after a few days, his ambition hung high.
In Ji City, the scorching sun was high up in the sky. The sunlight shot everywhere and fell on the skin, like tens of thousands of poisonous bee needles stabbing into the skin and flesh, piercing the bones and muscles. The venom swirled wildly in his body, then rose violently between his fingers and went straight for his chest and throat. It then turned into a ferocious aura that scraped out of his throat and lingered on his face for a long time.
Prince Dan waited patiently for half a day.
The Crown Prince Pill was waiting for a person, a person who could shoulder the heavy responsibility.
Crown Prince Dan knew that at this moment, his heart could neither panic nor panic.
The only thing the Crown Prince Pill could do was wait.
Therefore, even though the sun was blazing, the Crown Prince Pill seemed to be quietly waiting for a ray of light in the long night…
A four-horse carriage sped into the city from outside the east gate and went straight down the main street. A pair of golden bells hung in front of the carriage, swaying and tinkling in the wind.
The ringing of the bell was crisp and melodious. The people in the city raised their heads to look at the carriage that passed by them.
They were all thinking that there must be an honored guest!
On the left side of the 'Golden Bell Carriage', which was used by the Crown Prince Pill to recruit talents and carry distinguished guests, sat a burly man with a stern expression. His thick black hair was tied into a bun with a gray linen cloth. His face was covered with a beard that looked like steel needles. His appearance was very fierce and crude, and his eagle eyes kept glancing left and right. Not to mention his terrifying appearance, just this pair of beast-like eyes that were filled with vigilance was enough to make people afraid.
People couldn't help but feel curious and discuss,""Our crown prince's golden bell carriage has always been used to pick up scholars and elegant guests. Why is there such a fiendish savage in it today?”
He had no home, no relatives, no sustenance, no worries, only a "formless appearance."
It was just a " simple " face, without any unnecessary pretense.
I smile at random because of inexplicable joy; To feel deeply frustrated, I feel sad; When he needed to be alert, he naturally put on a stern face.
People called him Wuxiang, the warrior of Wei.
He had lost his father since he was young. The world was big, but there was no place for him. However, he did not become cynical because of this. Wandering the world was his mission, and his mission was his destination.
"Hiss-" The leading horse raised its front hooves, raised its chin, and let out a long cry before stopping in front of the Magi Hall.
Without waiting for the carriage to stop, Wu Xiang pressed down with his left hand and leaped onto the ground. With his right hand, he swept down a thick sword from the carriage. The sword was five feet long and nearly a foot wide. The body of the sword was extremely thick, and it was obviously heavy. Wu Xiang hung his sword on his waist and looked up. Two people were already waiting in front of the building. One was dressed in brocade and had a tall crown. He stood tall and elegant. The other was dressed in purple and wore a plain crown. He was nearly sixty years old and had a calm demeanor.
"Wuxiang wishes to see the Crown Prince.”Wu Xiang cupped his hands and said to the two.
"Warrior Wu Xiang, I've been waiting here for a long time!" Crown Prince Dan said with a smile.”
He paused, then glanced at Ju Wu and said,""This is an important official of our dynasty, Doctor Ju Wu.”
Unexpectedly, these two people were Crown Prince Dan and Ju Wu. Wu Xiang was quite surprised. He carefully observed Crown Prince Dan, then bowed and said,""Wuxiang has traveled around the various countries and has long heard that the Crown Prince of Yan is respectful to the wise and corporal. Today, I have the honor to meet him. I, Wu Xiang, am just a nameless swordsman who roams the world. How dare I trouble the Crown Prince to come out and welcome me personally? Wuxiang really doesn't deserve it!"
Crown Prince Dan said," You flatter me. In the past, Young Master Wuji personally controlled the reins of the carriage to welcome Hou Ying, the hermit at the East Gate. I'm still far from him. I hope you won't blame me for being negligent!"”
"I don't dare!" Wu Xiang hurriedly said. I wouldn't dare!" Immediately after, he looked ashamed and kept scratching his head.
Ju Wu observed Wuxiang's face and thought that he was a rude man who only had brute force. However, judging from his speech and behavior at this moment, he seemed to be a man with a rare temperament. "Please come in and talk, warrior."”Prince Dan went first, followed by Juwu and Wuxiang. A banquet had already been prepared in the hall.
