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Chapter 296, Bai Yifei: Pretend I was never here! (Two chapters combined, please vote!)
Bai Yifei looked at Xu Qing coldly, his hand behind his back clutching the medicine bottle.

"As you can see, Lord Marquis, I've come to rescue them," Xu Qing said calmly to Bai Yifei.

"Why? You should know the value and role of the Peerless Ghost."

Bai Yifei stared coldly at Xu Qing, his voice indifferent, his scarlet eyes flashing with chill.

He knew Xu Qing was a lecher, otherwise he wouldn't have given Yan Lingji to him. But no matter how despicable Xu Qing was, he shouldn't have been bewitched by Yan Lingji and followed her to break him out of prison.

South Korea is currently facing a life-or-death crisis, and in order to safely weather this calamity, it must capture Tianze.

Wushuang Gui was the only way he could find Tianze, but now Xu Qing was cooperating with Yan Lingji to rescue him, which puzzled him greatly.

"Why? Naturally, it's because of a promise. I promised someone I would come to save him, and I have to keep my word," Xu Qing said with a slight smile.

Upon hearing Xu Qing's reply, a glint of light flashed in Yan Lingji's icy blue eyes, and a look of pride appeared on her face. Her gaze towards Bai Yifei was full of provocation.

"To risk losing power, status, and even your life for a woman's promise? It's just a pointless emotional game. I guess I overestimated you."

As Bai Yifei finished speaking, a chilling aura emanated from her and rushed towards Xu Qing, a hint of anger flashing in her scarlet eyes.

Bai Yifei was furious at Xu Qing's answer, because he felt he had misjudged Xu Qing and had chosen him as an ally.

However, he would not harm Xu Qing, since Xu Qing still needed to treat his illness. But from now on, the equal cooperation between the two of them would be led by him.

Otherwise, Xu Qing, who views romantic love as more important than power and status, could easily disrupt his plans.

A surge of cold air rushed towards Xu Qing, and the ice on the walls of the passageway climbed up towards him like venomous snakes.

"roar~"

Wushuang Gui roared and, with heavy steps, charged toward Bai Yifei.

However, an invisible ripple instantly spread out from Xu Qing's center, and the black and white Tai Chi diagram unfolded beneath Xu Qing's feet. The domain formed by the loss of color in the world instantly encompassed everyone present.

The earthen-yellow walls, brown bronze fences, and flickering orange lights have been stripped of their original colors, reduced to black and white.

The chill that was spreading toward Xu Qing was frozen in mid-air, unable to move an inch.

Wushuang Gui's right foot was frozen in mid-air, unable to step down. After feeling the restraint on his body, he immediately began to struggle frantically.

However, his internal strength was no match for Xu Qing's. No matter how much he struggled, he could not break free from the suppression that caused the world to lose its color.

Yan Lingji had witnessed Xu Qing's use of the "World Loses Color" technique, so she didn't struggle much and silently watched Xu Qing and Bai Yifei clash.

"The Taoist Heavenly Sect has caused the world to lose its color; it seems the surprises tonight are far from over."

Bai Yifei glanced at his red clothes, now stripped of their color, and looked at Xu Qing with a solemn expression.

"Compared to my prison break and rescue of Wushuang Gui, I think the Marquis should pay more attention to another matter."

Xu Qing retrieved the Tai Chi diagram beneath his feet and looked at Bai Yifei, saying...

"whats the matter?"

Bai Yifei also withdrew the chilling aura he was emitting and decided to talk to Xu Qing calmly.

Xu Qing was genuinely surprised and also felt apprehensive when he witnessed the Taoist Heavenly Sect's world lose its color.

Xu Qing, despite being the Imperial Physician, possessed remarkable internal strength and was also a member of the Taoist Heavenly Sect, which made Bai Yifei sense something unusual about him.

"The future of Nanyang," Xu Qing said slowly.

"Did she tell you?"

A cold glint flashed in Bai Yifei's eyes, his left hand clenched tightly under his sleeve, and he asked in a cold voice.

Xu Qing naturally understood that the "she" Bai Yifei was referring to was the Tide Demoness. Although his beloved Lady Mingzhu had mentioned Nanyang, he still shook his head and said...
"It wasn't her. After Liu Yi died, people searched his house multiple times, seemingly looking for something."

"Ever since Tianze escaped, the Marquis has been searching for his whereabouts day and night, and has even sent people to the Cold Palace of the King of Han many times to look for certain things."

"If you act this way, I can tell what you're going to do without anyone telling me."

Even without the Tide Demoness telling him, Bai Yifei's purpose was something he could guess from her actions and clues in the original work.

Whether it was the Baiyue treasure that Liu Yi had embezzled or the Seven Constellations of the Azure Dragon, Bai Yifei simply wanted to use them to consolidate his position and protect his fiefdom of Nanyang and the White Armor Army.

