The Book-holding Woman

Upon hearing this, Ma Feifei nodded, gesturing for him to stand up, and said, "The token isn't necessary. Just promise me one thing, and I'll protect you."

Lian Yi's face lit up with joy upon hearing the first part of the sentence, but the smile vanished instantly upon hearing the rest. She didn't get up, but sat directly on the ground, saying, "Then just kill me."

Ma Feifei was taken aback, realizing she had misunderstood, and said, "Don't worry, I'm not interested in you."

"You!" Upon hearing this, Lian Yi became even more displeased and glared at Ma Feifei.

Ma Feifei looked completely bewildered and said, "I've already lost interest in you, so why are you glaring at me?"

"I..." Lian Yi was completely stunned by Ma Feifei's question and didn't know what to say.

Ma Feifei slammed his hand on the table and said, "Alright, let's get down to business. You just need to promise to show up when I need you, and then bring me a book as I ask."

Lian Yi listened, her face full of doubt. "Is this even a big deal? And what's with the book?"

"If you agree, I'll save you. If you don't agree... please turn left as you exit." Ma Feifei gestured towards the door and said.

Lian Yi turned to look outside the door and saw a servant of the Prince Qin's Manor standing outside with a gloomy face, while the other was nowhere to be seen, obviously having run back to fetch reinforcements.

"Okay, I promise you," Lian Yi nodded.

Upon hearing this, Ma Feifei's face showed a satisfied expression. The reason he agreed to save Lian Yi was because Lian Yi perfectly met the requirements of the Book-holding woman.

The so-called purest and cleanest state is actually a clean mind and a clean body...

Ma Feifei was able to tell that Lian Yi met the requirements because of system prompts and because the cultural invasion mission was triggered through Lian Yi.

After so many missions, Ma Feifei gradually understood that triggering a new mission often requires specific circumstances and special characters.

The fact that Lian Yi was able to trigger this mission proves that she must be involved in it.

Given that the system indicated she met the requirements for Book-holding woman, Ma Feifei naturally wouldn't let her go unattended.

"Da da da~"

Just then, a faint sound came from outside the Bookstore. Because the Bookstore had soundproofing, the sound seemed very faint, but it was actually quite loud.

A row of taxi soldiers dressed in black armor and carrying spears surrounded the Bookstore, and then several figures appeared at the Bookstore entrance.

A young man in a black, elegant robe, holding a folding fan, was flanked by two solemn-faced elderly men.

The Prince Qin's Manor's retainer, who had been standing at the door, approached and whispered a few words to the young man. The young man smiled and waved, and the Prince Qin's Manor's retainer bowed and withdrew to the side.

"Smack~"

As soon as the folding fan was opened, the young people felt as if they were bathed in a spring breeze and stepped into the Bookstore.

"What's there to brag about? So what if you're handsome? So what if you're tall?" Ma Feifei thought to himself as he watched the well-dressed young man about to enter the Bookstore.

"Thump~"

The young man stepped into the Bookstore.

Ma Feifei smiled and mouthed the words.

The young man's expression changed drastically, and before he could react, he was sent flying.

"Young master!" With a cry of alarm, the two old men unleashed their powerful auras, attempting to seize the young man. However, upon reaching him, they discovered that the force was too great, and that Sheer Force grabbing him might dismember him. In the end, they had no choice but to release their grip on the young man.

"Bang!"

And so, the young man flew into the back row of the taxi drivers' quarters, knocking them down like bowling pins.

"Outrageous! Tear this shop down for me!" The young man scrambled to his feet from the soldier, his usual gentle demeanor gone. His clothes were disheveled, his hair messy, his face contorted with rage, and his eyes blazing with Rage as he stared intently at Ma Feifei inside the Bookstore.

"Teacher..." Chang Kong lowered his head and asked softly.

Ma Feifei shook his head, looked at the people rushing in, and said, "It's alright, let them come."

The two old men outside transformed into streaks of light and rushed into the Bookstore. Their auras seemed very powerful, but they couldn't be sensed inside the Bookstore, making it all pointless.

'Ding~ The system has detected an individual engaging in host-attack behavior and has activated the protection mechanism.'

As the system notification sounded, the two who had just rushed in were immediately suppressed by a force. This force was much stronger than the two generals from the Prince Qin's Manor before, because their target was Ma Feifei!

