The strange woman is tall and thin, but when you look at it, you can see that the delicate body hidden in the blue caftan is exquisite.

That's right, this strange woman was dressed in a long gown that looked like an ancient Confucian shirt, her long hair was combed in a bun, and she also wore a hosta, and she looked like a humble son.

It's not that this woman is neutral, on the contrary, she is extremely beautiful, but the bookish atmosphere is too strong, so people like Zhou Xiaokun who don't know much about Confucian culture will associate this woman with Confucianism.

Words and thoughts are gentlemen, and they are as warm as jade.

Zhou Xiaokun suddenly thought of this sentence that he didn't know where to see, and the throbbing in his heart was gradually amplifying, and he even imagined that he was also wearing a Confucian shirt.

This......

Is it a yearning?

The woman smiled lightly, put one hand behind her back, put the other hand in front of her abdomen and clenched her fist, nodded and said, "I took the liberty of visiting, I bothered you." ”

Forehead.

Zhou Xiaokun is a little unsuitable for this way of speaking, but he inexplicably feels that it seems to be very feeling to speak like this.

However, if there is no ink in his heart, he is too lazy to pretend to be a cultural person.

"Who are you?"

Zhou Xiaokun asked bluntly, but he found that he was not wary of this woman, but now their situation is very dangerous, and a stranger has come to such a secret place, so he must be vigilant.

This woman is poisonous!

"Peacock. ”

The woman seemed to see through Zhou Xiaokun's thoughts, so she said with a smile: "There is no need to be wary of me, because if I have the intention of harming me, I will definitely not appear here alone." ”

Can read minds?

Zhou Xiaokun was a little confused, and now he was stunned by this woman.

"It's not mind-reading, but the human mind is easy to guess at some point. ”

The peacock's smile was very warm, giving people the feeling of looking at the crystal jade pendant, she continued: "I am here to represent the Shigong lineage, after all, Mr. Zhou is now the co-master of the medical Tao, and he has not yet stabilized the foundation, so I have the responsibility to protect the Gonggong lineage, and there is also a reason to bet." ”

Public?

Context?

What does it all mean?

What does it mean to guard and bet?

Zhou Xiaokun was completely confused, but he couldn't be wary of this woman.

In fact, this is the most vigilant, but Zhou Xiaokun just can't do it.

It's weird.

"When success is achieved, it is virtuous, and when it is done, it is reasonable. ”

Peacock tirelessly explained: "Be pragmatic but not pragmatic, focus on results rather than process, this is the public business." If Mr. Zhou still doesn't understand, I can say it more generally. Since ancient times, there has been a very delicate question of people's hearts, how to choose between killing one person and saving ten thousand people?"

"Let's see who is going to kill and who is going to be saved. ”

Zhou Xiaokun has never been entangled in this kind of problem, he said: "If the person who was killed and rescued has nothing to do with me, then I will kill that person and save 10,000 people." But if the person who is going to be killed is someone I care about, then I won't care about those 10,000 people. But if there are people I care about among the people who were killed and those 10,000, then I will be in trouble. ”

"Good answer. ”

Peacock smiled and nodded as if approving, and then said: "We are in the same vein, and we will weigh it first like you, if the people who are saved are all useless ordinary people, and the people who are to be killed are people who can benefit society, this person should not die." In fact, what I want to say is that everything that is done by the public is weighed against the biggest direction. To give another example, if all the people in a village have infectious diseases, and they can't be cured, then the public will not hesitate to set a fire and completely decide the trouble. ”

"This ......"

Zhou Xiaokun felt that this was a bit cruel, but he also knew that if he didn't do this, it would most likely affect more people.

"I seem to understand a little. ”

Zhou Xiaokun said: "What you are talking about is the kind of person who does what others want to do and dare not do, and then he will be scolded, right?"

"Pretty much. ”

Peacock felt that this statement was a bit novel and accepted it, and then said: "It's not very comprehensive, but in the current situation, it is actually enough for you to understand it this way." In addition, no matter how many people point out what they do, the initial starting point is good, even if there will be a lot of cruel things happening in the process. ”

"So, what is the purpose of looking for me, what does the so-called context mean, and what is guarding and betting?" Zhou Xiaokun asked.

"Context is what Confucianism means. ”

Peacock didn't explain much about this, and then said: "As for the guardian, it also literally means, and in a deeper way, it is the medical Tao that has been saved by the hanging pot since ancient times, so it has been protected by the three religions of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism since ancient times." It's just that now the three religions of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism are deeply influenced by this society, and most of them have long been less pure, and because the medical and Taoist lineage is much stronger than before, but the overall power is too loose, and there is never a person who can command the medical Tao, so it is difficult for our three schools of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism to give shelter. But now it's different, Xuanhuang Ling's current world is equivalent to having a co-master of medical Taoism, and I don't know if the other two families and other Confucian contexts will protect medical Taoism, but we will definitely protect medical Taoism. ”

Got it.

