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

Chapter 83 Yi Qi Tomb Kidney Clothing Shop

[Yugong Ravine], Li Yu took the [unknown blueprint] first.

Before the donkey riders could say anything, a dozen tall, burly foreigners dismounted and surrounded Li Yu, speaking in broken Mandarin, accusing him of cutting in line and taking what others wanted.

Just as Li Yu was about to speak, the vendors at the stall became unhappy. They directly said, "We won't sell to foreign devils," and drove the whole group, including their donkeys, away.

"I don't know what's gotten into this guy surnamed Lü, he hangs out with these foreign devils all the time, doesn't he feel ashamed?" the vendor said disdainfully.

Li Yu didn't respond to the question, but asked the vendor how much the [blueprints] cost. Should he pay or barter?

The vendor suggested bartering, so Li Yu presented a pile of items for him to choose from.

[Eyes of the Corpse-Devouring Python] x2, Moonlight Scrolls [An Snake's Foot], [Guo Ju's Pit], [South Wind], [Tangdi's Merchant].

After some deliberation, the vendor took a [Moonlight Scroll - Guo Ju's Burial]. He knew about the story of "Guo Ju Burying His Son," but what he valued wasn't the title, but rather the "pot of gold" in the story.

Li Yu pocketed the [unknown blueprints] and then rode off to the dozen or so donkeys.

As they approached, the player surnamed Lü stopped, and Li Yu also stopped; Lü walked, and Li also walked. This angered more than a dozen foreign players, and one of them couldn't hold back and swore.

Li Yu went over and slapped the donkey off its back.

They immediately fell silent.

The player surnamed Lü helped the man up, bowed to Li Yu, and asked, "Brother, we have no past grudges or present animosity, so why are you targeting me?"

"It's not targeting you," Li Yu explained with a smile. "I heard that the Donkey King has a 'Treasure-Hunting White Donkey' that can find treasures. I, Old Li, came here specifically to try my luck."

The player was speechless and simply gave Li Yu a thumbs up.

You're awesome!

Li Yu laughed heartily.

This person is none other than Lu Yi, the former number one on the "Martial Arts Ranking" and known as the "Donkey King".

[Donkey King] can summon various donkeys, braying donkeys, and mare donkeys, each with different attributes.

For example, the little white donkey he is currently riding is a "treasure-hunting donkey," capable of smelling spiritual energy and searching for treasures, and is quite magical.

Li Yu followed behind the donkey to avoid the tedious search process and save time.

The little white donkey continued walking, with Li Yu following leisurely. The Donkey King said nothing more. After the donkey found the "treasure," the two took turns bidding against each other.

This attracted a large crowd, who then placed bids, with the highest bidder winning the treasure.

After an hour or two, Li Yu finally obtained the necessary material for the growth of the [Bo Yi Wei] – [Construction Blueprints for the Yi Qi Tomb].

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Construction blueprints for the Tomb of Yi and Qi

[Rank] Mysterious

[Required for construction] [Spiritual Soil] One piece.

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Yi and Qi refer to Bo Yi and Shu Qi, respectively, who were the eldest and youngest sons of the ruler of the state of Guzhu at the end of the Shang Dynasty. They fled to the Zhou territory because they were both humble and wanted to give up the throne to each other.

When King Wen died and King Wu raised an army to attack King Zhou, the two men knelt before his horse and remonstrated: "Is it filial to leave one's father unburied and resort to war? Is it benevolent for a subject to murder his ruler?"

The soldiers wanted to kill him, but Jiang Taigong stopped them, saying, "This is a righteous man." He then helped him away.

Later, King Wu quelled the rebellion of Yin, and the world revered Zhou. However, Bo Yi and Shu Qi were ashamed of this and refused to eat Zhou grain, thus dying of righteousness.

The noble character of Yi and Qi, who yielded their kingdom and refused to eat Zhou grain, has been praised by scholars of later generations. From Confucius, Mencius, Zhuangzi, and Mozi, to Qu Yuan and Han Yu, to Sima Qian and Wen Tianxiang, they have all praised them highly and regarded them as moral exemplars.

The above is what is recorded in literature and history.

Beyond literature and history, there are also the evolution of stories and the embellishment of myths. For example—

Yi and Qi ate millet, not wild vegetables;

Yi and Qi refused to eat Zhou grain, but obtained milk from a white deer;

Yi and Qi ate wild vegetables without changing their complexion, and even achieved longevity;

Three people died on Shouyang Mountain, and all of them were posthumously honored as mountain gods of the Taihang Mountains...

Because of these myths and legends, the [Bo Yi Wei] of this world has become a [terrestrial] spiritual herb. However, its growing conditions are harsh; it can only flourish and grow lushly at the [Yi Qi Tomb].

Although the [Yi Qi Tomb] is a [Mysterious Grade] building, it is ultimately a tomb. Unaware of its hidden characteristic of "cultivating spiritual herbs," Lü Yi and other players and natives were not very enthusiastic about competing for it, allowing Li Yu to successfully acquire it.

As dusk approached, the crowds in Yugong Ravine gradually dispersed.

Li Yu smiled at Lü Yi and said, "Thank you for taking me treasure hunting, brother. Will you come again tomorrow?"

Lü Yi was both amused and exasperated, but not offended. He nodded: "Come on."

"Alright, see you tomorrow." Li Yu rode away on the ox, turned a corner, and disappeared from sight.