Wu Xiang was quite moved. He cupped his hands and said," I'm just a boor. I don't dare to be treated like this by the Crown Prince!"”
Ju Wu stroked his beard and smiled." The Crown Prince has always been generous and kind. He admires the heroes of the world the most.”
Prince Dan added,"Lord Mengchang spent almost all of his fortune to entertain all the talented people in the world. Only then did he manage to get 3,000 customers." Although I'm not as good as him, I admire the heart of a hero!”
"This subject carefully examined the corpse many times, and finally discovered that there was an indistinguishable, extremely thin wound on Wu Xiang's chest.”
Crown Prince Dan's face turned pale and he cried out,""Was he really killed? Non-Phase's swordsmanship was so brilliant, how could he be killed so easily?”
Ju Wu frowned and said," This is very strange. The door was locked from the inside, and the windows were all closed. There was no sign of a fight in the room." I have carefully investigated and found no clues left in the room. How did the murderer enter and how did he come out after killing Wuxiang? It is really puzzling. Furthermore, I've been sending people to guard the Recruitment Hall closely these few days. No outsiders are allowed to enter. This murderer really came and went without a trace. It was not an exaggeration to say that he was like a ghost.”
Crown Prince Dan felt a chill down his spine and said in a deep voice,""Could it be that the murderer knew that Wu Xiang would assassinate the King of Qin, so he took the initiative to kill him?”" Only the Crown Prince and I know about this," Ju Wu said." It's impossible for it to be leaked. I don't think it's related to the assassination of the King of Qin!" This Wuxiang had traveled around the various countries and fought with people, he should have made many enemies. It was normal for him to encounter such a disaster.”
Crown Prince Dan said," This murderer is actually able to kill people in the secret chamber without being seen. He can be said to be elusive. We must first investigate the truth carefully before we can visit the warriors and assassinate Ying Zheng." I'll have to trouble you with this matter." Ju Wu bowed and said," I'm not good at investigating cases, but I have a friend who might be able to help."”
"Who is it?" Crown Prince Dan's spirit was lifted.
"Tian Guang." Ju Wu said.
"Tian Guang?" But that wise and brave Tian Guang?”"Yes, he is," answered Ju Wu."He is a famous sage in Yan Country.”
In less than a meal, Ju Wu really invited Tian Guang for Prince Dan. Crown Prince Dan saw that the newcomer was about forty or fifty years old. He was wearing a long purple robe. His cheekbones were prominent, his nose bridge was high, and his lips were thin. He walked into the hall calmly and neatly.
After Tian Guang greeted him, Crown Prince Dan personally wiped the seat and invited Tian Guang to sit down. Tian Guang did not decline and sat down. Tian Guang's ancestors were originally nobles of the Yan Country. Later on, they were convicted and led to the people. He had been ambitious and loyal to the country since he was young. Unfortunately, he had no way to repay his kindness and was depressed. That was why he was willing to be a lonely hermit. Now that he had the opportunity to display his talents and serve the country, and was entrusted by a friend, he naturally had no need to decline.
Ju Wu told him the details. Tian Guang pondered for a while, then shook his head and sighed,""Wrong, wrong! How could he make a hasty decision to assassinate Ying Zheng, the King of Qin?”
Crown Prince Dan was shocked when he heard Tian Guang say "assassinate the King of Qin". He turned to Ju Wu. Ju Wu was also shocked. Tian Guang saw it and said calmly,"The doctor didn't reveal anything, this is just my guess.”
"I'd like to hear the details." Prince Dan pretended to be calm.”
Tian Guang spoke with assurance," In today's world, the State of Qin occupies Ganquan and Gukou in the north, Jing and Wei in the south, the rich land of Ba and Han, the high mountains of Long and Shu in the right, and the dangerous places of Guan and Tong in the left. It has many soldiers and generals. One day, the State of Yan will become the meat of the powerful State of Qin. Moreover, recently, he heard that Fan Yuqi, the general of Qin State, had offended the King of Qin for some reason and fled to Yan State, where he was taken in by the Crown Prince. The Qin Country had coveted the Yan Country for a long time. Coupled with this matter, it was no different from feeding meat to the tiger. Disaster was not far away!”
