665: Chapter 665 Winning

“That’s true!”

It was understandable that Shen Huiying could not discern Ghost Valley Master’s strength.

“What happened after that?”

“I don’t know! I spent most of my time in Zhongnan Mountain, so I know very little about the outside world.” Old Qin shook his head.

“Alright, then why did you become a Huaguo Senator?” Oriental Chen asked.

“Xiao Lin, check the Military Political Department’s data and see what this Old Qin’s name is. He used to be a Senator, so it shouldn't be too difficult to find him.”

“Yes, Commander.”

“Commander, the best match has been found for you: Ying Rang.”

“Ying? No wonder.” Oriental Chen smiled knowingly.

“It’s a bit of a coincidence, actually. It was over 100 years ago, when Huaguo was still in a period of turmoil.” Old Qin began to recall.

“One day, many people came to Zhongnan Mountain. They set up camp not far from where I cultivated, with the intention of staying for a long time. Not long after, more people arrived. The two sides engaged in fierce combat, and many people died.”

“About a month later, many more people arrived. From their clothing, they seemed to be from the same group.”

“As more and more people stationed there, it gradually formed a sizable stronghold.”

“Later, a Commander often came to my cultivation spot to chat, and we gradually became familiar.”

“That’s when I learned that there was a war going on outside, and their goal was to establish a brand new Huaguo.”

“I told him that the land of Huaguo had been conquered by many people and had experienced many divisions. This was like a cycle, splitting and merging, an endless loop. However, unity was a good thing. When the world was unified, the common people could live a few peaceful days.”

“That Commander laughed heartily and said that although I lived in seclusion in the mountains, I saw through the world clearly.”

“We often chatted and gradually became familiar. What impressed me most about him was that despite being in a high position, he was humble and polite. This was very different from other generals of other dynasties I had seen before.”

“At that time, I thought that it was indeed a good thing for such a person to be able to unify this country.”

“About a year passed like this, and then one day, something suddenly happened.”

“About sixty or seventy Cultivators came to the mountains, mostly with strength from 4th Stage Nascent Soul to 5th Stage Soul Transformation.”

“Although there were tens of thousands of them, they were all ordinary people. Plus, their weapons were backward, so they were no match for those Cultivators at all.”

“Those Cultivators had strange techniques and did not seem to be Huaguo people. After much hesitation, I still decided to help them.”

“Afterward, that Commander repeatedly invited me, hoping that I could come out of the mountains and help them pacify the world.”

“But I refused them all.”

“Another ten years passed in a blink of an eye. That Commander came to the mountains to find me again, saying that the situation in the Hexi Corridor was urgent and hoped that I could lend a hand.”

“Unexpectedly, this matter had already been leaked. As soon as they arrived, dozens of Cultivators appeared right behind them. Their goal was to assassinate me.”

“Unfortunately, they underestimated my strength. Among the dozens of Cultivators, except for 5 Cultivators at 5th Stage Soul Transformation, the others were basically around 2nd Stage Foundation Establishment.”

“After dealing with these people, I agreed to their request. For no other reason, my identity had been exposed, and I needed to find another place to live. It just so happened that before leaving, I could help them solve this trouble.”

“And so, I went to the Northwest Military Region, and I stayed there for 3 years.”

“Later, due to various reasons, it was delayed again and again, and I never left. Until now, almost a hundred years have passed, and I have always lived in Wangyou Pavilion.”

“Now, I’ve gotten used to it, so I’m too lazy to move.”

Old Qin briefly recounted the past events.

Oriental Chen listened without interrupting.

Overall, the logic seemed fine, but some things were strange.

“What is your relationship with the Qin State during the Warring States period?” Oriental Chen asked.

“Heh heh, you little brat, you’re questioning my preventing you from exploring the Qin Emperor’s Mausoleum, aren’t you?” Old Qin chuckled.

“That’s right.” Oriental Chen did not shy away.

“Actually, it’s nothing. My original surname is not Qin, it’s Ying.”

“I’m sure you already understand. Yes, it’s also the royal surname of the Qin State.”

“In the earliest times, our Ying clan was always a member of the Yanhuang Tribal Alliance. By the Xia and Shang dynasties, it had developed into a very large clan. In the Battle of Muye, almost all the Cultivators of the Ying clan died in battle.”

“This led to them ultimately not obtaining a practical fiefdom after the establishment of the Zhou Dynasty.”

This is easy to understand.

When the feudal lords were enfeoffed, it was not entirely based on military merit.

There were also two other factors:

One was trustworthiness;

The other was strength.

Tribes without strength would not obtain substantial fiefdoms. Because without strength, they would not be able to resist foreign enemies.