Lu Li felt increasingly uneasy. What was happening now seemed to be developing in the manner recorded in history.
"Brother Lu, are you going back to Xianyang?" Lu Fusheng asked.
"Yes, but before I go back, I need to go to Wangwu Mountain first."
The Taoists had promised Lu Li that he would not emerge from the world for ten years, and now that ten-year agreement had passed.
It just so happens that Zhang Liang is also a Taoist. He hasn't seen Zhang Liang for a long time, and the boy should have grown up by now.
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Xianyang Palace.
A mysterious man dressed in a gray robe and wearing a veil appeared before Ying Zheng.
"You...know the secret to immortality?"
Ying Zheng's eyes shone with intense desire, but he still managed to maintain a calm demeanor.
This man, with some unknown supernatural ability, managed to get the Black Ice Guard to secretly contact him and tell Ying Zheng that he knew the secret to immortality that could be offered to the emperor.
"I am aware that I have come to see Your Majesty."
Ying Zheng's breathing became rapid, but he still frowned and asked, "Why are you wearing a mask? Take it off!"
The mysterious man paused for a second, then looked at Zhao Gao behind Ying Zheng.
Zhao Gao hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, this man's origins are unknown. Your Majesty should not trust him so easily!"
He was worried about Ying Zheng's safety. What if this guy was an assassin?
"Don't worry, Lord Zhao, if I were an assassin, you wouldn't be able to stop me at all!"
After saying that, the mysterious man appeared in front of Zhao Gao in the blink of an eye and grabbed Zhao Gao's neck tightly.
This sudden outburst startled even Ying Zheng.
"I believe you are not an assassin. Let go of my hand."
After the mysterious man released his hand, Zhao Gao gasped for breath and glared at him resentfully.
This person's strength has definitely reached the level of a minor grandmaster, otherwise it would be impossible for him to be so fast!
"Zhao Gao, you may leave now."
Ying Zheng had already given the order, and Zhao Gao dared not disobey. He then cupped his hands and said, "Yes, sir!"
After Zhao Gao left, the mysterious man slowly removed his veil and said, "I am Xu Fu, greetings to Your Majesty the First Emperor!"
Xu Fu? Ying Zheng had never heard of this name before.
The world is vast, but there are only a handful of minor grandmasters. However, Xu Fu in front of him definitely has the strength of a minor grandmaster, but Ying Zheng has never heard of him before.
"You say you know the secret to immortality?"
Xu Fu smiled and replied, "Does Your Majesty know what immortality is?"
Upon hearing Xu Fu's question, Ying Zheng was visibly taken aback for a moment, then thoughtfully replied, "Naturally, it means to live as long as heaven and earth, and to remain forever young!"
"Indeed, Your Majesty. Then think again, have you ever had such a person by your side?"
Ying Zheng thought about it. He knew that martial artists' appearances would age more slowly, especially after reaching the Lesser Grandmaster level, and their lifespan would also increase.
But one cannot live as long as heaven and earth, or remain forever young.
For example, Wei Zhuang's appearance has aged somewhat compared to ten years ago.
Suddenly! Ying Zheng abruptly raised his head, as if he had thought of something.
"Sir...!"
"Mr. Lu!"
Ying Zheng's memories were instantly pulled back to twenty years ago, when he had just ascended to the throne of Qin and met Lu Li.
From that time until he unified the six kingdoms, Lu Li's appearance seemed to have remained unchanged!
He still looks just like the twenty-year-old young man he was back then. Over the years, he has developed silver hair, but Lu Li doesn't seem to have aged at all!
Ying Zheng hadn't really noticed before, since Lu Li had always been the same person in his mind, so he automatically ignored him.
Looking back now, Lu Li's appearance really hasn't changed at all in the past twenty years.
Seeing Ying Zheng deep in thought, Xu Fu smiled slightly, cupped his hands, and said, "It seems Your Majesty has already thought of it!"
"Lu Li of Guigu is an immortal!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ying Zheng was stunned, as if struck by lightning, and remained speechless for a long time.
No wonder... no wonder Lu Li wasn't interested in official positions or fame and fortune; after helping him unify the world, he went into seclusion.
Immortality! He was actually an immortal.
Ying Zheng's breathing quickened, and his expression became extremely complex.
"Why... does Mr. Lu live forever? Do you know the secret to immortality?" Ying Zheng asked somewhat incoherently.
Xu Fu's fair face gradually appeared. He put his slender hands together and slowly said, "I am able to refine the elixir of immortality, but I need a medicinal ingredient!"
Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng could no longer contain himself and immediately stood up from his seat.
"A medicinal catalyst? What is that?"
Xu Fu, however, feigned ignorance and knelt on the ground, saying, "Your Majesty, please forgive my innocence before I dare to tell you!"
"I, the Emperor, forgive you for your crime!"
Xu Fu sneered, then cupped his hands and said, "The medicinal ingredient is Lu Li!"
"How dare you!" Ying Zheng roared angrily!
Xu Fu immediately prostrated himself on the ground and said nothing more.
After finishing his rant, Ying Zheng fell into deep thought. Immortality! Immortality! This was too tempting for Ying Zheng.
It took six generations of Qin emperors to unify the world, and he became the first emperor of Qin, a figure unprecedented in history. He also hoped that the Qin dynasty could last for thousands of years.
If he could live forever, he could bring unparalleled glory to the Qin Dynasty!
But if he were asked to kill Lu Li? Ying Zheng would never do that.
"I previously pardoned you, and my word is as good as gold. But if you dare utter such words again, I will execute you without mercy!"
Xu Fu raised his head and said, "Your Majesty is wise. To refine the elixir of immortality, one must use the flesh and blood of an immortal as a medicinal guide."
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