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

The chefs and maids in charge of cooking are all top choices in the palace.

When they arrived, they were all very surprised. It turned out that it was Fusu who summoned them.

They thought Fusu was going to entertain some important guests, but when they entered the hall, they saw Ying Zheng sitting there!
If they had not been well-trained, the dozen or so maids would have almost dropped all the food in their hands!
This is actually a banquet hosted by His Majesty!

Moreover, it is hosted by such a young man!
Who exactly is this young man? !
The maids were extremely shocked, but they knew that this was not something they could interfere with...

After the dishes are served, it is time to drink and chat.

Many beautiful dancers came forward and danced gracefully on the stage.

Although Ying Zheng was the King of Qin and the First Emperor, with unparalleled majesty, he did not show any of it in the room at this moment. Instead, he talked with Yang Ling together with Fusu.

In fact, Ying Zheng and Fusu just wanted to make the atmosphere more lively.

But what they didn't expect was that every answer from Yang Ling surprised them.

"The county system has its pros and cons, but standardizing weights and measures is a good idea..."

"There are many ways to solve the people's problems, the simplest one is land..."

"The centralization of power by the monarch is the most important thing. The prime minister? He will be abolished sooner or later..."

One topic after another, one question after another...Yang Ling's brilliant ideas, amazing policies, and shocking courage made Ying Zheng and Fusu respect him even more!
They originally thought that this man who walked out of Peach Blossom Valley was unrivaled in the art of alchemy and was a rare legendary hermit!

But I didn’t expect that his understanding and control of the secular world is so exquisite and unique!

If Ying Zheng and Fusu could not reveal their identities, they would have asked all the questions at this moment!
Because the person in front of him is so extraordinary!
Often, just a casual chat can help them find a feasible path!

Just a casual talk has benefited them a lot!
In just half an hour, Ying Zheng felt that the road ahead of him suddenly became much wider!

The confusion about how to govern after the unification of the six countries has also been greatly reduced!
Looking at Yang Ling who was eating calmly, Ying Zheng's eyes sparkled. It was no longer a look as if he had seen gold!
If the person in front of him was not the legendary master, a real alchemist, who was devoted to the pursuit of immortality, Ying Zheng would have to keep him by his side to assist him no matter what!
It is no exaggeration to say that even without considering the art of alchemy, the figure in front of him can definitely be described as a man well-versed in ancient and modern times, and an unparalleled talent in the country!
Looking at Ying Zheng, Fusu and the young man in white who were discussing heatedly, the dancers in the distance felt frightened.

They were the royal dancers in the palace, with graceful postures, and had also danced with Ying Zheng when he drank at the same table with many contemporary ministers.

But how could Ying Zheng be so excited at that time?
Every time, he was high and mighty, like an emperor, and extremely cold.
The pressure almost made their breathing stop.

Many ministers who were eating did not dare to keep their chopsticks in their hands for even a moment. It did not look like they were eating at all, but more like the emperor examining his subjects.

The same is true for Fusu. Every time he was aloof, elegant and easy-going.
And now... looking at Fusu, who had a passionate expression and kept putting food into the bowl of the young man in white, many dancers even suspected that they were seeing things.

Is this still the elegant young man of Qin, Master Fusu, the dream prince of countless women?
This is a changed person!!

At this time, Fusu and Ying Zheng had no time to care about the shock and horror in the hearts of the dancers.

Fusu had completely assumed the role of a "master of officialdom". With his eyes sparkling, he asked Yang Ling while holding his bowl, "Sir, if you want to govern the remaining people of the six kingdoms, what should your Majesty do? How can my father and I work together to persuade your Majesty to abolish the prime minister? After all, the prime minister is Li Si, who has enormous power..."

Glancing at Fusu who was forcibly suppressing his excitement and asking questions, and Ying Zheng who was looking at him with a fiery gaze, Yang Ling answered the question irrelevantly: "Is this what you two came here to talk about today? The world's affairs should not be something you think about. Aren't you more concerned about fighting for power?"

After hearing this, Ying Zheng and Fusu were stunned, and then suddenly came to their senses.

Suddenly, cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

Yes, they are just powerful officials now, and they should ask questions about how to fight for power instead of these major events in the world.

