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

Ying Zheng's mind was full of thoughts, but the ministers below had no idea what was happening.

They only knew that the heavy rain had stopped, the disaster was over, and the days to come would be better!

"Your Majesty, news has come from the front that the heavy rain in Longxi and Zhongche County has completely stopped!"

"The Yellow River and its tributaries show no signs of bursting their banks, and for some reason, the flood waters are receding extremely quickly!"

"According to this trend, the floods near Longxi and Zhongche County will be completely subsided in two days at most!"

"Besides, this flood brought a lot of fertilizer. We still have about ten days to grow crops after it recedes!"

"With these fertilizers, Your Majesty, this year's grain harvest will be an unprecedented harvest!"

"This is a good omen, Your Majesty! May God bless our Great Qin!"

The ministers spoke excitedly one by one, with smiles on their faces and even tremors in their voices.

However, Ying Zheng only responded perfunctorily occasionally.

Fusu, who was not far away, also seemed a little bored.

This is indeed a miracle, but it is not God’s blessing on the Qin Dynasty, but the work of a master.

Fusu glanced at these enthusiastic ministers. He once regarded them as symbols of wisdom, but at this moment, a thought arose in his heart: "Nothing special."

If I tell you that this flood was caused by a guy named Xu Fu, would you kill him?

Shaking his head, Fusu stopped thinking about it.

He and Ying Zheng were both here anxiously waiting for news from Xu Fu, but the ministers obviously did not understand what they were thinking.

They stood in the study, offering suggestions and proposing various proposals for dealing with the disaster.

Even Li Si nodded frequently and kept making various suggestions.

Ying Zheng sat behind the desk, occasionally responding, but his thoughts had already flown to Yang Ling.

Now Ying Zheng actually feels a little regretful.

After all, that was a method of cultivation, a true immortal method that allowed Xu Fu to have the power to call the wind and rain overnight.

Isn't it too hasty to let Xu Fu go and ask like this?

Is this a bit disrespectful to the elders?

Ying Zheng thought silently, planning that if Xu Fu did not come back in another half hour, he would take Fusu with him to visit the master.

No matter what, even if I have to beg for mercy, I still ask for the immortal method...

As time went by, not only Ying Zheng felt anxious, but Fusu also became uneasy as there was still no news coming from outside the door.

what happened?

Why haven’t you come back after so long?

It’s almost two hours already, what on earth is Xu Fu doing?
Could it be that the master does not agree with Xu Fu teaching me his magical powers?

A myriad of thoughts were running through his mind, and the Right Prime Minister Feng Quji below also bowed respectfully and asked.

"Your Majesty, I wonder if you have any suggestions on the measures just now? If it is feasible, I will send troops to provide disaster relief now."

Ying Zheng, who hadn't heard what Feng Quji and the others were discussing at all, raised his head, smiled perfunctorily and nodded.

"That's right, just do as you say."

"But we must not make any mistakes when we go to provide disaster relief."

"Yes, sir." Feng Quji nodded respectfully.

They discussed for a while, then looked up and asked Ying Zheng about several different options.

Faced with the question, Ying Zheng raised his head, smiled and nodded.

"That's right, just do as you said."

The ministers who saw this scene did not feel anything wrong. They thought that Ying Zheng's mood improved after the heavy rain stopped, so he agreed so easily.

Thinking of this, the ministers became more active and expressed their opinions one after another!

Only Li Si frowned slightly as he looked at Ying Zheng behind the desk, vaguely discovering that Ying Zheng did not seem to take the discussion of the ministers too seriously.

Seems like... a little absent-minded?

How is this going?

Although it is indeed not difficult to deal with the disasters caused by floods, isn't Your Majesty too careless?

Just when Li Si was somewhat confused, a eunuch's announcement suddenly came from outside the door.

"Your Majesty, Xu Fu requests an audience."

Xu Fu?

Upon hearing the eunuch's words, many officials who were originally discussing heatedly suddenly frowned.

What is Xu Fu doing here?
He was lucky enough to be released after heavy rain a few days ago. Hasn’t he behaved himself yet?
Now is the time to discuss how to manage the disaster area. What are you, a cheating sorcerer, doing here?
Several ministers frowned and were about to say something when they saw that Ying Zheng, who was discussing many countermeasures with them, suddenly lit up his eyes!

"Hmm? Xu Fu is here?"

Hearing this, not only Ying Zheng, but even Fusu, who was originally absent-minded, suddenly sat up straight!
"Xuan!"

The eunuch withdrew.

Not long after, Xu Fu opened the door and walked in.

"Your humble servant Xu Fu pays respect to Your Majesty!"

