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Zhongnan Mountain.

Under the sunlight, a thin layer of mist rises in the mountains and forests, like a fairyland. Wisps of mist slowly drift in the forest, like dancing gauze, adding a touch of mystery to the entire Zhongnan Mountain.

The mountains and rivers in Guanzhong are magnificent. Among the many mountains and rivers, Mount Taihua and Mount Zhongnan are the most outstanding. The beauty of Mount Hua lies in its steepness. The steep cliffs are like swords piercing the sky, which is daunting.

The beauty of Mount Zhongnan lies in its beauty. This mountain is tall and straight with beautiful scenery, just like a gorgeous brocade painting, standing proudly in the southwest of Xianyang City. The mountain is shaded by green trees, blooming flowers, gurgling springs, and birds singing happily. Mount Zhongnan is also famous for its abundant medicinal materials and rare birds and animals.

After the Qin Dynasty unified the four seas, alchemists from Guandong came to Qin. A group of alchemists came to Zhongnan Mountain. After a careful investigation, they went back to report to Qin Shihuang: Laozi traveled west to Qin State and ate dew and took elixir grass in this place, so he lived to be over 100 years old. It is easy to find medicinal materials near here, which is really a great place to build an altar and refine elixir. After hearing this, Qin Shihuang was skeptical, but he finally allocated funds to let them build a "table for taking medicine".

Every year, Qin Shi Huang would spend a lot of manpower and material resources to transport a large amount of cinnabar from the Bashu region for these alchemists to work with. The alchemists were busy refining elixirs in Zhongnan Mountain, with the fire burning day and night and smoke rising. Zhongnan Mountain also gained a lot of popularity because of this. However, their efforts ultimately failed to fulfill Qin Shi Huang's wish.

Later, this group of alchemists angered Qin Shi Huang and were killed, and the place became deserted. Yi Huawei assigned this place to Cui Wenzi and ordered him to refine the elixir of immortality here.

Cui Wenzi was in the yard carefully checking the dew and herbs that the servants had brought back from Mount Zhongnan. The dew sparkled in the sun, and the herbs exuded a rich fragrance.

"Tap tap~"

"Tuk tuk tuk~"

"Uu~!"

Suddenly, there was a burst of rapid neighing of horses' hooves. Cui Wenzi was startled and hurried to the gate and looked out. He saw the guards at the gate respectfully saluting Zhao Gao who had just dismounted. His heart suddenly jumped.

Yi Huawei was wearing a simple black robe and a delicate sword at his waist. He had sharp eyes, scanning everything around him.

"I pay my respects to you, my Lord..."

Cui Wenzi hurried forward, bowed and said, "Sir, why are you here today?"

Yi Huawei nodded slightly and said in a deep voice: "I'll come and see how the elixir of immortality is being refined."

Cui Wenzi looked troubled and gritted his teeth and said, "Sir, it is not easy to refine this elixir. It will take some time."

Yi Huawei raised his eyebrows, but did not point it out. He looked at Cui Wenzi with a half-smile: "I have given you a lot of time. If there is no progress, you should know the consequences."

Cui Wenzi's heart trembled, and he quickly said: "Don't worry, sir, I will do my best to refine the elixir of immortality as soon as possible."

"Oh, all right."

Yi Huawei walked straight to the pharmacy. Cui Wenzi hurriedly followed behind him, trying to dissuade Yi Huawei from entering the house: "Sir... the medicinal properties of this scent are very strong. If you smell it for a long time, it may be harmful to you..."

Yi Huawei didn't say anything, but just pushed open the door and looked around.

The room was filled with a strong smell of medicine, and various medicinal materials were neatly placed on the shelves. The flames in the alchemy furnace were burning fiercely, making crackling sounds.

Yi Huawei frowned slightly and said, "When will this elixir of life be made?"

Cui Wenzi replied cautiously: "Sir, the refining of the elixir of immortality requires the right time, right place and right people. Please be patient and wait."

Cui Wenzi's tone was respectful, but there was a hint of nervousness in his eyes.

"is it?"

Yi Huawei smiled, but his smile did not make people feel the slightest warmth: "The elixir of immortality is made from the essence of the black wind, the tiny particles of the stars, and rare medicines. This medicine has a miraculous effect, and can regenerate severed limbs... Do I need to read it again? Cui Wenzi, you are so bold! The elixir of immortality has been made, and you dare to conceal it! And you are secretly communicating with the rebels?"

Yi Huawei's eyes suddenly became sharp, like a sharp sword piercing Cui Wenzi.

