Three Kingdoms: Zhang Fei was sent flying by a single spear thrust, leaving Liu Bei stunned.

[Congratulations! You have obtained the Martial Soul Fragment – ​​'Lu Bu Among Men'!]

The system notification echoed in his ears, but the ecstatic expression on Zhang Ziqian's face slowly froze.

Lü Bu?

He froze, blinking hard as he stared at the dark gold fragment floating in front of him.

Are you kidding me? How could it be this guy?

The "Xiang Yu" he had been chanting in his mind a thousand times, the Hegemon-King of Western Chu who could lift mountains, how did he become Lü Bu?

"System, are you mistaken? Or was my prayer too soft?" Zhang Ziqian couldn't help but complain inwardly. "I clearly wanted the Hegemon-King of Western Chu! Not this... this traitor who serves three masters!"

In his meager knowledge of history, Lü Bu's image is hardly glorious. He was brave, but his character... well, that's hard to describe. He was quick to switch jobs, betraying his boss was commonplace, and ultimately met his end at the White Gate Tower.

If this were in modern times, he would definitely be the kind of troublesome employee who is highly capable but has a poor work ethic, and every company wants to poach him, but once they do, they all have a headache.

He wanted someone like Xiang Yu, a powerful figure who comes with his own background music and exudes charisma, but instead he got a person who broke their promise in the workplace.

Zhang Ziqian pursed his lips, feeling that he had wasted his 50,000 points. It was like going to open a blind box with high expectations, hoping for the latest figurine, only to get a piece of merchandise from an outdated internet celebrity, and one with a bad reputation at that.

He reached out and poked the fragment with a hint of disdain.

As he touched it, a dark golden light flowed across the fragment, and the blurry figure wielding a halberd and riding Red Hare seemed to come alive. An indescribable arrogance and domineering aura emanated from the fragment, instantly filling the entire VR space.

"Among men, Lü Bu; among horses, Red Hare."

The eight large characters were like a brand, deeply engraved in Zhang Ziqian's mind.

He felt his heart skip a beat for no reason.

Although his character isn't great, I have to admit... this guy's look is really cool!

That halberd, with its ornate design and menacing aura, looked far more stylish than the dark, unremarkable spear in his hand. And that horse, entirely crimson, was exceptionally magnificent—clearly a top-of-the-line sports car.

"Ahem... Actually, Lu Bu isn't bad either." Zhang Ziqian stroked his chin, starting to mentally prepare himself. "As long as he's good at fighting, that's enough. His character and stuff don't affect my earning points. Besides, this is just a fragment of a martial spirit. I'm using his abilities, not asking me to learn how to be a person from him."

Thinking about it that way, I immediately felt much better.

He began to examine this newly acquired "toy" carefully.

[Soul Fragment: Lu Bu Among Men (Epic)]

[Status: Not yet fused]

[Effect: After fusion, the host will unlock the second Martial Soul slot and initially gain the power of 'Peerless'. They can gradually unlock Lu Bu's exclusive martial arts skills, weapons, and mounts.]

[Fusion Requirements: 1. Consume 10000 points. 2. Meet the special prerequisite 'The Flying General's Approval'.]

"A second spirit slot? You can even have two accounts?" Zhang Ziqian's eyes lit up.

This is like playing a game where others can only choose one class, but he can now dual-class. One is Li Cunxiao, the other is Lü Bu—both are top-tier powerhouses. One focuses on strength, the other on technique and burst damage? This combination is simply incredible!

However, this condition for fusion gave him a bit of a headache.

Ten thousand points isn't expensive; he still has over twenty thousand left, so he can afford it. But what the heck is this "Flying General's Approval"?

"System, explain what 'the Flying General's approval' means?"

[The Flying General is Lü Bu's title. This condition means that the host must gain Lü Bu's personal recognition in direct combat.]

"Huh? We have to go and fight Lu Bu himself?" Zhang Ziqian was dumbfounded.

The Three Kingdoms period was so vast, who knows where Lü Bu is hiding right now? Besides, even if you found him, why would he fight you?

"Isn't this a rip-off?" he complained.

Well, there's always a way. Anyway, I already have the fragments, and I'll find a way to fuse them sooner or later.

He happily stored Lu Bu's fragments in his system inventory, feeling like he had become much stronger. Although it was just a futures contract, it was still a potential stock.

He then opened the system shop to see what he could buy with his remaining 20,000 points.

Upon closer inspection, he discovered several new items in the mall.

[Fangtian Halberd (Replica)]

Price: 2000 points

[Description: A weapon simulated and forged based on information from the "Lu Bu, the Man Among Men" martial spirit fragments. Forged from ordinary iron, but with a consistent appearance; weight can be customized. Note: This is merely a decorative piece; don't expect it to have any special abilities.]

Red Hare (3-day trial card)

Price: 5000 points

[Description: After use, summons a phantom of Red Hare, possessing all its abilities, for three days. It will automatically disappear after three days. Note: Activate and run, so exciting!]

"Hey! There's such a good thing!" Zhang Ziqian exclaimed with delight.

This replica of the halberd is pretty good; I'll buy one to play with, it's not expensive anyway. The Yuwang Spear is useful, but its design is too plain and not flashy enough.

As for the Red Hare trial card... 5,000 points for three days, that's too expensive! It's highway robbery!

He decisively spent two thousand points to buy a custom-made, heaviest version of the Fangtian-Huaji replica, and then exited the VR world with satisfaction.

As his consciousness returned to his body, a strong sense of hunger, accompanied by the aroma of roasted meat, instantly overwhelmed all his senses.

"Mmm? It smells so good!"

He then realized that he still had the half-eaten roasted rabbit in his arms. He had forgotten about it because he was in a hurry to open the gift pack.

He quickly stuffed the remaining half of the rabbit into his mouth, chewing as he walked out of the tent.

Night had fallen, but the Yellow Turban surrender camp in the distance remained brightly lit and bustling with activity. Cao Cao's army had completely taken control of the situation.

Zhang Ziqian, with a rabbit leg dangling from his mouth, wandered around the camp like a ghost. The soldiers, upon seeing him, cast him gazes of utter awe, bowing respectfully from afar, barely daring to breathe.