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Chapter 325
Chapter 325 - Secret Baiqi Is Still Alive
He fixed his gaze on Lv Yingyu, eager for her to provide an explanation.
Lv Yingyu, taken aback by his question, looked at Jiang Hao with surprise and countered.
“Senior doesn't know?”
Jiang Hao felt a twinge of confusion. Was this something he was supposed to be aware of?
He glared at Lv Yingyu, his irritation evident.
“What a ridiculous question. If I knew, why would I need you?”
Lv Yingyu was torn between relief and speechlessness.
Relief because Jiang Hao's ignorance of the Baiqi Killing Sword's secrets meant their survival.
Speechlessness because he was vying for the Baiqi Killing Sword without even knowing its significance!
She had assumed Jiang Hao bid on the Baiqi Killing Sword because he was privy to its secrets.
But she couldn't fault herself for that belief; after all, as a high-tier martial cultivator, it seemed only natural that Jiang Hao would be in the know.
Pushing aside the flurry of thoughts, Lv Yingyu composed herself and began to recount the tale.
“Senior must be familiar with the legend of Wu An Lord Bai Qi!”
“The Battle of Changping cemented his reputation as a god of slaughter.
Yet, his overwhelming victory became his downfall.
It bred fear in the Duke of Qin, who grew wary after several disagreements with Bai Qi, leading to suspicion and ultimately, a death sentence from the Duke.”
“Bai Qi, ever loyal and valiant, accepted his fate without a word in his defense and took his own life.”
Lv Yingyu narrated the story without interruption from Jiang Hao.
But then, she challenged the accepted history.
“However, these accounts are merely the writings of later historians and may not be entirely accurate.”
“In truth, Bai Qi never died!”
Her revelation sent ripples through Jiang Hao's mind.
He had been ready to object, but Lv Yingyu's subsequent words gave him pause, and he began to entertain the possibility.
Lv Yingyu pressed on.
“In reality, Bai Qi's formidable reputation from the Battle of Changping instilled such fear in the other six nations that they banded together, pressuring the Duke of Qin into action!”
“Though Qin was once the preeminent state, it lacked the might to stand alone against six adversaries!”
“The rulers of the six allied states, despite their unity, harbored mutual suspicions, preventing them from truly joining forces. They realized that toppling Qin was out of the question!”
“Ultimately, the six states simply demanded that the Qin Emperor execute Bai Qi, and upon his compliance, they retreated.”
“Cornered, the Qin Emperor found himself at an impasse. It was then that Fanyu devised a strategy akin to the golden cicada shedding its shell. What followed was an elaborate charade orchestrated by the Emperor and Bai Qi.”
Jiang Hao found Lv Yingyu's divulged secrets quite plausible as he listened.
Then, Lv Yingyu disclosed another bombshell that took Jiang Hao by surprise.
She glanced at Jiang Hao before speaking.
“At this juncture, it's necessary to delve into the origins of our Lv Family.”
Jiang Hao eyed Lv Yingyu with curiosity and inquired,
“What connection does your family have with all this? Even if your account is seamless, how are you privy to such confidential information?”
Lv Yingyu swelled with pride at Jiang Hao's question.
“Let me be frank with you, senior. Our Lv Family is actually one of the lineages descended from the First Emperor!”
Jiang Hao, sensing a ruse, bristled with irritation.
“Cut the act. Stick to the truth, or I'll introduce you to a variety of other poisons!”
Feeling the heat of Jiang Hao's anger, Lv Yingyu hastily responded with a mix of fear and earnestness.
“Senior, please hear me out. I assure you, I haven't deceived you!”