With an awkward smile, Ying Zheng hurriedly changed the subject: "I'm just curious... May I ask, sir, did you come to Xianyang to collect the earth's milk stone marrow? I have recorded all the earthquake information near Xianyang and the geology of the white stones that the people occasionally collected." As he spoke, Ying Zheng took out a bamboo slip and handed it to Yang Ling. But Yang Ling shook his head: "The earth's milk stone marrow has been collected, and I didn't come here for this reason."

Hearing this, Ying Zheng was stunned for a moment, and then he quickly reacted.

Tongyu County.

The mountains near Tongyu County are also one of the places where earthquakes occur near Xianyang.

And where do the experts come from?
There was another rumor among the people that an immortal was praying for rain...

Ying Zheng and Fusu looked at each other and suddenly understood.

No wonder there are such rumors. It turns out that it is not immortals praying for rain, but masters looking for milkstone marrow.

As for why rumors were spread during the search for the Earth's Milkstone...

As a genuine legendary alchemist, isn't it normal to make some noise when looking for something?
"Then sir, why did you come here this time? Do you want to collect the consequences?" Ying Zheng asked curiously.

After waking up, he learned a lot of things from Fusu, such as that bringing people back to life is not that easy and requires many things, such as luck and opportunity.

However, although these things sound very powerful, Ying Zheng did not have any intention of shirking his debts or feeling sorry for them.

As the emperor of the Qin Dynasty, he possesses great courage. These things may seem illusory and precious, but compared with his life, they are nothing.

Unexpectedly, Yang Ling still shook his head: "There is no rush for these."

After hearing this, Ying Zheng and Fusu suddenly didn't know what to say, while Yang Ling continued to eat calmly.

The atmosphere suddenly became a little cold.

In the past, such a situation would have been unthinkable.

As monarchs and princes of the Qin Dynasty, their dinner tables were always crowded with people trying to curry their favor. They never needed to find topics to talk about themselves, they just had to consider whether to respond.

However, now...

Ying Zheng looked at the band and dancers in the audience and felt a little regretful for not letting Xu Fu come.

If he were here, the scene would definitely not be so deserted...

In this room, Ying Zheng and Fusu faced the awkward silence together.

At this time, the homes of many ministers in Xianyang City seemed to be in an uproar.

"What did you say? Your Majesty is outside the city wall, waiting for someone?"

"Are you sure you didn't see it wrong?!"

In a huge courtyard in Xianyang, a man who looked to be in his forties or fifties was looking at his spies in shock.

"Reporting to the Prime Minister, it is true. I saw it with my own eyes!" The spy replied, "Although it was just a cursory glance, it was indeed a figure wearing a rather loose-fitting outfit..."

Hearing this, Feng Quji frowned tightly and stroked his beard gently.

As the right prime minister of the Qin Dynasty, his status was actually more honorable than that of Li Si.

However, despite his great learning and talent, he was of a moderate character, unlike Li Si who was ambitious. He was born into a family of officials and was extremely loyal to Ying Zheng. He never did anything out of line, but just handled government affairs for Ying Zheng conscientiously.

But now, even someone as mediocre as him was shocked to see that Ying Zheng was actually waiting for someone.

"By the way, sir, that figure, for some reason, gives me a familiar feeling..." the spy suddenly said.

"Familiar?" Feng Quji was a little confused.

The spy frowned and spoke slowly: "That figure... gives me the feeling that he looks a bit like the late king!"

"The late king?" Feng Quji was stunned for a moment, then shook his head, "How is this possible? The late king has been dead for decades, how could he still be here?"

"But it is indeed... a bit like..." the spy answered slowly.

Hearing this, Feng Quji frowned even more tightly.

This spy has been following him for decades and is an old man in the mansion.

If the matter was not critical, he would not have sent this person here.

The late king...is he really the late king?
Reason told Feng Quji that this was impossible, but if it wasn't the late king, who else could have made the current Emperor Qin Shi Huang go to the city gate to greet him in the middle of the night?

"The late king..." Feng Quji pressed his forehead, feeling dazed. "Find out carefully, that shouldn't be the late king. Look carefully to see who it is!" He ordered, "Remember, you must not be discovered!"

"Yes, sir!" The servant disappeared in a flash.

