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Chapter 105: Battle Against Li Qianfeng

"Indeed, Mother, rest assured. Connections can't decide everything; otherwise, the Li family's True Dragon would be chosen by His Majesty."
Beside her, Li Qianfeng spoke calmly.
He glanced coldly at the young man on the other side, then withdrew his gaze. The imperial decree had indeed stirred a bit of unrest in his heart.
He felt some resentment.
But the thought of becoming the True Dragon and shocking that Emperor, showing him he was wrong, was quite satisfying!
"Mm."
...

Chapter 104: Emperor Yu's Chess Skills Can't Be That Bad, Right?

Emperor Yu's decree?! The entire courtyard fell silent, and everyone turned their gaze in unison.
There, a noble-looking young man was seated, with a young girl standing beside him, holding a large black sword box.
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Upon hearing the announcemeant, Li Hao was somewhat surprised. The Yu Emperor?
At the same time, Li Tiangang, Jian Wudao, and his disciples at the same table all turned their gaze toward Li Hao, their expressions a mix of astonishment and curiosity.
No matter ...

Chapter 103: A Letter Silences the Hall

Li Hao frowned slightly.
He remembered telling Xue'er not to bother inviting his master down the mountain to support him.
It was meaningless.
After an absence of eight years, Jian Wudao once again stepped into this mansion.
As he entered the Shanhe Courtyard, he saw the boy lounging in the sun on an old armchair, looking quite content.
He had thought that such a talented young man should be training all the time, but it turned out he was so relaxed.
Perhaps it was the la...

Chapter 102: The Famous Sword, Eternal Night

"Are you Xiao Hao?"
Besides Li Qianfeng, there were also He Jianlan's children standing outside the hall.
Li Mingguang and Li Sibai, now both around thirty-five years old.
In age, they were far older than Li Hao and the others, almost twice their age.
Both had been in the military for a long time and now held the rank of generals, their cultivation levels extremely high. Li Mingguang had just entered the first stage of the Three Immortals, and his sister Li Sibai had been in t...

Chapter 101: Li Qianfeng Returns to the Mansion

Time passed quietly in the small courtyard.
Since Li Hao and Bian Ruxue returned from the temple fair, they hadn't gone out again, quietly waiting for that day to come.
On regular days, Bian Ruxue practiced swordsmanship in the courtyard, focusing solely on sword intent, not techniques.
Otherwise, the power of her sword techniques would be too fierce, destroying the last traces of autumn in the courtyard.
After her sword dance, the girl looked back at the pavilion.
But the ...

Chapter 100: The Piece that Conquers the World

Li Hao carried his food and drinks as he returned along the road.
Passing through the bustling streets, the lanterns were already lit along the way.
The streets were lively with pedestrians, and there were servants leading tall horses, followed by carriages whose wheels rolled steadily, appearing quite ordinary.
The horse handlers were all at the Soul Continuation Realm, truly a bustling scene...
Li Hao smiled faintly.
As the decisive period of the Li family's True Dragon a...

Chapter 99: The Ultimate Swordsmanship, the Divine Sword!

The following days, Li Hao left the Shenjiang Manor to accompany Bian Ruxue around Qingzhou City.
He took her to taste delicacies, watch plays, and listen to storytellers.
They also ventured to a nearby lake to catch dragonflies and butterflies, making butterfly specimens using a sword manual as a book cover to gift her.
Though both were exceptional individuals, they still found joy in doing ordinary things, their faces always filled with smiles.
During a countryside outing, L...

Chapter 98: The Heart of a Grandmaster

Time passed quickly.
After returning from the brothel, Li Hao was confined to the mansion by Li Tian'gang, not allowed to roam freely.
This led to a minor dispute between father and son, ultimately resulting in a compromise. Li Hao agreed to stay within the mansion grounds, but his father would not interfere with what he chose to do.
Li Tian'gang agreed.
Li Hao stopped spending all his time painting and instead spent most of his days either playing chess with his fifth uncle o...

Chapter 97: Once Promised to Be the Best in the World

The news was delivered by another instructor from the Black Hall, who discovered it through a soul probe.
"Nonsense! This is utter nonsense!" Song Yufeng's face turned livid with anger. He suddenly remembered something and asked, "Yueyao didn't go, did she?"
"Grandfather," a voice called from outside the palace, and Song Yueyao walked in.
Seeing his granddaughter, Song Yufeng's heart settled back in his chest, and he breathed a sigh of relief. "Why are you here? Tell me, did Li H...

Chapter 96: Master Li

The sword shadows were like dreams, lingering in the minds of the students even after Li Hao finished his demonstration. The intricate patterns of the sword technique were etched into their memories, yet they felt as if they could not fully grasp it.
Seeing everyone deep in thought, Li Hao didn't delay further and sat down to continue his painting.
+827, +789, +702…
Li Hao's brush moved swiftly, capturing the essence of the students in his paintings. Each artwork accumulated ex...

