Qin Shi Ambitious

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As the head of the Four Continents who has held power in Luqiu Pavilion for many years, Lu Shan in the headquarters has to follow Lü Qing as his deputy and learn from him.

He initially underestimated Lü Qing, but after witnessing Lü Qing's work ability, he quickly corrected his attitude and accumulated experience in handling an even larger number of disciples.

With Lu Shan's sincere cooperation, Lü Qing was able to handle certain meticulous tasks much more easily.

The general affairs of Gonggongtang were entrusted to the two of them, and the temple will continue to develop and progress steadily and positively.

Besides the Gonggong Hall headquarters, in Sanghai City, Li Shiqi and Ziwu sent a joint letter, and the Sanghai branch continued to thrive.

The Confucian school also sent Lu Tangzhu a New Year's gift in advance: a large sea fish and a calligraphy work written by Fu Nian.

In return, Lu Wei sent the first bag of grain harvested at this year's Dazeshan Autumn Harvest Conference, along with a box of homemade tea.

The agricultural and Confucian families will continue their gentlemanly friendship, as pure and simple as water, in the new year.

On the morning of the eve of the new year, at the end of the year, the Moon Goddess felt a sudden, inexplicable tension. She immediately realized that her child was about to be born.

These past few days, Duanmu Rong has often been waiting in the backyard early in the morning. Upon hearing the news, she immediately teamed up with Lu Ni, who has experience in childbirth, to deliver the baby.

Xue Nu and Ji Yan quickly found Lu Wei, and the three of them stood guard outside the house.

Even though he knew that the Moon Goddess was in excellent physical condition and that a medical heir like Xiao Duanmu was there to deliver the baby, the Hall Master still felt a little flustered.

It's the first time after all.

Although it wasn't outwardly expressed, Xiao Yan'er noticed the unusual gesture of him crossing his arms.

The long wait ended with the cry of a newborn baby, and he finally felt a sense of relief...

Chapter 172 Encirclement and Suppression

The New Year's gathering in Dazeshan this year vividly demonstrated the situation of the farmers once again.

The Lieshan Hall and Chiyou Hall jointly organized the event, the Shennong Hall and Siyue Hall jointly organized the event, and the remaining Gonggong Hall and Kuiwei Hall each organized their own event.

The biggest surprise at this year's Gonggongtang New Year's party was undoubtedly the news of the birth of the eldest son of the hall master, Lu Qian.

At the banquet, Duanmu Rong brought her child and showed him to her subordinates for a brief moment before leaving. However, the news that the hall master had an heir greatly boosted the morale of the Gonggong Hall.

As everyone knows, Master Lu is twenty-one years old this year, yet he remains unmarried. Even if rumors circulate that he keeps dozens of beautiful women in his harem, the issue of succession should be taken into consideration.

The subordinates didn't care at all about who the mother of this suddenly appearing eldest son was or what her status was, nor did they dare to ask any further questions.

As long as the child is indeed a descendant of the head of the hall, that's fine.

Although the position of the head of the Farmer's Clan has never been hereditary, in name every Farmer's Clan disciple has the potential to rise from the bottom to the leader of the Heroic Sect.

However, once power and status are achieved, the consideration of succession will definitely prioritize one's own offspring. Even if the offspring are not capable enough, given Master Lu's current age, in forty or fifty years, a powerful Lu family will emerge from the peasantry.

Their generation was close to Lu Wei himself, and the next generation was close to Lu Wei's descendants, so power could be passed down internally.

Once the Hall Master becomes the Heroic Leader, the six Hall Masters will be reshuffled. Who says one of them can't be one of those six?

There were other celebratory activities after the dinner. This year, the workshop produced its own fireworks, enough to keep everyone entertained.

After the dinner, Lu Wei only reminded Lü Qing and Lu Shan to be careful to prevent fires before returning to the backyard.

The backyard, compared to the lively fun of the disciples in the front yard, appeared extremely quiet and deserted.

Lu Ni, Xue Nu, Yue Shen, Duanmu Rong, and even Ji Yan all have quiet personalities, and Lu Qian's sleep gives this quietness even more reason.

