Chapter 497

In an instant, Guan Yu's combat index matched Hua Xiong's.

Before Hua Xiong could draw closer.

Guan Yu's combat index rose to 6000 points.

Hua Xiong was struck by Guan Yu's fist.

He crashed to the ground, motionless.

"Thank you."

Since Hua Xiong was knocked unconscious, Diao Chan and the others rescued him.

She thanked Guan Yu in a soft, gentle voice.

When Guan Yu heard it.

His face instantly flushed red.

He couldn't bear to look at girls.

Hearing Diao Chan's thanks, he dared not raise his head and stepped behind Lin Yu.

【321】 Guan Yu utterly defeated Hua Xiong

Seeing Diao Chan walk behind Lin Yu, his aura surged back to life.

Guan Yu stepped before Hua Xiong, pressing his aura upon him, his voice icy:

"Today, I'll let you keep your head—don't dare show your face at Donghan Academy again, understood?"

Hua Xiong groaned awake from Guan Yu's kick, saw his own disgraceful state, and forced himself to stand, clinging to his pride.

"Let you see Hua Xiong's might—Invincible Wind-Fire Wheel!"

After boasting, he spun at blinding speed—no one knew if he'd pass out from the velocity!

Guan Yu stared expressionlessly at the whirling Hua Xiong, his right hand shooting out like lightning, and in an instant, he snatched away a pair of blue briefs.

Hua Xiong's eyes were sharp—he recognized those briefs, frantically looked down, clutched his groin, and turned to flee.

Cao Cao handed Guan Yu the tea, still warm, and Guan Yu accepted without refusal, draining it in large gulps.

07

This must be the tale of Guan Yu "drinking warm wine" as he drove back Hua Xiong in the Silver Age?

Witnessing how effortlessly Guan Yu repelled Hua Xiong, Wang Yun walked forward with a chuckle.

"Excellent! All these students performed splendidly."

"Cao Cao, as student president, entertain them for me—I'm leaving now."

Wang Yun laughed loudly and entered the classroom building.

As student president, Cao Cao had no choice but to comply—he'd already wanted to draw closer to Guan Yu and the others, and this was the perfect chance; he turned to Lin Yu and the others and said:

"Gentlemen, come with me—I'll treat you to a meal."

Zhang Fei, hearing there was free food, instantly perked up, grabbing Guan Yu and Lin Yu and dragging them toward Cao Cao's home.

"Relax, don't be formal," Cao Cao greeted warmly.

The group chatted merrily in the parlor.

Cao Cao looked at Lin Yu and asked:

"Brother Liu, I'm very curious—what kind of person could make such mighty warriors as Guan Yu and Zhang Fei willingly bow to him as elder brother?"

Cao Cao sought to uncover Lin Yu's origins. He knew Guan Yu and Zhang Fei's backgrounds inside out—but Liu Bei remained a mystery.

Though he sensed Lin Yu was no ordinary man, he never revealed his strength, and Cao Cao could find no trace of him—not even his hometown.

For Cao Cao, who aimed to dominate the Iron Age, an unknown figure like this was critical—he had to uncover the truth.

Lin Yu felt uneasy under Cao Cao's gaze, fearing he'd slip up.

"I'm just an ordinary man—nothing more than a brother in spirit to my two younger brothers," Lin Yu replied.

"That's right! We bonded with our elder brother at first sight, swore brotherhood under the peach garden—if you want, you can be our fourth brother!" Zhang Fei suddenly interjected.

"No thanks—I don't like living under someone else's roof," Cao Cao laughed.

"Third brother, he meant well—don't go picking fights," Guan Yu scolded Zhang Fei with a jest.

"No harm done, no harm done—I never expected you'd make Zhao Yun retreat," Cao Cao said, admiring Guan Yu more and more.

"To be honest, when I saw Zhao Yun, I felt an inexplicable fear—as if I'd be injured if we truly fought," Guan Yu mused.

"Zhao Yun's combat power rivals yours," Lin Yu said.

