The two people vanished in an instant, leaving behind only two deep craters!
Chapter 587 Bo Fu
Splash...
Loose soil and stones kept falling from above.
Xiang Yu looked up at the palm-sized hole, then at the red and white objects at his feet, and slammed his palm against the stone wall beside him.
Whoosh!
A large hole appeared in the rock wall, connecting the two deep pits.
"Wuzhui, are you alright?" Xiang Yu fanned himself away from the dust, feeling as if he had fallen to earth.
gurgle...
The black horse shook its head. Even if it couldn't summon dragon scales, its body's defense was strong enough that it wouldn't die from falling from a great height. It was just a little dizzy.
"God of Wine, it seems like we crushed two people when we fell down." Xiang Yu was speechless; the speed was too fast, and they couldn't react in time.
If he could use his domineering energy and divine sense, he could have detected and avoided it in advance, but Xiang Yu is just physically stronger now.
"Hey, Overlord, you still have the nerve to care about the dead? We're in a dire situation. This anti-magic plane is really powerful. It even banned magic on me. All functions are disabled, all items are ineffective, storage space is malfunctioning, and even the shadow system can't be released," Hao Jiu said miserably.
Xiang Yu smiled upon hearing this, "Why should the God of Wine be troubled? Isn't this just like when we first became bound together? No, it's much better than that."
"That's true, it's good that the Overlord is confident. However, quite a few people up there have seen us, so how about we kill them all to silence them?" Hao Jiu suggested.
"Let's see what happens first. Wuzhui, let's go up." With that, Xiang Yu picked up the Overlord's Halberd with one hand, hoisted the horse Wuzhui onto his back with the other, and leaped upwards with all his might!
Well, he only jumped about ten feet high, and Xiang Yu's strength was greatly compressed. Fortunately, the Overlord's Divine Halberd was now very light, weighing only a little over a hundred pounds.
Xiang Yu originally intended to come to this plane empty-handed, but on Hao Jiu's advice, he still wore the Overlord's Armor. The armor wasn't too heavy, but the Overlord's Halberd was incredibly heavy, comparable to a mountain in weight.
Xiang Yu felt sorry for the black horse, and also felt that wielding such a heavy weapon would not give him much fighting spirit, so he simply asked Hao Jiu to reduce the weight. Anyway, he had plenty of energy and could increase the weight at any time.
As a result, magic is now banned in this plane, so Hao Jiu can't increase the weight of the Overlord Divine Halberd. For Xiang Yu, this weapon is a bit light, but it is sharp and sturdy.
The black horse, Wuzhui, cannot climb walls or fly, and its strength is also greatly suppressed. The only way for it to get out of this deep pit is to rely on Xiang Yu.
Xiang Yu was carrying a load of over a ton, using the rebound from the pit walls to jump upwards continuously, while also having to knock over some rocks blocking his way. It was truly not easy.
At this moment, on the ground.
A cavalry general with an arrow stuck in his cheek stared blankly at the deep crater before him, his mind filled with questions. What could possibly fall from the sky and smash through the earth? Could there really be ghosts and gods in this world?
But whatever it was, it definitely helped him just now, there's no doubt about that.
At this moment, several guards rushed to the scene, preparing to dismember the assassin with their blades, when two beams of black light fell from the sky and crushed the assassin to death.
But clearly, now is not the time to study the two black lights, because his general is wounded, and blood is flowing freely, staining his robes red.
"Where is the doctor! The general is wounded!"
"Quickly, stop the general's bleeding!"
"General!"
...
Just then, a horse's head emerged from the pit, causing everyone to turn their heads and involuntarily open their mouths wide.
With a burst of strength, the black horse climbed onto the ground, and Xiang Yu, carrying the Overlord's Halberd, jumped up after it.
Upon seeing this, the mounted general quickly dismounted, cupped his hands, and said, "Sun Bofu of Jiangdong greets my benefactor, oh..."
"Sun Bofu of Jiangdong? That sounds familiar..." Hao Jiu suddenly thought of someone, "So he's Sun Ce, the Little Conqueror, Sun Bofu!"
"Little Conqueror? That does sound somewhat similar to my name," Xiang Yu thought to himself, puzzled.
“Of course, Sun Ce was one of the most valiant men at the end of the Han Dynasty. He was a young hero of Jiangdong who became famous at a young age. He was highly skilled in martial arts and adept at military strategy. He was very similar to the Overlord. Calling him the Little Overlord is well-deserved,” Hao Jiu said with a smile.
