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The entire venue was in shock; no one had expected that a single weapon could sell for such an astronomical price of 200,000 taels of silver. Even more surprising was that the buyer would be the renowned general of the empire, Zhang Han. In a desolate place like Liang City, it was already remarkable to have an official of the fourth rank, yet today they welcomed someone as high-ranking as Zhang Han!
Zhang Han's achievements were comparable to heaven and earth. Recently, it was rumored that he led the Lishan Condemned Prisoner army to battle against Chen Sheng's Rebel Army, repeatedly winning victories and ultimately defeating them. He became one of the top generals of the Qin Empire, a favored figure under the emperor. The mere presence of such a person in Liang City was enough to bring tears to its residents.
...
In the silent Auction House, Lei Xiaodie chuckled, "Very well, General Zhang Han bids 200,000 taels of silver for the True Fire Blade. Please follow me to the back courtyard for the transaction!"
Zhang Han laughed heartily, "Little girl, let's skip the trouble. Here are 200,000 silver notes that can be exchanged at any major bank in the empire. Just hand over the True Fire Blade to me!"
Lei Xiaodie was slightly taken aback but quickly accepted the silver notes. After confirming their authenticity, she handed the True Fire Blade to Zhang Han.
Holding the True Fire Blade, Zhang Han channeled his True Qi, and suddenly flames erupted from the blade. An overwhelming aura radiated outward, causing those around him to retreat in haste. Some even fell to the ground in their panic; even Yuwen Shang, who possessed considerable strength, found himself in a difficult situation as he hurriedly shielded Yan Yao and retreated!
Starlight Power appeared on the True Fire Blade, which confirmed Ye Yang's belief that Zhang Han indeed possessed Starry Sky Level strength and should not be underestimated!
With an imposing presence and holding the True Fire Blade, Zhang Han couldn't help but laugh wildly: "Indeed a treasure blade! It was worth every bit I spent! Hahaha! I never expected such a talented individual would exist in Liang City, capable of forging such a Divine Weapon! This person must possess extraordinary skills. I wonder if Miss Lei could introduce me?"
Lei Xiaodie hesitated: "Um... General, please don't take offense. This person is a reclusive master and likely..."
"Hey!"
Zhang Han interrupted with a smile, "What does it matter? Just tell me where this person is; I will go find him myself!"
Lei Xiaodie looked troubled but then noticed Ye Yang standing by the window of the VIP room. He pointed toward the back courtyard and nodded with a smile. Instantly understanding, Lei Xiaodie lowered her voice and said with a grin: "Please follow me to the back courtyard; the blacksmith is willing to meet with you!"
"Good!"
Zhang Han laughed heartily and followed Lei Xiaodie to the back courtyard. Meanwhile, the steward of Azure Thunder Merchant Association busily attended to other guests, mentioning that although the True Fire Blade had been sold, there were still plenty of other goods available—delicacies from the deep sea and exotic treasures from distant lands—anything one could imagine could be found at Azure Thunder Merchant Association!
...
In the back courtyard of the Guild, a path paved with blue cobblestones wound through flowers and grass. Lei Xiaodie led Zhang Han straight ahead until they reached a young man in a blue robe standing proudly at the end of the path.
"Is this kid really him?" Zhang Han frowned.
Lei Xiaodie nodded, "Exactly, General!"
"Hahaha..."
Zhang Han suddenly threw his head back and laughed, drawing the True Fire Blade from behind him. With Starlight Power swirling around him, he shouted fiercely, "Kid, take my blade before you talk!"
His momentum surged explosively as Zhang Han leaped through the flowers, delivering a powerful strike that bore down on Ye Yang like a mountain!
Almost simultaneously, Ye Yang also pushed his power to its peak state, his eyes shimmering with gold. Flames enveloped his body as he unleashed the second strike of the Fire God’s Three Styles, the Purgatory Flame Blade!
"Swish!"
The originally crimson flames transformed into orange as Ye Yang raised his hand and drew the True Fire Sword from behind him, meeting the attack head-on!
"Clang!"
A tremendous sound reverberated through the heavens and earth, startling even the auctioneer in the front yard, who looked around in alarm, "What happened? What happened?"
...
In the backyard, chaos reigned. The once serene path was completely destroyed by the force of their clash. Even the lake water was instantly evaporated, and the surrounding walls were shattered to pieces. Within a hundred meters, everything was reduced to ruins!
Lei Xiaodie, standing behind Zhang Han, remained unscathed, clearly protected by Zhang Han's intentional use of energy. Otherwise, being so close would have made it impossible for her to avoid harm.
"Hah... hah..."
Zhang Han laughed heartily, casually sheathing the True Fire Blade. He looked at Ye Yang and said with a hearty laugh, "I never expected that our Great Qin Empire would produce such a young and remarkable Master Blacksmith. Hahaha! With such talent, it is truly a blessing for our Great Qin!"
Ye Yang felt a tingling sensation in his arms; Zhang Han's strength was definitely beyond Starry Sky Level. After their full-force clash, Ye Yang had nearly lost all fighting capability, while Zhang Han appeared completely unaffected.
In reality, Zhang Han was not without his struggles. After taking on Ye Yang's strike head-on, the resulting shockwave from their clash triggered the Life Fire Energy within him. If he hadn't managed to suppress it with great effort, the consequences would have been dire. Thus, Zhang Han was also wary; after all, this mysterious young man could pose a significant threat. As a renowned general of an empire, he couldn't afford to stumble here.
After reporting his name, Zhang Han finally learned that Ye Yang was the heir of the Fire God Clan's Ye Family. After some casual conversation, they moved on to more substantial topics.
Zhang Han raised his hand and said, "Young Hero Ye, with your talent at such a young age, why not serve the empire? I would be willing to introduce you. With your strength and forging skills, we could go to Azure Peak Mountain together to eliminate a band of bandits. Returning to the court, securing a position as Third-Rank General of the Subjugation of Rebels would be no problem!"
Ye Yang's heart stirred; being an official was great, especially a high-ranking one with military power. This was a dream come true for him. With Zhang Han as his backing, he might even rise to become a First-Rank General in the end, enjoying vast lands and numerous wives and concubines. What a beautiful prospect!
However, after careful consideration, Ye Yang quickly dismissed this idea. He couldn't do it; the Qin Empire was on the verge of collapse, and its downfall was only a matter of time. He must not be tempted by small gains to defect; otherwise, he might find himself kneeling alongside Qin III Zi Ying in Xianyang City, begging Pei Gong and Liu Bang for surrender.
He shivered at the thought and shook his head secretly: "No way! That would be disgraceful! I encountered Liu Bang in the Azure Cloud Mountain Range; he was so cold and handsome, so humble. How could I let myself be captured by them? I cannot accept the empire's invitation; otherwise, life will only get harder!"
...
Thinking of this, Ye Yang shook his head and lightly smiled: "General, please understand that my father has already been killed. Now I must take on the responsibility of revitalizing the Clan; otherwise, how can a man stand firm in this world?"
Zhang Han was also a bold person and nodded with a smile: "Well then, since Zi Yu is unwilling to leave Liang City, I won't press further! By the way, I've heard you have been to Azure Cloud Mountain Range. I'm curious if you gained anything from that trip. As I patrol on behalf of heaven, I can grant you an official position as a token of my goodwill!"
Ye Yang's eyes brightened as he thought: Good buddy, I've been waiting for you to say that!
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