Xiang Shi Huang praised her with admiration. Damn it, I have over three thousand beautiful consorts in my harem—no, including the beauties from the six states who now reside in the Afang Palace, the total number reaches over thirteen thousand. Yet, I've never truly been interested in any of them. But this Lady Li, right here, has caught my eye. With a dazed, lustful gaze, Xiang Shi Huang stared at the blossoming beauty of Lady Li. A sensual smile played on his lips as he lifted her effortlessly and laid her gently on the bed, then swiftly began to unbutton his dragon robe. Though Lady Li felt dizzy and her head heavy with a sense of vertigo, she strained to open her eyes and, upon seeing Xiang Shi Huang moving toward her with increasing passion, gasped in alarm, "No! Your Majesty! No, please!" Yet, Xiang Shi Huang hadn't had any intimate relations in a long time—like a starved, insatiable lover—each time Lady Li cried out "no," the more his desire surged. In fact, for Qin Shi Huang, there were always beautiful women around him. After all, as the supreme emperor who ruled the entire world, he had three palaces, six courts, and seventy-two consorts—yet his consorts far exceeded this number. The Xianyang Palace alone housed thousands of noble ladies, and the Afang Palace welcomed over ten thousand princesses and beauties from the six states. Nevertheless, Qin Shi Huang still couldn't find one who truly moved him; he treated these more than thirteen thousand women merely as tools for physical pleasure. However, as emperor, his duties were so demanding that he simply lacked the time to enjoy them. Essentially, these thirteen thousand ladies were relegated to the cold palace, much like they were forgotten. Qin Shi Huang was deeply passionate about two things: first, achieving supreme dominance over the world, and second, mastering the elixir of immortality. Besides these two matters, the energy devoted to enjoying beautiful women is truly limited. Human energy is finite, and the first two tasks consumed ninety-five percent of Qin Shi Huang's energy, leaving only five percent for managing the harem. With so many consorts, this remaining energy was inevitably insufficient, and thus the vast harem proved largely ineffective—more like a hell than a paradise, which explains why Lady Li was so determined to avoid staying in the imperial harem. Yet, while Qin Shi Huang could overlook other beauties, Lady Li was an exception. Li Fei’s two clear tears were about to fall, just as Qin Shi Huang was growing increasingly enchanted and eager to proceed. Suddenly, from outside the Fengning Palace, a voice cried out again: “On fire! On fire! Come quickly and put out the fire!” Qin Shi Huang was thrown into panic—how could it be that the grand Fengning Palace itself was on fire? He immediately set down Li Fei and rushed toward the palace. Indeed, he found the outer courtyard ablaze, with many large red lanterns suspended high above burning fiercely. These lanterns had been specially commissioned and cost Qin Shi Huang a great deal—how could he allow them to be destroyed? He promptly dispatched people to fight the blaze. Li Fei longed to rise and leave this hellish scene, yet she found herself utterly unable to move. “Li Fei! Hurry! Put on this robe! Follow me—we must make it out through the chaos!” A familiar voice called out. When she saw Zhao Erhu standing before her, dressed in the attire of a Qin army officer, she immediately knew what to do. “Erniu! You take cover! I’ll take Li Fei! Quickly! We must get out of here Zhao Erhu instructed the strong and sturdy Ceng Erniu. Ceng Erniu nodded and said, "Lifi! Hurry! Go this way!" Then the three of them walked through a narrow corridor. "Grab them! Don't let them escape!" a Qin soldier roared. Ceng Erniu, skilled in martial arts, casually threw a stone. Lifi heard a "ah!" and the Qin soldier fell to the ground. Several more Qin soldiers blocked their way. Ceng Erniu held a broadaxe and hacked wildly at the soldiers, cutting them down so severely that many were left with missing limbs, clearing a bloody path. Yet, unfortunately, Emperor Qin Shi Huang proved to be cunning—he quickly realized that Lifi had escaped and immediately dispatched all his troops. Qin soldiers poured in like a flood. When the three were nearly out of the Qin palace, they found themselves surrounded by ten thousand Qin soldiers. "Hah! Hah! Hah! You want to escape? That won't be easy! Call for reinforcements! Capture them all!" "At the sound of Qin Shi Huang's command, all the Qin soldiers roared, 'Kill! Kill! Kill!' Li Fei grew frightened and quickly turned to Zhao Erhu and Zeng Erniu, saying, 'You go now! Don't worry about me! I know the Qin soldiers are formidable. Perhaps, staying in the Qin palace is my fate!' 