Three Kingdoms: Intercepting Liu Bei's forces and marrying Lady Mi.

Liu Bei truly lived up to his reputation, and his appearance was also quite unique.

Although its ears weren't as long as legend had it, they were indeed very large, and its arms were almost knee-length.

He looked like a human who had not yet fully evolved.

After observing these three people, Chen Ming immediately understood the reason.

The reason why these three were chosen to swear brotherhood in the Peach Garden was because birds of a feather flock together.

The three of them each had distinctive and unique appearances.

One had a head like a fierce leopard and eyes like copper bells; another had a face as purple as a date; and the third had ears as large as fans and arms that reached past his knees.

It was their unique appearance that fostered a deep understanding between them.

Chen Ming thought to himself silently.

Despite his plans, it was still difficult for him to become sworn brothers with Zhang Fei and Guan Yu before Liu Bei.

Chen Ming stroked his chin, which was still bare of stubble.

His gaze fell on the massive boulder, weighing a thousand pounds and covering the well opening, and suddenly an inspiration struck him.

So, they walked out of the crowd and went directly to the boulder.

Although Chen Ming was tall, he looked rather thin. If he said he could lift this boulder, no one around him would believe it.

But... Chen Ming is going to do something that will shock everyone today!

"Hey, you burly man, if I lift this stone block, I'll make one request. Will you agree?"

Chen Ming pointed at Zhang Fei beside him and questioned him loudly.

Zhang Fei's stone pier has been idle here for a long time.

As a wealthy young man, he obviously didn't need to make a living by selling his body.

He threw the meat into the well, just to find a strong opponent to spar with.

Hearing Chen Ming's call, Zhang Fei widened his large, bell-like eyes and looked at Chen Ming.

But upon seeing Chen Ming's thin figure, Zhang Fei's face immediately showed a look of disappointment.

"Is it you?"

He looked Chen Ming up and down, seemingly disdainful, and didn't even get up.

In Zhang Fei's opinion, Chen Ming's physique was too thin.

"Little one, go back to where you came from. This stone block weighs a thousand pounds. If you can lift it, everyone in Zhuo County can do it."

Zhang Fei waved his hand impatiently.

People around them were whispering amongst themselves, believing that it was impossible for Chen Ming to lift that stone block.

Chen Ming looked like a frail scholar, and this appearance certainly had nothing to do with great strength.

Ever since Butcher Zhang placed the stone block by the well, dozens of people have tried to move it, but none of them have succeeded.

"You put the stone block here so that someone would move it, didn't you?"

"If others can move it, so can I."

Chen Ming's attitude was resolute, and he glared defiantly at Zhang Fei.

"If I say you can't move it, you absolutely can't move it. Don't waste your time!"

Zhang Fei shouted impatiently.

"What if I move?"

Chen Ming continued.

"You little rascal!"

Zhang Fei stepped forward and pointed to the huge stone block: "If you can move it, then the meat in the well is yours, and you can divide it however you like."

Chen Ming smiled dismissively: "Hmph, I have no interest in that meat, I don't need it."

Zhang Fei's eyes shifted: "So what exactly do you want?"

Chen Ming smiled and held out one hand, saying confidently, "I can move this stone block with one hand."

"What, a hand?"

Zhang Fei was so surprised he couldn't close his mouth.

He used all his strength to move the stone block up there.

This fair-skinned, slender young man dared to boast that he could do it with just one hand.

"I don't believe it!"

Zhang Fei stared wide-eyed at Chen Ming.

"If you can really lift this stone block with one hand, then whatever you say goes!"

"It's a promise, a man's word is his bond!"

As soon as Chen Ming finished speaking, Zhang Fei couldn't help but feel uneasy.

Could this young man really lift that heavy stone block with one hand?

"That's impossible; it's absolutely impossible to do that with one hand."

"That's right, Butcher Zhang is a strongman in our area. He has to use all his strength to move a stone block."

"This young man is too confident; he's bound to stumble. That butcher Zhang is no pushover."

"Let's wait and see how this commotion ends!"

……

The surrounding crowd murmured and whispered among themselves.

Liu Bei was also in the crowd, watching Chen Ming with curiosity.

He was very curious about how this young man was able to move that heavy stone block.

Guan Yu, who was selling beans, couldn't resist his curiosity and joined the crowd of onlookers.

"Ma Liu, come out!"

Chen Ming stood in the middle of the crowd, searching for a long time, but still couldn't see his follower Ma Liu.

But he knew that guy was definitely hiding in the crowd.

Sure enough, as soon as he shouted, Ma Liu emerged from the crowd.

"Young Master, is there something you need?"

Ma Liu shrank his neck and asked fearfully.

Chen Ming grabbed Ma Liu by the collar and whispered a few words in his ear.

"Get it done immediately. Complete what I've assigned as quickly as possible. If you're late, I won't be so lenient!"

Chen Ming's tone was stern, and Ma Liu was stunned for a moment.

"Stop dawdling, let's go!"

Chen Ming kicked Ma Liu in the butt in dissatisfaction.

Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and the surrounding crowd all watched Chen Ming.

They tried to figure out his true purpose and what his plans were.

They might just be exaggerating.

But if this young man is just bluffing, then all this trouble will likely lead to an event that doesn't end peacefully.

Zhang the butcher from Zhuo County was notoriously difficult to deal with; this was common knowledge.

Soon, Ma Liu returned with a group of people, carrying a long wooden pole and a rope.

Seeing this, the onlookers were even more confused.

"Quickly, connect the wooden poles together, tie them tightly with rope, and build a frame here!"

Only warriors like Zhang Fei and Guan Yu could move a stone weighing a thousand pounds.

Chen Ming only has a martial arts level of 40, so it's impossible for him to do that.

Therefore, he decided to adopt a scientific approach, utilizing the principle of leverage.

"Today, I'm going to open your eyes and show you that knowledge is true power!"

Chen Ming smiled confidently.

In his view, Zhang Fei was already under his control.

I'm sorry, Liu Bei!

Chen Ming turned his gaze to the group of people where Liu Bei was.

"Hey kid, what are you doing?"

"Didn't we agree to move stone blocks? Why did we get a wooden pole instead?"

Zhang Fei loudly questioned Chen Ming.

Chen Ming looked at the erected scaffold and a long lever, then walked to the other end of the lever, speaking calmly as he did so.

"Today I'll show you what true wisdom is, and what the source of power is."

"I can easily move this stone block with one hand."

Before he could finish speaking, Chen Ming was already standing on the other end of the lever.

"Is this kid crazy?"

"You think you can move a thousand-pound stone block with just a few wooden poles?"

People around them were talking about it.

Zhang Fei immediately rolled up his sleeves.

"Kid, if you can't lift this today, I'll let you taste the flavor of well water!"

Zhang Fei glared angrily, feeling that he had been tricked.

Guan Yu and Liu Bei watched from the sidelines with their arms crossed, mingling in the crowd.

"Young people are prone to impulsiveness and impatience; they're bound to suffer some losses!"

Liu Bei shook his head slightly and sighed.

Chen Ming chuckled coldly twice and gripped the other end of the lever.

"rise!"