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

Chapter 76 Li Yu's Doppelganger

On May 17th, Li Yu returned to his small courtyard in Chenwangli.

It was already the hour of Xu (7-9 PM), the moon was bright and the wind was gentle, and there was not a cloud in the sky.

But in the night sky, there is a place that is even more eye-catching than the bright moon and gentle breeze.

In the southwest, a pillar of light, reaching to the heavens and the earth, pierces the night and stands tall under the bright moon and amidst the shadows of the mountains.

The place to break through the barriers!

Li Yu was greatly encouraged.

Although it is unknown how many days have passed since the pillar of light appeared, the [challenge site] in the [dream] will last for a whole month without exception.

There's still time, please wait for me.

Li Yu left the courtyard and went to the Wang family's house.

The servant opened the door, smiling as he welcomed him in. He even joked that since he hadn't visited for several days, the bamboo slips in the study had started to miss him.

Li Yu smiled and said, "Today, let's not read. Let's go visit the Wang family head first. Please also invite the young lady, maid, steward, and Brother Zijun to come along."

The servant said that the young master had not yet returned, so he would go and invite the young lady.

Once everyone had gathered and the servants had been dismissed, Li Yu revealed the "future identity" of the young lady from the Wang family.

Wang Zhang already knew about this, but the others were hearing about it for the first time. For a moment, everyone looked at Wang Rong.

After sorting out his thoughts, Wang Rong ignored everyone else, raised his head, met Li Yu's gaze, and said softly, "I won't go."

Li Yu nodded: "I know."

His gaze softened as he looked at the young woman of marriageable age before him, and it was as if he were looking across time and space at his wife of decades in his dream.

The little maid patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief.

It's good that she doesn't go; otherwise, she'll be all alone and no one will play with her.

The little sparrow chattered on and on about the palace secrets of "Xia Yuhe" and "The Prince Replaced by a Civet Cat" that she had heard from a storyteller while strolling through the market a few days ago.

The girl responded intermittently, her eyes fixed on Li Langjun, never looking away.

Wang Zhang cleared his throat, waking the two young men.

The girl blushed, but did not lower her head again.

Li Yu straightened his expression and began to recount his experiences in the [Jiang Tuo] world, then took out the [Demon-Slaying Spear]. The group examined it in turn, and Wang Zhang said that this spear was no longer his family's [Heirloom Bronze Spear], and that Li Yu could keep it for his own use.

Li Yu put away the bronze spear and then demonstrated the [Method of Reviving the Alligator], which amazed everyone.

This [Mysterious] spell has two uses.

Firstly, Li Yu expended some of his magical power, using a bit of the blood and energy of the young lady from the Wang family, to transform into [Wang Rong].

Secondly, Li Yu expended one [life] to summon [Li Yu's clone] using the young lady's blood as a catalyst—the clone's appearance was the same as Wang Rong's, its [attributes] were the same as Li Yu's, and it had no level, no skills, and no title.

Li Yu preferred the second option, but Wang Zhang and Wang Rong all rejected it.

[Life sequence] is too precious to be wasted here.

Li Yu suddenly smiled and said to Wang Rong, "Do you remember when I told you, 'I recently acquired a peach tree'?"

Wang Rong blushed again and nodded.

The maid was taken aback. She had been with the young lady day and night, so when had Young Master Li ever said such a thing to her? How could she not know?

Just as they were wondering, Li Yu waved his hand, and light flowed, and they found themselves in a new world.

"[System]: Li Yu invites you to join the territory [Immortal Abode]. Do you agree?"

Upon hearing a notification tone, all four agreed without further ado.

"My dear...nephew, you really are the master of [Immortal Abode]!" Wang Zhang's eyes widened.

Li Yu's identity was the subject of much speculation among the local people, including Magistrate Liang and Wang Zhang, just like those other extraordinary individuals.

Magistrate Liang said that Li Xian's nephew was deeply blessed and might have received a divine connection with "Master Hu". Wang Zhang deeply agreed.

During the Later Han Dynasty, there was a famous sorcerer named Fei Changfang.

Initially, he was just a market clerk. Later, he recognized an old man selling medicine, "Master Hu," as a deity and was able to learn Taoism and magic from him. However, he refused to eat dung beetles, and before he could master the Taoism, he resigned and returned home.

Before his departure, Master Hu made a talisman for Fei Changfang. Fei was thus able to cure serious illnesses, lash out at ghosts, drive away local spirits, and travel on land in a shrinking manner. Later, Fei lost the talisman and was killed by the ghosts.

That Master Hu possessed a magical pot. Inside the pot was magnificent and splendid, a scene straight out of a celestial realm.

