Chapter 3 Stepping Stone

  Liu Bi's voice fell, and his eyes sparkled with anticipation as he waited for Wang Can's response.

  However, Wang Can vaguely felt an unrefusable implication in Liu Fei's gaze.

  His expression didn't change, still calm and unruffled. His attitude towards Liu Bei also became more dignified as he cupped his hands in respect and replied: "General, I too am a hot-blooded man with the heart of a hero. If Liu Bei wants to challenge me, how can I retreat in fear and disappoint all my brothers?"

  Liu Bi's face lit up with joy and he said: "So you're saying that you've accepted Liu Li's challenge?"

  Wang Can nodded and said: "Of course I agree, but I have a request, I hope the general will agree."

  Liu Bi saw Wang Can's straightforward answer, and his heart was overjoyed. At this moment of happiness, he naturally wouldn't refuse Wang Can's request. With a delighted expression on his face, he smiled and asked: "Speak up, as long as your request is within my power, I will agree to it."

  Liu Li challenges Wang Can because of a volume of Taiping Tian Shu.

  But the root cause of this matter is that he took out the Taiping Tianguo as a prize. Liu Bi took out the Taiping Tianguo to reward his subordinates, and the Yellow Turban soldiers under his command could not help but devote themselves to him with all their hearts.

  The more he fights for Liu Bei, the more he pays, the more he gets.

  It's so obvious that the soldiers standing on the campus naturally understand it.

  Wang Can smiled and said: "My request is very simple. I want to fight Liu Baizhen without using any weapons, just hand-to-hand combat."

  "Oh, why is this?" Liu Bi exclaimed in surprise.

  Wang Can's face was sincere, and he said: "I and Liu Baifu are both Yellow Turban soldiers, and we are also brothers on the battlefield. If both sides use weapons to fight bravely, it would be a pity if one of us accidentally hurts the other. Knives and guns have no eyes, whether I hurt Liu Baifu or Liu Baifu hurts me, it will affect our feelings for each other. Therefore, I hope General can agree with me and Liu Baifu to engage in hand-to-hand combat without using any weapons, I hope General agrees."

  "Hmm, I agree!"

  Gong stood beside, gazing at Wang Can with a look of admiration, and then glared at Liu Li with a fierce gaze, coldly saying: "You are indeed benevolent, not using any weapons, heh heh, unfortunately, the dog is too nosy, they don't appreciate your kindness."

  Liu Beitou's eyes widened, and he let out a cold hum: "General Gong has agreed, and I have nothing to say. You're on your own."

  "Thank you, both generals!" Wang Can's face lit up with joy, and he bowed to Gong Dou and Liu Bi separately.

  This expression fell into the eyes of the two people, and the two people's good impression of Wang Can increased a bit more, while their disappointment with Liu Li also increased.

  Wang Can saw Liu Bi and Gong Dou's expressions, and smiled secretly in his heart. He wasn't as good as the two of them had imagined.

  Kindness and goodness are the most worthless things in times of war. He is not a good person, he advocates for revenge with virtue, when someone gets angry and slaps him, he still has to offer the other side of his face to let the person vent their anger. What he believes in is to repay grievances directly, to repay debts, and to repay kindness. Since Liu Li is so arrogant, he naturally won't let Liu Li have a good time.

  Wang Can was a special sniper in his previous life and was skilled in using bows, crossbows, guns and other long-range attacks.

  At the same time, hand-to-hand combat is also one of Wang Can's specialties, as it is a basic subject for special forces.

  If we talk about using weapons, Wang Can is not a match for the world's top martial artists like Lü Bu, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei. He may not even be able to withstand one blow from these people, let alone defeat an average third-rate general. However, if it comes to hand-to-hand combat, an average third-rate general may not necessarily be able to beat Wang Can. This has nothing to do with height or strength, but rather the skill of close combat. Wang Can is skilled in hand-to-hand combat and will naturally use his strengths to attack others' weaknesses.

  Therefore, Wang Can chose to abandon his weapons and engage in hand-to-hand combat instead.

  Liu Li naturally saw the expressions of Liu Bi and Gong Dou, his expression was indignant, his gaze at Wang Can had a hint of coldness, he let out a cold hum, threw the war knife in his hand to the ground, took off the clothes on his body, and roared: "Come on, let me see how powerful you are."

  Wang Can smiled coldly and beckoned to Liu Li with his hand, provoking him. His entire demeanor changed, like a fierce tiger roaring, as an aura of dominance radiated from him.

