Wuxia: The Super Slave Master

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Next, Luo Chen floated down to the ground again, raising his hands high, while the stones floated in mid-air, begging him not to fall, begging him not to fall.

Luo Chen thought to himself, but things did not go as he hoped. One of the stones suddenly broke free from his power and fell directly onto the city wall.

With a loud boom, everyone present, whether it was Cao Cao's army or the Jingzhou army on this side, stopped their attacks and looked up at the sky in unison.

Luo Chen finally managed to stabilize the other few boulders and looked down at the crowd below the city. Cao Jun suddenly thought to himself that something was wrong. Sure enough, Luo Chen was on the city wall, walking on the void, and soon he arrived on the crowd.

Cao Jun looked at the dust covering his body, raised his head, and shouted loudly as he looked at it.

"Run! Run!"

No one knows who shouted it, but everyone shouted it together. Just then, a thunderclap suddenly sounded in the sky. The Jingzhou army knew the importance of this battle. If they could win, it would change the entire situation of the world.

More importantly, given Luo Chen's personality, even if he dies, it doesn't matter. His children will be taken care of strictly, and they will never have to worry about something as simple as food again.

This is one of the key reasons why the Jingzhou army fought increasingly fiercely.

"Brothers, charge! We must hold them off for our lord!"

No one knows who shouted that, but all the Jingzhou soldiers rushed forward and stopped them. The people here did not expect that the Jingzhou soldiers would be so fearless.

However, Cao Cao's army, having lost its commander, did not become cowards. Precisely because their lives were in danger, they were determined to break through and anyone who dared to stop them would die!

With this conviction, everyone was like they had been injected with adrenaline, hacking at each other's heads with their swords. Zhao Yun looked at Luo Chen above and nodded. Following such a lord in this life was definitely worthwhile!

Huang Zhong understood Luo Chen's meaning. He felt a little regretful. If he could have met his lord sooner, his life would not have been in vain!

Five stones were thrown directly into the crowd. The first to be affected were the Jingzhou soldiers, who, in order to hold back the enemy, clung tightly to them even when they were stabbed. Many soldiers even continued to hold on after their heads were cut off, refusing to let go of the Cao army in front of them!

The fire suddenly raged fiercely. At that moment, the city gates of Runan gradually opened, and all the soldiers of the Jingzhou army rushed out and hacked anyone they saw to death.

Seeing this scene, which resembled a scene from purgatory, everyone was stunned.

"What, what on earth is going on?!"

A soldier from the Jingzhou army took off his helmet, but then someone patted him on the shoulder. He turned around and saw that it was his strategist waiting for them.

"Charge out! Kill any enemy you see! If you find any Jingzhou soldiers who are still alive, save them!"

Pang Tong's eyes were resolute. After speaking, he charged out alone. Just then, a man covered in blood got up from the ground. His eyes were like those of a demon, as if he wanted to devour Pang Tong. Pang Tong cooled his gaze and directly cut the soldier in front of him down with a single stroke.

"See? If you're afraid, you'll become like them. It's time to show them who the real warriors from hell are!"

"Hoo-ha!" All the Jingzhou soldiers shouted and rushed out without hesitation.

As Luo Chen, who was in mid-air, saw how brave his soldiers were, he felt as if a huge weight had been lifted from his heart; it was finally over.

Luo Chen sighed inwardly before falling from the sky; only a few people witnessed this scene.

"Oh no! Our lord has fallen! Quickly, catch him!"

Everyone immediately became flustered, and it was at this moment that Luo Chen lost consciousness. When he woke up again, countless people were standing in front of him. Everyone was very happy to see him awake and walked up to him.

Pang Tong's hands also seemed to be quite injured, but for some reason, seeing Luo Chen calmed him down immediately.

"Lord!"

Luo Chen nodded: "By the way, what are the casualties in the army? Are there any surviving Jingzhou soldiers?"

