Martial Saint through Reading

”Uncle Shen, Commissioner of Canal Transport Mr. Chu.”

At this moment, Xiao He’s second son, Xiao Wen, descended from the carriage.

”Oh, Xiao Wen, are you...?” Shen Yu quizzically observed Xiao Wen’s travel attire.

”I’m planning to return to Qin Capital, and it so happens that I will pass by Pingzhong County. My father asked me to accompany you.”

As Xiao Wen spoke, two armored individuals on tall steeds approached slowly.

These two were the Deputy Generals, Han Ji and General Han Jin, tasked with protecting Xiao Wen.

”Hehe, Old Xiao has truly spared no effort.” Shen Yu patted Xiao Wen on the shoulder.

”Thank you, Xiao Jieshi, and thank you to both generals.” Chu Ming bowed in salute to the group.

Xiao Wen’s accompaniment was clearly Xiao He’s concern for dangers along the way, and a special arrangement was made.

With two major experts of the Meridian Unlocking Realm escorting, no one would dare to hijack midway like last time on the way to Jingyan County.

In essence, even if Generals Han Ji and Han Jin joined forces, they wouldn’t be a match for Chu Ming, but the fame of the two generals would surely fend off a lot of trouble on the surface.

”Xiao Wen, with you and Generals Han Ji and Han Jin leaving, what about Xirong County...?” Shen Yu expressed some concerns for Xiao He.

Too many things have happened in Xirong County recently.

The Imperial Supervision Envoy was killed in action while defeating bandits, the Imperial Examination Hall suffered great losses, Governor An Hengying was exposed as a Blood Evil Sect spy, and the Xiao Sword Heart residing at the Commandery Mansion left for Qin Capital to heal his son Xiao Wu from severe injuries.

Xiao He relied on Xiao Wen bringing the two Meridian Unlocking Realm experts, Han Ji and Han Jin, to stabilize Xirong County.

With their departure, Xirong County might fall into chaos again.

”Don’t worry, Uncle Shen. This afternoon, two Meridian Unlocking Realm experts from Qin Capital will arrive at Xirong County to assume the Governor’s position and reside in the Commandery Mansion, appointed by my elder brother.”

”As for the Imperial Supervision Envoy, my father already has a candidate, who will soon take up the position.”

Xiao Wen smiled as he responded.

Shen Yu realized the indispensability of experts in Xirong County, and surely Xiao He and Xiao Wen had anticipated it; they were well-prepared.

”That’s good then...” Shen Yu exhaled a sigh of relief.

”Lord Xiao, it’s getting late.”

”Let’s head out.”

”...”

....

Xirong County, Baili Mansion, Lake Heart Pavilion.

”Young Master.” Baili Xinghua respectfully saluted the person below the pavilion.

”Hmm.” The white-clad youth calmly observed the lake view, unclear whether he liked it or not.

”Young Master, Chu Ming has already set off to Pingzhong County.”

”Oh,” the white-clad youth responded and leisurely turned around, ”What about that batch of materials?”

”Reporting to the Young Master, it has been shipped to Pingzhong County and will surely be in place before Chu Ming arrives.”

”Hmm,” Yaan Qu continued to inquire, ”I recall Pei Blood Servant bringing a letter from my father last time, mentioning he wanted to kill this Chu Ming?”

”Yes, Young Master.” Baili Xinghua bowed his head low, not daring to look up.

”Sit down and speak; before me, there’s no need for such formality.” Yaan Qu’s tone remained calm, ”The piece of Primordial Artifact Material sent last time was quite good.”

”Thank you, Young Master.”

Baili Xinghua seated himself opposite Yaan Qu.

”The escapes from Black Wind Stronghold by Yan Huan, the deaths of Teng Sect and Governor An Hengying at Blood Vine Castle, the failed night assault on the Commandery Mansion, the destruction of Lang Jin and Lang Xi from the Wolf Race, and the four damaged Bloodthirsty Guards, are they all connected to this person?”

Yaan Qu gazed at Baili Xinghua.

”Reporting to the Young Master, this person likely has expert protection.” Baili Xinghua did not conceal anything.

”Is that so?” A thoughtful look appeared on Yaan Qu’s fair face.

During the night assault on the Commandery Mansion, he could have manipulated the Primordial Artifact to kill the Medicine Maniac, but in the last moments, he sensed a terrifying gaze.

It was precisely because of this gaze that he fled on the spot.

So, is the owner of that gaze the mysterious expert behind this Chu Ming?

Yaan Qu’s eyes were deep and unwavering.

To cause him such unease, that individual’s strength must undoubtedly be at least the Perfection of Upper Meridian Unlocking Realm or late-stage Primordial Qi Lake Realm.

Is that mysterious person an expert of such a realm?

”The Hundred Strategies Envoy is renowned for his resourcefulness; is there no strategy against this mysterious expert?”

”I have a plan,” Baili Xinghua lowered his voice, ”requiring the Young Master’s assistance.”

”Speak.”

”Given that the true strength of that mysterious expert is unverified, continuing to send assassins after Chu Ming is not wise.”

”Continue.”

”I propose to act through Chu Ming himself.”

”This person enjoys reading, and I intend to send him some books.”

”What kind of books?” Yaan Qu asked flatly.

”Forbidden books.” A fierce glint flashed in Baili Xinghua’s eyes, ”Books outside the Great Qin Dynasty or those authored by past usurpers seeking the throne.”

”This method is quite clever.” Yaan Qu’s eyes brightened slightly, ”Using the hands of the Great Qin Dynasty to kill, forcing out the mysterious expert behind this person, the Hundred Strategies Envoy indeed lives up to my father’s appointment as Counselor.”

Forbidden books imply prohibition within the Great Qin Dynasty, especially those laden with foreign cultural thoughts and books by historical rebels.

Reading these books equates to treason.

Such books wouldn’t appear among the populace, yet the Blood Evil Sect has many.

”But how does the Hundred Strategies Envoy intend for this person to accept these forbidden books?” Yaan Qu further inquired.

”This is where the Young Master must come forward.” Baili Xinghua bowed.

”Speak of how you want this Young Master to act.”

”Young Master, accompanying Chu Ming is Xiao He’s son, Xiao Wen, the brother of Grand General of the Eastern Expedition, Xiao Yu.”

”And then?”

”Xiao Wen is a friend of Tang Xuan, the head of River Transport Headquarters.” Baili Xinghua’s voice carried a chill.

Just as he finished, Yaan Qu lifted his gaze, staring deeply at Baili Xinghua.

”Continue, Hundred Strategies Envoy.”

”Chu Ming and Xiao Wen will pass by a county beneath Pingzhong County, Shan County, where Tang Xuan once served as County Magistrate, and Tang Xuan’s wife’s family resides there.”

”Furthermore, Tang from River Transport Headquarters is coincidentally in Shan County these days.”

Baili Xinghua continued.

”You want Tang Xuan to fulfill local hospitality by hosting them? Simultaneously having Tang Xuan deliver the forbidden books to Chu Ming?”