The old horseman's surname is Zhou.
"It looks okay now, these people should be the defenders of Ganzhou City.
But judging from their situation, they seemed a bit too hasty. "
When the knights approached, they did not slow down their horses at all.
Just as they were passing by, one of the knights shouted to them:
"Run away!"
Then Ma Dakui saw these knights running madly towards Ganzhou City.
Shortly after they left, there were more sounds of horse hooves on the official road behind.
The old groom's expression finally changed slightly.
"Bandits attack the city!"
At this time, because Emperor Wu's city dominated the world, the righteous martial arts began to wipe out the demonic martial arts and even the bandits.
Some bandits were forced to leave their mountains and began guerrilla warfare.
The current one was a bandit who once lived in the nearby Ganzhou Mountains.
I saw more than ten people riding fast horses chasing quickly in the direction where the Ganzhou defenders fled.
But they still separated three cavalry and came towards Ma Dakui.
Ma Dakui could even feel the murderous aura coming towards him.
The opponent was riding a fast horse and holding a bright sword in his hand.
Ma Dakui knows this kind of broad sword.
There are many such weapons in the weapon refining shop.
These weapons are regarded as treasures by the shopkeeper.
Apprentices can only look, not touch.
Even if you look at it, you can only see the short period of time when these weapons are just refined and sent to the warehouse.
Ma Dakui was already panicking at this time.
He was carried away by the other party's murderous intention.
But just when the three knights rushed up and even raised the steel knife in their hands, Ma Dakui suddenly bit the tip of his tongue hard.
An immediate pain brought him back to his senses. He grabbed at his side and held a pole.
Because of the craftsmanship shop, this pole was covered with a layer of iron.
It can barely be regarded as a weapon.
At least it won't be easily cut off by the opponent's steel knife.
"Uncle Zhou, I will hold them back later and you can find a way to escape. You should have a chance while riding a horse!"
The old groom looked at the blood flowing from the corner of Ma Dakui's mouth, his eyes moved slightly, and the corner of his mouth actually curved.
And just when these three people were about to rush forward, Ma Dakui was about to prepare to fight with all his strength, and the old horseman was also about to take action.
Suddenly, behind them, in the direction in which the bandits were chasing, the bandits came back again.
"The wind is so tight!"
A series of roars came from these bandits.
When the three cavalrymen who were about to charge towards Ma Dakui heard the roar, they immediately controlled their horses to turn a corner and ran towards the distance.
After a long time, when the bandits disappeared from Ma Dakui's sight, he threw away the pole in his hand.
His body went limp, and his legs and feet were a little out of control.
The old groom immediately helped him.
"The rest of your life will be filled with great blessings!"
The old groom comforted him.
And soon, the officers and soldiers who came out of the city appeared in front of the two of them.
Most of the people in this team are still chasing towards the place where the bandits left.
The roles of both parties were reversed within a short period of time.
Two riders from this team came to the old groom and Ma Dakui.
One of them, Ma Dakui, knew him.
It was Sun Zhanshan who was selected two years ago.
Sun Zhanshan obviously recognized Ma Dakui.
At the banquet two years ago, Lu Tong introduced the two of them to each other.
After two years of separation, Ma Dakui felt a completely different momentum from the other party.
"Brother Ma, why are you here?"
Sun Zhanshan was riding a horse with a tall and straight posture, like a javelin, and his eyes were sharp at this time, at least for Ma Dakui.
Sun Zhanshan quickly passed by the cart next to them, and he immediately became enlightened.
"Why did you go shopping outside the city? Bandits are everywhere outside the city, but it's very dangerous!
Brother Lin from the escort agency and I have been recruited by the government and joined the city defense team.
Just now, our commander ordered the two of us to come to understand the situation and send you into the city. "
Ma Dakui nodded and forced himself to stand up.
"Thank you, Brother Sun!"
Ma Dakui immediately introduced Sun Zhanshan to the old horseman.
