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

Chapter 429, For Dignity and Tian Mi
Compared to death, Wu Kuang wanted to reclaim his dignity, and he was willing to pay any price, including his own life, for it.

Tian Guang looked at Wu Kuang with a solemn expression, a hint of hesitation on his face, and then spoke.

"Are you really sure? Once you choose this path, there will be no turning back."

"I've made up my mind. No matter what happens in the future, I won't regret it," Wu Kuang said solemnly, nodding.

"Alright, although you can't establish yourself in the martial world, the world is vast and there's more to it than just the martial world. Where there is light, there is darkness. Since you can't survive in the light, the darkness is happy to accept you as you are now."

After glancing at the resolute Wu Kuang, Tian Guang raised his head and stopped looking at him, speaking in a heavy voice.

Although Wu Kuang's current predicament was due to his own actions, he still felt a pang of pity and reluctance in his heart as he was about to personally push Wu Kuang into even deeper darkness.

"Chief, please speak frankly."

Hearing these cryptic words, Wu Kuang said with some urgency.

Seeing Wu Kuang's eagerness, Tian Guang suppressed his reluctance. Since Wu Kuang was willing to do anything for Tian Mi, he had nothing more to say. It was all for his and Xiong Qi's great goal.

"I want you to join the Net and infiltrate it."

Tian Guang stared intently at Wu Kuang and said, word by word.

"The Net!?"

Wu Kuang exclaimed in surprise, his face filled with disbelief.

“That’s right, it’s the Net, which is why I said it’s a path with no way back.”

Seeing Wu Kuang's puzzled expression, Tian Guang delivered his prepared explanation.
“I know you’re wondering why I would let you infiltrate the Luo Wang. It seems to have nothing to do with helping you rescue Tian Mi. The Luo Wang may appear to be a group of assassins in the martial arts world, but in reality, they are loyal to the Qin state and have infiltrated the six states and the Hundred Schools of Thought for Qin.”

"But the six kingdoms and the Hundred Schools will naturally not ignore the infiltration of the Net, but the Net's whereabouts are mysterious and difficult to guard against."

"So someone came to me, hoping that I could select someone from the farmers to infiltrate the net. Originally, I was going to have someone else do it, but since you want to rescue Tian Mi, that's why I'm doing this with you."

"If you infiltrate the Luo Wang and find out its infiltration plans into the six kingdoms and the Hundred Schools, I can make a deal with those people to rescue Tian Mi and help you wash away your shame so you can live in the sunlight again."

Wu Kuang fell silent, pondering the matter deeply.

"You can consider whether you want to choose this path. Even if you don't want to enter the net, it doesn't matter. I will send someone to take you to a place where no one knows you and announce to the outside world that you committed suicide in a farmhouse prison."

"Although you will have to live in anonymity for the rest of your life, your abilities are enough to make a living in peace."

Seeing that Wu Kuang hesitated, Tian Guang softened his voice and gently patted the other's shoulder, looking like a kind and compassionate sect leader who couldn't bear to see his disciples suffer.

Just as Tian Guang finished speaking, Wu Kuang suddenly looked up at him and said with a firm expression.

"No, as long as you can help me rescue Tian Mi, I am willing to go to Luo Wang to infiltrate and obtain Luo Wang's plan to infiltrate the six kingdoms and the Hundred Schools."

"Are you sure? Have you really made up your mind? This is a choice with no chance of survival?" Tian Guang asked again in a deep voice.

“I’ve made up my mind,” Wu Kuang said without hesitation.

"Alright, since that's the case, let me tell you my plan first. The Net only recruits prisoners from death row and those who have committed heinous crimes, so after we return to the farm, I will throw you into prison."

Tian Guang explained his plan. Wu Kuang nodded repeatedly as he listened. Although the plan was indeed extremely dangerous, and could even lead to certain death if one was not careful, he was not afraid.

Compared to Tian Mi and his own dignity, his own life was of no importance.

As for whether Tian Guang can ultimately rescue Tian Mi from Xu Qing's side, he believes in Tian Guang, not only because the other party is the leader of the Farmer's Clan and the person he respects most, but also because of the people Tian Guang mentioned earlier.

Among the six kingdoms and the Hundred Schools of Thought, those who can command the leader of the Farmer's School are undoubtedly either top-ranking nobles or leaders of other schools. Even though Xu Qing is a first-rate noble and the future leader of the Daoist Heavenly Sect, he is facing a group of people of equal standing.

Therefore, Wu Kuang believed that as long as he completed his undercover mission, these people would be able to rescue Tian Mi and clear his name of the humiliation.

At that time, he will not only be able to regain his footing in the martial arts world, but he will also be able to win back Tian Mi and spend the rest of his life with her.

"Hero, I know what to do. I will complete this mission," Wu Kuang said in a deep voice.

"Yes, we must come back alive."

Tian Guang looked at Wu Kuang, whose expression was firm, and said with a complicated look in his eyes.

Although everything was going smoothly according to his plan, he felt as if a stone was blocking his heart, making it hard for him to breathe.

He was a chivalrous leader of the peasant clan, yet now he was scheming against his own disciple, which made him, as the sect leader, feel somewhat ashamed.

"I will definitely come back alive."

Wu Kuang nodded solemnly, his gaze exceptionally firm. He believed he would definitely return alive, because he had a reason to live.

Tian Guang was somewhat afraid to look Wu Kuang in the eye. He believed that Wu Kuang would definitely survive in the net because he had a reason to live, but he didn't know that the reason was just a lie.

Tian Mi offered to serve Xu Qing voluntarily, not for Wu Kuang's sake, but for her own benefit. He wouldn't help rescue Tian Mi because he lacked the ability; of course, Tian Guang didn't dare tell Wu Kuang this.

Because he needed Wu Kuang to infiltrate the Luo Wang organization and help him and Xiong Qi keep track of its movements.

"Hero, may I see her again?" Wu Kuang asked in a low voice, his expression somewhat evasive.

Tian Guang naturally knew who the "she" Wu Kuang was referring to was. Wu Kuang's condition was perfectly acceptable, but to avoid arousing Xu Qing's suspicion, Tian Guang shook his head and said...
"No, your mission begins today, and you cannot have any contact with outsiders."

Wu Kuang's expression became complicated, his eyes showing a conflicted look, but in the end he gritted his teeth and said...

"it is good."

"Okay, you should get ready. We'll be leaving Mount Taiyi tomorrow."

"Yes."

Tian Guang glanced at Wu Kuang with a complicated expression, then turned and walked towards the door. He had completed Xiong Qi's orders and naturally needed to report back to him.

Wu Kuang watched Tian Guang's departing figure with an exceptionally firm gaze, his fists clenched tightly.

"Don't worry, Tian Mi, I will definitely save you," Wu Kuang silently vowed in his heart.

(End of this chapter)