The Great Qin Dynasty: The egg of the Black Bird was revered as a national guardian beast.

"Thank you for your high regard, Your Majesty."

The First Emperor's eyes seemed to turn cold as he looked at Lu Sheng, his face expressionless.

But it was clear that he was already angry.

"Sir, you have rejected me."

An inexplicable aura emanated from the First Emperor, pressing down on Lu Sheng and making him feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

"Oh."

After a long pause, the First Emperor turned to a cold laugh.

"Remember, this is not a discussion, it is an order."

The hall fell silent, save for the sound of the burning bronze lamps with intertwined branches on either side.

He looked at Lu Sheng and said, "Sir."

"Is there any way to get the immortals to leave the sacred mountain and come to me, so that I may bestow upon them the elixir of immortality?"

Lu Sheng remained silent until the First Emperor asked him a question, at which point he looked at the First Emperor.

His eyes remained calm.

Clearly, he understood the First Emperor well and knew he was useful. The First Emperor, seeking immortality, would not kill him.

"Your Majesty, these immortal beings dwell on celestial mountains, untouched by the mortal world. How could they arrive so easily?"

The First Emperor's expression changed.

It is obvious that immortals and deities rarely descend to the mortal world.

Otherwise, why would no one in this world have ever seen a deity or immortal?

Just now, he was even thinking about whether it was feasible to have immortals descend to earth, and how it could be done. But this matter cannot be rushed.

"His Majesty."

Lu Sheng looked at the First Emperor and raised his hand: "There is a reason why immortals and true immortals do not easily descend to the mortal world."

"reason?"

"yes!"

Inside the main hall, the First Emperor sat on his throne, saying nothing, remaining silent.

Finally, she raised her eyes and followed his words.

Please explain, sir.

"Your Majesty," Lu Sheng said calmly, "it is because evil spirits exist in the world."

"A demon?"

The hall fell silent for a moment. Lu Sheng squinted, his palms slightly sweaty.

He didn't know if the First Emperor would believe him.

But he knew that, faced with life and death, the First Emperor would surely believe anything that would allow him to dream of immortality.

"Sir, you must be joking."

The First Emperor squinted at Lu Sheng.

He paused for a moment, then looked away: "How could there be evil spirits under my rule?"

"Your Majesty," Lu Sheng quickly bowed and said, "those are evil spirits that only immortals and true beings can see; mortals cannot."

"Immortals and immortals do not wish to enter the mortal world because they do not want to be tainted by the filth left by evil spirits."

The First Emperor did not respond to Lu Sheng's question for a long time.

He rested one hand on his forehead, while the index finger of his other hand tapped silently on the table.

She looked at Lu Sheng, as if trying to see something on his face.

His eyes flashed with a dangerous light, but it quickly dissipated.

After a long pause, he said, "In that case, I will ask you a question."

Lu Sheng lowered his head: "Your Majesty, please speak."

"According to your words, how can we ward off evil spirits, summon immortal beings, and bestow upon us the elixir of immortality?"

The candlelight in the hall flickered, and Lu Sheng lowered his head.

He vaguely sensed that the First Emperor's urgency likely stemmed from his declining health.

So much so that they would stop at nothing to obtain the elixir of immortality.

but....

He sighed inwardly, "Where in this world is there an elixir of immortality?"

But he knew one thing,

Whether he lived or died depended entirely on the First Emperor's word.

To survive, one must first appease the First Emperor so that one can find a way to escape.

Thinking of this,

"Your Majesty," he lowered his head, "I do have a method that can ward off evil spirits; once the evil spirits are gone, the true immortal will arrive."

"Is that so?" There was a hint of doubt in his tone, but no real change in his expression.

Lu Sheng lowered his eyes: "Your Majesty is wise."

"Haha, alright, it's good that you have a solution. If your method can grant me my wish, I will reward you handsomely."

"But if you disappoint me, sir."

The smile on the First Emperor's face vanished in an instant, turning cold as he looked at Lu Sheng.

He didn't say anything more.

However, Lu Sheng clearly understood what the First Emperor meant and what awaited him.

"Sir, there is no need to worry."

"I am not accusing you, sir. I cherish you, so I will not interfere with what you desire."

"It's like if you ask for money and gifts and send them out of Xianyang, I won't ask any questions."

This... this.

Having said this, Lu Sheng could no longer hold back. His face turned pale, and he quickly leaned down to speak.

"His Majesty."

He should have realized that if he demanded money and then secretly sent it out of Xianyang, the First Emperor would find out.

But he really didn't expect that...

The First Emperor had known all along, but he hadn't said anything, yet he continued to grant him gifts and rewards.

"Sir," the First Emperor interrupted Lu Sheng with a faint smile.

"As I have said, I am not blaming you, but merely reminding you not to disappoint me."

Lu Sheng knelt there, speechless.

The first time he faced the First Emperor, he felt so unfamiliar with him and so helpless.

"Your method grants me immortality, and I will remember it forever. However, if you disappoint me, I will be in a very difficult position."

"What do you think, sir?" the First Emperor asked with a squinting smile.

Lu Sheng lowered his head and replied calmly, "I...understand."

But behind him was a cold, damp place.

"Ah, so it is." The First Emperor closed his eyes and leaned back in his seat: "Tell me about your methods, sir."

"only."

Lu Sheng stood up, looked at the First Emperor, slowly bowed, and said in a low voice, "This message will be relayed throughout the hall."

"This method involves Your Majesty occasionally traveling incognito to avoid evil spirits."

"Evil spirits begone, immortals and true men arrive."

"May Your Majesty keep your palace a secret, so that the elixir of immortality may be obtained."

The First Emperor did not utter a word, but simply listened quietly.

Finally, the First Emperor closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, he sighed deeply, "I admire the true man."

The candlelight in the hall flickered, and the First Emperor rose.

"Sir, you have come from afar; you must be tired," the First Emperor said unhurriedly, his hands behind his back.

"In that case, sir, you should go back and rest first."

"I anticipate that soon I will summon you back to the palace to converse with you and discuss the teachings of the true man."

Lu Sheng looked at the First Emperor before him and breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the First Emperor had temporarily believed what he said.

For a short time, he no longer needed to worry about his safety.

He wasn't in a hurry. He was quite satisfied with the current situation. He would wait until the First Emperor relaxed his guard before he could escape.

Talking too much at this time will have the opposite effect.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Upon seeing the First Emperor, he waved his hand and slowly withdrew.

"Someone come here." Not long after Lu Sheng withdrew, the First Emperor called out to the outside.

The sound carried out, and Zhao Gao walked in.

Although he was the head of the Imperial Carriage Office, he was also a palace attendant, and he went directly to the First Emperor to bow down.

"Greetings, Your Majesty."

"No need for formalities." The First Emperor waved his hand, looked down at him, and said, "Zhao Gao, draft an edict for me."

"only."

Zhao Gao stepped forward, ground ink on the table, and then spread out a fine piece of cloth.

The First Emperor paced back and forth in the palace, dictating his edicts.

Under the lamplight, Zhao Gao stood before the desk, pen in hand, as he wrote.

The imperial edict stated: "It is hereby decreed that within a radius of two hundred li around Xianyang, there should be two hundred and seventy palaces and temples, all connected by sky bridges and covered walkways."

"Bells and drums, curtains and beautiful women filled the place, and each office was set up without being moved."

"Those who dare to speak out about the matter shall be put to death!"