Chapter 126 Technology

Yi Xiaochuan went from doubt to shock, from enthusiastically learning martial arts to dejectedly wanting to give up, all in just ten days.

Although he accepted that he had traveled back to the Qin Dynasty and knew that learning martial arts from Xiang Yu was the most important thing for him to make a living, he really couldn't stay there.

He spends all day in this small courtyard. While others can go out, he has short hair and doesn't want to be stared at with strange looks, so he can't go out and feels incredibly stifled.

Although I've noticed my hair is growing quite fast, it's only just reached my shoulders now, which isn't enough.

"well--"

Why do you sigh, Brother Yi?

Xiang Yu strode in and looked at Yi Xiaochuan, who was holding a wooden sword and gesturing weakly, and asked him a question.

"Nothing, Brother Yu, you're back after you finished your work?"

Recently, I've been seeing Xiang Yu running around every day, and I don't know what he's busy with, so I casually asked him about it.

"Yes, everything is done. We can leave now."

The execution ground was originally set up to lure out the remnants of the six kingdoms, but unexpectedly, Yi Xiaochuan appeared out of nowhere, so he had to put in more effort to capture those who were trying to rebel.

"Leave? Can we leave now?" Yi Xiaochuan instantly perked up, looking at Xiang Yu expectantly.

"That's right, we can go now."

Looking at Yi Xiaochuan's appearance and recalling the letter from Xianyang, Xiang Yu's eyes flickered, and he asked, "Having spent time with you during this period, I find Brother Yi to be a generous person. It is my good fortune to know you. Would you be willing to travel with me, Brother Yi?"

"Of course I'm willing."

Besides Xiang Yu, who was not what he expected, who else could he team up with? Yi Xiaochuan was good at flirting, but he was also self-aware enough to know that without Xiang Yu, he would be unable to move an inch in this unfamiliar place.

"Good!" Xiang Yu laughed heartily. "Since Brother Yi is so straightforward, then I won't hide it from you. I'm going to find the alliance of the six states against Qin."

Yi Xiaochuan suddenly realized and laughed, "I knew you weren't from Xianyang! You're Xiang Yu from Chu, aren't you?"

Xiang Yu smiled but remained silent. He didn't lie; how to interpret it was Yi Xiaochuan's business, and he wasn't lying.

“I understand, it’s normal to be wary.” Yi Xiaochuan spontaneously found the reason for him, thinking that it was because Xiang Yu had accepted him that he told him the truth.

"Don't worry, Brother Yu, I won't tell anyone. I'm with you guys just to find the Six Kingdoms Anti-Qin Alliance, right? That's fine!"

Seeing Yi Xiaochuan pat his chest and agree, Xiang Yu smiled and said, "Thank you, Brother Yi!"

My father said he has some good fortune, so bringing him along to investigate the traitors to Qin should be more effective, right? Anyway, let's give it a try first.

Thus, on the surface, only Xiang Yu, Xiang Liang, and Yi Xiaochuan were traveling around, while in secret, the Black Ice Guards and Black Armor Guards from various places were quietly following them.

And you know what? With Yi Xiaochuan around, he's incredibly accurate at finding people.

The only thing Yi Xiaochuan regretted was that he was always a step too slow. Before he could even reunite with his allies, they were already captured. The Qin Dynasty is truly formidable now!

...

"Out there fooling people again?"

Seeing Gao Yao saunter back, Xiang Shaolong's lips twitched, and he couldn't help but ask. Although he knew that Gao Yao was the reincarnation of the Emperor after his tribulation, after observing him for a long time, he realized that Gao Yao was indeed just an ordinary person with no strength to even kill a chicken.

Therefore, Xiang Shaolong was skeptical of his fortune-telling abilities. Not to mention, Gao Yao himself admitted it.

"What is meant by deceiving people? This is called psychology. Some people like to hear nice things, and some people seek comfort. I am just satisfying their desires."

Gao Yao smiled and raised an eyebrow. "If you don't like it, go out and ask around. I have a pretty good reputation in Xianyang."

"Okay, okay, psychology..."

In fact, Xiang Shaolong didn't need to make any special inquiries; he already knew Gao Yao's reputation. It could be said that Gao Yao was quite well-known in Xianyang City. Xiang Shaolong also admired his resourcefulness and eloquence.

But he couldn't help but probe: "Old Gao, you really can't tell fortunes? How did you figure out Meng Tian's brother's fortune?"

"I've already said we should trust science."

As if oblivious to Xiang Shaolong's speechless expression, Gao Yao casually said, "I made preparations before setting up the stall, and I recognized all the important figures in Xianyang. Meng Tian was no exception, and his search for his brother wasn't exactly a secret. In addition, Yi Xiaochuan has a tiger-shaped mark on his chest, so I know where he came from. Of course, he can't be Meng Tian's brother."

Xiang Shaolong understood, but paused halfway through nodding. "Wait a minute, don't you think there's something missing here? How did you know Meng Tian's brother had a tiger-shaped birthmark?"

Gao Yao curled the corners of his lips into a mysterious smile, "Maybe I really can tell fortunes—"

Before Xiang Shaolong could speak, Gao Yao handed him a box, saying, "You eat and live here, this is for you."

Not wanting to press for answers, Xiang Shaolong took the box and casually asked, "What's in it?"

"Some small techniques."

Gao Yao spoke casually, but as soon as Xiang Shaolong opened it, his eyes lit up instantly, and he exclaimed in surprise, "It's paper!"

Carefully taking out the yellowed paper, Xiang Shaolong looked at Gao Yao with undisguised delight: "You also know papermaking?"

"We were pressed for time, so the paper we produced is only so-so." Gao Yao sighed, looking at the paper in Xiang Shaolong's hand, seemingly not very satisfied.

Xiang Shaolong disagreed with him, touching the paper with great joy: "It's already very good. You know the method, and you'll be able to make more and better paper soon."

Seeing Xiang Shaolong lingering over the paper as if it were a precious treasure, Gao Yao helplessly pointed at the box, "Old Xiang, don't buy the box and return the pearl. The paper isn't important; what's important is what's on it."

"What is that?"

After realizing what was happening, Xiang Shaolong carefully examined the text on the paper. He was first amazed by the handwriting, "You wrote this in Small Seal script? You know Small Seal script?"

"Of course, Small Seal script isn't difficult. You'll learn it after looking at it a few times."

Xiang Shaolong's lips twitched. Having transmigrated too early and not knowing what "Versailles" was, he only felt a blow. "You're so young, you're better than me who's been writing for decades."

We can't talk anymore, or he'll be dying of jealousy. Looking intently at the written record, Xiang Shaolong was increasingly delighted: "This is a cement formula, a steelmaking method?"

Gao Yao nodded, "That's right, we can't just sit around doing nothing, so I wrote down these techniques. They should be of some use, right?"

"Of course it works!"

Xiang Shaolong stood up excitedly and paced around the room. "I never expected this! I was just saying I wanted to rip off two fellow villagers to see if I could find the methods for these technologies, and Lao Gao, you just volunteered! You handled it all by yourself, and you even know how to smelt steel!"

Now Xiang Shaolong was genuinely curious. "Old Gao, what did you do before you transmigrated?"