"I never expected that Jiangdong would have such a talent." Xiang Yu looked at Sun Ce with increasing fondness and returned the greeting with a cupped hand. "General Sun is injured, so it would be best if you did not speak."
"It's nothing, just a minor injury. Why did you appear out of nowhere, my benefactor?" Sun Ce asked, enduring the pain.
"This is a long story. Let's talk about it after the general's wound is bandaged and the bleeding has stopped." Xiang Yu frowned. Sun Ce's wound didn't seem to hit a vital spot, but it was actually very troublesome. He couldn't eat, drink, or talk without his mouth, so the wound would probably tear open repeatedly and be difficult to heal.
If he and the God of Wine hadn't been under the spell ban, they could have easily healed Sun Ce with a single healing potion. But now, he couldn't think of any good solutions.
"My benefactor is right. Please come back to my residence with me for a chat." Sun Ce was forcing himself to stay alert. He was feeling dizzy from losing so much blood, and more importantly, he was in a lot of pain and definitely needed treatment.
"Good." Xiang Yu readily agreed, then mounted his black horse and carried the Overlord's Halberd on his back.
Sun Ce thought to himself, "What a valiant and extraordinary hero! If I can recruit him, how can I not achieve my goal of hegemony?"
At that moment, a guard brought a white cloth, which Sun Ce used to cover his wound and slow down the bleeding.
In fact, blood was still flowing continuously from his mouth; even if it didn't flow out of the wound, it would still flow out of his mouth.
At this moment, Sun Ce also sensed that the situation was not good. He increased his riding speed and stopped talking.
"Does the God of Wine have a way to cure Sun Ce?" Xiang Yu asked in his heart.
"I don't know what to do about his injury. I just hope we can find a miracle doctor. If only we could find Hua Tuo, but who knows where he is?"
My lord, I'm not afraid to tell you. The Sun Ce I know died from this arrow wound, and I'm afraid he doesn't have much time left.
"We're new here and have been banned from using magic, so we need to control a force to serve us. It would be best if Overlord could take over Sun Ce's troops and territory," Hao Jiu suggested.
Xiang Yu was somewhat displeased. "Why would the God of Wine persuade me to do such an unjust thing? If I can save Sun Ce, I can also get his help. I can then focus on dealing with the target host from behind the scenes. Wouldn't that be killing two birds with one stone?"
Hao Jiu grinned. "Since the Overlord has made his decision, I'll give it my best. But I can't guarantee I can save Sun Ce. Besides, if our opponents also know about this history, and Sun Ce, who should have died, is still alive, we'll be exposed immediately."
Xiang Yu snorted coldly, "Let him come!"
Chapter 588 Righteous Gong
Hua Tuo wasn't in Jiangdong, but the doctors Sun Ce could hire were certainly quite skilled.
After returning to his residence, Sun Ce received treatment from a physician, which temporarily stopped the bleeding and saved his life.
But both Xiang Yu and Hao Jiu knew that without their intervention, Sun Ce's injuries would worsen and he would die soon.
Xiang Yu had a deep affection for the land of Jiangdong, even though it was Jiangdong in another dimension and another era.
"My lord, this wound can be healed, but it requires proper care. In addition to changing the dressing on time, you must not engage in strenuous activity or get angry for a hundred days. It would be best if you didn't even speak on ordinary days, and you must also pay close attention to your diet. Otherwise, the wound will rupture, and even a miracle won't be able to save you," the doctor instructed.
"Thank you for your trouble. You may leave now." Sun Ce didn't take the injury seriously at all, enduring the pain easily.
"I shall take my leave." The doctor sighed inwardly, realizing he had spoken in vain, but how could a regional lord like Sun Ce remain silent?
After the doctor left, Xiang Yu said to Sun Ce, "Bo Fu, you'd better listen to the doctor's advice, take good care of yourself, and don't speak or laugh. It's only a hundred days, it will pass quickly."
You may entrust military affairs to your subordinates. I have heard that under the command of Bo Fu of Jiangdong are Zhang Zhao, Lü Fan and others in civil affairs, and Zhou Yu, Taishi Ci and other generals in military affairs. Your younger brother Zhongmou is also quite capable.
With such a team, why should you personally oversee everything? Take care of your health so you can conquer all directions and pacify the land. Even for the sake of Jiangdong's peace and your family's safety, you should do your utmost.”
If Sun Ce hadn't held the title of "Little Conqueror" and hadn't been so compatible with Xiang Yu's temperament, there would have been no need to say so much to him.
