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Chapter 295, Bai Yifei: I need an explanation! (Two chapters combined, bonus chapter for monthly votes, please vote!)

Pshaw, he probably wasted his time on a woman.

Yan Lingji mentally complained about Xu Qing. Although Xu Qing had tried to mask the scent of perfume on him, she could still smell it.

However, she didn't cause any trouble and obediently followed behind Xu Qing.

After passing through two gates, Xu Qing led Yan Lingji to the courtyard where Ying Zheng was.

"Is the person you're taking me to see the same one you met last night?" Yan Lingji stopped and tilted her head to ask Xu Qing.

“That’s right. Although what Tianze did had nothing to do with you, from the outside world’s perspective you were still Tianze’s subordinate. And since he killed the Qin envoy, you were naturally wanted by both Qin and Han.”

Xu Qing said, holding Yan Lingji's hand.

"So you're trying to resolve the warrants issued against me by Qin and Han, and the people in this courtyard are from Qin?" Yan Lingji said softly.

"Quite clever, but this one is no ordinary person. Watch your manners." Xu Qing flicked Yan Lingji's forehead and said with a smile.

Yan Lingji clutched the spot where she had been flicked, her icy blue eyes narrowing as she glared fiercely at Xu Qing. Although she appeared fierce, it was more like she was being coquettish.

"I'm not stupid, how could I not guess?"

Yan Lingji stuck out her pink tongue and gave a soft snort.

When she was with Tianze, she spent a lot of time reading classics in the library of the Baiyue royal family. Did they really think she was a barbaric village woman who knew nothing?

She, Yan Lingji, is very clever!

"So cute, come inside with me."

Xu Qing led Yan Lingji into the courtyard. Yan Lingji also put away her charming demeanor and became more dignified.

The person Xu Qing treated with such care must be someone of high status, so she naturally couldn't let Xu Qing down.

After entering the courtyard, Gai Nie emerged from the shadows and withdrew his killing intent upon seeing Xu Qing.

"So it's you, sir. How is the situation in the city?" Gai Nie asked.

Gai Nie glanced at Yan Lingji behind Xu Qing and immediately recognized her identity from her clothes and appearance.

Yan Lingji, hiding behind Xu Qing, also watched Gai Nie. Although she didn't recognize him, she could tell from the aura he exuded that he was a master, no less than Wei Zhuang Tianze.

“The situation in the city is very bad. Let’s talk after you meet Young Master Shang. This is Yan Lingji. The assassination of the Qin envoy was done by Tianze, and she has nothing to do with it,” Xu Qing said with a slight nod.

Gai Nie glanced at Yan Ling Ji, then hesitated.

Although Xu Qing brought the person, Ying Zheng's situation was too precarious, and he dared not let Yan Lingji get close to him.

"Teacher, since she was brought by the master, there is no problem. Let her come in as well."

Ying Zheng came out of the house and stood at the doorway, saying...

Gai Nie nodded upon hearing this, then stepped aside and followed Xu Qing and Yan Lingji into the room.

"Young Master Shang," Xu Qing said, bowing to Ying Zheng.

Yan Lingji also bowed in greeting.

"Sir, who is this?" Ying Zheng asked, looking at Yan Lingji beside Xu Qing with a puzzled expression.

“This is Yan Lingji. Young Master Shang and Brother Gai Nie should have heard of her. She used to be one of the four great assassins under Tianze, and now she’s with me,” Xu Qing explained to the two.

Yan Lingji nodded slightly to the two of them and remained silent.

Ying Zheng and Gai Nie looked at Xu Qing and Yan Ling Ji, who seemed to be getting along quite well, and immediately understood their relationship. They had heard some rumors about Xu Qing's romantic affairs.

They were just surprised that Xu Qing could keep an enemy like Yan Lingji by his side, which made them somewhat emotional.

"So that's how it is. You brought her here to resolve the matter of the wanted notice, right?" Ying Zheng nodded and said.

“That’s right. She was in the Hidden Dragon Hall when Tianze assassinated the Qin envoy. We’ll need her help with the aftermath,” Xu Qing said.

"Since you, sir, are vouching for me, there is naturally no problem. Once I return to Qin, I will order the relevant arrest warrants to be lifted."

Ying Zheng agreed to Xu Qing's request without the slightest hesitation.

Yan Lingji was not the murderer who assassinated the envoy. Even if she was, it wouldn't matter; it would just mean withdrawing the arrest warrant. Besides, it was Xu Qing's request.

"Thank you, Young Master Shang."

Xu Qing expressed gratitude to Ying Zheng on behalf of Yan Ling Ji.

"What is the situation inside the city?" Ying Zheng asked in a deep voice.

