Chapter 76: Xiao Wen: I Stabbed You to Save You
He rushed over the whole way, his appearance truly full of heartfelt sincerity. When others saw it, they were inexplicably moved.
A top player really was worthy of being a top player!
He was actually willing to be friends with Big-Eared Liu, and he even cared about him so much!
"County Magistrate, my elder brother was ambushed by a villain..." Guan Yu cupped his hands and was just about to explain.
But before he could finish speaking, Xiao Wen reached out and supported his elder brother.
Then...
A dagger slipped out from his sleeve. He grasped it, reversed his grip, and stabbed toward his elder brother's waist.
"You dog official, what are you doing!"
Zhang Fei, who was supporting Liu Bei from the other side, instantly flew into a rage at the sight.
He raised the spear in his hand and was about to hack down at Xiao Wen.
However, before Zhang Fei's spear could fall, Ma Chao attacked from the side and directly blocked his spear. Then, with a fierce pull, he sent Zhang Fei flying.
After that, his body turned, and he thrust a returning spear strike backward. It just happened to stop one centimeter before Guan Yu's neck, halting abruptly without going any deeper.
"You two should use your brains a little and stop being impulsive. My lord is saving him," Ma Chao said calmly.
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were just about to curse.
Immediately after, the two of them heard a soft moan.
It came from Liu Bei's mouth.
Liu Bei, who had lost the ability to speak because of the poison's effect just now, was now able to make a soft sound.
That alone was enough to prove that the stab Xiao Wen had delivered just now was indeed effective.
Ding! Detected that player Half-Journey Through the Mortal World has used the Spirit-Plundering Blade on Liu Bei. Do you wish to plunder Liu Bei's general attribute panel?
Yes!
A crisp notification rang out. Xiao Wen was ecstatic in his heart, but his face remained completely calm as he chose "Yes."
The next second, Xiao Wen saw a ball of light suddenly appear in his inventory space.
That ball of light was Liu Bei's general attribute panel.
Although the plundering had succeeded, Xiao Wen was not in a hurry to fuse with it.
After all, fusing with this kind of attribute panel required time.
And right now, the thing he lacked most was time.
"Brother Liu, your poison has already been cured."
Xiao Wen pulled out the Spirit-Plundering Blade, then watched as the Spirit-Plundering Blade in his hand turned into countless points of light and disappeared. He could not help feeling a little wistful.
What a good item.
Unfortunately, it was gone just like that!
If it could let me stab a few more people, wouldn't fifth-tier generals be everywhere?
This thought flashed through Xiao Wen's mind. When he looked at Liu Bei again, his gaze was truly affectionate.
Liu Bei looked at Xiao Wen and stared at the dissipating Spirit-Plundering Blade in his hand. For no reason, a chill rose in his heart.
Although the poison inside his body had already been cured, he still felt that his kidney hurt a little.
Aside from that, Liu Bei felt his heart suddenly become empty, as if he had lost something and could never find it again.
But if he had to say what exactly he had lost, he could not say.
"Thank... thank you, my lord..."
Liu Bei suppressed the strange emotions in his heart, looked at Xiao Wen, cupped his hands, and bowed.
"My two sworn brothers were reckless just now and offended you, my lord. Please do not blame them! If punishment truly must be given, Bei is willing to bear it alone!"
"Elder Brother! There is no need! This time, I, Old Zhang, misunderstood my lord. Whether my lord wants to kill me or cut me apart, Old Zhang will have no complaints!"
Zhang Fei climbed up from the ground, first glanced at Liu Bei, then knelt on both knees, willing to accept death or mutilation.
Guan Yu at the side also knelt on the ground and said that as the elder brother, he had failed to discipline him properly. It was his fault, not their third brother's fault, and he asked the County Magistrate to punish him.
Seeing these three brothers love and protect one another, Xiao Wen smiled. He glanced at Ma Chao beside him, whose face was solemn, and said:
"General, put away your weapon. We are all righteous men serving the Great Han. How can comrades turn their blades against one another?"
