Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1299: Chapter 1253: Eager Young Maidens

Wang Yi used to hold the belief that ”women are no less than men,” and now it seems she has awakened something else, not only wanting to be as good as men but to crush them completely.

Therefore, Wang Yi took a month off from Lub Su to go home and intensively study. While she didn’t say she could convince others to join her in the competition, at least she is determined to participate this time, aiming to dominate the rankings!

After all, Wang Yi is a woman, and although she didn’t tell Lub Su the reason, Lub Su approved her leave anyway, and then Wang Yi borrowed a pile of books to start working hard.

”Zilong, Zilong, quickly teach me military strategy and martial arts.” Ma Yunlu hurriedly passed through the middle hall and rushed into the backyard, stopping abruptly when she saw Zhao Yun practicing martial arts.

”Uh?” Zhao Yun was confused; although Ma Yunlu could be rough sometimes, it was indeed rare to see her in such a hurry.

”I want to improve my martial arts and military strategy; I’m counting on you, Zilong~” Ma Yunlu grabbed Zhao Yun and looked at him with a face full of hope.

”Cough, cough, no problem.” Zhao Yun coughed twice; although he wasn’t sure what was going on, he was quite happy that Ma Yunlu relied on him like this.

”Come, let’s spar for a bit first, so I can measure you accurately.” Zhao Yun picked a long spear from the weapon rack beside him and tossed it to Ma Yunlu.

With Zhao Yun holding back considerably, Ma Yunlu lasted a hundred rounds, and then Zhao Yun silently wiped his sweat; holding back convincingly wasn’t easy at all.

”Overall, you’ve already reached quite a profound level in Qi Refining to Gang. At this point, the best thing to do is comprehend, accumulate, and then break through.” Zhao Yun began to explain to Ma Yunlu based on her current situation.

”Break through to Inner Qi Separation?” Ma Yunlu’s eyes sparkled. Achieving Inner Qi Separation would indeed make her a top-notch expert, recognized everywhere.

”Indeed so, but breaking through to Inner Qi Separation is extremely difficult, and given your situation, you seem to be competing soon, so breaking through in such a short time on your own would be very challenging.” Zhao Yun nodded, seeing that Ma Yunlu seemed eager to enhance her power.

”Is there a shortcut?” Ma Yunlu asked Zhao Yun with hopeful eyes.

”There is, it’s quite simple, and within minutes, you can reach Inner Qi Separation.” Zhao Yun said with a smile.

Having crossed that barrier himself, Zhao Yun had no problem sacrificing some power to pull Ma Yunlu up, especially since Ma Yunlu already had the Basic Attribute to bear this power. It was much simpler for Zhao Yun to bring Ma Yunlu to Inner Qi Separation than it was for Lyu Bu to bring Diao Chan there.

”What method?” Ma Yunlu exclaimed happily but then deflated after hearing Zhao Yun’s explanation, ”Never mind, martial arts are best cultivated on one’s own. This would be a significant loss for you too, not worth the cost.”

Zhao Yun chuckled; as Ma Yunlu rejected the idea, he didn’t mention it again. ”In that case, I’ll teach you other things. If you can’t break through to Inner Qi Separation, enhancing your skills and momentum to showcase stronger power is also a good path.”

”By the way, what level is your opponent? If it’s Inner Qi Separation, let me handle it.” Zhao Yun assumed Ma Yunlu would be dueling and felt a bit concerned.

”It shouldn’t be Inner Qi Separation.” Ma Yunlu thought for a moment. ”If it’s Inner Qi Separation, I’d admit defeat; no technique can surpass the means of Inner Qi Separation.”

Zhao Yun looked up, ”I’ll first teach you Seven Coiled Serpents Spear; this spear technique is my creation, known for its lightness and agility, not requiring much Qi Power, which suits your training.”

Though Zhao Yun had excellent strength and stamina, they couldn’t compare to those with Innate Divine Strength, so his spear technique was not known for force but for speed and cunning.

”As for military strategy, I’ll find an effective and simple one from Tuzi River. Although Inner Qi Separation can’t be opposed directly, with the rise of Heaven and Earth Essence, you can use techniques to control it and employ some methods.” Zhao Yun said after pondering.

”Oh! Great, I’m going to participate in the military examination!” Ma Yunlu said excitedly.

”What is the military examination?” Zhao Yun wasn’t too concerned about these events; although he knew about the spring trials, he wasn’t aware of this aspect.

”Outside the walls of the Political Office, there’s a notice about the spring trials, saying that anyone with a skill can participate in the respective exams, and those selected will be given an official position.” Ma Yunlu didn’t hide anything from Zhao Yun.

”Uh, is there such a thing?” Zhao Yun thought for a moment, completely forgetting about the military examination; he knew about the spring trial, ”I don’t remember there being a military examination.”

”Aren’t they recruiting generals?” Ma Yunlu raised an eyebrow, slightly displeased, ”Can’t those who practice martial arts participate?”

”That shouldn’t be the case. Let me check the regulations later.” Zhao Yun replied, thinking that Ma Yunlu had a point, and it made sense for the spring trial to have a military exam.

”But are you joining the military examination to become a soldier?” Zhao Yun said with a puzzled look at Ma Yunlu as he came to his senses.

”Of course, I wish to be like my father and my brother, conquering the disloyal and bringing peace to the world.” Ma Yunlu said proudly, and Zhao Yun felt a slight headache, silently resolving to ensure the regulations for the military exam would place Ma Yunlu in a tough group.

”Mm, I’ll support you.” Zhao Yun said calmly, already planning to ensure that even if Ma Yunlu entered the military exam, he would include enough experts to eliminate her.

If Ma Yunlu really was extraordinary enough to conquer the tough group, Zhao Yun had no issue pulling her into his team, not believing she could surpass him if he was by her side.

”You are truly great.” Ma Yunlu said with a face full of encouragement, recalling how even her father and most doting brother didn’t understand her ambitions, but her husband indeed did.

”I’ll first teach you martial arts, then military strategy.” Zhao Yun had abandoned the idea of getting a simple military strategy for Ma Yunlu from Chen Xi, not wanting her to clear the path.

Saying so, Zhao Yun picked up the spear sword and began teaching Ma Yunlu techniques meticulously. Though he didn’t plan on letting her clear the exams, he was earnest in his teaching. As for the opponents then, did they really think Zhao Yun couldn’t find skilled but nameless warriors?

[Let me think, there are some excellent swordsmen among the disciples of Master Wang Yue’s students. I’ll send them a letter, requesting them to come. Though they might not be battlefield tacticians, in a duel, few can match them.] Zhao Yun pondered recruiting challengers while teaching Ma Yunlu.

Without Chen Xi’s awareness, the spring trial stirred not only the nerves of aristocratic families and commoners but even prompted some young women to itch for a try, even starting early preparations. Who would claim the top spot in this first large-scale spring trial was yet to be seen.