Chapter 51: Drinking and Singing
Everything happened too suddenly, beyond the young man's expectation. At this moment, he had no big idea to decide what to do next, but a voice in his heart told him faintly: he should still follow this old monster. !
The snowy weather in Songshan Mountain is naturally not as cold as in Kongtong Mountain, but it also has a different kind of chill. The Sancai old man Shang Jiutian walking in front did not feel tired at all. If there wasn't still anger in his heart, Chu Jianghan would probably have to take a rest. The white breath he exhaled was enough to prove that the old man's skill in front of him was incredible. I couldn't help but opened my mouth first: "Where on earth are you taking me? We are going down to Songshan Mountain."
Shang Jiutian put away his usual arrogance and replied: "Just follow. Jin Yiwei is walking this way. With the pace of you and me, we can catch up soon." Chu Jianghan replied angrily. : "You'd better not play any tricks, otherwise, the sword in my hand won't agree."
Shang Jiutian smiled and said, "Don't talk too much! If I didn't value my talents, you might not be my opponent with your current abilities."
Chu Jianghan snorted, but he also knew that what he said was true. It was just that he couldn't breathe easily in his heart, so he pushed forward with his feet. Shang Jiutian laughed and said: "Okay, okay! I am here in Songshan today. Let’s see the unique skills of the Shaolin lineage!” The monk hurried away with a flick of his clothes. The two started another battle in the snow.
The clouds were low and the dusk was falling, the snow was blowing and the wind was blowing. The sky and the earth were rushing under the feet of the two of them.
Shang Jiutian couldn't help but sigh: "I have always had my eyes set high. Although the world is big, there are really not many people I can admire. Little brother, I really did not misjudge the person." Chu Jianghan went all out, but how could he Knowing that this old monster can spare time to think about these things besides gambling and fighting, I secretly feel more admiration in my heart.
After walking for several more miles, Chu Jianghan felt that Shang Jiutian was about to surpass him if he was just one breath away. Suddenly, Shang Jiutian behind him stopped and said loudly: "Little brother, your hand's Xumi San Yin's stunt is really amazing, amazing! Amazing! Let's count it as a tie, how about it?" After saying this, there was a few more usual laughs.
"I have already found out clearly that the people from Jinyiwei were pressing down on the girl and she was walking on this exact road. If we follow along the way, it will not be difficult to find her. It's just..." When the words came to his lips, Shang Jiutian stopped again. .
Chu Jianghan knew that he was careless, so he quickly asked: "Just what?"
Shang Jiutian continued: "Now that we have escaped the number one criminal in the sky and the number one in the earth, how can those grandsons of the Eagle Claw not notice it? At this moment, they must be spreading their spies around to search for you and me. I am worried. They use Miss Shen as their ears to catch you and me." Seeing that Chu Jianghan remained silent, he made a few hey sounds and just walked in front of him silently.
Seeing that the sky was getting dark, Chu Jianghan was filled with thoughts and followed him with a frown on his face. Seeing this, Shang Jiutian comforted him and said: "Young man, since you have learned martial arts and are in the world, the separation of life and death, the conspiracy and calculation are like the cycle of the four seasons, never-ending, you don't have to torture me, I'm here, including Everything is safe for you."
Chu Jianghan was furious and was about to say something sarcastic when he suddenly heard footsteps swishing on the snow behind him. Although the person who came was trying his best to hide it, he could not escape the eyes of these two people.
Shang Jiutian jumped back and rushed back. Chu Jianghan was filled with anger and was unwilling to lag behind him. Although he was slightly behind when he jumped, he pulled out the sword in his hand first. The cold light flashed and everyone fell down.
"Stay alive!" It was too late for Shang Jiutian to stop him. Chu Jianghan had already sheathed his sword and stood aside.
