"May I ask your name, sir?" Zhuge Liang asked, bowing respectfully.

“Lu Li, Lu Xunzhen!” Lu Li replied.

"Mr. Lu, what a fine name!" Zhuge Liang said, bowing.

"Kongming, you're too kind. Please take a seat!" Lu Li invited.

"yes!"

Zhuge Liang walked to a table and sat down. Lu Li then sat opposite him and took a second look at this Martial Marquis who had devoted himself to the cause until his death.

For Lu Li, Zhuge Lai held a pivotal position in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, especially during the Three Kingdoms period, when he was the one who shouldered the heavy responsibility of Shu Han.

When he was young, he read the Romance of the Three Kingdoms and felt that Zhuge Liang was too stressed.

Zhuge Liao at this time is just a handsome young man, full of vigor and spirit, and has not yet experienced the ravages of time, making him even more pure.

Lu Li nodded slightly, revealing an appreciative smile.

After talking for a while, Sima Hui was even more impressed with Zhuge Liang's performance and couldn't help but nod and think to himself, "This boy has extremely high comprehension and has a wide range of knowledge in various fields."

Lu Li also realized that Zhuge Kongming was indeed an all-around talent.

If we take later generations as an example, then Zhuge Liang was a top student in all subjects, while Guo Jia was a single-subject war god.

The saying that "if the Guo family hadn't died, Zhuge Liang wouldn't have emerged" that has been passed down through generations is all nonsense.

In terms of strategy and cunning, Zhuge Liang might be slightly inferior to Guo Jia.

But when it comes to managing one's family, governing the state, and bringing peace to the world, Guo Jia is far less capable.

Moreover, Zhuge Liang came to Yingchuan Academy to make up for his lack of knowledge in this area.

"From this day forward, you are a member of Yingchuan Academy," Sima Hui said.

"Liang greets Mr. Shui Jing and Mr. Lu!"

Zhuge Liang was overjoyed and immediately bowed to greet him.

Lu Li smiled calmly, showing no airs towards Zhuge Liang, which made him feel a sense of closeness.

"Alright, Leifu, go find a room for Kongming to settle in!" Lu Li waved his hand and said.

"Yes!" Leif accepted the order and withdrew.

Zhuge Liang also followed him out.

Lu Li and Sima Hui continued their conversation. Sima Hui spoke highly of Zhuge Liang, believing that Zhuge Liang's abilities would surely lead to great achievements in the future.

Lu Li nodded calmly, then suddenly remembered something and said, "By the way, I haven't seen Xun Shuang in the past year. Where did he go?"

He had never seen Xun Shuang again since the first time he met him at Shuijing Villa.

He is the dean of Yingchuan Academy, yet he has never shown his face, which is truly strange.

"Him... this old fellow, in order to avoid the imperial court's summons, claimed to be ill and stayed at home, refusing to see anyone, and entrusted me to take care of the students at Yingchuan Academy!" Sima Hui explained.

Xun Shuang's last trip to Shuijing Villa was for this very reason.

"oh……"

Lu Li frowned slightly, seemingly somewhat regretful.

He had spent a year at Yingchuan Academy, and it was time for him to return to Guigu Valley. After all, Gao Shun had led several hundred people to Guigu Valley after he had persuaded him to do so.

“De Cao, I want to go back to Yunmeng Mountain. It’s been a year since I left. I wonder how Tong Yuan and the others are doing.” Lu Li pondered for a moment before speaking.

Sima Hui was taken aback, then said, "Ancestor, I will go back with you."

"Yingchuan Academy still needs your care. I can go back by myself!" Lu Li waved his hand and refused.

Upon hearing this, Sima Hui hesitated for a moment, then finally sighed and said, "If that's the case, when will our ancestor return?"

Lu Li gave a bitter smile. He had investigated the truth for so long, but he still hadn't found out.

Moreover, it seems that someone is watching him from behind, and there is always resistance no matter what he does.

Therefore, he shook his head and did not give a definite answer.

Upon hearing this, Sima Hui nodded and said, "Then please be careful, Ancestor. I will also keep an eye on the Red Sleeve Pavilion for you."

"Um!"

The two chatted about some trivial matters before Sima Hui left.

At this moment, Lu Li only wanted to find out who the mastermind behind the Red Sleeve Pavilion was!

Why would he recognize himself? Could someone possibly have lived for over four hundred years since the Qin Dynasty?

That's impossible. Even if Mo Yun is a Martial Venerable, it's impossible for him to live for another four hundred years.

Moreover, according to Ren Hongchang, this person does not have any hostility towards him.

Lu Li became increasingly confused, unable to make sense of anything at all.

He shook his head, stopped thinking about it, and immediately called Dian Wei over, saying, "Tie Zhu, pack your bags. We'll return to Yunmeng Mountain with your master tomorrow."

"Alright!" Dian Wei said excitedly, and then went to pack his luggage.

He was already tired of staying here. These people only knew how to use classical Chinese and write poetry all day long. Guan Yu, apart from sparring with them, had been studying military books.

It can be said that Dian Wei was an outlier in the entire Yingchuan Academy.

However, everyone loves Dian Wei very much because he is pure, honest and lovable.

Even Guo Jia enjoyed playing with him.

...

The next morning, Lu Li and the others had a quick breakfast and then set off.

The journey was peaceful, and apart from occasionally encountering some wandering knights, there was basically no danger.

On this day, Lu Li and the others finally arrived at the foot of Yunmeng Mountain.

"We've finally arrived. Is this Yunmeng Mountain?" Dian Wei scratched his head, his eyes shining with excitement.

Yunmeng Mountain is shrouded in mist, resembling a fairyland. The mountain is covered with lush vegetation and flowers.

"Finally back," Lu Li sighed.

He traveled with his master Su Qin for three years back then, and now he has become the master, leading his three disciples on a nearly three-year journey.

Those days seem so vivid in my mind.

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