"Is the Taoist Heavenly Sect's goal also the Azure Dragon Seven Constellations in the royal palace?" Bai Yifei asked, frowning.

The Azure Dragon's Seven Mansions, seven boxes, seven secrets, contain the greatest secret in the world. Legend has it that whoever can unlock these secrets will gain the power to unify the world.

Bai Yifei learned about this by chance from an ancient book.

Bai Yifei had little interest in unifying the world, or rather, he was self-aware. But if the Seven Constellations of the Azure Dragon could truly grant him such power, he would not be in dire straits.

But his main purpose in searching for the Azure Dragon Seven Mansions, just as Xu Qing had thought, was to protect Nanyang.

"Before answering that question, I have a question for you, Lord Marquis: Do you really believe that the Seven Constellations of the Azure Dragon can help you defend Nanyang in this chaotic world?"

Xu Qing took two steps toward Bai Yifei, her eyes suddenly sharpening, and said what she truly wanted to say.

Bai Yifei remained silent. He was unsure whether the Seven Constellations of the Azure Dragon were real or not, but he had verified from various sources that such power did indeed exist in this world.

Regardless of whether the Azure Dragon Seven Constellations are real or not, he has to give it a try, after all, he doesn't have much time left.

The Qin state launched increasingly frequent attacks on the six states, capturing strategic locations such as Shangdang, Hedong, and Henan. Han, Wei, and Zhao were all exposed to Qin's blade.

Once the Qin state stabilizes internally, it will inevitably launch a war against the Han state, and Nanyang, as a prosperous place in the world, will certainly be Qin's first choice.

That's why he was so eager to find the Baiyue treasure and the Seven Mansions of the Azure Dragon.

"If the Azure Dragon constellation truly possessed such power, how could the Zhou royal family have gradually fallen from being the rulers of the world to becoming a laughingstock confined to a corner of the country, and ultimately be destroyed by the Qin state?"

Xu Qing looked at Bai Yifei and continued speaking.

Xu Qing didn't know the true extent of the power of the Seven Constellations of the Azure Dragon, but he had to keep Bai Yifei in the dark for now.

This was not only to ensure a safe exit from the secret prison, but also to lay the groundwork for persuading Bai Yifei to lead Nanyang to surrender to Qin in the future.

“Truth and falsehood are intertwined. Even the Taoist Heavenly Sect sent you to search for the Seven Constellations of the Azure Dragon, which is enough to prove its authenticity,” Bai Yifei said coldly.

The feeling of being led by the nose by Xu Qing made him very uncomfortable. Although he knew that what Xu Qing said made sense, he still chose to refute it. "I came to Korea not for the Azure Dragon Seven Constellations. I am not interested in such ethereal and illusory things, nor is the Heavenly Sect."

"I prefer concrete things, like this, to things that I can't see or touch."

As soon as Xu Qing finished speaking, he took out the Qin King's jade pendant from his bosom.

The uniquely shaped jade pendant swayed slightly in mid-air. A look of surprise flashed in Bai Yifei's eyes. He recognized the pattern on it, but the design of the jade pendant was not something that belonged to the Korean royal family.

Thinking of the other king who had come from Xinzheng, Bai Yifei guessed the owner of the jade pendant.

As the leader of the Four Fiends of Nightfall, he was naturally aware of Nightfall's mission to assassinate Ying Zheng in cooperation with Luo Wang. In fact, Ji Wuye even requested that he take action when necessary.

"You've made contact with this person? You're leaving Korea for Qin?" Bai Yifei asked Xu Qing thoughtfully.

Bai Yifei knew that Qin wanted to win Xu Qing's heart, and he could also find out from the Straw-Clothed Man. In addition, the fact that the Qin King's jade pendant appeared in Xu Qing's hands made it easy for Bai Yifei to guess the cause and effect.

"As expected, I couldn't hide it from you, Lord Marquis. I did indeed discuss it with that person. Han is not a place to stay after all. Qin is the future of the world." Xu Qing put away the jade pendant and said with a light laugh.

"So you think that person represents your vision of the future, and therefore hope that I, like you, will side with that person? How ridiculous."

Bai Yifei sneered, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes.

If Xu Qing had chosen to side with Lü Buwei, he might have considered it, but as a Qin king who was completely sidelined, he didn't know where Xu Qing got the courage to support Ying Zheng.

“That person’s current situation is indeed not good, but Qin is ultimately the Qin of the Ying family, and only this one person remains in the line of the Qin kings.”

“Lü Buwei is getting old and has developed a rift with Queen Dowager Zhao Ji. Once she comes of age, everything will be settled.”

Xu Qing calmly analyzed the pros and cons for Bai Yifei. Unfortunately, apart from Xu Qing, who knew the outcome of history, how could anyone else in this world believe that Ying Zheng would eventually be able to execute Lao Ai, dismiss Lü Buwei, and successfully seize power?

