Although Jiao Yulang's words were fierce, his tone was very calm, and he was obviously used to it.
Qi Jingzhi was a little moved when he heard about the reward. Even though the words "wild dogs competing for food" were really harsh, he didn't take it to heart.
His own family knew about his own affairs, and he really had no right to pick and choose. However, he was a little disappointed when he heard that the attitude of the Demon Suppressing Academy towards wild foxes like charlatans and warlocks was to be wary of suppression: "If it is true as you said, what the Demon Suppressing Academy throws out Is there probably nothing good in the bones, such as the most important cultivation method?"
"That's not true. If the Demon Suppressing Academy wants people to work hard, they have to spend enough money. From time to time, they will release some very superficial cultivation methods. After all, the charlatans are very hungry for this thing."
As the two talked, the aroma of barbecue gradually spread. Jiao Yulang sniffed it with his nose, staring at the tiger's legs with his eyes, refusing to move an inch.
He smacked his lips and said a little absently: "Speaking of which, ordinary people suddenly encounter strange things, either because their strength suddenly increases and they are difficult to control, or their appearance changes drastically and is different from ordinary people, or their minds are twisted and wanton. In short, it is easy to If his whereabouts are revealed, sooner or later the Demon Suppressing Academy will come looking for him..."
"Some scum committed too many crimes and were killed directly. As long as the kinder ones are willing to bow their heads and submit, they can probably survive. If they occasionally receive bounties, they should be regarded as surrendering. They are not quite equal partners. Since it is cooperation, there is still some room for bargaining..."
Qi Jingzhi nodded lightly, secretly amazed that this little boy was young but very knowledgeable, and he was so eloquent in his comments about the charlatans and the Demon Suppressing Academy.
Just listen to Jiao Yulang continue to say: "As this cooperation lasts for a long time, some people will naturally see the benefits and simply sell themselves and join them, becoming hawks and dogs under the command of the Demon-Suppressing General and the Demon-Suppressing Captain. These people either want to avoid disaster, or want to get rich, or They are all aiming for higher and deeper skills, but unfortunately there are still very few people who can truly step into the path of spiritual practice."
"What do you mean? The conditions in exchange for advanced skills are too harsh?" Qi Jingzhi immediately asked without concealing his intentions.
Jiao Yulang was also unimpressed and shook his head and explained: "If you want to succeed in practice, you need to look at your bloodline and your heart and bones. The so-called adventures of the charlatans are both opportunities and shackles. They often mess up your bloodline, as well as your character. Flaws make it difficult to find the right technique, and even if you find it, it’s difficult to achieve your goals.”
As he spoke, Jiao Yulang spread his hands and said in an inexplicable tone: "But if there is no chance encounter, a person born with a low life cannot even enter the gate of the Demon Suppressing Academy, and then he can't even touch the shadow of the technique. It’s really an adventure in both success and failure!”
Qi Jingzhi was speechless, and secretly sighed in his heart: "No wonder Master Meng said that each path to spiritual practice has its own difficulties and dangers. As an official government office of the imperial court, the Demon Suppressing Academy is probably the closest to the common people, but it is still so unattainable. I can get it "Immortal Feather Sutra", it seems that I have gradually started to learn it. Even though it is a fragment, it is still an extremely rare opportunity."
While he was thinking about something, Lao Mandrill beside him suddenly roared, and then handed over the tiger's leg.
Qi Jingzhi took a look at it and saw that although some places were burnt black and some were just broken, it was definitely edible.
He didn't give in, stretched out his hand to tear off two large pieces, handed one to Jiao Yulang, smiled at Lao Mandrill and said: "Senior, if you have a big appetite, just eat more. We eat slowly, we can eat and bake at the same time."
The old mandrill nodded, took back the tiger's leg and began to chew on it, making his mouth full of oil and juice splashing everywhere.
Qi Jingzhi chewed the roast meat and turned to look at Jiao Yulang who had already started to devour the meat.
The little boy was eating happily and didn't react at first. When he found Qi Jingzhi staring at him without saying a word, his expression changed and he rolled his eyes twice, with a look of surprise on his face.
He stuffed the tiger meat into his mouth, ran to the pile of raw meat and rummaged through it, and soon found a skinned fox, and he immediately smiled brightly.
The little boy looked around, bent down and picked up a long wooden stick that had been sharpened for use. He gave the fox corpse a clear front and back, quickly put it on the grill, and finally did not forget to refill the bonfire. firewood.
Seeing this, Qi Jingzhi nodded secretly. Jiao Yulang was able to travel around at a young age. He was indeed different from an ordinary kid. He was far behind when he was as old as him.
"Looking at your beaming look, I guess you know the efficacy of fox meat?"
"Get rid of the evil spirits in the five internal organs! We are in such a ghost place, and eating this is the right thing to do!"
