[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-wuxia-storytelling-in-qixia-town-invited-by-yuyu":3,"chapter-wuxia-storytelling-in-qixia-town-invited-by-yuyu-wuxia-storytelling-in-seven-heroes-town-invited--chapter-623":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Wuxia: Storytelling in Seven Heroes Town, and Yaoyue Tips Me",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2098020,3359,"Chapter 623: The genius strategist Guo Jia makes the list, Cao Cao gains fame, and Liu Bei grows anxious","wuxia-storytelling-in-seven-heroes-town-invited--chapter-623",623,"\u003Cp>As Su Chen’s voice faded, the crowd erupted in exclamations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jia Xu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pang Tong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both men were clearly master strategists skilled in calculation; though they appeared to lack the strength to truss a chicken, a single word from them could throw the world into chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the various lords vying for hegemony, such top-tier strategists were treasures beyond compare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, Jia Xu and Pang Tong each excelled in their own domains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was a master of covert schemes, the other of overt strategies; each had their strengths and weaknesses, making it hard to say who was superior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a time, the messengers dispatched by the various lords grew busy, scribbling information about Pang Tong and Jia Xu onto their scrolls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tenth private room in the South District.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A middle-aged man with long ears and broad shoulders had a sharp glint in his eyes as he exclaimed, \"I have long heard that Jingxiang is home to many famous scholars; the rumors are true indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Jia Xu relies entirely on underhanded schemes—not the conduct of a gentleman. But that Pang Tong, if he could assist my brother, great things could be achieved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A red-faced man beside him said in a deep voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget about whether it's Pang Tong or Jia Xu; as long as they join us, it's a good thing. A strategist might seem useless to look at, but you truly can't do without one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another man with a thick beard grunted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These three were none other than the brothers Liu, Guan, and Zhang, who had traveled ten thousand miles from the Great Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Zhang Fei’s words, Liu Bei nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had joined the army at the start of the Yellow Turban Rebellion and had served for several years, earning countless merits, yet he still lacked a place to call his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The root cause was that he lacked a capable strategist under his command to devise plans for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for martial generals, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei possessed the courage to face ten thousand men; they had never feared a charge on the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But vying for the world was not just about fighting and killing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, a single word of guidance from a strategist was worth more than dozens of major victories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, upon learning that this session of the salon would announce the Great Han’s List of Extraordinary Scholars, Liu Bei had made a special trip, bringing Guan Yu and Zhang Fei along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he was currently down on his luck, he was certain that if he could secure a top-tier strategist, he would soar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jia Xu is currently in the capital under Dong Zhuo’s command, and he specializes in covert schemes; he is not the first choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pang Tong, however, is currently in Jizhou; perhaps we could make contact.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I only wonder if he would look favorably upon me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bei muttered to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fei said loudly and boldly, \"Brother, do not worry! If that Pang Tong dares to look down on you, I shall go and tie him up myself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bei shook his head helplessly; this was the problem with having no strategist—everything was handled with brute force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan Yu stroked his long beard and said steadily, \"Brother, there is no need to rush. Four more people have yet to be announced on the list; there may be even more formidable strategists to come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bei nodded and cast his gaze toward the White Jade Platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his ambition to rule the world, he naturally desired the strongest strategist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Pang Tong was known as invincible in overt strategy, he was only ranked fifth on the list; there would surely be stronger individuals ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the White Jade Platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Chen gently waved his folding fan, listening to the crowd’s urging, and smiled slightly, announcing in a clear voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, I shall comment on two extraordinary scholars who obtained the second volume of the Earth Book.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ranked fourth on the List of Extraordinary Scholars: Zhou Yu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhou Yu, courtesy name Gongjin, hails from a prominent family in Lujiang. He is heroic in appearance, broad-minded, highly talented, and proficient in music.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From a young age, he possessed grand ambitions and was well-versed in both civil and military arts; he is capable of overseeing a region and planning for the peace of the world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After Zhang Zhang Jiao died, the 'Taiping Essential Arts' scattered across the world. The second volume of the Earth Book was split into two parts, one of which he obtained.