Mythical Three Kingdoms

"Family Head, there’s a man and a woman outside the gate," the steward said with his head lowered.

"The Wang Family has recently closed its doors to guests," Wang Ling said with a somber expression.

"Family Head, if it were ordinary people, I would certainly ignore them, but this time it seems like the old Family Head’s adopted daughter," the steward, having been at the old residence for over a decade, had seen Diao Chan before.

Of course, if Diao Chan weren’t truly unparalleled in beauty, the steward wouldn’t be able to recognize her at a glance even after not seeing her for nearly ten years.

"Hmm?" Wang Ling was taken aback, Wang Yun’s adopted daughter, he seems to have only one.

Diao Chan, Wang Ling had seen her too, although they hadn’t exchanged many words, he had seen her back in Luoyang and Chang’an. But the problem was that Diao Chan had ascended together with Lü Bu, hadn’t she?

"I’ll go with you to take a look," Wang Ling thought for a moment and agreed that with a woman like Diao Chan, one couldn’t possibly mistake her, so he hesitated briefly before deciding to check things out. He still acknowledged Diao Chan’s character.

Wang Ling arrived at the Wang Family courtyard gate and peered out through the gap; two people, Diao Chan and Lü Bu — both unforgettable after a single encounter.

"Open the gate," Wang Ling immediately instructed the steward to open the gate. Regardless of how they returned after ascending, they couldn’t be refused if they came to the Wang Family.

Diao Chan nodded slightly to Wang Ling, after some time, she bowed and greeted, "Diao Chan greets the Family Head."

Wang Ling immediately returned the gesture, inviting Diao Chan and Lü Bu inside. Back when Lü Bu took control of northern Bingzhou, the Wang Family of Taiyuan refrained from contact due to the turmoil, yet now, with only Wang Ling left as the sole male descendant, the support of Lü Bu and Diao Chan was nothing short of timely help.

"Brother Chen has passed away?" Diao Chan’s eyes reddened after Wang Ling briefly explained, the Wang Family was now truly left with only one sprout.

Wang Ling led Diao Chan in offering incense to Wang Chen, and Lü Bu, since he had come, joined in the ritual.

"Indeed, so many men were buried during the Northern Expedition Against the Huns," Wang Ling sighed, pointing skywards, "Did you and the Marquis Wenn come down from... up there?"

Diao Chan felt awkward, being uncertain of what had transpired or how to respond, but her hesitant expression led Wang Ling to believe he understood the truth.

"So, what plans do you have?" Wang Ling asked.

"Initially, my husband saw me grieving daily and brought me back to Bingzhou to honor my father, there’s no special purpose, and with Brother Chen’s passing, I should mourn for him," Diao Chan thought for a moment and replied.

Actually, returning to Australia was quite dull; Diao Chan wasn’t very fond of seclusion. Her purpose for seclusion was more for Lü Bu’s safety, as there’s a saying, ’A general is fated to perish on the battlefield.’

"There’s really no need for that," Wang Ling shook his head, reminding her that Diao Chan had married out, so there was no necessity, especially since Diao Chan also held another identity — a True Immortal returning to the mortal realm.

Lü Bu naturally didn’t mind; he’d follow whatever Diao Chan wished to do, but under Wang Ling’s strong urging, Diao Chan merely honored Wang Chen for a few days before leaving after his burial.

Following this event, Wang Ling, initially anxious, felt distinctly relieved; after all, with two Immortals behind him, he felt notably emboldened.

"Oh, Guo Boji is such a man of righteousness; I’m just heading to Chang’an, might as well meet him," Lü Bu noted as he and Diao Chan were about to leave, hearing Wang Ling’s praise of Guo Huai, and felt inwardly affected, planning to visit.

"Family Head, the Wang Family is entrusted to you, but if any trouble arises, you can tell us, and we’ll assist if possible. I return once every year early," Diao Chan discreetly glared at Lü Bu, as she personally didn’t wish to visit the chaotic Chang’an, but since Lü Bu had spoken, she wouldn’t refute him.

"If there’s any need, I will certainly inform Elder Sister," Wang Ling said respectfully, for now Diao Chan had the Halo of an Immortal, and furthermore, even without it, a reformed man through moral righteousness, Lü Bu, the nation’s unrivaled master, was indeed peerless.

"Then I’ll take Fengxian to Chang’an for a trip," Diao Chan said, returning the courtesy to Wang Ling, who then personally saw them off.

After Lü Bu and Diao Chan left Taiyuan City, Lü Bu prepared to boldly display his prowess by galloping on Red Hare to Chang’an.

"Fengxian, do you remember our promise back then?" Diao Chan said, watching Lü Bu with a tone of helplessness, ready to stir up trouble in Chang’an.

With Lü Bu’s swaggering demeanor, flying to Chang’an would surely lead them into a surrounded scenario.

"I heard that all the great talents across the Central Plains are gathered in Chang’an, which gets me excited, but I’ll definitely be careful, I’ll be cautious," Lü Bu said, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

"Don’t engage with anyone; once we’ve seen Qiling, we’ll take her and leave the Central Plains," Diao Chan said, gazing at Lü Bu, who nodded repeatedly assuring her.

"Remember, absolutely no fighting," Diao Chan reminded again.

"No way, I definitely won’t get into fights with anyone. I’m being extremely careful this time going to Chang’an." Lyu Bu nodded repeatedly, expressing absolute certainty.

