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

Chapter 259, Identity Exposed

Outside Xinzheng City.

Xu Qing leaned against a big tree, yawning listlessly, and looked up at Yan Lingji, saying...

"How much longer do we have to wait? If Tianze and the others don't arrive by then, I'll be leaving now."

Seeing the figure rapidly approaching from afar, Yan Lingji jumped down from the tree, her small, white feet landing precisely on her boots. She bent down and put the boots on with both hands.

"I'm here now. Don't disappoint me later."

Yan Lingji stood up, winked at Xu Qing, and said.

"It's not like I'm going to do anything," Xu Qing said helplessly.

As soon as he finished speaking, a black figure emerged from the woods, and Xu Qing stared intently at him.

The newcomer had sharp eyes, long hair flowing down his back, and red snake-shaped markings on his face. His scarlet eyes were filled with a violent intensity that made one uneasy. Six bronze snake-head chains behind him swayed up and down, their scarlet eyes fixed on Xu Qing as if they were living venomous snakes.

Xu Qing was also seeing Tian Ze for the first time. She looked him up and down, her gaze lingering on the snake-scale-like patterns on his arms and face.

As a member of the medical profession, Xu Qing inevitably developed some quirks. For example, when he saw someone like Tian Ze who was born with abnormalities, he always had the urge to dissect him and study the reasons for his mutation.

After seeing the wound on Tianze's abdomen, Xu Qing glanced at Yan Lingji out of the corner of his eye.

A look of astonishment flashed across Yan Lingji's icy blue eyes. She hadn't expected Tianze to actually return injured, clearly indicating that the plan had failed.

This means she lost the bet with Xu Qing. Does she really have to kiss that jerk Xu Qing?

Seeing Xu Qing, who remained completely unfazed by his imposing presence and instead looked at him with a strange gaze, Tianze's expression turned cold.

Xu Qing's gaze made him feel like a lamb being led to slaughter in a cage.

Tianze's eyes narrowed, and the snake head behind him attacked Xu Qing.

Upon seeing this, Yan Lingji's icy blue eyes flickered slightly, a hint of tension flashing in them, and she instinctively reached out to protect Xu Qing.

However, the next moment a crisp collision sound rang out, and a silver needle instantly knocked away the attacking snake head.

"It seems you have a lot of opinions about this collaboration. I am very tolerant of patients, but I also have a corresponding way of dealing with disobedient patients."

Xu Qing looked coldly at Tian Ze, then took out his right hand from behind his back, exuding a cold and sharp aura, like a ruthless ghost in a temple looking down on believers.

Cold-hearted, ruthless, and inhumane.

Tianze looked at the sword hilt in Xu Qing's hand with a puzzled expression. He didn't understand why Xu Qing would be holding a sword hilt, but in an instant, he felt a sharp sword light piercing his eyes.

"Kong Zhou's Three Swords, is this Cheng Ying or Han Guang?"

Tianze shifted his gaze to Xu Qing, the snake head behind him retracted, and the black aura around him receded into his body. He asked in a deep voice.

"It seems the Crown Prince of Baiyue is also aware of the affairs of the Central Plains. His sword is named Chengying," Xu Qing said calmly.

"My owner is also knowledgeable about classic Chinese texts, especially famous swords!"

Yan Lingji winked at Xu Qing and said in a soft, charming voice.

As a third party present, if she didn't step in to ease the tension, the two would almost certainly start fighting.

Both of them are people who refuse to admit defeat, and in the end, one of them will surely die.

"It is said that the Three Swords of Kong Zhou disappeared a hundred years ago, and I never expected that one of them, Cheng Ying, would fall into your hands. The world-renowned Divine Physician of Xinzheng deceived everyone, but you actually know martial arts," Tianze said with a sneer.

Tianze found it amusing to think that King Han An had made a trusted imperial physician who was skilled in martial arts and not loyal to the state of Han his confidant.

"You should be glad you are here, otherwise I wouldn't be here tonight."

Xu Qing also withdrew his imposing aura, and looked at Tian Ze with a somewhat speechless expression.

To be honest, he really didn't want to talk to people like Tianze and Weizhuang who were good at showing off, because he had to be careful about how he spoke, otherwise he would easily be the one being pretentious.

Seeing the atmosphere between the two ease, Yan Lingji breathed a sigh of relief. Although the two were still somewhat at odds, at least they wouldn't fight.

"Hmph! Enough with the nonsense. I can agree to your conditions, but you should at least show some sincerity," Tianze said coldly.

Xu Qing took out the antidote he had made from his pocket and tossed it to Tianze.

“You should be familiar with it; it should be able to prove my sincerity,” Xu Qing said.

"Crack~"

Tianze caught the medicine bottle, opened it, and looked at the familiar antidote inside. His pupils dilated slightly.

“Very good, our deal is officially complete. However, I think our deal can be changed a little. You should be familiar with this bracelet, right?”

Tianze tossed a silver bracelet to Xu Qing, which he had taken from Honglian's wrist.

As Han Fei's most beloved younger sister, Honglian, Tianze believed that Xu Qing, who was on friendly terms with Han Fei, would not remain indifferent. If they could obtain the antidote through Honglian, it would be much simpler than killing Han Yu.

