Zhao Yu kept his promise, and after a day of rest, he set out on his way to the trial ground.

The proving ground was the same as before, and a few friends continued to mingle with each other lazily. When they saw Zhao Yu coming, even people who hadn't said a few words on weekdays would come over to comfort them.

Enjoying the encirclement of his partners, Zhao Yu still felt warm in his heart.

At noon, several students from the archer class also came to visit Zhao Yu, and they also gave some fruit as a gift. From the conversation with them, Zhao Yu learned that his disappearance this time was a big trouble, and it had already alarmed half of the town to come out to look for it.

Zhao Yu was extremely grateful for this, once upon a time, he felt that he was a loser and a forgotten person, as if his existence had no meaning to the people around him. Even if he dies at some point, no one but his mother will be sad.

But through the fact that he fell into the river and disappeared, he found that he still had the value of existence, and he also felt the warmth of others.

So, today in the Proving Ground was generally quite enjoyable. It's just that Zhao Yu vaguely seems to have noticed a strange place, that is, Coach Li Yuan seems to have been staring at him, usually, this coach doesn't even look at any student, but today he is unusually intentionally or unintentionally aimed at Zhao Yu.

Even, when Zhao Yu was resting alone, Li Yuan came to pat him on the shoulder.

"Boy, how is it? If you have any psychological problems, you can talk to the coach as much as you like. ”

Zhao Yu just shook his head reluctantly and smiled bitterly, and walked away. He doesn't like to be stared at like this, which is a habitual idea that has always been.

The day's trial ended like this, and Zhao Yu went home with Zha Hongliang again.

It seems that everything is back on track! Zhao Yu stretched his body and looked up at the familiar sky. The white clouds are reflected in the boundless blue sky, and even if there are occasional cloudy skies, the sky will eventually return to clearness.

The corners of Zhao Yu's mouth hooked up slightly, and he said goodbye to Zha Hongliang.

When he got home, his mother prepared a meal for him, and after the mother and son had eaten, they went back to their rooms.

Zhao Yu didn't know how long this kind of day would pass, he was almost numb.

The things that the old man had given him were still in his room. The black-covered file pouch and a few sheets of white paper were placed on the cabinet next to the bed, and the mage's books were inserted vertically into the double wooden cabinet opposite the bed, along with the swordsman's books he usually used. As for the staff, it was discarded in the corner like a broomstick.

Looking at these few things now inconspicuously existing in the room, Zhao Yu felt as if the thing with the old man had never happened. He lay down on the bed and put his hands on the back of his head. Looking at the ceiling, he seemed to be thinking about when the person named Shen Mengting would come to him?

Thinking about it, the fatigue soon came on with it. Zhao Yu felt that his eyelids sank, and then closed his eyes and fell asleep.

Life is still going on as always, and Zhao Yu continues to live an ordinary life of going back and forth to the trial ground and at home. During this period, no one came to him for the old man's things, and the people around him seemed to have forgotten about it.

On the other hand, his mother had not asked him about the passage of the trial in these days. Zhao Yu thought back to what his mother said to him on the day he first escaped, and he wondered if his mother had accepted her fate.

Even if you are just a farmer for the rest of your life, you are my son, and my mother will depend on you for the rest of my life. ’

Occasionally, in the face to face with his mother, Zhao Yu felt that his mother had this sentence hidden in her heart.

The same is true of life in the proving ground, Zhao Yu was originally full of motivation to try well, but as time passed, this motivation was diluted again. He once again integrated into the trend of messing around, and also resumed hip-hop fun with his friends.

Five days passed like this, and when another bitter day of trial had passed, Zhao Yu walked slowly in front of his house.

I guess it's eating and then going to sleep again! Zhao Yu raised his hand and patted the shoulder on one side and opened the door.

But today, the situation seems to be a little different, and my mother is not busy in the kitchen, but sits lonely at the table as if thinking about something. Seeing Zhao Yu push the door back, she stood up instantly.

What's wrong? Zhao Yu looked at his mother in surprise.

"Xiao Yu, you're back! come, put down all your things, and come over to do something with your mother. ”

His mother walked up to Zhao Yu and helped him unload the sword and package that he should bring for the trial. Then his mother shoved him and walked him to the corner.

