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

Chapter 452, Acting (Bonus Chapter 2)
Nanyang, Luyang City.

After spending half a day cultivating a relationship with the Moon Goddess outside the city, Xu Qing leisurely returned to the Luo Wang stronghold.

Although he couldn't tear off the Moon Goddess's veil this time, Xu Qing believed that he was not far from that day. After all, he couldn't be too impatient with the Yin Yang School girls, otherwise he might end up eating the dragon's soul before he even got to eat the meat.

"Dairozo, you're back."

The two female assassins from the Luo Wang organization bowed and greeted Xu Qing upon his return.

"Hmm, is Madam awake?"

Xu Qing nodded and then asked.

"Madam has already gotten up and is washing up in her room," one of them said.

"Okay, go get busy."

Xu Qing continued walking towards the living room, while the two female assassins went back to their own business, preparing food for Yan Lingji.

After returning to the living room, Xu Qing sat down at the table and took a few sips of tea when Zhen Gang walked in from outside.

"Great Master, the leader of the Farmer's Clan has come to pay a visit with a female disciple from the Farmer's Clan," Zhen Gang said, bowing.

Xu Qing smiled slightly upon hearing this. Tian Guang bringing Tian Mi along indicated that Situ Wanli's plan was progressing smoothly, so he asked...

Has the messenger who went to Qianlong Hall returned?

“They’ve returned. Situ Wanli of the Hidden Dragon Hall has made preparations. As for the food supplies, they are being collected slowly, and they certainly won’t let anyone else notice anything amiss,” Zhen Gang said coldly.

"Alright, go and invite Tian Guang in," Xu Qing said with a light laugh.

The ambush was already set up, just waiting for Tian Guang, the chivalrous leader, to walk into it.

"promise."

After Zhen Gang left, Xu Qing reached out and rubbed his face, revealing a peaceful and friendly smile.

Soon after, footsteps sounded outside the door. Zhen Gang led Tian Guang and Tian Mi into the house. When he saw Tian Guang arrive, Xu Qing also stood up from his seat.

"Great Master, please forgive my abrupt intrusion."

Tian Guang saw Xu Qingchao coming towards him, and smiled as he cupped his hands in greeting.

"What are you saying, Xia Kui? You're being too polite. Zhen Gang, go and brew two cups of hot tea," Xu Qing instructed Zhen Gang.

"promise."

After bowing respectfully, Zhen Gang turned and left.

As Tian Guang watched Zhen Gang leave, his gaze finally settled on the Zhen Gang sword on the other's back, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

Zhen Gang, one of the Eight Swords of Yue, is a top-tier assassin of the Luo Wang (Net of Heaven). Although he learned from Xiong Qi about the reconciliation between King Ying Zheng of Qin and Marquis Wenxin Lü Buwei, he still found it somewhat unbelievable to witness a top-tier assassin from the Luo Wang treating Xu Qing with such respect.

The ambitious King of Qin and the aging powerful minister actually reconciled, which seemed unbelievable to anyone.

However, Tian Guang quickly looked away and smiled at Xu Qing, saying...
"You're too kind, Mr. Da Liangzao. I'm just here to say a few words. There's no need to brew tea."

"All who come are guests, and the leader of the chivalrous sect is my most honored guest. Let's sit down and talk about what's on our minds."

Xu Qing gestured for Tian Guang to sit down and talk.

"Then I won't be polite."

After Tian Guang sat down, Xu Qing looked at Tian Mi.

Tian Mi is still the same Tian Mi, dressed in a light purple embroidered Bixia Luo robe and a floor-length pink gauze skirt, elegant and charming.

Her purplish-pink hair exuded a unique allure, and her pinkish-purple eyes were watery, smiling and charming, veiled in mist, captivating and enchanting.

"Da Liangzao." Tian Mi's voice was charming, soft, and gentle, as if she were slightly bowing, the curve of her body captivating, inadvertently revealing a hint of snow-white skin.

A hint of resentment flashed in her watery eyes, as if she were blaming Xu Qing for deliberately abandoning her on Mount Taiyi.

