The Death of Bai Qi, the Earthly 24 Formation!

After listening to Lü Buwei's analysis, Xuan Jian bowed respectfully and said, "I understand. Your Excellency has indeed seen far ahead."

Lü Buwei waved his hand with satisfaction: "Go and do it right away."

"I really want to know what Li Yang is capable of that he's willing to trade a city for my help."

"But regardless, paying such a high price shows they're determined to succeed; Ying Changqing definitely won't escape!"

Lu Buwei never expected that Jing Ni and Hei Bai Xuan Jian, whom he thought were absolutely loyal, had already betrayed him.

……

Deep in the Lishan Mountains.

The future leader of the Emei Sect, Zhou Zhiruo, is leaning against Ying Changqing's chest.

Ying Changqing put away the white handkerchief stained with plum blossoms and said with a smile, "Those rumors are true."

"Young Master—"

Zhou Zhiruo looked at Ying Changqing and called out coquettishly.

Ying Changqing looked at Zhou Zhiruo carefully and used his hands to tidy her hair.

"Pure and jade-like" is a perfect description of Zhou Zhiruo now.

She has a pure and innocent look, like a girl next door, but her eyes are clear and deep.

This contrast made Zhou Zhiruo appear charming and alluring, much to Ying Changqing's delight.

……

"Coo coo, coo coo, coo coo~"

Ying Changqing was awakened from his sleep by the sound of pigeons.

He opened his eyes; it was just dawn, the sun had not yet risen.

The sky was thick with fog, and it was drizzling.

A strange mechanical wooden pigeon caught Ying Changqing's attention by the window.

This mechanical carrier pigeon is a creation of the Mohists, completely different from ordinary carrier pigeons, and can only fly to a pre-set location.

However, it has a special function that ordinary carrier pigeons cannot do.

This pigeon has a self-destruct mechanism; it will destroy itself if not activated correctly, so it is very safe.

As for why pigeons can fly and make realistic pigeon sounds, Ying Changqing didn't understand.

He marveled at the incredible mechanical skills of the Mohists and the Gongshu School.

Ying Changqing only had two such pigeons.

One was placed in his fiefdom of Yaoguang and kept by Liwu.

The other one is in the hands of Hei Bai Xuan Jian, a top-tier assassin from the Luo Wang organization.

Ying Changqing took the news about the fiefdom and Xuan Jian very seriously.

He immediately sat up, picked up the mechanical wooden pigeon by the window, and turned its back.

After rotating the wooden dove two and a half times in a specific order, Ying Changqing opened the back cover of the mechanical dove and took out the silk inside.

Ying Changqing unfolded the silk cloth, glanced at it, and his eyes immediately turned cold.

"The royal family of Liyang, Lü Buwei!"

"Lü Buwei, do you think nobody knows you did it?"

Hearing Ying Changqing's mutterings, Zhou Zhiruo raised her arm and rubbed her eyes.

She looked at Ying Changqing with a puzzled expression and asked, "Young Master, what's wrong? What happened?"

"It's okay, you just fell asleep, go back to sleep."

Ying Changqing touched Zhou Zhiruo's face and shook his head.

"Is something on your mind, young master?"

"Tell me about it?"

"Although I don't understand, I will listen to what you say, young master."

Zhou Zhiruo was docile and obedient, which softened Ying Changqing's expression, and he smiled.

He touched Zhou Zhiruo's forehead with the zither.

"It's okay, I'll handle it."

"Yes, I believe in you, young master. You can do anything."

After Zhou Zhiruo finished speaking, she rested her head on Ying Changqing's arm and drew circles on his chest with her index finger.

Ying Changqing's mood improved, and he was no longer angry.

He smiled and hugged Zhou Zhiruo, stroking her long legs clad in black stockings, thinking to himself.

In fact, Ying Changqing was not worried about the safety of Yaoguang and Liwu.

He had five hundred elite soldiers trained by Mei San Niang, a secret force he had hidden away, one that even the Luo Wang (a secret police organization) couldn't detect.

Ying Changqing was certain that even if the Six Sword Slaves went to Yao Guang in person, they would not gain any advantage.

Each of them cultivated an indestructible body.

Therefore, although the number of people is small, as long as they are arranged in a military formation, even experts at the Celestial Realm will not benefit from them.

