The Three Kingdoms: My Wife is a Great and Good Teacher

"Zhen Clan of Zhongshan..."

Liu Zhaoqing murmured softly, frowning slightly, and he really couldn't find any information about this in his mind.

Fortunately, Zhao Yun did not give a riddle on this question, and directly told Liu Zhaoqing the answer: "To be precise, it is the Zhen family of Wuji County, Zhongshan. They are a local wealthy family with a hereditary salary of 2,000 stones, and the former head of the Zhen family is also the local Shangcai magistrate."

Liu Zhaoqing frowned even more deeply when he heard this: "That is to say, the Zhen family in Zhongshan is not only rich, but also powerful. They should be very famous in the local area..."

"Yes." Zhao Yun nodded. "The Zhen family has not only taken root in Zhongshan for a long time, but also has a great reputation and a rich family background. Although it belongs to Jizhou, because Zhongshan is adjacent to Youzhou, the Zhen family also has frequent exchanges with Youzhou."

"Many years ago, the Zhen family had been in contact with Lord Bo'an. At that time, not only Youzhou, but also Zhongshan County in Jizhou and even my hometown Changshan were often invaded by foreign races. Lord Bo'an also received a lot of financial support from the Zhen family, so he had so much money to appease the foreign races and refugees from Youzhou."

Zhao Yun said, his expression suddenly showing a little regret: "But not long ago, the head of the Zhen family, Shangcai Ling Zhen Yi, was killed by bandits while he was out to appease the fleeing refugees. The servants and attendants in his caravan were all robbed. His daughter, who was originally traveling with him to visit the great scholar in Hebei, is also missing."

So this is why Zhao Yun just said "former head of the family", because Zhen Yi is already dead.

The Zhen family had provided financial assistance to Youzhou, and from what he knew of Liu Yu's character and from what he had heard from his sister Xuande, he must be a man who valued friendship and loyalty.

So after hearing the bad news, Liu Yu specially sent Zhao Yun to check on the situation. The reason why Zhao Yun hasn't left yet is obviously related to the missing "Zhen Yi's little daughter" he mentioned.

Hmm? Wait, Hebei, my daughter...Zhen...

Liu Zhaoqing suddenly remembered something, looked up at Zhao Yun and asked, "Zilong, do you know the name of the missing daughter of Zhen Yi?"

Zhao Yun nodded, thought for a moment and replied, "I've been to Wuji County, and her brother told me that her name is Zhen Mi."

Liu Zhaoqing was surprised.

Zhen Mi...also known as the famous Zhen Ji in the late Han Dynasty, not only had the beauty of a Luo goose, but also, thanks to the famous King Chen Si Cao Zhi, Zhen Mi was also connected with the god of Luo River in mythology.

However, this surprise only lasted for a moment. Although Zhen Mi's name was well-known, the three people beside Liu Zhaoqing were even more "like thunder piercing the ears".

Now, after listening to Zhao Yun's explanation and explanation, Liu Zhaoqing immediately understood what Zhao Yun was worried about.

"In other words, Captain Zhao's mission now is to find the missing Zhen Mi." At this time, Zhang Liao on the side also understood.

"But if we are just looking for one person, why would Captain Zhao be so distressed?" Lu Hong also asked puzzledly.

To be loved so much by Liu Zhaoqing and to be so humble, even if Zhao Yun is only a captain now, Lu Hong has no doubt that he must be a great general who possesses the ability to "revive the dynasty" as his adoptive father had mentioned before.

How could such a person not be able to find a person who was kidnapped by bandits?

Liu Zhaoqing naturally knew this, so he looked at Zhao Yun, thought for a moment, and then said:

"I'd like to make a bold guess. The ones who attacked Zhen Yi's convoy weren't 'bandits'? They were some kind of vicious beasts."

Zhao Yun nodded: "Exactly."

"I have been searching for two days but have not found any trace of the bandits. In addition, a few days ago, there was a strange phenomenon in Hebei Province, so I guessed that there might be ferocious beasts from outside the Great Wall that were attracted to Hebei Province and have been killing the people."

