Daqin arrests alchemists, what does it matter to me as a qi refiner?

The sound of calm footsteps gradually became clearer, and accompanied by the sound of bushes being pushed aside, a figure slowly appeared in their sight.

The man looked to be about 20 years old. He was tall and slender, with long black hair. He was wearing loose and flowing clothes with big sleeves. He was carrying a small package on his back and walked down the mountain calmly and confidently.

Zhang Han, who was hiding in the dark, frowned when he saw this scene. Where did this person come from so late at night?
He stared at the figure intently, looking at the clothes on him that were similar to those of a Taoist priest, and suddenly a strong sense of uneasiness surged in his heart!
The bright moonlight shines on the earth.

The jungle seems to be dyed with thick ink, appearing mysterious and profound.

A figure slowly emerged from the woods. He had a handsome face and his sleeves danced in the wind.

When the soldiers saw this scene, they all frowned and felt puzzled.

Where does this person come from?

It's late at night, why is he here?

Could it be that the clothes he is wearing have something to do with alchemy?

The soldiers narrowed their eyes and speculated secretly.

At the same time, Zhang Han's uneasiness disappeared in an instant, but he still frowned and fixed his eyes on Yang Ling.

what on earth is it?

The jungle was silent and still, as if all living things had disappeared.

In this strange atmosphere, the appearance of this mysterious figure seems even more unusual.

Just as this person was about to leave the encirclement of the soldiers, Zhang Han took a deep breath, walked out of the dense forest, and asked in a deep voice:
"Who is ahead?"

"Please stay!"

However, in the face of Zhang Han's question, the figure seemed to have heard nothing, folded his hands into his sleeves, and continued walking forward calmly.

Zhang Han's eyes flashed, and he gave the order without hesitation:
"Fu Yun! Zhao Tian!"

"Take him down!"

Following Zhang Han's order, two burly soldiers quickly jumped out of the bushes!

They were wearing bright armor, had muscular bodies, and were holding thick ropes as they slowly approached the figure.

Looking at the man's clothes, they suspected that he was the alchemist who spread rumors, and the coldness in their eyes became more intense.

However, just as they were about to take action, Zhang Han suddenly froze. He stared at the rope tied to the figure's bag, frowning.

This rope seems familiar?
After a brief gaze, Zhang Han's face suddenly changed, as if he had just woken up from a dream!
His face turned pale instantly, and he rushed to the two soldiers and kicked them out without saying a word!

The power and speed are jaw-dropping.

Then he shouted angrily, "What are you two doing?!"

"Who told you to do this?"

The two soldiers who were kicked to the ground looked back in confusion.

what happened?
Didn't you, General, give the order?
The soldiers around were also stunned. They had planned to watch the show, but they didn't expect the plot to turn around so quickly.

Zhang Han hurried to Yang Ling, knelt on one knee, and said respectfully: "I am General Zhang Han!"

"Greetings, sir!!"

When these words were spoken, all the soldiers of the Qin Black Tiger Cavalry were stunned.

Even Zhao and Fu felt confused.

What's happening here? ?

Why did the general kneel down? !
However, when they saw the rope tied to the young man's package, they turned pale and fell to their knees.

"The Great Qin Black Tiger Cavalry!"

"See my lord!"

The sound waves shook the sky and reached the sky.

Faced with this sudden change, Yang Ling was also a little surprised.

How is this going?

It turns out that the figure walking down the mountain is Yang Ling!
He had finished his alchemy sermon an hour or two ago, and the animals were still immersed in their thoughts. He chose not to disturb them and went down the mountain alone.

He met these soldiers on the way, but he didn't care too much and was just immersed in his cultivation.

I didn't expect to encounter such a scene just after waking up.

Just as he was about to stretch his muscles, the soldiers fell to their knees one after another.

When the soldiers secretly looked at him, they also found the package on his shoulder and the jade pendant tied to the rope.

Is this your majesty's jade pendant! ?

Their hearts suddenly trembled!
As one of the elite troops of the Qin Dynasty, the Black Tiger Cavalry naturally knew Ying Zheng's jade pendant very well.

The gloss, smoothness and exquisite carving cannot be faked.

The soldiers were horrified and Zhang Han was sweating profusely.

He is very familiar with this jade pendant!

You know, this jade pendant is one of Ying Zheng’s favorite treasures!
A few days ago, some ministers were discussing that His Majesty's jade pendant was missing, and wondered if he had forgotten it somewhere.

At that time, he guessed that His Majesty might have forgotten to bring it, but he didn't expect it to be here!

