This morning, Chen Jingke woke up to the familiar sound of "hum hum ha ha ha". Without asking, he knew that it was Kong Zhengping and Yang Tianlu who were having a fist fight.
At first, they were worried about the feelings of Sun Simiao and Chen Jingke and did not dare to do anything here. Even their usual exercises were moved to the small courtyard next door.
After everyone got acquainted with each other, Chen Jingke took the initiative to invite them back. Firstly, these two were very punctual and acted like human alarm clocks; secondly, he also wanted to learn a few tricks.
Thirdly, the level of Taoism between the two of them is quite good, so we can exchange knowledge by the way. Well, they belong to a small mutual aid organization for poor students.
He got up, washed his face, and came outside the door. Sun Simiao was already playing a modified version of Wu Qin Xi. Chen Jingke was not in a hurry, moving his hands and feet while watching the two fight.
Kong Zhengping's moves are wide open and closed, and every punch and kick is full of power. Yang Tianlu is as flexible as a monkey, wandering around to avoid the opponent's attacks while waiting for opportunities to launch counterattacks.
But overall, Kong Zhengping still has the absolute upper hand.
The martial arts training ground is just a flat piece of land, and there is no special terrain to use. Yang Tianlu's advantages cannot be used, and he can only rely on flexibility to fight.
However, you fight consumes much more physical energy than your opponent, and you will lose sooner or later.
If the battlefield were expanded to the entire courtyard, the situation would be completely different. As Chen Jingke mentioned before, the two had a completely open fight, and Kong Zhengping was completely defeated.
Chen Jingke envied Yang Tianlu's ability, but he mainly learned Kong Zhengping's kung fu. There was no way, the former's requirements for talent were too high for him to learn.
After the morning exercise ended, a few people sat in the yard and chatted.
Chen Jingke said: "The Zixiao Temple will be built soon, and my master and I will move there by then. I really can't bear to leave you two."
Kong Zhengping smiled and said: "It's just a normal thing to go in and out of the palace as a young master. You can just turn around when you miss me. Besides, even if you don't leave, there won't be many days when the three of us get along like this."
Chen Jingke said in confusion: "Oh, what's going on?"
Kong Zhengping pointed at Yang Tianlu and said, "Junior Brother Yang is thinking about leaving."
Chen Jingke was stunned for a moment and said: "Really? I don't know where the Taoist friend wants to go?"
Yang Tianlu said: "There is no place in the world that I can't go to. In fact, I don't have any specific destination. I just want to go out and take a look at these great rivers and mountains."
Chen Jingke said with envy: "It's so elegant to raise Taoist friends. Unlike me, a layman can't live without this mortal world."
Yang Tianlu shook his head and said, "I just stayed in Sanqing Temple for too long and wanted to go out and change my lifestyle."
Kong Zhengping advised from the side: "It's easy to go out but hard to come in again. It's better to think twice about raising a junior brother."
Chen Jingke also advised: "Yeah, why don't you find an excuse to go out, go for a walk and come back."
Sanqing Temple is an institution within the palace, and it is too difficult to get in. If it were Chen Jingke himself, he would not leave unless he had a better choice.
Yang Tianlu seemed to have something to hide, and after a while he said: "I know that both of you have good intentions, and I don't hide it. I... well, how should I put it, all my family members died under the iron hoof of the Turks, and I am the only one left.
one person."
Chen Jingke said: "You have said this before. Is it possible that there are still relatives alive outside? This is a good thing."
Yang Tianlu said: "No, I won't go out if I have relatives. It is precisely because I don't have relatives that I want to go out."
Chen Jingke was said to be confused. What did he mean by rambling on?
Kong Zhengping suddenly realized: "Is raising a junior brother because he wants to marry a wife and have children to continue the family legacy?"
Yang Tianlu was told something that was on his mind, and he was very embarrassed and said: "Exactly, you two should not laugh at me."
Kong Zhengping said: "Hey, this is a matter of course, there is nothing hard to say."
Chen Jingke was also a little dumbfounded. It turned out that this was what happened. Although Taoism prohibits weddings and funerals, many devout Taoist priests still choose to be single.
Sanqinguan's first criterion for selecting a person is that he cannot get married, so no wonder he had to leave.
Kong Zhengping added: "But you have to live after you leave the palace, otherwise how will you support your family? It's best to think about where you want to go before leaving."
Yang Tianlu said: "I have accumulated some wealth over the years in the palace. I don't have to worry about my livelihood after I go out. But I am worried that I may no longer be able to serve in front of Tianzun."
Kong Zhengping sighed: "There is nothing we can do about this. There is no way to get the best of both worlds in this world. But as long as you have the right in your heart, you can serve the Heavenly Lord everywhere, so there is no need to be ashamed of it."
Chen Jingke's heart moved and he quickly asked: "Do you want to go back to your hometown to get married, or can you stay anywhere?"
A hint of joy appeared in Yang Tianlu's eyes, but he quickly covered it up and said: "My hometown has been destroyed by the war, what can I do if I go back? But little master, don't worry about me. There is no place in the world that I can't settle down."
Chen Jingke said happily: "What do you think of Zixiao Temple?"
Yang Tianlu was stunned for a moment and said: "Zixiao Temple...well, it is Sun Zhenren's dojo. It is naturally good and will become a famous temple in the world in the future."
Kong Zhengping patted the table anxiously and said: "Junior Brother Yang, you are usually very smart, but why are you confused now? The young master is asking you if you are willing to join Zixiao Temple."
Yang Tianlu said in disbelief: "Ah, is that so?"
Chen Jingke said: "Zixiao Temple is in dire need of talent and is in need of talent. Senior brother is profound in Taoism and martial arts. He is a rare talent. It is a great honor for Zixiao Temple to have you join us."
He has even called his senior brother in advance.
Yang Tianlu was very excited, but he still said hesitantly: "I am very grateful to be respected by Xiao Zhenren, Yang Tianlu, but it is a very important matter and I still need to think about it. And for such a big matter, it is best to obtain the consent of Zhenren Sun.
That’s good.”
Chen Jingke patted his chest and said, "Senior brother, don't worry, as long as I speak, master will definitely not object."
…
While having breakfast, Chen Jingke told Sun Simiao about the incident with great interest.
Sun Simiao's expression was as weird as he could get: "You said you took the initiative to invite Yang Tianlu to join Zixiao Temple?"
Chen Jingke said: "Yes, after living together for so long, you have seen the character and ability of Senior Brother Yang. He is a good person... Master, you won't disagree, right?"
"No, this is good." Sun Simiao shook his head and said pointedly: "As long as you don't regret it in the future."
Chen Jingke said: "How could it be possible? Even if we can't get along and there are conflicts in the future, just let him go. What will you regret?"
Sun Simiao said: "I hope so."
Seeing that Sun Simiao agreed, Chen Jingke felt extremely happy. This could be considered as using his own ability to win over a talent.
It seems that it wasn't that difficult to get along in ancient times. With my ability, I would be a hero in troubled times.
Thinking of this, he felt even better and even ate two more bowls of rice.
…
In the morning, Sun Simiao was giving a sermon as usual. Suddenly, Sun Fucai broke in and said: "Master Sun, little Master, follow me quickly."
Chen Jingke was shocked and said, "Is something wrong with you?"
Sun Fucai said: "No, it's Princess Changle... Now the princess has been sent to the Lizheng Palace. You two masters, please come with me."
