Fairy Tail: I Am the God

Since the King of Qin had unified the world, why would he put himself in a dangerous place? Why would he wait for an assassin to kill him? No, he was a formidable figure, and besides, I think it's not unreasonable for him to have short arms.

The division and unification of the world is an inevitable trend. No emperor can rule for ten thousand generations. Battles, large and small, happen almost every day. Only by eliminating such behavior can we achieve lasting peace. If I kill the King of Qin, what will become of his subordinates?

There are countless great states in the world, but none could achieve unification like the King of Qin, none possessed his heroic spirit, and none shared his lofty ambition. From this perspective alone, we cannot deny the King of Qin's achievements. Furthermore, the King of Qin's ruthlessness and high standards for himself in order to secure his rule are, in my opinion, a good thing.

This is what I'm thinking. Why don't we wait until the King of Qin has truly unified the country, then kill him and replace him with a wise ruler to unify the world?

In this way, the world will no longer be divided and united, there will be no more wars, and the people can live and work in peace and contentment. Wouldn't that be wonderful? For our greater good, for our ideals.

You might be surprised, wondering why I say this. Is this method even feasible? But I can tell you with certainty that it is feasible, and even better than assassinating the King of Qin. This is a plan I've come up with after several days of deep thought. No harm will be done, no civilians will be injured—this is my plan.

Of course, how could a wise ruler not have a loyal henchman by his side? Throughout history, no emperor has ever been without blood on his hands; every emperor has had a henchman by his side.

This is the matter I'm asking of you. Brother, your martial arts are superb, and you are a righteous and upright person. You are exactly the kind of person I'm looking for. I believe you can definitely assist a wise ruler in leading a peaceful and prosperous era. It is precisely because of your belief that I can ask you for this request.

However, you have a choice. I won't force you. I wasn't planning to write this will either. I just didn't want to tie my death to you. But I'm so angry!

You can choose not to read this letter, continue living your carefree life, ignoring worldly affairs, continuing to be your carefree hero, continuing to help those in need, and continuing to roam freely and unrestrained in the world.

If you don't want to do as I said in my letter, I don't blame you. Everyone has their own life to live, and you shouldn't force someone else's life on you. My life is already so dark; how can I continue to ruin yours? If you don't want to do it, then burn this letter after you finish reading it.

This is the entirety of my will. Think about it yourself; I'm exhausted. Take care, brother.

After reading the letter, Gai Nie's eyes welled up with tears, and he said, "Jing Ke, you really are someone I can't see through."

After saying this, he looked into the distance and pondered for a long time. After a while, he picked up the letter and read it. He sighed deeply again. He lit a torch, picked up the envelope, and burned it on the torch. The scraps of paper scattered into the sky with the wind. Gai Nie picked up the sword beside him and stood up.

Just as he was about to get up and leave, he saw the new sword in the envelope, paused for a moment, and then quickly ran over and put the sword away.

He didn't head back to where he was, nor did he head towards the battlefield; no one knew what he was thinking. No one knew where his sword would strike; only the faint smell of burning in the air spoke of the grand plan of the great man Jing Ke.

Chapter 1189 Sweeping Across the World with Both Palms, A Cross-Dimensional Pursuit

Upon seeing the suicide note inside the sword hilt, Gai Nie roughly understood Jing Ke's good intentions and sensed Jing Ke's profound insights.

Gai Nie also figured out the meaning of that smile that had been troubling him for so long. It turned out that the smile was meant to help Gai Nie find and assist a wise ruler.

Jing Ke was truly a selfless hero. Even though he foresaw his death, his thoughts were still on the people of the world before he died. Even in death, he was willing to knowingly face death for the sake of personal righteousness.

Before his death, Jing Ke must have had personal feelings, and he probably thought about the young Jing Tianming.

Having learned of Jing Ke's true intentions, Gai Nie naturally did not want to waste the opportunity that Jing Ke had risked his life for. Thanks to Jing Ke's sacrifice, Gai Nie died by his sword, and no one could see any clues; they would only think that Gai Nie had killed Jing Ke.

When Qin Shi Huang was assassinated by Jing Ke, he saw that Jing Ke, who had caused him to lose face, had died by Gai Nie's sword. He immediately promoted Gai Nie to a higher official rank and favored him greatly.

Despite his conscience, Gai Nie stayed by Qin Shi Huang's side, gradually rising to a position second only to the emperor.

Gai Nie put in a lot of effort to reach this position, enduring the misunderstandings of his closest relatives, all to fulfill Jing Ke's wish.

