A man in the Qin Dynasty changed the world by collecting entries.

She was also eager to try out just how miraculous the elixir was; hearing Bai Yuan talk about it a hundred times was not as effective as experiencing it for herself.

Ningyan had already discussed it with Ji Mohuaxue beforehand, and she would give her room to rest first, while she herself would choose to meditate and cultivate in the hall.

Chapter 76 is a two-way journey (please continue reading)

I spent a few peaceful days at Xiaoshengxianzhuang.

Bai Yuan returned to his previous lifestyle, spending his mornings reading in the library and his afternoons chatting with Ningyan and the others at Xuan Jian's tavern.

That afternoon, he went to the tavern again and, as usual, asked Xuan Jian to serve him a jar of wine and a dish of snacks to go with it.

Xuan Jian served him the dishes and then went to the kitchen to get busy.

Previously, Xuan Jian's tavern business was only so-so, barely managing to break even.

Upon learning this, Bai Yuan lent Ningyan the recipes he had previously taught her.

After all, these are just some white-quality recipes, which have no special effects other than being delicious.

After obtaining this recipe, the tavern's business visibly improved.

Many customers come here because the food is delicious, and they'll also buy a couple of jars of wine.

A few days ago, Xuan Jian was able to sit down and chat with Bai Yuan and the others, but now he is much busier.

If this shop weren't small and could only accommodate so many customers, Xuan Jian and his companion would be overwhelmed with work.

They had no intention of expanding the business; the two of them were quite content with running this small tavern.

They earned more money in the last two days than they did in the previous two weeks.

Xuan Jian even suggested giving a portion of their profits to Bai Yuan, since their business wouldn't be doing so well without the recipes he provided.

However, Bai Yuan refused. It was just a small amount of money to him. He helped the two of them only because he liked them and thought they were worth it. He did not ask for anything in return.

Although he didn't accept it, from then on, his meals and drinks here were completely free.

Not long after Bai Yuan and the others sat down, they saw a familiar figure appear.

"Uncle-Master, you really are here at this time!"

Han Fei didn't stand on ceremony at all and sat down directly, shamelessly offering to drink.

Judging from his practiced manner, it was clear this wasn't his first time.

The two drank their wine and chatted about this and that.

Just then, they heard the conversation of other diners nearby, which caught their attention.

"Have you heard? The war between Qin and Wei has ended."

"I've heard that Wei has sent Lord Xinling, who hasn't held military power for many years. Qin should be able to get away with this and withdraw its troops, right?"

"I heard that the two sides did not seem to fight. Qin sent an envoy to Wei to negotiate peace. Qin returned the six cities, including Shiyu, that it had previously occupied, and Wei gave Qin a batch of grain."

Hearing this, Han Fei and Bai Yuan were both slightly surprised. It seemed that Qin had given in, but in reality, Wei was the one who suffered.

"It seems that the Qin state is truly afraid of Lord Xinling!"

Han Fei held his wine cup and sighed softly.

In order to negotiate peace, the Qin state even had to give up the meat it had already eaten. It was really not easy!

However, this is understandable.

Having already suffered two major losses at the hands of Lord Xinling, the Qin state had developed a certain psychological aversion to him. Therefore, they would definitely try their best to avoid direct combat with the Wei elite troops led by Lord Xinling in order to reduce possible losses.

For Qin, exchanging Lord Xinling for Wei by offering six cities that had already been looted was far more beneficial than harmful.

After all, if he were given the chance to launch another coalition of five states against Qin, Qin would not be able to withstand it.

The Qin state had previously been wary of Wei Wuji's reputation, so it spared no expense in using a counter-espionage scheme.

Having finally managed to sow discord between him and the King of Wei, causing the King of Wei to discard Wei Wuji as his trump card, how could they possibly stand by and watch him return to the battlefield and become an obstacle on Qin's eastward expansion?

Bai Yuan smiled and shook his head slightly.

"Not only Qin, but also the King of Wei was wary of him. It was because Lord Xinling's reputation was too great that the King of Wei fell for Qin's counter-espionage plot and stripped him of his military power, causing him to remain silent for several years. The relationship between the King of Wei and Lord Xinling can no longer be the same as before."

"If Lord Xinling succeeds in saving Wei from its predicament this time and defeats the Qin army again, King Wei will probably not only be unhappy, but will be even more worried about whether he can secure his throne. And peace negotiations would probably be exactly what he wants."

"It can be said that this peace negotiation was jointly facilitated by the Qin state and the King of Wei, as neither of them wanted Lord Xinling to appear on the battlefield again."

He knew very well that King Wei's decision to put Wei Wuji in charge of military power was a last resort, and he would not have done so if there had been any room for maneuver.

His relationship with the Qin state was mutually beneficial.

"To dismiss him out of fear of his talent is truly unwise! As my teacher once said, Lord Xinling's relationship with Wei was a complete failure! It's such a pity!"

Han Fei was expressing his sympathy for Lord Xinling.

It is a great tragedy that someone who is loyal to the country is suspected because of his outstanding achievements.

