Chapter 632: Yue Qian Liu
Chapter 632: Yue Qian Liu
September 25, 2017
Jiuzhou, Julu, Lu Haikong's Camp
After arriving in Julu, Lu Haikong merely settled his troops and immediately headed straight for the Governor's Mansion.
Lu Haikong's actions left Dong Zhuo with a headache. From the start, Lu Haikong had shown interest in Zhang Jiao, and Dong Zhuo was torn between stopping him and letting him go.
After much internal struggle, Dong Zhuo ultimately decided not to intervene. The main reason was that Lu Haikong had departed during the day.
In broad daylight, the Governor's Mansion was inaccessible, so Dong Zhuo didn't bother trying to stop Lu Haikong. Instead, he had his men keep an eye on Lu Haikong while instructing Li Ru to expedite his plans.
With no one to stop him, Lu Haikong, carrying a heavy burden, strode towards the Governor's Mansion without any obstacles.
The Governor's Mansion was already under Dong Zhuo's control, and Lu Haikong was stopped as soon as he arrived.
This was actually Dong Zhuo's intention, a test to see how Lu Haikong would react when stopped.
In Dong Zhuo's eyes, Lu Haikong was very likely to barge in without a word, as it was the most fitting behavior for his personality.
If Lu Haikong did so, Dong Zhuo's men wouldn't forcefully stop him. They knew they couldn't hold him back, but Dong Zhuo's vigilance towards Lu Haikong would deepen, making him even less willing to cooperate.
What Dong Zhuo didn't expect was that Lu Haikong, after being stopped, was surprisingly easy to talk to. He simply chatted with Dong Zhuo's soldiers outside, asking a few questions about the Governor's Mansion, and then took a distant glance at it before leaving.
Lu Haikong's behavior caught Dong Zhuo off guard. In his opinion, the most lenient thing Lu Haikong could do was to directly ask him to let him enter. He didn't expect Lu Haikong to just take a distant look and then leave, leaving Dong Zhuo confused. Could it be that Lu Haikong had changed his nature?
Dong Zhuo had no idea that Lu Haikong's distant glance had already revealed what he wanted to know. Lu Haikong had already grasped the situation at the Governor's Mansion, so there was no need to forcefully break in.
Dungeon Name: Yellow Turban's Last Stand
Dungeon Type: Story Dungeon (Life-and-Death Dungeon)
Dungeon Description: Zhang Jiao's final stronghold, filled with various dangerous traps and extremely perilous.
Challenge Conditions: Minimum of five challengers, maximum of ten.
Mystic Requirements: Single attribute above 85 or dual attributes above 80 (no time limit).
NPCs: None (Without a Mystic leader, challenges can only be made at midnight).
Ps: Failure will result in memory erasure.
This is what Lu Haikong saw in those glances. Judging from the challenge difficulty, this dungeon seems significantly more challenging than the Peaceful Sanctuary.
Additionally, for reasons unknown, Lu Haikong felt a subtle summons from within the Governor's Mansion.
This feeling was both intense and peculiar, almost causing Lu Haikong to lose control and enter. It startled him, leaving him in a cold sweat.
Lu Haikong was certain that Zhang Jiao had something to do with this. When he saw the Governor's Mansion, he had a hunch that perhaps only he could complete this dungeon. This wasn't due to his unmatched strength but because Lu Haikong knew that Zhang Jiao wanted him to enter.
"Why do I always feel like Zhang Jiao is plotting something? He's been planning since the Peaceful Sanctuary. He must be up to something!"
Now, Lu Haikong hesitated. He clearly understood the dungeon and even Zhang Jiao, who wasn't as simple as he had imagined. If he entered, he might face unforeseen troubles.
Trusting his instincts, Lu Haikong composed himself and decided to temporarily put the dungeon aside. No matter how eager he was for revenge, he needed to proceed with caution, or he might risk his own life.
As Lu Haikong pondered, he walked back slowly, petting the little panda named 'Gungun' in his arms. His expression softened as he played with the little creature.
Initially, Lu Haikong hadn't planned to bring Gungun, the panda he had named, to Julu. However, to his surprise, the little panda was incredibly clingy. Sensing that Lu Haikong was about to leave, it clung to his leg, refusing to let go. In the end, Lu Haikong had no choice but to bring Gungun along.
Lu Haikong hadn't considered that, dressed in his ornate armor and carrying the adorable Gungun, he would attract so much attention on the streets.
The Yellow Turban Rebellion had just ended, and many Mystics had flooded into Julu. Female Mystics, upon seeing Gungun in Lu Haikong's arms, struggled to walk past.
