Ye Zhai's white hair was swaying. He looked at the laughing abbot and stopped scolding him for a moment. He waved his hands and told the three boys to go and rest for a while. There was no need to practice footwork anymore. After half an hour, he went to the back mountain to practice boxing and kicking. However, he then took a futon, walked to the entrance of the well in the middle of the courtyard, and sat down with his eyes closed.
"Senior brother, our master looks a little downcast. Could it be that he was really inferior in skill just now and lost to that boy who came to stay for the night?" The older boy from last night asked tentatively, but he could Even though the big disciple knocked him on the head, he kept his mouth shut and did not dare to say anything.
The oldest boy taught him a lesson in a deep voice, "I have obviously learned a few sword moves in the past few days, how come I can't even tell whether I won or lost? The master controlled the young knight earlier. Although the latter's sword skills were also refined, he seemed to be His footwork was extremely lacking, and he struggled with his swordsmanship. However, the material of the sword in the master's hand was too poor, so the fight came to an abrupt end. Furthermore, with the master's aura, even a master who could not win in a real fight, how could he be where he is now? Such a desolate look.”
The disciple in training looked at the master's back in the courtyard. He was indeed alone. There was no movement for a long time. He said doubtfully, "Maybe he is a little tired. Let's take a rest for a while."
The white-haired sect master in the middle of the courtyard did not turn around, but his voice was as loud as a bell: "If you don't want to rest, it's better to practice boxing now than to waste your time here."
The three boys became tense and did not dare to say anything more. They went to their residence to rest on their own. Yun Zhong and Wen Yu went to have some food and then went down the mountain. There was no one else in the courtyard except the door owner.
"After so many years, the green lotus remains the same, but the water in this square well never dries up. It is as gluttonous as a willow, and it is insatiable all day long." Ye Zhai pointed a finger in the well, but there was no movement in the well water, only the green lotus was flowing. The wind was blowing gently, shaking the water mirror into pieces, and it was still difficult to level it.
"However, I did manage to defend this side of Pehao Mountain quite well. There is only one thing that I can't figure out: when I was young and innocent, I was content in the mountains, but I was very happy to go out. What happened in the mountains seemed to have nothing to do with me. On the contrary, I am accomplished in swordsmanship and I should have seen the vastness of the rivers and lakes. During the time of traveling in the mountains and rivers, I feel more and more pure staying in the mountains." The mountain master in white clothes and crane hair smiled bitterly to himself, brushing aside the lush green lotus leaves for a long time. Looking closely, "Baihao Mountain has been standing in the world for many years, but it suffers from the loss of its owner. As a temporary person, I can't feel the slightest peace of mind no matter what. I have been cultivating my mind for a long time, and the mountain is simple and poor, but it has never been like it was when I was a child. I am envious of other places, but my ability is not comparable to that of those famous heroes in the world. It is even harder to compare with the immortals, and I have never felt jealous. On the contrary, the pair of young heroes who have just entered the world have made me think that nothing can change my mind. The white-headed ape guarding the mountain was sour for a while."
"My old friend has traveled east for a long time. When will he return to the west?"
The water in the well is churning, and no one is stirring it, making it uneasy.
Within two hours, several people from outside the mountain came to pay homage to the mountain and walked to the mountain gate. However, he found that the mountain gate had not been closed. Ye Zhai, with a quiet face and his hands behind his back, was already waiting at the door. However, he did not carry a sword. Instead, he picked up a withered bamboo joint from the courtyard and weighed it in his hand. After a while, he immediately spoke first, "I know the purpose of your visit, but I don't know how the leading official in Fengyou County wants to test your skills." Then he raised his eyes and glanced at the few people in front of him who were carrying swords and bows. The sturdy man narrowed his eyes and smiled nervously, "I'm sorry for being rude. I often stay in the mountains and don't care about worldly affairs. My words are limited to straightforward words. With your skills, if you want to try it with me, it will inevitably happen." It’s a bit overwhelming.”
