bestfiction Chapter 86 Bestowing a Name
Chapter 86 Bestowing a Name
Ying Wuyou's gaze was fixed on the box before her, a hint of curiosity in her eyes. She carefully reached out and gently lifted the lid of the pill box. At the same time, she silently called out to the system in her heart: [System, System, are you there?]
A moment later, the system's lazy voice sounded in her mind: [Host, what do you want from me?]
Ying Wuyou frowned, her voice tinged with worry: "Xu Fu has entered the palace, and he's even siding with Zhao Gao! What should we do? How can I warn Father that Xu Fu is a fraud?"
The system was silent for a moment, then suggested: "Why don't we just kill Zhao Gao and Xu Fu? That way, there won't be any trouble."
Ying Wuyou shook his head without hesitation and said firmly, "No, Xu Fu and his fellow alchemists are excellent candidates for studying chemistry. It would be such a waste to kill them. I still need these people to make my future bombs."
The system said: "How about we kidnap him?"
Ying Wuyou was speechless. She said to the system, "System, are you an artificial idiot? Do I have any trusted confidants? Do I have any secret guards? My hundred guards were given to me by my father. How could they possibly run into the palace and kidnap someone?"
The system, its head bowed in dismay after being scolded by Ying Wuyou, suddenly raised its head again a moment later, its voice brimming with smugness, and said: [Host, why don't you find a dog, feed it Xu Fu's elixir, and once the dog dies, the King of Qin will know that the elixir not only cannot grant immortality, but can also kill people, right?]
Hearing the system's words, Ying Wuyou's eyes lit up for a moment, then he shook his head and said, "No, a dog has a life too, we can't do this. How about we find a rat?"
The system rolled its eyes and muttered, "[Then what about rats? They're not human either?]"
The system then asked: [What about Zhao Gao? What does the host plan to do?]
Ying Wuyou thought for a moment and said, "What do you think about turning Zhao Gao into a real eunuch?"
Upon hearing Ying Wuyou's words, the system revealed a lewd smile and said, "[Host, you're such a pervert, hehe!]"
Ying Wuyou said, "What do you, a system, know? Anyway, everyone in history believes that Zhao Gao was a real eunuch. I just made Zhao Gao conform to the historical setting."
The system said: "Host, you're truly shameless. But even if Zhao Gao becomes a real eunuch, we still have to be constantly on guard."
Ying Wuyou nodded and said, "I'll think about it."
After listening to the entire presentation, the King of Qin's face was so dark it seemed like water could drip from it. He never expected this system to spout such nonsense, constantly slandering Jiayang with terms like "pervert" and "shameless," which were nothing short of vulgar insults. This made the King of Qin absolutely unable to tolerate it, yet he was helpless against this system. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, feeling as if his chest was about to explode with anger.
Ying Wuyou was completely unaware of the King of Qin's unusual behavior. She said to the King of Qin, "Father, I have thought about it and realized that since elixirs are something that is ingested, we must ensure their safety."
The King of Qin replied with a stern face, "Yes, I will make the arrangements."
Ying Wuyou was surprised when she heard this, and she asked, "Father, where did the Imperial Carriage Office find Xu Fu?"
The King of Qin replied, "It is said to be an island, but it would take more than three months to sail there."
Upon hearing this, Ying Wuyou's eyes widened, and she quietly asked the system, "Is this Japan?"
The system stated: "This system is unsure, but based on current sea travel speeds, it should be about right."
Ying Wuyou said, "Japan has a lot of gold and silver mines there. What do you think about sending Zhao Gao to mine them?"
The system heard Ying Wuyou's voice say, "[Great idea, host.]"
Ying Wuyou casually asked the King of Qin, "Father, do you know the name of this island?"
Upon hearing Ying Wuyou's conversation with the system, the King of Qin was overjoyed to discover that the island held so many rare treasures. He said, "Zhao Gao was unaware of this either. Jiayang, why don't you give this island a name?"