Zhang Han watched Yang Ling from the corner of his eye and compared the ministers in the court with the geniuses of the six countries in his mind, but could not find a suitable candidate.

Who is this? !

Why have I never seen it?

Using His Majesty's favorite jade pendant to tie up the baggage? !
Seeing this scene, the corners of Zhang Han's mouth twitched.

If the ministers in Xianyang saw this scene, would they be furious?

Zhang Han and many soldiers knelt on one knee in unison, the scene was quite spectacular. On the other side, Yang Ling finally realized that the misunderstanding was caused by the jade pendant. He just lost the straw rope of his bag during his retreat, and happened to see the strong rope on the jade pendant, so he used it to tie the bag, but he didn't expect to cause such a big mistake.

Yang Ling sighed inwardly. The identities of the father and son seemed to be more prominent than he had imagined. The man who just called himself Zhang Han was no ordinary general. Even when famous generals such as Wang Jian and Meng Tian had not yet retired, he was already famous.

Yang Ling fell into deep thought, while Zhang Han, who was kneeling on the ground, had cold sweat on his forehead, fearing that this mysterious figure holding the emperor's jade pendant would get angry.

"Everyone, stand up." Yang Ling waved his hand casually, not caring about the many soldiers kneeling.

"What are you doing here?" he asked curiously.

Zhang Han felt relieved, and he stood up respectfully and replied: "Your Excellency, we heard that there were unusual rumors in the mountains near Tongyu County, so we were ordered to come and capture the alchemist."

"Arresting the alchemist?" Yang Ling frowned slightly, puzzled. He knew that the order to kill the alchemist had been abolished long ago, so why were they still arresting the alchemist? He looked around at the tall jungle shrouded in mist, and understood. It seems that they saw the vision when I broke through, and mistakenly thought that something had happened, so they spread rumors and came to arrest me?

"There is no alchemist here," Yang Ling said calmly, "If you are looking for a Qi Refiner, then I am one."

Zhang Han was at a loss when he heard this. In his opinion, there was no difference between a Taoist priest and a Qigong practitioner. Wasn't this the person he wanted to capture? But this person had the emperor's personal jade pendant on him. What should he do? After a brief thought, Zhang Han still responded respectfully: "You are joking, my lord. With you here, everything around us will be safe."

Yang Ling waved his hand calmly and continued to walk in the mountain stream. He obviously had no intention of chatting with Zhang Han and others. "If there is nothing else, you can go back."

"Do we need to send a few guards to escort the adults?" Zhang Han asked tentatively.

"No need." Yang Ling refused calmly.

Zhang Han did not dare to stay any longer. He was eager to return to Xianyang and report everything to Ying Zheng. He was full of doubts. How could the jade pendant of His Majesty appear in the hands of a young man? Moreover, it was used so casually.

Just as they were about to leave, Yang Ling threw a small branch to them, "Follow this branch. Don't worry about those people wandering around the mountain. They will leave in a few days."

Zhang Han was stunned. Although he was puzzled, he still thanked him respectfully: "Thank you, sir!"

Yang Ling waved his hand again, signaling them to leave. Zhang Han led a team of 100 people and quickly disappeared into the jungle.

To Zhang Han's surprise, when they walked in the jungle holding the branches, they did not encounter the previous strange phenomena and they walked smoothly all the way.

Looking at the familiar military camp in the distance, Zhang Han turned his head to look at the dark forest, and the doubts in his heart grew stronger.

Meanwhile, in the distant city of Xianyang, Ying Zheng's face became increasingly grim. He anxiously waited for news from Zhang Han, but received no reply. The intelligence sent back from the Black Ice Platform made him even more furious. The rumors in Tongyu County were getting more intense, and Zhang Han, who was sent to capture the alchemist, had not returned yet.

"Zhao Gao, if Zhang Han still hasn't returned in two hours, you must ask Wang Jian to come!" Ying Zheng ordered angrily, "I want an explanation from him!"

Upon hearing this news, Zhao Gao, Fusu and other ministers showed complicated expressions on their faces and secretly complained in their hearts. They realized that His Majesty was obviously furious. Zhang Han failed to return in time this time, and General Wang Jian might be implicated. At the same time, they couldn't help but wonder: Why did the 3,000 Black Tiger Cavalry led by Zhang Han not return?

"I obey your command." Zhao Gao responded with a solemn expression. Although Wang Jian remained neutral in the court, anyone with a discerning eye could see that he was more inclined to support Fusu than Hu Hai. Zhao Gao thought that if he could take this opportunity to suppress Wang Jian, it would be a great thing for him. Although Prince Fusu was a bit pedantic and upright, he had been acting more decisively recently. In comparison, Hu Hai was easier to control.