Although he had the ability to kill Han Yu, who would want to invite more trouble if they could avoid some?

Xu Qing caught the bracelet and, looking at the red lotus pattern engraved on it, understood that Honglian, just like in the original story, had been captured by Tianze. Curiosity killed the cat; why couldn't this little girl just behave like a good princess?

After mentally criticizing Honglian, Xu Qing tossed the silver bracelet to Tianze and said...

"My conditions remain the same: if you want the antidote, you'll have to trade Han Yu's life for it."

Tianze was somewhat surprised to see Xu Qing reject him without hesitation, but he quickly regained his composure.

Using the Red Lotus as a bargaining chip was a spur-of-the-moment idea of ​​his, and it didn't matter if Xu Qing refused.

"Seven days from now, still here, I will bring Han Yu to you. I hope you will keep your promise and bring me what I want," Tianze said coldly.

“No problem. Although I have many shortcomings, I can still keep my promises,” Xu Qing said with a light laugh.

Why didn't everyone just say this earlier? Instead, they had to go on and on, wasting both time and energy.

“She will stay by your side for the next seven days. If you change your mind, she can convey it to you,” Tianze said, looking at Yan Lingji.

Tianze was always worried about Xu Qing and needed to arrange for someone to keep an eye on him, and Yan Lingji was the most suitable person.

Moreover, he had no worries about Yan Lingji's loyalty.

Yan Lingji turned and walked to Xu Qing's side, placing one hand on his shoulder, tilting her head slightly and smiling as she spoke.
"Looks like my days as your little maid will have to continue. From now on, I'll be relying on you to protect me~"

"Do you understand the duties of a maid?"

Xu Qing also unceremoniously wrapped his arm around Yan Lingji's waist, pulled her into his embrace, and teased her.

"They don't quite understand something and need your guidance."

A hint of shyness flashed in Yan Lingji's icy blue eyes. She gently punched Xu Qing's chest and said shyly.

Tianze glanced coldly at Xu Qing, took the antidote in his hand, turned around and left, completely unconcerned about what Yan Lingji and Xu Qing would do next.

"It seems your master doesn't care about your allegiance. How about it? Want to follow me?" Xu Qing said to Yan Lingji with a smile.

"Aren't they yours now?"

Yan Lingji looked at Xu Qing with pleading eyes, like an unwanted kitten waiting for Xu Qing to take her in.

"Let's go, I'll take you to the Hidden Dragon Hall first. It's inconvenient for you to stay with me," Xu Qing said to Yan Lingji.

"Hidden Dragon Hall? That's too boring. I want to stay by your side. You're the Imperial Physician of Korea, a renowned physician throughout the land. You'll definitely protect me!"

Yan Lingji wrapped her arms around Xu Qing's neck and swayed her body coquettishly.

The plump, juicy balls brushed against Xu Qing, almost igniting his anger. It was just that the occasion was inappropriate, otherwise Yan Lingji would have suffered a lot.

"Stop fooling around, have you forgotten what I told you?" Xu Qing said softly.

Upon hearing this, Yan Lingji pouted and released Xu Qing, her eyes filled with unconcealed disappointment.

"Okay, but don't forget about me, okay?"

"Let's go, someone will probably be looking for me soon, and I'll be in trouble if I'm not here."

As Xu Qing spoke, he glanced at the woods on the right out of the corner of his eye, then released Yan Lingji's waist.

"Yes Yes Yes."

Yan Lingji didn't notice Xu Qing's unusual behavior. Considering his safety, she withdrew her hand and followed him towards the Qianlong Hall.

After the two left side by side, a figure emerged from the shadows. The newcomer was dressed in a purple and white metallic combat suit, with a spiderweb-covered iron mask on his face. It was none other than Jing Ni.

"He has discovered me. His internal strength is profound, approaching the Celestial Realm."

Jingni watched Xu Qing's departing figure with a solemn expression.

As night fell, Xu Qing left home with Yan Lingji, which naturally could not escape Jing Ni's secret surveillance.

Jing Ni initially thought Xu Qing had been kidnapped by Yan Ling Ji, but judging from the way the two interacted, she felt that Xu Qing had left with Yan Ling Ji on his own initiative.

With the intention of not revealing her identity, Jing Ni did not stop them, but secretly followed the two. She would only intervene if Xu Qing was in danger.

Unexpectedly, she discovered Xu Qing's secret of knowing martial arts by sheer chance.

Moreover, Xu Qing's strength is profound, and she possesses the famous sword Cheng Ying, all of which are vastly different from the information she has.

The Luo Wang (Net of Heaven) has been searching for famous swords throughout the land, and the Kong Zhou Three Swords are among the swords they are looking for. However, the sword that they have been searching for despite spending countless resources has somehow ended up in Xu Qing's hands.

This made Jing Ni even more convinced that Xu Qing was hiding some huge secret.

Especially when Xu Qing and Tian Ze were fighting, the cold aura he exuded made her momentarily think that she was seeing a Taoist master from the Heavenly Sect who had attained enlightenment and eradicated all emotions.

"Perhaps he let you know on purpose?" Luo Jing's voice rang in Jing Ni's ears.

(End of this chapter)