Ling Meng spent two days of peace, the snow had stopped the day before yesterday, and the sky was still clear yesterday, and the sun came out for the first time in a long time.

Looking at the same clear sky today, Ling Meng waited on the balcony for Zhencheng to come back, and today Zhencheng was going to take him to meet the master who would teach him swordsmanship in the future.

"Are you nervous?" Xia Ye came to Ling Meng's side in a winter maid outfit, still holding the freshly washed clothes in her hand.

"It's not. Looking at the summer night Ling Meng who was drying clothes, I couldn't say what it felt, there was some uneasiness, some expectations, and some reluctance, "It's just that I'm leaving home again, and I'm a little uneasy." ”

"That's right. "The summer night is also a little sad, after all, it is going to be a short separation, and both of them are a little sad for a while.

However, what the two didn't expect was that the returning Zhencheng asked the two of them to pack their clothes together and set off after lunch.

"Eh, am I going?" said Summer Night, which she had never thought about.

"That's right, you also have some talent, and I don't want you to bury it like this. ”

"Uncle Wang, am I really fine?" Xia Ye asked unconfidently, "and I also have to do housework." ”

"Yes, no problem. And I'm going to go out a few times recently, visiting some people, this family has nothing to do except you, so you can follow Xiaomeng to hone it. ”

"Okay! Thank you, Uncle Wang. Completely dispelled, Xia Ye resolutely returned to his room and began to pack the clothes and supplies he wanted to take away.

"You don't have to bring too much, it's a hotel, you can wear everything, and you don't have to worry too much about food and accommodation. ”

"Do you want to bring more money?"

"Don't bring too much, I've already paid for you this time. ”

"How much? I have some deposits here. ”

"No need, you can just keep it for yourself. Since it was still noon, Zhencheng didn't drink alcohol, and he was very leisurely while eating a small snack.

After the three of them had lunch, Ling Meng and Xia Ye followed Zhencheng to the stables with their suitcases, and after asking for a carriage, Zhencheng drove it himself and drove towards the outside of Xuefu.

Because it is still in the atmosphere of the festival, the white jade city is obviously still very lively, and there are many people outside the city who go into the city to shop and play and visit, especially by the river, the water level in the dry season and the weather have frozen, although it is not particularly thick, but there are many people playing on it.

Driven by the earthquake, several people crossed the bridge and headed towards the city to the west.

The three of them were in a pretty good mood, talking and laughing at the scenery along the way, although this time it was not to play, but it was also a rare time for the three of them to go out together.

Gradually, under the leadership of Zhencheng, several people stayed away from the city center and came to a small hill area, not that it was not prosperous here, but the people who lived there were more rich or expensive, and the houses were all detached, and they were quite magnificent.

Along the wide and ancient street, several people came to a hotel, and there were three words "Youyuan Pavilion" in front of the door.

"Youyuan Pavilion, this place is very famous. "Summer Night obviously knows this place.

"Do you know this place on a summer night?" the three got out of the carriage, and a staff member pulled the horse away, while another staff member led the three of them to the hall.

"Yes, my aunt said that this is also a holy place for maids, and many people will only serve the noble and wealthy families after learning enough knowledge here, and I heard that the doctors here are also the best in Baiyu City. ”

"That's right. The waiter was obviously proud to hear Xia Ye's compliment, "Did your lord come to find the old man today?"

"Yes. ”

"Then I'll take you straight over, please come with me. Originally, it was not his turn to receive a character like Zhencheng, but recently there was a shortage of manpower, the boss and the proprietress were not there, and several senior people also went to take care of other distinguished guests, so he had to do it for him.

A few people followed the waiter through the narrow corridor and walked towards the depths of the Youyuan Pavilion. After turning a few corners, a few people walked out of the hotel area and came to another independent area, which was a world with a completely different painting style from Baiyu City.

