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Chapter 192: Expectations for the Ruler and the Future

"When Zijing returns, send him to my house. I have something important to discuss with him. But if I have to wait too long, I won’t hesitate to hand the matter over to the Zhen family. You should know that Lord Xuande seems to have sensed the goodwill from the Zhen family," Chen Xi said with a smile. Everyone in the room, including himself, had surely accepted favors from Mi Zhu and would have been notified.

Just by looking at Guo Jia's indulgent lifestyle, one could guess how ...

Chapter 191: Everyone Has a Task

It was good enough that they admitted their mistakes. Chen Xi had long been dissatisfied with these guys, especially with Li You. Wasn't it a bit much to have been slacking off more than Chen Xi himself? When they were fighting in Peiguo, Jia Xu and Zhang Fei were holding the front, while Liu Bei had sneaked off to Pei County to visit the birthplace of the Liu family, and Li You had gone along for the fun. They acted as if Zhang Xun wasn’t even worth considering!

When Chen Xi...

Chapter 190: Using Anger to Drive You to Work Hard!

Gently placing Fan Jian on the bed and covering her with a blanket, Chen Xi let out a sigh of relief. Holding her for a short while was fine, but doing so for too long made his legs numb and his arms ache. Even though Fan Jian was light, she was still a sixteen-year-old girl, and no matter how well she was raised, there was only so much weight she could lose.

"You look so gentle, husband," Chen Lan said with a smile, leaning against the window.

"You're easier to take care o...

Chapter 189: The Prisoned Flower in the Cage, the Happiness of the Gilded Sparrow

Chen Xi, intending to first return home to comfort his wives and concubines, left Liu Bei and headed straight for his residence. After all, he had transported several billion coins back home, and he wondered where Fan Jian might have stashed all the money.

“Master, you’ve returned,” Old Chen, the head steward, greeted him with a smile as Chen Xi arrived. Chen Xi had finally shed his title of "young master," but the idea of an 18-year-old being called "master" still felt a b...

Chapter 188: Recruit Some Female Officials to Make Adjustments

Although Chen Xi felt that spending ten million coins to pave the entire Fenggao City was indeed somewhat wasteful, since the money didn't come from his pocket, he decided to just pretend he hadn't seen anything.

This incident, however, served as a reminder to Chen Xi that Liu Bei’s personal finances and the state treasury must be kept separate. Otherwise, if Liu Bei inadvertently made a costly decision like this again, even with good intentions, it could lead to resentment amo...

Chapter 187: The Zhang Clan Comes North

On his way back home, Chen Xi was calculating all the things he needed to do and realized there was quite a lot on his plate. Some of these tasks couldn't be handed over to Lu Su, like getting married...

Originally, his wedding was scheduled for May, but due to the battle with the Yellow Turbans, the date was missed. Afterward, Chen Xi was granted a title of nobility, which delayed the wedding further. Chen Xi could only shrug helplessly at the traditional customs of the time�...

Chapter 186: Relocating the Scholars of Yu Province

Cao Cao couldn’t care less whether Yuan Shu was favored by the heavens or not. Once Xun Yu had decided on a strategy to seize Wan City, Cao Cao was determined to take it!

That’s why, before Yuan Shu could even react, Cao Cao had already captured Wan City. Xun Yu and his companions were not the type to resort to a siege unless absolutely necessary. Moreover, at that time, Wan City was a hub of commerce, with both the Xun and Chen families operating businesses there.

Be...

Chapter 185: The Newly Crowned "Number One Warlord in the Land"

Chen Qun’s desire to put pressure on Chen Xi was something that Chen Xi was completely unaware of. Even if he had known, he might have just chuckled. Xun Yu was someone who could make Chen Xi feel a bit conflicted, but Chen Qun? Not so much. While Chen Qun was undoubtedly intelligent, there was still a thin line separating him from the very top tier of strategists. And that thin line was enough for Xun Yu to completely overshadow him.

To Chen Xi, Chen Qun simply didn't have w...

Chapter 184: If You Want My Position as Head of the Family, Come and Take It!

Chen Xi scratched his head as he read the latest intelligence report. It seemed that Yuan Shu's retreat could be considered a strategic withdrawal rather than an outright failure.

"Zijian, make sure we've taken everything valuable from Runan. If there's anything left, we need to take it now," Chen Xi said, setting the report aside. Although Yuan Shu had returned, the likelihood of him retaking Pingyu was almost nonexistent.

"We've already taken everything worth moving. Me...

Chapter 183: Yuan Shu's Retreat

Whether Liu Biao's words were believed by those present or not, it didn't matter much at this point. Whether Yuan Shu retreated five days earlier or later made no difference; these people were indifferent, merely waiting to see if Liu Biao's prediction would come true. If Yuan Shu didn't retreat after five days, they would feel justified in surrendering, using it as an opportunity to undermine Liu Biao's authority. This would also provide them with a topic of conversation when they eve...

