A step into the past - 寻秦记 - by Huang Yi

[SkyWalker]

Thanks slyphiad.

[yongbifan]

thanks sylph..great update as always...BTW did u just re-post the same translation or was it supposed to be two different segments

[gqonmars2]

Thanks slyphiad for the great read..


Wow, there is action, nice...

[slyphiad]

i think i must have repost twice accidentally. it was supposed to edit the 1st one but instead it repost the whole thing again.

[Justin13]

Hey SLY! Great post... and Yes, I'm back after a great trip!

Do you want me to start chapter 2 or take over from where you left?

Let me know and thanks for filling the gap.

[CNProf]

Thanks slyphiad.

Now if doesn't make Lord Longyang fall more in love with him, I wonder what will.

[slyphiad]

Wow, Justin. That was a quick trip. Not even a few days.

How about if you start from chapter 2. I'll continue working on chapter 1. Should have it done by saturday then I post it. You can post the rest after that.

[Justin13]

Wow, Justin. That was a quick trip. Not even a few days.

How about if you start from chapter 2. I'll continue working on chapter 1. Should have it done by saturday then I post it. You can post the rest after that.

Sounds good. Can take the time to recover from all the mad shopping.

[gqonmars2]

Welcome back Justin13

[slyphiad]

Hi guys! Happy easter. Sori for the late update. Been busy with easter and family.

This is another update for Book 9 Chapter 1. There will be another part for Chapter 1. Probably another 2-3pages. Then Justin will continue. Let me see if I can finish this tomorrow. Hope for the best. Enjoy!!

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Wind of swords swished through.

Xiang Shaolong’s back was leaning against the grass. He moved his two feet, continuously pressuring the enemies back.

Those two people screamed in agony. While trying to scramble away, they rushed into three other attacking enemies.

“Clang!” Xiang Shaolong pulled out his long sword out of the sheath, followed with two people spilled their blood.

When he leaped up, Lord Longyang shook out of his reverie, pulled out his sword and sprung forward. “Swish!” His sword flew like a water dragon, slaying two rushing enemies instantly.

Jiao Xu and the other ten more guards fought and retreated at the same time towards the forest while protecting them both.

Xiang Shaolong knew that they were in danger just from looking that they were surrounded on all sides by the enemies. He quickly determined the best way to break out of the enemy’s barricade, shouted, “Follow me!” He waved around Blood Wave, leaving behind layers of the sword’s shadows, leading the way out of the barricade and deep into the forest.

His swordsman skill was superb. His strength surprised others. Moreover, inside the forest, the enemies were unable to take advantage of their numbers to crush them. They were truly swept over by the wind.

“Dang!” One of the enemy was chopped off by him to the point of scaring away all of the onrushing enemies.

But this scene would only last for a second before the reinforcement arrived and countless enemies rushed forward again.

Xiang Shaolong entered the Mohist’s defensive mind, calmly leading Lord Longyang and the others deeply into the forest, even killing seven eight enemies on the way.

Xiang Shaolong took advantage of this time to observe Lord Longyang and the others.

At this time, besides Jiao Xu, there were only seven people left following them. Everyone of them was badly injured. The situation was extremely dangerous.
But the enemies kept coming like tidal wave.

Even though Lord Longyang forged ahead courageously, but he was covered in blood. Not sure though whether it’s his blood or the enemies’ blood splashed onto him.

His right back shoulder was blotched bright red.

Xiang Shaolong wildly shouted, swung his sword backhand and penetrated the abdomen of the raid soldier, followed with a flick of his wrist to fend off an attack from the left side. While the opponent dodged his attack, in that instant of gap, he continuously attacked, wildly stabbed, and hardly penetrated the enemy’s chest.
When the enemies saw how brutal he can be, they all retreated, allowing him to enter by several meters.

“Peng!” Lord Longyang staggered and bumped into his back. It seemed like he’d been injured again by the enemy’s poisonous hand.

Xiang Shaolong shouted loudly, “Don’t worry about me!” He waved his sword, killing another attacker.

“Argh!” One of the guard injured badly and toppled over, the situation had just become more critical.

