Dimensional Codex System: I'm really not a cultist!

Fang Zheng didn’t want to ask what Qin Shi Huang wanted to do, nor did he want to listen or care.

To put it bluntly, Qin Shi Huang unified the Six Kingdoms, laying an unprecedented foundation for the future unification of Huaxia Civilization. For that alone, he is entirely free to do as he pleases. Whether he wants to build Epang Palace or construct the First Emperor’s Tomb, or even bury tens of thousands of workers with him, these are all his prerogatives.

What Fang Zheng could do was try to exert some influence through his students; of course, if he couldn’t, he’d simply give up.

Although, as his students said, Qin Shi Huang was always busy seeking immortality and asking for guidance, and Fang Zheng could easily pull him back if he appeared; Fang Zheng wouldn’t do such a thing. It’s not because he’s afraid of violating the historical heavenly mandate, but firstly because Fang Zheng has his own plans, and secondly because it is clear that Qin Shi Huang is not suitable for cultivation. If he really succeeds in cultivation, who knows what might happen.

Thus, after much consideration, Fang Zheng decided to let Qin Shi Huang follow the historical process and play his own game. It’s like a person who has cancer and doesn’t have much time left; naturally, he can do whatever he wants and indulge himself... Human life is limited, and given Qin Shi Huang’s achievements, he indeed has the right to enjoy and indulge...

Frankly speaking, Fang Zheng doesn’t consider himself to be an Immortal...

”Why can’t I see anything?”

Standing on the mountaintop, looking at the stars, moon, and mountains, Fang Zheng scratched his head, utterly speechless. During this period, he traveled across the Jiangnan, mountains, and waters, hoping to gain some inspiration. You see, in those martial hero novels, immortal hero novels, etc., they often write about someone observing something at night, suddenly gaining insight, comprehending the transformations of life and death between heaven and earth.

Yet, why couldn’t Fang Zheng see anything?

”Could it be that I lack Spirit Sense, or don’t have any insight?”

After much consideration, Fang Zheng felt something was strange.

Joking aside, he’s the God of Magical Girls, the God of Games, a Time Dragon, and the Swarm Overlord; how could he not have a bit of insight?

Wait, could it be that these are all Western, incompatible with the Eastern system?

Like Apple software can’t run on Android systems?

If that’s the case, it would be truly unfortunate...

”Alas...”

Regardless, after spending the whole night in the broken mountain and blowing with the wind until dawn without any inspiration, it was clear tonight’s efforts were also in vain. Thinking of this, Fang Zheng once again gazed at the distant sunrise—what is the first ray of heaven’s energy in novels? Why couldn’t he sense anything?

Could it be that he’s truly not talented in this regard?

As the sky gradually brightened, Fang Zheng lost interest in continuing to admire the scenery and turned to walk down the mountain. However, just as he reached halfway, he quickly heard faint cries and screams coming from the depths of the forest.

Ah... It’s happening again...

Hearing those familiar screams, Fang Zheng rolled his eyes helplessly. Qin Shi Huang’s harsh rule forced many to flee, becoming bandits and committing crimes. On his journey, Fang Zheng encountered them over ten times, a frequency just slightly lower than stepping on landmines to enter battles on a large map in RPG games.

Thinking of this, Fang Zheng quickened his pace, heading towards the origin of the sound.

When Fang Zheng arrived at the location, he saw several bandits surrounding three horse-drawn carriages, killing wantonly. These carriages seemed to belong to a merchant household. The guards were almost completely slaughtered; only the servants and slaves were left. The bandits laughed heartily, brandishing their swords and chasing the servants. The merchants were screaming and crying continuously.

One young girl was even dragged out by the bandits and abruptly torn apart on the ground.

”Hmph.”

Seeing this, Fang Zheng’s expression darkened, and he reached out his hand. Following Fang Zheng’s action, several strings shot out, instantly sealing the entire battlefield like a spider web. Then he gently waved his right hand, and the next moment, the bandits who were attacking the servants were sliced into pieces by invisible blades, turning into shattered limbs scattered on the ground in mere seconds.

Since Ying Zheng started stalking him like a tracker, Fang Zheng seldom used the technique of killing with Kotone, and he rarely drew his Longsword. However, given Fang Zheng’s experience traveling through so many worlds, he naturally had his methods. The technique he now used was one he learned from the butler Walter of HELLSING.

Back then, despite the butler being old, his silk manipulation skill was uncannily adept, even vampires were not his match. Fang Zheng never learned from Walter, but with his ability, he could replicate things by improvising after witnessing them.

