Qin Shi Ambitious

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Therefore, Yan Dan must also be there, as only he could gain Xiang Yan's trust.

Was the mobilization of the Sun, Moon, and Stars for the Mohist school and the Azure Dragon Bronze Box due to Xinghun's defeat in Wei...?

Lu Wei played the flute while making guesses, while the three people on the second floor seemed to have reached a consensus and made some decision before leaving the tavern.

Having an outsider present will make communication with the Moon Goddess and Star Soul much more difficult.

Zhang Han's intelligence gathering continued, and he had already made some discoveries: amidst the praise of the drinkers, they began to speculate about the large number of peasant disciples who had appeared in Shouchun City recently.

Farmhouse? This is an unexpected yet perfectly logical name.

As Zhang Han tilted his head back to drink, a glint of shrewdness flashed in his eyes.

The Farmer Clan has the largest number of disciples in the martial arts world. Theoretically, wherever there is a martial arts world, there is a possibility of encountering members of the Farmer Clan.

The fact that the number of disciples of the Farmer School first gathered in large numbers in the State of Chu and then disappeared suggests that there must have been some kind of plan or action behind it.

Through inquiries into the secret documents, Yingmiwei learned some information about the Farmers' School among the six states. He knew that the Farmers' School had some cooperative projects with at least the states of Zhao, Yan, and Chu. Some of these projects had even greatly hindered Qin's unification campaigns. For example, the Farmers' School's act of growing grain for Zhao was a typical example.

However, the peasants never directly resisted the Qin army on the battlefield, nor did they openly rebel against Qin like the Mohists.

Furthermore, in the evaluations of the rebel forces of the Jianghu by the Moon Goddess Protector and the Star Soul Protector of the Yin Yang School, the Farmer School is also ranked relatively low and does not pose a proactive threat to the long-term stability of the Qin Dynasty.

Among the other schools of thought before the Agricultural School, there were prominent schools like Mohism and Confucianism, which posed a greater danger to both the cultural and the actual existence of the people.

The powerful and wealthy classes of all countries have been influenced by these two families to some extent.

Despite the current situation, now that we've already uncovered intelligence on the peasants, why not let the Shadow Guards practice their skills with clues about the peasants in Shouchun City?

...

The fighting at the front lines does not affect the taverns and dance halls in Shouchun City from operating all night.

However, Lu Wei's working hours were only one hour, and when the time was up, he would put away his flute and leave.

Zhang Han remained among the patrons, seemingly planning to return to the tavern after it closed for the night to catch up on his sleep.

After midnight, the streets of Yunmeng Market became dimly lit. Fortunately, the bright lights of the entertainment and pleasure quarters provided some illumination, ensuring that people returning home could still see their way without being completely blind.

Just ten steps out of the tavern, as I continued to walk, the atmosphere around me, which had been quiet, began to shift to something unusual.

Intuition told Lu Wei that there was some treasure drawing him toward a secluded alley.

This is illusion.

With his mind clear, Lu Weixing followed the illusion's guidance as if nothing was wrong, heading towards the place the illusion's creator wanted him to go.

As he walked, the Master pondered the illusion technique that affected a person's intuition. After analyzing it, he couldn't help but feel deeply impressed by its ingenuity.

The most effective deception is to naturally deceive oneself. A person's intuition can often overcome complex rational thinking. If he hadn't known about the existence of the three Yin-Yang School members in advance and hadn't been very familiar with the aura belonging to the Moon God in the illusion, he would have been completely fooled.

The illusion technique used by Sun and Moon together was indeed incredible.

But what is their purpose?

No, it should be: What is the purpose of the moon goddess...?

Master Lu quickly tied up the loose hair behind his head, cautiously observing his surroundings while calmly considering the situation: Judging from the Moon Goddess's glances in the tavern that hinted at her identity, and the aura she left behind in the illusion, it seemed that Consort Yan was about to make a move against him.

The Moon Goddess and the Star Soul had the ability to stop it, but they did not.

If Xinghun might be watching the show with a twisted sense of humor, then given Yueshen's composure, she always has a purpose in doing things, making her even more pragmatic than Lu Wei in this respect.

As expected, I will be surrounded by the three of them, Sun, Moon, and Star, and then...

In the quiet, deserted alleyway, a few crows seemed startled by something, suddenly cawing and flapping their wings to fly away, attracting Lu Wei's attention.

After the crows disappeared, when Hall Master Lu turned his gaze back to the road ahead, a figure suddenly appeared three zhang away from him.

The second figure silently blocked Lu Wei's retreat.

