"Lantai and Dongguan are the two places with the largest collection of books in the imperial palace. Although I don't know exactly how many books are hidden inside, it may not be that easy to find the floor plan of the imperial city here."
On the food table in front of Zhu Tong, there were two or three bowls turned upside down, which were used as a lantern platform. Looking east, more than ten chopsticks were used as a path nearby. The two were planning how to enter the lantai and steal the floor plan of the imperial city.
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"That's right."
Shi A frowned and nodded: "There are too many books in Lantai. If we don't know how they were planned and arranged, there is no way we can steal the floor plan.
The key and the direction of the map are both indispensable, otherwise it would be impossible to find it even if it takes ten days and a half. It is okay to sneak into Lantai once or twice, but if you do it too many times, you will definitely be exposed."
Phew~~~
Zhu Tong exhaled a long breath and said softly: "Let's stop the discussion today. Tomorrow I will find a way to change duty and go to Lantai to be on duty and solve the key problem first."
"Um."
Shi A responded: "That's fine."
Zhu Tong said softly: "What should you do? Go home or stay with me?"
Shi A smiled faintly: "It's past midnight, and the imperial city has a curfew. Where am I going to go back? I'll just spend one night at your place, and it won't be too late to sneak into the palace tomorrow."
"good."
Zhu Tong looked grateful and said: "Brother Shi A, thank you very much."
Shi A waved his hand: "You're welcome, actually I learned a lot from him."
"Huh?" Zhu Tong was slightly startled, "What to study?"
"Of course it's swordsmanship." Shi A was silent, making a sword with his hands and dancing the Tai Chi sword moves.
"Swordsmanship?" Zhu Tong became more and more stunned, "But His Highness doesn't know swordsmanship."
"How is that possible!" Shi A retorted without hesitation, stood up and demonstrated the Tai Chi sword, "Look at this move, although it seems simple, but if you think about it carefully, it is actually infinitely powerful."
Well......
Zhu Tong couldn't believe it, the muscles at the corners of his lips twitched slightly, and he said awkwardly: "Brother Shi'a, are you still not the disciple of the Sword Master? This move is weak and weak, and you actually say it is infinitely powerful?"
"brother!"
Zhu Tong smiled and said, "Can you stop joking?"
Shi A was serious: "Why, you don't believe it? Why don't you come and try it."
Zhu Tong stopped laughing and stared at the opponent: "Brother, you should know my strength. Although you are a master swordsman, you will not be able to defeat me in a hundred rounds. Are you sure you want to use this weak and weak move to fight me?"
"What nonsense!"
Shi A raised his head and said confidently: "Come and try it, won't you know?"
Zhu Tong did not believe in evil and slowly stood up and said: "Okay, I really want to try your Shi'a's new trick."
Canglang~~~
Zhu Tong pulled out the sword hanging on the wooden stake and waved his hand in a petition.
Shi A held the sword in one hand and pointed it diagonally at the ground: "Come on, attack me."
Zhu Tong smiled lightly: "In that case, take the move."
The next second.
Zhu Tong stepped out with an arrow and waved the long sword in his palm, the stars twinkling and dazzling.
Buzz~~~
The sword buzzed, and it stabbed out without any fancy.
But Shi A just turned his body slightly to avoid the sharp edge, and at the same time, the long sword poked out diagonally.
The two swords collided in the air with a crisp clang.
but......
Shi A did not knock away the opponent's sword.
Instead, he twisted his wrist slightly to move the long sword in his palm, walking against the edge of Zhu Tong's sword like a spiritual snake.
Although this move had no power, Zhu Tong felt an unprecedented threat. He felt uneasy in his heart and subconsciously turned from stabbing to sweeping, trying to avoid Shi A.
But Shi'a seemed to have anticipated Zhu Tong's countermeasures. He jumped back and flew backwards, but the sword in his palm still did not relax. Instead, he took advantage of the power of Zhu Tong's offensive and pulled it back.
A strange scene happened.
Zhu Tong felt a strange force attached to the sword's edge. It actually followed Shi'a's moves and not only neutralized his own attack, but even used his own strength to force him to sell out the flaw.
Buzz~~~
A little cold light flickered.
Shi'a's sword edge appeared between Zhu Tong's neck.
"How about it?"
Shi A said proudly.
"It's interesting."
Zhu Tong was shocked.
"certainly."
The corners of Shi'a's lips raised slightly and he said with a smile: "Although this move is ordinary, as long as it is used properly, it can exert great power. The more powerful your move is, the more advantage it will have."
Hiss~~~
Zhu Tong couldn't help but gasped: "Brother, what do you think, His Highness is also a martial artist?"
Shi A shook his head: "Although His Highness's moves are strange, his movements are obviously that of a beginner, and he probably doesn't know how to use martial arts. It seems that the sudden death of the Queen Mother had a great impact on him, and he wants to learn some kung fu for self-defense."
Zhu Tong's eyes suddenly brightened and he said hurriedly: "Then you can teach him."
Shi A glanced at Zhu Tong: "Brother Zhu, you and I are both martial arts practitioners. You should know that Your Highness has missed the best age for martial arts training. Even if you start learning now, you will not become a grandmaster."
"A great master?"
Zhu Tong smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Brother, why did I say that I want His Highness to become a grandmaster? It's just to learn some moves to defend yourself. There is no need to reach the level of you and me."
How could Shi A not understand what Zhu Tong was thinking: "Brother Zhu, Your Highness has the secret book in hand and has learned the skills of self-defense. Do you still need to worry about it? You should know that if I show up, things will be difficult to handle."
"That's true."
Zhu Tong took a long breath and frowned: "You are the disciple of Huben Wang Yue. If you are recognized by others, you will be in big trouble."
Shi A sat down and said, "As long as you understand."
"That's fine."
Zhu Tong sighed and shrugged: "As long as you are here, no one can hurt His Highness for the time being. His Highness is planning to escape anyway, so we just need to do our best to help him."
Shi A smiled lightly: "Brother Zhu, it's good if you understand. Your top priority is to get the key to Lantai."
Zhu Tong nodded: "Don't worry, I will change my defense to Lantai tomorrow. If you don't believe me, I can't find a flaw. You can protect His Highness with peace of mind. By the way, learn more of those strange sword moves. Maybe you can surpass the respected master in the future."
"Beyond Master?"
Shi A turned his head and looked at the bright moon hanging high outside the window, and the corners of his lips subconsciously raised a slight arc.
He suddenly remembered the scene from that year.
The bright moon is in the sky.
Shi A, Wang Yue sat facing each other.
Wang Yue sipped his tea and said softly: "You should leave the martial arts hall. I have nothing left to teach you."
Shi A was surprised: "Master, do you want to drive this disciple away?"
Wang Yue shook his head: "I'm not chasing you away, but you have entered a bottleneck period. Practicing swords every day is in vain. You need to experience a life-and-death fight before you can go further."
"this......"
Shi Aman was shocked: "Master, is there no other way?"
Wang Yue shook his head blankly: "I don't know, but I went to Helan Mountain alone back then and went through life and death many times before I was able to break through. Although everyone's opportunities are different, this is not the same path. You can try it."
Shi A understood Wang Yue's good intentions.
Early next morning.
Kowtow three times and bid farewell to Wang Yue.
As of today, if I count carefully, it has been ten years.
Shi A thought to himself: "Master, the disciple may have found the opportunity you mentioned."