"Although Yun can kill enemies and demons, he also knows something about tracking down vicious beasts, so he was confident in himself at the beginning, but... in the end, he just wasted a few days." Zhao Yun said ashamedly.

"Originally, I returned to Zhuo County to rest and wait for Lord Bo'an to send a talented person with the ability to track down the enemy, and then go find the little girl from the Zhen family."

"But, in this place where Zhongshan and Youzhou meet, if a girl who is not a warrior stays in the wild for a moment longer, her chances of survival will be reduced."

Zhao Yun bowed to Liu Zhaoqing and said sincerely, "I have heard from the magistrate of Pingyuan County that the Marquis of Changping is so sharp that he can foresee the chaos in the Yellow River and can sense dangerous creatures such as dragons. So I beg you to help Yun complete what Lord Bo'an has asked of me and find the little girl of the Zhen family."

Faced with Zhao Yun's plea, Liu Zhaoqing naturally nodded happily.

Then he began to take the initiative to ask Zhao Yun for more details about the matter. After getting the exact time of the incident and the area that Zhao Yun had investigated, Liu Zhaoqing also had a general plan in his mind.

"Although Zilong did not check every inch of land in Zhongshan County, with Zilong's keen sense, he would be able to sense if there was a ferocious beast nearby, so I think the beast should have run away." Liu Zhaoqing said and looked at Zhao Yun.

"Moreover, Zhen Yi was robbed at night, and the beast may also prefer to move at night. In addition, the beast that Zilong mentioned earlier may have come because of the... 'Thousand Miles of Yellow Sky' vision. Now that the vision has disappeared, if it is not stupid, it should flee back to the border. In other words, the beast should be in Youzhou now, or even in Zhuo County."

Zhao Yun was surprised, then frowned: "But even if Changping Hou's guess is correct, we can't... find his trace."

"I have a solution." Liu Zhaoqing said.

"Tonight, Zilong, come with me to chase the murderer." Liu Zhaoqing looked up and said, his eyes full of confidence.

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At night, when Liu Zhaoqing walked out of Gu'an County on horseback, he met Zhao Yun who had been waiting outside the door.

"Marquis Changping..." Zhao Yun was relieved when he saw Liu Zhaoqing arriving as promised.

But after saying this, she also remembered that Liu Zhaoqing had told her privately earlier that there was no need to address him in such a respectful manner and that it would be fine to just call him by his name.

"Mr. Liu."

In the end, Zhao Yun changed back to his previous name.

Liu Zhaoqing smiled indifferently.

"It took some time to change into light armor. I'm sorry to have kept Zilong waiting for a long time."

Zhao Yun shook his head, then looked at Liu Zhaoqing curiously and asked, "I didn't see Master Liu take any action before and after nightfall. Master Liu...how are you going to find the trace of that beast?"

In response to Zhao Yun's question, Liu Zhaoqing smiled without saying anything, then drew the sword from his waist and closed his eyes.

I communicated with Yinglong in my heart.

Yinglong and Renshu both have the ability to sense ferocious beasts. It's not easy to get it to take action, and even Yinglong didn't respond, but Liu Zhaoqing already understood Yinglong's rather proud personality. Even if he was too lazy to do such a small favor, as long as he "communicated with it enough times", it would definitely not be able to bear it.

Sure enough, after a while, after Liu Zhaoqing had communicated for only more than twenty times, a faint light appeared on the sword in his hand, and then the faint light gathered and turned into a pure white bird, flying towards the distance.

"Zilong, let's go!"

Liu Zhaoqing put away his sword, then smiled and rode his horse, chasing the white bird away with Zhao Yun.

After traveling more than ten miles north, the white bird suddenly stopped.

Liu Zhaoqing and Zhao Yun also saw a slightly larger lake not far away in the night. On the muddy ground at the edge of the lake, there were many three-legged turtle-like creatures basking in the moonlight.

