Three Kingdoms Lords: Starting by walking into the mouth of a giant python

Chapter 64 The Grasshopper's Wings

After reporting on the affairs of the [Academy], Lu Xiuxi also talked about Wang Bin's matter.

Of the five [Moonlight Scrolls] just now, one is [Sword Three Thousand], which can be used by the indigenous people.

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"Moonlight Scroll: Three Thousand Swords"

[Rank] Yellow.

[Attribute] The moon shines brightly at midnight, illuminating the earth. Holding this scroll at that time will open the gate to time and space.

[Description] Seventy cities in the vast city, three thousand swords scattered among the dead.

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Wang Bin entered the [Yellow Grade] rank 15 days ago. After this period of self-cultivation and leveling up by killing monsters, his [Martial Power] has reached level 63.

If it weren't for the incidents involving Chu Qiao and Liu Zhuo, Wang Bin might have rushed to his sworn brother in Wu Yi to show off.

But today, Wang Bin, aware of his shortcomings, strives to improve and seeks the [Three Thousand Swords] to aid his swordsmanship training.

Regarding this matter, Lu Xiuxi and the others dared not act on their own initiative and first sought Dean Li's opinion.

Li Yu thought it was acceptable.

The phrase "Three Thousand Swords" refers to the story of King Huiwen of Zhao during the Warring States period, who loved swordsmanship and attracted countless swordsmen to his court. His retainers, skilled in swordsmanship, numbered three thousand. They clashed day and night in his courtyard, resulting in over a hundred deaths and injuries within a year.

This [scroll] world is just right for Wang Bin, whose strength is [Yellow Rank]. If one only wants to hone their swordsmanship and doesn't seek titles like "Peerless Under Heaven," then entering it is acceptable.

However, this was ultimately just Li Yu's suggestion; Wang Bin would need Wang Zhang's approval to actually enter.

Lu Xiuxi nodded.

Li Yu took out one [Green Donkey Paper] and several [Red Donkey Paper] and handed them to Lu Xiuxi. These replaced items could be used by the [Sky Academy] or thrown into the [Academy]'s [Armory] for people to exchange with points.

After finishing these tasks, Li Yu rode an ox out of the courtyard. Before leaving, he reminded Lu Xiuxi once again to remember to acquire items and skills related to "water separation" and "water avoidance".

Lu Xiuxi nodded in agreement, but he didn't hold out much hope.

Water separation?

Avoid water?

These days, players are lucky if they have the skill to boil water; how could they possibly have the chance to access something so advanced?

Thinking of this, Lu Xiuxi's thoughts drifted away.

Yesterday, I heard from that group of two hundred people that the dean's [Yellow Grade] skeleton could kill [Black Grade] bandits. They also said that the dean had a beautiful snake-woman, extremely gorgeous and with extraordinary combat power.

Lu Xiuxi could understand all of this, after all, the Dean was the man who brought the title of "White Horse in the Cold Valley" all by himself.

No matter how strong it is, it's not excessive.

But when it comes to building up his territory, Lu Xiuxi really can't imagine it.

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Territory Ranking

First Place: [Xianlu] (Town/Li Yu)

Second place: [Kyoto Alliance] (Village/Chu Tiankuo)

Third Place: [Onniont's Protection] (Village/Mason Lee)

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Sixth place: [Shangga Academy] (Village/Amoeba Khan)

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On the Territory Ranking, apart from [Xianlu] which is a [town], all the other territories from second to one hundredth are [villages]!

Although it is unknown when these [villages] were built or what buildings are inside, let's take [Sky House] as an example.

When Sky Academy was first established, its total attribute value was 180 (including the 50 attribute value granted by Cold Valley White Steed). Now, nearly half a month later, its total attribute value is 192.

To upgrade a territory to a [town], [attribute] ≥ 300 is required.

Lu Xiuxi couldn't imagine what kind of buildings were in the [Immortal Abode] that could provide so many [attributes], or what the scene inside the [Abode] was like.

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After traveling less than half a mile along the official road, Li Yu came into view of [Zhongsi Valley].

The entire valley is shaped like a pear, with the "stem" facing the official road and the "bottom" facing a small hill in the northern suburbs.

The valley is steep, and only the entrance is accessible.

The area is more than twice as large as the one-mile square that Lu Xiuxi mentioned.

