In the Three Kingdoms period, the opening scene features the killing of Huang Gai, shocking Zhou Yu!

Although Bingjing Pavilion and Sishui Pavilion are in remote locations, there is a small market every five or ten days.

It's called a market,

It's actually just a dirt road about 100 meters long.

There were dozens of stalls on both sides.

There were vendors selling straw sandals, wild vegetables, and their own old hens, as well as a doctor who came out to treat patients.

In addition, I heard that a "big shot" was coming.

Villagers from all around came to see the spectacle.

The small market, which usually only had a few dozen stalls, was packed with people.

Zhao Yu was dressed in a low-key Shu brocade robe.

Cao Jie was on the left, and Sun Shangxiang followed on the right.

Behind them were two soldiers from the Ice Crystal Pavilion carrying large and small bags (mainly useless souvenirs bought by Cao Jie).

"look."

Zhao Yu pointed to the tofu stall in front of him.

He looked very proud.

"This is my empire."

"Although it's not developed yet, it will become the commercial center of this area in the future."

Cao Jie was holding a small bamboo grasshopper in his hand.

She rolled her eyes.

"Husband, is this the commercial center you were talking about?"

There isn't even a place selling rouge and face powder.

"Isn't this still in the development stage?"

"Besides, ordinary people don't have the leisure to put on rouge."

"It's all dirt."

Sun Shangxiang, on the other hand, was in high spirits.

She held a newly bought hunting bow (actually a crude bow used by hunters) in her hand and tried to draw the string.

"good."

"It's a bit soft, but it's enough for hunting rabbits."

"Husband, there's a butcher over there. Shall we buy a pig's leg and roast it?"

Zhao Yu nodded.

"OK."

"We need to buy not only pork legs, but also salt."

"The salt here is too coarse; we need to buy some and purify it."

The three of them talked as they walked deeper into the market.

……

in the crowd,

There was one figure who seemed out of place.

He was a man wearing a tattered straw hat.

He was wearing a linen outfit covered in patches, with his trousers deliberately rolled up to his knees.

The exposed skin was bronze in color.

It was covered in scars.

He walks with a limp.

He was carrying several bags of items wrapped in lotus leaves in his left hand; they were probably salt.

The villagers around him all avoided him, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

Because of the aura.

Even in his current state of destitution, this man still exudes a kind of... oppressive aura.

Arriving at the meat stall.

No nonsense.

He pointed to the remaining half of the pork on the cutting board.

It weighs about 100 kilograms.

"I'll take them all."

The man's voice was hoarse and deep.

The butcher was taken aback.

"You want both? That's heavy! Do you want to find a car...?"

Before he could finish speaking...

The man stretched out one hand.

With a gentle grab and a lift.

The pork, weighing over 100 pounds, was like a ball of cotton.

He lifted her up with one hand.

Carry it on your shoulder.

He didn't exhale, and his expression remained unchanged.

Not far away.

Zhao Yu was strolling around with his wife.

Broad shoulders and a narrow waist—the physique of a top-tier military general.

Zhao Yu watched that retreating figure.

This is definitely not an ordinary farmer.

He's not your average martial arts expert.

"A master."

Zhao Yu's heart skipped a beat.

"Where did such a formidable person come from in this remote, impoverished place?"

……

After buying the meat, the man went to the nearby pharmacy and bought some herbs.

He pulled his straw hat down low.

It seems she doesn't want people to see her face.

He turned around and prepared to leave.

The two were getting closer and closer.

Only two or three pedestrians were between them.

Zhao Yu watched the figure gradually approaching.

Something's getting increasingly wrong.

It feels like being watched.

Ma Chao didn't notice anything amiss, keeping his head down, his mind focused on quickly finishing the shopping so he could go back and brew medicine for Aya.

"Shangxiang, look at that person."

"He seems to be a peerless master."

Ma Chao paused.

He raised his head.

Zhao Yu and Ma Chao faced off directly.

Holy crap!

Zhao Yu gasped inwardly.

Ma Chao (A Meng) looked at the man in front of him, dressed in a brocade robe, with women on his left and right, and a look of utter astonishment on his face.