Throughout history, those who have achieved great merit and overshadowed their rulers have never had a good ending, a situation that Han Fei also deeply regretted.

He thought of his own country, which was also in turmoil, in an even worse situation than Wei.

Seeing Han Fei's mood suddenly turn somber, Bai Yuan guessed what he was thinking, shook his head slightly, but did not say anything to comfort him.

For him, the outcome of Qin's attack on Wei was irrelevant.

Han Fei suddenly tilted his head back and drank the wine in his cup in one gulp, then stood up and bowed to Bai Yuan.

"Uncle-Master, I'll head back now."

After saying this, he left in a hurry.

Watching him leave, Bai Yuan said nothing, continuing to eat and drink as usual.

Not long after Han Fei left, a Taoist disciple rushed over.

"Uncle-Master, I've finally found you!"

Upon seeing the newcomer, Bai Yuan wore a puzzled expression.

"Why are you in such a hurry? What happened?"

"Nothing serious has happened. We've just found a suitable house and bought it, so we came to inform our Uncle."

Upon hearing this news, Bai Yuan immediately showed joy.

"Take me to see it quickly!"

They followed the Taoist disciple for a long distance before finally arriving at the house he had mentioned.

The residence is located in a relatively remote area, but it is built by the sea, which is just right for Taoists to live in.

Bai Yuan and his group only realized how much larger the place was than they had seen from the outside after entering through the main gate.

What comes into view is a fairly spacious front yard, decorated with some flowers and plants.

The houses in the courtyard were arranged in an orderly manner. They were not luxurious, but they suited Bai Yuan's taste perfectly.

Not only are there enough rooms for living, but there are also some side courtyard houses that can be slightly modified to serve as studies, alchemy rooms, or other rooms with special uses.

They arrived at the backyard via a small path, and Bai Yuan and the others were overjoyed.

Not only is it spacious enough, but because of its terrain, it offers a commanding view of the sea, with a stunning vista that surpasses even his seaside villa in Xiaoshengxianzhuang.

There is also a small pavilion in the backyard, leaning against a big tree, which is specifically used for viewing the sea.

After taking a walk around, Bai Yuan nodded in satisfaction.

"You guys understand me so well! I'm very satisfied with this house!"

"I'm glad my martial uncle is satisfied!"

The Taoist disciple smiled and nodded. Finding this residence had taken them quite a bit of effort, and if this still didn't satisfy Bai Yuan, they would be in tears.

However, Bai Yuan spoke again at this moment.

"Although I'm quite satisfied with this place, there's still a lot missing. Putting everything else aside for now, please set up an alchemy room for me in the side courtyard as soon as possible!"

Upon hearing his request, the Taoist disciple breathed a sigh of relief.

"No problem, we can get it done in the next couple of days!"

Thank you all for your support and monthly tickets these past few days. I know you all want more chapters, but as a newbie, my typing speed isn't fast enough, and my writing time is limited. I was also dragged to a wedding these past two days, and as a single person, I'm exhausted. I also need to stockpile chapters for the upcoming release, so for all these reasons, I can only owe you all for now. I'll make it up to you next month when I have more free time! Thank you so much!!!

Chapter 77: The Romance of Naming (Please continue reading)

The following day, Bai Yuan and the others moved out of Xiaoshengxianzhuang and officially moved into this new residence.

Han Fei and Li Si were treated as laborers, helping them move their luggage and other belongings.

However, the two of them did not come away empty-handed; they managed to get a free meal.

After finishing their meal, the two did not linger and returned to Xiaoshengxianzhuang contentedly.

In the afternoon, Bai Yuan rested for a while, and then took Ji Mo Huaxue and the others to the backyard.

“I said before that I would teach you swordsmanship, but it wasn’t very convenient in the Little Sage Manor. Now that we’ve moved out, I plan to formally begin teaching you swordsmanship.”

He took out a wooden sword that he had his Taoist disciples prepare in advance and handed it to Ji Mo Hua Xue.

"Are you going to teach me Taoist swordsmanship? Do I need to become your apprentice first?"

Ji Mo Hua Xue, holding a wooden sword, asked in a charming voice.

Upon hearing this, Bai Yuan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile. He gently pinched Ji Mo Huaxue's nose.

"What I'm going to pass on to you isn't Taoist swordsmanship, so you don't need to become my disciple. Of course, if you're willing to call me 'teacher,' I can accept it."

Ji Mo Huaxue nodded slightly, but there was some doubt in her eyes.

"If it's not a Taoist sword technique, then what is it?"

Not only was Ji Mo Huaxue puzzled, but Ningyan beside her was as well.

What sword techniques could a Taoist disciple like him teach Ji Mo Hua Xue besides Taoist sword techniques?

Bai Yuan took out a scroll of secret manual from his bosom and handed it to Ji Mo Hua Xue.

"This is a sword technique that I obtained by chance. It is divided into four volumes: Spring Flowers, Summer Breeze, Autumn Moon, and Winter Snow. It uses the most beautiful scenery of the four seasons as the sword intent and is used to create the most beautiful sword in the world."