  "Hmm, watch this~~"

  Liu Li let out a cold hum and sprang up, his right fist flashing out like lightning, heading straight for Wang Can's face.

  His fist was huge and fast. But Wang Can's speed was even faster, Liu Li's fist hadn't touched Wang Can yet, but it had already lost its accuracy, the figure in front of him had completely disappeared. Liu Li secretly shouted "not good", his fist quickly withdrew, he shrunk like a hedgehog, guarding against Wang Can's sneak attack.

  Wang Canshen couldn't help but laugh in his heart. This Liu Li was quite good, having a bit of foresight, knowing that if one strike didn't hit, he would immediately defend himself.

  Unfortunately, there's no chance for anyone to stand out when there's nothing going on.

  "Bang!"

  Wang Can's body leaned forward, his whole person like a sharp sword out of its scabbard, with all his might. His right fist struck out, rushing straight towards Liu Li's face. This punch was both heavy and fast, striking the hand that Liu Li held up in front of him in an instant. After the strike, Wang Can quickly retreated, pulling back a distance from Liu Li, then suddenly jumped up, his right leg striking out like lightning, kicking Liu Li in the waist.

  "Ah..."

  Liu Li let out a miserable cry and fell to the ground, he was kicked down by Wang Can with one foot, covering his waist with his hand and rolling around non-stop.

  His face flashed a strange smile, then he let out a loud roar, his face contorted in agony. In fact, after Wang Can punched earlier, Liu Li also wanted to seize the opportunity to counterattack Wang Can, but Wang Can's punching speed was too fast, and after pulling back, he quickly kicked out again, Liu Li hadn't even thrown a punch before being struck by Wang Can's whip-like leg in the waist, sending him tumbling to the ground.

  Wang Can let out a cold laugh and ignored Liu Li who had fallen to the ground, turning to Liu Bi instead: "General, does this count as surrender?"

  Liu Li lay on the ground and heard this, coldly sneering in his heart. Lost! Even if I lose, I'll drag down those who padded my back.

  He howled and rolled, and when he reached Liu Bi's side, he grabbed Liu Bi's pants leg and sobbed: "General, General, he was too cruel. He said it wasn't suitable to use a weapon for fear of hurting feelings, but he actually..."

  Liu Bi's face turned iron-green, and he kicked Liu Li away with one foot. Immediately, he followed up with another kick to Liu Li's buttocks, shouting: "Get out of here! Don't embarrass yourself in front of everyone! You can't even win a fight, yet you're lying on the ground talking nonsense. Do you think I'm an idiot?! I've also been through battles, and I know what kind of harm Wang Can's kick just now would cause. Hmph, it's just a minor flesh wound, but you're making such a fuss about it, whining and complaining on the ground. I hate people like you the most!"

  "Yes, yes, I'll go down now!"

  Liu Li was like a defeated rooster, his face pale and dejected, with a flash of resentment in his eyes.

  He had thought that by lying on the ground and pretending to be in pain, he could arouse Liu Bei's sympathy. But instead of stealing a chicken without losing any rice, he ended up being seen through by Liu Bei. Wang Can looked at Liu Li as he slunk away with his tail between his legs and cursed him silently for being an idiot, really thinking he was some kind of dish to be served up. Both Liu Bei and Gong Du were old veterans who had risen in revolt with Zhang Jue, seasoned campaigners who had been through many battles - this sort of petty trickery was just like brandishing a big sword in front of Lord Guan's gate.

  "Wang Can, this is the Taiping Yemu passed down by Da Xianliang Shi, which has the power of divine might and unpredictability. I'm giving it to you now, hoping you can use it well." Liu Bi's expression was serious and solemn, his face stern, as he handed over the Taiping Yemu with both hands and patted Wang Can's shoulder in encouragement.

  Wang Can's face showed gratitude, and he said: "Thank you, General, for your cultivation. I, your humble subordinate, would be willing to die ten thousand times to repay the General's kindness."

  Liu Bi smiled and said: "Alright, alright, stop talking about dying or not. You should work harder to hone your skills, that's the right way."

  "Yes, sir! I obey!"

  Wang Can's body straightened up, and he replied respectfully.

  At this time, the eyes of the people in the schoolyard fell on Wang Can, with envy, jealousy, and regret... all kinds of eyes were present, but these people came to a conclusion, that is, Wang Can was reused, got the appreciation of Gong Dou and Liu Bi, and it would be hard for Wang Can not to rise to prominence.