Free Web NovelChapter 103: Little Brother, You Messed Up
Sensing the arrival of Long Chen and the others, Sun Jian opened his eyes, looking at Long Chen with gratitude.
As he continued to gaze, he seemed about to kneel down, but Long Chen quickly helped him up, saying, "Brother Wentai, what are you doing? Focus on healing! I have a bottle of intermediate healing potion here; quickly take it. It will help in your recovery!"
Sun Jian’s eyes carried a hint of teary gratitude. He choked up, saying, "For your actions, I can’t express my gratitude enough..."
He then thought of the indifferent attitude of the other seventeen regional lords and Yuan Shu’s cut-off supplies. In comparison, Long Chen’s actions were truly commendable.
"Quickly take the healing potion!"
Long Chen took out a bottle of blood-red potion from his pocket and handed it to Sun Jian.
Sun Jian drank it, instantly feeling a warm sensation spreading throughout his body. The organs that were shaken by injuries were slowly recovering, covered by a thin film, and vitality filled his body.
This intermediate healing potion was one of the eight Long Chen had bought at the auction. He had paid a considerable price for each bottle. However, compared to Sun Jian’s increased goodwill towards him, the cost was negligible.
"Ding! Jiangdong Valiant Tiger Sun Jian’s goodwill towards you has increased to 67 (Lifesaving Comrades)!"
Oh my god! Isn’t this too exaggerated? It directly jumped to 67!
Long Chen was elated. Such goodwill meant that Sun Jian was willing to listen to him. Of course, not in all matters – that would be absolute obedience.
He was willing to follow some of Long Chen’s suggestions and words, as long as it didn’t involve his fundamental interests.
This situation was quite normal. Sun Jian was originally a loyal and righteous man. If you treated him sincerely, he would reciprocate.
Moreover, Long Chen had appeared like a godsend, saving him and his generals and soldiers at a critical moment. This was a lifesaving favor!
For a man like Sun Jian, this kind of gratitude was even more precious. Hence, his goodwill towards Long Chen reached such a high level.
After a brief rest, they led the army back to the coalition camp.
As for continuing to attack the Sikou Pass, it was absolutely impossible.
Sun Jian was eager to question Yuan Shu and the alliance leader Yuan Shao. While his army fought desperately on the front lines, they watched his struggles from the safety of the rear, not offering any help. Wasn’t this making him suffer casualties and weakening his strength?
In the coalition camp.
Yuan Shao sat at the top, his face filled with concern, saying, "Gentlemen, news has come from the front line. Sun Wentai has been defeated."
"What!?"
"Sun Wentai is known for his bravery. How could he be defeated?"
Seated below, Yuan Shu seemed uneasy, fidgeting with his fingers on the table.
Yuan Shao, after scanning the lords, noticed behind Gongsun Zan, three figures with unusual appearances.
One with two large ears, one with a face like coal, rough and unruly, and another with a face like dried jujube, sporting a long beard.
All of them were sneering.
Yuan Shao, dissatisfied, asked, "Who is behind General Gongsun?"
Gongsun Zan called Xuan De forward and said, "This is my childhood companion and sworn brother, Liu Bei, the Prefect of Pingyuan."
Cao Cao stood up and asked, "Are you the Liu Bei who defeated the Yellow Turbans?"
Gongsun Zan nodded, saying, "That’s him."
He then had Liu Bei greet the other lords.
Gongsun Zan wanted to support Liu Bei, so he detailed Liu Bei’s merits and background.
Because Liu Bei and Gongsun Zan were both disciples of Lu Zhi, and the two had a good relationship from an early age, Gongsun Zan, being a generous person, was willing to help Liu Bei.
Yuan Shao clapped his hands and said, "Since you belong to the Han imperial family, take a seat."
He assigned a seat to Liu Bei.
Liu Bei expressed his gratitude modestly.
Yuan Shao continued, "I’m not honoring your title; I’m honoring you as a member of the imperial family."
Liu Bei then took his place at the end, with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei standing behind him.
Just then,
"Report!"
