Lu Bu’s Life Simulator

Do you believe it? A person's life is predetermined from the moment their character is formed. Although life presents many opportunities and choices, when you face these opportunities and choices, your character and cognition have already determined how you will choose. As a predetermined failure, are you willing to reshape your life starting from this moment? Life simulator, change the future, change your life, you deserve to have it. Outside the city of Luoyang, Lu Bu rode on a fiery red warhorse, slowly traveling along the spacious official road. The nightmarish information surged once again in his mind, while the irritating voice echoed in his ears, repeatedly saying just a few words. It was like the buzzing of mosquitoes on a summer day, constantly flitting around your ears, refusing to be silenced, causing great annoyance to Lu Bu. "Fengxian, why have you been restless these past few days?" Hou Cheng rode his horse to Lu Bu's side, looking at him with a puzzled expression. "I don't know. These past few days, there has been something constantly whispering inexplicable words in my ear, incredibly irritating," Lu Bu said, holding the reins of his horse with one hand. He looked at the surrounding scenery, and in the distance, he could faintly see villages gradually becoming clearer in his line of sight. However, there were hardly any people left. Last year, due to the capital relocation, most of the people from the He and Luo regions were driven into Chang'an. The devastation from last year was no longer visible, but the spacious official road was overgrown with weeds and devoid of any pedestrians. As they got closer, the villages appeared dilapidated, and even if there were occasional escapees, they would run away at the sight of approaching troops. The forces from Liangzhou had become like a plague in the He and Luo regions. Once a thriving region, He and Luo now seem devoid of human presence, except for the military. Walking along this post road, one can only sense desolation, which adds to the already agitated state of Lu Bu due to the incessant tormenting voices in his mind, further intensifying his frustration. "Once a prosperous city of Luoyang, now it has turned into such a state. Fengxian, who do you think we should blame for this?" Hou Cheng sighed and said. "I shouldn't be blamed for it," Lu Bu said as he stroked the mane of his horse, Red Hare. He didn't engage with the question of who to blame. It's difficult to say whom to blame. Should it be Dong Zhuo? Or should it be the Allied Forces from the east? Both could be blamed, yet it also feels like neither of them can be solely blamed. He was just a soldier, and his sense of right and wrong was straightforward: to obey orders. In the past, he listened to Ding Yuan in Bingzhou, and now in Luoyang, he listens to the court. Regardless of how others perceive it, he doesn't feel that he's at fault. It pains him to see Luoyang in its current state, but if asked where the problem lies, he couldn't provide an answer. Hou Cheng, imitating Lu Bu, reached out to stroke the horse's mane. However, his gaze was filled with envy as he looked at Lu Bu's Red Hare. For a military officer, a steed of Red Hare's caliber was like a second life, even more important than weapons. "Fengxian, what did the voice that appeared in your ear actually say?" After walking for a while, Hou Cheng grew a bit bored and turned his head to look at Lu Bu, asking the question. "Do you believe it? A person's life is predetermined from the moment their character is formed. Although life presents many opportunities and choices..." Lu Bu felt that the one speaking must be someone from his hometown, using the dialect from Jiuyuan. It was truly strange. Could it be the soul of an old friend following him? Hou Cheng looked utterly bewildered and asked Lu Bu, "What do you mean by 'a person's life and character'?" "Not understanding is probably for the best. I don't understand it either," Lu Bu shook his head. Who knows what that thing was trying to say. "Perhaps it's a warning from the spirits or gods?" Hou Cheng suddenly suggested. "Hmm?" Lu Bu looked at Hou Cheng with a puzzled expression, not quite understanding his remark. "I have heard that during Chen Sheng's rebellion against the Qin dynasty, there was a fox spirit that cried out at night, saying, 'Great Chu shall rise, and Chen Sheng shall become king.' And indeed, Chen Sheng eventually became a king. There are also tales of supernatural assistance when Emperor Gaozu slew the White Snake."

