After proposing marriage to the Shen family, Tang Jianqiu walked out of the Shen family's door.
After calculating the time, Tang Jianqiu thought that it was still early and there was no need to be in a hurry to go back, so he decided to visit his mentor Lu Kui.
Although Lu Kui was General Anyuan, he was different from Shen Hongluan. Moreover, they were in different military camps and had different deployment methods, but they both had the same purpose;
Shen Hongluan mainly trained the white pole soldiers, while Lu Kui led the cavalry in battle.
Of course, even if it was time to defeat the Qing army, Shen Hongluan would not be able to just sit back and watch.
They say that it takes a thousand days to raise an army, but it takes only a moment to use it. If there is a need in the future, just take the cavalry with you and kill him! Don’t pretend to be a descendant of the Ming Dynasty!
After arriving at the barracks, Tang Jianqiu explained his purpose and took out his badge to ask the guarding soldiers for instructions.
Seeing that the other party had a distinguished status, the guarding soldiers did not dare to neglect, and quickly asked Tang Jianqiu to go in first, and he would go and report first.
Tang Jianqiu didn't care, so he let him go.
Not long after, the soldier hurriedly came to report, his words were even more respectful, and he spoke with a bit of politeness.
"General, please come in."
Tang Jianqiu said nothing and was led by the soldiers to the military camp.
"General, Master Tang has been brought here."
The soldier bowed his head, and sitting on the seat was an older man. He looked mature and sophisticated, but yet calm. At first glance, he looked like a battle-hardened hero. Although he had gone through the baptism of time, he still maintained his former demeanor.
"I know, you go out first."
Just as Lu Kui put down his tea cup, he then turned his attention to Tang Jianqiu, looking at him with a more serious look.
The soldier hugged his fists and turned to leave. Lu Kui waved to the remaining guards to step back.
Now that there are only two people left on the field, there is no need to cover up. They should say what they want.
In addition, both of them are straightforward, so there is no need to worry too much.
After all, General Anyuan was also a second-grade man. He once served as the commander of the Jinyi Guards. He was brave and skillful on the battlefield, and he was sure of success!
He changed his previous seriousness and instead smiled at Tang Jianqiu, "You brat, you still come to see me. How long has it been since you last seen me?"
Seeing this, Tang Jianqiu quickly leaned forward and replied: "I'm sorry, General Anyuan, Beizhen Fusi has many things to deal with, and it's rare to find time today. I hope you will forgive me, General."
"You brat! Call me master!" Lu Kui said angrily.
"Yes, Master." Tang Jianqiu bowed. There was no one around now, so he could call him more casually.
"Don't I understand your thoughts? I've also heard about your proposal to the Shen family. Treat yourself well, girl."
Lu Kui used an old father's tone to preach to Tang Jianqiu, which made him a little uncomfortable, so that his whole face became tense.
After waiting for a while, Tang Jianqiu replied: "That's natural."
"You came to me just to reminisce about old times?"
Lu Kui stood up as he spoke, and then walked to Tang Jianqiu.
Tang Jianqiu said: "Exactly."
Lu Kui reached out and patted his shoulder, "Jianqiu, since you've come to see me, why don't you give me a try?"
Tang Jianqiu, however, seemed to have been punished on the spot, and he quickly leaned over and clasped his fists to apologize, "I don't dare!"
Lu Kui didn't take it seriously. Wasn't he just saying this because he cared about the relationship between master and disciple? Why not?
"You must listen to me on this matter! Just let me see how much you have learned during this period, come on! Don't show mercy just because I am your master!"
"yes!"
Since Lu Kui said so, Tang Jianqiu couldn't refuse, so he had to agree.
News of the competition between Tang Jianqiu and Lu Kui spread quickly, attracting many soldiers to come and watch. They all wanted to see who of the two masters was better.
In order to avoid being affected, they consciously stepped aside and retreated seven or eight feet away from the original position. After confirming that the distance was no problem, they stopped.
