"Have you finished your tantrum..." The Bing Province soldiers were utterly bewildered.
Ever since this young man named Lu Yu arrived, it seemed everyone had ignored them. Damn it, your general Xiahou Dun was still in our hands!
The Bing Province soldier leader raised his voice and coldly ordered, "I didn't come here to play house with you. I'm saying this for the last time: lay down your weapons, open the camp gates, remove all the barricades, or your general will die from this blade!"
As these words left his mouth, the atmosphere in the Cao camp turned exceptionally solemn.
All eyes were fixed on Lu Yu, as if... at this very moment, this young master had become their only backbone.
After a brief silence, Lu Yu spoke, and his words were astonishing.
"Go on, cut him. Just cut him... Don't just talk, if you have the guts, then act?"
Lu Yu's eyes narrowed, and he glared fiercely at the Bing Province soldiers, then he began to curse, "Don't make me look down on you, do you have the courage? Tsk... you only dare to lightly slice General Xiahou's neck, drawing only a little blood. Who are you trying to fool?"
"Heh, hurry up and cut him. Once you're done, things will be simple, and none of you will escape!"
"Of course, you won't die too easily. Since there are so many of us, and we have to avenge our general, we'll all take a stab at you. I heard Lingchi can involve over three thousand cuts. That would be avenging our general!"
This...
The thirty Bing Province soldiers were all stunned. This young man wasn't playing by the rules.
As Lu Yu continued speaking, upon hearing Lingchi and over three thousand cuts, these Bing Province soldiers inexplicably felt a chill, their bodies aching, especially in their softer parts.
Under the moonlight, these Bing Province soldiers looked at each other. Not a single one dared to make a move. And how could their worried expressions escape Lu Yu's eyes?
Lu Yu muttered to himself, "Indeed, they are also afraid of death. If they fear death, it's manageable!"
"You... you..." The Bing Province soldier leader wanted to retort, but the words got stuck in his throat, unsure how to begin.
When he remained silent, Lu Yu's words tumbled out one after another.
"Tsk, only knowing how to flap your gums, who can't do that? Do you think we're all three-year-old children? You don't dare to harm General Xiahou, let alone kill him?"
"Who... who said that!" At this moment, the Bing Province soldier leader was drenched in sweat, streaming down his face...
But these few words in reply were spoken haltingly.
"Then... cut him!" Lu Yu pursed his lips. "It's best to aim for the neck. One cut, and even if General Xiahou had nine lives, he'd be gone?"
"If you think it's too quick, you can also aim for the stomach. However... one stab might not be fatal. Of course, that's fine, you can add two more shots."
Speaking of this, Lu Yu lightly tapped his forehead. He was pondering what other ways there were to kill Xiahou Dun. Preferably... a more cruel way!
After a slight pause...
"If you don't even dare to stab the stomach, then it's simple. Turn your backs to General Xiahou, and from the back, one cut, two cuts, three cuts, four cuts in a line! It's best to aim for the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys with every cut. Don't fail to kill him and make a fool of yourselves!"
Lu Yu appeared fearless, gesticulating with his arms as he guided them on how to cut... how to cut for maximum pain, how to deliver a fatal blow!
Instantly...
Xiahou Dun and his companions... ah, no, Xiahou Dun and the Bing Province soldiers surrounding him were all stunned...
Besides them, the Qing Province soldiers, the Dragon Cavalry... even Cao Chun and Dian Wei were stunned.
Lu Yu clearly didn't care about General Xiahou's life at all...
The most awkward situation was for Xiahou Dun. Listening to Lu Yu's tone, he couldn't simply describe him as a "ruthless person," he was a "berserker"! Damn it, what kind of feud, what kind of hatred did we have?
Was it because during the previous court session, you insisted on Cao Zi Xiao defending Puyang, and I yelled at you a couple of times?
Did you have to hold a grudge until now? Did you have to be this ruthless?
Of course, Xiahou Dun didn't know that this was just the beginning. Judging by his expression... Lu Yu, who had accurately grasped the thoughts of these bandits, was about to say something that would send a shiver down his spine!
"You villains, have you eaten bear hearts and leopard guts... to dare hold General Xiahou hostage, and then expect to threaten us into opening the camp gates, laying down our weapons, and removing the barricades?"
