In the study room, the sound of Lang Lang reading could be heard. What is interesting today is that Zhong Xiaofan and Chen Hongjing did not skip classes. In order to become a martial arts hero earlier, Zhong Xiaofan read aloud the contents of his book. Chen Hongjing neither skipped classes nor studied. Just open another book and read the beautiful stories inside.
The book was bought to him by the master on the way back to the study after eating the chicken that day. The reason was that since he didn't like the content of the book, he should change it to one he liked to read, which was all about reading and literacy. , choose one you like, why not.
The history recorded in the books all has a happy ending. There are stories about the general returning in triumph and the people living and working in peace and contentment. There are also stories about the young hero robbing the rich and helping the poor in the rivers and lakes, and asking for life for the people. Chen Hongjing did not see the sad side in the books, but he could barely read them.
The master gently knocked on the table to signal everyone to quiet down, and said to the dozen children in the study: "Today, let's go out and practice. Feel the natural scenery. However, everyone must say something about their feelings."
The children in the study all cheered, it was just a feeling, just say it casually, they were already happy to be able to go out and play.
A master led a group of children out of the study. Several children happily shouted the contents of the book, and other children also shouted nursery rhymes.
"When three people are walking, there must be my teacher. If there are a group of people, the master is right in front of me."
"One orange head, two pot heads, three children hugging each other and playing head."
People passing by felt happy when they saw it, and even the master started talking like this with a group of children.
The Master explained to them the principle of the interdependence of all things, and the principle of no pain, no gain, although they may not understand it at their current age, but it is better than staying in the study.
"Master, master, what do you mean by a mantis stalking a cicada, with the oriole behind?" a little girl said, pointing to a mantis on a tree.
"Master has said it a long time ago, Wan Xiaodou, you don't know what to put in your head. It's just like a thief who wanted to enter a house to steal something, but was discovered by the robber. The robber was waiting for the thief to come out and take the thief away. The thief stole all the things he stole, but neither of them noticed it. It turned out that the officer and soldier brother was behind the two of them and caught the two of them easily. I was right, Master." A boy explained After finishing, he turned to look at the Master with a smile.
The master nodded: "Liang Siheng explained it very well, Wan Xiaodou, is there anything else you don't understand?"
Wan Xiaodou ignored Liang Siheng's ridicule and nodded with a smile: "There is nothing I don't understand. Thank you, Master. Thank you, Liang Siheng." After saying that, he patted Liang Siheng's shoulder.
Along the way, there were questions and answers, talking and laughing. A group of people came to a creek and stopped. Master said that this was their destination today. Next to the creek was the place where Chen Hongjing and Zhong Xiaofan secretly made kiln chicken.
There is a stream on the left, crops on the right, and people are busy in the crops. The master smiled and said: "Okay, let's each tell our own feelings. Who comes first?"
Zhong Xiaofan took a long stride and said loudly: "I'll go first! Horse riding and saber, drinking wine and traveling around the world."
"Okay, Master, then I wish you will become a hero as soon as possible and spread your righteousness to the world." Master followed the example of the man in the world and made a fist-holding salute towards Zhong Xiaofan. After Zhong Xiaofan saw it, he also followed the master's example and gave him a fist salute.
Liang Siheng also followed Zhong Xiaofan's example, taking a step forward and saying with a smile: "It's my turn. Come gold, come silver, gold and silver come to your door."
A group of people booed, but only the Master smiled and said: "Not bad, not bad. I wish you a prosperous business and abundant wealth in the future." Then he bowed to Liang Siheng, and Liang Siheng also returned the greeting. One of them bowed and thanked the Master with a smile.
Other students also began to boldly speak out what they were thinking. Whether it was what they learned in the study or what they heard from outside, whenever they spoke out, the Master would congratulate them.
Everyone turned their attention to the last person.
When Chen Hongjing saw all the classmates looking at him, he smiled, pulled out the grass in his mouth, and said slowly: "Life should be carefree, disease-free, carefree, happy, and enjoy your old age. "
As soon as these words came out, everyone present was shocked, and Liang Siheng even replied: "Hey, you haven't skipped classes these days, and your brain is crazy? Do you want to enjoy your old age so soon?"
After everyone heard this, they also laughed.
The Master waved his hand, indicating that everyone should be quiet again, and said to Chen Hongjing: "Okay, Master also wishes that you can find the other half of your dreams, be carefree, free from illness and pain, be carefree and happy, but , Master also hopes that if you have the opportunity in the future, you can go out for a walk like other classmates and see the great mountains and rivers in this world, and then it will not be too late to enjoy your old age."
