Zhong Lichun hesitated for a while and said, "Father, my daughter wants to practice martial arts. ”

Zhao Zhongquan was startled and said, "Girl's family, what are you doing with knives and guns." ”

Zhong Lichun knelt on the ground and said: "Father, daughter, several times in distress, there are people to help, otherwise, the daughter would have no bones left, so the daughter wants to practice some self-defense techniques in case of accidents." Father, please.

Zhao Zhongquan said unhappily: Yan'er, being a father is for your good, practicing martial arts is very hard, and you are also old, so it is not suitable. ”

Zhong Lichun straightened his back and said: "My daughter knows, my daughter is not afraid of hard work, my daughter just doesn't want to, and she has to rely on others to rescue her every time she is in danger." ”

Zhao Zhongquan looked at Zhong Lichun with a resolute face, and couldn't help but have a headache, and then thought about it, his daughter's family, watching others practice felt fresh and fun, and when she practiced for a few days, she knew that it was hard, so she naturally wouldn't practice. So he smiled and said, "Okay, when your body is good and your bones are good, my father will teach you to practice some basic skills." ”

Zhong Lichun said impatiently, "My daughter is fine, and she will be fine tomorrow." ”

Zhao Zhongquan smiled and said: "Okay, tomorrow my father will teach you to practice martial arts, okay!" ”

"Thank you, Daddy. The daughter retired first. Zhong Lichun blurted out.

Zhao Zhongquan was stunned, since his daughter woke up from that death, she has always called her father, and now she finally calls her father again. The character is also different from before, although it used to be quiet and elegant, but it is the playfulness that a little girl should have. Now, calm and secure, wise and transparent. Speak with dignity. Looking at the little figure that is gradually moving away, I always feel that I don't feel like a teenage girl, and the momentum is like a person who has been in a high position for many years.

Zhao Zhongquan shook his head, how could it be, she was clearly a little girl, I think she had experienced a catastrophe of life and death, and her personality had changed a little.

The next morning, Zhao Zhongquan really came to Qingya Garden, and as soon as he stepped in, he saw Zhong Lichun practicing swordsmanship, one move and one style, decent, he couldn't help but be surprised, and asked, "Yan'er, who taught you your swordsmanship." Isn't it the young pavilion master of the Heaven and Earth Pavilion? ”

Zhong Lichun Wan'er smiled and said, "My daughter watched him practice swords, and he practiced secretly, but he didn't teach me. Daddy, do you think your daughter is okay with her practice? ”

"Well, that's great. Unexpectedly, Yan'er is still a martial arts wizard, only in just two months, she can practice so well in secret. than a thousand times for the father. ”

"A thousandfold." Zhong Lichun was funny, now she deliberately hid it, and only demonstrated some simple and ordinary sword styles, and the truly subtle ones have not yet been demonstrated! If all of them come out, I am afraid that Zhao Zhongquan will be scared to death.

Zhao Zhongquan stood aside, twisted his beard, and said in deep thought for a while: Yan'er, the swordsmanship of the Heaven and Earth Pavilion is exquisite, much better than being a father, and you are talented and intelligent, you can do it at a glance. So be it! As a father, I can't teach you anything, just the moves you just had, if you are proficient, ordinary men are not your opponents, you can practice slowly, I will go first, I will find you a good sword, and I will come to see you in a few days. ”

"Thanks, Daddy, Daddy is the best." Zhong Lichun was ecstatic. Although the Qingying Sword is in his hands, it is a thing of the palace after all, and he has galloped on the battlefield before, many people have seen it, if he takes it out and uses it, it will be troublesome to be recognized. So she still has a sword at her disposal. Now that Zhao Zhongquan promised to give himself a good sword, it was really a gift in the snow. Originally, I just wanted an excuse to practice martial arts in an open and honest manner, but I didn't expect to have a good sword to defend myself.

Zhao Zhongquan walked out of Qingyayuan, hurriedly beat his horse out of the city, and came to a secluded hillside, in a thatched hut, an old man was sweating like rain, pulling out a piece of unformed iron from the burning stove, hammer by hammer was pouring into the beating, in the crisp knocking sound, the iron piece was forged several times, and a firewood knife gradually took shape.