Chapter 95: A Step to Mastery

Sun Hongdian was a bit surprised but didn't dwell on it. After releasing Li Hao's hand, he turned to the students and announced:
"Everyone, this is the new guest instructor of our academy, Young Master Li Hao from the Li family!"
Wow! As soon as the name "Li Hao" was mentioned, the students, who were already curious, erupted into whispers.
Over the past few days, this name had been the talk of the town.
Teahouses, taverns, and even brothels and inns buzzed with discussions abo...

Chapter 94: Leisurely Teaching

Gao Qingqing's eyebrows shot up as she heard this, and she grabbed the soft flesh at Li Xuanli's waist, gritting her teeth:
"Li Xuanli, what do you mean by that? Are you saying I can't have children?"
Li Xuanli was stunned, realizing he had misspoken. He dared not use force to resist and repeatedly begged for mercy:
"Madam, I was wrong. It was a slip of the tongue, just a slip of the tongue."
"I think you were saying what's truly in your heart!"
"Madam, how could that be? I...

Chapter 210: Ju Yi's Capabilities

By the time Gongsun Zan led his troops to the battlefield, Yuan Shao's forces had already taken their positions. Ju Yi commanded the heavily armored spearmen in the front, followed by thousands of death squads armed with broadswords and strong crossbows.

"Yuan Benchu, come out and face me!" Gongsun Zan rode forward, preparing to issue a challenge.

Thud! The sound of a crossbow bolt striking the ground echoed. Ju Yi coldly stared at Gongsun Zan, showing no need for words. Th...

Chapter 209: Yuan Shao's Boldness

Leaving aside Gan Ning’s uneasy feeling, at this moment, Yuan Shao finally received news from his rear camp three days after sending out his battle challenge.

“Master, I am ready,” Ju Yi reported, clad in heavy armor, the clanging of metal accompanying his every movement as he saluted Yuan Shao.

“Are you confident this time?” Yuan Shao asked, looking at Ju Yi.

“Victory or death!” This time, Ju Yi spoke with a calm demeanor, his voice resolute and strong,...

Chapter 208: Gan Ning's Mindset

After sailing around the sea for a while, Gan Ning steered his ship back into the Yellow River and then returned to the sea once again. Despite receiving regular reports from Taishi Ci, there was no apparent progress. Frustrated, Gan Ning swung his large blade at a shark in the water. He was the type of person who had confidence and courage, but no patience. If you asked Gan Ning to charge into Yuan Shao's camp, he'd do it without hesitation. But asking him to wait near the coastline f...

Chapter 207: The Momentum of Gongsun Zan

Chen Xi silently drank the wine, a smile gradually appearing on his face. “Although I’d like to say thank you, but...”

“You don’t need it, right?” Liu Bei noticed Chen Xi’s smile and, understanding his habits well, knew what Chen Xi meant.

“Indeed, I don’t need it at all,” Chen Xi replied calmly, looking at Liu Bei. “Though things are slightly more complicated than expected, they’ve clearly chosen the wrong time. All they’ve revealed is their own f...

Chapter 206: "The Darkness Before Dawn"

Ever since Chen Xi issued his orders that day, he would show up at the city gates of Fenggao in the afternoon, accompanied by his rumored bodyguard, Hua Xiong.

“Let’s go, Zijian,” Chen Xi sighed as he glanced at the bustling caravans passing through the city gates, then turned to Hua Xiong. He now had reached a point where he needed protection; anonymity certainly had its advantages.

“Strategist, please.” Hua Xiong glanced at Chen Xi with confusion but didn’t as...

Chapter 205: "Dian Wei's Disadvantage"

Before Lü Bu's massive halberd could smash down, Dian Wei dodged to the side and swiftly hurled a throwing axe at Lü Bu.

"Hmph!" Lü Bu casually flicked his oversized halberd, effortlessly deflecting the axe. He didn’t care where it flew or what it hit. Right now, he was focused on thoroughly crushing Dian Wei. No matter how strong or powerful Dian Wei was, without ranged attacks, Lü Bu was confident he could torment him to death.

Hovering in the air, Lü Bu swung his ...

Chapter 204: "You Keep Fighting, We're Just Having a Civil War!"

Chen Xi finally relaxed after confirming that no one would oppose him. Trying to maintain a calm demeanor, he spoke, "Zhong and Madam, please mobilize your commercial connections. With the fall of Wancheng, many goods will be stuck in limbo. Spread the word about the new commercial law. I trust this won't be too difficult for either of you."

"This is easy. Within ten days, merchants from You, Ji, and Bing provinces will be here," Madam Zhen said, jumping in before Mi Zhu could re...

Chapter 203: Finally Subduing Everyone!

Chen Xi looked at Liu Bei, his throat dry, unsure of what to say. He had expected to need to persuade Liu Bei before getting him on his side. After all, Chen Xi had prepared his arguments and knew there was a good chance Liu Bei would agree. But he hadn’t anticipated how easily Liu Bei would agree, not because of his arguments but simply because Liu Bei trusted him. Liu Bei believed in Chen Xi—not because of any specific reason but simply because he trusted him. Even if everyone el...

