The decline of the Qin Dynasty began when Ying Zheng started searching for the elixir of immortality.
Lu Li's eyes were lifeless as he stared intently at the closed door.
Is it really true that fate cannot be defied? He wanted to change history, to reverse the decline of the Qin Dynasty, but the wheels of history did not turn because of him.
With Zhao Gao still alive, Fusu was demoted to the Great Wall, and Ying Zheng began searching for the elixir of immortality.
If Xu Fu could really be found, Lu Li wouldn't be in such a hurry, but Xu Fu is a fraud!
He couldn't find the elixir of immortality, nor did Ying Zheng achieve immortality. The Qin Dynasty only lasted two generations before its demise—these are all bloody historical facts.
"Master, get up!"
Zhao Gao felt extremely sorry for Lu Li. Ever since Lu Li took him in, his admiration for Lu Li was beyond words.
No matter what happens, Lu Li is always confident, but this time, he saw panic in Lu Li's eyes.
With Zhao Gao's help, Lu Li slowly stood up.
He thought that killing Liu Bang would change history.
He now deeply regrets it; if he had stayed in Xianyang, he would never have let this happen!
"On the ninth day... what exactly happened to His Majesty? Why did things turn out this way?"
Zhao Gao sighed. He had been inseparable from Ying Zheng for years and knew him very well.
"Sir, you have misunderstood His Majesty."
Lu Li frowned, looking at Zhao Gao, waiting for him to continue.
"Although I don't know who Xu Fu really is, I've found out some information about him."
"This Xu Fu once suggested to His Majesty that if one wanted to refine the elixir of immortality, there was a way to achieve it once and for all!"
Lu Li's eyes widened immediately. Could it be that Xu Fu really knew the art of immortality?
"What method? Why doesn't Your Majesty use it?"
If Xu Fu truly knew how to concoct the elixir of immortality, Lu Li certainly wouldn't oppose Ying Zheng; in fact, he would support him wholeheartedly.
Moreover, if there is a way to solve the problem once and for all, why waste so much manpower and resources?
"Master...is..."
Zhao Gao stammered, and Lu Li immediately said urgently, "Speak quickly!"
He gritted his teeth, knelt on the ground, and said, "Master, Xu Fu said that by using your flesh and blood as a medicinal ingredient, we can refine the elixir of immortality. His Majesty was furious when he heard this and refused on the spot!"
Upon hearing Zhao Gao's words, Lu Li was immediately stunned, and it took him a long time to come to his senses.
So it was him again!
The burying of scholars alive was for him, and the expenditure of national resources and wealth in the search for the elixir of immortality was also for him.
Lu Li left Ying Zheng's palace with lifeless eyes, like a walking corpse.
"Master! Are you alright, Master!"
Zhao Gao stayed close to Lu Li, fearing that something might happen to him.
It wasn't until they encountered Lu Fusheng and Cangwu that Lu Fusheng saw Lu Li's condition and hurriedly asked, "Chu Jiu, what's wrong with Brother Lu?"
Zhao Gao quickly recounted what had just happened to Lu Fusheng, who was also moved by it.
He also greatly admired Ying Zheng, who was able to resist the temptation of immortality. It seems that in his heart, Lu Li was more important than immortality.
But Lu Li's words just now completely hurt Ying Zheng.
"Actually, you can't blame the master. His Majesty didn't tell the master these things because he was afraid that the master would do something foolish."
Lu Li was in such a hurry because he did not want to see the Qin Dynasty perish after only two generations!
He knew history, but he couldn't tell anyone.
“Let’s…go back to the villa,” Lu Li suddenly said.
He had thought a lot about it. Now that it had happened, he had to change things!
Lu Li made up his mind not to return to Guigu. Instead, he stayed in the villa to guard Ying Zheng, Xianyang, and the Qin Dynasty!
"Brother Lu, aren't we going back to Ghost Valley?"
Lu Li shook his head. He had previously thought that by killing Liu Bang and then Xiang Yu, history would be changed and the Qin Dynasty could finally rest easy.
Therefore, he retired and returned to Guigu.
But now it seems that the wheels of history are still turning, and nothing has changed. Lu Li is afraid.
Moreover, Xiang Yu was still alive, but Liu Bang was dead. Wouldn't the history he changed ultimately lead to Xiang Yu gaining the world?
"On the ninth day...have Wei Zhuang come to the villa to find me! Also, spare no effort to bring back our senior brother!" Lu Li took a deep breath and said sharply.
"Here you go!"
Upon returning to the villa, Wei Zhuang was already waiting for them.
Over the years, he has served as Ying Zheng's bodyguard, and now Wei Zhuang's temples are gray.
"Wei Zhuang, I want to ask you for a favor."
After saying this, Lu Li bowed to Wei Zhuang with his hands clasped, which surprised Wei Zhuang.
He had never seen Lu Li like this before!
"What's up?"
"Kill Xiang Ji!"
Wei Zhuang was taken aback upon hearing this. He had known about the plan to kill Xiang Ji for a long time, but Xiang Ji was a member of the Mohist school, which was full of experts and was also one of the Hundred Schools of Thought.
Their Mo family's secret passages were even more difficult to navigate, so this matter was left unresolved for a long time.
Unexpectedly, Lu Li has launched this plan again, and it seems that he has made up his mind.
"After our senior brother returns, we'll head to the Mo family together!"
Lu Li calculated the time and concluded that Xiang Ji should be around twenty-three years old now.
Like Cangwu, this person was envied by the heavens, possessing immense strength from a young age.
Now their strength is probably considerable, so Lu Li has no choice but to take action.
He wanted to eliminate all potential threats to the Qin Dynasty, especially Liu Bang and Xiang Yu.
Years ago, Wei Zhuang killed all the people named Liu Bang in Pei County, thus eliminating this threat. Now, only Xiang Yu remains.
"Are you really sure?" Wei Zhuang asked very seriously.
Killing Xiang Ji would necessitate attacking the Mohists. As members of the Hundred Schools of Thought, Lu Li's actions would inevitably provoke a united front against him from the other schools.
Because the rules are unbreakable, people from all schools of thought can compete against each other on the battlefield, and even if they die, it is because they are less skilled than others.
However, we must not take action against any of the Hundred Schools. If Lu Li dares to do so, even the Daoists will not let him off the hook.
Lu Li nodded heavily. He had to do this, and it was the only thing he could do.
Before any real danger arrives, all potential problems should be nipped in the bud.
Even if it meant his death, he would protect the Qin dynasty.
"Alright, since you've made up your mind, I'm ready to go with you anytime."
Lu Li looked at Wei Zhuang with gratitude. It was Wei Zhuang who saved him back then, and after entering Ghost Valley, he was only an outer disciple.
Yet he continued to help Lu Li, killing Liu Bang and protecting Ying Zheng, without uttering a single complaint.
Now, so many years have passed, but Wei Zhuang remains the same.
The bond between them needs no further explanation. As long as Lu Li gives the order, Wei Zhuang will go with him even through fire and water.
Although he didn't know why Lu Li insisted on killing Liu Bang and Xiang Ji, he would do whatever Lu Li said.
"Thank you!"
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