Cui Wenzi's forehead was covered with beads of sweat. He swallowed hard and said in a trembling voice, "Please calm down, my lord! I dare not hide anything. Although the elixir has been refined, its efficacy is not yet stable. I am really worried that it will bring great risks if I rashly present it to you, my lord."

Yi Huawei snorted coldly, his voice was icy and piercing: "Risk? Do you think I don't know what you are thinking? Cui Wenzi, I give you some face, but that's only because you have saved countless lives. Don't take my appreciation of you as a capital for your insolence. I don't know what your relationship with Yi Xiaochuan is. I only know that if you help him, you will be against me! Quickly bring me the elixir of immortality!"

Cui Wenzi's heart felt like it was struck hard by a heavy hammer, shaking his body slightly. His face was full of anxiety, and he said in a trembling voice:

"Your Excellency, please understand! I really have no special relationship with Yi Xiaochuan. I am only devoted to refining the elixir for you, and I have absolutely no second thoughts! The efficacy of this elixir is unstable, and I dare not present it rashly. Please give me some more time."

Cui Wenzi was a cautious person. He knew the importance of the elixir of life and also understood Zhao Gao's ruthless methods. At this moment, he only hoped to delay some time so that he would have a chance to send the elixir of life out.

"It seems that you really won't cry until you see the coffin." Yi Huawei narrowed his eyes slightly, a fierce look appeared in his eyes, he slowly raised his hand and waved it fiercely: "Search! Anyone who dares to stop us will be killed without mercy! Don't damage the medicinal materials here!"

"promise!"

Ah Da bowed and accepted the order, then led a group of assassins to act quickly, rushed into the medicine room, and began to search it thoroughly.

"No, sir..."

Cui Wenzi panicked and tried to stop them, but was held aside by two assassins. The sharp sword was pressed against Cui Wenzi's neck, making him dare not move at all. He could only watch helplessly as the medicine house he had worked so hard to run was turned into a mess.

The boxes were opened roughly, and the items inside were swept away like a gust of wind. The cabinets were pulled open with force, and the items inside were turned out one by one. Some rolled to the ground, and some were thrown away by the dead soldiers at will. The whole house became a mess in an instant, as if it had been baptized by a terrible storm.

Cui Wenzi stood aside, his face as pale as paper and his eyes flickering.

While the assassins were searching, Ah Da suddenly found a secret compartment hidden in the corner. He immediately reached out and opened the secret compartment. Inside was an exquisite box, which emitted a mysterious light. Ah Da carefully picked up the box, with a hint of surprise on his face.

"Sir, I found it!"

Ah Da's voice was filled with excitement and eagerness. He held the box in both hands and walked quickly to Yi Huawei, his face full of seriousness and respect. Yi Huawei narrowed his eyes slightly and took the box with gentle and cautious movements.

When he opened the box, a strange fragrance hit his nose, which lifted his spirits. Three round and plump pills with strange fragrance lay quietly in the box.

In appearance, the elixir of immortality is a deep amber color. Under the light, the surface of the elixir shimmers with a delicate luster, as if countless tiny stars are twinkling in it. There seems to be a layer of mist lingering around the elixir, which adds to its mysterious feeling.

Yi Huawei stared at the three elixirs, and a complex emotion surged in his heart. Is this the legendary elixir of life?
Legend has it that the elixir of immortality has amazing magical effects. Taking this medicine can repair any damage in the body, whether it is external or internal, and can heal in a very short time, allowing people to recover as before. It is said that even broken limbs can grow back, as if they have the magic power to bring the dead back to life. Moreover, the elixir of immortality can delay aging and keep people's faces young for a long time. It seems that time has lost its effect on the person who takes it, as if they have been reborn.

Yi Huawei didn't know whether this elixir could make people immortal. However, it was true that they could live for at least 2,000 years. After all, that's how the plot was played. Yi Xiaochuan and Yu Shu lived to the modern age because they took the elixir.

"Cui Wenzi, do you have anything else to say?"

Yi Huawei's face was as cold as ice, and his icy gaze shot straight at Cui Wenzi like a sharp sword.

Cui Wenzi opened his mouth, but found that his throat seemed to be blocked by something, and he couldn't say anything. Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

"Humph!"

Yi Huawei snorted coldly and swung his right hand violently. A cold light flashed, as fast as lightning.

“Ah~~!?”

Cui Wenzi cried out in pain as he felt a sharp pain in his arm. It turned out that Yi Huawei had taken out a long sword from somewhere and slashed his arm.

