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

Chapter 77 Youli Girls' School

[The bamboo-ribbed ox] travels at a speed of 300 li per hour. At this speed, Li Yu could reach Wangwu Mountain in a day.

However, while it may be feasible in theory, it is not so in practice.

Since the pre-Qin period, various vassal states have set up checkpoints on essential water and land routes, which were called "Guanjin".

These places, whether on roads or rivers, are essential crossing points for travelers.

However, you need a certificate to cross the border or ferry.

During the pre-Qin period, there was a "jie" (节). A section of bamboo with joints was split in two, and each half was used as a token.

"Gate gates are secured with tallies, goods with imperial seals, and roads with banners." All those who have access to the world must have these tallies; those without them will not be able to reach their destinations.

During the Han Dynasty, it was called "Chuan" and "various passes were set up to facilitate entry and exit." Chuan was generally made of wood and had the date of issuance, the issuing official, the name of the person holding the token, and the reason for passing through the pass written on it.

During the Later Han Dynasty, there was also a "passage" that was used to indicate the location of the pass.

As for the "extraordinary beings descending from the sky," there were hundreds of millions of them, whose whereabouts and destinations were uncertain.

Many strange people from counties and townships, like famine refugees, forced their way through passes and bridges, trying to beg for food in cities and capitals.

As a result, the checkpoints became obsolete and the border crossings became mere decorations, leading to widespread unrest.

Later, the imperial court issued an edict ordering the prefectures and kingdoms to strengthen their military, suppress rebellions, and provide relief to the needy. Furthermore, the supernatural beings found food in [leveling spots] and [moonlight scrolls], thus securing their survival. The situation gradually stabilized.

At this point, the matter of the pass was brought up again.

Li Yu traveled for two days before arriving at Dangyin County in Henan Prefecture.

Three hundred miles of road, countless checkpoints. Some were set up by the local inhabitants, while others were illegally constructed by groups of players.

During this time, what they demanded was no longer "passage," but money and goods.

Li Yu received a large sum of money from Li Yu, but he didn't care about such small amounts and found it troublesome. As long as the people setting up toll booths weren't too greedy, he would pay in full.

However, there are always some blind people in this world, like right now.

"Didn't we already pay one hundred coins?"

Li Yu frowned and looked at a player blocking his way.

The player chuckled and pointed at the [Bamboo Rib Ox] that Li Yu was leading, saying, "The ox belonging to Magistrate Yang in Dangyin County has gone missing, and it looks exactly like this one. Don't leave yet, come with us to the county and let Magistrate Yang identify the ox."

Li Yu shook his head: "I rode the ox all the way from Gansu County. The people at the previous checkpoints have all seen it. It doesn't belong to your County Magistrate Yang's family. I have other matters to attend to, brother, please do me a favor."

"Who said we're brothers?" The player's expression turned serious, and he shouted back, "Brothers, come and see if this is Magistrate Yang's ox?"

Several indigenous guards ran over, and before they even got close, they started shouting—

"It really is from Magistrate Yang's family!"

"Take him away!"

"Yes, take him away!"

The men were all broad-shouldered and strong, each carrying a sword. Those queuing to pass through the checkpoint avoided them.

Li Yu shook his head and asked the player, "Is the ox at your county magistrate's house a male?"

The group of people were taken aback and all looked down at the cow's belly.

"No!" The player shook his head.

Several indigenous people nodded and said, "Yes!"

The two looked at each other, somewhat puzzled.

Li Yu smiled slightly: "Go and find out whether the cow is male or female before you come looking for it."

He led the ox away.

A guard stepped forward, drew his long sword, blocked the way, and said in a menacing voice, "Whether you're male or female, you must leave this ox here!"

Li Yu scoffed, ceasing his playful antics, and was about to retrieve the Demon-Slaying Spear to stab each person when he heard someone shout from behind, "Stop!"

An indigenous youth stepped out from the crowd. He was still young, seven and a half feet tall, with a dignified appearance and imposing presence.

The young man approached Li Yu and angrily rebuked the guard, saying, "Officials who enforce the law must be upright, honest, and just, upholding the law and reason. They should guide the people without being taught, with those nearby observing and emulating them, and those far away looking to them for guidance. How can you, a barking dog, harbor greed and treacherous intentions, and commit acts of deceit and arrogance! You should be killed!"

