Chapter 136 Peace?

Chapter 136 – Peace?

In the historical timeline, Sun Jian was the father of Sun Ce, the little conqueror, and Sun Quan, the future Emperor of Wu. He was the one who gathered strong generals and talented ministers for his sons, which became the foundation of the Wu Empire.

When Sun Jian was young, he spotted pirates that were dividing their loots when he was traveling with his father. Sun Jian tricked the pirates and killed all of them, which his name spread throughout the local areas.

Since he inherited the blood of Sun Tzu, the author of the Art of War, he climbed up in ranks quickly after the incident. He ended up serving Tao Qian as one of his generals before the Yellow Turban Uprising happened.

In 184, the Yellow Turban bandits ransacked the central plains and the northern plains. Sun Jian joined forces with the imperial army and repelled the bandits.

His contribution scored him a title of the governor of Changsha Commandery, which was the foundation of the Sun family before the Dong Zhuo coalition happened.

Now, Sun Jian and his army were approaching Ganling, which they should not have appeared in this territory during this year. This butterfly effect made Tong and Li Feihong stood on their toes. An unnecessary feud could happen if they did not play their cards right.

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August 4th, 11 AM.

Zhang Ji's scout team managed to get into contact with Sun Jian Army's scout team. They were escorted back to their main force.

As soon as Sun Jian received the report he came to see the messengers immediately.

"So, you're saying the bandits are already eradicated?" Sun Jian asked Zhang Ji's messenger.

"Yes. We are currently helping the townsmen rebuilding the damaged city. We hope that both armies will not cross each other while we are in the same territory."

"A truce, I see."

Sun Jian closed his eyes to think. Behind him, a person, who should not have existed in the historical timeline, was observing the messenger.

He was the adopted son of Sun Jian, Sun Fang.

Initially, he had the name of Han Fang. He was a son of a local farmer in Xia Pi, however, he strived to win big in this life once he recognized the setting of this world. Thus, he spent all day and all night, grinding his created skill for a decade, hoping to rise up once the chaotic civil war started.

After the system had forced him to kill an otherworlder, he accidentally caught the attention of Sun Jian, who was patrolling in the area. Impressed by Han Fang's supernatural skills, Sun Jian took him into his army as his adopted son. His 'Han' surname changed into 'Sun' ever since.

Because Sun Jian mistook him as an immortal mystic, Sun Fang now served his foster father as the strategist of the army.

"Hanfang, what do you think?" Sun Jian asked Sun Fang.

"There is no point making enemies unnecessarily. We should agree. However..."

"However?"

Sun Fang turned his head and glared at the messengers. "We wish to occupy the city. Please inform your lord to withdraw your troops, or we will lay siege on Ganling!"

"This…" The messengers were shocked by the overbearing attitude of Sun Jian's adviser. The looked at each other in nervousness.

Sun Jian narrowed his eyes and peered at Sun Fang. With such bold demand, he doubted that when Sun Fang warned him not to make unnecessary enemies, was Zhang Clan included in the list of 'unnecessary enemies'?

"We understand. We shall go back to inform our lord immediately." The messengers rushed back in a panic.

After Zhang Ji's messengers left, Sun Jian questioned Sun Fang's decision.

"Isn't it too overbearing? Asking for a city from the first time meeting? Then why did you say not to make unnecessary enemies when you're making an enemy right away?"

Sun Fang sighed. His father did not know or could see his quest menu.

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**Soulmate Mission No.1**

Liu Ping is aiming for the throne. Zhang Tong is preparing for the rebellion. The famous civil war is about to begin! As an adopted son of Sun Jian, you should not fall behind!

Clear Condition: Dethrone Liu Ping or kill Zhang Jiao.

Failure Condition: Time limit exceeded.

Clearing Reward:

- 10 Shopping Tickets for completing the main objective.

- 1,000,000 Lifespans for killing Zhang Tong, Hua Shi, Wang Li, or Liu Ping.

- 100,000 Lifespans for killing Zhang Jiao.

- 20,000 Lifespans for killing an enemy general.

- 20 Lifespan for killing each enemy soldier.

Time Limit: Midnight, December 31st, 190 A.D.

Mission Failure: Soulmate Contract will be nullified and one of you will die.

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'It was not that I want to make an enemy out of Zhang Jiao and Zhang Tong. But my mission forces me to. I have to sabotage Zhang Tong's strength before the Yellow Turban Rebellion starts. Since his army is here, it's a good time for me to wither down his strength.'

'And most importantly…'

'Our current troops are Tao Qian's men! We will not use our troops to attack him!'

A dangerous scheme was prepared inside of Sun Fang's mind. He answered to Sun Jian.

"What if I tell you that Zhang Jiao is preparing to rebel. Will you believe me?"

"What!?"

Sun Jian and the overhearing soldiers were stunned. Huang Gai and Cheng Pu, who were Sun Jian's generals, stared at Sun Fang with their eyes wide open.

"I'll repeat. Zhang Jiao will rebel soon. And the army that is occupying the city belongs to Zhang Jiao. Before the rebel can damage our country, it is our job to weaken and eliminate the traitors."

