Inside the Star Observation Tower, the night breeze blows gently.
Zou Yan continued: "When Xun Sheng left, did he have any explanation for you?"
Mu Qianshui: "I was told to stay in Qin for one year, and then I could stay and do whatever I wanted."
Zou Yan thought for a while: "Then go. My disciple Ye Qi is also going to Qin. You two can be together."
Mu Qianshui hesitated for a moment and said: "Sage Xun also told me that if I enter the Qin Dynasty, I should practice the art of silence and speak less.
This gag technique is too difficult for a discerner like me."
Zou Yan laughed and said: "Your practice as a discerner has gone astray and gone astray. That's why Xun Sheng asked you to silence yourself so as not to attract people's disgust. It also allows you to reflect on yourself through silence."
The two people Mu Qianshui respected the most in his life were Xunzi and Zou Yan.
Therefore, in front of these two people, he could be patient and patient, and speak nicely.
At this time, hearing Zou Yan mention Xunzi's intention, Mu Qianshui asked thoughtfully: "Why do Master Zou and Sheng Xun both think so highly of the Crown Prince of Qin, just because he is one of the youngest saints in our human race in thousands of years?"
Zou Yan pointed to the sky.
Mu Qianshui also raised his head and looked at the deep sky where the stars twinkled:
"Master Zou has studied astrology and astronomy intensively, and is he sure that the Qin people will take charge of this Middle-earth China in the future?"
Zou Yan shook his head and said: "Sage Xun and I both discovered the cycle of heaven and the movement of the five elements. In recent years, the breath of heaven and earth has been growing. This is a prosperous and troubled time.
There is a demonic energy approaching from the west to the Middle-earth, and Da Qin is the westernmost of the Seven Kingdoms and is the first to bear the brunt."
"In addition, in the seven countries, in addition to demons and sects in troubled times, there are also some good planners from each country. They are all planning for themselves and the interests of one place and one country. They lack foresight and cause internal strife."
Mu Qianshui frowned and said, "Aren't the people of Qin seeking the interests of one country and one region?"
"It's useless to talk too much. You'll know it later."
Zou Yan looked up at the starry sky, and the aura of a magician filled the air: "I have deduced based on Zhou Tian's magic, there are always white wolves peeping north of the China of China, waiting for the opportunity to seize the fertile soil of the Central Plains."
"Master Zou is referring to the Huns attacking Zhao?" Mu Qianshui also looked at the sky.
However, except for the stars in the sky, nothing could be seen.
"More than just attacking Zhao, the Huns have become increasingly powerful in recent years. They are coveting the entire Middle-earth, and all seven countries are their enemies. It's ridiculous that all countries claim to be heroes, but there are not many victims who know how to take precautions in advance."
Zou Yan glanced at Mu Qianshui: "You don't want to leave Qi, but you can't let go of your status as the sword wielder of Jixia Academy Sword?"
"hold head high."
Mu Qianshui nodded calmly: "When I use the Academy Sword, I can exert the strongest power below that of a saint, which will be of great benefit to my future breakthrough to the saint realm!"
"Then it is even more important to go to Qin, where heaven and earth are reinvigorated. Qin is the place where wars are fought, and the way of the army is improved.
If you go, you may have a chance to find a breakthrough to the saint realm." Zou Yan said.
Mu Qianshui cocked her neck proudly, as if she was not interested in serving Qin: "Okay, I'll go."
Didn't I tell you that if you go there, you will have the opportunity to break into the Saint Realm?
Zou Yanhao was a good teacher and said: "After you go, remember to keep silent, otherwise you may be driven back."
Mu Qianshui nodded and said nothing, and had already begun to silence himself.
"Can you and I gain anything from watching the stars at night?"
Mu Qianshui shook his head and said nothing, and continued to be silent.
Zou Yan sighed and pointed to the low mat in front of him: "This is one of the teas that Zhao Huaizhong sent me last time he exchanged letters with me. It was grown by the descendants of Shennong. You can try it."
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Anyi.
At dawn, the east gate of the city was breached, and the Qin army poured in like a tide.
Zhao Huaizhong and Wang Jian returned to Jingyang from Wei territory after dawn.
At noon, the sun is shining brightly.
In the sky above Jingyang County, a green-colored three-legged bronze tripod hangs. It is slightly taller than an ordinary person, with a round shape and mottled ancient charm. The tripod's wall is carved with hundreds of exotic flowers and plants.
"Wang Jian has met Mu's family."
After entering the city, he saw Mu Yangjing, who was wearing a silver dress and a beautiful face. Wang Jian bowed to greet her.
After Mu Yangjing returned the gift, Zhao Huaizhong asked: "How is the situation?"
"I used the Baicao Cauldron to absorb the evil aura escaping from the city, and after refining it, it was fine." Mu Yang said softly.
Yesterday afternoon, Zhao Huaizhong took a black bird to go north.
At that time, I really planned to go to the north to see the situation, but heading north from Xianyang, I would pass through Jingyang.