"The situation inside the city is dire. According to my intelligence, the Luo Wang has dispatched a large number of people this time, including Yan Ri, Hei Bai Xuan Jian, Jing Ni, and a large number of Killer-level and Earth-level assassins, with the assistance of Nightfall," Xu Qing said with a sigh.

"However, Young Master Shang need not worry. I have already found helpers who are more than enough to deal with these people."

"Thank you sir."

Ying Zheng's face was somewhat gloomy, and his eyes flickered, as if he was thinking about something.

The assassins who came to kill him were from the Luo Wang organization, which was commanded by his uncle Lü Buwei and Marquis Changxin Lao Ai. One of them was his uncle, whom he had trusted the most, while the other was backed by his mother.

Whether it was one of them who wanted to kill him, or both of them, it was something he found hard to accept.

"Young Master Shang need not worry. Perhaps this matter is not as simple as it seems on the surface."

Xu Qing then recounted the information that Jing Ni had given him.

After listening to Xu Qing's words, Ying Zheng and Gai Nie both looked serious, realizing that there was more to this than met the eye.

"Both orders came from Yan Ri, yet they were completely different. One wanted to kill me and my master, while the other wanted to protect my master and not lay a hand on me. This is indeed something to ponder," Ying Zheng said.

"So this matter needs to be thoroughly investigated. There might be unexpected results, but for now, it's good news," Xu Qing said.

"This is indeed good news," Ying Zheng said, nodding slightly.

Jing Ni has agreed to help them, which will greatly bolster their fighting strength. At the same time, whatever the circumstances behind this matter, it reveals one message.

That is, Lao Ai, or rather his mother, had developed a rift with his uncle Lü Buwei, which was a good thing for him.

With his mother and Lü Buwei allied together, he was powerless to resist. If their alliance were to weaken, it would give him many opportunities to maneuver.

"If you have something to attend to, sir, you can go ahead and do it. I have the protection of my teacher and the Hidden Dragon Hall here, so there won't be any problems," Ying Zheng said to Xu Qing.

"Alright, then I'll take my leave first."

Xu Qing bowed to Ying Zheng in farewell and then left with Yan Lingji.

"Young Master Shang, shall we still enter the city now?" Gai Nie asked.

"The master said it's dangerous inside the city, but so far the Luo Wang (Net of Heaven) hasn't found my whereabouts. Why don't you go see your junior brother first? If he's willing to help us, I'll go into the city to see Han Fei," Ying Zheng said after careful consideration.

"Yes," Gai Nie said, cupping his hands in greeting.

After leaving the Hidden Dragon Hall, Xu Qing and Yan Lingji used their lightness skills to head towards the secret prison where Wushuang Gui was imprisoned. Because he thought Yan Lingji was too slow, Xu Qing simply picked her up.

"Who exactly is that?" Yan Lingji asked, her dreamlike eyes filled with doubt, as she hooked her arms around Xu Qing's neck.

"King Qin."

Xu Qing didn't hide anything and revealed Ying Zheng's identity.

A hint of surprise flashed in Yan Lingji's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure and leaned her head against Xu Qing's chest.

"So you're going to Qin? You want to use Qin to create a new Baiyue?"

Yan Lingji asked softly, the night breeze blowing against her face lifting her hair and draping it over Xu Qing's shoulder.

"Aren't you surprised?" Xu Qing asked, looking at the composed Yan Lingji.

"I was surprised, but not that surprised. After all, it would be strange if the person you take this seriously were of low status."

Yan Lingji had a smile on her lips, and her eyes were full of tenderness and amusement as she looked at Xu Qing.

She was naturally surprised that King Ying Zheng of Qin had taken such a risk to come to Xinzheng, but because Xu Qing was there, she didn't feel too much.

As long as that jerk was around, she felt inexplicably at ease and didn't worry about any danger.

Without the surprise of danger, there is naturally no reason to feel emotional.

"Once the Qin state issues the decree to lift the arrest warrant, you won't have to worry anymore. From now on, you can fully embrace your new life," Xu Qing said with a light laugh, looking at the beauty in his arms.

"it is good."

Yan Lingji nodded slightly, her gaze towards Xu Qing becoming even gentler.

"Let's embrace a new life together," Yan Lingji thought silently in her heart.

Using the speed of riding the wind, the two quickly arrived at the secret prison where Wushuang Gui was imprisoned. Xu Qing landed on the ground from the treetop, put Yan Lingji down, and put a mask on his face.

"Let's go. Wushuang Gui is inside, and there aren't many soldiers guarding him."

Xu Qing led Yan Lingji toward the secret prison. When the soldiers at the gate saw someone walking toward the secret prison, they immediately raised their spears and stepped forward.

"who"

Before the soldiers could finish speaking, they collapsed to the ground, and two silver needles flew out of their bodies, circling around Xu Qing.