First of all, this is a branch of the Confucian system, and judging from Zhou Xiaokun's understanding of Confucianism, the Shigong Yimai should be regarded as deviant in the eyes of other contexts, after all, this does not look at the process but only the result, as long as the thing is done, it is considered merit, which is very unConfucian.

The two Taoist Buddhas have deteriorated in the mouth of the peacock, for example, the quiet and inactive place of the Taoist family has become a scenic spot, and the Songshan Shaolin Temple has been enterprised.

Besides, Confucianism seems to have become extinct in modern times, at least the sages will no longer be taught in the classroom.

But why does the public line have to protect the medical way?

According to Peacock, this matter should be a bit unprofitable and unprecedented, and he will not protect the medical Tao because of what medical Tao hangs to save the world.

As for betting on Zhou Xiaokun, there is some understanding, that is, the Shigong Yimai will bet heavily on Zhou Xiaokun and the medical Tao, so when the Yidao really ushers in the unification, it must be a more weighty force, so it will naturally be closer to the Shigong Yimai who has guarded the medical Tao.

"You seem to be thinking wrong. ”

The peacock shook his head and said, "As I said, when doing a thing, the starting point is the biggest. For example, the most important reason for guarding the medical Tao is that the medical Tao has also deteriorated, everything is based on profits, and there are very few doctors who really help the world. And now that the medical Tao has a co-master, with the assistance of the public lineage, it will definitely change the status quo of the medical Tao, so that most of the doctors in the medical Tao have a benevolent heart of a doctor who hangs the pot to help the world. As for the bet, you guessed right, maybe in the future when the public will be useful to get the medical Tao, so at this time to bet heavily to earn this incense. ”

Is there a difference?

Zhou Xiaokun felt that there was no difference, and even felt that the Gonggong Pulse should be directly called the Utilitarian Pulse, because through the other party's words, it was indeed full of utilitarianism.

Of course, there's nothing wrong with that.

Zhou Xiaokun asked again: "So, what kind of help can you give us?"

"A lot!"

The peacock said solemnly, but there seemed to be some weakness between his eyebrows.

Zhou Xiaokun is not a fool, and he is also very good at observing words and feelings, of course, he can see the change in the other party's expression, so he casts a scrutinizing gaze.

"Okay. ”

The peacock was a little deflated, but even her upright posture was a little depressed, she said: "Actually, most of the people in the Shigong line are not very optimistic about you, and I have only been in the Shigong lineage for a short time, so I can not bring you a lot of help." ”

Oh, got it.

This next week, Xiao Kun can finally understand why the other party separated the guard from the bet.

It turns out that this guardianship is indeed the responsibility of the public lineage, but it is a duty to help or not to help, so most people choose not to help.

However, Peacock is a newcomer, maybe he thinks that he Zhou Xiaokun has some ability, or he wants to do it out of affection, and most likely he wants to be small and big.

As long as the medical Tao ushers in the great unification, then it must be a force with a lot of influence, and the binding force is much stronger than today's Chinese medicine association, and because of the existence of the co-master of the medical Tao, and the great unification will inevitably go through many things, so the final cohesion will be very strong.

And as a bettor, then Peacock will inevitably be a great achievement.

"Thank you in advance. ”

Zhou Xiaokun felt that the peacock had a bit of an empty glove white wolf, but he didn't refuse, after all, he didn't want to have another enemy now.

"Don't look like I'm just an empty glove white wolf, okay. ”

Peacock was a little embarrassed, she explained: "Although I can't come up with any money now, and I don't have any force value, I can give you advice, so I can teach you to play chess, and I can also teach you to read......"

"The darker it gets, don't explain it. ”

Zhou Xiaokun was afraid that he would regret it, and then asked, "How did you know that I was here?"

"Isn't that easy?"

Peacock said: "If something so big happens, you must urgently need a secret place, and you obviously have nothing to offer here, and Guo Lao is not to mention, only the old man can think of ideas, so as long as you check the information of the old man, there is a high probability that you will know where you are." ”

"How did you find out?"

Zhou Xiaokun was very surprised, because they all avoided surveillance along the way, and they changed three cars halfway, and the most important thing is that the elder said that this place is very secretive, and it is not under his household at all, and it is difficult to find out.

"Although I'm a newcomer, I can still use some special permissions from the public lineage. ”

The peacock didn't say anything more at this point, obviously she couldn't say more, she continued: "I want to say, in fact, I can still help you with some things, such as checking some things that you can't find. And don't underestimate what I'm talking about, because I can really give you good advice. As for playing chess, a good chess player can use the world as a chessboard, these ......"

"I agree!"

