Wandering Sword Seller's Life in the Qin Dynasty

Just as he was fast asleep.

"Master! Something terrible has happened!"

A series of urgent shouts and hurried footsteps jolted him awake from his deep sleep.

"Hmm?" Emerald Tiger opened its eyes, still sleepy and confused.

The butler scrambled into the hall, his face ashen.

"Boss! Something terrible has happened! There's a fire outside!"

"Fire?!" Emerald Tiger jolted awake.

His first reaction was fury, and he shouted, "A bunch of useless idiots! How could you be in such a bad position!"

However, for safety's sake, he suppressed his anger and, with the help of the butler, quickly walked out of the hall.

The sight before him sent a shiver down his spine.

Flames shot into the sky, and thick smoke billowed.

His prized and meticulously decorated Lanxiu Manor was now engulfed in flames. The servants in the manor were frantically trying to put out the fire with water, but the flames were strange. Instead of extinguishing the fire, the water made a hissing sound and the fire grew even more intense.

This scene... it looks so familiar!

Jade Tiger's heart skipped a beat.

Previously, when the Baiyue assassin group appeared in Xinzheng, strange fires that were difficult to extinguish appeared in the city. It was the work of a demoness named Yan Lingji in the Baiyue assassin group.

At this moment, the same strange flames suddenly ignited in his own mansion.

A strong sense of foreboding instantly gripped him.

The next moment, the premonition came true.

A blazing tongue of fire, like a living venomous snake, suddenly shot out from the churning sea of ​​flames, carrying a scorching heat wave, and rushed straight at the face of the Emerald Tiger. The guards in the mansion cried out and rushed forward to block it, but it was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot; they were instantly engulfed by the flames or forced back.

Amidst the raging flames, a soft, almost eerie female voice drifted out, carrying a hint of playful laughter.

"Jade Tiger..."

"I heard you recently acquired a fine sword?"

Where is the sword?

Chapter 82 We are law-abiding citizens

Jade Tiger is rich but heartless, and has accumulated countless grievances among the people over the years.

When news of the raging fire at Lanxiu Manor spread, the city was in an uproar. Many people clapped and cheered, their long-suppressed resentment turning into vicious curses.

"Well done! Heaven has eyes!"

"It would be best to burn those bloodsucking vermin to ashes!"

This curse, like an invisible poisonous miasma, permeated the streets and alleys of Xinzheng.

The news swept into the quicksand stronghold like a gust of wind.

Young Zhang Liang hurried along, bringing the latest intelligence: "A sudden fire broke out at Emerald Tiger's Lanxiu Manor. The flames were raging, and strangely enough, the fire could not be extinguished by water!"

"Water can't extinguish it?" Wei Zhuang's cold voice rang out, his fingertips unconsciously tracing the icy spine of the Shark Tooth sword. "A familiar trick indeed."

Zi Nu, standing to the side, glanced at him and parted her lips slightly, revealing the name behind the flames: "Baiyue Assassin Group, Yan Ling Ji."

"They're still in the city?" A rare look of surprise appeared on Zhang Liang's gentle face.

Zi Nu's heart was also churning with turmoil.

These Baiyue people are incredibly audacious. They kidnapped the crown prince, broke into the palace at night, and abducted Princess Honglian... Each and every one of these acts is a catastrophic disaster. King Han was so enraged that he fell into a coma and remains unconscious. The palace has been sealed off by Ji Wuye and Zhang Kaidi, making it completely airtight.

Even the Ninth Prince Han Fei could not discern the true situation within the palace at this moment.

In order to find out the situation in the palace, Nongyu even volunteered to enter the palace as an inside agent with the help of Lady Hu's sister, Lady Hu.

I thought these outlaws had already fled far beyond the city, but who would have thought they would be so audacious as to remain lurking in the eye of the storm, even extending their clutches to Emerald Tiger's manor.

Arson and burning of houses... What kind of scheme is hidden behind this?

In the corner, Han Fei, who had been silent all along, slowly raised his head.

His eyes were bloodshot; the once dashing young nobleman was now haggard, his voice hoarse: "Brother Wei Zhuang..."

That night, he watched helplessly as Honglian was abducted by Tianze, and the pain of being powerless to stop it as her older brother gnawed at his heart like a poisonous vine day and night.

He had only one thought in his mind: to save Honglian!

Wei Zhuang's gaze swept over Han Fei's bloodshot eyes. Without needing to say anything, he understood the silent plea.

"I'll go take a look," he replied in a deep voice, and abruptly stood up.

Even if the Baiyue people have already left, the eerie fire site may still leave behind clues for tracking them.

