Film and Television: The Collector Who Rampages Across the Heavens

The Rebirth Camp is nominally an assassin organization that has spread to various countries, specializing in killing people for money. In reality, its secret controllers want to establish a force similar to the Cold Mountain Alliance.

The assassin organization's base has always been very secretive, and few people know that it is located on Mount Kongsang. Tonight, however, it is engulfed in flames, and countless assassins are dying amidst wails and screams.

The tall and slender female assassin, Meng Feng, dressed in a black outfit, knelt on one knee and swallowed hard. "My lord, they don't actually want to resist you. It's just that we've all been given the poison, the Ascension Pill."

"Where is the antidote?" Chu Qiao didn't want to kill too many innocent people, so she asked directly.

"Only the camp leader has the antidote. I have secretly inquired about it, and the recipe for the antidote is in a secret room. If we collect more medicinal materials and main ingredients, we can refine it," Meng Feng quickly replied.

"Take us to get it, and while you're at it, gather a group of assassins willing to pledge allegiance to me. Tonight, the Rebirth Camp will be completely wiped out."

Su Li's eyes reflected the raging flames. After rushing to Kongsang Mountain through the night, they secretly launched an attack. These assassins did not expect that outsiders would invade their lair, and were caught off guard, resulting in the one-sided massacre.

Only this female assassin in front of him had some sense of reason, and she knelt down and begged for mercy beforehand, which is why she survived.

"Yes, sir, this way please!"

Meng Feng breathed a sigh of relief. As long as they could talk, that was fine. What had she been trying to survive for all these years? Just to stay alive.

After navigating a treacherous path, we entered a secret chamber, which was deserted. After some investigation, we obtained the antidote formula.

Meng Feng immediately returned and used the antidote as bait to help Su Li recruit a group of assassins. After that, he set fire to the camp and led everyone down the mountain.

Bang!

"We caught a group of escapees; he might be the commander of the Rebirth Camp."

Xiao Yu, who had been lying in ambush outside, led a group of assassins out. She casually pulled off the leader's black mask, revealing an ordinary middle-aged face.

Chu Qiao walked out, looked at him, and asked, "Why did you arrange for someone to kill Luo He?"

The fake camp leader shouted, "I don't know what you're talking about..."

Chu Qiao narrowed her eyes, a chilling murderous intent emanating from her, but she had to find out the reason behind it all.

Seeing this, Meng Feng stepped forward and reminded him, "Sir, leave this kind of interrogation to me. I will make sure he tells me the whole truth without leaving out a single word."

"good!"

A group of people found a secluded place, and after Meng Feng interrogated him, the fake leader of the Rebirth Camp revealed the truth: the owner of this assassin organization was Zhan Ziyu of the Liang family. His goal was to establish a large spy organization, so he cooperated with the third branch of the Yuwen family and joined forces to launch a sneak attack on Luohe.

Chu Qiao was slightly taken aback, not expecting that her target would eventually return to the Yuwen family.

"Zhan Ziyu's Zhan family is one of the top ten families in our Great Liang, with immense power and countless members serving as officials in the court." Xiao Yu said coldly, holding a long sword beside her, her eyes filled with surprise and uncertainty, not expecting the Zhan family to have such a purpose.

"I will take revenge no matter what," Chu Qiao said coldly through gritted teeth.

Su Li said, "The Zhan family is in Nanliang. It's no use for you to sneak in alone. Yuwen Xi is dead. If you want to kill Yuwen Huai, you have to find a time when no one is paying attention."

Chu Qiao nodded silently. She knew this man would help her; there was no longer any need for them to be separated.

The trip went smoothly, and after resting for several days, everyone began to return to the capital. As the year drew to a close, there was not much of a festive atmosphere in the Great Wei; instead, every household was in mourning.

The atmosphere improved once they arrived in the capital. Upon Su Li's return, he learned that during the two days he had been away, Emperor Wei had once again fallen into a coma, and the civil and military officials in the court were also urging him to establish a crown prince as soon as possible to stabilize the court.

