Walking into the gate of the Taoist temple, what comes into view is an open space. The land is very flat. Along the corners of the outer wall are a row of wooden figures. The heads, bodies and limbs are all painted with round red dot arrow targets. They should be for training. For kendo.
Directly in front is a very large ancient Ying-style building with a square spire, white walls and gray tiles, and a wooden paper door with cherry blossom trees painted on it, with dancing petals. The floor is made of side-by-side wooden slats, about one meter above the ground, and is moisture-proof and breathable.
Take off your shoes in the long corridor outside and enter the dojo. The place is very open, covering hundreds of square meters. There are calligraphy on the walls, such as "Aiki", "Houde Zaiwu", "Double cultivation of virtue and martial arts", "Sky Crow Kendo", etc. There are also all kinds of strange things in the corners. Potted pine tree.
Overall, the decoration looks a bit old, with mold spots visible in many places, and the wooden beams on the roof are also somewhat deformed.
There was a small coffee table and cushions on the ground. Jian Yuejindao invited Chen Xing to sit down and personally moved the cushions for Chen Xing, appearing very respectful and enthusiastic.
Jian Yue Jindao boiled water and made tea in a cautious manner, Jian Yue Canglian took Li Mei to the kitchen to help her adoptive mother prepare lunch, and Ye Qian stayed by Chen Xing's side to serve.
"Thank you for taking care of me, little girl. I am very grateful."
After brewing tea, I saw Yue Jindao offering it with both hands, as a master and servant, with all due respect. Chen Xing could tell that Mian Yue Jin Dao loved her daughter very much. He was just a young baron from a remote area and there was no need to do this. Respecting him is entirely to make him treat his daughter better.
"Do you usually teach?" Chen Xing asked without saying anything.
"There are a few students." Mitsuki Tsushima replied.
"I heard from Cang Lian that your Tianya Yidao style has a history of thousands of years. How come you have so few students?" Chen Xing asked.
Seeing that Yue Jindao seemed a little embarrassed, he smiled and said, "The dojo is too old, and the publicity is not very good, so there are relatively few people who come to study, and they are all nearby residents."
He sighed and said, "It's embarrassing to say that my daughter joined the academy just to help raise funds for the family to revitalize the dojo. As a father, I have done nothing in my life and have no ability. I am ashamed of my ancestors..."
Then, he talked about the rise and fall of Tianya Yidao style over the past thousand years.
In fact, the history of Tianya Kendo can be said to be a microcosm of the development history of martial arts in the entire red earth world.
In ancient times, science and technology were underdeveloped and cold weapons were used in combat. Based on strength, martial arts can be carried forward. In modern times, technology has advanced and thermal weapons have been developed. The power of firearms and artillery is far greater than that of manpower, not to mention various missiles. As a result, martial arts declined and gradually declined.
After the cataclysm, spiritual energy revived, human beings' own genetic locks were broken, and the power of the body was liberated. It was no problem to block bullets with the body, smash mechas with fists, and chop helicopters with swords, and martial arts was fully revived.
After the Cataclysm, the Human Survival Committee banned the development and manufacture of a variety of weapons of mass destruction. The development of thermal weapons stagnated. Coupled with the emergence of psychic armor, the role of traditional firearms became smaller and smaller. Reduced to the exclusive status of low-level soldiers.
All strong men above the defensive level tend to engage in close combat, and there are very few accurate shooters like Chen Xing. Of course, the small effect does not mean that it can be ignored. If a strong person stands still, he will be beaten into a hornet's nest. After all, the spiritual energy will be exhausted.
Unless you are a legendary powerhouse in the Whale Swallowing Stage and the Zhouhe Stage, you can absorb energy directly from the void and consume it inexhaustibly. People like Chen Xing who built a three-story tower couldn't withstand the energy consumption.
Usually at the Great Guard level, the physical strength has reached the limit of one's own talent and cannot develop further. The bloodline of the insect-turned-wolf is Chen Xing's ceiling, and the limit of physical strength will not exceed the insect-turned-wolf species.
The next higher level relies on mastering the realm of spiritual energy. Communicate with the earth's veins, absorb energy from the earth's core, expand the spiritual pool, steal fire and sky, and manifest the domain. Then it breaks through the space crystal shell, swallows the void, and finally merges into the void, completing the universe.
Only when the spiritual pool is large enough and the spiritual energy supply is sufficient, can the Yuling's existence be maintained. It cannot be maintained for a long time just by absorbing the spiritual energy floating in the air and using potions. However, low-level spirits like the Wolf King are not very expensive, but they do not have enough strength to communicate with the undercurrent of time and space. The result of forced communication is to be captured and devoured by the evil existence in the darkness.
While thinking, Mitsuki Tsushima took out an old wooden box. Opening the drawer-like lid, there were some yellowed old photos inside.
"This is when Cang Lian was five years old." Jian Yue Jin Dao passed them to Chen Xing one by one to watch.
In the photo, Jian Yue Cang Lian is wearing a Taoist robe, a wooden sword at her waist, and a white band on her forehead.
"This was when she was six years old..."
Carrying a small schoolbag, wearing a watermelon hat, and a serious face, he is very cute.
"When I was seven years old..."
He knelt down in the dojo and did his homework, like a little grown-up.
"Nine years old..."
At this time, Jianyue Canglian had already begun to show her beauty, she was calm and indifferent, standing tall and graceful, and she looked like a little goddess.
It happened that at this time, Jian Yue Canglian came in with the freshly made pastries. When she saw the two of them looking at photos of her when she was a child, her face immediately turned red, she twisted her waist and went out.
