Qin Shi Ambitious

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“That originally belonged to Sanglin…” Xu Sheng concealed his right arm in his long sleeve, raised his sword in his left hand, and cultivated a new sense of swordsmanship: “You should have guessed their identities, right?”

"Yes," Lu Wei said truthfully, "That Zhou Wen is Zhou Zhang, the former head steward of our Gonggong Hall, right? As for Sang Lin, you said before that he was a man of the Prince of Yan?"

"That's right, Brother Zhou changed his name and put on a human skin mask, but I've never worried about him. However, you'll need to be more careful when you encounter Sang Lin in the future!"

Xu Sheng put down his longsword and solemnly warned Lu Wei: "This man has never been loyal!"

"Oh?" Xu Sheng sat up straight, ready to listen to his detailed explanation:

"Sang Lin's original name was Wu Chen. He was originally from the State of Chu. This time, he was simply returning to his hometown."

"He was chivalrous in his youth and traveled to the states of Wei and Zhao. Like you, he also served in the Zhao army, but he was also a bandit. He was not a good person."

"After arriving in the State of Yan, this person joined the Farmer's School while simultaneously expressing his intention to pledge allegiance to the King of Yan, Crown Prince Dan of Yan, and Lord Yanchun. He was an opportunist with ulterior motives."

"You should know that such people often have some abilities and special uses, which is why three important figures from the Yan Kingdom accepted him."

"Besides his own willingness, Wu Chen's three masters probably also gave him some instructions to join the caravan this time..."

"Killing Yan Chunjun's spies within the caravan in my name might just be part of a mission..."

"People like this are not worth getting close to!"

Xu Sheng earnestly instructed him.

"I see!" Lu Wei nodded as if he suddenly understood, without mentioning the fact that 'Wu Chen was arranged to join the caravan and given the position of commander'.

“Brother Zhou is a good man, but what he’s about to do is extremely dangerous, and I can’t agree with it… In fact, Brother Lu, do you know that we are now in completely equal situations!”

Xu Sheng and Lu Wei looked at each other sincerely, and Xu Sheng continued:

“Both of us in the caravan are registered with our real names and identities. If the Luo Wang (Net of Heaven) holds a grudge, they can only find the two of us!”

"Moreover, the band of thieves in Huangsha Valley of Yan State were actually Yan Chun Jun's men. Even if killing them is insignificant in the grand scheme of things, Yan Chun Jun is a man of immense power and also very petty."

"He's definitely the kind of powerful person who would do something as ruthless as an elephant stepping on an ant. If you go back to Jicheng, you're bound to face retaliation..."

Xu Sheng's words, coupled with his earnest expression, seemed very realistic:

"We have no other way out. After the caravan's mission is completed, we can't return to Ji City. We must go to Qi State to help my father seize the position of leader of the Gonggong Hall. Only then can our safety be guaranteed."

Would you continue to help me?

After listening to Xu Sheng's explanation, Lu Wei's expression shifted between uncertainty and deep conflict. Finally, he seemed to have made up his mind:

"Of course, Brother Xu, I will definitely do my best to help you!"

"The position of head of the Gonggong Hall must be inherited by the most reliable person!"

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After a heartfelt conversation with Xu Sheng, Lu Wei summoned his four younger brothers from his carriage: "Has the team decided on its next direction?"

Lu Yu nodded: "Brother Lu, our final destination is Shouchun. Apart from those special goods that need to be sent to Xiang Family Army Camp, most of the normal goods will be sold at Yunmeng Market."

"After finding a few local guides and making some estimates, the caravan will need to continue its journey for another three months. It is estimated that it will take another six months to sell the goods in Shouchun and purchase special products from the Chu Kingdom."

How safe is it on the road?

Lu Shan will answer this question:

"The Chu Kingdom is crisscrossed by rivers, and we need to use the boats of local gangs to cross them. I have arranged for my disciples to communicate with the local bigwigs in advance. Although the cost is not low, it is manageable compared to the value of the entire caravan."

"As per the boss's instructions, the cavalry scout squads have been assembled and will set off ahead of time to investigate any changes in the surrounding area," Lu Ye added.

"Well done!" Lu Wei had witnessed his four underlings grow from timid deserters to capable squad leaders, and he felt a sense of satisfaction in nurturing them.

"I'm afraid Xu Sheng won't be returning to Ji City. At that time, we will have complete control over this team. Before you leave Chu, you can recruit more capable subordinates and register them as farmers!"

"Understood!" The four men's eyes lit up, and they retreated happily.

After handling some more matters, Lu Wei meditated and circulated his Rejuvenation Technique to try to dispel any fatigue. When he opened his eyes, he was suddenly filled with immense joy:

My internal strength is about to break through!

Since the caravan set off, they have spent most of their time walking and have had no time to practice martial arts.

Lu Wei has made almost no progress in the Butterfly Sword Technique, a martial art that requires extensive practice to increase proficiency. However, with the Power Pill, his internal strength has been improving by leaps and bounds every month.

This greatly enhanced the power of the Frost Palm and the Soul-Sweeping Skill.

Now, the ten power pills are about to be used up, and my internal strength level is finally about to break through!

"After the breakthrough, the quality of my internal energy will reach another level, and then I will definitely be able to learn 'Flying Snow'!"

"Flying Snow" is a life-saving escape technique that Lu Wei bought in a shopping mall a long time ago. At the end of last year, he said he wanted to learn it as soon as possible, but after trying several times, he could not succeed no matter what he did, and he had no ideas, so he had to put it aside for the time being.

Today, for the first time, he felt an opportunity to learn how to fly through the snow...

Chapter 22 Xiang Shi

During their journey, the caravan suddenly encountered a group of Chu cavalry, and they had no choice but to stop and give way to them.