A scout rushed into the tent and knelt, saying, "Reporting to the alliance leader! Governors Long Chen and Sun Jian have returned!"
Yuan Shao waved and said, "Quick, please come in!"
As soon as the words fell, Long Chen and Sun Jian walked in from outside.
Long Chen remained composed, while Sun Jian looked angry, holding a knife in his right hand.
Upon entering, he shouted, "Yuan Shu, why did you cut off our army’s supply, causing us a great defeat!"
A tremendous aura condensed into a deadly blade, approaching Yuan Shu. ƒгeewebnovёl.com
This immediately made Yuan Shu shiver, goosebumps rising all over his body as he stepped back.
It wasn’t until Ji Ling and Zhang Xun stood on both sides, blocking the terrifying aura, that he breathed a sigh of relief.
Yuan Shu knew he was in the wrong and cupped his hands, saying, "Brother Wentai, this matter has nothing to do with me! It’s all because of a reckless subordinate’s nonsense that led to this!"
Sun Jian snorted, "If it weren’t for your final decision, how could we have suffered such a defeat!"
"If it weren’t for Brother Kuai Ming risking his life to save us at the critical moment, I’m afraid we would have already perished on the battlefield!"
"And the reason for this is that our allied forces are not united in purpose. I regret it!" Sun Jian’s eyes emitted fiery light, and his angry appearance made all the lords subconsciously step back.
Yuan Shao stared at Yuan Shu and said, "Brother, how could you be so reckless!"
Yuan Shu knew he had gone too far and finally spoke, "Brother Wentai, it’s like this! This matter was instigated by that reckless subordinate. I will now order my men to execute him publicly as a warning to others!"
Long Chen watched coldly from the side and unexpectedly uttered, "With such a lord, I wonder how cold-hearted his subordinates must feel!"
"Yuan Gonglu, oh Yuan Gonglu, you deserve to become dry bones in the grave!"
This voice, not too loud but clearly heard by all the lords present.
Yuan Shu’s face turned into an ashen color!
He sensed that Ji Ling and Zhang Xun by his side were somewhat uncomfortable, their eyes avoiding his gaze.
And Long Chen even cursed that he would become dry bones in the grave!!
This remark, however, was loud and clear, making all the lords present aware of it.
Yuan Shu’s face turned even uglier!
He noticed that Ji Ling and Zhang Xun were somewhat uneasy, their eyes avoiding him.
Moreover, Long Chen even cursed him to become dry bones in the grave!
This was intolerable!
Yuan Shu stared wide-eyed, trembling with anger as he rebuked Long Chen, "You! You! How dare you curse me!?"
"Ji Ling, Zhang Xun! Seize Long Chen for me!"
Ji Ling and Zhang Xun clasped their fists and shouted, "Understood!"
Long Chen showed no fear. His body leaned forward twice, and Zhou Tai and Xu Chu stood in front of him like two ferocious bears, exuding a majestic aura!
Sun Jian also stood in front of Long Chen, drew his Guan Dao, and angrily pointed at Yuan Shu, saying, "Yuan Shu! Do you still want to attack my savior?!"
"If you lay a finger on Jue Ming, it’s a declaration of war against me, Sun Jian!" ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm
Upon hearing this, Yuan Shu’s face became even more unpleasant.
He wasn’t afraid of Long Chen, but if he added Sun Jian, it would be challenging to deal with!
Now, Sun Jian’s level was approaching the maximum, and his martial power was close to the limit. If they clashed, none of Yuan Shu’s generals would be his match!
Just then,
Yuan Shao, as the alliance leader, stepped forward to mediate, urging both sides to set aside their grievances and focus on the current task of attacking Sishui Pass.
He gave both sides a way out, and Yuan Shu no longer spoke.
In his heart, he muttered, "Blame it on this Long Chen scoundrel! If it weren’t for him going to rescue Sun Jian, Sun Jian would have died under Hua Xiong’s blade a long time ago!"
"How can he come back to complain, making everyone see me, Yuan Shu, in such a bad light!"