Although the two did not start a fight, they caused the surrounding soldiers to whisper.
They all had their own opinions, but most of them supported the general they admired most.
It was already three o'clock in the morning, and although the scorching sun was not as hot as in summer, it still burned the earth fiercely, causing cold sweat to break out on the palms of the already nervous two people.
The reason why he had such an emotion was because the person standing in front of him was his most respected master. Even though he would not show mercy to any enemy, he was still made of flesh and blood and would be somewhat intolerable.
If he was asked to try his best, he really wouldn't be able to be ruthless, but his master had already explained it just now, so he could only take it seriously.
The gentle breeze blew by, and the autumn leaves returned to their roots and fell, which seemed like an omen, but it could not extinguish the firm eyes of the two people.
On this empty ground, Tang Jianqiu and his master Lu Kui stood opposite each other.
Their eyes were as sharp as cold stars, staring at each other closely.
For a moment, it was as if the air was imprisoned, and only the breeze shuttled between the two, bringing the cold light of the blade.
Tang Jianqiu and Lu Kui stood opposite each other, and there was a strong smell of gunpowder between them.
Although Tang Jianqiu is a young and promising swordsman, he is Lu Kui's most favored disciple, and today they have to have a good showdown between master and disciple!
Tang Jianqiu held a long sword in his hand, wore green clothes, and had a firm gaze. The aura he exuded became stronger as the martial arts competition started.
His master, Lu Kui, is a majestic old man. He is tall and holds a heavy sword. Although he is old, his skills are still strong.
Lu Kui was holding a Guandao and wearing a red shirt, his eyes showing his admiration and expectation for his apprentice.
Lu Kui stared at Tang Jianqiu and said slowly: "Jianqiu, do you know what is the most important thing about swordsmanship?"
Without waiting for Tang Jianqiu's answer, he continued: "The way of sword technique is to use your heart. Only when you feel the direction of the tip of the knife with your heart can you exert its maximum power. Don't be merciful because of personal feelings!"
After saying that, Lu Kui danced the sword.
Suddenly, a chilling air filled the air. Tang Jianqiu grasped the Xiuchun sword tightly and quickly faced it.
"boom!"
In an instant, the sword skills of the two men intertwined together, like a bright firework blooming, making it difficult to take your eyes away. The soldiers who saw this scene couldn't help but exclaimed.
The two swords collided, and a cold light flashed. The two separated and bounced away at the same time, and then suddenly rushed towards their opponent.
Lu Kui's sword skills were steady and solid, and every movement was as stable as a mountain. His sword skills were even more vicious and fierce, catching Tang Jianqiu off guard every time.
Tang Jianqiu's strong figure moved quickly in the hall, like a dexterous swallow flying through it. The Xiuchun knife in his hand was like a silver snake, sometimes meandering forward, sometimes leaping and biting.
Lu Kui, on the other hand, responded to Tang Jianqiu's attacks with his unique steady rhythm. His sword skills seemed calm, but at critical moments he revealed a murderous intent.
The two of them fought against each other, their weapons intertwined, sparks shot out, and in addition, that sweet sound sounded from them.
The battle lasted about twenty rounds, and the two of them staggered, and the only response was the turbulence of military conflict.
Although there is no winner or loser, it means a lot to the two of them.
As time passed, Tang Jianqiu's offensive became more and more fierce, and his sword skills were as continuous as a heavy rain.
Lu Kui, on the other hand, remained unchanged in response to all changes and held his position firmly.
However, at the moment when Tang Jianqiu's sword power slowed down slightly, Lu Kui seized the opportunity and struck out with one strike!
Tang Jianqiu hurriedly resisted, but it was too late, and the blade cut his sleeve!
Fortunately, Lu Kui had shown mercy just now, otherwise it would have left a deep wound!
However, this was nothing to Tang Jianqiu. He treated it as careless, and the two of them became even more vicious in their attacks.
Dust was stirred into the sky during their fight, filling the air, causing leaves to fly all over the sky, and the soldiers were stunned. They had not seen such a wonderful battle for a long time.
