Chapter 7

"Level 20 Silver Armor 'Frost Piercing Armor', only 30 silver coins!"

"C-Class Skill Book, 50 silver coins!"

"Conical Formation Book, 70 silver coins!"

Luoyang City, bustling with people, had tens of thousands of players in the market, making it incredibly noisy, after all, this was the imperial city of the Three Kingdoms region.

After a period of leveling up, the players' levels generally reached 10-20, and the variety of items gradually increased. Some players had already started selling various items in the market of Luoyang City.

When Qin Kai arrived in Luoyang, he realized just how many players there were in the Three Kingdoms region, with a constant stream of people.

The Three Kingdoms region was the second most populous civilization, with the most populous being the Indian region.

The population of India had surpassed that of Huaxia several years ago.

However, in terms of strength, the Indian region found it difficult to rank in the top three. The Indians had a mysterious confidence in themselves, always believing that in a national war, the Indian civilization would rank first.

Xing Daorong, with a fierce and terrifying appearance, led the way, and the players frowned but still made way for him.

Xing Daorong was a towering figure, carrying a pear blossom mountain axe on his back, exuding the aura of a world-class expert, clearly not someone to be trifled with.

"What a beautiful female player, a real beauty, but unfortunately, she's already taken."

"Too bad I can't get the first chance, otherwise, this beauty would be mine."

"That male player is also very handsome, they are a perfect match, why would you oppose them?"

Qin Kai and Li Xiuning walking together drew many envious and jealous glances from other players.

Qin Kai didn't pay much attention to the items being sold in the Luoyang market.

In the early stages, the quality of items sold in the market was generally average. True top-tier items were rare, and according to Qin Kai's knowledge, most of these items were privately acquired by large guilds to gain an early advantage, and would not appear in the market.

Auctions were a different matter.

"The leader of the top guild in the Three Kingdoms region, 'Sole Ruler of the World,' Emperor Qing!"

The crowd in the market suddenly buzzed with excitement. Apart from a mysterious player named Lone Wolf, the next highest level player was Emperor Qing!

Emperor Qing was currently level 27, ranking second, and was also the first openly recognized lord in the Three Kingdoms region, having established the guild 'Sole Ruler of the World,' which only recruited elite players.

A middle-aged man with star-like eyes and a sword-like brow appeared, surrounded by a crowd of players, his gaze sharp and indifferent.

By Emperor Qing's side was a fierce general with a broad back and narrow waist, a terrifying scar running from his eye to his chin, clearly a veteran of many battles.

This fierce general exuded a terrifying aura, looking down on the players in the market as if they were ants.

"This is Emperor Qing's recruited King-level general, Ju Yi, who commands the elite vanguard, even Gongsun Zan is no match for him!"

"He's a formidable opponent."

"What special quest did Emperor Qing complete to recruit Ju Yi?"

"Unclear, because Emperor Qing never posts about it."

"Emperor Qing came from Ji Province to Luoyang, it seems he was also alarmed by the recruitment order of Grand General He Jin."

The players around Qin Kai whispered to each other.

Qin Kai's gaze met Emperor Qing's as he passed by.

Emperor Qing, the top player in the Three Kingdoms region in the previous life, was known for his deep scheming and ruthless methods, undoubtedly a formidable rival.

Qin Kai's guild in the previous life had been dismantled, and Emperor Qing, a master of political intrigue, was likely behind it.

When Emperor Qing's gaze met Qin Kai's, he frowned slightly. Qin Kai's eyes were like those of a hunter who had spotted his prey.

This uncomfortable feeling was fleeting.

Emperor Qing glanced at Qin Kai again and then headed to Grand General He Jin's residence.

Emperor Qing was going to join Grand General He Jin, aligning with the Han court.

The Yellow Turban Rebellion divided the Three Kingdoms region into two major factions: the Han Army faction and the Yellow Turban faction.

The Han Army faction had a higher chance of winning, but the competition was also more intense. For a powerful player like Emperor Qing, this wasn't much of a concern.

Moreover, Emperor Qing had a group of players under him, and it wasn't wise to offend the court, so the best choice for Emperor Qing was to join Grand General He Jin.

The Yellow Turban faction had less competition and the opportunity to learn the Taiping Dao magic from the Great Virtuous Teacher Zhang Jue, but the downside was that joining the Yellow Turbans would result in suppression by the court.

"The Tiger Guard Commander is here, all irrelevant people, step aside!"

A loud shout echoed, causing the players' eardrums to hurt, and they covered their ears in pain.

A squad of Tiger Guard soldiers, holding halberds, forcefully cleared the way, and the players crowded on the street quickly moved aside.

The Tiger Guard was one of the guards of Luoyang City, with an average level exceeding 50. Three hundred Tiger Guard soldiers could easily wipe out thousands of players!

It was precisely because of the elite Han army, such as the Northern Army and the Tiger Guard, that the players didn't dare to act recklessly.

Three hundred Tiger Guard soldiers cleared the way, and a towering general personally served as a bodyguard, wielding a three-pronged halberd, exuding a domineering aura.

The players at this stage trembled under the general's overwhelming presence.

Behind this general, dozens of aristocratic disciples rode on high horses, parading through the city.

These people were dressed in luxurious clothing, with jewel-encrusted swords at their waists, ignoring the crowd.

The leading aristocratic disciple had a haughty expression, wearing top-tier equipment, with a yellow dog on one side and a falcon on the other, accompanied by various rare and exotic animals, extremely extravagant.

With three hundred Tiger Guard soldiers clearing the way, a general wielding a three-pronged halberd as a bodyguard, and dozens of aristocratic disciples from Luoyang City following, and hundreds of players in the rear, this display of grandeur made the person feel elated.

His ability to act without restraint in Luoyang City showed the extent of his background.

"Tiger Guard Commander Yuan Shu, Yuan Gonglu, and his chief general Ji Ling!"

"Damn, Yuan Shu, being from the Fanyang Yuan family, is truly a high-born aristocrat. Just look at his top-tier equipment, his underpants are probably at least diamond-grade equipment."

"Why don't we assassinate Yuan Shu? Even if we get one top-tier item, we can sell it for a good price."

"Are you kidding? Didn't you see Ji Ling and the three hundred Tiger Guard soldiers? Just this elite force could level the market in Luoyang City!"

"Yuan Shu's own martial prowess isn't low, and he's equipped with top-tier gear. Even a pig, with this equipment, could kill us instantly."

Some players recognized the identity of the extravagantly dressed aristocratic disciple, who was none other than the famous Tiger Guard Commander, Yuan Shu of the Fanyang Yuan family, the dried-up bone in the grave, Yuan Gonglu!

"Yuan Changshui, the road-blocking ghost..."

Qin Kai lamented that Yuan Shu wasted his top-tier equipment and a favorable start.

The Yuan brothers, Yuan Shao was good at nurturing talent, while Yuan Shu valued chivalry.

When Yuan Shu served as the Commander of the Long Water, he lived a luxurious life, riding in grand carriages, and was known for his arrogance. The people mocked him as "Yuan Changshui, the road-blocking ghost."

Currently, Yuan Shu's position was Tiger Guard Commander, commanding the Tiger Guard, responsible for the imperial guard, with a rank equivalent to 2,000 stones, under the jurisdiction of the Grand Master of Ceremonies.

Yuan Shu's entourage paraded through the city, heading straight for the Grand General's residence.

However, Qin Kai chose a different path.

In Luoyang City, there was another force that rivaled the Grand General He Jin's court, the Ten Eunuchs who controlled the government.