The weather at the end of September is very cold, and the climate in the south is humid, so even the air is cold at dusk.

The slanting sun sprinkled on Mu Chen's face, shining his face with light, and even Mu Chen's indifferent eyes seemed to be shining at that moment.

In fact, Mu Chen's eyes didn't change, he was just quietly staring at the person walking in front.

Hua Miaoru was walking in front of him.

They had already left the smoke and rain tower, and were now on a small road on the outskirts of the city.

The path is muddy and there are many weeds and poles along the road, after all, it is the season for everything to wither.

Hua Miaoru walks in front, and Mu Chen walks behind.

They just walked one after the other. Hua Miaoru didn't tell Mu Chen's destination, and Mu Chen didn't ask, just followed quietly.

There were only weeds and tree trunks all the way.

After walking about ten miles, Muchen saw the building from afar.

It was an old house, really a very old house.

Whether it is the pattern or style of construction, the house has the characteristics of the previous dynasty.

But the strange thing is that the vermilion gate is still brightly colored, and the stone steps in front of the gate are also clean. It looks like it's cleaned a lot.

There are two stone lions in front of the vermilion gate, two copper knockers on the door, and a plaque hanging directly above the gate.

"Flower House"

Mu Chen said movingly, "This is ... ”

"It's my former home"

With that, he had walked up the stone steps and took out the key to unlock the door.

"Crunch"

The door was opened.

What Mu Chen saw was a shadow wall, and this shadow wall was different.

The front and back of the shadow wall are painted.

The side facing the gate depicts a group of people, both men and women. They are all dressed in costumes, wearing drama makeup, and posing in a very vocal posture, standing on the stage and singing.

The layers of the crowd are distinct, and at the forefront of the painting is a Hua Dan, with a beautiful face and a tall figure. He wears a crown on his head and holds a fan in his hand.

This person can be ranked at the top, which shows that his status must not be low.

In turn, there are other characters, each with different characters and different costumes.

The slanting sun is shining on the shadow wall, the shadow wall is shining, and the characters on the shadow wall appear vivid.

Mu Chen couldn't help but let out a sound of admiration.

The side of the shadow wall facing away from the gate depicts a group of children. They are of different genders, heights, dressed in costumes, but they do not wear makeup, and their immature faces are exposed.

They're practicing. The layers of the painting are not clear, and there is no deliberate representation of someone's status.

Singing and fighting.

No matter how famous the horn is, it must be practiced hard.

If you are noble before men, you will suffer later.

Passing the shadow wall, you will reach the front yard, the situation of the yard is also very old, there are several rows of trees planted in the yard, because the harvest season is over, so Mu Chen can't tell what kind of tree this is.

The yard is still clean.

There was a house in the courtyard with a locked door.

Hua Miao said, "Follow me"

He had gone to the front of the house and opened the door.

The room was dark and cold.

When Mu Chen walked into the room, he was shocked by the scene in front of him.

He only saw an offering table in front of him, and the platform was full of spirit tablets.

There are about 20 spiritual seats, and there are offerings and incense burners on the altar.

Hua Miaoru stepped forward, took three incense candles from the stage, lit them, bowed respectfully three times, and then inserted the incense candles into the incense burner.

Hua Miaoru turned around and said to Mu Chen, "You have seen all the scenes here."

Mu Chen said, "I saw it, but why did you bring me here?" ”

Hua Miaoru stretched out her hand, pointed to a spiritual position, and said, "Do you know who this is?" ”

Mu Chen saw that the spirit card was written on it, "The position of the Taigong of Qiuping"

Mu Chen shook his head, he really hadn't heard of this person.

Hua Miaoru said, "This is Qiuping Taigong, the founder of my Hua family's ancestral business"

Mu Chen said: "Is that the person holding the fan on the shadow wall?" ”

Hua Miaoru nodded and said, "Taigong is the most dignified person in the Hua family, and the silver-tipped spear of the Hua family was also created by Taigong."

Mu Chen exclaimed, "It seems that this Taigong Qiuping is indeed a strange person"

Hua Miaoru smiled slightly, pointed to another spirit card, and said, "This is my father."

"The position of the flower family"

Mu Chen said, "Huaqu? ”

Hua Miaoru said, "At that time, the Hua family was the largest opera family in the Central Plains, but then the family fell into the middle of the road, and my father established the Yanyu Mansion in the south of the Yangtze River, and my father passed the Yanyu Mansion to me seven years ago" He sighed lightly, "I have always hoped to restore the former scenery of the Hua Family"

Mu Chen smiled, "You can definitely do it"

Hua Miaoru said, "I used to think the same way, but now it's different"

Mu Chendao: "What's the difference?" ”

Hua Miao said, "Because of you"

Mu Chen said, "Me? ”

Hua Miao said, "Or maybe it's because of your identity"

Mu Chen said, "What identity?" ”

Hua Miaoru stared at Mu Chen, and said word for word, "Disciple of the Divine Monk"

Mu Chen suddenly had a bad premonition.

Hua Miaoru took off Hua Qu's spirit card, stroked it, and asked, "Do you know how my father died?" ”

Mu Chen shook his head.

Hua Miaoru said, "Seventeen years ago, my father went to Wutai Mountain to compete in martial arts at the call of Wutai Mountain, hoping to get the true inheritance of the monks"

Mu Chen said, "I remember which winner was Lin Xiangtian"

Hua Miaoru nodded and said, "My father also went back then."

