CHAPTER 1769: CHAPTER 1770: MURDER AND ROBBERY (NINTH UPDATE)

You’re no fool. With a quick thought, you immediately understand. It’s likely that your actions today annoyed Lü Kuang. Imagine, Lü Kuang led over a hundred elite cavalry to besiege Lü Bu, but ended up retreating in defeat, and could only escape successfully with your help.

The corners of your lips slightly upturned as you smiled at the bearded man: "Thank you, elder brother. I’m used to working alone, besides, at my age, no one listens to me anyway. I’ll accept this badge and clothes, but I’ll pass on the ten subordinates."

To you, so-called subordinates are just small fry. They have low combat power, low intelligence, and lack any loyalty. Rather than letting them surround you, it’s better to work alone. Upon discovering your possession of Divine Power, the most important thing now is to understand and master this power. In this turmoil, only true strength can reach the heights you aspire for.

The bearded man, hearing this, didn’t insist further. He stood up, looking at you and said, "I’ve brought the items and the message. Considering you have military credentials, I’m specially giving you a weapon."

The bearded man took a spear with a red tassel again from Little Liu and tossed it to you, then left without looking back.

Sitting on the dry grass, stroking the spear with a red tassel in your hands, the corners of your mouth curled up, the previously confused look in your eyes vanishing completely, replaced by intense self-confidence and deeply hidden ambition!

Let’s not talk about the agreement with the Empress; since you have arrived in this war-torn world, how could you not swing among those famous heroes and warriors of the prosperous era!

Just as everyone was resting, someone suddenly rushed into the tent. You turned to look and saw it was Wang Xi. At this moment, Wang Xi was covered in blood, his face pale.

"Old Wang, you’re alive! That’s great!" Those who knew Wang Xi hurriedly approached, intending to support him.

Wang Xi waved his hand at them, forcibly propped his body up, and staggered back to his bed.

"Uncle Wang, are you injured?" You immediately noticed something was wrong with Wang Xi, though ordinarily Wang Xi was covered in blood, it was always someone else’s; today, the blood was his own!

Wang Xi tightly grasped your hands, his eyes filled with deep pleading.

You understood Wang Xi’s intent and showed a solemn and sincere expression to him: "Uncle Wang, you saved my life. To me, you are like a benefactor reincarnated!"

Immediately, you deeply bowed to Wang Xi!

Wang Xi hadn’t expected such gratitude from you, and a genuine smile appeared on his pale face.

With trembling hands, he parted the dry grass beside his bed and dug in the soil with both hands to retrieve half a piece of Jade Pendant. Wang Xi shakily handed the half piece of Jade Pendant to you, tried to open his mouth, and said intermittently: "Give, give it to, Zhao (find)... Zhao (find)..."

Before he finished speaking, Wang Xi passed away unexpectedly.

"Uncle Wang, Uncle Wang!" you hugged Wang Xi abruptly, feeling a wave of sadness for the first time, even though you had only known him for three days.

Seeing this, the people around sighed and shook their heads, returning to their original positions. Only a few eyed the Jade Pendant in your hands, among them a short man stealthily snuck out.

Placing the half piece of Jade Pendant into your bosom, you picked up Wang Xi’s body and slowly walked out of the tent. In any case, Wang Xi saved your life; you must find a piece of land for him.

"Stop!" As you were leaving the camp with Wang Xi’s body, the guards stopped you, saying: "General orders, no one is allowed to leave the camp!"

Looking at the guards in front of you, eyes red, you said: "Dear brothers, my father died in battle. I’d like to find a cemetery for him, could you please allow me to pass?"

While speaking, you took out your waist card.

The guards exchanged glances, then one of them looked around, noticed no one was around, and said quietly to you: "In consideration of your filial piety, go and return quickly! However, your waist card needs to be kept here."

"Thank you, elder brothers!" You nodded vigorously. The waist card itself was worthless, and you weren’t planning to leave the camp. This place is an ideal location for training yourself; you definitely won’t leave until your strength reaches your expectations.

As you departed, the guards suddenly wore sinister expressions. Among them was the short man who left your tent earlier. The short man said to a tall guard: "Boss, this kid’s strong, we should be careful when we act."

"Humph! What’s the use of strength? In front of me, he’s just a dead dog!" The tall guard sneered, placed your waist card in his bosom, and whispered to the others, "Leave two here to guard, the rest follow me!"

Near the camp, in a small forest, you dug a hole and buried Wang Xi. You erected a wooden stake as a temporary headstone for Wang Xi.

"Old Wang, you didn’t say clearly before passing, where should this Jade Pendant go, to whom should I give it?" Sitting before Wang Xi’s grave, you spoke to yourself, "You saved my life. This gratitude, I will always remember. Don’t worry, even if I can’t find anyone with the surname Zhao, I’ll deliver this Jade Pendant to your family."

Actually, you misunderstood Wang Xi’s dying words. He intended for the Jade Pendant to be given to his eldest son. But Wang Xi didn’t finish his words, leading to a huge misunderstanding later, letting you unwittingly gain a great advantage.

"Old Wang, it’s getting late. I must go back to the camp."

Dusting off your clothes, you stood up, turned around, and noticed seven people approaching you slowly.

"What are you planning?" With just a glance, you recognized them as the guards from the camp gate earlier.

The guard leader held a steel blade, spoke to you, "Kid, hand over the Jade Pendant wisely, or don’t blame us for being rude!"

You sneered, responding, "Do you think I’m a fool? Judging by your stance, you never intended to let me go. Robbery and murder—tsk, such a clever idea must have come from that short guy."

With a pointing finger, you identified the short man who shared the tent with you.

The guard leader’s face changed, and he shouted, "Brothers, together!"

When you left, you didn’t bring the spear with a red tassel, but you thought dealing with these novices wouldn’t be a problem.

However, you were very wrong. You stepped forward, intending to seize the nearest soldier’s big blade, but just as your hand was about to reach the soldier’s wrist, he abruptly retreated. While retreating, two knife tips advanced swiftly, targeting your left and right chest!

The two were aggressive; you couldn’t dodge, so you leaned sideways, raised your right hand to block one knife. As your right hand was struck, you rolled on the ground, using body momentum to lessen the blow, but still a shallow knife mark was left on your right arm. Before you could stand up, two more slashed down with their blades!

Your body continuously rolled on the ground to avoid their successive attacks.

At this moment, besides shock, you felt more regret.

You underestimated them!