After hearing this, the faces of the people who worshiped the mountain did not change at all, but the leader took two steps forward and handed over his hands, "I have heard for a long time that the master of the Baihu Sect is very skilled, and he can also do calculations. I am here to do important things for the county." , it is not wrong to say that we are testing the skills of the mountain master, but we are all from the Fengyou County gang. We disguise ourselves just to hide from others. In fact, most of our skills are half-step masters. If the master is underestimating the enemy, he will be careless. , I’m afraid it will take a lot of twists and turns to win.”
Ye Zhai waved his hand, showing a slight smile, and raised the pale bamboo stick across his chest, "My lord is a lord after all. He comes to test people openly, but he does not forget to reveal some obscure information to me; if it is the Fengyou County official's office, I have been able to infiltrate most of the gangs in the county, and now those who come to test my skills are probably dozens of masters, not just a few."
Ye Zhai stretched out his left palm and pointed towards the courtyard, his smile not diminishing, "If you guys have something to discuss, it's better to go in first. If you want to test, I'm afraid you won't be able to find out what your background is. The caravan sect alone has no less than a master." Dozens, if I want to use my sword and ax to break through bamboos and chop thorns, in such a battle, I can't actually test the sharpness."
The expressions of several people changed slightly, but they still did not take action rashly. At present, this person's skills are fully capable of walking into the dangerous place where horse thieves are as dense as a web in the West County and killing each other alone. In an uninhabited land, it is difficult for ordinary masters to achieve such outstanding achievements even if they have endless strength. The master of the White Gourd Sect, only carrying his sword alone, has covered the entire West County while traveling around the mountains and rivers. His skill is so high that it is difficult for others to match him.
"I can't wait to do what I was ordered to do, so I ask the sect master not to be embarrassed. Let's discuss it for a while. We have our own words, but we can't do nothing. I hope the sect master will not shirk." The leader clasped his fists again, with a normal expression.
Ye Zhai slightly retracted his left palm, and his face finally cooled down.
The fallen leaves turn yellow in the autumn wind, but it is different on Pehao Mountain. The autumn wind blows everywhere in the gloomy sky. Thousands of fallen leaves are scattered and withered in the wind, but they are like thousands of snow dust, covering the top of the mountain. From a distance, it seems that there are immortals climbing up the mountain. , Knocking down the plain white peach blossoms all over the mountain.
The peach blossoms fell from the branches, carried by the wind across the building, from withered to the ground, but within a few breaths, they floated back and forth, leisurely and tightly.
The master of the Baitou Gate put away the bamboo joints, looked around, then closed the mountain gate, raised the crossbar to fasten the door latch, dusted his hands, and slowly squatted down, "Several masters, the ground is cold in autumn, and it is very easy to get hurt. Why bother to come here?" Then he stood up and walked away without any intention of helping me. He kicked and hummed a light song and walked leisurely into the courtyard.
"The master of Baihumen Mountain has always had a very pure temperament. Even though the caravan has repeatedly acted in excess, he has never heard of any sullen behavior. Why is he so aggressive now?" A man with a bruised face Grinning, even more speechless. From the beginning to the end, Ye Zhai only used the plain white bamboo joint to pass a few moves, and then knocked everyone down until they fell into the door. Even the half-step master who had not yet drawn the sword from his waist was beaten. The bamboo joints were injured and the meridians were blocked, making it difficult to regulate the breath. Now he is lying on the ground, feeling miserable and tight.
It is difficult for a martial artist to become a master, so even if they are slightly inferior to a master, most of them are in high positions in the sect. No matter how unreasonable they are, they can still get the position of the leader and helmsman of the hall. I have never suffered such a loss, but because of this Ye The master's methods were truly extraordinary, and the few people did not dare to complain. They had no choice but to stand up and walk into the courtyard without laughing or crying.
