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

"Your Majesty, are you alright?"

Standing outside the curtain, looking at the First Emperor who was sitting silently behind his desk, speechless, he asked.

The First Emperor wiped the blood off his hands with a handkerchief.

He placed his hand limply on the table: "It's nothing."

"Should we summon the Imperial Physician?" Xuan Ye asked. "Summon the Imperial Physician Xia Wuqie to come and take a look."

Behind the curtain, the First Emperor shook his head.

He knew his own body well, and he had already summoned Xia Wuqie to come and see him long ago.

But after taking his pulse, he hesitated and stammered...

It's just that there's nothing seriously wrong; it's just due to fatigue, an illness caused by overwork, and requires rest and relaxation.

Rest and recuperation?

The world is in chaos. Externally, there are traitors plotting to restore the kingdom; internally, there's a naive son incapable of shouldering responsibility; and the attitudes of the court officials are unpredictable.

With so many things to do in the world, how can one find peace and tranquility?

The more I thought about it, the more anxious I became, and the worse my cough got.

A terrible problem, one he had never considered before, was placed before the First Emperor.

How many more years does he have left?

From then on, he became increasingly obsessed with seeking immortality and medicine, no matter how flawed the alchemists' claims were.

He agreed to all of them and bestowed upon them generous gifts.

It can be said that not only did the sorcerer deceive him, but he himself also deceived himself.

Now, he can no longer be certain that he will live forever.

Therefore, a westward expedition was inevitable!

The barbarians from all directions were already part of his plan.

However, he doesn't have much time left.

With the great sea to the east, the Xiongnu to the north, and the Baiyue tribes to the south, only the west remains untouched by war.

Things that could have been done ten years later were done ahead of schedule.

We must fight any war that can be fought again immediately!

For more than thirty years, he had defeated the rulers of six states, the Shang and Zhou dynasties, and the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, and was full of confidence.

But now, the First Emperor is somewhat insecure.

Because what he will face next is...

Throughout history, no one, regardless of their talent or wisdom, has ever been able to defeat them…

death!

He exhaled and sat alone, lost in thought.

Composing himself, the First Emperor looked at Xuan Ye, a faint smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.

"What brings the Celestial Bird of Destiny here?"

With no one else around, Xuan Ye lifted the curtain, went inside, and sat down opposite the First Emperor.

He smiled and said, "I've come to bid farewell to His Majesty."

"Farewell?" The First Emperor raised an eyebrow, looked at Xuan Ye, and asked softly, "Where to?"

He leaned against the table, supporting his head with his hand.

He looked up at him and said, "I am searching for immortality for His Majesty."

The hall fell silent. The First Emperor looked at Xuan Ye and saw that his face was serious, not joking.

The two were speechless for a moment.

The First Emperor's gaze fell on Xuan Ye's face. He looked at him for a very long time before looking away.

He chuckled lightly: "Don't joke with me."

"I'm not joking." Xuan Ye pursed his lips and looked at the First Emperor: "I'm serious."

Then, he smiled.

"Your Majesty, this world is truly vast."

It seemed as if he were sighing, or perhaps asking himself, "In this vast world, even I exist; how could there be no one who can live forever?"

Previously, he viewed the First Emperor as the First Emperor depicted in history books.

It became an obsession to achieve immortality, which doesn't even exist.

But now, in his interactions with the First Emperor, he suddenly realized...

This world is not the same world it used to be.

The First Emperor was not the same First Emperor as before. Since he existed, there must be other things that could grant immortality.

The First Emperor remained silent and did not speak.

Xuan Ye also lowered his head and remained silent, not saying a word.

"How long will it take?" the First Emperor suddenly asked softly, as if he were worried about something.

"have no idea."

Shaking his head, Xuan Ye said seriously.

Looking at Xuan Ye, the First Emperor opened his mouth, but hesitated to speak.

What he wanted to say was that, rather than the elusive prospect of immortality, he now preferred to have you by his side in the remaining days of his life.

Ironically, he spent his entire life chasing power.

In the end, not only did people all fear him and hope for his death, but even his children trembled with fear when they saw him.

He became a truly isolated person.

Besides the Qin Dynasty, there's one more thing he can't let go of now: a close friend.

In his presence, I could set aside my status.

No longer the First Emperor, he can be himself again, a man who died in Handan when he was young.

His name was Ying Zheng...

His hands hung limply on the table, and he slowly closed his eyes.

The First Emperor said, "Actually, I no longer desire immortality as much."

"I don't believe it." Xuan Ye said, standing up.

"Your Majesty, just wait for me in Xianyang. I will return soon, and I will surely grant you immortality."

With that, Xuan Ye walked towards the curtain.

Lift the curtain

After thinking for a moment, he turned back and said, "Even if I can't find it, my blood can grant you immortality."

After saying that, he laughed.

"Isn't the Ying clan descended from the Black Bird? I'll give you my divine blood, and it will surely grant you immortality."

Xuan Ye lowered the curtain and prepared to leave.

But the next moment, the First Emperor got up from the table, grabbed Xuan Ye's clothes, and laughed.

"Such immortality..."

He spoke softly, then slowly closed his eyes: "I don't need it!"

Xuan Ye was taken aback, then paused for a moment.

"I do not need immortality gained by harming you, nor do I desire death!"

He lowered his eyes and looked at Xuan Ye.

"Even if I cannot live forever, I am content to have such a dear friend as you by my side before I die."

She smiled at him and said, "Don't go looking for immortality."

"After my death, I will divide the power among you and entrust the Black Dragon Guard to you. You will then take care of the Great Qin for me."

"In that case, Great Qin is safe, and I will die without regret."

Xuan Ye lowered his head and remained silent for a long time.

After a long while, he raised his head and smiled: "Your Majesty, please allow me to be willful this once."

After saying that, he turned around and walked out of the hall.

The hall was deserted, with only the First Emperor standing there, dazed for a long time.

He was looking in that direction.

Until he could no longer see that person.

The curtain was drawn again, and the First Emperor went in, sat behind the table, and looked blank.

He raised his hand and asked himself this question.

"Do I wish for immortality?"

He didn't speak, he just closed his eyes. He could fool others, but he couldn't fool himself.

I do think about it...

Everyone desires immortality, and he was no exception.

But... right now, there's someone even more important to him than Changsheng.