Clang!

"Mr. Gai Nie lost, but not completely. In terms of swordsmanship, I am not as good as me."

"Brother Wang's swordsmanship teacher, Mr. Gai Nie, can be said to be overqualified and underqualified."

Cheng Qiao restrained the golden light spell and thunder spell, neatly put the Evil Sword back into its scabbard, and said with a faint smile.

Hearing Cheng Qiao’s kind words,

The favor in Gai Nie's heart was even greater. Although he was not someone who couldn't afford to lose, it was really rare for the other party to have such an attitude after winning.

"Thank you, Lord Marquis, for your kindness. I have a gracious invitation."

Gai Nie held his sword and saluted, with a rare hint of embarrassment on his handsome face.

"Please say."

"Can you let me experience the move that made me fall down just now?"

"Please rest assured, Mr. Hou,

If I come up with a way to crack it, I won’t tell anyone about it.”

Cheng Qiao laughed secretly in his heart when he heard this. At this period, Gai Nie was still very competitive. He seemed a little unable to let go of the fall just now, which was a bit interesting.

"There is no need to think about how to solve it, I will tell you directly."

"It's very easy to break this move. For a swordsman, just use the Arrancar to gain a foothold. This move consumes a lot of money and cannot be maintained for a long time."

That’s it?

Gai Nie was shocked in his heart, but he did not suspect Cheng Qiao of lying. His first thought was similar to that of touching the ground with his sword and instantly bursting with power to gain a foothold.

"Thank you, Lord Marquis, for clarifying my doubts."

Cheng Qiao waved his hand indifferently, not caring at all about being found a way to crack it.

This trick is not that easy to crack in actual combat. It is used suddenly. If you are not careful, you will be hit. There are many variant uses, and the difficulty of cracking will also change accordingly.

Besides, this is just one of the ways to use the Golden Light Spell. There are other ways to use the Golden Light Spell.

Coupled with the thunder method, it has no impact on him how to crack it, and there are still many methods.

At this time Ying Zheng came over.

"Brother Wang, it's not that easy to see my jokes..."

Cheng Qiao looked very proud with a half-smile, but Ying Zheng didn't care. He was just having fun in his spare time. It doesn't matter if he can become the best or not.

Ying Zheng ignored the proud Cheng Qiao for the time being, looked at Gai Nie with his hands behind his back, and said solemnly: "Thank you Mr. Gai Nie for bringing us such a wonderful battle, it is a worthy reward."

"Come here and give Mr. Gai Nie a thousand-refined sword."

Although the Thousand Refined Swords produced in the Qin Kingdom are not as good as the famous swords that were born through favorable circumstances and favorable circumstances, they are definitely top-notch swords. Even against famous swords, they can still hold up as long as the battle is not too fierce.

"I have failed the king's expectations, how can I be rewarded?"

"I have not accomplished even an inch of merit, so I feel ashamed to have received it!" Hearing this, Gai Nie quickly saluted.

He politely declined.

"If I remember correctly, I was talking about defeating the king's younger brother.

Let Mr. Genie choose the best sword in the palace, but I will not reward you if you lose the battle."

"Now that you have lost your right to choose, I will reward you directly. What's wrong with that?"

"If you really feel sorry for me, sir, you can treat it as a meeting gift from me when you enter the Qin Dynasty, or as a reward for teaching me swordsmanship."

The king's brother is really good at what he says. The prefix of his name disappears as he talks, and by cooperating with the words, the relationship seems to be natural and there is no trace. It is not a problem to initially win Gai Nie's loyalty.

It was impossible for Ge Nie not to accept what he said, otherwise he would treat his good intentions like a donkey's liver and lungs and slap Ying Zheng in the face.

Coupled with the courtesy he received in front of Ying Zheng and Cheng Qiao today, Gai Nie developed a strong affection for the two brothers and the Qin State in his heart, and he had the urge to die for his confidants.

"That's so shameless of me. Thank you so much, Your Majesty, for the generous reward."

Gai Nie took the long sword from the tray held by the chamberlain with both hands, bowed solemnly, held the sword in salute,

Ying Zheng nodded slightly and said, "That's the end of the swordsmanship instruction for today. Sir, please go down and rest. If you need anything, just ask the people below."

"I excuse myself."

Gai Nie said hello to Cheng Qiao, took a few steps back, turned around and left with a sword in his left and right hands.

"No wonder I've never won a sword fight. It turns out you hid this skill secretly. Have you figured out how to make amends?"

When Gai Nie left, Ying Zheng glared at Cheng Qiao and suddenly became angry.

Cheng Qiao said with a wry smile: "Brother Wang and I have always been disciplined in swordplay. Besides, if I teach you, Brother Wang, you don't have time to practice, and you can easily get distracted by it."

Although there was some truth in what he said, Ying Zheng didn't want to hear these explanations at the moment.

"You have nothing to hide, so you will definitely not be my opponent. Stop talking nonsense and hand over something to make amends, right?"

