Chapter 122: The Final Instance Announcement

The next day.

When Guo Jia woke up from his drunkenness, rubbed his aching forehead, and walked out of the tent, he saw Mo Xiaobai was sparring with Zhang He.

Each of them held a long spear, moving back and forth, looking quite lively.

“Baron is in such good spirits, playing with spears and sticks early in the morning.”

Guo Jia spoke while yawning. Seeing him come out, Mo Xiaobai immediately pulled back and retreated. After all, sparring with Zhang He was just to pass the time; he would not get any Attribute rewards.

Withdrawing his spear and walking towards Guo Jia, Mo Xiaobai said, “Since Fengxiao is awake, we should talk about that other matter.”

“What matter? Do you want to persuade me to abandon My Lord and leave with the Baron?” Guo Jia laughed. Although he had just woken up, how could he not know Mo Xiaobai’s thoughts?

“The Battle of Guandu is decided. Jizhou will soon fall into the hands of the Minister of Works. Fengxiao has already helped the Minister of Works overcome the greatest difficulty; it is time to think for yourself.”

Mo Xiaobai did not deny it but phrased it differently: “I heard from Gongda that Fengxiao has the habit of consuming Five-Mineral Powder. Now you are just past thirty, yet your face is pale and your body is weak. If you continue like this, how many years do you have left to live? If you truly do not care about your body, I have nothing to say and can turn around and leave right now. But if Fengxiao still wants to see the heroes of the world and compete with them in these chaotic times, you must nurse your health first.”

“The opponents you have defeated now are nothing more than your clan brother Guo Tu. But in that other world, the strong are as numerous as a forest, and there are hundreds, if not thousands, of wise men. Each one is a king’s assistant of their time. Doesn’t Fengxiao want to take a look?”

Want to?

Hearing this, Guo Jia could not help but feel a stir in his heart.

But Guo Jia knew his own body better than anyone.

The work he did every day and the matters he handled brought immense pressure from all sides; otherwise, he would not have resorted to extreme methods like drinking and visiting brothels to relieve stress.

Although this contributed a lot to Cao Cao, his body was not what it used to be.

With his current physique, he could not last for more than a few years.

And in a few years, Guo Jia knew very well he could not accompany Cao Cao to traverse the entire Great Han.

“Can Jia’s body still be nursed back to health?” A bitter smile appeared on the corner of Guo Jia’s mouth, as if asking Mo Xiaobai, but even more so asking himself.

“Come with me. I was able to save Duke Kangcheng; how difficult is it to help you nurse your body? By then, a brand new Guo Fengxiao will reappear before the world. The battle between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao should not be the peak of your life, but a new starting point.”

Mo Xiaobai knew persuading Guo Jia was difficult. Even though they had cooperated very tacitly during the Battle of Guandu, drinking and eating meat together, Guo Jia was still not an easy character to move.

But he was Guo Jia after all!

Even if the hope was slim, he had to try.

If he didn’t try, how could Mo Xiaobai be reconciled?

However, despite Mo Xiaobai’s painstaking persuasion, Guo Jia shook his head and changed the topic after listening: “Jia is still not fully sober from the wine. How is the battle situation now?”

“How else could it be? Yesterday, before the Minister of Works returned, Cao Hong and Liu Xun had already led their troops to attack Yuan Shao’s main camp directly. I estimate they snatched a lot of good things. I heard the ground outside Yuan Shao’s tent was paved with warm jade steps.”

Mo Xiaobai answered, but his words were full of teasing, without much regret.

The reason was simple.

How could the Intellect Brain let Players easily get good things? Even if one followed along, one would only end up staring blankly at a pile of luxury items marked as quest items.

Wanting to bring them back to the Plane was simply wishful thinking.

After saying a brief sentence, Mo Xiaobai thought of another matter and smiled: “Also, that lucky Xu Ziyuan went along too. The Minister of Works didn’t return last night, so he should be at Yuan Shao’s main camp now too. By the way, it was Fengxiao who set the trap for Xu You, right? How have you arranged that fellow’s aftermath?”

“Someone who relies on favor to sell out his master, how can he be kept in the Cao Camp?”

Guo Jia glanced towards the direction of Yuan Shao’s main camp, then took a deep breath: “Come with me to see the Minister of Works. The responsibility of the Libationer should be taken over by that old fox Wenhe.”

After Guo Jia said this, Mo Xiaobai’s eyes immediately lit up!

That Guo Jia could let go of his deep bond with Cao Cao was undoubtedly great news.

