Chapter 42

PS: As long as you reveal your identity, it speaks louder than words.

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Shen Qiniang inwardly praised, "How wise Master Yan is! He has already seen through that without Shi Huang's help, none of them would be able to escape Wang Yue's sword." Though he did not say a word to provoke, by revealing his name, it was more powerful than a thousand words.

Qin Yu, however, secretly called out, "Not good!" He knew that Shi Huang was a staunch royalist and could not possibly collude with rebels. It was just that he couldn't refuse the old face and was just reminiscing a bit. If Wang Yue pressed further, Shi Huang wouldn't just sit idly by.

"Senior, do you want to challenge Lord Shi in advance?" Qin Yu said softly.

Wang Yue was taken aback, his hand already on the hilt of his sword, but he stopped.

His eyes flickered a few times, and finally, Wang Yue asked, "Little friend Qin Yu, what do you suggest?"

"In my humble opinion, as the saying goes, every wrong has a cause, every debt a debtor! Since your friend was injured by Young Master Jin, it's best to settle this grudge first."

Wang Yue's clear eyebrows twitched. He looked at the expressions of Yan Xiang, Shen Qiniang, and the others, suddenly realizing: Indeed, he almost fell for the rebels' trick!

He was a master of the sword school and had once been the sword teacher of Emperors Huan and Ling. He was not unfamiliar with the various despicable schemes in the court and the internal power struggles. His intelligence and strategy were well-versed, but with his overwhelming martial strength, he rarely needed to think deeply.

If he were to immediately capture Yan Xiang now, it would be a clear affront to Shi Huang. Out of the dignity of a strong man, Shi Huang would certainly not stand by, and Shen Qiniang and the others might be part of Yan Xiang's faction, even this little boy Qin Yu... might turn against him. Fighting five against one would be seeking trouble.

"Very well, little friend, you are indeed wise and insightful. I momentarily forgot."

Wang Yue's right hand suddenly left the hilt of his sword and turned to look at Jin Wei.

"Young Master Jin, you injured my friend Xu Shu. No matter where you run, I will avenge this grudge. Here's the deal: I won't use any weapons. If you can withstand my ten attacks, I will spare your life. What do you say?"

Jin Wei refused to answer. The old man was talking nonsense. "Spare your life"... this vague concept was too terrifying!

Xu Shu? Qin Yu heard a familiar name and was secretly shocked. How could it be him?

"Senior... is it Xu Shu from Shuimeng Manor?"

Wang Yue gave him a strange look, as if remembering something, and nodded: "I forgot, little friend, you know Yuanzhi. Yuanzhi took a sword to his left side to protect me, and his injuries are severe."

Qin Yu was shaken and asked urgently, "How is he now?"

Wang Yue nodded again: "Fortunately, I have a close friend who is skilled in medicine, so there is no danger to his life."

Qin Yu sighed in relief. Thank goodness! He suddenly pointed his spear at Jin Wei and shouted, "Young Master Jin, since you dare not take Wang Senior's ten attacks, come and take my ten spears. Do you dare?"

Jin Wei glared at Qin Yu. When did a mere ant dare to be so insolent?

Qin Yu smiled: "You don't dare, do you?" He said to Wang Yue, "He doesn't even dare to take my ten spears, let alone yours. You might as well kill him directly."

Jin Wei's eyes were filled with rage, almost turning into real sword light. He sincerely wanted to cut Qin Yu into seventeen or eighteen pieces. If not for this annoying little boy, he might have already escaped.

Wang Yue, with his hands behind his back, smiled faintly: "Jin Wei, I promise you, if you can defeat little friend Qin Yu in this battle, I will let you go today. How does that sound?"

Jin Wei tilted his head and immediately asked, "Sword Master Wang, do you mean it?"

"Wang Yue, my word is as good as gold," Wang Yue said with a smile.

"Fine!" A cold light flashed, and Jin Wei suddenly raised his sword, shouting, "Little boy Qin Yu, come and die!"

Qin Yu snorted and bared his teeth in a fierce smile: "Very well, it's a matter of life and death!"

Yan Xiang frowned, thinking it was not good.

Sure enough, Shi Huang said, "Qin Yu, hold on, come here, I have something to ask you."

Wang Yue's smile grew wider.

Qin Yu, carrying his spear, turned and walked over, calling out, "Old Master Shi, what's the matter?"

When Qin Yu approached, Shi Huang grabbed his right wrist: "Let me check your progress." After a moment, his face showed surprise.

"Indeed... so it is..."

Qin Yu laughed, "Thank you, Old Master! My efforts haven't been in vain, right?"

Shi Huang glanced at Wang Yue, "Why do you want to fight that man?"

Qin Yu said, "First, he injured my friend; second, he tried to kill me, but failed."

Shi Huang nodded slightly and let go of Qin Yu.

"Then go and fight."

Qin Yu looked at Shi Huang with a slightly strange expression and said loudly, "Old Master, rest assured, I won't let you down!"

He adjusted his clothes and belt, turned, and walked toward Jin Wei with his spear.

"Everyone, stand back!" Wang Yue shouted, looking at Shi Huang, "Lord Shi, will you be a witness to this battle with me?"

Yan Xiang looked at Shi Huang, who sighed lightly, "Lord Yan, let them step back!"

Yan Xiang laughed and beckoned to Shen Qiniang.

Shen Qiniang immediately ran over, followed closely by the demon slave.

Wang Yue's hands behind his back moved slightly. These two were indeed Yan Xiang's subordinates.

Shi Huang took a step forward and walked toward Wang Yue, "Fine!"

Wang Yue smiled, slightly turned his body, and stepped back half a step to make room for Shi Huang. Shi Huang acknowledged with a bow.

The two stood side by side, less than two meters apart.

Yan Xiang's face changed.

Wang Yue's one word "witness" shattered their plan to force Shi Huang into an alliance.

Wang Yue glanced at Yan Xiang, sneering inwardly.

I just don't want to play dirty with you. Do you really think I'm a fool?

Qin Yu and Jin Wei stood facing each other, still sorting through the information in their minds.

He discovered two excellent spear techniques. Now that he had advanced to the Hidden Realm, it was the right level for him to practice.

Hand, eye, body, method, step, sharp blade, tassel, rod, drill—each item, each detail, was like a bamboo shoot breaking through the earth, easy to understand.

Qin Yu was overjoyed. Indeed, last-minute preparation can still shine!

In his previous life, why was his mind never so sharp before exams?

Just casually looking, he could grasp the essence of the spear, how comfortable!

Jin Wei gathered his qi in his dantian, his voice low and deep, "You madman, what do you have to say now?"

Qin Yu was still immersed in the sea of knowledge, too lazy to pay attention to him.

Seeing his indifferent and disdainful attitude, Jin Wei's heart burned with anger. He gritted his teeth, his eyes turning red, almost surpassing Shi Huang's bloodshot eyes.

"Boy, even if they all favor you, I will kill you today!" He waved his precious sword in the air.