Liu Bei: My younger brother is a deity.

The melee continues.

Jian Yong was forced to retreat step by step by Liu Bei, and beads of sweat streamed down his face.

As he backed away, he shouted, "Lord Yi! Are you done yet?!"

Han Dang did not answer.

He was completely focused on fighting Zhang Fei and had no time to be distracted.

Zhang Fei, however, became more and more excited as the fight progressed, his dark face glowing red, and his round eyes shining with astonishing brightness.

He roared, swung his arms, and used the "Iron Mountain Lean" technique that Liu Quan had taught him, charging headlong into Han Dang.

Han Dang crossed his arms to try and block, but he didn't expect the Iron Mountain Lean to be so fierce.

Zhang Fei pushed off the ground with his feet, twisted his waist and hips, and leaned his shoulders and back, gathering powerful kinetic energy in his shoulders after several amplifications.

Bang!

Han Dang felt a tremendous force strike him, his arms ached as if they were about to break, and he could no longer stand steadily, staggering back four or five steps.

The red-faced man in the tavern couldn't help but suddenly stand up, drawing surprised glances from everyone.

On the other side, Jian Yong and his group were ultimately unable to withstand Liu Bei's attack. They were first forced into a corner, and then subjected to a barrage of blows.

A chorus of "Ouch!" filled the air.

After being struck four or five times by Liu Bei, Jian Yong squatted down with his hands on his head and shouted, "I surrender! I surrender! Brother Liu Bei, I surrender!"

brush!

Liu Bei stopped the jujube wood stick in his hand on Jian Yong's shoulder and asked with a grin, "Are you really convinced?"

Jian Yong, covered in sweat, said, "I'm truly impressed."

Liu Bei put away the jujube wood stick and ordered, "Stop!"

Both sides stopped.

Liu Bei threw down his stick, reached out and helped Jian Yong, who was squatting on the ground, up. He said apologetically, "Ah Yong, are you alright? I was a bit rough with you. I apologize."

Jian Yong stood up with a wry smile, rubbing his chest, and said, "A bet has no eyes, and a bet is a bet. There's no need for apologies."

He then clasped his hands in a fist salute to Liu Bei, saying, "From this day forward, all the wandering knights of Zhuo County shall follow Brother Liu. Brother Liu shall be the king of the marketplace."

Liu Bei laughed heartily, "I've long heard that A Yong loves to joke, and it's true what they say."

Just then, two muffled groans came from the side.

Liu Bei and Jian Yong turned their heads and saw Zhang Fei and Han Dang with their arms crossed, twisting each other's arms, their faces flushed red, actually competing in strength.

Liu Bei walked over and said with a smile, "Afei, and this hero, everyone stop fighting. This fight is over."

The two remained motionless, sweat beading on their foreheads.

Zhang Fei winked at Liu Bei with all his might.

Liu Bei and Jian Yong looked at each other, wondering what was going on.

"These two have exerted too much force, locking their muscles and bones. At this moment, they must not rashly withdraw their strength, nor should they speak to deflate their spirits, otherwise their internal organs will surely be injured."

Upon hearing the sound, Liu Bei looked over and saw a red-faced young man walking out of the tavern.

This man was the tallest Liu Bei had ever seen; his shoulders were as broad as a door panel and very thick.

At first glance, it looks like a giant bear is walking towards you.

As he approached, the young man's appearance came into Liu Bei's view: phoenix eyes, silkworm eyebrows, a short beard under his chin, and a sharp glint in his eyes as he opened and closed them.

What a heroic figure!

Liu Bei was greatly impressed. If it weren't for the fact that A Fei was in an inappropriate situation at the moment, he would have already stepped forward to befriend him.

The young man walked to the middle of Zhang Fei and Han Dang's intertwined arms and said, "There should be a way to release the force at this moment, but we can't miss, otherwise the tendons and bones of these two arms will definitely be injured."

As he spoke, he placed his hands on their arms and gently pulled them apart.

Zhang Fei and Han Dang loosened their four arms, and then, following the force of the other's pull, struck the red-faced youth in the chest.

Liu Bei, Zhang Fei, Jian Yong, and Han Dang exclaimed in unison.

But the young man swayed slightly before regaining his footing. He narrowed his phoenix eyes and smiled, "It's alright."

He inwardly screamed, "Damn it, I underestimated these two! Especially that dark-faced kid, that really hurts!"

But his pride wouldn't allow him to show any inappropriate expression, so he held it in.

Seeing that the young man was indeed unharmed, Zhang Fei and Han Dang breathed a sigh of relief and clasped their hands in thanks.

The more Liu Bei looked at the red-faced man, the more familiar he felt with him. He unconsciously walked over to the man and took his hand.

At this moment, it truly felt like a golden breeze and jade dew—cough cough cough, it truly felt like heroes appreciating each other.