"Don't think I don't know that Lu Bu is likely lurking around. Just as soon as the barricades are removed and the camp gates are opened, the Bing Province cavalry will charge in, and none of the Cao army present will survive!"
"Hmph... however, you underestimate us. The generals by my side, the valiant warriors of the Qing Province army behind me, they bear the heavy responsibility of quelling rebellion. Would they let you go for the sake of one general? Lay down their weapons? Open the camp gates?"
"Go on, cut him! Stop dawdling, you're slow like a woman. Quickly behead General Xiahou, and then we'll all charge forward and flay you alive. Come on, let's hurt each other!"
At this point, Lu Yu paused, then changed his tone, looking at Xiahou Dun, and continued with emotion,
"Some people's deaths are heavier than Mount Tai, while others' deaths are lighter than a feather. General Xiahou, you are a role model for our generation! Your death will surely be heavier than Mount Tai! Next year, ah no... from now on, every year on this day, I will lead my brothers to worship you. If your spirit is in heaven, please bless us well!"
Bless your sister...
If Xiahou Dun had a knife at this moment, Lu Yu estimated he would be dead from a single stab.
Xiahou Dun was originally fearless, but after hearing Lu Yu's words, he suddenly didn't want to die. Or rather... before dying, he had to take Lu Yu with him!
At this moment, Lu Yu suddenly turned around. "General Cao Chun, stop wasting time with them. Quickly take your men and tie them up. Tonight, we will begin our group activity – Lingchi!"
"Look at General Xiahou, his face isn't flushed, he's not out of breath, and he's not speaking. He is bravely facing death. He supports our decision!"
As these words left his mouth, Lu Yu kept winking at Cao Chun.
The meaning was obvious: these robbers had been bluffed. Stop being stunned and go!
Of course, Cao Chun didn't grasp this meaning, but Lu Yu's continuous winks gave him a feeling of inexplicable awe.
Immediately, he hardened his heart and wiped away tears with his sleeve. Actually, they weren't tears, but large beads of sweat from his forehead.
"General Xiahou, from next year onwards, I will sweep your grave with Young Master Lu Yu every year..."
As soon as his voice fell...
"All of you, charge! Capture them alive, Ling! Chi!"
Swish, swish, swish...
Continuously drawing their sabers, led by Dian Wei and Cao Chun, the Dragon Cavalry knights stepped forward. The Qing Province soldiers looked at each other, then drew their sabers and followed them forward...
"Kill... kill..."
Just then.
"Pat, pat, patter..."
Under the moonlight, an unbelievable scene unfolded. The originally arrogant and invincible surrendered soldiers all knelt on the ground.
Especially the previously most audacious Bing Province soldier leader, his body seemed to have gone soft. He kowtowed as if pounding garlic, almost collapsing into a puddle of mud on the ground.
"General... Young Master, please... please... please spare us. We... we were just soldiers under General Lu, just earning our pay. We don't deserve... we don't deserve to go this far. We don't deserve to perish together!"
"Please... please grant us a few horses, and we'll go back home, never to oppose the General... or the Young Master again! Please, just let us go like a fart!"
What pleasant voices...
However, they were now as cowardly as they had been arrogant before.
Lu Yu let out a sigh of relief in his heart. As expected, the soft fear the hard, the hard fear the ferocious, and the ferocious truly fear those who don't fear death. Undoubtedly, Lu Yu was the one who feared death the least!
After all, it wasn't his life.
Even if, by chance... Xiahou Dun were sacrificed, it would be understandable to Old Cao to preserve the Qing Province army.
There was an element of gambling in this, but it seemed he had won.
At this moment, the "dong, dong" sounds continued in Lu Yu's ears. These Bing Province soldiers' heads repeatedly smashed against the ground, their foreheads showing bruises.
Concurrently, Cao Chun, Dian Wei, the Dragon Cavalry, and the Qing Province soldiers all stopped in their tracks. The change had come too quickly... they were a little stunned!
At this moment, they dared not advance further. All eyes were fixed on Lu Yu... waiting for his command.
"Oh, I knew it... we're all soldiers, there's no need for us to hurt each other!"
Lu Yu spoke... "Brothers, put away your weapons first. Since these brothers have the intention to reform, we should give them a chance! As for horses, forget it, they're too expensive to afford. However... I will give you some travel expenses. Go back home... doesn't everyone have an old mother?"
