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Dream 2
With a sudden counterattack, [Snake Princess] no longer sought battle, but simply stood there, holding the stone sword, lost in thought.
The Thirteen Ants rushed back from their anthill and learned that they had missed the chance to "beat up the Snake Princess," and cried out in regret.
[Snake Princess]'s empty, lifeless gaze swept over, and [Thirteen Ants] disappeared in a few leaps.
Li Yu ignored the snake and ant matter; he was resting and taking stock of the results of their "exchange" earlier.
[Martial Arts] Experience +1076.
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[Martial Arts] Experience +652.
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[Martial Arts] Experience +128.
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[Martial Arts] Experience +59.
After seven sparring matches, his [Martial Prowess] experience plummeted from four digits to two. However, even so, his [Martial Prowess] still managed to rise to level 38 (1020/1700), instantly making him a top 20 fighter on the [Martial Prowess Ranking].
Li Yu was fairly satisfied.
Xiong Ba stepped forward and asked for instruction in swordsmanship.
In [The First Dream], Li Yu is skilled in spear fighting but not very knowledgeable in swordsmanship. However, "once mastered one technique, one can master all techniques," and having "mastered" spear fighting, he has some qualifications to instruct Xiong Ba.
Xiong Ba listened attentively and benefited greatly from the lecture.
Xiong Ba thanked him and went to the side to review and ponder his actions. Li Yu was about to lie down and rest when [Snake Princess] stepped forward and stared intently at him.
Li Yu naturally knew [Snake Princess]'s intentions and did not refuse. He drew the [Stone Sword] from her bosom, demonstrated the sword moves, and pointed out her weaknesses.
"[System]: Player's [Skills] tab is now open, with basic spear and sword skills available."
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[Name] Li Yu.
[Number] 370029032410165014
[Reputation] 522
【Fate】3/4
[Vitality] Stamina 120/230, Energy 180/250
[Level] Strength 38 [1020/1700], Intelligence 27 [200/750].
[Attributes] Strength 18, Constitution 23, Agility 17, Spirit 25
【附加】仙缘+10、文事+21、武事+13、魅力+22、意志+15。
[Title] [Deng Tu Zi]
[Techniques] The Secret Records of the Resurrected
[Skills] Spear (Beginner), Sword (Beginner).
[Items] [Immortal Item - Fragmented Square Pot], [Snake's Foot], [Tiger Uncle], [Yellow Emperor's Secret Treasure], [Dragon Mountain Sage], [Corpse-Devouring Python's Eye] x1, [Unknown Fragment] x318, [Unknown Scroll] x2, [Unknown Animal Hide] x1
[Foreign Object] [Echo Bug] (Already loaned out)
[Equipment] [Bronze Longsword]
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With the help of the "Territory, Strength, and Intelligence Rankings," Li Yu's [Reputation] has greatly improved. In other aspects, it is not much different from the [Dream].
Li Yu's acquisition of the immortal treasures [Fanghu] and [Canghai Island] was a stroke of good luck, but his decades-long journey in the martial arts world of [Dream] was not very successful. In the end, he left the stage as a "defected [White Feather Soldier]", which can truly be described as a promising start but a disappointing end.
Because of his lack of strength, Li Yu knew of many opportunities, but could only use a few.
With his "foresight," dealing with the Liu brothers and the [Brotherhood] outside the village shouldn't be difficult for him. But whether he can transcend the limitations of the [dream] remains to be seen.
Or, how about we use the [celadon pillow] again?
Li Yu was undecided.
Another half hour passed, and Xiong Ba took his leave.
His parents must be worried about him being away for so long, so he needs to go home and check in first.
Then I need to go to the village head's house. The [acquisition] isn't finished, and the horses won't be returned anytime soon. It's only right to bring some gifts and let him know.
Li Yu also left [Fanghu]. He was going to the Wang family to find Wang Zhang to appraise the two [unknown scrolls] and one [unknown animal hide] that Xiong Ba had recently acquired.
[The Snake Princess] wanted to follow him, but Li Yu refused.
Upon arriving at the Wang family residence, the steward welcomed him inside, saying, "The head of the family has accepted the invitation of Magistrate Liang and gone to Gansu."
Li Yu asked, "Can you return today?"
The steward nodded and said that since that so-called "sage," the head of the family had rarely gone out. Even when he had to go out, he never stayed out overnight.
Li Yu nodded understandingly, then decided to go to his study to read and wait patiently.
At the entrance to the inner courtyard, Little Sparrow peeked out. Upon seeing Li Yu, she looked like she wanted to come over but dared not.
Li Yu found it amusing, waved over there, and she came running over excitedly.
Li Yu asked the maid, "Why do you seem so afraid to see people? Has something happened?"
The maid pouted: "My lady forbids me from asking you to draw words, saying she's afraid it will interfere with your studies."
She called Li Yu's beautiful "Jianghu style" calligraphy "painting characters," and whenever she had the chance, she would ask him to "paint" one or two pieces.
