People in the Qin Dynasty sought good fortune and avoided misfortune.

Chapter 214, Fire-Slaying Princess and the Seven Constellations of the Azure Dragon

A ball of light appeared in Xu Qing's mind, from which three fortune slips flew out.

[A very auspicious sign. Returning to Xinzheng via the western route, entangled in cause and effect, you will encounter danger. Handle with caution; a first-class opportunity may be obtained. Good fortune. This matter concerns the future; choose carefully.]

[A poorly drawn divination result. Returning to Xinzheng via the same route, unexpected disaster strikes, bringing both danger and peril. An ominous sign.]

[This is the worst possible outcome. Returning to Xinzheng via the eastern route, you will find yourself in a perilous situation, facing a slim chance of survival. Your fate is uncertain, and this is extremely unlucky.]

Looking at the three fortune slips in his mind, one auspicious and two inauspicious, and also related to a first-class opportunity, Xu Qing's expression became solemn.

"The western route is a mountain road, passing through many small hills. These deep mountains and forests are the most likely places to encounter murder and robbery. However, since it concerns a first-class opportunity, could it be another sect from the Hundred Schools?"

Xu Qing began to analyze the first fortune slip in his mind. The first-class opportunity appeared twice, once from the Taoist Heavenly Sect and once from the medical school. This made him subconsciously think that this time he was encountering another sect from the Hundred Schools of Thought.

As the capital of the Korean kingdom, Xinzheng naturally had its own strongholds for various sects and factions.

As far as Xu Qing knew, besides the Mohists, the Taoist Tianzong, and the Agriculturalists, there were indeed strongholds of the School of Names, the School of Humanity, and other sects, but he had never had any dealings with these people.

Moreover, he hadn't heard of any important figures from these sects coming to Xinzheng, so Xu Qing wasn't sure what this first-class opportunity was.

There are only three routes from Broken Soul Valley back to Xinzheng. Apart from the mountain road to the west, all the other routes are dangerous, especially the eastern route, which is almost always a matter of life and death.

"It seems there is no other choice but the western route. But when did Xinzheng become so dangerous?"

Xu Qing gripped the Cheng Ying sword in his hand, and the solemn expression on his face gradually faded.

He is now a top-notch martial arts master, and with the Cheng Ying Sword, even if the dangers he encounters eventually get out of control, he can still fight back with his own strength, or at worst, he can escape by riding the wind.

Moreover, a single first-grade opportunity is enough for him to take the risk and try it.

Life is rarely smooth sailing. Since he has chosen to live in this chaotic world, if he runs away at the sight of danger, he might as well go back to Mount Taiyi and live in seclusion for the rest of his life.

"Let's do it. The timid will starve, and the bold will thrive. As long as we don't go to the eastern route and seek our own death, we can try the other two routes ourselves."

Xu Qing carefully hid the bamboo slip in his bosom, then took the Cheng Ying sword and torch and walked out of the cave.

After restoring the weeds outside the cave to their original state, Xu Qing extinguished the torch, mounted his horse, and headed west to check out this top-tier opportunity.

The horse galloped along the road, and Xu Qing on horseback was intently observing his surroundings. He would react immediately to any disturbance.

"Kakaka~"

The sound of wheels turning echoed through the dense forest. Xu Qing suddenly reined in his white horse, took out a faceless mask from his pocket, and put it on.

After securing the white horse's reins to the tree, Xu Qing used his Wind Riding technique to head towards the direction of the wheels. His figure was ghostly, leaving only a gust of wind in his wake.

In the dense forest not far away, two armored soldiers were guarding a carriage as it traveled.

Xu Qing silently arrived at a tree trunk, and a look of surprise flashed in his eyes as he watched the carriages and cavalry pass by.

"A royal carriage?"

Xu Qing looked at the sign on the carriage and thought to himself.

"Instead of indulging in pleasures at Zilan Pavilion, where are you headed to go so late at night outside the city?"

Xu Qing frowned slightly as he watched the carriage head in the direction it had gone. He knew all too well the extent of corruption within the Korean royal family.

One-third of the daily income of Zilan Pavilion comes from members of the imperial family, who are known for their fear of death and indulgence in pleasure.

Leaving the city late at night, disregarding the danger, and with only two armored soldiers, is suspicious, and very suspicious.

Something unusual must be going on. Xu Qing felt that his first-class opportunity must be right here.

After using the Wind Riding technique, Xu Qing quietly followed the carriage, intending to see what this member of the royal family was up to.

Before long, the carriage arrived at a remote mountain area. A sleazy middle-aged man wearing a purple brocade robe and sporting a thick beard stepped down from the carriage, while a South Korean general in armor emerged from the cave ahead.

The general approached the middle-aged man, and the two stood together, seemingly engaged in conversation.

Xu Qing, hiding in the shadows, silently watched this scene. He recognized the middle-aged man from the royal family who got off the carriage. He was Anyang Jun, one of the many younger brothers of King Han An. He was known for his exceptional lust and unusual tastes.

As for how Xu Qing got to know Lord Anyang, it was because the other party had privately asked him for aphrodisiacs.

“Lord Anyang, the cave behind looks like a secret prison. Could this be where Yan Lingji is imprisoned?” Xu Qing looked at the two of them thoughtfully. If his guess was correct, then the only opportunity related to Yan Lingji could be the Azure Dragon Seven Constellations of Han.

In the original novel, after Tianze broke free from Bai Yifei's control, he somehow managed to seize the Azure Dragon Seven Constellations belonging to the state of Han and planned to use this power to restore his kingdom.