Ju Wu sighed with emotion," General Fan was indeed taken in by the Crown Prince. I have already persuaded the Crown Prince to ask General Fan to leave Yan Country and go to Xiongnu. Firstly, it would make Qin Country have no excuse. Secondly, it could contact Xiongnu Chanyu. At the same time, it could unite with the Three Jin Kingdoms in the west and the South Alliance, Qi and Chu, to fight against Qin Country together. This was the best plan. However, the Crown Prince couldn't bear it and still insisted on taking General Fan in.”
Crown Prince Dan could not help but frown." General Fan has offended the King of Qin. It can be said that the world is big and there is no place for him to stay. Since he has joined me, how can I ignore morality and reject him because of the threat of the strong Qin?”
Tian Guang nodded." This is precisely where the Crown Prince's benevolence and righteousness lie. The people of the world can only admire the Crown Prince!" Moreover, in my opinion, if Qin wants to invade Yan, they will find excuses. Even if the Crown Prince does not protect General Fan, the King of Qin will find another way. Now that the powerful Qin was eyeing them like a tiger eyeing its prey, and the Yan Country was small and weak, if they were to fight, it would be like hitting a stone with an egg. In my humble opinion, the most effective way is to find a swordsman to assassinate the King of Qin, Ying Zheng. Once the King of Qin dies, the Qin Kingdom will be in chaos, and the Yan Kingdom will be saved.”
Crown Prince Dan Wei Tian Guang's understanding could actually hit the main point and fit his own thoughts, he was deeply shocked. He heaved a sigh and said,"What you said is exactly what I thought."”He raised his head and was lost in thought for a moment before he suddenly said,"Actually, Ying Zheng and I have known each other since we were young, and we were once good friends who went through thick and thin together.”
Tian Guang was stunned. His lips twitched slightly, but he did not say anything.
Crown Prince Dan raised his wine cup and took a sip. His eyes drifted into the distance as if he was recalling the past. He said leisurely,"I was sent to the State of Zhao as a hostage when I was young. At that time, Ying Zheng's mother was also in the State of Zhao, and he was born there. In the beginning, the two of us often played together and supported each other. Gradually, I regarded him as a brother and had a deep friendship with him. However, as time passed, Ying Zheng became more and more mischievous for some reason. As he grew up, he became more and more domineering and cruel.”He paused for a moment, and hatred suddenly appeared in his eyes. He frowned and said,"Later on, Ying Zheng returned to the State of Qin and became the King of Qin, but I was sent to the State of Qin as a hostage. I had never expected that Ying Zheng would disregard our childhood friendship and humiliate me in every possible way, making me experience all the sufferings of the human world and live a life worse than death. "Now, I want to assassinate this person. It's not only to avenge this humiliation, but also for my Yan Country, and more importantly, for the common people of the world.”After saying that, Crown Prince Dan's expression darkened, and the surroundings fell silent.
After a long time, Tian Guang broke the silence and said,""With the Crown Prince's ambition, he will definitely succeed.”
Prince Dan smiled bitterly and said," Just a few days ago, I found Swordsman Wuxiang. I wanted to entrust him with an important task. However, he was suddenly assassinated last night. I wanted to investigate the case but I have no clue." The reason why Dan asked Mister to come was to rely on Mister's talent to investigate the case thoroughly.”
Tian Guang pondered for a moment as if he was considering something. After a while, he cautiously said,"This one is already old. With this one's strength, I might disappoint the Crown Prince. However, I do have someone I can recommend. This person is brave, calm, and wise. I can entrust him with important matters. Besides him, I'm afraid no one else in the world can take on the great responsibility of assassinating Qin.”
"Master, do you really have such a friend?" Prince Dan was overjoyed. Who is it?" Tian Guang said," This person's name is Jing Ke. He was originally from the State of Qi. He studied swordsmanship under Gongsun Yu of the State of Wei. The Crown Prince must have heard of his ancestor. He was Guigu 'zi, whose name shook the world more than a hundred years ago.”
Prince Dan was suddenly moved." Is this the successor of Guigu 'zi?" he asked.”"That's right," said Tian Guang. Not only was Jing Ke skilled in swordsmanship, but he was also courageous and knowledgeable.
If I can get to know him, I can entrust him with great things. Moreover, Jing Ke's reputation in the Yan Country was widespread. It was said that there were many doctors and nobles in the court who fought to befriend him.”
