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By the time Chen Xi returned in the afternoon, Lu Yu had already become much more composed; at least, his previous arrogance had completely vanished. He seemed to have been severely humbled by Lu Xun, and Chen Xi naturally did not inquire about the earlier events. After giving a few instructions to Lu Xun and Fa Zheng, he set out on the road again with Zhuge Liang, Lu Yu, and some equipment in tow.

Chen Xi returned to Mount Tai with a carefree demeanor, unaware that the Black Mountain Yellow Turbans had fallen into crisis at this time. Besides the combined pressure from Xun Shen and Tian Feng, Guo Jia's decision to stand by was also a factor.

"Boss, this isn't working. Our brothers are no match for Yuan Shao." Li Damu, touching the wound on his chest, spoke with a bitter expression, "Not to mention the others, Yan Liang is simply beyond our ability to confront. Even with Cloud Qi suppressing him, it takes over ten of us just to barely hold him off."