The young man's smile seemed to be gone from his eyes. The corners of his mouth were slightly raised, and his dimple was deeply sunken. He quickly withdrew, held the black shadow's arm and said with a smile: "Uncle Li, you also said that it has been three years."
Not to mention what I have learned from my three years of traveling. Even if I haven’t traveled far and have been practicing in the mountains, if I see you using these swords all day long, even if I can’t resist, I can still fight you with three swords.
'Just run away."
"Young Master, I am an old man, so I can only play with these swords. Just now, the master has sensed that the young master has returned, and specially ordered the old slave to test the young master's cultivation... cough cough
Cough!" Uncle Li looked at the young man with gentle eyes, completely different from the aura he had when he used the three swords just now, but the snake-shaped scars on his face were bloodshot and red due to coughing.
The young man quickly supported Uncle Li with one hand, caressed the back of Uncle Li's heart with his palm, and introduced his own inner breath into Uncle Li's body, which alleviated Uncle Li's dry cough.
"Ahem, cough, cough, young master, please don't waste your efforts on this old slave. Ahem, cough, cough, I have an old disease." After coughing, Uncle Li quickly spoke to dissuade the young man from recuperating his inner breath.
"If I had known better, I would have recognized Uncle Li earlier. I shouldn't have been so competitive that I fought with Uncle Li." The young man looked at Uncle Li with a guilty look on his face.
Uncle Li had also calmed down at this time, his coughing was slightly subdued, and he said: "My problem has nothing to do with not fighting with you, young master. When I was young, I fought with others, injured my heart and lungs, and was not treated in time.
It was only then that the root cause of the disease came to light. I could not eradicate it after following my master for many years. I could only alleviate it with the mental methods given by my master. In the past years, it only happened occasionally. In the past two years, the dry cough has been like maggots in the tarsal bones, and it has become ugly every day.
The dry cough is not stopping, and the inner breath has calmed down. Young master, please take back the inner breath. By the way, young master, the old slave fought with the young master just now. I saw that the young master’s inner breath is calm and the internal energy can be freely sent and received. Have you stepped into the hall?"
The young man helped Uncle Li to recuperate his breath. Seeing that the dry cough had been relieved, he took back his internal strength, supported Uncle Li and said, "Uncle Li, it's freezing cold outside, and your dry cough has been relieved, but the weather is finally going to end."
It's not good for your health. Let's go back to Master's thatched cottage first to see Master before we talk about anything else." After saying that, the young man quickly supported Uncle Li and took off his fur cloak, regardless of Uncle Li's objections.
, put it on Uncle Li and walked to the thatched cottage in the distance.
In the snowy night, the winter wind was stronger and howling loudly. One young man supported an old man, one was green and the other was dark. The two figures walked towards the light not far away in the vast snow.
It was time for a cup of tea, and the two of them had arrived in front of the thatched cottage. It was said to be a thatched cottage, but it was surrounded by many rooms, including the main house and the wing rooms. There was a courtyard in the middle. The wooden door on the outside seemed to know that the two were approaching. It had been opened, but was blocked by the cold winter.
The wind blew loudly, and the young man helped Uncle Li enter the thatched cottage and quickly closed the door.
At this time, Uncle Li signaled the young man with his eyes. The young man followed Uncle Li's eyes and saw that the lights in the main room of the thatched cottage were on. Like a trace of warmth in this snowy night, it warmed the young man's perseverance after three years of experience.
"Young Master, I am going to get you something to eat and drink. There is no inn or inn along the way. You must be hungry and thirsty. The master is waiting for your return." Old Li patted the grass gently and looked at it.
The young man who was stunned by the lights in the main house said: "Master, since you came down from the mountain after your experience, you have often been distracted by the house you live in. Although you have achieved a small level at that time and are more than enough to deal with some gangsters, he always treats me from time to time.
Speaking of which, although Xiao'er has some success in martial arts, I don't know if he can cope with a real master, which shows that he is worried about you, so go see him quickly."
When the young man heard Uncle Li's words, he remembered that he didn't know his parents when he was born. The master and Uncle Li raised him single-handedly. It was difficult that ordinary people don't know. His heart was sour and his eyes were red. He quickly stepped forward, lightly knocked on the door, and then lifted up the hem of his clothes.
He knelt on his knees in front of the door: "Master, Gu Xiao followed Master's order and traveled down the mountain for three years. Now that the period of travel has expired, he has returned to the mountain to resume his duties."