"Buzz~"

"Click~"

A crisp sound rang out, and the two were immediately crushed to the ground, their bones crushed. They lay on the ground convulsing, probably not far from death.

Apart from Chang Kong Bookstore, Lian Yi and Jing Xing, who were sitting in the corner, almost popped their eyes out when they saw this scene.

The two old men before them were retainers of the Prince Qin's Manor and Qin Ziying's personal guards, both possessing strength at the Spirit Emperor Second Stage realm; such strength was among the best in the entire Qin State. Yet, they were suppressed as soon as they entered the Bookstore, their fate unknown.

They didn't even see anyone make a move!

"Slapping people in the face and showing off is the most boring thing. You guys go back. Our Fourth Prince will protect this girl. If you have the guts, go to the Great Chu and ask the Fourth Prince for her back." Ma Feifei waved his hand and said with a lonely look on his face.

"Bang~"

With a wave of Ma Feifei's hand, the two retainers who were lying on the ground convulsing were sent flying.

Qin Ziying watched all this with a gloomy face, feeling both shocked and Rage.

He never expected that such a powerful figure with profound cultivation would be hidden in this lowly city. Not only did the woman he ordered to be captured save him, but two Venerable Ones at the Spirit Emperor level were also severely injured, and even he himself was beaten.

This is an absolute disgrace!

"Call for help! Call for help immediately! I'm going to massacre everyone in Chang'an Street today!" Qin Ziying said coldly.

"Yes!" A soldier beside him replied with a fist and palm salute.

Ma Feifei, who was in the Bookstore, was immediately displeased. This kid really wouldn't stop causing trouble!

Just as Ma Feifei was about to send Chang Kong out to teach the other party a lesson, Jing Xing stood up, cupped his hands in greeting to Ma Feifei, and walked directly out of the Bookstore, leaving Ma Feifei stunned.

"Qin Ziying, what are you doing?" Jing Xing stood at the Bookstore entrance and said sternly.

"Jing Xing?" Qin Ziying frowned, looked at Jing Xing, and said sarcastically, "How come you're still alive?"

Jing Xing clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Thanks to you, I'm still alive."

Qin Ziying chuckled and said, "Don't be like that. If I really die, wouldn't I become a sinner?"

The two were exchanging sarcastic remarks, clearly indicating a past grudge.

Jing Xing was unconcerned about the hidden threat posed by Qin Ziying, and simply said, "It seems there won't be that opportunity. I will enter the Afang Palace to pay my respects to the First Emperor tomorrow."

"You want to go to the palace to see the Emperor?" Qin Ziying asked, puzzled.

Jing Xing smiled but said nothing.

"What brings you to the palace?" Qin Ziying asked again.

"Let's Rain Dance for rain!" Jing Xing said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Qin Ziying sneered, "You think you can succeed?"

Jing Xing pointed to the ground and said, "Look what's on the ground."

Qin Ziying followed the gaze downwards, but apart from a wet patch on the ground, there was nothing else there.

"So wet..." Qin Ziying was startled. She looked up at Jing Xing and asked with a hint of surprise, "Was that rain you brought?"

"Though it may not be perfect, it's not far off."

Qin Ziying fell silent, and Jing Xing remained silent as well; the vast Chang'an Street was eerily quiet.

Inside the Bookstore, Ma Feifei listened to the conversation outside and wondered curiously: Could it be that Jing Xing has already grasped the secret technique of Summoning Rain so quickly?

"So you mean you're going to protect the person inside?" Qin Ziying said coldly outside the Bookstore.

"He is the key figure in the Rain Dance ritual," Jing Xing said calmly.

The severe drought in Qin State had become one of the most troublesome issues for Qin Shi Huang. Anyone who could successfully Rain Dance would be a benefactor to the people of Qin State and a new favorite of Qin Shi Huang; even if he was Qin Shi Huang's son, one could not afford to offend him under such circumstances.

Qin Ziying lowered his head and pondered for a moment before nodding and saying, "Alright, Jing Xing, we'll meet at the Epang Afang Palace tomorrow. If you lie to me, I'll make you wish you were dead!"

After saying this, Qin Ziying glanced at Ma Feifei inside the Bookstore, then turned to leave.

Did I let you leave?