Upon hearing this, Ying Wuyou's face lit up with joy. After a moment's thought, he said, "Father, how about naming it Baka Island?"
The King of Qin looked puzzled and asked, "What is this name? It sounds rather strange."
Ying Wuyou smiled and said, "Father, this name is very easy to pronounce. Why don't you try calling it a couple of times?"
The King of Qin did as he was told and shouted, "Baka, baka! Hmm, it really does sound quite catchy. Then let's call it Baka Island!"
Immediately afterwards, Ying Wuyou said, "Father, the Imperial Carriage Office has discovered such a large island. This island should rightfully belong to our Great Qin. Your subject proposes that Father send someone to oversee this island."
The King of Qin looked intently at Ying Wuyou and asked, "Oh? Is there anything special about this island?"
Ying Wuyou gently shook her head, a resolute look on her face, and slowly replied, "Jiayang does not know, but since this island can sustain people, it must be rich in resources. Your subject believes that all places illuminated by the sun and moon and reached by rivers should be the territory of our Great Qin." Her tone was firm and confident, as if she were filled with boundless desire and ambition for this land.
Upon hearing Ying Wuyou's words, "Wherever the sun and moon shine, wherever rivers flow, all should belong to my Great Qin," King Qin was filled with pride and joy. He laughed heartily, "Good! Haha, my son speaks well. I will immediately issue a decree to send Zhao Gao to Baga Island with Huhai!"
When Ying Wuyou heard that Zhao Gao was to take Huhai away—Huhai was only five years old—it would be a good thing to get rid of him at this time. Ying Wuyou's lips curled into a slight smile, and he said, "Father is wise!" But in his heart, he was already planning something much more.
She thought to herself, "Should I send Lord Changping to Baga Island as well? That would reduce obstacles in our attack on Chu, and Lord Changping could also manage Zhao Gao—it would be perfect. Or should I send Li Xin too? Give him some training, so he won't become arrogant. Using this opportunity to practice his skills would be perfect." These thoughts swirled in Ying Wuyou's mind as he began to consider how to best utilize this opportunity to achieve his goals.
Hearing Ying Wuyou's thoughts, the King of Qin's lips twitched, and he thought to himself, "Jiayang is trying to drive all unfavorable factors to Baga Island. So be it." The King of Qin had been unsure how to deal with Lord Changping, and therefore hadn't taken any action. Since Jiayang wanted Lord Changping to go to Baga Island, the King of Qin thought this was a brilliant plan. This way, Lord Changping would be far from the court, and he would no longer be able to provide aid to Chu. However, the matter of Li Xin troubled the King of Qin. He really didn't want Li Xin to go to Baga Island, but he couldn't rest easy sending someone else. For a moment, the King of Qin fell into deep thought.
Ying Wuyou was also racking his brains for a suitable candidate, secretly thinking: "Why don't I send Jing Ke and Gao Jianli together?"
The system hurriedly reminded: [Host, Jing Ke is a peerless assassin. What if he escapes and tries to assassinate again?]
Ying Wuyou thought for a moment and said, "You're right. If we wait too long, the chances of him running back are too high. Let's wait until we build a big ship and send him to Europe, so he can be a good swordsman there. Tsk tsk, then even if he wants to come back, he won't be able to, hehe!"
Upon hearing Ying Wuyou's words, the system exclaimed incredulously, "Host, have you gone mad? Jing Ke didn't provoke you, so why are you treating him like this?"
Ying Wuyou chuckled and said, "Let Jing Ke go on a rampage in Europe. If he succeeds, wouldn't it be easier for us to attack Europe then? If he fails, besides being an assassin, he'll also leave behind a terrifying legend in Europe. Isn't that a win-win situation?"
The system felt that its host was a bit cruel to Jing Ke, but it also felt that the host was right. It began to doubt whether it had turned bad. It curled up and contemplated its cat life.