Li Kui looked for a long time, grinned, and said, "To trick me with this thing, you really think I, Iron Ox, am a fool."
"Guards!" Li Kui shouted again.
Lu Bu's face turned red. Without regard for anything else, he slapped Li Kui on the neck and cursed, "Are you looking for death? Who can save you now!"
"Bastard. Even if you kill me, I won't surrender!" Li Kui gritted his teeth and cursed, "I advise you to be careful, you'll die at the Lord's hands sooner or later!"
Thinking that Li Kui was also loyal to Ye Feng, Lu Bu took a deep breath and patiently said, "If you can still assist the Lord alive, you'll have nothing if you're dead. Don't you think so?"
"It seems to make sense!" Li Kui tilted his head and thought for a long time before nodding heavily, "You're willing to let me go?"
"That's impossible!" Lu Bu replied instinctively, after all, Ye Feng sent Li Kui in for that matter. "However, you can defect to Yuan Shao and have a chance to turn the tables!"
"Only a traitor like you can do such a thing. I, Iron Ox, won't!" Li Kui turned his face aside and cursed, "Either kill me, Iron Ox, or let me go!"
"Fine, then I'll kill you," Lu Bu said with some helplessness. After all, keeping Li Kui might ruin important matters. As for the rest, he would explain it to Ye Feng.
As the Fang Tian Hua Ji was drawn, Li Kui suddenly felt a terrifying presence. Lu Bu was serious. He quickly let out a long cry to the sky, "Brother, I, Iron Ox, cannot help you in this life. I will surely follow you on campaigns in the next life!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the Fang Tian Hua Ji heavily struck down. Tie Niu's eyes widened, as if he had already seen his head split open, but suddenly he felt his body lighten, and the ropes fell away!
"What trick are you playing now!" Li Kui immediately asked Lu Bu.
"Go quickly, follow this path out, and you can return to the main camp!" Lu Bu spread his hands and pointed in a direction with helplessness. "Get lost!"
Li Kui tilted his head and thought for a moment, then suddenly seemed to realize something and said in a hurry, "I understand. You want to use me to go back and catch us all, don't you? I, Iron Ox, will not let you have your way. Kill me if you dare!"
Li Kui sat down on the ground and refused to move. Lu Bu immediately felt as if he had invited an ancestor who couldn't be sent away. He was now in a difficult situation!
"Did the Lord not tell you your mission? You should at least know what the jade pendant represents!" Lu Bu sighed heavily with helplessness.
"Brother seemed to want to say something, but I came out too early and didn't hear clearly. Could it be..." Li Kui tilted his head and thought for a long time, then seemed to realize something and said in a hurry, "Brother wants me to help you. Then why didn't you say so earlier!"
Lu Bu put one hand on his forehead. "Who else could it be? The Lord wants you to help him ascend to a high position and then take down the entire allied forces. But you are stubborn, which has led to so many problems!"
"Don't worry, brother. Since you have instructions, I, Iron Ox, will definitely listen to you!" Li Kui patted his chest. "If nothing else, if you ask me, Iron Ox, to go east, I will never go west. If I catch a dog, I will never chase a chicken."
"Good, then listen carefully. I'll take you to see Yuan Shao later. Whatever he says, you just agree. Don't listen to half-truths. When I tell you to do something, you just do it. Both my brother and I will back you up!" Lu Bu looked at the stubborn Li Kui and suddenly felt that it wasn't too bad!
When the two entered the tent, Yuan Shao's teacup trembled continuously. He forced a smile, swallowed, and then Yuan Shao said, "I wonder if the general can persuade this..."
"My name is Tie Niu!" Li Kui swaggeringly walked up to Yuan Shao and casually placed his Xuan Hua double-headed axe on the table. "You are Yuan Shao, I hear you are very capable. Why don't we spar?"
Yuan Shao was no match for Tian Feng, and seeing Li Kui, this god of war, he was already trembling with fear. His spirit weakened by a third. How could he dare to speak? He could only wink at Lu Bu!
Lu Bu pretended not to notice, watching Tie Niu's actions with interest. Li Kui occasionally picked up an inkstone, tugged at Yuan Shao's beard, and laughed heartily, "I heard you bestowed some mighty general title on my brother, and some other position. Why not give me, Tie Niu, one, to make me happy too!"
Yuan Shao's eyes lit up. Having aspirations was a good thing. With a smile, he slowly pushed Li Kui's hand away and said softly, "Of course, of course. But what position does the warrior want? I'll have to consider it."
"The emperor takes turns, and next year it will be my family. Just give me the emperor's position casually!" Li Kui said threateningly, holding his Xuan Hua double-headed axe.
Yuan Shao was momentarily unable to distinguish whether this was Lu Bu's test or some other purpose. After all, he had declared himself to be "clearing the emperor's side." His face suddenly turned grim.
"Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, the supreme ruler. It's not just me, even royal relatives cannot decide this. It is the arrangement of heaven!" Yuan Shao bowed westward and said respectfully.
"You old fellow, you're getting above yourself and saying such things. Believe it or not, I'll chop you!" Li Kui said angrily. "Don't blame me for not showing mercy then!"
Seeing that the situation was getting out of hand, Lu Bu was afraid that he couldn't control it. He quickly reprimanded, "Tie Niu, come down! How dare you talk nonsense in front of Duke Yuan? Be careful of your head!"
"It's nothing, it's nothing. Your brother is frank and sincere, which is quite interesting!" Yuan Shao hid his killing intent and waved his hand to persuade him. "I wonder how skilled your brother is? Can he compare to anyone?"
"Duke Yuan, please forgive him. My family was poor back then, and I injured my brain, which is why I appear crazy. If it comes to fighting, he can compare to Fengxian!" Lu Bu cupped his fists and explained slowly.
"Good, I, Yuan Shao, have gained another great general!" Yuan Shao looked pleased. Moreover, a straightforward person like Li Kui was naturally easier to control than someone like Lu Bu. Yuan Shao clapped his hands. "I, this lord, once obtained a Xuan Hua double-headed axe, and now I bestow it upon your brother!"
With a gentle wave of his hand, someone brought forth the Xuan Hua double-headed axe and presented it to Li Kui. Li Kui grabbed the Xuan Hua double-headed axe without hesitation. "This is truly a good thing. Thank you, brother!"
Seeing that Li Kui had received a reward, and having made an appearance before Yuan Shao, Lu Bu was about to retreat with his men. Yuan Shao waved his hand and kept Lu Bu, dismissed the guards, and then Yuan Shao said solemnly, "Gonglu has rebellious intentions this time. I suspect they have already colluded. If it weren't for General, I would have already stepped down."
"What does Duke Yuan mean?" Lu Bu asked cautiously, after all, he was still counting on these people to fight amongst themselves.
"Might as well do it. With Fengxian's strength, plus twenty or so secret guards, we will surely be able to eliminate Yuan Shu and his party," Yuan Shao said enthusiastically.