Chapter 153 Zhen Mi Yoyo

【mythical creature】

【Wu: 104】

【Wisdom: 13】

【Body: 102】

【Charm: 14】

[Tianci: Shooting with Sand]

[A vicious beast; it is a short fox, similar to a turtle, with three legs. It shoots air at people, causing pain in the body, headaches, and fever. In severe cases, it may even lead to death.]

"mythical creature."

When Liu Zhaoqing saw these three-legged turtles, their information automatically appeared in his mind.

"This place should be near Taoshui near Zhuo County. How could there be so many ferocious beasts here?" Zhao Yun was also surprised when he saw these beasts.

Liu Zhaoqing also frowned slightly. It was not that the toad was particularly ferocious. Judging from its attributes, it was estimated that a farmer who worked all year round in the late Han Dynasty could kill one with a hoe.

But it is very strange that there are so many toy beasts near the county seat. Normally, they should have been eradicated by the soldiers long ago.

The white bird guided by Yinglong also stopped and disappeared here, which means that the ferocious beast did leave its traces here. So there is only one reason to explain this unusual phenomenon.

"It should have been a gathering place for beasts in a short time. Even if someone or a soldier comes here, they will not be able to escape, because there is still a beast in this lake."

After speaking softly, Liu Zhaoqing dismounted and walked towards the edge of the lake.

When he stepped on the green grass covered with dew, the toad beasts lying on the mud not far away suddenly reacted. Several of them ran towards him, turned their bodies in a circle on three legs, and sprayed something from their mouths towards Liu Zhaoqing.

If Liu Zhaoqing was shot by the snake, he would be sick, but Liu Zhaoqing's expression remained unchanged and he didn't even look at these little beasts.

When the poisonous sand was about to approach Liu Zhaoqing's face, a strong wind came from his ear, and the bright silver gun blade blocked the poisonous sand without leaving a trace.

Then Zhao Yun swung his spear and swept it towards the monsters in the air. A gust of wind cut five or six monsters into several pieces, and they were dead.

These little beasts are not their target.

After Zhao Yun put away his spear, he came to Liu Zhaoqing, then looked towards the lake and frowned, saying, "I didn't see any traces of stronger beasts, but I... could sense a hint of danger."

"The ferocious beast is right here." Liu Zhaoqing said.

"this?"

Liu Zhaoqing came to the edge of the lake and looked at the calm water surface that reflected the moonlight and starry sky: "Its aura is under the water."

Then, Liu Zhaoqing jumped directly into the water under Zhao Yun's surprised eyes. Seeing this, Zhao Yun stood there in a daze for a while, then quickly jumped in as well.

After entering the water, Zhao Yun saw that Liu Zhaoqing could actually swim calmly in the cold water, and could calmly deal with the rushing torrent of monsters.

Liu Zhaoqing's strength was much stronger than what he had seen in Pingyuan County before, and the key point was that when Zhao Yun felt a little breathless, Liu Zhaoqing in the water still looked normal, as if... he could breathe in the water.

He gestured to Zhao Yun to let her go down and take a look, and then without waiting for her reaction, Liu Zhaoqing continued to descend to the bottom of the lake.

As we got closer to the bottom of the lake, the light became dimmer and the surrounding water became colder.

Fortunately, Liu Zhaoqing had half of the river map that allowed him to breathe freely in the water. Not long after landing, Liu Zhaoqing's feet touched a smooth stone at the bottom of the lake.

After thinking for a moment, he kicked his legs and rose towards the surface of the lake.

Zhao Yun was relieved to see Liu Zhaoqing coming up safe and sound. Then the two of them left the lake at the same time and walked onto the grass from the shore.

"Mr. Liu, you suddenly jumped into the river. It's really... too bold." Zhao Yun said helplessly to Liu Zhaoqing.

"Because it's not in there." Liu Zhaoqing replied to Zhao Yun after spitting out a mouthful of lake water containing water plants.

"Not here?"

