Chapter IV
Li Wuyan was taken to the fire surrounded by the big man in Tsing Yi, and the middle-aged man sitting in the middle of the crowd looked up at him after hearing the footsteps, then took out two cakes from behind and asked, "Do you want to eat bread?" β
Li Wuyan never expected that the other party's first sentence was to ask this, and at the same time he was a little moved, he also offered food before the fight, which was too merciful. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ο½ο½ο½Uο½Eγ Without saying a word, he stepped forward to take the flatbread in the middle-aged man's hand, squatted by the fire like the people around him and silently nibbled on the food in his hand, and even after eating, he was cheeky enough to ask for another piece. The middle-aged man glanced at him appreciatively, and then took out two large cakes and handed them to Li Wuyan. Li Wuyan made a gesture of thanks, but only took a piece of flatbread, and then shook his head, indicating that he couldn't eat so much.
It was in this strange atmosphere that Li Wuyan finished dinner, and he felt that he was full of energy now, and it should be no problem to play five or six. However, the development of things was beyond his expectations, and after the middle-aged man saw that he was full, he did not mention the matter of the afternoon, but called a person, pointed at Li Wuyan and said, "Take him to see He Lao." β
Li Wuyan was a little confused, didn't the other party come to fight? However, as he walked with the man, the surrounding environment became darker and darker, and Li Wuyan's heart began to become vigilant. Is the other party going to use the night to carry out a sneak attack? Thinking of the three indiscriminate sneak attack methods used by the middle-aged man in the afternoon, Li Wuyan felt more and more that this possibility was very high. But to Li Wuyan's surprise, the big man in green clothes just took him to a dark corner, where an old man with gray hair was sitting cross-legged. The man in Tsing Yi stepped forward and bowed to the old man and left, leaving Li Wuyan, who was completely unknown, messy in the cold wind.
What the hell is going on? Li Wuyan was completely confused. He stood there for a while, and when he saw that the old man didn't react, he stretched out his hand and shook it in front of his eyes, but the old man still didn't move, couldn't he be asleep? Li Wuyan was about to step forward to see the situation, when suddenly the old man's hand on his lap quickly reached forward. Because the surrounding environment was too dark, Li Wuyan couldn't see his specific moves clearly, but his intuition told him that this must be the next three indiscriminate moves that grabbed the root of people's lives. He quickly stretched out his right hand in front of his lower body, and really blocked the opponent's attacking claws. However, before Li Wuyan could be happy, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his right forearm, as if he was being tightly clamped by iron tongs. This made Li Wuyan feel terrified, he had lead tied to his hands, how much grip strength did this old man have? Li Wuyan endured the pain and threw a straight left fist straight at the old man's head, hoping that the other party would be afraid of this move and let go of the hand that was clamping him. Unexpectedly, although Li Wuyan's goal was achieved, the other party let go on the way to his punch and pulled his hand forward. Now his situation is terrible, at this time it was time for him to move forward, the other party pulled him again, his body was subjected to two huge forward forces, and his steps shook. The old man hooked his foot even more to the fire, causing Li Wuyan to pounce directly on the ground and make a-eating motion.
Failure, this is a complete failure, Li Wuyan has been knocked to the ground without even touching the other party's clothes, and the gap between the strengths is enough to make him feel desperate. He closed his eyes and silently waited for the final blow from the other party. But after a while, nothing happened, Li Wuyan turned around and looked up, only to see that the old man sat up cross-legged again, motionless, as if he had fallen asleep again. Li Wuyan stood up, patted the dust on his body, and then walked up to the old man, bowed with his fists and said, "Thank you for the mercy of your seniors." β
The old man remained unresponsive, motionless like a fast stone. If it weren't for his series of sharp attacks just now, Li Wuyan would have thought that he would have died of old age. He stood bent over for a long time, and when the old man seemed to ignore him, he straightened up and prepared to leave. Suddenly, the old man grabbed him by his clothes and asked, "Where did you hear the name Yanzizhuang?" β
The voice was full of breath, not at all like the voice of a gray-haired man. Li Wuyan turned around and said politely: "It was the family teacher who told the juniors." β
"Oh? So who is your master? β
"The family teacher doesn't want to get into the disputes of the rivers and lakes again, so I can't reveal it to the younger generation."