Yuan Chun took the cloak, which was covered in snow, and handed it to Caiwei. "You've come back just in time. If you hadn't come back, your mother would have sent people to look for you."

"What's going on with Yuan Che?" Su Li asked, taking a sip of her nourishing soup.

"He is also secretly contacting court officials. His mother is worried that if he does not obtain the position of crown prince, he may very well resort to violence." Yuan Chun's delicate face showed a troubled expression. The two were his brothers, but now they had reached the point of fighting each other.

"As long as the Emperor designates the Thirteenth Prince as the Crown Prince, we will have a legitimate reason and everything will be fine. But if the Emperor wants to appoint the Seventh Prince, Yuan Che, as the Crown Prince, then... it's hard to say."

"So my mother has always served by my father's side, and my brother will also appear when my father is sober..." Yuan Chun said.

Su Li understood Consort Wei's thoughts. On her deathbed, she showed her familial affection. Emperor Wei was not cold-blooded. His two sons each had their strengths and weaknesses, and their filial piety immediately set them apart.

Having not been intimate with this noble princess for several days, they engaged in another passionate encounter on this snowy night...

With the New Year approaching, the common people of the capital city finally breathed a sigh of relief, and every household bought some meat to commemorate a year of hard work.

The nobles and princes were far more extravagant. Their minds were not on eating and drinking at the moment, but on the affairs of the court, where the ministers on both sides of the thirteenth prince and the seventh prince were constantly engaged in open and covert struggles.

Su Li remained invisible. As a high-ranking general in the court who held considerable military power, he was not suited to take a stand, but everyone knew who he was supporting.

The howling wind, mixed with snow, blew into a room in the Black Mountain Courtyard. Zhong Yu tightened his warm cotton coat, squatted in front of the brazier to warm himself, and occasionally took a sip of strong liquor to warm his body and mind.

She had been living here for almost half a year. When she heard the news that the heir had been defeated and killed and that the entire line of the Marquis of Dingbei had been wiped out, she lost her purpose in life. Besides, that young master Li had no intention of letting her leave.

A sliver of moonlight shone through the curtains, and the sounds of commotion could be faintly heard from several courtyards away.

"The first blessings of the dynasty are bestowed upon us by the ancients, and this is a joyous occasion, a feast held in this grand hall!" Zhong Yu sighed softly.

"I never imagined that Miss Zhongyu had such talent, as Cao Zhi of the Three Kingdoms wrote 'Yuan Hui'."

A hearty male voice came in as the door opened, along with a howling wind. At first glance, the man was wearing a cloak, with a heroic and imposing figure and an excellent demeanor.

"Why is the young master here instead of celebrating with his concubine?" Zhong Yu remained seated without getting up.

"Your place... I don't think I've bestowed this place upon you."

Su Li sat down next to her, propped his shoulders up so that his cloak would fall off automatically, poured himself a glass of wine without ceremony, and even took a sip from the bowl the woman had just drunk from.

"Only alcohol, no snacks?"

Zhong Yu said self-deprecatingly, "I am but a prisoner. The wine and brazier that I have to warm myself are all thanks to Miss Zhi Xiang for caring about my health. I dare not ask for more."

"She's kind-hearted," Su Li said, then called out to the outside, "Come in!"

Zhong Yu glanced over and saw Zhi Xiang carrying a food box, tiptoeing in. She gave him a gentle look and placed plates of exquisite and delicious dishes on the ground.

"Young master, I'll head back now. Call me if you need anything!"

Zhi Xiang knew what the young master was planning to do, so she naturally wouldn't be foolish enough to disturb his good time.

Su Li nodded with a smile. Ancient girls are so nice. They not only don't get angry when the men around them go to other women, but they also create opportunities for them. He loves this place.

Zhong Yu didn't think that much about it. She usually doesn't get to eat so many good dishes. Before Su Li could even speak, she picked up her chopsticks and started wolfing down the food.