'No! Don't force yourself! If Lady Li truly wishes to leave the palace, even if we die, we shall have no regrets!' The words of Zhao Erhu and Zeng Erniu deeply moved Li Fei. Yet, Li Fei still asked, 'Why have you risked your lives to save me? Do you truly not fear death, not fear Qin Shi Huang's harsh punishments?' 'Your Majesty,' replied Zhao Erhu and Zeng Erniu, 'our leader has been deeply concerned about you and sent us to protect your safety.' Li Fei knew that their leader was Gao Liang. She had never imagined that Gao Liang truly cared for her. At this very moment, she couldn't think of anything else—surrounded by over ten thousand Qin soldiers, the three of them were trapped like a solid iron drum, completely sealed off." Many Qin soldiers surged forward toward Lady Li, but Zhao Erhu and Zeng Erniu were determined to protect her at all costs, deeply moved by her presence. Zeng Erniu was as strong as a bull and possessed a special ability, yet that ability was not invincible. The Qin soldiers were fierce and relentless, like tigers in their ferocity, and soon the two found themselves unable to hold their ground. "Big brother! We can't protect Lady Li anymore!" Zhao Erhu and Zeng Erniu sighed deeply, looking up to the sky. At that moment, Lady Li felt overwhelmed by the burden she had placed upon them, her heart filled with anxiety. Then, a voice came from the heavens: "I'm here! Clear a path for me!" The Qin soldiers watched as a figure drifted down from the sky. As they recognized him, Qin Shi Huang immediately said, "It's really...” Before he could finish saying "a divine being," Gao Liang turned to Qin Shi Huang and said, "I don't like to impose on anyone, nor do I like those who are overly persistent. I ask you—right before everyone—ask Lady Li: what will she choose?" "Brave man I am the sovereign of this realm, yet I have been tricked by a beautiful woman from a foreign land! No! Call for the men! Seize him! Qin Shi Huang was clearly furious. "Well! But I, Gao Liang, am a man of courage and integrity—come and take me!" Gao Liang was filled with passion. "No! These Qin soldiers are charging with great momentum—none can withstand them! You cannot—" Li Fei tried to stop Gao Liang, yet Gao Liang firmly replied, "It doesn't matter as long as you're safe!" This simple statement deeply moved Li Fei. The battle began—Gao Liang faced off against 10,000 Qin soldiers. On the surface, it was Gao Liang and the 10,000 soldiers in combat; in truth, it was Qin Shi Huang himself confronting Gao Liang. These 10,000 soldiers were Qin Shi Huang's elite guard—each a master of martial arts, forged through years of campaigns to unify the six states, capable of executing special missions under exceptional circumstances. "Kill! Kill! Kill!" The roar of the ten thousand Qin soldiers sounded like thunder, carrying immense intimidation power, while Qin Shi Huang stood beneath the canopy, his face radiating fierce determination. Though Gao Liang was a figure of divine stature, at this moment, Qin Shi Huang was engaged in a strategic struggle for his own private interests—against Gao Liang. The ratio was one to ten thousand, profoundly asymmetrical. Yet Gao Liang showed no fear. "Archers and crossbowmen! Attention! Shoot!" Qin Shi Huang commanded the ten thousand archers and crossbowmen. Immediately, the ten thousand archers drew their bows and nocked their arrows, firing toward Gao Liang from all sides. "Stop! Brother Gao!" Li Fei grew increasingly anxious, rushing forward to Gao Liang and clutching his hands. But Gao Liang gently pushed her aside, saying, "Trust me! Trust us! For freedom—we will fight to the death!" "Alright! Be careful!" Li Fei advised. It began! It began! The arrows, arriving like a swarm of locusts, surged forth like a thousand swords in flight, covering the sky in a relentless barrage. With ten thousand soldiers shooting simultaneously—men of Qin, renowned for their ferocity and strength—Gao Liang remained undaunted. This time, he knew clearly that his martial prowess could not save him, nor could ordinary abilities. The only hope left was his divine-level power. Yet, Gao Liang did not rely solely on his divine-level abilities. As a contemporary from 2011, he had crossed over to the Qin dynasty and employed the most advanced tools available in modern times—specifically, a gun now held firmly in his hands. Why did Gao Liang bring a gun with him upon his arrival? It was entirely logical. In the United States, private citizens are permitted to carry firearms. In San Francisco, he had purchased a genuine assault rifle.