The Three Kingdoms: The Prodigal Son of Shu Han, starting with a fiery blaze at Wolong Ridge.

Summary

The chapter revolves around the Xianbei tribe and their interactions with various characters, primarily Radix Bupleuri, Liu Bao, Ma Chao, and Jiang Wei. Radix Bupleuri ensures the Xianbei's survival by cleverly avoiding confrontation, leading Liu Bao to believe he can easily defeat them. However, he finds the tribe devoid of cattle, realizing he underestimated Radix's cunning. Ma Chao reflects on the humanity of the Xianbei people and decides to take the old, weak, and children to Yuyang Pass, where they would be safer among the Han. Jiang Wei supports this decision but is troubled by the implications of their actions against innocents. Liu Bao, after suffering losses, plots to send Xianbei captives to the Qiang tribe, hoping to use them against the Han. The Qiang, led by Shi Tian, gladly accept the captives, treating them as delicacies. At Yuyang Pass, Ma Chao and Jiang Wei return with the Xianbei women and children, who realize their new reality. Liu Bei accepts them, showcasing his benevolence. Meanwhile, Liu Mang and his warriors discuss the future, with Zhang Fei expressing his desire for battle and sparring, feeling restless in a time of peace. The chapter ends with family dynamics and camaraderie among the warriors.

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