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

Rong'er and Lingyue were very curious about the Black Ice Guard that Wang Jian mentioned, so they followed closely.

The Black Ice Guards were one of the most powerful imperial guards in Xianyang City. Every year, they would hold a rigorous selection competition to eliminate a group of unqualified soldiers. The remaining ones were the elite of the elite. This year's selection competition happened to be in charge of Wang Jian and Meng Tian.

After entering the Black Ice Guard training camp, Rong'er and Lingyue were shocked by the scene before them. They looked at the Black Ice Guard soldiers wearing armor and full of murderous intent, and couldn't help but sigh. Lingyue couldn't help but say, "Sir, is that the Black Ice Guard? It's really cold and murderous. Especially their military formation, if used properly, it is enough to sweep across the world. The Qin Emperor is really powerful, and he actually has such an elite army."

Wang Jian, who was standing by, showed a proud look on his face when he heard this: "We carefully selected these Black Ice Guards. Moreover, they all practiced the same method given by Brother Zhao, and their progress was the same. Not only that, their cooperation was also honed through thousands of trials and tribulations."

Although Yang Ling only appeared in Qin for a short period of time, he won Wang Jian's respect with his mysterious means. Ling Yue listened to Wang Jian's words and looked at Yang Ling, who was calm and composed beside him, in surprise.

At this time, in the Black Ice Guard training camp on the other side, Meng Tian was leading the soldiers in training.

All I saw were teams of Black Ice Guard soldiers wearing armor, sweating profusely under the scorching sun.

Their movements were in perfect unison, like flowing water.

The guards around him couldn't help but admire. However, Meng Tian's face was very solemn. He stared at the soldiers closely. Their training mission for today had been completed, and the next step was to conduct an assessment.

This work requires persistent effort and patience, so Meng Tian dared not be negligent in the slightest.

However, just when his training reached the most critical moment, a burst of hurried footsteps suddenly came from the distance.

I saw a scout running over, and before he got close, he shouted loudly: "Report to the general! The east gate has sent a message! His Majesty summons you to return to Xianyang Palace immediately to discuss matters!"

Meng Tian couldn't help but show doubts when he heard this, but he didn't dare to delay and directly ordered: "Withdraw the troops back to the camp!" At this time, he saw Wang Jian and Yang Ling standing aside. When Meng Tian saw Yang Ling, he immediately walked over and asked: "Brother Zhao, why are you here?"

Yang Ling answered Meng Tian's question in a low voice, "I came back because I had something to do." He waved his hand to signal Meng Tian to go first, "If you have something to do, go first! It's not like I don't know the way."

Just then someone came to Wang Jian and told him that the Emperor of Qin had also summoned him.

Meng Tian and Wang Jian looked at each other, then clasped their fists towards Yang Ling apologetically and said, "Sorry, brother Yang, we can only talk about the past another day." After that, Wang Jian hurriedly got on the carriage with Meng Tian and left.

After parting with Wang Jian and Meng Tian, ​​Yang Ling also walked directly out of the barracks. Without Wang Jian and Meng Tian, ​​he no longer had the desire to continue watching the Black Ice Guards.

At this time, the Emperor Qin in the Xianyang Palace looked at the civil and military officials in the hall with a gloomy face and shouted coldly: "Can any of you explain to me why the north was lost? It was lost, so why hasn't it been taken back yet?" The voice of the Emperor Qin Ying Zheng was full of anger and dissatisfaction, which made all the officials in the hall tremble.

"Your Majesty, according to our investigation, the invaders this time are extremely powerful and our soldiers are simply unable to match them!" said a court official with gritted teeth.

However, this made Qin Emperor Ying Zheng even more angry. He shouted, "Humph, trash! A bunch of trash! Our Qin soldiers have been tempered through thousands of trials. How could we be unable to defeat those invaders?!"

"Since you all say that the enemy is strong, I will go and find out for myself." The anger in Qin Emperor Ying Zheng's words could not be concealed.

Upon hearing this, all the ministers in the hall remained silent, knowing that any words at this moment might lead to criticism.

Seeing that his ministers had stopped talking, Ying Zheng spoke again, his tone more firmly: "Since you are incompetent, I will lead the army myself to see what methods this so-called powerful enemy has!"

Ying Zheng was feeling very upset and originally planned to practice in seclusion, but Yang Ling came with the envoys from Southern Xinjiang and talked about forming an alliance, forcing him to re-evaluate the situation.

Yang Ling's role as the middleman made this matter not to be taken lightly.

However, before he could make a decision, the news of the loss of the northern border came like a bolt from the blue, completely igniting his anger.

He decided to lead the army personally to defeat the invading enemy.

