Chapter 376 (1/2)

Strength and courage. Guan Hai and Zhou Cang have proven themselves to have these things. Huang Zhong kept his sword feeling satisfied and voiced his approval.

“General. Do you still have any objections?” Liu Mang smiled as he looked at the three men.

“I can relax if you two are around. I will leave Milord to you!” Huang Zhong said to the two men before cupping his fist at Liu Mang.

“Haha. Of course. Although these two came from the wilderness, they have good enough skills to sell to the King!” Liu Mang praised Guan Hai and Zhou Cang generously. These two would become his guards like Cao Cao’s Dian Wei and Xu Zhu who were also strong and powerful men.

It was unfortunate for Cao Cao that one of them had already died. On the other hand, Liu Mang obtained two tigers. Although Guan Hai and Zhou Cang may not be as strong as Dian Wei or Xu Zhu, Liu Mang himself was also just a second grade warrior.

Meanwhile, the three strategists narrowed their eyes. They did not care about Liu Mang’s exaggerated compliments but the words ‘sell to the Emperor.’ As a modern person, Liu Mang used words such as King or Emperor freely. After all, he was pampered an only child1. However, in ancient times, the people were very sensitive towards such words.

Guan Hai and Zhou Cang could sell their skills but who is the ‘King’? Right now, that person is Liu Mang as this was Zhou Cang and Guan Hai’s current Lord. It was also possible for Liu Mang to have even grander ambitions. If Liu Mang manages to conquer the world, they too would enter the historical records. The eyes of the three strategists glinted in excitement. Jia Xu was even prepared to work properly.

Liu Mang could not understand why the three strategist suddenly became so excited. On the other hand, Guan Hai and Zhou Cang could not understand what Liu Mang and Huang Zhong were talking about. Initially, Huang Zhong had been antagonistic towards them and even fought them. However, he was now welcoming them with a smiling expression. It was still acceptable for Guan Hai but Zhou Cang was an idiot.

Liu Mang then laughed and explained to the two that Huang Zhong was testing their valor. As the two of them were to be Liu Mang’s bodyguards, they would naturally be carrying weapons in the hall. They would also only be allowed to listen to Liu Mang’s orders. Even if someone like Huang Zhong were to give them an order, they must not pay any heed to it unless Liu Mang were to order them to. They must also not throw away their weapons. In other words, these two had pa.s.sed the test.

Besides courage, they also needed strength. If they had been too weak, Huang Zhong would have simply killed them. He truly had every intention to kill them at that moment.

As Shouchun’s hall was large, the three of them had enough s.p.a.ce to fight. Huang Zhong only kept his sword after several dozen rounds. Although he did not show off all of his skills, he was able to learn how powerful the two warriors were. Guan Hai was good enough to become a top quality general. On the other hand, Zhou Cang was also very strong also he was not smart. After all, Zhou Cang was Guan Yu’s weapon bearer in the original timeline.

As the two warrior’s strength and courage had already been tested, Huang Zhong could feel at ease leaving Liu Mang with them.

“We would definitely be no worse than you in protecting Milord!” Guan Hai understood that Huang Zhong was testing him after listening to Liu Mang’s explanation but still felt uncomfortable from it and snorted at Huang Zhong as though it was a provocation.

“That’s right! As long as this Zhou is here, n.o.body would be able to touch a single hair on Brother Liu!” Zhou Cang declared.

“Haha. General! Looks like you have met your match!” Liu Mang laughed contentedly while Huang Zhong shook his head and laughed bitterly.

“Guan Hai and Zhou Cang! I have orders!” Liu Mang suddenly shouted with a serious expression.

“Guan Hai present!” Guan Hai immediately knelt. On the other hand, Zhou Cang was distracted. Fortunately, Guan Hai immediately pulled Zhou Cang down into a kneeling position.