Mythical Three Kingdoms

All the civil and military officials present at the banquet that night were aware of the situation in the North and also knew that Qu Qi had a solution to the longstanding residency problem there, but the idea that crops could be harvested three times a year could only be taken as if they knew nothing.

”Fifty million acres of land?” Mi Zhu didn’t know how to describe his feelings. His yearning for land had already diminished, since the Mi Family’s assets were abundant enough, but that terrifying number still shook him.

”As for the matter discussed today, please ensure that it doesn’t spread. If Yuan Benchu finds out, we won’t have an easy time,” Chen Xi said after the banquet was concluded and he stood up. If word got out, Yuan Shao would definitely attempt it. Compared to the difficulty of attacking Liu Bei, attacking the Hu People was no different for Yuan Shao than hitting his own child.

As for the problem of settling in the North, although difficult, it wasn’t without solutions. Chen Xi had initiated the wool spinning project. Though slow, it was a solution nevertheless, and once the news was confirmed to be true, Yuan Shao would definitely not mind occupying that land first and developing it piece by piece. The degree of his current wisdom and valor was terrifying to witness.

”I also ask that you not send people to investigate; you will find out in due time. Why rush the moment?” Madame Zhang also stepped forward to speak. The Zhen Family was now fully leaning toward Liu Bei. After all, the Zhen Family understood that with the Yuan Family around, this was the extent of their importance, but if Liu Bei rose to power, they would still be outer relatives!

The group of civil and military officials all nodded. At this time, it was certainly not the time to startle the snake. The Hu People weren’t the issue; Yuan Shao was. Not every one of Liu Bei’s civil and military officials was entirely confident in him. People like Chen Xi who dared to declare their side certain to win were few and far between.

After everyone had left, Chen Xi gave a nod to Madame Zhang, ”Madame Zhang, please refrain from taking this opportunity for your own benefit. The Zhen Family’s influence in Jizhou may be vast, but Yuan Shao overhead is no ordinary character either. Please, make sure this doesn’t spread.”

Madame Zhang felt somewhat embarrassed. She indeed had some idea of sending someone to inspect the area. The situation of the Zhen Family’s homeland was all too obvious; any excuse could justify a trip to the Xianbei lands. However, at Chen Xi’s pointed reminder, she agreed.

After Chen Xi was sent off by Liu Bei, he followed a squad of city management troops as he prepared to head home. He wasn’t worried at all about being assassinated. There should be a top expert lurking around, not to mention Zuo Ci was there too.

”Military strategist,” just as Chen Xi was considering whether to stop by South Street to buy something for Chen Lan and the others on his way home, Zhao Yun suddenly appeared in front of him.

In that instant, Chen Xi sharply felt a fluctuation behind him, and almost as soon as Zhao Yun spoke, he thrust his long spear toward that disturbance. Chen Xi, with his startling spiritual capacity, clearly saw how Zhao Yun’s long spear disappeared without a trace and then struck the fluctuation.

”Pff—” the sound of dirt hitting the ground. Only then did Chen Xi react, and as he turned to look, a large section of the paved stone road had been shattered into gravel. In the same moment, the sky suddenly darkened, and a silvery-gray cloud Qi instantly enveloped the central area of Fenggao.

”Kill!” At the same moment, a squad of the city management troops surrounded the figure that had evaded Zhao Yun’s spear and turned into a black shadow.

Without waiting for any orders, sixteen soldiers simultaneously raised their hands and fired crossbow bolts directly at the still airborne opponent. Without even checking the results, they raised their great shields and drew their own weapons, charging in different directions toward the enemy, while the remaining nine quickly took up great shields to protect Chen Xi.

The sixteen crossbow bolts, a moment before hitting the shadow, saw the shadow flash suddenly under the pressure of the cloud Qi, steadying itself and then flicking away several bolts with its spear while leaping backwards through the air. Before the shadow could land, a series of snapping and grinding of plate armor sounded from both sides.

Soon, over five hundred silver-armored city management troops, clad in silver plate armor, carrying great shields and wielding weapons, had completely cordoned off the area. The speed was so astounding that Chen Xi didn’t even know what to say.

”Surrender quickly, assassins on the other side,” ”Everyone, draw the upper string, erect shields, line the wall, and prepare short weapons!” The two deputy commanders of the city management troops bellowed simultaneously, and then all the soldiers began their maneuvers in unison, exhibiting no disarray despite the dark and windy night.

”...” Chen Xi, covering his forehead, didn’t know what to say. He had to smooth this over quickly before Liu Bei arrived—it was just too embarrassing.

”This is a misunderstanding...” Hann Qiong said with a wry smile. He had merely noticed a fluctuation in Zhao Yun’s mood—how did things spiral into this tragic situation in an instant?

”Cease!” Chen Xi quickly called out at this moment.

It was only after the city management troops had drawn their bows that Chen Xi realized, although there were only a bit over five hundred men, it wouldn’t take much time to kill Hann Qiong. If it weren’t for the enveloping Cloud Qi, Hann Qiong might have had a chance to struggle and flee. Now, even if Lyu Bu were here, he too would have only one way to die. With five hundred elites on par with the Trap Formation, the Cloud Qi completely suppressing them, and Zhao Yun crouching to the side...

After Chen Xi issued his command, the encirclement did not disperse, but no attack was launched either.

”This is Old Hann, my protector. This incident was an accident,” Chen Xi said with a strained smile, while Hann Qiong also raised his long spear upright, no longer confrontational. He too was taken aback by how rapidly the soldiers had arrived—nearly matching the twenty conventional units he’d seen previously.

”Uncle Hann...” Zhao Yun said with a wry smile. He had found it odd when he first struck; the way the opponent parried was so familiar, but only now did he realize it was his Uncle Hann.

With Zhao Yun speaking up and Chen Xi’s intervention, the city management troops swiftly dispersed, and the original twenty-five patrolmen formed a line as if nothing had happened and continued their patrol. However, the silver-grey Cloud Qi in the sky remained, subtly suppressing everyone’s Inner Qi.

”Cough cough cough, Zilong, your strength has grown considerably. That spear thrust just now was powerful. An ordinary military general, even if they managed to block it, would probably still suffer internal injuries from the shock,” Hann Qiong coughed a couple of times, masking his own embarrassment.

Hann Qiong did indeed block Zhao Yun’s previous thrust, but the intense vibration passed through his defenses, still causing him slight injury. The very cobblestones of the street were pulverized to dust by that force.

”Uncle Hann flatters me,” Zhao Yun said modestly. ”I still need to continue amassing Inner Qi. Even the strongest technique can’t compare to a profound foundation.”

”Alright, it seems you have matters to discuss with him. I won’t intrude any further.” After speaking, the light where Hann Qiong stood twisted, and he vanished completely. But it was not secret techniques—Hann Qiong, Tong Yuan, Wang Yue these people used them the most.

Zhao Yun shook his head. Although he had heard from his master’s letters that someone was protecting Chen Xi, he had not expected it to be his Uncle Hann. However, this assured Zhao Yun greatly about Chen Xi’s safety. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit to cast your recommendation votes and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian.com to read.)