Of course, if Hao Jiu, the strongest system, hadn't broken down, curing Sun Ce would have been a piece of cake, no need for further explanation.
Xiang Yu inquired about Hao Jiu's magic ban and was told that all functions were disabled, all items were ineffective, the storage space was malfunctioning, and even the shadow system could not be deployed.
The biggest problem affecting Xiang Yu here is the inability to use the storage space. Neither Hao Jiu's storage space nor Xiang Yu's own storage ring can be opened.
If the storage space is usable, the healing medicine inside can be taken out. Even if the miraculous effects of the healing medicine are sealed by magic, there are still several kinds of good wound medicine made from ordinary materials that can be used in an emergency.
It's a pity that Xiang Yu didn't write down the recipes and preparation methods for these medicines; otherwise, he could have saved Sun Ce by obtaining the necessary herbs.
Sun Ce nodded repeatedly after hearing Xiang Yu's words, but was stopped by Xiang Yu just as he was about to express his gratitude.
"Bo Fu can write, right? Why don't we communicate with pen and ink?" Xiang Yu suggested.
Sun Ce's eyes lit up. "Someone! Prepare paper and pen!"
Hao Jiu rubbed his forehead, "This guy didn't die unjustly..."
Xiang Yu's lips twitched slightly. Judging from Sun Ce's expression, he had also been in pain, but thankfully he hadn't coughed up blood.
Sun Ce smiled awkwardly; he was really not used to being silenced so suddenly.
But you can't laugh either!
Soon, Han Dang, a general under Sun Ce, delivered writing brushes, ink, and other items.
"Han Dang once followed Sun Ce's father, Sun Jian, in his campaigns across the land, achieving remarkable feats and possessing extraordinary strength. He could be considered a third-tier general during the Three Kingdoms period, probably ranking in the top fifty," Hao Jiu briefly introduced.
"My lord, the assassin's identity has been confirmed. He is a retainer of Xu Gong, who came seeking revenge. I failed in my duty to protect him, please punish me!" Han Dang said, about to kneel down.
Sun Ce quickly got up to help him up, saying, "What crime has Lord Yi committed? It was my carelessness. Fortunately, my benefactor has come to our rescue."
Han Dang noticed Xiang Yu as soon as he entered the room. He could tell at a glance that Xiang Yu was a strong man. He never expected that Xiang Yu was also Sun Ce's savior. Saving Sun Ce was the same as saving Xiang Yu. Otherwise, he would have been guilty of a thousand deaths.
"Han Dang greets his benefactor!" Han Dang said, clasping his hands in greeting.
"General Han, there's no need for such formalities. Even without my intervention, Bo Fu was able to kill those assassins." Xiang Yu was right. After all, Sun Ce in history didn't die directly at the hands of those three, but rather lost his life because he didn't follow the doctor's orders.
"Uh, may I ask your name, my benefactor?" Sun Ce kept calling him his benefactor, and only after returning and busy treating his injuries did he have the chance to ask.
Han Dang also looked at Xiang Yu, thinking to himself that he might have heard of such a hero.
Xiang Yu sighed, "General Sun, have you forgotten that talking too much can worsen your injuries and even endanger your life? I am Xiang Yu, you may call me Overlord."
Sun Ce and Han Dang exchanged a glance, immediately understanding that this man was likely an admirer of Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King, or perhaps simply unwilling to reveal his true name.
However, how could the name of Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu, be used so casually?
Han Dang snorted coldly, his face showing displeasure. It was fine if he didn't want to reveal his name, but Sun Ce was so brave and powerful, yet he was only known as the Little Conqueror. If this guy said he was the Conqueror in front of Sun Ce, wouldn't he be taking advantage of Sun Ce?
"Since you dare to call yourself a tyrant, you must be an exceptionally brave and skilled warrior. Do you dare to challenge me?"
Sun Ce was about to speak when Xiang Yu stopped him again, asking, "How shall we compete?"
"If we were to compete with weapons, it might hurt my benefactor, so let's have a fistfight instead, how about that?" Han Dang wanted to use this as an excuse to make the other party afraid to use the name of the Overlord again.
"Good." Xiang Yu also wanted to test the skills of the famous generals of this era. At worst, he would hold back his strength and just be careful not to injure anyone by mistake.
When Sun Ce heard that the two wanted to have a fight, he was immediately relieved. In fact, he also wanted to test Xiang Yu's strength. If he really had some of the might of a hegemon, what did it matter if he suffered some grievances to enhance Xiang Yu's reputation?