Gai Nie believed that only by standing in the highest position could one discover the most suitable candidate for a wise ruler. While serving Qin Shi Huang, Gai Nie had once been tempted to kill Qin Shi Huang, thus solving everything and escaping his torment.

However, if Qin Shi Huang were killed, Jing Ke's will stated that unification was the inevitable trend of the world and could not be defied. Even without this persuasive power, how could Gai Nie act rashly in a way that would be worthy of Jing Ke's tragic death?

Therefore, Gai Nie remained hidden in Xianyang, refraining from acting rashly. During his initial days with Qin Shi Huang, Gai Nie also sensed that Qin Shi Huang was a diligent and benevolent emperor, only that he was extremely cruel in certain matters.

Gai Nie also understood why Prince Dan of Yan had sought out Jing Ke to assassinate the King of Qin, attempting to reverse the tide of events. Prince Dan only wanted to protect his own interests, without considering whether his actions were right or wrong, thus costing Jing Ke his life. Jing Ke was also foolish, placing great importance on righteousness; otherwise, he wouldn't have died young.

After Jing Ke's death, Gai Nie lived in Xianyang. Besides accompanying Qin Shi Huang every day, he also secretly observed his son and the children of various ministers to see who could shoulder this great responsibility.

As for the children of the various ministers, Gai Nie only took a casual look, in case there was someone more virtuous. Gai Nie's favorite was Fusu, the eldest son of Qin Shi Huang, who was far more outstanding than his younger brother Huhai.

Fusu's reputation for kindness and benevolence has been widely known, and he is also quite famous in the literary world. This can be considered as having popular support, which is very advantageous for his future ascension to the throne. Fusu is also very kind-hearted, and after taking power, he will surely be diligent in governing and care for the people, allowing them to live and work in peace and contentment, and ensuring national prosperity and stability.

Gai Nie didn't rely on hearsay to get to know someone; he wanted to choose a truly suitable candidate based on his own observation. It was through long-term observation that Gai Nie developed a slight liking for Fusu. He was also puzzled as to why someone with Qin Shi Huang's personality would have a son with Fusu's personality.

A fitting analogy would be that Qin Shi Huang was a fierce lion, each move deadly, with ruthless insight; when he struck, he was sure to succeed. Fusu, on the other hand, was like a gentle lamb, kind and compassionate to everyone, making the world seem full of goodwill.

Just as Gai Nie began to take notice of Fu Su, he used his entire day off to follow him. Watching Fu Su walk from the east to the west of the city, greeting people along the way, Gai Nie followed behind, waiting for an opportunity.

After greeting one person, Fusu went to inquire about another and exchanged pleasantries. Based on past experience, Gai Nie figured this person would stay for quite a while, so he began chatting with him.

Today, with a little dressing up, Gai Nie was indistinguishable from an ordinary person, making him easy to talk to. Gai Nie approached the old woman who had just spoken to Fusu, leaned slightly forward, and politely asked, "Auntie, who was the person who just spoke to you? I felt he had a very good demeanor."

The old woman slowly raised her head, looked at the young man in front of her, then turned her head to look for Fusu's figure. Pointing to his back, she replied, "You're talking about Young Master Fu, right? He's a very kind person and has helped many of us. You want to get to know him, don't you?"

As soon as she finished speaking, the old woman walked towards Fusu, but was stopped by Gai Nie with quick eyes and hands. What a kind-hearted old woman! She hurriedly said, "Auntie, no need, I was just curious." After saying that, Gai Nie quickly hid in the crowd. He noticed Fusu and, because of the strange movement just now, turned around to look at him.

Gai Nie was worried about being discovered, so he used the crowd to cover himself up, hoping that the old woman from before wouldn't say anything. However, things didn't go as planned. No sooner had he left than Fusu returned, found the old woman, and asked her about his doubts.

The old woman was quite excited to see Fusu return. She usually only saw him once a day; this was the first time she had seen him twice in one day. "No, I must insist that Young Master Fu stay for dinner; it's a small token of my appreciation."

Hidden among the crowd, Gai Nie had been observing the situation and could hear some things using his internal energy.

Fusu stepped forward, took the old woman's arm, and leaned close to her, asking affectionately, "Auntie, was someone looking for you just now?" The old woman was a little excited because this was the second time she had met Fusu today, and she stammered, "That...that person...he...he wanted to get to know you!"