"You've come too. I didn't mean to leave you at Mount Taiyi. It just happened so suddenly that I didn't have time to take you with me."

Xu Qing helped Tian Mi up and said with a light laugh.

"Mi'er isn't complaining about the Grand Master, she just hopes you won't dump it on me~" Tian Mi said obediently.

"With the leader of the chivalrous sect here, I wouldn't dare abandon you."

Xu Qing chuckled and then led the other person to his seat.

Tian Guang looked at Xu Qing and then at Tian Mi kneeling beside him, feeling much more at ease. Originally, he was worried about whether Tian Mi could keep Xu Qing in his arms since Xu Qing hadn't brought her with him to Nanyang, but now it seemed he had worried too much.

Although Tian Mi lacks strength, she is still quite capable of dealing with men.

"Hero, may I ask what brings you here today?" Xu Qing asked Tian Guang.

"It's not anything else. Situ Wanli sent word that the Grand General is currently in Luyang City and needs a considerable amount of grain. Grain prices in Korea are extremely high right now, and Qianlong Hall cannot raise enough grain in a short time."

"So I had Tian Mi deliver a message to me, asking me to mobilize the peasant disciples from the three kingdoms of Zhao, Wei, and Chu to purchase grain from the local areas and send it to Nanyang," Tian Guang replied with a smile.

"So that's how it is. I didn't expect this matter to alarm the leader of the knights. I'm truly ashamed. Did the leader come here this time because there was a problem with the grain collection?" Xu Qing asked with a puzzled look.

“There is no problem with procuring grain, but there is one thing I don’t understand. I don’t understand why the Grand Chancellor needs to procure grain and send it to Nanyang? And you claimed to be in seclusion on Mount Taiyi, so why did you come to Nanyang?”

Tian Guang stared intently at Xu Qing's expression, waiting for her reply.

Xu Qing looked at Tian Guang, who had a calm expression, and knew that the other party was testing his true purpose. So he gave Tian Mi a wink.

Tian Mi nodded slightly, then got up and walked out, closing the door behind her.

"It's just the two of us here, so I won't hide it from you. The reason I came to Nanyang is to settle a karmic entanglement," Xu Qing said with a sigh.

"A tragic fate!?"

A hint of doubt appeared in Tian Guang's eyes as he spoke.

"As you probably know, when I served as the Imperial Physician in Korea, I not only had a very good relationship with the deceased Consort Hu, but I was also deeply favored by Lady Mingzhu. Now that Nanyang is suffering from drought, and Lady Mingzhu is from Nanyang, she cannot bear to see the people of Nanyang suffer."

"So he sent a letter to Mount Taiyi, hoping that I could help Nanyang out of our past kindness."

Xu Qing met Tian Guang's gaze, her expression remaining unchanged, and slowly said...

“We cultivators are most wary of karma. In order to repay this past debt of gratitude, I came down the mountain to Nanyang and hope to use the Qianlong Hall’s channels to help me raise food.”

Tian Guang stared at Xu Qing, trying to judge whether the other party was lying by the changes in Xu Qing's expression, but the other party's expression was normal and did not seem to be lying.

However, Tian Guang wasn't stupid. Although Xu Qing's explanation was quite reasonable, he still didn't believe that Xu Qing's purpose in coming to Nanyang was so simple. However, since Xu Qing didn't reveal any flaws, he couldn't pursue the matter any further.

“I see. In that case, leave the matter of the grain to my family. I will inform the disciples from Chu and Wei to purchase the grain and send it over later,” Tian Guang nodded and said.

"That would be a real hassle for you, Chief Hero," Xu Qing said politely.

"Don't be so polite, Mr. Tian. We are both farmers, this is what I should do," Tian Guang said, waving his hand.

"Haha, I don't have any good wine here, so I'll offer tea instead to the hero," Xu Qing said, raising his teacup.

Without any hesitation, Tian Guang raised his teacup and clinked it against Xu Qing's in the air before drinking it down.

Just as Xu Qing and Tian Guang were exchanging pleasantries, Tian Mi, who was waiting outside the door, encountered Yan Lingji, who had come to see Xu Qing.

(End of this chapter)