Three Kingdoms Mythology World.

Chapter 2656 Hua Tuo Saves Cao Cao

"Cao... Cao Cao, this short guy, is actually so powerful!!" Ji Beiqin watched the battle from a distance and discovered that Cao Cao alone could not break through the defenses of ten thousand men.

"I wonder if that legendary unit and the Wei Wu Divine Soldiers can defeat Cao Cao?" Ji Beiqin's eyes showed a hint of anticipation.

In truth, he lacked confidence in killing Cao Cao; he was only doing it for the mission. Otherwise, he would have definitely tried to seize control of Zhongmou City.

Even if they can't control it, they will still lead troops to take control of Zhongmou City, just like Zhu Xuan and Liu Feng did.

"Roar!!!! Die!!!" At this moment, Cao Cao's angry roar rang out.

Cao Cao brandished his long spear, each strike carrying immense force, felling enemy soldiers one after another, their blood splattering all over his clothes.

However, Cao Cao did not continue to kill those generals, but instead fought and fled. He feared that reinforcements would arrive and completely surround him!
He could actually kill those generals with a single spear thrust, but to conserve his energy, he only wounded them.

Then, a continuous stream of generals surged forward like a tide. Cao Cao was undaunted; he roared and charged headlong into the fray. The two sides clashed instantly, their battle cries deafening. Cao Cao weaved through the crowd, his spear techniques incredibly sharp, each strike capable of incapacitating a general.

Ji Beiqin's heart was in his throat as he watched the fierce battle intently. He knew the outcome of this battle would determine many things. If Cao Cao was defeated, the chances of completing the mission would be much greater; but if Cao Cao remained undefeated, he would have to plan ahead, for antagonizing the founding emperor of Wei was no small matter!
The battle reached its climax. Although Cao Cao was valiant, he was gradually struggling against the overwhelming force of the enemy. His strength was waning, and he was sustaining several wounds. However, his gaze remained resolute, showing no sign of retreat.

“Eight thousand generals… only six thousand remain… Cao Cao is showing signs of fatigue… perhaps we can succeed!!!” Ji Beiqin looked at the battlefield, as if he could see the hope of victory.

Watching all this, Ji Beiqin couldn't help but marvel at Cao Cao's tenacity. However, although Cao Cao showed signs of exhaustion, two thousand of his six thousand generals had fallen, yet Cao Cao himself remained standing… He realized that Cao Cao, that old fox, was too cunning… It was all an act!
This battle will not end easily, and killing Cao Cao will be far more difficult than he imagined.

"Boom!!!" Cao Cao suddenly exerted his strength, directly swinging his long spear and cleaving dozens of generals in front of him into pieces, leaving no enemies in front of him.

Then, he suddenly mounted his Akhal-Teke horse and flew directly across the gorge ahead, disappearing into the distance.

The battlefield had moved to the edge of a cliff!
"Wow... a horse that can fly?" Everyone was amazed when they saw Cao Cao riding a black horse and leaping across the gorge, which was dozens of feet wide.

"Damn... I knew we couldn't kill them. This is a huge loss!"

"I should have done the same as Xiao Mu and not participated." Ji Beiqin slapped his thigh in regret.

However, the next moment, a system notification made him beam with joy:

"--Ding!"

"--System notification: Dragon Lord Ji Beiqin, you have severely injured Cao Cao, your contribution is 16%, and you have received the following rewards: Three Dragons' Fortune, National Legendary Points +20, Reputation +200000000, and one Azure Dragon Ring."

"Holy crap!! There's a direct reward for injuring Cao Cao?!?" Ji Beiqin's eyes widened, his face filled with wild joy.

This trip was totally worth it!!!
As for offending Cao Cao, what does it matter compared to the reward? I'm not afraid!
In the battle between Ji Beiqin and Cao Cao, there was no victor, but in Ji Beiqin's view, he was the victor.

News of the situation in Gongxian County quickly spread to other cities.

They knew that Cao Cao really did take the route of Gongxian City - Xingyang City - Zhongmu City!

This excited all the players nearby.

However, will Cao Cao proceed into the city, or travel through towns or even the wilderness?
They probably won't go into the city...

And so, the players began searching all over the mountains and fields for the wounded Cao Cao.

However, after a frantic, exhaustive search throughout the night, Cao Cao was nowhere to be found. It was as if he had vanished into thin air.