Mu Chen said, "Qu Gong is defeated? ”

This is a nonsense, if Hua is undefeated, how can the quota of the disciples of the gods and monks fall to Lin Xiangtian?

Hua Miaoru's hand suddenly held the spirit card hard, and said, "If it's just defeated, it's fine."

Mu Chen said: "What happened in that competition? ”

Hua Miaoru's eyes were suddenly full of hatred, and she said viciously, "When my father came to the stage to compete, he was ridiculed as a ninth-rate, humiliated, and looked at people's eyes."

He suddenly sneered, "They all say that the drama is not worthy of standing on the competition stage"

Mu Chen suddenly felt his heart sink, and he didn't know what to say.

The people of the Hua family have a sense of arrogance in their bones. They are never ashamed of their identity and social status, but rather take it as an honor. This is a spirit and attitude worthy of respect.

But when they stood on the stage, they were ridiculed and despised by everyone, how sad it was for the Hua family.

For these gossip and gossip, they have no intention of refuting it, let alone refuting it.

Hua Miaoru said, "My father was furious, and soon after he came back from Wutai Mountain, he fell ill and never sang again"

Mu Chen then understood why the old boatman could no longer hear the old man Hua sing.

Hua Miaoru said, "My father taught me all the silver-tipped spears, and arranged for many old guys in the theater to take care of me, and then he died with hatred."

He stared at Mu Chen and continued, "I swore at my father's grave that when I finish my studies, I will take revenge."

Of course Mu Chen understood what he said about revenge, but he didn't want to believe it.

Hua Miaoru said, "I want to prove to the world that the children of my Hua family do not need to be taught by the monks, and I want to regain the dignity that belongs to the Hua family."

Mu Chen's legs were already weak, which was exactly what he guessed, and it was the last thing he wanted to hear.

Mu Chen said lightly, "So you want to duel with me?" ”

Hua Miaoru said, "Yes, as soon as I heard that you were chosen by the monks, the name 'Mu Chen' has been written into the list of mortals in my heart."

Mu Chen said, "Then why don't you go to Lin Xiangtian?" ”

Hua Miaoru said, "Lin Xiangtian was the sect master of Xiangtian Sect at that time, and I was just the owner of a theater, if I found him to duel without permission, I would definitely implicate the theater."

Muchen said, "So you found me?" ”

"You are the best choice"

Hua Miaoru put the spirit card back in its place and said, "The reason why I didn't duel with you seven years ago was only because your kung fu was too weak at that time. If you want to regain the dignity of the Hua family, you must be upright, and you must not rely on bullying"

Mu Chen suddenly felt a little grateful to Hua Miaoru, and said, "Then why do you suddenly want to duel with me?" If seven years have already been waited, why can't we wait another ten or twenty years? ”

After all, Mu Chen still had some luck, and this duel, no matter what the reason, he had to try his best to stop it.

- This is what he secretly sweared.

Hua Miaoru said, "Originally, I thought I could wait, but after Huashan, we have a friendship"

Friendship is a great thing, but in certain situations, it can become terrible.

Hua Miaoru said lightly, "Friendship is really a terrible thing"

Mu Chen said, "Do you think we shouldn't be friends?" ”

He sighed lightly and said, "I know that with feelings, my heart will be shaken, in fact, my heart has begun to waver"

Mu Chen said, "Are you afraid that in a while we will really become friends, and you will no longer be able to do it?" ”

Hua Miaoru said, "I am a person, and people have feelings." But I will avenge the family's revenge, because if I don't hold it, I will have no shame to face my father when I go to Huangquan in the future."

- If Hua Miaoru is defeated, even if Mu Chen doesn't kill him, will he commit suicide? After he dies, will he be able to face his father?

Mu Chen didn't ask that, because he didn't want to know the answer yet.

Hua Miaoru said: "Now you know why I'm in a hurry to fight? ”

Mu Chen said gloomily, "Got it," he paused, and then asked, "Then why did you set it for October 1st?" It was possible two months ago."

Hua Miaoru said, "Because of Xiang'er, I love her." And Qi Jun is our only flesh and blood, and it is also the only bloodline of my Hua family."

Mu Chen said: "You postponed it for two months just to give birth to the child?" ”

Hua Miaoru said, "I must ensure that the inheritance of the Hua family is inherited, and I must also ensure that Xiang'er and the children can live well"

Mu Chen suddenly didn't know what to say. He only felt a sense of powerlessness from within, and he had no reason to stop Hua Miaoru.

Hua Miaoru has a heavy burden on her shoulders, not only for his dignity, but also for their entire family.

Mu Chen still admires Hua Miaoru and admires the sense of arrogance in his bones, this kind of character makes him unique.

And Mu Chen knew that Hua Miaoru treated him as a friend, which was enough, even if he lost, it would be fine.

Although Mu Chen really wanted Hua Miaoru to win, he wasn't sure if Hua Miaoru could win.

The martial arts of the two of them are equal, and Mu Chen knows a truth deeply.

Only by going all out is the best respect for Hua Miaoru.

If you want to be someone else's friend, you have to learn to respect your friend. Only by learning to respect friends will you have true friends.