Qin Dynasty: Starting with a free Fire Kirin Sword

"what!"

Lin Qi gently raised his hand and took the small bottle from the servant's hand.

Then he lifted the bottle cap and examined it carefully.

Apart from a folded piece of thin paper, there was nothing else inside the bottle.

Lin Qi gently picked up the paper strip, carefully unfolded it, and found several lines of writing on it.

"Villas in the eastern district of Xianyang, pillars!"

Villas in the eastern district of Xianyang?

Lin Qi's eyes lit up, and he immediately had some guesses in his mind.

This villa in the eastern district is located in a tranquil area east of Xianyang, a gathering place for literati and scholars, surrounded by beautiful scenery and mountains and water.

It is most suitable for leisurely outings with a few close friends, enjoying tea, composing poems, and chatting happily.

Even Han Fei visited this place several times, spending the night here.

"The bronze box in Han Fei's possession has yet to be found, and it is highly likely that it is hidden in this villa in the eastern district of Xianyang!"

"If we go on this trip, we might gain something!"

After a moment's hesitation, Lin Qi carefully put the note away.

Then he waved his hand and gave the order: "Everyone assemble and follow me to the villa in the eastern district of Xianyang immediately!"

......

Almost simultaneously, on the other side—

Inside Yan Dan's residence, a person stood silently.

That person was Yan Dan, his eyes filled with a deep look.

Before him, a guard knelt down and refused to get up.

"You mean, Lin Qi obtained a clue through Han Fei's pet cat?"

"And, upon seeing the information, Lin Qi immediately rushed to Xianyang outside the city?"

The guard replied, "That's right, young master!"

Upon confirmation, Yan Dan's eyes sharpened.

"It seems that we've made progress regarding Han Fei's bronze box!"

"Tonight, you will pretend to be in the courtyard for me."

After speaking, Yan Dan's gaze was firm, and his tone was cold.

"No matter what, I must get my hands on the bronze box!"

Meanwhile, in another place...

Deep within the network base, Zhao Gaoshou held a high position, piercingly gazing down below.

There, a member wearing a black-toothed mask stood respectfully.

"Han Fei did indeed have an unusual conversation with Lin Qi that day."

Who could have predicted that a cat would become the key?

"But it's not too late. In any case, the copper box must belong to our Net!"

A dark glint flickered in Zhao Gao's eyes, sending chills down one's spine.

He then issued the order: "Dispatch Lu Goujian, along with the Six Shadows, to go there."

After he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the room seemed to be drawn by an inexplicable force.

Immediately afterwards, in addition to Zhao Gao and his members, six more figures of different shapes suddenly appeared.

"Greetings, Master!"

Facing these new subordinates, Zhao Gao merely nodded slightly, scrutinizing the seven men with a cold gaze, and said, "Follow the target immediately!"

"Remember, I want the copper box; and I want Lin Qi's life!"

"As ordered!"

After receiving the order, Liu Ying and Lu Goujian remained expressionless, leaving only a cold reply.

Turn to Xianyang City, to the right of the residence of Lord Changping.

Changping Jun, dressed in official robes, had a look of doubt and contemplation in his eyes.

"Unexpectedly, Han Fei revealed information related to the bronze box to someone he had just met!"

"I thought he would tell Yan Dan the news."

Changping sighed softly, seemingly finding the current situation unfathomable.

There was a secret collaboration and plan between him and Yan Dan.

Even the plan that led to the nighttime meeting between Yan Dan and Han Fei was personally arranged by him.

It was originally expected that Han Fei would reveal information about the bronze box and its hidden contents to Yan Dan.

Unexpectedly, he didn't mention any of this, and even when his life was hanging by a thread, he secretly passed this secret on to Lin Qi, whom he had just met! But it's not too late now! "Guards!" Changping-jun ordered.

Then, a figure moving like the wind quietly appeared beside him.

"Go and inform Yu Tu and Xian Zong to temporarily suspend the plundering operation!" "They should rush over to seize the bronze box first; we must obtain it no matter what!" Yu Tu, the head of the Gonggong Hall of the Farmer's Clan, has reached the fourth level of the Grandmaster realm; while Xian Zong, the head of the Siyue Hall of the Farmer's Clan, has also reached the fourth level of the Grandmaster realm.

The two of them have been secretly planning a scheme within the Qin state for some time now.

Now is the perfect time to send two people to seize the bronze box.

Each bronze box contains enough power to make a nation prosperous and strong.

The historical example of the State of Zheng is clear proof of this.

The state of Zheng was once weak and almost powerless to protect itself.

However, after acquiring a bronze box, it quickly rose to become the most powerful force among the feudal lords.

Ultimately, it was only through the combined efforts of other states that Zheng was barely defeated.

This shows just how terrifying the energy contained in the bronze box was.

More importantly, there are a total of seven such boxes! Once these seven boxes are brought together, their power will be enough to reshape the world!

To the east of Xianyang city lies a quiet area called Dongjiao Bieyuan (Eastern Suburbs Villa).

As night fell, Lin Qi led his Black Ice Guard members to this location.

“My lord, this is undoubtedly the villa in the eastern suburbs,” his subordinate reported with a bow.

Lin Qi nodded in response and instructed, "Enter immediately and expel all residents." "Those who disobey will be taken back to the Heavenly Prison to await further punishment!" "At the same time, please bring the administrator here and ask him to identify the room Han Fei used during his stay." "Yes, sir!" Immediately, more than a dozen people from the Black Ice Guard rushed into the East Suburb Villa and began to clear it.

