Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 503 The Three Wonders Reunite

As dust billowed up, Zao, without lowering his longsword, turned and asked, "Did the Fu sisters come on horseback?"

In fact, the Fu sisters were still swaying in the carriage. Although they were both martial arts practitioners, they were not behaving like women from the martial arts world.

The newcomer was none other than one of the Three Wonders, the immortal warrior, the poet on the painted boat, and the record holder for the number of inscriptions carved in the academy—the White Deer Scholar Ji Hanqing!
Before even seeing anything clearly, he started shouting, "Caichen! A life-or-death situation! Our chance to combine our three talents has come again. Alas?"

As they got closer and saw the scene in the courtyard, they were stunned.

This looks so familiar...
The person was stunned, their brain overloaded, and then suddenly realized!
Good grief, so the three of us have a little group chat in private?!

The ship of friendship flipped 360 degrees in mid-air and then split in two, completely shattering!

Zao's lips twitched, and he immediately explained why he was there, including that he would be visiting the extraordinary Zhuge Wolong with the Fu sisters later.

If I don't explain, I'll be scolded by crickets when school starts; this guy can make up anything.

Ning Caichen hesitated, though he seemed to want to say something but held back; such a thing would be quite different if Brother Hanqing were to speak of it.
"What?! She looks exactly like Nie Xiaoqian!"

There must be something fishy going on here!

Sure enough, Ji Rui glared and immediately became imposing.

He dismounted and walked into the courtyard, placing his hands on Ning Caichen's shoulders, and said in a passionate tone:

"Don't worry, Caichen. I'll help you check them out later. The children of these official families are cunning and treacherous."

"It is only because I have spent so many years surrounded by beauties that I have developed the best self-control in Jiangnan. No matter how beautiful someone is, she cannot bewitch you, brother!"

His overbearing attitude makes people very uneasy.

As for the claim of having the best composure in Jiangnan, just take it with a grain of salt.

If you are the best in Jiangnan, then where does Master Xu rank?

Where does Master Xu rank?

"It's not that I, Ji, am being blunt, but that light-colored scholar's robe..."

The crickets started chirping.
Ji Rui was tormented quite a bit last time because of the incident involving crickets and light-colored scholar's robes by West Lake, but this guy's courage will never fade.

Whenever I get the chance, I'll offer my opinion as a relationship guru.

While they were chatting, the Fu family's carriage arrived, and the Fu sisters were fortunate enough to witness the three wonders come together.

"Hiss~~~~~"

"It really is true~~~"

Before he could even utter the words "similar," Zao, who was already prepared, blocked his mouth, as Caichen didn't want to expose his ex-girlfriend's affair.

Then came the introductions, where Ji Rui explained that he was also a student of Chongqi Academy and not a bad person.

Fu Yuechi's little brain switched back and forth between the three scholars, and in the end she believed that the later scholar was not a bad person.

He was wealthy and flamboyant, with an overly unrestrained temperament, but his aura was very harmonious when he stood with the other two.

This combination is a completely new experience for a sophisticated young lady who has seen the world.

Fu Qingfeng, however, became somewhat curious.

She seemed to sense that the three people opposite her were acting strangely towards her, especially Ji Shusheng, who arrived last; the shock in his eyes was impossible to hide.

Hmm. He's still stealing glances at me now, not in a lecherous way, but like seeing an old friend, and a very different one at that.

I've temporarily suppressed my thoughts and made an appointment with the Prefectural Governor's Office for a prison visit today.

Let's go see Zhuge Liang first.

All five were young and decisive, and they were ready to go together.

At this moment, Zao suddenly thought of something and asked, "Hanqing, what important matter do you have to discuss with Caichen and me that you even rode here on horseback?"

Young Master Ji is the kind of person who won't treat himself badly; he'd rather ride a painted boat than an official boat, and a carriage than a horse.

Upon hearing this, Ji Rui suddenly remembered his purpose.

“My family’s ancestral graves were set on fire.”

