Although he couldn't see the evil thing he had been curious about for a long time in the Yubei Mountain Fortress, Zhang Yan also figured it out. He didn't expect to encounter ghosts in a place like the fortress, and there probably weren't any such things in such a place. In such a breeding environment, the soul will be forced to dissolve and return to heaven and earth after leaving the body, turning into a fart ghost.
It seems that if you want to see what a ghost looks like, you have to look for another opportunity.
However, Zhang Yan did not stop practicing the "Yin Yang Pupil Technique". Anyway, this method is not complicated. Generally speaking, it is similar to the breathing and breathing technique. It is a kind of habit-forming thing. Once his eyes can get used to it, If the spiritual energy related to the pupil technique circulates, then he can switch between Yin and Yang vision at will with a thought. Moreover, according to some ancient books in Longhu Mountain, "Yin Yang Pupil Technique" was originally a necessary method for Taoist monks from the legendary era on earth to travel around the world. How could they not be proficient in it?
In addition to "Yin Yang Pupil Technique", Zhang Yan also began to dabble in some other magic methods. For example, talismans, the basic drawing and use of formation disks, and even some basic pharmacological alchemy knowledge, etc., are all within the scope of his learning and absorption.
In Zhang Yan's own words, being idle is just idle anyway, so it is better to learn something and have more confidence to start a career in the future.
Patrol and maintain the Bagua Array, teach the soldiers at the sentry some simple methods of changing paths of the Bagua Array, and at the same time improve their cultivation step by step and learn various techniques and methods in the Wanxiang Pearl. Zhang Yan soon settled down in this regular life. Looking at it from another perspective, it might not be a bad thing that he was left in Yubei Mountain by Song Qinghe for two years. At least in another place, he didn't know if he would have such a suitable environment to concentrate on his cultivation without worrying about external interference.
But suddenly one day, Lin Zedong found Zhang Yan with a letter, which also made his previously silent memory of his body's predecessor resurface, causing ripples in his originally calm state of mind. .
"The letter from your home should be from last month. It was delayed at the inn for a long time. This time, the brothers from the baggage camp stopped by and brought it back to you."
Regarding Zhang Yan, Lin Zedong no longer talked much about superiors and subordinates, and talked more about equality. He knew that Zhang Yan would not last long in the army. He would definitely leave when the two-year conscription period came, otherwise he would not be able to do so. You have always been a team leader in the army because of your skills, right? As a former criminal soldier, Zhang Yan was not allowed to join the army, so leaving was inevitable.
Since you can't keep him, let's make good friends. If things don't change in the future, who can say what will happen in the world?
In fact, there are many people who think the same as Lin Zedong in Yubei Mountain, which is one of the reasons why Zhang Yan receives preferential treatment everywhere even though he is only a gang leader.
But outside the Yubei Mountain Fortress, no one knew the name Zhang Yan. His name was just a young captain who had been cleared of criminal charges. Who would take him seriously? Therefore, things like letters from home, which are not considered military assets, will usually be detained at the inn for a long time before manpower is available to bring them back. It is common to receive letters from three to five months ago. Some people have died, and it is not uncommon for letters from home to be still on the way.
"Thank you, sir!" Zhang Yan said his thanks, sent Lin Zedong away, and then unfolded the letter. The words inside were crooked and not pretty, but the number of words was quite a lot, five pages in total.
"Brother greets me personally, and my sister kowtows at Langyuan's house to say hello to him. I hope he will come back safely and soon..."
Sister... Zhang Yan suddenly felt the memories of his previous life swarming deep in his consciousness, and the appearance of a petite, thin, and yellow-skinned woman gradually became clear in his mind. That was my predecessor's biological sister, Zhang Huiyuan, who was sixteen years old.
The letter was not written by Zhang Huiyuan. She was not well-literate and could not write well. Instead, she found it written by a poor one-eyed scholar whom she knew well. The scholar Zhang Yan actually also had an impression. It is said that he was originally very talented, but later encountered disaster. A fire blinded one eye and damaged several fingers. He could not become an official and could not write well. In the end, he could only collect night fragrance and help others. The person writes a few words crookedly and barely has enough food and clothing.
Although the letter is verbose, it is easy to understand.
First, he said that he had not written before because there was no news about the criminal soldiers. He had no idea where Zhang Yan was sent, and he did not even know whether he was dead or alive. He could only cry and worry silently.
Later, Zhang Yan was miraculously cleared of all charges in just a few months. Later, he received a forced conscription order from Yubei Mountain Fortress. Only then did he get the news after many twists and turns. The place of stay and the forced recruitment documents were delivered to the Zhang family.
It is said to be the "Zhang family" but in fact there are only three people left in the Zhang family at this time. One is Zhang Yan's sister, Zhang Huiyuan; the other is Zhang Yan's mother, Wang Lanping; and Zhang Yan's brother, Zhang Shun.
The old mother Wang Lanping is already sixty-three years old and her health is not good. Zhang Yan's brother Zhang Shun broke his legs in an accident and is also disabled at home. Only the younger sister Zhang Huiyuan can take on some work from the embroidery workshop by relying on her skills as a needlework artist, which is the main source of the family's livelihood. Coupled with the mother's spinning, the family's life is very tight.
Of course, the Zhang family was not in such a difficult situation before Zhang Yan was convicted. The ancestors of the Zhang family were quite prosperous and had a lot of fertile land.
But when it came to Zhang Yan's generation, things changed drastically.
First, Zhang Shun, the head of the family, became disabled due to an accident. He collapsed emotionally and collapsed at home. Later, the family business came into the hands of Zhang Yan. He listened to the advice of several friends and sold the farmland at home and replaced it with two shops in Langyuan City. He opened a shop and started business.
But as soon as the business started to pick up, a case came to Zhang Yan's head, saying that he committed arson and killed one person. Not only were the stores confiscated, but Zhang Yan was also put on death row.
Later, Zhang Yan was exiled to the Yubei Mountain Fortress and was frightened to death by the monster soldiers on the battlefield. Then Zhang Yan on the earth had the opportunity to resurrect his corpse, until now.
Zhang Huiyuan's excitement in the letter overflowed from the page, and she also told Zhang Yan about the situation at home. Fortunately, his family has received the two pieces of fertile land he exchanged for his military exploits. Now that he has invited people from Zhuangzi to help, the days of poverty should soon be over. The health of the mother at home has also improved after hearing the news that he is still alive, and her appetite is much better now. Even the eldest brother Zhang Shun started to cheer up again, helping his mother spin all day long, and he also had a smile on his face...
"Report good news but not bad news." Zhang Yan closed the letter and thought to himself. How could he not see the forced smile between the lines?
The family is in trouble, and no man can be the backbone of the family. How can life be so easy? How can a teenage girl protect her from the storm? Even if you have military merit in exchange for fertile land, it is really difficult to say clearly whether this is a good thing or a bad thing.
What's more, in the memory of Zhang Yan's predecessor, the incident of arson and murder was an unjust case. There are too many doubts in it. Zhang Yan doesn't believe it when he says that no one framed him. How can the family live a stable life with such external dangers around them?
