Although the life in Wulong Mountain was pleasant, this trip was not the final destination for Shao Xi and the two of them. No matter how pleasant they were, they had to leave after all. After all, they still had the emperor's orders.
On this day, in the Sanqing Hall of Taiqing Temple, everyone from the Taichang Sect gathered here to see Shao Xi and the two off. In the blink of an eye, it had been almost a month since they went up the mountain, and the delay in the schedule was really excessive.
According to the normal itinerary of the mission, it takes about two months to get from Daliang, Kyoto to Nanshui County. Originally, the two of them came to Wulong Mountain thinking that they would be delayed for a few days before rushing to Jiangnan. However, they did not expect that they would be the younger ones here. The month has passed. If I don’t leave, I won’t be able to go to Jiangnan in time. We can't let the mission stay in Nanshui County forever, right? Although Shao Xi can decide his own itinerary, if the emperor gives you face, you have to show some respect, right? It would be inappropriate to keep the mission waiting for him in Nanshui County.
Shao Xi and the others didn't bring anything with them when they went up the mountain, so they had nothing to pack before leaving. They just wanted to say goodbye to everyone in Wulong Mountain.
Sun Zai looked at Shao Xi, then turned to Chu Bu and asked: "Junior brother, Shao Xi has been practicing martial arts with you these days. I wonder what the results are? Is there any progress?"
Chu Bugua smoothed the beards on his chin and said with a smile: "Senior brother, you have accepted a good disciple! This boy is indeed very talented in martial arts. Not only can he learn it like a piece of snow on a red stove, but he can also He knows how to draw inferences from one example and be flexible and innovative. It's a pity that he can't stay on Wulong Mountain forever. Otherwise, junior brother, I really want to teach him all I have learned in my life. I believe he will be able to improve the martial arts he has learned. Carry it forward and pass it on to future generations.”
When Sun Zai heard his junior brother praising his new disciple, he felt happy in his heart. Although it was an unintentional act to save Shao Xi at the beginning, he didn't want to get such a disciple because of it. Isn't it a chance for him?
He walked up and patted Shao Xi on the shoulder and said: "It's a pity that you don't teach beginner disciples too often, so I can't teach you the Five Dragon Pushing Mountain Palm that I practiced as a teacher. But since you have worshiped me as a teacher, you must always What do I want to give you? Before you leave, my master will teach you the most popular one among the sixteen movements of the Five Dragon Pushing Mountain Palm. Although you can't use it for the time being, in the future if you get the martial arts key that matches it, you can You can use this trick, come to the backyard with me!"
Everyone in the palace was left to talk to Old Wu, and Sun Zai took Shao Xi to a courtyard behind Sanqing Palace. It is a quiet and quiet place with no one to disturb you, which is the best place to teach the secrets of martial arts.
"There are a total of sixteen moves in the Five Dragon Pushing Mountain Palm. Because there are rules in the teaching that martial arts secrets are not allowed to be taught to outsiders. I cannot teach you all the techniques and techniques of this palm, but I shouldn't be able to teach you even one and a half moves. It’s considered a violation of religious rules. Just be optimistic. I’ll only do it once to show you. How much you can learn depends on you.”
Shao Xi naturally understands that each sect has its own rules, especially the martial arts mental methods, exercises, techniques, and body skills that are exclusively taught secretly in each sect. There are also strict rules for teaching, and generally not the direct disciples of the inner sect. He will not teach it easily. This is also a kind of protection for his own martial arts.
Although from a large level, it has influenced the integration and innovation of martial arts all over the world and spread widely, but in this martial arts world with constant disputes, if some unique strengths are not left behind, they will eventually be replaced by other sects in the future, so speaking of It was also a helpless move, which Shao Xi could understand.
I saw Sun Zai holding his hands round and moving his hands up, down, left and right, as if he was holding an invisible ball in his hands. He activated the vitality in his body to run the Five Dragon Art, and a virtual image of Tai Chi faintly appeared between his hands.
Immediately afterwards, Sun Zai pushed his rotating hands over his head, instantly forming a larger Tai Chi pattern above his head, and a flying dragon jumped out from the Tai Chi pattern and hung in the air, twisting his body and swinging his head, like a low dragon. The sound of groaning comes from the mouth.
At this time, all the disciples of Taichang Sect in Taiqing Temple could see this transparent flying dragon dancing in the air from a distance. This flying dragon transformed by vitality was lifelike, with lifelike form, expressive eyes, domineering and majestic, and quite a king. The wind is spectacular.
After a moment, Sun Zai retracted the move, and the shocking flying dragon slowly disappeared, as if it had never appeared.
"This is the last of the sixteen moves of the Five Dragons Pushing Mountain Palm. It is called overlooking the common people. For now, you only need to remember the gestures and the methods of guiding the vitality in your heart. The Five Dragons Technique cannot be taught to you as a teacher. , it can only depend on your future fortune. If you have the opportunity to get the key of the skill that matches this move, you can use this move, and you can make some changes on the original basis according to the needs of the key to make it more useful in your hands. Used together, they can even exert greater power."
Most people know that the last move in a martial arts technique is usually the strongest one. Now that Sun Zai has passed on the last move of the Five Dragon Pushing Mountain Palm to Shao Xi, he is already under great pressure to violate the rules of the Taichang Sect. After all, Shao Xi is not a beginner. The disciple is not a true disciple of Tai Chang Jiao, so Sun Bu has done the utmost in benevolence and righteousness by reaching this level today.