The main hall of Baihumen is extremely clean, except for a few futons, and there is nothing else. There is only a picture scroll in the main hall, which depicts a white deer stepping on the stream. The surroundings are full of greenery, and the writing style is elegant and quiet, especially the Chuanfa method. It's wonderful, one day at a time, the White Deer Valley, it makes people forget all about it, it's peaceful and natural. Among the few people who came, there was no one who was good at calligraphy and painting, but when they looked at this painting, they all felt relaxed and happy, and all the shame and anger they felt just now were gone in the blink of an eye.
"Tang Zhuo took action just now, not deliberately, but because he has been restless and depressed recently, so he failed to control his anger and struck out in anger, injuring several people." Ye Zhai had already sat down in the middle, his eyes were calm again, and he rushed to several people. He cupped his fists and saluted, "If you don't mind the small size of the Shanmen Temple, you might as well spend a day here to look at it. Although the territory is narrow and cramped, there are many ancient books and ancient books. You can look at them by yourself, but please do not bring them out. Maybe you will go there again. Within a few years, there will be a few more masters in the world who will master martial arts from scratch."
Several people were overjoyed when they heard this. The caravan has been coveting Baihumen for a long time. One of the reasons is that there are many sword and knife manuals in the mountains, as well as boxing manuals for both internal and external families. Ordinary people may not be able to read the classics in the mountains after decades of hard study. After reading all the martial arts manuals, it is an excellent way for ordinary martial artists to improve their skills.
"But since the county governor has invited a few of them to come here, they must have something important to discuss. We, the Baihu Sect, have no intention of competing for the title of the first sect in the county. It is no longer a secret matter in the entire Fengyou County. We just care about it. Although the snow in front of the door sounds a bit harsh, it has always been this way in my family for several generations. The county guard now lacks a slaying knife, and what he has is just a tipless arrow feather. The broom is just a treasure, so why bother. "
Ye Zhai's words were indeed true and not polite, and several people were speechless for a moment. It was really difficult to speak again. After a while of silence, the leader clasped his fists and replied, "Baihumen likes to be clean. Even though it is We have little knowledge and have heard a little bit about it, but when the county guard came, he specifically told him that there is an object that needs to be handed over to the sect master personally. If the sect master has seen it with his own eyes, he will follow it whether he takes it or not."
After the leader finished speaking, he took out an object from the cloth bag behind him, opened the brocade outside, took two steps forward, bowed and handed it to Ye Zhai, who frowned slightly, and then said nothing.
On top of the brocade, there is a piece of light plain white jade. It is of average quality and is very old. However, in the lower corner there is an excellent seal seal with the word "Lake". It looks a little bad in appearance, but it is indeed powerful. It looks like it is. Extremely clever.
Ye Zhai took the white jade and looked at it for a moment. Immediately, a hint of enlightenment appeared on his face. He placed the white jade on the table in front of him, "I already know the governor's intention, but I still need to decide whether to take action or not." I'll think about it in a few days, and I'll go to the city for a walk in the future. You might as well look at the martial arts records first, and then make plans." After saying that, he nodded slightly to everyone, then picked up the white jade on the table and stepped back. Leave the hall without saying a word.
Everyone in the hall was not sure what he meant, but since the sect master had spoken, of course he had to step out of the main hall first, and then went around to find a few disciples and inquire about the location of the library. You have to obey the orders of the county governor, but you still have to improve your skills by half a step, and break into the 16 ancestral halls set up in Yizhang territory to secure the position of master. For a group of half-step masters, this is the only way. The most important thing.
A high official has a trust, and he should do his best, but no one is willing to put in a few more thoughts. Putting all your efforts may not lead to any good results, but martial arts has always been that the more thoughts you have, the more you will gain. foundation.
Ye Zhai walked into the back hall alone and sat down on the ancient Taishi chair, but he never dared to look at the white jade in his palm.
Last night, the clear autumn wind filled the back hall. I recalled my old friends in front of the hall, and missed old things behind the hall. However, my fortune-telling was unparalleled. I didn’t know whether it was the black crow in the main hall that was hard to break, or the green lotus outside the window that was getting greener, and the early autumn was getting more autumnal.