The old woman struggled to finish speaking, which amused Gai Nie, who was watching from a distance. Before Fusu could reply, the enthusiastic old woman's voice rang out again. She said somewhat urgently and stammered, "Young Master Fu, could you come to my old home... for a... meal?"

He started off well-prepared and didn't stutter, but later his true colors were revealed. Gai Nie, watching from afar, perked up at the suggestion.

If Fusu agrees to this request, then he truly loves the people; if he does not, then it is likely just a show or a performance.

When Fusu saw the old woman's expectant face, he couldn't bear to refuse, so he said, "Alright. I've already visited everyone today, thank you for your hospitality, Auntie."

The old woman was a little stunned when Fusu agreed. After she came to her senses, she hurriedly said, "No need to thank me, I should thank you."

After saying this, the two helped each other inside. Gai Nie also felt that Fusu was probably the most suitable candidate at the time, capable of being a wise and virtuous ruler.

After reminiscing about the past, Gai Nie suggested to the Grand Master that he personally pay a visit to Fusu.

Chapter 1190 Piercing Through Three Thousand Realms, the Emperor's Might is Unfathomable

Duanmu Rong had been listening intently the whole time, and she could sense Gai Nie's inner turmoil and helplessness from his narration. At that time, no one could help him or offer him any advice; everyone blamed him, believing him to be heartless and ruthless, killing his own friends and family while still enjoying wealth and honor.

But no one knew that in the dead of night, he was enduring pain that most people could not bear. In such a situation, most people would easily make the wrong decision.

Unable to bear the difference between Duanmu Rong and her previous understanding, she left the room early and wandered aimlessly around the Zhongnan Villa.

After Gai Nie and the Grand Master finished giving their suggestions, they noticed Duanmu Rong had run out. Gai Nie glanced in the direction Rong'er had left, then looked at everyone and said, "I'll be leaving now. We'll discuss this again when I return. Sorry!"

After hurriedly finishing his explanation, Gai Nie immediately chased after her, afraid that he would lose sight of her altogether, since he wasn't very familiar with the Zhongnan Villa.

Duanmu Rong wandered aimlessly, like a walking corpse, but at least she wasn't fast enough. A short while later, she heard Gai Nie's calls from all around her; each call, filled with deep affection, seemed to pierce Duanmu Rong's heart.

Duanmu Rong felt guilty towards Gai Nie. She had been misunderstanding him, yet even while misunderstanding him, she had still fallen in love with him. All of this made Rong'er unwilling to see Gai Nie at this moment.

However, judging from the sound's propagation, the distance wasn't very far, so she could only hide somewhere for now. Duanmu Rong looked around and immediately locked onto a spot: behind the dense forest.

As Gai Nie reached the spot where Duanmu Rong was preparing to hide, he stopped precisely, guided by his sixth sense. He sensed something; under normal circumstances, there shouldn't be a single person in sight at this point.

Moreover, since he was here, he could smell the fragrance that Rong'er often used, so it must be nearby. Gai Nie stopped and looked around, then noticed a splash of red in the green, which was the color of the hem of the dress Rong'er was wearing today.

Seeing this, Gai Nie finally breathed a sigh of relief; he no longer needed to worry. However, he needed to get Rong'er to come out willingly. Gai Nie thought of a solution, gave a wicked smile, and captivated everyone.

When Gai Nie smiled, he looked much younger, which was incredibly captivating. Duanmu Rong, who was hiding from others, kept peeking at Gai Nie through the gaps in the branches. When she noticed him looking in her direction, she became very nervous, especially since Gai Nie was smiling.

That smile completely stunned Duanmu Rong, leaving her mesmerized. It was only the repeated calls of her name that brought her back to her senses. Judging from Gai Nie's attitude, he wouldn't give up until he found her.

Duanmu Rong walked out from her hiding place with a righteous air, having made a great decision to face Gai Nie.

When Gai Nie saw Rong'er, whom he had been longing for, come out from inside, he rushed forward and hugged her. Gai Nie's rough hands were placed on the back of Rong'er's head, gently stroking it, which was simply an ancient version of a head pat.

Rong'er, who had just emerged, had been keeping her head down, completely bewildered by Gai Nie's sudden outburst. Duanmu Rong simply stood there, unsure how to react.

Gai Nie tilted his head, leaned close to Rong'er's side, and slowly said, "Rong'er, if you need anything in the future, come find me. Don't run out alone." As Gai Nie spoke, he would occasionally breathe on Rong'er's ear, making it a little ticklish.

