Mythical Three Kingdoms

Liuu Luo was eventually persuaded to leave by Chen Yun. Knowing that Liuu Luo felt uneasy, Chen Yun finally agreed to her request. However, she realized that the already tenuous connection between Chen Xi and Liuu Luo would become even weaker.

All Liuu Luo wanted was peace of mind, with fewer entanglements. Liuu Luo felt somewhat downcast, and Chen Yun wasn’t sure how much of her persuasion was effective.

”How did it go?” Chen Xi, holding his daughter and flipping through a book in the study, casually inquired when he saw Chen Yun enter, aware that there were some matters he couldn’t intervene in.

”She’s been persuaded to leave, though she’ll visit every New Year,” Chen Yun replied hesitantly, her head lowered. Although Chen Xi had left her to make her own decisions, she still felt she might have acted too freely.

Chen Xi glanced at Chen Yun and, after a moment, said, ”Let it be.”

Chen Xi didn’t need any gifts, nor did he require any visits during festive times. But since she wanted to come, so be it.

”From now on, you handle her visits,” Chen Xi said to Chen Yun. ”Speak freely to her; she tends to overthink things.”

”Yes, Family Head,” Chen Yun replied, lowering her head without further comment. Clearly, Chen Xi wasn’t eager to handle this matter, but for various reasons, he didn’t pursue it aggressively. Whatever happens next won’t depend on Chen Xi but on Liuu Luo herself—her personal responsibility!

”Take care of her, act properly, and the Thirteen Provinces of Great Han won’t come after her. But if she starts dabbling in dishonorable schemes, even with my protection, the harm will be greater when the time comes!” Chen Xi, perhaps feeling uneasy, put down the book and said to Chen Yun. Liuu Luo’s performance over the years had been decent, but as Li Youu said, people change.

If her intentions aren’t heavy, she can focus purely on her tasks. Chen Xi takes Chen Yun to visit her yearly; keeping a moderate distance suffices for protection, but asking for more is crossing the line.

Chen Yun didn’t dare respond to this, only bowing her head. Chen Xi didn’t continue the conversation, instead amusing himself with his daughter, Chen Qian, for a while, noticing that she often reached for his face. With a chuckle, he moved her to the desk to avoid getting scratched.

However, as he held her, Chen Qian began to cry loudly, leaving Chen Xi somewhat embarrassed and blank-faced. Previously, she had been intent on scratching him, and now she suddenly cried—he was at a loss. How the previous generation took care of Chen Qian felt completely elusive!

”Family Head, let me take over.” Seeing Chen Xi’s awkwardness, Chen Yun stepped up to take Chen Qian. Once Chen Qian was in Chen Yun’s arms, she nestled against her bosom, the cries diminishing significantly, while tugging at Chen Yun’s outer garment.

”Is there no wet nurse at home?” Even the oblivious Chen Xi understood the situation now.

”Matriarch has always personally cared for the Lady Heir,” Chen Yun calmly replied, comforting Chen Qian. Although she continued crying, her voice softened as she burrowed into Chen Yun’s chest.

Chen Xi quietly wiped off sweat, realizing he was clueless about household affairs—not involved at all.

After letting Chen Yun take his daughter to Chen Lan, Chen Xi found himself idle and soon decided to tackle his work.

”Hmm, tomorrow I’ll have Weishuo handle this issue. Not sure if he’s prepared everyone yet, and Xianhe, if I recall correctly, just finished lettering and is working on language—need to check on that too.” Chen Xi, scratching his head, examined his current workload.

”Moreover, Boning’s legal code can be issued now. Once Wen Ru secures the census, Boning’s laws can permeate various aspects.” Chen Xi turned another page, discovering a document reported by Mann Chong.

”With Zhongyu collaborating with Boning, his Spiritual Talent can force aristocratic families into compliance,” Chen Xi confidently remarked on the previous planning.

Xun Yue’s Spiritual Talent allows him to explain things so even the ignorant can understand—in combination with Mann Chong’s skill, no aristocratic families can protest. Mann Chong’s ability enables genuine justice post-crime, and now that aristocratic families are registered, any infraction will face undeniable consequences, introducing additional constraints.

”All key plans are proceeding smoothly; the Village Merging feels slightly forceful but poses no significant issues—overall satisfactory.” Chen Xi stroked his chin and flipped another page. ”But, it’s been a year—what’s happening with Gan Xingba?”

As Chen Xi pondered over Gan Ning, Gan Ning was busy riding the Dragon Horse, named Jingfan, which was causing him quite the challenge. Despite successfully riding it, the horse often ran astray.

Gan Ning had established that the horse’s Inner Qi was being absorbed into its body, differing from normal Inner Qi Manifestation. The Inner Qi within the horse’s body explicitly lacked Jingfan’s own attributes, serving solely to enhance muscle strength.

Clearly, the horse had consumed Divine Stone, causing this condition, and unlike Red Hare, once this horse internalizes all Inner Qi, it will fly—or rather step into the void—using muscle power and swift mobility.

In any case, this horse isn’t a fine battle steed for Gan Ning. Although it’s tough and can ignore numerous attacks even under Cloud Suppression, carrying heavy loads fearlessly, Gan Ning is a Naval General.

While it can charge on water surfaces, compared to other flying Dragon Horses, it’s relatively useless. With all Inner Qi internalized, its already poor flying capability will worsen.

Overall, this is a subpar battle horse, yet Gan Ning insists it will be his mount—no question about it. Its combat power might even rival Red Hare, making it a fighter amidst warhorses.

”This should be the place. I, Gan Xingba, am not one to retreat after a single setback!” Gan Ning gazed at the distant Water Village, where Water Bandits lurked, ready for another round of black-on-black and building from scratch.

Gan Ning’s approach mirrored Han owing to similar conditions in Kushan with Mountain Bandits and Water Bandits rampant, offering Gan Ning an opportunity. The past year in Minagara, Gan Ning both learned and gathered essential resources.

Beyond tactics and training, manpower was necessary. Early on, Gan Ning targeted Indian Ocean pirates.

These pirates range from small with one or two medium-sized ships to large akin to Regular Army scale. Gan Ning’s current ambition was clear: he aimed to become the Pirate King of the Indian Ocean!