The weight of Dian Wei's earnest gaze bore down on Lin Yu,a silent reminder of the path not taken.Had fate not intervened,Dian Wei might have already secured his place as Cao Cao's personal bodyguard,a position of honor and respect.Instead,he found himself toiling in the humble role of a logistics soldier,a fact that tugged at Lin Yu's conscience.With a reassuring smile,Lin Yu said,"If you're so keen on making a name for yourself,there's a chance coming your way.It'll be a chance to shine."
"Really,Brother?"Dian Wei's eyes sparkled with anticipation,his voice filled with excitement.
"Have I ever let you down?"Lin Yu feigned annoyance,rolling his eyes playfully.
Dian Wei scratched his head,grinning sheepishly."Thanks in advance,Brother.Hehe!"
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After days of arduous travel,Cao Cao led his army and finally reached Suanzao.By this time,several other warlords had already arrived,their military camps outside the city stretching as far as the eye could see,forming an endless expanse of tents and banners.The air was thick with the scent of smoke from countless campfires,and the sounds of soldiers preparing for war echoed through the night.
Once Cao Cao had settled his troops properly,he took his most trusted men to visit Yuan Shao and the other warlords.In the following days,the remaining warlords also arrived one after another with their troops,and the allied forces grew even mightier,presenting a truly magnificent and awe-inspiring sight.
On this particular noon,Lin Yu was idle in the camp and thought of taking Dian Wei for a stroll around the military encampment.After all,at this moment,the camp was truly a gathering place of heroes.Not to mention warlords like Yuan Shao,Yuan Shu,and Gongsun Zan,even the renowned generals such as Sun Jian,Pan Feng,and Xing Daorong were all extraordinary figures.Lin Yu thought that since he had the chance to be in the Three Kingdoms era,he should naturally take a good look at these famous personalities.
As they walked,suddenly,three figures emerged from the opposite direction.One of them had a face as fair and handsome as jade,with ears so long that they nearly reached his shoulders,and hands that extended past his knees.Another was over nine feet tall,with a two-foot-long beard,a face as red as a ripe date,phoenix-like eyes,and eyebrows like silkworms.The last one was eight feet tall,with a leopard-like head and round,fierce-looking eyes.Who else could they be but Liu Bei,Guan Yu,and Zhang Fei?
Lin Yu was initially slightly taken aback but quickly regained his composure.He couldn't help but think to himself that he hadn't expected the three Liu Bei brothers to arrive so early.
Liu Bei recognized Lin Yu at a glance and was filled with surprise.He walked forward with a warm smile and said cordially,"On that day,you left without a word,Sir.I was truly worried and reluctant to part with you.I even sent people to search for you.I never expected to encounter you here today.What a remarkable coincidence!"
"Humph!"Lin Yu snorted inwardly."Just putting on a show!If you truly valued me,how could you have sided with your third brother Zhang Fei back then?Well,we are on different paths with different goals.I've already planned to teach you a lesson,Liu Bei.I won't waste my breath on you."Then he turned to Dian Wei and said,"Second Brother,let's go.We shouldn't waste our time with them."
Seeing Lin Yu's dismissive attitude towards Liu Bei,Zhang Fei beside them instantly flew into a rage.He thrust his Zhangba Serpent Spear forward,blocking the path of Lin Yu and Dian Wei.
"You pretty boy!My eldest brother was speaking to you kindly.How dare you be so rude?Do you want to taste the pain of a beating again?"Zhang Fei roared furiously,looking as if he wanted to devour Lin Yu on the spot.
Hearing Zhang Fei mention the previous incident,Lin Yu's anger flared up.He cursed inwardly,"Damn it!Do you really think I'm an easy target?If the tiger doesn't show its might,do you think I'm harmless?"
Dian Wei noticed Lin Yu's changed expression and quickly asked in a low voice,"Brother,what's going on?You seem really angry."
"Second Brother,you don't know.This guy has bullied me a great deal in the past.He even laid hands on me.You must avenge me and teach him a good lesson!"Lin Yu gritted his teeth and ordered coldly.
Upon hearing this,Dian Wei didn't hesitate for a moment.He immediately unfastened the twin halberds from his waist and charged towards Zhang Fei,shouting,"How dare you harm my brother!Today,I'll beat you to a pulp.You're courting death!"
Zhang Fei saw that Dian Wei was muscular and powerful,but he didn't take him seriously.He casually withdrew his spear,thinking he could easily block Dian Wei's twin halberds.
"Clang!"
A sharp,clear sound of collision suddenly rang out.Zhang Fei immediately felt an enormous force surging through the spear,numbing the part between his thumb and index finger,and his Zhangba Serpent Spear almost slipped from his grip.
"Good heavens!This guy is incredibly strong!"Zhang Fei was shocked.
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Before he could recover from the sudden impact,Dian Wei launched another fierce attack.Gripping the twin halberds tightly,he swung them with a whistling sound,aiming at Zhang Fei's head with great force.
Zhang Fei didn't dare to be careless this time.He quickly grasped his spear with both hands,ready to block Dian Wei's assault.
"Dang!"
Another clear sound of collision echoed.
After this collision,Zhang Fei felt his arms weakening and was even more astonished.He wondered to himself,"Where on earth did Lin Yu find such a terrifyingly powerful man?"
At this crucial moment,Dian Wei spotted an opening and lunged forward,delivering a powerful kick to Zhang Fei's chest.
Zhang Fei let out a muffled groan and staggered back several steps like a kite with a broken string,finally falling hard on his backside.
All of this happened in the blink of an eye.
Liu Bei had initially intended to stop Zhang Fei to prevent him from harming Dian Wei and Lin Yu.But before he could even utter a word,he saw his third brother defeated and was immediately stunned,standing there in a daze,unable to recover for a long time.