"Don't want to get caught up in the strife?" The old man shook his head, let out a mocking laugh and said, "Then did your master tell you that the enemy of the Yanzizhuang on the rivers and lakes can be lined up all the way from the capital of Dameng, Balanwuto, all the way to Luojing City of Dayan?" β
Li Wuyan was stunned for a moment, and then remembered that the person in Yanzizhuang had offended the ruthless people in the top four dart games in Jiangnan and killed people, why didn't he think of this when he wanted to pull the tiger skin? This old man can't be some of the four big dart games, right? Thinking of this, Li Wuyan really wanted to slap himself in the face, but it was useless to say anything at this point, he could only ask cautiously: "Eh...... I really haven't said that. Could it be that the predecessor was also one of the enemies of that person? β
The other party suddenly laughed when he heard Li Wuyan's words, accompanied by a slight sound of iron colliding, and Li Wuyan found that the other party's hands and feet were tied with iron chains. In such a restrictive situation, he can easily defeat himself, how strong is this old man? Li Wuyan had silently equated him with a monster, and even had a higher status in Li Wuyan's heart than Fan Zhutou, and at the same time, Li Wuyan also decided not to offend him no matter what!
The old man laughed for a while before stopping, but he was still a little unsatisfied, and said to Li Wuyan with a grin: "Oh, the old man hasn't seen a kid like you on the rivers and lakes for a long time, and he thinks he is smart but stupid, I really don't know how many days you can live on the rivers and lakes." But your kid is a fool and a fool, and his luck is really good, the old man is the only one of the few people who has received the favor of that person on the rivers and lakes, so when he learned from the apprentice that someone dared to mention Yanzizhuang again on the rivers and lakes, the old man was very pleased, and he wanted to meet this kid who was not afraid of death anyway. I didn't expect it, I didn't expect that in the end, the only one who dared to mention these three words on the rivers and lakes was a stupid boy like you. β
The tone of the old man behind him also became embarrassed, and Li Wuyan didn't feel good in his heart. What kind of person is this, a stupid boy when he opens his mouth and closes his mouth, does he think that martial arts are great if he is a little stronger? Belch...... Well, it's pretty remarkable.
Hey, Li Wuyan thought of this, and couldn't help but shake his head and sigh helplessly. The old man thought that Li Wuyan was echoing what he said, and he couldn't help but be a little moved, the young people now can actually think of going with him, it seems that this river and lake can still be saved. Thinking of this, he suddenly became serious, and said to Li Wuyan in a calm voice: "Boy, let me ask you a few things, and you have to answer me truthfully." β
Ask things? What can you ask? Is it Yueyue? Li Wuyan became vigilant and said slowly: "The kid must tell his seniors the truth about what he knows, but if it involves some secrets of the kid, then it will be difficult to obey." β
"You kid really like to be smart." The old man couldn't help but smile and said, "It seems that your kid still has a bit of a secret, but don't worry, the old man doesn't have any idea about your things, he just wants to ask where you come from, how is the situation at home, where is your teacher, and at what age you started to practice martial arts." β
Li Wuyan thought for a while, and felt that it didn't seem to be important except for the third one, so he replied honestly: "The younger generation was born in a fisherman's family in a village in Qingzhou, and his parents died early when the younger generation was eight years old. Xi Wu was practiced two months ago by the master of a martial arts hall in the county by chance, but the specific name of the master cannot be revealed. β
The old man frowned when he heard this, and said a little unhappily: "Why is your mother-in-law and mother-in-law, you don't even dare to say the name of the master, is there anything unsightly?" Oh, I see, you self-proclaimed smart boy must be thinking about the conflict in the afternoon, afraid that the old man will retaliate, right? Hmph, you're ridiculously stupid. β
After hearing the old man's ridicule, Li Wuyan felt very angry, the old man actually saw through him at a glance, and what he said hit Li Wuyan's sore spot, making him powerless to refute. He stood in place with a red face, clenched his fists, but after a while, he let out his breath and said to himself: "Yes, yes, the younger generation is hopelessly stupid like this, you are right." Do you have anything else to do now? If not, the juniors will say goodbye here and go back to rest. β
The old man shook his head again when he heard Li Wuyan's words and said, "If you can't do it, your temper is not small, and it can be revealed so easily, and neither can the city government." You kid has to change, otherwise you won't be able to get along with this world. β
What's this? Is this old man a teacher? Why do you like to meddle with your own business so much? Li Wuyan was really angry, but said with a smile: "It's okay, the juniors are going to be soldiers, and the rivers and lakes have nothing to do with the juniors." β