Xiang Shaolong’s Blood Wave sword was like a lightning. Within a move, an enemy instantly met with a violent death. He fiercely pulled Lord Longyang, at the same time, he called out to Jiao Xu and the rest, “Follow me!” Forcing his way into the left side of the enemy’s net, he repeatedly waved his Blood Wave, forcing the enemy to retreat one by one.

During this time when they were bathed in blood like the war, Xiang Shaolong displayed his boldness, strong stamina and his years of strict training as an elite soldier. He was like a never tiring machine, moving freely amongst the enemy formation.

Amongst all this, he still didn’t forget to examine all four surroundings. He saw on the left hand side, not far away, there was a slope road. That’s why he called Lord Longyang and the others to follow him to break through the formation.
One move of attacking to defend executed quickly and violently.

“Argh!” The enemy’s sword was split in half. While he was shocked, Xiang Shaolong moved sideways and kicked him, causing him to spewed out blood repeatedly and felt on the big tree behind him.

Xiang Shaolong dodged right and left, swung backward and stabbed the left chest of the enemy that tried to surprise attack him from behind. While at the same time, he moved and tackled the enemy till he tumbled down and met the earth.
Up till now, he had succeeded in breaking out and killing all the way to the edge of the slope. The pressure had been reduced. Gazing downward, he saw a strong flowing river.

Xiang Shaolong was overjoyed. He turned back, pulled out his sword swiftly and broke into the formation surrounding Lord Longyang, Jiao Xu and the rest. Amongst them, one was at the end of his life.

[yongbifan]

woot happy easter! thx again for the translation

[SkyWalker]

Thanks for the update slyphiad.

[Justin13]

Good work Sly! Happy Easter too!

[gqonmars2]

Thanks slyphiad.

Great work.

[efflix]

happy easter! great to see an update.

was wondering... if he used blood wave to attack and defend, would it be recognized by Lord Longyang?

[slyphiad]

i think he was using wooden sword before. blood wave is different. besides he used that in his battle with Li Yuan. so no, longyang wouldn't recognise him from that. i'm working hard now to complete the rest of chpt 1 by tonight. so expect that later...

[Justin13]

happy easter! great to see an update.

was wondering... if he used blood wave to attack and defend, would it be recognized by Lord Longyang?

When XSL escape Daliang with Zhao Qian, he ran into Teng Yi and Xiao Weimou and retrieve the Flying Rainbow he lost. When he fought Yan Ping the other Mohist guy, he used his wooden sword and returned the Flying Rainbow to Zhao Mu. After that, Li Mu gave him Bloodwave and he was never seen in battle using bloodwave while in Handan. His first battle with bloodwave was with Wang Jing in Qin.

The second battle was in Handan when he was assassinated by Li Yuan's men. He did not use bloodwave in his duel with Li Yuan. This ambush is the next battle so nobody except for Li Mu himself will recognise the sword. Upcoming battle scene. Hold on to your computer screen!

[slyphiad]

That's right Justin. Forgot they both fought using wooden swords. It's been awhile since I read that chapter. Can't believe that you still remember that clearly.

Another update!! Enjoy. End of chapter 1.

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Xiang Shaolong used his sword to forcefully sweep away his enemies, shouted, “Jump down! That’s the only way to escape with your life.” He turned around and pounced on Lord Longyang, grabbing his waist and rolling down the slope, not knowing how many branches and leaves they’ve broken and smashed along the way.

Jiao Xu and the other five bodyguards dared not hesitate. All followed his way and rolled down the hills. “Splash... splash...” All eight people fell into the river successively, instantly dying the river blood red.

Xiang Shaolong grabbed hold of Lord Longyang and swam away following the river’s currents. Before long, they had left the place far away.

The enemy pursued by following along the river.

Up the front, the water noise grew louder like an exploding volcano.

