During the two days when the two of them stayed at the Stargazing Inn, Shao Xi calmed down and studied the "Canghai Liuyun Sword Technique" and "Dengyun Shenfa" seriously. What Lao Wu said was right. If he was not strong enough, things like Ye Ziyuan would still happen. This was something Shao Xi could not accept, so he had to force himself. Now that Lao Wu has provided himself with the best cultivation conditions at present, what reason does he have to be lazy again?
For the current Shao Xi, the cultivation of skills, techniques, and body skills is no longer a problem. His own talent is high enough, and what he has practiced is excellent martial arts. Shao Xi's mental training is also better than ordinary people, so the sword skills and body skills in front of him are easy to practice, and it only takes a little time. Then you can achieve something.
The other two most important points are that Shao Xi's current meridians training has reached the peak of the fifth star level, and will break through to the sixth star level at any time; because the Canghaijue technique requires higher levels than what he originally practiced. Yun Yu Jue is much lower, so it is very likely that Shao Xi will be promoted to the fifth level within two months. By then, you will have stronger control over the weapons in your hands, it will take longer to release them, there will be more changes, and you will be able to control them more freely.
Shao Xi once considered taking Guan Xing Dan and Na Hai Dan, but was stopped by Lao Wu. Lao Wu said that such a precious auxiliary elixir will be more valuable as it is used in the later stages. It is best to use it when the martial arts reaches the peak of the ninth level to maximize its effectiveness. Therefore, it is best to be steady at this stage. In fact, he relies on his own practice to improve his martial arts realm.
Old Wu has also been very busy these two days. Shao Xi is practicing behind closed doors in the inn, while Old Wu disguises himself and goes out to inquire about the situation of Bailu Academy every day. Egret Academy can be said to be the leading private academy in Daliang City. There are as many children of princes and noble families who want to study in Egret Academy as there are crucian carp crossing the river. Therefore, it does not mean that you can go in with money. In the past two days, Old Wu has been I was trying to find out how to spend a lot of money to study at Egret Academy, but it didn't seem to be going well.
"Alas, it seems that entering Bailu Academy is more difficult than we thought. I will go out and ask around today. I believe I will find a way."
Shao Xi couldn't bear to see Old Wu looking dejected. At such an old age, he has followed him everywhere, and now he is running around all day in order to allow himself to enter Bailu Academy.
"Old Wu, can't we go directly to find Mr. Bai Ding? Do we have to enter Bailu Academy to see him?"
Old Wu shook his head and said: "Then Bai Dinggong is a famous scholar not only in Daliang City, but also in the entire Jingyuan Dynasty. Such a person rarely shows up, and you won't know it even if you want to find him." Where should I look for him? If I find him, I may not be able to talk to him. The best way is to enter Egret Academy and become his disciple to have a chance to get in touch with him."
Shao Xi also felt a little depressed at this time, "I thought I could go in and study with some money, but I didn't expect that there are so many people in Daliang City who want to be his disciples. It seems that this matter cannot be rushed. We still have to find an opportunity." good."
"You should stay in the inn to practice. If I go out and take a look, I won't believe that I can't find a way."
Lao Wu brought a lot of money out in the past two days, thinking of using the money to open a way, but he came back with a lot of trouble. Scholars are all self-proclaimed, how could they be moved by this money?
As soon as Lao Wu left, the waiter from the Back Foot Inn came to the room and told Shao Xi that someone was looking for him downstairs. He knew without guessing that it must be Tang Ming and others. Shao Xi packed up and went downstairs with the waiter.
When they came downstairs, they saw only Tang Ming sitting in front of the window. Shao Xi walked over to say hello, and Tang Ming immediately stood up to greet him.
"Master Shao, I am not here to talk to you about the exchange of the Nine-Eyed Heavenly Stone, but to apologize to you. I am afraid that my brothers will break their promise this time."
"Oh? But what happened?"
"Exactly, now that the New Year is approaching, all the ministries and foreign countries in the Western Regions are coming to pay tribute to the DPRK. My adoptive father is responsible for receiving them along the way. The adoptive father asked someone to send a message, asking my brothers to rush back to help him deal with related matters. The young master also I know that this official matter cannot be delayed, so my brothers rushed back to Shu."
"So that's it. You came here specifically to inform me about this. You really mean it. You are probably afraid that I will exchange this Nine-Eyed Heavenly Stone for someone else, right? Don't worry about this matter. I'll leave it with you."
Tang Ming was stunned when he heard this. He probably didn't expect that Shao Xi would take the initiative to leave this thing to them. Originally, he came here just to discuss the matter. Now that Shao Xi took the initiative, he could finally go back and explain with peace of mind. .
"I didn't expect Mr. Shao to be so understanding of righteousness. I feel inferior to you. My brothers even speculated that Mr. Shao would blame us for this. I didn't expect Mr. Shao to be so generous. I really feel ashamed. I am here. I would like to thank you on behalf of the seven sons of the Tang clan."
Shao Xi said in her heart: "The only one in the world who is willing to exchange this thing with me at any cost is your Tang Sect. Could it be that I'm leaving the best buyers alone and instead looking for those who can't pay the price?"