The women sat slowly around the round table, eating snacks and watching the fireworks in the front yard, without saying a word.

Xiao Yan'er lay beside the baby Lu Qian's small wooden bed, quietly watching him sleep through a thin barrier of Yin-Yang magic.

Lu Wei's arrival immediately drew the attention of several pairs of beautiful eyes, each with its own unique charm. He smiled faintly and went directly to the center seat that the women had intentionally left empty, to sit down and admire the flowers blooming in the sky together...

When the hour of Yin arrived, the bustling Daze Mountain cooled down and the hustle and bustle dissipated. After that, Hall Master Lu personally escorted Duanmu Rong back to Nian Duan's place.

The old doctor is in good health now, but she hasn't woken up yet. As her lost energy is gradually replenished, she will need time to adjust to it.

Duanmu Rong was already familiar with the route from the backyard to the doctor's residence, and she initially suggested that she would walk alone and did not need an escort.

However, Lu Wei proposed to go and check on Nian Duan's situation, and to ask for the Energy Pill after the New Year. Xiao Duanmu could not refuse this request.

The night was cool, and the ecological conditions in Dazeshan were relatively well maintained. In the distance, some unknown birds were chirping in the forest tonight.

Duanmu Rong pursed her lips and took the initiative to quietly bring up the work of caring for infants and young children.

Her original knowledge of pediatric medicine was not her main focus, but she had intensively studied a lot this month. However, she remained very cautious in her speech, clearly stating that she lacked the ability to do so and that she needed to study the issues more carefully.

Lu Wei nodded, not too worried: Lu Ni had experience raising Xiao Yan'er, and Duanmu Rong's medical knowledge was also there to assist her. The living conditions in Daze Mountain were very good, and Xiao Qian's parents were himself and the Moon Goddess. There would definitely be no problem for him to grow up safely.

As for more specific follow-up arrangements for him, Lu Wei needs to visit Nian Duan later and then go back to discuss it with Yue Shen.

Upon arriving at the doctor's hut, a refreshing herbal scent greeted the eye, largely matching the fragrance emanating from Duanmu Rong.

After examining the patient's pulse and estimating that if he were given another whole Energy Pill, the old doctor would be able to wake up within a month.

However, a full recovery will require six months of careful recuperation.

Having made up his mind, the Hall Master and Duanmu Rong left the room and went to the corridor: "Physician Nian Duan is recovering very well. I will ask for some Energy Pills in a few days, and she will wake up soon."

"Hmm," Duanmu Rong said, having taken care of Nian Duan daily, so she naturally knew this information much earlier. "Thank you, Brother Lu..."

With lowered eyes and a soft voice, the pauses in Xiao Duanmu's address carried a special meaning.

The herbal fragrance of the clinic was slightly different from the scent on Duanmu Rong's body; upon closer inspection, her hair smelled more of the subtle fragrance of autumn chrysanthemums.

If you ask how Lu Wei knew, it's because of his personal experience.

"Hmm," Xiao Duanmu's body stiffened, while the hall master, who had only taken a small bite, had already finished his work, raised his hand to pat her head, and calmly turned and left.

The young healer was left behind, leaning against the wooden wall, lost in thought for a while. Then, she unconsciously stuck out her tongue and licked her lips...

...

"I will travel north to Yan in seven days."

As soon as Lu Wei returned to the backyard and entered the Moon Goddess's House, the Right Protector of the Yin-Yang School announced his decision to leave.

It was very rushed, but considering her status, she really didn't have much time to stop after giving birth quietly.

"After the New Year, the Qin army will soon surround Ji City. Even though the Yin-Yang School serves the Qin state, there is still a considerable danger in the midst of war and chaos."

Lu Wei didn't try to persuade her further. He understood the situation and simply took out a bottle of recovery pills he had prepared in advance from his pocket and tossed it to the Moon Goddess.