The remaining strong man was clamped under Shang Jiutian's arm like a chicken, unable to move. Shang Jiutian sealed the man's acupuncture point and threw it on the snow with a smile. He didn't know when he had snatched the man's sword, took it out to play with and looked at it. He couldn't help but praise: "The Jin Yiwei are all very skilled, and the soldiers they use are very good." Basara is extraordinary, a great knife, a great knife!”
He raised his face again and said word by word: "Listen carefully: I am a felon in Tianzi No. 1 Prison, and this little brother is a felon in Dizi No. 1 Prison. The two of us have something to ask you. , ask and answer, if you say one more word, hehe, I will let you see my sword skills." As he said that, he pointed at the body in the snow with his hand, but the man was very courageous, and his eyes turned white as if Disdainful.
Shang Jiutian said: "You will know if you are a real hero when you are young." As he said, he opened the acupoints casually, and the man snorted coldly and said first, "Aren't you afraid that I will scream for help?" Shang Jiutian laughed and replied: " Jin Yiweiju is one of the most resourceful people in the world, how could you be stupid and risk your life?"
The man snorted and cursed: "You two thieves, since you have robbed the little bitch named Shen, how dare you come to bring bad luck to the grandfathers?" Chu Jianghan couldn't believe it and grabbed the man. , rushed: "Who are you talking about? But Yu'er? Where is she now?"
The wise old man Shang Jiutian sneered a few times and said, "Could it be that you saw that there was no hope of survival and you lied to us?" The man also sneered a few times and replied: "You don't have to play tricks with your words. It doesn't matter: since that thief bitch is the daughter of Xiao Fan Li of Xianyun Village, he is really hot to deal with. Brothers don't dare to offend easily. We must know that wealth can reach the sky, Xianyun Village is the richest in the world, if the money can reach the powerful eunuchs In his hands, the brothers had to go through some troubles to save her, and they might have to let her go, but also lose their lives. The brothers were just following orders and doing it as a last resort. Since you two have rescued her, why bother to do it again? Is this a mystery?"
"Yu'er was rescued?"
Chu Jianghan was surprised and happy when he heard this, and asked quickly: "Is this true?"
The man just sneered and replied: "Since I fell into your hands, why did I lie to others? Just an hour ago, the brothers were ambushed by a master, seriously injuring five people, and the prisoner was rescued. Alas. ...We brothers were swarmed and we were unable to stop them. Chen Zhang, who was leading the team, could not resist it after only three or five rounds. According to what he said personally, the one who took action must be the No. 1 prisoner in the prison... Looking at the world, the rest of the people Where can I find this method?"
The two of them were confused after hearing this, but they managed to hold their temper. Chu Jianghan wanted to find Shen Yu and turned around to leave. However, Shang Jiutian said: "Brother, is this person going to be killed with one blow, or will he be cut into pieces by a thousand cuts?" , I’ll listen to you this time!” Chu Jianghan saw that this man was quite muscular and said, “This man is quite a man, so let’s let him go!”
Shang Jiutian laughed, and before he raised his hand, he saw that the man's left arm had been dislocated. The man's veins bulged in pain, but he never groaned.
Shang Jiutian shouted "Hello" and said: "I think you are a master who doesn't accept softness and hardness. When I take away all your internal strength, I will see whether you will accept softness or not." After saying this, he only touched his chest a little, and the man did not dodge in a hurry. , hit a finger and fell limply to the ground, eyes wide open, staring at Shang Jiutian fiercely.
Chu Jianghan couldn't bear it and turned away. But Shang Jiutian bent down, helped the man sit on the snow, and protected the man's back with one hand and his Dantian with the other. A soft and thick warmth slowly entered.
After a long time, Shang Jiutian stood up, held his head high, and said seriously: "Kneel down, kowtow and worship me!"
Chu Jianghan didn't expect it, and he thought in his mind that this old monster was sometimes violent and murderous, but now he was acting like this, and he felt more and more unfathomable.
The man stood up, refused to bow, and said: "Although my martial arts skills are not as good as yours, I am also an authentic Xuanmen disciple. Now that I have been transformed by you for no reason, you have lost all my real power. What’s the purpose of going beyond that?”