It's worth noting that at this moment, a sharp sword was hanging prominently beside Wei Zhuang's Shark Tooth sword at his waist. Perhaps it was Xu Qing's warning that had taken effect, or perhaps it was the invisible pressure from Blood-Clad Marquis Bai Yifei, but Wei Zhuang knew that a duel with this formidable enemy was imminent.

……

A restaurant in the city, a private seat by the window.

Xu Qing and Situ Wanli sat by the railing, with fine wine and delicacies before them, but their gazes were fixed on the billowing smoke that had not yet dissipated in the distance.

"What a magnificent fire! It burned so brightly!" Xu Qing raised his glass and took a sip, his tone carrying a hint of playful admiration.

Situ Wanli held his wine cup, his brow furrowed, gazing at the towering column of smoke, and said with deep concern, "These Baiyue people... they are acting far too recklessly!"

“Unscrupulous?” Xu Qing chuckled and put down his cup. “Brother Situ, think about it. Since they appeared, kidnapping the crown prince, abducting the princess, breaking into the palace… which one of them wasn’t a major incident? Compared to that, burning down a shady merchant’s garden is just a trivial matter.”

Situ Wanli was taken aback. Upon reflection, he realized it made sense, but his unease only intensified: "Brother Xu, we're at a critical juncture. If we rashly enter the city, what if..."

"Worried?" Xu Qing raised an eyebrow and asked calmly. "We are law-abiding citizens. We don't steal or rob. We have nothing to hide. No matter how big the trouble is in the city, are we not allowed to come and have a drink and listen to some music to relieve our boredom?"

He seemed to see through Situ Wanli's thoughts and smiled mischievously, "Oh, I see. Brother, you're worried about spending money? No problem, no problem. I'll treat you today. I know a theater in the city with exceptional singing. After we've eaten and drunk our fill, let's go and relax."

Seeing Xu Qing's nonchalant attitude, Situ Wanli opened his mouth, his worries turning into a helpless sigh. He lamented inwardly, "Brother, you're naturally not afraid, after all, you were wearing a mask and your true face wasn't revealed. But I showed my true face! What if these lunatics are captured, and Emerald Tiger and his mastermind follow the trail..."

He could almost see the Emerald Tiger or the Nighthawks coming to his door, and his palms, holding the wine glass, were slightly sweaty.

Now I can only hope that the Baiyue people are truly as elusive as ghosts; otherwise, I'm afraid I'll have to prepare to pack my bags and run away overnight.

In stark contrast to the worried Situ Wanli, Xu Qing poured himself a drink and enjoyed his meal with a relaxed air, his gaze occasionally sweeping over the chaotic fire scene outside the window.

At the same time.

Many people also rushed towards Emerald Tiger Manor.

Wei Zhuang is searching for the whereabouts of the Baiyue assassin group.

And... Bai Yifei.

Bai Yifei was also searching for the whereabouts of those people.

Although he was the one who released Tianze, he was also confident that he could control Tianze.

But Tianze ultimately did something beyond his expectations.

For example, the kidnapping of Princess Honglian.

Princess Honglian's abduction triggered a series of chain reactions.

The King of Han immediately fell into a coma.

If he does not wake up, then the Crown Prince becomes a crucial figure.

Unfortunately, the Crown Prince has now fallen into Tianze's hands and become his prisoner.

Therefore, Bai Yifei received Ji Wuye's harsh orders.

We must rescue the Crown Prince and Princess Honglian.

Even though this went against some of his original intentions, he still had to take the initiative to find Tianze.

……

"Master, this is the sword!"

The outer perimeter of Lanxiu Villa.

Yan Lingji handed a stolen sword to Tianze.

Although it was Yan Ling Ji who set the fire.

But with martial law in the city now in effect, how could we really let Yan Lingji come alone?

Therefore, Tianze followed along.

However, he did not take action himself, but instead stayed on the perimeter.

Looking at the sword that Yan Lingji handed over.

Tianze took him over.

The moment he drew his sword, he felt the power of dragons and snakes stirring within his body.

It seems that the ferocity of the sword awakened the ferocity of the dragon and snake within his body.

This made him even more certain of one thing.

"Indeed a fine sword!"

Just at this time.

Tianze suddenly turned his head to look.

Then I saw it, at the other end of the street.

A white-haired man, carrying two swords on his back, came towards this direction.

He was slightly taken aback when he saw the figure.

It's so similar, it's uncanny.

This is because his nemesis, Blood-Clad Marquis Bai Yifei, also wields twin swords and has white hair.

But then, Tianze's expression relaxed.

"You are not him after all!"