"Wait a minute, there's plenty of food!" Su Li poured a glass of wine and handed it over.

Zhong Yu took it, put it to his lips, and sniffed it: "There was no poison, so why... is something wrong with you?"

"What's wrong is that you're wondering why I'm being so nice to you. It's because we have other important things to do later." Su Li's lips curled into a playful smile. If the women who knew him well saw this, they would instantly know what kind of mischief their man was up to.

"What important matter?" Zhong Yu asked, puzzled.

Su Li reached out a hand and pinched the woman's delicate, slender chin. "What do you think? You've been locked up for quite a while now, haven't you thought about getting out?"

"If you want to get out, you have to become her woman and serve her!"

Zhong Yu wasn't stupid; she knew exactly what the other party's attitude meant.

"You're so smart, isn't it a waste to have your prime years imprisoned? Come with me for a fresh start."

Su Li pulled the woman into his arms, and seeing that she didn't resist much, he began the foreplay.

Outside the window, the branches of a large tree, laden with snow, swayed slightly, scattering snowflakes like a shower of stars falling from the sky…

Late at night, Zhong Yu was freed from her status as a prisoner. Her limp body was carried into an antique-style private room. Lying on the bed, her expression was complicated. All she wanted was to live safely, without having to worry about intrigue or participate in plots and killings, and to live happily.

It seems we've already obtained it!

While the outside world was in turmoil, Su Li indulged in sensual pleasures behind closed doors, living a decadent life of debauchery. He not only entertained women, but also favored Meng Feng and some attractive female assassins from the Rebirth Camp, living a carefree life as a groom every night.

As the New Year approached, Emperor Wei was nearing the end of his life. Consort Wei secretly sent him a message, ordering him to don armor and go to the army to take command. She instructed him to immediately control the imperial city and prevent anyone from entering or leaving once given an order.

Su Li first arranged for the women to leave the capital through the tunnel. The struggle for the throne was dangerous, and no one knew whether it would turn the world upside down and cause rivers of blood. It was better to make preparations early for safety.

"Young master, someone from the main branch has come to see you."

Just as Su Li was about to set off, clad in armor, she turned her head and saw a man in a black robe sitting in a wheelchair being pushed over by a moon guard.

After the other person entered the house, he calmly closed the door. "Grandfather, why are you looking for me at this hour?"

"Yue'er and Yuwen Huai are under my control. Do whatever you want." The person in the wheelchair was Yuwen Zhuo, who had faked his death in the Yuwen family's sight.

"As expected, I knew that if you knew about my plan, you wouldn't stop me. I didn't expect you to act so decisively and clean up the mess for me at this critical moment."

Su Li smiled. Yuwen Yue and Yuwen Zhuo, this grandfather and grandson, had an extremely close relationship, but their interactions were not very good, simply because they had different beliefs.

"I'm not just trying to help you. You're ruthless. If Yue'er dares to stop you, you'll definitely kill him." Yuwen Zhuo sighed. His grandson was good in every way except for being too soft-hearted. Yuwen Huai had tried to harm him countless times, but he had never really gone all out.

He knew a little about Yuwen Li's ambition to become a powerful minister. Now was a critical moment. Failure would not affect the Yuwen family, but success would bring about earth-shattering changes.

"With my grandfather watching over the family, I have no worries. I'm still willing to be a loyal subject, as long as the emperor doesn't betray me."

After Su Li finished speaking, she pushed open the door and left. Yuwen Zhuo pushed his chair to the window and looked at the deep night, which seemed to be hiding a great storm.

Upon arriving at the Tiger Legion, Su Li immediately convened a meeting of the generals. He didn't need to do anything now, he just needed to wait.

At three o'clock in the morning, Consort Wei's personal maid came to deliver a message, ordering him to immediately lead troops into the imperial city, seize the power of the imperial guards, and kill anyone who dared to obstruct him.

