Lao Ai didn't even bother to see him, which infuriated Ying Xi, but he ultimately held back.

He remembered Ying Zheng's words and knew he couldn't disrupt Ying Zheng's plans, so he left Yongcheng.

Meanwhile, Lu Li was summoned back by Guiguzi and left Xianyang.

The Hundred Schools Conference is about to begin again, and this time the venue has been chosen to be Yunmeng Mountain, the dojo of their Guigu School.

When Ying Zheng learned of this, he also wanted to participate in the Hundred Schools Conference again, but Lu Li stopped him.

The Qin state has now reached a critical juncture, so Ying Zheng cannot leave; this is his most important moment.

Before leaving, Lu Li made all the necessary arrangements.

The Black Ice Platform has now been divided into four divisions.

First session: Intelligence. Second session: Assassination.

The third hall is for drug production. The fourth hall is for forging.

Lu Li secretly transferred all the people from the Second Hall to Xianyang, and they were all put under the command of Chu Yi.

After returning to Yunmeng Mountain, he began to prepare for the Hundred Schools Conference.

Guiguzi is now over eighty years old. In ancient times, seventy was considered a rare age, but Guiguzi still looks vigorous and full of energy.

Although no major wars have taken place in the world over the past decade, it has not been a very peaceful time either.

Lu Li has yet to avenge the grudge he suffered at the hands of the Mohists and the Zhao Kingdom, but he doesn't know if the Mohists will come today.

Guiguzi had attended the Hundred Schools Conference too many times, and now that he was of this age, he handed over all the responsibilities to Lu Li.

From now on, it will be their world.

"Master, everything is arranged, we are just waiting for the people from all families to arrive."

Guiguzi nodded and smiled, "At this Hundred Schools Conference, I will officially announce that you are Guiguzi, and I will retire from this day forward."

"Huh?" Lu Li was somewhat surprised.

Guiguzi waved his hand, "You don't need to be surprised. I have long made my plans. Now it is time to pass the throne to you young people."

Lu Li was filled with emotion. He recalled that when he first met Guiguzi, he had spoken rudely and even looked down on Guiguzi.

Now, so many years have passed, and he has come to regard Guiguzi as his true father in his heart.

Guiguzi taught him so many skills!

"Yes, Master!"

He did not refute Guiguzi, because Lu Li knew that what Guiguzi wanted most was for him to be able to shoulder the responsibility of leading the entire Guigu sect.

As expected, Guiguzi smiled with satisfaction upon hearing Lu Li's words.

...

Yunmeng Mountain, inside the Taoist temple.

Lu Li sat at the table, which was covered with various materials, as well as writing brushes, ink, paper, inkstones, and incense burners. Clearly, he was waiting for the members of the Hundred Schools to arrive.

Several men in black stood beside him; these were his bodyguards.

Lu Li picked up a brush, dipped it in cinnabar, and began to write quickly. In just a moment, he finished.

He looked up at the mountain gate, a slight smile playing on his lips, a hint of confidence in his expression.

A group of Taoist priests in white robes stepped in. Leading them was an elderly man with white hair and a youthful face, and a long beard; the Taoists arrived first.

"Welcome, seniors." Lu Li stood up and bowed to the Taoist priests.

"No need for formalities. It's been years since we last met, and you've become even more mature and composed, young man." The old man stroked his beard and chuckled.

"Thank you for your kind words, senior. Please have a seat."

Lu Li gestured and then invited everyone to take their seats.

Next, people from all over the country arrived one after another.

Everyone in the Hundred Families was very disciplined, and each person took their seat in order.

Finally, the Mohists arrived late.

Lu Li's gaze fell on them, a sinister look flashing in his eyes, but his face still wore an elegant and noble smile.

He narrowed his eyes as he watched the approaching group.

Leading the group was a man in blue robes, with handsome features and an imposing, domineering air about him. Beside him was a woman dressed in snow-white robes, her beauty ethereal and captivating, like a celestial maiden, inspiring awe and reverence.

"My name is Yun Qingshu. Greetings, seniors!"

Yun Qingshu, the new generation's luminary of the Mohist school. It is said that he is omnipotent in both literary and military arts. During his tenure as leader of the Mohist school, the school rose to new heights, becoming a force to be reckoned with throughout the world.

Lu Li had never met this person before, nor did he know anything about him. Because the Mo family's mechanical systems were extremely powerful, his Black Ice Platform couldn't penetrate them at all. But since he could be the new generation leader of the Mo family, he must be an extremely powerful figure, definitely not someone who was just a name without substance.

Lu Li Chaoyun Qingshu smiled and nodded, saying, "I have long heard of the great name of the new master of the Mo family, and seeing him today, I can see that he is indeed extraordinary."

"Haha." Yun Qingshu laughed heartily twice and said, "Brother Lu, you flatter me. You are exceptionally talented. If you hadn't served in Qin, you would probably have become Guiguzi long ago!"

Goodness, the Mohists don't mince words; they've dropped a bombshell right off the bat.

Few people knew that Lu Li had defected to the Qin state, so it seems that the intelligence from the Mohist school is not to be underestimated.

"Brother Yun, you flatter me. I am but a humble scholar, and it is all thanks to the King of Qin's magnanimity that I have been able to serve him," Lu Li explained with a smile.

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the people from all the Hundred Schools present changed slightly, as they recalled what Lu Li had said when he first attended the Hundred Schools Conference.

Now it seems that he has really chosen the powerful Qin state and is going to help Qin unify the world?

But now nine years have passed, and the Qin state has made no move.

Moreover, Lü Buwei's name is now known throughout the world, and people only know Lü Buwei, not King Ying Zheng of Qin.

The topic was also raised by the Mohists, and everyone started discussing the current state of the Qin state.

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