It was dusk, the sunset inlaid a layer of gold on the distant mountains, and the sun quietly hid half of the face, refusing to rest, and the crescent moon had rushed to join in the excitement, casting a hazy glow on the mountains and forests. Several mountain roads wind their way to the distant village, and from time to time there are a few laughs of men, making the mountains in the twilight seem more quiet.

Huojia Village has lived in Daliang Mountain for hundreds of years, and most of the villagers have the surname Huo, and they make a living by hunting and mulberry hemp. The folk customs are simple, although they are not rich, but they are also happy.

"Hey, Aunt Zhang, you should hurry up, the sister of the Li family is about to give birth, and it will be delayed if it is late. Mother Wu urged loudly.

Today is the day when the daughter-in-law of Li Dali, a headhunter in Huojia Village, is about to give birth, and the neighbors have rushed to help. Of course, the midwives in the village, Wu Ma and Aunt Zhang, are indispensable.

Cleaning of the cleaning, boiling of boiling water, cooking of cooking. The woman's crying, anxious urging, and soft comfort, all made the Li family seem busy and warm.

Li Dali just squatted beside the stack of firewood, snorting vigorously on the extinguished cigarette pouch. Two large calloused hands wrung vigorously from time to time.

"Wow-" A cry woke the silent man.

"Raw, born?" The man asked Aunt Zhang, who was holding a hot water basin.

"Born, born. Big fat boy, mother and son are safe. Aunt Zhang's tired face was full of smiles.

The man exhaled heavily, but his feet were weak, but fortunately he was supported by a few men next to him.

"Brother Li, hurry up and see your son, don't stand stupidly. Several men urged in unison.

"Hey, hey" Li Dali hurriedly responded and rushed straight into the room. The daughter-in-law had fallen asleep, her hair was beaten into strands of sweat and stuck to her forehead, and her pale face was filled with a smile of relief and happiness. The boy was carefully wrapped and placed beside his mother, and was now crying loudly to announce his arrival to the people present. Hot tears rolled down the eight-foot man's axe-and-knife face.

"Brother Qing'er, slow down, wait for me. The chubby Huo Zhanpeng panted.

"In front of us is a martial arts training ground, and the village chief said that we would not be allowed to go, we are too young," three-year-old Huo Xiaoyu reminded vividly.

"You two ass worms, I won't let you come, I have to come, I'm six years old, I'm a big kid, just look at it, it's okay. You all wait here, and I'll take you to the big poplar tree at the entrance of the village to dig out the birds' eggs. Li Qing commanded with a small face and a waist.

Thinking about the taste of the bird's eggs, the two little ones obediently shut up.

"You mean what you say, Lagou. If you don't take us there for a while, I'll tell the village chief and your dad and let them spank you. The little girl waved her fist and threatened.

More than a dozen children on the martial arts training ground practiced seriously, "the head should be straight, the shoulders should be heavy, the chest should be straight, the waist should be straight, and the buttocks should be tight!"

"Daddy, I want to practice martial arts. At dinner, Xiao Li Qing muttered timidly.

"What are you talking about? How many times have I said that you are not allowed to practice martial arts, what is the point of practicing martial arts? Did your father and mother raise you to watch you die?" Li Dali's swarthy face was swollen red. The drinking bowl was slammed on the table, and the shochu spilled onto the table, and the strong, pungent aroma of wine filled the cabin.

"Hey, what are you angry with the child? The wife on the side hugged Xiao Li Qing distressedly. He looked at his husband with disgust: "It's peaceful in the world now, but where are we?" Qingshan County, there is a mountain on the other side of the mountain, what are those barbarians like, don't you know? According to me, there is nothing wrong with letting children practice martial arts, not to mention strengthening their bodies, if they encounter danger, they can protect themselves? If I also had a martial arts back then..."

When Li Dali heard this, he hurriedly got up to cover his wife's mouth and nose, put his middle finger to his lips, and walked out of the house lightly to look, and saw that there was no one left and right, so he put his mind at ease, although there was blame in his eyes, but looking at his wife's wrinkled face that had been doing housework all these years, Li Dali was silent.

Back then, I watched those iron-clad men fall in front of him, and the blood-stained military flag was broken at his feet. Looking at the resolute and unyielding figures on the demon field...

Li Dali wiped his eyes, "Yes, if it weren't for the opportunity to wash away the grievances all these years, and for the innocent status of these brothers back then, for the only remaining blood and blood of the loyal martyrs, I am afraid that I would not have the courage to live." Although those brothers died back then, they were scattered. But in this troubled world, blindly avoiding bento can really stay away from right and wrong?"

"Okay, boy, listen well! It's okay to learn martial arts, but don't complain, and you can't bully the weak in the future. One day the country is in trouble, you have to stand up!" Li Dali gave a serious reprimand with a straight face, and secretly made a decision in his heart.

