Wuxia: The Super Slave Master

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He picked up a piece of chicken and put it in his mouth, then snuggled up to Cai Yan. The two cuddled for a while before finally separating.

Luo Chen's hands became somewhat unruly, reaching out to touch Cai Yan's body repeatedly.

"Alright, alright, let's talk about it after dinner, okay?"

Luo Chen smiled faintly, "Of course."

Time flies, and half a month has passed in the blink of an eye. Since the emperor's passing, the struggles in the palace have become more intense day by day. At this time, a fellow named Yuan Shao presented Luo Chen with an invitation.

Luo Chen wondered if they were going to invite Dong Zhuo to the capital so soon.

He was not afraid of offending Yuan Shao, but he had no need to and did not want to offend him.

"Yan'er, set out tea in the living room!"

Chapter 147 Zhang Rang Throws Himself into the River

After Yuan Shao entered, he immediately sat down in the honored seat in the hall, and Luo Chen followed suit.

"May I ask what brings Lord Yuan here today?"

Most officials would be terrified of him, but this man in front of him was actually asking him what he wanted; this was the first time he had ever done so.

Yuan Shao smiled awkwardly and asked Luo Chen, "I wonder if Lord Luo is settling in well after taking office?"

Are you here to waste my breath on me?

Luo Chen smiled faintly: "You're too kind, sir. I don't have any particular habits or discomforts; it's all for His Majesty's sake." Seemingly realizing that she had said something wrong, Luo Chen immediately corrected herself: "It's all for Her Majesty the Empress."

Hearing this, Yuan Shao was very pleased with Luo Chen's expression, and then said, "I wonder if Lord Luo Chen is interested in a higher official position?"

Now for the main point! Luo Chen nodded: "Lord Yuan, you're quite the joker. If officials aren't in it for fame and fortune, what are they in it for?"

"Lord Luo is indeed outspoken. Then I'll tell you without hesitation, I've already joined forces with Lord Dong Zhuo. When we eliminate the treacherous villains around the Empress, Lord Luo will surely be credited!"

You think you can drag me down with just one sentence?

no way!

Luo Chen replied, "Yes, Lord Yuan's idea is very good. Since ancient times, eunuchs have often caused trouble for the court and should be executed. However, I am just a city-guarding general. I don't know what role I can play?"

Yuan Shao thought to himself that having heard those words was enough, so he told Luo Chen that all he had to do was open the city gates and bring Dong Zhuo into the capital.

Luo Chen didn't need to worry about anything else. He thought to himself, "You idiot, you're being used and you don't even realize it. If I were to join you, I'd be the real idiot." So, although Luo Chen agreed, he had no intention of helping him rebel.

That night, Luo Chen summoned Shou Dong and the others to his room and laid out strategic positions for them. The men immediately agreed and, after leaving, led five thousand troops toward the four city gates.

At the same time, Luo Chen also wrote a letter to Wang Situ, telling him about Yuan Shao and others' plot to rebel, because Luo Chen's next target was the legendary Diao Chan.

At midnight, the city was brightly lit, and guards stood proudly on the city walls. At this moment, Dong Zhuo quietly arrived at the city gate with 10,000 troops.

Then a soldier raised his torch, but the other party did not respond. Dong Zhuo wondered if the person who was supposed to be there had fallen asleep or forgotten the time.

So he raised his torch again. At this time, Yuan Shao, with his troops, noticed that no one had come out of the city for so long. Suspicious, he ordered a fast horse to be prepared and go directly to the city wall.

Several soldiers quickly surrounded him.

"Who goes there? Don't you know it's curfew?"

Yuan Shao immediately revealed his identity, but to his surprise, the soldier answered him directly.

"I'm sorry, sir, no one was authorized to leave the city alone. Please return, sir!"

Yuan Shao was furious and immediately mounted his prized horse and went to Luo Chen's residence.

Luo Chen, who had just punished Cai Yan with family discipline, was about to go to sleep when a loud shout came from outside the door. Luo Chen knew that it was Lord Yuan who had arrived, so he opened the door.

Yuan Shao glanced around before entering Luo Chen's residence.

"Luo Chen, Luo Chen, if you can't do this, then don't agree to my request. Now tell me, what should we do?"

Luo Chen waved his hand: "My lord, you are unaware of the truth. I am doing this all for your own good!"

"Bullshit! For my own good, you should open the city gates and let Dong Zhuo into the capital!"

Luo Chen replied, "My lord, if you trust me, I will naturally find a way to help you get rid of Zhang Rang and the other villains. If you don't trust me, that's fine too."

As he spoke, Luo Chen took out a token: "If you don't trust me, take this token and go to the city gate. I guarantee the gate will open!"

Yuan Shao hesitated for a moment but still took the token from Luo Chen and went directly to the city gate. He ordered the gate to be opened, and Dong Zhuo rushed into the palace as soon as he entered the capital.

