Chapter 2

Killing Liu Bei, there were still two top-tier items that had not been used—the Legendary Hero Card and the残卷 of the "Simafa" (The Art of War by Sima Fa).

The "Simafa" is a military strategy created by the famous general Sima Rangju of ancient Qi State.

"Notification! You have bound the "Simafa"残卷. Your leadership has increased by 4, and you have gained the characteristic 'Military Governance' and the strategist skill 'Clear Mind.'"

Qin Kai bound the "Simafa"残卷, and a system notification sounded in his ear.

Military Governance characteristic: The army remains calm and composed under any circumstances and will not waver.

Clear Mind: Mental waves spread across the battlefield, with a chance to detect surrounding ambushes, traps, and mechanisms.

Characteristics are typically passive abilities in games that do not require the consumption of skill points to take effect, while skills need to be actively used and consume skill points.

The "Simafa"残卷 that Qin Kai obtained from Liu Bei, after binding, granted him the abilities of a military strategist!

Qin Kai tucked the "Simafa"残卷 into his chest and took out the Legendary Hero Card.

The Legendary Hero Card is a limited item in "The World," which can summon non-Three Kingdoms era civil and military officials. It is extremely valuable and highly sought after!

In "The World," military officers are divided into Saint, Emperor, King, Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels.

For example, before Liu Bei was poisoned by Qin Kai, he was a powerful Emperor-level general, just like Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, incredibly brave!

After being killed by Qin Kai once, Liu Bei's abilities declined, and his rank is now only King level.

If a player dies once, the cost is also quite severe.

"Notification! You have used the limited item 'Legendary Hero Card' and recruited Princess Li Xiuning of the Tang Dynasty."

The Legendary Hero Card emitted a golden light, transforming into golden particles and disappearing into the air, replaced by a bright-eyed and fair-skinned young woman.

Her hair was elegantly arranged, her skin as smooth as jade, her beauty like the moon veiled by light clouds, and her grace like snow swirling in the wind.

However, she wore a white robe, with a long sword hanging from her slender waist, the hilt inscribed with the characters "Longyuan" in seal script, and her features exuded a touch of heroism, making her look valiant and spirited.

Princess Li Xiuning, the third daughter of Emperor Gaozu of Tang, Li Yuan, led the Women's Army to conquer territories, helping the Li family of Longxi to gain the empire. She is the only woman in ancient China to be buried with military honors, honored in life and mourned in death!

"Notification! Li Xiuning hopes to recognize you as her master. Do you accept?"

Qin Kai was still in shock when the system notification helped him calm down a bit.

"Accept."

Summoning Li Shimin's sister, only a fool would refuse Li Xiuning's recognition.

"From now on, please guide me, my lord."

"Sure."

Qin Kai nodded, finally having his first subordinate, and it was none other than Princess Li Xiuning of the Tang Dynasty, envied by countless players.

"Notification! Congratulations, player, you have recruited the King-level general Li Xiuning. As the first player in the entire system to recruit a legendary general, the recruited legendary general's intelligence has increased by 30, luck by 30, and all four basic attributes have increased by 5."

The system notification sounded again, unexpectedly rewarding the first recruitment of a legendary general.

Qin Kai opened Li Xiuning's attribute panel.

【Name】: Li Xiuning

【Identity】: Princess Li Xiuning

【Occupation】: General

【Rank】: King-level General

【Personality】: Brave

【Level】: 60

【Reputation】: 0

【Leadership】: 80 (Max 90 + 5)

【Strength】: 82 (Max 92 + 5)

【Intelligence】: 75 (Max 85 + 5)

【Politics】: 50 (Max 80 + 5)

【Total Attributes】: 287 (Max 367)

【Hidden Attributes】: Charm 95, Intelligence 90, Luck 80

【Characteristics】: Princess Li Xiuning (SS-level, all attributes of female troops +30%, experience gain +30%), Invincible Army (S-level characteristic, significantly reduces the probability of resistance from residents in enemy territory, and the morale of the people does not easily decline when capturing enemy cities)

【Meditation Technique】: Purple Sun Heart Technique (S-level meditation technique, divided into six levels, each level completed permanently increases strength by 2, speed by 5%, and attacks are accompanied by dazzling purple flames, currently at level 1)

【General Skills】: Dragon-Slaying Sword Technique (SS-level), Wind-Blown Willow Sword (S-level), Revitalization Technique (S-level)

【Strategist Skills】: Princess Li Xiuning's Inspiration (SS-level, Li Xiuning's exclusive skill, significantly boosts the morale of friendly troops and surrounding allies), Reorganize (A-level, speeds up the reorganization of scattered troops)

【Special Troops】: Women's Army (7th-level troops, a special advanced form of female troops, highly effective against male troops), Female Troops (2nd-level troops, a common low-level form, can be advanced)

【Equipment】: Longyuan Sword (Legendary, one of the ten famous swords of ancient China, a sword of integrity and purity, said to be forged by the great swordsmiths Ou Yezi and Gan Jiang, currently in a semi-sealed state, current bonuses: Strength +5, sword technique power +50%, equipped with SS-level skill Dragon-Slaying Sword Technique and S-level skill Revitalization Technique)

Li Xiuning, at just level 60, has such extraordinary attributes, truly worthy of being a King-level general.

In "The World," there is no fixed upper limit for the attributes of generals. With various meditation techniques, items, and encounters, the strength of legendary generals can easily exceed 100.

Qin Kai glanced at the hero rankings again. Currently, only the Princess Li Xiuning he recruited is listed, ranking first.

Only recognized legendary generals and strategists can appear on the hero rankings, while wild Three Kingdoms generals do not. Therefore, the hero rankings currently only have Li Xiuning.

"System Announcement: Three Kingdoms player 'Qingdi' has established the first village in the entire system, location: Ji Province, special reward: 2000 reputation!"

"System Announcement: Roman player 'I Will Return Like Lightning' has established the second village in the entire system, location: Rome, special reward: 1500 reputation!"

"System Announcement: French player 'Paris Will Never Surrender' has established the third village in the entire system, location: Paris, special reward: 1000 reputation!"

"System Announcement: Three Kingdoms player 'Ji Qianxue' has established the fourth village in the entire system, location: Qing Province, special reward: 800 reputation!"

System announcements kept sounding, and players in various regions had already begun establishing their territories.

However, Qin Kai was not in a hurry. Building a village quickly does not necessarily mean the power can develop.

In his previous life, over three years, Qin Kai witnessed countless rises and falls of powers. The true powers that could dominate a region were few and far between.

"My lord, where are we?"

"Jing Province, Lingling Commandery."

Qin Kai brought Li Xiuning to the market of Lingling Commandery.

There were already scattered players in Lingling City. When Qin Kai and Li Xiuning passed by, they couldn't help but glance at them.

Whether it was Li Xiuning's appearance or the legendary Longyuan Sword hanging from her waist, they had a very high回头率 (turning head rate).

Many male players cast envious and jealous glances at Qin Kai, probably mistaking them for a couple.

Qin Kai went straight to a shop. In front of a meat counter, a fat, pot-bellied butcher was wielding a knife to chop meat, his face always wearing a proud expression.

"Finally found... Lingling General Xing Daorong!"

Based on his memory from his previous life, Qin Kai knew that before Xing Daorong joined the governor of Lingling, Liu Du, he was also a butcher, just like Zhang Fei. Later, Xing Daorong joined Liu Du and became a general of Lingling...