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

Looking at Xu Fu kneeling on the ground with his clothes even a little torn, many ministers were stunned for a moment, then frowned, with an unconcealable contempt and disgust in their eyes.

What does this Xu Fu mean?
How dare you come to meet His Majesty wearing such tattered clothes?

Did he just come from somewhere?
Moreover, we are a group of ministers discussing state affairs here. What are you, a liar, doing here?
When the old minister Wang Wan saw the unkempt Xu Fu, his brows furrowed and he felt unhappy.

However, just when several ministers were about to speak up to criticize Xu Fu...

Ying Zheng, who was sitting behind the desk, suddenly spoke!

"We have basically discussed everything about post-disaster reconstruction, and we will discuss the remaining issues at another day."

"My dear ministers, please step back for now."

"I'm a little tired."

"Let Xu Fu come over first."

? ? ? ? ? ?
Hearing this, many ministers were stunned for a moment!
???

Let...Xu Fu go first?!

What is this ghost?

One by one, the ministers looked up in disbelief and looked at Ying Zheng in horror, as if they were somewhat unsure of what they had just heard!
Aren’t we discussing post-disaster reconstruction?

What does Xu Fu come to do?
And Your Majesty, are you really tired? !
Both eyes are shining!!

But facing the confused expressions of many ministers, Ying Zheng didn't care!
Seeing Xu Fu coming back, he looked at the group of ministers with shining eyes and spoke in a deep voice.

"My dear ministers, please leave for now. It is getting late."

Many ministers opened their mouths as if they wanted to say something, and their faces turned red.

But in the end, facing Ying Zheng's order to expel them, no matter how confused they were, they did not dare to stay any longer and could only leave in confusion!
"You should also step down for now, Yang Gao."

"Yes."

Although Yang Gao had some doubts in his heart, he still retreated respectfully. His eyes unconsciously swept over Xu Fu who was kneeling on the ground, and the coldness in his eyes was not concealed.

After all the ministers left, Ying Zheng asked in a deep voice: "Xu Fu, what progress have you made in the matter I asked you to do?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Fu looked up, extremely excited. He raised the bamboo slips in his arms high with both hands and presented them above his head.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty, great news!" he shouted, "My master said that as long as Your Majesty can collect all the medicines listed on the bamboo slips, even the soul-binding method that I know of will be taught to Your Majesty and the young master!" As soon as these words came out, Fusu stood up abruptly, and Ying Zheng also stood up in surprise, almost overturning the table.

"You actually... agreed?" Ying Zheng widened his eyes, breathing rapidly, in disbelief.

He walked quickly to Xu Fu, staring at the bamboo slips that were emitting a faint light, his heart beating wildly.

The way to immortality, the path to heaven...

This genuine method of immortality is actually right before our eyes?

Ying Zheng stretched out his hand and carefully reached for the bamboo slips.

The arms of this king who had conquered six kingdoms were shaking at this moment.

However, just as his fingers were about to touch the bamboo slips, he suddenly stopped.

"Xu Fu, are you sure that the master is really willing to pass on this cultivation method to me?" His voice trembled slightly as he confirmed again and again.

"I am sure!" Xu Fu answered firmly.

He respectfully repeated what Yang Ling had said before.

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng's eyes sparkled and he no longer hesitated.

He stretched out his hands and held the bamboo slips in his trembling hands.

The bamboo slips feel warm to the touch. Although they are made of bamboo, they give people an indescribable sense of warmth and heaviness.

This is... the way to immortality!
Ying Zheng and Fusu both breathed rapidly, with a feeling of disbelief in their hearts.

The method of immortality that so many people have longed for is now actually in their hands!

"Haha...hahahahahaha!" Ying Zheng laughed and waved the bamboo slips in his hand proudly.

"Xu Fu, you did a great job!" He praised loudly, "From today on, you are a real official of the Qin Dynasty, promoted three levels, and rewarded with a thousand taels of gold!"

"Go to Yang Gao to claim your reward, and then move on to a new home!"

"I will also grant you a gold medal of immunity from death. As long as you are not involved in treason and other serious crimes, you can be exempted from death!"

Xu Fu looked up when he heard this, breathing rapidly.

A thousand ounces of gold? A promotion to a higher rank? And a golden medal of immunity from death?

His brain felt a shock and he felt dizzy.

I thought I was lucky to be alive after getting into such a big trouble, but I didn't expect that a word from my master would change everything drastically!
He was promoted three levels, from the centurion of the Black Ice Platform guards to the deputy commander!

He went from being an unknown guy to a celebrity around Ying Zheng!