Chapter 202: What Failure Can Liu Xuande, Who Started from Scratch, Not Endure?

Everyone rejected the proposal. How was this going to work? This was the first time Chen Xi had wanted to attempt something on a large scale, and it was already being met with resistance. Moreover, as the first to propose such a change, he had no examples to persuade others. As for lofty goals, did he really think that people like Jia Xu could be easily swayed?

Bang! Chen Xi slapped the table in frustration. "I believe I have the authority to override your decisions, don't I?" he...

Chapter 201: Our Four Directions

In truth, Xi Zhicai had always wanted Guo Jia's mental ability, but Guo Jia's ability was unique and impossible for Xi Zhicai to replicate. Although he couldn't use it, Xi Zhicai was able to understand Guo Jia's ability through his own talent. In this sense, Xi Zhicai's ability had an additional feature beyond copying others' abilities—it allowed him to gain insight into others' mental abilities.

Due to the constraints of his own mental ability, Xi Zhicai could only copy three ...

Chapter 200: The Enemy Is Strong Too

Lu Su and the others looked at Chen Xi with strange expressions. If this really was Chen Xi's mental ability, then he would be incredibly valuable.

"It's quite possible..." Fa Zheng said with difficulty. If they thought about it, before Chen Xi took over Qingzhou, the area had been plagued by drought. Otherwise, the Yellow Turbans wouldn’t have needed to leave Qingzhou to find food. But once Chen Xi defeated the Yellow Turbans and took over the territory, Qingzhou suddenly beca...

Chapter 199: Everyone's Mental Abilities

The intelligence network in Mount Tai was exceptionally effective. With silver being scattered everywhere, the moment Liu Biao deployed his troops, Mount Tai’s intelligence network had the information. The entire intelligence analysis and processing department was supported by just three people: Guo Jia, Jia Xu, and Fa Zheng.

However, Jia Xu barely showed up for work, and Guo Jia was constantly drunk. So, in reality, the workload fell almost entirely on Fa Zheng. Of course, whi...

Chapter 198: Chen Xi's Method of Education

Chen Xi's final command, though unnecessary, was something Sun Qian would have done regardless. From Sun Qian's perspective, these materials were simply too valuable to be handled carelessly. However, he now understood why Chen Xi had mentioned that the real challenge would begin when the actual construction of those buildings started.

Building a mansion wasn’t inherently difficult, especially since Sun Qian didn’t need to do much besides overseeing the process. But with th...

Chapter 197: Deeper Meanings and Insights

After some reflection, Taishi Ci realized that he couldn't control Gan Ning no matter how much he tried. Whether it was the mutual disdain between the army and the navy, Gan Ning's authority, or the envy and jealousy from commanders like Guan Yu and Zang Ba due to Gan Ning's unrestricted power to deploy troops, it was clear that no one could stop him from doing what he wanted.

Realizing this, Taishi Ci felt a bit helpless. He also wished he had such authority over military matter...

Chapter 196: The Advisor Must Have a Deeper Plan…

After three months of testing on the sea, Gan Ning finally gained confidence in the combat capabilities of the sixth-generation tower ship. Just as he was about to return to the Yangtze River to beat up those river pirates who were once on the same level as him, a letter from Chen Xi arrived.

The letter ordered Gan Ning to sail north along the coast, transporting supplies to Gongsun Zan and escorting a person along with a small group of guards to Youzhou to assist Gongsun Zan and...

Chapter 195: Gan Ning - The Test Subject of Maritime Expeditions

While Chen Xi and his group were making diligent progress in Fenggao, Gan Ning's large ship had once again set sail on the sea. By this point, Gan Ning had already cursed Lu Jun several times. The ships from the Lu family were clearly using him as a test subject, constantly undergoing modifications that left Gan Ning wary of venturing too far from the coastline.

Lu Jun, feeling grateful for Gan Ning's loyalty, had initially given him a modified version of the family's unfinished ...

Chapter 194: If It Comes to This, Then There Is No Destiny!

Liu Bei was momentarily taken aback but quickly nodded in agreement. This incident indeed served as a wake-up call for him. If his personal finances were clearly delineated, then spending ten billion coins could be justified as his own expenditure. But in the current situation, it was hard to make such a claim. Chen Xi's method could indeed solve many issues.

Liu Bei clearly did not possess the kind of long-term vision that transcends time. Chen Xi could guarantee that half of th...

Chapter 193: This Is What You Said, Please Take It as a Reminder!

Chen Xi and the others were now focused on one thing: intervening to disrupt the budding connection between Zhang and Liu Bei, pulling Liu Bei away from the prospect of a marriage to a woman of equal status and steering him back towards the simpler option of taking a maidservant as a concubine.

Chen Xi kept his head down, sipping tea. He finally understood why the beef was particularly delicious today. Liu Bei wasn’t hosting this meal just for him and his group; rather, when ...