……

Seeing Cao Cao!

When he heard it from Guo Jia personally, Mo Xiaobai was very excited. But when he stood before Cao Cao, facing this unimpressive, short Minister of Works, he felt a deep oppression and threat.

With sharp eyes staring tightly at Mo Xiaobai, Cao Cao remained silent for a long time before speaking: “It is you, the one who wants to take Fengxiao away?”

Since he was already here, whether he stuck his neck out or tucked it in, it was a slash of the blade. Mo Xiaobai did not hesitate at all and immediately cupped his fists: “I beg the Minister of Works to grant this wish!”

“Grant it? If I grant it to you, who will grant my wish?”

When Cao Cao was angry, even the Emperor had to submit in fear.

Mo Xiaobai truly felt an immense pressure, but at this moment he could only grit his teeth: “This subordinate and Fengxiao have pacified Xu Province for the Minister of Works and helped the Minister of Works decide the Battle of Guandu in one stroke. Now the Great Han Minister of Works has no rivals; why not let Fengxiao leave to rest and recover with me?”

“If you didn’t have some reason, do you think I would have let you live until this moment?” When Cao Cao spoke coldly, he had already drawn the sword from his waist.

The sword’s name was Qinggang!

The sword tip landed on Mo Xiaobai’s neck. Cao Cao spoke coldly: “Why don’t you dodge?”

“Since the Minister of Works has dismissed his attendants and left only me and Fengxiao here, he is handling this matter based on personal friendship. The Minister of Works has deep affection for Fengxiao; as a close friend, you should know that Fengxiao’s body cannot be delayed any further.”

Cold sweat dripped from Mo Xiaobai’s forehead, but his speech was unaffected: “Besides, Jia Xu newly surrendered the day before yesterday, and the Minister of Works has a master strategist like Gongda. Zhongde is even more loyal. Eight out of ten wise strategists in the world have already joined the Minister of Works.”

“Eight out of ten, humph. Do you know what Ziyang said to me the other day?”

Ziyang? Liu Ye?

We are talking about Guo Jia; how did this get dragged onto Liu Ye?

Seeing Mo Xiaobai’s puzzled face, Cao Cao sneered repeatedly: “You protected him to come to Guandu; wasn’t that also saving his life? This is a life-saving grace; he is still waiting to repay you!”

Liu Ye, still thinking about the escort matter?

Mo Xiaobai was happy upon hearing this, but seeing Cao Cao standing in front of him, he could only grit his teeth and hold it in.

Looking at Mo Xiaobai’s appearance of wanting to laugh but not daring to, Cao Cao waved his hand in hatred and withdrew the Qinggang Sword: “Get lost. While This old man doesn’t want to kill anyone today, get the hell out of here right now!”

“Uh, then Fengxiao!”

“Say one more word, and I will have your head on the ground!”

Cao Cao glared again. Mo Xiaobai could only admit defeat. He exchanged a glance with Guo Jia nearby, and seeing him nod subtly, he hurriedly walked out of Cao Cao’s military tent.

Since his rebirth, Mo Xiaobai thought he was already very good at showing off.

But compared to Cao Mengde, he was simply a primary school student in the world of showing off.

Hehe~

I can’t out-show-off you, but you, Cao Mengde, also have areas where you are inferior to me.

You want to use Liu Ye but dare not use him; I’m not as conflicted as you!

Whistling with a happy mood, Mo Xiaobai immediately asked a nearby Soldier about Liu Ye’s lodging.

Since Liu Ye remembered the favor, taking him back to Daming Village should be no problem.

Just as Mo Xiaobai lifted his leg to go find Liu Ye, the final Instance announcement of the Guandu battlefield finally arrived:

“Great Han Dynasty Announcement~ Because Yuan Shao abandoned the army and retreated north, leaving the Guandu battlefield, the Battle of Guandu is declared ended. The Cao Cao Faction has achieved the final victory. We hereby reward all Cao Camp Players with 200 Merit. Players of the Yuan Shao Camp on the Guandu battlefield receive a penalty; their Instance Quest is forcibly ended, and they return to their Plane to maintain a dormant state until the Instance ends.”

“Great Han Dynasty Announcement~ Because the ‘Battle of Guandu’ Instance is declared ended, the Transmission Arrays in various prefectures and counties within the Instance are officially activated. Cao Cao Faction Players will receive a 24-hour Instance free activity reward time. This Instance will close and end in 24 hours.”