Thousands of mountains and birds fly away, and thousands of people disappear.

A wild barren mountain with withered trees, falling with the snow, is already covered in silver, with a bit of quiet beauty.

Holding a round shield, Jiang Ling, who was dressed in gray linen, fell into the snow at the foot of the mountain, he was blown by the sudden cold wind, and he didn't have time to think about it, so he took steps and climbed directly along the faintly visible mountain road.

Seeing that the mountain was not too tall or steep, Jiang Ling was a little relieved, because he didn't seem to have to climb too many roads in the wind and snow. But there was also a trace of doubt and worry, after all, this mountain seemed to be a little ordinary.

The so-called famous and decent or ancient court sects, all pay attention to the momentum of a mountain gate, outstanding people and the spirit of the earth, you see what Taishan Gang, Emei faction, Huashan Sword Sect, Tianshan Sect and other great religions, which do not choose a famous mountain and mountain as a base, what you want is that the name of the mountain and the name of the religion complement each other.

Therefore, Jiang Ling guessed that he might not be visiting such a big sect, but he couldn't close the coffin, after all, the battlefield information prompted that this was a 'hidden' sect, maybe people would be low-key and luxurious.

However, when Jiang Ling got closer to the top of the mountain, the more he felt that something was wrong, because this mountain was too ordinary, there was no stone road to climb the mountain, there were no statues, there was no mountain protection array, there was no fence, and there was even a feeling of being inaccessible.

"Is it so completely hidden..."Jiang Ling glared and felt that something was not right.

Finally, Jiang Ling stepped on the snow and climbed to the top of the mountain, saw the pavilion, and also saw the old and young under the eaves.

Jiang Ling concluded in his heart that these two people were probably the so-called 'Hidden World Sect', although he felt a pain in the egg, but after all, he followed the guidance of the system to come here, and he didn't know the reality of the old man, Jiang Ling naturally bowed politely and saluted, and said respectfully: "Hello." ”

The old man looked at Jiang Ling with a faint smile, and the apprentice naturally had his eyes wide and stared curiously at this sudden guest.

After nodding his head, the old man said gently, "Young man, why are you here here?" ”

Hearing this, Jiang Ling hesitated for a moment, weighed several words in his heart, and finally said respectfully: "Come to learn from the teacher." ”

Hearing this, a trace of surprise flashed in the old man's eyes, and he was a little more curious. The apprentice's eyes widened, as if he couldn't believe what he was hearing.

"Apprenticeship?" The apprentice couldn't help but repeat it, looking at Jiang Ling a little crying and laughing. Originally, his temperament was a bit good, but at this time, the apprentice believed that this person must be a kid from a poor country, and he didn't know how to find some prestigious sects to learn art, so he came here, do you think that the people who live in the mountains are really the masters of the world?

The old and the young had different faces, and Jiang Ling couldn't help but be a little embarrassed, but fortunately, he still cultivated the thickness of his face, and said without changing his face: "Yes, apprenticeship." ”

The old man looked at Jiang Ling kindly and said, "Why did you come here to learn art?" ”

Jiang Ling thought about it, and didn't know what reason was appropriate, so he said sincerely: "I came here with the guidance of the Book of Heaven. ”

Jiang Ling didn't know what the meaning of Guantianshu fell in this world, but from his understanding, it should be a process that must be followed to choose a career, a bit similar to the ability test, ability awakening, and job transfer in some systems, so if he said that he was guided by the Book of Heaven, he should be able to make the other party understand, and he would not violate the harmony.

But he didn't know that these words were like thunder in the ears of the old man and his apprentice, and the old man suddenly fell silent, looking at Jiang Ling and not knowing what to think.

After the apprentice was shocked, he suddenly felt ridiculous, as if he had heard a big joke, and couldn't help but look at Jiang Ling and said, "What nonsense are you talking about?" Book from the sky? ”

Jiang Ling looked at the reaction of the master and apprentice, and felt bad, but he still didn't understand the situation, and since he had spoken, it was not good to change his words temporarily, so he had to nod again: "Yes, Tianshu." ”

"Don't laugh, I don't know where you heard the story, you know about the book of heaven, but I think you still don't know what the book of heaven is." The apprentice looked at Jiang Ling's gaze with a bit of sarcasm, and said indifferently: "Indeed, the Book of Viewing Heaven can help cultivators cleanse their souls and see the sea of knowledge inside, to discover the most innate abilities in your body that are far beyond ordinary people, and even choose the most suitable master exercises for you." But... The Book of Heaven is a divine object, in addition to the Protoss, only the Imperial Family and several major immortal sects in the human world have the ability to send disciples to the Book of Heaven, and they have to choose the most talented person. So, whatever you're here for, it's better to say it differently. ”

After listening to the apprentice's words, Jiang Ling suddenly felt a big feeling, in fact, he probably guessed that the Book of Watching Heaven was not an ordinary thing, but he thought that it was some kind of amazing adventure that could highlight his extraordinary. I didn't expect it to be so complicated, how can this make sense.

And Jiang Ling is only entering the game for the second time, and he hasn't figured out what role the 'player' plays in this world, whether he is an ordinary person, or what has a special identity to make integrating into the game world harmonious.

But if you want to come to such a cool identity as the Protoss royal family, you should have nothing to do with yourself...

The apprentice saw Jiang Ling stunned in place, thinking that he was at a loss after being debunked by himself, so he sighed and said: "I don't know where you came from, poor fellow, I want to read some made-up bridges in some boring books, I think that I can meet a master by climbing the mountain, and I can learn the ability to understand the world and the earth by apprenticeship, and what kind of daydreaming." I advise you, go back early, learn skills, and still be able to support your family, don't spend your days thinking about wasting your time. ”

The speaker was kind, but Jiang Ling naturally didn't feel good when he heard it, but Jiang Ling's face remained unchanged, but he raised his head to look at the old man and said sincerely: "I really came here with the guidance of the Book of Heaven." ”

Seeing this, the apprentice waved his hand a little angrily: "You... Why doesn't the oil and salt enter, forget it, it's redundant and nonsense with you, we won't take it here..."