Chapter 182: Using a Borrowed Sword

After distributing a large amount of silver, Yuan Shu's army exhibited an astonishing level of combat prowess. With both sides' generals' advantages neutralized, the fight now became a pure contest of strength. The soldiers, driven by the lure of wealth, finally gave Yuan Shu a glimpse of the possibility of conquering Jiangling within ten days.

"Kill! Kill! Kill!" Ji Ling roared as he led his elite troops into battle, wielding his double-edged spear. His unwavering loyalty to Y...

Chapter 181: Zhou Yu's Thoughts

Although Yuan Shu had issued a gag order, news travels quickly among well-informed individuals. When one person knows something, it's a secret; when three people know it, it's common knowledge, and once a group of people knows it, there's no stopping the spread.

Yuan Shu now found himself in this situation. Despite his efforts to keep the information under wraps, word had spread throughout the camp that Yuzhou had fallen. Suddenly, the morale in his army plummeted.

Surpri...

Chapter 60: I'm Not as Good as You

Lin Qian's inquiry prompted a middle-aged woman to step forward quickly. "Lord Lu, Lord Tang, and Lord Zhuge are all busy in the back," she reported.

Upon hearing this, Lin Qian nodded. "Lead the way."

As soon as Lin Qian spoke, the women in front of him dispersed, and the middle-aged woman curtsied before turning to lead him deeper into the courtyard.

Following her for a short while, Lin Qian soon arrived at the rear of the estate. In the back courtyard, three peop...

Chapter 59: The Fireworks Division

After Lei Qian left, he had just stepped onto the corridor leaving Maoqing Mountain when he saw a disciple from the Benlei Division waiting for him. Upon seeing Lei Qian, the disciple reported that someone had come to challenge Lin Qian.

With a strange expression on his face after hearing this news, Lei Qian returned to Maoqing Mountain to inform Lin Qian of the situation.

"Haha, didn't you just say that challenging me is akin to seeking death? Well, it seems someone is h...

Chapter 58: Supplementing the Rounds

Bang! Bang! Bang!
On the mountaintop of Maoqing Mountain, in the backyard of the mansion, the sounds of continuous collisions echoed. Crimson-gold lightning and purple lightning clashed, radiating outward.

Two figures suddenly collided, and the two-colored lightning spread in all directions. In the next moment, golden soul power surged, suppressing the lightning from damaging any plants or trees in the courtyard.

Observing the two figures' battle from the side...

Chapter 57: The Nameless Cultivation Technique

After Wei Wushuang went back inside, Lin Qian flashed a mischievous grin as he turned to Lei Qian. "Hehehe, Lei Qian..."

Seeing the peculiar smile on Lin Qian's face, Lei Qian shivered involuntarily and took a few steps back. "Boss, what are you planning?"

"Of course, it's time for some training!" Lin Qian suddenly shouted as he kicked toward Lei Qian. The swift strike whistled through the air, reaching Lei Qian in the blink of an eye.

Clang!

However,...

Chapter 56: Enhancement Trait

Even though the traits awakened by a soul core during the breakthrough to the Nirvana Realm can vary widely, with some being rather peculiar, most soul core traits have already been documented and are categorized by their strength into different tiers.

The traits are generally divided into four grades: A, B, C, and D, with each grade further divided into upper, middle, and lower tiers. For example, Lei Qian's lightning paralysis trait is considered a C-grade upper-tier trait, s...

Chapter 55: Nirvana Realm

During the breakthrough to the Nirvana Realm, the soul power within one's body ignites, wrapping around the body to refine it. However, Wei Wushuang had never seen a soul martial artist's breakthrough to the Nirvana Realm result in such a massive outpouring of soul fire, completely engulfing the entire room.

This strange situation made Wei Wushuang anxious. "Lin Qian, you'd better not have any mishaps."

In the courtyard, Wei Wushuang remained outside the room, watching th...

Chapter 54: Beginning the Breakthrough

That night, inside Lin Qian's room, the Nirvana Flame Bath was set up once again. However, this time, the liquid was a deep crimson, far more intense than before. The effects of this Nirvana Flame Bath were several times stronger than the previous ones, and the pain Lin Qian had to endure was also magnified many times over.

Stripping off his clothes, Lin Qian took a deep breath before stepping into the wooden tub, allowing the deep crimson liquid to engulf his entire body. As s...

Chapter 53: The Sea Tribe

After returning to the Wanxiang Sect, Liu Ming was forced to drink the truth serum and finally revealed the truth about that night. It turned out that Lei Kuo had bribed Liu Ming with 10,000 mid-grade soul crystals to help him cover up the truth. Similarly, the other inner sect disciples present that night had also accepted Lei Kuo's bribes to keep quiet about his absence.

However, another shocking and heartbreaking discovery was made—Lei Xiang had disappeared!

When Qin...

