“If it’s just a misunderstanding, then you should leave.”
Qin Chuan said calmly.
He could tell that this man was just a guard from some family, doing his duty. There was no need to make things difficult for him.
“Thank you, sir! Thank you, sir!”
The middle-aged man let out a sigh of ...
2024-09-02 07:48:34 +0000 UTC View PostNot long after, Bai Yichen and the city guards left, maintaining their politeness throughout the visit.
This made Qin Chuan reflect.
Not all young nobles are wastrels; many heirs of prominent families are often well-mannered and outstanding.
This is what true nobility looks like! “This person’s ...
2024-09-02 07:48:28 +0000 UTC View PostAfter some time, Qin Chuan and his son, led by the steward Lu Ming, arrived at the chosen courtyard.
As they opened the gate, the first thing that caught their eye was a clear, circular pond with a white jade bridge carved with intricate dragon and phoenix designs arching over it.
Crossing the jade bridge...
2024-09-02 07:48:21 +0000 UTC View PostThe once bustling transaction hall was now eerily deserted.
All the customers had fled.
Even the staff were on edge, trembling with fear. If it weren’t for Wanbao Trading Company’s deep background, ensuring the Dragon Snake Gang wouldn’t dare cause too much trouble, they would have bolted long ago.
...
“Ah?!”
Qin Zi was stunned, his mouth agape as he looked at his father in disbelief.
What was going on?
Why did his father always have such sudden ideas? Winning the alchemy competition?
But he had never learned alchemy! “Dad, I…”
Qin Zi looked troubled, ready to back out, but t...
2024-09-02 07:48:11 +0000 UTC View Post"Alright… alright." Rhett blinked in surprise, not expecting that Blackstar had a companion who had already infiltrated the enemy's ranks. However, he added, "I’ll be observing the situation here. If things get out of hand, I’ll step in to assist."
"Thank you, but I doubt that will be necessary," Blacksta...
2024-09-02 07:39:39 +0000 UTC View PostWhether a low-level knight or mage, facing "Black Crow’s Bane" is deadly—it’s one of the most potent poisons among low-grade concoctions.
McCoffe narrowed his eyes slightly, his mind racing as he carefully cast a third-level wind spell—Wind Wall!
A fierce wind howled through the n...
2024-09-02 07:39:33 +0000 UTC View PostThe tall man's face was marred by four irregular scars that crisscrossed his entire face. As he smiled, the muscles around the scars twisted, making him look especially sinister.
The short man, known as Wind Rat, grinned slyly, "He's just a newly appointed noble. The defense of his territory is quite weak for u...
2024-09-02 07:39:28 +0000 UTC View PostThud, thud, thud.
In the forest, the sound of hurried footsteps and intermittent roars echoed.
Rhett paused his actions, sensing the source of the sound. A smile appeared on his face.
It turned out that Whiteclaw was carrying Rayleigh, rushing toward him.
At that moment, a dry branch above Rhett’s he...
The next day.
After finishing breakfast, Rhett wandered around the estate.
He happened to see Ellie and a boy of the same age walking together from outside the manor. The two were chatting and laughing, full of energy, and drenched in sweat—clearly just back from a physical training session.
When they saw ...
The young boy carried a simple bundle on his back and walked into Xiushui Village, with only a few rays of morning light piercing through the persistent rain clouds. Despite the muddy road splashing his shoes and soaking their tips, he paid no mind and strode confidently into the village. Approaching the first house ...
2024-09-02 07:36:34 +0000 UTC View PostIn past years, the most that people would pay to avoid labor service was two or three taels of silver. This time, however, the required five taels made even the wealthier families in the surrounding villages hesitate. As for the poorer villages like Xiushui Village, the situation was even more difficult.
Sudden...
2024-09-02 07:36:26 +0000 UTC View PostBy the time the disciples of Lingxian Sect finished their cultivation in the late afternoon, they found that the heavy rain had yet to let up. Seeing this, Lin Dayou grew concerned and hurried to the spiritual fields to check on the situation. The others, sensing his worry, followed closely behind.
Upon reachin...
2024-09-02 07:36:21 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the third loud clap of thunder, the long-awaited rain finally began to fall. Large raindrops suddenly pelted down on the small village, hitting the lush green trees, causing leaves to scatter all over the ground. The raindrops also splattered onto the rural paths, splashing mud onto the wildflowers and grasses ...
2024-09-02 07:36:15 +0000 UTC View PostCould it be...
Lin Xiao hurried inside.
Jiang Youfu and Liu Yunang, not understanding the urgency, followed him.
As soon as Lin Xiao lifted the grass curtain, he saw that Xiao Luan, now noticeably larger, was impatiently trying to wake the wild chicken on the ground by kicking it with its claw.
<... 2024-09-02 07:36:09 +0000 UTC View PostThe new ability Lin Qian acquired was quite simple. With just a thought, he could transmit everything he saw directly to the Hua Xia Empire. By using soul power to inspect something, the data collected could also be sent to the empire.
This transmission of data was one-way, meaning it only happened when Lin Qian ...
