Wang Qiaoting blinked her big eyes and asked, "Master, what do cherry blossoms look like?"
Hong Kang's words were paused, and he saw Zhao Xinchuan with the same look in his eyes.
My heart suddenly dawned.
The two apprentices had never seen or even heard of cherry blossoms.
"The shape of the cherry blossom is a bit like a rose flower, and its character is very consistent with the spirit of the Japanese people."
"Sakura is also called the flower of the samurai or the flower of death in Japan, which means that you will not hesitate to die for the glory of the moment."
Zhao Xinchuan asked: "Master, what does this mean?"
Hong Kang taught: "Because the flowering period of cherry blossoms is very short, from blooming to falling, it only takes about 10 days. Compared with one year, the life of cherry blossoms is very short."
"But in this short life, it can produce brilliant glory. This is the spirit pursued by their Japanese warriors."
Zhao Xinchuan asked again: "Then what does it have to do with their knives?"
Hong Kang said: "They believe that when they hold a knife as a weapon, life and death are in their hands. That is the dividing line between life and death."
"It's like a flash of lightning in the sky. You feel very scary, but you also feel beautiful. The knife forged by the Japanese swordsmith is intended to make you feel the moment of life and death. The aesthetics of the knife and life are both cruel and cruel. Shining brightly again.”
Zhao Xinchuan listened thoughtfully, but Wang Qiaoting didn't quite understand.
After all, Zhao Xinchuan has been with Hong Kang for almost five years, while Wang Qiaoting has been with him for less than a year.
There is still a big gap in the knowledge level between the two.
Zhao Xinchuan sheathed the knife and said, "It feels... a very strange thought..."
Hong Kang took the knife and wrapped it in cotton cloth again, "Okay, don't think so much. Xiaochuan, your boxing sense has reached the standard and you can proceed to the next step of practice."
"At this time you not only need to practice Qi, but also practice with equipment."
Zhao Xinchuan said happily: "Master, can I learn "Taihe Gong" and "Feiyun Step"?!"
"You should wait for "Feiyun Step" first. After you have condensed your inner energy and reached the state of small success, you can learn it again!"
Hong Kang said: "When you reach the stage of Qi training, you have to forget about your waist and hands, seek stillness while moving, move while still, and use your mind to evacuate the inner Qi in your Dantian to the outside. At the same time, you must also start practicing weapons and equipment, such as Tai Chi swords, Tai Chi Sword, etc.”
"In addition to using your body skills to practice swordsmanship, you also need to follow them up and down, so that your body and the weapon become one."
"The main thing is to practice loosely, such as lunging and thrusting with a sword, which requires strength to reach the tip of the sword."
Wang Qiaoting came over and asked, "Master, what about me?"
"As for you, just finish reading this book first."
Hong Kang took out a book in the gift, which was a "Thousand-Character Essay".
This book can not only teach them how to read, but also has many interesting and educational stories from ancient times. Hong Kang will take it out and tell it to the two of them.
Although Zhao Xinchuan had already learned it, he learned something new by reviewing the past.
The encounters on the road were not peaceful.
In this world, some places are prosperous with singing and dancing, and some places are not even able to eat enough.
Along the way, Hong Kang and the others encountered robbers four times, and countless thieves.
Although, with Hong Kang's skill, he would not suffer any loss, his mood was not good after all.
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In this way, after going around and around for more than two months, the three masters and apprentices finally arrived in Hangzhou.
After arriving in Hangzhou, the host and Wang Qiaoting felt that their horizons had been opened.
"This is a big city!!" the two people exclaimed sincerely.
Hangzhou has not suffered from war for many years.
The entire city is developing very rapidly. Various high-rise buildings are rising from the ground, some are Chinese-style, but more are Western-style and European-style buildings with spires.
Coupled with the beeping and whining of various cars from time to time, it looks very modern.
There are still many old wooden houses in some old streets, still retaining the old color of time.
Hong Kang observed that the lives of the people were indeed much better than those in some places.
He thought to himself: "It seems that Lu Yongxiang, the governor of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, is not like Cao Ying, and he manages his subordinates well. At least, he is not like the people in Stone City who are miserable."
After asking the locals about the location of Mingguang Temple, Hong Kang took his two apprentices up the mountain.
An ancient temple hidden deep in the mountains.
There are many mountains near Mingguang Temple, with dense natural vegetation, light bamboos, flowing clouds, waterfalls and jade, and the scenery is charming.
What attracted Hong Kang the most was a thick white magnolia that hugged one another.
Before entering the temple, he saw this white magnolia tree from a distance, which was more than ten meters high.
After getting closer, Hong Kang admired the white magnolia carefully and saw that its petals spread out in all directions, making the temple green and white, and the white light was dazzling.
Smell lightly with the nose, and there are bursts of fragrance, which is refreshing.
Hong Kang couldn't help but chant: "The green strips are strong enough to attract the wind and break the fragrance of silver flowers, jade and snow."
"Did the master grow this magnolia?"
Hong Kang suddenly asked.
But there was no one in front of him.
When the two disciples were wondering, a Buddhist chant sounded behind them.
"Amitabha!"
"This is what a friend planted when I was young. Since he left, I have been taking care of it. It has been almost twenty years now."
Zhao Xinchuan was shocked.
Because the monk was less than two meters away from him.
If he didn't speak, he wouldn't be able to find him.
This monk was so close that I didn't even hear his footsteps. Could he be another expert? ? !
Wang Qiaoting didn't have any strange reaction. Her martial arts quality was more than one level behind Zhao Xinchuan's.
"The master's friend must have a very good relationship with the master, otherwise he wouldn't have bought this magnolia."
Hong Kang said, "The master has been able to take good care of this magnolia for twenty years, which shows that he is also a noble man."
Hong Kang is not very keen on explaining the meaning of flowers and plants.
But he happened to know Magnolia.
Because there is a similar plant in front of the Chang Taoist Temple in Qingcheng Mountain.
Song Zhongqian told Hong Kang: "The appearance of white magnolia often gives people a high-spirited feeling. It often blooms silently on the branches and buds. Its fragrance can float far away, making people feel noble."
"The donor is so complimentary! I am Rusong, the abbot of Mingguang Temple. I wonder why the donor is here?"
"It turns out that the master is the abbot! I'm disrespectful!" Hong Kang said, cupping his fists, "Hong Kang, this is my disciples Zhao Xinchuan and Wang Qiaoting."
"I've met the master!"
"I've met the master!"
They both saluted.
Hong Kang took out Song Zhongqian's letter: "This is Song Zhongqian's letter from Brother Song. Please take a look, master."
When Master Rusong heard the name, he blurted out: "That old Niubi... cough cough cough... Taoist Master Song's letter?!"
Hong Kang didn't seem to hear Master Rusong's joking, and looked calm.
After Master Rusong received the letter, he was not in a hurry to open it and read it. Instead, he invited the three of them to the temple for a cup of hot tea.
After all, it would be a bit rude to leave the guests outside.
Inside the temple.
Pick-up room.
Master Rusong finished reading the letter and looked up at Hong Kang.
"I wonder if there is anything I can do to help Master Hong? Please don't be polite."
Hong Kang: "..."
