People in Qin Dynasty: Opening the treasure chest, I took off!

Chapter 63 The Corpse-Driven Demon

Xia Bing smiled and put his arm around her waist.

Are you angry?

"No!" Zi Nu turned her head away, ignoring him.

"Don't be angry anymore." Xia Bing whispered in her ear, "In my heart, you are the most important."

"......"

Zi Nu's ears turned red.

"Glib-tongued."

"Really," Xia Bing said earnestly, "Yan Ling Ji is very beautiful, but I already have you."

"......"

Zi Nu bit her lip, feeling a sweet warmth in her heart.

"At least you have a conscience."

"Of course."

Xia Bing lowered his head and kissed her on the cheek.

Zi Nu's face turned even redder.

This man is such a charmer.

After Tianze and his group left, Zilanxuan returned to its peaceful state.

But Zi Nu knew that this was just the calm before the storm.

"Xia Bing." She looked at Xia Bing. "Tianze's visit this time is probably not just about cooperating with Ji Wuye."

"What do you think he wants to do?"

"To restore the kingdom," Zi Nu said. "After the Baiyue were destroyed by the Qin, Tianze has been looking for an opportunity to rise again. His visit to Han is likely to seek the help of Ji Wuye to establish a base there."

"Then what?"

"And then..." Zi Nu pondered, "I'm afraid they want to swallow up Korea."

"Quite an appetite," Xia Bing smiled.

"He is the Crown Prince of Baiyue," Zi Nu said, looking at him. "It's normal for him to have big ambitions."

"So, do you think he can succeed?"

"I don't know," Zi Nu shook her head, "but one thing is certain: Ji Wuye isn't a fool. He let Tianze in because he can definitely suppress him."

"Not necessarily." Xia Bing shook her head. "Tianze is no ordinary person to have become the Crown Prince of Baiyue. It won't be so easy for Ji Wuye to suppress him."

Do you think they'll turn on each other?

"It's only a matter of time." Xia Bing looked out the window. "When they're both severely weakened, that's when we'll make our move."

Zi Nu looked at him, a strange light flashing in her eyes.

This man is too cunning.

"Okay." She nodded. "Then I'll have someone keep an eye on them. I'll let you know immediately if anything happens."

"Um."

……

That evening.

Zi Nu brought some intelligence.

"This is a message I just received." She handed Xia Bing a slip of paper. "Detailed information on the five factions under Nightfall."

Xia Bing took the note and read it carefully.

"Jade Tiger, in charge of amassing wealth. This man is the richest man in South Korea, operating numerous gambling dens, money exchanges, and restaurants. It is said that his wealth is enough to buy half of South Korea."

"The Corpse-Driving Demon is responsible for assassinating soldiers. He is skilled at manipulating corpses, making the dead fight for him. It is said that he has hundreds of corpses in his possession, all of which he killed and then refined."

"Bai Yifei is in charge of commanding the army. He is the Marquis of Blood Robes, and his soldiers are the elite of the elite. It is said that his army is the strongest fighting force in Han."

"The man in the straw raincoat is in charge of intelligence. He's the biggest intelligence broker in Korea, and it's said his network of informants is throughout the entire country. No matter how small the disturbance, it won't escape his notice."

"Lady Mingzhu..." Zi Nu paused, "She is the most mysterious person by Ji Wuye's side. She is skilled in illusion magic and can bewitch people."

"Illusion?" Xia Bing raised an eyebrow. "She came to see me before."

"What?" Zi Nu's expression changed. "What does she want with you?"

"Testing me," Xia Bing smiled, "but I managed to get rid of her."

Are you hurt?

"No." Xia Bing looked at her. "Her illusions don't work on me."

"That's good." Zi Nu breathed a sigh of relief.

"Purple Maiden," Xia Bing suddenly spoke.

"Um?"

"Have you ever thought about...?" he looked at her, "dealing with the Nightfall?"

"Of course I've thought about it." A cold glint flashed in Zi Nu's eyes. "Nightfall is my enemy. If I have the chance, I will definitely eliminate them with my own hands."

Why?

"Because..." Zi Nu lowered her head, "my family died at their hands."

"......"

Xia Bing fell silent.

He recalled Zi Nu's background.

She was a Baiyue person who fled to the state of Han after her homeland was destroyed by the Qin state.

But she didn't say that the night was also involved in that disaster.

"Zi Nu." He reached out and took her hand. "I promise you, one day I will avenge you."

"Really?" Zi Nu looked up at him.

"Of course." Xia Bing nodded. "Ji Wuye and Ye Mu will be trampled under our feet sooner or later."

"......"

Zi Nu looked at him, and her eyes suddenly welled up with tears.

This man always manages to say the most touching things to her without her even realizing it.

"Xia Bing..."

"Um?"

"Thank you."

"You're welcome." Xia Bing gently put her arm around her. "It's what I should do."

The two embraced, bathed in moonlight.

"Xia Bing," Zi Nu whispered, leaning against him, "Do you think we can succeed?"

"Yes," Xia Bing's voice was firm. "As long as we work together, we will definitely succeed."

"Um."

Zi Nu closed her eyes, her heart filled with warmth.

No matter how many difficulties and obstacles lie ahead, as long as he is there, she is not afraid of anything.

……

the next day.

Xia Bing received a message.

"Tianze has sent someone to see King Han."

"Oh?" Xia Bing raised an eyebrow. "What does he want to do?"

"I don't know," Zi Nu said, "but I suspect he wants to use the name of the King of Han to gain some benefits."

What can the King of Han offer him?

"A legitimate title," Zi Nu said. "Although Tianze is the Crown Prince of Baiyue, he is an outsider in Han. If he can gain the King of Han's recognition, his actions in Han will be legitimate."

Will the King of Han agree to his request?

"I don't know," Zi Nu shook her head, "but one thing is certain: Ji Wuye won't stand idly by."

Why?

"Because if Tianze gains the King of Han's recognition, his status will be equal to Ji Wuye's," Zi Nu analyzed. "How could Ji Wuye possibly allow anyone to share power with him?"

"That makes sense." Xia Bing nodded. "It seems the conflict between them is deeper than I imagined."

"So what do we do?"

"Let's keep waiting," Xia Bing smiled, "until they start making a mess of things themselves."

"Are you that confident?"

"Of course." Xia Bing looked out the window. "I have a feeling they'll start fighting soon."

"What premonition?"

"Intuition." Xia Bing winked at her. "A man's intuition."

"......"

Zi Nu remained silent.

This man can be both funny and exasperating at times.

three days later.