Ying Yuan returned to his bedroom, his mind full of Yan Dan's hateful eyes. He rubbed his temples irritably. Where was the Heshi Bi hidden? Did Yan Dan really hide it somewhere unknown?

A few days later, a guard came hurriedly to report: "Your Majesty, the envoy of Zhao State wants to see you."

Ying Yuan raised his eyebrows. An envoy from the State of Zhao? What were they doing here at this time? He had a vague feeling that perhaps, the matter of the Heshi Bi had taken a new turn.

"Xuan!"

The Zhao envoy walked into the hall trembling with fear and bowed to Ying Yuan. "Your Majesty, the Emperor of Qin."

"No need for formalities. I wonder what brings the envoy here this time?" Ying Yuan asked pretending to be ignorant.

The envoy swallowed his saliva, carefully took out a brocade box from his bosom, and presented it with both hands. "This is... This is a gift from our country to Your Majesty. I hope Your Majesty will accept it."

Ying Yuan took the brocade box and slowly opened it. Inside the brocade box, a crystal clear jade was quietly lying, emitting a soft light. It was the legendary Heshi Bi!
Ying Yuan was overjoyed in his heart, but his expression remained calm. "Oh? This is a rare treasure, why did the State of Zhao offer it to me?"

The envoy quickly explained: "My king heard that Your Majesty was looking for the Heshi Bi, so he specially ordered me to send this item to show my country's respect for the Qin State."

Ying Yuan sneered in his heart. This King of Zhao was very sensible. He knew that he was powerless to fight against the Qin Dynasty, so he offered the Heshi Bi to protect himself. However, since he had offered it to him, how could he not accept it?
"Okay, King Zhao is thoughtful. I appreciate it." Ying Yuan closed the brocade box and handed it to the guard beside him, "Reward!"

The envoy thanked him profusely and withdrew. Ying Yuan looked at the brocade box in his hand, and a smug smile appeared on his lips. Yan Dan, Yan Dan, you have schemed so hard, but in the end, you still failed in my hands, didn't you?
He immediately ordered Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang to be brought up.

The two were brought to the hall, and their faces changed when they saw the brocade box in Ying Yuan's hand.

"It seems that you also recognize this thing?" Ying Yuan asked with a smile.

Gai Nie said in a deep voice: "This is the Heshi Bi."

"Yes, it is the Heshi Jade." Ying Yuan opened the brocade box and showed the Heshi Jade in front of the two people. "Now, it belongs to me."

Wei Zhuang's face was gloomy, and he gritted his teeth and said, "The King of Zhao actually gave the Heshi Bi to you!"

Ying Yuan laughed loudly: "I didn't force him to do this, he offered himself to me. Yan Dan would rather be tortured than speak for this broken stone, it's really ridiculous!"

Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang were silent, with mixed feelings in their hearts. They were moved by Yan Dan's loyalty and saddened by his failure.

Ying Yuan looked at the two people's dejected expressions, and felt even more proud. "Since you two are highly skilled in martial arts and are Yan Dan's former subordinates, I can give you a chance to serve me. How about it?"

Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang looked at each other and saw helplessness in each other's eyes. Now that Yan Dan was dead and the Heshi Bi fell into Ying Yuan's hands, what else could they do?

"We are willing to serve Your Majesty." Gai Nie said in a deep voice.

Ying Yuan nodded with satisfaction. He knew that these two people were rare talents. With their help, Daqin would become even stronger.

"Good, very good!" Ying Yuan was in a good mood. He ordered people to prepare a banquet to entertain Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang to celebrate his acquisition of the He Shi Bi.

After three rounds of drinking, Ying Yuan suddenly asked: "I have always had a question, why is Yan Dan so obsessed with the Heshi Bi? Doesn't he really know that even if he gets the Heshi Bi, he can't fight against Daqin?" Gai Nie put down the wine glass and said slowly: "Your Majesty, Yan Dan is not fighting against Daqin, but for..."

Before he could finish his words, there was suddenly a commotion outside the hall.

"What's going on?" Ying Yuan asked with a dark face.

A guard ran in in a panic, knelt on the ground, and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! Yan...Yan Dan is still alive!"

The guard's words were like a bolt from the blue, almost causing Ying Yuan to drop the wine glass in his hand. Yan Dan was still alive? How was that possible! He had clearly seen it with his own eyes...

Ying Yuan stood up suddenly and shouted, "Nonsense! Yan Dan is already dead, how dare you spread rumors to confuse the public!"

The guard was so frightened that he trembled all over and kowtowed quickly, saying, "Your Majesty, please forgive me! I dare not lie to you. Yan Dan is indeed still alive and is leading his army to attack Xianyang!"

"What?!" Ying Yuan's face changed drastically, and he realized the seriousness of the matter. Yan Dan was still alive, and he was leading a large army to attack Xianyang. This was undoubtedly a huge threat to him!

He forced himself to calm down and asked in a deep voice: "Where is Yan Dan now?"

The guard replied: "According to the spies, Yan Dan's army is approaching Hangu Pass!"

Hangu Pass is the throat of the Qin Dynasty. Once it is lost, Xianyang will be in danger! Ying Yuan was extremely anxious. He immediately ordered all the soldiers to prepare to fight Yan Dan.

Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang also heard the news and were shocked. Yan Dan was still alive! This made them feel both surprised and worried. They were surprised that their lord was not dead; they were worried that Yan Dan's move was undoubtedly a tactic to his own death.

"Your Majesty, Yan Dan's move is undoubtedly seeking his own death. It would be better for me to lead the troops and persuade him to surrender." Gai Nie said.

Ying Yuan shook his head and said, "No need for that. I will go out in person and fight Yan Dan to the death!"

He knew that Yan Dan must have come back with the determination to die. Rather than letting him die in the hands of others, it would be better to kill him with his own hands!

Ying Yuan led his army to Hangu Pass. Along the way, he had a lot of thoughts in his mind. He and Yan Dan were once best friends, but now they have become sworn enemies. All this is because of the Heshi Bi!
He recalled that Yan Dan had spared no expense, even betraying him, in order to obtain the Heshi Bi. And he, in order to obtain the Heshi Bi, had spared no expense, even sacrificing his friends.

Now, the Heshi Bi has fallen into his hands, and Yan Dan has to pay the price of his life for it. Is it all worth it?
Ying Yuan didn’t know, he only knew that he had to defeat Yan Dan in order to keep his throne and the Qin Dynasty!

When the army arrived at Hangu Pass, they saw flags blocking the sun and murderous intent outside the pass. Yan Dan's army had surrounded Hangu Pass.

Ying Yuan stood on the city wall and looked from afar. He saw Yan Dan wearing armor and holding a long sword, standing majestically in front of the formation.

"Yan Dan!" Ying Yuan shouted, "Why did you betray me?"

Yan Dan raised his head and looked at Ying Yuan on the tower, his eyes full of hatred. "Ying Yuan, you took away my country, took away my love, now, are you going to take away my life?"

"I never thought of taking your life. You forced me to do it!" Ying Yuan roared, "If you are willing to surrender, I can spare your life!" (End of this chapter)