Chapter 1: Lü Bu's Fury in Punishing the Bandits, the Star of Greed Falls and Reveals Its True Form
The bandits quickly lit several torches and threw them onto the grass, intending to force the young man out with the fire, preparing to rush in and turn him into minced meat. After a while, the young man finally emerged, but he did not burst out from the bushes; instead, he jumped down from a tree. It turned out that he had long taken cover and climbed up the tree, rendering the bandits' tactics completely ineffective.
After some playful antics, Lü Bu held the black wolf in his hands and said to it: "Black Wolf, my brother, return to your companions, for I, Lü Bu, am about to leave for a place where you cannot follow." The black wolf seemed to understand Lü Bu's words and began to dig and scratch at the ground.
The several bandit leaders at the forefront, upon witnessing this, laughed even louder, showing no concern for the actions of their subordinates. Soon, two more bandits joined in this beastly act.
In the darkness of night, only the howls of wolves and the lamentations of humans remain
The black wolf seemed to sense something, drawing its body closer. Thus, a person and a wolf spent a night in a strange yet profoundly moving manner
Accompanied by a woman's cries, a bandit forcibly dragged a woman from among the crowd of common people to a nearby location to commit an act of violence. It was pitiful that among the dozens of bystanders, although many were strong men, not a single person dared to speak up, merely watching coldly.
Only when there were just Lü Bu and this black wolf left did Lü Bu collapse to the ground
The appearance of the Greedy Wolf Star has thrown the world into chaos
The blood continuously flowing from his waist had drained Lü Bu's strength, and a chilling cold suddenly enveloped his body, with death drawing ever closer. The black wolf howled low, bending its body beside Lü Bu, just as it had done in the past
"No..." A woman's voice suddenly rang out, sharp and jarring.
Come out, let me enjoy myself...
Although the woman struggled fiercely, she was no match for the three men. Soon, her clothes were stripped away completely. In her despair and anger, she could only let them do as they pleased.
Lü Bu gently stroked the fur of the black wolf with his hand, feeling a deep sense of calm within. He reflected on his brief life, realizing that only his mother and this black wolf had provided him with any warmth. Lü Bu's mother had brought him to this land alone, enduring the ridicule and cold stares of the villagers.
If someone could listen closely, they would surely understand what Zheng Xuan has said
Having already lost their desire to fight amidst the ghostly-like slaughter of youth, the sudden emergence of a pack of beasts compelled them to abandon all hope and choose to flee
Until that night, when Lü Bu returned to the village to prepare for sleep, he discovered that the village was engulfed in flames, and several villagers lay dead outside.
The face of the young man was not clearly visible, but the pair of blood-red eyes on his face was unmistakable. The chill emanating from them would make even a ruthless leader, known for his merciless killings, shudder involuntarily, as a wave of coldness rose from his heart. Just a moment ago, there were still fewer than forty bandits remaining here.
Although Lü Bu was merely an eight-year-old child, he showed no fear of wild beasts such as wolves. Instead, he felt that the black wolf was as helpless and in pain as he was. Thus, Lü Bu released the black wolf, and they became friends. Over the course of several years, Lü Bu was surprisingly accepted by the wolf pack, and he himself became stronger, more agile, and more indifferent alongside them
In just a moment, more than twenty people have already been killed by a boy who is only around ten years old
The bandit leader, upon seeing that the newcomer was merely a boy of around fifteen years, who had already killed three of his own men and was cursing loudly, drew his weapon and, taking advantage of the horse's strength, prepared to charge forward with his subordinates.
However, the traces of life continue to drift further away
The young man no longer hid, shooting the machete in his hand at a nearby bandit, killing him instantly. He then picked up a long gun from the ground and actively charged into the encirclement. The young man harvested their lives like a ghostly figure, as one companion after another fell to the ground, with cries of agony echoing around.
As if in response to the death of Lü Bu, a shooting star streaked across the sky.
With a sudden crack of the whip, the horse, already terrified, bolted away at full speed. The black wolf did not pursue again; it merely sat on the mountain top, watching its brother disappear into the distance. Lü Bu thought to himself: Black Wolf, I am no longer the Lü Bu of the past. Since heaven has granted me a second chance at life, my blood still runs hot. You have your pack, and I too wish to seek my own home. ... If there is a chance in the future, I hope to meet you again ... Since heaven has granted me a second chance at life, my blood still runs hot. You have your pack, and I too wish to seek my own home. ... If there is a chance in the future, I hope to meet you again ...
Lü Bu looked at the black wolf, which, although merely a wolf, possessed human-like emotions, and finally shed his tears as a man. This was the first time Lü Bu had ever cried; even when he witnessed his mother die in the village, he did not shed a single tear. Yet, he wept for a wolf.
My friend, go back to your companion, and let me sleep quietly for a while... quietly...
