Looking at Zhou Shu and Yin Wuyou, Lu Wenshuang's figure disappeared from the field of vision, Yang Hong felt like he wanted to cry without tears.
"Pa—"
He slapped himself.
Yang Hong, Yang Hong, you clearly know what kind of virtue this prince is, why are you so easily moved?
It’s okay now, it’s such a big pit and I just jumped into it.
Alas!
If God gives me another chance, I will still choose this way!
He looked at the Black Eyebrow Sword in his hand, with a look of risk-taking on his face.
It’s worth dying for Mo Mei!
Besides, you may not die, right?
……
Walking back with Zhou Shu, Yin Wuyou's expression was a little strange. Although Lu Wenshuang's face was still expressionless, there was still a hint of curiosity deep in his eyes.
"Zhou Shu, why did you let Yang Hong go——"
Yin Wuyou finally couldn't bear it anymore and asked.
She is a girl who can't hide things in her heart.
"Don't ask, I won't tell you if I ask."
Zhou Shu said without looking back.
"Humph!"
Yin Wuyou was so angry that he stamped his feet. If you don't want to say anything, you won't say it. I don't care about it!
She glanced at Lu Wenshuang and said, "Senior Sister Xiao Lu, do you know?"
"You don't even know, what do I know?"
Lu Wenshuang responded with her eyes.
"Old Shi, are you still here? Do you have anything to do with me?"
Returning to the room, Zhou Shu found that Shi Songtao was still there.
Shi Songtao rolled his eyes, this sergeant really didn't care about anything!
"Master Hou, someone from Da Qin has come to notify you."
Shi Songtao said, "Tomorrow Emperor Qin will hold talks with the Ten Kingdoms to discuss and determine the final candidates for the Ten Kingdoms Military Exercise."
"That's it?"
Zhou Shu smiled and said, "Did they say how they would decide?"
"That's not true."
Shi Songtao shook his head, "It seems that all countries need to make a decision."
Although Daqin, as the last host, has the right to decide how to select this host, their method must convince other countries.
The previous setting of the nine levels has already caused some opinions from various countries.
If it weren't for the strong national power of Qin, I'm afraid some countries would have jumped out to oppose it.
Although no one openly opposes it now, if Da Qin makes similar moves again, the scene may not be too good-looking.
"That's it?"
Zhou Shu said nonchalantly, "There's no need to notify me about this trivial matter."
Is this still a small thing?
Isn’t this the reason why we are on this mission?
Shi Songtao cursed and continued, "One more thing. Xu Shi, the chief supervisor of the Great Qin Arms Bureau, would like to invite you, Lord Marquis, to come to the banquet."
After saying that, Shi Songtao also explained.
The Arms Bureau of Da Qin is similar to the Weapons Foundry Department of Da Xia, and the Chief Superintendent of the Ordnance Bureau is equivalent to the Chief Sikong of the Weapons Forge Department.
Moreover, the rank of the Great Superintendent of the Great Qin Ordnance Bureau is higher than that of the Great Sikong of the Great Xia Casting and Arms Department. He is a second-grade official, which can be said to be a high-power position.
"Oh?"
Zhou Shu's heart moved slightly. He came to Daqin with one main purpose, which was to find some workers for himself.
The chief supervisor of the Great Qin Arms Bureau is in charge of the casting of Great Qin's weapons. If you want to make a deal with him——
Zhou Shu immediately shook his head and made a deal with the chief supervisor of the Great Qin Arms Bureau. Not to mention whether it was risky or not, for Great Xia, wouldn't it be tantamount to treason?
Daxia treats itself quite well, so it’s okay to leave a few high-quality weapons in Daqin. It’s not too particular to be related to Daqin’s Arms Bureau.
"Did he invite missions from various countries, or just us?"
Zhou Shu asked.
"It's not that we were invited, but you, Mr. Marquis, were invited."
Shi Songtao said solemnly, "Xushi has invited you, Lord Marquis, in a private capacity. He is also the most famous weapon-casting master in the Qin Dynasty. He wants to exchange the art of weapon-casting with you, Lord Marquis."
"Exchanging the art of forging weapons?"
Zhou Shu frowned slightly, "I am a weapon maker, what kind of communication do I have with the master weapon maker?"
Lord Marquis, you are a weapons forger, are you an ordinary weapons forger?
Shi Songtao slandered, you are almost responsible for the top ten weapons in the Huangpin Weapon Chart by yourself. Who would regard you as an ordinary weapon forger?
Even if you are a master craftsman, I have to respect you!
"If the Marquis is unwilling to go to the banquet, then I will send someone to tell Xu Shi."
Shi Songtao said.
"Wait."
Zhou Shu stopped Shi Songtao, pondered for a while, and then said, "We are guests from afar. It doesn't look good to refuse directly. What time is it?"
"Tonight."
