Qin Dynasty: Becoming a peerless master through the Golden Light Mantra

The backyard of Han Che's young master's residence.

Yan Lingji sat in the pavilion, feeling quite bored. Her slender hands were on the stone table as she twirled the hairpin she had pulled from her hair.

Although her conversation with Han Che yesterday ended unpleasantly, she felt somewhat irritated because she hadn't seen him all day.

Is this guy in trouble?

With this thought in mind, Yan Lingji became even more agitated.

The hairpin that was spinning in her hand stopped.

Han Che hasn't yet fulfilled the promise he made to her.

Just then, familiar footsteps sounded in the backyard.

Upon hearing the sound, Yan Lingji looked over and saw Han Che, the very person she had been thinking of.

Han Che also noticed Yan Lingji, who was very conspicuous under the moonlight and lamplight.

Then, Han Che stepped into the pavilion and greeted Yan Lingji:

"It's so late, Miss Yan is still awake."

Yan Lingji asked, "What did you do today? I haven't seen you all day."

"Go do some things that need to be done."

Yan Lingji frowned.

Just then, Yan Lingji suddenly stood up and looked into the distance.

Suddenly, a red light appeared on the horizon; it was a raging fire.

Han Che raised his head and looked at the firelight coming from outside Xinzheng City.

If nothing unexpected happens, Tianze has already been released by Ji Wuye and the others.

Now, Tianze is venting his anger.

What's being burned now is just the prison that's holding him; next, the buildings in Xinzheng City will probably be burned.

"It seems that Tianze has been released. This must be the witchcraft of your Baiyue people."

Although it is called witchcraft, it is not the kind of fire control magic used by Yan Lingji, but rather the oil produced by the Baiyue people.

Using petroleum as an oxidizer, they created a fire that was difficult to extinguish with water.

Upon hearing this, Yan Lingji turned to look at Han Che.

Han Che then added, "Our deal is now complete. You can go and reunite with your companions."

"Young master, we shall meet again."

After saying that, Yan Lingji set off to leave Han Che's young master's residence.

Multiple fires broke out in Xinzheng, causing widespread panic among the city's residents.

Such a significant event naturally attracted the attention of King An of Han.

In the main hall, after summoning Ji Wuye, King Han An immediately questioned him: "General Ji, you are responsible for the safety of Xinzheng City. Now that such a thing has happened in Xinzheng City, how do you explain it?"

Ji Wuye immediately clasped his hands and replied, "Your Majesty, these fires are no ordinary matter; they are the work of Baiyue witchcraft."

"Baiyue witchcraft?"

King Han frowned, looking at Ji Wuye below with suspicion.

"Those fires that do not extinguish when exposed to water, but instead burn even more fiercely, are precisely the witchcraft of the Baiyue people."

King Han An was not satisfied with Ji Wuye's explanation: "Let me ask you, why did those Baiyue demons appear and cause trouble in Xinzheng City?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Wuye's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile.

However, Ji Wuye soon looked troubled: "Your Majesty, this brings us to the Ninth Prince."

Seeing Ji Wuye making all sorts of excuses, King Han An grew increasingly dissatisfied.

"What does this have to do with Lao Jiu?"

Han Fei was a troublesome man, but he was still his son, the prince of Han.

Moreover, Han Fei had recently helped the State of Han recover its lost military pay.

"When Han Fei, the Ninth Prince, was investigating the case of Liu Yi, the Left Sima, he uncovered a person who should have died more than ten years ago."

Ji Wuye's words made King Han's heart skip a beat.

Ji Wuye kept bringing up the Baiyue affairs of the past ten years or so in his conversation.

Because of that incident, he obtained the position of Crown Prince of Han, and Ji Wuye and his associates also gained immense power in the court.

Although they already had a hunch, the conversation had to continue: "Who is it?"

Ji Wuye slowly replied, "Former Right Sima Li Kai!"

"That traitor who disobeyed military orders?"

Upon hearing this, King An of Han's face was filled with anger.

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger. It seems that the Ninth Prince did not do it intentionally, but rather it was an unintentional mistake."

That's what they said, but they shifted all the blame onto Han Fei.

Just then, a servant trotted in to report: "Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince claims to have solved the case of the murder of Left Sima Liu Yi and is waiting outside the palace."

Ji Wuye frowned slightly.

Something seems off.

Upon hearing that Han Fei was waiting outside, King An of Han immediately ordered, "Since he's here, let him in."

"promise!"

Upon hearing the order, the waiter hurriedly withdrew.

Not long after, Han Fei entered the main hall.

Seeing Ji Wuye also there, Han Fei smiled and then bowed to King Han An on the throne: "Father, I have not failed in my mission. The case of the murder of Left Sima Liu Yi has been solved."

Han Wang An asked, "How did Liu Yi die?"

"The Left Sima Liu Yi was killed by the Three Wolves of the Broken Hair bandits from the former Baiyue region."

Hearing this, Han Wang'an was somewhat unsure.

Ji Wuye said the matter was related to Li Kai, but Han Fei said it was the Three Wolves of the Baiyue bandits.

Then, King Han An continued, "Why did the Three Wolves with Cut Hair want to kill Liu Yi?"

Han Fei spoke up and gave the answer they had already prepared: "Liu Yi once conspired with the Three Wolves of Broken Hair to seize the treasure of Huo Yu Gong in the Baiyue region. However, Liu Yi went back on his word halfway through and set a trap to kill the Three Wolves of Broken Hair. The survivor of the Three Wolves of Broken Hair, Wu Jiu, harbored a grudge and had been lurking in the state of Han. Today, he finally killed Zuo Sima Liu Yi."

The character Li Kai was omitted in this process.

Li Kai is Han Wang An's Achilles' heel; he must never be touched.

Han Wang An listened to Han Fei's words with a somewhat unpredictable expression.

Upon seeing this, Ji Wuye immediately challenged, "Ninth Young Master, is what you're saying true?"

"It is a fact, as evidenced by the wife of Liu Yi, the Left Sima."

Furthermore, I discovered a treasure chest in a secret room in Zuo Sima Liu Yi's house, and inside that chest was the unique Baiyue mark left by the three short-haired wolves—the Blood Oath of Death.

Upon hearing this, King An of Han believed Han Fei much more.

After all, Han Fei had witnesses and physical evidence.

Ji Wuye was not about to admit defeat so easily: "But my men discovered that this case also involves Li Kai."

Upon hearing this, Han Fei asked with a puzzled expression, "General, may I ask who this Li Kai is?"

Ji Wuye said coldly, "Li Kai is a traitor to the State of Han. He was originally the former Right Sima of the State of Han who should have died."

"Ninth Young Master, you should think carefully. Harboring a criminal like Li Kai is a serious crime."

Han Fei's face turned cold, and he angrily flung his sleeves, saying, "General, you must speak with evidence. I have witnesses and physical evidence in my case. I wonder if you have any evidence to prove that I have committed a serious crime?"

I think if the General had focused his attention on the safety of Xinzheng, the city wouldn't be in such a state of panic.

Ji Wuye's face turned extremely ugly.

boom!

Seeing the two arguing in the main hall, King Han An slammed his fist on the table and shouted, "Enough!"