As Xu Qing and Yan Lingji entered the secret prison, the soldiers on guard saw the strangers and immediately raised their weapons to kill them, but they all fell to the ground before they could even get close.

In the dimly lit corridor, silver needles flashed like streaks of light, and with each flash, the sound of a corpse falling to the ground rang out.

These soldiers didn't even have time to scream or react before they lost their lives.

Xu Qing and Yan Lingji strolled through the deep, dark dungeon. The torches on the walls flickered and illuminated the six silver needles surrounding Xu Qing.

Yan Lingji looked at Xu Qing, who was walking beside her and could kill people in the blink of an eye, and her eyes gleamed.

"What kind of kung fu is that? It's amazing."

Yan Lingji asked with a hint of admiration, like a little fangirl.

"It's just a little trick. If you want to learn, I'll teach you later."

Xu Qing said casually, but the corners of his mouth behind the mask couldn't help but turn up.

He could tell from Yan Lingji's gaze that his act of showing off had been perfect.

This acupuncture technique is no ordinary skill; it's a combination of Wan Chuan Qiu Shui, Xin Ruo Zhi Shui, and that nameless acupuncture method.

Both "Ten Thousand Rivers Autumn Water" and "Heart Like Still Water" rely on internal force to manipulate qi to control objects. Controlling water droplets and leaves is also a form of manipulation, so naturally, silver needles can also be used.

With this in mind, Xu Qing finally developed this set of needle control techniques after many attempts. However, he had only just mastered it and could only control six silver needles at most with his internal energy.

Of course, this was only possible in such dim lighting conditions, when they could use a sneak attack on ordinary soldiers. Any expert would be able to detect the presence of the silver needles at a glance.

“Okay.” Yan Lingji nodded seriously.

She didn't want to control the silver needles like Xu Qing, but she felt that the way Xu Qing controlled the silver needles with his internal energy was very ingenious, and perhaps it could be used to help her improve the power of her fire control technique.

"roar~"

A roar and the sound of vibrating chains rang out, clearly indicating that the imprisoned Wushuang Ghost was resisting.

"Are you sure you can persuade Wushuang Gui?" Xu Qing asked.

"Don't worry, Wushuang followed Tianze because of me. She is very close to me and listens to me very much."

Yan Lingji strode lightly, skipping and hopping around Xu Qing, not like she was there to escape from prison, but rather like she was there for a walk with Xu Qing.

"That's good." Xu Qing nodded and said.

He didn't want the big guy to turn around and go find Tianze after he rescued Wushuang Gui. If Wei Zhuang ended up taking advantage of him like in the original story, he would have nowhere to turn for help.

As the last soldier guarding the secret prison fell, Xu Qing and Yan Lingji arrived at the depths of the prison.

Wushuang Gui was imprisoned in layers of cages, his burly body wrapped in several chains, and his hands and feet were bound by shackles.

Upon seeing Yan Lingji arrive, Wushuang Gui's lifeless eyes instantly brightened, and he let out a struggling roar. However, when he saw Xu Qing beside Yan Lingji, a hint of wariness appeared in his eyes.

"Wushuang! Don't worry, I'll get you out of here right away."

Yan Lingji picked up the key from the soldier, opened the cell door, and walked towards Wushuang Gui.
Just as Yan Lingji was unlocking the chains on Wushuang Gui, a chill spread from the entrance of the corridor, and a layer of ice appeared on the surrounding walls.

A dark shadow stretched out in the candlelight, enveloping the entire passageway.

"It seems I have an unexpected surprise tonight."

A cold, slightly mocking voice echoed in the corridor as Bai Yifei emerged from around the corner.

Upon seeing Bai Yifei appear, Wushuang Gui immediately roared and stepped forward to protect Yan Lingji behind him.

Yan Lingji's pretty face also turned serious. She reached out and took off the fiery red hairpin from her hair, and flames ignited around her, ready to fight Bai Yifei at any moment.

Although she believed in Xu Qing's abilities, she dared not be careless in the slightest when facing Bai Yifei, a formidable opponent.

Bai Yifei looked at the masked man standing outside the door, then at Wushuang Gui and Yan Lingji in the prison, a hint of surprise flashing in his scarlet eyes.

"I'm handing her over to you in the hope that you will control her, rather than being controlled by her and helping her save people."

Bai Yifei looked at Xu Qing and said coldly.

Seeing that her identity had been exposed, Xu Qing reached out and removed her mask, then chuckled lightly at Bai Yifei and said...

"It seems that the Marquis still doesn't know how to cherish women."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Qing took out the medicine bottle for dispelling the withered gu from his pocket and tossed it to Bai Yifei.

Bai Yifei caught the medicine bottle, glanced at the unused Hua Ku Gu, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, and said with his hands behind his back.
"I need an explanation."

(End of this chapter)