Looking down from the official road, one can see "dark clouds" rolling everywhere in the [Grasshopper Valley]. Only when you get closer can you see that the "dark clouds" are actually made up of flying insects.

In [Grass Valley], there are not only grasshoppers, but also other insects such as locusts and crickets.

The valley entrance was bustling with people, shoulder to shoulder.

The arrival of Li Yu caused quite a stir among the players. Shouts of "Greetings, Dean!" echoed throughout the valley.

At the same time, many people are shouting—

"Dean, you were on the [system announcement] again yesterday! Awesome!"

"Dean, where is your town? Do you really have a portable space?"

"Dean, I want to go to Luzi!"

Li Yu neither admitted nor denied this, nor paid any attention to it, to avoid trouble.

This world has always encouraged competition, with the capable rising and the mediocre falling, so the five major rankings don't even offer an anonymous option. Li Yu was helpless, but there was nothing he could do.

Seeing that Li Yu didn't respond, he lost interest in shouting and instead asked, "Dean, what happened to that beautiful snake you had yesterday?"

Li Yu replied with a smile, "I went back to my parents' home to see the peaches."

The players thought he was joking and burst into laughter as well.

I don't know what's so funny about it.

"Alright, alright!" Li Yu waved his hand and walked into the valley. "Time to get to work."

The players gradually dispersed, but many still followed behind Li Yu.

One player asked, "Dean, are you here to fight [Grasshopper's Feather] too?"

The reason why so many people gathered in [Grasshopper Valley] is twofold: firstly, it's a new leveling spot that appeared yesterday, and people are looking for something new; secondly, someone got a [Grasshopper Feather] from killing grasshoppers yesterday.

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'The Grasshopper's Wing 1/3'

[Rank] Not classified.

[Attributes] Luck +1, Harmony +10

[Description] The locusts have died. May your descendants prosper and flourish. —The Book of Songs

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Luck is easy to understand, but what is harmony?

"Harmony of Qi" refers to the interaction and union of Yin and Yang energies, and is associated with sexual techniques and the Yellow-Red Way.

The player took the [Grasshopper Feather] to the [Market], and a local immediately took a liking to it and offered one gold. Before the words were even finished, someone else added another gold.

The price climbed steadily until a horse merchant from Gansu bought it for ten gold coins for a set of scale armor.

The player became rich overnight, and his story quickly spread throughout Moshang Township.

Therefore, players flock here today, eager to hunt grasshoppers, obtain wings, and become rich overnight.

As a result, with more people came even more insects. Many players were knocked out by those "clouds" as soon as they stepped into [Grasshopper Valley]. Some had broken bones, some had skin damage, and the injuries varied.

"There are so many more bugs today than yesterday!" one player worried. "If they escape the valley, will it cause a locust plague?"

Li Yu shook his head: "No."

Not only will they be unable to leave the valley, but this scene of rolling dark clouds obscuring the sky will only last for seven days.

Within seven days, [Grasshopper Valley] continued to expand, and insects multiplied wildly. People who attacked it gained a massive amount of experience.

Seven days later, [Zhongsi Valley] stopped expanding, and the insects returned to their normal refresh status.

Not wanting to waste this rare "Grain Opening Day," Li Yu stepped inside.

Just as they reached the edge, a rolling "dark cloud" swept in, and the players behind them only had time to say "Watch out."

Suddenly, Li Yu stretched out his hand, and something seemed to appear in his palm. Then, the "dark clouds" parted, and Li Yu stepped in.

Then, the "dark clouds" closed in an instant.

Only thousands of players remained, stunned by the sight of the valley entrance.

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Outside Qingyuan County, a burly, dark-skinned man, looking both annoyed and helpless, asked, "Brother, didn't you say we were almost at Gansu? How come we're already in Qingyuan?"

"I remember walking this way last time." The man holding a long axe scratched his head sheepishly. "Maybe I remembered it wrong."

The burly man remained silent for several breaths before asking again, "This time we're heading west, right? There can't be a mistake, can there?"

"There's no mistake, there's no mistake." The man with the long axe was very certain this time.

The burly man let out a heavy sigh: "Let's go."

Dozens of riders mounted their horses and headed west.

As they walked, the burly man asked, "May I ask your honorable name, brother?"

"My name is Pan An."

"I am Zuo Ba."

I'm so sleepy...

(End of this chapter)