The Moon Goddess took the box without asking what was inside. After putting it away, she calmly walked to the crib and looked at Lu Qian, who was lying down and fast asleep: "If I were to go to Jicheng to retrieve the box alone, your worries would be understandable. But after joining forces with Dongjun of the Yin Yang School, it wouldn't be difficult for us to escape if we encountered danger."

"Dongjun? Yanfei?" Hall Master Lu came to her side, both staring at Xiao Qian: "Won't being with her bring you greater risks?"

"In the past, she would have," the Moon Goddess said calmly. "Now, she is merely a tool for her own revenge and poses no threat to me."

"On the contrary, it can be used by me."

"Is this really the case?"

Lu Wei shook his head: "How skilled is her Yin-Yang technique?"

"Even in my current form, she might not be able to beat me without a doubt."

After undergoing a transformation in his Yin-Yang techniques, the Right Protector of the Yin-Yang School was very confident in his own abilities.

"That would be considered top-tier skill in this era."

"Even if a genius of Yin-Yang arts of this caliber is temporarily blinded by hatred, would she really stay in Ji City for so long just for revenge?"

“You two used to be rivals, and you know each other very well.” Lu Wei bluntly stated the information he knew: “To underestimate her is to underestimate yourself.”

Upon hearing this, the Moon Goddess's heart stirred. She turned to look at Hall Master Lu, whose gaze was focused on the child, and said softly, "Your vigilance is very reasonable. I will be more careful."

Regarding Qian'er, the Right Protector of the Yin-Yang School carefully considered his words and said, "I have examined his aptitude, and he is very suitable for learning Yin-Yang arts."

"The current Left Protector of the Yin-Yang School, Xinghun, was originally a minister of the Qin State. Due to his extraordinary talent, he even had the Eastern Emperor personally scheme to recruit him into the Yin-Yang School."

"And Qian'er's aptitude will only be better than Xinghun's!"

"You want him to learn Yin-Yang arts?" The sect leader remained calm, while the Moon Goddess nodded slowly: "This is the path that suits him, and it can also help you."

"You'd feel more at ease if Qian'er took over as head of the Yin-Yang School than if I were the one to succeed him, wouldn't you?"

This is not necessarily the case.

After pondering for a moment, Lu Wei quickly nodded: "He can learn Yin-Yang techniques, but he needs to stay in Daze Mountain."

I'll agree to the Moon Goddess's request first. If any special circumstances arise later, I can always change it since the child is with me.

In response to this request, the Moon Goddess promised: "He will stay in Mount Daze until he is fifteen years old."

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Wei Zhuang, the leader of the Quicksand organization, and Bai Fenghuang, his top fighter, arrived in Jicheng long ago.

However, the operation has been slow to progress.

Bai Feng knew that Wei Zhuang had secretly gone to the Yan King's Palace before the New Year, and the master there was the target of this Quicksand mission.

But when Wei Zhuang returned, he announced that the killing of the target would have to wait until a year later. Before that, Quicksand needed to kill another target first.

A woman, a woman from the Yin-Yang School.

Bai Feng never asked too many questions; he simply followed orders, moving nimbly through Ji City at night, searching for the woman whom even Wei Zhuang considered dangerous.

A woman like that is someone others would avoid at all costs, yet he actively approaches her; this is an extremely dangerous act.

However, Bai Feng was very confident in his speed, and he was confident that he could evade any enemy if he wanted to.

This speed was only achieved after sacrificing a crow...

After searching for half a month, nothing was found. Apart from the urgency of preparing for war, everything else in Jicheng was peaceful.

"Bai Feng, there's no need to search tonight."

One evening, before they were about to go out, Wei Zhuang suddenly said to him, "Tonight we're going to the palace."

"Deal with Yan Dan?"

"No, it's about taking on one of his commissions."

Bai Feng chuckled silently: Accepting a commission to kill the target? Interesting~

The palace remained deserted. A black-robed man holding Mo Mei led Liu Sha and his companion into the palace... Mo Mei was the best proof of their identities; why bother with such clandestine behavior?

They didn't say a word the whole way, heading straight for the cold palace of the royal palace.

Before reaching their destination, the man in black finally spoke: