mtl008 Chapter 103 Zi Nu was so angry she wanted to grind her teeth.
Chapter 103 Zi Nu was so angry she wanted to grind her teeth.
The six halls of the Farmer's House are: Kuiwei Hall, Chiyou Hall, Lieshan Hall, Siyue Hall, Gonggong Hall, and Shennong Hall.
Qianlong Hall, on the other hand, is a stronghold of the Farmer's Four Mountains Hall.
The one in charge of managing the Hidden Dragon Hall was Situ Wanli, a disciple of the Farmer's Four Mountains Hall.
"There are quite a few Mohist traps in this Hidden Dragon Hall. It seems that the Agricultural School and the Mohist School have a very good relationship."
Led by the disciples of the Farmer's School, Ying Jing passed through numerous traps and entered an underground hall, where twenty-four bright lanterns hung in the air.
"These lanterns look weird..."
Yan Lingji twitched her nose slightly, instinctively feeling somewhat uncomfortable.
"The placement of those lanterns is very particular. They are arranged by farmers according to the Twenty-Four Formations of the Earth and Marsh, but the formation cannot be changed."
Ying Jing immediately saw through the mystery and explained it to Yan Lingji.
The Twenty-Four Earthly Branches of the Farmer's Family are said to have been created by Shennong after he observed the changes of the twenty-four solar terms of spring, summer, autumn and winter and discovered the laws of life and death. They contain the most ancient wisdom and the ultimate truth of life, death and prosperity.
This formation can be activated by two or more people, and its power will be greater with more people. Bai Qi was killed by the six hall masters of the Farmer's School using the Twenty-Four Earthly Swamp Formation.
However, after that, the six leaders of the Farmer's Clan resigned from their positions and entered the Tomb of the Six Sages of the Farmer's Clan, never to be seen again.
"so smart!"
Even Yan Lingji couldn't help but cover her cherry lips in surprise.
Even though she was ignorant, she had still heard of the name of Bai Qi, the God of Slaughter.
The exact cause of Bai Qi's death remains a mystery, yet it is somehow related to the peasant family.
Despite their prestigious reputation and ancient traditions, the Farmer's Clan is nothing more than a martial arts sect. How dare they lay a hand on the Qin State's Supreme General?
"The peasant family is just a responsible party; Bai Qi's death was more a result of the late king's will."
Ying Jing was unwilling to discuss this matter further, as King Zhuangxiang of Qin was, after all, his biological father and had never mistreated him.
The matter is over, and right or wrong no longer matters.
In fact, Bai Qi's strength can be glimpsed from Lian Po and the future Li Mu.
Such masters, who have mastered military formations to the extreme, are able to use the natural environment as their formation.
A field or a peach orchard can both unleash incredible power.
Experts of this caliber, if they themselves do not wish to die, will fail even if not all six members of the Farmer's Clan, or even if all twenty-four of them formed a complete encirclement and attack formation.
Bai Qi may have died at the hands of peasants, but in reality, he was already prepared to die and died at the hands of King Zhuangxiang of Qin.
Just as the two were whispering, a middle-aged man dressed in fine clothes approached.
"It is truly an honor for Qianlong Hall that Lord Changxin has come. I am Situ Wanli, and I am the person in charge of Qianlong Hall..."
With his goatee and two mustaches, Situ Wanli looked every bit the shrewd businessman.
"Just joining in the fun."
Ying Jing wore a warm smile, but did not respond much to Situ Wanli's enthusiasm.
"It is an honor for our Qianlong Hall that Lord Changxin has come."
Situ Wanli was able to rise through the ranks of a farming family because he was quite adept at dealing with people and his words were very pleasant to hear.
He personally greeted Ying Jing, escorting him to the Jiazi Pavilion and serving him fragrant tea.
"I wonder if Lord Changxin has any treasures prepared for this exchange? If not, that's alright..."
Although Ying Jing said he was just there to join in the fun, Situ Wanli was still somewhat looking forward to it.
Given Lord Changxin's status, it would be fine if he didn't participate, but if he did, the treasures he brought out would certainly be extraordinary.
"Hmm... this one will do."
Ying Jing took out a small box, about the size of a palm, from his wide sleeve.
Although I'm just here for the fun, since I'm already here, there's no harm in having some fun.
Situ Wanli opened a corner of the box with great anticipation, then his expression turned somewhat strange.
"This……"
Situ Wanli seemed somewhat embarrassed.
"Go ahead, this is the one."
Ying Jing had already begun to sip the fragrant tea, showing no intention of changing his mind.
Situ Wanli had no choice but to nod helplessly, "Yes."
