

"You mean, I will fail?" Wei Zhuang's pupils shrank slightly, and a cold light flashed in his eyes. The temperature in the whole room seemed to become much colder at this moment.

Su Xuan blinked his eyes and made a puzzled expression, "Brother Wei Zhuang has been lying dormant for several years. Is he trying to imitate King Zhuang of Chu and make a big splash?"

Wei Zhuang was instantly silenced.

"A wise monarch will not miss a talented person." Su Xuan took a sip of tea, tasted the water temperature, and looked at Wei Zhuang slowly, "It is not impossible for the weakest to defeat the strongest."

"But if the strongest country has a wise monarch and virtuous ministers, and the weakest country has a foolish monarch and treacherous ministers, do you think this is still possible, Brother Wei Zhuang?"

Whether it is reforming the political system or improving national strength, the support of the monarch is needed.

Su Xuan knew this, and Wei Zhuang naturally knew it too.

"The reason why the thousand-mile horse has not met its master is because it has met too few people." Su Xuan raised his head and glanced at Wei Zhuang, "Brother Wei Zhuang, why do you have to limit yourself to South Korea? If you set your sights on the world of the seven countries, you may gain something unexpected."

The meeting ended quickly and Wei Zhuang left with a blank expression.

Su Xuan saw a kind of sadness in his eyes, the sadness of watching his country become more and more decadent but being unable to display his talents and ambitions.

Su Xuan knew that the reason why Wei Zhuang chose South Korea was not only to defeat the strongest with the weakest, but also for a more important reason: he was Korean.

Wei Zhuang was born in the cold palace of Han State and was dressed in aristocratic attire. If nothing unexpected happened, he must be a descendant of the royal family of Han State and the royal family of Zheng State.

Helping South Korea is a matter of course, which is why in the original work, he was able to quickly establish friendship and mutual trust with Han Fei.