"Disciple Du Xuan, pay homage to the second elder." Entering the central hall, Gu Yan was sitting high in the main seat, with a kind face, not as serious and unsmiling as in the past in the main hall of the Demon Palace.
"Sit down." Gu Yan pointed to the seat next to him.
Du Xuan walked aside and sat down carefully. Xia Quan also walked in with a cup of tea and placed it next to Du Xuan.
After Xia Quan walked out, Gu Yan looked at Du Xuan and said with a smile: "Has Jinxuan disturbed you these days?"
"No, no." Du Xuan shook his head and smiled.
Gu Yan smiled calmly and said: "Jinxuan, this child, is a bit naughty and playful. It's all my fault that I often mention you in front of her, so now, this child has caused you a lot of trouble."
"What did the elder say? Jinxuan is well-behaved and sensible, so why bother?" Du Xuan didn't expect Gu Yan to be so polite. He was already prepared to face the cold-faced second elder who used to be in the main hall of the Demon Palace.
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Gu Yan took a sip of tea and added: "These days, Jinxuan is much more obedient and knows how to take the initiative to exercise, which makes me, a mother, very happy. I think it is also your credit."
"Elder, you are polite. Jin Xuan is already smart and sensible, and the disciple just gave him a few words of encouragement." After all, Du Xuan is a disciple of our family and has seen many big events. At this time, he was polite when facing Gu Yan.
When it came to training, Du Xuan continued to answer: "Elder, the disciple came here today actually because of Jinxuan's martial arts exam next year."
"But what about climbing the mountain at Maoshi?" After all, Gu Yan is the elder of Demon Valley, and he must have known why Du Xuan came here.
Du Xuan was startled and said, "Jinxuan has already told the elders?"
Gu Yan nodded and said, "Yes. However, I don't agree. You coming here so late must be telling me why you want Jinxuan to climb the mountain at midnight every day."
duty
Based on current results, Jinxuan has no chance of passing the martial arts exam."
At this point, Du Xuan glanced at Gu Yan and saw that he did not refute, so he continued: "So, in order to improve Jinxuan's physical fitness as soon as possible, the only way is to strengthen exercise. And climbing a mountain every day at midnight is a good idea
The method of training.”
"That's right." Gu Yan nodded, then changed his tone and said, "However, how can Jinxuan at such an age climb the back mountain once a day? Even if she insists on climbing to the top of the mountain, how can she still do it?
Do you have the stamina to continue participating in regular exercise?”
"Nowadays, although Jinxuan's chances are not great, I have hired the best enlightenment master in Wusect to guide her in training in my Demon Valley every day. Even if Jinxuan really fails to pass the martial arts exam, it will only
Can you blame her for her lack of strength? Besides, if it doesn’t work next year, Jinxuan will have another chance the year after that."
The enlightenment master of Wumen? Du Xuan did not expect that Gu Yan would be so willing to do it for his daughter. After thinking about it, he said: "The elder really has a motherly heart. He actually invited the enlightenment master of Wumen. It is really a blessing for Jinxuan. How dare you?
Ask the elder, when does Jinxuan exercise every day and when does it end?"
"Start exercising at Si hour, rest for an hour at noon, and finish at You hour and go home." Gu Yan replied.
Du Xuan couldn't help but shake his head in his heart. It's weird to be able to pass the martial arts test with such easy training. He handed over his hands and said: "Elder, actually, the elder is just worried that Jinxuan will not be able to continue training during the day while climbing the mountain. The disciple thought that this big
There’s no need to worry. She climbs up the mountain at 00:00 every day and can go down before 00:00. In this way, Jinxuan can rest for more than an hour before participating in normal exercises during the day. She is fully able to cope with it and does not need to worry about lack of physical strength. "
Gu Yan sighed softly, shook his head and said: "Du Xuan, I know your talent is different from ordinary people, but Jinxuan's talent is average. How can you climb up the back mountain and come back down in an hour? How can you continue to exercise after resting for an hour?
.Du Xuan, I know you are doing your best for Jinxuan, but after all, Jinxuan is not as talented as you and cannot do the same as you."
Du Xuan became a little anxious and said: "Elder, maybe Jinxuan is not as talented as me, but climbing a mountain is not a big deal at all. I believe that Jinxuan can definitely do it."
Gu Yan waved his hands and shook his head firmly: "No need to say more, I know my own daughter."
"Elder." Du Xuan stood up anxiously, with a sincere expression, "Xie Ming also thought that climbing the mountain was too difficult to complete at first, but now, he and his disciples have been climbing the mountain every day for several months, and it is extremely easy.
It will not affect your daily practice at all. Elder, this mountain climbing may be a bit overwhelming at first, but as long as you persist for ten days and a half, you will soon be able to handle it easily."
"Xie Ming?" Gu Yan asked, raising his eyebrows.
Seeing that Gu Yan seemed to be relaxed again, Du Xuan hurriedly said: "Oh, Xie Ming is the disciple of Mogu who passed the Gu examination with me. There is also Long Wanshan, who now climbs the mountain with his disciples every day."
"What's the use of them climbing mountains with you? They don't major in magic fighting?" Gu Yan asked.
Du Xuan explained: "Elder, climbing mountains can strengthen your body. Although I am not sure whether it will help the demonic energy, at least strengthening your body will give you more hope of saving your life in the future."
Gu Yan nodded slightly, which made sense.
Seeing this, Du Xuan struck while the iron was hot and continued: "If the elder is really worried that Jinxuan can't handle it, he can let her try for a few days. If she really can't persist, it's not too late to deny it. But if Jinxuan really can persist,
, then the amount of exercise she does every day will be far more than what she does now, and she will have great hopes for the martial arts exam."