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As Su Mou mentioned earlier, the second volume of the Earth Book records the art of controlling mountains and rivers; one can manipulate terrain and form arrays with a single thought—it is truly miraculous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The fragment of the Earth Book obtained by Zhou Yu records the ways of changing rivers and currents.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhou Yu has mastered these secret arts, reaching a state of perfection in controlling water currents; when overseeing naval forces, he is invincible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because Zhou Yu has long been close friends with Sun Ce, the son of Changsha Prefect Sun Jian, he currently serves under Sun Jian, advising on military affairs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ranked third on the List of Extraordinary Scholars: Guo Jia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This man hails from a humble family in Yingchuan. He was known for his talent from a young age, mastered the Five Classics, and entered the Yingchuan Academy, where he made many friends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"He is a born strategist; a single thought from him produces a brilliant, unpredictable scheme—truly a peerless genius.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After Zhang Zhang Jiao died, the 'Taiping Essential Arts' scattered across the world. The second volume of the Earth Book was split into two parts; one was obtained by Zhou Yu, and the other by Guo Jia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The immortal book obtained by Guo Jia records the ways of changing mountains; with a single thought, he can turn hills into plains, making the very ground he stands on a strategic advantage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guo Jia has mastered these secret arts, reaching a state of perfection in controlling land terrain; when overseeing land forces, he is invincible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because Guo Jia was friends with Xi Zhicai, a strategist under Cao Cao, he was recommended by Xi Zhicai to serve Cao Cao. He currently serves as a Libationer under Cao Cao, advising on military affairs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Su Chen’s voice faded, the hall erupted in another uproar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The secret arts recorded in the second volume of the Earth Book were extraordinary, capable of controlling the changes of mountains and rivers and turning them into the momentum of heaven and earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To call such supernatural powers immortal arts would be no exaggeration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the martial artists in the hall were extremely concerned about who had obtained this volume.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Su Chen’s commentary, they felt even more shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were two recipients of the second volume of the Earth Book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yu mastered the changes of rivers, capable of turning water into soldiers, making him invincible in naval warfare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Jia mastered the changes of mountains, capable of moving mountains to form arrays, making him invincible in land warfare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both men were equally talented, making it hard to distinguish who was better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the previous scholars, these two were undoubtedly a cut above, and both had already pledged their service to wise lords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yu served Changsha Prefect Sun Jian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Jia served Jibei Chancellor Cao Cao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the various lords of the Great Han, these two were not considered particularly powerful, nor had they been very famous before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment, everyone remembered the names of these two lords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the assistance of top-tier talents like Zhou Yu and Guo Jia, as long as they weren't completely incompetent, they were destined for great fame in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Cao Cao, who had truly made a name for himself this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because everyone remembered that the previously announced seventh-ranked scholar, Cao Chun, was Cao Cao’s clansman and currently the commander of Cao Cao’s Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To have two extraordinary scholars assisting him—it would be hard not to soar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many others felt their breathing quicken as they gazed toward the White Jade Platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the Human Book and the Earth Book had owners, the recipients of the two strongest Heavenly Books had yet to be announced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the final two scholars on the list were the inheritors of the two Heavenly Books; these two were the true main event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tenth private room in the South District.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Bei looked wary, frowning as he said, \"Changsha Prefect Sun Jian, Jibei Chancellor Cao Cao—these two will surely be our formidable rivals in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still coveted Zhou Yu the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the man specialized in naval warfare and was somewhat lopsided in his skills, he was a man of all-around talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph! Brother, don't be afraid. These extraordinary scholars aren't the strongest. If we want to recruit, we should recruit the inheritors of the Heavenly Books.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fei said dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I only hope those two Heavenly Book inheritors haven't pledged their service to a wise lord yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guan Yu said with a hint of worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief conversation, the three of them looked toward the White Jade Platform in unison, waiting for the final announcement of the List of Extraordinary Scholars.\u003C\u002Fp>",1545,"2026-06-16T06:13:11.104Z","2026-06-16T06:29:28.743Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","ad3c2e74c337800a70e0fb1de14ec97e76f4ba7c41fcf51a004fa59a420a2f80","wuxia-storytelling-in-seven-heroes-town-invited--chapter-624","wuxia-storytelling-in-seven-heroes-town-invited--chapter-622",674,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwuxia-storytelling-in-seven-heroes-town-invited--cover.jpg"]