In the corner, a rectangular cabinet that almost touches the ceiling sits its on the corner. In this cabinet were five or six spirit tablets, with different names written on them. Zhao Yu knew that it was the ancestral spiritual position of their Zhao family.

In the past, Zhao Yu would hardly look at this thing twice, because he felt a little unlucky. Besides, they boasted about the blessings of their ancestors every day, but their family was still so poor.

The one in the middle of the spirit card has the three big characters 'Zhao Chenghui' written on it, which is the name of Zhao Yu's father. In front of several spirit cards, there is also a small Ding furnace with a few incense sticks.

Of course, if you want to say that the most conspicuous thing in the cabinet is the sword next to the spirit card. The sword stood in the cabinet, and at first glance it looked indistinguishable from a normal sword. But Zhao Yu knew that this sword was handed down by the ancestor of their Zhao family, and it could be regarded as an 'old antique'.

Walking to the front and back of the spirit card, Zhao Yu wondered what he was doing here? He rubbed his eyes lazily and turned his head to his mother.

However, the mother's expression was extremely serious now, she reached out and pulled out a stick of incense, and forced it into Zhao Yu's hand, "Come, child." Get on your knees. ”

"Mom!"

"You get down on your knees first. The mother accentuated her tone.

Zhao Yu reluctantly followed his advice, he sank his shoulders and pinched Changxiang with both hands.

"Yesterday I dreamed of your father. "Mother used a flint and steel to light the long incense in Zhao Yu's hand," he stared at me in his dream, and his mouth was still counting what was falling. When I woke up, I realized that he must be blaming me for not taking good care of you. Yes, Mother has been too busy over the years to take care of you. ”

"Ah!" Zhao Yu was a little stunned. Under the influence of his mother's responsibility and the smoke of long incense, he suddenly felt dizzy. He shook his head violently, "No, my mother took good care of me! I didn't realize the danger on the edge of the cliff that I fell into the water and disappeared that time. ”

"But anyway, since your father is gone, I'm your only relative. It is my duty to take care of you. Mother lowered her brows, looking as sad as she wanted, "I didn't expect you to experience such life and death pain." ”

"Mom!"

"Alas, if something happens to you, how should I explain to your father and the ancestors of your Zhao family!" the mother's eyes seemed to be a little red and swollen.

"Mom, I'm sorry to bother you. Zhao Yu held his lips tightly, and it didn't look like he was staggered before, but the posture of the deputy pen standing upright.

"Xiao Yu, you not only tell me this sentence, but also tell your father. ”

Mother's words were like a blow to Zhao Yu's heart, and he finally looked straight ahead. The tablet on the top of the slope is like a towering mountain, standing above Zhao Yu's head.

"Dad, you've worked hard. I will definitely be a useful person in the future. ”

"No, I'm not asking you to say anything like that. The mother squatted down next to Zhao Yu and pressed Zhao Yu's right shoulder with one hand, "You just need to report your father's safety." ”

Zhao Yu was a little unsure, but he still complied and said, "Dad, I'm fine, don't worry about it anymore." ”

The mother quickly showed a happy face, she stood up again, and waved at the tablet in front of her, "Come, report peace to the other ancestors." ”

Zhao Yu nodded cowardly. He pinched the smoke-emitting incense in both hands, and kowtowed to the spirit card in a dignified manner.

"I'm back, don't worry about it anymore. He muttered something like that softly.

"Yes, good. Mother seemed very satisfied, "You can get up." ”

When Zhao Yu just stood up, his mother reached out and took the long incense in his hand. The mother also inserted the incense stick into the furnace in front of the spirit tablet.

Looking at these spirit cards, Zhao Yu only felt that he was no longer as resistant as before.

"Son, do you know what kind of person your mother always wanted you to be. ”

Mother's sudden question made Zhao Yu at a loss. He scratched the tip of his nose, and an answer leaked through his mouth.

"Mom wants me to be a good person. ”

"Well, that's what I used to think. So, among the people who have a lot of talent, which specific character do I want you to be?"