"Is this Jing Ke the chivalrous man called Jing Qing in Yan Country?" Ju Wu interrupted.”
"Yes!" Tian Guang replied.
Crown Prince Dan was overjoyed." It's a great honor to have such a chivalrous man in the Yan Kingdom. Please introduce me to him. I want to see Jing Ke as soon as possible."”
"If the Crown Prince wants to see him, it's not difficult. He should be in the market right now."”
"If that's the case, let's go meet him for a while."”
Crown Prince Dan and his group arrived at the noisy street in a carriage. From afar, they could hear the sound of knocking and someone singing loudly. As they drove forward, they saw three people sitting on a large bluestone by the street. They held a wine pot in their hands and sang as they drank. One of them used a bamboo pole to knock on the bluestone, beating the beat.
Tian Guang smiled." As expected, you're drunk again. Crown Prince, please wait a moment. Allow me to go and explain."”
Crown Prince Dan frowned slightly and said to Tian Guang,""Which one of you is Jing Qing? If I'm not mistaken, the person who hit the rock on the left seems to be Gao Jianli!”
"The Crown Prince also knows Gao Jianli?" Tian Guang asked.”
"How could I not know who the Yan Country's expert is? Who is Jing Ke?"”
"The singer in the middle is Jing Ke," Tian Guang said.”
When Crown Prince Dan saw Jing Ke's face reeking of alcohol and his hoarse voice singing something, his hope was extinguished by half. He couldn't hide the disappointment on his face. Could such a drunkard really be a first-class swordsman? In his confusion, he couldn't help but stare at Jing Ke for a while and asked,""Which hermit is the other one?”
"That one?" Tian Guang smiled. He was not a hermit, but a dog killer.”
"Dog killer?" Prince Dan and Ju Wu asked in unison.
Killing a person was not like killing a dog. Moreover, the person he wanted to kill was not someone an ordinary person could compare to. Therefore, the person who wanted to kill him couldn't be a dog killer, and it definitely couldn't be an ordinary killer.
"That's right. Roasted dog meat is also a specialty, so everyone calls him Dog Butcher.”Tian Guang couldn't help but praise.
A gust of warm wind blew past, bringing with it the alluring fragrance of meat. There was a large clay pot on top of the bluestone, and the dog meat was burning inside. Jing Ke and the other two drank a mouthful of wine and ate a mouthful of dog meat. They sang and danced happily.
Tian Guang said,"These three are really happy like immortals. Can you let me introduce you to the Crown Prince first?"”"Thank you, sir." Prince Dan forced a smile.”
Tian Guang got out of the car and sat down beside the three of them. Crown Prince Dan stood by the carriage and watched from afar. He saw the four of them talking about something. Jing Ke suddenly turned around and glanced at Crown Prince Dan. Prince Dan could faintly feel the murderous intent in Jing Ke's eyes. This killing intent was what he wanted. The Crown Prince's heart was shaken, and only then did boundless hope reignite.
After a while, Tian Guang walked over and said to Crown Prince Dan,""Jing Ke said that a commoner from the mountains has a humble status and is drunk and rude, so it is inconvenient for him to visit the Crown Prince.”The Crown Prince was disappointed, but he did not want to lose his manners. He still smiled and cupped his hands at the three of them.
Tian Guang promised Crown Prince Dan," Crown Prince, please return first. Tian Guang will definitely invite Jing Ke over. At the very least, let him investigate the murderer of Wu Xiang for Crown Prince."”
"It's all up to you, sir," said Crown Prince Dan happily.”Then, he bowed to the three of them before leaving.
Tian Guang accompanied Jing Ke back to his residence. Seeing that Jing Ke seemed to have woken up from his drunkenness, he said,""Today, I've brought good news especially for Brother Jing.”
Jing Ke smiled faintly and leaned back on the couch,""What good news? Could it be that Crown Prince Dan wants to give me an official position?" He seemed to be half drunk and half awake.
Tian Guang closed the door and leaned forward, whispering,""There is hope for your revenge." Jing Ke was slightly startled. He stood up and asked,""What do you mean?"
