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

Chapter 420, Tian Guang: Tian Mi Goes to Become Xu Qing's Bedmate

When you need something from someone, first humble yourself before asking. Tian Mi understood this saying very well.

Five-bead disciples and four-bead disciples are both elite disciples. Although they differ by only one bead grass, their status is worlds apart.

In the farming community, disciples are ranked according to the number of pearl grass they wear. The head of the sixth hall wears seven-star pearl grass, the steward wears five-star pearl grass, and the elite disciples wear five-star and four-star pearl grass. However, among the elite disciples, only those who wear five-star pearl grass are qualified to compete for the opportunities of the head of the sixth hall and the steward.

As for those below the Five-Star Pearl Grass, no matter how much they contribute to the farming family throughout their lives, they will never have the opportunity to rise to a higher position.

"This disciple is terrified. Tian Mi has not made any significant contributions to the Farmer's Clan, and her talent is not as good as the other five disciples. I dare not accept the promotion to the Heroic Leader." Tian Mi feigned fear and refused.

Although Tian Mi longed for further advancement, she knew that Tian Guang would not promote her without reason. Moreover, because of her, Wu Kuang had embarrassed himself in front of the Hundred Families, not only offending the Heavenly Sect but also causing the Farmer's Family to lose face in front of the Hundred Families.

Tian Guang was already being lenient by not punishing her, so why would he kindly promote her? Therefore, she dared not accept the promotion at all.

Seeing Tian Mi's panicked expression, Tian Guang turned and sat down at his seat. He knew that a shrewd person like Tian Mi wouldn't easily accept this promotion. If Tian Mi readily agreed, it would prove that he had misjudged her.

"Tian Mi, born in the nineteenth year of King Qi's reign, her father, Tian, ​​initially rose to the rank of two-bead disciple by helping three disciples of the Kuiwei Hall of the Farmer's Family with water distribution."

Instead of trying to persuade Tian Mi, Tian Guang told her about her background and what she had done in the farmhouse over the years.

Seeing that all her secrets had been revealed, Tian Mi felt increasingly uneasy. Her face showed fear, and she tightly gripped her sleeve with her small, white hands, taking a few steps back.

Over the years, she had used many methods to gain status, and she always thought she had done it very discreetly, but she never expected that Tian Guang would find out about it all.

"Hero, I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have tried to take shortcuts." Tian Mi knelt down on the ground and said with tears streaming down her face.

However, before Tian Mi could finish speaking, Tian Guang interrupted her and continued.

“I’ve brought you here not to settle scores with you later. Your ability is what got you to where you are today, even if your methods weren’t honorable. It still proves your ability.”

“You come from humble origins, yet possess outstanding beauty and exceptional temperament. For a woman like you to survive in this chaotic world, the only way is to climb to a higher position. I can understand your thinking.”

"However, if you want to rely on these dishonorable methods, being a four-bead disciple is your limit. If you want to go further in the future, you can only rely on yourself."

Upon hearing this, Tian Mi suddenly looked up at Tian Guang, and her expression turned to astonishment as she looked at his calm yet deep-set face.

"Please enlighten me, Chief Hero."

Tian Mi wiped away her tears and shock, and said with a solemn expression.

She naturally understood what Tian Guang meant. He wasn't trying to settle scores with her, but rather to give her something to do. The previous promotion and the exposure of her past were merely a combination of kindness and pressure.

Seeing Tian Mi's ever-changing expressions, Tian Guang was quite satisfied.

"I called you here today not to settle scores with you, but to give you an opportunity. If you can seize it, I can not only make you a Five-Bead Disciple, but also potentially a Hall Manager or even a Hall Master in the future," Tian Guang said in a deep voice.

A glint of light flashed in Tian Mi's eyes, and a look of excitement crossed her face, but she quickly regained her composure and said with her hands clasped.
"Thank you, Lord Xia, for giving me this opportunity. I will certainly do my best!"

Tian Guang naturally noticed the change in Tian Mi's expression, but he didn't care, since this was exactly the effect he wanted.

"I'm giving you a task. If you do it well, you'll be rewarded with wealth and honor," Tian Guang said.

"Please, Chief Knight, explain further."

"I want you to find a way to get close to Xu Qing and become one of his close associates."

A glint of light flashed in Tian Guang's eyes as he stared intently at Tian Mi and spoke, word by word.

"What!? Getting close to Xu Qing!?"

Tian Mi looked at Tian Guang in surprise, her crossed hands trembling slightly, clearly not expecting this to be the task Tian Guang had given her.

"What? You don't dare? You did a lot of research on Xu Qing on your way to Taiyi Mountain. Now I'm willing to give you a chance, don't you want it?"

Tian Guang looked at Tian Mi, his aura as a chivalrous leader pressing down on her, and said in a deep voice.

For a woman like Tian Mi, Tian Guang understood that he needed to use both kindness and force, but enticement was always secondary. Only by grasping her Achilles' heel could he prevent her from having any other ideas.

"The fact that the leader is willing to give me a chance shows that he thinks highly of me. However, I am of humble status and have never had any contact with Xu Qing, the Grand Minister of Qin. If I approach him rashly, I am afraid it will arouse his suspicion."

After hesitating for a moment, Tian Mi nervously voiced her doubts.

