Everyone's eyes immediately focused on Pei Shoujing's face.
For a while, people's hearts fluctuated and everyone had their own thoughts.
Seeing that the situation was about to change, Pei Lifeng couldn't help but glance at Ancestor Pei, who nodded imperceptibly.
Pei Lifeng said: "It's not that we concealed it intentionally, this happened suddenly, and we were not even prepared. It was not that we wanted to pay a visit, but that the swordsman suddenly summoned..."
Pang Ke shouted: "Is it really the swordsman you want to meet?! Where to meet? When?"
Everyone was a little panicked, and even Pei Lifeng's in-laws, the Wang family, were at a loss and said: "Master-in-law, since the swordsman is going to die, why didn't you notify us in advance? What should we do? We didn't bring any gifts, so why are we empty-handed? Greetings? Doesn’t this make us rude?"
Tang Zhao noticed that the black widow's hand stopped slightly, her eyes flickered, and thought to herself: Why, even she doesn't know? Is this an unexpected situation?
Pei Lifeng said a little awkwardly: "Actually, there is no need to prepare. In fact, Sir Swordsman will only arrive tomorrow morning. Our meeting will disperse before dawn..."
Pang Ke said: "Okay? You won't allow us to see each other even after a few hours? You are too overbearing. Do you really treat the swordsman as your own? Tell me, are you eating all the benefits given by the swordsman? Already?"
Ancestor Pei glared at his son, blaming him for not being able to speak, and said slowly: "Everyone, have you ever thought about whether the swordsman wants to see you?"
Everyone was silent for a moment, and then Pang Ke spoke first: "Since Lord Swordsman has taken the initiative to ask for your help, he naturally needs it. We have more people and greater strength. If we offer gifts generously and sincerely, will he still dislike it?"
Pei Laozu sighed: "Who said he came to find us on his own initiative? His old man has been staying at Peach Blossom House, and it was my little nephew who repeatedly invited him to be a guest under the house that he came. When he came, he was careless and careless. We presented precious gifts without even looking at them. Until we saw my granddaughter." He pointed at Pei Shoujing.
"It was my granddaughter who caught his eye and planned to take her back to give him a future. Taking this as an opportunity, we talked about the Demon Cave. Originally, although he wanted to enter the Demon Cave, he planned to go alone. It was we who begged him to Take us with him. Now he only likes to see my granddaughter. We make the plans and gather the people, and he rarely interferes. He only sees promising children, and everyone has seen him more times than the sum total. I have many granddaughters.”
This is quite self-consistent, and everyone believes it.
Because this kind of thing is possible, even what they most expect to happen.
After so many years of misfortune, although there are not many seeds of inspiration talent, these wealthy gentry families with a large population can at least produce one or two.
There are no congenital ones, there are acquired ones that can be cultivated, there are no young ones, and there are old ones. There are no direct branches or concubine branches. There are no particularly strong ones, and the medium ones are not difficult either. But how these tribesmen can realize their talents is another unattainable challenge.
It's not difficult to just be a heavy swordsman, but who doesn't have a collection of magic tools? What’s difficult is the various other resources, even the opportunity to be a swordsman. If you are qualified as a swordsman, you must also find a suitable sword. With the same talent, if you meet the right sword, you will become a powerful swordsman. If you don't meet it, you will be mediocre in your life. The most ideal situation is that there are fewer people and more swords. Everyone has multiple opportunities to try one by one. This one cannot be replaced by the next one until he becomes a swordsman.
But that kind of force does not exist in the world. Big forces such as the Procuratorate and local legions have many swords, but there are more people. How many people fight for a chance. Moreover, the force has its own system within it, and the governor of Yunzhou intends to cultivate cronies who are from common people. There is no advantage but a disadvantage in sending people from gentry families like them to join.