Shi Songtao.
"Okay, then I'll go there."
Zhou Shu pondered, "They didn't say I could only go alone, right?"
"The invitation is for you, the Marquis, alone, but it doesn't say that you are the only one allowed to attend the banquet, the Marquis."
Shi Songtao thought for a while and said.
"In that case, then you can come with me and let's go together to see what the level of Great Qin's master craftsmen are."
When Zhou Shu goes to the banquet, Yin Wuyou and Lu Wenshuang will definitely go with him.
The two of them now basically regard themselves as Zhou Shu's personal bodyguards. Before returning to Daxia, they will always protect Zhou Shu personally.
In addition, Shi Songtao and Chen Ji were also accompanied.
Shi Songtao was a tack-on, and Chen Ji, of course, was also trying to protect Zhou Shu.
Although Yin Wuyou and Lu Wenshuang are here, if there are really enemies that they cannot deal with, Chen Ji will be in vain.
But if we encounter some inferior opponents, we can’t let the two girls take action, right?
As the chief supervisor of the Qin Arms Bureau, Xu Shi is a dignified and dignified second-rank imperial official, but his residence is unusually low-key.
Walking into a quiet alley, a simple courtyard with two entrances is Xu Shi's home.
His home is not even as big as the courtyard where Mi Ziwen sent Zhou Shu away.
"The humble and humble house made the Lord Zhou laugh."
Xu Shi received the concierge's report and came to the door in person to welcome Zhou Shu and others in.
Zhou Shu looked at Xu Shi. Xu Shi looked ordinary, with average height and appearance, and his aura was not obvious.
If you were walking on the street and didn't observe carefully, you would even mistake him for an ordinary person.
But Zhou Shu felt a sense of danger in him.
He felt a little scared.
The one who can make him feel danger must be at least a first-level martial arts expert!
With Zhou Shu's current level of cultivation, ordinary first-level martial arts might not make him feel in danger.
You know, the Great Wei State Master Xiao Shunzhi was defeated and killed by Zhou Shu when he was still a first-level martial artist!
Zhou Shu is much stronger now than he was then.
His Dragon Elephant Prajna Technique and Golden Bell Shield have both broken through to the state of perfection.
It is no exaggeration to say that if Zhou Shu now meets Xiao Shunzhi in his heyday again, he can easily kill Xiao Shunzhi.
Xiao Shunzhi, the great master of the Wei Dynasty, was no ordinary person.
Even among the first-class masters in the world, Xiao Shunzhi is one of the best.
Zhou Shu even thought that the people in the entire continent who could threaten him could be counted on one hand.
Now Xu Shi actually gave him a sense of danger, which was incredible to him!
Before coming here, Zhou Shu deliberately learned about Xu City.
Xu Shi has a low reputation. Although he is the chief supervisor of the Qin Arms Bureau, he is very low-key.
There are rumors that his martial arts skills are not low, but he has never made a move in front of others, so there are different opinions about his skills, and there is no clear statement.
Zhou Shu originally thought that Xu Shi was an academic official who was dedicated to building soldiers, but now that he met him, he realized that this Xu Shi was anything but simple!
He definitely has first-level martial arts cultivation!
And among the first-level martial arts, he is definitely considered a strong one!
"Master Xu, you're welcome."
Zhou Shu remained calm, raised his hands and said, "I have heard Mr. Xu's name for a long time. It is a great honor for Zhou to have the honor to visit Mr. Xu."
"I am just a mediocre person, and I don't deserve the words of Lord Zhou."
Xu Shi said with a smile, "Master Zhou is a dragon and a phoenix among men. He has a hundred-refined ring-shou sword, a horse-cutting sword, and a Daxia dragon-queen sword. It's amazing."
"The Qin Dynasty's swords, spears, and powerful crossbows are the only ones in the world. Zhou feels inferior to them."
Zhou Shu also said clichés.
Isn’t this kind of situation just a matter of business bragging?
After sitting down, the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves.
After all, Xu Shi is a second-grade official, so hosting a banquet to entertain guests will naturally not be too shabby.
All kinds of Da Qin delicacies are constantly served at banquets, including various kinds of monster meat unique to Da Qin.
Although Zhou Shu was used to seeing delicious food, it was an eye-opener and he had a great time eating it.
"Master Zhou, are we still used to the delicacies of Da Qin?"
Xu Shi said with a smile.
"Not bad."
Zhou Shu said, the meat of the monster sounds a little uncomfortable, but let alone, it tastes very good whether grilled or fried.
"As long as Mr. Hou likes it."
Xu Shi said with a smile, "Master Zhou, what do you think of the scenery of our Da Qin?"
"It's all good."
Zhou Shu threw a piece of monster barbecue into his mouth and said casually.
"It's not that Xu is boasting. Our country, Qin, is not weaker than any country in terms of scenery or other aspects."