Lu Yu comforted these Bing Province soldiers. He raised his eyes, pretending to suddenly notice Xiahou Dun. "What are you still staring at? Hurry and take out the gag from General Xiahou's mouth. I don't count; let him speak. General Xiahou's word is his bond. If he says to let you go, then you are truly released!"
This time, the Bing Province soldiers no longer hesitated. They hurriedly and cautiously removed the gag from Xiahou Dun's mouth.
"General Xiahou, we juniors..."
"Your grandmother's..." Before they could speak, Xiahou Dun was about to curse, but Lu Yu kept winking at him.
"Grandmother's, hahaha... we fight to know each other. Young Master Lu Yu is right. What's so good about that Lu Bu? I, your general, will prepare travel expenses for you all. Go home and be filial to your mothers!"
As these words left his mouth...
The Bing Province soldiers were greatly relieved. They quickly untied the ropes binding Xiahou Dun. Xiahou Dun stretched his arms, feeling instantly relaxed.
And at this moment, a sharpness like a cone hidden in a sheath suddenly appeared.
"Come, come, I, your general, will say a few words to you..."
How dare these Bing Province soldiers disobey Xiahou Dun? They quickly gathered around, but were met with Xiahou Dun's punch.
This powerful punch sent the Bing Province soldier leader flying three meters away... with a thud, thud, he fell heavily from the air. He felt as if all his bones had shattered.
With his hands and feet no longer bound by ropes, Xiahou Dun's temper flared up. He landed several more punches on other Bing Province soldiers. These soldiers felt like their internal organs were about to shatter. It was a horrific sight.
At this moment, countless Qing Province soldiers had already surrounded them. Xiahou Dun waved his hand, signaling everyone not to help, as he had a belly full of anger and nowhere to vent it!
Isn't this a coincidence? The hunter had now become the prey to be slaughtered, and the hunter had now become the executioner!
In Xiahou Dun's view, if he hadn't been careless, how could these thirty scoundrels have been his match?
Thump, thump... another two punches.
Lu Yu felt as if the guts of these villains were about to be pulled out by Xiahou Dun's iron hands. He immediately closed his eyes. This was too violent.
And these Bing Province soldiers, realizing that escape was hopeless, all looked towards Lu Yu...
"You... didn't you say General Xiahou's word is his bond!"
Heh, this very foolish and naive question was met with Lu Yu's "heh." Xiahou Dun's word is his bond, your grandmother's bond!
As expected, what kind of general teaches what kind of soldiers. Following Lu Bu, these Bing Province soldiers' intelligence was indeed not high. They believed his casual lies?
Of course, whether Xiahou Dun's word was his bond or not wasn't important. What was important was that Xiahou Dun had a fiery temper. The fact that he dared to swallow his own eyeball already indicated some clues.
Half an hour... a full half hour.
Under the moonlight, the Cao camp had turned into a bloody slaughterhouse. The more than thirty Bing Province soldiers lay scattered on the ground, no longer breathing.
They were all dead. So fast... Lu Yu blinked. Xiahou Dun's efficiency was really high!
And after dealing with these scoundrels, Xiahou Dun's eyes turned towards Lu Yu.
"Kid, very good!"
Was this praise? But... why the term "kid"? Lu Yu found it so chilling.
Indeed, Lu Yu's feeling was not wrong. Xiahou Dun's expression changed. His brows furrowed tightly. He walked step by step towards Lu Yu, his expression exceptionally stern.
"Just now, I remember what you said? Cut my Xiahou Dun's neck once, and even with nine lives, he'd be gone? Those were your words, weren't they?"
As he spoke, Xiahou Dun's eyes were fixed on Lu Yu.
Ah...
Considering that Xiahou Dun had taken the lives of over thirty villains in an hour, and their deaths were gruesome, Lu Yu instinctively shivered. Was this guy... going to discard the grinder after the mill... ah, no, was he going to settle accounts later?
Instantly, throughout the Cao camp, besides the pervasive smell of blood, a cold atmosphere spread. Lu Yu inexplicably felt cold. A chill wind blew, and the entire world became eerie!
Cao Chun was also startled. Seeing Xiahou Dun's expression, he quickly tried to explain, "General Xiahou... Young Master Lu Yu just now was... was..."
