Chapter 68: Zhao Yun vs Ma Chao

  Ma Chao, despite being dressed as a merchant, had an air of nobility that could not be concealed. Zhao Yun saw the appearance of his attendants and knew that this person was extraordinary and a master of martial arts, with the strength to fight him. He couldn't help but take another look at him.

  Zhao Yun has been through a hundred battles, undefeated in every fight, and the killing aura on him cannot be concealed. Ma Chao can feel that this is a powerful opponent, and he has the idea of competing with him to see who's stronger. The two men lock eyes, which counts as the first round of their competition.

  At this time, Zhuge Jun and others had already come out to greet him. Seeing Ma Chao, he was exceptionally delighted in his heart. He thought that Ma Chao had just returned not long ago, and for the sake of attending his wedding, he came from afar to Wu County again, feeling moved, and couldn't help but shed tears.

  Ma Chao saw his sworn brother being so sincere, and he was also moved to tears. The two men tightly hugged each other. The scene was very touching.

  Ling'er then hugged Sun Shangxiang tightly, and the women were all in tears.

  Zhao Yun had heard Sun Shangxiang mention Zhuge Jun's sworn brother before and knew that this person was Ma Chao.

  Zhuge Jun and Erniang finished their small talk, saw Zhao Yun in the courtyard, and introduced Ma Chao to him.

  Zhao Yun, being of lower status, saluted Ma Chao with propriety. Ma Chao, hearing that he was the Zhao Yun his sworn brother often mentioned, hastily said: "General Zhao need not be so polite." He stretched out his hand to help him up. The two large hands clasped together, and they unconsciously exerted their strength against each other.

  The two of them continued to exert themselves, their faces turning from white to red and slowly becoming purple. Afterwards, they let go of each other's hands and burst out laughing. The evenly matched pair felt a sense of mutual appreciation.

  Zhuge Jian then introduced Liu Xun to Ma Chao. Ma Chao, upon learning that he was a friend of his sworn brother, was especially affectionate towards him.

  Zhuge Liang temporarily concealed his identity and did not come out to greet Erniang and the others. Zhuge Jun led the crowd to meet him instead.

  That evening, Zhuge Jun and Sun Shangxiang hosted a dinner party for everyone. After the banquet was over, everyone returned to their rooms to rest.

  Ma Dai and Ling'er arrived at Zhuge Jun's room. Among the three brothers, Ling'er was closest to Zhuge Jun. As soon as she saw him, she rushed into his arms and burst into happy tears.

  Zhuge Jun patted her back lightly, without saying a word, nor did he ask if she was happy after marriage. Everything was written on her and Ma Dai's faces.

  After Dai'er's emotions calmed down, Zhuge asked about their life after marriage and was very delighted. When asked about their future plans, Ma Dai said that Ma Chao had let him stay in Eastern Wu to learn business knowledge from him, which made Zhuge very happy.

  Two days later, under Zhuge Jian's arrangement, Ma Chao and Zhao Yun, who had already competed with each other countless times in their hearts, finally stood on the martial arts arena.

  The crowd of onlookers included the Zhuge Jun family, with Zhuge Jin having come especially for this. Also present were two Protectors of the Army, Wang Ben and Han Qiang, who were well-known to Zhuge Jun. Liu Xun also came to watch, accompanied by his own guards.

  Such a lively scene, of course, would not be without Sun Shangxiang, who had already arrived at the martial arts arena with a group of female soldiers.

  It was 9 o'clock in the morning, with only a thin mist in the sky. For Jiangnan's plum rain season, it could be considered a rare sunny day.

  Zhoa Yun and Ma Chao were both wearing silver helmets and silver armor, with white robes underneath. Their long silver spears shone brightly in the sunlight. The two men faced off against each other, bathed in sunlight that seemed to envelop them in a halo of silver light, like two war gods standing still.

  Everyone was stunned, especially the girls, whose little mouths were all shaped like "O"s and their eyes were full of admiring stars.

  A gentle breeze by the lake blew their clothes, making a rustling sound. Two jade-like faces stared at each other with tiger eyes, hands grasping gun handles, blue veins bulging. A murderous aura spread throughout their bodies.

  Suddenly they moved. Two silver guns like two pythons, flying up and down, clashing with a metallic sound. The gun flowers danced, the human shadows gathered, a piece of silver light.

  Suddenly, they stood apart, gazing at each other for a moment, before entwining together once more.

  Although Zhuge Jun was skilled in swordsmanship, when he saw the two men's martial arts skills, he couldn't help but feel inferior. Wang Ben and Han Qiang were stunned by what they saw. The female soldiers had stars in their eyes, and their jade-like hands were filled with tense sweat.

  The two men exchanged blows for about a hundred and several rounds. After a crisp sound, they stood on both sides, laughing loudly.

  Ma Chao said: "Not yet over. General Zhao, are you interested in another battle?"

  Zhoa Yun readily agreed and the two men led their war horses across from each other and engaged in combat once again.

  This time, the two of them exchanged blows for a full 200 rounds before stopping. They dismounted their horses, walked together, and clasped each other's hands. The tiger-like eyes were filled with an appreciative gaze.

  The crowd was stunned for half a day before bursting into a thunderous applause.

  Zhuge Jun likes to wear white clothes, mainly learned from Ma Chao and Zhao Yun, and he also thinks it's more stylish. Liu Xun is now wearing a white dress too, but he actually learned from Zhuge Jun.

  Zhuge Jun and Liu Xun stepped forward to congratulate Ma and Zhao, the four handsome men in white clothes standing together. They were truly elegant and refined, and the girls couldn't help but stare at them with wide eyes.

  Zhuge Jian congratulated the two of them and said, "Both of you are heroes of this generation, with martial arts skills that surpass the world. It's a rare encounter to meet an opponent in chess. You've opened my eyes wide, little brother."

  Ma Chao knew in his heart that he was slightly inferior to Zhao Yun. So he said: "General Zhao's martial arts are still stronger."

  Zhao Yun was a straightforward person and wouldn't engage in insincere pleasantries, saying: "Master Ma's spear technique is something I've rarely seen in my life, it's truly one of a kind."

  Zhuge Liang also walked over and congratulated them.

  Sun Shangxiang walked over, and the gaze of the two was also a pile of stars. Zhuge Jun was a bit jealous. He hurriedly pulled her small hand, reminding her: The most handsome one is your husband, who is here!

  Sun Shangxiang turned her head and smiled sweetly at him.