As soon as you enter the pot, something rushes towards you.

Li Yu reached out and caught it; it was a soft, round water ball.

Inside the water sphere were [thirteen ants], and that little green-tailed horse-faced creature.

The little person woke up.

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"The Thirteen Ants"

[Race] Black Steed

[Rank] Mysterious

[Characteristics] Servant Insect, Humanoid, River Goddess

[Talent] Powerful Elephant Thrower

[Title] [Southern Language]

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"River God's Daughter": The daughter of the River God, she can travel across the nine rivers, stir up horizontal waves, ride a water chariot with a lotus canopy, and be driven by two dragons and accompanied by chimeras.

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[Thirteen Ants] appears unchanged, but its [Rank] has been upgraded to [Mysterious Rank], and a new [Characteristic: River Goddess] has appeared on its [Panel].

[Hebo] is a water god who has the ability to control water, bring rain, and ride dragons.

The River God's Daughter is the daughter of the River God and can inherit some of the River God's abilities.

This change may be related to the fact that the Thirteen Ants drank too much of the Fountain of Aganepe.

It's just unknown how much of the water god's power this little person has acquired.

Inside the water sphere, there was also that little green-tailed horse-faced creature.

Unlike [Thirteen Ants], Little Green Tail's appearance has changed drastically.

Its head is not large, its tail is not long, but its body is stretched to almost half its original size.

There are more areas with hair but no scales on its back.

The pair of pectoral fins always like to be coiled into a column shape and thrusting back and forth, which at first glance looks like two horse legs taking a step.

……

[Thirteen Ants] were overjoyed to see Li Yu. She emerged from her water sphere and leaped straight towards her.

Li Yu was afraid that she would pull his hair out of his hand again to use as a rein, making his scalp itchy, so he turned his head away to avoid her.

To everyone's surprise, the tiny figure summoned a drop of water in mid-air, then leaped onto Li Yu's head, stepping on the water. She cheered and was about to lie down in his hair when she suddenly covered her mouth and nose, yelling, "Stinky!"

Li Yu was embarrassed.

I've been running around a lot today, and I'm covered in sweat and drooling. I haven't had a chance to shower yet, so naturally I smell really bad.

Li Yu thought that the Thirteen Ants would jump down, but unexpectedly, the little man waved his hand and dozens of water balls the size of strawberries appeared out of thin air.

The water ball rolled around on Li Yu's head, grinding against his scalp and through his hair, washing away all the grime. Once it had turned into a dirty gray and black ball, it jumped down on its own and shattered on the ground.

When Wang Rong and his maid arrived, this was the scene of "water balloons automatically washing hair".

Li Yu introduced the two parties, and [Thirteen Ants] bowed respectfully: "Greetings, Madam; greetings, Madam."

It was clear that the two women adored the little people. However, the Thirteen Ants didn't play with them; instead, it clung to Li Yu's head, curiously observing the new residents of the Immortal Abode.

East of the site of "Prisoner in Youli," Li Yu found a "Fairy Garden" and placed the "Tomb of Yi and Qi" there.

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"Tomb of Yi and Qi"

[Rank] Mystic

[Attribute] Writing Style +78. There is a [Yiqi Field] nearby, which produces [Red Millet] and [White Millet].

[Description] The *Qimin Yaoshu* quotes a scholar as saying that *qi* and *qi* are the herbs eaten by Boyi and Shuqi from Shouyang Mountain. *Mi* is *qi*, which is red millet chestnut; *qi* is white millet chestnut.

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The cypress trees stand tall and dense, forming a hill. Beyond the hill are fields, and in the fields grow millet.

[Snake Princess] Ya Ya dug up [Bo Yi Wei] and transplanted it to [Yi Qi Tian].

The pea plant immediately perked up. It resembled a wild pea, with a beautiful plant, vibrant flowers, and delicate stems and leaves, making it look very appetizing.

Even the thirteen ants couldn't resist jumping onto the ferns' leaves, about to take a bite, but Li Yu grabbed them and chased away this "pest."

Afterwards, Li Yu ordered the Thirteen Ants to send a message to all residents of the Immortal Abode, including the Queen Hair dwelling in the pine forest, the Snake Princess Red Fish frolicking in the sea, one hundred Long-haired Men, and nearly two thousand Black Steeds. They were forbidden from entering the Yiqi Field; violators would be suppressed and have their hair shaved.

After finishing these tasks, Li Yu began to appraise the spoils he had acquired at the market that day.

The Treasure-Hunting Donkey can find treasures, but the quality of the treasures is not guaranteed.

Nothing particularly outstanding was what I gained today.

There was one rather strange thing—

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"Building Blueprints - Kidney Clothing Workshop"

[Rank] Yellow

[Description] "I've heard that in England and France, there are vendors selling kidney-shaped garments, but I don't know what they're made of. It's said that when a man visits a prostitute, he wears this garment on his penis to prevent contracting diseases. Since the male and female are joined together, there's no room between them. Although it's said to prevent disease, it's still not as pleasurable as being naked." — Zhang Deyi, "Further Account of Strange Things"

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Building the [Kidney Clothing Workshop] does not require [Spirit Fields] or [Spirit Springs], only manpower and raw materials such as rubber and sheep intestines.

Li Yu lacked these raw materials and was unable to manufacture "kidney garments," thus failing to make money, which was quite regrettable.

Sorry guys, I fell asleep while writing yesterday...

(End of this chapter)