Zhao Zhongquan didn't dare to disturb, he watched quietly on the side, and waited until the old man beat the firewood knife before he stepped forward and said, "Master, you are good." ”

The old man said with a smile: "Lord County Guard is polite, the old man is just an ordinary blacksmith, and he deserves the title of master there." ”

Zhao Zhongquan smiled, "Master Ou Yezi's senior apprentice, in this desolate place, playing ordinary tools really buries talents. ”

The old man's face changed, "Lord County Guard is here, he wants to arrest me." ”

Zhao Zhongquan waved his hand and said: "Master, don't misunderstand, the lower officials are here, just ask for a good sword, and don't know anything else." I don't know if the master will agree. ”

The old man looked at Zhao Zhongquan and said, "A good sword is a hero, the sword on the waist of the adult is just right for the adult, so there is no need to fight anymore." ”

Zhao Zhongquan respectfully gave a salute and said: "The ordinary assets of the lower officials, of course, are not worthy of a good sword, the little girl Ruoyan, talented and intelligent, never forget, I want to ask for a good sword to defend myself, and I hope that the master will give it to you."

The old man snorted coldly, "The adults laughed, a little girl, and she still wants me to give her a sword, naïve." Let's go! I'm not going to fight. ”

Zhao Zhongquan smiled and said: "It turns out that the master's vision is as short-sighted as the world, and the former queen is dominant, and she has a blue shadow sword against her. ”

The old man sneered, "Today's woman, what woman can compare with the queen, could it be that your daughter can stand side by side with the king?" ”

Zhao Zhongquan shook his head, the queen is famous and unmatched, and the little girl is naturally not as brave as the queen. It's just that the little girl is talented and intelligent, and she has only practiced for two months, and her swordsmanship has begun to show her edge, but she still secretly taught herself, if I didn't see it with my own eyes, I wouldn't believe it. With the talent of a little girl, she is worthy of a master's good sword. ”

The old man looked incredulous, "Who wouldn't brag." ”

Zhao Zhongquan smiled, "The master doesn't believe it. ”

The old man shook his head and said: Hearing is false, seeing is believing. The old man went to see it for himself and knew the truth. ”

"Okay, then ask the master to go with the subordinate to distinguish the false from the real." After speaking, Zhao Zhongquan picked up the bucket, extinguished the fire, grabbed the old man and threw it on the horse, turned over and got on the horse.

Zhao Zhongquan urged the horse to whip all the way, rushed all the way back to the county guard's mansion, and pulled the old man directly to Qingyayuan. Seeing Xiaoli hurriedly walking out, she asked, "Miss, what are you doing?" ”

Xiao Li Fu Fu said: "Master, Miss is ruthless today, and she is still running after practicing the sword!" They have been running for an hour, and they still refuse to stop to rest, and the slaves and maids have gone to prepare lunch! ”

Zhao Zhongquan waved his hand, and Xiaoli trotted all the way to prepare a meal. Zhao Zhongquan led the old man into Qingyayuan, and saw a petite figure running back and forth in the small garden, sweating on his head and his clothes wet.

Zhao Zhongquan just wanted to open his mouth to call, but was stopped by the old man waving his hand. So the two of them stood in a secluded place at the door, silently watching the young woman sweat like rain. The old man looked surprised, this woman is so resilient, very persevering, but to see, she can hold on for a long time, the old man stood aside with great interest. Finally, he stopped after Xiaoli brought the meal.

Zhao Zhongquan saw that the old man was looking at his daughter with high interest, and he had no intention of leaving, so he remained silent, accompanied the old man, and watched his daughter gobble up from a distance. His stomach rumbled, and the old man stared back at him dissatisfiedly. Zhao Zhonghui smiled awkwardly.

Zhong Lichun didn't know about the two people who were hiding on the side and watching secretly, after eating, he took a break, picked up the bamboo, no longer hidden, the swordsmanship was sharp, the moves were old, and he unleashed them without reservation.