"Shut up!"
Before Cao Chun could finish speaking, Xiahou Dun cut him off. His eyes narrowed, and his tone became even more serious. "Kid, I remember you also said that if one were to stab my stomach, I might not die... and would need two more shots, right?"
Uh...
What the hell should I answer, "yes" or "no"?
Xiahou Dun's eyes revealed ferocity. Lu Yu sensed a "birds are gone, the bow is hidden; the cunning rabbit is dead, the hounds are cooked" kind of feeling. This was not good!
Lu Yu raised his voice and shouted, "General Xiahou, you're burning the bridge after crossing it..."
As these words left his mouth, everyone inexplicably held their breath for Lu Yu. Those who dared to openly confront Xiahou Dun in the military camp usually met a grim end...
Cao Chun also shivered all over. With Xiahou Dun in a rage, Lu Yu's defiance was akin to courting death!
"General Xiahou..." Cao Chun quickly continued to persuade, "Young Master Lu Yu's intention this time was good. Besides... he is your benefactor!"
"Benefactor? Humph..." Xiahou Dun ignored Cao Chun, and his expression towards Lu Yu became even more ashen. "Kid, as my benefactor, you could incite my soldiers to watch as the villains tried to kill me, to the death... Heh, you truly don't 'disappoint' me!"
"Hmph..." Xiahou Dun said sternly, "What a lawless, reckless, unhelpful, and opportunistic kid! Guards, bring me my Flying Dragon Spear!"
The Flying Dragon Spear was Xiahou Dun's weapon... In the past, a deputy general had disobeyed military orders and delayed the battle. Xiahou Dun had used the spear shaft of the Flying Dragon Spear to beat him until his skin was torn and his flesh was bleeding, and he was still bedridden!
Now that the Flying Dragon Spear was out, the situation had become serious!
Who would have thought that Xiahou Dun would be so angry?
Of course, it was somewhat understandable. At the moment of life and death, when his life hung by a thread, Lu Yu not only did not help but also worsened the situation. It was truly "unbearable and intolerable."
Cao Chun wanted to stop him, to persuade him, but Xiahou Dun's strength was immense, and he pushed him aside.
The camp soldiers had already handed over the "Flying Dragon Spear."
This spear had been with Xiahou Dun since he began his martial arts training. It was not an exaggeration to say it was closer to him than his own brother. The entire Qing Province army camp was familiar with it.
With the "Flying Dragon Spear" out, things were becoming difficult to control.
Suddenly, Xiahou Dun raised his spear, and sharp glints flickered in his piercing eyes. "Kid, how dare you be indifferent to my life? How dare you instigate my soldiers not to save their general? Just how bold are you?"
As he spoke, he thrust the spear forward, the sharp tip pointing directly at Lu Yu.
You bastard!
At this moment, Lu Yu was stunned... From the bottom of his heart, there were only five words: I'll kill your mother!
If he had known this would happen, Lu Yu truly worried for nothing. Xiahou Dun was blind, Gui Xiahou Dun was going to be in trouble... what did it have to do with him? Damn it!
Lu Yu wanted to speak. He had to expose Xiahou Dun's ugly face.
Who knew that before Lu Yu could speak, Xiahou Dun made a swift movement, and this time he was holding the spearhead, offering the spear shaft to Lu Yu.
His voice followed suit.
"You are the commander of the Dragon Cavalry. You have no official rank in my Qing Province army. Thus, instigating my subordinate Qing Province soldiers not to save their general is audacious and opportunistic!"
"However, it would be different if you had my token."
"Today, I present you with this 'Flying Dragon Spear' that has been with me for thirty years. The entire Qing Province army camp, the entire Qiao Pei military camp, everyone recognizes this Flying Dragon Spear! Seeing this spear is like seeing me, Xiahou Dun, in person!"
"With this Flying Dragon Spear, you can be 'audacious,' 'unhelpful,' or 'opportunistic' towards anyone in my army. If anyone slanders or scolds you, heh, you can tell me, and I will immediately stab him!"
"As long as this Flying Dragon Spear is in your hands, no matter how 'great a mistake' you make in my army, I will forgive you without punishment!"
Ah... ah...
Lu Yu felt completely dumbfounded. What did this mean? Was this a twist of fate?
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