Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Zhang Fei sitting there looking around with a bored expression.

"My brother here is always rude, I hope Patriarch Erin won't take offense!"

Seeing this, Liu Bei also explained to Elingklo with an apologetic expression. Although it seemed like he was blaming Zhang Fei, anyone could see the intention to protect him.

"Haha, it's alright!"

Elinklo waved his hand, then looked at Zhang Fei and said with a smile, "I wonder what kind of performance this brave man would like to see? I will have someone arrange it immediately!"

"I've heard that you Romans love watching gladiator duels, so why don't we arrange that?"

"this……"

Upon hearing Zhang Fei's request, Elinkloo was taken aback.

Seeing this, Liu Bei immediately explained, "Patriarch Ailin, you may not know this, but in our Han Dynasty, martial arts competitions are an indispensable part of banquets!"

"So that's how it is. Even while indulging in drinking and merrymaking, they don't forget their martial spirit. The people of the Han Dynasty are indeed extraordinary!"

Upon hearing Liu Bei's explanation, Elingcrown couldn't help but offer a word of praise.

Liu Bei said with a smile, "Yes, as the saying goes, forgetting war is dangerous. No matter what, we must always have military force!"

Otherwise, how will you protect yourself if others bully or humiliate you?

"Forgetting war is dangerous!"

Hearing this, Elingcrow nodded with a sigh: "Well said. If it weren't for all of us supporting the governor and maintaining the army in the Egyptian province, those guys in Rome might have already divided up all the interests in Egypt!"

As one of the wealthiest regions in Rome, the main source of income for the province of Egypt was the Suez Canal, which controlled the import and export trade in the Mediterranean.

Both Augustus and the nobles in Rome had been trying to take over the management of the canal.

Therefore, for the local nobles of the Egyptian provinces, only by possessing a powerful army could they protect their interests.

It was precisely because of the demands of these nobles in the Egyptian province that Liu Bei had an opportunity to succeed.

Subsequently, at Elingcrown's arrangement, two shirtless gladiators entered the banquet hall.

Just as the two gladiators were preparing for their fight, Zhang Fei suddenly stood up and shouted:

"I've long heard that Roman gladiators are exceptionally brave and fierce. Seeing them today, I can attest to their extraordinary prowess. I'm itching to have a match with them myself. I wonder if Patriarch Erin would be so kind as to grant my request?"

"this……"

Elinglo hesitated: "Isn't that inappropriate? They are all lowly slaves, how can we...?"

Liu Bei laughed and said, "Ah, Patriarch Ailin, don't worry, Yide's men know their place and won't hurt your men!"

"Oh well!"

Upon hearing this, Elinkloo said nothing more.

Zhang Fei stood up and walked to the center of the banquet hall. He looked at the two gladiators and said loudly, "To show fairness, you two may attack together!"

Upon hearing Zhang Fei's words, everyone in the hall was stunned for a moment, except for Liu Bei and Guan Yu, who continued drinking their wine with composure.

"Do as Zhang Fei says!" Elinkloh instructed the two gladiators.

"yes!"

The two gladiators agreed and simultaneously took a step back, assuming an attack stance.

Zhang Fei smiled slightly and beckoned to the two gladiators with his finger: "Come on!"

Seeing Zhang Fei's dismissive attitude, the two gladiators couldn't help but feel a surge of anger.

Then, the two roared and swung their fists simultaneously, charging towards Zhang Fei from the left and right.

Zhang Fei remained standing in place, watching the two charging towards him with a smile on his face.

Just as the two gladiators rushed to within three steps of Zhang Fei, Zhang Fei suddenly clenched his fists, leaned forward slightly, and then pushed off with his feet, charging towards the two like an arrow released from a bow.

Before the onlookers in the hall could even blink, they heard two loud thuds as two gladiators collapsed to the ground, clutching their chests in pain and groaning. One of them even coughed up blood.

For a moment, the entire hall fell completely silent.

Everyone stared at Zhang Fei with their mouths agape, some even rubbing their eyes, unable to believe what they were seeing.

It should be noted that these two gladiators are the two most valiant members of the Arryn family. They have both fought countless battles, and their ability to withstand blows is far beyond that of ordinary people.

However, these two battle-hardened gladiators couldn't even withstand a single punch from the other side.

This shows just how terrifying the force of Zhang Fei's punch was.

Add to that the incredible speed that's impossible to see, and who can defeat such a fierce warrior?

That's it?

Just as everyone was in shock, Zhang Fei's slightly contemptuous voice drifted into their ears.

Zhang Fei turned to Ailin Clo, who was in the main seat, and said, "Patriarch Ailin, please send up your most skilled gladiator. This is not enough!"

"Well……"

Elinklo's lips twitched, and he said with a wry smile, "These two are already the most powerful in my manor!"

Zhang Fei curled his lip: "Then call a few more up, I, Old Zhang, haven't had enough yet!"

"this……"

Just as Elinclo was feeling embarrassed and unsure of what to say, Liu Bei sternly rebuked him, "Yide, don't talk nonsense, step back now!"

"Uh, yes!"

Zhang Fei shrank back and returned to his seat with a sullen expression.

Seeing the fierce Zhang Fei behave like a child who had made a mistake under Liu Bei's reprimand, the people in the hall looked at Liu Bei with a strange expression.

In their view, what made such a fierce warrior so submissive, besides Liu Bei's identity, was primarily his ability and personal charisma.

Just then, Liu Bei bowed to everyone in the hall and said loudly, "I am very happy to receive such a warm welcome from you all when I first arrived here."

To express my gratitude, I have prepared some small gifts for you all; I hope you will not find them offensive!

As he spoke, Liu Bei shouted to his men outside the hall, "Bring the things in!"

Immediately afterwards, fifty strong men carried twenty-five large wooden crates into the banquet hall.

Under the puzzled gazes of the crowd, the wooden box was opened, revealing bolts of exquisite silk.

Everyone present stared intently at the silk, and they had a vague idea of ​​what was going on.

"I intend to stay here permanently, and today I would like to present each of you with a hundred bolts of silk as a gift. I hope you will not find it offensive and that you will be able to help me in the future!"