Shang Jiutian laughed loudly and said: "Yes, your original internal strength is indeed the authentic Xuanmen sect, and it seems to come from the Qingcheng sect. However, although your cultivation is from the authentic sect, the yin and yang are not balanced. I think the master who taught you is not very clever. , or do you have reservations about you, right?"
When the man heard this, he seemed to be moved. He stayed for a moment, and then he calmed down and said slowly: "That's right! My master is an expert from outside the world. When he taught me martial arts, he only said that I care about fame and fame. The more I learn martial arts, the more I kill." The cutting is getting heavier, so I can’t give it to you.”
Shang Jiutian laughed loudly and said: "The Qingcheng School's superior yin and yang dual cultivation method is so brilliant. Men don't take off their clothes and women don't take off their belts. They are known as 'spiritual friends thousands of miles away, and hearts connected thousands of miles away'. They draw the energy of heaven and earth to replenish their own energy." , Collect the essence of heaven and earth to supplement your own essence, and collect the gods of heaven and earth to supplement your own gods. If you can learn from the master, you will really be able to traverse the world. However, what I have learned is far better than the secret skills of Qingcheng. You have all the basic skills. You are a good man, and you are smart and strong. Since I have taught you my skills for ten years, I naturally intend to take you as my disciple and teach you your unique skills. I am old and dying, and I only hope that you can serve me and teach me my unique skills after my death. Why, You do not want it?"
The man seemed to be moved, and finally opened his mouth and said: "You put my own skills in front of me, and you didn't ask me my name, but you passed on ten years of skills to me behind. It's just a way of controlling people with both kindness and power. Don't expect me." I am grateful, filial and loyal to you."
Shang Jiutian's face darkened, he raised his head and thought for a while, then he opened his mouth and said: "I don't have many successors. The eldest disciple was originally very talented, but he was too shrewd. I have only learned a little about the ingenuity and calculation. In the end, I can't do anything with martial arts." Inheriting what I have learned all my life, my second disciple is a girl, so I have given up on it. Now I only hope that someone can inherit what I have learned in my life, either to expand the territory and make achievements, or to be famous for generations, so that I can rest in peace." These words It was sincere and sincere. If Chu Jianghan hadn't already had a grudge against him, I'm afraid he would have been moved by it.
The man pondered for a moment, and finally said: "Everyone has his own ambitions, senior, so don't force yourself. As for the skills that senior taught me, it can be regarded as repaying me. I have not learned your method, and I have not entered your sect. If you want To take my life, I have no choice but to fight to the death with a few moves." After saying this, he lifted up his clothes to be on guard.
Shang Jiutian laughed loudly and said: "I have indeed not misjudged the person. It's very good, very good." After laughing, he said seriously: "In my stone chamber, what I have learned in my life is engraved. All I need to do is remove the words on the stone wall. I can see the stool marks and urine scars that I have had for decades." After saying this, he laughed and collapsed.
Chu Jianghan only thought that this old monster could not subdue this man, but he cherished his talents and could not bear to kill him, so he talked and teased him, but saw the man kneeling on the ground and kowtow three times and nine times. After bowing, he said: "Disciple Jiang Rujin There is only one thing that I can do to worship the masters. I am now worshiping the masters, but I am not bound by the sect rules and I will not serve the masters. After the masters pass away, I will inherit the master’s secrets.”
Chu Jianghan didn't expect that Shang Jiutian was overjoyed. After laughing a few times, he suddenly turned around and muttered: "Go, go! Our master and apprentice will meet each other in the future!" Before he finished speaking, people were already counting. Ten feet away.
This apprenticeship ceremony was unique and unprecedented. Chu Jianghan stood by and was dumbfounded. Shang Jiutian smiled and said: "In ancient times, all those who thought they were wise, whether they studied literature or practiced martial arts, all hoped that there would be an heir to what they had learned in their lives. I Now that you have accepted this disciple, it will be like an old Taoist teaching you a unique skill, but you are young and cannot understand it yet."