Although the old horseman has been working in the weapon-refining shop for more than ten years, he is most familiar with the owners of a few yards, but he doesn't know many of the apprentices.
Ma Dakui may be the only apprentice he has known for more than ten years.
On the way back, Ma Dakui and Sun Zhanshan had a pleasant chat.
When he learned that Brother Lin next to Sun Zhanshan was the son of a head guard in the escort agency, Ma Dakui immediately saluted him respectfully.
And this Brother Lin looked arrogant.
Unless you can be selected to enter the escort agency, and you must be the best among them.
Otherwise, nothing can enter his eyes.
After Ma Dakui talked with Sun Zhanshan, he learned that the latter was already a master at opening up the five meridians, and he was just one short of becoming a peak martial artist.
Then comes the attack on the supreme path to great success.
Ma Dakui congratulated Sun Zhanshan well.
The latter means that Ma Dakui can reach this level in the future.
At the same time, taking advantage of the time when he returned to the city, Sun Zhanshan also taught some of his experience to Ma Dakui.
Ma Dakui thought at this time that what Lu Tong said about Sun Zhanshan was extremely gentle and helpful, and that was true.
But they didn't notice, and neither did the arrogant Brother Lin. When the old horseman looked at Sun Zhanshan, a cold light flashed through his eyes.
"You've hidden it pretty well, kid!"
All the way into the city, Sun Zhanshan did not return to Longchang Weapon Refining Shop with Ma Dakui.
Sun Zhanshan is now under the jurisdiction of the City Guards and is not allowed to act arbitrarily at such critical times, but he still gave Ma Dakui a few words of encouragement.
Ma Dakui was deeply inspired. He could feel the sense of oppression from Sun Zhanshan.
That was a power that he yearned for.
Ma Dakui and the old horseman returned to Longchang Weapon Refining Shop.
When Han Zhangshao learned about what was going on outside the city, he was just amazed, not too surprised.
Thinking about it, he already knew what was going on outside the city.
In this way, Ma Dakui's gratitude to Han Zhangshao suddenly lightened a bit.
Originally, he had been under the care of Han Zhangshao since he came to Longchang Weapon Refining Shop.
If it weren't for the oil and water exposed from between Han Zhangshao's fingers, he wouldn't have been able to train his body to the current level so quickly.
But judging from today's situation, the other party didn't care about his life or death at all.
If Han Zhangshao could advance today's events, Ma Dakui would still go out of the city to buy even if he was given a reminder.
This is the way he behaves in the world. People respect me as much as I respect others.
returning a Favour many times more.
In the next few days, something seemed to be going on in his mind, and he was a little distracted from doing things, and he was a little less active in practicing.
But one day the old horseman came and found him.
It was the first time Ma Dakui came to the stable where the old groom was.
Although the old groom lived with the horses, he had an independent yard and was treated well.
"Old man, after much thought, I finally made a decision."
From the very beginning, there were words that left Ma Dakui confused.
"Uncle Zhou, can you speak more clearly? I don't know what you are talking about."
"You idiot, idiot!"
The old horseman took out a bag of dry cigarettes from somewhere.
After taking two puffs, he spoke leisurely.
"Do you know why Han didn't remind you that it was not peaceful outside the city when you bought it three days ago when you left the city?"
Ma Dakui's face couldn't help but darken when he thought about this, but he still shook his head.
Of course he had something in mind.
Although he is honest, he is not stupid.
Seeing that he had to cover up for Han Zhangshao at this time, the old groom couldn't help but smile bitterly, but at the same time he felt cherished for the young man.
"Because you're going to be twenty next year."
The old groom knew that Ma Dakui knew the reason, but he still told the truth.
"When you reach twenty, you will have two choices. No matter which one you choose, you will leave Han Zhangshao.
In the future, even if you two are in the same Longchang weapon refining warehouse, you will still be on the same level.
