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

Chapter 225, I crave his swordsmanship.
"Brother Han Fei, Zifang, what are you two doing? Are you practicing bowing to each other?"

Zi Nu looked at Xu Qing at the doorway, a hint of joy flashing in her purple eyes. Whenever she was in a dilemma, this man would always appear in time.

Han Fei and Zhang Liang stood up and looked at Xu Qing, who was standing at the door, backlit by the glaring sunlight.

Bathed in sunlight, Xu Qing was surrounded by a halo, exuding an ethereal and otherworldly aura. Coupled with his handsome face, he seemed like a celestial being who had fallen to earth.

"Brother Xu, it's just in time. I'm now formally inviting you to join the Quicksand. With your help, I believe we will definitely be able to change Korea."

Han Fei extended his hand to Xu Qing and said confidently.

He knew that Xu Qing had overheard everything he said outside the door. He had already fully demonstrated his abilities in the case of the ghost soldiers robbing the funds, so he felt it was time to extend an invitation to Xu Qing.

Under the watchful eyes of Han Fei, Zhang Liang, and Wei Zhuang, Xu Qing did not answer, but walked straight toward Zi Nu.

Under Zi Nu's questioning gaze, Xu Qing sat down next to her, put one arm around her waist, and pulled her into his arms.

Zi Nu gave Xu Qing a coquettish glare. This domineering gesture made her feel inexplicably at ease. She then leaned her head on Xu Qing's shoulder, completely disregarding the other three single men present.

"Forehead"

Han Fei looked at the two of them, who were deeply in love, and turned his head away speechlessly.

Have they no sense of public morality? Publicly displaying their affection, they really don't treat the three of them like human beings.

"Brother Han Fei, do you still remember what our agreement was?" Xu Qing asked Han Fei, holding Zi Nu's small hand.

Han Fei was taken aback upon hearing this, then sat back down opposite Xu Qing and nodded.
"Of course I remember. If I solve the problem of the ghost soldiers robbing the money, Brother Xu, you must help me secure my position as Minister of Justice and make the entire Minister of Justice follow my orders."

"After you took office as Minister of Justice, did you encounter any trouble?" Xu Qing asked with a light laugh.

"Of course not, I have to thank Brother Xu for his help."

Han Fei expressed his gratitude, but there was no joy in his words, and his eyes were filled with regret and disappointment as he looked at Xu Qing.

Zhang Liang, standing to the side, also looked regretful. Xu Qing's words were the clearest answer: he refused to join Quicksand.

Zi Nu glanced at Xu Qing, feeling somewhat uneasy.

Xu Qing refused Han Fei, clearly not wanting to get involved with the trouble of Quicksand, but she needed to join Quicksand to achieve her purpose in coming to Korea.

However, Han Fei quickly composed himself, looking at Xu Qing with a heartbroken expression, clutching his chest and saying...
"Alas, it seems I have failed again. Brother Xu, how can you bear to refuse me again and again? I am your confidant."

Xu Qing naturally noticed Zi Nu's unusual behavior, and gently patted her hand to indicate that she shouldn't worry and that he would take care of everything.

"That's wishful thinking on your part; I haven't admitted it. Although I have no interest in Quicksand, we can continue to cooperate. After all, to outsiders, it seems like I was involved in the Ghost Soldiers' robbery of supplies."

“You’ve offended Ji Wuye to death, and I can’t guarantee I won’t be implicated, so I also need to find a way out,” Xu Qing said with a smile.

He had already decided to place his bets on the Qin state, so naturally he wouldn't accompany Han Fei, Zhang Liang, and Wei Zhuang to save the Han state.

The three of them had no choice: Wei Zhuang was young and impetuous, Gai Nie had become the chief swordsmanship instructor of the King of Qin, Han Fei, as the ninth prince, had no other option, and the Zhang family had been indebted to the King of Han for generations.

As for Zi Nu, he didn't know what her purpose was, but it was definitely related to Han Fei and the State of Han. Her hesitation and unease stemmed from her concern for him.

He didn't want to see Zi Nu in a difficult position, so he chose to cooperate with Han Fei, so that Zi Nu could focus on achieving her goals.

Zi Nu's beautiful eyes sparkled with intelligence, and her gaze towards Xu Qing was full of affection, her heart overflowing with emotion.

She knew that Xu Qing chose to cooperate with Han Fei for her sake; otherwise, he would never have participated in such a highly risky matter.

"Give me some more time. As long as things in South Korea are over, I will go with you no matter where you are."

Zi Nu looked at Xu Qing and thought to herself.

Han Fei and Zhang Liang's eyes lit up again. Xu Qing was unwilling to join Quicksand, but cooperating with them was enough.

Wei Zhuang didn't speak, but a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He understood Xu Qing's personality and knew that she had always disliked trouble.

Now, for Zi Nu's sake, he is willing to actively help Han Fei, which is somewhat incomprehensible to Wei Zhuang, who doesn't understand love. However, he doesn't think about it too deeply. Xu Qing's cooperation with Liu Sha is beneficial to them.

"Haha, I knew Brother Xu wouldn't break my heart."

Han Fei grinned again. Xu Qing said he wouldn't join Quicksand, but cooperating with them was no different from joining Quicksand.

"Alright, stop being so mushy. I heard Qing'er say you came to see me. Did something happen?" Xu Qing said.