Zhao Zhongquan was so frightened that he almost screamed. The old man's eyes were quick, and he covered his mouth to prevent him from making a sound. Until Zhong Lichun finished practicing the sword, he went back to the room for a lunch break. Only then did he let go of Zhao Zhongquan's mouth.

Zhao Zhongquan looked at the figure going upstairs, completely stunned, this is the real strength, dare to hide something from himself in the morning.

The old man looked at Zhong Lichun who was leaving, and was silent, strange, this girl is too strange, her moves are sharp, and her sword is so old, she is clearly a veteran with a sword, and she has at least more than ten years of experience to be so proficient. But seeing that the little girl is clearly thirteen or fourteen years old, can it be said that she started practicing swords as soon as she was born out of her mother's womb, this is unlikely! The old man was puzzled, and looked back at Zhao Zhongquan with a stunned look, his surprise was no less than his own. So he said softly, "My lord, my lord." ”

Zhao Zhongquan came back to his senses and said, "What advice does the master have!" ”

The old man said for a long time: "Ling Yan is geometrical this year, who is the teacher, and when did you start practicing swords." ”

"It's ....... Zhao Zhongquan looked confused, "The little girl is fourteen years old, who is the teacher, and when did she start practicing swords, the lower officials don't know." ”

"I don't know anything, as a father, I don't know when my daughter started practicing swords. How is this possible! The old man glared at him disapprovingly. Turn around and walk out of Qing Ya Yuan.

Zhao Zhongquan hurriedly followed behind and ordered his subordinates to set up a meal. After the old man had eaten his fill, he wiped his mouth, raised his legs and left.

Zhao Zhongquan hurriedly stopped him and said, "Master, what about the sword!" I promised my daughter that I would give her a good sword in a few days. ”

The old man turned his head and glared at him, "I'll do it when I go back, and I'll personally deliver it to the door after it's finished." Lend me your horse and ride it back. ”

Zhao Zhongquan nodded hurriedly and said, "Okay, okay, master, please go slowly." After saying that, he sent the old man out of the house all the way.

Zhong Lichun didn't know anything about it. Anyway, now that he can practice martial arts openly, Zhong Lichun no longer dodges and dodges, he is ruthless, practicing desperately, practicing every day after eating, eating after practice, taking a break at noon, and continuing to practice at night.

Zhao Zhongquan came over quietly every day, looking at the ruthless figure, and his heart couldn't say whether he was happy or worried. It's like knocking over a five-flavor bottle. Sweet and sour, bitter and salty. The daughter in front of me is like a mystery and can't guess.

Not many days later, the old man's face was covered with dust. Although his eyes were bloodshot, his eyes were full of light, and he hurriedly broke in. Zhao Zhongquan, who was eating, was taken aback. Standing up and saluting, "Master, please sit, please eat." ”

The old man is not polite either. Pick up the bowl, finish a bowl of rice in three bites, and put the rice bowl down, "Serve rice." The servant hurriedly filled a bowl, and after the old man finished eating, he wiped his mouth, and said, "Let's go, go to Qingyayuan." ”

Zhao Zhongquan glanced at it, and seeing that his hands were empty, he couldn't help but ask: "Master, where is your sword!" ”

The old man was dissatisfied: "The old man is true to his word, will he still lie to you?" Let's go! When you get to Qing Ya Yuan, the sword will come out. ”

Zhao Zhongquan didn't dare to ask any more, and took the old man to Qingyayuan together. Zhong Lichun was sitting down to rest, and when he saw Zhao Zhongquan coming over, he hurriedly saluted, "My daughter has seen Daddy." ”

Zhao Zhongquan pointed at the old man and said, "Yan'er, thank the master, the master gave you a good sword." ”

"Really?" Zhong Lichun was overjoyed, and hurriedly saluted the old man, "Thank you, master." ”

The old man smiled and stretched out his hand to pull it on his waist, a cold light of autumn water flickered, and a sword was already in his hand, handed it to Zhong Lichun and said, "Little girl, see if you like it or not." ”

Zhong Lichun took the sword with both hands, waved it lightly, the cold light was cold, and he shouted in a lost voice: "Good sword, I like it." "Thank you, Master.