Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 504 An Old Man's Youthful Passion

The old man turned around very slowly, not because his legs were weak, but because he needed to deliver his lines.

"The human world is a prison."

“I, a poor and ordinary person, am here, while you, rich and extraordinary people, are here too.”

"Miss me."

The prison, the dim underground, the flickering firelight, the breeze from who-knows-where—these elements of light and shadow are combined, along with the rhythmic sounds, to create the atmosphere of a wise man turning around.

That skill alone, which is so subtle and understated, is quite impressive.

Zhuge Wolong was unaware of the consequences of his turn, let alone that this act of stubbornness would change his life.

In his view, "I'm already in such a miserable state, what else can I do?"

He turned around, all puffed up with arrogance, and wow!
The phrase "a dragon among men" is a very apt description.

Leaving aside the two women, they were only slightly attractive, and at most, they possessed the aura of high-ranking officials.

Such visitors are as numerous as carp crossing a river. If I'm in a good mood, I'll offer a few words of praise to make them happy; if I'm in a bad mood, I'll use some tricks to tease them.

But there were three scholars beside him.
Zhuge Wolong has managed to survive under this name for a reason; he's quite capable. He was learned and had a remarkable memory from a young age, and he also had some extraordinary adventures in his youth.

It can be said that if it weren't for his name and his father's dying wish, he would have been a prominent figure in this era.

In particular, those eyes can see many things that others cannot.

At least none of the worshippers in the capital, whether Buddhist or Taoist monks or sorcerers and shamans, are as powerful as I am.

But this time, he felt like he had misjudged the situation.

The red-faced scholar exuded righteousness, his imposing presence tinged with a sharp edge.

His physique was robust and his blood and energy were as abundant as the Yangtze River. He exuded an aura of dominance that reminded me of the time when I tried to play tricks on Yu Gong in the capital.

As a rising star, it's not shameful for him to dislike the emerging Confucian knights.

Before he could even open his mouth and set a trap, he was grabbed and lifted up by the other party's large hand, then punched hard and lost consciousness, falling asleep on the street.
Now, seeing this red-faced scholar again, I felt a surge of desire, but seeing his fists the size of sandbags, I felt I needed to reconsider.

What if they don't fall for that old-fashioned act?

The second one, a handsome but effeminate scholar, was also quite remarkable. He possessed a heart full of complex emotions and a touch of demonic nature.

If we were to draw a comparison, it would be quite similar to Shi Kuang, except that the naked musician's heart was that of a saint.

When Zhuge Liang thought of Shi Kuang, his eyebrows twitched, and he looked somewhat displeased.

He admitted that he was somewhat out of touch with the times in terms of visual aesthetics and had been unintentionally hurt by the other party many times.

If Shi Kuang didn't have a bandit-like friend, he would definitely have used some means to teach that guy a lesson.

I didn't understand the third rich young master at first glance.

He is talented, wealthy, and has a promising future. At first glance, he seems like an ordinary scholar.

Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that the creature was possessed by a cursed spirit from the North!

It's not a shamanistic method; the evil fire within it is rooted in the blood, a curse planted even before birth.

Why hasn't he suddenly died a violent death?

Did you see a ghost? Even ghosts aren't as powerful as this thing.

Zhuge Liang was originally sitting on a stool when he stood up too abruptly and almost knelt down.

He peered into the cell several times before he could figure out what was going on. Someone was actually using their own reasoning to restrain themselves?!

There's a master here!

It's understandable that these three young men wanted to challenge the school; anyone with that kind of skill would be incredibly arrogant. Yu Gong was arrogant back then, and he's still arrogant now—so arrogant that he's going against the Jin Emperor.

Shi Kuang was also arrogant back then. If he wasn't arrogant, he wouldn't have often run around naked, and he even played the music for the late emperor until he was cornered against the wall.

Zhuge Liang was arrogant, but he lacked the ability to back it up, which is why he was beaten to a pulp and left with only a bit of resentment.

It has been the norm for him in recent years that a tiger fallen into the plains is bullied by dogs, and he has become accustomed to it.

He even used his talent to barely maintain a so-called superior demeanor in order to make up for some of his emotional trauma.

But not today; I'm feeling a bit old-fashioned, a feeling I haven't had in a long time.

If someone is an upright person who holds a high position and has a successful career, they will feel encouraged and nostalgic when they see younger generations who are like the rising sun.

If someone was once famous but fell from grace due to some unavoidable reason, they would want to prove their past achievements when they see a brilliant and outstanding junior.

Zhuge Liang saw the shadow of an old friend and his own fallen self in the Three Wonders.

Zhuge Liang's demeanor changed, displaying some of the same air he had in his prime.

Let me see what you youngsters are capable of, daring to use me as a ladder to heaven!
Let me start by treating these random people as an appetizer, so you can understand why I am known as someone who knows everything from astronomy to geography!

Forced by their imposing presence, the Fu sisters had already retreated repeatedly and could no longer stand steadily.

I was filled with fear. Was this the Zhuge Liang who was of no benefit to the country?
“Fu Tianchou is blindly loyal and incompetent. He is just right to be the Censor-in-Chief in the capital.”

"He's being sent down to Yangzhou as governor. Humph."

"The previous governor of Yangzhou was... The Fu family... Why did His Majesty issue this order at this time?"

"Giving military power to someone who knows nothing about military affairs is blatant malice, and the court now has a thousand ways to deal with him."

"Just wait for them to walk right into the trap, then write a letter vehemently denouncing certain untouchable things."

"Without the protection of Yu the commoner and Yin the young scholar, their family would probably be wiped out within a few years."

Each case and each incident was meticulously deduced.

Zhuge Liang's words were not simply wild and startling remarks, but rather a deduction based on a great deal of information.

This cold, hard verdict is very powerful; you can almost see the end coming.

The Fu sisters were horrified. They had come to visit the extraordinary man but never expected to hear such terrible news. Their faces turned pale.

And how did he know about his father's recent appointment while he was in prison?

The old man revealed a cold smile: "News from within the Golden Palace has never been hidden. The reason I know is naturally because I am Zhuge Zhuge!"

Ning Caichen frowned; Fu Qingfeng's frightened appearance made him somewhat unhappy.

However, I have seen that talent; it is indeed remarkable.

Analytical and intelligence-gathering abilities can make him an excellent assistant; I'd like to have a chance to speak with Master Xu more.

Such talent should be taken out and allowed to shine brightly until their dying breath.

Hiding in a prison to scare women is ultimately a waste of his abilities.

As for the position of Governor of the Fu family, even he, a student who has not yet entered officialdom, knows that it is not a good thing.

The world is just as Master Xu said: demons and monsters are causing chaos, people's hearts are in turmoil, loyal ministers are causing chaos, treacherous ministers are causing chaos, and even those at the top are making a mess of things.

Those who are capable don't take ordinary people seriously.

Thank goodness we're here.

(End of this chapter)