Zhou Xiaokun didn't bother to listen to it anymore, so he simply agreed, but he didn't fully trust this woman, in short, he wanted to stabilize this woman first, and then see what to do later.

Then Zhou Xiaokun took the peacock back to the courtyard in the forest, and the result was exchanged for Guo Xiaoling's strange gaze.

Guo Xiaoling didn't see that this woman had any temperament of "gentleman of words, gentle as jade", she only thought that this was a Hanfu lover, and even thought that Zhou Xiaokun liked such a taste, so she let the woman wear such clothes......

Zhou Xiaokun didn't bother to explain anything, just briefly introduced the name of the peacock, and then went to rest.

The peacock was naturally assigned to Guo Xiaoling's room, she was very able to speak in front of Zhou Xiaokun, but she didn't say anything in front of Guo Xiaoling, read quietly, and then went to bed.

But Guo Xiaoling is a little uncomfortable, after all, she rarely sleeps in the same bed with others.

Especially in her eyes, the peacock is so good-looking, and the figure is so good that it makes people jealous after taking off the long shirt.

However, the forest breeze at night is not small, and it is a good thing that someone warms the bed.

In the dead of night, there are all kinds of sounds in the forest, such as wind and animal sounds, which are very close to nature, but it is difficult to sleep.

Zhou Xiaokun didn't fall asleep, he got up with his clothes on and came to the eaves outside, jumped on the roof with a vertical jump, then sat on it and lit a cigarette, and raised his head to look at the starry sky.

It seems that the air is thinner away from the city, so there seem to be a lot more stars.

Feeling the cool breeze, Zhou Xiaokun lay on the roof, thinking about what to do next.

Huazhong Dao and Pang Tong will definitely not give up, so the calm will not last long.

But how to avoid the crisis we are going to face this time is a real headache.

Puff ......

"Oops. ”

Zhou Xiaokun immediately got up when he heard the sound, and when he looked down, he saw the peacock in a long robe lying on the ground, obviously falling from the time he climbed the room.

"Are you alright?" Zhou Xiaokun couldn't help laughing.

"It's okay......"

The peacock hurriedly got up, then straightened his clothes, stretched out his hand upwards and said, "Pull me." ”

"Hold on. ”

Zhou Xiaokun leaned down and stretched out his hand, then grabbed the peacock's slightly cool hand, and lifted the other party up with a little force.

"Why don't you sleep yet?"

After the peacock came up, it was as if it had never fallen, and its demeanor was very natural, but it was very annoyed in his heart, who would not be annoyed.

"Can't sleep. ”

Zhou Xiaokun took out a cigarette and handed it over and said, "Do you smoke?"

"No draws, thanks. ”

Peacock shook his head with a smile, then tilted his head and asked, "Are you thinking about Huazhong Dao and Pang Tong's master and apprentice?"

"Guessed?"

"It's easy to guess. ”

Peacock said: "Actually, you did a good job before, and you only used a few words to make the other party suspicious, but since you could think of this method before, and now you are struggling with something, just continue to expand their suspicion." ”

Under the reflection of the moonlight, the peacock's side face seemed to be hazy and white, as beautiful as a fairy who descended from the moon palace.

Zhou Xiaokun was a little stunned, what is the true nature of a man.

But he also listened to what he should have heard, and he was suddenly open.

"Yes, I can take advantage of the rift between their master and apprentice. ”

Zhou Xiaokun slapped his thigh, he was actually forced out of his wit when he treated the master and apprentice at that time, after all, Guo Lao fainted at that time, and the life and death of the Guo family were on him, so he forced himself hard, which belonged to the explosion of IQ potential.

But after coming back, Guo Lao woke up, and the atmosphere was not so tense, so he was a little slack.

Now that he was reminded by the peacock, his quick wit returned.

It's just that there are some things that Zhou Xiaokun can start, but what to do in the future, there is still no plan, after all, he is here at his age, and his life experience is limited.

"Static braking. ”

Peacock saw Zhou Xiaokun's thoughts, so he said: "Huazhong Dao is also quite scheming, and how can there be only a dozen shadow bodyguards under his hands, there should be masters who are secretly protecting, but why are only shadow bodyguards dealing with you, have you thought about this?"

"You may have thought about it, but it's not very thorough. ”

Peacock asked himself and replied: "Because Huazhong Dao has planted a seed of doubt in his heart, he no longer trusts Pang Tong, and he is not very sure of your strength, so he doesn't want to show the real hole cards to Pang Tong and you too early." Then it's better to push the boat down the river and let you leave temporarily, and then he will most likely let Pang Tong continue to fight with you, and it is better to fight to the death, so that he can kill two birds with one stone. So, Pang Tong will definitely come to trouble you again, and you just have to wait for him to come. Because Pang Tong is also a very wise person, he must also be aware of his master's attitude, then this person will definitely not really fight with you, but will most likely choose to cooperate with you to deceive Huazhong Dao, and then carry out some schemes. ”

"Wait for Pang Tong to come, and then improvise?" Zhou Xiaokun asked.

