Chapter 1, Annoying Sounds

Sigh

"The last person who pointed at me like this has already become a pile of bones in the grave. Does the Grand Protector think that I would dare to kill my comrade?" Lü Bu raised his head, his cold gaze falling on Hu Zhen. Beside him, Hou Cheng silently lifted his spear, while Wei Xu and Song Xian also readied their bows, casting malicious glances at Hu Zhen. Although the soldiers from Bingzhou who accompanied them were few in number, they quickly gathered by Lü Bu's side, their wolf-like eyes fixed on Hu Zhen.

"Alas, how can one deliberate on baseless words?" Lü Bu sighed. Among the group of brothers by his side, he had the highest level of education. If he were to return to Luoyang to consult those renowned scholars, he might very well be met with disdain. Although Lü Bu respected scholars, he had been dismissed by them too many times and thus felt a strong aversion to engaging with such individuals. Today, during the break, he must take the time to reflect thoroughly.

Hou Cheng looked bewildered and asked Lu Bu, "What kind of personality in life?"

Then... Lu Bu listened to the voice that rang in his ears once again and said: "What does this mean?"

In the past, the prosperous Heluo was bustling with life, but now, apart from the military, one can hardly find a few figures. Walking along this post road, all that can be felt is desolation, which adds to the already heightened irritation of Lü Bu, who is already troubled by the incessant sounds echoing in his mind and the vexation brought on by the illustrations and texts.

Once, Luoyang was so prosperous, yet now it has become this way. Fengxian, who should we blame for this?

Perhaps it is a warning from the spirits? Hou Cheng suddenly said

Hmm? Lu Bu looked at Hou Cheng, somewhat puzzled

"Lü Qidu, with the great enemy at hand, how can you be so lax?" A man with a face full of bushy beard rode up to Lü Bu's side and, seeing Lü Bu and Hou Cheng engaged in lively conversation, could not help but shout.

Do you believe it? A person's life is predetermined from the moment their character is formed, although there will be many opportunities and choices in life... Lü Bu thought that the one who said this must be his fellow townsman, using the dialect from the Jiuyuan area; it was truly strange. Could it be that the spirit of an old friend is following me?

"Fengxian, why have you been so restless these past few days?" Hou Cheng rode up beside Lü Bu, looking at him with confusion.

You all... Hu Zhan watched this scene, especially the expression in Lü Bu's eyes, feeling somewhat flustered. However, if he were to retreat at this moment, how could he maintain the authority of a commander? Yet, if he did not retreat, Hu Zhan was genuinely concerned that Lü Bu might take direct action.

Outside the city of Luoyang, Lü Bu sat astride a completely crimson warhorse, slowly traversing the spacious official road. In his mind, the nightmarish information surged once again, while the irritating voice incessantly lingered in his ears. It was not much, but it repeated endlessly, like summer mosquitoes buzzing around, refusing to be swatted away, leaving Lü Bu in a state of deep frustration

Hua Xiong watched this scene, sighed, said nothing, cupped his fists in salute to Lü Bu, and then turned his horse around to leave, while the troop continued towards Yique Pass

Uh... this..." Hou Cheng looked bewildered, then said: "This requires your contemplation; if you can unravel the mystery within, perhaps you will achieve an extraordinary accomplishment

A person's life is determined from the moment their character is formed. Although life presents many opportunities and choices, when you face these opportunities and choices, your character and understanding have long predetermined how you will choose. As a destined failure, are you willing to reshape your life from this moment onward

"Great Protector, Supervisor Lü, what is the meaning of this?" A cavalry officer rode in swiftly, and upon witnessing the scene before him, he hurriedly clasped his hands in salute to the two and said, "Since Sun Jian has not yet arrived, what reason is there for our own people to take action?"

