Martial Arts Master: The Lin Family Sword God, who swept through the Five Mountains and Four Sects

Han Fei's name had long been known throughout the seven kingdoms. Lin Tian once asked him if he felt wronged or if it was all worthwhile, to which Han Fei simply smiled calmly: "Loyalty to my homeland is enough; even death is without regret. A thousand years of infamy is nothing to me."

At that moment, he jumped off the carriage shaft, turned to Gai Nie, and whispered, "Bring the man out."

Without uttering a word, Gai Nie vanished into the carriage in a flash. In the blink of an eye, a man with his hands and feet bound and a burlap gag was slammed to the ground.

The man had a fair complexion, delicate features with a touch of allure, and wore a luxurious brocade robe. A gold fish charm with a coiled dragon pattern hung at his waist—he was none other than the Deputy Director of the Palace Seal Bureau, a powerful and influential eunuch.

This person is none other than Miao Du! The most favored "femme fatale" by Zhao Ji's side.

Three armored soldiers dragged him to the center of the arena and slammed him heavily at Lin Tian's feet. Han Fei and Gai Nie stood side by side, their bearing imposing.

Han Fei straightened his clothes, clasped his hands, and spoke in a voice that resonated throughout the hall: "I hereby report to the Imperial Preceptor! This man harbors treacherous intentions, and for years has been using witchcraft and sorcery to bewitch the Empress Dowager, intending to disrupt the government!"

Witchcraft? Bewitching the Empress Dowager?!

A deathly silence fell instantly; even breathing seemed to stop. The people turned deathly pale and took several steps back—these two words alone meant the imminent execution of their entire families!

Lin Tian knew all too well that the ancients feared ghosts and gods as much as they feared heavenly thunder. To bring up witchcraft was the most malicious thing one could do.

Han Fei took out a plain lacquered box from his sleeve and presented it with both hands.

She leaned closer, her voice so soft that only Lin Tian could hear it: "Miss Zi Nu has confirmed—it is indeed poison powder."

Lin Tian's eyes flickered slightly, and a smile appeared at the corner of his eyes—Han Fei had indeed found Zi Nu as instructed.

Why must it be her? Because no one in the world can surpass her in the use of poison.

He didn't even glance at the paralyzed Miao Du on the ground, took two steps forward, pried open the box lid with his fingertips, and flicked his wrist—

The scarlet rouge burst forth like mist, fluttering and dancing in the sunlight.

In an instant, countless tiny, dark-colored creatures, no bigger than sesame seeds, fluttered their wings and rose from the pink mist, densely packed and buzzing!

The entire audience erupted in uproar! Even the seasoned and experienced strategists and generals behind Lü Buwei gasped in shock, their faces showing horror!

Isn't this the forbidden Gu poison technique passed down in Miao territory? A sinister secret art from the wild and untamed lands of Baiyue!

Lin Tian shouted loudly to the surrounding people, "The palace attendant Miao Du! He was favored by the Empress Dowager and given a position close to her, yet he harbors malicious intentions and uses a sorcery to control the Empress Dowager's mind—these living creatures before us are irrefutable proof! I urge you, elders, open your eyes wide and see clearly! This technique is extremely vicious; those afflicted will initially become confused and disoriented, but over time, they will lose their minds and become mere puppets!"

He whirled around, pointing his spear at Miao Du, and shouted angrily, "You treacherous villain, your methods are so insidious, your mind so ruthless! Even if you were torn to pieces a thousand times, it would not be enough to atone for your crimes!"

At this moment, Miao Du's mouth was tightly gagged with coarse cloth, and his limbs were bound tightly with hemp rope. Only his eyes bulged out, looking around in panic at the suddenly upheaval scene.

He had gone to the market to buy rouge, but unexpectedly bumped into the king's personal guard, Gai Nie. Gai Nie looked solemn and said that he had been ordered by the king to have a secret letter entrusted to him.

Miao Du was suspicious, but dared not refuse, so he had no choice but to follow him into a secluded alley.

But as soon as they turned the corner, a foul-smelling sack was placed over their heads, and when they opened their eyes again, they found themselves thrown from the back of the carriage.

He recognized the person in front of him—wasn't he Lin Tian, ​​the Grand Preceptor whom the King relied on most?