What truly angered Ying Changqing was that Lü Buwei wanted to use Li Wu to threaten him.

Ying Changqing released Zhou Zhiruo from his embrace.

He walked to the desk and picked up paper and pen.

"Lü Buwei, I originally intended to wait for the right opportunity before making my move."

"If you try to harm my people, then I'll have no choice but to take action."

"You have no control over how this game is played; today is your death day."

Ying Changqing spoke in a deep voice, picked up his pen and wrote quickly with powerful strokes.

He quickly wrote down all the instructions.

He walked to the window and hid the secret letter in the back box of the mechanical wooden dove.

Winding it up, the wooden dove immediately flew away and disappeared into the clouds and mist of Mount Li.

"The Pingyang Heavy Armor Army is Lü Buwei's elite force; I must take it from him!"

In the letter, Ying Changqing ordered Hei Bai Xuanjian to approach Wang Yi, the commander of the Pingyang Heavy Armor Army.

Ying Changqing did not want to touch Lü Buwei's confidants, fearing that he would alert them.

But now, he has decided to eliminate Lü Buwei's power ahead of schedule.

Wang Yi had fought alongside Bai Qi and enjoyed high prestige within the Qin army.

Even Meng Tian was only a centurion in the Pingyang Heavy Armor Army.

Therefore, Wang Yi's support was crucial for Lü Buwei, as it helped him control the army.

Ying Changqing wanted to make this force, which was important to Lü Buwei, openly betray him.

This move would severely damage Lü Buwei's prestige and create conditions for his complete elimination.

It was easy to get Wang Yi to betray Lü Buwei.

Wang Yi's loyalty to Lü Buwei and his becoming his confidant was not because he betrayed the Qin Dynasty.

Rather, it was because he had served as the deputy general of Lord Wu'an, Bai Qi.

Everyone believed that Bai Qi was put to death by the previous King of Qin, Ying Ji, which made Wang Yi hate the Qin royal family to the core.

But the truth of this world is different. Bai Qi was killed by the six elders of the Farmer's Clan using the Earth Swamp Formation, and it had nothing to do with Ying Ji.

If Wang Yi were told the true cause of Bai Qi's death, this loyal old general of Qin would no longer serve Lü Buwei.

Despite his resentment towards the Qin royal family, he never betrayed the Qin Empire.

However, he was loyal to the legitimate Qin dynasty, not to Lü Buwei.

After arranging the Pingyang heavy armored army, Ying Changqing did not rest.

He said to Zhiruo, "I'm going out for a bit."

Zhi Ruo asked if she needed him to stay with her, but Ying Changqing refused, saying, "No need, you can continue sleeping. I'll be back soon."

……

After leaving the room, he went directly to Rashomon.

You must memorize all the secrets; enlightenment can wait.

Because once you leave the Yin-Yang School, you may never be able to come back.

Ying Changqing knew that Li Yang's use of a city to lure him out of seclusion was a premeditated plan.

But I still decided to go.

Because he had a trump card that neither Li Yang nor Lü Buwei knew about—the Taoist Tianzong Beimingzi.

Ying Changqing was certain that with Bei Mingzi's help, he would be able to turn the danger into safety.

Lishan is the residence of the Yin-Yang School.

The rain intensified, but Ying Changqing braved the downpour and headed straight for Luosheng Hall.

Even in the pouring rain, not a single drop of water could get within a foot of Ying Changqing.

It's still early; the Yin-Yang School disciples haven't started their morning exercises yet.

So no one came to ask questions or disturb him on the way, and Ying Changqing quickly arrived in front of Luosheng Hall.

Just as he was about to channel his inner energy into the bronze giant gate, he suddenly felt a familiar force gently tugging at his sleeve.

Ying Changqing was surprised to find that Shao Siming was already standing behind him.

"Little girl, you're up so early?"

"I sensed that Rashomon has been opened."

Ying Changqing squatted down and gently rubbed Shao Siming's cheeks with his hands.

"Today I'm leaving Mount Li. Will you miss me?"

"How long will you be gone?"

Shao Siming's eyes were calm, but a rare hint of emotion was revealed when she spoke.

"I'm not sure either, there are still some things to take care of."

"I will definitely return within a month, or at the latest within six months."

Shao Siming lowered her amethyst-like eyes and remained silent.

But she was clearly reluctant to part with it.