Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1360: Chapter 1312: Various Psychological Conflicts

”Zichuan, why do you look so unwell?” Liu Bei was clapping when he noticed Chen Xi’s expression in the corner of his eye and asked.

”The situation is somewhat unfavorable.” Chen Xi said, a bit frustrated, ”That person in black is most likely Lyu Qiling, and she must be an Inner Qi Manifestation.”

”That’s good news.” Liu Bei didn’t know who Lyu Qiling was, he just thought the name sounded feminine, then he realized, ”You mean it’s a woman? But that’s no problem, with that kind of strength, it doesn’t matter if she’s a woman.”

Liu Bei was quite open-minded. In fact, this was the truth. When it comes to being a soldier, it’s all about strength. Either you can fight well, or you can’t, but you lead others who can fight well. Ultimately, the only requirement is that you can fight.

Inner Qi Manifestation is a sign of being able to fight. Who cares if you’re a woman? The reason why gender was of concern before was because the vast majority of women couldn’t fight.

”Lyu Qiling is the daughter of Marquis Wenn.” Chen Xi said helplessly.

”That’s even better.” Liu Bei was gradually developing political sensitivity as well. Lyu Qiling coming to compete was itself a gesture of goodwill.

”It is indeed good, but if she wins the championship, it will not be good. Her strength comes from her father. Lord Xuande should also know about the incident where Marquis Wenn’s wife and daughter were affected and perished due to the actions of the Outer Immortals in the Central Plains.” Chen Xi explained with a helpless tone, while Zhang Clan listened carefully on the side. Another woman was joining the competition, and that was good news.

”I’ve heard about that. Wei Clan, Yan Clan were affected and died, leaving only Diao Chan and his orphaned daughter.” Liu Bei nodded. The incident was quite a big deal at the time, with Lyu Bu chasing down dozens of immortals from Bingzhou to the Central Plains, and finally taking them all down.

”Lyu Bu gave Diao Chan the strength of Inner Qi Manifestation.” Chen Xi said expressionlessly.

Instantly, Liu Bei understood what Chen Xi meant, and his expression changed as he looked at Lyu Qiling, then sighed and said, ”Having a good father is so important, there’s no denying the blessings to descendants. Strength is strength, regardless of how it was acquired.”

Liu Bei’s words set the tone for the matter. Even if Lyu Qiling took the top spot, despite the blow to the martial artists of the world, there’s nothing more to say about her.

”To become Inner Qi Manifestation in the orthodox way, without mentioning other factors, they must have an unwavering aspect. Those who don’t possess it are destabilized and can’t become Inner Qi Manifestation. What influence does that have?” Liu Bei glanced at Lyu Qiling in the distance and said calmly. ”If one can’t bear such things, then that’s the end of it.”

”Alright, if you think it’s fine, it’s fine.” Chen Xi shrugged, completely unconcerned.

By this time, the quarter-finals had started, and Ni Ying’s battle with Ma Yunlu ended in Ni Ying’s half-hearted state.

The reason was very simple: losing to Ma Yunlu was disgraceful, winning was meaningless, so it was better to let her advance until the semi-finals for Li Tiao to defeat her, so the spectators wouldn’t feel the opponent lacks compassion and understanding.

Still, Ma Yunlu, even if naive, understood the opponent was letting her win. Naturally, she felt frustrated and sentimental, unable to help but glance towards Zhao Yun, who returned a very gentle and encouraging look towards Ma Yunlu.

[Brother Yun is still great, even if I lose, it wouldn’t be too bad.] Ma Yunlu secretly smiled watching Zhao Yun, then a determined voice emerged [I am Ma Yunlu, how could I be pleased by being let win? I will definitely win the championship.]

[Chen Hong has done well.] Zhao Yun was very satisfied, allowing Ma Yunlu to be directly eliminated wouldn’t be good. This way, it both allows Ma Yunlu to recognize her abilities and lets her find a way out when she loses later, saving him from trouble.

Zhao Yun suddenly discovered his intelligence had been rising recently, reaching a level where various strategies were effortlessly grasped, and he had also gained a certain understanding of people’s hearts.

Lyu Qiling in black defeated her opponent again, and Li Tiao also easily defeated his opponent. Xue Prefecture took down the opponent with slightly stronger Inner Qi, albeit with some difficulty, but he didn’t appear embarrassed at all, his battle experience completely overwhelming.

In the quarter-finals, first was Xue Prefecture against Ma Yunlu. Xue Prefecture, wielding two sickles, although using short weapons in a field he’s less skilled in, still pressed Ma Yunlu.

However, Ma Yunlu’s performance far surpassed the first round. Although pressed by Xue Prefecture, it wasn’t like the first round where Chen Hong controlled the rhythm, clearly showing considerable growth.

[This is talent; in the first round, Chen Hong could control rhythm, now I can only press her. Indeed, it’s a good talent.] Xue Prefecture sighed, his strength earned through countless scars, watching a girl grow up quickly was frustrating.

”I concede.” Xue Prefecture’s sickle drew a blade light, easily forcing Ma Yunlu back, then he sighed and said, ignoring Ma Yunlu afterward, he turned away to collect money.

”Oh, Yun Lu did great~” Behind Chen Xi, there was a wave of cheering. The women behind him didn’t understand fighting at all; they could only see win or lose, naturally, they were happy Ma Yunlu won, so they cheered loudly.

”That was way too obvious letting her win.” Liu Bei said with a bitter smile, explaining to Lady Gan and Zhang Clan, whose excited expressions showed.

”Humph, as long as she wins, that’s fine.” Zhang Clan didn’t care about those details.

After Ma Yunlu and Xue Prefecture left, Li Tiao and the black-clad Lyu Qiling appeared together. Both chose cavalry battles. As one of the thirty-six Channel Commanders, Li Tiao understood that only the black-clad opponent was worthy, the others could be taken.

”Hyah.” Li Tiao didn’t care much about victory or defeat himself, but he remembered Zhao Yun’s entrustment, so he must win this battle. Otherwise, if Ma Yunlu advanced, it would be disastrous, thus entering the field with resolved mindset.

Lyu Qiling had no such intention. She was originally brought by Chen Gong to liaise with Liu Bei’s side, though no letters were delivered, Chen Gong was clear. Once Lyu Qiling arrived in Ye City, everything would be understood without saying.

In this regard, Zhang Liao and Gao Shun agreed. They didn’t want to join the Central Plains battle, but keeping Lyu Qiling at the frontier was unsuitable, and Liu Bei was trusted to ensure peace, after having dealt before, with reliable integrity and strength.

As for why Lyu Qiling participated in military science after arriving, that wasn’t something Chen Gong or Zhang Liao could predict.