Three Kingdoms: Ten Times Speed, Diao Chan Says I'm Too Fast

That night.

Inside Jinyang City.

An old horse-drawn carriage slowly travels through the streets of Jinyang City.

An elderly coachman, dressed simply, was driving the carriage.

A young man dressed in black was sitting inside the car.

The young man had his hands tucked into his sleeves, his gaunt face staring at the long streets on either side of the car, lost in thought.

"Master, the East Market Inn is just ahead," the old coachman reminded him from outside the carriage.

The young man in the carriage snapped out of his reverie, looked at the inn in the distance, and then waved to stop the carriage.

"Park the car some distance away, I'll find it myself later."

After speaking, the young man in black stepped down from the carriage.

Perhaps because of the cold weather, the young man tightened his black robe and then slowly walked towards the inn.

The inn's doors were wide open, and diners were drinking in the hall.

The young man paused slightly at the door, glanced around the hall, and then stepped inside.

"Would you like to stay at the inn or have a meal, sir?" the waiter asked the young man with a smile.

The young man looked around, then shook his head and said, "Looking for someone."

"Excuse me, did any people come into the store during the day today? There were quite a few, about twenty or so," the young man asked.

The waiter immediately nodded: "There is indeed such a wealthy group of guests."

"Yes, that's right. Go and tell the leader among them, the man surnamed Duan, that someone has come to visit and wishes to have a chat."

"I'll just wait for him downstairs."

"Bring me a pot of wine."

As the young man spoke, he turned and looked at a seat by the window in the hall.

"Alright, please wait a moment, sir. I'll go tell them and get you your wine right away." The waiter turned around quickly after saying that.

The young man then sat down in an empty seat by the window.

Before long, the wine was served.

The waiter jogged upstairs to deliver the message.

Inside the innermost superior room on the second floor of the inn.

Duan Yu was shirtless, brandishing a straight sword.

dong dong dong~

There was a knock at the door. Duan Yu stopped what he was doing, turned around, frowned, and asked, "Who is it?"

"Sir, I am a waiter in the shop. A young man in black just came downstairs, saying he has something to discuss with you and hopes to see you."

In the guest room, Duan Yu put down the straight knife in his hand, then picked up some clothes from the side and put them on.

The young man in black?

In this city of Jinyang, apart from Dong Yi, he had no other acquaintances.

It goes without saying that they knew young men, in particular.

Who would that be?

Was it someone sent by Dong Yi?

still......

Duan Yu frowned, somewhat puzzled.

Why are so many strange things happening lately?

After getting dressed, Duan Yu pushed open the door.

The sounds from the shop assistants also caught the attention of Tie Shitou and Wang Hunu, who lived nearby.

The two pushed open the door and looked at Duan Yu.

"Brother Duan," Tie Shitou greeted.

Duan Yu waved his hand and said, "It's alright. You all should get some rest. We need to meet outside the city early tomorrow morning before heading into the mountains. Make sure you get some rest."

"I'll go take a look."

As he spoke, Duan Yu pointed towards the corridor to the innkeeper: "Let's go."

..........

The first floor of the inn.

The young man had already downed half a pot of wine.

There were no snacks to accompany the drinks, nor anyone to drink with, yet the young man drank one cup after another.

Soon her pale complexion regained some color.

"you are?"

Duan Yu stood beside the dining table.

The tall figure immediately blocked the candlelight, and the shadow enveloped the young man.

The young man raised his pale face, his narrow eyes looking at Duan Yu, his first reaction being surprise.

Seeing the young man's surprised look, Duan Yu was certain that this was the first time the two had met.

"Duan Yu?" the young man asked.

Duan Yu nodded, then took a seat in front of the young man in a very natural and generous manner.

"It's down."

"Your visit so late at night, drinking alone, without even any food, is rather meager."

Duan Yu turned to the waiter and said, "Bring another pot of good wine, some mutton, and two side dishes."

The young man looked Duan Yu up and down and said, "Your salary is meager, barely enough to support your family with cheap wine. It's rather shabby."

"It's on me," Duan Yu replied with a smile.

After the waiter brought the wine, Duan Yu poured himself a glass first, and then poured another glass for the young man in front of him.

"This should be the first time we meet."

"But since you can find my place and know my name, you must have heard of me."

The young man clinked glasses with Duan Yu, then introduced himself.

"Let me introduce myself. I am Jia Xu, courtesy name Wenhe."

"Young Master Duan would naturally not have heard of the name of someone as insignificant as me."

"But I have already heard of Young Master Duan's great name."

"I have come here today without prior notice, and there is indeed something I need to discuss."

hiss!

As soon as Jia Xu finished speaking, Duan Yu almost gasped.

Jia Xu?

A nobody?

This name probably has absolutely nothing to do with an insignificant person.

Jia Xu? That Jia Xu who could offend Heaven but not Wen He?

Duan Yu was unsure whether the Jia Xu before him was the same cunning strategist Jia Xu from history.

So he suppressed his surprise.

Since Jia Xu took the initiative to come to us, we shouldn't rush to confirm anything. We should first find out what he came to see before asking.

Suppressing his surprise, Duan Yu composed himself.

"I wonder what brings you here, Brother Jia?" Duan Yu asked after taking a sip of wine and setting down his wine cup.

Jia Xu also put down his wine cup and said, "Originally, you and I had no connection."

"There is something I think I should tell Young Master Duan."

"Young Master Duan, are you going to Longshan to suppress the bandits tomorrow?"

Huh?

Duan Yu said softly.

How could Jia Xu know about this?

Perhaps sensing Duan Yu's confusion, Jia Xu explained, "Young Master Duan need not be puzzled."

"I am currently serving under Niu Fu, and General Niu has received orders from Fang Bo to secretly accompany Young Master Duan into the mountains tomorrow to provide him with protection."

"But General Niu placed this task on my shoulders."

Duan Yu's expression gradually froze.

His eyes were filled with shock.

Niu Fu, Jia Xu.

Right!

The person before me is definitely Jia Xu, the cunning strategist from history.

Jia Xu, under Niu Fu's command!

exactly!

But it wasn't just Jia Xu in front of him who shocked Duan Yu.

Jia Xu knew that he was going into the mountains to suppress the bandits.

Niu Fu also knew that he was going into the mountains to suppress the bandits.

More importantly, the Fangbo mentioned by Jia Xu ordered Niu Fu to protect him...

This governor.....

In the entire Bingzhou region, there is probably only one person who can command Niu Fu and is referred to as a regional governor by Jia Xu.

Dong Zhuo!

But......

Duan Yu was surprised.

Why did Dong Zhuo order Niu Fu to send men to protect him as he entered the mountains?

Why did Dong Zhuo know him?

In an instant, a thousand thoughts raced through Duan Yu's mind.

Then the image of a woman appeared in my mind.

Dong Yi!

Dong Yi is Dong Zhuo's daughter!

It seems like this is the only possibility!

Dong Yi had previously mentioned that her father was an official in Bingzhou.

only......

However, he dared not associate Dong Yi with Dong Zhuo.

If... if Dong Yi is Dong Zhuo's daughter, then...

That Mr. Li who had been accompanying Dong Yi all along, and whom they met outside the city this morning...

Could it be Li Ru?

this......

What a guy!