Tian Mi naturally wanted to get close to Xu Qing; otherwise, she wouldn't have been constantly trying to find out about him along the way, and she wouldn't have been so eager to make contact with female disciples of the Heavenly Sect, hoping to find an opportunity to get closer to Xu Qing.

"You don't need to worry about that. I will arrange opportunities and a position for you. All you need to do is find a way to become close to Xu Qing." Tian Guang raised his hand, signaling Tian Mi to stand up.

After getting up, Tian Mi looked at Tian Guang with a complicated expression and a conflicted look on her face.

She was naturally delighted that Tian Guang was willing to help her get closer to Xu Qing, after all, Xu Qing was the Grand Master of the Qin State, the Imperial Attendant, and the Imperial Physician, and in the martial arts world he was the Deputy Head of a Medical Clan, and he might even become the next leader of the Tianzong Sect.

She was merely an ordinary disciple from a farming family, and could never get close to the noble Xu Qing on her own. If Tian Guang were willing to help her, the situation would be entirely different.

Once she latches onto Xu Qing's coattails, or even becomes his bedmate, she will no longer have to worry about being coveted by others, nor will she need to feign compliance within the farmhouse.

Tian Guang must have had a bigger scheme in mind for letting her get close to Xu Qing. If Xu Qing discovers this, her fate will surely be extremely tragic.

While status and identity are tempting, Tian Mi cares more about her life.

"May I ask, Chief Hero, why did you send me to infiltrate Xu Qing's side?" Tian Mi asked somewhat uneasily.

"Don't worry, I'm not asking you to frame Xu Qing. Qin is becoming increasingly powerful, eyeing the other six states, and could launch an eastward attack to conquer the world at any time. Nowadays, the Taoist Tianzong, the medical school, and even the Confucian school, which looks down on Qin the most, have all sent Gongyang Confucian scholars to Qin. As for the Mohist school, they have a very good relationship with Xu Qing."

"It can be said that more than half of the five major schools of the Hundred Schools have already expressed their intention to get closer to the Qin State. If my Farmer School is slow, when the Qin State unifies the world, I am afraid that the survival of my Farmer School will be in crisis, and the Hundred Schools will certainly not let go of the opportunity to suppress the Farmer School."

"The reason I had you infiltrate Xu Qing's inner circle was not for any other purpose, but to have you act as a bridge between the other party and the farmers, and to pull them towards the farmers."

Tian Guang had naturally anticipated that Tian Mi would not agree easily, so he recited the explanation he had prepared beforehand.

As long as Tian Mi agrees to get close to Xu Qing, and he lets her monitor him later, he believes that Tian Mi will have something on him and will not dare to disobey.

Upon hearing Tian Guang's words, Tian Mi's face relaxed, and a charming smile bloomed on her pretty face as she slightly bowed and said...

“Tian Mi is a disciple of the Farmer’s Clan, and she is naturally willing to give everything for the Farmer’s Clan. The Chief of the Heroes trusts me, which is why he sent me to carry out this mission.”

"I am willing to accept this mission, to get closer to Xu Qing for the future of the farmers!"

As Tian Guang expected, Tian Mi agreed. Although Tian Mi was beautiful, she was essentially a dodder plant, only able to climb higher and get more sunlight and water by relying on others.

Xu Qing is currently the most prominent and prestigious person among the Hundred Families, and his future achievements are the most immeasurable. Tian Mi will definitely not let this opportunity slip by.

"Yes, I've already sent someone to fetch Xu Qing. I'll take the opportunity later to suggest sending you to Xu Qing, and all you need to do is..."

Tian Guang explained his plan, and Tian Mi nodded repeatedly, her eyes sparkling with excitement and anticipation, giving off an air of eagerness.

"The hero is brilliant; he actually came up with such a solution," Tian Mi praised in a soft, sweet voice.

"Go next door and wait for my signal," Tian Guang said.

"Yes."

With a radiant smile, Tian Mi gave a slight bow, then turned and swayed her slender waist as she walked out of the house. Her long, beautiful legs were faintly visible beneath the pinkish-purple cheongsam skirt, and her high heels clicked softly.

Just as Tian Mi was about to leave, Tian Guang, who was sitting at the table, suddenly spoke up.

"I don't know how much sincerity you have for Wu Kuang, but he has given everything for you. I hope you can remember him, even if it's just a little bit."

When Tian Mi heard Tian Guang's words, a hint of disdain flashed in her eyes. Wu Kuang ruined his future because of his own stupidity, not because she asked him to say those things.

But to make Tian Guang feel that she wasn't a cold-hearted person, Tian Mi turned slightly, revealing a hint of regret and worry, and nodded slightly, saying...

"Don't worry, Brother Wu's kindness to me is genuine, and I will never forget it."

Tian Guang observed Tian Mi's expression for a few moments, then waved his hand slightly and said...
"Go."

"Yes."

After leaving the room, Tian Mi went into the next room and closed the door with her slender little hand.

"Get close to Xu Qing for the sake of the farmers? Xia Kui, it seems you think I'm a fool."

Tian Mi looked at the tightly closed door and sneered inwardly.

Although Tian Guang's explanation was impeccable, she was someone who knew the origins of the Tian surname among farmers, so how could she possibly believe such nonsense?

But what does this have to do with her? As long as she can achieve her goal, what Tian Guang does is none of her business, and may even become an ally for her.

(End of this chapter)