"My King, something terrible has happened! Our whereabouts have been exposed!"
"Oh? Exposed so soon? Do you know where the leak originated?"
"According to intelligence, it first spread from the royal family of Chu!"
"The royal family of Chu!"
Ying Zheng had already anticipated that his movements would be exposed.
However, he hadn't expected it to happen so quickly.
But upon hearing that the news came from the Chu royal family, Ying Zheng understood.
He even knew in his heart who had leaked the information.
"Mi Qi, I had intended to spare your life, but I didn't expect you to be so eager to seek death!"
"It's not enough to have a first offense; there's a second! And this time, you even want to eliminate this king!"
"When I return to Xianyang, it will be your death day!"
Ying Zheng had shown forbearance once out of consideration for the Mi clan's assistance during his struggle for the throne.
He hadn't expected Mi Qi to remain unrepentant; after being warned once, he had struck again.
Moreover, his intentions in the second strike were even more ruthless.
He not only aimed to eliminate Lin Tian but also Ying Zheng himself.
Such intentions could no longer be tolerated by Ying Zheng.
He even wished he could have the Black Ice Guard resolve Mi Qi immediately.
However, targeting only Mi Qi was not what Ying Zheng desired.
Therefore, Ying Zheng chose to put the matter aside for the time being.
However, they faced a problem concerning Ying Zheng's safety.
Ying Zheng's journey was protected by a large army, with Meng Yi by his side.
But this could not guarantee Ying Zheng's absolute safety. The world was full of countless experts, and although Meng Yi was strong, it didn't mean there were no experts in the world who could surpass him.
Therefore, they needed an exceptional expert to ensure Ying Zheng's safety.
Hearing Meng Yi's concern, Ying Zheng wasn't worried at all; instead, he smiled happily.
"You don't need to worry about this matter. We will proceed normally towards Handan City!"
"Once we reach the border of the former Zhao state, General Lin Tian will appear. He will personally escort this king!"
To be escorted by his own son was a great happiness for Ying Zheng.
At this moment, Ying Zheng was already overjoyed.
Meng Yi saw nothing wrong with Ying Zheng's delight.
He merely assumed it was due to Ying Zheng's affection for Lin Tian, as even Meng Yi greatly admired such a formidable general.
"Is it Sword God Lin Tian? I have long admired the Sword God!"
"You admire him too?"
"Yes! General Lin Tian's achievements are simply astounding! Whether in personal combat or commanding troops, he possesses abilities that are unmatched by ordinary men. I believe many soldiers in Qin, like myself, regard him as an idol in their hearts!"
"Hahaha! I didn't expect General Lin Tian to be your idol. Your judgment is indeed excellent! When you meet General Lin Tian this time, you can ask him for guidance and learn from him!"
"Yes! Thank you, my King, for your grace!"
Hearing Ying Zheng's words, Meng Yi clearly became excited.
If he could receive guidance from Lin Tian, his achievements would be immeasurable.
Therefore, before even reaching the border of the former Zhao state, Meng Yi was already eagerly anticipating meeting Lin Tian.
However, they were not the only ones anticipating this, but also the assassins preparing to assassinate Ying Zheng.
"Ying Zheng's entourage will soon arrive in our Zhao state. The time for our action is fast approaching!"
"Brothers, prepare yourselves! This time, Ying Zheng has delivered himself to us. We must not let him go! We must make him pay for his blood debts!!"
"Yes! We must avenge the countless soldiers and civilians of Zhao who died at the hands of the Qin! We must kill the tyrannical Qin and restore our Zhao state!!"
There were many who wished to assassinate Ying Zheng, and among them, the most ferocious were the people of Zhao.
Zhao had just been conquered, and countless Zhao soldiers harbored resentment.
They were unwilling for Zhao to perish in such a manner and hated the Qin even more for killing their soldiers and civilians.
Therefore, upon learning that Ying Zheng was coming to Zhao, they had made up their minds to do everything they could to kill Ying Zheng.
It was precisely because of this determination that they showed no signs of backing down, even after hearing that Lin Tian would be coming to escort Ying Zheng.
The second group who wanted to kill Ying Zheng were the people of Yan.
Han had fallen, Zhao had fallen, and Yan had already clashed with Qin. The next state Qin would deal with would undoubtedly be Yan.
Thinking of this, Yan could not stand idly by.
Therefore, they also dispatched many swordsmen and assassins, preparing to assassinate Ying Zheng.
Next were the people of Chu.
Chu was not weak; its strength was second only to Qin. Furthermore, with major clans like the Xiang clan in Chu, they did not lack brave assassins.
However, compared to the people of Zhao and Yan, their resolve was not as intense.
But even so, three thousand swordsmen had gathered at the border of the former Zhao state.
These three thousand swordsmen were all true masters. In terms of individual combat power, they were not inferior to any elite soldier.
They often possessed unique killing techniques that allowed them to survive duels.
Three thousand swordsmen gathered at the border of the former Zhao state posed a significant threat to Ying Zheng.
However, these three thousand swordsmen did not feel at ease. On the contrary, their expressions were extremely solemn.
Because they all knew that one person was coming.
This person would be the greatest obstacle to their assassination of Ying Zheng.
And yet, they were not confident in dealing with this person.
"This time, Qin's Lin Tian will personally welcome Ying Zheng. Our assassination mission has become exceedingly difficult!"
When these words were spoken, everyone surprisingly did not refute them.
Even the strongest among them chose silence at this moment.
Because they all knew that Lin Tian's strength was truly formidable.
That kind of power was not boasted; it was truly forged in battle.
He could slay enemy generals amidst a thousand troops, and alone, he could kill four to five thousand soldiers, charging through tens of thousands of enemy forces.
None of them could achieve such strength.
Even all of them combined could not be as fierce as Lin Tian.
They were skilled in assassination, not in charging and fighting on the battlefield.
Therefore, if Lin Tian were to charge at them, they might not be his match.
Thus, these swordsmen had to discuss their specific assassination plan.
"Facing such a powerful existence as Lin Tian, it is very difficult for us to kill him!"
"Therefore, I suggest we have a portion of our men tie down Qin's Lin Tian, while the other portion goes to kill King Qin, Ying Zheng!"
"As long as Ying Zheng is dead, no matter how powerful Lin Tian is, he will be unable to turn the tide!"