Instantly, blood gushed out like a fountain, staining the ground red. However, something strange happened. The arm that was originally bleeding profusely, in just a few breaths, the wound began to heal at a speed visible to the naked eye. It was as if a mysterious force was repairing Cui Wenzi's body. If it weren't for the shocking pool of blood on the ground and Cui Wenzi's pale face, there would be no sign that he had just been injured.

"Hahaha~, I was wondering, how could you hold it back?" Yi Huawei threw his head back and laughed loudly, his laughter echoing in the air.

Putting away his smile, Yi Huawei stared at Cui Wenzi closely: "You have already taken the elixir of immortality, so you'd better be obedient, otherwise, I will let you know what it means to live a life worse than death!"

"Ah~ I will rid the world of evil today!"

Cui Wenzi's eyes were wide open, burning with anger. He shook his arms violently, and a powerful force burst out instantly, and the two assassins who were holding him tightly were shaken away like kites with broken strings.

"The thief shall die!"

Cui Wenzi quickly pulled out a sharp dagger from his bosom and stabbed Yi Huawei at lightning speed. His action was decisive and resolute, as if he was determined to die.

"stop!"

Ah Da was shocked and shouted in haste. He wanted to stop him, but it was too late. Cui Wenzi was too fast. In the blink of an eye, the dagger was close to Yi Huawei's chest.

"Death to the thief!"

Cui Wenzi roared, a look of satisfaction appeared on his face. However, the next moment, his expression instantly turned into astonishment. There was only a crisp sound of metal clashing, and the dagger broke.

"This...how is this possible?"

Cui Wenzi looked at Yi Huawei in disbelief, as if he had seen an incredible monster.

"Humph~"

Yi Huawei sneered, a trace of disdain on his face. He grabbed Cui Wenzi's wrist and gently bent it. With a "crack", a crisp fracture sound rang out, and Cui Wenzi screamed immediately. The painful sound echoed in the air, making people shudder.

Seeing Cui Wenzi's twisted arm slowly recovering, Yi Huawei laughed:
"Very good! It looks like he won't die that easily. I feel relieved now!"

After saying that, Yi Huawei raised his foot without hesitation and kicked Cui Wenzi hard. Cui Wenzi's body flew out like a cannonball, hit the wall heavily, and then slowly slid down.

At this moment, the surrounding warriors were all stunned by this scene. Looking at Yi Huawei, their eyes were filled with awe and fear.

Yi Huawei, however, acted as if nothing had happened. He walked slowly in front of Cui Wenzi and looked down at him lying on the ground with a sneer of disdain on his face: "Do you think you are invincible after taking the immortality elixir? Humph, it's wishful thinking."

Although the broken ribs were slowly recovering, Cui Wenzi lay on the ground, his face as pale as paper, his eyes empty and desperate, his heart as dead as ashes. He knew that he could not escape Yi Huawei's control no matter what. All his efforts had now come to nothing. Cui Wenzi's heart was full of regret. He regretted that he should not have been involved in this dispute, and he regretted that he had taken the elixir of immortality because of his greed. Now he could not die even if he wanted to, and he was at the mercy of others.

Yi Huawei squatted down and patted Cui Wenzi's face gently with his hand: "Cui Wenzi, I will give you one last chance. As long as you are obedient and refine more immortality medicine, I can let you go free. Otherwise, you can wait to endure endless pain."

Cui Wenzi slowly closed his eyes and did not answer Yi Huawei's words. He had already made a decision in his heart. He would rather die than work for the devil Yi Huawei again.

"Tie him up with fine steel cables! Don't let him have any chance to resist."

Yi Huawei tilted his head slightly and ordered Ah Da in a cold tone: "Clean up the room, the guests will be here soon."

"promise!"

Ah Da bowed and accepted the order, his attitude was a little more respectful than before. He quickly commanded his soldiers to act and tied Cui Wenzi up tightly. Cui Wenzi struggled hard, but under the restraint of the fine steel rope, his resistance seemed so insignificant.

After Ah Da tied Cui Wenzi up and took him out, Yi Huawei slowly walked to the table, opened the medicine box, and stared at the elixir in the box, his eyes slightly condensed. The fragrance of the three elixirs seemed to be tempting him.

Yi Huawei hesitated for a moment, but finally made up his mind. He reached out his hand, took out an elixir, looked at it carefully in front of his eyes for a while, then took a deep breath and put the pill directly into his mouth.

(End of this chapter)