This is unreasonable!

"Okay, since Brother Wang you want to learn, then I will teach you."

"However, the Golden Light Spell is not effective in a short period of time. Considering that Brother Wang, you will have to deal with national affairs in the future, the Pure Heart Spell is more suitable for you."

"What is the effect of the Purifying Mantra?" Ying Zheng asked curiously.

"This is used to control negative emotions and curb the unlimited growth of desires."

"As long as you step over the threshold, Brother Wang, you will be able to keep a clear mind at all times and will not be controlled by excessive emotions."

Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng's eyes widened and an excited smile appeared on his face.

Hey, he was just joking with his brother, he didn't really want to get his brother's secret skills, he just wanted to hear some soft words, but he didn't expect to actually squeeze out something so useful.

It would be better to detect it early, but it is not too late to find it now.

This method should have a big effect on how he handles state affairs in the future. Excessive emotions often affect his good judgment, which he doesn't like.

"This is good, just learn this."

Ying Zheng smiled and slapped Cheng Qiao hard on the shoulder. Fortunately, Cheng Qiao was not an ordinary boy, otherwise he might have sat on the ground.

It is said that although the mind-purifying mantra can keep people calm and rational, you can actively choose to use it or not.

Cheng Qiao sometimes doesn't want to be affected. For example, when he is happy, excited, or comfortable, he doesn't want to be boring in advance. The process of gunfire still needs to be followed.

"If it doesn't work here, I'll pass it on to you when I return to the palace."

"Okay, let's go."

Back in the palace, Cheng Qiao began to teach Ying Zheng the mind-purifying mantra. This time it was different from Zhao Ji's. This time it was the complete version.

After teaching the cultivation method, Cheng Qiao helped Ying Zheng clear up doubts about his cultivation and even demonstrated it himself to encourage him. It was really heart-breaking.

He left only when Ying Zheng was on the right path and could enter the palace with more practice.

After taking a look at the sky, Cheng Qiao decided not to go to the harem to visit his elders and nephew. After walking around for a while, it was already almost dark when he left the palace. Why would he go boating on the lake?

After working hard for so long today, it’s time to enjoy it!

After returning home and boarding the boat, Cheng Qiao began to enjoy himself. He rested his head on the legs of the surprised salamander, Lan Rui was responsible for beating the legs and massaging them, and Xiu Niang was responsible for picking up vegetables and pouring wine. From time to time, the surprised salamander would also help feed the food, and the fragrance blended with her nose. , the sound and rhythm flow in the ears, the dancing shadows in the distance are charming in the eyes, and the waterscape in the distance blends together.

As for the hands naturally interacting with the three girls, Jing Salamander, Xiu Niang, and Lan Rui, it’s hard to go into details. I can only describe it in two words: happy!

Although Cheng Qiao was born in Taoist Longhu Mountain in his previous life, he had his own understanding of Taoist concepts.

Although Taoism emphasizes a pure heart and few desires, it does not mean that you cannot have desires, nor is it ruthless, but it means that desires should not be too strong, so as not to be blinded by desires and your Taoist mind.

In short, avoid greed!

Immortals also have seven emotions and six desires. How do you understand it? The benevolent sees benevolence and the wise see wisdom. This is Cheng Qiao's understanding. Desires can be relaxed but not blocked.

…

On the second day of March, a simple carriage slowly stopped in front of Yonghou Mansion.

A woman wearing an unadorned moon-white dress opened the brown curtain and walked out of the carriage, followed by a girl wearing a moon-white dress one size smaller.

Compared with the woman's expressionless face, which is like an ice cube, the girl's pretty face is much softer, as fresh and elegant as the smoke in the south of the Yangtze River, and as gentle and clear as the sister next door, with a fresh and natural temperament, like a flower in the lake. lotus.

The visitors were none other than doctors Nian Duan and Duan Murong. At this time, Duan Murong looked about twelve or thirteen years old, as tall and graceful as a young lotus, and her grace was beginning to show.

"Yonghou Mansion..."

"Hmph, I haven't seen you for a few years, but we are getting better and better. I can't help but hear my name at Jinghu Medical Village..."

Nian Duan got off the carriage, looked up at the large black and gold characters hanging on the gate, and couldn't help but snorted, as if he was quite disdainful.

When Duan Murong heard this, she glanced at her master and then at the door. She made a wise choice not to speak more. Her clear eyes were full of expectations, and memories emerged in her little head.

"Mr. Nianduan's mouth is still so sharp, I take it as a pure compliment."

Cheng Qiao, who was wearing a blue and white brocade robe, a white jade belt hanging from his waist, and blue and white boots, walked out of the front door with a smile. His glance fell on Nian Duan, and soon moved to Duan Murong.

Compared with his previous attire, Cheng Qiao's attire today seemed less dignified and more amiable.

"Whatever, you're thick-skinned anyway." Nian Duan said expressionlessly.
To be continued...