si-mexico Chapter 55 Colluding with each other
Chapter 55 Colluding with each other
Zhao Gao, with Xu Fu by his side, finally boarded the ship returning to Qin. Standing side-by-side at the bow, gazing at the vast sea, Zhao Gao's longing for home surged like the turbulent waves. Turning to Xu Fu beside him, who remained calm and composed, like a hermit, Zhao Gao asked doubtfully, "Xu the Alchemist, do you truly know how to concoct the elixir of immortality?"
Upon hearing Zhao Gao's question, Xu Fu slowly turned his head, his gaze fixed intently on Zhao Gao. Suddenly, he grinned, asking with a half-smile, "Haha, what nonsense is the Imperial Carriage Office Commander spouting? I'm not some god who can summon wind and rain." Hearing this, Zhao Gao seemed struck by lightning, staggering back several steps. His face filled with terror, his voice trembling, he asked, "Then you still dare to come back with me? Do you have a death wish?"
Hearing Zhao Gao's trembling voice, Xu Fu remained calm. He glanced at Zhao Gao and said, "How can anyone in this world live forever? The Chief of the Imperial Carriage Office actually believes such absurd nonsense. I always thought the Chief of the Imperial Carriage Office was a smart man."
Zhao Gao, his face full of vigilance, looked at Xu Fu as if facing a formidable enemy, and asked, "What do you mean by that?" Xu Fu gazed into the distance and said, "If I remember correctly, the Chief of the Imperial Carriage Office should be a Zhao citizen!" Zhao Gao nodded slightly and said, "Indeed, so what?" Xu Fu pressed on, "Does the Chief of the Imperial Carriage Office not want revenge?" Hearing this, Zhao Gao was struck dumb, unable to stand. He turned around in terror, wanting to flee, but then Xu Fu's voice suddenly came like a ghost: "Does the Chief of the Imperial Carriage Office really want to be a groveling lackey for the rest of his life?"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Gao stopped his escape, turned around abruptly, stared at Xu Fu like a hawk, and asked sharply, "Xu Fu, what exactly do you want to say?" Xu Fu, with a sly smile on his face, met Zhao Gao's gaze and slowly said, "I want to cooperate with you."
Zhao Gao looked wary and asked suspiciously, "What kind of cooperation?"
Xu Fu stared intently at Zhao Gao, forcing out a few words through gritted teeth: "Kill him!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Gao trembled violently, his legs shaking, and he stumbled and fell to the ground. No one knew the King of Qin better than him—the man standing at the pinnacle of power, ruthless, cold-blooded, and fearsome. Today, he had been invited to assassinate the King of Qin; Zhao Gao felt as if the whole world had gone mad!
Zhao Gao harbored deep resentment, yet was powerless to do anything about it. It wasn't that he hadn't considered resistance, but he knew the terror and power of the King of Qin and dared not attempt it lightly. Now, someone had actually come to him with such a daring plan, putting Zhao Gao in a dilemma.
If he refused, Zhao Gao wasn't sure if he could return to Qin alive. Xu Fu was like a time bomb, ready to obliterate him at any moment. However, if he agreed, how could he guarantee his own safety? Zhao Gao was filled with contradictions and struggles, his thoughts in turmoil.
These questions raged wildly in Zhao Gao's mind, giving him a splitting headache. He didn't know where to go or what to do, as if he were in a dark fog, unable to find a way out...
Seeing Zhao Gao's expression, Xu Fu knew things were going to work. Xu Fu was from the State of Qi. He was clever and lovable from a young age. He had once dreamed of becoming a mighty general who would protect his country and the State of Qi, but as time went by, everything changed.
The King of Qi was weak and incompetent, with his sister, Queen, having ruled for many years and controlling the court, and his brother, Hou Sheng, being greedy and ruthless, wielding absolute power. This brother-sister duo firmly controlled the state of Qi, filling Xu Fu with grief and helplessness. He had originally thought he could become a general through his intelligence and talent, but reality shattered his dreams. Now, he could only survive in this world as a sorcerer, trying to find a way to realize his ambitions.
Over the years, Xu Fu had frequently traveled between various states, and was well aware of the Qin King's strong determination to unify the world. He knew that with the current national strength and military power of the State of Qi, it was simply no match for the Great Qin.
However, Xu Fu was filled with resentment; he simply could not accept that the State of Qi had been so easily annexed by the State of Qin. At that moment, when Xu Fu learned that the King of Qin was searching far and wide for the elixir of immortality, a bold and risky plan began to take shape in his mind.
On one hand, he actively spread the news, claiming he had discovered the legendary immortal mountain; on the other hand, he loudly proclaimed his ability to concoct the elixir of immortality. Xu Fu firmly believed that once this news reached the ears of the King of Qin, it would surely attract the king's attention and prompt him to send envoys to find him. Once he successfully attracted the king's attention, he could begin producing elixirs with remarkable short-term effects to gain the king's trust. And once he won the king's full trust, eliminating the king in the future would no longer be a distant dream.
Xu Fu walked over and helped Zhao Gao up from the ground. He leaned close to Zhao Gao's ear and whispered, "I have a brilliant plan that will guarantee success." A glimmer of hope flashed in Zhao Gao's eyes, and he quickly asked, "What brilliant plan? Tell me!" Xu Fu smiled and lowered his voice, saying, "We can find a colorless and odorless poison..."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Gao's expression changed instantly. He said in a trembling voice, "No, he can't eat anything without having a taster eunuch verify that it's safe. This method is simply wishful thinking."
Xu Fu raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a sly smile, and said, "This kind of poison is a slow-acting poison. As long as it is taken for a long time, it will inevitably erode the body. By then, even if you discover it, it will be too late. Besides, have you forgotten who I am?"
Zhao Gao looked on with suspicion and muttered, "You mean...?"
Xu Fu nodded slightly, a sinister smile appearing on his lips, and said, "That's right. Just add a little bit every day when refining the pills. Like water dripping on a stone, it will accumulate over time. At that time, he will definitely be doomed and will surely die."
Zhao Gao said in a trembling voice, "This plan is ingenious, but if it fails, neither of us will escape death."
Xu Fu patted Zhao Gao on the shoulder and comforted him, "Don't worry, this matter is known only to Heaven, Earth, you, and me. As long as we act carefully, we will surely succeed. After the great undertaking is accomplished, the world will be yours."
Zhao Gao looked at Xu Fu and asked, "You don't want this world, so why do you want him to die?"
Xu Fu looked into the distance and said, "I only want the State of Qi. As for the rest, I don't want any of them. What does the Chief of the Imperial Carriage Office think?"
Zhao Gao remained silent for a long time, then finally gritted his teeth and nodded, saying, "Alright! We'll do as you say. But where can we find this poison?"
Xu Fu smiled slightly and said, "I naturally have a way." After saying that, he took out a small bottle from his bosom and handed it to Zhao Gao, "This is a rare poison that I obtained after going through countless hardships. It is colorless and odorless. It takes two years to be poisoned and die. Moreover, even the imperial physicians cannot detect this poison even if they examine the pulse every day."
Zhao Gao took the small bottle and carefully put it into his pocket. The two exchanged a glance, and a conspiracy was about to unfold...