Peacock nodded and said, "Yes, and I will accompany you to meet him, and I will remind you when the time comes." ”

It seems that static braking is the best way at the moment.

Zhou Xiaokun thought silently, and then asked, "I want to ask Huazhong Dao what other forces besides the power of the Medical Dao, and how big is this power?"

"There are a lot of external forces, and it's hard for me to explain clearly. ”

Peacock said: "However, the biggest hole card of Huazhong Dao should still be in the medical Dao, such as the ghost doctor, that is, the medical Dao protector." Maybe you've heard of ghost doctors, but you don't really know the power of ghost doctors. In fact, if I hadn't been lucky enough to see it once, I wouldn't have been able to contact the ghost doctor in my current status. It was when I was very young, the elders of the clan were hit by a strange poison, that is, the Huazhong Dao at that time was powerless, but he invited a ghost doctor, that person just put his hand on the abdomen of the elders of my clan, and then his palm gradually turned black and purple, and finally sucked out the strange poison, which can be described as unpredictable. Later, the elders of the clan told me that the twelve ghost doctors of the medical path at least have the strength of the peak of the master, and each ghost doctor has his own unique skills, and his strength will be improved by one level. ”

"In other words, the strongest combat power behind Huazhong Dao is most likely to be the ghost doctor?" Zhou Xiaokun asked.

"That's right. ”

Peacock said: "That time the ghost doctor treated the elders of my clan, so my clan took out a lot of heavenly treasures to the ghost doctor, and my clan and the ghost doctor indirectly owed the favor of Huazhong Dao." Therefore, the elders of my clan have retired before and after the incident, as well as the strength of Huazhong Dao, and I found that Huazhong Dao is very likely to deliberately not treat the elders of my clan, in order to make the ghost doctor owe him favors. ”

If this is true, then this Huazhong Dao is really too calculating.

Zhou Xiaokun suddenly felt that his kind of wit, compared to the bureau set up by Huazhong Dao and Pang Tong for the Guo family, was actually just a little clever.

Still too young.

"And there is a rumor in the medical dao that if you want to become the co-master of the medical dao, in addition to the Xuanhuang Order, you must also get the support of the ghost doctor. ”

Peacock continued: "Although the Xuanhuang Order has not appeared for more than two thousand years, the ghost doctor has been well-preserved and passed down, so these twelve weird are still very prestigious in the medical path. And they are all characters who are used to making a promise, do you think there will be people who are idle and want to find a master for themselves?"

"I don't want to listen to other people's opinions. ”

Zhou Xiaokun nodded approvingly and said: "Actually, I was already thinking about these things when I got the Xuanhuang Order, it was already more than two thousand years ago, who would be willing to obey orders because of a broken token, this is not the life and death talisman of Tianshan Tong's grandmother." ”

"That's what I value about you. ”

Peacock said: "You didn't get fluttering because you got the Xuanhuang Order, but you still know that this thing is actually very hot, and combined with your age, this is actually a very rare thing." ”

In fact, Zhou Xiaokun also wanted to float, but his strength didn't allow it.

If you really become the co-master of the medical Tao, you see if Zhou Xiaokun is floating, and it will not work if he doesn't pretend to be ruthless.

However, Zhou Xiaokun didn't expect that he was valued for this reason, he felt that this was a good quality and should be maintained.

"Alright, it's time for me to go rest. ”

The peacock got up with a smile and stood on the edge of the roof, a little worried, wondering how to get down.

At this time, Zhou Xiaokun jumped down first, and then stretched out his hand and said, "Jump, I'll pick you up." ”

"Don't be careless!"

Peacock should be reminded first, after all, Zhou Xiaokun's reputation for women is not very good.

"I'm as pure as snow!"

Zhou Xiaokun said shamelessly.

Then the peacock jumped down, and then felt a slight ban under his armpit, only to realize that this guy did not wrap himself at all, but just hugged his armpit.

However, the distance between the two people is a little close, and the atmosphere is a little ambiguous when they look at each other.

Zhou Xiaokun actually didn't mind kissing with the law of "kissing if you don't fight if you look at each other for more than ten seconds", but he felt that he had just said something like pure snow, so he was a little embarrassed, and his face turned red.

"Raw melon and egg-like, so easy to be shy?"

The peacock didn't expect that the other party's face would be red before he blushed, so he made a rare joke.

"Who is shy, believe it or not, I will show you?"

Then Zhou Xiaokun pretended to kiss, and the two people who were not very old started fighting.

But at this time, a man's voice suddenly came: "Yo, you had a lot of fun?"