The Qianlong Hall's exchange of treasures actually invited many people, and some participated voluntarily, but most of them only participated in the ordinary exchange of treasures on the outside ground. There were not many people qualified to participate in the exchange of treasures in this underground hall.
The hall contains several private rooms, arranged according to the Heavenly Stems (甲乙丙丁戊己). However, only six guests, including Ying Jing, were qualified to enter this room.
There was supposed to be another Touman... but he has already been captured by Ying Jing.
Although it's called a private room, it's really just a private seat with a sheer curtain outside, which you can choose to draw to conceal your identity.
The wait wasn't long before the other guests arrived, and people began entering the B Pavilion, C Pavilion, and so on.
"They all seem to be important people..."
Yan Lingji sat in Ying Jing's arms, whispering sweet nothings, and even peeling a grape and feeding it to him from time to time, as obedient as a gentle kitten.
Ying Jing did not choose to draw the curtain, so he could clearly see the appearance of the people outside.
The few people who could participate in this underground exchange were either dressed in fine clothes or carrying swords, and it was clear at a glance that they were not ordinary people.
Except for the last guest in the Ji Pavilion who drew the curtain, the others clearly had no intention of concealing their identities.
"Yan Chun Jun of Yan State, Crown Prince Yan Dan, Mohist leader Jing Ke, and Han Fei, the ninth prince of Han State."
Ying Jing whispered the identities of these people.
"The Ninth Prince of Korea?"
Yan Lingji was somewhat surprised: "Young Master mentioned the banquet to me before. Didn't the Ninth Young Master say he was sick and didn't participate? He managed to come all the way to the border to participate in the Treasure Exchange Conference. He doesn't look sick at all!"
Ying Jing shook his head and chuckled: "Han Fei was made to be sick."
"King Han wanted to give Honglian to me. Fortunately, there was some room for maneuver in the matter of ceding territory. Han Feisu was close to Honglian, and King Han did not allow him to attend the banquet because he was worried that he would ruin things."
"There's also the Crown Prince of Korea, who is weak and incompetent. The King of Han didn't let him participate, probably because he didn't want to embarrass himself. Furthermore, there's the Fourth Prince, Han Yu, who has always coveted the position of Crown Prince. If the princes only let him participate, many of them might have ulterior motives, which would be detrimental to the current balance of power in Korea."
"For all these reasons, the King of Han did not allow any of his sons to participate in the banquet."
Yan Lingji was stunned for a moment: "I didn't expect that a banquet would have such profound rules. Isn't everyone saying that King Han is incompetent...?"
Ying Jing squinted, pulled Yan Lingji closer, and whispered in her ear.
"Anyone who can eliminate their rivals and ascend the throne is no simpleton. Yan Lingji, becoming the Queen of Baiyue is not a simple matter. There are many things to consider..."
Yan Lingji lay on Ying Jing's broad chest, then gently shifted her body to find a more comfortable position.
"Since I have an owner, I don't need to think about that..."
Do you really think she wanted to be the Queen of Baiyue?
It's just the master's task!
Just as the two were whispering intimately, the Yi Bao Conference officially began.
Situ Wanli stood in the center of the underground hall, exuding an air of sophistication.
"Welcome to the Hidden Dragon Hall. I'm sure you've all brought your treasures today. There aren't many rules at this treasure exchange event; let's just barter and make friends..."
"The first treasure was brought by a guest from the Jiazi Pavilion..."
As Situ Wanli spoke, he couldn't help but glance secretly in Ying Jing's direction, his expression slightly bitter.
"A piece of gold."
Situ Wanli gritted his teeth, finally closed his eyes, and shouted it out.
Heaven knows what Situ Wanli's true feelings were when he saw the so-called "treasure" that Ying Jing took out.
Gold is certainly a treasure.
However, in such situations, the treasures people bring out, even if they aren't priceless, won't be too far off.
What's the deal with this piece of gold?!
If the person who brought out this "treasure" was not Lord Changxin of Qin, whom he could not afford to offend, Situ Wanli guaranteed that he would definitely kick the person out.
Everyone present was taken aback.
This year's YeePay conference started off with some pleasant surprises!
In the last private room, the woman whose graceful figure could be vaguely seen through the curtain... seemed to have thought of something, and her expression turned somewhat unpleasant.
"Hahaha, the treasures that Lord Changxin has brought out are certainly not simple. I'm afraid none of you can recognize their secrets. I'm willing to exchange them for the two jade bracelets I brought!"
While the others were still in a daze, Yan Chunjun burst into laughter and spoke.
Whether it's a treasure or not, even if it's just a piece of gold, so what?
That was brought out by Lord Changxin!
Over the years, thanks to its cooperation with Changxin Jun, Yan Chunjun has made a fortune.
This little bit of money is nothing at all!