"Yes." Liu Zhaoqing nodded, "This should be one of its nests... It has temporarily left on its own, so we have to keep looking."

Afterwards, Liu Zhaoqing looked at Zhao Yun and suddenly discovered that Zhao Yun's clothes were mostly wet under the moonlight. His tight waist could be seen through the thick clothes, so he quickly avoided his sight.

"Then I have to continue searching quickly." Zhao Yun thought for a moment and said immediately: "Since this beast can hide in the water, the little girl of the Zhen family, even if she is alive, she may be... in a bad situation."

Now that they were here, of course they wanted to see the person alive or dead, so Liu Zhaoqing didn't waste any time.

After saying this to Yinglong more than ten times in his mind, this time Yinglong was no longer too lazy to pay attention to him and release a guiding object, but replied directly in Liu Zhaoqing's mind.

"Isn't that thing right next to you in the water? Stop bothering me."

In the water beside you?

Liu Zhaoqing looked towards the lake and was definitely not talking about this, so the "water" was naturally the river that Zhao Yun had mentioned before.

"Let's go to the peach water."

Liu Zhaoqing immediately said to Zhao Yun, and then the two of them climbed on their horses, regardless of their wet bodies, and immediately headed towards the Taoshui River not far away.

Not long after, the winding river came into their sight. Taoshui was not big, just a small river.

Not long after riding their horses along the river, Liu Zhaoqing and Zhao Yun finally saw the ferocious beast they had been chasing for more than ten miles.

It was a creature with high horns like a goat, but a body like a horse. Its eyes looked like those of a cow, but its body was like that of a wolf. Its body was covered with lush black and red hair that fluttered like flames.

The most important thing is that this strange and ferocious beast was actually walking slowly on the surface of the river, and on its back, a girl who looked to be in her teens was lying motionless.

"That must be Zhen Yi's daughter. Her brother showed me her portrait. There's no doubt about it." Zhao Yun's expression brightened up as he saw the girl.

Then he pulled the reins, ready to let the white dragon step on the water, and raised his gun to kill the ferocious beast.

However, at this moment, Liu Zhaoqing suddenly reached out and stopped her again.

"Wait a minute Zilong!"

"What's wrong, Master Liu? Now is a great opportunity to kill the beast before it notices us and save people." Zhao Yun was puzzled.

Liu Zhaoqing shook his head at this time, looking at the beast not far away, and said calmly: "There should be no need for us to take action."

What Zhao Yun saw was an opportunity for battle, but Liu Zhaoqing discovered that the ferocious beast obviously did not intend to harm the girl on its back, otherwise it would not have carried her so leisurely and strolled on the river at this time.

After saying this, Liu Zhaoqing threw the reins, drove the horse closer to the river, and shouted at the ferocious beast stepping in the river: "Zhen Mi!"

This shout immediately alerted the ferocious beasts in the river. When they saw Liu Zhaoqing, especially the sword in his hand, all the hair on their bodies stood up immediately.

At this time, the girl on its back patted it on the back and comforted it: "It's okay, they are here to pick me up, don't be nervous."

After saying this, the ferocious beast called "Yo Yo" slowly calmed down, and then at the girl's signal, it headed towards the river bank and stopped in front of Liu Zhaoqing.

Then a girl in a red and white dress with bright eyes jumped down from his back. She was about 26 years old, but her demeanor was as elegant as Xun Yu, and as smart as Xiao Zhaoji. She must be an educated girl.

"Excuse me for coming to look for Mi." Zhen Mi bowed to Liu Zhaoqing and Zhao Yun.

"What's going on?" Zhao Yun looked at the ferocious beast, unable to figure out the situation for a moment.

Zhen Mi smiled, then reached out and stroked the beast beside her: "It was Yoyo who protected me and brought me here. You two don't have to be afraid. It's a very good child. It likes to listen to me sing songs and recite poems. If father sees it, he will definitely like Yoyo too."

"Oh, by the way, Yoyo's favorite poem is "Song of the Wine" by the Marquis of Changping. Have you heard of it?"