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"You have also witnessed the strength of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. With them around, Lü Bu could not have held Hulao Pass indefinitely. The problem lies after that."

Fujimaru Kyoya handed this troublesome problem over to Zhuge Liang. He knew that the so-called allied forces were not of one mind, and once the fruits of victory were within reach, internal strife would be imminent.

Yuan Shao suffered heavy losses, Cao Cao's forces surged, the Sun family secretly possessed the imperial seal, and Yuan Shu was unwilling to be second to anyone... This situation was far too dangerous.

"I have no choice."

Zhuge Liang gave the same hasty answer as always, as if he was not ready to come out of seclusion and had always resisted entering the world.

What are you afraid of?

Fujimaru Kyoya sensed that the person in front of him seemed to be afraid of something, not a specific person or thing, but the fear was still there.

"I'm afraid that everything I'm doing is meaningless."

Zhuge Liang didn't actually think he was much better than Zhou Yu or Guo Jia; he just had a pair of eyes that could see a thousand miles and could predict the future.

He originally thought he could bring eternal peace with his eyes, but what he saw was still hell on earth.

"I've calculated it so many times, I really have calculated it so many times, but I just can't come up with a perfect answer. I can't calculate the ideal future."

The ability to see a thousand miles gave Zhuge Liang a high enough vision, but it also brought him higher demands.

In the future he envisioned, no matter what the final outcome of the world was, the Sima family would usurp the throne.

However, the Sima family's accession to the throne was illegitimate, and after a power struggle, the dynasty quickly fell apart. Neighboring ethnic groups invaded, and the people of the Central Plains suffered in both the north and south.

Zhuge Liang calculated it countless times, adding countless variables, but these were all things that could not be changed.

Have you ever heard of the foundation of human reason?

"what is that?"

Fujimaru Kyoya was a student who didn't pay attention in class, let alone use strange terms like "human reasoning foundation".

"The way of Heaven is constant; it does not exist because of Yao, nor does it perish because of Jie. This destiny has already been determined, so why should I do something futile?"

When Zhuge Liang saw that all the future predictions he had made led to the same result, he understood what destiny meant.

That is the "momentum" that Heaven has already set. If you go against this "momentum", you will directly face unpredictable and enormous danger.

Upon receiving this answer, "Wolong" closed his eyes.

"so what?"

Fujimaru Kyoya seemed not to understand, looking at Zhuge Liang as if expecting him to continue.

"I already said it was a waste of time."

"Really? Have you ever counted how many people we rescued during the Luoyang fire?"

"It's no use. Even if they survive the calamity of Luoyang, they won't live long in this chaotic world."

"But he lived a few more days."

Fujimaru Kyoya looked at Zhuge Liang seriously, realizing that the Crouching Dragon in front of him was different from what he had imagined.

Indeed, this is true. Before the Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage, Zhuge Liang's life was a complete mystery. No matter what Zhuge Liang was like at that time, Fujimaru Kyoya was not surprised. But the Three Kingdoms era was definitely inseparable from the figure of "Sleeping Dragon".

"You're willing to risk your own life just for a few more days of those people's lives?"

"One person only lives for a few days, but ten thousand people live for several years? Besides, I'm not dead yet."

Fujimaru Kyoya rolled out of bed, indicating that he was in good health.

"Then could you please offer another plan, Mr. Wolong?"

"I won't be swayed by the same rhetoric."

Zhuge Liang refused; he only wanted to live a carefree, unambitious life.

"This time, I will not act as a friend. This time, I will speak on behalf of the people of Chang'an who live in fear of Dong Zhuo and ask Mr. Wolong for advice."

"you……"

Zhuge Liang looked at Fujimaru Kyoya and realized for the first time that his friend was so "shameless".

A virtuous person deceives others with principles, while a petty person lures them with profit.

It seems that Mencius's scholarship surpasses that of Zhuge Liang.

"I'll only help you this once."

Zhuge Liang was not a cold-blooded and ruthless person. He had previously withdrawn from the world out of despair. At this time, Fujimaru Kyoya gave him a "way out," so he took the opportunity to back down.

After all, it wasn't that he wanted to get involved in worldly affairs; it was just that a petty person "forced" him to do so.

"If Lü Bu cannot hold Hulao Pass, it is only a matter of time before he retreats to Chang'an. During this time, you need to bring a letter to Chang'an."

"A letter? To whom?"

Fujimaru Kyoya was also curious. In all these years, Zhuge Liang had been living in the Shuijing Mansion like a socially awkward person. Could he have any close friends he could confide in?

"Minister Wang".

“I know, Wang Lang, right?”

"Who is Wang Lang? I want you to hand him over to Wang Yun."

Wang Yun?

Who should I send this to?

Fujimaru Kyoya immediately felt a headache coming on from his lack of historical knowledge.

"To be precise, it was given to Wang Yun's household as an immortal, not an immortal like Zhang Jiao who pretended to be a god, but a spirit of nature, a true immortal."

Chapter Fifty-Six: Where is my Diao Chan?