"Hahaha, do you think the army is not a river and lake? You're a little too naΓ―ve. And don't think that the old man doesn't know, you're all here, and you're embarrassed to lick your face and say that you're going to be a soldier? You're going to be cannon fodder. β
It was the first time that Li Wuyan felt so much frustration, not only could he not beat the other party in a fight, but he couldn't even compare to others in terms of lip service, so he didn't want anyone to live! He didn't want to stay here for a moment, so he quickly turned around and said, "That's it, the juniors will go back first, I wish the seniors a good dream." β
"Wait." The old man reached out again and grabbed Li Wuyan's clothes and said, "What's the hurry, I haven't finished my words yet." β
Li Wuyan turned around and said helplessly: "Then senior, can you hurry up?" The juniors are tired today, so they have to rest quickly, and they have to hurry tomorrow. β
"Today's young people are really impatient." The old man shook his head, then took out a tattered book from his clothes and said to Li Wuyan: "Boy, it is also a fate for you and me to meet here, I am going to give you a great creation now, are you willing to accept it?" β
"Oh, the younger generation has a thin life, there is no blessing, the senior should find someone else. That's it, good night senior. β
ββ¦β¦ Boy, do you believe it or not, if you take one more step, the old man will catch your eggs? β
"What kind of kung fu are you learning?" Li Wuyan finally couldn't help it, turned around and complained to the old man: "I wanted to say it a long time ago, why do you still have that person's attack path is so indiscriminate, and you only scratch other people's lower bodies every day, can you have some quality as a Jianghu person?" β
"What kung fu?" The old man glanced at Li Wuyan meaningfully, then handed the book to Li Wuyan and said, "You will know after reading this book, this is also the creation I want to give you." β
Li Wuyan took the book inexplicably, and then flipped through it casually, it was so dark that he couldn't see the words written on it, and he could only barely see some of the villain pictures drawn on it. He closed the book and thought for a moment, then asked, "Martial arts cheats?" β
The old man said with a serious face: "Yes, this is a kung fu created by my ancestor of the He family two hundred years ago by imitating the martyrdom finger of the Buddha Sect in the Western Regions-Iron Eagle Hand. Although this kung fu is not as lethal as the Crossing Finger, it is easy to get started, and when practiced to the extreme, it can also rely on the grip of the fingers to rip off a large piece of the enemy's flesh and blood, which is the foundation for my He family to stand in the rivers and lakes for so many years without falling. Now, I will hand over the secret book of this kung fu to you, and I don't need you to enter my ancestral home, nor do I need you to apprentice, as long as you promise me one thing. β
Li Wuyan cautiously asked, "What's the matter?" It's not like you want me to avenge you or something, in that case, it's better to be spared, I don't want to get involved in the struggle of your predecessors. β
"Hahaha, forget it, you kid probably won't have a chance to see my enemy in his life, and take revenge? I'm not going to trade at a loss. The old man shook his head with a smile, his expression was no longer serious, but he said lightly: "I just need your kid to help me pass on this kung fu, whether it is you or someone else, whether it is a man or a woman, a Han or a person of other races, anyway, as long as I can pass on the iron eagle hand of my He family." That's what I think, what do you think? β
"It's that simple?" Li Wuyan didn't believe that there would be such a good thing in the world, he thought about it, and still said: "Can the seniors tell the juniors the reason for this." The seniors also know that the younger generations like to be smart, so they will inevitably think about it. I also hope that the seniors can tell the younger generations the real reason, so that the younger generations can have peace of mind. β
The old man sat down cross-legged again, and said disapprerovingly: "I knew that your kid would ask, and it doesn't matter if you tell you the reason." The old man actually just wanted the He family to survive in this world for a few more years, and there was no deep-seated reason. β
Li Wuyan was startled when he heard this, and almost threw the book out, and couldn't help but think: This cheat can't be some kind of witchcraft, right?
The old man couldn't help but shake his head when he saw Li Wuyan guessing what he was thinking like this, but he didn't explain anything, but asked Li Wuyan a question: "Boy, do you know what death is?" β
Li Wuyan thought for a while, and said uncertainly: "Death, it's just that your eyes are black, and then you don't want anything?" Belch...... The younger generation really hasn't thought about this problem, I don't know what the seniors have to teach me? β
The old man stretched out his hand and said, "In my opinion, death is divided into three stages. β
"The first stage, at the moment of your death, represents the death of your body in this world."
