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

This is not in line with Jia Xu's usual style of doing things.

"Prime Minister."

"Do we really have to go to that remote mountain valley?"

"I feel a little..."

Cao Cao got into the carriage and heard what Jia Xu had said.

She just rolled her eyes at him.

It may harm people, but it will not harm literature.

Cao Cao naturally understood.

But since we've already invited him and dragged him onto this pirate ship, how could we let him go so easily?

"Wenhe."

"This can't be done without you."

"You have a keen eye, you have to help me see if Zhao Yu really has a rebellious streak."

Of course, there's also Cao Pi, who was simply brought over by Cao Cao because he didn't like him.

"As for Pi'er, why is he fighting with Zhi'er in Ye City every day?"

……

The wheels keep turning.

A group of four,

In addition, there were a dozen or so elite bodyguards (disguised as employees).

They quietly drove out of Ye City.

Heading west.

They headed straight for the Ice Crystal Pavilion.

along the way.

to be frank,

Cao Cao's feelings were complicated.

They hoped that Zhao Yu was just fooling around.

But I'm actually a little scared.

And there was also a faint sense of anticipation.

That "divine weapon that can cut through iron like mud",

What exactly is its quality?

But the closer you get to the Ice Crystal Pavilion, the better.

The scenery along the way became increasingly strange.

The original, bumpy official road

Upon reaching the Ice Crystal Pavilion area,

It changed completely.

It turned into a... black and red road.

The road surface was flat, hard, and free of dust.

The carriage ran on it.

Fast and stable

There was absolutely no bumpy ride.

"this……"

Xu Chu sat on the carriage shaft,

He touched his butt.

"master!"

"This road is amazing!"

"My butt doesn't hurt anymore!"

"This looks like... it was paved with those black stone chips?"

Cao Cao lifted the curtain.

Looking down at the black road stretching deep into the mountains.

I was also taken aback.

"This is……"

"Extravagant..."

"That's quite a generous gesture."

"If you want to get rich, build roads first."

"This Zhao Yu hasn't read much about military strategy, but he has a whole bunch of twisted theories about governing the country."

As they were talking.

Suddenly, a series of neat chants came from ahead.

"One! Two! Three! Four!"

Cao Cao's heart tightened.

"Training troops?"

"parking!"

"hidden!"

The carriage stopped behind the woods by the roadside.

Cao Cao, Jia Xu, Cao Pi, and Xu Chu lay prone in the grass, secretly peeking outside.

The intersection not far away.

A group of people approached.

Approximately fifty people.

They were all strong, muscular men.

They were wearing uniform dark blue overalls (to keep clean).

What's on your shoulders...

Just as the secret report said.

A weapon that exudes a chilling aura!

"hiss--"

"Good steel!"

"It's definitely 100% refined steel!"

"And everyone was given one!"

"This equipment setup is even more luxurious than my Tiger and Leopard Cavalry!"

Jia Xu, standing to the side, focused his gaze on the leader.

"master."

"Look at the leader... isn't that Ma Chao?"

At the very front of the line.

He walks with a slight limp, but his posture is absolutely unmistakable.

He was carrying a "heavy weapon" that was three times larger than others.

"Horse!"

"It really is a horse!"

Even if they turned to ashes, I would still recognize them!

"That Zhao Yu is something else!"

"Keeping a mistress in a gilded cage!"

"You really are up to something!"

A dangerous glint flashed in Cao Cao's eyes.

It was originally just a suspicion.

Now, it's confirmed.

"Zhongkang, Pi'er!"

Cao Cao gave the order in a low voice.

"Get ready."

"If things don't go well..."

"Protect Wenhe and run first."

"I will cover the rear."

Xu Chu gripped the broadsword in his arms tightly.

"Prime Minister, what are you saying!"

"How can you personally cover the retreat? If anyone should be covering the retreat, it should be me."

Can,

What they didn't know was...

That imposing squad of "heavy infantry".

The slogan they were shouting was actually:

"Let's go to the mine! Let's get to work! Whoever digs the most gets the meat!"

The "heavy weapon" that Ma Chao was carrying.

Actually, it's a specially made... oversized pickaxe.

The four people continued forward with Ma Chao's group.

Houshan coalfield.

The atmosphere was oppressive.

terror.

Surprising.

Cao Cao walked close to the mountain wall.

With each step I took, my heart skipped a beat.

It's too noisy here.

"Boom!"

"Jingle bells"

There was also a "plop" sound coming from an unknown object.

"Prime Minister, why don't you all go on ahead and not go any further?"

Xu Chu had already drawn half of his broadsword.

Something's not right here.

"I smell murderous intent."

"It's even thicker than the air between two armies on the battlefield."

Jia Xu shrank back.

She was holding a handkerchief and covering her mouth.

Cao Pi, Cao Pi didn't come; he's guarding the carriage down there.

just in case.

"Cough cough."

"My lord."

"I can smell it too."

"It smells like... sulfur?"

"Is Zhao Yu refining a Thunderbolt Flame?"

Cao Cao remained silent.

His face was ashen.

Because he saw something even more terrifying.

In front.

A huge mine pit.

……

There is a huge rock there.

It was as tall as two people.

They blocked the way.

In front of the boulder.

There was a person standing there.

It was Ma Chao.

"call--"

Ma Chao (A Meng) was unaware that someone was spying on him from behind.

He was immersed in the world of "martial arts".

The stone in front of me...

It is the "key point" of this layer.

Once it's broken, the coal seam below will be accessible.

"Shocks!"

"high frequency!"

"break!"

Ma Chao silently recited the mantra in his mind.

Use your waist to generate power.

"Eighty! Eighty!"

(I learned it from Zhao Yu.)

The steel pickaxe in his hand slammed heavily onto the rock.

No gravel was flying around.

There was only one muffled thud.

It was the sound of power penetrating.

Two seconds later.

"Click."

Cracks appeared on the surface of the boulder.

Then.

It split directly into several pieces.

He has great strength and good equipment.

One person is better than several.

"good!"

The surrounding miners (villagers) cheered in unison.

"Brother Meng is awesome!"

"Brother Meng is awesome!"

Cao Cao was terrified.

That stone.

It's even harder than the bricks of the city wall in Xuchang.

It shattered with just one hammer blow?

If that hits someone...

"No!"

Cao Cao took a step back.

"This prodigy's martial arts have improved again!"

"Zhongkang! Retreat!"

"Retreat immediately!"

however.

late.

Xu Chu is a straightforward person.

He's also a fiercely protective master.

I just saw Ma Chao's move, it was so awesome.

They determined that their lord's life was in danger.

I acted impulsively.

They didn't care about traveling incognito anymore.

They no longer cared about concealing their true intentions.

"Wow!"

It charged forward with a strange cry.

"Horse, stop running wild!"

"Xu Chu is here!"

"Do not harm my lord!"

Xu Chu darted out from the bushes.

The hundred-refined steel broadsword in his hand stirred up a whirlwind.

It went straight for the back of Ma Chao's head.

Cao Cao: "..."

Jia Xu: "..."

Cao Cao covered his face.

What a terrible teammate! I said retreat, why did you go in?

You think you're playing a video game?

……

In the mine pit.

Ma Chao was about to wipe his sweat.

Suddenly, I felt a gust of wind behind me.

The visitor is not good.

Someone attacked!

It looks somewhat familiar.

Ma Chao didn't even think about it.

Let's block them first.

Turn around,

Lifting a pickaxe.

Parry.

Xu Chu's broadsword slammed into Ma Chao's steel pickaxe.

Xu Chu landed.

Take three steps back.