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Chapter 2635 The Opportunity for Breakthrough: Lü Bu Kills Ding Yuan! (Part 2)
Upon hearing Lü Bu's description of Dong Zhuo, Li Su was not angry but pleased. Lin Mu's abilities were already widely recognized. Lü Bu's disdain for him indicated that he would not side with Lin Mu.

As for Yang Biao, Lu Zhi, and others, Lü Bu would not surrender to them, and even if he did, they might not accept him.

Given that Lü Bu actually harbors resentment towards Ding Yuan, everything makes perfect sense!
After pondering this, Li Su said quietly, "Brother, you only know the surface and not the essence; you only know one aspect and not the other."

As Li Su spoke, he slowly stood up and paced back and forth, saying, “The current emperor is weak and incapable of intimidating his ministers. Everyone in the court knows this. But the Prince of Chenliu is shrewd, capable, intelligent, and studious, a hundred times better than the emperor. Everyone in the court knows this. Everyone understands this in their hearts, but no one speaks of it. Why is that? It is simply because they are afraid of being labeled as disloyal and unfilial, and afraid of being accused of rebellion and treason. A weak emperor is easy to bully, and a shrewd emperor is difficult to serve. All the officials in the court are outwardly loyal, but inwardly they are looking out for themselves. Who truly cares about the country and its people? Lord Dong is different. He dares to say what others dare not say, dares to say what others are unwilling to say, dares to be labeled as disloyal and unfilial, and dares to be accused of usurping the throne. How bright is Lord Dong’s heart, how upright are Lord Dong’s actions.”

Li Su spoke highly of Dong Zhuo.

However, Lü Bu disagreed. Everyone knew Dong Zhuo's intentions!

Seeing Lü Bu's reaction, Li Su smiled slightly and said, "Of course, most importantly, by deposing the current emperor and supporting the Prince of Chenliu, we can be considered... loyal ministers who followed the emperor, and our merits are not insignificant!"

"At that time, it's entirely possible that your position and title will be promoted by one or two or three levels!" Li Su said quietly, revealing the real temptation.

Upon hearing this, Lü Bu trembled. Li Su's tempting words had truly struck a chord with him.

However, Lü Bu did not agree. After sitting down and drinking a full bowl of wine, he said calmly, "I have never heard of such a thing before, but it seems to make some sense. However, to arbitrarily depose and install emperors is ultimately a path of usurpation."

Li Su began to persuade him: "My dear brother, since ancient times, only the virtuous have ruled the world. Now, the Prince of Chenliu and the Emperor are both sons of the late Emperor. How can supporting the Prince of Chenliu to inherit the throne be considered usurpation? That's the first point. Secondly, I heard that when the late Emperor was on the throne, he favored the Prince of Chenliu and intended for him to inherit the throne. It was Empress Dowager He and former General He Jin who forcibly established an heir, which led to a great mistake. At this time, Lord Dong deposed the Emperor and established the Prince of Chenliu, which is precisely to honor the late Emperor's original intention and restore the throne to the Prince of Chenliu. How can this be considered usurpation?"

Lu Bu's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and his mind began to soften. He slapped his thigh and said, "Hahaha, your words, brother, are like the sun breaking through the clouds, and I have suddenly understood everything."

Li Su continued to persuade him: "Brother, you must not hesitate and miss this opportunity. Even someone as incompetent as me is still a Tiger-like General under Lord Dong. With your great courage and talent, if you follow Lord Dong, you will surely rise rapidly to a very high position and become extremely wealthy."

Immediately, Li Su shuddered, and a dense, strange power emanated from him, further influencing Lü Bu.

Upon hearing this, Lü Bu gently put down his wine bowl, slowly stood up, paced back and forth, and pondered deeply.

Li Su's abilities, though quite outstanding, are nothing compared to Lü Bu's—like comparing the moon to a firefly. Since Li Su is already highly valued by Dong Zhuo, if he exerts his influence in supporting Liu Xie, the Prince of Chenliu, he'll undoubtedly be a county marquis... and might even become a General Who Conquers the West, which would greatly advance his future plans.

More importantly, Dong Zhuo is an ambitious and ruthless man who is certainly not satisfied with the status quo and may have even greater opportunities in the future...

Seeing Lü Bu pacing back and forth, Li Su knew that he had completely made up his mind and was also beginning to weigh the pros and cons.

After all, forcing an adopted son to rebel against his adoptive father would certainly tarnish his reputation. However, if the benefits gained outweigh the negative impact of the stain, then it's worth doing!
"Light the lamps! Light the lamps! Light the lamps!" Just then, the watchman's voice rang out from outside. Night had already fallen.

The words of the night watchman outside seemed to break through Lü Bu's heart, causing his face to freeze slightly, as if he had made up his mind.

He knew that Li Su had come today as an intermediary for Dong Zhuo. Li Ru had secretly come to see him before; he had met him once and knew that Li Ru was extremely cunning and shrewd, not someone to be trifled with lightly. Otherwise, he might be devoured whole…

As for Li Su, the two had been friends since childhood, and he knew Li Su as well as Li Su knew him.

Thinking of this, Lü Bu sighed, "I wish to follow him, but I regret that I have no way to do so."

Upon hearing Lü Bu's words, Li Su was visibly shaken, thinking to himself, "It's done!!!"

Without saying a word, Li Su grabbed Lü Bu's hand, glanced around, and asked, "Is this camp secure?"