Seeing that Xu Qing had brought up serious matters, Han Fei slapped his forehead and said...
“Oh dear, I almost forgot, Brother Xu. One of my martial uncles has come from Xiaoshengxianzhuang, and he wants to meet you.”

"People from Xiaoshengxianzhuang want to see me?"

Xu Qing felt a surge of nervousness, wondering if the things he and Boss Han had said had reached Xiaoshengxianzhuang, which was why the Confucian school had sent people to find him. Seeing Xu Qing's anxiety, Han Fei smiled calmly and said...

"Brother Xu, there's no need to worry. My uncle-master meant no harm. Here's what happened."

Hearing Han Fei's explanation, Xu Qing finally felt relieved; thankfully, it wasn't what he had thought.

If the Confucian school had truly learned of his interpretation of benevolence and righteousness, it probably wouldn't have been just one person coming, but the entire Confucian school would have attacked him as a heretical former Confucian disciple.

"I see. May I ask who your senior uncle is?" Xu Qing asked curiously.

“I don’t know my uncle’s name either, but he is referred to as ‘Nameless’ by all the Confucian scholars,” Han Fei said.

"Nameless!? It's actually this person!" Xu Qing exclaimed in surprise.

Although Wuming wasn't very famous in the martial arts world, Xu Qing still knew a bit about this Han Guang Sword Master, after all, his appearance in the original work was incredibly impressive.

The fact that Wuming came to deliver a message on his way meant that the other party was probably going to Zhao to pick up Yan Lu, and that Lord Xinling of Wei was going to die by Jing Ni's sword, so Jing Ni should run away with the baby.

"Brother Xu, do you know my martial uncle?" Han Fei asked.

"I've heard a little about it; my teacher mentioned it," Xu Qing said casually.

Han Fei nodded thoughtfully. He knew that the teacher Xu Qing was referring to was not the old Confucian scholar from before, but the teacher of the Daoist Tianzong sect.

Although Wuming was not well-known, he was still known to the higher-ups of the Hundred Families.

"Do you want to go see him?" Zi Nu tilted her head and asked Xu Qing.

After thinking for a moment, Xu Qing nodded and said...

“The nameless senior has traveled thousands of miles to deliver Master Xun’s letter to me, so naturally I must go and meet him.”

Whether it's Wuming or Xunzi, they are both top-tier figures. It's not a bad thing to become acquainted with them; you never know when you might need their help.

“My martial uncle is currently at my residence. Let’s go together,” Han Fei said, standing up.

"Brother Han, please wait a moment. Let me go back and prepare. I cannot be impolite to a senior like you," Xu Qing said.

“My uncle’s personality leans more towards the Taoist Heavenly Sect; he doesn’t care about these formalities.”

"As a junior, this is how it should be. Brother Han Fei, you and Brothers Zifang and Weizhuang can go first. Zi Nu and I will go later."

Han Fei wanted to say a few more words to Xu Qing, but Xu Qing didn't give Han Fei a chance to speak and left the room with Zi Nu, leaving the three of them looking at each other in bewilderment.

After leaving Zilan Pavilion, Xu Qing took Zi Nu into a carriage and headed home.

Inside the carriage, Zi Nu leaned against Xu Qing, her beautiful eyes looking at him with a puzzled expression in them.

"Do you know this nameless senior?" Zi Nu asked.

Xu Qing wasn't one to care about worldly etiquette, yet he still went home to prepare before going to see Wuming. This unusual behavior left Zi Nu puzzled about what Xu Qing was up to, but she felt that Xu Qing was definitely not up to anything good.

“I don’t know him, but I know his sword is Han Guang,” Xu Qing said softly to Zi Nu.

"Han Guang!? The Han Guang, one of the three swords of Kong Zhou? This sword is in the hands of the Confucianists?" Zi Nu said in surprise.

“That’s right. My teacher once discussed swordsmanship with me and mentioned who the owners of these famous swords were. Now that Han Guang has come to Xinzheng, I should let these two swords meet.”

Xu Qing revealed a wicked smile, his eyes gleaming.

Seeing Xu Qing's appearance, Zi Nu was even more convinced that this scoundrel was definitely up to no good and was probably plotting against this nameless senior.

"You're definitely up to something bad. This Wuming is Master Xun's junior brother. Be careful you don't end up losing more than you gain," Zi Nu gently warned.

“Zi Nu, you’ve misunderstood me. How could I be that kind of person? I just feel that Han Guang and Cheng Ying have been separated for too long, and it’s only right that the two swords meet again.”

Xu Qing clutched his chest, speaking with utter heartbreak, just like a man whose heart had been broken.

"Alright, alright~ I misunderstood you. You are a magnanimous and upright gentleman."

Zi Nu held Xu Qing in her arms and comforted him softly. She knew that Xu Qing was just acting, but she couldn't do anything about it. Her purple eyes were full of helplessness and doting.

Feeling the gentle comfort from the elder sister Zi Nu, Xu Qing pressed her face against the two soft breasts and took a deep breath.

He did have other ideas about Wuming, but not to scheme against him; rather, he wanted to get his guidance.

The nameless swordsmanship was unparalleled. He repelled Jing Ni with one hand, and with Yan Lu and Han Guang in the other, he fought his way from Zhao back to Qi, inflicting heavy losses on the Luo Wang.

Even Jing Ni, a top-tier assassin from the Luo Wang organization, was no match for him. With the swordsmanship guidance he received, his strength would surely increase again, giving him even more confidence to deal with Xiaoyaozi.

(End of this chapter)