What the players don't know is that Cao Cao is currently recuperating from his injuries in an elegant and quiet courtyard in Xingyang City.

Clearly, Xingyang City was part of Cao Cao's plan...

"My lord, you have been injured by those despicable supernatural beings. I will go and kill them all for you!" A burly figure looked at his lord Cao Cao, who was lying on the bed covered in blood, his face ashen and full of murderous intent.

"Yuanrang, what are you doing here?" Cao Cao slightly opened his eyes, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes as he looked at the imposing figure before him. The newcomer was none other than Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuanrang, one of Cao Cao's generals!
"My lord," Xiahou Dun said, "I heard you were wanted and had faced a life-threatening ordeal, so I rushed here day and night. Rest assured, I will not participate in the upcoming battles, but I may go and lay my hands on the cities you pass through!" Xiahou Dun knew Cao Cao's situation, so he did not interfere. He offered Cao Cao no help whatsoever.

"Those strange men dared to offend our lord so boldly! I will tear them to pieces to avenge you!" Xiahou Dun clenched his fists, his face full of murderous intent.

Cao Cao waved his hand and said, "Yuanrang, do not act rashly. Those extraordinary people may have other forces supporting them. Our army is not yet strong enough, and we cannot easily make too many enemies. Besides, although I was injured this time, I have witnessed some of the extraordinary people's methods and gained some experience in dealing with them in the future."

This was the first time he had faced an attack from supernatural beings. In the past, those supernatural beings had been extremely polite to him, but now they were turning their backs on him, which was truly despicable.

After saying this, a murderous intent that was hard to erase surfaced deep in Cao Cao's eyes!
Although Xiahou Dun was filled with anger, he still respectfully said, "What you say is very true, my lord. I will obey your command. But my lord, will your injuries... affect our journey ahead?"

Cao Cao smiled slightly and said, "It's nothing, this injury is nothing. I'm very healthy, I'll recover in a few days. Yuanrang, how are my plans in Xingyang going?"

Xiahou Dun nodded and said, "My lord, rest assured, everything is proceeding according to your plan. We have basically brought the various forces in Xingyang City under our control, and we are just waiting for the right opportunity to make our grand plans."

Good heavens, Cao Cao has already begun to plan for the future of the world, just like Lin Mu!
(Author's note: Some readers have said that Cao Cao was a loyalist to the Han Dynasty for a long time, but this is a mythological world, and Cao Cao's views may have differed from others. There's no need to be too demanding about him.)
"The layout of this place may not be ready for that time..." Cao Cao said quietly, a scene appearing in his mind.

Xiahou Dun was puzzled, but he didn't ask any further questions.

"Yuan Rang, you should return to Dongjun immediately. I fear Dong Zhuo will send assassins to kill my relatives from a distance," Cao Cao said in a deep voice.

“This…” Xiahou Dun hesitated…

After that, he had no choice but to leave.

Cao Cao continued his journey eastward to weather the storm.

"Damn it... This injury might damage my luck and destiny bestowed by Heaven... Hiss..." Cao Cao snorted coldly, then tore at his wound and hissed in pain.

Just then, a servant came to report that an old man had come to visit.

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao was slightly startled, but then he thought that they were probably not enemies.

If he were an enemy, why would there only be an old man?!
"pass!"

Soon, led by a servant, a gaunt old man appeared before Cao Cao.

The old man exuded a strange herbal scent. Cao Cao was startled by the smell, and his serious injuries seemed to heal to some extent.

The next moment, the old man bowed and said, "I am Hua Tuo. I sensed that there was an injured person here, so I took the liberty of coming to see you."

Hua Tuo!!! It's actually Hua Tuo!!

If Lin Mu were here, he would be overjoyed. But Cao Cao doesn't recognize him...

"Oh... does Elder Hua have any good medicine?" Cao Cao did not show any change in expression upon hearing this, but instead calmly observed the old man.

He was extremely suspicious, and he wouldn't let his guard down even with an old man.

"This is the Heavenly Spirit Rejuvenation Pill, a heavenly-grade medicine that can help you recover."

"Farewell!"

Hua Tuo retreated without hesitation, leaving only a small box at his feet.

Without waiting for Cao Cao to persuade him to stay or ask questions, he decisively withdrew. Hua Tuo certainly had character.

(End of this chapter)