"Squeak~" Before Gu Xiao could kneel down, the door was blown open by a burst of true energy, and the true energy poured into Gu Xiao's side. Gu Xiao felt that this true energy was as gentle as the spring breeze, and he was surrounded by the true energy.
Lift up, the kneeling body will be naturally lifted up by the Qi.
"When I came down from the mountain, I was over the age of Wushao. Now it is only three years. Within a hundred feet, Lao Li has not noticed your steps on the snow. He has strengthened his body for the first time and gained a glimpse of Qi. He has entered the palace with only one weapon. The state of climbing into the palace has been solidified. This time
After three years of experience, I must have endured a lot of hardship to achieve this level of improvement," the person in the room said softly.
Although the voice was soft, it was clear to the ears. When Gu Xiao heard the master's message, he entered the house and closed the door. He saw only the incense burner, tea sets, desk and couch. They were just as they were when he came down from the mountain three years ago. Not a single new thing was added.
.
The man sitting behind the desk had a nose as thick as a gallbladder, eyebrows like a shooting star, and his black hair was tied up casually and spread behind him, just like it was three years ago. Only a few hairs on the temples and a long beard under the chin were slightly white, and he just let Gu Xiao
It feels like three years have passed, but the master's eyes are still as sharp as before, as if they can penetrate the heart and lungs. The black green robe is casually draped, with the left sleeve hanging free, holding a deerskin wine bag in one hand, leaning half on the tea chair behind him, with a smile on the corner of his mouth.
, looking at myself.
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"Master, I have not only endured hardships. In the past three years, I have traveled through thirteen counties in the north." Gu Xiao waved his hands repeatedly, not wanting the master to see the tears in his eyes, and smiled as if he was going down the mountain.
Afterwards, he looked like he had suffered a lot of grievances and curled his lips and said: "I just came down the mountain and arrived at Liangzhou City. I was deceived and charged for money. I didn't get a bite of food for three days and three nights. At that time, I really wanted to turn around and run away back to the mountain. I thought
I thought that I still had some things that Master had asked me to do that I had not yet completed, so I had to try my best to persevere. After much thought, I was lucky enough to have the gold medal given by Master.............
"
"Pfft", Master squirted a mouthful of strong wine all over the table. His whole person instantly lost the comfortable and kind look he had just now. He stood up straight from his half-lying body, and a sword intent like black ice surged out, as if to kill
Gu Xiao's whole body seemed to be swallowed up: "You have been naughty since you were a child. I asked you to go down the mountain to sharpen your mind. I gave you the gold medal to show its life-saving use in times of crisis. You actually pawned the gold medal?"
"
Seeing the master's posture, Gu Xiao's inner breath changed from the spring breeze of entering the door to the force of sword intent. He quickly put on a smile, stood up with squinted eyes and quickly moved to the master's side, and wiped it gently with his sleeves.
He picked up the drink on the table and said, "Xiao'er doesn't dare. It's such a precious thing and it's a life-saving thing. Master teaches children how to read and digit, read the past and present, and also teaches martial arts to strengthen their bodies. Of course Xiao'er knows this.
Things are precious, and Xiao'er still knows the truth that 'a man is not guilty of having a jade in his possession', so how dare he take it out at will."
After hearing what Gu Xiao said, the master's expression softened slightly, his forehead was slightly raised, he put the wine bag in his hand on the desk, and was about to wipe the wine from his long beard with his hand. Suddenly, he heard Gu say again: "Xiao'er just put it
I cut off a corner of the gold medal and exchanged it for some scattered silver coins. You can't just go back down the mountain in despair."
As soon as these words were spoken, there was only a cracking sound, and the tea cups and tea sets on the table were shattered by a sword energy. The whole room was enveloped by the sword energy. If it weren't for Master Gu Xiao's heartache
I am afraid that this house that I have lived in for a long time and these thatched huts will be shaken away by this 'Condensing Qi and Forming' technique in a moment.
Lao Li, who was busy in the kitchen outside the house, felt this 'condensation of energy', and the scars on his face were turned red by the smile. He stirred the sweet potato eight-treasure porridge that Gu Xiao loved to eat, and said to himself in a hoarse voice: "
The young master, this little monkey spirit, has just returned to the mountain, and the master is angry. I'm afraid this thatched cottage will become lively again!"
As soon as Gu Xiao finished speaking about cutting off the gold medal, he was shaken away by the condensed energy. Gu Xiao knew that the master felt sorry for him, but he would not hurt himself. Seeing the corner of the master's mouth twitching, he hurriedly took out a piece of forty-four dollars from his arms.