"But how do you know that they will rebel?"

"Have I ever been wrong, father?"

"That reason is not enough. Give me a proper explanation."

"It's simple. His biological son, Zhang Tong, is an immortal sage like me and Li Jing."

Sun Jian and the others had a solemn expression of their faces. Sun Fang had already told everyone that he was an immortal sage, similar to Tong's declaration. In addition, Sun Fang had invited Sun Jian and Wu Guotai into his clan. Because of the mysterious clan menu and clan chat, Sun Jian had no choice but to believe in his adopted son.

Sun Fang continued "Sooner or later, he will use his power to dominate the northern plains if we leave him alone. And, haven't you heard about the previous auction in Julu? The merchants and our spies all said in the same thing that Julu City amassed millions of gold in a day. What do you think they will spend their gold with if they didn't plan to raise troops?"

This matter was serious. While Huang Gai and Cheng Pu stared at Sun Fang in disbelief, Sun Jian's expression turned grave as he pondered about his family and the country's future.

"Hanfang, you've arranged our troops on this trip, right? How many of our private troops are in this army?" Sun Jian asked.

"None! All of them are Tao Qian's men!"

"Good. Do as you will. Report to me if you want my help."

"Thank you, father! Uncle Huang, uncle Cheng, let's prepare for the siege."

Huang Gai and Cheng Pu glared at Sun Fang in distrust. From the standpoint of veteran generals, they had not had any intel about the opponent's army detail yet. Laying siege on the unknown city was a suicide no matter where they saw it.

"Mind if you tell us your plan? I doubt we are in the condition to lay siege on a high-wall city."

Sun Fang laughed. His killing intent aura exploded out, engulfing the radius of 100 meters around him.

"To be honest, we probably don't need a siege weapon. I'll destroy the wall myself."

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**Status**

Name: Sun Fang

Age: 17

Lifespan: 22,030 Years

Shopping Pass: 0

*Skill List*

[Cultivator] LV.3 (3,200/4,000,000)

- The host can absorb life essence from the atmosphere.

- The host can absorb life essence from materials.

- The host can absorb life essence from living beings.

- All absorbed life essence will be converted into lifespans or EXP of this skill.

- All attributes of the host are multiplied by 20.

- The active skill [Self-Heal] will be applied to the host once the skill is equipped.

- The active skill [Flight] will be applied to the host once the skill is equipped.

- The active skill [Qi Blast] will be applied to the host once the skill is equipped.

Skill Cost: None

Skill Upkeep: 5,000 Lifespans

Skill Restriction:

- The host has to sit cross-legs and meditate to cultivate.

[Self-Heal] Cannot be leveled up.

- The host can fully heal himself.

Skill Cost: 100 Lifespans

Skill Restriction:

- Skill Cost doubles after each usage. The skill cost resets at midnight.

- Need [Cultivator] at level 1 to activate.

[Flight] Cannot be leveled up.

- The host can fly.

Skill Cost: 1 Lifespan per one minute of flight.

Skill Restriction: Need [Cultivator] at level 2 to activate.

[Qi Blast] Cannot be leveled up.

- Attack one or more opponent(s) with a ball of energy.

- Each explosive energy ball power is 100kg of TNT.

Skill Cost: 100 Lifespans

Skill Restriction: Need [Cultivator] at level 3 to activate.

[Dao of Alchemy] LV.2 (100/20,000)

- Concoct a pill from the system recipes.

- Effect of the pill depends on the ingredients.

- Current chance of success is 55%.

Skill Cost: 1 Lifespan

Skill Restriction: Host must prepare the ingredients himself.

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Sun Fang was about to fly to Ganling City to bombard the garrison troops to smithereens, a sound from the clan chat menu stopped him on his track.

In the chat box, a message criticized Sun Fang. It was sent by his soulmate partner who was also his wife, Li Jing.

"I've told you not to use your skill. Are you not afraid of attracting all otherworlders' attention?"

Cringed by the message, Sun Fang texted back.

"Are you reading my mind all these times?"

"Yes, I'm afraid that your muscle-brain nature will ruin our plans. I'll remind you again. Don't use your power!"

"Sorry, wifey. The plan has changed. We've encountered Zhang Jiao Army. I'm going to sabotage his troops while we can."

"Are you certain that Zhang Tong won't be there? If he's there, you'll be in trouble for sure. Don't forget that he has that unusual bounty on him! If he has those one million lifespans as a reward bounty, he won't be a simple opponent! So back off, don't provoke him now!"

Sun Fang clicked his tongue.

'Over-paranoid bitch! The chance is right here, but she's too oversensitive. This is the reason why women can never be a general!'

Before Sun Fang could text back, Li Jing sent him another message.

"I heard your thought just now. I'll tell aunty Wu for calling me oversensitive and over-paranoid bitch!"

Sun Fang groaned in annoyance, but he stopped his plan as Li Jing had asked him.

"Alright, I'll try to conceal myself. But if I can pinpoint Zhang Tong or any otherworlder in his army, I'll go all out."