"Elder, you also know how important one year is for cultivation. And the further it goes, the lower the possibility of passing the martial arts exam. Even if you pass by luck, it will be difficult to achieve success in the future."
Under Du Xuan's sincere words, Gu Yan was finally moved, frowning and carefully weighing the pros and cons, while Du Xuan waited quietly.
After a long while, Gu Yan finally raised his head and said, "Thank you for what you just said, thank you."
"Xie Ming." Du Xuan reminded.
"Yes, Xie Ming." Gu Yan nodded and continued, "It took him a long time to climb the mountain easily without affecting his daily practice."
Du Xuan recalled a little and said: "It took Xie Ming ten days and Long Wanshan six days."
Gu Yan thought for a while and then made up his mind and said: "Okay, I will believe you once. I will give you fifteen days. If after fifteen days, Jinxuan will not only be able to climb the mountain at 10:00 every day, but also be able to climb the mountain on weekdays."
If she can continue to exercise without compromise, then she will be able to climb mountains with you every day."
Gu Yan finally nodded in agreement, and Du Xuan was overjoyed, as if he was expected to pass the martial arts exam and practice martial arts!
Then, Gu Yan added: "If Jinxuan really passes the martial arts test, I can refine an excellent air-control magic weapon for you. Moreover, as long as Jinxuan is willing, I also agree to betroth her to you."
Ah! What?!
Du Xuan was shocked, and his mood fluctuated like waves.
Gu Yan agreed to let Gu Jinxuan follow him to climb the mountain every day, which naturally made Du Xuan very happy, as if he had already seen the day when Gu Jinxuan passed the martial arts exam.
Moreover, Gu Yan also promised to work hard to refine an excellent magic weapon for controlling the sky for him! You must know that Gu Yan was the one who refined the most exquisite and top-notch magical weapons such as colorful sandalwood sticks. If she refines them again,
Making an excellent air-control magic weapon would definitely be equally impressive.
But, why did Gu Yan suddenly want her daughter to be betrothed to him?!
Gu Yan looked at Du Xuan who was speechless in surprise, chuckled, and said: "What? Is it because I am overjoyed that I will refine a magic weapon to control the sky for you, or is it because I agreed to marry Jinxuan?
for you?"
Du Xuan came to his senses, cupped his hands and said, "This disciple is willing to help Jinxuan, not because he has any agenda."
"Oh? Why is that?" Gu Yan looked at Du Xuan with interest.
Du Xuan lowered his head and thought for a while, then he cupped his hands and said: "Disciple, I could have practiced martial arts freely before, but fate had no choice but to play tricks on people. So now I don't want to see Jinxuan miss it in vain."
Of course Gu Yan knew about Du Xuan's legendary experience. At this time, he also put away his smile and couldn't help but sigh.
"Du Xuan, the past has become a thing of the past. Even if you are a demon cultivator, I believe you will definitely create something great." Gu Yan comforted you.
Thinking of the past, Du Xuan said nothing, but nodded solemnly.
Seeing that the topic was too serious, Gu Yan smiled and said, "I heard that you like Jinxuan?"
"Well, Jinxuan is quite cute and cute." Du Xuan nodded.
Du Xuan said it so calmly, which was completely beyond Gu Yan's expectation. He should be shy about this kind of thing, but Du Xuan had no scruples.
"That's good, you have to be nice to Jinxuan in the future. I can also see that Jinxuan, this child, cares about you. Just after dinner, I didn't agree with her to go hiking with you, and now she's still with me
You are so petty." Gu Yan said with a smile.
Hey, something seems wrong!
At this time, Du Xuan finally felt that something was wrong, but for the moment he couldn't figure out what was wrong.
Seeing that Du Xuan was in a daze, Gu Yan felt strange and tried: "I also heard that your good friend Xie Ming also likes Jinxuan."
Ah! Du Xuan finally figured out what Gu Yan meant by "like". He immediately turned red with embarrassment and hesitated: "Elder, I... I didn't mean that when I said "like"."
Gu Yan, who was nearly forty years old, immediately realized that Du Xuan had no intention of admiring Gu Jinxuan at all. Now, at most, they are just friends or brother and sister.
"Oh." Gu Yan, who was suddenly stunned, chuckled helplessly, and then said, "Haha, I worry too much, you are still so young. You don't care about those rumors, and I won't think too much about them."
Rumors? What rumors? Du Xuan was confused.
"Okay, you go back first. I'll ask Jinxuan to find you tomorrow at Mao." Gu Yan yawned and stood up.
"Disciple, please retire." Du Xuan bowed and said.
After leaving Gu Yan's residence, the confused Du Xuan walked absentmindedly on the way back home, thinking about Gu Yan's words and remembering what happened to Hu San just now.
After thinking about it, Du Xuan decided to find out, and walked straight towards Xie Ming's courtyard.
At this time, Xie Ming was still awake. Under Du Xuan's influence, Xie Ming was also more diligent in practicing than other disciples.
"Hey, why are you here? It's so rare!" Xie Ming opened the door and found that the person who came was Du Xuan.
Du Xuan didn't say much, walked straight into the house, and then asked directly: "Mingzi, is there anything going on in the valley recently?"
"Ah? What's the matter?" Xie Ming looked puzzled. He didn't know why Du Xuan asked this.
Du Xuan didn't mince words, and directly talked about his recent visit to the second elder Gu Yan, what he "liked" and other things, and what kind of rumors there were.
Xie Ming listened carefully, but his expression changed uncertainly.