Shao Xi naturally understood these truths in his heart. Sun Zai's doing so much for him showed that he placed him in a very important position in his heart.
Kneeling on his knees and holding his hands over his head, Shao Xi kowtowed to Sun Zai solemnly. Once a teacher, always a father, Sun Zai accepted him as his apprentice and treated him as his own child. Shao Xi should reciprocate this kindness and remember this kindness.
"The kindness that the master has given us will never be repaid by the apprentice in his lifetime. From now on, the apprentice will not disgrace the master's reputation when he travels around the world. He will definitely do more good deeds, be concerned about the world, help the common people, and promote Taichang's martial arts."
Sun Zai stretched out his hand to pull Shao Xi up and said happily: "Needless to say, your martial arts talent. From the time you came back from the mountain to the time you dealt with the five ghosts in Tongshan, I know your character well. I believe in you. Even if you are reluctant to leave, we must say goodbye eventually. Go down the mountain as soon as possible! Do what you should do. If there is an opportunity in the future, you and I, master and disciple, will eventually meet again."
"Um!"
Although they didn't get along for long, Shao Xi was still full of reluctance towards the master in front of him. Not only because Sun Zai saved his life, but also because his open-mindedness, generosity and love made Shao Xi feel like a father.
As Sun Zai said, even if there is reluctance to leave, we must say goodbye eventually. Shao Xi and Lao Wu said goodbye to everyone in Taichang's teaching and went down the mountain together.
Before leaving, Li Qingxuan thanked Shao Xi repeatedly for saving his life, which made Shao Xi feel a little embarrassed.
When they came to the reception pavilion at the foot of the mountain, they picked up the horses. Over the past month, the two horses have been fed fat and strong. It seems that the Taoist priest from Jie Yinting is quite reliable. But now that the horses are fed so fat, can they still run?
After leaving Wulong Mountain, Shao Xi and Lao Wu changed direction and headed southeast, heading straight for Yujiang County in Yuzhou. This journey is not very close. The two of them traveled for more than ten days. Although they entered the territory of Yuzhou long ago, Yujiang County is to the south of Yuzhou, so they had to drive a long way inside Yuzhou. , finally arrived at Yujiang County.
The reason why Yujiang County is called Yujiang County is because it is on the bank of Yujiang River, which is the largest river in Jingyuan Kingdom, and the land south of the Yangtze River is also the richest place in Jingyuan Kingdom.
Although it is not as good as Wonju in terms of grain output, due to the developed water transportation, the commerce in Jiangnan is extremely prosperous. In addition, the climate is pleasant and the vegetation is evergreen all year round, so the textile industry and handicraft industry are also very popular.
Most of Jingyuan's domestic silk brocades, ceramics, wooden furniture, delicious food and famous teas come from the Jiangnan area, which is a veritable economic center and a place where wealth gathers in Jingyuan's country.
It was already dark when Shao Xi and the two rushed to Yujiang, so they had to temporarily stop in Yushui Town, which was still some distance away from the river. Yujiang City was on the other side of the river, and they could only wait until they arrived at the riverside tomorrow to ferry across. Jiang, I have no choice but to find an inn in this town to spend the night.
The name of Yushui Town is precisely because the town is close to the Yushui River, which is a tributary of the Yujiang River. Although it is not large, it plays an important role in water transportation. Therefore, although Yushui Town is a town in name, its prosperity is not inferior to some counties in Yuanzhou, and is even better to some extent.
Although the town was prosperous, Shao Xi and Lao Wu had no intention of admiring it. After traveling for more than ten days, the two of them were already half exhausted. How could they still be in the mood to appreciate the beautiful scenery in Yushui Town?
The two chose an inn, and when they were full, they went into their rooms and fell asleep, waiting to continue their journey tomorrow.
It must be said that the climate in Yuzhou is pleasant. The two of them felt full of energy and no fatigue after just one night's rest. It seemed that this place was indeed very nurturing.
In the early morning of the next day, before they planned to set off, they asked the store owner whether there was a big ferry on the bank of the Yujiang River. After all, their horses also had to cross the river, and the boat was too small to fit in.
The shopkeeper was delighted when he heard this, and said to the two of them with a smile: "You two gentlemen, this is your first time coming to Yuzhou, right? Our merchants who often come here know that there is no need to rush to Yujiang River to cross the Yujiang River. Go and look for the ferry. There is a ferry on the Yushui River next to our Yushui Town. You can enter the Yujiang River by taking a boat down the river. You can directly cross the Yujiang River to take the two guests to Yuzhou City. , why bother riding all the way to the Yujiang River and then looking for a ferry?"
Shao Xi felt so good when he heard this! Instead of running slowly to the river, we can find a ferry on the edge of the town and board the boat directly. This saves time and trouble. My buttocks are hurting from riding horses these days. It would be better if I could take the boat in advance. good.
Now that they don't have to rush to the bank of Yujiang River, the two of them are naturally not so anxious. They ride their horses slowly towards the Yushui River to the east of the town. Anyway, as long as there is a boat, if you get on the boat, it will be faster or slower. It’s up to you to decide.
It is now April, and the climate in Yuzhou is warm and humid with abundant rainfall, so there are already large lush bamboo forests around Yushui Town.
The two of them admired the green bamboos along the way and walked slowly towards the Yushui River, but suddenly they heard a noise on the river bank in front of them.
"I wonder what happened in front? Go and see the excitement."
Hearing Shao Xi's words, Old Wu rolled his eyes.
"You're not too full and want to meddle in other people's business, are you? Do you enjoy doing this?"