With your size and physique, it is definitely impossible for you to hold a spoon.
So he has now started looking for new helpers.
And you are his abandoned son. "
The old groom took two puffs and saw that Ma Dakui's expression had faded.
For three years, Ma Dakui treated Han Zhangshao sincerely.
It's a pity that the latter is unsympathetic and has only reality in his eyes.
"only……"
The old groom suddenly changed the subject.
“None of this is the real reason why he abandoned you.
If you were strong enough he wouldn't do such a thing.
All because the talent and strength you show now are not enough to cope with your last selection opportunity next year.
If you have enough strength and talent, Han will still treat you like this, and he will definitely fawn over you. "
"I..."
Ma Dakui knew that his talent was average and his physique was pretty good, but this was all due to Han Zhangshao, so he couldn't be ruthless even if the other party was unjust.
"Old man, I have some opportunities here. I wonder if you, silly boy, would like it?"
The old groom asked suddenly with a smile.
"ah?"
Ma Dakui was confused for a moment.
The old groom said he would give me a chance?
“Boy, you look so naive, I won’t beat around the bush with you.
Old man, I have some background.
It is not difficult to give you a little luck.
But old man, I am also a shameless person. If you are given this fortune, you have to recognize me as your teacher. "
Ma Dakui didn't know what to say for a moment.
At this moment, he was still in a state of confusion.
But soon he took a closer look at the old groom.
"Uncle Zhou, are you kidding me?"
There was some doubt in Ma Dakui's tone.
No one would associate the slovenly, smelly old groom in front of him with a master of martial arts.
The old groom curled his lips, and then rolled his eyes.
"You brat, do you want the opportunity given to you?"
Seeing the old groom looking really angry, Ma Dakui had an inexplicable thought, maybe it was true.
The next moment, he bowed his head without hesitation.
"Master, please bow to me!"
What Ma Dakui is thinking now is: Anyway, he is older than me and has more seniority than me. Even if he is teasing me or kowtow, it doesn't matter.
Who told me to respect the old and love the young?
The old groom was slightly startled when he saw this scene, and then laughed heartily.
He stood up and came to Ma Dakui's side, supporting Ma Dakui's burly body with both hands.
The latter immediately felt a warm feeling coming into his body from the palms of the old groom's hands.
"Good boy, you will be my apprentice from now on. As a master, I will give you a meeting gift today!"
Ma Dakui felt a huge suction coming from the palms of the old groom's hands.
Then his body began to be manipulated by the old groom involuntarily.
First, he was easily pulled up by the old groom. He was not light now, but he was easily pulled up by the old groom who looked weak.
Then the old groom came up behind him in a flash.
She pressed her palms against his skin and began to rub it.
It was like giving him a massage.
After the apprentices got tired from practicing, the master of the Longchang Artifact Refining Shop also taught them some massage techniques.
At this time, the old horseman used this similar technique, but the difference was that there was a steady flow of warmth from the palm of the old horseman's hand, penetrating into Ma Dakui's limbs and bones.
“Hmph, that guy named Han has eyes but doesn’t recognize pearls.
My disciple, it turns out that his talent is quite good, he has already discovered the secret of the second line, and it will be just around the corner to open up the second line.
I'm just waiting to see your dog face in a year and be dumbfounded. "
The old horseman thought so in his heart, but he kept exerting force on his hands, and pure internal energy burst out from his palms.
Directly injected into Ma Dakui's body.
Of course, these internal forces were not directly given to Ma Dakui.
The purpose of the old groom was just to help Ma Dakui find the location of the six meridians.
At the same time, since Ma Dakui's second vein has shown signs of opening, the old horseman is not stingy in helping him.
This operation lasted two hours.
Han Zhangshao was not angry when he saw that Ma Dakui did not come today.
It seems that Ma Dakui already knows what he means.
fair enough.
