There is always a salty smell in the air of Ionia, the smell of sea water brought by the sea breeze from the coastline of the island nation.

The morning sun is always so bright and can bring an extra good mood. At least, Fang Yan and Lolita looked in a good mood now.

"So, it's time for our first class." Holding his hands in front of his chest, Fang Yan said with a hint of a smile.

"Uh-huh." Lolita, who was standing opposite, nodded violently.

Fang Yan looked at Lolita with an unchanged smile: "Originally, according to the plan, today should have been the second class, but unfortunately yesterday afternoon, a certain guy who was full of fighting spirit fell asleep boredly, and was carried by me and walked so far that he didn't wake up until he was sent home." Tsk, this guy is really like a little lazy pig, are you right, Lolita? ”

"Long-winded!" Lolita blushed in shame.

Fang Yan shrugged his shoulders, pointed to the ground and said, "I have to tell you some theoretical knowledge first, let's sit down and talk, I am tired and panicked when I stand up." With that, he took the lead and sat down on the ground, and Lolita followed to sit on the grass. This meadow is not too far from Fang Yan's mill, it is usually empty and uninhabited, and the environment looks good, it is a good place to practice martial arts, I have to say that Fang Yan is indeed very good at picking.

Sitting cross-legged on the ground, Fang Yan looked at Lolita and said, "You can tell me about your understanding of martial arts first." ”

Lolita stared at Fang Yan with her eyes.

"Well, when I didn't say it." Fang Yan shook her head, although she longed for martial arts, but Lolita had always lived in this semi-closed small village after all, and it was indeed a little difficult for her to ask her to tell any theory. After sorting out his thoughts, Fang Yan decided to start from the most basic place.

"Lolita, do you know the nature of power?" After staring at Lolita for a long time, Fang Yan suddenly spoke. Without waiting for Lolita to answer, Fang Yan stopped her intention to speak, and said to herself: "No, it's too profound to say this, let's put it simply." ”

After thinking for a moment, Fang Yan spoke: "Although this classification is very rough, let's first divide the strong into two categories, one is born with great strength, and the other is ordinary people who finally succeed through acquired efforts. Because there is a precedent and the possibility of ordinary people becoming strong, there is our class today, which you have to remember. ”

Lolita nodded in understanding, her most admired hero was Irelia, and Irelia was not a person born with great strength, but a little girl as ordinary as her. It's stories like this that continue to inspire Lolita.

Seeing Lolita nodding, Fang Yan continued: "First of all, let's talk about the qualities that a strong person should have, one is his own strong basic strength, the second is the combat awareness and combat skills above the level, and the third point is the 'skill' that wields his own strength, that is, the 'martial art' that you often talk about." ”

Facing Lolita, who was a little confused, Fang Yan raised three fingers: "You have to remember that these three points are indispensable." ”

"Hmm." Lolita nodded vigorously.

Looking at Lolita with a serious face, a lazy smile hung on the corner of Fang Yan's mouth, and he propped his hands back on the ground: "I will talk about the basic strength and skills slowly, but the combat awareness and combat skills can only rely on yourself, after all, I am just a layman in this regard." ”

"I understand, I can practice it by fighting more in the future." Lolita squeezed her little fist hard, as if she had thought of something, and her little face was full of excitement.

Fang Yan shook his head and smiled, looked at the sky and thought for a moment, and said loudly: "Let's start with basic strength, because you want to take the warrior route, so physical fitness is very important to you." ”

"I have to say, you've done a good job over the years." Fang Yan looked at Lolita teasingly, "Running around the mountains and fields all day long, climbing trees and rivers are proficient, which has laid a good foundation for your physical fitness······ Poof, don't make a fuss, I was wrong! ”

Lolita got down from Fang Yan angrily, her red face was still with a look of shame, and she looked at Fang Yan angrily and said, "Go on." ”

"Ahem," Fang Yan got up from the ground and sat up, clearing his throat with a smile on his face, "Seriously, Lolita, your physical fitness is good, maybe you really have talent in this area." But if you really want to embark on the path of a warrior, you have to go through more professional training, and you are not there yet. ”

Lolita said, "Of course I know, that's why I came to you." ”

Fang Yan smiled, and his voice became a little serious: "Lolita, let me tell you an open secret, this is also one of the reasons why those strong people have a strong foundation." ”

Lolita sat up straight and looked at Fang Yan seriously.

"Ordinary training is important, but what really makes those strong people gain strong strength is indeed another kind of power," Fang Yan said word by word, "Rune power." ”

"Runic power?" Lolita wondered.

"The power of runes is a wonderful element that is invisible to the naked eye, it is found in every inch of space throughout Valoran, it is extremely versatile, and it is the source of power for the vast majority of the powerful. This is also the reason why Valoran is called the 'Land of Runeterra'. Fang Yan said slowly, with a hint of emotion in his tone. The biggest difference between a forger and an ordinary blacksmith is whether or not they can use the power of runes.

"As long as I master the power of runes, can I become a strong man?" Lolita looked down at her palms and muttered, excitement in her eyes.

"Before I teach you to come into contact with the power of runes, I need to determine one thing." Fang Yan's words interrupted Lolita's thoughts, "That's what kind of power you are suitable for." ”

Lolita looked at Fang Yan with wide eyes.