Being questioned by his mother like this, Zhao Yu suddenly felt a little at a loss. He tilted his head to sift through a number of figures, such as the mayor of their Vortex Town, a few high-ranking councilors, or lower-level, just the two coaches of their proving grounds.

However, Zhao Yu really didn't know who his mother wanted him to be.

I saw my mother Sun Yanli sigh and reach out to pick up one of the spiritual seats in the cabinet. Zhao Yu looked at the word 'Zhao Peng' written on it, which was the name of Zhao Yu's grandfather's grandfather, that is, his great-grandfather.

Great grandfather Zhao Peng is also the one with the highest rank among the many spirit cards.

"Mom!" Zhao Yu's eyes shot with surprise.

The mother held the spirit card sadly, and stroked its front with her hand, "Xiao Yu, do you know who this is?"

Zhao Yu hesitated for a moment, and then said: "He is my grandfather's grandfather, great-grandfather Zhao Peng." ”

"Yes, that's the name. My mother has always wanted you to be like this person, so promising. ”

Zhao Yu blinked when he heard this.

"Mother should have told you a long time ago! This person named Zhao Peng is the most promising person in our family. He passed the intermediate swordsman assessment and became a petty officer. ”

Mother did tell Zhao Yu that there was an ancestor in their family who was very promising, and he also fought with the enemy as an officer. This promising ancestor is Zhao Peng. And the sword that was pressed into the cabinet together with the spirit card was also handed down from the hands of this ancestor. I heard that the sword was also the weapon he used to fight the enemy back then.

"Well, my mother told me that I want him to set an example and make myself a good person. Zhao Yu lowered his head and moved his mouth, and from time to time he aimed his eyes at the tablet in his mother's hand.

"Yes, that's what Mom used to expect. Mother said as she put the spirit card back in its place, "But...... Now that expectation is gone. ”

"Huh?" Zhao Yu couldn't believe his ears.

"Now Mom, I just hope you can live happily. I dare not have any other expectations. ”

Zhao Yu's breathing was speeding up, and his lips trembled, as if he was suffering a cold chill.

"Do you remember what your mother said when you got out of danger? No matter what, you are a good son of your mother, whether you are a talent or not, the fact that you are my son cannot be changed. Therefore, I no longer expect you to have any future in the future, as long as you can live an ordinary life, that is my greatest wish. ”

The word 'ordinary' was impacting Zhao Yu's mood, and he couldn't say a word for a long time.

"Of course, you have to promise your mother. No matter what, I'm going to live well, you know?"

Probably seeing Zhao Yu nodding, his mother quickly turned around. She looked up at the ceiling, her body motionless.

"So, there's no need to keep this sword in the cupboard, just take it down!" said the mother, and she reached out and took out the sword.

I saw her holding the sword in both hands, and then carefully put it aside.

Watching this ancestral sword withdraw from the cabinet, Zhao Yu seemed to understand a reason. Mother didn't want him to be as promising as Gao Zu anymore, and gave up the idea of asking Zhao Yu to be an officer. For her mother, Zhao Yu's happy life is more important than anything else.

"Okay, I'll finish all the things that have been changed and what to say today. It's okay now, let's eat!"

The mother sniffed heavily. Then she started walking into the kitchen. Looking at her back, Zhao Yu only felt sour in his heart.

After dinner, Zhao Yu returned to his room. What happened to me and my mother when I just came home was still hovering in my chest for a long time, and I couldn't get rid of it.

'Yes, now my mother doesn't expect anything anymore, she just wants me to live,' Zhao Yu sat on the edge of the bed with his head down. In that case, why would he go against his mother's wishes?

In fact, not only his mother said it, but as far as Zhao Yu himself is concerned, he doesn't want to be mediocre all the time. He also dreamed that he could become a very great and powerful character. He hopes to have a vigorous life.

"It doesn't matter if you can't pass the junior swordsman, because I don't care. My goal is to be a figure who can talk with our King of Saran. ”

Zhao Yu remembered that he had boasted to his good friend Zha Hongliang like this. Thinking about it now, Zhao Yu was really ashamed. How could you have such a mind?" he shook his head violently.

At this time, he inadvertently looked at the black covered document bag. His eyes were staring at the object, and an idea ignited in his mind.