"Are you truly unharmed, hero?" Liu Bei asked with concern, his hand still gripping the young man's.

He has a flaw—when he meets someone he admires, he can't help but want to get close to them, and sometimes he's a little too enthusiastic.

Liu Quan once said that he "opens his heart to everyone he meets, which is both a strength and a weakness."

He didn't change, believing that being sincere to people is never wrong.

The red-faced youth struggled slightly, but failed to break free, and then stopped moving.

He lowered his gaze, looked at the hand Liu Bei was holding, then looked up at Liu Bei's sincere face, and a slight thought stirred in his heart.

After committing murder in Jieliang, Hedong, he fled all the way, enduring wind and rain, and witnessed the coldness of human nature. Few people were as enthusiastic towards him as he was.

"His surname is Guan, his given name is Yu, and his courtesy name is Yunchang."

His real name was Guan Shou, and his courtesy name was Changsheng.

Guan Yu, also known as Guan Yunchang, was the name he adopted while on the run.

"I am from Hedong. I have wandered here due to some trouble, and I was drinking in a tavern just now when I saw you all arguing. I did not want to get involved, but these two..."

He glanced at Zhang Fei and Han Dang, "Their muscles and bones are locked up. If no one helps them, they may suffer internal injuries. That's why I took the liberty of making a move."

As Liu Bei listened to him speak, each word was spoken calmly and deliberately, displaying a composed and unhurried demeanor, which further fueled his admiration.

He clasped his hands in greeting and said, "So it's Brother Guan. I am Liu Bei, and I don't yet have a courtesy name, so just call me A Bei. I'm from Lousang Village in Zhuo County. It is truly an honor to meet you today, Brother Guan."

Guan Yu nodded slightly and returned the greeting with clasped hands: "Brother Liu, you are too kind."

He then looked at Han Dang and Zhang Fei, saying, "Both of you are fierce warriors with great skills. Instead of fighting in the streets, you should enlist in the army and earn fame on the battlefield."

Han Dang already had this idea, and upon hearing this, he laughed and said, "Could it be that brave man Guan also has this plan? Why don't we all go to apply together, so we can look out for each other?"

Guan Yu was slightly embarrassed.

He was a fugitive, and the talisman he carried was a forgery; how could he possibly apply for the job?

Now that we are not in a chaotic era, the imperial court is conscripting soldiers from good families.

There were criminals, but they were all used as cannon fodder.

Liu Bei, being astute, noticed Guan Yu's hesitation and quickly changed the subject, saying, "Brother Yunchang, Brother Yigong, since we've met by chance today, and there's an inn here, why don't we all sit down and have a few drinks together?"

Guan Yu hesitated for a moment, then agreed.

Han Dang is perfectly capable of doing so.

When Jian Yong heard that there was wine to drink, he also actively participated.

The group entered the tavern.

Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Jian Yong, and Han Dang found a seat by the window and sat down.

The chivalrous men under Liu Bei and Jian Yong tactfully sat down at the table next to them.

The bartender came over, and Zhang Fei slammed his hand on the table, saying, "Bring the best wine! Also, cut ten catties of mutton, three roast chickens, and bring some of the fresh seasonal vegetables you have!"

The food and drinks were served quickly.

The five of them ate and chatted, and found themselves getting along quite well.

Guan Yu had a knot in his heart, but he also felt that the people in front of him were all righteous people, and it was really wrong of him to have deceived them.

So, after a few rounds of drinks, he took the initiative to tell the story of killing someone in his hometown and fleeing.

"When Yu was in Jieliang, Hedong, he killed a local tyrant who was bullying others because of his power. After that, he fled to this place."

"Guan Yu is not my birth name; my birth name is Guan Shou, courtesy name Changsheng. I have deceived you before, and I am ashamed."

Liu Bei slapped his thigh and hurriedly said, "Brother Guan, since you have fled from your hometown, you probably can't go back. Why don't you settle down in my Lousang Village? Don't worry, Brother Guan, this is easy. I'll have my uncle negotiate with the county magistrate, and it will surely be done."

Guan Yu hesitated: "Wouldn't this... be too troublesome?"

"No trouble at all!" Liu Bei said happily. "It would be a pity for a hero like Brother Guan to be left to wander the world. Just as you said, with your skills, why not serve the court and earn fame on the battlefield!"

Guan Yu pondered for a moment, and seeing Liu Bei's sincerity, and that Zhang Fei, Jian Yong, and Han Dang did not show any displeasure because of his status as a fugitive, he felt a sudden sense of relief and said, "Then thank you very much, A Bei."

Liu Bei waved his hand, "No need to thank me, no need to thank me, from now on we are brothers."

He then asked, "If you were to settle down here, what name would you use, Brother Guan?"

Guan Yu said, "Guan Shou is dead. From now on, I am Guan Yu, Guan Yunchang."