Before anyone realised what’s happening, the currents were moving faster and faster. Unexpectedly they had reached the edge of around 7 metres high waterfall. They immediately fell onto the pool below following the waterfall.
When everyone was still recovering from the high fall, the current brought them away again. The enemies’ shout was growing quieter as the distance grew.
When Xiang Shaolong, Lord Longyang and the rest met the Zhaos convoys, it was already midnight. (三更means the time between 11-1pm so midnight would closely reflect that in here).

Even though the injuries had been properly bind up, but because everyone had lost a lot of blood and was tired, they all looked pale and exhausted. Two amongst them even had a fever which required immediate attention.

Zhao Mu, Le Cheng and the rest had already received the news and were waiting anxiously on the gate.

Zhao Mu and Lord Longyang had always had a private agreement between each other, while Xiang Shaolong was his hope of ascending the throne. His heart was burning with worry. On the other hand, if Le Cheng, acting as Handan’s guardian’s general, allowed anything to happen to this important Wei’s official, Lord Longyang, it would be hard for him not to get blamed for it. So, both of them were equally anxious and worried.

Both Zhao Mu and Le Cheng scrambled forward towards Xiang Shaolong and Lord Longyang’s horse cart. When they saw both of their appearance, even though a little bit shocking, but since there wasn’t any fatal injury, they were both able to breathe a sigh of relief.

Lord Longyang was secretly watching Xiang Shaolong affectionately, strenuously uttered, “If it wasn’t for Mister Dong risking his life to save mine, I wouldn’t have any left to meet you two anymore.”

Xiang Shaolong smiled bitterly.

It could be said that Lord Longyang is his number one mortal enemy, but at that time, there was no time to think about this problem, even if he had this idea, he wouldn’t be able to not rescue him when he saw it. This was so like what Tian Dan had analysed, “Softhearted,” is truly his biggest weakness. Le Cheng heavily said, “Did you see Xiang Shaolong?”

Xiang Shaolong and Lord Longyang were both astounded.

The latter frowned, “It doesn’t seem like it was Xiang Shaolong. But during those chaotic situation, we only cared about escaping, using the river to escape, and didn’t have the time to see clearly who the enemy might be.”

Le Cheng replied, “I’ve already sent out soldiers to seal off all roads and scout the area. Hopefully, we will receive the good news soon to report to my Lord.”

Lord Longyang and Xiang Shaolong knew that he didn’t have any confidence of this just from listening to his tone.

The raiding party surprisingly was able to slip within 15kms of the area surroundings Handan in great secrecy. It wouldn’t surprise them if they had already prepared an escape route.

But who would want to get rid of Lord Longyang? Xiang Shaolong of course knew that it wasn’t he himself who was responsible.

Lord Longyang wasn’t sure whether the reason why he wasn’t interested in speaking up was due to the injuries he had sustained.

Both Zhao Mu and Le Cheng personally escort Lord Longyang and Xiang Shaolong separately returning to their residence.

Shan Rou and the Tian sisters had long heard of the news and were both waiting in front of the gate to welcome him home.

Le Cheng then took leave.

Shan Rou complained, “If I knew, I would have come with you!” Wu Guo was confused, “Who did it?”

Tian Zhen and Tian Feng supported him inside towards the inner chamber. Both sisters had long been crying till their eyes were red and swollen.

Xiang Shaolong bitterly smiled, “Let me rest a little bit before I will explain everything clearly to you, alright?”

Suddenly, he remembered the circumstance of which Lord Longyang’s underling lured them into entering the gorge.

He trembled when he realised who probably would like to assassinate Lord Longyang.

No wonder he’s got that long face.

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Now, Justin will continue with chapter 2.

Justin: which chapter do you want me to continue? as you know, I don't translate as fast as you. so maybe 2-3 chapters after you. that way it'll give me sometime to translate it before you're done.

[SkyWalker]

Thanks slyphiad for the great translation.

Now, who's the real culprit that XLS is suspecting?

[gqonmars2]

Thanks slyphiad. Great work. Its fast moving and great pace.

But, I am thinking about XSL's face mask, how good is that mask? Its been soak in water, blood and I imagine that no one was good enough to slash at his face. Its still so intact that no one can see any blemishes. Crazy.

I think its better than any 20th century technology which XSL knows.