"When I return to the camp, I will receive my punishment.
In the future, I'm willing to be a pawn under the lord's command and lead the horse for the lord!”
Cheng Lian addressed Lu Bu as Lord, which meant that he had completely submitted to Lu Bu.
In the future, even if Lu Bu rebelled, Cheng Lian would follow him to the end.
Lu Bu smiled as he helped Cheng Lian up,"
"General Cheng, we are all comrades and brothers.
This caning punishment will be waived."
Cheng Lian said in a muffled voice,"
"Caning can't be avoided. Otherwise, how can we show the Lord's dignity?
I must beat him with a hundred sticks."
Seeing how stubborn Cheng Lian was, Lu Bu stopped persuading him and said to his soldiers,"
"Brothers, just like General Cheng, you are all my brothers.
As long as you follow me and kill the enemies, I, Lu Bu, promise!
All of you will be promoted and made rich, and you will be conferred the title of marquis and general in the future!”
Lu Bu's domineering and heroic spirit had convinced many of the Han soldiers.
They waved the weapons in their hands and shouted,
"General Lu!" "General Lu!" "General Lu!"
The system notification sounded.
"Ding! [Congratulations to the Host for completing the System Mission: Eliminate the Hu Thieves.]
The loyalty of Cheng Lian and the thousands of soldiers under the host's command has been fully increased by a hundred people!
All the soldiers under the host's command have their combat strength increased by 2 points!”
2 points of strength was very useful to these weaklings whose strength was generally less than 10.
With the addition of 2 points in strength, many soldiers 'strength began to surpass that of ordinary people.
Under Lu Bu's training, they would definitely become an elite army.
Lu Bu brought the head of the Hu Thief back to Jiuyuan County and received a series of commendations from Ding Yuan.
To be honest, Ding Yuan had a headache when it came to these scattered Hu thieves.
When more people went to encircle and suppress them, these Xiongnu beasts would flee at the sight of them.
If they sent out too few people, they would not be able to defeat these bandits.
Now that Lu Bu was able to deal with them, Ding Yuan's worries had been resolved.
Lu Bu's good foster father, Ding Yuan, rewarded Lu Bu according to his achievements. With a wave of his hand, he rewarded Lu Bu with 500,000 yuan.
Lu Bu asked Cheng Lian to take out 200,000 yuan to buy some wine and meat and distribute it to his brothers. The soldiers who went out to fight this time could also get more money.
He returned to his home in the south of the city with the reward of 300,000 yuan.
When Lu Bu entered, he found Zhang Liao and Gao Shun sparring in the courtyard.
Zhang Liao brandished the spear in his hand like a tiger, and his attacks were swift and fierce.
Gao Shun defended more than he attacked. His moves were orderly, but he could stand firm like a rock in the wind and waves, making Zhang Liao return empty-handed.
Seeing Lu Bu walk in, Zhang Liao immediately put away his spear and said happily,"
"Eldest Senior Brother is back!"
"Eldest Senior Brother, we haven't seen each other for a few days. Did you go out to kill the enemy again?”
Lu Bu nodded."
"Yes, you two have practiced quite well.”
Gao Shun also put away his long saber and bowed to Lu Bu."
"Eldest Senior Brother."
Zhang Liao threw his spear on the weapon rack and came forward to take Lu Bu's bag.
"Eldest Senior Brother, in the two days that you were away, we visited all the suitable houses in the city.
Two of them were more suitable for him.”
"There is a large courtyard in the north of the city. The area is large enough for us to live in.
It wasn't expensive, but it was a little far.”
"In the south of the city, near the business street, there is also a house that is about to be sold.
This family was said to be a merchant family. The head of the family had been killed by the Hu on his way to trade, and he could no longer live.
His house has three entrances and three exits, and there's also a spacious square that can be transformed into a martial arts arena. It's the most suitable for us.”