Tang Jianqiu gritted his teeth, a glimmer of determination flashed in his eyes, while Lu Kui's face was expressionless, as if he had expected all this.
After that, Tang Jianqiu gradually gained the upper hand with his flexible swordsmanship. He slashed with his sword quickly, forcing Lu Kui to retreat repeatedly.
However, in an instant, Tang Jianqiu's sword suddenly changed its direction, and like a spiritual snake spitting a message, it went straight to Lu Kui's chest.
Lu Kui was suddenly startled. He hurriedly took advantage of the sunlight and used the blade body as a mirror to form a screen of light, hitting Tang Jianqiu's face, causing Tang Jianqiu to close his eyes, and the attack in his hand was even slower.
However, Tang Jianqiu did not stop because of this.
He turned around and launched another round of more violent attacks.
This time, his swordsmanship was as fierce as a violent storm, dizzying. Although Lu Kui tried his best to resist, he seemed increasingly powerless under Tang Jianqiu's violent attack.
The duel was already halfway through, but it had already attracted many people to watch. Tang Jianqiu did not dare to be careless. He knew that this battle would determine his status in the world.
Tang Jianqiu took the lead in attacking, and his long knife turned into a silver light and stabbed towards his opponent!
Lu Kui easily dodged, and at the same time swung the sword in his hand and slashed hard at Tang Jianqiu. Tang Jianqiu hurriedly rolled to avoid the attack, and then quickly got up to start a new round of competition with his opponent.
The battle between the two was extremely fierce. Tang Jianqiu used various sword techniques to deal with his opponents, while Lu Kui used the Guandao in his hand as a weapon to continuously attack.
This battle, which was comparable to a life and death battle, made the surrounding onlookers sweat.
After a fierce confrontation, Tang Jianqiu suddenly revealed a flaw. It was unknown whether it was intentional or not. Naturally, Lu Kui did not miss this great opportunity. He chased after him while Tang Jianqiu retreated all the way and lured Lu Kui away first.
At this time, Tang Jianqiu suddenly exploded, and the long sword turned into an afterimage, forcing Lu Kui to retreat continuously.
After that, Lu Kui swung his Guandao and struck Tang Jianqiu with all his strength. Tang Jianqiu sidestepped and hit Lu Kui with the back of the knife.
Finally, in Tang Jianqiu's unexpected surprise attack, Lu Kui's knife was knocked out by Tang Jianqiu's sword. He stood there blankly, bearing Tang Jianqiu's final blow without any protection.
"General!"
Tang Jianqiu exclaimed and stopped the Xiuchun knife that was about to pierce Lu Kui's chest. Cold sweat broke out on his forehead as he was overly nervous.
Such an ending was something they did not expect. It was surprising that General Anyuan, whom they respected most, lost to his apprentice.
Lu Kui was knocked to the ground by Tang Jianqiu. Although he looked embarrassed, his eyes were full of approval.
Tang Jianqiu hurriedly stepped forward to help Lu Kui up. Lu Kui didn't seem too surprised when he saw him.
With Tang Jianqiu's help, he stood up, waved his hand, and said with a wry smile: "I'm old, but I still lost to you young people after all. You used this last move well."
Tang Jianqiu lowered his head apologetically, clasped his fists and said, "Master's ridiculous praise has made you laugh all the time."
Lu Kui smiled, reached out and patted Tang Jianqiu's shoulder, and said: "You did a good job, why do you want to laugh at it? It is inevitable to lose to you. After all, in the Yangtze River, the waves behind push the waves ahead.
Jianqiu, you must remember that warriors must not only have skills, but also martial ethics, learn to be flexible and changeable, and must not be soft-hearted, not to mention that your victory will not be easy.
The fact that you defeated the master in a duel is secondary. The most important thing is that you have understood the true meaning of swordsmanship, which means that you have become a qualified soldier and have the potential to become a true master, but you cannot completely relax. "
"Thank you, master. I will remember this."