But he spoke beautifully and righteously, "What matters in the world is credibility. Since I promised to exchange with you in the first place, it must be counted. Now it is understandable that you are delaying for some reason, but you must give me a Come on! When is the next time? How much price can you pay? You can't let me wait here for you."
It seems that the seven sons of the Tang clan have discussed this matter thoroughly before, so just when Shao Xi asked this question, Tang Ming immediately replied: "I'm afraid I won't be able to return to the Central Plains so soon this time. Next time I'll probably do it in autumn." At the time of the sacrifice, please don’t worry, young master, we will keep our word. My eldest brother asked me to hand over this token to the young master, which can also be regarded as a meeting gift for the young master."
With that said, Tang Ming took out a folding fan from his arms and handed it to Shao Xi.
Shao Xi unfolded the folding fan and saw that it was a white brocade fan with steel ribs, but it did not feel heavy in his hand. There are four big characters written on the fan: "A promise of a thousand gold". The writing style is elegant and smooth, and the strokes are calm and restrained. It can be seen that the person who wrote has a free and easy temperament and a peaceful mood.
"This is something that my elder brother Tang Qing has always carried with him. The fan is made of golden silk from Western Sichuan, which is impervious to water and fire. The fan bones are made of fine steel. There are several steel needles hidden in the fan, and my fifth brother is quenched on the needles. Although the poison specially developed by us is not fatal, it can paralyze people in a short period of time, and may help the young master escape in times of crisis."
When Shao Xi heard this, he thought this was a good thing! This is the best weapon for places where it is inconvenient to use a sword. Moreover, there is a poisonous needle created by the Tang Sect inside, which is indeed a magic weapon for winning by surprise and getting out of danger at critical moments.
"Since you, the Seventh Son of the Tang Sect, are so sincere, this is considered a deposit, and I will accept it. I will meet your seven brothers at the Wangyue Tower across the street next autumn. I can't miss the promise again this time!"
Tang Mingyi cupped his hands and said: "Young Master, please rest assured. On the Double Ninth Festival, the 9th day of September next year, my seven brothers will definitely be waiting for you at Wangyue Tower. We will not break our promise. Please come to us at that time."
"I hope you can offer conditions that satisfy me by then."
"My seven brothers will report this matter to my adoptive father when they return to Shu this time. I believe that my adoptive father will also come up with something decent to exchange with the young master."
Needless to say, there are many treasures in the Tang Sect. Tang Hao would not be so stingy as to exchange some tattered things. Shao Xi thought that this buyer would not run away anyway, so there was no need to rush to trade with him now. It’s okay to wait.
"That's it! Go back and tell your elder brother that I'll accept the gift or the deposit. I won't exchange things with others again."
In fact, Tang Ming was going around and around this matter. They were really afraid that Shao Xi would exchange the things for others in a hurry. Now that they had said this, they felt confident.
"Young Master, these words are enough. As written on the fan my eldest brother gave to Young Master, we are both committed to you. I will go back and return to my life. I thank Master Shao again and take my leave."
"I won't send it."
After watching Tang Ming leave the Stargazing Inn, Shao Xi turned around and went upstairs to his room, and began to carefully examine the folding fan in his hand.
I have to say that the workmanship of this folding fan is indeed very fine. The Xishu gold silk used on it is the same gold silk used in the "soft gold wrapping". The fine steel of the fan bones shines with silver, which complements the white fan surface. There are several inconspicuous holes at the front ends of the two large bones on the outside of the folding fan. It is thought that the holes are hidden in the poisonous steel needles, which must be activated by vitality to release the needles.
Shao Xi folded the fan in his hand and gestured a few times. He felt that it could be used as a dagger when needed. After unfolding it, it was used as a soft shield in front of him. After one layer, it is really easy to use.
Looking at the words "One promise, a thousand pieces of gold" above, Shao Xi also shook his head and smiled. I think Tang Qing also put a lot of thought into this, hoping that each other can keep their promises. I can also see how much Tang Sect attaches importance to the Nine-Eyed Sky Stone. Shao Xi still likes to do things like selling favors for benefits.
While Shao Xi was turning over and over to admire the folding fan in his hand, Old Wu rushed back in a hurry. As soon as he entered the door, without saying a word, he took the teapot and filled it with water, which made Shao Xi stunned.
Old Wu drank enough water, wiped his mouth with his sleeve, and finally said: "There is a good opportunity now, which may allow you to enter Bailu Academy smoothly. This is the news I just learned from outside the academy gate."
"Why are you in such a hurry? Why can't you just talk about it slowly? It's not like you have to enter Bailu Academy. You'll always find a way. You're old, why would you risk your life by going through such trouble?"
Lao Wu looked at Shao Xi with a very surprised look, and asked confusedly, "Are you caring about me? What's wrong with you today, do you think of caring about this bad old man like me?"
Shao Xi originally felt sorry for Lao Wu, but when he heard what he said, he instantly felt like Lu Dongbin was bitten by a dog.
"Fuck, do you know what's good or bad?"