Behind the leader followed dozens of foot soldiers, who relentlessly whipped the several dozen common people. Among these commoners were both men and women, all bearing expressions of deep sorrow, with several women unable to contain their tears and breaking into cries
The leader, in a fit of rage, charged towards the youth along with the others
Just as the three individuals were about to unleash their primal desires, a long wooden object suddenly shot out from the side. The wooden object came so swiftly and unexpectedly; it was merely a weapon that did not resemble a traditional armament, yet it pierced through one person's chest, pinning him to the ground. Before the other two could react, a figure leaped out from the bushes and, with just a few punches, killed both of them on the spot
From a very young age, Lü Bu knew that he was lacking a father compared to other children. None of his peers in the village were willing to play with him, as their parents told them that Lü Bu's mother was a harbinger of disaster and that Lü Bu himself was a bastard. Yet, his mother continued to love Lü Bu as always, silently enduring all of this. One day, Lü Bu secretly escaped into the deep mountains, where he met the Black Wolf. At that time, his mother still loved Lü Bu as always, silently enduring all of this. Eventually, Lü Bu secretly escaped into the deep mountains, where he met the Black Wolf.
The young man suddenly seized a machete from the ground and boldly advanced towards the crowd. The nearest soldiers were about to step forward, but unexpectedly, the young man moved like a ghost; with the darkness of the night, he simply dodged and vanished from sight. When the young man reappeared, it was amidst a flurry of slashing, inevitably claiming the lives of several bandits, akin to a beast hunting its prey with ferocity.
Before the person could release the arrow, he felt the approach of death. A foul odor wafted from the side, followed by a surge of pain. The leader sensed his warm blood continuously flowing out, and he only had time for a fleeting glance, locking eyes with a pair of bloodthirsty eyes
The wind carries the sounds of horse neighing, laughter, weeping, the cries of women, and the faint howls of wolves.
At dawn, the black wolf had already risen, using its tongue to lick Lu Bu, believing that he would get up to play and hunt with it
The leader was intimidated; he did not understand why he lacked the courage to confront a young man. Instead, he secretly drew his bow, preparing to launch a surprise attack.
Lü Bu said nothing more; a simple word "roll" had already explained everything
The young man jumped down from the tree, leveraging the force from the height, and with a single downward strike, he managed to cut down a bandit riding a horse, sending both the man and his horse crashing to the ground
Ah ... ...
This is a clearly divided group of people, consisting of bandits and common folk. The few individuals riding on tall horses at the front are the leaders of these bandits. They are drinking strong liquor on horseback, shouting loudly about something, but to the ears of the common people, these sounds are so jarring, so terrifying
Go away
The large black wolf that killed the bandit leader seemed to be the leader of the pack. After howling a few times, the wolves quickly vanished into the night. It was only now that the dozens of people understood that this pack of wolves was actually assisting the young man, among them some had already recognized him. One person stepped forward and said to the young man: "Lü... Lü Bu, thank you..."
With a fierce embrace, Lü Bu held the black wolf once more before rising and swiftly departing. The black wolf continued to follow Lü Bu, letting out a mournful howl every few steps. Lü Bu mounted a bandit horse that remained nearby and let out a loud call, to which the black wolf responded in kind
Lü Bu could not understand why, in her final moments, his mother was still thinking of those detestable villagers, but this was the last thing she said to him, and he could not defy it. After properly burying his mother, Lü Bu was consumed by the thought of killing, and he eventually tracked them down.
Most of those people, upon hearing this, simply quickened their pace to leave. Only the woman who had nearly suffered an insult earlier, after bowing, walked alone in another direction.
Child, go save... save them...
Because of the hunter's trap, the black wolf was trapped there
Lü Bu smiled, as radiant as the sun, gently stroking the black wolf's head before cradling it in his arms. The black wolf, sensing the familiar scent, dispelled its slight doubts and affectionately circled around in Lü Bu's embrace
Lü Bu did not know whether the Black Wolf could comprehend these matters, but he himself was acutely aware of what had transpired within him. The sudden influx of information in his mind and the unexpected surge of strength in his body all indicated that after one night, Lü Bu had undergone a uniquely different journey of "death".
In the night, a group of people was walking along the road
Lü Bu ran frantically towards his home, only to find his mother lying in a pool of blood. Lü Bu, unusually calm, picked up his mother and gazed at her pale face
In Luoyang, Master Zheng Xuan of the Book of Changes gazed at the tortoise shell on the table, murmuring a few words.
Mother, the child has finally completed the promise made to you. From now on, there is nothing in this world that I, Lü Bu, will long for. The black wolf gently licked Lü Bu's face, hoping that he would rise and play with it as before, but this time it was disappointed
The bandit leader, seeing that the young man had killed two more people and then hidden in the grass, furiously shouted: "You are all dead men, quickly set fire to this patch of grass!" Thanks to the cover of the grass, the young man had already killed eight bandits in a short period of time, while they dared not enter the grass for fear of being ambushed and killed by the young man.
A person and a wolf express their reluctance towards each other in this way through howling
Wolf, it's a wolf, run quickly...
The wind howls and the waters of the Yi River are cold
Lü Bu slowly opened his eyes, and it seemed that the wound at his waist had stopped bleeding. However, his entire body ached immensely, as if all his bones had been reassembled. Watching Lü Bu rise slowly, the black wolf, who should have been pleased, hesitated and took a few steps back, its wolf-like eyes filled with confusion