"Oh, the big boss actually came back on time?" Xue Xianyun, wearing a black and white crane cloak, poured himself a cup of strong tea, "I thought you were going to wander around for a few more days."
Tang Zhao glanced at the top of Xue Xianyun's head vaguely - the top of the master's head was a bit sparse. Don't get close to the red-crowned crane in this place. He smiled and said: "I only asked for two days' leave. How dare I delay more? Otherwise, you will come back." Why don't you take care of me? The reason why you came back later than scheduled is to prepare your favorite eel pot for you at the foot of the mountain."
Xue Xianyun snorted: "Bullshit, I want to deal with you with peace of mind. Can each of you achieve this kind of virtue? And the eel pot, I told you last time, don't put so much spicy food, it won't taste delicious. ”
Tang Zhao said: "I know, I know, it's improved this time, I'll add sansho pepper instead."
Xue Xianyun snorted again, and said with a sullen face: "Follow me to the workshop. The materials your senior brother brought need to be processed. Just waiting for you will waste a whole day."
Xue Xianyun was a real strict teacher in the early days. He was extremely strict when teaching his first two disciples. He spoke harshly and rarely praised him. He would hit or scold him whenever he made a mistake. Shi Chunqing, who had a gentle temperament, was fine. The two disciples later went down the mountain and ran all the way to the capital. Being an official is also related to his being too strict.
Xue Xianyun naturally refused to admit his mistakes on his face, but he felt a little regretful in his heart. Later, he took in three, four, and five female disciples in succession. The third child had special circumstances, the fourth child was his own daughter, and the fifth child was the daughter of an old friend, and she was born With his stubborn temper, he couldn't be strict anymore, and he gradually couldn't return to his original state.
When Xue Xianyun, the sixth and seventh apprentice, got older, he began to prepare for making swords again. Not to mention the discipline, he was too lazy to teach, so that the two apprentices not only had no more solid foundation than the previous ones, but also had bad moral character. It didn't work either. They were hostile to each other and created a circle on the mountain top, making the whole villa full of smoke and smoke.
It was not until the past few years that Xue Xianyun managed to cheer up by accepting two more talented young disciples by chance. Especially Tang Zhao, who was not only talented but also kind to the Xue family. He was determined to bring these disciples to the Xue family. A piece of peerless jade carved into a vessel. He was ready to play the role of Master Yan again. The methods in the lesson plan even included discovering that Tang Zhao had gone astray, and how to use thunderous means to bring him back on track.
It's a pity that Tang Zhao didn't give him this opportunity.
Not only did the final plan have no chance to be used, but Xue Xianyun was rarely able to act as a strict teacher in daily classes. In fact, in addition to being extremely talented, Tang Zhao was also diligent, studious, and strict with himself, even stricter than Xue Xianyun. For example, Xue Xianyun initially told Tang Zhao to come every day. In fact, if there was an extremely difficult situation and he was absent for a day or two, Xue Xianyun would at most punish him and still let him come.
But Tang Zhaozhen did it rain or shine, no matter how bad the storm was or whether he was sick or having a fever, he came every day. He didn't just sign in perfunctorily, but worked hard and studied diligently.
As for character and temperament, Xue Xianyun taught him several times and found that he was not qualified to teach. Tang Zhao is much more upright than himself. What's more, Tang Zhao is not only a conservative and upright gentleman, but also warm, friendly and considerate. After spending time with him for a long time, Xue Xianyun felt like he was bathed in sunshine.
Nowadays, Xue Xianyun has basically lost his temper towards Tang Zhao. He only occasionally thinks of his dream of being a strict teacher, and suddenly makes a sullen face and makes some strange remarks. Tang Zhao didn't mind either. In terms of yin and yang, Xue Xianyun's level was probably average.
However, Tang Zhao knew that he was not a perfect disciple. He had a stubborn side and an irritable side in his character. Putting aside his irritable side, the atmosphere in the villa was relaxed and he had not encountered any crisis in the past two years, which did not show his impulsive side. In fact, he was stubborn and had committed the crime more than once. Whether it's martial arts or talismans, he often falls into inexplicable persistence. Trigger the state of not hitting the south wall and not looking back.
The reason why others didn't notice was not that he didn't hit the wall, but because he hit the wall faster than others. With the aid of glasses, he can make rapid progress whether he is proving something right or discovering an error and finally giving up. When he encounters unknown difficulties in the future, he may be stuck in a corner and unable to get out.
The two entered the studio. Before Shi Chunqing arrived, Tang Zhao made some preparations. Xue Xianyun looked on and said:
"Are you still interested in ancient swords?"
"Yes, my disciple has checked a lot of information and feels that the ancient sword is still suitable for me."
Xue Xianyun said: "I have made it clear to you the pros and cons of the ancient sword before. Yes, there are few materials used to cast the ancient sword. You only need to consider the material of the earthen sword body, and the materials of the same series are used for wind, fire and water. It is composed of internal force, Gang Qi and Sword Yuan Qi, and involves very few talismans, and even just sword-making is enough. That is because in ancient times, people knew few talismans, and the various material systems were not well organized, making it difficult to distinguish them. Due to the rules of material matching and combination, I had to use sword-making skills to forcibly forge swords.”
