CHAPTER 1774: CHAPTER 1775: TORRENTIAL RAIN, IRON RIDERS, AND SLAUGHTER

In every person’s bones flows a natural inclination for slaughter. Because of this, ancient educators advocated that "man’s nature is inherently evil," requiring education to civilize humans, teaching them manners and social conduct.

Upon arriving in this world, your frequent task is to kill. Although it sounds brutal, the human world is inherently like this—a world of man-eating-man, where survival demands learning to be fiercer than the beasts and more venomous than the snakes!

Holding a blood-drenched knife, you stand by the shore, staring at a pale-faced Lü Kuang. You put away your smile, appearing somewhat calm, yet revealing a hint of murderous intent.

"I am quite straightforward. In my dealings, I always repay kindness and avenge grievances. If one does not offend me, I will not offend them; if anyone does, humph..." Saying this, you raise your knife, pointing it at Lü Kuang, "At the very least, you are a military general. Come, let us see what skills you truly possess!"

In your eyes, Lü Kuang should be considered a third or fourth-tier military general. Although you haven’t seen Lü Kuang on the battlefield for over a month, his first battle left a good impression on you.

"Prepare to die!"

Upon hearing this, Lü Kuang immediately grabbed the silver gun from his horse’s back and thrust it towards you!

To others, Lü Kuang’s thrust appeared quick and accurate, but as Lü Kuang made his move, you simply shook your head.

The blade flashed across the water surface, its back angled. With a "clang!" sound, it deflected Lü Kuang’s full-throttle thrust, then the blade shadow swept, and your body swiftly surged forward, delivering a blow as swift as a startling swan!

"Crack!"

"Ugh!!"

Lü Kuang’s right arm was severed!

"Worthless!"

You never imagined Lü Kuang could be this inadequate, considering you once thought he might be Changshan Zhao Zilong!

"You cannot kill me; my father is the clan leader of the Lü Family! If you kill me, regardless of how vast the earth is, you’ll have nowhere to hide!" Lü Kuang, though maimed, was at least clear-headed. Seeing your cruel smile, he quickly retreated, speaking as he drew closer to his horse, "Let me tell you, I..."

Lü Kuang had just uttered the sound "I" when your shadow flickered, and the knife in your hand had already pierced his heart.

"Greet Lord Yama for me in the Underworld." The long knife withdrew, and Lü Kuang slumped into the stream, his blood rapidly dyeing the clear waters red.

Untying the saddlebag from Lü Kuang’s white horse, you discovered several small gold bars within, as well as a sack of Wuzhu money. Although for more than a month, you seldom interacted with others, you roughly understood that this world was similar to ancient China, using copper coin as the main legal currency. Meaning, the scenes in television martial arts dramas where silver ingots and gold bars are casually used for purchases are unlikely to occur here.

Before the Ming and Qing Dynasties, legal currency was mostly copper coins, with the Han Dynasty using Wuzhu money, cast and issued by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Although gold and silver could occasionally be used, they couldn’t be openly used, nor were they legally allowed. Due to the low cost of living in this era and the underdeveloped service industry, the average person didn’t need to carry much money when going out.

You’re uninterested in copper coins, retaining only a small sack for basic needs, just enough to keep hunger at bay; the ten finger-sized gold bars were tucked into your bosom, carefully stored, since gold is always valuable.

With the back of your knife, you slammed into Lü Kuang’s white horse, causing it to bolt into the woods, while you mounted your attendant’s brown horse, spurring it towards the North.

As you rode through the forest for a while, you noticed the clouds overhead gradually thickening, the sunlight obscured by dark clouds, signaling imminent rain.

Traveling through mountain forests was already inconvenient for horses, and a downpour would complicate matters further. Besides, it’s easy to lose direction in the forest, so you try to follow the stream downhill.

Just as you exit the forest, you immediately pull in your horse, eyes wide, for in front of you a battle unfolds between two familiar troops. The besieging party is Lü Bu!

At the moment, he’s leading his men in a rampant slaughter, while the defending side is Gao Lan, the supreme commander of the army you are part of.

Although Gao Lan’s numbers appear greater, the soldiers seem somewhat hesitant due to Lü Bu’s presence.

At the same time, you’re a bit puzzled and astounded to see a massive crater at the battlefield, with a diameter of over a hundred meters, the surrounding earth ravaged as if bombed.

"Boom!"

A sudden torrential downpour ensues.

You had intended to leave, but in the poor visibility of the storm, you suddenly noticed Lü Bu’s swing of the Fang Tian Hua Ji had become erratic and slowed, as if struck by an old ailment.

Charge in and secretly stab him, capitalize on his illness to claim his life?

Or is this merely Lü Bu misleading others?

Impossible. Based on your understanding of Lü Bu, this guy is incredibly straightforward, always acting directly, never beating around the bush. Plus, from your observation, Lü Bu’s protecting cavalry team is regrouping, preparing to retreat!

Earlier, Lü Bu’s side persistently suppressed Gao Lan, despite Gao Lan’s greater numbers, all due to the bone-chilling murderousness exuded by Lü Bu, akin to a demon. This presence allowed the hundred cavalry to easily charge back and forth among the crowd.

However, Gao Lan’s remaining soldiers were of commendable quality, all valiant and brave. Even facing Lü Bu and death, they showed no signs of retreat, steadfastly keeping Gao Lan defended in the center, forming a Nine Square Diagram formation, their defense impervious.

Even Lü Bu couldn’t immediately break through the defense.

After the downpour, Lü Bu inexplicably fell ill, his speed and energy significantly weakened. Lü Bu evidently realized this, and before the situation worsened, he rode the Red Hare Horse to make a frantic escape.

The rain intensified swiftly, soon creating a mist that enveloped everything in chaos. For reasons unknown, you follow Lü Bu through the rain mist.

In the storm, Gao Lan’s troops severed the connection between Lü Bu and the hundred cavalry, while Gao Lan dispatched most of his cavalry in pursuit of Lü Bu. He even issued such a bounty: "Anyone who claims Lü Bu’s head will be rewarded ten thousand gold! His limbs, a thousand gold reward!"

At that moment, apart from necessary guards at his side, Gao Lan dispatched every capable individual to hunt down Lü Bu.

Through the storm, while giving chase, you finally spot the Red Hare Horse halting its wild gallop, and upon closer inspection, you discover in front lies a cliff!