Mythical Three Kingdoms

”Indeed, she is a good match.” Sunx Ce recalled the grand event three months ago, when countless prominent figures from the Imperial Family to the Feudal Lords and common folk attended, second only to Chen Xi. At that time, Zhao Yun had indeed invited everyone.

Although inviting everyone was partly due to the assembly of Feudal Lords in Chang’an during the Early Yuanfeng Year, with the Grand Princess regency and the political situation clear, Zhao Yun was considered a top figure in the world today, a member of Liu Bei’s Army’s ”Four Plus One” leadership. The marriage had some political motivations, but in terms of family status, it was quite appropriate, so everyone gave him face.

”Hengheng, my daughter’s taste is still quite good.” Lyu Bu said satisfactorily, no longer feeling his liver pain, with the speed of healing his heart and lung injuries faster by a bit, ”It’s just a pity that Qiling didn’t inform me, her father.” Lyu Bu spoke with discontent, but the fondness in his eyes was evident.

”Perhaps she didn’t know how to inform you.” Sunx Ce looked up and thought for a moment, ”But Marquis Wenn, since you didn’t attend, your daughter’s maternal family wasn’t present, which looked quite imbalanced. On Meng Qi’s side, it seemed much livelier; if not for Grand Commandant Liu holding the fort, it would have been quite awkward.”

Lyu Qiling did have a maternal family, and speaking of her maternal family’s power, it wasn’t small either. It’s just a pity that they couldn’t attend the marriage.

If Gao Shun, Zhang Liao, Chen Gong hadn’t gone to the Western Regions, if Lyu Bu wasn’t in Australia, as her maternal family backing Lyu Qiling, they’d definitely make Ma Chao spit blood.

Whatever Ma Clan could offer, Lyu Bu’s side could certainly match, and with a more intimidating lineup, and with handsome men and beautiful women, although Ma Chao was quite handsome, in terms of appearance and martial prowess, he was certainly not superior.

”Uh, Meng Qi, that kid went too, huh? What’s he doing there? Getting beaten? From my impressions, he’s quite fond of courting death; the fact he’s not been beaten to death yet is truly fortunate.” Lyu Bu spat out some clotted blood, casually inquiring, still having some fondness for Ma Chao, although the latter often courted death.

”He went to show support; he’s maternal family.” Sunx Ce responded casually.

”My daughter’s, what maternal family does he represent, I’m not dead yet!” Lyu Bu said displeased.

However, Lyu Bu then realized that given his daughter’s situation, Chen Gong had gone to the Western Regions, Gao Shun had left too, Zhang Liao had joined them, he wasn’t around, and Diao Chan was with him. He really didn’t have any maternal family present. Since he had mentored Ma Chao, considering the revered status of Heaven, Earth, Sovereign, Parent, Teacher in Han Dynasty, acting as maternal family seemed appropriate!

”Didn’t expect Meng Qi to show such heart.” Lyu Bu nodded in satisfaction, deeply expressing his successful mentoring of Ma Chao, but then recalled Ma Chao’s personality, muttering, ”From what I remember, that guy isn’t like that...”

”Meng Qi showed heart?” With his internal thinking disengaged and external thinking offline, Sunx Ce completely missed the meaning behind Lyu Bu’s words, instinctively questioning, while Zhou Tai pulled Sunx Ce’s sleeve, indicating that further comments may put him at risk.

”What are you doing?” Sunx Ce looked at Zhou Tai, puzzled, unaware of the joyful chat he was having with Lyu Bu, wondering what Zhou Tai’s intention was.

”His sister Yun Lu got married, if he didn’t go, who would?” Sunx Ce snapped Zhou Tai’s hand away, cluelessly replying.

”Boom!” A muffled sound erupted from Lyu Bu’s left chest chamber, his inner qi slightly out of control. Lyu Bu lifted his head slowly, his eyes like a cold, feral wolf staring at Sunx Ce, blood slowly seeping from the corner of his mouth, ”Sunx Bofu, tell me clearly what’s happening!”

”Uh, did I say something wrong?” Sunx Ce stood in a daze, completely bewildered as to why Lyu Bu suddenly turned like this, exuding deep malice.

”Who exactly did Zhao Yun marry?” Lyu Bu asked Sunx Ce coldly.

”Your daughter and Meng Qi’s sister!” Sunx Ce’s hair stood on end, belatedly realizing he might have committed an extraordinarily foolish act earlier.

”Zhao Zilong, you go and die!” Lyu Bu instantly erupted into madness, disregarding his half-exploded heart, his right arm thrusting forward as though grabbing something, fiercely pulling to one side. Then, before Sunx Ce’s shocked expression, a pitch-black passage ripped open between him and Lyu Bu.

Yet, before Lyu Bu could command Red Hare beneath him to advance, the forced control of inner qi and heart spirit led to an all-encompassing outbreak of injuries previously contained, including the exploded heart chamber and liver; Lyu Bu collapsed.

”I...” Sunx Ce was panic-stricken, gazing at the shrinking hole in front, hastily fumbling to assist Lyu Bu up.

However, after that move, Lyu Bu, overwhelmed by adverse conditions, fainted completely, collapsing on the ground.

”Quick, give treatment.” Zhou Tai looked at Sunx Ce speechlessly, suspecting that if Zhao Yun and Ma Chao survived their return, Sunx Ce might be beaten to death.

The two hurriedly pulled Lyu Bu out from the spatial gap, only then did Zhou Tai realize the terrifying injuries on Lyu Bu.

Several bones were fractured, several muscles torn, internal organs damaged, a part of the heart shattered, the liver fragmented; such injuries would undoubtedly lead to a quick death for any normal person. Yet Lyu Bu somehow managed to unleash a move capable of tearing apart the void.

In Ye City, Zhao Yun suddenly felt his hair stand on end, sensing a deep malice enveloping him, recalling Lyu Qiling’s radiant smile, ”Husband, you must work hard on your cultivation.”

[Whew, what’s been happening recently, everyone seems on edge. Hmm, better strengthen my skills; otherwise, it feels like something major might happen if I don’t train well. Have I been resting poorly recently...?]

Zhao Yun adjusted, realizing the abyssal malice had vanished, assumed it was a mere illusion, then calculated his schedule, decisively cutting off some nighttime relocation time, resolving to rest well, leaving time in the morning for martial practice.

Elsewhere in Chang’an, while practicing martial arts, Ma Chao suddenly sensed profound malice, surveyed around, finding Pang De spying on him, immediately charged furiously at Pang De.

Pang De nonchalantly received the challenge; Ma Chao was only slightly stronger than him, wasn’t much to fear. Incidentally, Pang De had noticed recently that Ma Chao appeared somewhat unsettled.