Chapter 9: Ritual Instruments
Changning returned to his Changning residence from the main house, and carefully examined the stack of clothes given by the Jiang family, including four sets of summer clothes, two sets of cotton shirts in the style of samurai clothes, and two sets of good silk skirts. The pins are uniform and fine. I compared it on the body, and the cut fits perfectly.
It didn't take long for the Jiang family to send another big bag. Changning opened it and took a look, there were some commonly used detoxification and healing pills, as well as some snacks such as dried fruits and dried meat that he liked to eat, as well as daily necessities that might be needed outside, such as fire folds, broken silver, silver tickets, etc., as well as two pairs of thick-soled shoes.
Looking at these Changning suddenly felt a little sad, thinking of that poem, the line in the mother's hand, and the wanderer's shirt. Before leaving, I am afraid that I will return late.
Could it be that the ancients in the previous life paid attention to their parents not traveling far away, and it really made sense.
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The day before leaving, Chang'an and Changning finished breakfast at Jiang's place, and then went to the courtyard of the old lady Han to say goodbye.
In the past two days, the schoolwork in the house has stopped, and Chang'an has also given a leave to Zongxue, so the two of them have simply been tired of Jiang's Yourong Courtyard during the day, although they also practiced calligraphy, stabbing show, and reading as usual, and they were not willing to go back until dinner in the evening. Jiang was originally a little worried about the two children who had never been far away, and seeing the performance of the two children in the past two days, he was a little relieved and a little sad.
"Grandma, my grandson has come to greet you."
"Grandma, my granddaughter has come to greet you."
"An'er, Ning'er, come here, thinking that you should also come here. I'm stocking up on good things. The old lady was sitting on the edge of the bed, holding in her hand a wooden box carved with an ancient pattern.
Changning walked over and took a look, and the box was similar to an ordinary wooden box in terms of color and style. "Grandma, this box is really good."
"Oh, can you tell what's good? You can't be blind, right? Hehe" The old lady was in a mood not to borrow, and it was rare to joke about Changning.
"This box doesn't look conspicuous, it's the best to hold the baby, it's safe." Changning said truthfully.
"Hehe, you bastard. Grandma's box is no ordinary box. Even if it is given to a thief to steal, he will not be able to steal. ”
"Grandma, is this a magic circle engraved on it?" Chang'an has learned a little, but unfortunately the painting on the box is a little difficult, and Chang'an can't understand it.
"It's still my grandson who has more vision."
"This is grandma's treasure chest, and it's full of grandma's treasures."
Changning and Chang'an looked at each other. Grandma's baby! That's no ordinary thing. Chang'an looked at the old lady with a little longing, and Changning's eyes lit up.
The old lady was amused by the burning eyes of the two and laughed "haha".
"Come, pick one for each of you today. If you pick the good one, you have a vision, and if you pick one that is not suitable, it is your own bad luck. As she spoke, the old lady opened the wooden box, and saw that the box was full of jewels, with large round and uniform orbs, all kinds of colors, as well as aura, bright color gemstones, and some clear and warm jade......
Changning felt that he was dazzled, and he liked everything so much. Chang'an was also a little excited, but it was not as exaggerated as Changning. After all, he can only give these away if he asks for them.
The old lady smiled and said, "How is it not bad?" This is just what Grandma used to admire, and the real treasure is still below. ”
Take the first floor, and sure enough, there is something else below.
"There are only nine things on this level, four of them are pills, which are to be kept for you when you advance in the future, and the other five are magic weapons, you can pick one by yourself." As he spoke, he took the five treasures out of the box.
A moire jade pendant, a sandalwood beaded handband, a black dagger, a leather whip made of unknown materials, and a fiery red bead
Changning and Chang'an stared at the box fiercely, wandering left and right.
