Vol 6 Chapter 12 (2/2)

“Achoo~” In the distance, I saw Liao Hua gapive a big sneeze as she was reorganising the combined army.

Before we left, we went through the village town so that those who came along with us could give those who stayed a final farewell. I and Lu Bu rode at the head while the new cavalry rode behind us, followed by Wen Yuan, Zhou Cang and Chen Gong who led a mixed contingent comprising the footmen and bowmen. With Wen Yuan around, those 2 probably won’t fight so much. Further back was Liao Hua and the girls, as well as our supply caravan which carried about 5 days’ worth of food borrowed feom the village town.

Yes, that’s right, borrow. Which means it has to be returned. I proposed this to which Chen Gong was very supportive.

As we entered the village town, we found that the refugees have integrated with the original inhabitants. Unlike before where they were at odds with each other, they were now communicating and living with each other amicably.

If you put aside the problem of provisions, perhaps both groups could have lived together harmoniously from the beginning.

But I really don’t get it. Why are there so many who are willing to follow us? What is it about us that draws them to us?

“Lord Guan Yu~~ Lord Guan Yu~~” Just then, the sound of horse hooves coming my way could be heard.

“Lord Guan Yu!!!”

“Eh? Guan Ping?! You’re coming along too?”

“Un, I don’t have any family here anyway.”

Guan Ping had changed out of her tattered clothing and was wearing a set of plain, clean green cloth robed that was just right for the season. The pouches by her horse were empty.

“Ah, I’ve been going through some hard times lately so I don’t have anything to eat this week besides that bisuit which I accidentally ate in 1 mouth just now…”

(TL: How the heck does she develop b.r.e.a.s.t.s if she doesn’t have enough to eat?!)

“Here.” I didn’t wait for her to finish and took out a strip of dried meat and stuffed it into Guan Ping’s mouth.

“Eh?”

“I don’t have much meat with me but our journey is short anyway so have some.”

“… I’ll give you some of mine as well.” Lu Bu said as she took out a piece of dried meat and pa.s.sed it to Guan Ping. Though she doesn’t show it at all on the surface, Lu Bu’s kindness really shows itself at times like these.

“… I’m really, really thankful to both of you,” It was only 2 pieces of dried meat but it was enough to move Guan Ping to tears. Even though she got accustomed to it, it was still a little too much hards.h.i.+p after all.

“We’re both descendents of the Guan line so you can think of me as your own family from now on.”

I’m not sure how much help I can be to her, but if it’s just to be an emotional support for her, then I’m more than willing.

“Un, we’re family, we’re family.” Guan Ping did her best to stop her tears and wiped her face before she continued, “I’ll think of you as my own mother then.”

“Eh?”

Mother? Shouldn’t it be sisters?

“Pu~” Lu Bu let out a very rarely seen chuckle.

“Lord Lu Bu can be my G.o.dmother.”

“…” In an instant, the sound of a temple vein bursting could be heard.

“Haha, hahahaha~” I couldn’t hold back my laughter as I looked at Lu Bu’s expression.

“Lord Guan Yu, can you watch your image? Don’t forget that I’m the G.o.dmother while you’re the mother.”

Hmph, so petty.

Ah… The glaive in my hands dropped from my hand when it loosened for a moment as I laughed.

Looks like I’ll have to dismount and pick it up. Or so I thought, when all of a sudden a porcelain white hand easily picked up the glaive that was a about to hit the ground.

“Eh? Zhou Cang?”

“Lord Guan Yu, please let me stay by your side. I cannot stay with Lord Zhang Liao.”

Un? Why is she saying this all of a sudden?

“I don’t know why but Lord Zhang Liao keeps touching me all over. I’m a little scared by it and I hate it!”

“Un~ I can understand why.”

She’s really attractive after all but it’s a pity that she is such a rough and masculine fellow inside.

“What did you say, Lord Guan Yu?”

“No, nothing.” Perhaps I’m just a little jealous, “Then you can march with the vanguard. If anyone behind asks why, just say that I pulled a muscle in my right arm and can’t carry my blade.”

“Oh, un!” You don’t need to shout at the top of your voice when you’re answering me…

Just like that, after spending a fair amount of time in this unnamed village town, we continued on our journey with some new companions.

After we looked at the map closely, we found that there was 1 more stopover before we reached Runan. A place called Gucheng.

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