Zhao Yu got up and took out the magician books from the cabinet, and then went to the corner and picked up the magic staff. Then he found the black covered file bag. After looking around the room, he walked outside.

His mother didn't seem to notice his departure, and he whispered to the distance behind his house.

Stepping on the softer soil somewhere with his foot, Zhao Yu threw the three things to the ground together.

He sighed softly. Things should stop there, he doesn't want to have any adventures, he now points to following his mother's wishes, or bowing his head to live an ordinary life.

Zhao Yu found a shovel in front of the fence, found the position he had stepped on just now, and began to dig a pit. When a small pit of a few centimeters was revealed, he directly dumped the magician's book and the black-covered document bag into it.

Because the length of the staff was not enough to fit in, Zhao Yu had to take the shovel again and forcibly dig a small ditch from both sides. After a little comparison, Zhao Yu picked up the staff horizontally and pressed it into the small ditch.

It's all over, and he's now put an end to it.

To be honest, in fact, he also had some hope in his heart that the matter would stop, because judging from the identity of the old man and the words in his mouth, things were definitely not acceptable to Zhao Yu. He felt that it was safe for him to stay out, and once such a thought took over, he felt more and more that it was a mistake to accept the old man's things in the first place.

Besides, some days have passed, and Shen Mengting in the old man's mouth has not been found. People didn't say much about the incident that Zhao Yu had picked up the package.

So, it's really time to wrap it up. Zhao Yu didn't want to bother with this matter anymore.

Using a shovel to irrigate the soil into the pit, he thought that if Shen Mengting really came in the future, it would be a big deal to dig it up and give it to her again. In short, he won't ask anything more, and he won't get too involved in it.

After thinking about the way back, Zhao Yu had completely paved the small pit. He swept his hand over the dirt, which was markedly different from the surrounding one, and nodded in satisfaction. Slowly standing up, he lowered the shovel into the distance. He clapped his hands competently again, and he only felt relaxed.

After returning to the room, Zhao Yu didn't have any recollection, so he went to the bed and lay down again.

Ordinary life - he said this to his heart, and his consciousness began to blur.

After getting up the next day, Zhao Yu stretched his waist greatly. Everything was back to the beginning, and he struggled to hit Hatche. There seemed to be a mist in front of his eyes, and then he felt the wetness near his eye sockets, and he quickly rubbed his eyes with his hands in turn. The taste of eye droppings was really uncomfortable, and he smacked his tongue and let out a low 'En' sound.

There was already a noise outside the door, and it must have been from my mother making breakfast.

Zhao Yu immediately got up and walked to the living room. As soon as the door was opened, my mother happened to come out of the kitchen. After seeing Zhao Yu, she beckoned downward.

"Come, come. Mom made you something delicious today. ”

"What?" Zhao Yu walked to the table in confusion.

Mother dug into the kitchen, and by the time she appeared, she had a steaming bowl of mushy food in her hand.

Zhao Yu sat down on the seat and saw his mother put the basin on the table.

Perhaps seeing Zhao Yu's puzzled look, his mother said the name of the food.

"It's mashed potatoes from a neighbor!" she smiled, "It's only eaten in big towns!"

"Oh?" Zhao Yu craned his neck and carefully observed the 'mashed potatoes'.

Mother taught her that you need a spoon to eat it. Zhao Yu picked up the spoon and shook it into his mouth. The moment the food is delivered to the mouth, a sweet sensation spreads out on the tip of the tongue. Not only that, but it also didn't stick to its teeth at all, and was directly sent into the stomach by Zhao Yu.

Well, it's really delicious! Zhao Yu began to eat violently.

Mother watched with her hands on her cheeks and a smile. After a long time, she asked casually: "Today's trial should be able to work very hard!"

However, just as she finished asking, she slapped her mouth again: "Oh! Look at Mom, you forgot again." Didn't you say that you should go with the flow and stop putting pressure on you? Why do you mention the situation about the trial again?"