After saying this, he hurried forward and helped Zhang Fei and Guan Yu up, saying:
"Heroes, please rise quickly. Just now, this official was anxious to save a life and failed to explain matters to you two first. It was this official who failed to consider things properly."
"We thank you, my lord!" Zhang Fei and Guan Yu rose and immediately cupped their hands toward Xiao Wen.
Xiao Wen stepped forward, helped Zhang Fei and Guan Yu up, and said, "Please rise quickly, both of you."
"The forge in the city has already been completed. The three of you should go forge your weapons first. Once the divine weapons are completed and the three of you have suitable weapons in hand, you will naturally be able to slaughter in all directions!"
Hearing this, the three of them felt solemn.
Although the weapons in their hands could also kill, in terms of pure destructive power, they were still somewhat lacking.
If they wanted to unleash powerful strength...
If they wanted to fully bring out their combat power...
They still had to reforge divine weapons!
"Thank you for your trouble, County Magistrate!" Liu Bei cupped his hands, then immediately brought his two sworn brothers toward the center of the city.
Just as Liu Bei and the other two walked toward the city center, every player on the Zhuo County battlefield heard the system announcement echoing through the sky.
Ding! Important NPCs Liu, Guan, and Zhang will forge exclusive divine weapons in Zhuo County, triggering the faction hidden quest—Divine Weapons Forged by Heaven.
[Divine Weapons Forged by Heaven]
Type: Faction-exclusive hidden quest
Requirements:
Yellow Turban faction: Attack Zhuo County with all your strength, kill Liu, Guan, and Zhang, and seize the exclusive divine weapons they are about to forge. Warning! Once the divine weapons are completed, the Yellow Turban mission to attack Zhuo County will fail!
Court faction: Resist the Yellow Turban attack, hold out for twelve double-hours, and ensure that Liu, Guan, and Zhang successfully forge their divine weapons, pacifying the Yellow Turban Rebellion in Zhuo County.
Reward: ??? (Unknown)
Description: This is a quest that will determine the future direction of the game. Every step you take is like a butterfly flapping its wings on the American continent, possibly stirring up a storm across the ocean!
The crisp notification sounded by their ears. Countless players were shocked, their expressions turning solemn.
A faction-exclusive hidden quest?
Holy shit!
Just hearing the name made it sound high-end!
Moreover, this was the golden moment to cling to a powerful thigh!
As long as they hugged the top player's thigh and defended Zhuo County, then this battle would be won!
So!
Hold the line!
On the Yellow Turban faction's side, Cheng Zhiyuan and Deng Mao, who had not moved all this time, exchanged a glance. They rushed out from the central military tent and looked in Zhuo County's direction, both of their faces involuntarily revealing joy.
"The destined land, divine weapons forged by heaven! The general's prophecy was indeed true!"
"Deng Mao, pass down the order. All soldiers in our army must charge at the front. Advance without retreat. We must take Zhuo County!"
"The first to climb the city wall will be rewarded with one hundred taels of silver!"
"The first to open the city gate will be rewarded with one thousand taels of silver and promoted by one rank!"
"The one who seizes the divine weapons will be rewarded with one thousand gold and granted the position of general!"
Cheng Zhiyuan shouted in a low voice.
Hearing this, Deng Mao cupped his fist at the side and loudly replied, "Yes! This subordinate obeys!"
Within the faction, the players' emotions surged. Thinking about how they had directly beaten back the other side's four fifth-tier generals just now, heroic pride naturally welled up in their hearts.
Kill!
Fight into Zhuo County!
Cut down Liu, Guan, and Zhang, and seize the divine weapons!
...
Xiao Wen stood atop the city wall, his expression solemn.
He knew that the most important part of the entire Zhuo County story quest was about to arrive.
He had to lead his people and defend this place.
"Pass down my order. All our forces are to withdraw and hold the city walls!"
"Anyone who disobeys will be killed without mercy!"
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