Chu Jianghan stayed in one place after hearing the words, and remembered Shang Jiutian's soliloquy in his ears: "Now that your little wife is being taken away, I'm afraid there is another mystery in it. Who can save people so calmly in the hands of Jin Yiwei?" , I can’t find three or five of them even if I look around the world, it’s either some old bald donkey hiding in the Shaolin Temple, or it’s an old Taoist who takes action personally, or it’s me... who is this Mao Shen?”
Chu Jianghan came to his senses, took three steps to catch up with him, and said, "Could it be that my fourth or fifth brother took action?"
Shang Jiutian shook his head and said: "Although your brothers are all good at each other, they can't keep up with me. The one in the dungeon is only a match with the one named Chen. He has to save people and deal with a group of guards in uniform at the same time. Master, it’s really impossible to do it!”
Chu Jianghan snorted: "Who said it can't be done? Maybe my second brother..." Suddenly he remembered the conversation of the brothers at night. The second brother had long missed the dragon and subdued the tiger array, and a heart-pounding pain arose spontaneously. , my nose was sore and my eyes were already blurry.
In a daze, I heard Shang Jiutian say intermittently: "...The person who broke into the formation is indeed amazing, but it's a pity, it's a pity, why don't I have such talents under my sect..."
Chu Jianghan calmed down and followed him. Shang Jiutian changed his tune and said: "Don't blame me for talking too much. You have the right to live and die. It's not unfair for you to put your brother in the dragon-subduing tiger formation. I have dozens of The darkness of the year is also a gift from the Jin Yiwei. Hehe, life is nothing but suffering, and it is better to die! Save me from fighting and killing all day long... I often think about it in prison, this life of fighting and killing , for what on earth..."
The last sentence was beyond Chu Jianghan's expectation, and he couldn't help but sneered: "I didn't expect that a vicious person like you could think like this. It's strange..."
Shang Jiutian said: "When I was your age, I got married and had children long ago. Later, my wife, children, and children were killed by my enemies. I have already tasted the taste of life, separation, and death. The deceased is gone, and I should cherish the people in front of me, mostly for Plan to live!"
Chu Jianghan was awakened by the words and replied: "What you said is very reasonable. I should have found Yu'er earlier! It's just that Yu'er has just left the tiger's mouth at the moment, and now he doesn't know where he is. How can you and I do it?" Find her?" Shang Jiutian said with a smile: "Since it is difficult for us to find her, I think it will be much easier for her to find us."
Chu Jianghan couldn't understand it for a moment and asked quickly: "What do you mean by this?" Shang Jiutian said proudly: "Jin Yiwei took your little daughter-in-law just for you and me. Now that she has left the tiger's mouth, for To avoid Jin Yiwei's search, we will definitely hide in the dark and dare not show up easily. We simply come out in a big way and attract Jin Yiwei's attention to us. In this way, Jin Yiwei will definitely deal with you and me with all their strength, and Miss Shen will naturally take care of us. No way. As long as you and I join forces and kill seven or eight of them, you will avenge your brothers and I will bear the hatred of being imprisoned. Wouldn't that be beautiful?"
Chu Jianghan thought something was wrong and asked: "What if the Jin Yiwei went to capture Yu'er and blackmail me? In this way, would it really harm her?"
Shang Jiutian smiled and said: "To deal with just one of you and me, Jin Yiwei will probably have to call in all the people lurking nearby, let alone two colleagues like you and me showing up, how can they have the energy to take care of it? Besides, , it would be better if the daughter of Xianyun Village is rescued, how dare they dare to provoke her again?"
Chu Jianghan thought it was right, and immediately started discussing, planning to find Zhendian and change his clothes before making a fuss.
