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

Chapter 113 Kunwu Mountain

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Marquis Wu of the Abyss

[Rank] Mystic

[Attributes] The fields are filled with elegant people, and the deep abyss holds a hidden dragon. Literary Style +100, Martial Style +100.

[Description] Zhao Dun in the clouds is even more formidable, while Zhuge Liang at the bottom of the abyss is fast asleep.

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Zhuge Liang is also known as the Crouching Dragon or the Hidden Dragon.

As Li Yu made breakthroughs in both martial arts and intelligence, his "White Horse" was also transformed into "Sleeping Dragon".

The level has been upgraded again.

It was a coincidence that he had just impersonated Prime Minister Zhuge Liang and made a scene when Marquis Wu of Yuandi suddenly appeared.

Next time, he might dress up as Lü Bu and cause a ruckus at the home of the newly appointed Imperial Censor Wang Yun in Luoyang. I wonder if he can earn the title of "Greedy Tiger".

The [Sky Courtyard] has been upgraded and is now a bit larger. However, none of the players seem to care; their attention remains focused on the [Abyss Marquis].

Adding 100 to both literary and martial arts skills doubles the speed at which [Intelligence] and [Martial Arts] experience are gained.

"The dean is awesome!"

"Hooray!"

"Li Hai!"

The players cheered enthusiastically.

This attracted many disciples from the outer courtyard outside the village committee to come and see. After learning about the attributes of [Yuan Di Wu Hou], they shouted, "Dean, Dean, quickly admit us into the academy as well."

The population cap increased from over two thousand to over twenty thousand. However, the number of members in the [Outer Courtyard] was as high as one million, and it was impossible to accept them all. So Lu Xiuxi and his team recruited people into the [Courtyard] according to the previously established procedures.

Of course, the hurdle of [Qu Yi Cao] is indispensable.

On the other side, Mu Jin had already locked up Liao Changpeng and more than forty others whom Cao Ye had pointed out.

These people were bewildered, shocked, angry, and shouting. But when Li Min revealed the properties of [Qu Yi Cao] to the public, they were overwhelmed by everyone's spittle before they could even defend themselves.

Li Yu then took some red millet, white millet, tree wine, and gutless fish and added them to the territory's public treasury. The [Inner Courtyard] disciples could exchange them once they had enough points. This immediately attracted countless eyes, especially pleasing some foodies and gourmets.

Then came five bolts of fire-resistant cloth, three-leaf fairy ribbons, and four eight-fruit plums.

The eight-fruit plum was secondary; the cloth that "must be thrown into the fire after washing" and the green plants that increased "agility" made many people's eyes widen.

One is a legendary treasure, and the other is a rare [attribute].

Although Li Hua set the required points very high, both treasures were exchanged in just a few breaths.

Those who didn't manage to grab one looked longingly at Dean Li.

Li Yu explained that there would be more tomorrow, and only then did everyone disperse.

The upgrade of Tiankongyuan to a town required reporting to the county and adjustments to all related documents. Lu Xiuxi and Li Hua then went to handle these matters.

Li Yu was going to find Yuan Shu.

He is the master of the Sky Palace, but he will not stay there for a considerable period of time.

He will frequently travel to various places and countries, and to various secret realms, seeking opportunities such as divine weapons and magical artifacts, and wonderful cultivation methods.

The Yuan family is the first stop.

Li Yu was just looking for a reason to get involved with the Yuan family when Yuan Shu offered him a perfect opportunity.

Very good.

He summoned Li Min and asked her where Yuan Shu was.

Li Min replied that someone from the county came looking for Yuan Shu yesterday, but he went to HD and has not returned.

Li Yu frowned.

Could it be that the Yuan family's opportunity has finally arrived?

Has Yuan Shu returned to Runan?

After a moment's thought, Li Yu made up his mind—

He would wait two or three days, and if Yuan Shu did not come, he would fly directly to Runan.

That [Heavenly Grade Moonlight Scroll] is absolutely not to be missed.

Just then, Li Min handed over a pile of items, which were the [unknown fragments] that Li Yu had been looking to buy in the [trade zone].

To Li Yu's surprise, there were 130 pieces.

After putting away the fragments, Li Yu asked about the Ghost Star Stone Chamber.

The *Shenyi Jing* (Classic of Strange Things), in the section on the Central Wilderness, states: In the northeast, there is a stone chamber called Ghost Star, shared by three hundred households, with a stone plaque inscribed "Ghost Gate." The Ghost Gate is closed during the day, but at dusk, voices can be heard, accompanied by a bluish-red flame.

On the official road leading from Moshang Township to Xixiang, there is a boundary marked by numerous stone chambers, a stone gate, and a stone tablet.

The inscription on the monument reads: "Ghost Gate."

Some daring players tried to push the door open, but were pulled into the stone door by an invisible force and died with a scream.

From then on, few people traveled this official road. Ghost Star Stone Chamber also became the least popular leveling spot among the neighboring villages.