"The sword made in this way is very powerful, but the path is too specific and strict, almost tailor-made. Except for the perfect cooperation of the first generation of swordsmen, it will be difficult to pass it on to the next generation. It is said that there were no specialized swordsmiths in ancient times. Everyone They all make their own swords. Times are different now. The battlefield outside the territory is tight, and we can’t wait for each swordsman to spend so many years making his own sword. Moreover, swordsmen often get damaged, and they need comrades and juniors to take over his sword and go to the battlefield again. Swords are no longer exclusive to one person. Our swordsmith system has become more complete, and we have assumed the important responsibility of forging swords for the common people."
He said sternly: "Let me be frank, if you want to forge an ancient sword for yourself, that's no problem, but a swordsmith who only forges ancient swords is not considered a real swordsmith. Of course, you are a young person, and no one will take it seriously." No matter what burden is imposed on you, but you have such ability, I still hope that you can become a true swordsmith."
Tang Zhao also replied sternly: "Of course, the disciple's first sword is forged for himself, for his own journey as a swordsman. I will forge more swords in the future. Even if it is not for the common people, it must be for the master's hard work." The inheritance will not be wasted."
Gu Hui
"Humph, it's good that you know. Even if you don't do it for me, there are so many people waiting for swords in your inspection department who are staring at you." Xue Xianyun calmed down and said, "You have to make sure to cast the ancient sword, then The material of the sword body does not need to consider the conflict and coordination between materials, that is, the more precious and extreme the better. You have seen all the materials I have here, and it is not impossible to use it reluctantly. But it is still a bit short of a breath, and you can do it when you go to the Zhongchun Fuhui. Pay attention, there are good things over there. The better your grades, the more precious materials you will have access to. If you can enter the secret realm of Jianzhou, you will be sure of it."
"Disciple understands."
While chatting, the door opened and Shi Chunqing came in carrying a floating ball.
Tang Zhao saluted and said, "Senior Brother. Are you feeling better?"
Shi Chunqing smiled and said: "It's nothing serious. Thanks to you and the eighth junior brother for the rescue. I'm getting worse and worse. Fortunately, you are still there in the villa."
Xue Xianyun said: "Okay, today I will study the bitter cold air that your senior brother worked so hard to get back from outside the Great Wall. For this ray of cold air, Chunqing almost walked through the Liangzhou wasteland."
Shi Chunqing smiled and said: "It's not hard work. The scenery outside the Great Wall is beautiful and the people are strange, which is very different from inside the pass. Although it is cold, it is a rare experience. Watching the sun rise and set in the wilderness, and the changes of spring and autumn, really broaden your mind. If not When I came back, I was discovered by the Baixiong Mountain bandits. This trip was going very smoothly. I also got some specialties and I will share them with everyone later. However, the journey to Jianzhou, where the junior brothers are going, is treacherous and dangerous, so we must be extremely careful."
Before Tang Zhao spoke, Xue Xianyun said: "What a dangerous situation, it's just a gathering of swordsmith apprentices. It's not like you haven't been there before."
Tang Zhao said: "Senior brother, have you also been to the Zhongchun Talisman Transmission Club?"
Shi Chunqing said: "I went there twenty years ago, but unfortunately I didn't have enough strength. What I got is the same as if I hadn't gone there. I can't compare to the master. He attracted much attention at that time. He was expected to become a powerful swordsmith."
Tang Zhao exclaimed and said, "Did you say that senior brother and master went there together twenty years ago?"
Xue Xianyun said: "What's wrong? Twenty years ago, I was also a young man, and Chunqing was less than ten years younger than me. What's wrong with us going together? I made a lot of connections at that time, and now they are all Swordsmith with a good status, maybe you can still benefit from it this time."
Tang Zhao was very surprised. In the previous session, the Sixth Senior Brother and the Seventh Senior Brother attended the meeting. Why didn't I hear that they benefited?
Shi Chunqing covered her mouth for a moment and said, "I didn't just make friends, I also made some enemies."
Tang Zhao suddenly realized that he knew the old man's temper, so he must have had many enemies.
Xue Xianyun was staring at them, and it was inconvenient for the brothers to talk anymore. Xue Xianyun hummed: "All grudges and grudges are just trivial matters. What's wrong with the sixth and seventh old men? That's called being inferior in skills, and that's what you deserve! If you two are compared to others, you deserve to be looked down upon by others. .”
Shi Chunqing said: "The previous wine festivals were not targeted specifically, but they looked down upon the disciples from other states outside the Central Plains. I heard that this year the Fuhui has changed its host and wine ceremony. I wonder what the situation is?"
Xue Xianyun said: "Whatever the market is not going well, strength comes first. Is it really such a coincidence that it's my life-and-death enmity?"
The three of them ended their chat and concentrated on studying the materials. They separated the bitter cold air into strands, stored them separately, measured their properties, entered the data, and matched it with other materials. In this kind of research, although Xue Xianyun has profound knowledge and a high position, Tang Zhao has keen inspiration, novel ideas, and with the help of glasses, he can also be the backbone. On the other hand, Shi Chunqing is only skilled and careful, and serves as more support.
After studying for a long time, it was past midnight. Xue Xianyun collected the materials and asked the two to leave.
Shi Chunqing left first, but Tang Zhao stayed, returned to the workroom, found Xue Xianyun alone, and said:
"Master, can you let me study the bitter cold energy alone?"
Xue Xianyun was not surprised and said: "The materials are scarce, and there is not much for you to waste. Bring your jar, I can only fill it to the bottom for you."
