Lü Buwei plots rebellion, Xiongnu invade the border!

"Ying Changqing has left the city! Report to the lord immediately! This time, we must make him pay for his crimes in blood! Liyang is not to be trifled with!"

A man dressed in Qin-style clothing hid in the shadows and whispered commands to the people behind him.

"Yes, sir!"

Meanwhile, a man with a spider tattoo on the back of his neck quietly blended into the crowd after seeing Ying Changqing leave the city.

Suddenly, several Huns took out whistles from their bosoms and blew a strange melody.

As soon as Ying Changqing left the city, they immediately took action.

The sky was clear, yet a sense of oppression permeated the air.

Along the way, Li Wu raised her hand and pointed to two golden eagles in the sky.

"Your Highness, look."

"Those two golden eagles have been following us ever since we left the city."

Ying Changqing did not look up; his expression remained calm.

"This is a golden eagle tamed by the Xiongnu people for surveillance purposes."

"The Xiongnu?"

"Yes, and they were members of the Xiongnu royal family."

Ying Changqing wanted to laugh, but he just shook his head and pursed his lips slightly.

He couldn't hide his excitement.

Today was truly interesting!

Both Liyang and the Xiongnu have arrived; I never realized how valuable my life was!

The Northern Barbarians must have also sent people to take action in secret.

Li Wu was very worried because she had never seen Ying Changqing use martial arts in Xianyang.

She has never seen Ying Changqing make a move and has no idea how strong he truly is.

"Your Highness, the enemy is well prepared. We should return to the city to take refuge."

"Don't be afraid, let them come. Kill as many as they come today!"

A flash of silver light appeared at Ying Changqing's fingertips, his eyes filled with killing intent.

At the same time, he was very curious.

Just how powerful is that human power that is said to be able to create heaven and earth?

Back in Xianyang, the prince had already taken control of the entire region, so he never worried about Lü Buwei's schemes.

Since Your Highness says it's alright, then it's alright.

Seeing Ying Changqing so calm, Li Wu was no longer worried.

The two rode their horses to the heart of Yaoguang Mountain, not far from Yaoguang City.

Yaoguang Mountain is located on the border, and no martial arts sect is willing to establish a sect in this remote and war-torn place.

Therefore, Yaoguang Mountain became an undeveloped primeval forest.

The path leading up the mountain is just a forest trail worn down by local woodcutters.

The surrounding area is full of towering trees.

If it weren't for Li Wu leading the way, Ying Changqing would never have imagined that an army was stationed deep in these mountains.

"This place is well-hidden and can evade the surveillance of the police. You did the right thing."

The surrounding area was filled with dense forest, making it impossible to ride any further.

Ying Changqing and Li Wu dismounted and walked through the forest.

His praise made Li Wu's eyes light up, and she smiled happily, looking very docile.

He grasped Ying Changqing's hand and rubbed it against his face.

"It is my honor to help the prince solve his problem."

"So obedient."

At this moment, a person suddenly appeared in front of Ying Changqing.

"Your Highness, be careful!"

When Li Wu saw that person, her pupils contracted sharply, and she trembled with fear.

But she immediately stood in front of Ying Changqing, drawing her sword and pointing it at the newcomer.

Ying Changqing smiled and patted Li Wu's shoulder to reassure her.

"It's alright, they're one of us."

He turned to the newcomer and said, "Xuan Jian, you're too late."

Xuan Jian knelt on one knee and respectfully said, "Black and White Xuan Jian greets Your Highness."

"I spotted the Xiongnu cavalry and stopped to observe, which is why I was late."

"What... what exactly happened?"

Li Wu stared at the scene before her, speechless, looking at Ying Changqing in astonishment.

The newcomer was her former boss, the top assassin of the Luo Wang organization, and Hei Bai Xuan Jian, one of the Eight Swords of Yue!

He is the strongest among all the assassins in the Luo Wang organization!

Now this top assassin is being referred to as one of his own by Ying Changqing?