When the two arrived in Dengfeng County, they were about to find a place to have a good meal, when they saw two tall horses coming towards them. On the horses, the two of them were wearing brocade hats and mink fur coats, and they looked like officials. Shang Jiutian laughed loudly, turned to Chu Jianghan and said, "I was worried that I had no strength on my feet, and it just so happened that someone came here." After saying that and raising his hands, the two of them rolled off the horse and passed out immediately.
Shang Jiutian jumped on the horse, and when he saw Chu Jianghan standing still, he turned around and said, "Silly boy, do you still want to see your little wife?" Chu Jianghan was stunned for a moment, but he still jumped on the horse.
Pedestrians saw this old man and young man in monk's robes snatching people and horses in a busy city. They were extremely audacious. They knew that these two people must be extremely evil people, so they dared to look at them any more. Shang Jiutian smiled at Chu Jianghan and said, "Are you and I afraid that we won't be able to attract the eagle-claw grandson of Jinyiwei if we make such a fuss?" After saying this, he laughed loudly and beat the horse first. Chu Jianghan knew his intention and said no more. He immediately urged his horse to follow him.
When he turned around, he saw a figure flashing in the distance. It was obvious that someone had been following him. Shang Jiutian held his head high and headed towards the lively place. After twists and turns, he came to a place with red and green lights.
Hearing the singing and singing of swallows in the distance, the coldness of the Chu River spread all over the place. Just as he was waiting for words, Shang Jiutian seemed to know what he was thinking, and said with a smile: "I have several hobbies in my life. One is to do a few big things, and the other is Obsessed with martial arts, the third thing is this beauty..." Chu Jianghan said: "Yes, yes! If the old gentleman hadn't been so elegant, he wouldn't have been in prison in the dark for more than ten years."
If he were called Chu Jianghan, these sarcastic words would have made people angry. However, Shang Jiutian did not get angry. He laughed, turned over and dismounted, beckoned: "Come in!"
The young man greeting them was accustomed to greeting them. When he saw two men in monk's robes coming, he knew it was not easy to mess with them and hurriedly tied his horse to lead the way.
The old bustard greeted him with a smile, and the two of them found a corner to sit down. Shang Jiutian said: "Don't rush to say hello for now. Come quickly and get dressed up with me and buy some wine and meat. You will be indispensable for the benefits." Yes." Seeing that he looked good, the old bustard ordered people to go.
Shang Jiutian asked again: "Is there anyone who can sing here? Pick out a few good-looking ones!" The old bustard laughed and said: "We are a small place here, so naturally there are not many sophisticated ones, but the girls are fine. I know how to hurt people, so I will call you out to serve you two!"
After a while, a decent-looking woman came forward, holding a pipa in her arms with a moving expression. After bowing and saluting, he tuned the strings and played the music, slowly twisting the strings, and with his eyebrows lowered and his chin lowered, he sang: "I spread my eyebrows and thatch eyes as early as three years ago, enjoy the music with my bare sleeves and fists, and talk nonsense in time." The outline turned out to be all coaxing.
Speaking of heroes, who is the hero? The five-eyed phoenix sings in Qishan, the two-headed snake crouches in Nanyang, and the three-legged cat flies in the Weishui River. "
Shang Jiutian closed his eyes tightly and clasped his knees with his fingers to gently tap the beat, extremely entranced.
After only singing these few lines, the errand boy set up a table of wine and food. Shang Jiutian waved his hand, and the singer put down his pipa and came to pour the wine. Although Chu Jianghan had no thoughts, he was already unbearably hungry after eating and drinking. After having had enough wine and food, and an errand runner enthusiastically brought a few pieces of clothing, Shang Jiutian said to Chu Jianghan: "Every big event must be calm, my brother, please be patient and change this unlucky outfit first!" He stood up and hooked up with a man. Entered the inner room.
Seeing Chu Jiang Hansheng's prowess, the singer who just sang stepped forward and said with a smile: "The old gentleman is absolutely right. What you are wearing is very eye-catching. Please change it when I serve you!" The old bustard said beside him. "Look at how such a handsome guy like you is dressed as a monk. You should change it early!" After saying that, he pushed Sang and pushed Chu Jianghan into another room.
