Chapter XXVIII Compensation

Although Chu Tianjiang had already regained his strength, Ava had been shaken down by the powerful force, and the broken long sword had also flown out.

Seeing this, three other guards immediately surrounded him.

"I'm fine." Ava got up from the ground. Except for the numbness of her wrist and the pain of her butt when she fell, she really had nothing to do.

Chu Tianjiang picked up the fur coat and threw it to Ava, and then went to pick up the broken long sword.

It's not a special weapon, but it's made of steel, and it's of pretty good quality, compared to the heavy sword Schneider used. There was no damage on the edge of the broadsword. Chu Tianjiang had to believe that the hardness of special alloys did far exceed that of steel.

Ava walked over, and Chu Tianjiang handed over the broken sword.

Obviously, Ava was a little sorry if this was her weapon, or the only weapon other than the self-defense dagger.

Chu Tianjiang didn't say anything, turned around and walked away.

"Why is this guy like this, he didn't even apologize."

"yes, that's rude."

"Ava, go tell Schneider to find a chance to clean him up."

The three guards were very unconvinced, but they also knew that they were definitely not Chu Tianjiang's opponents, and even if they went together, they might not be able to beat Chu Tianjiang.

Ava didn't say anything, it was Chu Tianjiang who she went to find, and it was she who proposed the competition, so naturally Chu Tianjiang couldn't be blamed.

It was at this time that Chu Tianjiang returned, holding the long sword he used to defeat Schneider yesterday in his hand, and threw it to Ava.

"What is this for?"

"What is paid to you is not a gift."

"But ......"

"You're a member of the Guard, and you're a warrior, so you need a weapon." Chu Tianjiang smiled faintly and said, "Do you want to try with me again?" ”

Ava was stunned for a moment, and then came to her senses.

It is undeniable that Chu Tianjiang's big sword is very tough, but Ava believes that this long sword, which is also made by Chu Tianjiang, will not be far behind.

It's not that she doesn't want this long sword, she just doesn't want Chu Tianjiang's gift.

Since it was paid to her, it was not a gift. Besides, Ava does need a weapon, and preferably a good one.

Half an hour later, when Ava was so tired that she couldn't breathe, Chu Tianjiang took the initiative to stop.

When Ava was a little surprised, Chu Tianjiang's breathing was very steady, and it seemed that the half-hour fight had not exhausted his physical strength at all.

"You're not tired?"

"It's a little, but it's fine." Chu Tianjiang smiled. Chu Tianjiang is very confident in his physical fitness.

"Can you still fight?"

"Of course."

"Practicing with them?"

Chu Tianjiang glanced at the three guards, then nodded.

"Bob, here you go." Ava called one of the guards over and handed him the sword. "Don't play with your life, just practice your hands."

The guard nodded, of course he knew the meaning of his words.

In the Guard, Ava is second only to Schneider in strength and is known for her dexterity. After half an hour, not only did she fail to take advantage of Chu Tianjiang, but she didn't even take advantage of it. Obviously, even if the guards tried their best, they couldn't deal with Chu Tianjiang, and they would only embarrass themselves.

Next, Chu Tianjiang and the three guards played for more than ten minutes each.

For Chu Tianjiang, this is indeed a game, after all, the guard's combat effectiveness is too poor, so he can't use it, but it is much better than practicing sword skills alone.

Of course, at the end of the competition, everyone knew that Chu Tianjiang did not rely on luck to defeat Schneider.

He's not just a fighter, he's a better fighter than Schneider. With his strength, he is fully qualified to replace Schneider and become the captain of the guard.

That's why Ava and the others put what happened yesterday behind them.

This is a world where the strong survive and the strong dominate, everyone wants to be strong, and they respect the strong, and strength is more valuable than status.

After the competition, the day's work began.

Although there is not much to do in winter, whenever the conditions allow, especially in the middle of the day when the temperature is high, Jack and Lucia organize the necessary things to do, such as clearing the snow from the farm, repairing the fence, inspecting the farmhouse, distributing food and firewood, etc.

Chu Tianjiang is not a member of the guards, so he is not qualified to be lazy.

As Jack instructed, he and some young men were in charge of clearing the snow.

In winter, snow is the most annoying thing, but in summer, it is the most precious resource. During the summer, which lasted for more than seven months, the biggest problem was drought. By that time, the river will be cut off, and in order to ensure the harvest, crops must be planted in the summer, which will require water. For this reason, it is necessary to preserve the snow during the winter months, or to be more precise, to collect the snow.

All the snow was piled up in a pond on the south side of the farm.

The pond has frozen, but there is still liquid water at the bottom, and it will seep into the surface, accumulate underground, and then rush to the surface the following summer. In other words, how much water is available in the summer depends on how much snow can be collected in the winter and stored in the ground.

It's a physical job, and everybody works hard.