"These five pieces are all high-level magic weapons, this jade pendant is your great-grandfather's birthday gift to your grandmother back then, it has the effect of calming the nerves, and can help the cultivator calm his mind and calm his mind, without the danger of going mad; This bracelet was found in the ruins of a predecessor, and I don't know exactly what it was for, but it could be used for storage, but there was not much space inside; This dagger is a water-type attack magic weapon, and neither of you can use it; This whip Ning'er can be used, it is a wood attribute, and it can double the attack power of the wood attribute metatechnique; This bead is a joke made by your grandfather when he was young, but it is still very powerful for us, and it is sealed with a ninth-order phoenix bird, which can be used nine times, but the phoenix bird has been sealed for so many years, and its strength has been greatly reduced, and now it should only be able to play the level of the sixth order. It's also good for self-defense. It was given to your grandmother by your grandfather for self-defense, but who knew that after so many years in the Liu family, he couldn't use it well. ”
Chang'an stared at the bead that sealed the phoenix bird, and his eyes were still warm. This is a good thing, it is equivalent to having a sixth-order master who can help him nine times. Chang An felt that his saliva was about to flow out, but thinking that his sister might like it too, he turned his head to look at Changning.
Changning looked at his brother funny, feeling as if he was not so excited to see the baby, it was good to have a brother.
Changning looked at her grandmother and saw her looking at her with a smile. I thought about it, "Grandma, I want that sandalwood beaded handband." ”
"My sister wants that bead, it's safer to use for self-defense." Chang'an said busily, he thought that bead was the best.
"No, I don't like to fight, I like that handcuff." Changning said angrily, Changning didn't mean to give in, but really felt that the storage hand bracelet was more attractive.
"Okay, as long as Ning'er likes it." The old lady had no intention of interfering.
"Chang'an, what about you?"
Chang'an was a little embarrassed, "Since that's the case, then I want that bead." ”
After the two got their treasures, the old lady put the treasure chest. His expression was solemn, "Grandma is quite satisfied with your performance today." Still, Grandma wants you to remember. Treasures are just foreign objects, if you want to have a place on this continent, you must cultivate Xuan Qi well, lay a good foundation, and become a strong party in the future. What magic weapons, pills, as long as you have the strength, you have what you want. Do you understand? ”
"Yes" Changning realized that he was too out of shape when he saw the treasure just now, and his mood was not enough.
"Yes" Chang An was stunned, and then took his grandmother's words to heart, and decided to work harder to cultivate Xuan Qi in the future.
"Hmm. When the birds grow up, they will fly away from their parents' arms. Grandma also knows that you are about to face your first trip away, and you will not be able to come back in a short time, you will be a little reluctant, and your mother is even more worried. But you have to remember that you are the descendants of the Liu family and the hope of the Liu family in the future. You will all become the pillars of the Liu family in the future, and it is nothing to endure a little hardship. ”
"Yes." Both of them responded, with a look of anticipation for the future in their eyes.
"Grandma, what is the outside world like?" Chang'an has long been full of yearning for the outside, and every teenager will have a heroic dream.
"Outside? Grandma can't tell you right now. The outside world is not the same for everyone. Some people think it's big, so big that people are confused, and some people think it's so small, so small that it doesn't even have a place, which makes people feel lonely. The old lady said with deep meaning.
Chang'an was a little confused when he heard it, "So is this world big or small?" ”
"Hehe, you need to see it yourself, when you stand at the foot of the mountain, you will feel that the mountain is very tall, right? As you walk from the bottom of the mountain to the top, you will have many different feelings during this time. These are all things that you need to slowly experience for yourself. The old lady smiled.
Chang'an thought for a while, and suddenly felt his eyes light up, "Grandma, I understand." I will definitely climb to the top of the mountain slowly and tell my grandmother how I feel when the time comes. ”
"Huh." Changning is also very happy, no wonder others say that there is an old man in the family, if there is a treasure, there is such an elder by his side, there should be many fewer detours.
The old man secretly observed the expressions of the two, and saw that the two seemed to have understood, and said with satisfaction, "Talk less and see more outside, there must be my teacher in the threesome, don't be proud, and be low-key and calm in dealing with people." As for the rest, your aunt will tell you on your grandmother's behalf, and you should listen to her. ”
"Got it, grandma." Chang'an and Changning solemnly responded.