"The second stage is when someone you know comes to mourn for you, which means that your identity is dead in this world."
"The third stage is when the last person who remembers you dies, which means that all of you are dead in this world."
"This time, the old man offended someone who shouldn't be offended, and it is estimated that he will die for nine lifetimes, and he will have no chance to live again. It doesn't matter if the old man is dead, I can't let the He family die in this world because of this! β
"My He family has been passed down for three generations, and I haven't left a single heir in the He family's generation until now. I only accepted one apprentice in my life, but he was also forced to die by me. In this way, the people of my He family are dead, and it is estimated that twenty years have passed on the rivers and lakes, no, it is estimated that my He family will never be mentioned again after ten years, and then the He family will really die. β
"The old man originally thought that you and I were destined, and wanted you to inherit my He family's martial arts, and then continue to pass on the name of my He family in this river and lake. But looking at your stupid appearance, it is estimated that you will not live long, and you may die earlier than the old man, so the old man thought that it would be better for you to help the old man find a successor. β
"Don't look at me like that, am I wrong about something? Okay, okay, the old man said it wrong, you tap, don't break the cheats, it's a copy rewritten thirty years ago, and it can't stand the toss. β
"What? You ask the old man why he didn't find it himself? Hehe, don't look at the old man who seems to be very free now, in fact, if it weren't for the old man's apprentices tonight to help the old man find an opportunity, the old man might have to stay in the wooden box with only one ventilation hole. β
"Well, this can be regarded as a poor old man's last wish, seeing that you are quite kind, you shouldn't refuse, right?"
Li Wuyan glanced at the old man helplessly, put the book in his arms and said, "Okay, anyway, it's a matter of effort, I'll help you see if there are any suitable candidates." β
"Remember, it's best to be a child who is okay and well-behaved, and it's best to be the eldest son, uh, it's best to be the descendant of some dignitary."
ββ¦β¦ Didn't you just say that anyone can do it? β
"When you get older, you tend to be a little more greedy."
Li Wuyan glanced at him and said, "Then there's nothing else, I can also go back and rest, right?" You'd better hurry back to that wooden box, lest you get your apprentice in trouble." β
The old man touched his chin, and then said, "It's nothing, so let's say goodbye here." Boy, if you help the old man do this well, the old man's spirit in the sky will definitely bless you when the time comes. β
"It's better to forget it, old-timer, you might as well tell me what your surname is, and maybe I can help you put on two pillars of incense on the Qingming Festival."
The old man raised his head and looked at the night sky, and for a moment he had mixed feelings. He said calmly: "The old man's surname is Tieyi, and the people in the rivers and lakes call him Tieshou!" β
"He Tieyi, right?" Li Wuyan turned around, waved his hand at the old man with his back and said, "My name is Li Wuyan, I remember to come to get the paper money I burned for you during the Qingming Festival." β
"Hmph, what a stupid boy, it's better to worry about yourself, don't die on the battlefield all at once."
Li Wuyan didn't reply, but stretched out his right hand to the back and raised his middle finger towards the old man, until he felt a little far away and the old man might not be able to see it, then he withdrew his right hand and walked in this cold night tremblingly.
As soon as he left this dark place, Li Wuyan saw a middle-aged man squatting outside the crowd. The middle-aged man raised his head and glanced at him after hearing the footsteps, stood up, patted his buttocks, and said, "He Lao has finished explaining to you?" β
"It's over."
"You promised?"
"Promised."
"That's fine. Oh yes, the afternoon incident was our people's fault, but you also badly injured the three of them, so we're kind of clear, don't think about asking us to apologize to you again or something, that's all. β
Li Wuyan looked at the middle-aged man who was slowly walking towards the crowd, and suddenly asked in a ghostly manner: "Do you hate your master?" β
But as soon as he asked Li Wuyan, he felt that this didn't seem right, this was someone else's private matter, what does it have to do with himself? When did your gossip heart become so strong? He just wanted to apologize, but the middle-aged man stopped and replied, "Hate, why don't you hate?" Didn't you see that I cut off relations with him and didn't call him master anymore? β
"Haha...... But I can't see it, but it feels like you still respect him. Li Wuyan replied cautiously.
"This can make him feel guilty, so that when I want to be a master in the next life, he will be embarrassed to refuse me."
What kind of brains are these masters and apprentices, and they're too shrewd. Li Wuyan shook his head, feeling that he must learn more like these smart people in the future, and then shivered and continued to walk in this cold night