"Those who come are guests." The old man looked at Jiang Ling with a smile, interrupted the apprentice's words, and said to Jiang Ling: "It's snowing outside, come in and sit down." ”

"Thank you." Jiang Ling thanked him.

The apprentice was surprised and came to the master's side, and said in a low voice: "Old man, although it is not easy to come to the mountain to be alone, but how can you take in such a person who is full of nonsense and whose origin is unknown." ”

"Hugh should be so mean." The old man said a word to the apprentice, and then took Jiang Ling into the pavilion.

Although the apprentice was dissatisfied, he didn't forcibly drive Jiang Ling away, just snorted lightly and walked in.

Jiang Ling walked into the pavilion and found that it was as simple as what he saw from the outside, there was nothing special about the sky, it was just an ordinary small Taoist temple, and the hall had a bookcase and two chairs.

The old man said, "Go and make a pot of hot tea for the guests." ”

"Even the hot water is gone, and the tea is still hot." The apprentice muttered dissatisfied, but still picked up the teapot and went to the firewood room.

"Don't be surprised if you're stubborn." The old man kindly invited Jiang Ling to sit down.

Jiang Ling thanked him and sat down, and then said, "I haven't introduced myself yet, my name is Jiang Ling." ”

"Interesting name." The old man chuckled and said, his eyes stayed on Jiang Ling and looked at him.

The old man answered casually, then didn't say more, just looked at Jiang Ling like this, Jiang Ling was naturally a little embarrassed, and said: "I heard that this mountain is called Guiyin Mountain, and there are two of you and apprentice on this mountain?" ”

"Yes, it's been many years." The old man opened his mouth and asked, "Do you really plan to worship me as a teacher?" ”

Jiang Ling pondered it for a moment when he heard this, but he didn't hesitate, and said very seriously: "Although it is a little abrupt, since the Book of Heaven guides me to come here, it means that I have a relationship with my predecessors, but whether I want to learn art under my predecessors, I naturally have to follow the opinions of my predecessors." ”

Jiang Ling's words were already impeccable, but in fact, he was silently saying in his heart: "Mother, the chicken didn't randomly select the sect to draw a bottom, right?" However, there should be no chance to re-watch the Book of Heaven, and the main quest of the system also says that it is to practice in this hidden mountain, so you can only resign yourself to fate. I hope that this old man is a real person and does not show his face, and his actual identity is the leader of the martial arts alliance ten years ago... Even the Demon Sect Leader can do it..."

The old man didn't know what Jiang Ling was thinking in his heart, but he still looked at Jiang Ling with a smile, and after looking at his face and looking at his whole body, Jiang Ling felt a pain in the face.

The apprentice came back from making tea, and did not forget to say to Jiang Ling: "Let me tell you, my master and apprentice are living very poorly, now there is a snowstorm on the mountain, there are no fruits and wild vegetables, and the town is far away, and we have no money, there are a few broken books in the study on this mountain, which are valuable things." In short, even if we have the heart to take you in, we can't support you, and you can just stay here for one night, but it's useless to stay here. ”

Jiang Ling looked at his apprentice and said with a smile: "Children don't want to be square, I will solve the problem of food and accommodation by myself, and I won't mix food and drink." ”

"Forget it, you see you're poorer than me, but this shield can be used for a few hundred wen, enough for half a bag of rice." The apprentice was rude, but he was actually pouring tea for Jiang Ling, and after pouring the tea, he continued: "In the future, don't casually tell others what heavenly books you have read, you will be ridiculed, and don't casually climb the mountain to apprentice, in case you meet a ruthless sect disciple, maybe you will be beaten, but I won't give you tea." ”

"Jin'er!" The old man snorted softly and interrupted the apprentice again.

"My name is Wanzhongshan, why do you call me a nickname!" The apprentice glanced at the old man resentfully, and then said with wide eyes: "I said old man, you don't really want to accept him as an apprentice, do you?" ”

The old man said indifferently: "What if it is?" ”

"How can it work! I said, old man, even if no one has come for too long, you don't have to be so impulsive when you see someone! When the apprentice heard that the master seemed to have this intention, he immediately ignored Jiang Ling's presence, and directly objected: "You can't say that you agree to come to the teacher to apprentice at random, and besides, someone really came to visit the mountain gate a few years ago, and there were a few children with a good temperament who wanted to stay here, and you didn't agree." Why, do you really believe that he has read the Book of Heaven?"

"You are so rude, how can you speak like this in front of guests." The old man's face sank a little, and he reprimanded softly: "Punish you to copy the book, and copy the entire text of "The Law of the Gentleman" and "The Book of Manners". ”

Wan Chongshan was stunned by the master's reprimand, he couldn't remember how long he hadn't seen the master get angry, and suddenly sourness and annoyance poured out of his heart, and he waved his hand and said, "You are the master, you have the final say, you take it!" After receiving this genius who observes the book of heaven, I see what you can teach others! What can you teach? Do you teach the law and etiquette of the gentleman? He also punished me for copying books, but do you know that we are all going to be poor and have no pen and ink! ”

As he spoke, the apprentice's eyes were red, but he didn't continue to yell at the old man, but turned around and walked to the study, wiping his tears as he walked, and said: "I've been with you for so many years, you haven't taught me anything, and you want me to run before and after serving you, it's good now, I have to accept apprentices again, how can I live..."