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

Chapter 322, The Importance of Talent

"You're here, come in quickly."

Before the group even stepped into the tent, a rather steady voice came from inside. The voice was deep and powerful, with a hint of amusement.

Xu Qing's expression changed slightly upon hearing this, and he looked thoughtful. Seeing this, Gai Nie asked in a low voice.

"Brother Xu, is there something wrong?"

"Although the voice is full of energy, it is somewhat muffled and deep. This is because the heat evil is obstructing the lungs, causing excessive internal heat in the lungs, which leads to swelling of the nasal cavity, resulting in nasal congestion and difficulty breathing. Worry also injures the lungs, and the anxiety is trapped inside, unable to be released, which leads to an imbalance of qi and blood."

Xu Qing spoke up, explaining that he hadn't noticed anything amiss; it was simply a professional habit acting up.

Wang Yi's deep sorrow was likely a result of learning of the failed assassination attempt on Ying Zheng by Luo Wang, and his constant contemplation of how to assassinate Ying Zheng to avenge Bai Qi.

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng and Gai Nie did not say anything more. After all, it was normal for Xu Qing to be a bit different from ordinary people, as he was a disciple of both Taoism and medicine.

Wang Yi, who was inside the tent, naturally heard Xu Qing's words. He was slightly taken aback, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Because Xu Qing's judgment was correct, he had been anxious and worried day and night for the past two days because of his plot to assassinate Ying Zheng. Last night, he felt stuffy in his nose and had difficulty breathing, so his voice was a little muffled.

"Judging from his voice, he is very young. He should be the Imperial Physician of Han that Marquis Wenxin mentioned. Li Si did not come, but this talent that Marquis Wenxin has been trying to obtain came with Ying Zheng."

After Wang Yi recognized Xu Qing's identity, doubts arose in his mind, and he couldn't help but suspect that Li Si had betrayed him.

At the same time, he began to consider whether or not to spare Xu Qing's life. If he killed Xu Qing, no one would know about his assassination attempt on Ying Zheng, but Xu Qing was someone Lü Buwei wanted, which put him in a dilemma.

Before Wang Yi could make a decision, the tent flap was pulled back, and Ying Zheng, Xu Qing, and Gai Nie stepped inside, led by several soldiers.

The first thing that catches the eye is a burly figure clad in heavy armor.

It's easy to tell from his gray hair that he's a veteran, but he still exudes a powerful and domineering aura. Even his back view carries a strong sense of pressure, filled with the aura of someone who has been through many battles, making him stand out.

"A master of external martial arts, and unlike Ji Wuye, he doesn't have any hidden injuries. Is there any chance of getting his external martial arts techniques for Wushuang?"

Xu Qing looked at Wang Yi and began to make plans in his mind.

Most military strategists and soldiers practice external martial arts to enhance their qi and blood.

90% of external martial arts training involves physically strengthening the body, increasing its endurance and strength. Only a very few top-tier techniques can achieve invulnerability to blades and spears, like the Armored Sect.

However, external martial arts training is not easy to master, and it can easily cause hidden injuries or ailments. In addition, with years of fighting, injuries are inevitable, and even if they are healed, there is no guarantee that hidden injuries will remain.

This resulted in generals not having long lifespans, since it was difficult for them to suppress these hidden injuries as they aged.

However, through observation of Wang Yi, Xu Qing realized that the other party did not have any obvious hidden injuries, and his qi, blood, demeanor and behavior were not problematic at all. The fact that he had lived for so long was enough to prove that the external martial arts technique he practiced was not the problem.

Wushuang Gui was originally made of copper and iron. Although it is unknown whether practicing the Armor-Piercing Sect's Supreme Hardness Technique would make him even stronger, if he were to practice Wang Yi's Horizontal Training Method, his strength and endurance would definitely improve a lot.

When Xu Qing looked at Wang Yi, Wang Yi also glanced at Xu Qing and made a decision in his heart. His feelings for the Qin state and the Qin army made him decide to spare Xu Qing's life.

When a great physician enters Qin, the Qin army is the first to benefit, because the Qin army can gain many more experienced military doctors.

If Wang Yi knew that Xu Qing had already started plotting against his livelihood the moment they met, would he still want to keep Xu Qing around?

Ying Zheng and Gai Nie looked at Wang Yi, who stood with his back to them, slowly pouring wine in front of the table. He did not bow directly to Ying Zheng, seemingly ignoring the King of Qin.

Ying Zheng's expression hardened slightly as he stared intently at the other party, seemingly somewhat displeased.

Because this old general seems to have forgotten his place in society!
"Gululu~"

Wang Yi calmly poured the wine into the wine cup, then turned to the scouts and said...

"You all did a great job. Thanks to you, His Majesty was able to arrive here safely and discreetly."

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Wang Yi strode up to the scout captain and handed him the wine cup.

“Here, this is a reward for you.”

Wang Yi handed over the wine cup in his hand, his voice unusually gentle, and slowly said.

"This...this subordinate dares not!"

The scout trembled slightly, quickly lowered his head, and bowed in response.

"Take it."

Wang Yi snorted in dissatisfaction, forcefully placing the wine cup on the other party's hands as they were bowing, his eyes turning cold at the same time.

Gai Nie and Xu Qing simultaneously sensed the killing intent and immediately moved closer to Ying Zheng. Gai Nie shielded Ying Zheng behind him, gripping his sword, ready to strike at any moment.

