"Not long after I was impeached along with my father-in-law at the court, I encountered an assassination attempt. If I were to die, who on the court would be the first to come to mind?"

Upon hearing this!

Ying Bu's face changed color, and he immediately bowed: "It was my mistake. Please punish me, my lord."

"Striking directly is a futile effort; it will only draw the court's attention to me and the Wang Family."

"However, there are other methods we can employ."

"The Wang Family and Wei Family hold sway over the court, I do not believe they are without blemish."

"Have Yanting keep a close watch on them for me."

"Anyone connected to them, whether in terms of business or violations against Qin laws, must be thoroughly investigated."

"If we are to deal with them, it must be done in a legitimate manner using Qin law." Zhao Feng said coldly.

Even though Qin laws are stringent,

officials are ultimately the enforcers.

Even if the King of Qin's authority is immense and he strictly enforces Qin laws, in the court and throughout the Daqin World, there may be honest officials, but no society is without corruption; people inherently have selfish interests, and corrupt officials are inevitable.

Even Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the later Ming Dynasty, who despised corruption and had zero tolerance for corrupt officials, instilling fear in them, could not completely eradicate it.

Especially in the Qin Dynasty, where laws were not as refined as in later generations.

Therefore,

discovering what Wang Wan and others are doing behind the scenes and confronting them legitimately is perfectly justified.

"Understood." Ying Bu immediately accepted the order.

"How are the Yanting strongholds in Zhao Territory?" Zhao Feng asked again.

"Please rest assured, my lord."

"In Zhao Territory, I have found five hidden strongholds, and now Yanting is constantly recruiting throughout the area."

"Additionally."

"The Immortals' Liquor House is rapidly expanding in Zhao Territory."

"All financial resources are sufficient to sustain Yanting's recruitment and training." Ying Bu promptly replied.

"Is Heibing Plarform still probing?" Zhao Feng inquired.

"Heibing Plarform hasn't attempted any further probes, seemingly aware that my Yanting is not something they can easily investigate."

"Of course."

"My Yanting has also not actively sought out conflict with Heibing Plarform." Ying Bu immediately responded.

"Since they aren't provoking us, my Yanting need not provoke them."

"It's best if both parties remain peacefully undisturbed." Zhao Feng said solemnly.

"Understood." Ying Bu nodded right away.

Zhao Feng did not ask further.

By now, Yanting had fully matured.

"By the way, my lord."

"There is another matter."

"It's not related to Qin's Heibing Plarform, but rather to the secret factions from the fallen states of Han, Zhao, and Wei." Ying Bu suddenly spoke.

Upon hearing this.

Zhao Feng became interested.

Though the three states have fallen,

there are still many who slipped through the cracks.

They lurk in the shadows, plotting a future restoration of their states.

Former aristocrats they were, now like rats scurrying through the streets.

Of course,

these states also naturally have their own secret factions from before.

"Tell me about it." Zhao Feng asked.

"The secret factions from these three states are already making moves, and they are secretly recruiting dead soldiers for training."

"Han Secret Faction."

"Guards of Zhao King."

"Wei Assassins."

"These are the names of the secret factions from the three states." Ying Bu reported respectfully.

"Since we've detected them, find out everything about them."

"Investigate every stronghold they have; there is no time limit." Zhao Feng thought for a moment and instructed.

Though we are not currently at odds with these secret factions of the fallen states, the future is uncertain.

By understanding them now, dealing with them later will be easier.

Upon receiving this task.

Ying Bu immediately bowed: "I accept the command."

"However, if we encounter these forces during the investigation, should we retreat or...?" Ying Bu tentatively asked.

Zhao Feng frowned, staring at Ying Bu: "Yanting, capable of retreating?"

Ying Bu was startled and immediately said: "I understand."

Then.

Ying Bu retreated.

Leaving Zhao Feng alone in the tent.

"Open the Treasure Box." Zhao Feng said.

"Congratulations to the host for advancing to [Great Craftsman], reward: one Second Tier Treasure Box."

"Congratulations to the host for advancing to [Si Che Shu Zhang], reward: one Second Tier Treasure Box." The panel notification appeared immediately.

"Open them all."

Having opened so many treasure boxes, Zhao Feng's heart remained calm, so there was not much fluctuation.

"Open two Second Tier Treasure Boxes."

"Congratulations to the host for obtaining a Heaven Rank High Grade Battle Formation [Army Soul Battle Array]."

"Congratulations to the host for obtaining an Earth Rank High Grade Martial Technique [Sword Separating Ages]."

Two notifications appeared before Zhao Feng.

"This time, my luck is truly explosive."

"Army Soul Battle Array, Heaven Rank High Grade level."

"This is the first time I've extracted such a high-grade item."

"Also, this Earth Rank High Grade Martial Technique." Zhao Feng showed a hint of a smile.

Subsequently.

Zhao Feng extracted the battle formation.

When the information of the battle formation was integrated into his Sea of Consciousness,

Zhao Feng's face, initially still smiling, suddenly became highly serious.

"This battle formation is unexpectedly powerful."

"As long as it's cultivated, once a certain level is reached, the power of the entire army can converge on a single individual, to condense and unleash the Army Soul."

"This is truly a fantasy cultivation battle formation."

"Beginners can condense Blood Qi Army Soul."

"The middle level condenses Killing Qi Army Soul."

"When cultivated to perfection, the true army soul can be condensed."

"If, in the future, my troops practice this, even without a Martial Arts foundation, this army will be extremely powerful."

"Such a divine skill was actually given to me." Zhao Feng looked astonished.

Just this battle formation alone.

If Zhao Feng were to trade this for the extracted Earth Rank High Grade Martial Technique, even ten more Earth Rank High Grade Martial Techniques wouldn't be worth this one Heaven Rank item.

This is an enormous help for Zhao Feng's future.

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