That face.

That smug look on his face.

The figure that haunted his nightmares for six months.

Zhao Yu!

It really is Zhao Yu!

Enemies meet.

They were extremely envious.

No, it's more like...being completely bewildered.

Zhao Yu's pupils contracted sharply, his mouth opened into an "O" shape, and he roared inwardly:

"Holy crap! Meng Qi? You're not dead?"

"Didn't you jump off a cliff? How did you end up on my territory?"

"Is this a necessary part of the story? I want a refund!"

Ma Chao was bewildered: What's he doing here? Is he here to kill me?

However, another thought quickly broke through his mind.

Kill him! You've chosen the path to hell when heaven is there for you!

Heavens above! You've finally opened your eyes!

Both of their brains were working at lightning speed.

Ma Chao's hand.

He instinctively reached for his waist.

There is no Tiger Head Golden Spear there.

The only thing he took with him when he went out was a broken knife.

"Zhao... Yu..."

These two words,

Every word was chewed up countless times before being uttered.

Sun Shangxiang, who was standing next to Zhao Yu, immediately got angry.

Intuition as a top expert

This allowed her to react the instant Ma Chao unleashed his killing intent.

"Clang!"

The longsword has been drawn.

His gaze was fixed on the lame man:

"Husband, be careful! This person is dangerous!"

Of course,

The distance is too close. Even if Ma Chao is half-crippled now, Sun Shangxiang can't possibly cause trouble for him.

Should we call for help now?

The surrounding area was full of ordinary people.

Zhao Yu was confident he could subdue him in a single move.

But what if he hurts the people nearby?

These are all subjects of his fiefdom.

Zhao Yu took a deep breath.

They made an extremely outrageous decision.

It is a kind of...

Seeing their long-lost brothers brought them immense joy and brought tears to their eyes.

Zhao Yu pushed aside Sun Shangxiang, who was blocking his way.

Open your arms.

"Brother Mengqi!!"

"My God! Is that really you?!"

I missed you so much!!!

Ma Chao: ? ? ?

Sun Shangxiang: ? ? ?

Cao Jie: ? ? ?

System: […Host, you really are a dog.]

Zhao Yu's arms were like iron tongs in a furnace (thanks to the system for the body enhancement).

They held Ma Chao's arms tightly.

Especially the right hand holding the broken knife,

Zhao Yu pressed his entire body weight against Ma Chao's waist.

It can't be pulled out at all.

Ma Chao has clearly crashed.

Zhao Yu seized the opportunity to launch an attack.

Whisper rapidly in a voice that only the two of them can hear:

"Don't move if you don't want your father to die!"

This sentence,

Its destructive power is extremely high.

It struck Ma Chao's crown in an instant.

It's been so long since Ma Chao jumped off the cliff.

Actually, I've long since come to terms with it.

On his way here, he occasionally heard news from Xuchang.

Naturally, this also includes news about Shenwei's fishing.

Sometimes he wondered if he had really made a mistake by starting the rebellion.

Since the cavalry clashed with Zhao Yu and Cao Cao, both Cao Cao and Zhao Yu have said that they did not kill him and that it was a misunderstanding.

Even now they still say they didn't kill anyone, plus the Shenwei gang in Xuchang...

"What...what did you say?"

"Ma Teng isn't dead! He's in Ye City! Alright! He's gained ten pounds! And he's even taking a concubine!"

"If you dare lay a finger on me, and the news gets back to Ye City, your father will really be in a vat of boiling oil tomorrow! You don't believe me? Just try it!"

Ma Chao stopped exerting himself.

Zhao Yu sensed Ma Chao's stiffness and hesitation.

The gamble paid off! After that fall, the kid really proved to be a filial son!

Now that things have stabilized, the next step is to make this performance coherent.

Zhao Yu suddenly released one hand.

But his other hand was tightly hooked around Ma Chao's neck.

"Cousin! My dear cousin!"

"Waaaah... How did you end up here?"

"Your family is frantic looking for you!"

"You suffered a mental breakdown back then and ran away from home, and you were gone for three years! Do you know how much I missed you?"