Lin Qi did not rush inside, but instead surveyed the surrounding scenery.

The East Suburb Villa is located in a remote area with beautiful scenery, making it a rare and tranquil haven.

"It is indeed a nice place. I hope to make a major discovery tonight," Lin Qi thought with a smile, then calmly stepped into the villa.

At that moment, the guests were enjoying dinner and socializing when the sudden arrival of the Black Ice Team instantly put the atmosphere on edge.

Although some people harbored resistance and attempted to fight back, they had no choice but to submit once they learned that the leader was Lin Qi, the junior commander of the Black Ice Bureau.

Although Lin Qi's individual strength may not be top-tier, he is exceptionally gifted and has a bright future, with the potential to grow into a true powerhouse.

Moreover, he has already won Yao Jia's high praise and is very likely to take up the highest position in the Black Ice Bureau in the future—even if he does not reach the position of president, he will be one of the three vice presidents.

Therefore, as a rising star, Lin Qi was naturally someone no one dared to offend easily.

Due to his background and status, the Black Ice Grid's operations progressed rapidly.

After about an incense stick's time, all visitors to the East Suburb Villa had been cleared out.

In the quiet and empty courtyard, Lin Qi stood alone, waiting.

Suddenly, footsteps sounded behind him, and then a subordinate said, "Sir, the manager of the East Suburb Villa has arrived!" Lin Qi turned around and saw a plump middle-aged man.

A middle-aged man saw Lin Qi, bowed slightly, and said respectfully, "Greetings, Lord Lin!"

Lin Qi nodded slightly and said, "Did you bring the information about Han Fei's stay?"

The middle-aged man nodded and took out a roster from the bundle in his hand.

He quickly turned to a page, stepped forward, and handed the register to Lin Qi: "Lord Lin, this is all the records related to Han Fei's stay!"

"Hmm." Lin Qi nodded and took it, then browsed through it. "Celestial-level No. 2, stay for two days and one night."

"Very good. Now please lead the way. We are going to the residence of the second-ranked Heavenly Being!" Lin Qi waved his hand lightly, signaling the middle-aged man to lead the way.

"Lord Lin, please come with me."

Following the middle-aged man's instructions, Lin Qi and his group began to move forward.

We arrived at the accommodation area shortly afterward.

Lin Qi stopped and said gently to the middle-aged man, "Just point out the room, you don't need to follow me."

The middle-aged man replied, "Yes, Lord Lin!"

He looked at the second house from the right and then explained, "Lord Lin, the second house from the right is the residence of the second-ranked official."

Lin Qi then looked in the direction he was pointing.

The so-called "Top-Tier No. 2" is not an ordinary guest room, but a small villa-style courtyard. Although it is only a single-story building, it covers an area of ​​about 100 square meters.

Seeing Lin Qi's doubt, the middle-aged man quickly added, "Lord Lin, every top-tier residence in our East Suburbs Villa District is designed with a small courtyard to highlight the distinguished status and experience."

Hearing this, Lin Qi nodded slightly and then said, "I understand. You can leave now."

After watching the middle-aged man leave, Lin Qi said to his attendant, "No need to follow, just wait outside."

"Yes, my lord."

Once everything was arranged, Lin Qi set off alone on the road to the second-class villa.

When he reached the villa door, he gently pushed it open with a creak.

Stepping into the courtyard, the entire scene unfolds before your eyes.

The interior furnishings are simple yet elegant: a coffee table, a desk, and an easel.

The bedroom area features a screen, a coat rack, and a carved bed.

However, these were not what attracted Lin Qi's attention; what truly caught his eye were the two pillars between the roof beams, each as thick as a human head.

Lin Qi slowly approached one of the pillars and examined it carefully.

After failing to find anything by visual inspection, he reached out and gently tapped it.

"Clap clap clap..."

"Clap clap clap..."

The sound was clear and orderly, until at one moment it underwent a subtle change—

Upon hearing this subtle difference, Lin Qi's eyes lit up.

He quickly adjusted his movements, bent his right hand into a hook shape, and decisively grabbed at the source of the strange sound.

With a "snap," Lin Qi successfully pulled off a section of the seemingly normal wooden structure.

What was revealed before them was a gap inside the pillar, and within that gap lay an ancient bronze box.

This box is a treasure in everyone's heart!

"So, this must be the bronze box?"

This was the first time Lin Qi had seen the genuine article in person.

Previously, he had only seen images of this treasure in anime.

Driven by a sense of curiosity, Lin Qi slowly reached out his hand towards the box, intending to find out what was going on.

But right now!

Whoosh!

A voice as thin as a hair suddenly came from behind.

A needle-like arrow, gleaming with silvery-white light, pierced through the air, its target aimed directly at Lin Qi's right hand.

The needle moved with lightning speed.

The moonlight shone down, making the silver needle emit a chilling gleam.

Upon closer inspection, one can also see that the needle is faintly shrouded in a black, malevolent mist.

Clearly, the needle had been poisoned with an extremely deadly toxin.

Just as the needle tip was about to touch Lin Qi.

But he displayed extremely quick reflexes, deftly dodging the attack with a nimble flick of his wrist.

At the same time, he quickly jumped backward, leaving his original position.