The Azure Dragon Seven Mansions of Korea originated from the State of Zheng. They were hidden in the Cold Palace of the King of Han, which was also the site left by the King of Zheng. However, it required a special method to obtain them.

Besides Tianze, Yanlingji also knew about this method.

"The Seven Constellations of the Azure Dragon, this first-grade opportunity is indeed unexpected." Xu Qing looked at the two people talking, his eyes gleaming.

The Azure Dragon and the Seven Mansions are the four celestial spirits that govern the four directions. The Azure Dragon is located in the east, which is also the key to unlocking the mystery of a huge treasure.

Seven stars, seven countries, seven secrets. The core of the Azure Dragon Seven Mansions is held by the sole heir of each country throughout history. Legend has it that whoever holds all the secrets of the Azure Dragon Seven Mansions will have the power to rule the world.

Xu Qing has no interest in ruling the world unless the Seven Constellations of the Azure Dragon can give him control over everyone in the world. Otherwise, even if he were given the world, he would not be able to hold onto it.

However, he was very interested in the Azure Dragon Seven Constellations. Firstly, he wanted to know what this power was, as it was a hidden thread running through the original work, and Xuanji had never given an answer.

Secondly, Xu Qing wanted to use the Azure Dragon Seven Mansions of Korea to improve his own strength. Although he kept saying that he only wanted to lose gracefully in the Heavenly Pact, who wouldn't want to win if they could?
Although it's uncertain whether the Azure Dragon Seven Constellations can improve his strength, it's still a possible solution, and we can give it a try.

As for the Yin-Yang School being targeted by those who obtained the Azure Dragon Seven Mansions, Xu Qing only wanted to say that if they had the guts, they should go to Mount Taiyi, and if they had the guts, they should challenge his teacher, He Guanzi, and see who was tougher!
Having made up his mind, Xu Qing stretched his limbs, preparing for a prison break.

The Azure Dragon Seven Constellations are still worth his effort, and Yan Lingji is a treasure trove of experiences. He also wants to experience her fiery passion and tender gentleness, and he's also somewhat interested in her blood.

After discussing the matter with the general guarding the secret prison, Lord Anyang and the two walked into the cave, while the two armored soldiers stayed behind to keep watch.

Watching the two disappear into the cave, Xu Qing's figure flickered and vanished into the dense forest.

The two armored guards watching the carriage only felt a gust of wind, and then everything went black as they collapsed to the ground. Xu Qing suddenly appeared behind them.

Xu Qing did not rush into the cave. Instead, he took out two medicine bottles from his pocket. These were incense bottles he had specially prepared. They were colorless and odorless, and could be described as a Warring States version of the "Sad Breeze" incense, only with a stronger and more potent dosage.

There would be no shortage of armored soldiers and traps guarding the secret prison. These cannon fodder soldiers were not a problem for Xu Qing, but the traps and the heavy gates were a big problem.

He wasn't some invincible ghost with superhuman strength; administering medicine would be more in line with his identity as the Imperial Physician of Korea.

Opening the two medicine bottles, Xu Qing used his inner strength to propel the incense with one hand. The colorless and odorless incense gradually spread throughout the cave, and Xu Qing stepped inside.

As the incense spread through the secret prison, the sounds of armored soldiers falling to the ground echoed continuously.

Xu Qing strolled leisurely past the fallen soldiers, his body flashing with silver needles as he sent them away, as if he were on vacation rather than breaking into prison.

Xu Qing soon reached the deepest part of the secret prison, where Lord Anyang and the guard general lay intertwined on the ground, while armored soldiers lay on the mechanism of the bronze gate.

After someone gave him a silver needle, Xu Qing looked at the huge cage in the center of the secret prison.

In the center of the gloomy and dimly lit secret cell stood a cube-shaped water prison. Its material was somewhat similar to a combination of crystal and rock, and it looked quite sturdy. It emitted a faint blue light, and just looking at it gave off an indescribable chill.

"A water prison made entirely of cold jade. They really went to great lengths to imprison Yan Lingji," Xu Qing remarked, looking at the water prison before him.

Yan Lingji is exceptionally gifted and can control flames. However, the flames she creates with the magic of the Baiyue people cannot be extinguished by ordinary water. Therefore, this cold jade is the only way to suppress Yan Lingji's abilities.

Standing at the edge of the water dungeon, Xu Qing looked at the figure inside.

Inside the water dungeon, a graceful figure was curled up in a corner, her long, black hair casually scattered, exuding an undeniable gentleness even in such a place.

Her long, flowing hair concealed the exaggerated size of her chest, while tattered strips of gray-black fabric hung on her flat stomach, obscuring her ample bosom.

A pair of delicate jade feet were exposed, with beautiful and rounded shapes and slender and graceful toes. Although they were stained with some dirt, their beauty could not be concealed.

Yan Lingji seemed to have noticed Xu Qing's presence as well. She slowly raised her head, her black hair falling down, her dreamlike, water-blue eyes filled with confusion.

Her face was beautiful, and her features were exquisitely beautiful. Her perfect appearance gave people an unreal feeling, as if she were the biological daughter of the goddess Nuwa.

This unreal beauty seems to satisfy anyone's aesthetic sense, leaving no room for criticism.

Yan Lingji blinked her beautiful eyes slightly, revealing a seductive charm, like a fairy bewitching people's souls, as if she could arouse the deepest desires in people's hearts.

Looking at her reflection in the water prison, Yan Lingji swirled twice in the water like a mermaid, her hair standing on end like a cute cat, and she made a fierce expression at Xu Qing.

(End of this chapter)