The Mystics in Julu at this time were mostly solitary practitioners. While not all were as fierce as Yue'er, they all had keen eyes. Seeing the Bloodstained Knights accompanying Lu Haikong, they remained rational and didn't approach Gungun due to his cuteness.
However, there was at least one girl who approached him directly.
The girl was dressed in a vibrant green outfit, with a sword strapped to her back. Her long, black hair was casually tied into a ponytail, and while her features were not exceptionally delicate, her skin had a wheatish tone. Her eyes, however, were large and beautiful, and overall, she exuded the energy of a vibrant, athletic young woman.
Originally, this girl had brushed shoulders with Lu Haikong, and as she caught a glimpse of the little panda in his arms, she couldn't help but move closer. Her big, sparkling eyes were filled with adoration for the panda, completely ignoring Lu Haikong's existence.
Lu Haikong was somewhat taken aback by this girl who suddenly approached him, as it was the first time he had encountered such a situation.
Perhaps seeing a hint of Zhao Yue'er in this girl, Lu Haikong unexpectedly didn't shoo her away. Instead, he stopped and handed the panda to her: "Do you want to hold it?"
"Can I?" The girl's face immediately lit up with a lively smile, and she happily took the panda.
Maybe it was the air of single-minded simplicity that emanated from the girl, which made the panda feel harmless. The little guy completely ignored her, focusing only on nibbling at the gold bar.
After taking the panda, the girl's bright eyes became crescent moons, and she carefully stroked the panda's body.
While the girl played with the panda, Lu Haikong also observed her. It wasn't that he was interested in her; rather, he felt that her innocence and purity reminded him of Zhao Yue'er. Her sparkling eyes held a pure gaze, something Lu Haikong rarely encountered.
Another aspect that caught Lu Haikong's attention was the subtle pressure he could sense from the girl as she approached. Despite his Heavenly Eye Technique not revealing much about her, as a martial artist, Lu Haikong could still sense it.
This girl's strength was likely not far from 90, making her the second most powerful Outsider Lu Haikong had ever encountered.
"What's your name? What are you doing in Juelu?" Lu Haikong, clearly not a skilled conversationalist, started by asking for her personal details.
In the 1619 book, it's written without error!
Surprisingly, the girl didn't seem to mind at all.
"Me? I'm Yue Qian Liu. I'm here to challenge the Yellow Turban Dungeon!" She replied cheerfully, without a hint of suspicion.
"The Yellow Turban Dungeon?"
Lu Haikong's eyes narrowed at her response: "That dungeon seems really difficult!"
"Oh, yes. Only skilled players can take on that dungeon, and even I'm not very confident. It's best if you don't go; otherwise, if you die, there won't be anyone to take care of you." Yue Qian Liu handed the panda, who was starting to look rebellious, back to Lu Haikong and said seriously.
Normally, Lu Haikong should have been annoyed by her words, but seeing her earnest expression, he somehow felt that she meant no harm.
"Oh, it's already this late. I have to leave soon. Here, take this. If you need anything in the future, come find me. Don't judge me by my appearance; I'm actually a top expert. Since you let me play with the panda, I'll look out for you from now on!"
Yue Qian Liu stared at the panda in Lu Haikong's arms for a while, then suddenly remembered something and exclaimed, pushing a token into Lu Haikong's hand before turning and running off.
Lu Haikong was left bewildered by her offer to look out for him. It wasn't until after she left that he looked down at the token she had given him.
Whisper Token
Item Type: Mysterious Item
Item Description: Allows communication with another Whisper Token wearer within a thousand li.
Usage Requirement: 100 gold per use
Lu Haikong was slightly surprised by the item's attributes; it was like a telephone from another world. He hadn't expected such an item to exist.
"It seems these solo players aren't as simple as I thought. A person with such a simple mind can have such strength."
Lu Haikong couldn't help but feel a bit amazed. A slight smile played at the corners of his mouth, and after glancing at a certain spot, he casually put the Whisper Token away and continued leading his team back to the military camp.
However, while Lu Haikong returned, Yue Ying, who had been invisibly following him, disappeared.
Lu Haikong's glance had been intentional, signaling Yue Ying to tail Yue Qian Liu.
Lu Haikong had always been a suspicious person, especially after gaining strength and influence. He became even more wary of strangers.
Despite Yue Qian Liu appearing to be a simple and innocent girl, and their encounter being coincidental, Lu Haikong still asked Yue Ying to follow her and observe.
On one hand, Lu Haikong's suspicious nature made him question this chance encounter. On the other hand, Yue Qian Liu had mentioned taking on the dungeon, and Lu Haikong wanted to see if it was true.
If it was, it warranted closer attention. Lu Haikong was particularly invested in this dungeon and was curious what Yue Qian Liu would use to challenge it.
(Chapter End)
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