Tian Guang said," Now that the Qin Kingdom has a strong army and a strong horse, their power is pressing. They are about to annex the Yan Kingdom. The Yan Kingdom is small and weak. They are definitely not a match for the strong Qin Kingdom. Therefore, Crown Prince Dan has been looking for capable people to assassinate the King of Qin. In my opinion, you are the most suitable candidate!”
Jing Ke's face turned red and his breathing became rapid. He looked at Tian Guang in a daze and was speechless for a moment. Then, he lay down and said indifferently,"I'm afraid I can't take on this heavy responsibility. Moreover, Teacher shouldn't have told me such a secret matter, lest I speak without restraint and ruin the Crown Prince's plans.”"You don't want to assassinate the King of Qin?" Tian Guangqi asked.”
"Why would I take such a great risk to assassinate Qin?" Jing Ke asked.”"Have you forgotten why your master Gongsun Yu died?" Tian Guang asked loudly. Don't you want to avenge him?" He had not forgotten. Jing Ke had never forgotten that there was an enemy in the west, and he could not forget the crying appearance of a girl. He didn't need to remember the hatred and depression. They were naturally in his heart. Although he didn't dare to think about it, he couldn't forget it for a moment.
Jing Ke's heart was in pain as he muttered,""Revenge? How can the Crown Prince Pill make me take revenge?”
" The Crown Prince is different from the King of Yan," Tian Guang said solemnly." Although Tian Guang is not a disciple of the Crown Prince, I know that the Crown Prince is far-sighted and not as cowardly as the King of Yan." The Crown Prince was ambitious and meticulous. He was the only person who could revive Yan Country.”Jing Ke said," I am neither a citizen of the Yan Kingdom nor a subject of the Crown Prince. What does it have to do with me whether the Crown Prince is a genius or a mediocre person?”
Tian Guang thought of something and smiled." Let's not talk about killing the King of Qin for now. However, there is one thing that Tian Guang would like to ask Brother Jing for help.”Jing Ke nodded and said,"Please tell me more."”
Tian Guang then recounted the death of Wu Xiang in detail. When Jing Ke heard this, he also felt that it was quite bizarre. He nodded and said,""I am very interested in this matter. Please lead the way for me to take a look.”"I'm relieved to have your help," Tian Guang said.”He thought to himself,'I can't rush the assassination of the King of Qin. Since Jing Ke has promised to investigate the murderer, I have a chance to take on this important task.'
Tian Guang brought Jing Ke to the Magi Hall. When Ju Wu heard that Jing Ke was here, he also hurried over. Jing Ke didn't talk much with him and only said that he was here to help understand the cause of Wu Xiang's death. Ju Wu ordered the guards to lead the way to the room where Wu Xiang died.
Ever since Wu Xiang was assassinated, four guards had been standing in front of the door all day, guarding it tightly.
Ju Wu then entered the room and saw Jing Ke looking around with his hands behind his back. He looked up for a while and asked the servant for a while. Then he turned to Tian Guang and asked,""Where are the corpses?" "It's still parked in the back pavilion," Ju Wu said.”Jing Ke and Tian Guang followed Ju Wu to the small pavilion. Jing Ke examined Wu Xiang's body for a while and then returned to Wu Xiang's room. He pondered for a while and then nodded.
"Brother Jing, did you find anything?" Tian Guang was delighted and asked.”Jing Ke said," I don't dare to jump to conclusions. I'm just speculating based on the clues. The person who killed him came down from the roof."”"The roof?" Ju Wu was surprised. Where is the entrance to the roof?" Jing Ke pointed at a small window above,""Come in from there." Ju Wu raised his head and saw a small window on the ceiling, but it was less than two feet long and one foot and a half wide."This window? This window was so small that only a large rat could fit in.”
Jing Ke said," As far as I know, there's a strange skill called Bone Shrinking in Jianghu. When one practices it to a high level, one can change their body shape according to the object. Their body will be as soft as water. They can move freely in places smaller than this window."”"There's such a magical technique in the world!" Ju Wu was surprised.”
Jing Ke smiled." I examined Wu Xiang's body carefully. I found a very thin wound on his chest. It could be seen that the murderer used a very small sharp weapon. It was extremely sharp and hit him in one blow.”At this point, his expression was solemn as he said,"I have traveled around the various countries and have heard of Wu Xiang's name. His swordsmanship is extraordinary, and his eyes and ears must be sharp. The murderer was able to succeed in one strike.”He turned around and asked Tian Guang,""Is this Wu Xiang the assassin that the Crown Prince hired to assassinate the King of Qin?”