"Reporting to my lord, in this battle, we annihilated 50,000 enemy troops, captured 10,000 Cao soldiers, and suffered 20,000 wounded and killed in Jingzhou."

At this point, even Pang Tong paused slightly, and Luo Chen sighed, "It's alright, I can accept you continuing!"

"More than 20,000 people died!"

"It's such a pity to lose so many brothers. They were all great. Pass on my order: the wounded soldiers must be treated well, and the fallen brothers must be given a proper burial. Each of them will receive ten taels of gold. Starting this year, every family will receive a martyr's pension, and their children will have priority in schooling!"

Pang Tong understood every word Luo Chen said, but he didn't know what they meant. However, after Pang Tong studied them carefully, he finally understood.

"Thank you, my lord! Long live the lord!"

Pang Tong immediately knelt on the ground and cried out, and Luo Chen quickly pulled him up.

"Don't talk nonsense. By the way, have the bodies of Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong been found?"

At this moment, Pang Tong laughed and said, "By the way, my lord, I have a gift for you today!"

Seeing his expression, a mixture of sadness and happiness, Luo Chen said, "Alright, you don't need to comfort me anymore. I can accept it!"

Chapter 184 Paying Homage to the Young Emperor

Just after Luo Chen finished speaking, Pang Tong smiled and pulled up the tent behind him, and Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong walked in directly from outside.

I bet it's your grandma!

For some unknown reason, Luo Chen shouted loudly and lunged at the two men, punching them in the chest.

"I was so worried about you guys, you know that?!"

Wow, this is so exciting that even the two of them, who were just laughing and joking, suddenly didn't know how to respond.

"As long as our lord spares our lives, Zilong dares not die!"

"Huang Zhong too!"

As the two sang back and forth, Luo Chen's tears also flowed. He lay behind them and secretly wiped away his excited tears, then pretended to be angry.

"So, you two were just making fun of me?"

The two dared not speak for a moment, seeing Luo Chen's suddenly cold face, and they didn't know what to say.

Pang Tong continued, "My lord, now that both generals have returned safely, why don't we take this opportunity to wipe out Cao Cao's army? Wouldn't that be better?"

Luo Chen explained that Wei Yan had already been dispatched, but Pang Tong said with a worried expression, "General Wei Yan is certainly fierce in battle, but in reality, he is a bit too cautious. He might let Cao Cao's army escape!"

For some reason, both of his advisors seemed to have made a pact beforehand, both harboring great suspicion towards Wei Yan. Luo Chen sat down in the chair, puzzled.

"I wonder what Shiyuan's insights are?"

Pang Tong pointed to Xuchang and said, "If I were Cao Cao, I would definitely return here. However, Cao Cao is inherently suspicious and will likely linger around for a while, first engaging in battle with Ma Chao and others, while actually sending someone back to gather intelligence. If he manages to escape, it will be difficult to return!"

Luo Chen laughed heartily. "You say that's why I didn't think of this? It just shows that a top strategist is a top strategist." Luo Chen thought of this and ordered the army to get up immediately, while he himself disappeared into the void like lightning.

To recover his strength, Luo Chen sacrificed some points, but he could earn them back quickly, so he didn't care. Time flew by, and in just half a day, Luo Chen arrived in Xuchang.

This place was under strict surveillance by Ma Teng and his men, and no one could easily leave. So for a time, no outsiders knew about the fall of Xuchang. But this news couldn't be kept secret for long. As far as Luo Chen was concerned, all that mattered was having enough time to defeat Cao Cao's army.

Just as he appeared, Ma Teng came out from inside. He saw an old man with white hair walking out with a smile on his face. Luo Chen also respectfully bowed to him. After all, this guy probably genuinely cared about the Han Dynasty. This was just like the Renming Army before Luo Chen's transmigration. Both were so worthy of respect.

"Luo Jingzhou, it's good that you've come, it's good that you've come!"

Luo Chen nodded and directly explained his plan. Ma Teng, upon hearing this, couldn't help but gasp. This Luo Chen was indeed a ruthless and ambitious man; he had even come up with such a vicious method.