Fang Yan said eloquently: "For example, the Irelia you admire the most consumes mana when she uses skills, which is also the power used by most of Valoran's powerhouses, but there are also many special powers, such as the ninjas of our Ionian Equilibrium Sect, they consume energy when they use skills, which can also be called chakra. Also, Tydamir, the barbarian king of Freljord, uses the power of rage. ”

When he said anger, Fang Yan's face became a little unnatural, but Lolita, who was focused on Fang Yan's words, did not appear. After a pause, Fang Yan continued, "Of course, there are many other strange powers, and even more unknown wonderful powers. ”

"Wondrous Power ······" Lolita's face was full of yearning, but Fang Yan on the side poured cold water and said, "You still pray that you don't use any strange power, then I won't be able to teach you." ”

Lolita's face fell when she heard this, and she glared at Fang Yan hatefully.

Ignoring Lolita's gaze, Fang Yan said with some emotion: "In fact, in the warrior circle of Presidian, when the older generation cultivates the next generation, they first let them come into contact with the power of runes, and only when their physical fitness improves to a certain level will they begin to explore the appropriate power. After all, this kind of power is more related to skills, and there is not much need to understand in the early stage. ”

"But I personally feel that it's better to know about this kind of thing earlier, and it will be convenient for me to arrange your future tutorials, so let's test your strength type first."

"Good!" Lolita jumped up, her little face full of excitement and said, "Then let's start quickly, what should I do?" "This feeling is quite tall, there is wood!

Fang Yan smiled and gave Lolita a thumbs up, "I have the simplest and most direct method, which is the meditation I taught you before!" ”

"Huh?" Lolita's face fell.

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At night, after sending Lolita home, Fang Yan walked home alone. The soft moonlight sprinkled on the road, adding a touch of tranquility to Fang Yan's heart.

During the day, although Lolita hated "meditation", she reluctantly went to meditate, knowing that it was for her future. Fang Yan's so-called "meditation", although he did learn from the Wuji Sword Saint, what he mastered was only the most basic level, that is, his mind was empty, he didn't think about anything, and meditated to feel himself and the outside world. Although he can't replenish his life force as quickly as Master Yi's meditation in battle, the effect of cultivating his spiritual strength is not bad.

When Lolita's spiritual power is increased to a certain level, you can feel the essence of your own power, and you can also feel the existence of the power of runes. When that time comes, you can really start cultivating.

But now, it's too early.

All kinds of thoughts kept flashing in Fang Yan's heart, and it didn't take too long for Fang Yan to come outside his hut. Instead of pushing the door in as usual, Fang Yan just stood quietly outside the door, the white moonlight shining down on his serious face.

After a moment of silence, Fang Yan suddenly opened his mouth and said loudly: "Is it a little inconvenient for the guests to come uninvited at night?" ”

"Squeak-" As soon as the words fell, the door was gently pushed open, and a figure stood there quietly with his hands on his chest. He was not very tall, his old samurai outfit had been washed white, and he wore a wooden hat on his head to cover his face. Although it may seem inconspicuous, as long as you stand in front of him, no one will ignore his presence. Sharp, this is the evaluation Fang Yan made in his heart when he saw him for the first time.

Moving his gaze downward, Fang Yan's gaze focused on the sword that the person tied to his waist wrapped in a white cloth, and praised, "What an unsheathed blade." ”

I don't know if I'm talking about swords or people.

Hearing this, the man suddenly raised his head and said, "My sword is more important than anything else - except for wine, hahahaha······" I laughed to myself.

Fang Yan smiled faintly and said, "What's the matter here?" ”

"I have something to do tomorrow, come here late at night to spend the night, little brother is willing to make it convenient for me?" The man said, but there was not the slightest hint of plea in his tone.

Fang Yan's eyes lit up, and the true colors of the wealth fan instantly made: "No problem, the accommodation fee is one gold coin, and the accommodation period is not limited." ”

"Oh?" The man was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing, "Interesting, really funny." There are so many treasures in it, and it is more than enough to exchange thousands of gold coins outside, and you actually asked me for a gold coin for accommodation······ What a wonderful person. ”

"You get as much as you give, that's my credo." Fang Yan lit the oil lamp and replied without looking back.

"Aren't you afraid that I will kill people and rob money?" The man closed the door and walked in, standing behind Fang Yan and said in a low voice, a murderous aura burst like a blade, stabbing the back of Fang Yan's neck.

Fang Yan sneezed, wiped the tip of his nose with his fingers, and smiled back: "People can deceive people, but the sword can't." Although your sword has not seen its edge, but you know its edge, and the intention of openness and righteousness has appeared, how can you be a treacherous villain? ”

"If I look away, you can take all the broken copper and iron in this room, and the few things outside are not worth my concern." Fang Yan smiled freely.

"Hahahaha······" The man raised his head and laughed, with an inexplicable mockery in his laughter, "People in the world chase fame and fortune, but they are not as clear as a teenager, which is sad and lamentable." ”

took off the hat on his head and threw it aside, revealing a delicate face, the man took out a gold coin from his arms and threw it to Fang Yan: "I still have a pot of wine here, do you want to drink it together?" ”

"Of course."