"This is wine to send you on your way."

The moment the words fell, a soaring killing intent erupted instantly. That battle-hardened killing aura was extremely terrifying, like a bloodthirsty beast staring at you.

The sound of a sword being drawn rang out, and a longsword gleaming with a cold light instantly severed the wine cup held by the scout. A clean gash extended from the cup, spilling wine, and simultaneously, the scout's neck was split open. Blood splattered.

"Brush~"

Gai Nie was even faster. The moment Wang Yi made his move, his longsword was already drawn. His sharp eyes locked onto his opponent, and he prepared to unleash the Hundred-Step Flying Sword technique.

If Wang Yi dares to take a single step closer to Ying Zheng, Gai Nie will unhesitatingly unleash the ultimate sword technique of the Vertical Sword Art, killing the opponent first before taking over the military camp.

Xu Qing didn't hold Cheng Ying, but instead held two silver needles.

Seeing the fallen soldiers, Xu Qing understood that the other side intended to kill them to silence them. Even if they wanted to attack Ying Zheng, they wouldn't do it now.

Ying Zheng's eyes instantly turned cold and sharp as he silently stared at Wang Yi.

After killing one person, Wang Yi pierced through the two behind him. His figure was agile, and his long sword pierced cleanly and neatly, showing no signs of being a seventy or eighty-year-old general.

The remaining two scouts were terrified when they saw this. Although they did not understand why the old general had suddenly become violent, their desire to survive made them run outside.

Just as the two turned to flee, Wang Yi plunged his longsword into the ground and picked up a halberd from a nearby shelf.

With a sweeping motion of his halberd, he killed all the scouts who tried to escape in just a few strokes, his movements skillful as if he had planned it all along.

"Boom~"

As all the scouts fell to the ground, a thick stench of blood filled the entire military tent. Wang Yi, his face contorted with murderous intent, slammed his halberd to the ground, knelt on one knee before Ying Zheng, and respectfully said...
"This humble general, Wang Yi, has offended Your Majesty. I beg Your Majesty to punish me!"

"Wang Yi, what do you mean by this!"

Ying Zheng's eyes were cold and clear as he questioned him.

Wang Yi looked up at Ying Zheng, his gaze earnest, and said in a deep voice.
"Your Majesty, there are many spies in the military camp. Once our identities are exposed, it will be extremely disadvantageous for Your Majesty."

"For Your Majesty's safety, I have no choice but to kill these scouts. To ensure Your Majesty's identity is not revealed, I have no other option but to resort to this measure."

"In that case, although these soldiers are a pity, the general was ultimately thinking of my safety!"

Ying Zheng was silent for a while, then his tone softened and he spoke slowly.

"The king's safety is of paramount importance. When they enter the Qin army, they should be prepared to die for the Qin state and the king at any time."

Wang Yi's gaze was calm as he spoke in a deep voice.

Hearing Wang Yi's words, Xu Qing's expression remained unchanged, but he couldn't help but feel more admiration for Wang Yi. He truly deserved to be a man who had spent his entire life in the Qin court.

If one didn't know what the other party was up to, based solely on these words, one would probably consider him a loyal minister of Qin and a staunch supporter of Ying Zheng.

"General, you are very kind, but I need to stay in the camp for the night and rest before setting off again," Ying Zheng said.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, I will arrange for people to protect Your Majesty's safety. However, the military camp is not a place to stay for long. I would like Your Majesty to write a personal letter and send it to your trusted confidant in Xianyang, so that he can bring people to meet you."

"Secondly, I will arrange accommodations for Your Majesty temporarily, with personal guards to protect you. This will ensure Your Majesty's safety and conceal your identity. However, this will be unfair to Your Majesty."

Wang Yi stood up, cupped his hands in greeting to Ying Zheng, and spoke with great concern for Ying Zheng.

"It's alright, let's do as the general says."

Ying Zheng remained expressionless and waved his hand slightly as he spoke.

"Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty. I have another request." Wang Yi glanced at Xu Qing beside him, then looked at Ying Zheng and said.

"There are no outsiders here, General, please feel free to make any requests."

Ying Zheng glanced at Xu Qing out of the corner of his eye and then said in a deep voice.

"I overheard what the physician said outside the tent. Due to the murder of the envoy, relations between Qin and Han are tense. I am leading an army of 100,000 men, ready to attack Han at any time. I am thinking about the march day and night, so I have some lung heat and nasal congestion."

"Although this doctor is young, he was able to determine the cause of my nasal congestion simply from my voice, which shows that he is very skilled in medicine."

"Recently, the weather has changed, and many soldiers have caught colds. I humbly request Your Majesty's permission to go to the military medical office to treat the many soldiers who have recently contracted colds."

"Come and save my Qin soldiers so as not to delay the attack on Han."

Wang Yi's words were comprehensive and hard to fault, especially his treatment of colds, which was Xu Qing's specialty.

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng's eyes sharpened again. Looking at Wang Yi, who had his head bowed, he began to wonder what the other party's purpose was in separating them.

“Your Majesty, since many soldiers in the army have caught a cold, I should go and see them,” Xu Qing said, stepping forward.

Ying Zheng looked at Xu Qing, who nodded slightly to him, and his doubts were no longer there. He nodded and said...
"The soldiers of Qin are fighting bravely for the Qin state, and I should grant their request."

(End of this chapter)