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Chapter 135: On the Dam

Despite the dam's grandeur, Lin Xiao couldn't shake the feeling that it was on the verge of collapse. The structure seemed to be straining under the increasing force of the Moon River's waters, and he feared that it might soon give way.

When that happened, not only the laborers toiling on the dam but also their families waiting in the city for their safe return would be swallowed by the surging floodwaters.

Initially, Lin Xiao planned to wait until nightfall, when the wor...

Chapter 134: Reinforcement Formation

When Lin Xiao suddenly brought up the idea of recruitment standards, the three disciples were momentarily stunned.

Seeing their blank expressions, Lin Xiao turned to Liu Yunan and said, "Yunan, could you gather everyone's thoughts on this over the next few days?"

Liu Yunan quickly nodded. "Sure, I'll ask around."

At that moment, Jiang Youfu sighed after swallowing the last of his roasted beans. "I wonder how tough the corvée labor will be this time. Sigh, every tim...

Chapter 133: Our Sect

However, Lin Xiao didn't get too carried away by his success with the spirit vessel. He refrained from showing off with any fancy mid-air flips or shooting into the sky. After all, he didn’t want to alarm the villagers below by having them spot what essentially looked like a giant black lump flying through the air.

Feeling satisfied with the functionality of his first crafted item, Lin Xiao returned to the crafting hall, shrinking the spirit vessel back to its compact form an...

Chapter 132: First Time Crafting

Ever since Lin Xiao saw the grand yet somewhat slow spirit boat of the Shangyang Sect in Cuifeng Town, he had been longing to create something similar. However, as this was his first attempt at crafting, and he was still a novice, he decided not to immediately try crafting a spirit boat. Instead, he aimed to create a smaller spirit vessel.

He retrieved ten pounds of black iron from his personal storage, a reward from a previous mission, and brought it to the central purple-gold...

Chapter 131: Tears of a Strong Man

After seeing Gu Yuxiao off, Lin Xiao didn’t immediately head up the mountain. Instead, he pulled out Qin Jianghe's letter again.

The letter contained more than just the earlier information; it also provided background on Gu Yuxiao.

Gu Yuxiao was the daughter of Gu Biaotou, a head guard at Luo's Escort Agency in Anfeng County, where Qin Jianghe had first stayed. Gu Biaotou was one of the top three escorts in the agency, and he had taken care of Qin Jianghe when he first ...

Chapter 225: Surrender

In the courtyard, Lin Qian and Ye Xin sat together, quietly gazing upward. The courtyard where Lin Qian resided had been modified—there was no water, but the rest of the courtyard, including the sky above, was still underwater. Fish swam overhead, and sunlight filtered through the water, creating a hazy, beautiful scene.

In a soft voice, Lin Qian recounted the events of the past few days to Ye Xin, while she, in turn, explained the current situation in Linhai Prefecture.

...

Chapter 224: Reunion

"However, now is not the right time to kill Wu Chunshan," Lin Qian said with a mischievous smile. "That guy still has his uses. Besides, letting him die so easily would be too merciful, considering what he did to my master."

When mentioning Wei Wushuang, Lin Qian's eyes gleamed with cold light. "My master suffered a lot because of him back then."

Recalling those days, Lin Qian couldn't forget how Wei Wushuang would tremble and break out in cold sweats due to the pain while ...

Chapter 223: Boundless Sea and Sky

"If I were Zhang Lian, I'd attack your left side directly. How would you defend against that? You had no choice but to block that killing move," Zhang Qi's face, flushed with intensity, shouted at Zhang Zide.

At this moment, Zhang Qi seemed to have forgotten Zhang Zide's status, focusing only on winning the argument.

"Oh, really? After launching that killing move, my initial force was strong, but the follow-up was weak. Even if you attacked my left side, what difference wou...

Chapter 222: Fierce Dispute

Zhang Qi was practicing the cultivation technique and using the potions Lin Qian had given him. The effects needed to be closely observed, so he stayed by Lin Qian's side. Over time, Zhang Qi gradually became more familiar with Zhang Zide, Li Yunfeng, and, naturally, Zhang Wenxuan.

As for the talented human ally of the Western Branch Clan, his solitary nature kept him distant from Lin Qian's group.

Thus, during this clan competition, a small circle of friends formed around ...

Chapter 221: The First Fortune

After leaving the outer hall of the treasury, Zhang Zide still felt like he was dreaming.

Thirty-six million top-grade soul crystals were already a considerable sum for him.

"Lin, my brother, your eye for treasures is truly extraordinary," Li Yunfeng said sincerely as he looked at Lin Qian, giving him a thumbs up. "I, Li Yunfeng, am thoroughly impressed!"

"I’m just as impressed," Zhang Zide added, nodding in agreement. "Your skills are truly remarkable."

It wa...

Chapter 390: The Divine Plan of the Yellow Turbans in Qingzhou

In Jiaodong County, Beihai Commandery of Qingzhou, Guan Hai was gnawing on an unknown piece of meat, chewing and swallowing it with a sense of dissatisfaction.