Taking the imperial token, Su Li looked at the generals: "Gentlemen, the order has been given. Immediately break camp and move into the imperial city. If the elite cavalry dares to obstruct us, there's no need for further words, kill them!"

"Yes, sir!" the generals roared excitedly. They had also sensed the change in the weather tonight, and there was no doubt that their side still had the advantage.

A large number of soldiers carrying torches entered the city, first taking control of the city gates, and then rushing to the palace. During this time, the elite cavalry did not appear. Only after the imperial guards were completely under control did Su Li go to meet Consort Wei.

"His Majesty passed away, and before his death, he passed the throne to Song'er and Yuan Che as Crown Prince, so that the two brothers could rule the Great Wei together." Consort Wei said to Su Li with red eyes.

The Crown Prince is the next emperor. As Su Li listened, he felt that the old fox Emperor Wei was still thinking about keeping him in check when he died.

"Your Majesty, please accept our condolences. The most important matter is at hand. We must first summon all civil and military officials to allow His Majesty to ascend the throne."

"You're right, it's time to announce this to the court officials."

The melodious chimes echoed over the imperial city, this time ninety-five chimes, a ritual reserved for the emperor's funeral.

Su Li watched as countless officials left trails in the snow as they made their way toward the main hall. He exhaled hot air, a new court, a new beginning.

At the end of the seventeenth year of the Western Wei Dynasty, the thirteenth prince Yuan Song ascended the throne and proclaimed to the world that it would be the first year of Jianning. Yuan Che was made the crown prince and promoted to the title of Prince of Jin. The imperial son-in-law Yuwen Li was promoted to the position of commander of the imperial guards, and the court was temporarily stabilized.

For the next few years, the Western Wei Dynasty focused on recuperation and development. It was not until the 25th year of its reign that, under the instigation of Su Li, the Western Wei Dynasty launched a war against the Eastern Wei Dynasty, which was destroyed six months later.

In the twenty-ninth year, he conquered the Tuyuhun, and in the thirty-seventh year, he marched south and destroyed the Great Liang. However, the Wei state was rife with internal strife, with the Yuwen family and the Yuan Che lineage constantly fighting openly and covertly. In the end, it was the descendants left by Su Li who prevailed, and the Great Wei fell in the sixty-third year. The new dynasty, "Zhou," was established, and Yuwen Li was made Emperor Taizong of Zhou.

……

Jiangcheng.

"We're back!"

Su Li let out a long breath, and her body, which had been worn down by the years, immediately returned to normal, while some of her memories became blurred.

"I wonder if my sons succeeded or not."

He taught them many dragon-slaying techniques and even hid a batch of weapons in the family's important territory.

"Alas, I failed to become emperor this time..."

Sometimes the ancients were not to be underestimated. The three parties suppressed each other and none of them could do anything to the others until the territory became large enough that they had the opportunity to develop their own power.

[Rewards to be claimed: 3 free attribute point, 3 cubic meters of storage space.]

Su Li glanced at them and, without saying a word, immediately added [Spirit].

In an instant, his mind was filled with turbulent waves, and an invisible force gathered, making his eyes seem to shoot out light.

"Yes, the range of perception is larger, and the power it gathers is several times stronger than before. The protective shield it makes should be ineffective against rocket fire."

Su Li looked at the attribute panel.

Name: Su Li

【Spirit】: 14

[Muscle]: 10

[Skeletal Structure]: 10

[Space]: 19 cubic meters

He felt that reaching a mental strength level of 20 would be a new breakthrough, but his physical abilities had not yet been developed.

As usual, after a night's rest, he began to manage the Su Family Restaurant. After more than half a month of busy work, it finally opened for business.

Su Li also invited Han Wei and Jiang Yarui to come and have them act as food vloggers to generate buzz and traffic for the restaurant.

"Brother Su, I have some friends who also do live streaming. They're on Douyin and Douyu, and they have a lot of fans. If you're willing to spend a little money, they can come and help you out," Han Wei said, her mouth greasy and her red lips glistening.