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Regarding the many legends of the Overseas Immortal Mountain, Luzi was also concerned. However, his concern was not for himself, but for the elderly King Zhao of Qin. It is well known that this wise ruler of the Qin State is a blessing for the subjects of Qin. His cultural and military achievements are on par with those of past kings.
If there truly exists an immortal mountain overseas or an Old Immortal, or if one could bring back an immortal fruit... then King Zhao of Qin could live another five Once in a Century! Given the current situation, it would take less than fifty years for Qin to unify the world! This means that ensuring King Zhao of Qin lives to be one hundred and twenty years old would lead to great stability in the realm!
Since the Crown Prince Incident in the Qin State, a successor has yet to be established. If... if something were to happen to Zhao Xiang Wang, the Qin State might not withstand any political turmoil. At this critical moment, one must admit the fact that King Zhao of Qin is aging.
To speak frankly, Luzi had heard about this myth several years ago. Out of concern for the king's health and hoping to facilitate a smooth transition for the Qin State, he secretly dispatched several small teams to the coastline of Qi State to find experienced fishermen familiar with maritime affairs to search for the immortal mountain.
Upon reaching the seaside, these teams learned from local fishermen that they were all aware of the legend of the immortal mountain, with some claiming to have seen it while at sea. According to information provided by fishermen along the coast near Qianzhou County (established in the twenty-sixth year of Qin Shi Huang), those with fate would see the immortal mountain in the sea not far from Spirit Mountain Island.
Spirit Mountain Island is renowned for its early dawns and pre-storm clouds. This island is the highest in Central Plains and is shrouded in mist year-round. The mountain is filled with moisture, often seen rising like a dragon connecting heaven and earth. At night, fog envelops much of the mountain.
Planning an expedition to uncover such matters seems simple but is incredibly complex. Considerations must include selecting personnel who can endure rough waves and whether they can swim. Additionally, supplies and various accompanying items must be accounted for; any oversight could lead to failure.
After all, this is an investigation that could be laughed at if it were made public, so confidentiality is paramount. All actions were conducted in secrecy, and as one might expect, much sacrifice was made by Prosperity Record established in Qianzhou County City to support Luzi's secret plan.
Years passed without any news from groups sent out to Spirit Mountain Island except for one team that stayed there for over half a year without seeing any sign of the so-called immortal mountain. The other teams that had hired local fishermen to venture out to sea completely vanished without a trace. Even a single breath returned as news would have been welcome; however, it seemed as if these individuals had never existed at all.
Ships! Big ships! Build them as large as possible!
This was the most frequent request Luzi received regarding expeditions to seek out mountains at sea. However, currently, he dared not make such a significant move. After all, that coastline belonged to Qi State; without their ruler's approval, it would be inappropriate for someone from inland Qin State to come and build large vessels on their shores!
Although Luzi had a brotherly relationship with Chancellor Housheng of Qi State, that was merely a personal friendship between two individuals. When it comes to matters of national security, no matter how close their relationship may be, he would not dare involve himself.
If someone dares to confuse personal relationships with national security issues, then that person's identity is definitely not a good one!
It is a common flaw among humans that the less likely an investment will yield results, the more they are inclined to invest! The various legends of fishermen by the sea have even been witnessed by children who have seen the Old Immortal soaring through the clouds. In the face of established facts, Anyone would not easily give up.
However, the outcome remained unchanged; the personnel organized for the sea expedition had never seen the immortal mountain in the ocean. It wasn't until the small team stationed at Spirit Mountain Island, who watched the sunrise every day, failed to return after one outing that Luzi finally resolved not to invest significant manpower and resources into searching for the unknown.
Not investing does not mean giving up entirely. Luzi secretly discussed this matter with Keeper Xin Youcai from Qianzhou County City. He hoped that Xin the Shopkeeper would prioritize the bigger picture and not abandon the search for the immortal mountain during this time.
Keeper Xin Youcai actually did not believe in this myth, but seeing the hopeful expression of Big Shopkeeper, he agreed to continue monitoring the situation. He stated that he would keep an eye on it, but if there was no news, he would no longer report on it.
Later on, it was unclear whether it was Xin the Shopkeeper's lack of attention or if this task was indeed challenging; regardless, after Luzi stopped focusing on it, no further information about the immortal mountain was received.
As previously mentioned, the search for the immortal mountain was conducted in secrecy, so it was reasonable that Meng Wu was unaware of it. After all, since Luzi had not participated in voicing concerns, there was no point in continuing to discuss it.
Luzi truly wanted to clarify this matter, as it involved the future of Qin State. However, it was also a fact that he did not have the energy to get further involved, especially since it felt increasingly elusive. Nevertheless, when Meng Wu brought it up, that long-buried impulse resurfaced once again.
"How confident is General Meng about this legend?"
Meng Wu hesitated slightly before responding: "I should be at least sixty percent sure!?"
Being able to answer with fifty percent certainty was already a blessing!
Luzi simply put away his fishing rod and rubbed his hands vigorously. "Could General Meng consider stepping away from the military? To lend a hand for our great king!?"
Since applying to follow General Lu into the Shangdang Region, Meng Wu has realized that his luck is exceptionally poor. Since staying here would only harm his brothers, it might be better to leave the army and undertake another mission.
"To be honest, General, I encountered a hermit some time ago and asked him to read my fortune. He told me that I lack water in my destiny, which is why my luck has been consistently bad."
This was actually one of the most troubling matters for Luzi at the moment. Hearing that there might be a way to resolve it, he quickly asked, "How can it be resolved?"
Meng Wu looked at the rushing Dan Shui River and said that the hermit only mentioned one thing: when encountering water, one must live!
Upon hearing this, Luzi glanced at the Dan Shui River. "With such a large body of water, I haven't seen any miracles happen here."
Meng Wu lowered his head to look at his armor, which was something his father Meng Ao had always hoped for. However, for the future of Great Qin, he could sacrifice his life! Why should he have so many worries? After thinking this through, he firmly stated:
"I said the same thing at that time; this is just a river. But the hermit told me that the water I need is boundless! The water from small ditches and rivers won't do; it can't possibly counteract my great misfortune! If I can use this to contribute to Great Qin, I would not hesitate to sacrifice everything!"
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