Cao Cao couldn't care about Liu Bei for the time being, he wanted to attack Yuan Shao with all his strength.
Only by getting rid of Yuan Shao and unifying the north can Cao Cao be free to deal with Liu Bei.
And Liu Bei is also racing against time to seize time. He must destroy Soochow, consolidate his forces, and fight against Cao Cao before Yuan Shao is defeated.
Cao Cao has Chen Kang by his side. Yu Ji beside Liu Bei is also a land god.
Chen Kang's time in seclusion was getting longer and longer. Except for giving guidance to Ge Xuan, he basically spent the rest of his time in the secret room.
If you want Chen Kang to get out of seclusion, unless Cao Cao is assassinated.
Otherwise, it would be very difficult for others to see Chen Kang.
Lu Bu wanted his daughter to worship Chen Kang as her master. Chen Kang did not agree. You know, Lu Bu's daughter is extremely talented and has completely inherited Lu Bu's martial arts talent.
Chen Kang just asked Ge Xuan to teach her martial arts.
The imperial court allocated food and fodder and reorganized the army, which was finally completed.
this day.
Ge Xuan stood at the door of the secret room.
Chen Kang walked out and said, "Is there something big going on?"
Ge Xuan said: "Cao Sikong wants to go on the expedition himself, so he asked his husband to accompany him."
Chen Kang nodded and said: "I understand. Ge Xuan, you come with me this time. You are already a grand master, it's time to see the real battlefield. That will be good for you. By the way, call Shang Hua Tu."
Ge Xuan said: "Yes, sir."
Liu Yi came over at this time and said, "I want to go with you."
Chen Kang glanced at her and said, "Okay."
Liu Yi is the eldest princess. If she wants to follow, no one can stop her.
Chen Kang went to take a shower and change clothes.
Liu Yi left the mansion and went back to prepare.
Ge Xuan looked at Liu Yi's back and shook his head secretly. He knew that Liu Yi had feelings for Chen Kang, but Chen Kang had no plans to get married.
Liu Yi is destined to have no chance to marry Chen Kang.
Ge Xuan had to admire Chen Kang.
Chen Kang was not a monk, but he devoted all his energy and time to spiritual practice, and did not even consider starting a family or starting a career.
The legendary ascetic monk, compared with Chen Kang, is probably not as good as him.
…
Chen Kang and Cao Cao were riding in the same carriage.
Cao Cao glanced outside the carriage and saw hundreds of thousands of troops marching, which was very spectacular.
Cao Cao said: "Chen Kang, do you think the imperial court can destroy Yuan Shao this time?"
Whether it is military strength or food and grass, Cao Cao is not inferior to Yuan Shao. What's more, Cao Cao still represented the imperial court and held great righteousness.
Cao Cao was confident that he could defeat Yuan Shao. But now Cao Cao is still a little uneasy.
He was afraid of something unexpected happening.
Chen Kang smiled slightly: "My lord, I have long ignored military and political affairs. If you have any doubts, your lord can ask Guo Fengxiao, Jia Wen and the two military advisors."
Cao Cao said: "You have the ability to govern, but you don't give advice to Cao. When was the last time you took the initiative to give me advice? I can't remember clearly. It seems to be when you were in Yanzhou, right?"
Chen Kang said: "As a person, you must not forget your original intention. Chen is just a martial artist who relies on martial arts to make a living. I am not a counselor or a general. I am really not good at handling government affairs and leading troops to fight. What I can do is Ensure the safety of the Lord."
Cao Cao was silent for a while and asked: "Chen Kang, among my sons, who do you think can take on the big responsibility? What about Cao Pi and Cao Zhi?"
Chen Kang said: "Master Cao Pi and Master Cao Zhi are both very good. It's still early to choose a successor. My lord, you are still in your prime, why are you in such a hurry?"
Cao Cao said: "Time is ruthless. I, Cao Mengde, am already old. I can feel that my energy is not as good as before. When dealing with important military and political affairs, I cannot concentrate. Some things have to be planned in advance."
