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Seeing the situation unfold, Zhu Ji thought this was a perfect opportunity to showcase himself. He quickly stepped forward to report to Yun Xiao Yi, "Immortal Master, may I handle this person?"
Upon receiving a nod of approval from Yun Xiao Yi, Zhu Ji took a few steps closer to confront the burly bandit. "You, what nonsense are you spouting? There are no trees here; where did you get your tree-planting claim?"
Indeed, there were a few scattered saplings along the road, but they had withered away before reaching maturity due to the drought.
The bandit was momentarily taken aback by Zhu Ji's words. He was used to shouting demands without considering the implications behind them. As he glanced around, he realized there wasn't a single tree in sight.
Scratching his head, the bandit quickly revised his statement: "While I didn't plant the trees, I did build this road. If you want to pass through here, you must leave some food."
Zhu Ji couldn't help but laugh derisively. "You really are as foolish as they come! This road has existed for ages; did you start building it right after you were born?"
His words struck a nerve with the hulking bandit, creating a moment of absurd tension in the air.
"Please respect my profession!" the bandit exclaimed in frustration.
Regardless of the circumstances, he insisted that anyone wishing to pass today must leave behind some food. He patted his sunken stomach, lamenting that if he continued to go hungry, he might just collapse on the road.
Zhu Ji pressed on with another question: "We have quite a few people here—over twenty. Are you still determined to block us?"
The burly man adopted a resolute stance. "Twenty people? Even if two hundred came, none shall pass today!"
Zhu Ji clapped his hands together. "Good, good! Then don’t blame us for being ruthless."
He then turned to Chu Yan and asked, "Can you handle that strong man?"
Chu Yan understood the unspoken message; this was an opportunity for him to demonstrate his skills in front of the Immortal Master. "Father, don't worry! Leave this to me!" he declared confidently.
However, in terms of physique, Chu Yan was far less imposing than the massive bandit before him.
The giant stood over two meters tall, with a solid and rugged build. If he were born in a later era, he would surely become another great center recorded in history. In contrast, Chu Yan appeared quite petite, standing just a little over seven feet, which is about two hundred centimeters. When the two stood together, Chu Yan looked like an elementary school student next to an adult, almost insignificant.
Zhu Ji walked beside Yun Xiao Yi and introduced, "My lord, this is my son, Chu Yan. Although he may not be tall, his movements are as agile as a swallow, and his martial arts are extraordinary; he is known as Feiyan. He can easily handle that clumsy opponent."
"This young man is Chu Yan?" Yun Xiao Yi was taken aback. In fact, he had never imagined that Zhu Ji's son would be Chu Yan. Speaking of Chu Yan, his reputation was immense. He was not only the leader of the Eastern Han Dynasty's Heishan Army but also led troops into battle during the Yuan Year of the Zhongping Era. When he attacked Zhengding County, his accompanying force exceeded ten thousand.
Subsequently, he joined forces with another general, Zhang Niu Jiao, and they elected Zhang Niu Jiao as their leader. However, Zhang Niu Jiao's fate was unfortunate; he was soon gravely injured by an arrow and lay dying. On his deathbed, he designated Chu Yan to take over his command.
From that point on, Chu Yan changed his name to Zhang Yan. He began to wage continuous battles across various counties, building connections and rapidly expanding his forces to over a million. They called themselves the Black Mountain Army and subsequently submitted a request for allegiance to the court, receiving the appointment of Ping Nanzhong Langjiang.
As time passed, Zhang Yan became a prominent power in the region and engaged in fierce confrontations with Yuan Shao, with both sides achieving victories. Cao Cao thoroughly defeated Yuan Shao in the Guandu Campaign, leading to Yuan Shao's death in despair and allowing northern China to fall completely under Cao Cao's influence.
From then on, Chu Yan adopted the name Zhang Yan and began to lead his army in campaigns throughout various counties, thriving in battle until he ultimately assembled an army of over a million strong, known as the Black Mountain Army.
Not long after, she submitted a letter to the court expressing her allegiance and was granted the title of General of Pingnan.
From that moment on, Zhang Yan became a regional overlord, having faced Yuan Shao multiple times in battle, with each side experiencing victories and defeats. Cao Cao dealt a heavy blow to Yuan Shao during the Guandu Campaign, ultimately leading to Yuan Shao's demise. Almost all of Hebei fell under Cao Cao's control. Aware that he was no match for Cao Cao, Chu Yan decisively led his hundred thousand troops to surrender to him. Consequently, he was granted the title of Marquis of An Guo and bestowed with five hundred households of land, allowing him to enjoy a stable late life.
One day, Chu Yan took a Short Axe from his waist and slowly approached a Sturdy Man. "Since you want to rob me on the road, let's see if you have the capability to do so." The Sturdy Man glanced at Chu Yan with disdain and mocked, "Is there really no one else among the Noble Persons? You send out a child?"
Hearing this, Chu Yan's anger flared within him. "Ha! I wonder if your skills are as lacking as your words." With that, Chu Yan raised the Short Axe and swung it fiercely at the Sturdy Man. However, the Sturdy Man remained completely still, seemingly stunned into inaction.
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