"Boss, this isn't going to work! Qingzhou's spring comes early, and it seems like they're busy with other things over in Mount Tai—no more road construction. Our brothers are running out of food," said a subordinate named Jiang Qian.

During the winter, many Yellow Turbans had disguised themselves as refugees to work on co...

Chapter 389: The Will of the People

"So, you're saying Yuan Benchu is preparing to consolidate his internal power? That makes sense. If Gongsun Bogui is pushed back to Youbeiping, Yuan Benchu only needs to lock down Yuyang County, and he can effectively ignore Gongsun Bogui," Jia Xu said with a nod.

"That seems to be the case. Yuan Benchu has fought continuously for two years. Even though Jizhou is prosperous, without proper restoration and rest, it could damage his foundation," Chen Xi contemplated. "The biggest problem ...

Chapter 388: The Biggest Trouble is Still Yuan Benchu

Liu Bei led a legion commanded by Zhao Yun, along with over 20,000 Danyang soldiers, toward Xiapi in Xuzhou. Liu Bei had returned the weapons and equipment to the Danyang soldiers, and for those who had perished in battle, their weapons and gear were handed back to their respective units.

Speaking of the Danyang soldiers, they were perhaps the most peculiar force in the Han Dynasty. Unlike other troops who often lacked lower-ranking officers, the Danyang soldiers had plenty at every lev...

Chapter 387: Natural Disasters Are Coming

The quarantined areas in Langya and Donghai had already been lifted, but many of the relocated people did not return to their original homes. One reason was the fear of returning to a place where the plague had occurred, worrying that they might get infected again. Another reason was the appeal of the deep wells in the new locations—such wells, which provided water even during droughts, were rare in this era.

"Hua Tuo, come with me to Pengcheng. Although the plague has been brought un...

Chapter 386: Virtue

Ju Yi led 3,000 of the Deadly Vanguard and 600 Great Halberdiers, along with Zhang He, as they set out from Ye City, marching through the snow toward Youzhou. Although many civil officials found Ju Yi's plan to be utterly unbelievable, they all acknowledged its feasibility. A special forces assault on the enemy's leadership would certainly throw the opposing army into chaos if successful.

"Zhengli, Junyi, you two are among the few commanders under my banner who can lead armies," Yuan Sh...

Chapter 385: The Two Yuans Deploy Their Forces

Sun Ce naturally had no idea that after his internal energy reached a certain level, he kindly performed a minor energy infusion for the often sickly and frail Yuan Yao, who constantly referred to him as "brother." As a result, Yuan Yao, who had previously been unable to cultivate due to his weak body, now possessed the internal energy of a low-tier martial artist. With his newfound strength, Yuan Yao joyfully ran off on his own, even venturing into areas affected by the plague. Though his in...

Chapter 384: I'm Out of Options, Do as You See Fit...

To be honest, even though Fan Qin was making fun of Xun Yu, he had been shocked when he first guessed Xun Yu’s strategy. Xun Yu’s plan was flawless, accounting for everything. When Fan Qin realized the full scope of the strategy, he couldn’t help but respect Xun Yu’s brilliance.

However, no matter how meticulous the planning, fate still had the final say. Xun Yu never anticipated that Cao Cao would lose all his soldiers in one fell swoop on the plains of Xuzhou. As a result, al...

Chapter 383: One Wrong Step Leads to Another, a Broken Game in the Middle!

While Chen Xi was going mad with frustration, Hua Tuo’s research on Qinghao Decoction was nearing its conclusion. Hua Tuo had always been capable of treating plagues, but the persistent issue was that his prescriptions were difficult to distribute widely. Now, thanks to the vast variety of herbs Chen Xi had provided, Hua Tuo had more opportunities to experiment, enabling him to develop three different formulas in a relatively short time.

"Physician Hua, how's the progress on the presc...

Chapter 382: The Onset of the Plague

A few days after Liu Bei left Donghai County with his army, Chen Xi, who had just finished organizing the troops, found himself overwhelmed by the worsening plague in the rear. When he returned with the deployment orders, he discovered that the epidemic in Langya and Donghai had begun to spread.

Fortunately, whether due to Tao Qian's change of heart or Chen Gui's attempt to show goodwill towards Chen Xi, the Xuzhou troops had arrived before the Taishan militia could be mobilized....

Chapter 381: A Huge Haul

Cao Cao was stunned, his face growing even more somber. Little did he know that at this moment, Yue Jin was already surrounded by Lü Bu's forces in Fanyang. If it weren't for his duty to defend the town, Yue Jin would have already retreated. Upon receiving the news of Cao Cao's defeat, he would certainly retreat to Chenliu.

"Out of sixty-three thousand troops, only fewer than fifty remain..." Cao Cao murmured to himself. These sixty-three thousand soldiers represented all the gr...