When Ava walked over, Chu Tianjiang glanced at her and continued to look at the snow on the flatbed.

"Thank you."

"Thank me for what?" Chu Tianjiang patted the car board with an iron hammer and asked people to pull the car away. Although there are some livestock on the farm, they are all hidden in barns. The cold weather makes the livestock have to stay underground, otherwise the severe cold can take the life of the livestock in more than ten minutes. Without livestock, it would be impossible to plough in the spring and crops would not be able to grow, so people would have to work in the winter.

Ava picked up the long sword and shook it at Chu Tianjiang.

"That's for you." The next cart was towed over, and Chu Tianjiang continued to snow on the car.

"You don't need compensation at all."

Chu Tianjiang ignored Ava because he was leaving in more than a month, and he didn't want to have feelings for anyone here.

Also, Ava is beautiful.

Even from Chu Tianjiang's aesthetic point of view, she can be regarded as a big beauty, and Chu Tianjiang knows that Ava is very popular here.

Of course, the main reason is that Chu Tianjiang doesn't want to talk about feelings, especially the relationship between men and women.

Returning to this world, it is said that the big one is to save human civilization, and the small one is for the sake of Nicole and the others, in order to find the lost Clara and others.

"Do you know the truth?"

"What do you know?"

"The value of this sword." Ava paused for a moment and said, "In the town, this sword can be exchanged for the best set of armor, and even a piece of land. ”

"Do you think I need a second set of armor?"

Ava smiled faintly and said, "Of course you don't need it, but it's just the best sword I've ever seen, and it must be very valuable, but you gave it to me......"

"It's for you, not for you." Chu Tianjiang glanced back at Ava. "If you have the energy to discuss the value of this sword with me, why don't you pick up the iron and remove the snow with me."

"You ......"

"The sword is a tool, and the iron chuan is also a tool, whether it is used to deal with the night demons, or for next year's farming, it is to continue to survive." Chu Tianjiang worked very hard. "With great ability comes great responsibility. Although you are a member of the Guard, you don't need to participate in labor like ordinary people, but I think that if you can participate in labor, more people will respect and love you, not just fear you. ”

Ava bit her lip and pondered Chu Tianjiang's words.

"Well, if you don't want to participate in the labor, don't get in my way."

"You ......"

Chu Tianjiang didn't say anything more, there was still a large pile of snow waiting to be transported away.

Ava glared at Chu Tianjiang viciously, then turned around and walked away.

Chu Tianjiang didn't take it to heart, because he had long noticed that members of the guard like Ava had always thought that he was superior and always looked superior. Although Chu Tianjiang disagreed with their position, he didn't want to argue with the members of the guard over it.

It wasn't long before Ava rushed back with Tie Chun in her hand.

"What, figured it out?" Chu Tianjiang was a little surprised.

"Are you not allowed to let me participate in labor?" Ava glared at Chu Tianjiang again. "You are so powerful, you are all involved in labor, of course I can't be an exception."

"Don't push on me, whether you want to participate in labor or not is your business, and it has nothing to do with me."

"I like it, how?"

Chu Tianjiang couldn't help but smile bitterly. Although 10,000 years have passed, women are still women, especially beautiful women, and they still like to play with their temper.

"Skyler."

"What's wrong?"

"If I participate in labor more every day, can you teach me."

"Teach you what?"

"Swordsmanship."

Chu Tianjiang was stunned for a moment and said, "I'm not a master of swordsmanship, I can only embroider some fists and legs." ”

"But you're good, you beat Schneider."

"That's why I can't teach you."

"For what?"

"If Schneider knows the truth, I'm afraid it will ......"

"I'm afraid of what? He and I only live together, not husband and wife. Besides, you're so powerful, are you still afraid that he will find you trouble? ”

Chu Tianjiang smiled bitterly and shook his head, of course he was not afraid of Schneider.

"Schneider won't be back until after the spring."

"What?"

"He went to repair the temporary foothold on the road, and then he would go to the town church and report to the church about the situation this year, and he would not be back until the beginning of spring at the earliest." Ava glanced at Chu Tianjiang. "Every year, when the time comes, he will bring a caravan here."

"Caravans?"

"The farm can only produce food, and everything else needs to be purchased from the caravan, and the supplies given to the church must be transported out of the caravan through the caravan."

Chu Tianjiang nodded and didn't say much.

"If you are willing to teach me swordsmanship, I will accompany you through the winter."

"I don't need to be accompanied." Chu Tianjiang already knew that the ethical concept in this world was very weak, especially before the official marriage, the interaction between men and women was very casual. This can be seen from Lucia asking Sophia to come to Chu Tianjiang, and this is also to increase the fertility rate.

"Anyway, you have to teach me swordsmanship."

"Tomorrow morning."

"You promised?"

Chu Tianjiang nodded. "I don't want you to do anything for me, just leave it to a friend."