Ma Teng was unsure how to address Luo Chen. Calling him "Lord" might not be appropriate, while calling him "Young Master" would be too impolite. For the time being, he decided to continue calling Luo Chen "Luo Jingzhou," believing that Luo Chen wouldn't turn against him over this.

Luo Chen exchanged a few polite words with Ma Teng before suddenly saying in a cold voice, "You, Ma Teng, have done something big in Xuchang!"

This nearly scared Ma Teng half to death; he thought he had done something wrong.

"If it weren't for you, how could my Jingzhou army have defeated Cao Cao's army so easily!"

This remark made Ma Teng, who was standing to the side, both laugh and want to cry. Damn it, do you have to be so scary?

"General, you're welcome!"

With Jingzhou on the left and the general on the right, he was clearly afraid of Luo Chen. But why would he be afraid of someone who was alone in the enemy camp?

Ma Teng couldn't explain it, nor did he know.

"I wonder what General Ma's plans are next?"

Ma Teng was a seasoned veteran, so how could he not understand Luo Chen's words? He just smiled awkwardly.

"Of course, we must take good care of the Emperor!"

As Ma Teng spoke those words, he deliberately emphasized the word "Emperor," as if reminding Luo Chen. Luo Chen laughed and said, "Yes, that's right. It's time for me to meet the Emperor!"

"It is late at night. If we are to see the Emperor, I suggest we stop in Jingzhou and discuss it tomorrow!"

Luo Chen acted as if nothing was wrong, but Ma Teng saw that Luo Chen was outwardly respectful to the emperor, but in reality, he was very likely on the same side as Cao Cao. This time, they had just escaped one danger only to fall into another.

The next morning, Luo Chen dressed in official robes. He had to maintain appearances to avoid giving anyone cause for criticism. This was Luo Chen's usual way of doing things, though of course, it depended on the world he was in.

Luo Chen naturally wouldn't kneel before Liu Xie. However, Liu Xie, being observant of people's hearts, stopped Luo Chen before he could even make the gesture, thus sparing Luo Chen from kneeling.

Luo Chen said directly, "Your Majesty, I have something to report!"

Liu Xie knew he was probably just a figurehead in this hall. Years of patience had given him a certain cunning, so he waved his hand and told Luo Chen to speak. Luo Chen then said, "Your Majesty, the traitor Cao Cao is still out there, and my Jingzhou army cannot arrive for the time being. I humbly request Your Majesty to order General Ma Teng's men to impersonate Cao Cao's troops, release Cao Chong and others, and lure Cao Cao's army into the city!"

Immediately, everyone started discussing it. Xun Yu took a step forward. If Luo Chen could not assist the Han Dynasty, then he would rather let Cao Cao continue to be his lord.

"Having fallen in Jingzhou, I have something to ask you!"

"This is such a hassle in ancient times," Luo Chen gestured for Xun Yu to ask, "If Cao Cao sees through your plan and rushes into the city, who will be responsible for His Majesty's safety?"

Luo Chen thought this was indeed the case, and chuckled softly, "Lord Xun, you can rest assured. I have already discussed this with Ma Teng. As soon as Cao's army returns to the city, we will annihilate them all. Moreover, I have 30,000 men who will arrive in Xuchang tomorrow. I guarantee with my life that His Majesty will not lose!"

Chapter 185 Cao Cao Falls into the Trap

At this moment, Cao Jun was only a short distance from Xuchang when his general came to report.

"Reporting to our lord, we are almost at Xuchang!"

Cao Cao hesitated for a moment: "Where is Ma Chao now?"

Zhang He hesitated for a moment: "Reporting to my lord, Ma Chao is currently on his way back to the northwest."

Cao Cao muttered to himself, "If this horse really rebelled, it should have chased after me directly. But wouldn't that be falling into Luo Chen's trap? Jia Xu wouldn't let that happen. So, could it be that they've joined forces?"

