Lao Wu spurted out another mouthful of wine, smearing it all over his body.
"Don't mention it yet. If you mention it like this, it really sounds like counting the seven monkeys of the Tang Sect. What are you thinking about all day long?"
Shao Xi asked curiously: "I can understand the first and last sentences in this poem. The first sentence is the names of seven people. The last sentence is the literal meaning, but what are these two or three sentences? What do you mean?"
At this time, Lao Wu was already full of wine and food. He leaned on his chair and squinted his eyes and said: "It's actually very simple. Connect the two or three sentences corresponding to the word in the first sentence to get their nicknames. These nicknames are also for each of them. The characteristics of martial arts.”
"Tang Qing, the eldest of the seven sons of the Tang clan, is known as the 'scholar who has no intention of being useful for everything'. He is good at using a variety of hidden weapons, with many changes and is difficult to detect, so he is called versatile. He is also easy-going and generous, with a gentle temperament, and is neither happy nor angry on weekdays. , speak calmly and behave elegantly;”
"Tang Feng, the second son of the Tang Sect, is known as the 'Wind-breaking Cone that follows you everywhere'. The hidden weapon he uses well is the Wind-breaking Cone. He also has excellent body skills and is good at tracking. It is usually difficult to get rid of people who are targeted by him. This person has an out-of-touch temperament. Sometimes I am competitive and like to compete with others;”
"Tang Ming, the third son of the Tang Sect, is the one we just met. He is known as the 'Nine-Eyed Star-gazing Soul-Chasing Brave'. His hidden weapon is the Soul-Chasing Brave. His eyesight is outstanding. He is best at deciphering hidden weapons. Even if he has received all the hidden weapons in the world, If he can't live, at least he can hide away. This person has a somewhat withdrawn temperament and likes to squat on the roof alone at night and watch the stars;"
"Tang Yue, the fourth son of the Tang clan, is said to be the fourth son, but she is actually a woman. She is known as the 'Hundred Steps of Chenmang Chanjuan Blade'. The hidden weapon she uses is the Chanjuan Blade, which is actually a crescent-shaped flying blade. Among the seven sons, she has the best hidden weapon skills. Strong, when throwing concealed weapons, it is silent and invisible, and the technique is extremely fast. Within a hundred steps, it can be overwhelming, like a sky full of stars. It is difficult for ordinary people to avoid such intensive attacks, so it is called the Hundred Steps of Chenmang. Temperament He is cold and arrogant, his mouth is not forgiving, and his ability to quarrel is as good as his ability to use hidden weapons;"
"Tang Zui, the fifth son of the Tang Sect, is known as 'The Gentleman Drinks in a Dream'. The secret weapon of the Gentleman's Drink is the most special. That is the wine glass he holds in his hand all day long. It looks like an ordinary wine glass on the surface. In fact, the bottom of the glass is not flat; The short tapered blade is hidden in the palm of his hand and he is good at using poison. This person is a companion of wine all day long and has a lazy temperament. It is said that his beloved died tragically in the early years, so he drank to relieve his sorrows all day long and was indifferent to other things; "
"Tang Qiong, the sixth son of the Tang clan, is also a little girl. She is known as the 'Thousand-handed Jade Silk Lock'. The hidden weapon silk lock used is a silk belt made of golden silk from Xishu. She is unpredictable and is good at sneak attacks, capturing and binding enemies. This little girl He is clever and eccentric and likes to play pranks. When facing enemies, he always ties them up like hairy crabs, but he is kind-hearted and sympathizes with the weak;"
"Tang Lou, the Seventh Son of the Tang Sect, you saw him when you were a child. He is the one in a wheelchair. He is known as 'The Young Master is so sad that he forgets his heart.' You have also seen the hidden weapon he uses. It is the small crossbow in his hand, which can penetrate the heart. It refers to the crossbow arrows he uses. He is good at maneuvering. It's no wonder that his legs and feet are not good. He can't walk around on weekdays. Every day he shuts himself in the room and studies these gadgets. This guy is deep-minded and sentimental, no matter what. Wherever I go, I always think about returning to Shu."
Shao Xi was stunned for a moment by what Lao Wu said. Looking back and thinking about it, the poem really included all the characteristics of these seven people. He didn't know which idler in the world was full. I have nothing to do, so I made such a detailed summary.
"I wonder what the martial arts level of these people is now?"
As a person of the same age as the Seven Sons of the Tang Clan, Shao Xi heard that Lao Wu was quite impressed with these seven people, so he started to compare, and wanted to know how he compared with these people.
While thinking about it, Lao Wu said slowly: "The seven of them are now in the 'Qi Control Realm'. Of course, this is related to the techniques they have practiced. After all, Tang Sect has an advantage in improving their realm in the early stage. . But judging from the grade level, it seems that Tang Qing has reached the peak of the fourth grade. Tang Feng and Tang Yue are basically the same as you currently, and are close to the peak of the fourth grade. As for the other people, they are probably in the middle and late stages of the fourth grade. As for I don’t know what will happen now. They are all young geniuses, and none of them are much worse than you."
Shao Xi curled his lips in dissatisfaction and said angrily: "I don't know if they are similar to me, but I know that their master is very different from mine."
When Old Wu heard this, he was more than a hundred unhappy. He rolled his eyes and sarcastically said to Shao Xi: "The way of martial arts is about being led in by a master, and practice depends on the individual. You are not the material, no matter how good the master is." It can’t be taught either. The master has taught you the basic theories and techniques of martial arts. If you don’t have enough talent or are lazy and don’t work hard, you will still achieve nothing.”
