Three Kingdoms: An Orphan from the Start, Cao Cao Teaches Me to Be a Villain

In the second year of Jian'an, Cao Xuan became a child abandoned in the wilderness.

By chance, Cao Cao's eldest son, Cao Ang, and his beloved general, Dian Wei, were killed in battle, while Lady Ding left him. Heartbroken, Cao Cao happened to encounter Cao Xuan outside the city of Xudu.

Hoping to get the old Cao to take him under his wing, Cao Xuan said something astonishing on the spot.

Cao Cao's appreciation for talent was stirred, and he decided to adopt Cao Xuan.

Unexpectedly, he then discovered that Cao Xuan was actually his own grandson.

From then on, Cao Cao kept Cao Xuan by his side and carefully tutored him.

At first, Cao Xuan only wanted to survive, but the more time passed, the more he felt that something was off about Cao Cao.

"Dear grandson, remember this: better that I betray the world than let the world betray me."

"Dear grandson, don't mistake young girls for treasures. Married women are the real prize."

Years later, as Cao Cao grew old, choosing an heir became imperative. Cao Pi, Cao Zhang, Cao Zhi, and Cao Chong all wanted to succeed him.

But Cao Cao still...

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.