"Then you should know that the Luo Wang has already sent people to kill that person. Three top-tier assassins and a group of assassins skilled in killing. Do you think that person can live to the age of crowning?"

Bai Yifei stopped mid-sentence, suddenly realizing something, and gave Xu Qing a meaningful look before continuing.

"The Heavenly Sect has sent people, has it?"

"The fact that I can stand here and reveal my identity proves something, doesn't it?" Xu Qing said with a mysterious smile and a light laugh.

Bai Yifei's expression grew increasingly solemn. Although Xu Qing's words were ambiguous, he dared not gamble.

If Xu Qing didn't have enough confidence, he wouldn't have dared to reveal his identity. Xu Qing's choice to support Ying Zheng means that Tianzong has also chosen Ying Zheng.

Therefore, the Heavenly Sect will inevitably send someone to protect Ying Zheng. If the Heavenly Sect intervenes, then the Luo Net is destined to return empty-handed.

No matter how powerful the Luo Net is, it cannot compare to a behemoth like the Heavenly Sect, which has been passed down for thousands of years.

"Are you so sure that person will have the last laugh?" Bai Yifei asked.

"Time will tell. In fact, no matter who has the last laugh, my position in Qin will not be affected. Compared to the Azure Dragon Seven Mansions, I think Qin is the hope for preserving Nanyang," Xu Qing said.

Bai Yifei looked at Xu Qing without saying a word, his eyes full of contemplation.

Just as Xu Qing said, no matter who ultimately controls the Qin state, Lü Buwei or Ying Zheng, it will not affect Xu Qing's status as the deputy head of the medical family, since the Qin state would no longer dare to kill a great physician who had entered Qin.

Getting involved in the power struggles of Qin is dangerous, but maintaining a friendship with Xu Qing is quite simple.

With Xu Qing in Qin, even if he ultimately fails, with Mingzhu and his friendship with Xu Qing, Nanyang can be spared destruction by the Qin army to the greatest extent possible.

Using Xu Qing as a last resort is not a bad thing, and all he has to give up is Wushuang Gui, which is a worthwhile deal.

Moreover, Tianzong has come to Xinzheng. Does Ying Zheng have someone by his side? Doesn't Xu Qing have anyone by his side?

"Pretend I was never here tonight!"

Bai Yifei glanced at Xu Qing, then withdrew his chilling aura and turned to walk out of the secret prison.

After Bai Yifei's figure disappeared, Xu Qing also withdrew the color loss from the world, and everything around returned to normal. Yan Lingji and Wushuang Gui also resumed their actions.

Yan Lingji quickly arrived at Xu Qing's side, glanced warily at the spot where Bai Yifei had disappeared, and then asked softly.

"He just left like that? Could he be lying in wait for us outside?"

"No, Blood-Clad Marquis Bai Yifei is not a smart man. Nanyang is his fiefdom. Nanyang made him famous as Blood-Clad Marquis, but it also became his weakness."

"He dared not gamble for the future of Nanyang."

Xu Qing reached out and pinched Yan Lingji's cheek, saying with a smile.

"It's hard to believe that someone as cold-blooded as him would have someone he cares about," Yan Lingji muttered softly.

Bai Yifei brought only slaughter, bloodshed, and fear to these Baiyue people. In the hearts of Yan Lingji and others, Bai Yifei was already a demon, so they couldn't understand why Bai Yifei cared so much about Nanyang.

"Because he is still human, and Nanyang is his home," Xu Qing explained.

"Never mind him. Wushuang, where are you planning to place him? I've already convinced him to come with you." Yan Lingji removed Xu Qing's hand and asked, tilting her head.

Xu Qing glanced at Wushuang Gui behind him. Wushuang Gui nodded to Xu Qing, then walked up behind Xu Qing, knelt on one knee, and bowed his head to show his submission.

"Let's stay in the Hidden Dragon Hall together for now. Your identities are still too sensitive."

Xu Qing reached out and helped Wushuang Gui up, saying.

"Okay, I'll follow your arrangements," Yan Lingji said.

After rescuing Wushuang Gui, Xu Qing naturally did not linger in the secret prison. He left the prison with Yan Ling Ji and Wushuang Gui, heading towards the location of Qianlong Hall.

After the three left, Bai Yifei emerged from the shadows and silently watched the direction Xu Qing had gone.

"The King of Qin? I hope you've made the right choice."

Bai Yifei flicked his sleeve and walked in one direction. He had given the Peerless Ghost to Xu Qing, and the last clue he had to find Tianze was gone.

All that's left is for the straw-clothed man.

Regardless of whether Xu Qing's choice was right or wrong, if he couldn't capture Tian Ze and resolve the current crisis in the Korean Union, he wouldn't be able to see the outcome.

As for the joint assassination attempt on Ying Zheng by Nightfall and Luowang, Tianzong has already taken action. Unless he's tired of living, he'd be a fool to get involved.

(End of this chapter)