Regarding these bandits, Fang Zheng definitely wouldn’t show mercy, and thus in an instant, the robbers in the forest were completely wiped out. The servants and slaves stood shocked and speechless, unsure of what had just happened. The elderly man who seemed to be the leader gasped at the sight, then looked at Fang Zheng and quickly raised his hands.

”Thank you, benefactor, for saving us.”

”Mm, you’re welcome. The forest is dangerous; you should leave here quickly.”

Fang Zheng nodded to the elderly man in front of him, then prepared to leave. However, at that moment, the elderly man came forward, blocking his way.

”Esteemed benefactor, may I ask your name?”

”Hmm?”

Looking at the elderly man who approached him, Fang Zheng squinted slightly. Although the technique he learned from Walter was quite effective, it was also brutal enough. Usually, even if he saved people, they saw him as similar to Demon Monsters. Even if they expressed gratitude, they wished to sever ties with him immediately.

Fang Zheng didn’t mind this; in fact, he preferred it this way to avoid being seen as a righteous fool. This elderly man had no martial arts, and with two daughters behind him, he still dared to approach and speak with him, which was somewhat beyond Fang Zheng’s expectations.

”I am Fang Zheng.”

”Oh, so it is Young Master Fang.”

The elderly man bowed again.

”My surname is Luu, known as Lord Luu...”

As he spoke, the elderly man gestured to his two daughters to come forward.

”These are my two daughters. Come quickly and greet Young Master Fang.”

Upon hearing Lord Luu’s words, the two young girls hurriedly stepped forward and bowed gracefully to Fang Zheng.

”I am Luu Zhi, paying my respects to our benefactor.”

”Luu Su paying respects to our benefactor.”

”No need for formalities.”

Fang Zheng glanced at the sisters; the elder seemed more assertive, while the younger appeared timid, hiding behind her sister after the greeting.

”You should leave here quickly. It won’t be long before these bodies attract wolves and tigers. If you don’t want to end up like them, you’d better set off right away.”

Fang Zheng nodded to the two and tried to leave again.

”Ah, Young Master, please wait!”

Seeing Fang Zheng about to leave, Lord Luu hurriedly stepped forward to stop him.

”In fact, I have an unreasonable request.”

”What is it?”

Fang Zheng looked at Lord Luu with a blank expression. Despite his nervousness, Lord Luu lowered his head.

”To tell the truth, as you can see, most of our party has been slain by those bandits. We can’t even protect ourselves from hungry wolves, let alone bandits. So, we hope you can escort us on our way and hope you’ll agree!”

As he spoke, Lord Luu bowed to Fang Zheng again.

So that’s it.

Fang Zheng glanced at the convoy behind Lord Luu. Indeed, as he said, the servants were heavily injured, with few left alive. Facing such a situation and continuing the journey would be akin to saying, ”Come and rob us.”

”Where are you heading?”

”We are heading to Pei County.”

”Pei County...”

Hearing Lord Luu’s answer, Fang Zheng pondered for a moment.

”Alright, since I have nothing else to do, I’ll accompany you on your journey. But it won’t be free.”

”Indeed, I understand, I understand.”

Faced with Fang Zheng’s response, Lord Luu was overjoyed.

”If Young Master Fang can safely escort us to Pei County, I shall reward you generously!”

Afterwards, Lord Luu and his party packed their belongings and set off once more towards Pei County.

Inside the carriage, the sisters, still shaken, finally felt at ease. Through the curtains, they watched ahead and began whispering to one another.

”Sister, what do you think of Young Master Fang?”

Luu Zhi turned back and smiled as she whispered to her younger sister, who pondered for a moment.

”I think Young Master Fang... is very powerful, but... a bit scary.”

”Scary?”

”Yes, sister. He just went and killed all those fierce bandits... And turned them into that state. It truly makes one feel... afraid, doesn’t it?”

Recalling the bandits being sliced into pieces in the blink of an eye, Luu Su couldn’t help but tremble. She was just an ordinary young lady and had never seen such things before.

”I think Young Master Fang is very extraordinary, and surely no ordinary person.”

Compared to Luu Su, Luu Zhi’s eyes sparkled.

”As you said, how can ordinary people have such skills? I really think Young Master Fang is no ordinary person, if only...”

At this point, Luu Zhi stopped speaking, while Luu Su looked at her sister confused, not knowing what she was pondering. Luu Su was also very curious about Fang Zheng, but she was timid. Watching the bandits meet such a mysterious fate before her eyes left a significant psychological shadow, causing her anxiety towards Fang Zheng.

But her sister... seemed to have different thoughts?