"Cang Lian was sensible when she was a child, studied hard, and often helped with housework to take care of my incompetent father..." As he spoke, Yue Jindao saw tears in his eyes, and he quickly turned away, no Let guests see it.
"Don't worry, I will be good to her." Chen Xing comforted.
No parent in the world wants their children to be slaves. Chen Xing knew that it was his words that Yue Jindao was waiting for.
"Thank you, thank you, sir." Miyue Jindao wiped his eyes vigorously and thanked Chen Xing.
Chen Xing did not help the other party and accepted the gift unceremoniously. Because this is the only thing a down-and-out father can do for his daughter.
"I plan to invest 30,000 gold coins to repair Tianya Gym and expand business." Chen Xing said.
Although the academy would give Mitsuki Tsushima a sum of money, since there was no bidding process, and Mitsuki Canglian itself consumed a lot of evolution potions, which in turn cost the academy a fortune, Catherine only calculated based on the minimum standard of 20,000 gold coins. . In other words, Mizuki Tsushima can only get about 7,000 gold coins after tax.
With Jian Yue Cang Lian's talents, it is not a problem to shoot for five to six hundred thousand, or even one million. In front of a good woman, money will never have an upper limit.
"Thank you so much!" Mitsuki Tsushima thanked him again.
"Sir, please rest assured, I will definitely carry forward the Ten Crow swordsmanship and cultivate talents for you!" Mitsuki Tsushima said slightly excitedly, "Our Ten Crow One-Sword Style has three secrets, the Ten Crow Returns, One Sword Freshness, and Ten Ya Jue Zhan has sufficient market competitiveness.”
"Can I learn this?" Chen Xing suddenly asked. He has always preferred dark-light patterned knives, but he doesn't know any martial arts and is just a wild man.
Mitsuki Jinshima was stunned for a moment, and then said, "My little girl has mastered the true inheritance of Sky Crow Swordsmanship. If adults need reference, just let her practice, but..." Mitsuki Jinshima paused, "I read the report that day. Live broadcast, my lord’s swordsmanship has already become its own style, the heart and sword are united, just make some adjustments.”
Chen Xing thought about it. Martial arts is something that can be practiced every day for ten years. It cannot be practiced in ten days and a half. Furthermore, the role of martial arts is only effective in confrontations of the same strength level. In terms of level difference, no matter whether you are Sky Crow style or Tengu style, they will all be slapped to death.
To put it bluntly, if someone at the lord level doesn't fight you, then he will fight with you at the Yuling level. Martial arts has its effects, but compared with years of training, it is not cost-effective. If you have this spare time, you might as well study more on how to break through the barrier of the spiritual pool, build a perfect tower, then sense the earth's veins, steal spirits and fire, and manifest the realm.
After a tiring journey, fatigue suddenly hit him, and Chen Xing stretched subconsciously.
"Sir, would you like to take a nap next to me?" Mitsuki Tsushima asked with concern.
"Yeah." Chen Xing nodded.
Mitsuki Tsushima stood up and opened the paper door on the side, revealing the corridor on the other side.
"Ring ring ring..."
The breeze blows, and the wind chimes hanging under the eaves make a pleasant sound. There is a small bridge under the corridor, flowing water, and fragrant bamboo leaves. On the edge of the rockery, a small waterwheel made of bamboo tubes swings gently. This is a typical Ying-style building with a large open space in front of the house, a bamboo forest pool and a rockery water wheel behind the house.
Chen Xing lay in the corridor and took a nap. Ye Qian knelt down next to him, using her thigh as a pillow.
His thoughts gradually sank into the sea of consciousness. The sea was calm, the chains were still there, and the wolf spirit was trapped in it, constantly roaring at him.
Although he came out to help that day, when he returned to the domain, the wolf spirit was still unruly and fought with him for control of his body.
"Brothers, we are symbiotic, not enemies."
"Ouch!" The wolf spirit roared at him and struggled wildly, causing the chains to break layer by layer.
"If you are willing to cooperate, when I return to Orchid Town, I will go to the Black Death Jungle to help your tribe, as well as your wife and children."
The wolf spirit was stunned, staring into his eyes with scarlet eyes. Not long after, the struggle began again.
"Stubborn." Chen Xing cursed, ignored the wolf spirit, and went to sleep.
The breeze blows slowly, cool and comfortable. With my head resting on my elastic thighs, I gradually fall asleep.
Chen Xing slept for more than half an hour. When he woke up, lunch was already prepared. Sushi and sake were placed on the small black sandalwood table, including fish roe sushi, grilled eel pieces, cucumber rolls, soy sauce soup and so on. Everyone was sitting upright, waiting for him to wake up.
In the middle position, Chen Xing sat down, and Jian Yue Canglian took a small flask and poured wine for him.
"Thank you for your trust, sir." Mitsuki Tsushima said with a toast.
Chen Xing raised his glass in greeting and the two drank it down in one gulp.
Mitsuki Tsushima prepared four small tables with four lunches, but two of them were unoccupied. Because it was against custom, the servants ate after their masters had finished. But on the other hand, Mizuki Tsushima didn't know which ones were for eating and which ones were for serving, so he made more preparations.
"Old K, little brother, sit down and eat." Chen Xing gestured and asked Old K and Jian Yue Canglian's younger brother to sit down. There were too few people eating and there was no atmosphere.
Since the master had given the order, Lao K sat down generously, and Jian Yue Canglian's younger brother also sat down with his mother's consent. The next meal was naturally enjoyable.
