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

Chapter 85 Yijiu's Fiery Roar

Luoyang, [Xiyuan Girls' School].

[Wang Rong] displayed his [panel], and everyone who saw it was speechless.

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

[Reputation] 9

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[Level] Strength 11, Intelligence 8.

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

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[Skills] Sword skills (proficient), spear skills (proficient), horsemanship (proficient).

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The panel is unremarkable, with only the total [attributes] of 99 points being barely acceptable.

However, this very simple [panel] brought an indescribable shock to everyone.

Three days.

In just three days, Wang Rong made everyone at the girls' school realize what "extraordinary talent" truly meant.

He claimed that he had only been riding horses for two days, but his skills were so proficient that even the imperial historians were humbled by him.

Afterwards, Wang taught swordsmanship, and [Wang Rong] observed it.

In just half an hour, he had grasped the true essence of the sword technique.

He wielded his sword and fought against both new and veteran students, and none could withstand a single blow from him.

The "gifted and intelligent" little princess, seeing an opportunity, wanted to compete with [Wang Rong], but was beaten three times in a row and returned to the palace crying.

When a student questioned whether Wang Rong was lying, she showed her personal panel, which displayed the words "Sword Mastery (Beginner)" and "Riding Skills (Beginner)," silencing everyone.

After that, Taishi Ci taught the halberd technique. After demonstrating it once, he asked everyone if they could remember it.

Some of the women said they remembered half, others said they only remembered one or two, but [Wang Rong] remained silent.

Taishi Ci asked [Wang Rong], and she replied that she had memorized everything.

The imperial historian was somewhat skeptical, so Wang Rong simply stood up, halberd in hand.

When the two fought, [Wang Rong] was surprisingly evenly matched.

The next day, Taishi Ci sought out Liu Xiu, saying that he had nothing left to teach and felt ashamed to have received so much tuition, and wanted to resign from his teaching position. Liu Xiu had to persuade him at length to stay.

Today, when Wang and Taishi fought again, Taishi Ci was already outmatched and had to admit defeat after less than a hundred rounds.

Just now, Instructor Wang Yue also stepped into the arena, saying he wanted to have a friendly spar with [Wang Rong].

Wang Yue was cautious by nature. Although he did not think that he was in danger of making a mistake after mastering swordsmanship, he still used the excuse of "sparring".

The two were competing in skill, not strength. After only a few exchanges, Wang Yue was already alarmed.

Although this girl appears young, her swordsmanship is extremely skillful; even Wang Yue's [Mastery] swordsmanship could not subdue her.

Wang Rong occasionally comes up with unexpected moves, as unpredictable as a gazelle hanging its horns, and as swift as a white horse flashing past.

For a fleeting moment, Wang Yue felt utterly helpless.

Swords flashed, and in a blink of an eye, Baihe was there. Wang Yue suddenly leaped out of the arena, sheathed his sword, and stood still, ceasing the fight.

[Wang Rong] was still not satisfied, but Wang Yue sighed and said, "I have never seen anyone with such talent in martial arts as Miss Wang in my life. I am ashamed to admit that I am not as good as her."

Taishi Ci, standing to the side, nodded subconsciously, deeply agreeing.

Since the novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" became popular, my mother has often reminded me that I am not a "Master Shi Yi" and that I should not be arrogant, indulge in pleasure, or be obsessed with "empty fame".

Taishi Ci was filial and obedient to his mother. However, being a young man, he inevitably harbored a bit of pride.

He is Taishi Ci, the Taishi Ci who "should carry a three-foot sword and establish unparalleled merits".

There was once a humorous poem circulating among the people of the strange, which referred to the twenty-four generals of the late Han Dynasty: "First Lu Bu, second Zhao Yun, third Dian Wei, fourth Guan Yu, fifth Ma Chao, sixth Zhang Fei, Huang Zhong, Xu Chu, Sun Quan, Tai Shi Ci, and two Xiahou Dun..."

Taishi Ziyi is ranked "tenth".

This poem is widely circulated, yet it is highly controversial. Some say that Zhao Zilong's reputation is undeserved, while others feel indignant on behalf of Yan Wen of Maguan.

As a result, various versions of rankings of military generals have emerged one after another.

For example, the "Dongguan Edition" published by the newly restored Imperial Academy;

The "Monthly Edition" jointly launched by the Xu brothers of Runan;

The "Warrior Edition" published by Pingyuan Mi Xing Xiao Er.

Many versions of the story give high praise to Taishi Ziyi, considering him a top-tier general of Eastern Wu. However, for some reason, he ended up ranking outside the top ten or even the top fifteen.

Taishi Ci felt aggrieved, and thus made up his mind—

When he grows up and his halberd skills are perfected, he will surely travel around the thirteen provinces of the Han Dynasty to meet with the heroes of the world.

This was Taishi Ci's previous idea.

After these three days, his pride had crumbled to dust. All thoughts of "Lu, Zhao, Dian, Guan, Ma, Zhang, Huang, Xu, and Sun" were cast aside. His greatest desire now was—

While Miss Wang was indeed exceptionally talented, Taishi Ci was no ordinary person either.