"What does it have to do with you?" Lü Bu glanced at the other person, who was Hu Zhen, a trusted general of Dong Zhuo. Hu Zhen held Lü Bu in some disdain, having come to confront Sun Jian under Dong Zhuo's orders. As Dong Zhuo's confidant, Hu Zhen was naturally the commander, while Lü Bu, having achieved no merit, was promoted to Zhonglangjiang and granted the title of Duting Hou, which was already an exceptional elevation. This time, he held the position of cavalry supervisor and accompanied the army, serving as Hu Zhen's deputy. However, given Hu Zhen's demeanor, Lü Bu did not understand many things, but he was aware of some matters within the army. He would not give the other party a good face and directly retorted. Although military orders are as solid as a mountain, the two were only half a rank apart. Moreover, Lü Bu had his own loyal faction within the army. If Hu Zhen spoke properly, Lü Bu might give him some respect, but coming up to provoke him like this was unacceptable. Not taking direct action was already very polite.

The main idea of Chen Sheng is clear: the rise of the Great Chu, Chen Sheng as king. Just those six characters. Here, he rambles on about a lot of things, many words that Lü Bu has never heard before. What does this count as?

Hou Chengxue, imitating Lü Bu, stroked the mane of his warhorse, yet his gaze was enviously fixed on Lü Bu's Red Hare. For a warrior, a steed of the caliber of Red Hare is undoubtedly akin to a second life, even more important than weapons.

"Fengxian, what exactly did the voice that appeared in your ear say?" After walking for a while, Hou Cheng felt somewhat bored and turned to look at Lü Bu.

Humph! Before Lü Bu could speak, Hu Zhen let out a cold snort, turned his horse around, and left. Hua Xiong's intervention came at just the right moment; if this continued, he feared he would not be able to hold on.

It is said that during the time when Chen Sheng rebelled against the Qin, a fox spirit was heard at night proclaiming: "The great Chu rises, Chen Sheng shall be king," and indeed, Chen Sheng later became king; there also seems to have been divine assistance when Gaozu slayed the white serpent. Hou Cheng said with great excitement: "Feng Xian might also be a person destined by heaven."

Unbeknownst to me, there has been something whispering incomprehensible words in my ear these past few days, which is exceedingly annoying. Lü Bu held the reins of his horse with one hand, gazing at the scenery around him. In the distance, the villages gradually came into clearer view, yet there were hardly any people left. Following last year's relocation of the capital, the people of Hualuo had mostly been driven into the Jingzhao area. The devastation of last year was no longer visible this year; the wide official road was overgrown with weeds, and not a single passerby could be seen. As one approached, many of the villages appeared to be in ruins. Even the occasional straggler would flee upon sighting the army from afar, as the Xiliang army had now become a plague in Hualuo.

"You shouldn't blame me." Lü Bu stroked the mane of Red Hare, not engaging with the topic. Whom to blame is hard to say; should it be Dong Zhuo? Or the coalition forces from the east? Both can be blamed, yet it seems neither can truly be blamed. He is merely a soldier, with a very pure sense of right and wrong, simply following orders. In Bingzhou, he listened to Ding Yuan, and after arriving in Luoyang, he listened to the court. Regardless of how others perceive it, he does not feel he is at fault. Luoyang has become what it is now, and while he feels uncomfortable about it, when asked where the problem lies, he cannot provide an answer. Both can be blamed, yet it seems neither can truly be blamed. He is merely a soldier, with a very pure sense of right and wrong, simply following orders. In Bingzhou, he listened to Ding Yuan, and after arriving in Luoyang, he listened to the court. Regardless of how others perceive it, he does not feel he is at fault. Luoyang has become what it is now, and while he feels uncomfortable about it, when asked where the problem lies, he cannot provide an answer.

Hahaha ~ Looking at Hu Zhi's retreating figure in panic, Lü Bu's feelings of frustration were instantly swept away, and he burst into loud laughter, joined by the surrounding Hou Cheng and the soldiers of Bingzhou who also laughed heartily

"If you don't understand, then that's it; I also don't understand." Lü Bu shook his head, who knows what that thing is saying

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Looking around at the Xiliang army, although there are many people, upon seeing the tense atmosphere here, apart from a few of Hu Zhi's personal guards, the others quietly stepped back a bit

You are audacious! Hu Zhen angrily pointed at Lü Bu and said: "I am the Grand Protector, Lü Bu, you..."