As Tianyu mulled over his flashback, he wondered why those memories had resurfaced after so many years. He had buried them deep in his mind long ago. Perhaps the picturesque setting of his new life had reminded him of the costumes Li Xiang used to wear, or maybe his pursuit of martial arts had stirred thoughts of the legendary warriors he had read about in 'The Romance of the Three Kingdoms.'

Then, something clicked in Tianyu's mind. He retrieved his soul weapon, the 'Sky Piercer,' from his system space and examined it closely. "Sophia," he called out, "What did you say the name of this weapon was again?"

[Host, the name of this soul weapon is the 'Sky Piercer,'] Sophia replied.

"No way..." Tianyu was shocked. "Is this the weapon that Lu Bu used?"

"S-Sophia," Tianyu stammered, "How are soul weapons made?"

[Host, a soul weapon is born from a regular weapon. Once the user and the weapon become one, and it can be used as an extension of the user's own body, the weapon, and the user fuse. Once the user of the weapon dies, the soul merges with the weapon and grants the weapon an artificial life,] Sophia explained.

Tianyu's shock grew. "So you're telling me... That this weapon, the one I'm holding right now... Contains the soul of the warlord Lu Bu?!" he whisper-shouted, both shocked and excited.

[Sorry, host. I am unable to answer that question. Once your cultivation grows, you will be able to commune with the Sky Piercer and confirm for yourself,] Sophia explained.

Tianyu just stood there in awe.

"I can't believe this," he muttered to himself.

Lu Bu, the feared warlord, had been known as the most gifted and ruthless warrior of his time. He was a legend in his own right. The saying went, 'Among men, Lu Bu. Among horses, Red Hare.' Red Hare was Lu Bu's warhorse, a monstrous beast in its own right. The Sky Piercer halberd was the most feared weapon on the battlefield.

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It was no exaggeration to say that when these three, Lu Bu, Red Hare, and Sky Piercer, were aligned, no battle was safe.

"I need some fresh air," Tianyu said, still in a daze.

He made his way through the house to inform Qin Li Mei that he was going for a walk to loosen up his stiff muscles.

Exiting the house and courtyard, Tianyu found himself on a quiet road. Though he didn't know the population of this town, it felt like heaven compared to his previous life.

He began to walk with a specific location in mind.

"Luckily, I have the memories of this place from the old Qin Tianyu," he thought.

"Hmm, I guess I should stop saying 'the old Qin Tianyu.' At this point, I am him, and he is me. We are the same person," he concluded.

As he walked through the almost deserted streets, he looked around, relishing the peace. He glanced up at the bright blue sky, noticing that Xiao Lei was following him from above.

He focused on the connection between them and sensed Xiao Lei's joy at being able to fly freely.

During his walk, he remembered a notification he had received after Xiao Lei had hatched.

"Sophia," he called out, "spin the gacha for me."

[Yes, host!]

[Congratulations, host! You have received 1x Basic Hunting Manual.]

"Basic hunting?" Tianyu repeated as he pulled a book from his system space.

[Host, would you like to absorb this 'Basic Hunting Manual'?]

"Absorb it," he confirmed.

Once again, an odd sensation filled his brain, and he gained new knowledge. He learned how to make traps, different types of traps, how to create lures, dig pitfalls, attract wildlife, and even mimic mating calls. The book even covered basic skinning techniques.

"That's a lot better than I thought it would be," Tianyu exclaimed happily.

Continuing his walk, he reached the outskirts of town and made his way to a nearby lake, guided by his memories of this place.

The scene before him was breathtaking. Crystal blue waters teemed with various fish, while lush green grass and vibrant flowers covered the ground. Trees led to a wooded area behind the town, completing the picturesque scene.

Tianyu was left speechless by the beauty of it all. After a while, he managed to sit on the soft grass, which provided a cool cushion on a warm, sunny day.

He lay contentedly on the grass, appreciating the serenity. He wasn't sure what he had done to deserve this new life, but he was grateful for it.

As he rested, he felt a sense of excitement from his connection with Xiao Lei. Curious, he looked up to see Xiao Lei circling an area across the lake from him. Straining his eyes, he spotted small shadows darting through the grass.

"You've found some rabbits, haven't you?" Tianyu chuckled to himself.

He sent a mental command to Xiao Lei, granting him permission to hunt.

In an instant, Xiao Lei dove toward the ground with incredible speed, almost crashing into the dirt. At the last possible moment, he pulled up, clutching a rabbit in his talons.

Over their mental connection, Tianyu could sense Xiao Lei's joy and triumph.

A moment later, Xiao Lei flew over to Tianyu with the captured rabbit, presenting it as an offering. It was as if he wanted to ensure that the master ate first.

Tianyu laughed at Xiao Lei's courtesy and told him it was fine, allowing him to enjoy the rabbit.

Xiao Lei wasted no time and began to peck at the rabbit. After a few moments of rather unpleasant noises, a welcome notification rang in Tianyu's mind.

[Your Pet Beast has killed 1x White Rabbit. Gained exp points gained +5.]