Ying Zheng had a gloomy face, waved his sleeves, and continued to discuss Longxi and other state affairs with his ministers. Time passed quietly, but there was still no news from Zhang Han. However, the intelligence from Heibingtai frequently reported rumors about Tongyu County, which was disturbing.

"Your Majesty, according to intelligence, General Zhang Han seems to have not come out since he entered the mountains, and the specific situation is still unclear." This news made Ying Zheng's face even gloomier, as if a storm was about to come. Fusu, Li Si and others were also terrified.

Finally, in the tense atmosphere, the eunuch hurriedly reported: "Your Majesty, General Zhang Han wants to see you!" The ministers breathed a sigh of relief, and the heavy stone in their hearts finally fell. Ying Zheng also narrowed his eyes and signaled to summon Zhang Han into the hall.

Zhang Han walked into the study room breathlessly and saluted respectfully to Ying Zheng. Facing Ying Zheng's questioning, he smiled bitterly and explained: "Your Majesty, I have found the alchemist who spread the rumor, but... I have not arrested him."

"Huh? Why?" Ying Zheng frowned, with a cold light flashing in his eyes.

"Because the alchemist is carrying your jade pendant." Zhang Han said courageously.

As soon as these words came out, the ministers in the study were shocked. They all looked at Ying Zheng, and saw that his expression suddenly became extremely complicated. Ying Zheng laughed in anger, grabbed a bamboo slip and was about to throw it at Zhang Han. However, at this critical moment, Fusu suddenly remembered something and hurriedly said: "Father, you did give me a jade pendant a few days ago, about half a month ago. It was your favorite one."

Fusu's words stunned Ying Zheng, and the bamboo slips in his hand also stopped in mid-air. He remembered that when he left Taoyuan Valley, he did give a beloved jade pendant to Fusu and asked him to pass it on to the master. Could it be that the master Zhang Han met in Tongyu County was the master?

Thinking of this, Ying Zheng couldn't help but tremble slightly.

Then, his anger gradually dissipated, and his eyes flashed with uncontrollable excitement.

Could it be…

That master finally decided to step into the world!!

Although the master had promised to show up when leaving Taoyuan Valley, almost a month had passed and there was still no sign of him.

Ying Zheng originally thought that the master might not show up, and that he might have to wait for a long time...

After all, for those hermits, time seems to have stopped and is insignificant.

However, his body could not wait.

Although my physical condition improved after taking the magic pill some time ago, the fatigue came back again a month later.

As night fell, aches and swelling spread throughout my body, and my coughing became more severe.

Ying Zheng had planned that if the master still did not show up within a month, he would shamelessly visit him again and only ask for a few pills...

I never thought...

The master actually showed up before he invited him? !

Thinking of this, Ying Zheng's breathing became rapid.

In the court, no one except Fusu knew how excited Ying Zheng was at the moment.

Zhang Han vaguely sensed that the person he met today was unusual, but it was hard to tell whether it was a blessing or a curse. His heart tightened, and he spoke hastily, intending to make amends.

"His Majesty!"

"After discovering your majesty's jade pendant, I did not dare to act on my own and led the army to withdraw. I have come to ask for your instructions!"

"If you need to continue the pursuit, I will..."

"No need."

Before Zhang Han could finish his words, he was interrupted by Ying Zheng.

Ok?
No, not needed anymore?

All the ministers were stunned, and Zhang Han was also stunned.

"It all started with a misunderstanding."

Ying Zheng waved his hands, his face no longer showing any anger, he closed his eyes and took a deep breath, as if trying to calm himself down.

"General Zhang, the master you met..."

"What does he look like?"

Zhang Han was stunned, as if he had not yet recovered from being addressed as "General Zhang".

He didn't understand why the previously furious Ying Zheng suddenly calmed down.

But when asked, he still answered hurriedly.

"His Majesty!"

"That man has a tall figure and a handsome face. His brows reveal an indescribable carefreeness, and he gives people a sense of etherealness..."

Zhang Han thought about it carefully and suddenly found that the young man was somewhat similar to Ying Zheng...

He swallowed, feeling as if he had discovered some secret, but he did not dare to think too deeply about it and continued to describe the young man's appearance.

"Also, his clothes are strange, like a Taoist priest but not completely so..."

"She rarely wears any ornaments."

Listening to Zhang Han's description, Ying Zheng and Fusu's breathing gradually became heavier, especially Fusu, whose eyes widened and his hands clenched.

Master!

It seems that a master has really come out!

"besides!"

"He has a hairpin in his hair!" (End of this chapter)