Cooperation Reached

Hello, dear readers. Recently, many of you have told me that close relationships usually use given names rather than surnames. For example, Jun Lin should be called "Ah Lin."

Moyu thought that made sense too, so starting from this chapter, he'll be called "Ah Lin." If you have any good suggestions in the future, feel free to leave a comment. Moyu's all about taking advice.

...The story begins!

In the morning, sunlight streamed through the windows of Yong Palace and spilled into the hall. Ying Zheng raised his hand slightly, and the attendant beside him immediately understood, quickly preparing the tea. Steam curled up from the exquisite tea cups, filling the air with fragrance. Once the cups had been placed, the attendant respectfully withdrew.

After the attendant left, Jun Lin picked up his tea cup and gently blew away the steam. He took a small sip, and the tea's aroma spread through his mouth. He nodded slightly and praised, "The tea here has quite a unique flavor, Your Majesty."

Shui Linglong also elegantly lifted her tea cup and took a light sip. A trace of appreciation appeared in her eyes as she said, "This tea is fragrant and mellow. Even amid such tense circumstances, it brings a moment of peace."

At that moment, Shui Linglong continued softly, "Your Majesty, rest assured. This cooperation will bring you no harm whatsoever. Just think: once these high-yield crops are widely introduced, the Qin Kingdom's grain output will certainly rise significantly. The people will no longer suffer from hunger, and the nation will become more stable and prosperous."

"Moreover, the ironmaking techniques we have brought can make the Qin Kingdom's weapons even more refined. In these troubled times, the Qin Kingdom's strength will surely rise to another level. All we seek is to develop alongside the Qin Kingdom and achieve a mutually beneficial outcome."

Ying Zheng frowned slightly and fell into thought. He knew that the high-yield crops and ironmaking techniques proposed by the two before him were indeed highly tempting. If he could obtain them, the Qin Kingdom's strength would increase greatly.

On the other hand, the Luo Wang organization was currently still controlled by Lü Buwei and the Queen Mother. Handing it over to Jun Lin so easily could trigger a series of problems. Furthermore, Jun Lin and Shui Linglong's identities and motives remained unclear, forcing Ying Zheng to remain vigilant.

Seeing that Ying Zheng seemed ready to make a decision, Gai Nie wanted to speak and remind the King of Qin not to trust people of unknown origins so easily. Yet when the words reached his lips, Gai Nie remembered his own position and could only press his lips together helplessly.

Jun Lin saw Ying Zheng's concerns and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to show my sincerity first. I can first present some crop seeds and several key points of the ironmaking technique to Your Majesty as proof of my sincerity. If this cooperation goes well, I believe there will be more opportunities for cooperation in the future."

Ying Zheng frowned slightly and fell into thought. After a moment, he slowly said, "I agree to cooperate with you, but I must first see the mature fruits of these crops. If they truly are as you claim and can greatly increase grain production for the benefit of all people, I will naturally fulfill my promise and hand Luo Wang's Heaven Grade First Class over to you. Before then, the two of you may rest temporarily in Xianyang Palace."

Jun Lin and Shui Linglong exchanged a glance and nodded slightly. They lifted their tea cups, inhaling the fragrance and savoring this brief moment of tranquility.

They knew that Ying Zheng's request was perfectly reasonable. After all, this was a major decision that required concrete proof. They believed that once Ying Zheng saw the crops' results, he would certainly be astonished and become resolute in continuing their cooperation.

Thus, Jun Lin and Shui Linglong rested temporarily in Xianyang Palace. Jun Lin quietly considered his next move. He knew that to completely convince Ying Zheng, he had to ensure that the crops grew smoothly and produced outstanding results.

During the days of waiting, Jun Lin occasionally spoke with the Qin Kingdom officials responsible for planting, teaching them some advanced cultivation techniques and management methods from his previous life.

One day, while inspecting the planting area, Jun Lin keenly discovered that The Legend of Qin World also possessed all kinds of elemental attributes.

This discovery stirred Jun Lin's thoughts. He thought of his Martial Soul, the Lord of Elements. A bold guess rose in his heart. Perhaps he could use these wood elements to accelerate the crops' maturation.

He had to return to Douluo Continent in three months to attend the Heaven Dou Auction. That auction was extremely important to him, and he could not miss it. To ensure that he could return on time, he had to let Ying Zheng see the crops' outstanding results as soon as possible and successfully complete their cooperation.

Finally, after a series of attempts, Jun Lin successfully established a stable connection with the various elements. He slowly closed his eyes, focused his mind, and gradually mobilized the power of his Martial Soul.

In an instant, a faint green glow spread around him, as though it contained endless vitality. Jun Lin raised both hands and precisely controlled the power of the wood elements, continuously pouring it into the soil where the crops grew.

As the Martial Soul's power entered the ground, the previously somewhat barren soil began to undergo a wondrous transformation, becoming more fertile and full of life.

The surrounding Qin Kingdom officials were dumbfounded at the miraculous sight. They became even more certain that Jun Lin and Shui Linglong were immortals who had descended to the mortal world. The shocking scene was deeply imprinted in their minds.

Before anyone realized it, rumors that Jun Lin and Shui Linglong were immortals descended to the mortal world spread throughout Xianyang City. The people discussed it endlessly, filled with curiosity and reverence for the two mysterious figures.

Meanwhile, Shui Linglong observed the developments within the Qin Kingdom palace. When she learned of Jun Lin's actions, she secretly praised him. This was not only to ensure the cooperation proceeded smoothly, but also to display their strength and sincerity to the Qin Kingdom.

At the same time, in an area of Xianyang Palace used to receive disciples of the Hundred Schools of Thought and envoys from the Six Kingdoms, a graceful golden-blue figure knelt at the center of an elegant hall.

It was Yan Fei. She wore a dark blue long dress, her long hair tied low and adorned with a hairpin, along with jewelry set with dark blue gemstones. Her dress resembled the image of the Three-Legged Golden Crow, further adding to her mysterious and noble aura.

At that moment, three Golden Crow phantoms circled around Yan Fei, their golden light brilliant and dazzling. As her slender jade fingers intertwined, pale golden streams of light flowed across her fingertips. Her eyes were gently closed as she focused entirely on guiding the Golden Crow's power, while golden inner energy swirled around her like clouds and mist.

After a while, Yan Fei formed a hand seal. The aura emanating from her body slowly receded, and the three Golden Crows gradually dimmed, quietly floating at her side. At that moment, her beautiful eyes opened as a graceful purple-blue figure approached from afar.

The newcomer was Yue Shen, the Yin-Yang School's Right Protector. Her light purple hair was coiled up, with locks hanging down on either side and a sky-blue crystal hairpin adorning it. She wore a light blue short robe with moon-like patterns on the back, a dark blue collar patterned with subtle motifs, and a sea-blue sash striped in purple-blue and dark blue around her waist. Beneath it, she wore a sea-blue long dress with wide sleeves and a moon-white crossed-collar inner garment. Her long skirt trailed across the ground, its hem decorated with violet stripes and dark green patterns.

Her pale blue pearl crystal earrings swayed gently. Her lips were tinted pink, while a sky-blue veil hung down to her waist, patterned with faint branches and leaves. Before her forehead, an ice-blue teardrop-shaped pendant hung from a blue-purple ribbon marked with subtle designs.

Yan Fei and Yue Shen were biological sisters, yet the relationship between them was rather complicated...