Chapter 101

Su Xuan’s words were soon learned by Li Si.

Under the order of Li Si, the chief envoy, the diplomatic mission soon stopped.

Although they stopped according to Li Si’s order, in their hearts, they inevitably had some questions.

Immediately, they saw Su Xuan, Ying Zheng, and Gai Nie walking down from one of the carriages in the middle.

For Su Xuan and the others, as the return journey progressed, they were not unfamiliar with them, knowing they were big figures with unusual identities.

Especially Ying Zheng and Gai Nie; long before the mission to the State of Han, when the diplomatic mission was ready, Li Si had warned them not to speculate on the identities of these two.

If he discovered that anyone dared to have other thoughts, do not blame him for being ruthless.

Li Si had said such harsh words, and since Li Si was the envoy appointed by Chancellor Lu Lu Buwei and a favorite in front of the Chancellor, those who followed Li Si to Xinzheng to join in the fun certainly did not dare to have any other thoughts. Even when they occasionally bumped into Ying Zheng and Gai Nie, they were extremely respectful.

At this moment, seeing Ying Zheng and the others walk down from the carriage, all the members of the diplomatic mission just took an extra look and then withdrew their gaze.

"Mr. Su?"

Ying Zheng looked at Su Xuan, full of doubt.

Li Si also looked at Su Xuan curiously.

He did not have much contact with Su Xuan and had not personally experienced the Zilan Xuan incident. He only knew that Su Xuan and Yan Yan Lingji were distinguished guests of the Qin Wang, and after the Qin Wang left Xinzheng, he brought these two along.

At first, this made Li Si very curious: what kind of person made the Qin Wang so respectful? Until he learned Su Xuan’s name and knew that this man in green was the former Immortal Master and current demon who had once caused a stir in the State of Han.

The Qin Wang didn’t know when he had gotten mixed up with this person.

Li Si was very worried about the Qin Wang’s safety at first. After all, Su Xuan could be considered a person with a "bad record," first harming the King of Han, then killing the Great General of Han, Ji Ji Wuye; no matter how you looked at it, he didn’t seem like a good person.

The Qin Wang saw his worry but told him not to worry, even saying that Su Xuan had saved his life.

Since the Qin Wang had said so, Li Si obviously couldn’t say anything more, so he became increasingly curious about Su Xuan.

Earlier in the military camp, Ying Zheng and Wang Xuan Jian made up and gained a strong reinforcement. Afterward, he learned from Ying Zheng that it was because of Su Xuan, so Li Si had a preliminary glimpse of Su Xuan’s ability.

At this moment, Su Xuan spoke again, so he really wanted to see what Su Xuan wanted to do.

Su Xuan turned his head and looked at Gai Nie: "As a top swordsman, you must have felt it too!"

Gai Nie’s brows tightened. Felt what?

Su Xuan said so, so he must have his reasons.

Gai Nie then observed carefully, and finally, he discovered it.

"It’s too quiet!"

Gai Nie spoke, stating what he had discovered.

"What’s the problem with being quiet?" Li Si looked puzzled; he hadn’t realized the seriousness of the matter.

"Quietness itself is the biggest problem!" Gai Nie said in a deep voice, "This is a dense forest, with trees on both sides..."

Li Si didn’t think there was any problem with this at first, but after continuing to perceive the surrounding environment, he finally realized the problem.

"Yes, there isn’t even the sound of birds; it’s too quiet."

"We have probably walked into an ambush!" Gai Nie said his guess.

Since the assassination by Xuan Xuan Jian at Zilan Xuan and hearing Wang Xuan Jian’s words in the military camp, he also realized the undercurrents lurking in the dark in Qin and knew the seriousness of the matter.

If the person in the dark was really determined to kill the Qin Wang outside.

These two events might not be the end.

At the same time, Gai Nie could roughly guess why the enemy set an ambush here.

The Art of War says: Do not enter if you encounter a forest.

There is a dense forest on both sides here, but they had to enter it, mainly because this road runs through the entire dense forest.

Su Xuan’s gaze was calm as he looked at the dense forest on both sides, and his light voice spread and echoed: "How much longer are you going to hide?"

After the voice came out, there was no movement, as if he were talking to himself.

Su Xuan was not angry.

"Wind, come!"

With a sharp shout, a fierce wind was born, and under Su Xuan’s control, it swept toward the wilderness on both sides.

Rustle!

The trees swayed, fallen leaves flew, and the weeds on both sides of the road drooped one after another.

If there was no movement, the people hiding in the forest could disguise themselves very well, but with this wind appearing for no reason, the figures hidden in the wilderness could finally no longer hide.

Under the fierce wind, all things were revealed.

The traces of many figures originally hidden in the grass and trees were exposed one by one.

Seeing that they were exposed, combined with Su Xuan’s earlier words, they simply stopped hiding.

Many figures dressed in black clothes drew their swords at the same time and attacked the diplomatic mission.

Today, no one in this diplomatic mission would be able to return alive.

This was the task given to them by their superiors.

They had even thought it through: after completing the task, they would fake the scene to look like a robbery by bandits. Although the laws in Qin were strict, there were still many bandits. This diplomatic mission was unlucky and encountered bandits on the way back, unfortunately dying.

The sound of drawing swords rang out one after another, and the sword light was dazzling and brilliant.

Gai Nie stepped forward, standing in front of Ying Zheng, ready to protect Ying Zheng’s safety with his life.

Although Yan Yan Lingji also had considerable strength, she had no intention of making a move.

The main reason was that Su Xuan was too strong.

That day, hundreds of White Armor soldiers were all slaughtered by Su Xuan’s aerial sword control. These mere assassins, even if there were many of them, were only a few dozen; what did they count for?

Since Su Xuan pointed out their existence, it meant that for Su Xuan, they were all... chickens and dogs!

A white sword suddenly appeared in Su Xuan’s palm.

Su Xuan let go, and the white sword flew into the air. A white light rose, and wherever it passed, there was endless murderous intent.

Swish swish!!

The long sword flew out, and many killers in black had not yet reacted when the sword edge swept across their throats, taking their lives.

Gai Nie looked serious and began to observe Su Xuan’s flying sword technique again.

Li Si was extremely shocked to see the flying sword for the first time.

Ying Zheng also sighed in his heart; such means were truly miraculous.

Just at this moment, behind Ying Zheng, suddenly, another sword attacked.

— Author's Notes —

PS: Thanks to book friend Bang Ge for the tip!! Beg