"And make sure not to let anyone notice. Can you take me without being noticed?" Diao Chan looked at Lyu Bu and asked.

"Absolutely, as long as I don’t want people to notice me, even if they do, I’ve got ways to make them act like they haven’t." Lyu Bu thumped his chest in assurance.

"Alright, don’t hurt anyone." Diao Chan continued to admonish, to which Lyu Bu agreed, then summoned Red Hare. An hour later, they galloped to Chang’an City.

Though Lyu Bu might not know secret techniques, at his level of skill, Inner Qi Manifestation techniques could easily be developed on the spot; once reaching that level of strength, one truly understands one law, mastering myriad laws. Even techniques for concealment were whipped up by Lyu Bu on the scene...

After years of being besieged and two years of settling down, Lyu Bu’s strength made significant strides beyond the initial Divine Boundary Break.

In terms of Inner Qi Cultivation, apart from being slightly inferior to Zhao Yun, among other military generals at the Ultimate Inner Qi Manifestation level, Zhang Fei alone could slightly outperform him. With physical quality enhanced by Inner Qi and Divine Attributes, Lyu Bu is definitely among the top five in the Central Plains.

With these aspects integrated by divine power, coupled with wielding the Clairvoyant Divine Weapon, Lyu Bu stated he could take on the past version of himself, who had just learned Celestial God Mode at the Divine Boundary Break Level—basically, Lyu Bu wasn’t worried about being surrounded; he’d just grab Diao Chan and dash off.

Yet this was merely Lyu Bu’s estimation. Upon entering Chang’an, he constantly sensed the Inner Qi he had passed on to Lyu Qiling back then while gathering intelligence in Chang’an.

"Ha, that guy Wang Yue actually died, isn’t that ridiculous?" Before Lyu Bu could accurately sense Lyu Qiling’s location, he learned a shocking news—Wang Yue had been cut down.

"Did the Imperial Tutor pass away too?" Diao Chan was likewise incredulous; Wang Yue was indeed very strong.

"I believe the Emperor’s death, but I totally don’t buy that the old Wang Yue is dead. To kill Wang Yue at my level would be practically impossible without him transmitting any messages." Lyu Bu scoffed, "You have no idea how cunning that guy was."

Though everyone in Chang’an talked about this, Lyu Bu completely doubted Wang Yue’s death; a Divine Boundary Break-level, who had infused divine spirit into his sword, possessing such a backup spiritual will—combining strong will with the deity residing in the sword—it was surely enough to keep fighting even with fatal injury.

His opponent shouldn’t be so powerful to turn Wang Yue directly to dust, though it wasn’t entirely impossible. As long as Wang Yue wasn’t brainless, he’d resist and surely wouldn’t be instantly annihilated.

Anyway, Lyu Bu couldn’t believe Wang Yue would be dumb enough to stand there without fighting back. As long as a Breakthrough Level resists, even against a legion, he shouldn’t turn to ash in an instant, unable to send any message.

"Found it." Lyu Bu chatted casually while sensing the homogenous Inner Qi within Qiling’s body, soon locating her as three wisps of radiance flew across the sky.

"Sun Bofu and Ma Mengqi have already reached the Ultimate Inner Qi Manifestation level." Lyu Bu looked at the two golden lights in the sky with a hint of satisfaction, "But Zhao Zilong’s aura seems slightly off, as if he’s at my level, but not quite."

Right after he spoke, Lyu Bu quickly withdrew his gaze; Zhao Yun’s sharp intuition had already sensed Lyu Bu’s sight, yet chose not to probe further.

[Looks like indeed he’s at my level, but judging by this stance, Mengqi’s looking for a beating again.] Lyu Bu thought silently.

"Where is Qiling?" Diao Chan looked around but couldn’t find her.

"I’ll take you over." Lyu Bu embraced Diao Chan, leaped a few times, arriving at Zhao Yun’s courtyard; then he jumped into Lyu Qiling’s secluded yard and directly pushed the door open.

Fortunately, Zhao Yun had been pulled out by Ma Chao for training, and Lyu Qiling’s yard didn’t have any maids serving her; otherwise, Lyu Bu’s behavior would easily be discovered.

"Qiling, I’m here to pick you up." Lyu Bu laughingly pushed the door open.

Lyu Qiling, entranced, looked at Lyu Bu and Diao Chan stepping in with utter disbelief on her face, "Dad, Second Aunt, how did you come? Haven’t you ascended? Am I dreaming?"

Lyu Qiling was carefree and asked several questions upon seeing Lyu Bu and Diao Chan.

"Ha, what dream are you having? I’m back to see you. How have Gongzheng and Wen Yuan been doing? Is Gongtai struggling to survive?" Lyu Bu strode over and sat opposite Lyu Qiling, while Diao Chan smiled and looked at her.

Lyu Qiling excitedly rushed over to hug Diao Chan, drawing out the sound, "Second Aunt~"

"Alright, Qiling, have you been well lately? Your father and I came to see you. Do you want to come with us?" Diao Chan smiled as she patted Qiling and asked.

Qiling blushed slightly, then shook her head repeatedly, "I’m quite well here."

Diao Chan noticed the change in Qiling’s expression, her eyes naturally shifted, instantly understanding a bunch of things.

"You silly girl, have you taken a fancy to someone?" Diao Chan used voice transmission to inquire Qiling, whose embrace with Diao Chan suddenly stiffened.