Tao Qian didn't hold on for long. A few days after Liu Bei successfully took over Xuzhou, Tao Qian passed away in his sleep. Liu Bei personally handled the funeral and warned the Xuzhou aristocrats that if anything happened to Tao Qian's two sons, he would make the Xuzhou families pay the price.
The Xuzhou famili...
2024-09-04 08:09:23 +0000 UTC View PostChen Xi smiled bitterly. Could he say that Xuzhou had been too peaceful? There hadn't been any wars for three whole years, and the Xuzhou troops were mainly used for maintaining public order—how could they have any real combat power?
"Re-select the Xuzhou troops, and those who don't meet the requirements should...
2024-09-04 08:09:14 +0000 UTC View Post"I've found too many things I can't do, but I've also found brothers who share my aspirations and are willing to work with me to restore the Han Dynasty. After meeting Zichuan while I was staying under Gongsun Zan's banner on the way to Hulao Pass, I realized that fate had decreed I would not walk this path alone," Liu...
2024-09-04 08:09:06 +0000 UTC View PostThe reason aristocratic families can dominate their regions is due to holding local official positions. People are inherently influenced by relationships, and under the Han Dynasty’s ideals of filial piety, it’s considered natural for officials to benefit their families. As a result, local aristocratic families bec...
2024-09-04 08:08:57 +0000 UTC View PostLi You sat slightly behind Liu Bei, and upon hearing Chen Xi's proposal, a look of realization appeared on his face. It was clear that Chen Xi's intention was for Liu Bei to firmly grasp control of the military. Perhaps Liu Bei hadn’t even noticed that his military authority had become somewhat dispersed.
"This...
2024-09-04 08:08:47 +0000 UTC View Post"Zichuan, I didn’t expect you to have such refined interests," a voice with a hint of amusement came from beyond the wall just as Chen Xi finished his recitation and was about to head back to sleep.
"Lord Xuande," Chen Xi opened the door and smiled at Liu Bei, who stood there with Li You and Xu Chu. "It seems t...
2024-09-04 08:08:38 +0000 UTC View PostTao Qian also congratulated Liu Bei, then claimed that he was feeling unwell and had someone help him leave the hall. In reality, he was handing over the reins to Liu Bei, allowing him to manage the aftermath of the situation.
"Everyone, since I, Liu Xuande, have accepted the seal of the Governor of Xuzhou and yo...
2024-09-04 08:08:30 +0000 UTC View PostAs Chen Xi had predicted, after Tao Qian and Liu Bei arrived at the government office, Tao Qian had Liu Bei take a seat beside him, sitting as equals. After some hesitation, Tao Qian ordered Chen Deng to summon the major families of Xuzhou.
"Xuande, what do you think of Xuzhou?" Tao Qian asked with a smile as he ...
2024-09-04 08:08:21 +0000 UTC View PostChen Xi looked at Tao Qian, with his graying hair and frail figure supported by a cane as he came to greet Liu Bei, and sighed quietly. Time spares no one.
"Greetings, Lord Tao," Liu Bei said, bowing along with Chen Xi and the others.
"There's no need for such formalities, Xuande," Tao Qian replied, his bod...
2024-09-04 08:08:08 +0000 UTC View Post"Zizhong, don't think I'm just humoring you. This is truly Zichuan's evaluation. If you don't believe me, you can ask Zichuan when he returns," Lu Su laughed heartily, quickly noticing Mi Zhu's awkwardness.
"Well said, well said," Mi Zhu responded, feeling quite pleased. If his younger brother could receive such ...
2024-09-04 08:07:52 +0000 UTC View Post"Not going to kill them all?"
Jiang Lichen raised an eyebrow at Li Hao, looking somewhat surprised and slightly regretful.
Li Hao shook his head slightly. Aside from those with significant power who might have committed atrocities under the Buddha Lord, there was no point in killing the low-level disciples....
2024-09-04 07:59:39 +0000 UTC View PostLi Hao quickly took out a pill and handed it to Elder Feng.
As the golden pill went down Elder Feng's throat, Li Hao could clearly see golden veins appearing within his body, like a brilliant golden light coursing through his throat and illuminating his internal meridians. The light revealed the branching veins w...
2024-09-04 07:59:22 +0000 UTC View Post"Rebirth from a drop of blood?!"
Seeing Li Hao regenerate from a mass of blood mist, the Buddha Lord's pupils contracted slightly. His always composed expression showed a slight change. This technique seemed akin to the Dao Law Realm.
In the Dao Law Realm, one could recover from the brink of death with a si...
2024-09-04 07:59:15 +0000 UTC View Post"Then, as you wish!"
Boom!!
Li Hao's eyes, as dark as the depths of the universe, blazed with intense fury. His entire aura surged to its peak.
After the ten layers of domain, another five layers of domain emerged and slaughtered out!
In an instant, all the domains Li Hao had mastered erupted si...
2024-09-04 07:59:06 +0000 UTC View Post"So, you are plotting to use the demons' hands to replace the Qiandao Palace?"
