I carefully put away the elixir given by my master, and then started to flatter him.
"My master is indeed a first-class strong man in this world! His magic power is profound and his power is unpredictable! No matter how difficult the problem is, as long as you take action, it will definitely be solved. My respect for you is like the endless stream of a river. , and like the Yellow River flooding out of control..."
Bang bang bang!
I received three consecutive slaps on the head.
The master's tone was calm: "Didn't I say that if you talk too much, I'll beat you?"
"Oh, got it."
I held my head in frustration.
She looks like a little daughter-in-law who has been bullied.
To be honest, if outsiders saw me like this - especially my classmates at school, their jaws would definitely drop.
In front of outsiders, although I would not say that I am aloof, I at least have some momentum and majesty that exceeds that of my peers.
In front of Master, I feel more timid.
But in any case, most of the issues with the Xiao family have been solved at present - although it is only treating the symptoms rather than the root cause.
At least, within two or three years, there will be no need to worry about the "living corpse" Xiao Sheng.
You can tell with your toes that the actual value of the elixir given by the master far exceeds the "hard work fee" given by the Xiao family!
After feeding Xiao Sheng, his corpse energy was suppressed and the risk of losing control was avoided.
As long as Xiao Mao and his wife are not so stupid that they don't listen to us at all.
After solving this matter, I felt a little more at ease.
"After I return to town in a few days, let's see what happens to the copy of "Fubei County Chronicles" that Lao Cao asked Boss Duan to get. Then tell him about it. Next, I can concentrate on dealing with Zhou Min's secret appointment. It’s a contract.”
Master and I started to have dinner.
According to the rules, you cannot speak at this time.
Eating is also a kind of spiritual practice in itself!
After eating, naturally practice using the firm grip method for another fifteen minutes.
Then, Master told me.
"The village chief came to see me yesterday and said that the Xia family's yard was haunted. He wanted me to go over and solve it."
Xia's courtyard?
This place is quite familiar to me.
Xia Family Courtyard is just behind Wujia Village, and over a few mountains, it is a small village located on the flat land of the mountain.
There are about thirty or forty households, slightly smaller than Wujiacun.
In the past, when my father was still alive, he would take me over mountains and ridges to play in some villages near Wujiacun.
I've only been to the Xia family yard two or three times.
But the last time I went was several years ago.
"Then Master, can we go there together tomorrow?"
I asked.
Unexpectedly, she shook her head: "I have something to do recently and it is inconvenient to leave Wujiacun. So, you can go there alone."
If I had heard this a month ago, I would have been so frightened that I would have shaken my head vigorously.
But now...
I don't really feel anything.
It's not that I have become arrogant, but after digesting the "Corpse Pill" given by Zhou Min with the help of my master, my overall strength has indeed improved by leaps and bounds.
As long as it's not a particularly ferocious ghost or corpse, it really won't be a big problem for me to solve it alone.
What I lack now is more real practical experience than cultivation.
"So, when Master asked me to go to the Xia Family Courtyard alone, did he also have the idea of testing me?"
I thought so in my heart, but I didn't ask much.
Whether Master really has something important or wants to test me alone...if she wants to say it, she will definitely say so.
She didn't say anything, and it was useless for me to ask.
So I nodded: "Okay Master, then I will go there early tomorrow morning. Who will I see then?"
"Go to Xia's courtyard and ask the villagers to find Xia Dong's house. The village chief originally wanted to talk to me more, but I'm too lazy to listen. Just ask who to go to."
She said it nonchalantly.
Master has always been more afraid of trouble when communicating with ordinary people.
I have no choice but to go to Xia's courtyard tomorrow and talk about it.
As for the price?
She probably didn't take it to heart at all.
I can't ignore it!
When I arrive at the Xia Family Courtyard tomorrow, I will first ask how much it will cost...
I chatted with Master for a while about school affairs, and took out my certificate for the first place in the grade.
A happy smile appeared on her face, and she reached out and rubbed my head.
"That's right, Ah Chong. I finally lived up to my hope of becoming a teacher. I have to keep up my efforts. Again, if you want to reach a higher place in metaphysics, scientific knowledge is also indispensable."
I enjoyed Master stroking my head and listening to her praises, and my heart felt warm.
As for metaphysics, science, etc... I actually don't really care.
I mainly care about Master's words, fearing that she won't want me as her disciple because I haven't done a good job.
"You are ranked first in grade for the first time. As a reward, master will give you a gadget. This is also something I used when I first started practicing."
After saying that, she turned around and entered the bedroom.
Probably went to get something.
What? !
When I heard it, I became even more excited.
There are also rewards!