Tian Guang did not speak. The answer was clear.
Jing Ke didn't ask further and said,""Wuxiang has made too many enemies. It's not surprising that someone killed him. However, since he died in such a bizarre manner while serving the Crown Prince, it makes people wonder if the Crown Prince's scheme is…"
"Is there someone…" Ju Wu was shocked.
Jing Ke nodded slightly and remained silent. A moment later, he suddenly turned around and said to the two,""Please report to the Crown Prince and tell him to be careful.”Then, he left in a hurry.
After leaving the Magi Hall, Jing Ke walked aimlessly on the crowded street. Suddenly, familiar scenes of killing appeared in front of his eyes.
The fleeing commoners continued to flow in all directions, and the black armored cavalry were like hungry tigers pouncing on rabbits, their eyes red from killing. The color of blood instantly dyed the ground red, and the wailing sound quietly darkened the sky. The bright red mixed with the iron black interweaved into a strange atmosphere, like a deliberately carved tranquility.
His destined responsibility had finally arrived. Jing Ke had long since woken up. From the moment he heard the words "Assassinate Qin", his footsteps were slow, but he did not hesitate.
The sky was high and the clouds were light. The warm sun shone high. Flowers and trees set off, and the corridors and pavilions were solemn.
On a patch of green grass, a little boy held a wooden sword in his hand, rolling and jumping around, looking lively and lively. Not far away, Li Ji was sitting on a winding corridor, looking dignified and graceful. She smiled slightly and watched the boy play with great interest.
"Father!" The boy saw Qin Wang walking towards him. He impatiently threw away the toy in his hand, opened his arms, and rushed forward. The expression on Qin Wang's face gradually relaxed. For some reason, every time he faced this child, his mood unconsciously relaxed. He lifted the boy up high, making the boy laugh shrilly.
Your son is already seven years old this year!"
The King of Qin nodded and said,"He's seven years old. He's already a big child." Tianming, my father asks you, what skills are you willing to learn to become a person admired by the world?”"The world admires him?" asked Tianming. Is he someone like my father?"
The King of Qin laughed and said,"Good Tianming, as long as you learn the skills, you can be like my father!"”When Tianming heard this, he immediately stomped his feet and said,"Father, your son wants to learn, and I will learn immediately!”
Qin Wang tapped Tianming's nose and said,""Sir has been waiting outside for a long time." Then, he shouted,"Men, please come in, Mr. Fu!"”
Not long after, an old man floated over under the guidance of a guard. The old man had a broad belt on his forehead and a long beard that reached his chest. Although he was close to the age of knowing his destiny, his eyes were bright and his movements were calm, revealing the demeanor of a celebrity.
When the old man approached, the king of Qin said to Li Ji and Tian Ming,""This is the Confucian master, Mr. Fu Nian. Mr. Fu is knowledgeable and knowledgeable. I think he's the best candidate to teach Tianming.”The King of Qin paused and said,"Tianming, aren't you very interested in learning martial arts? Mr. Fu also had an extremely marvelous martial art called the 'Meditation of Forgetfulness.' How about Mr. Fu demonstrate it to you?”Tianming had already clapped his hands in delight.
"I'll practice it now," Fu Nian said.”Then, he placed his palm in front of his chest. With one arm behind his back, he didn't move, but his body was like a whirlwind, disappearing from everyone's eyes. In a moment, he appeared in the corridor and disappeared in the blink of an eye. In the blink of an eye, a figure flashed past the lush trees. Before everyone could see, Fu Nian had returned to his original position. He was still in the posture before he used his power, as if he hadn't moved even half a step.
His set of footwork dazzled and stunned everyone. Tianming was stunned for a long time before he said,""Sir, quickly teach Tianming this 'King Catching Trick'! Tianming learned how to play hide-and-seek with Mister!”
He had a childlike innocence, so he regarded this amazing martial arts as a magic trick. Even after learning it, he still thought of it as a game. Everyone burst into laughter at his words. Only Qin Wang's heart trembled, and his face immediately turned as cold as ice. If this child, whom I treat as my own flesh and blood, knew his identity and the relationship between Li Ji and me, would he really "capture" me, the "king"…
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