2024-09-02 07:32:38 +0000 UTC View PostYunhai Sect was indeed powerful in the context of Linhai Prefecture, having controlled an entire state. However, it was ultimately just one of the many vassal forces under the Xiaoyao Sect, and nothing particularly special.
The human territories on Soul Martial Continent were vast, making humans the largest race ...
2024-09-02 07:32:30 +0000 UTC View PostThe female disciple from Yunhai Sect turned pale when she saw the person standing before her.
“Senior Brother Li…?”
The man before her was none other than Li Yunfeng, who had left earlier. She never expected him to be the one to intervene and protect Lin Qian.
Seeing Li Yunfeng block the sword e...
2024-09-02 07:32:23 +0000 UTC View PostLin Qian stood at the entrance of Houhai Street, staring in bewilderment at the scene before him. After a moment, he turned to Zhang Zide with a puzzled expression. "Brother Zhang, is this the exciting and joyful place you mentioned?"
"Of course!" Zhang Zide flashed a bright smile as if it were the most natural t...
2024-09-02 07:32:10 +0000 UTC View PostIn the end, Lin Qian managed to strike a deal with Zhang Tianxin and Zhou Yian, agreeing to help Zhang Zide and Li Yunfeng enhance their strength. After some discussion, Zhang Tianxin and Zhou Yian settled on what they would need to provide in return.
First, Lin Qian requested a spot to enter the Ancient Human Re...
2024-09-02 07:32:01 +0000 UTC View PostAfter securing Cao Cao's body in a coffin, Guan Yu ordered Zheng Jun and Guan Ping to lead five thousand troops to guard Pengcheng while he personally took Cao Cao's body back to report the situation.
On the other side, Taishi Ci watched helplessly as Xiahou Yuan and Xiahou Dun escaped. Although neither of them c...
2024-09-02 07:28:30 +0000 UTC View PostFrom a distance, Guan Yu saw a cloud of blood-red mist surging toward him. His sharp eyes immediately caught sight of Cao Cao, heavily guarded by a mass of his elite soldiers.
Seeing the disheveled yet resolute Cao soldiers, Guan Yu couldn't help but feel a tinge of admiration.
Lifting his Green Dragon Cres...
2024-09-02 07:28:22 +0000 UTC View Post"Did you capture Cao Cao?" Gan Ning asked Chen Dao and Wei Yan.
"No, we didn’t," the two replied, cupping their hands toward Gan Ning.
"Keep chasing! We've been killing all night and just managed to kill a guy named Cao Chun. Before I could order the capture of that small unit, Xiahou Yuan interrupted! Th...
2024-09-02 07:28:15 +0000 UTC View PostCao Cao’s forces had been repeatedly ambushed, and his fifty thousand troops were now scattered and fleeing in disarray.
Just as Jia Xu had predicted, Guo Jia, Li You, and Liu Ye had each, without any prior intelligence, seized the perfect moments to launch their ambushes, nearly causing the complete collapse of Cao C...
2024-09-02 07:28:08 +0000 UTC View PostAs dawn broke, the expressions of Guo Jia and the others relaxed significantly. There was little doubt now—Cao Cao was doomed. Unlike the chaotic night battles that required strategists to rely on their instincts to seize opportunities, once daylight emerged, commanding generals could handle the battlefield situation...
2024-09-02 07:27:57 +0000 UTC View Post"Since that is the case, Lord Xuande, please divide the troops into two groups. The front team will conduct a night raid, and if it fails, the rear team can provide support. At worst, tonight's night raid will turn into a full-scale assault," Jia Xu said calmly with his head lowered. There was a ten out of ten chance t...
2024-09-02 07:27:48 +0000 UTC View Post"Wenhe, are you sure this plan will work?" Chen Xi asked as he reviewed Jia Xu's strategy with some concern.
"Aren't you busy with disease prevention and disaster relief? What brings you here?" Jia Xu was puzzled by Chen Xi's sudden arrival. He thought Chen Xi was handling logistics and rear-line operations, so w...
2024-09-02 07:27:40 +0000 UTC View Post"Enemy general defeated! Soldiers, charge with me and crush the enemy!" Cao Cao shouted, leading the reserve troops as he charged forward with the Yitian Sword in hand.
Upon hearing this, the morale of the Danyang elite troops collapsed. They were capable of fighting without a commander, but if the commander fled...
2024-09-02 07:27:32 +0000 UTC View PostAs Cao Bao retreated with the command banner, the Danyang elite soldiers quickly fell into disarray. However, thanks to their rigorous training and numerical advantage, they managed to stabilize their formation despite being caught off guard by Cao Cao’s onslaught, although their morale took a significant hit.
...
2024-09-02 07:27:23 +0000 UTC View PostBy the time Liu Bei received the battle report, Cao Bao had already been killed, and over ninety percent of the thirty thousand elite Danyang soldiers had been captured by Cao Cao, thanks to the advantageous terrain.
Reading the situation detailed in the report, Liu Bei felt that calling Cao Bao incompetent would...
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