However, the young lady was afraid that the little sparrow would interfere with Li Yu's studies, so she forbade her to come to the study.
Li Yu laughed heartily and told the maid to wait outside. He went inside and, with a flourish of his brush, created a painting titled "A Cute Tiger Descending the Mountain."
The little maidservant was delighted with the picture and skipped away happily.
Li Yu continued his studies.
When it was late at night and everyone was asleep, Master Wang returned home, completely drunk, and was no longer capable of appraising the treasure.
Li Yu reluctantly took his leave. After returning to his courtyard and getting into the pot, he hesitated for a long time before finally putting his head on the celadon pillow.
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In a dream.
Li Yu frequented the Wang family's residence to study, and became increasingly familiar with Wang Rong. Over time, feelings gradually developed between them.
Li Yu went out to level up and clashed with other players. Liu Zhi instigated the conflict and was stabbed to death by Li Yu. Liu Rui then attacked Li Yu wildly, but Xiong Ba blocked the attack, and Li Yu killed him with another spear thrust.
The two players dropped the [Village Building Blueprint: Han's Gathering], which Li Yu used to establish the player territory [Sky Courtyard]. Hundreds of thousands of players flocked from various villages and towns in Gansu to join.
Li Yu assured Chen Lizheng and Liang Xianzun that the players of [Sky Courtyard] only wanted a peaceful life, not to cause trouble or break the law, and to be law-abiding citizens of the Han Dynasty.
In addition, the Sky Institute selects talents from agriculture, fisheries, water conservancy and other fields, actively communicates with indigenous people, and helps the Gantan people improve their living standards.
Li Yu's reputation soared in an instant.
Several months later, Emperor Liu Hong of Han issued an edict to select palace women.
This had nothing to do with Li Yu. However, Wang Rong's special identity was made public by Ma Xiaojiao.
In an instant, the eyes of countless people throughout the Great Han Dynasty were fixed on Gan Dan and on [Sky Court].
Liu Hong sent an envoy to summon Wang Rong to the palace. Wang Rong refused, as did Wang Zhang. Liu Hong was furious and sent a thousand elite cavalry into the village to seize Wang Rong.
Li Yu took the father and daughter into the [Fanghu], thus escaping a calamity.
Although there was no evidence, Liu Hong concluded that Li Yu had hidden Wang Rong and convicted him of deceiving the emperor.
Li Yu fled abroad and became the most notorious fugitive in the world.
[Sky Academy] was affected. Although Li Yu entrusted it to others for care, [Sky Academy], with its millions of players, was ultimately a thorn in the side of some people. Squeezed out from all sides, it vanished without a trace.
Li Yu wandered in all directions.
[Xianlu]'s ranking on the Territory Ranking has been declining again and again.
However, [Fanghu] and [Canghai Island] are ultimately treasures of the [Immortal Items], and Li Yu also used his "Innate Wisdom" to seize opportunities, so [Immortal Abode]'s ranking has always been within the top 100.
This is why Li Yu has always been coveted by others.
Someone spread rumors in the Yan and Zhao regions that Wang Bin had been captured by Yuan Shu and was to be executed for his crimes.
His words were so certain that no one could help but believe them.
Upon learning of this, Wang Zhang and his daughter were extremely anxious. Li Yu disguised himself and attempted to rescue Wang Bin, but was surrounded by enemies.
At the critical moment of life and death, Wang Bin revealed the truth.
On that day, Li Yu took Wang Zhang and his daughter away, but left him alone in Gansu.
Unable to find Li Yu, others turned their attention to Wang Bin, who suffered greatly as a result and harbored resentment towards Li Yu, his father, and his sister.
Later, through the introduction of his sworn brother, he made a living under the command of Han Fu, the governor of Ji Province.
This trap was his own idea and the one he set. He only regretted it at the last minute and wanted to give up.
Han Fu refused.
They led their troops to attack and capture Li Yu. Wang Bin and his sworn brother tried their best to dissuade them, and were nearly killed.
Han Fu's army was too strong, and Li Yu could not withstand it head-on, so he fled with Wang Bin.
After escaping his predicament, Li Yu returned to Jizhou and, with his elite troops, launched a surprise attack, pinning Han Fu to death on his bed.
Next, Li Yu took control of Ji Province and absorbed all of Han Fu's troops. Using this as a base, he recruited many capable ministers and generals, becoming a regional warlord.
In 208 AD, Li Yu and his wife went to Jiujiang to seek out wise men and met the young and beautiful Gongyao Ji. For the next ten years or so, their life was just like a line from a poem by Hu Yin of the Song Dynasty: "Three people walking together are very happy."
In 226 AD, the secret realm [West Kunlun] appeared.
Li Yu, along with Huang Zhong, Zhao Yun, Fang Yue, and others, explored the secret realm and gained a great deal.
Just as everyone was rejoicing, darkness fell.
Li Yu woke up.