"I haven't worked hard yet? I've been forced to practice by you every day for ten years, and my childhood happiness is gone."
"Quickly pull him down! You are lazy and slippery all day long, and I have to follow you behind your back every day. You haven't worked hard enough! If you can work 70% as hard as the seven sons of the Tang Sect, your current rank will be on the same level as them. Above others, you can only blame yourself. Looking back, remember to practice the "Canghai Liuyun Sword Technique" and "Dengyun Shenfa" well and spend more time practicing. It will only do you good, not harm. "
"Alas! Looks like we won't have any fun in the next two months!"
"Master, maybe I shouldn't say some words, but I want to tell you that if you want to protect everything around you, you must first make yourself strong. Only when you have the ability can you protect those around you from harm. Have you forgotten about Qingshan City? If you are really strong enough, Miss Ziyuan should be sitting next to you right now."
Although Lao Wu's words were a bit cruel, they hit the most painful point in Shao Xi's heart.
Thinking of Ye Ziyuan, Shao Xi's heart was filled with endless guilt. As Lao Wu said, if he was strong enough, if he had the ability to protect her, she should be talking and laughing by his side now.
"You're right. I'm indeed not strong enough, and I'm not working hard enough. If you hadn't reminded me just now, I would have been secretly happy that I had made a little fortune, but I had forgotten the people who had suffered because of me. .Whether it is for the Fengjiazhuang in the past or for the people around me in the future, I should work hard to cultivate and become a truly strong person."
Old Wu nodded approvingly, "The fact that the young master can listen to my words means that the young master thinks so in his own mind. In the following days, the young master should work harder to practice this new martial arts."
Shao Xi nodded firmly and said: "Old Wu, don't worry! I will work hard to practice, at least to improve the martial arts in front of me. I will never let my loved ones die in front of me like this again. Something happened."
Old Wu reminded again: "It's not just about practicing martial arts. If you really want to strengthen yourself, in addition to practicing good martial arts, you also need to have your own status and corresponding rights."
Shao Xi understands this. No matter how strong a person is, he must adapt to the general environment.
Looking at Shao Xi's expression, Old Wu nodded with satisfaction.
"Now, the Tang Sect is asking for help from you. You can take this opportunity to establish a good relationship with the Tang Sect. This will be helpful to you in the future. From now on, remember that if you can make friends with any famous sect in the Jianghu, go Make friends. If you can't make friends, at least don't offend them. Friendships and enmities are often inadvertent, so you must remember."
"Needless to say, I will definitely get benefits from them, and I will definitely make them owe favors. If I encounter any difficulties in the future, I will at least be able to find someone to help me. You can rest assured about this. .”
Old Wu raised his head and smiled, stretched out, "Okay, now that we've eaten and drank, it's time to take a nap. Let's go to the Stargazing Inn across the street! Anyway, the seven monkeys will come looking for us in two days. Let’s start practicing the swordsmanship and body skills you have obtained in these two days!”
Shao Xi called the waiter to pay the bill. This meal cost one or two silver dollars, which was almost half a year's expenses for ordinary people. But for Shao Xi now, it was really just a drop in the bucket.
After the two walked out of the restaurant, they looked back and glanced at the name of the restaurant. The name of this restaurant was Wangyue Tower, which echoed the Stargazing Inn opposite. Maybe it was actually opened by the same owner.
While walking towards the Stargazing Inn across the street, Shao Xi asked Lao Wu, "Now that the two of us have arrived in Daliang City, how can we find a way to submit the two account books we obtained from Qingshan County to the Ministry of Punishment? ?”
"When the owner of the village was young, he studied statecraft with Bai Dinggong, the mountain chief, at the Egret Academy in Daliang City. Later, when the director of the village was the Minister of Rites, he had a lot of support for Bai Jingnian, the son of Bai Dinggong. I heard that Bai Jingnian has now been promoted to the doctor of the Imperial Academy. Why not let Bai Jingnian help us find a way to submit the account books to the Ministry of Justice through the relationship between the village owner and Mr. Bai Ding?"
"Do you know Mr. Bai Ding? Do you plan to go to him directly to discuss this matter?"
Old Wu shook his head and said: "It's not me, it's you. Although I recognize Mr. Bai Ding, he doesn't recognize me. Besides, it's inconvenient for me to show up in the current situation. On the contrary, it's easier for you to get close to him. You can first use Shao I entered the academy as Xi Xi and looked for the right time to reveal my identity to Bai Dinggong. The village owner had a close relationship with him back then. After the village owner was killed, when I returned to Yingzhou to inquire about the news, I heard that Bai Dinggong specially sent people to Yingzhou. I want to inquire about the owner of the village, so there should be nothing wrong with revealing my identity to him.”
Shao Xi was a little dumbfounded when he heard this idea.
"Just me? Enter Bailu Academy? How to get in? Get in? Do you think too highly of me?"
"Who said you were admitted? Aren't you rich now? You can always spend money to study, right? Egret Academy is Bai Dinggong's private academy, and it is not the Imperial College. It also costs money to run a school. You can get a sum Go study as soon as you get the money, he won't refuse, right? Do you want me to teach you this? "
"I haven't studied for many years, and I have to start over again. Life is really hard!"
Shao Xi felt a pain in his heart.