Fang Fang held out his gold medal with both hands, bowed and put on an innocent smile: "Master, please don't be angry. You see, this gold medal is not serious. If it weren't for Xiao'er's wit, he would have starved to death at the foot of the mountain!"
The master looked at Gu Xiao, who still had tears in his eyes. The scene of meeting this child for the first time came to mind. Newborn children are afraid of birth. When Gu Xiao was still in his infancy, he saw Gu Xiao hugging him cutely. Little Gu
Not only was Xiao not afraid of making trouble, he even giggled, grabbed his ears, and bit his cheek with his gums that did not have teeth. Everyone in the room laughed. Thinking of this, he looked into Gu Xiao's eyes again.
There were still tears on the side, knowing that although this child usually plays and plays, he has a delicate mind and attaches great importance to love and justice. The master dispersed the sword intent in the room, and the remaining right hand was slightly turned, with three fingers slightly clasped, in Gu Xiao's hand
The gold medal flew into Master's hands with a "swish" sound, and he looked at the gold medal.
The gold medal is about the size of the palm of your hand. The upper edge is made of pure gold and is made of a strange beast that swallows clouds. You can see that this strange beast has horns of a goat, wolf's hoofs, a deer's body and an ox's tail. The gold medal is inlaid with a piece of green jade from top to bottom. At a glance, you can tell that it was made by an unparalleled craftsman.
In the hand of the hand, the jadeite is like a windless lake, and the whole body is full of treasure and light. It is an unparalleled treasure in the world. In the middle of the jadeite, the craftsman who made the card used Jieyu sand to carve the word "Lin" to make the card more majestic and solemn. The bottom of the gold medal
It is still wrapped in pure gold, and the skilled craftsmen use their unique skills to carve out several thundercloud patterns. The strange beasts on the gold medal are covered with scales, swallowing clouds to show their power, and are lifelike. Only the golden thundercloud wrapped in the emerald order in the lower left corner of the gold medal is missing.
Half a finger and a corner.
Master held the card in one hand, stroked the card surface with his thumb, sighed softly and said: "Fan Yun Qilin Seal, now it is like an old man like me, incomplete, no matter what, no matter what! When doing things in the world, follow the urgency.
Quan, Xiao'er, keep this precious thing. This card is unparalleled in the world and must not be damaged again." After saying this, he moved his fingers slightly, flipped the cloud unicorn seal and flew in front of Gu Xiao.
Gu Xiao bowed and took the Cloud-turning Qilin Seal with both hands, and put it into his arms respectfully: "Yes, Master. Three years ago, Master asked Xiao'er to go down the mountain to practice. The disciple was thinking about what to do after completing what Master asked.
I also want to make a name for myself. It would be too embarrassing for me to come back in despair as soon as I come down from the mountain. Now that I know how valuable this thing is, I will never mess around again."
"Squeak~" Gu Xiao was talking when the door opened and Lao Li came in with a tray. On the tray were two bowls of sweet potato and eight-treasure porridge exuding a dense heat. Lao Li approached slowly and placed the porridge smoothly on the master's desk.
He opened his mouth and said: "Master, the night is very cold, young master. Please use some food."
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"Old Li, look at this kid, he's almost drooling." The master looked at Gu Xiao. Seeing Gu Xiao staring at the porridge, his throat turning up and down, he couldn't help but smile and said: "Xiao'er, eat it, we've been on this journey.
Even you, a little monkey spirit, are starving."
"Then I won't be polite!" When Gu Xiao heard the master's permission, his stomach was already growling. He quickly stepped forward, picked up the porridge, and started eating with a spoon. The familiar smell of porridge entered his stomach, and his whole body was warm. See
Uncle Li was about to go out. He hurriedly swallowed a mouthful of hot porridge. He opened his mouth and slapped it with his hands: "Gulu gulu, Uncle Li...wait a moment." After that, he quickly swallowed the hot porridge in his mouth.
After groping for a while in his arms, he took out a small pill box and handed it to Uncle Li with both hands: "This is how I was traveling outside Bianjing City. I saw a group of thieves robbing a caravan. That group of thieves killed everyone they saw.
Being inhumane, I took action to kill the thief and rescued the caravan. There was an elder who was leading the caravan. The elder in the caravan, whom the caravan called Mr. Sun, forcefully gave it to me to thank me. I wanted to refuse, but that elder Sun
The old man said that if I didn't take it, he would be killed in front of me, so he had no choice but to take it."
