"If it weren't for my desperate rescue, that child would probably have died at the age of nine. But even though he survived that ordeal, the dangers he faces will only become more and more serious as he gets older. I'm afraid he won't make it past the age of nineteen."

Kong Jiaben was also prepared to fight to the death to protect them, but he knew the power of the Soul Reaper. They were beings who hunted evil spirits all day long. Without extremely high cultivation, one could not become a Soul Reaper.

Moreover, since the nine-year-old's attempt to hunt down Dugu Hai failed last time, this time the Soul Reaper will undoubtedly be even stronger.

Kong Jia had also prepared in advance and was able to win by relying on powerful talismans and newly broken mantras. He knew very well that he would be facing a monster this time, and his chances of winning were extremely low.

That is why he placed his hopes on Ying Zheng.

After all, his recent interactions with Qin had made him realize that the Qin Dynasty's foundation was far more complex than it appeared on the surface.

After understanding the situation, Ying Zheng frowned slightly, "If only you had told me sooner."

If he had spoken earlier, with Ying Liu, Xiao Huhai, and Fusu all present, and Ying Zheng had ordered them to take action, he would have had a much better chance of winning.

Whether it's a soul-reaping messenger or something else, it shouldn't be a big problem.

But now they've all left, and Ying Zheng can't contact them anywhere.

Kong Jia's gaze darkened slightly. "Please, Your Majesty, help this old man."

Ying Zheng looked up at him and asked, "What price are you prepared to pay?"

The Qin Dynasty was not a philanthropist. Although it had a mutually beneficial relationship with Confucianism, it was at a price that the Qin Dynasty paid.

Even if we are to help Confucianism now, we should receive appropriate rewards.

Kong Jia's gaze hardened, and he said, "If Your Majesty can ensure his safety this time, then the Confucian school is willing to completely submit to Great Qin and forever obey Great Qin's commands!"

If Ying Zheng could do this, it would not only be a favor to the Confucian school, but it would also prove the strength of the Qin Dynasty, making it worthy of the Confucian school's efforts.