Li Hao squinted, staring at the Buddha Lord. Piecing together various pieces of information, it was evident that although the demon invasion of Da Yu was a grand scheme, this Buddha Lord had undoubtedly played a significant role in fan...
2024-09-04 07:58:57 +0000 UTC View Post"What's the matter, can't handle losing?" Ma Honghu said with a smile.
"Exactly!"
"Can't handle losing?"
"We've lost so much, and now that we're winning a bit, you're kicking us out?"
Voices filled with complaints and grumbling echoed through the room.
"Gentlemen, please do me, Jin Chan, a...
2024-09-03 09:51:10 +0000 UTC View PostThe blood that splattered onto the sword was quickly absorbed and disappeared. However, since Ma Honghu was not in the Bloodthirsty Frenzy state, the blood from their bodies was not actively absorbed.
[Absorbed first-rank warrior's blood: 100 energy points]
[Ki...
2024-09-03 09:51:07 +0000 UTC View Post
"Shut up!"
Ma Honghu's face darkened as he heard their taunts. No matter what, he was still a man, and those words made him feel humiliated.
"Oh, can't we talk about it? Did they ‘go to war’ right in your house?"
"Hahaha!"
The group burst into laughter. Ma Honghu's expression grew even more sul...
2024-09-03 09:51:04 +0000 UTC View Post"Damn!"
At this moment, a man dressed in a servant's uniform saw the skeleton lying next to the sword and was instantly startled, jumping back in fear. Instinctively, he began to back away, ready to leave the place.
But soon, he stopped and returned. After a moment of hesitation, he gathered his courage and...
2024-09-03 09:51:01 +0000 UTC View Post
“Damn it, just die already!”
Ye Fan couldn’t stand this fool any longer and was about to use his own energy to attack Ma Honghu.
“I’m sorry, divine sword, I didn’t mean to throw you just now.”
But at that moment, Ma Honghu quickly picked up the Flowing Shadow Blood Sword.
“Wait, can...
2024-09-03 09:50:44 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Gao Jianli spoke, he turned and walked away.
Qin Zi watched his retreating figure, a playful smile gradually spreading across his face.
“Not bowing down when you're weak is a sin. Such a harsh truth, but... who’s truly weaker here?”
The Gao family, strong?
Heh…
In his mind,...
2024-09-03 09:49:07 +0000 UTC View Post"Mountain Crushing Fist!"
Gao Feng roared as he threw his punch, with a powerful force that transformed into the shadow of a mountain, crashing down with overwhelming pressure.
"Mere tricks, and you dare show off in front of an expert!"
Qin Zi sneered, then shouted, "Great Dragon of Might, Revered Earth T...
It was early morning.
In the central square of Minghao City.
The outskirts of the square were already packed with a sea of people, while the elevated core area of the square was filled with alchemy furnaces.
At least a thousand of them! The scene was quite spectacular.
Facing north, a grand platfor...
“Father, did you hear? The Dragon Snake Gang vanished overnight—every casino, every hall, all empty.”
In the main hall, Qin Zi said.
“Oh?”
Qin Chuan raised an eyebrow slightly.
“Hmph! No doubt about it now—the ones who tried to set me up must have been them, and they fled out of ...
2024-09-03 09:48:47 +0000 UTC View PostSoon, two days passed.
The sky battle from before gradually became a hot topic of conversation among the people, discussed over tea and meals.
Of course, this matter would soon be forgotten.
After all, in a city like Minghao, filled with hidden dragons and crouching tigers, Pure Yang Realm experts w...
2024-09-03 09:48:43 +0000 UTC View PostAfter passing on the message to Ryle, Sveta took a quick tour around the manor. Finally, from Leo, who was carrying wine in the cellar, he learned that the lord had gone to the garden.
He hurriedly ran toward the back of the castle.
At this moment, Rhett had already left the warehouse and was leisurely st...
2024-09-03 09:44:09 +0000 UTC View Post"No!"
A light at the end of the tunnel! The case is solved!
Rhett stood by the window, inhaling the fresh air, a look of realization dawning in his eyes.
"So, the problem lies with the friend of the bard! In that case, there’s no need to investigate Grand Duke Blue Diamond further. It seems that i...
2024-09-03 09:44:02 +0000 UTC View PostThe threat posed by the Phantom Serpents is no less than that of the Blood Moon Werewolves, and in large-scale battles, it may even surpass them! Among all antidotes, only the Starshine Potion is particularly effective against their venom.
Although it can't completely neutralize the effects of the Phantom Serpe...
2024-09-03 09:43:55 +0000 UTC View PostAs Rhett approached, Tadel straightened his posture and greeted him, "Good afternoon, my lord!"
"Since you broke through to the second-level knight, your spirit has improved significantly," Rhett remarked with a smile, patting Tadel on the shoulder.
"Perhaps... it's because I came to Falcon Town, this lan...
2024-09-03 09:43:49 +0000 UTC View PostRhett patted White Tiger on the back, smoothing down its soft white fur as he whispered a few instructions. Using their contract bond, he clearly conveyed his intentions.
"Roar?"
"Roar…"
White Tiger stood still for a few seconds, slowly processing what Ryle wanted it to do. It had to chase and intimi...
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