Looking at Hei Bai Xuan Jian kneeling on one knee, Ying Changqing was telling the truth.

Li Wu was completely dumbfounded, only shocked by Ying Changqing.

Ying Changqing smiled as he looked at Li Wu's adorable open mouth and pinched her cheek.

In fact, Ying Changqing wanted to know what Li Wu's expression would be when she saw Jing Ni.

But he had important business to attend to now, so he stopped thinking about it.

"Hei Bai Xuan Jian, you said there's a troop of Xiongnu cavalry. How many are there? Are they coming to Yao Guang City?"

"At least several thousand to ten thousand people."

"Their objective was clear: they didn't attack the cities along the way, but headed straight for Yaoguang City, because they were after the Prince."

Ying Changqing recalled the two golden eagles he had seen on the road.

The Huns arrived, as he had anticipated, but their scale exceeded his expectations.

It is impossible for a cavalry force of 10,000 men to cross the border silently.

"Ten thousand cavalrymen have now openly appeared outside Yaoguang City. It must be that Lü Buwei is supporting them from behind."

Ying Changqing's tone was icy, and his eyes were filled with even more murderous intent.

He turned to Hei Bai Xuan Jian: "Have you gotten any results on the matter I asked you to investigate?"

"Your Highness, I have confirmed that the person in charge of Liyang is a eunuch, but his identity and strength are still unclear and require further investigation."

Ying Changqing immediately frowned.

"eunuch?"

"Could it be that eunuch who's as old as the royal family of Liyang? But isn't he supposed to be unable to leave Tai'an City?"

Ying Changqing waved his hand at Xuan Jian and said, "I know who he is, there's no need to investigate further."

"Go and tell Lü Buwei everything, but be careful not to get caught."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Xuan Jian nodded, immediately turned around and rushed out of the woods, running very fast.

Ying Changqing looked down at the shocked Li Wu and pulled her along as they continued deeper into the forest.

They walked for a long time until a wide valley appeared before them, at which point Li Wu stopped.

"Your Highness, the valley ahead is where Mei San Niang trains her troops."

"Should I go and tell Mei San Niang to gather everyone?"

Ying Changqing stopped Li Wu and shook his head.

"No need, it's a good opportunity to see how Mei San Niang usually trains her troops."

As soon as they entered the valley, Ying Changqing immediately saw a man-made training ground in the distance.

In the center of the training ground was a fighting arena, surrounded by taxi soldiers dressed in light black armor.

They shouted loudly, their expressions agitated.

Mei San Niang, dressed in silver armor, stood on the high platform.

"The same rules apply today: the winner eats meat, the loser gets soup. Understand?"

"I understand!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a soldier jumped onto the arena.

He shouted at the crowd, "I'm going to eat meat today! Anyone who disagrees, come at me!"

After a moment of silence, another man jumped onto the ring and said, "Li Zhi, don't think we're afraid of you just because you won last time!"

"I must get first place today!"

The two immediately started fighting.

He didn't use any fancy tricks, he just fought head-on with his fists and feet, relying on his solid skills to withstand the opponent's attacks.

Ying Changqing could tell from their exchange that they were not without martial arts skills.

This playing style is intentional.

"Mei San Niang's actions were intended to test their external martial arts skills."

Ying Changqing nodded, surprised that Mei San Niang's methods of training troops were so sophisticated.

This kind of competition can increase soldiers' combat experience and test their progress in practicing the "Bloodstained Battle Technique".

It can also inspire soldiers' competitive spirit, motivating them to train hard in order to win rewards.

"Li Wu, did you teach this method to Mei San Niang?"

Li Wu shook her head and said, "Your Highness, I don't know how to train troops; this is not my method."

Ying Changqing was very surprised.

He never expected that Mei San Niang could come up with such a good method for training soldiers.

"I underestimated her because of my memories from my past life."

Ying Changqing sighed and led Li Wu into the valley.