The surrounding people were dumbfounded.

"Ah? This is the Marquis's cousin?"

"Did you suffer a brain injury? No wonder your hair is disheveled."

"Ah, how touching! The Marquis is a man of great loyalty and righteousness."

Sun Shangxiang's sword was still sheathed.

She looked at the "wild man" being embraced by Zhao Yu with suspicion.

Although Zhao Yu's crying was very genuine, she still felt that something was off.

"Husband...is this really your cousin? How come I've never heard you mention him before?"

Zhao Yu subtly pressed down on Ma Chao's hand holding the knife.

He winked at Sun Shangxiang.

This is acting.

"Shangxiang, you don't know this. This is my distant cousin."

"He had a high fever when he was little that damaged his brain, but he was very strong and skilled in martial arts. He got lost later, and I always thought he was dead... I never expected to run into him here!"

After saying that, he winked at Ma Chao.

And whispered in his ear:

"Cooperate with me! If you want to see your father, don't say a word! My men are all around you."

"You can't escape even if you kill me, and your father will be killed too!"

Reason told Ma Chao.

Zhao Yu is right, this is a bustling area.

Perhaps it was because Zhao Yu didn't want to spoil the atmosphere here.

"Someone come quick!"

Zhao Yu was afraid that Ma Chao would change his mind.

"Help my cousin onto the carriage. It's cold outside, don't let him get cold!"

"Whatever my cousin bought, he would bring me back, including salt, meat, and so on."

Several guards immediately stepped forward.

Ma Chao did not resist.

He simply bent down and picked up the red velvet flower that had been stepped on.

That was what he bought for Aya.

He carefully brushed off the snow and tucked it into his coat.

This scene caught Sun Shangxiang's eye.

"Although he's a madman, he's someone who knows how to care for others."

Zhao Yu, however, was horrified.

This is the "Divine Might Heavenly Army"!

He was actually picking up velvet flowers?

This unexpected cuteness is just too terrifying.

"Get on the bus! Get on the bus now!"

Zhao Yu, without saying a word,

They pulled and dragged Ma Chao into the luxurious carriage.

"Bang!"

The car doors were shut tightly.

The carriage slowly started moving.

Inside the carriage,

Warm as spring

It was also scented with precious agarwood.

But the atmosphere was extremely cold.

Zhao Yu sat on the left, still remaining vigilant.

Ma Chao sat opposite him, head bowed, his tattered straw hat resting on his knees.

Cao Jie and Sun Shangxiang sat in the middle, looking at this "cousin" with curiosity.

"Husband, why isn't my cousin saying anything?"

Cao Jie handed him a cup of hot tea.

Ma Chao did not answer.

He raised his head.

She stared intently at Zhao Yu through her messy hair.

"What you just said... is it true?"

Cao Jie was taken aback:

"What, really?"

Zhao Yu quickly interrupted, snatching the teacup and shoving it into Ma Chao's hand:

"Is it true that Uncle Ma opened a Shenwei Lao restaurant in Xuchang?"

"Of course it's true. Uncle Ma would be overjoyed to know you're alright."

Ma Chao looked into Cao Jie's eyes.

There was no mockery or murderous intent in Cao Jie's eyes, only honesty.

Although Zhao Yu was usually not very serious, he had never lied about such important matters, except for that time with the loudspeaker.

Moreover, these words came from Cao Jie's mouth.

Ma Chao picked up his teacup.

I downed it in one gulp.

"it is good."

"I'll go back with you."

"However, there is one more thing. Aya is sick. Let's go to the mountains and bring her out so that your accompanying military doctor can take a look at her."

Even if my father were really alive, that would be far away in Ye City.

But if Aya stops taking her medication, she won't be able to get through the night.

In Ma Chao's heart, the mute girl who carried him back from the river was more important than the sky.

"Don't worry, cousin."

"We are family."

Zhao Yu wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, wondering what had happened.

That's all? Isn't that just something you can do casually?

Instead, a sense of respect arose. This was the Ma Chao of Jin, who, even in such a state of destitution, still had people in his heart.

"We're all family, so let's not speak like strangers."