In an instant, shouts of killing filled the palace and the entire court. Dong Zhuo's men were like jackals, seizing people and killing them.

At that very moment, General He Jin, in his own residence, led three thousand men directly towards the palace.

Zhang Rang and the others led Liu Bian all the way to the riverbank, where they saw a young man dressed in blue waiting for them.

Upon seeing this man, Zhang Rang immediately ran forward, crying, "Boatman, boatman, save me, save me!"

Luo Chen steered the small boat over and set up camp on land. Zhang Rang and the others quickly ran aboard, expressing their gratitude to Luo Chen profusely.

Luo Chen waved his hand to indicate that it was alright, but He Jin and the others quickly caught up and returned. The ambushers on both sides immediately attacked. How could He Jin have guessed that someone would be waiting for him here? With only three men under his command, how could they be a match for the enemy? In no time, they were all killed.

He Jin was also slashed several times. Just as he was about to leave, a man rushed forward and took him back. That man was none other than Cao Cao.

Luo Chen turned to Zhang Rang and the others: "My lord, to put it bluntly, now that Dong Zhuo has entered the capital, you have no way out. Do you intend to take the young emperor with you and perish together?"

Zhang Rang hesitated for a moment, but he knew in his heart that now it was either his own death or His Majesty holding him and dying; there was no third option.

So he ordered someone to dress him up: "Your Majesty, this old minister knows that I am about to die. But most of the court officials are just sour-tongued scholars, and there are also fierce and ruthless military generals. Your Majesty must be careful in the future!"

After saying this, Zhang Rang and his companions tied the stones they were holding to their bodies and jumped into the water with a splash. His last words were left for Luo Chen.

"Lord Luo, you must protect His Majesty!"

Luo Chen looked at Liu Bian and asked, "Your Majesty, now that all the traitors and rebels are dead, are you going to return to the capital or what?"

Although Emperor Liu Bian was only eight years old, he already knew countless things about the world.

"What difference does it make where I go? I'm afraid my reign as emperor is coming to an end!"

After saying that, he sighed and told Luo Chen to take him wherever he wanted.

Luo Chen had originally intended to take him to an ordinary family's home, but unexpectedly, countless soldiers rushed towards them.

Chapter 148 She Was Taken by Dong Zhuo

The newcomers were Yuan Shao and his father, Yuan Yi. Upon seeing them, Luo Chen glanced at Liu Bian and then moored the small boat to the side.

"This humble official greets both Lord Yuans!"

When Yuan Yi saw Luo Chen, he secretly exclaimed in his heart, "Good!" He hadn't expected there to be such a handsome person nowadays, and one who remained unfazed by Shangguan's presence.

Is that His Majesty inside?

Luo Chen nodded, and then Yuan Shao and the others led Luo Chen and Liu Bian back to the palace. Little did they know that Dong Zhuo had been waiting for them for a long time.

Upon seeing His Majesty arrive, he burst into laughter, stepped forward, and grabbed Liu Bian's cheek.

When Yuan Shao and Yuan Yi saw that Dong Zhuo was so audacious as to dare to defy his superiors, they immediately pointed their fingers at him.

"How dare you, Dong Zhuo! Not only do you not kneel before His Majesty, but you are also so arrogant! Do you know your crime?"

When Dong Zhuo entered the palace, he was like a wolf among sheep. He went straight to Yuan Yi and grabbed him.

"I say, you ungrateful bastards, don't you even look at who brought His Majesty back? Let me see what's wrong with His Majesty!"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Shao immediately picked up his sword and was about to strike, but then he saw that Dong Zhuo's men were all around him, so he put the sword away.

Dong Zhuo gave him a disdainful look, then took Liu Bian's hand and returned to his seat. Luo Chen looked at him without saying a word, just staring blankly.

Luo Chen turned to leave when Dong Zhuo spoke.

"Young man, don't leave! Do you know where your official post is now?"

"Kingo"

"Anyone who can serve His Majesty must be no ordinary person. You should come to the palace and stay by His Majesty's side!"

Luo Chen immediately objected: "Your Excellency, Your Majesty, I have an elderly wife and mother to take care of at home, and I am truly unable to do anything!"

He was furious with everyone who opposed Dong Zhuo, but Jia Yu stopped him at that moment.

"My lord, since he has such thoughts, let him go!"

After everyone left, Luo Chen stayed where she was, waiting for Jia Yu to come out.

"Why did you help me just now, sir?"

"I've seen countless people. Do you really think I can't tell how skilled you are in martial arts? Keeping you by His Majesty's side is nothing but a disaster!"

"Aren't you afraid that I will kill you?"

"Young master, if you want to take my life, you can do it anytime. There's no need to waste so much breath on me!"

"Very well, based on your words, sir, if you are ever in trouble, I will certainly save your life!"

