CHAPTER 1834: CHAPTER 1835: FATE’S ARRANGEMENT

For a moment, countless clouds of dust rose into the air.

Amidst the swirling dust, you carried the Verdict and walked out slowly, stopping about two or three meters away from Lü Bu.

No one knew why you stayed so close to Lü Bu, and as if you two were old friends, you started to engage in conversation. Lü Bu also withdrew the terrifying aura on his body and talked a lot with you.

Because the distance was too far and you deliberately lowered your voices, others couldn’t discern what you were saying.

"What are you doing here, and where have you been since that day? Are you with the allies now?" These were the questions Lü Bu most wanted to ask upon seeing you.

"I say, girl, you’re asking three questions at once. How am I supposed to answer you?" you said lazily. "It’s a long story, but it seems we have to fight now."

"I don’t want to fight you." Although Lü Bu’s facial expression couldn’t be seen, you thought it must be quite adorable at this moment. Her voice sounded dainty and weak, like a little girl in a sulk.

You chuckled lightly: "My dear Fire Child, we’re just sparring. I just took down Hua Xiong too, and besides, you can’t just walk back empty-handed. You need to give that old guy Dong Zhuo an explanation."

"You killed Hua Xiong?" Lü Bu—no, Lü Fengxian—looked at you in disbelief. In her eyes, you only had some accomplishment in external martial arts, quite strong, while Hua Xiong was a real expert in internal arts, not very prestigious but certainly not someone an average person could defeat.

"Yes, just a minor character. By the way, my question is similar to Cao Cao’s. Why are you working under Dong Zhuo? Did you take down Ding Yuan?"

"He deserved to die!" Lü Fengxian said with a hateful tone, "He dared to harm my maid, who was like a sister to me, while I was on an expedition... Anyway, he deserved to die!"

Actually, there was no need for Lü Fengxian to explain the latter part to you. Since she said it, it meant she placed you in a very special position, at least not just ordinary friends, nor just a savior.

"Taking out Ding Yuan is one thing, but working with Dong Zhuo is like forcing yourself onto a dead end. That guy hasn’t done anything good in Luoyang."

Lü Fengxian stayed silent for a while, then spoke in a voice only you could hear: "This is part of my plan; currently, I must use Dong Zhuo’s power. Besides, I need you."

"What?" You didn’t expect Lü Fengxian to speak so bluntly.

"I need your help." Lü Fengxian’s voice suddenly turned coy, showing sincerity and a bit of bashfulness.

You also remained silent for a while, then looked up at Lü Fengxian and said, "Though I understand your situation, and although I want to help you, I have dreams of my own to achieve. However, Fire Child, believe me, when you need me the most, I will be there! At that time, I will take you away!"

Lü Fengxian seemed to have expected this ending. She nodded slightly, then raised her hand holding the Fang Tian Hua Ji and said, "If you can defeat me that day, I will go with you!"

As she spoke, the Fang Tian Hua Ji in Lü Fengxian’s hand vanished in an instant!

"Clang!" A strong metallic clash echoed everywhere!

"Rustle—"

Your body skidded about thirty meters on the ground, drawing two straight lines with your feet.

"Interesting!" You wiped the blood that trickled from the corner of your mouth, your expression gradually turning somber.

Your body subtly sank, transforming into a beam of rainbow light, rapidly shooting towards Lü Bu. Lü Bu’s expression showed surprise as he quickly positioned the Fang Tian Hua Ji in front of him.

"Boom!"

This strike carried an overwhelming force!

"Neigh—" The Red Hare Horse was startled for the first time, letting out a long neigh while its body retreated several steps backward, and the sharp-eyed saw that the hoofsteps were heavy and deep in each footprint.

Lü Fengxian, sitting atop the Red Hare Horse, bore the brunt of the impact. That strike had indeed shocked her. Your previous blow was beyond the realm of ordinary people, containing a unique force akin to the Absolute Skill of her family, profound and mysterious.

"Come again!"

Your attacks always aimed for a kill in one blow. The last one had used seventy percent of your power, yet Lü Fengxian seemed to have calmly warded it off. After all, you couldn’t exert your full power against Lü Fengxian, just as she couldn’t unleash a killing blow against you. The two of you were like engaging in an ordinary spar, probing each other’s strengths while improving your own attack speeds in the process.

The speed of your movement and attack with Lü Fengxian became faster and faster, dazzling, leaving everyone breathless.

Each swing of the Verdict was accompanied by a furious wind sound, similar to the heavy breathing of a fierce beast, affecting everyone’s heartstrings with each sweep.

The successive clashes of the two weapons sounded like mountains and rivers collapsing, with their sound stretching and wild.

Suddenly, the Red Hare Horse under Lü Fengxian let out a neigh, its body recoiled sharply, and your advancing stopped. You looked at Lü Fengxian, somewhat puzzled. At the peak of the fight, you could say this was the most exhilarating battle you ever had; although there was still some distance between you and Lü Fengxian, due to her cooperation, you could fully exploit your combat traits, matching Lü Fengxian in speed and strength.

Lü Fengxian looked at you and said faintly: "I await you."

Then she spurred her horse, returning to her own formation.

You stood there watching Lü Fengxian. From that last sentence, you heard deep helplessness and earnest expectation.

Setting your emotions, you let out a breath of impure energy. Indeed, Lü Fengxian’s words had influenced your mindset.

Watching Lü Fengxian’s departing figure from afar, you suddenly felt an added pressure on your heart. For a strong-willed woman like Lü Fengxian to express such words to you, it was not hard to see she had considerable feelings for you.

Today’s biggest gain for you could be said to be Lü Fengxian because you discovered her Five Element attribute is Gold, and it’s extremely pure. Hua Tuo once mentioned that people with the Gold attribute in the world were few, and a woman with a pure Gold attribute is a rarity, seen once every few hundred years.

"It seems all this is arranged by fate." You silently made a decision after a moment of contemplation, then turned back to the city.

Although it appeared that Lü Bu didn’t leave on his own, in the end, it was your presence that prompted his departure. Most would not ponder your relationship with Lü Bu but would focus on you, a person rising from obscurity to fame across the Nine Provinces!

The name Li Muyun, soon enough, would spread across the Nine Provinces.

Lü Bu’s formation quickly retreated, returning to Hulao Pass. Her original intention of coming to Chenliu was to shock the allies’ spirits, but unexpectedly, you appeared, directly resulting in the loss of Hua Xiong, a general. Yet, Lü Fengxian didn’t mind these; privately, she was in a good mood because she saw that man again. Compared to last time, he had clearly grown much stronger, though not up to her level yet, but at least able to withstand her frontal assaults.

"Perhaps, he is the one Mother spoke of." At this thought, Lü Fengxian couldn’t help but feel a stir in her heart.

However, at this moment, a cold voice arose beside her: "Why didn’t you kill that person?"