"Oh, okay, okay, such a little person, how can I understand your set. Yulan glanced at her husband, and pulled Xiao Li Qing, who was standing beside her with her head bowed, and pressed her on the seat: "Eat well, your father is a bull temper, don't blame him, he is also for your good!"

"Grandma, I know. Daddy, don't worry, I will do what you ask. That ——," Xiao Li Qing held the bowl and peeked at Daddy with a pair of big eyes.

"Okay, little rabbit, don't worry, I'll tell you Uncle Changfeng tomorrow and let you go and practice together. Li Dali smiled and patted his son's head. I regretted my temper just now, "After dinner, you go with me to see the village chief and grandfather, and he has to nod his head in this matter." ”

"Oh, that's great. Xiao Li Qing jumped up, "Then let's go now, I'll eat well." ”

"Haha, okay, let's go. Li Dali put down the wine bowl, grabbed Xiao Li Qing under his armpit, turned around and left. A crisp laugh rang out outside the door.

"These two are neither big nor small. Yulan looked at the distant back, shook her head with a smile, turned around and took the dishes and chopsticks to the kitchen to warm them up.

In the evening, it was dinner time for the villagers, and a few wisps of cooking smoke rose and a few dogs barked. Occasionally, when I pass by, there is a burst of laughter from inside the wall.

"It's such a good day!" Li Dali smiled.

"Grandpa the village chief-" It was still far away, and Xiao Li Qing shouted loudly, jumping up and running all the way. Slammed the door of the village chief's house loudly.

"Oh, this isn't Xiao Li Qing. The village chief laughed and hugged the little boy up, "Vigorously, come in, Yulan didn't come?"

"Village Chief!" Li vigorously clasped his fists and saluted, and slammed it to the ground. "There was really something to disturb today, and the woman's family was thin-skinned, so she didn't let him come. ”

The village chief laughed, helped Li Dali into the house, and shared the guest seat.

"Vigorously, what's the matter? The village chief took a sip of tea. looked at Li Dali.

"This young child is also six years old, although he is six years old, but he is not shorter than the eight or nine-year-old children in the village, I wonder if I can let him practice the basic skills with the Changfeng brothers first? You also know that Yulan teaches him to read and write every day, and when he is older, he will learn the classics of the hundred schools, and he originally planned to grow up safely and be a sensible and responsible person. But you also know that the emperor today has always had great ambitions to completely solve the border troubles. Our territory is only a mountain away from that mountain, and that mountain has repeatedly committed crimes, robbing people and materials, and it is difficult to be peaceful. Therefore, I wondered if I could let him learn martial arts in advance. If something really happens, there is also a power of self-preservation. Li Dali looked at the village chief, he knew that the village chief would not refuse, if he hadn't stopped him, the village chief and Changfeng had already planned to hand over this child to practice martial arts.

"Hmm-" The village chief tapped his hand on the table, although he was really happy to hear what Li Dali said today, he still wanted to see what the young man thought. If he doesn't want to learn, or if he's not ready, it's still not the best time.

"Grandpa the village chief, just let me learn, I think those big brothers are so majestic and powerful. I also want to be like those big brothers, and in the future, I will be able to hunt a lot of prey for my uncles, aunts, younger brothers and sisters in the village to eat. It also protects them from being bullied. Xiao Li Qing pulled the village chief's sleeve and said softly, at first his voice was excited, but thinking that he didn't have any ability, it seemed like a bit of bragging to say this, and his voice became lower and lower...

Hearing this, the village chief couldn't help but be a little moved, "Good boy, it's hard for you to have such a mind at such a young age." It's just that this martial arts practice is not as majestic as you see, and it's very hard. Can you stand it?"

"I'm not afraid, the uncles and aunts in the village are very good to Qing'er. In order to protect them and Daddy and Grandma, I can endure as much suffering as I can. Xiao Li Qing replied loudly with his chest puffed up.

"Hahaha-" The two stood up and laughed in unison. The two of them have given up their glory and wealth over the years, hid their art careers, and endured in this mountain village all day long, just to protect the blood of the old master and grow up safely. Now that I see that this child has taken responsibility at a young age, how can I not like it?

"Martial arts is the most important virtue, this baby has such ambition, it is not good to hurt the child's heart. The village chief said: "But we still need to let Changfeng see his bones and physical fitness, so as not to hurt his body by practicing martial arts too early." ”

Li nodded heavily.

"In this way, Dali, this first year is still to hand over Qing'er to Changfeng, although you have greater ability, but when it comes to teaching martial arts, Changfeng still has experience, right?" The village chief asked Li Dali's opinion.

"Village Chief, where are you, I just have a little more strength, and I can't take the Sky Breaking Cone of Brother Changfeng. Li Dali blushed, "Just follow what you said, let him practice with Brother Changfeng." ”

"Okay, I'll go to Changfeng and say, you go back first. The village chief stood up and instructed: "In this way, let Qing'er rest for three days, adjust her physical condition, and report to the martial arts training ground at two o'clock in three days." ”