CHAPTER 1098: CHAPTER 1054: TRAVELING TRIO

Currently, Lul Xun, who is roaming around the Xuzhou area with Lu Yu and Ma Zhong, has received Liu Bei’s latest orders, which are to proceed to Ye City.

Unlike Ma Zhong, who finds it odd that despite their careful disguises and precautions, Liu Bei could easily locate them, Lul Xun and Lu Yu remain calm. They both know well that as long as they’re under Liu Bei’s jurisdiction, it’s truly easy for him to find them.

"It seems our trial ends here. How have you been doing with your assignments?" After the person who notified them to return to Ye City left, Lul Xun turned to Lu Yu and asked.

"Haha, I won’t lose to you." Lu Yu crossed his arms and slightly lifted his chin, speaking proudly. Having spent so much time with Lul Xun, he knows that pretending to be clueless in front of Lul Xun is pointless.

"We have assignments!" exclaimed Ma Zhong, who was carrying a Great Yellow Bow. He had no idea such a thing existed.

"..." Lul Xun turned to the side and picked at his ear, as Ma Zhong’s cries were sheer torment for him. "Your assignment should also be completed. Go back and shoot General Xuu one more time. If you hit the target this time, I estimate you’ll become a Centurion." As he spoke, Lul Xun patted Ma Zhong’s back.

Speaking of which, there’s no denying that Ma Zhong has grown significantly taller this year, as if he’s been on steroids. Now, Lul Xun and Lu Yu can only pat Ma Zhong’s back, indicating good camaraderie among the three.

"I will definitely achieve it!" Ma Zhong gripped his Great Yellow Bow, his eyes appeared ablaze with determination as he shouted.

"Don’t worry, we’ll definitely help you out. With our assistance, you’ll surely achieve it." Lu Yu also patted Ma Zhong’s back, expressing his fondness for straightforward individuals like him.

"Shall we head to Ye City now?" Ma Zhong looked at Lul Xun and Lu Yu and asked. Generally, among the three, Ma Zhong had little say in decisions. He admits that, compared to Lul Xun and Lu Yu, he increasingly feels there’s an issue with his intelligence.

"There’s no choice, and besides, you saw the courier earlier; it’s clear we’re expected to return by ourselves. Otherwise, horses would have been prepared for us." Lul Xun shrugged and said, "This is likely specially ordered by Lord Xuande."

"So, there’s nothing much to do once we return." Lu Yu lifted his hand. His once pudgy body had slimmed down a lot due to prolonged exposure to the elements, both physically and in spirit, he is evolving toward Jia Xu’s direction.

"But if we return late, I’ll be fine, but you’ll definitely have some issues." Lul Xun laughed heartily, as Chen Xi was lenient in his management of him, while Jia Xu clearly belonged to a series that troubles others. If Lu Yu returned at an inconvenient time, Jia Xu would surely gleefully add extra training for him.

"Don’t worry, I will remember to tell my master, Boyan has long admired you, surely you won’t miss out." Lu Yu replied nonchalantly, experienced in dealing with characters like Lul Xun. If intelligence can’t match, then mutual disadvantage equals winning, it’s that simple.

Lul Xun’s hand trembled for a bit, then he turned and headed straight toward the official road while saying, "I feel I should quickly hand in my assignment to Master Jia. I think a similar assignment would be quite amusing. I’ll go ahead."

Lu Yu’s hackles rose; if he truly handed the master a similar assignment, Jia Xu wouldn’t care whether it’s self-written or not; as long as it’s similar, it’s your fault. If everyone can guess what you’d write, then what’s the use of you!

Regarding whether Lul Xun could guess what he was thinking, Lu Yu had no thoughts of gambling. How terrifying this unlucky child was, Lu Yu had personally felt it. If he really saw some problems and pursued relentlessly, making a similar assignment, it truly wasn’t impossible!

"Lul Boyan, I’ll fight it out with you, at most, we’ll both write a similar one. Don’t think that what you see isn’t what I see, push me and I’ll write down all I’ve seen and heard!" Lu Yu chased toward Lul Xun, shouting as he ran, knowing that some people shouldn’t be tricked but faced directly!

"You two..." Ma Zhong followed helplessly.

Ma Zhong felt like a guard, mainly ensuring the safety of the two. In this era where beasts outnumber humans, beasts unexpectedly appearing could easily take out Lul Xun and Lu Yu. Given their current Spiritual Capacity levels, they couldn’t even defend themselves against fierce beasts.

The three chased each other and soon returned to the official road. They didn’t lack money, and given that they’d already explored the vicinity, they naturally planned to find a carriage and search for a route to journey home while traveling.

Neither Chen Xi nor Jia Xu had the leisure to let these two youngsters fend for themselves. They only asked them to walk more and see more, considering it as a journey. After all, in this era, to become a truly capable person, traveling is indispensable. Reading Myriad Books and Journeying A Thousand Miles all help open one’s eyes and recognize reality, meeting the common folk is a step not to be missed.

"Looks like we’re lucky, encountering a carriage right upon arriving." Lu Yu said, gazing at a carriage appearing on the horizon.

"Not sure if they’ll be willing to give us a ride." Ma Zhong scratched his head, saying the line he’s repeated many times.

"They certainly will. As long as there’s no problem, they’ll give us a ride." Lu Yu said, adjusting his collar, knowing their age and attire destined them not as bandits.

"Master, there are three youths blocking the road ahead, appearing to wish for a ride on our carriage. Judging by their attire, they seem to be wealthy scions out for study, though their ages are somewhat young." The driver said to the person inside the carriage as soon as Lu Yu’s group was sighted from afar.

"If they’re heading the same way as us, let them on," a mellow voice came from inside the carriage, "Let them sit on the carriage behind."

"Whoa~" The carriage stopped before Lu Yu’s group before they could signal, "Are you three Young Masters seeking a ride on our carriage?"

"Indeed," Lul Xun nodded, "The three of us intend to go to Mount Tai." Saying this, he offered a String of Coins, "We shall trouble you."

"We’re heading the same way. You three may ride in the carriage behind. We’ll use fast horses and get to Mount Tai by the end of the day. As for the money, meeting means we’re bonded, my master wishes to offer you three a ride." The coachman made a gesture to invite them, though strangely, the master mentioned didn’t speak.

Though Lul Xun and Lu Yu both felt curious, they didn’t inquire further. Since goodwill is shown, seeking its root is unnecessary. They bowed courteously and boarded the carriage behind, and soon this convoy set forth again. Shortly after the carriage departed, a 300-strong elite cavalry unit chased toward the carriage’s direction. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote with recommendation tickets or monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)