A pass somewhere in Panlong Mountain.
Yu Youquan, who had already taken a bath and put on a set of clean clothes, was sitting by the fire roasting an wild goat.
Yu Youquan grilled it very carefully, and the time interval between flipping each time was almost exactly the same.
In his hands, the goat meat reacted magically with the flames, and the grilling time was just right every time, making it shiny, golden, and crispy.
The intoxicating fragrance overflows, and the sound of the sizzling grease stimulates people's vision, smell, and hearing in all directions, making people move their index fingers for a while.
Even the giant horned viper couldn't resist the temptation and hissed loudly.
Seeing this, Zheng Xuancheng couldn't help but smile and twirled his beard.
His disciple is really a gift. Even though this giant-horned viper is far inferior to He Qianxing's unicorn, it is definitely a rare spiritual beast in the world.
Looking at its aura, it seems to have the aura of a dragon.
For some small aristocratic families, having this spiritual beast can even ensure the family's survival for hundreds of years.
Looking at Yu Youquan again, after bathing and changing clothes, there was no longer any sign of the little savage before.
He has fair skin, clear eyebrows, and extraordinary appearance. He has a hint of a handsome young man at a young age.
In addition, his eyes are firm and lively, and he has a maturity that is not consistent with his age, which adds a bit of charm.
Zheng Xuancheng is not a person who judges people by their appearance, but he is very happy to have an apprentice who looks like a phoenix but looks like a dragon.
Seeing that the barbecue was almost done, Zheng Xuancheng stretched out his hand and took out the various seasonings from the storage bag one by one, and then taught Yu Youquan step by step the usage and dosage of these seasonings.
Yu Youquan has now become accustomed to the fact that his master has a storage bag.
Because the clothes he is currently wearing were given to him by his master from the storage bag.
It's just that the clothes are Master's change of clothes, so the size is inevitably a little inappropriate. They have been crudely altered, but they look a bit nondescript.
Despite this, Yu Youquan is still quite satisfied.
It's really great to be able to take a shower and put on a set of clean clothes with peace of mind. At this moment, it's a real divine enjoyment.
Clothes soaked in blood are indeed uncomfortable to wear, even though the blood is dragon blood!
...
"Master please."
Yu Youquan handed the divided wild lamb meat to Zheng Xuancheng, who accepted it with a smile.
It was a little bit hot when I took a bite, but the taste was quite good, which made me more and more satisfied.
Afterwards, Yu Youquan cut off half of the mutton and gave it to the giant horned viper. The giant horned viper was extremely happy and swallowed the roasted mutton in one mouthful, slowly savoring it.
This is naturally not enough for it, but it likes to taste the taste of cooked food!
Since adding various seasonings, he likes it even more!
I have to say, humans really know how to enjoy it...it feels like it will never go back!
Yu Youquan took a bite of the mutton and was immediately delighted. It was different after adding various seasonings.
This is the life that people should live!
Zheng Xuancheng was deep in thought as he ate barbecue.
This disciple of his is... very strange!
On the one hand, he despises the powerful and has no awe in his heart. He can kill the He family of Longmen without hesitation, and even proposed a duel on the top of the imperial city, even the emperor did not pay attention.
But on the other hand, he seems to be extraordinarily... polite!
In essence, etiquette is "rules", which itself contains various rules and regulations for kings, ministers, fathers, and sons.
These are two very contradictory qualities, but they are perfectly compatible with Yu Youquan!
The heart is like a fierce horse on the plains, easy to let go but hard to take back.
The best reference for this is the refugees who took up arms. Before taking up arms, they all abide by their duties and be honest, but after taking up arms, they immediately become brutal and abnormal.
Whenever you look at history books, any refugee riot is usually filled with bodies and bones.
No matter where they go, they will be accompanied by massacres, rapes, and plunders!
What's even more strange is that Yu Youquan clearly broke through all the rules and regulations, but his heart seemed to be easily bound again.
What is even more difficult to imagine is that this trait would appear in a child who is only ten years old.
Zheng Xuancheng didn't know how to teach him for a moment!
After meal.
Zheng Xuancheng twirled his beard and said, "Ju Li, I know that you have had a hard time as a teacher, but you won't have to work so hard after becoming a teacher. You are still young, so you can do more things that you should do at your age!"
After getting along for a short time, Zheng Xuancheng saw a lot of things.
In contrast, Yu Youquan also saw a lot of things.
Even if he no longer has much choice in becoming a disciple, it is still essentially a two-way choice.
If the king regards his ministers as his hands and feet, then his ministers will regard him as his heart and soul; if his ministers regard his ministers as dogs and horses, then his ministers will regard him as a fellow countryman; if his ministers regard his ministers as earth and mustard, then his ministers will regard him as a bandit.