And in the Imperial City of Xianyang, it was obvious that not only Feng Quji, Li Si and Zhao Gao paid attention to this scene.

Even more ministers sent spies and retainers to investigate.

Although Ying Zheng's Black Ice Terrace guards were very powerful and intercepted more than 99% of the spies, there were still a few fearless spies who saw Yang Ling from afar in Xianyang City and passed the news back.

"A figure? And His Majesty actually brought him into Xianyang City personally?!"

"This, what's going on!"

"Suspected... the late king?"

"How is this possible? Maybe I saw it wrong?"

That night, countless top ministers in the entire Xianyang city were puzzled.

Want to know what Ying Zheng’s identity is?
He is the common ruler of the world and the supreme king who comes to pay tribute to him from all directions!

And now he had been waiting outside Xianyang city for half a day just for one person?

Even if it is not the late king, this person is definitely extremely important!
"try to find!"

"We must find this person!"

"But you must not let His Majesty find you. You must search carefully and not openly!"

Countless orders were issued and countless spies were sent out to conduct careful reconnaissance.

But no matter what the result is, this night is bound to shock countless officials...

At the banquet on the other side, Ying Zheng and others were unaware of all this.

They were still chatting here, and it was unknown how long it had been before they finally took Fusu away from here.

"It's getting late. We'll leave for now. We'll come visit you again someday!" Ying Zheng bowed solemnly and said to Yang Ling.

Although he was the first emperor, whether he was facing the only true alchemist in the world or Yang Ling, his savior, Ying Zheng deserved such courtesy.

Yang Ling nodded without saying much.

Ying Zheng and Fusu turned and left.

As they walked out of the courtyard, the commander of the Black Ice Terrace and the commander of the Iron Eagle Swordsmen came forward respectfully and knelt on one knee: "Your Majesty."

"Send someone to keep watch over this place in the dark, and do not allow anyone to disturb the master's peace."

After leaving the yard, Ying Zheng's demeanor suddenly changed.

The casual and cheerful atmosphere in the house suddenly disappeared, replaced by a biting cold and the king's majesty spread.

"If the master makes any mistake, you will be the ones to be held accountable!" Ying Zheng's voice was filled with unquestionable majesty.

The two commanders had accompanied Ying Zheng to Taoyuan Valley and knew the position of this expert in Ying Zheng's heart. So they hurriedly nodded and agreed respectfully: "I will obey your majesty's orders! If there is anything wrong with the expert, I will bring my head to see you!"

Ying Zheng nodded slightly, and then the commander spoke again: "Your Majesty, today you welcomed the master, and many spies came to inquire about it. They are all from the homes of major officials. Your Majesty, how do you think we should deal with it?"

"Kill them all." Ying Zheng's tone was slightly cold. "They can't pry into things that I don't want them to know. After killing them, throw their heads back to them. I don't want anyone to know that I was here today. Do you understand?"

"We will follow your majesty's orders!" The two guards retreated respectfully, and then rushed out with all their strength. As fast as thunder, they killed all the spies who came to inquire about the news.

The snow was shining into the sky and people were everywhere. This night was destined to be a sleepless night.

However, all this did not have much impact on Yang Ling who was in the garden house.

After Ying Zheng and Fusu left, a group of more than 20 maids came to the door. Some of them were quietly cleaning the table, while others stood in front of him respectfully and asked softly, "My lord, what do you want next?"

Yang Ling raised his head and glanced. His pair of pale golden eyes made many maids' hearts beat faster.

The maids that Ying Zheng and Fusu left behind before they left were indeed as beautiful as fairies. If they were in his time, each of them had the potential to become a star.

However, now that Yang Ling has embarked on the path of cultivation, he really has no interest in women.

"Take me to see the yard." Yang Ling said lightly.

The maid nodded respectfully and led him there.

Yang Ling followed the maids calmly, unaware that the maids around him had already been filled with turmoil.

They originally thought that she was a maid given by Fusu to a trusted guest, but they did not expect that she would be such a mysterious person.

A young man who looked only about twenty years old made the Emperor Qin Shi Huang toast him and Fusu pick up food for him.

The two most distinguished figures in the Qin Dynasty actually chatted and laughed happily with this young man at the banquet, and even showed some respect in their attitude. (End of this chapter)