On the roof to the right, a third figure appeared to be there to prevent him from using his light-footed skills to escape from above.

Unsurprisingly, it was the same three 'wanderers' from the second floor of the tavern.

At the same time, Lu Wei's intuitive thrill of treasure hunting vanished abruptly. As the illusion dissipated, a faint sadness of loss and regret arose...

The figures of the rangers in front, behind, and above also dispelled their illusions and reverted to their original forms:

Lord Dongjun of the Yin-Yang School blocked the way, while the Moon Goddess and the Star Soul were behind and above, respectively.

"Isn't that surprising?"

Xinghun, who seemed to enjoy watching the excitement, didn't seem worried at all about the target escaping. He sat down on the roof, gathering energy into a blade in his hand, ready to strike.

He glanced at him, then calmly chuckled, "What brings the three designers from the Yin-Yang School to me?"

This composure was captured in Yan Fei's eyes. She didn't immediately look at her target, but instead glanced at the Moon Goddess, whose hands were forming a hand seal. Seeing no reaction, she spoke slowly and deliberately:

"Master Lu has a good temperament. He's so relaxed even when surrounded. I suppose he's confident he won't be killed after he's captured?"

The meaning behind this statement is self-evident.

"So you're here to capture me." Lu Wei stroked his chin, staring at the 'three-legged golden crow' that appeared out of thin air as Yan Fei raised her hand, and said thoughtfully, "Surrounded by the three of you, I definitely can't escape. If I surrender, I wonder what this... Lord Dongjun will do with me?"

Despite saying this, there was no hint of pleading in his tone. Xinghun and Yueshen remained silent, and Yanfei felt uneasy again.

"You'll experience that once you surrender!" Although our side has a significant advantage, we still need to capture the person first before speaking to gain more confidence.

Yan Fei's three-legged golden crow locked its gaze on Lu Wei and flew towards him. Then, the Lord of the East quickly formed hand seals, replenishing the spell from a distance. At the same time, she looked around and saw that, apart from the Moon Goddess, the Star Soul was also motionless. They silently watched the two people in the center of the arena fight alone.

'These two guys...' Yan Fei pursed her lips and increased her output.

Faced with the attack, the hall master took out his jade flute, channeled his inner energy into it, and slashed horizontally at the three-legged golden crow.

This golden crow was formed from the 'dragon's energy' of the Yin-Yang School, mixed with a large number of Yin-Yang spells. It seems that it can be destroyed easily, but the moment it is destroyed, the Yin-Yang spells will be released, and at that time, every feather on the golden crow's body will become a weapon.

Therefore, just as the sword energy on the jade flute was about to hit the golden crow, Lu Wei turned his wrist, actively drawing back his energy, and at the same time, gently touched the top of the black bird's head with the jade flute, and a chilling energy was released from the end of the flute.

Almost instantly, the Golden Crow turned into an ice sculpture, fell to the ground, and shattered into pieces.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Lu Tang rushed forward and thrust his flute at Yan Fei, who was standing directly in front of him.

With blue flames covering her palms, Yan Fei calmly parried the enemy's attacks with her bare hands, exchanging blows with Lu Wei without showing any weakness.

Compared to his struggles against the Six-Fingered Black Knight years ago, Lord Dongjun has diligently honed his combat skills over the years.

But that alone is not enough to win over Lu.

"You two, it's time to make your move!"

Whoosh! The dark blue Yin-Yang technique clashed with Lu Wei's internal energy, and the resulting shockwave would have left not a single intact brick or tile on the roof of the surrounding houses if left unchecked.

Shouchun City is now teeming with experts. Moon Goddess and Star Soul did not want the commotion caused by the fight to attract troublesome figures, so they took action to block the shockwaves that were bursting out to both sides. This action naturally led Yan Fei to ask them to quickly take down Lu Wei together.

"Alright, let's all go together."

Lu Wei, who had taken three steps back, made some outrageous remarks.

Upon hearing their companion's request, Moon Goddess and Star Soul unleashed their Yin-Yang techniques in succession, then directly attacked... Dongjun Yanfei!

Her pupils contracted sharply as Yan Fei stared in shock at her companions who had joined Lu Wei in the attack. She couldn't help but grit her teeth.

Surrounded by others? It was actually me!

Realistically speaking, Master Lu is no match for the combined forces of Sun, Moon, and Star. Similarly, Consort Yan would also be no match for Lu Wei, who brings together Reversal Moon and Star.

In just a few moves, the slightly disheveled Lord Dongjun had blood trickling from the corner of her mouth. With her acupoints sealed, she was pressed down by the Moon Goddess and Star Soul and fell into the hands of the Hall Master!