How could Chu Jianghan have such thoughts? He was young and energetic, so he was afraid of being looked down upon, so he suppressed himself and followed others to serve and bathe.
The sister didn't know that Chu Jianghan was full of worries. She just saw that he was stupid and thought he was just a young boy. He kept playing and waiting for him to take a bath. Just when he was about to use his housekeeping skills, he saw Chu Jianghan hurriedly getting dressed and picking up his sword. The sword was revealed.
When the sister saw Chu Jianghan's movement, she was so frightened that her face turned pale. She just said that she had not thought carefully about it, so she did not dare to move even if she stayed where she was.
There was a faint commotion outside, and soon the old madam knocked on the door and said: "Master, help me! Master, help me!" Chu Jianghan only said that the Jin Yiwei was here, he paid attention to his surroundings, and slowly opened the door.
The old madam laughed and said: "Master, help me! There is a fool outside who wants to listen to music. The girls have changed five or six, and they can't sing more than three or five lines before they are kicked off. He He also said that if he couldn't find a decent one, he would set the place on fire. I tried to talk, but there was really no way, so... then I came to invite Hongyu. I only sang a few words and asked her to come back to accompany the young master. Speak!"
Chu Jianghan didn't have any thoughts at all, so he nodded lightly, and the old bustard rushed in, grabbed the ruby, and snatched it away. Chu Jianghan closed the door and listened intently.
A step of varying weights stumbled up the stairs, and then a familiar voice came into my ears: "Does the girl know any music?" It was the voice of the sixth brother Li Feiyun.
Chu Jianghan was overjoyed. Just as he was about to go out to meet each other, he heard Li Feiyun drunkenly say: "If you don't sing well again, I will give you a slap in the face!"
Hongyu said to him, "How many songs by Zhang Mingshan can I know?" Li Feiyun laughed three times after hearing this, and then said, "I didn't expect anyone here knows about Naughty Laozi, it's so wonderful!" After saying that, he shouted and drank. Come.
Chu Jianghan wanted to show up to meet him, but hesitated for a while and just stood behind the door and listened quietly.
Ruby's singing voice is melodious and really beautiful: "There is nothing happening in the thatched cottage, little fairy, the weeping willow silk threads are long and green.
The pear blossoms are hidden in the green light, like a painting exhibition, lingering in the clear scenery of the fragrant dust.
A toad drips ink to grind a bird's inkstone, a partridge's poem is fragrant and the phoenix's paper is floating in the air, and the smoke from a suanni stove curls up with ambergris' saliva.
Ask the fragrant mash to get drunk and then wake up. In a short while, you will be filled with all kinds of beauties and emotions.
Meng Jiaohan and Jia Dao are thin and sickly in appearance. They have just survived to old age, but it is difficult for them to dream tonight.
Why is the moon staring dimly, the ordinary people are all alone, and the big rooms of these mothers are deserted.
After drinking in the East Village, I went to the West Village, and drank all the old earthenware basins of Tianjia.
After returning drunk, the bells in the mountain temple stopped ringing. Taking advantage of the west wind, the donkey's back was steady, and a teacher turned his towel upside down.
If a young child is sleepy, a mountain wife will definitely take a nap. If she is too busy, she will not be able to open the firewood door. "
Chu Jianghan didn't know the origin of this song, and he heard Li Feiyun silent for a long time, and murmured: "What a "Water Fairy"!"
Then he heard a loud drinking sound, and Li Feiyun shouted: "Happy! Happy!" He also ordered people to play music to accompany him, and he sang from the beginning: "Three men are early in the morning, with naked sleeves and fists..." When he got to the sentence "...if you don't care, you won't be able to open the firewood door.", he simply pulled off his shirt randomly, exposed his chest and belly, and shouted, "Happy!"