Cao Cao was also practicing Hua Tuo's Wu Qin Xi.
However, no matter how wonderful Wu Qin Xi is, it cannot withstand the aging of the body.
Chen Kang said: "Actually, I quite like Mr. Cao Chong."
Cao Chong, a child less than ten years old.
Chen Kang mentioned Cao Chong and chose Cao Pi and Cao Zhi. Cao Cao immediately understood what Chen Kang meant.
Chen Kang didn't want to get involved in the Cao family's affairs.
Whether Cao Pi or Cao Zhi is the heir to the Cao Group, it makes no difference to Chen Kang.
Chen Kang's current transcendent status is not due to flattery, but to his own miraculous martial arts.
The skills you have developed by yourself are different from power, and no one can take it away from you.
Cao Cao's crusade against Yuan Shao this time also brought Cao Pi and Cao Zhi with him.
The purpose is to see the performance of the two on the battlefield.
On Cao Cao's side, he can be considered a leader in politics and people, working together, and his morale is like a rainbow.
Yuan Shao was a little frustrated.
Yuan Shao was suspicious of civil servants and generals. He now sees everyone as a spy colluding with Cao Cao.
Guo Tu was a member of Guo Jia's clan, and was directly placed under house arrest. As a result, everyone was walking on thin ice, fearful and afraid to offer advice.
In this battle, Cao Cao fought relatively smoothly.
But even if it goes smoothly, it will still be a collision between two military groups.
Ordinary soldiers suffered numerous casualties.
Less than two months.
Yuan Shao's army was completely defeated.
Cao Cao arrived at Yecheng.
Cao Cao looked at the city wall of Ye City and said happily: "I remember back then, I, Cao Mengde, could not hold my head up in front of Yuan Shao. The power of the Yuan family was too great. The existence of Yuan Shao made me feel like a fishnet in my throat, and I destroyed Yuan Shao. , the imperial court has truly regained northern China."
Chen Kang said: "My lord's strength is enough to unify the north. It is just a matter of letting nature take its course. I hope my lord will seize the time to unify the south. Liu Bei's power has begun to expand. If you want to conquer the south, you must do it as soon as possible."
Cao Cao nodded and said: "I will. Without Yuan Shao, I can have my hands free. After the army is rested, I will lead the troops south immediately without giving Liu Bei a chance to breathe."
Sudden.
Chen Kang narrowed his eyes.
An old Taoist with childish face and white hair stood on the city wall of Yecheng.
It’s the old immortal Nanhua!
Chen Kang said: "Ge Xuan, protect my lord. I will send away the old Nanhua Taoist."
In Cao Ying's side, besides Chen Kang, Ge Xuan has the highest cultivation level.
Dian Wei and Xu Chu are also very strong, but if a powerful enemy of the Grand Master appears, they will not be able to withstand them.
Dian Wei and Xu Chu are generals, strictly speaking, they are not qualified bodyguards. Cao Cao just used them as bodyguards.
As protectors, Chen Kang and Ge Xuan are more professional than the two of them.
Ge Xuan looked solemn, nodded and said, "Yes, sir."
Chen Kang turned into an afterimage and rushed out of the carriage.
Yecheng's tall city wall could not stop Chen Kang.
Chen Kang used his hands and feet to climb up the city wall easily.
Nanhua Old Immortal smiled and said: "Chen Kang, you dare to take the initiative to fight against Pindao. It seems that your injury has been healed. However, your appearance has changed a lot. If you continue to fight with Pindao for your life, you will be in trouble for the rest of your life." If you don’t, don’t even think about cultivating an innate body.”
The old immortal Nanhua seemed to have figured out that Chen Kang did not dare to fight him.
Chen Kang said: "Last time, I was hesitant and worried. But it won't happen this time."
In order to develop his innate body, Chen Kang has been careful not to get hurt. However, he was still injured in the battle with Nanhua Laoxian.
Chen Kang had scruples in his heart, so he did not have the courage to move forward. When fighting with the old immortal Nanhua, he would inevitably worry about gains and losses.