As if he knew Li Su's intention, Lü Bu immediately took out a palm-sized ancient array plate from his bosom, and with a gentle wave, a strange energy shield suddenly enveloped the entire tent.

"Brother Su, please speak!" Lü Bu said solemnly, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

He had long wanted to see just how much wealth Dong Zhuo had bribed him with.

Li Su smiled mysteriously, took out an exquisite red token from his pocket, and with a gentle wave of the token, a tall horse appeared out of thin air in the tent.

The horse was a fiery red, without a single stray hair. Its four hooves trod on the snow, and it neighed with its head held high, its voice shaking the surrounding fields. It had an air of dominance over the world.

"Red Hare, the divine steed!!!!" Upon seeing Red Hare, Lü Bu immediately recognized it, and his pupils contracted sharply.

He never expected that Dong Zhuo would be willing to give him this divine steed.

He had long heard of the name Red Hare. He had even secretly planned that if he killed Dong Zhuo, he would definitely take the Red Hare as his mount.

I never expected to see this horse so soon... no, I should say, to acquire it and conquer it so quickly!!!
Li Su reached out to pat the horse's back, but found a strange power emanating from the Red Hare, directly preventing him from doing so. The Red Hare then sneered, as if mocking Li Su for being unworthy to touch it. Seeing this, Lü Bu laughed heartily. The Red Hare was a steed to be touched only by those of virtue and divine talent; as for being able to control it, only the most exceptional among men had the chance to tame it!
Li Su smiled awkwardly and said, "Brother, this is the Red Hare, a divine steed. It can cross water and climb mountains as if walking on flat ground. It is the best of the best. Master Dong knows that you love horses, so he specially asked me to give this horse to you."

When Dong Zhuo handed the Red Hare to him, he wanted to touch it. Even as a military general, he wanted to try riding it, but he found that he couldn't.

He wasn't even qualified to touch it, let alone ride it...

Lu Bu looked at Red Hare with surprise and delight in his eyes. He flashed to the side of the divine steed and gently reached out his hand, only to find that the energy that had been blocking Li Su did not stop him.

He gently stroked the horse's mane, and the Red Hare obediently lowered its head and nuzzled Lu Bu's hand.

Seeing this, Li Su looked up to the sky and sighed, "I can't even touch it, yet my virtuous brother is so close to the divine steed. It's fate!"

Under Li Su's envious gaze, Lü Bu, carrying the Red Hare, lightly leaped and easily mounted it.

If it weren't for the small space here and the need for secrecy, Lü Bu would really want to ride the Red Hare across thousands of miles right now!

"Brother, don't be in a hurry, there will be opportunities in the future." Li Su smiled as if he knew what Lu Bu was thinking.

Upon hearing this, Lü Bu lightly leaped down, stroked the object for a while, and then reluctantly removed his hand.

Afterwards, Li Su put the Red Hare steed into the token and solemnly handed it to Lü Bu.

Lu Bu let out a heavy sigh, no longer refusing, and accepted the token.

From now on, Red Hare will be Lü Bu's partner in conquering the world!
“Brother, besides the divine steed, Lord Dong also has a gift to give you.” Li Su said, taking out a ring from his pocket.

With a gentle shake, the entire tent was instantly filled with various treasure chests.

“Brother, this batch of supplies can produce a thousand Earth-rank generals and a hundred Heaven-rank generals among your soldiers.”

"There's another great gift: three [Kunlun Profound Spirit Marrow], which can help your top-tier Heavenly Rank generals break through to the Heavenly Fate Divine General level!" Li Su said firmly.

Upon hearing this, Lü Bu's pupils contracted sharply again.

Holy crap!! Dong Zhuo actually had so much hidden strength!!
"Besides that, whatever size army you command, Lord Dong will cover their food and supplies," Li Su added.

“Brother, Lord Dong’s sincerity is beyond compare. Also… I am currently under Dong Zhuo’s command, and I am actually in charge of a portion of the provisions. When the time comes, if we brothers are of one mind, our strength will be unbreakable!” Li Su said meaningfully, holding Lü Bu’s hand.

These words immediately made Lü Bu's eyes light up. Li Su, he could be won over!

This price drop was totally worth it!!
Godfather, please don't blame your child. It's just that the enemy gave too much!
"Brother, come and see again."

Li Su pulled Lü Bu to open a box, revealing a huge luminous pearl inside, which emitted a soft light that illuminated the entire tent.

"This luminous pearl is a rare treasure. It can illuminate an area of ​​several miles at night and increase the cultivation speed within that area. If it is a star-type cultivation technique, the speed will be increased threefold. Lord Dong is using this to express his sincerity to you, my worthy brother." Li Su looked at the luminous pearl with a hint of envy in his eyes.

He had been eyeing this item for a long time after he got it.

Seeing Li Su's expression, Lü Bu knew that Li Su also coveted this pearl, but given its formidable power, why would he give it to Li Su?

Li Su's favor today can be repaid later. As for treasures, it's best to keep them in your own pocket for peace of mind.

Composing himself, Li Su took out another gift list, which listed the names and quantities of various resources, fine wines and delicacies, and coins.

Li Su recounted the gift list from beginning to end, which greatly pleased Lü Bu.

“Brother, besides these, Lord Dong also promised that if you join Lord Dong, you can be appointed as a cavalry captain, and if you achieve even a minor merit, you can be ennobled as a marquis!” Li Su added.

Upon hearing this, Lü Bu was once again shaken.

Under the temptation of multiple benefits, Lü Bu's heart has completely changed!
(End of this chapter)