"Xu Fu?"
Chu He frowned slightly, a hint of confusion and unfamiliarity in his eyes.
To him, the name was like a faint, blurred, and mysterious echo from the distant, dust-covered depths of history.
"Xu Fu, courtesy name Junfang,
was a renowned Alchemist of the Qin Dynasty.
It is said he was the last disciple of the legendary Master Guiguzi.
The man was learned and versatile, a true polymath.
He possessed deep knowledge and mastery in numerous fields, including medicine, astronomy, and navigation.
Among the people of the coastal regions, he enjoyed immense prestige and was held in high esteem.
According to the records in Qin Shi Huang's Annals,
in the twenty-eighth year of Qin Shi Huang's reign, Xu Fu received an order from the Emperor.
He led three thousand young boys and girls on a resolute journey east to Yingzhou,
his mission being to find the legendary elixir of eternal life for the Emperor.