Ever since he ate a piece of tiger meat from Qi Jingzhi, Jiao Yulang no longer regarded himself as an outsider. He spoke of himself as "we".
He sat down next to Qi Jingzhi, feeling intimate and casual from inside to outside.
Qi Jingzhi liked Jiao Yulang's temperament very much. He raised his finger and pointed at the tiger skin on the stone steps and asked: "Since you are here to find the body of the tiger spirit, what reward has the Demon Suppressing Commander offered you?"
Jiao Yulang put his hands behind his back, raised his head and looked up at the sky. He chewed his teeth and said: "After all, we are just searching for corpses. It is not too dangerous. I only give you some silver coins as travel expenses. If you find it, take it back and report it." With one click, the tiger carcass belongs to me. Tiger skin, tiger meat, tiger bones, tiger pellets, anything can be sold at a good price, and this is the big deal."
As he spoke, Jiao Yulang simply crossed his legs, and the calf on top was still swaying. His tone was also very leisurely: "Actually, it's not necessarily that it's not too dangerous. In this deep mountain and forest, who knows what we might encounter. ? If you meet a colleague who doesn’t open your eyes, it is inevitable that you will have to fight."
Qi Jingzhi smiled casually and imitated Jiao Yulang's lazy look, leaning on his arms and crossing his legs.
The two of them looked at the sky together and swung their legs together. They felt that their whole bodies, inside and out, felt relaxed.
The corners of Qi Jingzhi's mouth turned up slightly, and he felt silently for a while, then asked again: "The charlatan warlocks each have their own unique abilities. If they fight frequently, there will probably be a lot of commotion, but the Demon Suppressing Academy doesn't care?"
"Hey, the gentlemen of the Demon Suppressing Academy always only look at the results and don't ask about the process. Whoever completes the errand will be given the bones, and who will not be given the bones? As long as it doesn't affect innocent people, it's just dog bites dog, why should we care?"
Qi Jingzhi saw that Jiao Yulang was becoming more and more extreme as he spoke. Although he was secretly alert, he did not completely believe it in his heart.
Songling County is just a remote rural area located on the edge of a mountain. What it looks like outside has to be seen to be believed.
He thought for a while and chuckled: "In my opinion, whether the warlocks are acting as hawks or dogs, or receiving bounties, no matter what their original intentions are, they are ultimately taking risks to kill demons, so that the people have shelter and the country is stable. . Can such a person not be regarded as a hero? The Demon Suppressing Academy is at a high level, and it is inevitable to despise and exploit them. But as long as you have some sense of publicity, you shouldn't treat these meritorious people like grass and wild dogs, right? "
"My brother is kind-hearted, but it's a pity that this is the way the world is! The charlatan warlocks have chaotic blood and incomplete minds. Their future is basically cut off, and they are always worried about backlash. Even if they have good intentions and are willing to protect one party, they can spend all day wandering among monsters. , The sword head is desperate and full of rage, and it will only become less and less human."
Speaking of this, Jiao Yulang couldn't help but sneer on his face: "How many of these people are not extreme or crazy in the long-lasting internal and external attacks? As long as they don't do evil, the Demon Suppressing Academy will have to burn high incense. In a certain In the eyes of these masters, charlatans are no different from demons! How can you treat them as heroes and heroes if you are so disgusted with them?"
As he spoke, he got up from the ground and took the initiative to grill the fox meat. The dancing flames were reflected in his big eyes.
"There is always a shortage of heroes in the wilderness, but these heroes are out of season, at least for the charlatans. If they are out of season, they will die quickly! Most of them only last three to five years, and in the blink of an eye they turn into a pile of dirt! What’s the saying? Your heart is as high as the sky, but your life is as thin as paper!”
Although Jiao Yulang's tone was a bit careless, Qi Jingzhi could hear compassion in it.
The charlatan seems to be a beautiful person, but there is so much blood and tears hidden behind it.
Once again exposed to a part of the reality of this world, Qi Jingzhi deeply realized that the path of cultivation before him might be far more rugged and difficult than he had previously imagined.
Just to get started, opportunity and talent are indispensable. If there is a slight difference, or if the order of Tao and art is reversed like a charlatan, you may end up on a dead end without turning back, or even go on a errand. If you step on the wrong foot, you will become a demon.
When Qi Jingzhi thought about it, he understood how uniquely Lu Ao was, and how lucky he was to get the "Immortal Feather Sutra" that suited him very well.
"By drawing inferences from the quacks and magicians, we know that crossing the threshold of spiritual practice is just the beginning. There will be countless difficulties and dangers in the follow-up. If your mind is not right and your will is not strong, you may not be able to move forward. From this point of view, the importance of the heart and bones may be beyond imagination. .”
"So... what kind of heart and soul should I develop in this life, and what kind of path should I follow?"