This is a big no-no in a life-and-death fight.
Chen Kang adjusted his mentality and no longer had any scruples. He only wanted to defeat the old immortal Nanhua.
Nanhua Old Immortal sensed the change in Chen Kang's temperament and was stunned for a moment, then said: "Can you really put life and death aside? You and I are cultivators who pursue transcendence. Is it worth it for you to protect Cao Mengde so desperately?"
Chen Kang sneered and said: "Practice people, not gods, still want to eat the fireworks of the world. People like you and me consume hundreds and thousands of times the resources of ordinary people, so what talk about detachment? If you can detach, you will not let Zhang Jiao is engaged in the Yellow Turban Army, and he will not come out to cause trouble."
Practitioners, on the surface, appear to be immortal and graceful, but in fact they consume a lot of resources.
The Dharma Land of the Wealthy Couple practices the four elements.
"Wealth" is ranked first, and property is resources.
Without abundant resources, why practice?
It might be possible for Old Immortal Nan Hua to deceive others, but it was impossible for him to deceive Chen Kang.
Chen Kang said: "Stop talking nonsense. Master Nanhua, take the move."
The eyes of Old Immortal Nanhua were full of solemnity.
Chen Kang's state this time is indeed very different from last time.
Clang.
The old immortal Nanhua drew his long sword.
The old immortal Nanhua came to Yecheng this time because he was invited by Yuan Shao. Yuan Shao paid a huge price to invite him.
In terms of mentality, Nanhua Laoxian and Chen Kang are completely different.
Chen Kang must win.
If he loses, not only will Chen Kang die, but Cao Cao will also be finished.
Chen Kang had no way out.
The old immortal Nanhua has a way out. If Chen Kang and Cao Cao can't be killed, the worst he can do is leave. He would not really sacrifice his life for Yuan Shao just for some training resources.
A person like Old Immortal Nanhua has an arrogant personality. As a practitioner, he even looks down on the emperor, let alone Yuan Shao.
In the final analysis, Nanhua Laoxian and Yuan Shao just made a business deal.
Chen Kang is determined to move forward without any scruples, and every punch is extraordinary.
Nanhua Laoxian is very confident in his swordsmanship. The world calls him the king Yue, the best swordsman in the world. That is the ignorance of the world. Wang Yue's swordsmanship can only dominate the world. The old immortal Nanhua is the real "Sword Immortal" and the god of swords.
Nanhua Old Immortal thought to himself: "Chen Kang's boxing skills are much faster and more domineering than before. He can actually withstand Pindao's sword skills."
The two fought on the city wall, erupting with huge gas and sound.
Everyone in Yecheng could hear it.
To ordinary people, the showdown between Chen Kang and Nan Hua Lao Xian was like a fight between gods.
This kind of scene may not be seen once in a lifetime. It is a great fate that they can meet each other, and they can brag about it for a lifetime.
Chen Kang already understood the swordsmanship style of Nan Hua Lao Xian and was confident of deciphering it.
Chen Kang focused most of his attention on the breathing and heartbeat of Old Immortal Nanhua.
The secret of spiritual practice is breathing.
The old immortal Nanhua has an innate body, so his breathing must be somewhat different from Chen Kang's.
As long as Chen Kang masters the breathing frequency of the old immortal Nanhua, he can hope to deduce the mystery of innate breathing.
Chen Kang's hearing was very keen. Even if Old Immortal Nanhua's breathing and heartbeat were very slight, he could still hear them clearly.
"Old Immortal Nanhua's breathing is intermittent, and there are several breathing switching nodes, which is very magical." Chen Kang secretly said, "As long as I figure out the secrets of his breathing switching nodes, I will be one step closer to the innate body. "
Nan Hua Lao Xian's practice method is the same as Zuo Ci's, which is authentic Taoism. However, Nanhua Laoxian's cultivation methods are more perfect than Zuo Ci's.
A scarlet light appeared on Chen Kang's body, giving people an evil feeling. This is a strange phenomenon that occurs because qi and blood circulate too fast.