Bamboo fences decorate several wooden houses with a little snow, vigorous and powerful ancient trees, rockeries, plum blossoms, small lotus ponds that do not freeze, carp, small bridges and flowing water......

"This is also too beautiful...... this different style of architecture made Xia Ye and Ling Meng both stunned.

"Please come in. "The waiter, after opening the door for them, did not guide them, but left after they had entered.

"This way. Zhencheng obviously knew the way, and took the two of them along the stone path through the gate of the wall, and there was not much difference in the style of the scenery, but the courtyard was bigger, and several people walked deeper and deeper along the stone path rockery, and suddenly a pleasant sound of the piano came into their ears.

Listening to the pleasant sound of the harp, the path slowly widened, and a pond with white smoke appeared, and beside the pond were planted various old trees that were still dark green in winter, and behind the trees there was a large pavilion, where an old man was playing the harp. There were two people next to the old man, one was older than Xia Ye, and the other was similar to Ling Meng, the two of them were dancing swords next to them, their postures were very free and elegant, sometimes fast and sometimes slow, very beautiful.

Zhencheng stretched out a hand to prevent the two from continuing to follow, and made a silent gesture, and then silently listened to the sound of the piano, when the long and long sound of the piano began to become excited, suddenly from behind came a Xiao sound that did not match it, but the sense of disobedience soon disappeared, the cool and resentful and flowing Xiao sound and the passionate sound of the piano merged, in this elegant artistic conception, the speed of the two sword dances became faster and faster, and even flew around the pillar beam, watching the summer night and Ling Meng were dumbfounded......

It wasn't until the sound of the piano and Xiao Sheng that the two of them came back to their senses, and Zhencheng beckoned back to signal the two to follow him.

When the three of them came to the pavilion, they found the man sitting in the back, an old woman.

"Brother Wang, are these two the people you want me to teach?" The old man who was stroking the qin just now touched the beard that was a little long on his face.

"Exactly. ”

"How does it compare to my grandson?" said the old man, who was full of heroism and talent, pointing to the boy who was older than Ling Meng.

"You can't lose more than hard power. Zhencheng confidently said that if he was not sure of the light than swordsmanship, but if he tried his best, he could still guarantee it.

"Since that's the case, let's have a fight, as long as the qualifications are not too bad, under the care of the Xue family for many years, I will help you educate it." The old man was clearly confident in his grandson, "Do you need a change of clothes?"

Although the two of them were not wearing the clothes they usually trained, they were also relatively loose travel clothes, so they declined.

The older apprentice saw that he was going to compete, so he handed the wooden sword in his hand to Zhencheng.

"Then Ling Meng, as a man, you should go and meet him first, don't let people look down on him. Zhencheng handed over the sword in his hand to Ling Meng.

"Yes, Uncle Wang. Ling Meng took off his coat, took the wooden sword handed by Zhencheng, and weighed it twice, although it was wood, it was unexpectedly heavy.

"Aokaka, hard as steel, is a kind of rare wood, and it is quite difficult to break when you use it. Seeing Ling Meng's concern, Zhencheng explained it to him.

"Come on. Xia Ye also cheered Ling Meng, and then several people retreated to the sidelines, giving up the middle to the two.

"Hello, my name is Ling Meng. ”

"My surname is Su, and my name is Yunxiang, please advise. The two saluted each other at the same time, and then took a stance.

Yun Xiang inserted the wooden sword back into the scabbard he was holding in his left hand, "Be careful, the speed of our 'Clear Heart Flow' sword drawing technique is very fast. ”

"Okay, I'll take notice. Ling Meng didn't expect Yun Xiang to remind him, but he didn't move much, just made himself more focused.

And after Yun Xiang finished saying that, the momentum on his body began to condense and rise, feeling the change in his momentum, Ling Meng hurriedly activated the aura to strengthen his senses.

Yun Xiang didn't let Ling Meng wait too long, saying that it was too late and that it was fast, only to see his left foot exert force, and then his right foot accelerated, the center of gravity was downward, and the sword body was closed behind him......