In real historical timelines, heavily armored cavalry clad in iron armor would never have existed during this period, but in Qin's Moon, anything is possible.

Watching the majestic black-horse-clad knights galloping at full speed, Lu Yu, the leader of the caravan, couldn't help but sigh:

"Truly awe-inspiring! This must be the Xiang clan cavalry, known as the 'strongest clan in Chu'!"

"Hmph, nothing special!" Lu Ye curled his lip at the departing Chu cavalry.

"It's just that it looks good. We come from the Zhao Kingdom, which has the strongest cavalry. Don't make a fuss about everything!"

"Are the Zhao cavalry the strongest?" Lu Yu scratched his head sheepishly. "I don't know, I've never seen any Zhao cavalry before..."

"Of course!" Lu Ye proudly raised his head: "These Chu cavalrymen only bully refugees in ordinary times. Our Zhao cavalrymen are the victorious army that has suppressed the wolf tribes outside the northern pass for decades!"

"Even the Qin people dare not underestimate the charge of my Zhao cavalry!"

"I see..." Having gained some new insights, Lu Yu showed no trace of ignorance or inferiority, after all, the person being criticized was his own brother.

After the dust kicked up by the cavalry slowly settled, the caravan set off again. Encountering the Chu cavalry was just a minor episode in the journey.

Inside the carriage, Lu Wei was completely unaware of the conversation between Yu Ye and the other man outside. He was focused on circulating his Rejuvenation Technique, striving to achieve a breakthrough as soon as possible.

The defining characteristic of the Rejuvenation Technique is stability; the word "moderation" best describes it.

The cultivation speed is neither too fast nor too slow, and the output damage is neither too strong nor too weak. Therefore, the reaction when breaking through the Rejuvenation Technique is like a flowing stream, proceeding naturally.

One night, Lu Wei suddenly opened his eyes, his internal energy flowing like a cascading river, inexhaustible and boundless.

"It's done!"

Having calmly completed his breakthrough, Lu Wei used his lightness skill to quietly leave the caravan carriage, unnoticed by any of the disciples on night patrol.

After running for several miles across the vast plains, he frowned slightly and stopped: it was a real waste to use his current internal energy cultivation to drive a blue-level lightness skill!

Taking out "Flying Snow," Lu Wei sat down and began to meditate without hesitation.

Early September nights in Chu were nothing like those in Yan and Zhao; they were unbearably hot and humid. After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Lu Wei was dismayed to discover that while his internal energy cultivation had indeed reached the threshold for practicing the "Flying Snow" technique, the unbearable climate was severely incompatible with this skill...

Although the Rejuvenation Technique had a harmonizing effect, preventing a complete lack of progress, the slow pace was a waste of time for Lu Wei, who possessed a clear mind.

"Let's try a different approach, use Frost Palm as a support!"

Thinking of this, he closed his eyes again and focused on two things at once: on one hand, he activated the Frost Palm to emit cold air, and on the other hand, he resumed the internal energy route of the Flying Snow.

With the two ice packs hitting simultaneously, the temperature around Lu Wei suddenly dropped!

As the moon slowly moved westward, the wilderness plains and grass were teeming with mosquitoes, yet not a single one of them dared to feed on Lu Wei's blood, which he had offered himself to.

Because at this moment, a thick layer of frost had formed on his skin and the surface of his clothes!

Lu Wei, who had been transformed into a little frost person, did not open his eyes again until the sun rose: This method of cultivation is effective!

Overjoyed, he actively used the Rejuvenation Technique to restore his body temperature, and overnight his martial arts skills improved greatly, so he quickly returned home.

Meanwhile, at the caravan, Shan Yu Mu Ye paced back and forth in a panic. He had woken up in the morning to find that his leader had mysteriously disappeared!

When the fourth brother encountered this for the first time, his first emotion was fear: his miserable childhood was not worth remembering, and his few good memories all came from meeting Brother Lu in the army camp.

Without Brother Lu's meticulous guidance and care, the four of them couldn't imagine where they would be now!

Yamayu Konoha had never felt so panicked or even desperate...

Xu Sheng didn't come out to check the situation. It seemed that he had really given up on the team completely and was just going to remain a nobody until the caravan completed its mission.

"what happened?"

When Lu Wei returned, he found the usually well-organized caravan listlessly paralyzed in place, with none of his four younger brothers stepping forward to maintain order.

Lu Wei, who is usually good-tempered, decided to lose his temper appropriately this once.

He teleported to the roof of his carriage and said, "Lu Yu, Lu Shan, is this how you two are in charge of management?!"

A familiar voice rang out from a familiar spot. Shan Yu Mu Ye swiftly turned his head to look at their reappeared leader, and burst into tears of joy, rushing towards him one by one.

"Brother Lu!"

"Boss!" ×3

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Completely bewildered, Lu Wei's feigned anger could no longer burn; he could only listen to his fourth brother's explanation with a head full of questions.

"Did you think I abandoned everyone and left?"

Lu Wei remained expressionless as he painstakingly extracted keywords.

"Brother Yu thought you, Boss, had been captured by a top-tier assassin sent by the Luo Wang!"

After wiping away her tears, Lu Ye didn't forget to actively inform on others.

"I think this because I believe Brother Lu would never abandon us without a reason!" Lu Yu defended himself, "You are questioning Brother Lu's character!"

"Then aren't you questioning the boss's abilities?" Lu Ye retorted.

"You, you, you..." The two of them started arguing incessantly lately, as was their habit.

Unexpectedly, in one night he not only gained an increase in his own strength, but also further increased the dependence of his four younger brothers on him!

Lu Wei's imagination about the future suddenly expanded a little more...

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Shouchun, as the capital of the Chu Kingdom, was already comparable in size to Ji City, even though the Chu king had only moved there six years ago.