The guard blushed with embarrassment and anger, and swung his sword at the enemy.

But the young man grabbed him casually and kicked him two zhang away, knocking him unconscious. The other guards, seeing this, cursed and surrounded him, hacking and slashing at him with their swords.

The young man stepped forward and quickly knocked the men to the ground.

One of them was spewing profanities. The young man picked up a long knife from the ground and slashed him. The man's mouth split open, blood gushing out, and he dared not utter another sound.

The young man spat, "Useless servant!"

The area within the pass was silent; no one dared to speak out. The young man threw down his sword and fled.

Li Yu said loudly, "Thank you, brother."

The young man waved without turning his head, then left the checkpoint and headed southwest.

Li Yu recognized the young man somewhat, but couldn't quite place who he was.

Well, judging from his heading southwest, he's probably also heading towards the [place of breakthrough].

We will meet again someday.

Li Yu mounted the ox and left the checkpoint. He didn't follow the young man along the official road, but instead traveled along the You River towards Dangyin County.

The "Southwest Pillar of Light" had only appeared five days ago, so Li Yu had plenty of time and didn't need to rush. His "Wangwu Mountain Journey" would take him through counties like Dangyin and Chaoge. He had a few useful blueprints and tools to try and find some useful items.

Youli City was once a prison of the Yin and Shang dynasties.

The saying "King Wen was imprisoned in Youli and then developed the Book of Changes" refers to this place.

During the Han Dynasty, Youli was already a wasteland. But now, it has become several leveling spots: [Youli Ruins], [Tuzi Tomb], and [Yanyi Terrace].

Among them, the [Yanyi Terrace] is overgrown with yarrow stalks, and it is said that those skilled in divination can gain a great deal by entering it.

The term "[Spitting Tomb]" originates from a story about King Zhou of Shang killing Boyi Kao and turning him into minced meat, which he then gave to King Wen, Ji Chang, who was imprisoned in Youli. King Wen was pleased and ate it. King Zhou, knowing that King Wen enjoyed eating his own flesh, considered him no longer a wise man and released him. King Wen left Youli, dismounted, and vomited. The minced meat transformed into rabbits, and King Wen wept bitterly.

Now, countless rabbits of all sizes hop around in [Spit-to-the-Child Tomb].

In the ruins of Youli, there are minor demons such as the Resentment of the Eastern Barbarians and the Hatred of the Xu Barbarians, as well as powerful vengeful spirits such as the Marquis of the Minced Meat, the Marquis of the Dried Meat, and the Hollow Bigan.

Currently, Li Yu lacks the means to [exorcise ghosts] or [suppress souls], and is unable to deal with vengeful spirits such as Gui Hou and Bi Qian.

However, he wasn't after top-tier treasures like the [Seven Apertures Exquisite Heart]; all he wanted was a [Yellow-grade blueprint].

The Secret Records of the Resurrected, activated!

The art of [Resurrection] involves collecting the souls of the world and gathering them within the skeleton's body. The skeletons vary in combat strength, but because of their "souls," they all possess the ability to harm ghosts.

Li Yu urged his energy, and skeletons of laborers and soldiers appeared in the ruins of Youli.

Li Yu then summoned Ding Gu and ordered him to lead the laborers and soldiers to attack the little devils of Dongyi Zhi Yuan and Xuyi Zhi Hen.

"[System]: Congratulations to the player for defeating [Dongyi's Grievance], gaining 2 [Martial Power] experience points."

"[system……"

An hour passed, and Li Yu had gained nothing.

He frowned.

However, it wasn't because of this damn [drop rate], but because the [clone] had acted strangely.

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[Rong-Li Yu] used two [Divine Clay Blocks] to reach Luoyang City.

According to the plan, Li Yu was to stage a scene where "Wang Rong ran away from home but met with misfortune and died".

As for how to "die" and how to let Emperor Liu Hong of Han know, Li Yu had not yet devised a specific plan.

[Rong-Li Yu] Upon entering Luoyang City, one can see the towering tree that is twenty feet tall.

Heavenly Ladder!

Just as he was about to go and take a look, his wrist was suddenly tightened and someone grabbed it.

A clear, melodious female voice rang out: "Young lady, have you ever heard of an all-girls school?"

(End of this chapter)