From now on, he should be diligent and cautious every day, and never slacken his efforts.

In this way, there will surely be a day when he surpasses Wang Rong!

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Seeing Wang Yue admit his inferiority, the female students cheered with joy.

Princess Wannian watched longingly, wanting to cheer, but her little bottom throbbed with pain whenever she moved. She immediately pouted, determined not to cheer for her heartless and cruel older sister.

Just as she was thinking this, she saw [Wang Rong] cup his hands to everyone and say, "Thank you for your hospitality these past three days, Princesses. Thank you for your instruction, instructors. Thank you for taking care of me, sisters. I must be leaving now."

Everyone was stunned.

to go?

"Why did Miss Wang suddenly say she wanted to leave?" Taishi Ci was very puzzled.

Liu Xiu and the other students gathered around, chattering and asking, "Why is Sister leaving?" and "Is there something wrong at home?"

"It's not a family matter," [Wang Rong] shook her head, then said, "Although I am a woman, I have always had lofty ambitions, wanting to venture out into the world and compete with the men of the land."

If it weren't for that final touch of darkness in the second and third [dreams], Li Yu might have methodically expanded the influence of his [avatar], ultimately irritating Liu Hong before resolutely facing death.

However, after the third [dream], Li Yu had a new idea for the arrangement of [the clone]—

Train your [clone] into a "Secret Realm Explorer", with skills and items primarily focused on "escaping techniques".

Although only one clone of the [Alligator Resurrection Technique] can be summoned at a time, as long as the clones keep rushing in, he doesn't believe there won't be a day when the [Secret Realm] is unearthed.

"No!" The little princess rushed over, grabbed Wang Rong's arm, and shouted, "You're not allowed to leave!"

Wang Rong patted Liu Shu's head, apologizing for spanking her earlier, and said, "Although the two princesses have the intention to establish a school, this girls' school is too restricted and will hardly achieve anything."

Liu Xiu remained silent.

The Xiyuan Girls' School has been open for nearly two months, but has fewer than twenty students. What's the difference between this so-called school and children playing?

The little princess asked anxiously, "Why is there no action?"

[Wang Rong] patted her head without saying anything.

The little princess stomped her foot in anger: "You just wait!" With that, she rode off on a pony to the palace.

Two hours later, the little princess returned to the girls' school with an air of arrogance. Behind her followed an oxcart carrying two large, lacquered red and gold-trimmed trunks.

The charioteer unloaded the chests, opened them, and found them filled with gold and silver treasures.

The little princess said that from now on, [Xiyuan Girls' School] will hold monthly performance evaluations at the end of each month to select outstanding students. Those who perform exceptionally well will receive a substantial reward.

The female trainees cheered in unison, but [Wang Rong] did not react much.

The little princess then took out a roll of animal hide and a box of [Heavenly Ladder Leaves] from her bosom, saying, "The best performer each month will receive [Extraordinary Treasure] and [Heavenly Ladder Leaves]."

[Wang Rong] then became interested.

This method of reward was clearly not something the little princess could have come up with. It was most likely Liu Hong's idea.

However, Wang Rong didn't care. Even if it was Liu Hong, what could he do? Once the conditions were met, he would simply use the "Alligator Resurrection Technique" to take the body away while leaving the clone behind, thus solving everything.

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"The Rebuke of Yijiu"

[Rank] Mystic

[Attribute] Roars to intimidate enemies.

[Description] King Zhou wanted to kill Prince Yijiu, and installed Bofu as emperor. He released a tiger, intending to capture it. Yijiu shouted at the tiger, and the tiger lowered its ears and submitted. —From *Jizhong Suoyu*

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The little princess showed the animal skin to everyone, and Wang Rong was slightly disappointed to see that it was not the [escape technique] he wanted.

Upon seeing this, the little princess became anxious. She quickly joined her imperial aunt, Liu Xiu, in trying to persuade [Wang Rong] to get up.

In the end, [Wang Rong] agreed to stay.

However, to avoid repeating the same boring path as the third [Dream], [Wang Rong] decided to stir things up. So he said, "On my journey, I've heard many strange people speak of heroines. If the two princesses could find them one by one, it would also add to the strength of my [West Garden Girls' School]."

The two princesses readily agreed, saying they would do anything as long as [Wang Rong] didn't leave.

So, [Wang Rong] compiled a list—

Bai Ting of Qi County, daughter of Bian Yuan.

Pei Guo was Cao Cao's daughter.

Pengcheng Kingdom of Xuzhou, Huan Yun.

Wu Hui's second daughter, from Qiantang County, Wu Prefecture.

Du, a woman from Yunzhong County, Bingzhou.

He was the son-in-law of Cao Jie, a high-ranking official, and the daughter of Feng Fang, a court official.

Liu, a woman from Ruyang, Runan.

In Wuji County of Zhongshan State, there lived a woman from the Zhen family, named Zhen Jiang and Zhen Tuo.

The child in my family is sick...

Sorry.

(End of this chapter)