This unusual feeling brought Duanmu Rong back to her senses, and she pushed Gai Nie away. Two blushes rose on Duanmu Rong's face again, and she feigned fierceness due to nervousness, saying, "Get to the point! Don't touch me!"

Looking at Duanmu Rong's feigned fierceness, Gai Nie couldn't help but smile and asked, "Then... Rong'er, can you tell me this time why you ran away alone?" Gai Nie looked at Rong'er with deep affection, wanting her to linger in his eyes.

Upon hearing Gai Nie's question, Duanmu Rong instantly lost her fierce demeanor, reverting to the appearance of a child who had done something wrong. She took a deep breath, her head bowed, and walked to Gai Nie, whom she had just pushed three zhang away. She then raised her head, her gaze burning as she looked at him.

Duanmu Rong looked at Gai Nie with burning eyes, but she was already having second thoughts. However, things had come to this point, and she could not back down any longer. She made up her mind and quickly said, "I want to apologize to you. I had a misunderstanding about you before."

When Gai Nie heard Duanmu Rong's words, he found it a little funny. Was it really worth making such a fuss over such a small matter? It was just a misunderstanding, wasn't it? Back then, almost all his friends misunderstood him, and he still got through it.

Gai Nie kept staring at Duanmu Rong, his gaze as dark as a deep spring, drawing one in. Duanmu Rong was once again captivated by that look; after all, it held deep affection for her, and how could she possibly resist it?

The two gazed at each other for a long time, and finally it was Gai Nie who pulled Duanmu Rong into his arms and comforted her gently, "I won't blame Rong'er, Rong'er did nothing wrong." Gai Nie looked at the little person in his arms with love, and seeing this, he couldn't help but smile again.

Duanmu Rong often heard Gai Nie's laughter, but she wasn't curious; she just wanted to laugh along. The two of them gazed at each other lovingly, laughing foolishly together, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Just as Gai Nie was worried that Duanmu Rong still had reservations and wanted to continue persuading her, he heard Rong'er's cheerful laughter and felt relieved.

However, Gai Nie had misunderstood him before he knew Duanmu Rong, and he wanted to explain it to her personally. So he looked into Duanmu Rong's eyes and said seriously, "Rong'er, the reason I stayed by Qin Shi Huang's side was so that I could find Tianming as soon as possible."

In that situation, Qin Shi Huang was probably the most capable, and this matter had to be entrusted to him. Moreover, because of Jing Ke's assassination attempt, Qin Shi Huang would definitely target his family members, so being by Qin Shi Huang's side at that time would be the easiest way to protect Tianming.

Previously, Duanmu Rong only knew that Gai Nie was also suffering, enduring everyone's disapproval to stay there. This time, she learned a more compelling reason, which made Duanmu Rong happy. The person she liked could think of so many aspects when doing things.

At this moment, Duanmu Rong was still in Gai Nie's arms. Rong'er slowly reached her hand towards Gai Nie's face, and Gai Nie did not dodge. Duanmu Rong gently stroked him, again and again, and discovered that Gai Nie's appearance was indeed handsome.

Gai Nie's martial arts skills were also extremely high. Now that the misunderstanding had been cleared up, he was even more of a loyal and righteous man. Duanmu Rong sat in his lap, looking at him again and again, her admiration growing stronger with each passing moment. Rong'er's affection for him also grew ever more intense.

Chapter 1191 A Giant Who Shocked Countless Worlds, an Unparalleled Being

Nestled in Gai Nie's strong arms, Duanmu Rong's thoughts raced. What remained unchanged was her growing affection for Gai Nie, and the relief she felt after the misunderstanding was cleared up.

Gai Nie, who was holding Rong'er with a peaceful heart, was unaware of these inner thoughts. He simply held Rong'er in his arms, looking blissfully happy. Gai Nie seemed to suddenly remember something and gently patted Rong'er's back. Rong'er looked up, her bright, clear eyes gazing at Gai Nie.

Her eyes, like autumn leaves, reflected Gai Nie's image. Gai Nie wanted nothing more than to linger in those eyes, unwilling to leave. It seemed that Gai Nie had made sure Rong'er only had eyes for him. The two gazed at each other with deep affection, reluctant to part.

A sliver of reason returned, and Gai Nie softly called out, "Rong'er, I am very grateful for your life-saving grace. If it weren't for you that day, I'm afraid there would be no Gai Nie in this world." Gai Nie was a rough man, and he expressed his gratitude in a very simple and clear way, but how could Rong'er bear it?