You traveled to Chang'an carrying a letter personally written by Zhuge Liang. Along the way, you heard news of the fall of Hulao Pass, and you knew you had to quicken your pace.

With Zhuge Liang's letter, Fujimaru Kyoya soon met Wang Situ, not Wang Lang but Wang Yun.

“I have read my nephew’s letter. The plan is indeed feasible, but that person… is difficult to persuade.”

There are already connections among the aristocratic families. The Zhuge family and the Wang family are not small families, so it is normal for them to have dealings with each other. Moreover, Wang Yun wanted to see Zhuge Liang devise a plan to overthrow Dong Zhuo. However, the person mentioned in this letter is the only problem...

"I heard he was an immortal."

Fujimaru Kyoya was curious; what kind of immortals could there be in this era?

According to Rin Tohsaka, the Age of Gods had already disappeared from the mainland around the beginning of the Common Era, with only some island nations still having remnants.

Although the last fragment of the Age of Gods disappeared in Britain in the fifth century AD, there should have been no trace of the Age of Gods left on the continent long ago.

How do immortals live in this world?

"Whether she was an immortal is hard to say, but she... Nephew, have you ever heard the story of the suicide at the Wujiang River, the great-grandfather..."

"No need to say anything more, we've already tasted enough."

Fujimaru Kyoya interrupted Wang Situ, clearly knowing a great deal about Xiang Yu's death, but what did that have to do with the immortals of today?

"Everyone says that Xiang Yu and Yu Ji both died at the Wujiang River, but in fact Yu Ji did not die and has been living to this day. She is currently staying at my residence."

Ok?

Yu Ji? The Prince's Mansion? Lü Bu? Dong Zhuo?

Good heavens, it's Diao Chan!

Fujimaru Kyo said that Zhuge Liang had some brilliant plan, but it turns out that it was you, old man, who sent Diao Chan to sow discord between Dong Zhuo and Lü Bu.

“My dear nephew, all your plans depend on Lady Yu Ji. If we cannot persuade her... I am powerless to help.”

Wang Situ then led Fujimaru Kyoya to a secluded courtyard, which was clearly where Yu Ji lived. The implication was that if Fujimaru Kyoya could persuade her, he would be willing to help.

All I can say is that I did my best.

Fujimaru Kyoya wasn't under much pressure. Even if Diao Chan didn't appear, he could just secretly kill Dong Zhuo. If he died, so be it; it would just mean he wouldn't steal the spotlight from the real Zhao Yun.

Before long, Fujimaru Kyo heard a melodious zither tune. It belonged to a young girl who seemed to be around sixteen years old. Time seemed to have left no trace on her, making it impossible to imagine that she was from the same era as Emperor Gaozu Liu Bang.

"Lady Yu Ji, Wang Yun requests an audience."

The music stopped, and then Wang Situ stepped forward and explained Zhuge Liang's plan to sow discord.

"What does Liu Bang's country have to do with me?"

Yu Ji's reaction was not what Fujimaru Kyoya had expected. After all, Liu Bang had directly caused Xiang Yu's death. Yu Ji's decision not to kick him while he was down was already considered magnanimous. It would be extremely difficult to get help from someone like that.

But would Zhuge Liang devise a plan that was destined to fail?

Since you've put me in charge, then handle it your way.

Fujimaru Kyoya thought so too, and immediately looked at Yu Ji with a pitying gaze.

"Minister Wang, let's just let this matter go. I never thought that even the Crouching Dragon could misjudge someone."

"You brat, what do you mean?"

Yu Ji watched as Fujimaru Kyoya's gaze swept over her body, then shifted to a look of pity, and she instantly felt a surge of anger.

"Although I don't want to be too rude, a woman who can't even beat a steamed bun is really... using her beauty to seduce someone is obviously asking too much."

Fujimaru Kyoya gestured with his hand across his chest, and Yu Ji's pitiful figure, which could rival Rin Tohsaka's, was truly pathetic.

At this moment, Fujimaru Kyoya silently labeled Xiang Yu as a "heretic" in his heart, and his original respect for this Chu overlord diminished considerably.

Is this the Hegemon-King of Western Chu? How petty!

"You brat, haven't you ever heard of Yu Ji?"

Fujimaru Kyoya is clearly adept at provoking women's anger, a skill that Tohsaka Rin has undoubtedly played a significant role in.

"Seeing is believing, so next time you meet someone, why don't you bring two steamed buns? Steamed buns may be small, but the difference between having them and not having them is like an insurmountable chasm."

The sarcastic remarks kept coming, and Fujimaru Kyoya's presence reminded Yu Ji that she was still the same irritable Yu Ji.

With her sword drawn, Yu Ji clearly intended to teach Fujimaru Kyoya a lesson.

But wasn't Fujimaru Kyoya also a master swordsman?

You snatch a sharp sword from a nearby guard, and quickly realize that his swordsmanship is exceptional. It seems that those who serve the Hegemon-King of Western Chu are indeed remarkable.

You haven't forgotten your swordsmanship, and you also sense that your opponent only wants to teach you a lesson and isn't going to kill you. A "peaceful" sparring match begins.