"Oh."
“Huh?!”*4
Erqi gave a habitual "oh," then realized something was wrong.

Your family's ancestral graves were set on fire?!
Brother, could you at least sound a little shocked?! Could you at least look a little more anxious?! You've left us completely bewildered! The Fu sisters are equally shocked.

This is the legendary man who remains unmoved even when a deer leaps to his left and when Mount Tai collapses before him! To remain so calm even when his ancestral graves are burned—this man is truly extraordinary, an extraordinary person among extraordinary people!
Ning Caichen and Zao realized that it was impossible to visit Zhuge Wolong in prison today; Ji Rui's family's problems were truly urgent.

Just as he was about to refuse the Fu sisters, Ji Rui stopped him, saying that he wasn't a brainless idiot.

"I also know Zhuge Wolong, he has a great reputation."

"Since he is a remarkable person who knows everything about astronomy and geography, then it's a good time to ask about the situation of my family's ancestral graves."

"Anyway, if you're in a hurry, half a day won't make a difference."

Young Master Ji spent a long time reading in Master Xu's small dark room, and his wisdom did indeed increase a lot.

The three then huddled together and whispered among themselves.

He said that his luck was cursed, which caused the repeated ups and downs. He also talked about the grudges and grievances of the previous generation, as well as the recent incident of smoke rising from his ancestral grave.

Zao finally understood why he insisted on going to see Zhuge Wolong; it turned out that the fire on his ancestral grave couldn't be extinguished.

If even self-discipline cannot extinguish the evil fire, then one's own righteous energy cannot guarantee its safety; it may conceal some unknown ritual from the North.

Master Xu once said that we should maintain awe towards things we do not understand.

Since the parties involved were so methodical and rational, they immediately set off for the Dongyang County prison.

Upon arrival, they saw the prison warden waiting outside the door, looking at the five young men and women with fawning expressions.

These people all look like children from powerful families; he can't afford to offend them.

The first thing they did was direct people to help tie up the horses, and they even provided warm water for handwashing; the service was incredibly attentive.

There are even services that provide veils and masks, because some people who seek out Zhuge Wolong do not want their true identity to be known, so these additional services are available.

The Fu sisters were also visiting for the first time, and they were equally bewildered by the process, unsure of what to say.

The Prefect of Dongyang is quite something.

None of the five needed to wear masks; they were immediately taken to prison.

Once the small door is opened, the interior is barely acceptable; after all, it's a tourist attraction, so it can't be too primitive.

There weren't many people imprisoned, but quite a few cried out for justice.

Under Zao's bright, star-like eyes, everyone remained silent, indicating that there was no real injustice.

The five of them walked to the deepest part of the place before they finally met the legendary Zhuge Liang.

The old man was eating with his back to them.

"Every time a distinguished person comes, there's meat to eat. You people are so materialistic."

"Three men and two women, from wealthy families and scholars, humph, boring."

"The novel 'Lord Xu Angrily Slays the River Demon' is not finished yet, and urging him to finish it is useless."

"If it's divination, you'll bring your own tortoise shell, yarrow stalks, and bamboo sticks."

"I dare say the rest, but you dare not listen."

The old man didn't turn around; he just kept spitting out bones and snorting coldly.

That demeanor is quite impressive; it gives off an air of superiority.

The Fu sisters were somewhat taken aback. After all, they were old, dressed in tattered clothes, their faces were not visible, and they spoke in a profound and unfathomable manner, showing disdain for kings and nobles. Their image alone made them seem very high-class.

Zao, however, brought a wave of heat and said, "An ordinary person."

Ning Caichen listened for a while and nodded: "An ordinary person with a lot of thoughts."

Ji Rui glanced at him a few times: "An ordinary person with a very poor and stingy air and a lot of thoughts."

Zhuge Wolong was immediately stuck by a bone. Damn it, he was given a rude awakening by the younger generation.

He wanted to see if anyone dared to challenge him in prison!

(End of this chapter)