Chapter 52: The Blood-Nurtured Corpse

"An outsider?" Lei Heng asked gravely, looking at Wei Wushuang.

Wei Wushuang nodded slightly, walking over to Lei Kun's corpse. Staring at the black blood on the ground, he solemnly explained, "Lei Kun didn't come back to life. He was turned into a 'blood-nurtured corpse' by the Black Blood Tribe, used to feed and empower them."

"Master, are you saying that apart from humans, there are other races?" Lin Qian quickly stepped forward, his curiosity piqued.

Seeing Lin ...

Chapter 51: The Black Blood Tribe

"Zhao Long, take care of him. Try to leave the body intact, but if it endangers you, feel free to eliminate him directly," Lin Qian ordered as he retracted his soul power, addressing Zhao Long, who had just been summoned from Tianhen.

Zhao Long gave his long spear a shake, his eyes locking onto the undead Lei Kun before responding solemnly, "As you command!"

With that, Zhao Long's soul power, at the peak of the Nirvana stage, erupted as he stomped on the ground and charge...

Chapter 50: The Corpse of Lei Kun

"Once we return to the Wanxiang Sect, we'll have Liu Ming drink the Truth Serum. That should reveal something," Lin Qian thought to himself. He then turned to Lei Qian and said, "After you take care of Lei Kun's body, let's head back to the sect."

"Yes, that's all we can do for now," Lei Qian agreed with a nod.

Suddenly, a bloodcurdling scream pierced the air behind them, startling everyone.

Lin Qian quickly turned around, only to be left speechless by what he saw.<...

Chapter 49: Shrouded in Mystery

Lei Qian squatted on the ground, rubbing his face with his hands. After a long while, he took a deep breath and stood up. Lin Qian also glanced at the corpse in the pit, feeling a bit surprised.

The corpse was none other than Lei Kun.

Although Lin Qian had crippled Lei Kun's cultivation, Lei Kun had once been a soul warrior. His physical body, though not particularly strong, was still much sturdier than an ordinary person's. As a result, the corpse remained relatively int...

Chapter 48: The End

Lei Kuo's eyes dimmed as he fell to the ground, staring blankly at the sky. He couldn't understand why Lin Qian dared to kill him, why Lin Qian was so strong, why Lei Qian had become so powerful, and why those three thousand soldiers truly possessed the strength of the Ninth Rank of the Nirvana Realm.

"Is this karma?" Lei Kuo muttered, gazing at the clear blue sky as the last glimmer of life faded from his eyes. He breathed his last breath.

Lin Qian walked down from Arena...

Chapter 47: Too Much Talking

Despite being ranked seventh among the inner sect, Liu Ming was quick to react when Lin Qian's voice reached his ears. Without hesitation, he unleashed an attack in the direction of the sound.

The onlookers were already shocked by Lin Qian's incredible speed, like a golden lightning bolt flashing across the stage and instantly closing in on Liu Ming. Now, they were equally astonished by Liu Ming's swift counterattack, as he unleashed a powerful punch.

His soul power, infu...

Chapter 46: The Battle Begins

"Both sides have confirmed, the method of competition will be a group battle. Liu Ming challenges Lin Qian for the spot in the Ancient Ruins. The battle begins!" After speaking, the deacon elder retrieved a jade token and infused it with soul power.

He then half-squatted and lightly tapped the jade token on the ground. A crisp sound echoed as the array patterns formed from soul power spread across the entire surface of the stage.

The array began to emit waves of energy, g...

Chapter 45: Confirmation

Lei Qian stood by Lin Qian, utterly dumbfounded by everything that had just transpired.

Who was the one being arrogant now?

“Brother Liu, what should we do?” one of Liu Ming’s followers asked nervously, glancing at the heavily armored soldiers surrounding the stage.

“Maybe we should concede for now. They have the numbers and the strength,” another disciple suggested.

The overwhelming presence of the soldiers, who were emitting an intense aura, made i...

Chapter 44: Resounding Slaps

"Except for Lei Qian, everyone else should leave," Lin Qian suddenly ordered as noon approached, his voice calm yet commanding.

His words took everyone by surprise, especially Lei Qian.

"Boss, if they all leave, what are we going to do during the battle?" Lei Qian asked anxiously.

"Don't worry, just go. Trust me," Lin Qian replied with a mysterious smile. "Honestly, you think I'm afraid of a group battle because of numbers? Not at all."

As soon as Lin Qian fin...

Chapter 43: Endless Provocation

Lin Qian stood still, his eyes coldly scanning the person who had spoken. The one who had called out was a muscular young man with a shaved head. His tightly toned muscles stretched the white robe he wore, clinging to his powerful frame like a second skin. He stood like a small giant among the others.

This was Liu Ming, a name Lin Qian had heard before. Ranked seventh among the inner disciples, Liu Ming's martial spirit took the form of a pair of fist blades, and its special ab...