If the fight between Zheng Xuancheng and Venerable Xuantian not long ago gave Yu Youquan a glimpse of his master's abilities, then the short time they got together later gave him a glimpse of his character.
At least for now, his master is still trustworthy!
Are you acting like a child?
The body may be younger, but the mark of time on the soul is really difficult to eliminate!
"Thank you Master, but I think there is nothing wrong with showing maturity. I like myself very much now!"
"Oh? Tell me in detail!"
"Children will not understand true maturity, although they envy adults and long to grow up early; adults will also lose their innocence and begin to envy the innocence of childhood. But no matter how much children imitate, they will never understand what a real adult is. , and once a person grows up and matures, he can never return to his innocence... Just do whatever you want!"
"What a free and easy way!"
Zheng Xuancheng immediately clapped and cheered.
These four words simply spoke to his heart!
Only those who are free have nothing to borrow and nothing to reach, it is natural!
On the contrary, he felt like he had been trapped in a cage for a long time and could not be free. He wanted to teach his apprentice a lesson, but he never thought that he would benefit a lot from it.
He is indeed an unparalleled genius who opened the gate of heaven and attracted the resonance of heaven and earth. Sure enough, he cannot be taught as an ordinary disciple!
Zheng Xuancheng: "What is a sword in your eyes?"
What is a sword?
What a big problem!
Besides, is Master testing his wisdom and understanding?
The descriptions of swords in his previous life could not help but appear in his mind, such as "a gentleman among soldiers", "there is a way to win without a move", "a sentimental sword and a ruthless sword", "the sword of the common people, the sword of princes, the sword of the emperor", and for a moment he was confused. Instead, he has difficulty choosing.
In the end, Yu Youquan discovered that he didn't seem to have a deep understanding of "sword".
Either he is following what others say, or he simply thinks that the sword is very handsome because he has watched a lot of movies and TV shows, so he naturally thinks that the sword is of high quality.
but.
These things don’t seem to be his own!
After thinking for a while, Yu Youquan finally gave his answer, "Aside from all the artificially assigned characters and symbols, a sword is a sword, a murderous weapon, and there is no essential difference from weapons such as swords, guns, halberds, sticks, spears, and axes." !”
Zheng Xuancheng was noncommittal, but when he looked at Yu Youquan, his eyebrows were raised slightly, and his eyes were filled with bright luster, as if he was approving and amazed at the same time.
Is Yu Youquan's answer brilliant?
No!
On the contrary, it is very, very simple, and it is the simplest truth.
but.
In the eyes of young people who love fantasy, a sword is not just a sword, but a tool to show off one's strength and fight to win the beauty's smile.
In the eyes of middle-aged or elderly people, who like to be teachers, they often habitually endow swords with various qualities.
The sword of a gentleman, the sword of kingship, the sword of society... is not wrong, but it is also easy to mislead the underachievers!
Seeing that the master did not comment, Yu Youquan could not help but feel nervous, as if he was reliving the past when he was a student and waiting for the teacher to review after submitting the exam papers.
Zheng Xuancheng smiled and said, "Remember what you just said, a sword is a sharp weapon, and there is no essential difference from a sword, a spear, a halberd, a stick, a spear. But people can indeed give the sword character. If you are a gentleman, the sword in your hand is the sword of benevolence. , you are the best in the world, and the sword in your hand is the best sword in the world!"
Everything Yu Youquan thinks about.
Doesn’t this mean that the sword is an extension of the person? !
"What you need to do when practicing swordsmanship is nothing more than to be from your heart to your body and your sword. It's like writing an article. Maybe there are thousands of inks in the world, but it's difficult to judge the final article written by my hand and what I think in my heart. Ruoyunni, this is a typical case where the mind has arrived but the body has not yet arrived.”
"On the other hand, it is when the heart reaches the body but the sword does not reach, such as stabbing the enemy in the heart but stabbing the waist and abdomen. This essentially means that the fire is not enough to make the sword become a part of the body."
"Both of these are actually small problems... Do you know why?"
Yu Youquan thought for a while and said, "In the two examples mentioned by Master, the heart has arrived. The heart can also be understood as knowledge, wisdom, desire, and intention. When the heart has reached the Tao, it is not far away. As long as you are willing to study hard and practice hard, sooner or later you will be able to master the skills." It can be achieved!”
"It's like writing poems. When the level of thought is reached, even if the level of poetry is low, it can still move people's hearts. But if the level of thinking is poor, even if the level of poetry is gorgeous and beautiful, it's just a cliché!"
Zheng Xuancheng twirled his beard and laughed. He felt so happy as a teacher when he met a disciple with a charming and exquisite heart.
"My master will teach you a set of "Cloud-turning Rain-Changing Sword". If Ju Li can handle it from heart to body to sword, then I will give you a surprise!"
surprise?
Yu Youquan suddenly became excited!
