Qin Dynasty: Starting with a free Fire Kirin Sword

Recently, he used a large amount of rare and precious materials to improve the cultivation of the six people one by one, so that they could reach the third level of Grandmaster.

The six of them combined their skills and mastered the ultimate combined killing techniques.

Even if facing Lin Qi, a beginner-level Grandmaster, or even a top-level figure at the initial stage of the Heaven Realm, he could escape danger with ease.

"Left Commander Ma Wenlong died in the dark and icy land, the high-ranking martial artist supervising Yan Dan was killed, and the Nanyang County branch was destroyed in the flames of war."

"Now, not long after, Lin Qi followed in his footsteps, and the culprit was none other than Lord Changping."

"In that case, Zhao Gao and the secret net will become the real winners in this grand drama."

"I hardly saw myself involved in the entire process; I only intervened slightly at the last moment."

Zhao Gao's eyes flashed, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

This was indeed an unexpected gain.

Unexpectedly, Changping-kun suddenly launched an attack, causing severe damage to the Black Ice Platform.

Although it was also affected to some extent, leading to the withdrawal of some elite forces from the pursuit of Yan Dan,

However, if Lin Qi were to die in the final step, and be defeated by Xiong Qi,

In that case, not only will the net not lose an inch of territory, but it will also become the biggest beneficiary.

After a hurried trip,

As dusk fell, Lin Qi and his men entered the capital city of Nanyang County.

"My lord, shall we begin the investigation immediately?"

"Temporary encampment," the attendant inquired.

Lin Qi shook his head slightly and replied, "I've been traveling non-stop for days. Let's rest for tonight and resume our investigation tomorrow."

Despite being exhausted from the journey, Lin Qi, a fourth-level Grandmaster, still felt physically strong.

Conversely, the subordinates, with limited strength, showed extreme fatigue and low morale after a long march.

Acting hastily at this time may lead to ineffectiveness and poor results.

"You all should rest well tonight. I will go to the branch alone to inspect the actual situation."

"Perhaps there will be something to gain."

Lin Qi smiled calmly and then dismissed everyone.

He then tidied his appearance, put on his fiery sword, and quietly walked out of the house where he was resting.

When Lin Qi left his residence,

It was already late at night, and the sky was completely dark.

The hazy moon's shadow weaves through the thick clouds, indistinct and uncertain.

The sky is filled with stars, their light scattered across the vast expanse.

Standing by the door, Lin Qi looked up at the night sky.

"A waning moon reflects the stars; it's a peaceful night—what a beautiful time!"

He parted his lips slightly and muttered something to himself.

Then, he bent down, moved swiftly, and sped off towards the branch office.

Black Ice Guard established a branch office in a secluded corner inside the outer city wall of Nanyang County.

This was originally a small courtyard.

Several buildings are provided for convenient daily office and residential use.

When Lin Qi arrived at this place,

The original gate is now in ruins.

Warning ropes were put up around the area to prevent passersby from entering the dangerous area.

More than ten officers and soldiers are still on guard at the entrance.

Who is approaching here so late at night?

Upon hearing the sound, the guards immediately became more alert.

More than a dozen spears were drawn almost simultaneously, aimed directly at Lin Qi as he approached.

Lin Qi walked forward slowly, and with a slight movement in his hand, the commander's token immediately appeared.

"Black Ice Platform, Commander!"

The general and his soldiers immediately recognized the Black Ice Guard's unique insignia, and the leader's expression turned stern.

Then, the man immediately made a gesture, signaling his dozen or so subordinates to put away their weapons, and bowed slightly, respectfully saying, "Greetings, sir."

"Okay." Lin Qi nodded slightly in agreement and said, "You don't need to worry about it. I'll go in alone to see the situation."

"Yes, sir." ** He stepped aside to make way.

Seeing this, Lin Qi took a step and slowly entered the ruins.

The scene inside was horrifying, with rubble and ruins everywhere, and bloodstains scattered on the ground.

Upon seeing the bloodshed, Lin Qi's eyes suddenly darkened, and a murderous intent was faintly revealed.

The message mentioned only one opponent, and that opponent escaped unscathed.

In that case, the bloodstains on the ground must have come from the Black Ice Guard's men.

This attack severely damaged the Nanyang branch of the Black Ice Observatory.

The powerful second-level Celestial Master guarding this place perished, and dozens of members of the Black Ice Platform were killed.

Even Lin Qi, who was a time traveler,

Since assuming the role of commander of the Black Ice Guard, he has developed a deep connection with them.

For everyone on the Black Ice Platform, Lin Qi was their leader.

Seeing this horrific scene and witnessing his men suffer such ruthless brutality, a surge of intense resentment welled up within him.

"Whoosh-"

Suddenly, an arrow shot from the depths of the night, aimed directly at Lin Qi's face.

The timing of the attack was perfect; it was launched when his emotions were fluctuating, and the timing was extremely precise.

Just as the hidden weapon was about to hit its target,

But all I saw was—

"Click——"

Lin Qi swiftly swung his sword, easily deflecting the incoming arrow with his Flaming Scales Sword.

"Who is there?"

At the same time, he glared around, his sharp gaze fixed on a certain shadowy spot.

"Chiliu——"

After the attack failed, the person in the shadows made no sound and turned to flee the scene with lightning speed.

Lin Qi's eyes flashed upon seeing this.

Without a moment's hesitation, they immediately followed and chased after it.

The two sped through secluded corners like shadows.

The fugitives displayed the strength of a Grandmaster Level 5, and with their agile movements and familiarity with the terrain of the outer city, they managed to keep Lin Qi, a powerful cultivator in the Mahayana stage, from catching up in a short period of time.