Cao Cao is now in a dilemma: whether he enters Xuchang or not.

"Who's waiting outside? And has Ma Teng entered the city yet?"

"Reporting to my lord, the three young masters are waiting outside the city, but we cannot see Young Master Cao Chong, nor can we see Ma Teng's army stationed outside the city."

Upon hearing Zhang He's report, Cao Cao suddenly burst into laughter, leaving Zhang He bewildered. Cao Cao then said, "It seems my paranoia has flared up again!"

Seeing Cao Cao smile, everyone laughed along with him. At this moment, the army slowly entered Xuchang City. Cao Cao was still the last to ride in. Just then, a carriage slowly entered through the north gate of Xuchang.

A child was waiting. Cao Cao pulled back the gauze covering the carriage, and was about to praise his son when Luo Chen walked in from outside.

"Brother Cao, it's been a long time. How have you been?"

Cao Cao was only slightly taken aback, but he still maintained his composure as a general, and put down what he was holding.

"Since we parted in Luoyang, it has been a long time since I last saw Brother Luo. I never expected to meet you here today!"

Luo Chen smiled helplessly: "Perhaps, some things in this world are just that coincidental. Let's not say any more. I wonder if Brother Cao will handle this himself, or if I should take action?"

"Brother Luo, do you truly have no regard for our past friendship whatsoever?"

Cao Cao might still have a sliver of hope, but he knew he was doomed to die today. His only hope was to beg Luo Chen to spare his child's life. How could Luo Chen not know what he was thinking?

"Alas, it's a pity that with General Cao dead, who knows what the world will become?"

Cao Cao chuckled self-deprecatingly: "I wonder what your plans are, Brother Luo? Will you declare yourself king, or will you wholeheartedly support the Han dynasty?"

Luo Chen smiled calmly: "This, of course, is to support Han!"

"I thought Brother Luo was a real man, but I never expected him to lie to a dying man!"

Luo Chen shook his head: "No, I want the Han Dynasty to rule the world forever, but all of this is in my hands."

"How long can you rule this world alone? Ten years? Fifty years? A hundred years?"

Luo Chen stepped forward and produced two wine cups from somewhere. Cao Cao wasn't worried and picked them up directly.

Luo Chen looked into the distance: "I don't know either, but I'm not afraid to tell you, it's not just this world, my goal is something beyond this world!"

Cao Cao gasped, then laughed, "I never imagined that while we were fighting to the death here, people from another world would destroy everything here."

After saying this, Cao Cao closed his eyes, then quickly took a short dagger from one of his guards and slashed it towards his neck.

And so, the great hero Cao Cao met his end. Luo Chen pulled Cao Chong aside and said calmly, "Originally, after Brother Cao's departure, I should have taken good care of his child, but do you know what happened?"

Although Cao Chong was young, he was naturally intelligent: "I know that Uncle Luo wants me to go today. As the saying goes, the wind is howling and the Yi River is cold. Since ancient times, the victor is king and the loser is villain. I will not blame you. But can the Cao family really not have a single person left to live?"

Luo Chen shook his head, and after a short while, nodded again: "Actually, it's not like everyone died in one go. As far as I know, there should still be people from your Cao family serving as governors or something. If they can resist me, then the Cao family still has members!"

Cao Chong finally understood that everyone had reached a dead end today.

"Uncle Luo, may I make one last request?"

Luo Chen nodded, and Cao Chong continued, "I have an older sister, eighteen years old, and as beautiful as a fairy. If Uncle Luo could marry her, it would be the last favor you could do for my Cao family!"

Luo Chen smiled calmly. Sure enough, Cao Chong was a talent of the world. If he could be allowed to grow, he might become a powerful enemy in the future. Luo Chen nodded: "Alright, I agree to your request. Consider it my last act for the Cao family."

Upon hearing this, Cao Chong excitedly bowed to Luo Chen: "Thank you, Uncle Luo!"