And there were a thousand taels of gold. He had never seen so much gold in his life!
This huge reward made his head dizzy.

He knew that all this was thanks to Yang Ling.

Who says licking a dog is not okay? Licking to the end, you will get everything!

Master is awesome, Master is invincible!
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I am Xu Fu, your humble servant. Thank you, Your Majesty!" He bowed respectfully.

"Hahaha! Get up!" Ying Zheng looked at the bamboo slips in his hand without looking away.

"Go to Yang Gao to claim your reward, and then move on to a new home."

Xu Fu stood up respectfully and replied: "I will obey your majesty's orders! Thank you for your reward!"

He turned around excitedly and left to ask Yang Gao for a reward.

But in the room, Ying Zheng no longer cared about Xu Fu.

He was carefully carrying the bamboo slips back to the table.

Fusu tactfully took out a silk handkerchief, but felt that it was not thick enough, so he took out several more and placed them on the table.

Ying Zheng slowly placed the bamboo slips on the table as if he was holding his own heart.

He took a deep breath and asked, "No one else knows about this, right?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the commander of the Black Ice Platform guards walked out from the darkness and knelt on one knee respectfully.

"Your Majesty, no one knows about this except Your Majesty, the Young Master, this humble minister, Xu Fu, and the six Black Ice Terrace guards."

"Very good." Ying Zheng said in a cold tone, "I don't want anyone else to know."

"We will follow your majesty's orders!" the guard of the Black Ice Terrace replied respectfully.

Although he was extremely curious and excited, he did not dare to look up at the bamboo slips.

"Okay, go down." Ying Zheng ordered.

After the guards from the Black Ice Terrace retreated, Ying Zheng and Fusu looked at the bamboo slips together.

As his personal guards, every member of the Black Ice Platform was carefully selected by him personally, and their loyalty is impeccable.

Especially those Black Ice Platform guards who had witnessed many things with him were like death warriors. They were absolutely loyal and there was no need to worry about secrets being leaked.

Ying Zheng and Fusu looked at the bamboo slips with shining eyes, their hearts beating rapidly.

Only then did Fusu have the chance to speak. He looked at the bamboo slips, swallowed his saliva and asked, "Father, how should we practice with these bamboo slips?"

"I should be able to practice once I open it, right?" Ying Zheng answered carefully.

He did not refuse the idea of ​​practicing with Fusu.

Because Xu Fu said that he could practice with Fusu together.

Although he didn't know whether it was the master's intention, he would not refuse because Fusu was his son and had once saved his life.

What's more, if Fusu had not come to report, he would not have had the opportunity to meet the master, let alone obtain the immortal method.

As for whether the other sons can practice... well, we'll talk about it when the time comes.

They looked at the bamboo slips for a long time.

It was not until two or three quarters of an hour later that he carefully unfolded the scroll.

As soon as you open it, what comes into view is ancient text, carved on the bamboo slips like iron hooks and silver paintings.

Just looking at it makes people excited and breathe fast!

"Hundred-year-old angelica from Hengduan Mountain, hundred-year-old agarwood from the East China Sea, snow silkworm from Changbai Mountain, thousand-year-old amaranth from Sichuan, leaf Chaoyan from the cliff, Feiling, Sumu, and Asparagus..."

The eyes of Ying Zheng and Fusu became brighter as the names of the medicines appeared one by one.

Although there were many medicines recorded on the bamboo slips, many of them were rare, Ying Zheng had seen most of them before, and some even had them in stock in the national treasury.

Only some extremely old medicines may be difficult to find, but thanks to the vast territory of the Qin Dynasty, other medicines could be collected in full.

"What is this... the three hundred year old Tianshan Ice Lotus?"

Ying Zheng frowned, he was not familiar with this kind of medicinal herb.

The two did not dare to be negligent. They kept everything they saw and heard firmly in their minds, and then held their breath and continued reading.

The following content is what they are most concerned about!

As expected, the next thing recorded was the cultivation method!

Ying Zheng and Fusu smiled at each other, the excitement in their eyes difficult to conceal, they both looked at the bamboo slips and continued reading.

The technique was so mysterious that Ying Zheng and Fusu's breathing became rapid after just watching it for a while.

They recited the incantations silently and began to practice carefully according to the records on the bamboo slips.

Not long after, Ying Zheng and Fusu suddenly opened their eyes wide and looked at each other in horror.

Because they all felt a faint breath flowing outside their bodies!

Although this breath is very faint and almost unnoticeable, it does exist!

After feeling this scene, Ying Zheng and Fu Su both stood up in shock. (End of this chapter)