"Really…?" Cao Cao turned sharply, seeing Guan Yu and Zhang Fei's unquestioning trust in Liu Bei—they clearly revered him deeply.

"No doubt—he's hiding his strength, that's all. He simply refuses to fight," Lin Yu said casually, making Cao Cao even more certain Lin Yu was no ordinary man.

Lin Yu had said it deliberately—Cao Cao's words had revealed his suspicion; since it was out in the open, he might as well confirm it.

"Gentlemen, if you haven't found lodging, why not stay at my place for now?" Cao Cao proposed.

Hearing Cao Cao's offer, the group hesitated slightly.

"President, we haven't done anything—wouldn't it be improper to burden you with our meals?" Guan Yu asked.

"If you insist on a reason, here's one—I wish to invite you all to join me, 07, in conquering the Silver Age, together protecting the young emperor Liu Bian and securing our alliance's standing," Cao Cao rose, his expression brimming with earnestness.

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were ignited by Cao Cao's words.

"Fine, we accept!" Guan Yu and Zhang Fei stood up, their eyes turning to Lin Yu, still seated.

Under their gaze, Lin Yu felt ants crawling over his skin—he hesitated. According to the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Liu Bei and Cao Cao would eventually become enemies, yet now they were close friends—this left him torn.

"Master, don't overthink it—this timeline may be the Three Kingdoms, but it need not follow the Romance's path. Go with the flow—every ounce of power is a vital ally for future Dealing with the Demon Realm," the Dengtian Pavilion spoke across time and space to Lin Yu.

Hearing Dengtian Pavilion's words, Lin Yu nodded.

"Alright, I'll join you," Lin Yu stood firm.

"Don't count on me—I'm not strong in combat. I'll just support you—iron must be forged by strength itself," Lin Yu added quickly, seeing their eyes turn to him again.

The three brothers united in their search for Ma Chao!

After hearing this, several people nodded.

Lin Yu, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and others remained at the Cao residence.

The next morning, Jiang Gan rushed to the Cao residence in a panic.

"President, something's happened!"

"Jiang Gan, I've told you countless times—stay calm when trouble arises. What is it?" Cao Cao and Lin Yu and others were slowly savoring their breakfast.

"The entrance to our Handong Academy has been sealed shut by agents of Dong Zhuo, principal of Hedong High! We're not allowed to return!" Jiang Gan shouted.

Cao Cao frowned and asked.

"How did he seal it shut?"

Jiang Gan replied:

"The gate."

"Ah! Could it be…?" Upon hearing this, Cao Cao, Guan Yu, and others set down their bowls and chopsticks and sprinted toward Handong Academy at top speed.

At the entrance of Handong Academy, Li Ru and Meiniang of Hedong High had set up the Eight Gates Golden Lock Array, completely blocking the school gate.

Wang Yun and the other faculty and students were also barred outside.

"I am Li Ru, acting on orders from Dong Zhuo, principal of Hedong High, to hold you accountable for the incident in which your academy harmed our student Hua Xiong."

"Our Hua Xiong came to your Handong Academy—and you stripped his pants off!"

At that moment, Cao Cao interrupted.

"Brother Li, as I understand it, Hua Xiong came to our academy to kidnap one of our students."

Li Ru, interrupted, raised his voice.

Do you think Hedong High is a soft target, open to anyone's manipulation?

The Handong faculty and students instinctively nodded repeatedly; seeing this, Li Ru's anger surged.

"Do you know what Zhao Yun did at our Hedong Elementary School?"

"Hand over Zhao Yun, and we will lift the seal, allowing all students to return safely to their academy."

Cao Cao heard they were seeking Zhao Yun.

"But we don't know where Zhao Yun is either."

Li Ru began to bicker absurdly.

"Not finding him is unacceptable. Unless Zhao Yun appears, none of you will enter."

Wang Yun heard it was Zhao Yun again—yesterday Hua Xiong came to kidnap Diao Chan, today Li Ru arrived with the Eight Gates Golden Lock Array—who knew who might come next to torment the academy?