In particular, the forces of the imperial court shoulder responsibilities. If you join, you will go to the battlefield. Life or death depends on it. The genius of the gentry family is the treasure of the family. The foundation of the family depends on it. They will never let it go on the battlefield easily, and would rather keep it in their hands. Waiting for the right time.
As for the big sects on the surface, each has its own sphere of influence and will only accept disciples within its scope, and there are none in Yunzhou. Occasionally, a sect recruits disciples from all over the country, but they only select one from a million, and none of their own disciples can be selected.
The other small forces have even fewer opportunities. They don't have many swords in their hands. They are all passed down from generation to generation. They already know what kind of talents they need. They will select several candidate disciples for each sword, but the number is limited and they will never cast a wide net. Firstly, the court does not allow it, and secondly, it cannot afford it. Therefore, small forces will not open the gates of the mountain, but will only send out envoys to quietly find people who are destined.
The disciples of these families all hope that the legendary story will happen: a small force with a swordsman, a sword without an owner, looking for a disciple who has not agreed with him for many years, and can only search silently in the world. On this day, I happened to come to a small town, and I took a fancy to a young man with extraordinary talent, and asked him to inherit the infinitely powerful sword. This young man was his own son.
It's rare for such a good thing to happen, but it seems to be happening to the Pei family.
Patriarch Pei stroked his beard and said: "The Devil's Cave is certainly an opportunity, but the Pei family does not need to put all their efforts into it. Shou Jing already has a place to go, just waiting for the future. But Li Feng still wants to do more, firstly, to accumulate some resources for the family , Secondly, it is also to perform meritorious service in front of the swordsman, to gain more favor for Shoujing, and pity the hearts of parents all over the world."
He spoke with emotion, but couldn't hide the show off, and the others felt sad. Wang Feize said: "Swordsmen like children with promise? My son does too. Even though he is a little worse than my niece, he still has qualifications."
Pang Ke snorted: "Almost? Far from it, right? My niece is an innate inspiration, but your son is an acquired talent. How can you say he has a future?"
Wang Feize glared at him fiercely, but his son Wang Cheng kept looking at Pei Shoujing and did not react to Pang Ke's words.
In fact, Pang Ke is right. It is common sense that acquired talents are weaker than innate talents.
Not only is it more difficult for acquired talents to communicate with swords and various magical weapons, but the requirements for the adapted sword are also more stringent and must be extremely suitable. In Mr. Chen's native dialect, innate inspiration can be "fuzzy matched", while acquired inspiration can only be "accurately matched", so the choice is much narrower.
Pei Lifeng glanced at Wang Cheng, then asked his ancestor's opinion with his eyes, and asked: "Shou Jing, since your uncle has spoken, please take your cousin to see that adult later."
Pei Shoujing, who had always looked as calm as a porcelain doll, said at this time: "I'm not optimistic about it."
Pei Lifeng was stunned. He didn't expect that she would object to his order and stared at her as if she didn't know her daughter.
Pei Shoujing lowered her eyes and said, "My daughter is willing to give it a try."
Pei Lifeng was relieved. Wang Cheng was overjoyed, but he didn't know whether he was happy to see the swordsman or because Pei Shoujing was willing to help him.
A beautiful middle-aged woman next to her said: "Ancestor, niece, I have a nephew..."
Before she could finish speaking, others were already talking: "I have a daughter——" "I have a grandson!" "I..."
Pang Ke's face turned green and red, and muttered: "Actually, I also have one..."
Pei Shoujing whispered something to Pei Lifeng, and Pei Lifeng said: "Everyone, Master Swordsman will summon my son tomorrow at the right time, which is only four hours from now..."
Everyone immediately said: "We can go back and call for help before it's too late." Another person said: "I've already asked my team to set off. They're halfway there. It won't take two hours for me to meet them."
Patriarch Pei sighed: "Since everyone is so sincere, how can we miss the future of the children? You go back to pick up people, and prepare some gifts by the way - I'm not talking about those external things, swordsmen don't care about those. You give birth to others Let’s sort out the list of contributions and let Sir Swordsman see your sincerity.”