Miao Du froze, his pupils contracted sharply, and he stared intently at Lin Tian, ​​letting out a trapped beast-like whimper, his lips moving but unable to utter a single word.

His eyes churned with shock, bewilderment, confusion, and a hint of panic he couldn't hide.

Especially when Lin Tian opened the rouge box, revealing the tiny, wriggling Gu worms inside, a chill ran down his spine and straight to his head, his limbs and bones felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave, and cold sweat instantly soaked through his inner clothes.

Using poison to harm the Empress Dowager? He had never done that! But the words caught in his throat, and he couldn't even utter a scream...

It's over, it's over.

It was Lin Tian who set this up!

He desperately wanted to pounce on the man and tear him to pieces, but his body felt like it was nailed to the spot, and he couldn't even lift a finger.

The crowd besieging Xianyang was already burning with anger and righteous indignation.

A eunuch dared to use sorcery to murder the Empress Dowager—the King's birth mother and the late King's principal wife! Everyone gritted their teeth, feeling that even chopping him into mincemeat wouldn't be enough to quell their hatred.

Zhang Liang and Wei Zhuang, who were in the crowd, raised their arms and shouted at the right moment, just as Lin Tian had instructed them.

Wei Zhuang, his brows furrowed in anger, roared, "Execute him! To uphold discipline!"

Zhang Liang immediately echoed, his voice clear and sharp.

The crowd around them immediately echoed their sentiments, their cheers spreading like a tidal wave, instantly engulfing the entire area.

"Execute him! To uphold discipline!"

"Execute him! To uphold discipline!"

The entire court of officials fell silent, heads bowed and breathless, only daring to steal glances at Lü Buwei out of the corner of their eyes.

Who doesn't know? Miao Du is a trusted confidant whom Prime Minister Lü personally promoted and who frequents the Prime Minister's residence! Now that such a thing has happened, could it be... that the Prime Minister instructed him to do so?

The officials were filled with apprehension, secretly weighing the consequences—if this case were proven true, would it be safe for them to take sides? And where would their future lie?

But everyone's gaze inevitably fell on the young imperial advisor.

Lu Buwei's expression was a mixture of emotions, a surge of shame, anger, and murderous intent, which he forcefully suppressed.

With public sentiment running high and the people siding with Lin Tian, ​​if he were to step forward now, Lin Tian would surely turn around and retaliate, making the whole court aware of the scandal—he trusted the boy's courage and, even more so, his ruthlessness.

He never expected that Lin Tian's first target would be Miao Du, the Empress Dowager's most favored concubine!

Who is this person? The Empress Dowager's right-hand man!

Lin Tian actually dared to touch the Empress Dowager's people... Lü Buwei's throat tightened, and he realized that he had really underestimated this young man's sharpness.

At this moment, he only hoped that Li Si would quickly invite the Empress Dowager—otherwise, Miao Duzhen might be executed on the spot by Lin Tian in front of everyone!

With the death of Huiyan still fresh in his mind, Lin Tian never hesitated to strike, killing without hesitation or reservation.

Lu Buwei had no doubt that if no one stopped him, Lin Tian would definitely act first and report later!

He saw things more and more clearly—the person standing behind Lin Tian was never some empty-name national advisor, but rather… Ying Zheng.

"Please calm down, everyone!" Seeing that the time was right, Lin Tian raised his hand and pressed down, his voice booming like a bell, steadily suppressing the commotion.

He stepped aside, his gaze sharp as lightning, piercing directly at Lü Buwei, who stood at the forefront of the officials, and asked loudly, "May I ask, Prime Minister Lü—that a palace eunuch is plotting treason, intending to harm the Empress Dowager with sorcery? According to the laws of Qin, how should he be dealt with? Prime Minister Lü has been in charge of criminal matters for many years; surely you have your own judgment!"

He wanted to force Lü Buwei to speak and save Miao Du.

As soon as that person makes a move, Lin Tian immediately shifts the blame to the Prime Minister's residence—giving him no chance to breathe.

But as long as he steps forward and strikes first, Lü Buwei's standing in the eyes of the court officials and his reputation among the people of Qin will inevitably be shaken.

This is like planting a mine with a lit fuse; all that's needed now is to lay it out one after another, increasing the pressure layer by layer—

The final, earth-shattering explosion will surely shatter Lü Buwei to pieces, leaving him with no chance of ever recovering.