However, no matter how much Wang Zhang imagined the "world within the pot" and the "scenery of the [Immortal Abode]", once he entered the [Square Pot], he was utterly overwhelmed with awe.

This place is no longer the bright moon hanging high in the sky or the Wang family mansion, but rather a blue sea, islands, clear springs, fruit trees, and the aroma of wine.

The four of them walked around and looked around.

Wang Zhang went to the [Immortal Abode Stele] and saw the name of Xiong Ba among the residents of the [Territory]. He also saw the auspicious herb [Moon Lotus], the [Jade Maiden Mountain Temple], the [Aganipe Spring], the [Snake Princess] with a human body and a snake tail, and the hardworking and clean [Long-haired People].

Jia Xiang went to [Xianpu] and [Lingtian] with his hands behind his back and saw fruit trees, melon gardens and strawberry fields laden with fruit.

The little maid went to the pond and saw the [thirteen ants] sleeping peacefully in the lotus leaves, and the very intelligent horse-faced bluetail fish underwater.

The young lady and Li Yu rode together on a bamboo-ribbed ox to Canghai Island and Hantao Peak to keep their promise to see the peaches.

After nearly an hour of sightseeing, the five of them gathered at the [Xianlu Stele].

After Wang Rong confirmed that the reduced [life points] could be restored in the [Immortal Abode], Li Yu took a drop of her blood and waved to summon [Li Yu's clone].

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[Name] Wang Rong (Li Yu's alter ego)

[Reputation] 0

【Fate】1/1

[Vitality] Stamina 270/270, Energy 290/290

[Level] Strength 0, Intelligence 0.

[Attributes] Strength 22, Constitution 27, Agility 21, Spirit 29

[Additional] None

[Title] None

[Skill] None.

[Items] None

[Spiritual Object] None

[Equipment] None

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Li Yu's mind was somewhat focused on the "0 Wu" clone, standing with the young lady of the Wang family, like twin lotus blossoms or twin children.

Not to mention Wang Zhang and Jia Xiang, even the little sparrow who spends every day with the young lady is staring in disbelief, unable to distinguish between the real male and the fake female.

With this trick, Wang Rong's troubles about his identity can be easily resolved.

After discussing some details, everyone dispersed.

The young lady pulled [the clone] to a corner, her face flushed, and gave him many instructions. Little Sparrow wanted to follow and listen, but the young lady wouldn't allow it; she only caught a few words from afar: "Don't touch it indiscriminately" and "How to clean it."

The next day, the young lady of the Wang family rode out of Chenwang Village, and Wang Zhang's family chased after her, asking where she was going.

She said she didn't want to be [the Queen Consort in the history of the strange], and wanted to go out and see the world.

Wang Zhang was furious and forbade her to go. Without a word, the young lady of the Wang family turned her horse and rode away. The steward and maidservants hurriedly chased after her.

Wang Zhang stormed back home in a rage.

However, for several days in a row, the young lady of the Wang family did not return, and the housekeeper and maids also disappeared without a trace.

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On May 18th, Li Yu rushed to [Sky Courtyard].

Lu Xiuxi reported on recent events, both major and minor—

First, the old Chinese medicine doctor has not returned, nor has Wang Bin.

Second, the development plan for [leveling spots] will be steadily implemented.

Third, [Sky Academy] obtained another "Construction Blueprint". After using it, due to its unique [attributes], it attracted countless natives.

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Yushi Niangzi Temple

[Rank] Yellow.

[Attributes] Literary Style +10, Reproduction +35. Use a stone to test for pregnancy. If there is a male fish in the stone, the person is pregnant with a child; if there is a female fish, the person is pregnant with a daughter. If there is no fish, the person is not pregnant.

[Description] In Qianyang County, there is a fish-shaped stone. When broken, it splits into two stones, each shaped like a fish, with clearly defined scales and fins. Rubbing it with one's hand produces a fishy smell, a characteristic attributed to all pebbles found in the mountain stream. There is a temple dedicated to the Fish-Stone Goddess in the stream; those who seek the stone must pray there, otherwise, the stones will not yield any fish. —From *Chibei Outan*

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After finishing his business, Li Yu bid farewell to Lu Xiuxi, Li Min, and the others.

Lu Xiuxi looked bitter. The dean had just returned, and now he was going on another long trip.

But there was nothing they could do; the saying that "a pillar of light in the southwest, from which all kinds of treasures will emerge" had already spread, and many people had rushed to the "pillar of light."

The dean wanted to go, and they couldn't stop him.

Li Yu summoned Xiong Ba, and after some discussion, they brought his parents into the [Fanghu].

With everything settled, Li Yu rode away on an ox amidst cheers and farewells.

No daughters, no daughters, no daughters

(End of this chapter)