The Myth of Daqin: The Soul of Yi Xiaochuan

After bidding farewell to Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu, Qin Yi rode his horse northward. On his way, he saw a roadside tavern and stopped. He handed his horse to the bartender, instructing him to feed it well. He then walked into the tavern, found a seat, ordered some food, and began to ponder his next plan.

"If I go directly to Xianyang, find Meng Tian and tell him that I am the younger brother Meng Yi he has been looking for, I will probably be beaten out as a liar." Qin Yi thought, "It is better to follow the development of the plot and go north to the Great Wall first to find Deputy General Pang Bo Pang and establish contact with him. This is more reasonable. However, before that, Tuan must be defeated and they must be kept outside the Great Wall. As for Yu Su, let her stay in Tuan and continue to be her princess to prevent her from falling into danger. In this life, I only need Yu Su. Moreover, I also need to recruit some talents. It will be difficult for me to accomplish great things by fighting alone. At present, Han Xin, Ying Bu, Xiao He, Zhang Liang, Fan Kuai, Peng Yue, Cao Shen, Zhou Bo, Guan Ying and others have not yet made their fortunes. Fan Kuai and Liu Bang are relatives, so it is difficult. The others can be recruited one or two."

Thinking of this, Qin Yi couldn't help but feel a little excited. He knew that the road ahead was full of challenges and opportunities, but he was fully prepared. So, while eating, he continued to think about his future plans and prepare for the upcoming adventure.

At that moment, a man walked into the restaurant. He was eight feet tall, broad-shouldered, and with a fierce look on his face. He walked straight to Qin Yi's table and called out, "Brother, would you like to drink with me?" Qin Yi looked up and saw that the man was handsome and dignified, and he secretly praised him. He smiled and said, "Of course, please take a seat." The two exchanged names, and it turned out that the man's name was Ying Bu.

After hearing this, Qin Yi was secretly delighted. "Ying Bu is a man of extraordinary martial prowess, no ordinary man! His bravery and diligence would easily put him in the top five even among the ten most famous generals of the Chu and Han dynasties. Back then, when Xiang Yu was dividing the empire, Ying Bu was awarded the title of King of Huainan for his outstanding military exploits. He was truly a local hero. If we could successfully recruit such a talent under our command, he would surely be a great asset to our side!"

However, Qin Yi knew that while Ying Bu valued loyalty, he also had flaws in his nature that were difficult to ignore: greed and shortsightedness. Truly winning over such a man would be no easy task. But that didn't matter. Qin Yi believed that with careful planning, he could always find a solution.

Qin Yi was filled with confidence. He knew his strength was far superior to what it had been in the past. After Xiang Liang's careful instruction and long-term sparring with Xiang Yu, he had become a formidable warrior. Facing a formidable foe like Ying Bu, he showed no fear, but instead was filled with anticipation.

Qin Yi thought to himself: "Ying Bu, although you are strong, I will not show weakness. I will use my strength and wisdom to defeat you and let you know how powerful I am." His eyes revealed firmness and decisiveness, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.

At the same time, Qin Yi understood that a man like Ying Bu could not be completely subdued by force. He needed to find a way to both demonstrate his strength and convince Ying Bu. He was well aware of Ying Bu's weakness for greed, and perhaps he could find a way out by targeting him there.

Qin Yi's plan gradually took shape, and he was confident that he would succeed. He would use his wisdom and courage to face this challenge, subdue Ying Bu, and lay a solid foundation for his future.

Qin Yi smiled slightly and raised his wine glass. "Brother Yingbu, it is truly fate that we meet today. I wonder what your plans are for the future, Brother Yingbu?"

Ying Bu drank it all in one gulp and said, "I wanted to join the army and serve my country, but no one appreciated me."

Qin Yi's mind moved. "If Brother Yingbu doesn't mind, why not come with me to the Great Wall? I have a good friend, Pang Bo, the Great Wall defender. With Brother Yingbu's skills, he will definitely be of great use."

A glint flashed in Ying Bu's eyes. "That's great. But... I have a few brothers. Can they come with us?"

Qin Yi laughed heartily. "Of course. Brother Ying Bu's brothers are my brothers."

Ying Bu was delighted. "Brother Qin Yi is really straightforward! I'll go back and gather my brothers, and we'll set off together. But first, I'd like to have a competition with Brother Qin Yi. Could you please teach me?"

Qin Yi said proudly, "Brother Ying Bu has said too much. I don't deserve your advice. Let's have a discussion." He thought to himself that Ying Bu is quite interesting and wants to test me. I will let you see the Overlord Spear Skill. Then he went to the woods and found a bamboo stick.

In half a cup of tea, the two had fought for thirty rounds, and Ying Bu had long since put aside his contempt for Qin Yi.

The scene was incredibly intense, the two figures intertwining in the air like ghosts, the sounds of fists and palms clashing incessantly filling the air. Each of Ying Bu's sword strikes contained immense power, like a tiger descending from a mountain, while Qin Yi nimbly dodged and counterattacked.

Qin Yi's moves were like a whirlwind, leaving Ying Bu defenseless. His stick techniques were agile and varied, sometimes fierce and powerful, sometimes gentle and graceful, and each move contained endless variations.

Ying Bu responded with a fierce momentum, his sword skills were open and close, each move was with the force of thunder, trying to suppress Qin Yi with force. However, Qin Yi was extremely fast and always managed to avoid Ying Bu's attacks at the critical moment.

The battle between the two became increasingly intense, and the air around them seemed to be stirred by their momentum, forming an invisible whirlwind. Their sweat splashed into the air, forming beautiful arcs.

In this fierce battle, Qin Yi and Ying Bu each unleashed their full strength, unleashing their martial prowess to the fullest. Their figures flashed, swords clashed, and every move imbued with immense power and exquisite technique. On the battlefield, the flashes of swords and shadows of batons flickered endlessly, seemingly tearing through the very air.

After a fierce battle, Qin Yi gradually gained the upper hand. Seizing the opportunity, he dodged and appeared behind Ying Bu like a ghost. Then, he swung his long staff, bringing with it a sharp force that struck Ying Bu's vital points. Ying Bu, sensing the danger behind him, tried to turn and block it, but it was too late.

At this critical moment, Qin Yi's bamboo stick hit Ying Bu's back accurately, but he did not use any force and just tapped it lightly.

At this moment, a glint of admiration flashed in Ying Bu's eyes. He knew that if he had been injured on the battlefield, he would have immediately surrendered. This battle also gave Qin Yi a clearer understanding of his own strength.

A few days later, Ying Bu arrived with the young man and said with a look of resentment, "Brother Qin Yi, this is Ying Zhao." Seeing Qin Yi's puzzled expression, Ying Bu explained, "The others feel that going north to the Great Wall is too far and may not lead to a solution. This Ying Zhao has been an orphan since childhood, nameless and without a surname, and has been following me ever since." Qin Yi nodded, understanding the reasoning, and said, "That's all right, Brother Ying Bu. A journey tests a horse's strength, and time reveals a person's heart." Ying Bu pondered the meaning for a moment and finally understood. Together, they set out on the journey to the Great Wall. Along the way, Qin Yi and Ying Bu enjoyed a pleasant conversation. Qin Yi told Ying Bu about his initial plan, and Ying Bu was quite interested.

"Brother Qin Yi, if you become successful one day, don't forget me, your brother!" Ying Bu said with a smile.

"Brother Yingbu, don't worry. If I achieve something in the future, I will definitely share my wealth and glory with you!" Qin Yi promised solemnly.