Ma Dakui's talent can only be considered average, but it is a pity that he came too late. If he came to Longchang Weapon Refining Shop at the age of eleven or twelve like others, he might really have a chance to be selected into Longchang Escort Bureau.
But he was too old when he came, and he would only have four years to complete.
He has never seen anyone selected into the Longchang Escort Agency in four years.
Ma Dakui didn't come today, but it made it easier for him to get together and part ways.
And beside him there was already a fat man about thirteen years old.
This is a child from one of his relatives.
If it weren't for him, Han Zhangshao wouldn't have a showdown with Ma Dakui so quickly.
But what he didn't know was that Ma Dakui was experiencing the greatest sublimation in his life.
Two hours passed, and Ma Dakui seemed to have had a dream.
In this dream he kept traveling inside his body.
He saw the blocked meridian walls.
I also saw the unimpeded meridians, with blood flowing like a river.
He seemed to be looking inside, watching everything in his body, every detail!
Two hours passed in just a short time to him.
When he opened his eyes, he suddenly found that the blood in his body had increased again.
He simply felt that there was a hot air circulating in his body.
This feeling is exactly the same as how others described to him the circulation of energy and blood from the two channels of Datong.
"I have opened my second pulse!"
Ma Dakui had just had a surprise when, out of the corner of his eye, he saw the sweaty old groom beside him.
"Uncle Zhou...ah no, master, what's wrong with you?"
No matter how honest he is, he still knows that the changes in his body are because of his master.
When he saw his master sweating profusely, he knew that he must have sacrificed a lot for him to open up his second channel.
The old groom waved his hand indifferently.
"I'm really old. If it were before, this kind of thing would have been done in an hour.
It’s not that strenuous either. "
Ma Dakui immediately helped the old groom sit down.
"Now that you have opened your second pulse, take the time to digest it.
Of course, you don’t need to participate in this year’s selection. Those who participate next year must open their eyes to those who are blind! "
"Okay, Master."
Ma Dakui was now full of awe for the old groom.
Soon, a year passed.
This year's selection came as scheduled.
And for some unknown reason, this year's Longchang Escort Agency has to select five places.
But similarly, there were many more people in Longchang's weapon refining shop.
Ma Dakui found that these people were very full of energy and blood, and they could move as fast as a dragon or a tiger.
At least to the extent that the second meridians have been opened.
After making some inquiries, he learned that these people were descendants of some big families in Ganzhou City.
These people originally disdained to participate in the selection of the Longchang Escort Agency.
I haven't participated in one in decades.
However, it is said that Longchang Escort Agency seems to have undergone some serious changes this year. This led to the children of these wealthy families in the city also wanting to get involved.
Of course, because this place is the South China Sea, the civil and military style is half and half.
The wealthy families in Ganzhou City are also heirs of poetry and calligraphy, and they practice martial arts.
Therefore, the number of young people who meet the requirements is not too large.
If the same conditions and the same situation were placed outside the South China Sea, I'm afraid there would be no problem for apprentices like Longchang Weapon Refining Shop.
The three judges selected this time are still the same three from three years ago.
In the middle is the old coach.
Went up to draw lots, and Ma Dakui got one.
Because there is only one child in his group who comes from a wealthy family in Ganzhou City.
In fact, with Ma Dakui's current strength, no one in the entire Longchang Weapon Refining Shop is his opponent.
It can be said that he is now guaranteed to win.
The only variable is the children of these wealthy families.
And he only had to face one person. Among the other four groups, there were at least two children from wealthy families.
Therefore, the one he chose can be said to be the best one.
The rules of today's competition are still the same as before. There are five people in the same group, and the only winner is the selected one.
But this year is different from previous years.
Because in previous years several groups of people came together.
But this year it became a group.
Ma Dakui's group is the second group.
But this also gave Ma Dakui the opportunity to observe the strength of the children of those wealthy families.
After the first group arrived, three of them came from Longchang Weapon Refining Shop.
