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Chapter 395: The Yellow Turban Sect
Chapter 395: The Yellow Turban Sect
September 25, 2017
In the territory of the Yellow Turbans, Youzhou.
Ye Junru frowned as she examined the information in her hands, her brows furrowing involuntarily.
The documents Ye Junru held were obtained through special channels, and they contained intelligence about the inner workings of the Yellow Turbans.
In reality, there were many Outsiders within the Yellow Turban ranks, as the sect had developed over a decade, and its influence had grown to encompass almost the entire Han Empire.
Under such circumstances, it was quite normal for a large number of Outsiders to join, and those who did often had connections with each other, forming a loose organization called the 'Yellow Turban Sect.'
However, for the past 183 years, this Yellow Turban Sect had been causing quite a stir. The Yellow Turbans, who had initially lain low, were now almost ready to come out into the open.
"These guys sure know how to cause trouble. It seems the adults were right; getting involved with them would likely lead to an unknown fate. If things continue in this direction, the Yellow Turban Rebellion might occur ahead of schedule."
"That's quite normal. The system restrictions protect the Yellow Turban Rebellion's plotline, ensuring the narrative doesn't deviate while also providing an opportunity to advance the story. For Outsiders personally involved, whether they prevent or promote the plot, they can earn substantial rewards by altering the narrative."
In the lord's hall, a calm and indifferent voice echoed, and Zhang Yan, clad in a long robe, appeared before Ye Junru.
"Among those Outsiders currently entangled with Zhang Jiao's forces, nine out of ten want to use him as a stepping stone. Once the plot restrictions loosen, many will receive system tasks to advance the Yellow Turban Rebellion. The earlier they act, the greater the rewards they can obtain, which explains their constant activity during this period."
Ye Junru glanced through the documents in her hand and noticed something: "A significant portion of these individuals are likely being manipulated as pawns. Once the Yellow Turban Rebellion erupts, the court's crackdown will likely target them first. Only a few within the Yellow Turban Sect will truly profit."
"Mhm," Zhang Yan nodded, then added, "Let them push the plot if they wish. We'll just observe from the sidelines. It's not something we can control, nor do we have the ability to do so."
"I understand. During this period, I'll try to sever connections with them and retract our forces. Our period of lying low is far from over." Ye Junru nodded, then paused as if remembering something: "Oh, by the way, Ye Wu mentioned that someone from the Yellow Turban Sect seemed to have approached Lu HaiKong..."
"You don't need to worry about him," Zhang Yan interrupted before Ye Junru could finish. "That guy is far more capable than you imagine. Just focus on your tasks."
"Yes!"
...
Meanwhile, in Bingzhou, Lu HaiKong, whom Ye Junru's sister had just mentioned, was currently battling with his Wilderness Axe.
However, Lu HaiKong's opponents this time were not human but a group of massive serpentine beasts. The battle took place in the mountains adjacent to the fort.
Hadn't he previously used the unmerged Celestial Sight Eye to scout the nearby terrain? The area Lu HaiKong was in was one of the three iron ore deposits he had identified.
Over the past six months, Lu HaiKong's Blacksmith Camp had expanded several times, now housing over three thousand blacksmiths. Many of them were selected from the fort's commoners and trained in the art of blacksmithing.
Ordinary people could learn and master a skill, but it required a certain level of talent. At the very least, they needed to possess a low-level talent, or even lower, as those without any talent at all were incapable of such feats. Lu HaiKong had only recently discovered this fact over the past six months.
Upon discovering it, Lu HaiKong immediately put it to use in the Blacksmith Camp.
Within a few short months, the Blacksmith Camp expanded to three thousand, and it was clear that it was developing into an industrial powerhouse.
The growth of the Blacksmith Camp was undoubtedly beneficial to Lu HaiKong, but it also meant an increased demand for iron ore.
In just half a year, the two other iron ore deposits within three hundred li had been completely depleted, so Lu HaiKong set his sights on this one.
Iron ore veins are classified by grade, and the previous two were small deposits, while this one was a medium-sized vein, containing at least ten times more iron ore than the smaller ones.
Once this vein was mined, it would be enough for the Blacksmith Camp to sustain itself for several years without further expansion.
Lu HaiKong had discovered this vein early on, but it had not been mined due to the presence of a group of serpentine beasts led by a powerful one with a strength of eighty. The ordinary serpents also had strengths ranging from fifty to sixty, and their numbers exceeded a hundred, making them a formidable force.
Additionally, Lu HaiKong had been busy, and with sufficient iron ore, he hadn't prioritized dealing with these serpentine beasts until now. With the iron ore reserves in the fortification nearly depleted and some free time on his hands, he brought his team to eliminate the serpents.
Lu HaiKong didn't bring many people with him; just himself, Pan Feng, Cheng Yi, Dian Wei, Gao Shun, and Zhao Er—a total of seven individuals.
Although the number was small, almost everyone had a strength value above eighty, and these seven alone were enough to sweep away the entire nest of serpentine beasts.
There was nothing remarkable to describe about their battle; even the ten-meter-long serpentine beast with a strength value of eighty was like a small snake before Lu HaiKong's group, easily slain after being toyed with by Dian Wei.
The only surprise came after Lu HaiKong eliminated the serpents, as the 'Serpent Dragon Soul' necklace he wore around his neck underwent a transformation.
The Serpent Dragon Soul was Lu HaiKong's first piece of growth-type equipment, and its upgrade condition was to slay serpentine and dragon-type beasts. Clearly, this battle fulfilled the requirement for the equipment upgrade.
"Congratulations! Your Serpent Dragon Soul equipment has been upgraded to the legendary level."
As the familiar system prompt sounded, Lu HaiKong felt his chest grow warm, and a warm sensation flowed into his body.
"Congratulations! Your physique and strength have significantly improved, and your strength value has increased by one point, currently at 83."
"This is an unexpected joy; I didn't think there would be such a harvest."
As Lu HaiKong spoke, he casually opened the attributes of the Serpent Dragon Soul.
Serpent Dragon Soul
Equipment Level: Legendary (Upgradable)
Equipment Effect: Gradually increases the wearer's physique, strength, agility, and intelligence.
Equipment Skill: Serpent Dragon Power
Equipment Description: Slaying dragon-type beasts will upgrade this equipment.
"An additional skill? Not bad. Let's go; leave this place to them. Now, it's time for the main course."
Considering the composition of Lu HaiKong's team, which included two legion commanders and several deputy commanders, all busy individuals, it was unlikely that Lu HaiKong had gathered them solely to eliminate a group of serpentine beasts.
Today, Lu HaiKong intended to see if he could help the few members of his team who hadn't reached a strength value of eighty to improve their strength...
(End of Chapter)
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