Ying Zheng's anger silenced all the officials in the palace, and no one dared to speak out against him.

At this time, Wang Jian and Meng Tian responded to the call and walked into the hall. Their arrival made the ministers feel a little relieved, but their worries did not dissipate.

After all, the Qin Emperor always kept his word and was rarely influenced by others.

Wang Jian and Meng Tian walked into the hall, looking calm, as if the wind and rain outside had nothing to do with them.

At Ying Zheng's signal, the two of them sat down safely.

After they sat down, Ying Zheng slowly spoke: "Mr. Meng, you will come north with me to fight against those thieves who dare to invade my Great Qin! I want to let them know that the territory of the Great Qin is not something they can trample on at will!"

After saying this, a fierce look flashed in his eyes.

"I obey your command!" Meng Tian responded respectfully, and then Ying Zheng dismissed all the ministers and walked out of the palace with only Wang Jian and Meng Tian. At this moment, Ying Zheng was surrounded by a strong murderous aura, which made the ministers who were about to leave even more frightened.

The three of them arrived outside Yang Ling's residence, and Ying Zheng's voice was filled with respect: "Master, may I see you?"

Yang Ling was surprised to hear Ying Zheng's voice, but he quickly responded: "Qin Emperor, please come in and discuss in detail."

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng immediately took Wang Jian and Meng Tian into the courtyard.

I saw Yang Ling playing chess with Ling Yue in the pavilion. Their chess skills were equally matched and it was hard to tell who was better.

After the game was over, Yang Ling noticed the arrival of Ying Zheng and others.

"The Emperor Qin's visit really brings honor to this humble place!" Yang Ling's voice was gentle, like a spring breeze.

Wang Jian and Meng Tian saw this and without waiting for Yang Ling to greet them, they smiled and said, "Brother Yang, you have a beautiful woman by your side. You are really the envy of others!"

"Brother Yang is so lucky, he is free and at ease, and he has a beautiful woman by his side."

Yang Ling smiled in response, picked up the chess pieces on the chessboard one by one, and put them into the chess box. Then, he turned to look at Ying Zheng and asked curiously, "I wonder what the Emperor Qin is here for?"

Ying Zheng said solemnly: "I came here today in the hope that you can lend me a helping hand and go to the northern border together."

Yang Ling heard this and said calmly: "The matter of the northern border has nothing to do with me."

Ying Zheng's eyes fixed, and he said in a deep voice: "If you are willing to go with me, I will form an alliance with Nanjiang."

Yang Ling raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and looked at Ying Zheng in surprise. After a moment, he turned his head to look at Lingyue and Rong'er, and after a moment's hesitation, he nodded and agreed: "In that case, I will accompany you."

Ying Zheng was overjoyed when he heard this: "With the help of an expert, my Great Qin will surely be able to sweep across the world!" Ling Yue looked at Yang Ling with a little concern, but Yang Ling shook his head gently, indicating that she didn't need to worry. He knew very well that no matter how powerful Ying Zheng was, he was no match for him.

Moreover, he also understood that it was difficult for Ying Zheng to find someone he could trust now.

Ying Zheng finally showed a look of joy on his face, and after discussing some details, he said goodbye and left. The next morning, Ying Zheng led thousands of Black Ice Guards and marched northward in a mighty force, vowing to quell the rebellion in the north.

After seeing Ying Zheng off, Yang Ling decided to go north with Lingyue and Rong'er.

He knew that although this journey was full of dangers, it was also full of opportunities.

Ying Zheng formed an alliance with Southern Xinjiang because of him, but if Southern Xinjiang cannot demonstrate its strength, future alliances will only be dependence and it will be difficult for it to have a say.

Lingyue was extremely intelligent and naturally understood the reason, so she readily agreed.

However, Ying Zheng did not know that Yang Ling's goal was far more than just helping him to eliminate the invaders. He had already set his sights on the entire north, and even further afield.

While Ying Zheng led his army to the north, the invaders in the north were also actively preparing for war, and they were also eyeing this land covetously.

As Ying Zheng and his entourage headed north, all they saw was desolation and ruin.

The once prosperous Beiyuan grassland is no longer there, only desolation remains.

There are a large number of soldiers stationed around each city, armed with bows and arrows, swords and guns, ready for battle.

Seeing the arrival of Ying Zheng and others, many soldiers were moved to tears. They knew the emperor of the Qin Dynasty and regarded him as a god who led them out of the predicament.

After Ying Zheng unified the six kingdoms, he treated the people of the six kingdoms equally, which made them deeply admire him. Therefore, when they saw Ying Zheng leading his army, they knelt down and shed tears of gratitude.

However, Ying Zheng's face was extremely gloomy. He did not stop, but went straight through the city.