After a while,

The fugitive had reached the city wall; he nimbly leaped to the top of the high wall.

It then swooped down and fled outside the city walls.

Then,

Just a breath later,

Lin Qi caught up to this spot, leaped up, and stood at the same height.

His gaze swept across the area and caught sight of the assassin who had already crossed into the city.

This person removed the black cloth covering their face.

It shows the face of an ordinary middle-aged man with a deep scar.

At this moment, he looked at Lin Qi provocatively.

It seemed as if they were scoffing at the fact that a powerful Mahayana cultivator had failed to capture an opponent who was only at the Grandmaster level.

This scene enraged Lin Qi.

His expression turned cold, and the anger on his face intensified.

Without pausing for a moment, they pursued again.

A flicker of surprise crossed the eyes of the scarred man in the distance.

It then quickly changed direction and disappeared into the darkness once more.

They pursued them from inside the city to outside the city.

The distance between the two remained constant, one in front of the other.

That's only natural.

Given that the area surrounding the city walls is covered with dense forest,

The speed at which the two moved forward was thus significantly limited.

Time passed,

The pursuit had already taken the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Lin Qi, relying on the speed of a Grandmaster Level 1 master...

They have a clear advantage.

They were gradually closing in on the assassin.

About fifteen minutes later,

The distance between them had shrunk to a point where it could be fatal.

Seeing this situation,

Lin Qi's eyes lit up, and his speed suddenly increased.

They caught up with the assassin's back almost instantly.

at the same time,

He swiftly swung the Fire Kirin Sword he gripped tightly, slashing fiercely at his target.

This sudden acceleration caught the assassin off guard.

He almost lost his life to the longsword.

But at this moment,

The assassin, who possessed the fifth level of the Grandmaster realm, suddenly stopped and then turned around.

His face wore a strange smile, and his aura changed drastically.

From his initial display of strength, he broke through to new heights at an astonishing speed:

The formidable realm of Grandmasters, from the first to the fourth level.

He then lightly waved his right palm.

A powerful force met Lin Qi's descending sword tip.

"boom!"

The two collided with a loud thud.

The power was so overwhelming

It sent Lin Qi flying several feet away.

Then, his expression turned ferocious.

In a slow, deep voice: "That's good now,"

"The guards from the county town probably won't arrive so quickly."

Lin Qi steadied himself, Fire Scale Sword in hand, his expression grave.

He stared intently at the person in front of him and asked, "Who exactly are you?"

The other party listened and stared at Lin Qi.

A moment later, the previously fixed facial features suddenly changed.

Soon,

The disguise faded,

Its true colors have been revealed:

"You—you are actually the head of the Four Mountains Hall of the Farmer's Clan, Xuan Zong!"

Lin Qi's eyes narrowed as he quickly confirmed the other party's identity:

"You are indeed knowledgeable. You must have seen me in the files of my Black Ice Platform."

The Black Ice Guard not only oversaw internal affairs of the Qin state, but also had knowledge of the nobles of the other six states and the various schools of thought.

Especially since a sect leader like Xuanzong, who possesses the martial prowess of a Grandmaster at the fourth level, would certainly not be overlooked in the records.

As for the attack on the villa in the eastern suburbs,

Both of them wore masks, so their true identities remained unknown.

At this moment, Xuanzong added: "However, I hope that what you remember is not only the images in that record, but also me in the villa in the eastern suburbs."

Upon hearing this, Lin Qi's heart skipped a beat, as if he had made a connection to something.

He blurted out, "Among those nine grandmasters, you were one of them?"

Xuanzong nodded slightly, a cold glint flashing in his eyes:

"That's right, it's one of them."

Recalling that time, under Lin Qi's scheme, his accomplice Yu Tu lost an arm; and although he himself had escaped capture for a time, he was caught by the Grand Master of Fate, fell victim to the Yin Death Yang Bone Curse, and suffered immense pain.

If it weren't for Changping Jun's timely provision of rare medicinal herbs for treatment, he would probably still be struggling to survive in a secluded corner, secretly trying to heal himself.

The voice just fell,

A wave of anger emanated from the distant bushes.

Lin Qi's expression remained unchanged; he merely turned his head to look in the direction of the sound.

Not far away,

A person who only displayed the aura of a third-level Grandmaster slowly stepped out from the concealed woods.

His right hand was loosely clenched, while he carried a long sword on his left side.

The aura emanating from this person is not to be ignored, even though he is only a Grandmaster at the third level.

However, he clearly meant a great deal to Lin Qi—"Not just him, but also me!"

He stared at Lin Qi, his eyes filled with hatred and resentment, as if he wanted to devour Lin Qi immediately.

The person who suddenly appeared was none other than Yu Tu, the head of the Gonggong Hall of the Farmers and a former Grandmaster of the Fourth Heaven.

However, he should now be called Grandmaster Yu Tu of the Three Heavens.

During the incident at the villa in the eastern suburbs, his arm was severely slashed by Yao Jia.

Later, he was pursued by the Grand Master of Fate, suffering serious injuries on top of new ones, and had to barely escape with his life by burning his vital energy.

Although they escaped with their lives, they paid a heavy price, their status dropping to the middle level of the third heaven.

Even after using the elixir provided by Lord Changping, he was still unable to recover completely.

“You, Yu Tu, the head of the Gonggong Hall of the Farmers, and… your missing arm.”

"So, you're the poor wretch whose arm Yao Jia cut off."

Lin Qi paused for a moment, then said meaningfully.

"shut up!"

Yu Tu flew into a rage after Lin Qi said those words and roared in response.