Martial Arts Crossover: It All Started with Hijacking Li Canghai

Shen Luoyan's heart tightened when she saw the mask clearly. In the past year or so, the reputation of Luo Wang had surpassed that of those assassin organizations.

She had heard about the design of the mask from spies in Wagang Village before.

The net, also known in the martial arts world as the Heavenly Net and Earthly Net.

A group that specializes in killing and gathering information in the shadows, and is extremely clean and efficient in its work. It is rumored that anyone targeted by this organization is a target.

Even if you escape to the ends of the earth, it won't help, but she never expected that this person was actually from Qin Han.

Lin Pingzhi's gaze lingered on Shen Luoyan for a moment.

That gaze was utterly devoid of warmth.

Shen Luoyan had no doubt that if Qin Han simply nodded, he would immediately come up and snap her beautiful neck.

Qin Han glanced at her, signaling Lin Pingzhi to continue.

"Reporting to my lord, our spies in Hangzhou have reported that Cai Jing and Yuwen Huaji are making constant underhanded moves in Jiangnan."

"On the surface, it was said that the imperial court was increasing salt and iron taxes, but in reality, those two old guys diverted all the silver from the national treasury to buy warhorses for the Jin Kingdom."

Listening to Lin Pingzhi's report, Qin Han realized that his intervention had made some people anxious.

These two old guys are quite bold; they even dare to embezzle money from the national treasury.

"Get up. Since you've come all this way, it means the situation over there is probably quite complicated."

Lin Pingzhi stood up and thanked him: "That Hangzhou Salt Inspector Lin Ruhai is a rare honest official. He has an account book in his hand, which contains salt and iron accounts that were forged by that group of officials."

"The Yuwen family once sent someone to ask Lin Ruhai to sign the account book, but Lin Ruhai not only refused to sign but also agreed to the wrongdoing."

Instead, they secretly gathered evidence of the Yuwen clan's treason and threatened to go to the capital to file a complaint with the emperor.

"Now that Your Highness has intervened, the situation in Jiangnan has been disrupted. Cai Jing and Yuwen Huaji are in a panic, fearing that you will catch them in the act. The Lin family has been attacked three times in three days."

Qin Han thought for a moment, then realized who Lin Ruhai was. Wasn't he Lin Daiyu's father?

"Is the person dead?"

Lin Pingzhi shook his head: "He's not dead yet, but he's not far off."

"What do you mean?"

"Lin Ruhai was already in poor health, and this time, the shock combined with the relapse of his old illness has made him very ill."

"All the doctors from Hangzhou have been summoned to the Lin residence. He's currently being kept alive by an old ginseng root."

"His only daughter, Lin Daiyu, fainted several times after returning to the Lin family mansion upon hearing the news. There was no response from the Jia family either. The situation in Hangzhou is currently very chaotic."

Qin Han leaned back in his chair and gave a cold laugh.

"The Yuwen family is indeed dishonest; they've even gotten involved with that old dog Cai Jing."

He originally intended to interfere in the financial affairs of Jiangnan. Cai Jing controlled the salt, iron and grain transport, while Yuwen Huaji was determined to seize control of the government.

These two men teamed up to undermine the Southern Song Dynasty, which conveniently provided him with a reason to take action.

Shen Luoyan listened with her heart pounding.

These are all potentially fatal news items.

She had only just come to join them when she encountered such a major event; the thoughts of this King of Qin are probably even deeper than what is rumored outside.

Qin Han stood up and walked to the window, sorting through the private information brought by Lin Pingzhi, the salt and iron account book in Lin Ruhai's hand, and the evidence of the Yuwen clan's treason.

If these two things fell into his hands, he would have control over half of Jiangnan's salt, iron, and grain transport, as well as all the shady dealings in the imperial court.

Looking at Lin Pingzhi on the ground.

"How is Lin Daiyu, Lin Ruhai's daughter, doing now?"

Lin Pingzhi immediately responded.

"Lin Daiyu stayed by Lin Ruhai's side the whole time. Neither the Yuwen family nor Cai Jing dared to openly take action, for fear of provoking a backlash from the scholars in Jiangnan."

"However, assassins keep coming in waves, and the Lin family is now only protected by a few heroes from the martial arts world who don't like them."

Qin Han uttered a sentence, "A chivalrous hero?"

Li Jing's navy is still stationed in Xunyang, Yun Yuzhen is really incorporating the gangs on the waterways, Shi Qingxuan and Xiaolongnu are still in the backyard, and Li Mochou is also resting in the side room.

Lin Ruhai's account book is also very important now.

He had to go and see for himself, but the Dongming Sect's batch of firearms was also arriving soon, and he couldn't let Wagang Village benefit from them. He couldn't neglect either matter.

Qin Han came to the table, picked up a brush, and quickly wrote a few lines on the paper.

"Go back and keep an eye on what's happening in Hangzhou, and ensure Lin Ruhai's safety for now."

"If anyone sends assassins, kill them one by one."

Lin Pingzhi received the order and left the room.

Qin Han shouted outside.

"Wu Yang, go and call Li Jing over."

Jiang Wuyang responded and ran out. A short while later, Li Jing strode into the main hall and saw Shen Luoyan standing to the side as soon as he entered.

Knowing his prince's personality well, he didn't look at him much.

"Your Highness."

The Qin and Han dynasties did not beat around the bush.

"The Dongming Sect has a batch of firearms that need to be transported over by water. You and your navy should keep an eye on things here."

This is their route and the person they're meeting; you must stop this shipment for me.

He repeated the information that Shen Luoyan had just provided.

Li Jing was somewhat surprised that they could obtain such intelligence, and quickly clasped his hands in agreement.

"Your Highness, rest assured, this humble general will definitely seize this shipment."

Qin Han turned to look at the three Pang brothers who followed Li Jing in.

Pang Qingyun was rather thin, Zhao Erhu was broad-shouldered and thick-waisted, and Jiang Wuyang looked the youngest. These three were promoted from the army by Li Jing, and their aura of killing intent had already taken shape.

Qin Han glanced at them a few times.

"The three of you are people that Commander Li has chosen. I never doubt the people I use."

"Each of you will take one thousand Tiger Guard battalions, disguise yourself, and rush to Hangzhou to await orders."

The three brothers exchanged glances.

Each of them commanded a thousand men, which would make them centurions?

Although the three brothers were doing well following Li Jing, their official positions in the army were based on military merits, and Li Jing couldn't promote them through special channels.

There hasn't been much fighting in Sichuan lately, so the three brothers are just Li Jing's followers and don't have the authority to command troops.

The three brothers were momentarily stunned.

Li Jing scolded him impatiently from the side.

"What are you still standing here for? You should thank His Highness for his high regard."

Pang Qingyun, as the eldest brother, was the first to react and immediately knelt on the ground. Zhao Erhu and Jiang Wuyang followed suit, and the eyes of the three grown men were all red.

"This subordinate obeys!"

The three men kowtowed on the ground, then got up and walked out.

The three brothers strode out of the main hall, and Zhao Erhu began calling for his men to assemble outside.

Li Jing also clasped his hands and withdrew to arrange for manpower to intercept the Dongming Faction's ships on the waterway.

Shen Luoyan stood to the side and watched the whole process. This King of Qin was completely different from Li Mi, who was suspicious at every turn.

Should I take the initiative?

A startled cry suddenly came from the backyard: "Long'er, what's wrong?!"