Chapter 275: He is Not a Thief, He is a Saint of Thieves!

Hearing Li Hao's imposing voice, the Buddha Lord's expression remained unchanged. He continued to smile and said:

"Although General Hao Tian is honored as a duke, our Buddhist sect exists outside the court and is not bound by its formalities. Moreover, centuries ago, I was awarded the Demon Suppression Medal by His Majesty Emperor Yu for my merits in subduing demons. Even in the court, I am not required to kneel."

Li Hao narrowed his eyes, sneering:

"A fine Demon Supp...

Chapter 274: Since You've Seen Me, Why Don't You Kneel?

"Old Feng."

Li Muxiu sat dazed in his courtyard, his mind buzzing, feeling a sense of loss.

He never imagined that his old friend, who had roamed the jianghu so freely for half his life, would actually fall into the hands of the Buddhist sect.

His Heaven and Earth No-Trace Technique, even Li Muxiu couldn't catch up with it.

His Godly Concealment Technique allowed him to blend into nature, making him as elusive as a fish in the sea, whether in bustling cities or ...

Chapter 273: Ascending Mount Wuliang

The more Li Hao thought about it, the more he felt it was possible. Given Elder Feng's character, he wouldn't leave without a word unless something urgent had happened.

"Your Highness, do you know who that Taiping Daoist was?"

Li Hao immediately asked.

"It should be Mo Luo," Jiang Lichen said. "Though I didn't look closely, the overwhelming demonic energy at the time was unmistakable. So your friend is most likely gone."

"Mo Luo?"

Li Hao was stunned.

Chapter 272: News About Elder Feng

When Li Hao saw the other person, the other person also saw Li Hao. Through the disheveled hair, a pair of deep, restrained eyes looked over, with a calm gaze that carried an inherent sharpness.

A master of the Absolute Art level... Li Hao carefully observed, and although the person had a sharp gaze, there didn't seem to be any killing intent.

He glanced around; the courtyard hadn't been damaged, which relieved him.

"May I know who you are, Senior?" Li Hao asked, sitt...

Chapter 271: Primordial Spirit, Seven Extreme Realms

In less than half a day, Li Hao arrived once more in Youzhou.

This time, considering Elder Xia Yuanwu's pace, he did not travel at breakneck speed, appreciating the scenery along the way.

Upon arriving at the gates of the Xia family's grand mansion, he saw Xia Linglong personally welcoming him again. This time, there were a few more elders with deep, restrained auras—evidently the senior figures of the Xia family.

As they watched the young man dismount from Zhuhuo S...

Chapter 13: Bloodthirsty Frenzy

"I... I..."

Xin Haohui's entire body trembled uncontrollably, his legs so weak that he could barely stand.

"It was Zhang Hu! He ordered me to do it!"

"He told me to push you out by doing this!"

Xin Haohui blurted out, desperation coloring his words.

"Yes, that's right, it was him!"

His fear had driven him to the point of incoherence.

"Come out."

Ye Lan pointed the sword at him.

"I'm coming out, I'm coming out."

Xin Haohui quic...

Chapter 15: I Am Satisfied

"So what if I did?"

"I thought you'd died deep in the Emerald Forest. I never expected you to come back."

Zhang Hu sneered as he spoke.

"Then you can prepare to die!"

Ye Lan's expression twisted in rage as he let out a low growl and charged forward with the Glimmering Shadow Sword. His speed was astonishing, and in an instant, his sword was at Zhang Hu's throat.

Clang—

Zhang Hu was quick to react, parrying the strike with his long ...

Chapter 14: Madness

"The captain's on the move; he'll definitely take down that traitor with ease!"

One of the men spoke confidently as Zhang Hu strapped his long sword to his back and walked out.

He had already sent word to the city lord's mansion, ensuring that the city gates would be heavily guarded. Ye Lan was now a trapped rat, with no chance of escape.

"Find him and inform me immediately," Zhang Hu ordered coldly as he headed out.

"Yes, sir!"

That night, the Violent Tig...

Chapter 12: Ye Lan's Fury

Ye Lan's gaze shifted toward the group, immediately spotting Xin Haohui among them.

His hand tightened instinctively around the bottle he was holding.

Taking a deep breath, Ye Lan tried to calm himself.

"No, we haven't found him. The beast tide only recently subsided. When we ventured into the depths of the Emerald Forest today, we found quite a few beast carcasses."

"Could it be that Ye Lan killed them?"

One of the men hesitated before speaking.

"Th...

Chapter 11: Divine Sword or Demonic Sword

"No, we haven't found him."

A member of the Violent Tiger Mercenary Group shook his head.

"He's just a first-rank martial artist. With the beast tide, he's probably been torn apart by the beasts by now."

One of the men sneered.

Xin Haohui frowned deeply.

Even though Ye Lan was only a first-rank martial artist, that sword of his was anything but ordinary. Who knew what might have happened?

...

Three days had passed. Ye Lan had survived in the Em...