"Nine Transformations of the Golden Spirit?" Uncle Li opened the elixir box. The Nine Transformations of the Golden Spirit was completely covered with black gold. When he opened the box, the fragrance of elixir overflowed. Old Li held the elixir box in his hand and could not help but tremble slightly.
Gu Xiao had seen Uncle Li being calm and composed in everything he encountered since he was a child, but now this little elixir's expression changed drastically, and he asked: "Then Old Master Sun said that this thing has been passed down from his ancestors for several generations, and said that I am a member of the world.
In case of crisis in the future, this elixir can prolong your life. If you have old internal injuries, you can also take them to treat them. Does Uncle Li know this elixir?"
"Young master, when Lao Li was first injured, he visited many famous doctors for treatment. A traveling doctor once told me that this medicine is an heirloom of the Sun family in Bianjing. It can bring the dying back to life and make people healthy.
Taking it can increase your lifespan. If people in the martial arts take it, it will increase your internal strength for ten years if it hurts the doctor, but if there is no injury, the Zhao family was a coward, and ordered people to steal it secretly, but they did not get this thing. Unexpectedly, the Sun family actually took it.
This thing is given to young master." Uncle Li held the elixir in both hands, looked at Gu Xiao, and suddenly knelt down: "Young master, this thing is so precious, it cannot save a corrupt person like me. Young master, please keep it by yourself in case of emergency.
needs."
Seeing that Old Li was about to kneel down, Gu Xiao put down the bowl and stood up. He held Old Li's arms with both hands and put away the previous words: "Uncle Li, Xiao'er has lost his parents since he was a child. It was you and Master who raised me.
To me, you are my relatives and elders, let alone a small pill, even if my flesh and blood can cure your old internal injuries, Xiaoer will definitely do it."
"Old Li, Xiao'er asked you to accept it. Just accept it. Although this thing is precious, Master Sun gave it to a boy who came from nowhere in full view of the public. This broke the hearts of some young people in the martial arts world.
The coveted hearts of others will not let his Sun family suffer the disaster caused by this elixir again. Furthermore, Xiao'er is not a famous knight in the martial arts nor a child of aristocratic family. If a person in the martial arts wants to find him to get the elixir, there is no way.
It's not an easy thing. The Sun family can now rest easy and repay Xiao'er's kindness, killing two birds with one stone." When the master saw that Lao Li was unwilling to accept this elixir, he also tried to persuade him.
"The way of martial arts is to move forward steadily. If you use this elixir to supplement it, the foundation will be unstable. With Xiao'er's thoughts, you can accept this thing with peace of mind and use it to heal your internal injuries. From my perspective, this thing
It's true." Looking at the old man who has been with him for many years, Master also advised Lao Li to collect the elixir.
When Uncle Li was young and wandering around the world, he had a straightforward and free-spirited character. When he saw his master and the young master, they all behaved like this. Knowing the young master's intentions, he stopped shirking and accepted the elixir: "In this case, Old Li thanked the master, young master. Lord, I will take some elixir to treat the injury tomorrow."
When the master saw Lao Li accepting the elixir, he said, "Xiao'er, after you finish the porridge, you and Lao Li should go to bed early. Tomorrow you will follow me to the back mountain and we can talk about anything else."
"Yes, Master."
"Farewell, Master, Xiao'er still has a lot to say to Master. When I went down the mountain this time, I not only rescued Old Mrs. Sun and his family, but also killed two Lei family thieves for the people, and captured Liangzhou City at night. Quan Boguang, the thief who picked flowers, recovered tens of thousands of robbed snow ginseng for the Fuyuan Escort Bureau in Zangbeicheng, and.........". In Gu Xiao's heart, the master Zun and Uncle Li have long been their relatives and elders. They have not seen each other for three years. At this moment, they are just like children coming home to show their talents to their elders. They are full of words waiting to take credit from their elders.
Seeing Gu Xiaohou'er's spirit getting up again, Master couldn't help but rub the center of his eyebrows with his fingers.
Seeing this, Uncle Li quickly dragged Gu Xiao: "Young master, you have just returned to the mountain. Old Li knows that you have a lot to say to the master, but the master knows that your return is near, and you have not adjusted your breath well these days. , you have returned to the mountain, and you have a lot of time. You are also tired today, so take a rest early, and it won’t be too late to talk about tomorrow.”
"No, I'm still in Lianzhou City...and the things you told me, Master...and...and... My porridge..." Before Gu Xiao could finish his words, he was dragged out by Lao Li.