Seeing Luo Chen walk further and further away, Jia Yu sighed softly, "I hope that day never comes!"

In the days that followed, Luo Chen lived a carefree life. The system did not assign him any tasks. Suddenly, dozens of guards came to the palace to take Luo Chen back.

Luo Chen looked at them in confusion: "What have I done to deserve your presence?"

The man snorted: "You failed in your duty to guard the city gate, allowing Yuan Shao to escape the capital. What is your punishment? Why aren't you coming back with me?"

Luo Chen found it amusing, so he followed them back. The man who came to interrogate him was an old man, none other than Wang Situ, who had previously tipped Luo Chen off.

"What are you doing? Quickly untie the adults!"

It seemed the old man had something to ask him, so Luo Chen thanked him and then asked him what he wanted.

Wang Situ chuckled and said, "Now that Dong Zhuo has replaced His Majesty and Yuan Shao has left, I have two relatives who are coming to the capital. I wonder if you could do me a favor?"

Why is everyone who sends assassins into the city so polite to me?

Luo Chen agreed without hesitation, but with only one condition: to become friends with Wang Situ. Wang Situ readily agreed as well.

Meanwhile, Lü Bu killed Ding Yuan and arrived in Luoyang. The situation in the world was becoming increasingly chaotic, but this had nothing to do with Luo Chen. One day, news of an assassination attempt came from Dong Zhuo's mansion. However, when the news spread that those who were assassinated had been killed before they even saw their target, no one dared to say anything.

Luo Chen was ordered to enter the palace to report back. Upon entering the palace, he saw Liu Xie sitting there with a frightened expression. He was an emperor who had been forced to the throne and had no dignity. Luo Chen sighed and truthfully reported what he had seen recently, such as who had been coming and going in Chang'an.

After speaking, Li Jue stepped forward and berated Luo Chen in front of Dong Zhuo. There was no other way; things had come to this point, and they had to find a scapegoat no matter what.

Luo Chen chuckled lightly: "There are so many bandits in Luoyang every day. Sometimes they rob, sometimes they kill. Is this what Lord Li is criticizing?"

Li Jue was speechless with anger at Luo Chen, so Luo Chen respectfully said to Liu Xie, "Your Majesty, the world is not yet at peace, and there are naturally countless bandits and such. Although I bear this responsibility, the key lies with all the officials and Your Majesty!"

Dong Zhuo laughed at this moment: "Haha, what a sharp tongue you have! Since that's the case, then you shall bear the consequences of your sins!"

As he spoke, Li Jue stepped forward and grabbed at Luo Chen. But how could he be a match for Luo Chen? Luo Chen simply used a move called "Dislocating Tendons and Bones" to dislocate his hand, leaving his right arm completely immobile.

Li Jue pointed at Luo Chen and said, "You despicable scoundrel, tell me what tricks you played on me?"

When Dong Zhuo saw that Luo Chen had easily dislocated Li Jue's arm with a light touch, he thought that Luo Chen's martial arts skills must be quite high.

A feeling of admiration for talent immediately arose in my heart.

"Fine, fine, Li Jue, you're useless yourself, so don't blame others!"

Li Jue seemed about to argue, but after Dong Zhuo glared at him, he dared not speak again. Luo Chen respectfully addressed Dong Zhuo.

"My lord, Your Majesty, if there is nothing else, then I shall take my leave!"

"Wait a minute, Lord Luo's martial arts are unparalleled." Dong Zhuo said, looking at Lü Bu to the side. He could take this opportunity to test just how good Lü Bu's martial arts were.

"Then why don't you stay and have a test with the young man beside me? If you win, I'll reward you with the title of Commander of the Imperial Guards, how about that?"

Luo Chen thought to himself that this Imperial Guard Commander seemed quite impressive, and he also had many beautiful women by his side. Well, this deal was done. By the way, he also wanted to know just how awesome this so-called number one in the world, Lü Bu, really was.

Looking at Luo Chen's small frame, Lü Bu thought to himself, "This guy wants to challenge me to a duel? It'll be a piece of cake."

So everyone got up and immediately walked towards the arena in the distance.

Lu Bu roared and flew straight up, while Wang Situ, watching from the side, cheered loudly.

Chapter 149 It's Time to Retreat

Luo Chen shouted loudly, and everyone around him looked at him. Then, Luo Chen... well, he walked step by step onto the arena, and everyone on the arena looked at him.

Many people laughed, and Lü Bu couldn't understand the man in front of him who was doing radio calisthenics.

"You brat, what are you doing?"

Luo Chen smiled faintly: "I'm just warming up, otherwise I won't feel well!"

As he spoke, Lu Bu shouted at Luo Chen and charged forward. Lu Bu didn't understand anything about warming up; he just knew that this kid in front of him was probably playing a trick on him.

The two began to fight. Although Lu Bu didn't have many moves, each one was well-executed, like a wild tiger hunting.