Chen Hongjing scratched his head and said with a smile, I understand.
The Master nodded happily, looked at the purple-red sky that was reflected by the golden-red sunset, and after muttering a few words to himself, he said with a smile: "Classmates, it's almost time, and we also have time." It’s time to go back.”
The children made a sound of dissatisfaction, and the master smiled and said: "If any of you memorizes all the contents in the book and expresses what you understand, we can do this kind of practical activities more times."
After saying this, the children's expressions became happy again. Yes, who wants to stay in a small study room and read every day? Who doesn't want to grow up quickly and become the person they want?
I saw three stars suddenly skimming down from the eastern sky and hitting the forest near a group of people. The loud noise and vibration caused the children who had just stood up to fall to the ground.
Before the children could continue to stand up, a huge black shadow rushed out of the forest and ran towards the children.
It was a black and white bear, and its sharp claws had already stabbed one of the children.
The master rushed forward and held the bear's claws with both hands. The Master said with difficulty: "Children, run quickly."
However, the children had never seen such a scene before. Some of the younger children were so frightened that they sat on the ground and cried. The older children like Chen Hongjing and Zhong Xiaofan also stood on the spot. It was not that they couldn't run away, but they simply couldn't. My legs are so weak that I can't run at all.
I saw a sword light falling from the sky, and the giant bear was split into two. A slim figure appeared in front of everyone. She was holding a sword and her back was facing Chen Hongjing and the others.
The blood on the blade slowly flowed to the tip of the sword, and the blood beads were extra dazzling under the afterglow. The girl only left one sentence: It's okay. Just flew away.
Just when everyone didn't know what was going on, another girl ran out of the forest. Compared with the previous girl who hunted the giant bear, this girl was shorter and rounder.
The girl glanced at the giant bear, then at Chen Hongjing and the others. She bowed to the Master and said with a smile: "I'm sorry for frightening the old gentleman and your students. Let's talk after we go back." .”
This happened to me during my first outdoor practice. The master had no choice but to send the children home one by one. Inevitably, some parents put their hands on their hips and scolded the master, but the master could only accept it with a smile. When the girl next to her saw this, she also imitated the master's example, smiled and bent down to apologize.
After the master sent all the smaller children back, Zhong Xiaofan said that he had nothing to do and walked back by himself. Chen Hongjing also said that he had nothing to do and could walk back by himself. The master said that he would accompany Chen Hongjing for a while, and Chen Hongjing did not refuse the master's kindness.
As the three of them were walking on the road, the master suddenly stopped and said to the girl, "My student and I have something to talk about in private. I wonder if you can wait here for us, girl."
The girl nodded and waited for the two of them.
"Hongjing, are you twelve years old this year?" Master asked with a smile.
"Well, after these two months, I will be twelve years old. What's the matter, Master?" Chen Hongjing looked at Master.
"No, I'm just asking casually. Master wants to know what a twelve-year-old child wants to do when he grows up. Have you ever thought about this?" Master asked with a smile, as if he was looking forward to Chen Hongjing. Q&A.
Chen Hongjing put his hands on his neck, raised his head and looked at the stars in the sky: "There is nothing in particular that I want to do. Let's be a roadside stall, selling kiln chickens and roasted chickens. After making enough money, we will open a shop, and finally Open a few more branches, not many, three or four will be enough. Don’t open them outside, just open them in small towns. If you are famous, others will naturally come to taste it. The mountains are not high, and the immortals are famous, and the water is famous. If it’s not deep, if there’s a dragon, it’ll be good. If my shop isn’t far, it’ll be good if it’s delicious.”
The master nodded, patted Chen Hongjing's shoulder lightly, and said cheerfully: "A good shop is not far away, and it's good if it's delicious."
Along the way, the master didn't ask any other questions, Chen Hongjing didn't say anything else, and the master sent Chen Hongjing to the door unknowingly. Chen Hongjing's home is on a hillside. At this time, an old man was waiting for his child on the stairs with a lantern.
The Master looked at the old man and bowed deeply, and the old man nodded slightly in response. The old man shouted loudly: "You brat, how old are you, and you still ask me to take you back? Thank you quickly, and then go take a bath and go to bed. If you report to me, I will break your legs."
"Okay, okay, go to sleep first, old man." Chen Hongjing also shouted directly to the old man.