Even Guan Yu,usually so calm,was greatly surprised when he saw this scene.He couldn't help thinking,"Where did Lin Yu find such a powerful man?His martial prowess is truly astonishing!"
In fact,although Dian Wei's martial skills were slightly superior to Zhang Fei's,he wasn't capable of defeating Zhang Fei so easily under normal circumstances.It was just that Zhang Fei had been careless this time,leading to this result.If the two were to engage in a full-fledged,all-out battle,even after thirty to fifty rounds,Dian Wei might not necessarily be able to defeat Zhang Fei.
"Humph!If you dare to harm my brother again,don't blame my weapons for being merciless.I won't hold back!"Dian Wei brandished his twin halberds and sneered coldly.
"Ha ha!Well done,Second Brother!"Lin Yu felt extremely satisfied,as if he had finally released his long-pent-up anger.He was overjoyed.
"Round-eyed rascal,you've got what's coming to you!"Lin Yu thought smugly.
Seeing Zhang Fei at a disadvantage,Guan Yu's brows furrowed and he shouted sternly,"How dare you harm my third brother!"
With that,he immediately grasped his Green Dragon Crescent Blade and swung it towards Dian Wei's head,as if intent on splitting him in two.
"Good!I was just thinking I hadn't had enough of a fight!"Dian Wei laughed heartily and raised his twin halberds to meet the challenge.
"Stop!Stop fighting!Cease this at once!"Liu Bei finally regained his senses and shouted loudly,attempting to halt the fierce battle between the two.
However,the two were locked in a fierce and intense combat,thoroughly engrossed.The glint of swords and the shadows of blades filled the air,and their figures darted back and forth.The strong wind they generated was so powerful that it stung the skin of the onlookers.At this moment,how could they heed Liu Bei's words?
Both Dian Wei and Guan Yu were top-notch generals during the Three Kingdoms period.Once they clashed,the battle was fierce and intense,making it difficult to distinguish between them.The glint of swords and the shadows of blades intertwined,and their figures flashed continuously within the chaos of the weapons.The powerful wind they stirred up was so strong that it made the skin of the spectators ache painfully.The scene was both spectacular and intimidating.
Such a huge commotion naturally caught the attention of everyone in the military camp.In no time,a large number of soldiers gathered around to watch the spectacle.
Even the warlords who were in a meeting discussing crucial matters heard the noise and rushed over hurriedly.
When Cao Cao saw Dian Wei locked in a fierce battle with Guan Yu,he was startled and quickly approached Lin Yu."Sir,what in the world is going on?Hurry and tell your second brother Dian Wei to stop.If this continues,there will be serious consequences!"
Seeing that the situation was getting out of control,Lin Yu quickly shouted towards Dian Wei,"Second Brother,stop fighting!Listen to me!"
Hearing Lin Yu's voice,Dian Wei exerted great force with his twin halberds,pushing aside Guan Yu's long blade,and then withdrew from the battlefield.
On the other side,Liu Bei also hastened forward to restrain the highly motivated Guan Yu.
"Who are you?Why are you fighting privately in the military camp?"At this moment,a middle-aged man with a solemn expression stepped out from the crowd.His eyes swept over Lin Yu,Liu Bei,and the others as he asked in a deep voice.This man was dressed in luxurious attire and had an air of nobility and grandeur.He was none other than Yuan Shao,who had just been elected as the leader of the alliance.
"Benchu,these two are my subordinates,"Cao Cao quickly introduced them to Yuan Shao and then frowned at Lin Yu,asking with a puzzled look,"What on earth happened here?How did this fight start?"
"Reporting to Lord Cao,I have long-standing grudges with these three.Today,when I encountered them in the camp,they were rude and provocative towards me.So I asked my second brother Dian Wei to fight them,"Lin Yu said angrily,his face filled with indignation.
"I see."Cao Cao nodded slightly.He glanced at Liu Bei,Guan Yu,and Zhang Fei on the other side and already had some thoughts in his mind.
He clasped his fists towards Yuan Shao and said,"Alliance Leader,since the matter has been clarified,these three should be dealt with according to the rules!"
Yuan Shao,taking in the situation,raised his hand for silence."This is no way for allies to behave.We must present a united front against Dong Zhuo.I will not tolerate such discord within our ranks."
Lin Yu bowed respectfully."My apologies,Alliance Leader.It won't happen again."
Guan Yu,still seething,sheathed his blade."We were only defending ourselves."
Yuan Shao turned to Liu Bei."See that your men keep the peace,Liu Bei.We cannot afford internal strife."
Liu Bei,ashen,nodded."I understand,Alliance Leader.It was a misunderstanding."
With the situation diffused,the crowd dispersed,and the warlords returned to their discussions.Cao Cao lingered,regarding Lin Yu with a mix of concern and curiosity.
"Lin Yu,your man is quite formidable.I hope his strength can be directed towards our common enemy,"Cao Cao said,before taking his leave.
Lin Yu watched him go,knowing that the seeds of discord had been sown.He turned to Dian Wei,a plan forming in his mind.
"Well,that was eventful.Let's get back,Second Brother.We have much to prepare for the battles ahead."
Dian Wei,still bristling with energy,nodded."As you say,Brother.I'm ready for whatever comes next."
Together,they walked back to their camp,the future uncertain but the bond between them stronger than ever.Lin Yu knew that the events of the day would have far-reaching consequences,and he was determined to navigate the treacherous waters of the Three Kingdoms with care and cunning.
As they disappeared into the sea of tents,the sun began to set,casting long shadows across the camp.The day's skirmish was over,but the war was just beginning.And in the heart of the gathering storm,Lin Yu and Dian Wei stood ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.