With three sounds like the clash of steel, Ling Meng took the three-stage slash after Yun Xiang drew his sword.

"Pap" "Pap" "Pap" With a few applause, the old man said with a little surprise, "Good reception." ”

Yun Xiang sighed, "I lost. ”

"Isn't it comparable?" Ling Meng was a little stunned, thinking that he was going to win this time, and he couldn't embarrass Zhencheng, but after he took the three swords, he didn't expect the other side to admit defeat.

"Don't be surprised, that's Yun Xiang's strongest three swords, and you actually took it in the first face, so it's meaningless to compare, it's really surprising. ”

"Little dream, you're doing well, come back. Zhencheng was very satisfied with Ling Meng's performance, and turned to Xia Ye in a voice that no one else could hear, "He's not strong, you can win." "Dispelled some nervousness on a summer night.

Ling Meng walked over and handed the sword to Xia Ye, and after giving her the air with his eyes, Ling Meng stood next to Zhencheng.

"How does it feel?"

"It's strong, I'm a little worried about Sister Xia Ye. Ling Meng thought back now, his mood was still a little up and down, this was a stronger opponent than everyone he had fought in the academy.

"Don't worry, don't say he won't use that trick, and even if he does, it won't work against Xiao Ya, who has already seen it once. Zhencheng was obviously still very confident, and this confidence also gave Ling Meng some confidence.

Sure enough, Yun Xiang didn't use that trick again, but held the sword in his right hand and tilted down like Xia Ye.

After the two saluted, Yun Xiang looked a little obedient, Zhencheng smiled and didn't say anything.

"Give me meditation, how I usually teach you. The old man was a little displeased.

Hearing the old man's words, Yun Xiang immediately relented, but there were still some mistakes in the sparring with Xia Ye, and finally Xia Ye pointed a sword at his chest and conceded defeat.

"I conceded. "Xia Ye didn't care so much, she was very happy just to win, after all, Yunxiang's strength is really not weak.

"It seems that your cultivation is not enough, large iron sword, five hundred strokes, go now. The old man said to Yun Xiang, who was a little depressed.

"It's just an ordinary competition, isn't it necessary?" Zhencheng felt that Yunxiang's performance was still good, so he said something for him.

"If he had been taught by me, I would not have punished him if he had lost a hundred times. The old man was obviously angry that he had not kept his mind calm when facing the lady.

"That's really nothing to say, so what do you think of me two?"

"Both of them have the talent of cultivation, and I feel that the talent is not bad, and there is value in teaching, so I won't charge you money. ”

"That's a huge help. ”

"Huaqing, arrange a place for the two of you. The old man said to the man who was older than Summer Night.

"Arrange this young lady between May. The grandmother, who had never spoken in the back, interjected.

"Then arrange this kid in the bamboo room. ”

"Yes. The man named Hua Qing made a gesture of please and walked towards the depths with Ling Meng and Xia Ye.

"It's not that it's good to arrange some places for them to live in, how can you arrange for them to live in such a good place?" Zhencheng was a little surprised, it was quite a few rooms, the kind that rarely lived in people, he used to live here for a while to recuperate, so he knew.

"Houses are for people to live in, and houses that have not been lived in for a long time will also lose their aura. ”

"This is really a bit envious, ah, when can I take a long vacation to come and live for a while!"

"Wouldn't it be nice to just throw that position of yours to the people below?"

"That's not good, I have to be responsible for the safety of the Xue family's life, unless I'm no longer in that position. ”

"That's really hard, tea or wine, can you have a little?"

"Okay, let's have some tea. ”

"Please, Qixiu, get me a pot of tea. The old man said to the old woman.

Listening to the old man's words, the old woman named Qixiu walked along another path, and the old man stroked the piano again, it was the kind of clear sound that made people feel quiet and comfortable, and Zhencheng listened to his piano and slowly closed his eyes.