A Sought-After Talent

Many people began to question their lives.

But when they saw that most of them were just like themselves, with Ding Ling alone being exceptional, they felt somewhat relieved.

Of course, they were also puzzled as to why Ding Ling was so formidable.

Ding Ling's single remark—"Innate talent."

—knocked them flat.

At that moment,

Han Fu was also raising a toast to Ding Ling.

"General Ding, the official seal, robes, and other items for the garrison commander of Changshan Commandery will be delivered to you tomorrow!"

Ding Ling returned the toast, rose to his feet, and thanked him.

Han Fu laughed heartily, clearly in an excellent mood.

To put it simply, it was like a basketball enthusiast watching an exhilarating basketball game.

And Ding Ling's contest with Ju Shou, Tian Feng, Geng Wu, Min Chun, Xun Chen, and the others was far more thrilling than any ordinary competition.

Han Fu had enjoyed it immensely!

Therefore, Han Fu's Favorability toward Ding Ling had risen to its peak. Not only had he contributed an Achievement Medal to Ding Ling, but he also promised grandly,

"To make your general's rank more legitimate, I will contact the Imperial Court and have them swiftly issue an Imperial Decree to officially confirm your appointment!"

Naturally, Ding Ling thanked him profusely.

By the end of the banquet, both host and guests were thoroughly delighted!

Xun Chen, Ju Shou, Tian Feng, and the others had become fast friends with Ding Ling and admired him immensely! They repeatedly invited Ding Ling to visit their residences.

To be the first to invite Ding Ling, Xun Chen glared at Ju Shou and the others several times, hoping they would stop interfering.

But after being won over by Ding Ling, Ju Shou and Tian Feng were extremely curious about him. Their minds were filled with ideas about discussing military strategy, statecraft, and other concepts with Ding Ling!

Why would they care about Xun Chen's warning?

Seeing that things were taking a wrong turn, Zhang He hurriedly pulled Ding Ling aside.

Pan Feng spoke even more bluntly.

"General Ding has already agreed to visit my home. Everyone, there is no need for you to keep fighting over it."

Xun Chen, Ju Shou, and Tian Feng could not help sighing in regret and said one after another,

"Then come to my home tomorrow."

Gao Lan watched from the side with immense envy.

When would he ever become an honored guest of these famous scholars?

He could only yearn for what he could not obtain.

Meanwhile, Ding Ling was now troubled over whose home to visit.

That was the difference!

People truly could not be compared to one another!

How long had Ding Ling even been in Ji Province?

Yet he was already so familiar with Ji Province's famous scholars! He truly was a remarkable talent!

This only strengthened Gao Lan's resolve to befriend Ding Ling!

Cheng Huan, meanwhile, watched with great satisfaction!

This is the talent that I, Cheng Huan, recognized and discovered!

In the end,

Ding Ling went to his own residence and invited everyone over.

The residence had been gifted by Han Fu.

Overjoyed, and with Xun Chen, Ju Shou, Pan Feng, and the others helping to persuade him, Han Fu rewarded and praised Ding Ling in every way. The residence was merely one of those rewards.

Another banquet was held that night.

It did not end until late into the night.

After seeing everyone off,

Ding Ling stood before the gates of his residence and looked it over.

Two stone lions guarded the entrance!

Above the gate hung a plaque bearing two gleaming characters: Ding Residence!!

"I have a house now—no, a mansion!"

As Ding Ling entered the courtyard, he could not help sighing emotionally.

The residence was enormous.

It covered at least several thousand square meters!

It had mountains and water, corridors everywhere, and all sorts of exquisite scenery decorating every corner!

If this were in the Real World,

it could not be bought without more than a billion!

"Did I just get rich?"

Ding Ling raised a brow. "Unfortunately, I can't take this house back to the Real World."

Besides, he was leaving for Changshan Commandery tomorrow. He definitely would not follow Yuan Shao in the future, so this residence would surely be reclaimed.

"I'll live here for as long as I can."

Ding Ling took it easily. After all, it had been free.

When he reached the inner courtyard,

he saw a pretty maid making his bed.

Ding Ling's heart stirred. He stared at the maid for a moment and thought,

This maid is prettier than any girlfriend I had in either my past or present life! Han Fu really is generous. He gave away such a high-class maid without hesitation.

"Greetings, General."

Under Ding Ling's gaze, the maid's lovely face flushed. She shyly performed a deep bow.

Ding Ling came to his senses and did not look at her further. He merely told her not to stand on ceremony and asked her name, birthday, and other details.

When he learned that her name was Zhao Bingxuan, he could not help feeling slightly surprised.

A girl with such a name did not seem like she came from an ordinary family.

Only after asking further did he learn that her father had once been an official. During the Yellow Turban Rebellion, nearly her entire family had been slaughtered. Only she and several younger brothers and sisters had survived by hiding in a secret cellar.

When she reached the sorrowful part,

Zhao Bingxuan could not help sobbing.

Ding Ling casually offered a few words of comfort, never expecting them to cause Zhao Bingxuan's tear ducts to Collapse. Her tears streamed down like a river.

Ding Ling was stunned.

Zhao Bingxuan explained through her sobs,

"The masters in places like Yecheng only treated me as someone beneath them. They only knew how to bully and suppress me. General, you are the only exception."

She looked at Ding Ling emotionally and said with determination,

"I will serve you well from now on, General. I only ask that you do not drive me away."

"..."

Ding Ling very much wanted to say, I'm leaving tomorrow. I probably won't ever return to this place.

But everyone loved beauty.

Moreover, this girl was sensible, gentle, and strong.

Ding Ling softened, agreed, and told her to bring her younger brothers and sisters over to live with them.

Zhao Bingxuan was overjoyed and knelt to kowtow in thanks to Ding Ling.

Ding Ling helped her up.

She repeatedly promised that she would never betray the General and would serve him well for the rest of her life.

Ding Ling was speechless.

Zhao Bingxuan looked only seventeen or eighteen. In modern times, she would probably still be in high school.

Yet she had already endured countless hardships in this mortal world!

With all sorts of thoughts on his mind, Ding Ling climbed onto the bed and drifted into sleep.

When he woke up,

Ding Ling felt completely refreshed and could not help feeling surprised.

"Sleeping for two hours in this game seems to have the same effect as sleeping seven or eight hours in the Real World!"

"Is it because the quality of sleep in the game is better? Or because my physical condition has improved?"

Ding Ling fell into thought.

As for the specifics, he would know after sleeping in the Real World next time and comparing the results.

"Ding Ling."

Pan Feng arrived early in the morning with Zhang He to find Ding Ling.

They presented him with the official seal, official robes, and other items.

Ding Ling accepted them one by one and examined the official seal: Tiger Brave General!

This was an official rank of seventh grade or above.

It was vastly superior to that of a Military Secretary.

This was also because the Han Dynasty was on the verge of Collapse, while provincial governors held tremendous power.

If it had been in the past, it would have been absolutely impossible to give Ding Ling an official seal so casually.

"Congratulations."

Zhang He, Gao Lan, Cheng Huan, and Pan Feng each congratulated Ding Ling and said,

"Once the Imperial Court's Imperial Decree arrives, your position will be completely confirmed. After that, ordinary people will no longer have the authority to strip you of your official seal!"

Ding Ling smiled and nodded.

"Besides that, I said last time that I would give you a surprise."

Pan Feng took out a handwritten letter and handed it to Ding Ling.