"It doesn't matter!" The spoon in Zhao Yu's hand kept switching between the basin and his mouth. Because he had eaten too much, his mouth was full of mud-like objects, which caused him to speak indistinctly, "Anyway, I'll do my best." ”

"That's good. ”

After breakfast, her mother Sun Yanli also helped Zhao Yu pack up the things in the trial ground. The sword and the package containing lunch were all equipped, and Zhao Yu was about to walk out of the house.

"Mom, I'm leaving. When he came to the door, Zhao Yu didn't forget to turn around and say goodbye.

"Alas, yes. Sun Yanli followed her son Zhao Yu and walked outside the door together, "Go home early today, don't play outside." ”

"Yes. ”

Zhao Yu straightened the sword he was carrying, and then straightened the package to his left chest. The child's body was a little thin, so the weight of the sword and the package kept him a little stiff in his movements.

Seeing Zhao Yu leave, Sun Yanli stood at the door and looked at him. This is Sun Yanli's habitual action, every time her son goes out, she has to stand in front of the door until her son's figure completely disappears. Today is no exception.

After Zhao Yu staggered a few steps, he suddenly turned his head again, "Mom, I'm leaving!"

As he spoke, he beckoned to Sun Yanli again. Seeing this, Sun Yanli also responded with a quick beckon. Today's Zhao Yu seems to be very nostalgic for home, and he turned back to say goodbye to Sun Yanli while walking.

Sun Yanli felt warm in her heart.

Zhao Yu was about to walk to the corner of the street, which also indicated that his son's figure would also disappear completely. Sun Yanli slowly stopped beckoning, and she also put down the smile on her face. Today, though, seems to feel something special. She had a strange sense of unease.

Zhao Yu's back was shrinking, and when he officially came to the corner, he stopped and turned to wave at Sun Yanli.

"Mom...... I'm gone......"

Sun Yanli hesitated, but still cooperated and stretched out her hand to beckon: "Alas! Come back early. ”

Zhao Yu smiled and turned into the other side of the street. At this time, Sun Yanli's heart began to jump wildly in confusion, and she stared at the side of the street that her son had just turned into.

What's going on? She didn't want to do it for a reason. For some reason, she seemed to have a feeling that her son Zhao Yu would have an accident today. Sun Yanli chased after him. Fortunately, Zhao Yu hadn't gone far yet, and he was walking peacefully in the middle of the street.

"Son. Sun Yanli shouted at him.

Zhao Yu heard his mother calling him, and turned back in surprise, "Huh, what's wrong?"

"Zhao Yu. Sun Yanli ran to her son. Faced with her son's surprise like this, she stepped forward and hugged her tightly.

At this time, Zhao Yu was even more puzzled, "Hey, Mom! What are you doing!"

"Come back early, come back early. Sun Yanli didn't know how to explain it, or even if he did, Zhao Yu wouldn't understand. So she could only pray that her son would come back safely.

"Got it, I'm not a kid who likes to play outside, do you need to chase it out?"

"I know that. But Mom just wants to look at you twice today. She just hugged Zhao Yu tightly and refused to let go no matter what.

"What's there to see, you can see it when you go home at night. Zhao Yu was a little bored. He tilted his head up to look around, and passers-by occasionally threw surprised glances at him.

"Son, Zhao Yu. Sun Yanli finally whispered the four words that were most important to her, and she finally let go of her hand.

Zhao Yu put his hand on his chest and breathed a few breaths, "What are you doing! Mom." It's on the street!"

"Got it, you go home early. Mom will make you something to eat today. ”

"Got it, got it. Go back!"

"Yes. Although Sun Yanli said this, she still froze on the street and refused to leave.

Helpless, Zhao Yu had to turn around and raise his pace, "If you drag it out any longer, I'm going to be late." ”

When he was about to turn another street, Sun Yanli couldn't help it anymore and called Zhao Yu's name again.

Zhao Yu sank his shoulders and just turned his head slightly, "What are you doing!

Looking at one side of Zhao Yu's cheek, Sun Yanli felt sour in his heart. So far, she didn't know why she was so uneasy, but the moment Zhao Yu's figure disappeared, a thought erupted in Sun Yanli's mind.

It seems that something will happen to her son today, and just now it was the last time she saw her son.

Sun Yanli stood on the street in a daze and didn't go back for a long time.