Nanhua Laoxian felt that Chen Kang's energy and blood seemed to be burning.
While his power increased dramatically, Chen Kang could also control his own power accurately.
boom.
Chen Kang's fist hit the long sword.
The long sword of Nanhua Old Immortal was actually broken.
The old immortal Nanhua turned into a phantom and retreated.
Without the long sword, Nanhua Old Immortal's combat effectiveness dropped by at least 30%.
Most of the swordsman's attack power comes from the long sword.
The old immortal Nan Hua has reached the state where plants, trees, bamboos and rocks can be used as swords. It is said that anything can be a sword, but in fact it is not the case.
Without the long sword at hand, Old Immortal Nanhua no longer has an advantage against Chen Kang.
When it comes to fighting with bare hands, Chen Kang is the real professional, and Nanhua Old Immortal is no match for Chen Kang.
Nanhua Old Immortal smiled and said: "Chen Kang, your martial arts have improved a lot. You can actually break Pindao's long sword. You are quite capable. You and I will compete again next time. However, every time you fight with Pindao, It will consume your life energy. I want to see how many times you can fight with me."
Chen Kang is not an innate body. Every time he breaks his limit, it does great harm to himself.
A fight with Nan Hua Lao Xian will shorten your life by at least ten years.
For Chen Kang, this matter was a real life-and-death struggle.
Unless Chen Kang has developed an innate body, or a leak-free body, which can lock the essence of life, he can ensure that his life energy is no longer consumed and lost when fighting.
The old immortal Nanhua jumped off the city wall, dodged a few times, and disappeared.
Chen Kang exhaled, his whole body dripping with sweat, and his eyes looked tired.
Chen Kang secretly said: "I will master the innate body soon. Master Nanhua, next time we meet again, I will definitely give you a surprise."
Without the obstruction of Nanhua Laoxian, Cao Cao successfully entered Yecheng.
After Cao Pi entered the city, the first thing he did was rush to Yuan Xi's mansion.
Cao Pi has always been thinking about Zhen Mi.
After conquering Yecheng, Cao Pi's first thought was to find Zhen Mi.
…
Yuan Shao's mansion.
Chen Kang adjusted his breathing and calmed down his energy and blood.
Hua Tuo checked Chen Kang's pulse and said: "In the future, you'd better not fight against strong men. If you do it a few more times, you may die young. I'll prescribe some medicine for you. You have to continue practicing Wuqinxi." .”
Wuqinxi has a very good effect on regulating the breath and balancing the vitality in the body.
Chen Kang said: "I am not going to fight. I am eating this bowl of rice. It is Chen's duty to protect the master. It will be fine when I develop my innate body."
Hua Tuo glanced at Chen Kang, shook his head and said, "The innate body is a legendary physique in Taoism. How can it be easily achieved? How many monks have cultivated the innate body throughout the ages?"
Chen Kang said with a smile: "I wasn't sure before. But now, I have an idea."
Hua Tuo's eyes lit up: "Have you found the secret of the innate body? Tell me about it."
Chen Kang said: "I still need to deduce and confirm. In a few years at most, I will be sure to achieve an innate body."
Hua Tuo nodded and said: "If you have mastered the innate body, you will not be afraid of that Nanhua old immortal. By the way, you'd better give Cao Sikong some advice."
Chen Kang asked: "What's wrong?"
Hua Tuo said: "Two young masters, Cao Pi and Cao Zhi, fought over a woman. Cao Sikong wanted to punish them severely. Guo Fengxiao, Jia Wenhe and Guo Fengxiao could not persuade him."
Chen Kang said: "Is it Zhen Mi?"
Hua Tuo nodded and said, "That's her. But this woman is really as beautiful as a fairy. She is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen."
Chen Kang said: "Forget it. As an outsider, I'd better not get involved in the lord's family affairs. If the lord wants to punish Cao Pi and Cao Zhi, it's up to him."
Anyway, if they are punished, Cao Pi and Cao Zhi will not die, so there is nothing to worry about.
(End of chapter)