Lu Bu said to Zhang Liao,
"Then what are you hesitating about? Of course we have to choose the merchant's house in the south of the city.”
"This…"
Zhang Liao hesitated and said,"
"The merchant's courtyard is good, but it's too expensive. He's only willing to buy it for 300,000 yuan.
The owner of the courtyard said that it cost 500,000 yuan to build this courtyard. 300,000 yuan was already a cheap price.
Moreover, that merchant died tragically at the hands of the Hu, so it's a little unlucky…"
"You don't have to worry about money."
Lu Bu unwrapped the package and saw that it was full of shiny gold.
Five hundred thousand was too much, so Ding Yuan converted the money into gold ingots for Lu Bu.
Zhang Liao's eyes widened when he saw so much gold.
"Eldest Senior Brother, how did you get rich again?”
Lu Bu smiled and said,"
"These are all military merits. Killing a Hu thief will give you a reward of 1000 coins.”
Zhang Liao held a piece of gold and exclaimed,
"A Hu for 1000 gold coins, how many Hu thieves does Eldest Shixiong have to kill?”
"This money is enough to buy a new house.
As for the inauspicious…"
When Lu Bu said this, he smiled at Gao Shun.
"Boping, are you afraid of ghosts?"
Gao Shun shook his head.
"I'm not afraid.
If there's a ghost, just kill it."
"Boping is right. How can we martial artists be afraid of the supernatural?”
Seeing that Lu Bu and Gao Shun had no objections, Zhang Liao picked up the gold and said,"
"Alright, since Eldest Senior Brother says it's okay, then we'll buy the courtyard today!”
The family selling the house was in a hurry to move out of Jiuyuan, so the transaction went smoothly.
After noon, the deed was in Lu Bu's hands.
This residence was indeed as Zhang Liao had said. It was a spacious courtyard with three entrances and three exits.
There was also a water system in the courtyard and a small pavilion. It could be seen that the previous owner had put a lot of effort into this courtyard.
It was a pity that the house was the owner of the house, and the merchant who built it did not have the fortune to enjoy it.
Lu Bu invited his foster father, Li Yan, into the courtyard and gave the most spacious main room in the backyard to his foster father.
Li Yan looked at the scenery in the courtyard and nodded repeatedly. He smiled at Lu Bu and said,
"This old man has never had a son in my life. I didn't expect to be able to enjoy the blessing of an adopted son.
After living in a small courtyard for a long time, she was not used to living in a big house.”
Lu Bu said to Li Yan in confusion,
"Godfather, with your strength, you can have any kind of house you want.
Why don't you change to another house?"
"Hai, people like us, it doesn't matter where we live.”
Li Yan smiled at Lu Bu and said,
"Father is still considered good. At least he has a home in Jiuyuan City.
My old friends, all of them either live in the open and have no fixed residence, or they hide in the mountains.
You still think you're some otherworldly expert, tsk tsk
Oh right, the courtyard is so big now. Bring Yan Ying over to live too.
Her parents died early, and she was quite lonely by herself.”
"Godfather wouldn't want to matchmake me and Miss Ying, right?”
Faced with Lu Bu's question, Li Yan sighed lightly and said,
"So I did have such thoughts.
I can see that Little Ying 'er is interested in you and can indeed be a good wife and mother.
But now that my son has the ambition to soar to the heavens, that girl is not suitable to be your wife.
However, you can't let her down. Just find an opportunity to take her in.”
"Godfather's teachings are correct, I understand.”
Lu Bu followed Li Yan's instructions and invited Yan Ying to stay in the residence. The little girl agreed without thinking.
Lu Bu arranged for her to stay in the east wing, and Yan Ying was in charge of the food in the residence.
Lu Bu then recruited four obedient and sensible maidservants and made them listen to Yan Ying and take care of the manor.
The signboard at the door was also changed to 'Li Manor.' The entire courtyard was thriving, and it really did have the atmosphere of a big family.
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