The soldiers did not understand what this meant until later they learned from the soldier at the end that the Emperor did so because he was angry at the invaders for causing the people to suffer.

Yang Ling, who was accompanying him, was also full of dissatisfaction. Although he knew that both prosperity and decline were painful, he could not tolerate foreign enemies bullying the Chinese people like this.

Therefore, he secretly made up his mind that if he encountered invaders, he would teach them a profound lesson.

Soon, Ying Zheng and others arrived at the foot of the invaders' city.

As soon as he approached the city, Yang Ling shot an arrow. To the astonishment of the defenders in the city, the arrow actually penetrated the city wall and embedded deeply into it.

This scene shocked the defenders, as they had never seen such amazing archery skills.

At this moment, a roar sounded, and a group of cavalry swept out like a hurricane. It was the vanguard sent by Ying Zheng.

They were clad in heavy armor, like an iron wall or bronze wall, holding spears in their hands, and their momentum was as strong as a rainbow.

In front of them was a group of burly men, wearing animal skins, with muscular bodies, standing like mountains. They exuded a terrifying aura, and behind them was a carriage carrying Yang Ling, Ling Yue and Rong Er.

Next to the carriage, Meng Tian and Wang Jian were holding spears and riding on war horses, looking very majestic.

"You daring thief, why don't you surrender quickly? Do you want to die?" Meng Tian shouted loudly. As a trusted general of Ying Zheng, he naturally had to maintain the majesty of the Qin Dynasty. His voice resounded throughout the city.

On the top of the city wall, the defending general's eyes flashed, and he shouted, "Hmph! If you have the guts, break into our city, don't just talk! I'm not raised to be scared!" After saying that, he leaped onto the city wall and confronted Meng Tian.

Seeing this, Meng Tian snorted coldly: "Looking for death!" After that, he moved as fast as lightning, swung the Zhangba Snake Spear in his hand, and rushed towards the guard. "Bang!" The two collided in the air, and the sound of metal clashing was deafening.

On top of the city gate tower stood a general who was obviously very powerful. The battle between him and Meng Tian was evenly matched, which made Meng Tian involuntarily feel a sense of admiration in his heart.

These invaders should not be underestimated.

However, Meng Tian was no pushover, and the fierce battle between the two continued for more than a dozen rounds. Meng Tian's Zhangba Snake Spear was wielded tightly, making the opponent gradually feel overwhelmed and unable to resist.

"Kill!" Accompanied by a deafening roar, Meng Tian suddenly exerted force and the Zhangba Snake Spear slashed out like lightning.

After a loud bang, the general staggered back, his face full of shock and fear. He never expected that the generals of the Qin Dynasty would have such amazing strength. Before he could recover from the shock, Meng Tian's attack came again like a tide.

"Bang!" The snake spear hit the general's shoulder heavily, knocking him away.

Immediately afterwards, with a "swish", Meng Tian took advantage of the situation and pursued the enemy, piercing his throat with a spear. The general fell to the ground and died instantly.

The guards on the city gate tower were all dumbfounded when they saw this scene, and they couldn't believe how powerful the Qin generals were.

Yang Ling, who was on the carriage, witnessed this scene and sighed in his heart. After just a few months of not seeing each other, Meng Tian's strength has improved. He is worthy of being a famous general of Qin. At this time, Meng Tian turned around and shouted to the people on the city: "Do you still want to continue to resist? If you open the gate and surrender now, His Majesty will definitely give you a lighter punishment!"

These words made the soldiers under the city gate tower hesitate. They looked at the Qin Emperor Ying Zheng in the distance with fear in their eyes.

At this moment, a figure who had been hiding in the dark slowly walked up to the city wall, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said leisurely: "I have long heard that the Emperor of Qin is unparalleled in bravery. Seeing him today, I find that his reputation is indeed well-deserved."

Ying Zheng stared at the mastermind behind the scenes, his brows slightly furrowed.

Yang Ling noticed that this person was emitting a faint black mist, his face was blurred, his cultivation was even more elusive, and he gave people a very dangerous feeling.

Just as Yang Ling was secretly observing him, Ying Zheng asked, "Who are you?"

"I am Agula, the leader of the Wuhuan tribe and one of the northern lords." The master behind the scenes responded indifferently.

"Why do you dare to invade my Great Qin?" Ying Zheng's voice was steady and powerful.

"Invasion? Haha, I'm just here to experience your world." Agula chuckled, with a hint of joking in his tone, "But your generals defending the city are too weak. If I hit them a little harder, they will unfortunately die. In this case, I can only take over this city with great reluctance."

Yang Ling couldn't help but laugh when he heard this. He didn't expect to meet such a strange person here. (End of this chapter)