Mythical Three Kingdoms

Although it is only the physical quality that has reached the level of a Qi Refining to Gang Level Martial Artist, this degree of physical quality alone is already comparable to most elite veteran soldiers.

It’s important to know that even if one has studied Inner Qi, if they do not use Inner Qi to enhance their body during a battle, a direct hit by an arrow with Inner Qi Manifestation can be fatal.

After all, it’s still a flesh body, not a steel plate. Even at Dian Wei’s level, getting hit by dozens can still be manageable, but if there are too many, one could still get shot to death. The body’s strength mostly relies on energy support, it’s just that Dian Wei’s body enhancement allows for better energy utilization.

Generally speaking, the body with Inner Qi Manifestation is much stronger than most Qi Refining to Gang bodies, and the body of Qi Refining to Gang is basically stronger than Martial Artists with Inner Qi Refinement.

As for disease resistance, once a disease enters the body, you can only rely on physical quality. Qi Refining to Gang physical quality is already enough to be immune to most diseases, and more importantly, the adaptability to the environment has increased a lot.

The simplest explanation, in the same desert area without water, an average person can last for two days, a Martial Artist with Inner Qi Refinement might last three to four days, while a Martial Artist at the Qi Refining to Gang can last seven to eight days.

This difference is quite significant. If such an ability can be widespread, places like Southern regions, where toxic insects and miasma make it impossible to occupy, can basically be conquered with some medicine. With the Great Han Dynasty’s current population nearing fifty million, sending over ten million, places like Baiyue and Southern Barbarians would be completely assimilated.

This is also the important reason why Zhang Zhongjing and Hua Tuo feel indifferent about Ascend; changes in personal strength cannot compare with large strides of ethnic advancement, the latter’s extent is nearly at the level of civilization advancement.

”You should inject it too, there’s enough left for a few people, and the remainder is enough to prove its value.” Hua Tuo said with a smile to Zhang Zhongjing.

”I won’t need it. I’m only forty years old, and my body is very healthy, totally unnecessary.” Zhang Zhongjing said casually, ”One more dose adds one more set of experimental data, which is useful.”

”Then forget it.” Hua Tuo didn’t insist, this substance can’t be considered complete, only a trial version, though the effect is nice, it’s too wasteful, far from mass production. However, capturing Dian Wei needs reporting.

[Dian Wei is said to be quite powerful, but with Lord Xuande’s side having valiant generals like clouds and talented generals like rain, capturing a person shouldn’t be a problem...] Hua Tuo looked up at the sky, estimated a bit, and felt that the conditions he proposed shouldn’t be too demanding.

When Liu Bei and Chen Xi received the urgent secret letter sent by Wang Xiu, they didn’t know what expression to make. Under Liu Bei’s name, there indeed are valiant generals like clouds, but catching Dian Wei, Liu Bei could only respond with a ”hehe,” even engaging directly to defeat is a problem.

However, Hua Tuo didn’t specify a precise time for capturing Dian Wei, only saying to do it as soon as possible. Combined with the indication of the drug’s effect, Liu Bei became interested in capturing Dian Wei, although the possibility is basically zero...

Considering, Hua Tuo’s poison seems to be ineffective on Dian Wei, even if caught, sealed off Inner Qi and bound in chains, it might not work. Thinking of such muscular creatures, Liu Bei feels a headache but still agreed.

After all, capturing Dian Wei could potentially lead to the physical quality of Imperial citizens soaring, even if merely a possibility, Liu Bei felt it was necessary to try capturing.

Upon hearing the news, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Gan Ning, Chen Dao, Huang Zhong, these peerless valiant generals remained silent. Capturing is harder than killing; if to forcefully kill Dian Wei, with adequate preparation, they wouldn’t care about protocol, all rushing at once could take Dian Wei down.

Yet if it’s about capturing Dian Wei alive, hehe, everyone rushing won’t be able to use lethal force, might even risk being counter-killed, such matters are best not accepted.

This led to a strange situation where during the Cao and Liu battle, Liu Bei’s side, Guan, Zhang, Zhao, Huang Zhong, Xuu Chu each fiercely fought if they encountered Dian Wei, but when two encountered Dian Wei, became somewhat restrained.

At this time Chen Xi and Liu Bei still hadn’t received the message from Mount Tai; they had just celebrated their child’s first month with a feast, feeling quite pleasant.

”Did I look like that when I was young?” Xin Xianying leaned over the cradle, curiously looking at the well-swaddled Chen Qian.

Xin Pi has now confirmed Yuan Shao’s death; had he known earlier, Xin Pi might have immediately followed Yuan Shao, but as months passed, Xin Pi’s heart cooled, though he hasn’t surrendered, basically idling at home.

As for Li Tong, he was easy to handle; witnessing the life of Liu Bei’s subjects, with Liu Bei personally recruiting, he swiftly surrendered without much hesitation, now serving as Zhang Fei’s deputy general.

”Probably like a skinny monkey when you were little.” Chen Xi glanced at the slender Xin Xianying and teased, ”Maybe very ugly~”

”Hmph, I’m not talking to you.” Xin Xianying pouted and then ran away.

Lately, Lu Xun has felt pressure, although Xin Xianying shows no demeanor of a disciple in front of Chen Xi, this doesn’t stop Lu Xun from seeing her as a junior sister, especially since Chen Xi doesn’t avoid Xin Xianying while teaching Lu Xun, and Xin Xianying’s progress troubled Lu Xun.

It’s likely a matter of exposure; previously in Yangzhou, Lu Xun felt unrivaled, even his uncle Lul Ji was a notch below him, others were ordinary.

On arriving at Chen Xi’s place, people he encountered were equal to monsters; not to mention predecessors with indistinct silhouettes, closer ones like Zhuge Liang seem unreachable, even nearer Lu Yu couldn’t be shaken off, now even smaller ones might surpass him.

This gave Lu Xun a lot of pressure, prompting him to work harder after returning, while Xin Xianying as a girl wasn’t forced to learn, just out of interest, thus her occasional questions made Lu Xun feel pressured.

Chen Xi didn’t pay much attention to this; he spends a lot of time daily swaying his daughter’s cradle, lifting her high, as for Lu Xun, Chen Xi considers him just more studious, with no significant changes.

Regarding the occasional questions from Xin Xianying, that’s quite normal, after all, even a foolish person might have a clever thought, not to mention Xin Xianying isn’t stupid; answering kids’ tricky questions often happens.

”Family Head, Assistant Officer Mi has business with you.” Chen Yun silently appeared beside Chen Xi and said softly.

”Alright, Qian’er, take care while I handle Money Exchange matters.” Chen Xi quietly responded and then left. Speaking of which, what has Mi Zhu come for? (To be continued. If you like this work, visit Qidian (qidian.com) for votes and monthly tickets; your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please go to m.qidian.com for reading.)