Everyone nodded hurriedly, and Pang Ke said: "I will bring my family's details and let my child hold it to show my family's sincerity."
This reminded everyone again, and everyone said: "That's right, let's dry up the house and add some luster."
The decision was made, everyone couldn't sit still, and they all hurriedly said goodbye and hurried down the mountain. In the blink of an eye, only the Pei family and the Wang family and his son were left on the mountain.
Pei Lifeng said: "Brother-in-law, don't you need to go back to get the magic weapon?"
Brother Wang smiled and said, "I have already given Chenger the magic weapon to carry. Can he not support his mother's actions? Everyone else is on the way and will arrive tomorrow."
Pei Lifeng said: "As expected, my brother-in-law is reliable. I want to have a drink with you today. Will Cheng'er come? You are eighteen years old, so you can have a drink."
Wang Feize smiled and said: "Don't let him drink it, let them children play by themselves. Besides, if you drink it, aren't you afraid of losing etiquette in front of the swordsman?"
Pei Lifeng said: "That's it. But we can drink. The swordsman doesn't like to see us, so let's not get in touch with him."
After the outsiders dispersed, he spoke more casually and said to Aunt Yun: "Auntie Xian, prepare a banquet for us."
Yun Xiangu raised her eyebrows and said, "You damn ghost, why do you want to drink in this clean place like this?"
Pei Lifeng said with a sly smile: "Then don't mention the wine, bring us that intoxicating tea and have a few cups." After that, he hugged Brother Wang and left.
Aunt Yunxian ignored them and stepped forward to support Pei Ancestor and said, "Ancestor, let's go and have a rest." Pei Ancestor pushed the boat along with the current, leaned on her, and slowly stood up.
Holding Old Ancestor Pei's arm, she heard her complaining: "You are too sudden. How come a swordsman comes to you in such a good situation? You didn't tell me in advance. It scared me to death..." As she continued talking, she went all the way.
In the blink of an eye, only Pei Shoujing, Wang Cheng and Tang Zhao were left in the monastery.
Wang Cheng almost laughed out loud and said, "Cousin, let's go for a walk outside?"
Pei Shoujing said: "It's late, don't you need to sleep?"
The teacups and fruits in the house were messy, and Tang Zhao had to clean them up. He only felt a headache. Fortunately, he had experienced it, and he was no longer the little scholar who had never touched the spring water before, so he hurriedly cleaned up the teacups.
I heard someone say in my ear: "Will you come tomorrow too?"
When Tang Zhao looked up, he saw Pei Shoujing looking at her with his head slightly lowered. At this moment, she looked a little like the squeamish girl under the dead branches.
"Me? Ask me to go?" Tang Zhao was surprised.
He just heard clearly that the swordsman wanted to summon the young seedling with inspiration. From this point of view, he certainly fit the bill. But how does Pei Shoujing know that he is suitable?
Even if it is a capital punishment, he can only know it after being mentally stimulated.
Did he reveal any flaws?
Wang Cheng was originally very happy, but Pei Shoujing suddenly spoke to a strange Taoist boy, and he couldn't help but feel impatient, and said: "Cousin, you are wrong... what are you thinking? The summoning of the swordsman is a benefit to us, what does it have to do with other people?"
Pei Shoujing ignored him and said to Tang Zhao, "I always think you are a spiritual person. I don't know if you have talent. You can come and try tomorrow morning."
Tang Zhao said softly: "Aren't you not optimistic about bringing someone to that swordsman?"
Just now, Pei Lifeng asked Pei Shoujing to bring outsiders to the swordsman. Her first reaction was to refuse, but later Pei Lifeng insisted on filling in a lot of people, and she did not insist on her decision.
Pei Shoujing said: "I don't think much of them now. The swordsman definitely doesn't like them. He doesn't like families like ours. The richer they are, the more he hates them. I think he might like you more."