"Master, see you tomorrow." Chen Hongjing said, then waved and walked up the stairs to his house.
The master watched Chen Hongjing enter the house and then left. The girl didn't know when she had arrived at the master's side. This time, the talented young lady stood up straight in front of the Master, folded her hands and bowed to the Master: "I am a disciple of the Scorpion Sky Sect, Miao Su. And the one who killed the giant bear today is my senior sister. As for today’s matter, we didn’t handle it well. I hope you’ll forgive me and don’t alert the government.”
"It's okay, it's okay, at least the children are okay. As for the government, I will tell you. Your sect will not be involved. Miss Miao, can I ask you a question?" Master asked with a smile.
"Master, feel free to ask."
The Master looked towards the horizon and asked, "Is the boundary broken?"
Miao Su nodded and said slowly: "Yes. Master, can I ask you something?"
"Girl, just ask."
Miao Su looked at the illuminated house on the mountainside and asked, "Which old gentleman is the guardian?"
The Master stroked his beard and looked at the sky, but said nothing. And Miao Su naturally got her answer...
In the main hall of the palace, the emperor sat in the middle and the monarchs and ministers stood on both sides. The morning court, which was usually full of discussions and scoldings between the two sides, was surprisingly quiet today.
"Why, the Prime Minister doesn't advocate attacking today? The Imperial Adviser doesn't advocate peace negotiation? The Minister doesn't advocate revitalization? It's surprisingly quiet." The emperor, who was sitting on the dragon throne, said calmly.
An official slowly walked out and said in horror: "Your Majesty, a possessed giant bear appeared in Yougui Town in Songli County. It is said that it was discovered by people from the Scorpion Sky Sect, and was eventually discovered by someone from the Scorpion Sky Sect. The people from the Scorpion Sky Sect were wiped out."
The emperor changed his sitting position and said lazily: "Really? I thought it was some big deal. Now that this small matter has been solved, why don't we just send people from Yin Tiandian to ask for details. Are there any other questions?" The audience was still silent.
"Then let's do this, retreat from the court."
A loud voice came from outside the gate of Yin Tian Palace: "The imperial edict has arrived!"
There is not a single person in the huge Yin Tian Palace. If they were placed elsewhere and did not receive the imperial edict immediately, they would be beheaded, but it is not used here. The father-in-law was not in a hurry. He held the imperial edict in both hands and waited quietly outside the door.
Soon, a bent old man came out slowly with a broom. The old man put the broom aside, wiped his hands with his clothes, came to the father-in-law, and knelt down.
"By God's blessing, the emperor issued an edict: Because there were demons and monsters causing trouble yesterday and disturbing the people. Therefore, Fu Huanze, the last man of the Yintian Palace, was asked to go to Songli County to investigate the town of Yougui. He set off immediately without any mistakes."
Fu Hengze raised his hands above his head and shouted loudly: "I accept the decree!"
The father-in-law said with a smile: "Master Fu, living alone in the Yintian Palace makes me so envious of you. Your Majesty, you have nothing to say, you have nothing to say!"
Fu Hengze smiled and replied: "What did Eunuch Tan say? If Eunuch Tan wants to come, I can just say a few nice words in front of His Majesty. It's just a matter of effort."
Eunuch Tan smiled and changed the subject: "Master Fu lives alone in this huge Yin Tian Palace, so he's not afraid of ghosts looking for you at night?"
"Thank you very much for your concern, Eunuch Tan. I am not afraid of the shadows when I am upright."
"That's right. Even if there is an innocent soul, he will go to that adult as soon as possible. How can he have time to find Lord Fu?"
"If that gentleman's innocent soul is still there, I'm probably not the only one in Yin Tian Palace now, don't you think so, Eunuch Tan." Fu Hengze still had that smile on his face.
Eunuch Tan also chuckled: "If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now. I hope that next time I see Master Fu, he will still be as sharp-tongued as ever."
"Eunuch Tan, please go slowly." Mr. Fu said goodbye to Eunuch Tan with a smile. He looked at the plaque of Yin Tian Temple, then looked at the imperial edict in his hand, and sighed: "If you live high in the temple, you will worry about the people. Even if you are far away from the rivers and lakes, there is a king. Sir, how should I choose?"
"If your wronged souls are really still there, you might as well show up. Even if you beat me or scold me, that's fine. At least it will make me, an old man, not feel guilty for so many years."
The old man sat on the threshold and dozed off, trying to get the answer from his dream.