When he passed Jingyang again, he had some vague feelings based on the realm of a saint.
After that, he still went to the border to investigate in person, but he went to the northern border himself, but sent a message to Mu Yangjing and asked her to come to Jingyang.
When the evil aura was induced, Mu Yangjing discovered it and took out the Baicao Cauldron to absorb the evil aura.
The Baicao Cauldron was still hanging over the city until now. Mu Yangjing was worried that things would happen again, so for safety reasons, he did not take it back.
In the afternoon, Zhao Huaizhong and his party returned to Xianyang from Jingyang by car.
Halfway through, Zhao Huaizhong got into Mu Yangjing's car.
The carriage is filled with a faint aroma.
"Let me borrow something from you."
After Zhao Huaizhong got on the carriage, he sat on the side wall. As the carriage swayed, he could touch Mu Yangjing's slender and plump legs from time to time, which was a wonderful touch.
"What to borrow?"
"Does your Shennong clan know the geography of this world and beyond the Seven Kingdoms? Are there any relevant ancient scrolls?" Zhao Huaizhong asked.
He looked through various classics, but none of them described the regions outside the Seven Kingdoms. He thought that Mu Yangjing's Shennong clan had a long history and should know more, so he came to ask.
"Um."
Mu Yang responded quietly and lifted a green soft rope from his neck, with a small gourd tied to the lower end, which he got from Zhao Huaizhong in his early years.
Mu Yangjing took out several ancient books and some fruits that looked like green peaches from the gourd, and handed them to Zhao Huaizhong and the two of them shared them.
"What do you know about geography beyond the Seven Kingdoms?"
"just looking around."
Zhao Huaizhong put the ancient scroll away and was not in a hurry to look through it.
The two chatted all the way. Mu Yangjing was in a good mood, with a smile on her face:
"The fruit trees in the garden are all mature, and these days are the time for picking. The harvest is even better than expected."
Zhao Huaizhong said: "Whenever I have free time, I will help you and Jiang Ji pick fruits."
"This time Zhao and Wei conspired to sacrifice Koreans. They went too far. What are you going to do next?"
Thinking of the scene filled with evil spirits in Jingyang, Mu Yangjing also showed an angry look on his face and pursed his lips tightly.
"First settle the score with the Wei people. Meng Ao will step up his offensive against Wei and advance eastward.
As for the Zhao people, I need to let them go. The Huns are not stable, so I won’t bother the Zhao people at this time and take advantage of those foreigners."
"The Yinnu Cult... will never exist again." Zhao Huaizhong said.
That night, after they returned to Xianyang, Mu Qingkong and others who had also returned to Qin came to report, and they also brought Yao Ji, who had surrendered to Kuzhou Cult.
Yao Ji was in his forties this year, with a tall and thin figure. He was originally dressed in the wide-sleeved robes of Kuzhou Cult, but after coming to Qin, he changed into the black clothes common among Qin people.
When he came to see Zhao Huaizhong this time, he looked a little restrained, always lowering his head and not squinting.
He has long and narrow eyes, cheekbones on the back of his head, extremely high cheekbones, a thin bridge of nose like a sharp peak, and obvious boneiness.
In terms of appearance, he has a rebellious appearance.
Ordinary people in power are most taboo about people like Yao Ji.
But Zhao Huaizhong didn't care.
As long as he remains strong, Yao Ji can't afford to make any waves.
Regardless of his personal strength or the national power of Qin, Zhao Huaizhong has enough self-confidence.
"Do you want to surrender to me, Great Qin?" Zhao Huaizhong was sitting in the main hall of Ye Yu Mansion, his eyes falling on a case file in his hand.
He never raised his head after Yao Ji came in.
"yes."
Yao Ji said respectfully: "Killing Pope Kuzhou is to inform the prince of my determination to be loyal to the Qin Dynasty."
Zhao Huaizhong wrote lightly: "You killed Kuzhou Pope just to take the opportunity to clear the obstacles and want to monopolize the power of Kuzhou Sect.
The asceticism in your teaching took the initiative to come to me when I was in Jingyang and offered advice, which must have come from your instruction.
The former Kuzhou Pope Lu Xia probably disagreed with you at that time and did not agree to betray several other sects in exchange for the opportunity to surrender to Great Qin."
"So you secretly planned to get rid of the Kuzhou Cult Leader, and then surrender to our Great Qin, and achieve success in one fell swoop.
From this perspective, I, Ye Yufu, was also used by you and became your accomplice in murdering Pope Kuzhou and usurping power."
Yao Ji broke into a cold sweat without realizing it.
What Zhao Huaizhong said is absolutely correct, just like seeing it with your own eyes.
He borrowed the sword to kill people, took the opportunity to monopolize the power of the Kuzhou Sect, and then took advantage of the situation to join the Qin Dynasty. From now on, he can rely on the Qin Dynasty to control the world.
These thoughts were revealed by Zhao Huaizhong, and Yao Ji couldn't help but be frightened.