Xu Shi continued, with a bit of pride on his face, "The most important thing is that we, the Qin Dynasty, govern the country by law. Those who have merit will be rewarded, and those who have merit will be rewarded heavily."
Zhou Shu glanced at Xu Shi with some confusion, what's the use of telling me this?
You called me here just because you wanted me to brag about how good and powerful Da Qin is, right?
Yin Wuyou, who was sitting next to Zhou Shu, narrowed her eyes slightly. She had a bad feeling in her heart. This Xu Shi seemed to have ulterior motives.
"Since Lord Zhou also thinks that our Daqin has good scenery, why not consider it and stay in our Daqin in the future?"
Xu Shi glanced at Yin Wuyou, Shi Songtao and others brought by Zhou Shu, and said lightly.
"Pa—"
Yin Wuyou looked furious, slammed the table and stood up.
Zhou Shu grabbed her wrist and shook his head vigorously.
Being held by Zhou Shu's wrist, and feeling the heat coming from those big hands, the anger in Yin Wuyou's heart suddenly disappeared. His whole body felt a little hot, and he could no longer stand up.
"Master Xu, you are not very particular about this."
Zhou Shu said slowly, "I am the official envoy of the Daxia Mission. You speak like this in front of my colleagues. Do you want me to be jealous after I return?"
"Master Zhou has misunderstood."
Xu Shi shook his head, "Xu sincerely invites you."
"With your ability, Lord Zhou, if you stay in our Great Qin, our Great Qin will treat you as a duke."
In addition to Zhou Shu, Yin Wuyou, Lu Wenshuang, Chen Ji and Shi Songtao frowned at the same time.
What Xu Shi meant by this was that Zhou Shu was capable of being a duke in Daqin, but he was just a marquis in Daxia. Is this how Daxia treated Zhou Shu badly?
"Really?"
Zhou Shu raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said, "My lord, it sounds good to me."
"Zhou Shu!"
Yin Wuyou was a little anxious.
Zhou Shu held her wrist slightly harder, smiled and shook his head at her.
Xu Shi noticed Zhou Shu's little move and said with a smile, "Young man Mu Ai, Lord Zhou is also a romantic man. I have two princesses in Da Qin, they are twin sisters. They are sixteen years old and beautiful.
If Lord Zhou is willing to stay in Da Qin——"
"Shut up!"
Yin Wuyou couldn't bear it anymore and shouted angrily.
"Clang——"
Lu Wenshuang was even more decisive. The long sword on his back had been unsheathed, pointing at Xu Shi from a distance across the table.
Xu Shi's expression remained unchanged and he looked at Zhou Shu with a smile.
"Don't be impulsive."
Zhou Shu pulled Yin Wuyou back to his seat and said to Lu Wenshuang.
"Master Xu, your divorce tactic is a bit excessive."
Zhou Shu continued, "If you are saying this, then I have to say goodbye."
"No more talking."
Xu Shi smiled and raised his glass, "As I get older, I like to talk nonsense, which offends me."
He drank it all in one gulp as an apology.
Next, Xu Shi did not mention anything about recruitment, but chatted with Zhou Shu about casting soldiers.
Xu Shi was a master craftsman of weapons and well-informed, and he had a good rapport with Zhou Shu.
The more Yin Wuyou watched, the more annoyed he became. What does Xu Shi mean?
First you used glory and wealth, then you used beauty traps, and now you want to do what you want?
Old thief!
If you make me angry, I will stab you to death with my sword!
"Master Zhou, I, Da Qin, have a secret technique called the Eight Desolate Fire God Techniques."
Xu Shi said with a smile, "This technique is a perfect match for us and other weapon builders."
"Practice the Eight Desolate Fire Magic Skills, and you can generate true fire within your body. There is no need for a casting furnace or true fire. You can cast soldiers anytime and anywhere."
"Oh?"
Zhou Shu had a look of surprise on his face, "Is there such a technique?"
"Yes."
Xu Shi nodded, "What Xu practices is the Eight Desolate Fire God Skills."
He raised his hand and with a roar, a flame about a foot high appeared in his palm.
The flame was three inches away from his palm and seemed to be burning out of thin air.
"Control the fire?"
Zhou Shu looked a little weird and authentic.
"What a coincidence, I have also practiced a technique. Master Xu, let's see how effective it is?"
Zhou Shu raised his right hand, and following his movements, his palm turned red at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Xu Shi was slightly stunned, what kind of skill is this? Why does his palm seem to have turned into lava?
I saw Zhou Shu's palm turned red, with the palm facing the sky, and he gently grasped it.
The flame on his palm suddenly refused to obey and flew towards Zhou Shu's palm.
He was shocked. Just as he was about to use his skills, the flame had already fallen into Zhou Shu's palm, and it continued to change into various shapes on his palm.