And it was something that Master himself used when he was young?
It must be an incredible magic weapon!
I'm full of expectations.
Soon, the master came out of the bedroom, holding a short wooden box in his hand.
She opened the lid and inside was a sword.
The sword seemed to be made of brass.
The whole thing is very short, and the blade is only about as long as two palms.
The shape also looks quite weird. The tip of the sword is oval in shape and not sharp at all. It is definitely useless for stabbing or stabbing people.
The edge of the sword is also very blunt, as if it has not been sharpened at all. At first glance, it is definitely not capable of cutting.
There are many talismans engraved on the sword, which is wide at the front and narrow at the back.
The hilt is also a ring. There are seven copper coins strung in the ring, which can be slid along the ring.
In short, this dagger is not for normal people at first glance!
Master explained to me.
"Although this thing looks like a sword, its name is called the Dharma Sword. It is also called the Master Sword or the Chen Sword. It is an easy-to-carry magical weapon. Whether it is a famous Taoist sect or a folk dharma lineage, it is widely used. Use. This one in the box..."
When the master said this, he looked at the dagger in the box, and his eyes suddenly showed a look of memory.
That look seemed to carry endless vicissitudes of life.
It seemed a bit inconsistent with her young and beautiful face.
"This is my first magic weapon. Although it seems to be relatively ordinary now, it should be enough for you to use in three to five years. You can pick it up yourself."
Master said, handing the box in front of me.
I looked at the brass dagger.
Then he reached out and picked it up.
It feels a little cold to the touch, but it also has a moist texture like jade.
I waved slightly.
The seven copper coins on the hilt immediately began to shake and jingle, and the sound was very clear.
It seems to make people feel refreshed immediately when it reaches their ears.
There is no need for the user to use his own "qi" to activate it, as if the copper coin itself contains a mysterious power and Taoist charm.
"What a magic weapon!"
I couldn't help but sigh, caressing the sword and couldn't put it down.
If it were before, I would be very happy, mainly because this is the magic weapon that Master has used. It means a lot that she passed it on to me!
So now, this "Dharma Knife" itself gave me a big surprise.
Holding the handle of the knife, I could feel an indescribable aura connected to me.
I personally feel that with this magical sword in my hand, coupled with the improvement in strength during this period, I feel that I am a better person. Even if I face a vicious corpse like Miss Duan alone, I can barely fight!
Is it okay to at least fight for several rounds?
Even if you can't beat him, you should be able to run away.
The master seemed very satisfied when he saw that the copper coins on the handle shook and clattered as soon as I picked up this magic weapon. Said with a smile.
"You are worthy of being my disciple. This magic sword has also recognized you. Ah Zhong, use it well. Even if you become stronger in the future, don't abandon it casually."
"That's for sure! Master, why are you willing to throw away the things you gave me? I must carry them with me all the time, and I don't dare to be separated for a moment."
I chuckled and blurted out.
"Talk again!"
She raised her hand to hit me on the head.
I quickly ran away with my head in my arms and escaped quickly.
He ran to the door of the courtyard and shouted over his shoulder.
"Master, I'm going home first... I'm going to hunt ghosts in the Xia family yard early tomorrow morning. You should have a good rest!"
I ran all the way back home along the village road.
Looking at the time on the small plastic clock on the dining table at home, it was already half past nine in the evening.
Only then did I have time to sit in the yard with my parents and talk about interesting things in school. About teachers and classmates etc...
They were very happy to know that I ranked first in my grade.
Especially my mother, who held my hand and kept saying that we are finally going to have a college student in our family!
I smiled and said where did this go? It was just the first monthly exam for the first grade of junior high school.
My parents and I kept talking in the yard until eleven or twelve o'clock in the night, and then we went back to the room to sleep.
In the dream, of course I went to see Madoka.
It's fat again!
In other words, it keeps getting fatter.
If you didn't know it was a jade-clawed caladium, normal people would see it as a fat hen at first glance, right?
It has to be said that this guy has absolutely no intuition or pride as a top raptor.
I'm always thinking that when my cultivation reaches the standard, it will be able to accompany me every day in reality. What will it look like?
Is it possible that if I take it out with me, people will ask me - Wu Zhong, why are you carrying a fat hen through the market?
This is outrageous!
…
The next morning, after having breakfast with Master, I set out for the Xia Family Courtyard.
From the road halfway up the mountain behind my house, we walked up to the top of a small hill.
Then follow the trail along the ridge to the west.
After climbing over about four hills and walking for almost an hour and a half, I saw the Xia Family Courtyard in the col below.
As for why a small village is called Xiajiayuan?
This starts from the early years of the Qing Dynasty...