If we can please Lord Changxin, he'll give us more goods and a larger share of the profits... then we'll only earn more.
Yan Chunjun's meddling made the others realize what was going on.
Yan Dan's face turned ashen, Han Fei hesitated, but Jing Ke seemed indifferent.
“Lord Yanchun, although my gold is special, it is of no use to you. Let’s follow the rules and have the master of Qianlong Hall show all the treasures.”
Ying Jing spoke calmly, saying that he was just there to join in the fun and have some fun, so why was Yan Chunjun getting involved?
Lord Yanchun dared not offend Ying Jing, so he could only give a dry laugh: "Lord Changxin is right, Situ Wanli, please continue!"
Situ Wanli glanced at Ying Jing with some gratitude and continued, "Next up is the jade bracelet from the Yi Pavilion..."
“Bingzi Pavilion… three mysterious crystal arrowheads.”
"The treasures brought by the guests from Dingzi Pavilion are extraordinary... fine wine and jade goblets, and the azure sea is surging with waves."
"..."
"And the last guest brought a treasure, an ancient-looking box..."
With Ying Jing's gold as an example, the strange box that followed did not attract much attention.
They were simply pondering whether any of these treasures were worth exchanging, or perhaps exchanging them for Lord Changxin's gold...
Although gold is nothing, it would be a great gain to gain a favor with Lord Changxin.
However, Ying Jing did not give them a chance to speak.
"Ninth Young Master, this treasure of mine is only useful to you. Are you willing to exchange it?"
Although he was calling out Han Fei's name, his gaze was fixed on the gauze curtain outside the last private room.
Although the gauze curtain could block the view, under the illumination of the twenty-four bright lanterns above the Hidden Dragon Hall, the shadow of the mysterious woman inside could still be seen through the gauze curtain, her graceful and slender figure perfectly displayed.
Behind the gauze curtain of the Ji Pavilion, the slender and graceful mysterious woman was now seething with hatred.
At first, I just felt that there was something wrong with Changxin-jun's treasure, but now... there's no need to doubt it at all.
This guy's treasure is clearly a piece of water-dissolving gold!
Ji Wuye robbed 100,000 taels of military pay from the Korean army by taking advantage of the property of water dissolving gold. Because it was so strange, it was considered a ghost soldier robbing the pay.
Han Fei is currently investigating the case of the ghost soldiers' robbery, but he has no clues. With Ying Jing's Water Dissolving Gold as an example, Han Fei will definitely not choose her mysterious box again!
"Han Fei has met Lord Changxin,"
Han Fei was dressed in purple brocade. He had a handsome face, his long hair was tied up, and he was very elegant. His bowing posture also showed his refined and scholarly air, which was pleasing to the eye.
Although he was the greatest synthesizer of Legalism, Han Fei was ultimately a Confucian, and his adherence to "rites" was extremely rigorous and impeccable.
"Since Lord Changxin has said this, he must not be speaking without reason. Han Fei is willing to exchange this Jade Ocean Liquid Bottle with Lord Changxin."
From the moment Situ Wanli began his introduction, Han Fei had already been pondering what was so special about the piece of gold that Ying Jing had taken out.
Now, Ying Jing specifically mentioned that this special piece of gold was only useful to him.
Now Han Fei naturally wouldn't hesitate any longer!
Even if it's just an ordinary piece of gold, it doesn't matter; it's just a wine vessel, after all.
As for the last guest's mysterious box, he was somewhat interested, but ultimately there was only one wine vessel!
"I will certainly not disappoint Young Master Han Fei. If it weren't for Hong Lian's sake, I wouldn't have come to remind you."
Ying Jing chuckled. If he were to marry Hong Lian in the future, he would have to call Han Fei his brother-in-law!
Han Fei's expression froze instantly, and the smile on his face vanished.
He actually disagreed with sacrificing Honglian's happiness in exchange for temporary peace.
That's why he wasn't allowed to attend the banquet that day; King Han didn't want him to cause trouble and leave a bad impression on Ying Jing.
But later... Han Fei discovered...
After that banquet, Honglian was not at all opposed to the possibility of a marriage alliance with Naganobu-kun.
Every time she mentions Changxin-jun, she blushes shyly, looking like a young girl in love!
She even kept mentioning when Changxin-jun would finally enter the palace...
Thankfully, his older brother was extremely worried and tried every possible way to stop their father's idea...
All for nothing.
My sister has already given it all away for nothing!
"Lord Yanchun, I am very interested in your jade bracelet. I will exchange it for this Azure Sea Jade Liquid Bottle. Would you be willing?"
The Azure Jade Wine Bottle is indeed a rare treasure, but it's used for drinking alcohol.
Ying Jing didn't like things that others had used.