Until someone traveled into [Moonlight Scroll - Chang Sangjun], just in time for the legendary physician Bian Que to become Chang Sangjun's apprentice and learn the art of medicine.

That person was not a physician and had not learned any medical skills from Chang Sangjun or Bian Que, but he did acquire a few techniques.

for example--

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"Upper pool water"

[Rank] Yellow

[Attribute] Take dew and medicine, and you will see ghosts.

[Description] The water in the upper pond refers to water that has not yet reached the ground. It is collected from dew and water on bamboo and wood. This water is used to mix with medicine, and after taking it for thirty days, one will see ghosts and spirits. —Records of the Grand Historian

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This person, in accordance with the law, prepared the [Upper Pool Water] and, together with several courageous players and indigenous people, took it and pushed open the gates of hell.

Shortly afterward, the group returned safely, having not only gained a significant increase in their [martial arts] experience, but also acquired a large amount of gold and silver, as well as a [tool].

After this incident, someone went to buy the man's "upper pond water" and also benefited from it. The "Ghost Star Stone Chamber" thus became lively.

The [Sky Institute Construction Corps] rushed over and erected buildings such as food stalls, inns, and general stores.

Everything was peaceful until five days ago when a group of strongmen appeared, killed people, and stole the water-controlling technique.

They then stopped selling [Upper Pond Water] and forcibly occupied [Ghost Star Stone Chamber].

The food stalls and inns at [Sky Courtyard] were all smashed and destroyed. Xiong Ba went to reason with them, but to no avail.

As Li Yu listened, he felt that the group's behavior was somewhat familiar. After asking a few details, he confirmed their identities.

Then, Li Yu didn't hesitate and directly ordered Li Min to summon Xiong Ba and Wang Bin to assemble the [Sky Academy Construction Corps].

Li Min responded loudly and went out to call for help.

Li Yu entered the [Fanghu] and asked the young lady for the [Five Bright Pouch].

Two days ago, the young lady collected a hundred dews from the grass and trees in the mountains, which can be used today.

Just as Li Yu was about to take out the [pot], he saw something moving on the [Immortal Abode Stele], which was more than two hundred [unknown fragments] merging into one to form a mountain in the palm of his hand.

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Kunwu Mountain

[Rank] Heavenly Grade

[Attributes] The island produces [Red Copper], ranging in quality from [Yellow] to [Heavenly].

[Description] Mount Kunwu is rich in red gold, the color of fire. Long ago, when the Yellow Emperor fought Chiyou, he deployed his troops here, digging a hundred fathoms deep, yet still not reaching a spring, only seeing firelight like stars. The ground is rich in cinnabar, from which stones are refined into copper, a copper that is bluish-green and sharp. — *Shi Yi Ji*

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A [copper mine].

Red copper, with a deep red color, like a blazing fire. Swords made from it can cut through jade and stone like mud. When King Mu of Zhou attacked the Kunrong, the Kunrong presented him with the sword of Kunwu, which was forged from this copper.

Unfortunately, there is no blacksmith in the pot at the moment, so it is not possible to forge powerful weapons.

Li Yu tossed it into the distance, and a golden-red mountain range appeared beside the Canghai Island.

The mountain vegetation is lush and vigorous, and on one of the peaks, a red spring flows, gurgling softly. Small animals such as deer and foxes gather by the spring to drink, while a group of horned wild boars frolic and leap about. Their cries sound like human weeping; they are called "longji," and eating their flesh can prevent nightmares.

Just as he was about to take a closer look, Li Min arrived with her men.

Li Yu mounted his horse, waved his hand, and two hundred or so men drove oxcarts loaded with axes, saws, and rammed earth, and set off.

Seeing this commotion, many other players from the Sky Outer Courtyard, as well as merchants and travelers from the market, couldn't contain their curiosity and followed in a large group.

After traveling for more than ten miles, you will arrive at the [Ghost Star Stone Chamber].

The original official road had long been blocked and impassable. In its place, there was a stone wall built against the mountain, surrounding the [stone chamber].

The wall was only three feet high when some people were busy mixing mud and moving stones.

Inside the wall, an arrow tower had already been erected, with soldiers on the tower keeping watch. Seeing the billowing smoke and dust and the approaching army, the soldier blew his horn.

So the workers inside the wall threw down all the stones, tiles, and wooden pestles. More than a hundred people nimbly picked up bows, crossbows, and spears, and formed a battle formation.

The leader shouted, "Halt, you!"

As soon as they stopped at the Sky Courtyard, Li Yu had already swallowed the Power Bead and taken out a bow and arrow.

Nock the arrow, draw the bowstring, and pull it to a full moon.

Whoosh!

An arrow through the throat!

The word "step" was still in his mouth when the man, in a daze, collapsed to the ground.

Before the others could react, another volley of arrows struck twenty more men.

The others were horrified.

Li Yu rode forward, raised his bow again, and the enemy scattered like birds and beasts.

"I'm gone."

Li Yu called out. Xiong Ba and Li Min, as if waking from a dream, hurriedly followed.

(End of this chapter)