Next...

Chapter 223 The Moon Goddess's Confidence

What to do next with this woman is a problem.

There's no need to go into the details, but from the moment Lu Wei was surrounded by the Sun, Moon and Stars of the Yin-Yang School, he instantly understood that the Moon Goddess wanted to capture Dong Jun Yan Fei, the only one present who wasn't 'one of their own'.

Xinghun also realized this, so he cooperated with the operation.

However, Dongjun Yanfei is hailed as a remarkable woman of the Yin-Yang School, and her temperament can be described as fierce. Even if she were captured, turning her into one of Xinghun's 'own people' would be much more difficult: Xinghun harbors hatred for the Qin State and the Yin-Yang School itself, thus the two share a common goal.

However, since the Moon Goddess has chosen to take action, it means that she has a solution; otherwise, tonight's activities would seriously disrupt her plans.

The Yin-Yang School is her territory, and Lu Wei is merely a collaborator with the Moon Goddess in matters concerning the Yin-Yang School. For now, he needs to play the villain.

With unhurried ease, the Hall Master exchanged a silent glance with the Moon Goddess behind the restrained Yan Fei. A smile played on his lips as he approached Yan Fei with a hint of sarcasm: "Lord Dongjun is quite composed, remaining so calm even after losing the ability to move."

"What a pity, Lord Dongjun didn't just reveal his plans for dealing with me." He pinched the woman's chin, forcefully tilting her head back as she knelt on one knee. "Otherwise, I would have let you experience the method you described yourself; that would have been quite interesting~"

This was the first time in Yan Fei's life she had suffered such humiliation. She bit her lip and stared wide-eyed, her emotions surging violently, yet she could not speak because her acupoints were sealed. Moreover, compared to being captured, the fact that both the Moon Goddess and the Star Soul had betrayed the Yin Yang School was even more unbelievable to Yan Fei.

"Take it with you first, it's too dark in here."

He let go, turned around, and said arrogantly.

The villains have already done their job; now it's up to the Moon Goddess to decide what to do.

The three of them, along with the immobilized Yanfei, quickly left the dark alley where nothing had happened...

Upon arriving at the Yin-Yang School's stronghold in Shouchun, Moon Goddess went to imprison Yan Fei, while Hall Master Lu and Star Soul Protector discussed the events of the night.

"If there are any problems with handling the aftermath of Consort Yan's death, does Hall Master Lu know what the consequences will be?"

Throughout the night, Xinghun was basically just a spectator, enjoying the show and even showing great interest when Dongjun was being captured. Now that the main event had come to an end, he casually inquired about the cleanup work for this troublesome character.

The best outcome would be to make Dongjun one of their own, so that the three "guardian-level" combatants from Donghuang to the elders of the Yin-Yang School would all be on the same side. The elders would usually be under the control of the guardians, and thus the high and mighty Donghuang would be reduced to a commander without troops.

Xinghun's subsequent goal of avenging himself against Donghuang and achieving the pinnacle of Yin-Yang Technique will be easier to attain.

Although he knew that subduing Dongjun would not be easy, since Lu Wei could even cooperate with a woman as unpredictable as the Moon Goddess, Dongjun was still easier to fathom than the Moon Goddess.

“She’s in our hands, how could she escape?” Lu Wei didn’t know Dong Jun well enough, and it was really difficult for him to come up with a way to subdue her immediately after suddenly capturing her. But with Xing Hun, the Hall Master still showed great confidence: “Dong Huang sent you to Chu to take advantage of the war to obtain the Azure Dragon Bronze Box of Chu?”

“That’s right. Last time I failed in Wei, that devil didn’t make any move. Only this time did he send me, Yue Shen, and Dong Jun to take action.”

Xinghun casually answered Lu Wei's attempt to change the subject: "Although it's a good thing that we weren't held accountable, I can't see through Donghuang at all. Any unusual behavior of his may have a deeper meaning. We must bring back the bronze box from Chu this time."

“Then there’s no need to rush.” Lu Wei smiled and said, “We still have two years. Whether it’s dealing with Dong Jun or seizing the Azure Dragon Bronze Box, we can take our time to plan!”

"Two years?" Xinghun muttered the timeframe to himself, then looked up and asked, "Are you so sure?"

The correct way to ask this question should be "How can you be sure?" The reason Xinghun changed a few words is because he thought that this might lead to a more valuable answer from the other party.

“Farmers have their own networks.” Master Lu did not hide anything: “Lord Changping will soon rebel against Qin and raise an army in rebellion. Li Xin will fail this time.”

"It will take time before the Qin army launches a second attack."