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Hou Cheng's face lit up with excitement as he said, "Fengxian, you might be a person destined for great things as well, chosen by fate." "Then..." Lu Bu listened to the voice that once again resounded in his ear and asked, "What is the meaning behind these words?" Chen Sheng's message was clear and concise: "Great Chu shall rise, and Chen Sheng shall become king," just six words. On the other hand, Lu Bu heard a long string of unfamiliar words and phrases, which seemed convoluted. What kind of message was that? "Um... well..." Hou Cheng looked puzzled, then continued, "This requires your insight. If you can unravel the mystery within it, perhaps you will be able to achieve extraordinary accomplishments!" "Ah, but how can I delve into its meaning without any basis?" Lu Bu sighed. Among him and his companions, he had the highest level of education. If he were to return to Luoyang and consult with the scholars there, he might once again face disdainful looks. While Lu Bu respected the learned scholars, he had been snubbed by them too many times and was reluctant to engage in conversations with such people. During his rest today, he would have to carefully ponder and delve into the matter. "General Lu, with the great enemy before us, why are we so lax?" A man with a full beard approached Lu Bu on horseback, his face filled with concern. Seeing Lu Bu and Hou Cheng engaged in lively conversation, he couldn't help but shout out. "What's it to you?" Lu Bu glanced at the man, who was none other than Hu Zhen, a trusted general of Dong Zhuo. Hu Zhen held a certain disdain for Lu Bu, as he had been appointed by Dong Zhuo himself to lead alongside Lu Bu in the upcoming battle against Sun Jian. As Dong Zhuo's trusted confidant, Hu Zhen naturally assumed the role of commander, while Lu Bu, despite his recent promotion to the rank of Colonel General and the title of Marquis of Duting, had yet to achieve any significant feats. As the subordinate of Hu Zhen in this campaign, Lu Bu was well aware of the military dynamics within their ranks. He couldn't care less about giving Hu Zhen a friendly face. In response to Hu Zhen's remark, Lu Bu retorted without hesitation. Although military orders were to be obeyed, Lu Bu and Hu Zhen were now separated by only half a rank. Furthermore, Lu Bu had his own loyal followers within the army. If Hu Zhen approached him with respect, Lu Bu might have shown him some consideration. But coming forward with such an aggressive attitude, Lu Bu had no reason to hold back. Not laying hands on him immediately was already a display of courtesy. "You dare to be so insolent!" Hu Zhen angrily pointed at Lu Bu. "I am the Grand Commandant, Hu Zhen, and you, Lu Bu...!" The one who pointed at me like this before has already become a pile of dry bones. Does the Grand Commandant think that I, Lu Bu, do not dare to kill a fellow comrade?" Lu Bu lifted his head, and his icy gaze fell upon Hu Zhen. Beside him, Hou Cheng silently raised his long spear, while Wei Xu and Song Xian also gripped their bows, casting unfriendly glances at Hu Zhen. The soldiers from Bingzhou who had come with them, though few in number, quickly gathered by Lu Bu's side, their wolf-like eyes fixed on Hu Zhen. "You all..." Hu Zhen looked at the scene before him, especially Lu Bu's gaze, feeling somewhat uneasy. But if he were to retreat at this moment, how could he, as the commanding general, maintain his authority? However, if he didn't retreat, Hu Zhen was genuinely concerned that Lu Bu might take direct action. Taking a glance at the surrounding forces of the Xiliang Army, although they were numerous, they could see the tension in the air. Apart from a few of Hu Zhen's personal guards, the others quietly stepped back. "General Hu, Commander Lu, what is happening here?" A military officer rode in swiftly, observing the scene before him. He quickly bowed and addressed the two of them, saying, "Sun Jian has not yet arrived. There is no reason for our own people to resort to violence." "Hmph!" Without waiting for Lu Bu to speak, Hu Zhen snorted coldly and turned his horse around, ready to leave. Hua Xiong's intervention came at just the right moment for him. If things continued like this, he was afraid he wouldn't be able to hold on any longer. "Hahaha~" Watching Hu Zhen flee in such a panic, Lu Bu's previously troubled mood instantly vanished, and he burst into laughter. Hou Cheng and the soldiers from Bingzhou joined in the laughter as well.