Chapter 6: The General Summons
According to the description of the bone soul, Ding Qin marked the places that needed to be modified in the two exercises one by one. The two of them went on until dawn, and even so, there were still many places that the bone soul didn't remember.
The two exercises that have been modified by the bone soul can be described as a rebirth. Although the threshold for cultivation was still very low, Ding Qin felt that it was extraordinary after a little operation.
It's just that because the exercises are not yet complete, Ding Qin doesn't dare to practice now, in case something goes wrong, it is a great thing to make a mistake.
Lying on the bed, not long after falling asleep, I heard someone knock on the door outside, "Senior Brother Ding, are you there?"
Ding Qin opened his somewhat astringent eyes, exhaled a long breath, simply put on a piece of clothing, and opened the door.
Outside the door was an apprentice whom Ding Qin did not know. He smiled at Ding Qin, "Senior Brother Ding, the dean called you over." ”
"The dean called me?" Ding Qin was somewhat surprised, "What did he tell me to do so early?"
The apprentice shook his head, "I don't know, the dean didn't say." The dean just told me to come to you. ”
"Okay. Ding Qin went back to the house and got dressed, and went directly to the dean's office with him.
The dean sat in his place and slowly sipped a cup of tea. Seeing Ding Qin come in, his expression was a little unnatural, and he forced out a smile, "You're here." ”
Ding Qin nodded, "The dean called me so early, but what's so special?"
The dean got up and patted his clothes twice, "I'm fine, it's someone else who is looking for you." ”
Ding Qin's brows furrowed slightly, and his heart was alert again. Because from the dean's tone, he heard a strange taste.
The dean noticed the change in Ding Qin's expression, and actually smiled, "Don't be nervous. It doesn't have to be a bad thing. It is General Zhao Shi who is defending the city and wants to summon you. ”
Ding Qin was more cautious in his heart. In general, a general summons an apprentice, which is very rare in the history of the devotional. In addition, Ding Qin had just beaten Zhao Shi's son Zhao Weigao yesterday, which made him have to guess whether Zhao Shi wanted to declare his personal vendetta and seek an explanation for his son.
After settling down, Ding Qin asked the dean, "Does the dean know what the general summoned me for?"
The dean smiled a little, "How do I know about the general? The general sent a letter saying that after breakfast, let me take you to meet him." I feel that in order to avoid delays, we can go now. ”
Ding Qin nodded, "Then it's up to the dean's arrangement." By the way, Dean, I have one more thing. ”
As soon as he heard Ding Qin say that something was wrong, a look of displeasure appeared on the dean's face. "What's the matter? ”
Ding Qin said very seriously, "Dean, I heard that in another month and a half, the thirteen towns in the north will hold a martial arts meeting for the apprentices of the spiritual academy. I want to ......"
The dean directly interrupted Ding Qin's words, "What do you want? The number of participants has been set and cannot be changed." ”
The dean's reaction and words, Ding Qin actually expected a little. But he didn't want to give up, "Dean, since I've entered the Hall of Fame, why can't I even participate in a martial arts conference?"
The dean squinted his eyes and looked at Ding Qin, "Ding Qin, you have to be a man with inches, not inches." You go to the seminary, well, it's your job. You enter the Hall of Fame, okay, the son of General Zhao Shi let you. But you can't think of all the good things on you, can you?"
He smiled meaningfully, "Do you know, who is the person participating in the martial arts conference? General Zhao Shi's nephew, Qian Kun, is about to break through at the ninth level of agility. Moreover, Qian Kun is also eighteen years old, and if he doesn't participate this year, he won't have a chance next year. ”
Ding Qin's heart was slightly disgusted, "Could it be that the martial arts meeting also depends on strength? Why should the general's nephew definitely participate? Besides, how can you be sure that he will be able to defeat me? If even I can't win, what's the point of participating?"
The dean snorted with a little disdain, "You're really young." Do you think that only strength can win? Tell you, the general has arranged everything in secret, and Qian Kun will definitely win when he participates. ”
Ding Qin shook his head, "I don't believe it. ”
The dean laughed, "You don't believe it, I do." As the saying goes, it's man-made. Forget it, I won't talk to you about it, let's go. In case the general is in a hurry, you won't be able to eat and walk around. ”
Ding Qin still wanted to argue with the dean for something, but the dean had already taken the lead in walking out. He followed closely and tried to speak to the dean several times along the way, but the dean remained silent.
The General's Mansion was three miles away from the seminary, and the two of them walked for a short time to reach the door. After the briefing, the dean took Ding Qin directly to the meeting room of the General's Mansion.
General Zhao Shi was sitting in the right seat at this time, one on either side was his son Zhao Weigao, and the other was an apprentice of the spiritual seminary.
Although Ding Qin had never seen this person, he already had a judgment in his heart. He should be that Qian Kun.
Judging from his appearance, Qian Kun's aura and demeanor are much stronger than Zhao Weigao, and he does not have that domineering feeling, but has an extra kind of elegance.
General Zhao Shi had already stood up from his seat at this time, walked down slowly, ignored the dean, but looked directly at Ding Qin, "You are Ding Qin who passed the dojo assessment yesterday and entered the Hall of Fame?"
Zhao Shi's tone was stable when he spoke, his attitude was also very calm, and with an official face, he gave people a more down-to-earth feeling.
Ding Qin nodded, "Ding Qin has seen the general. ”
The general smiled slightly, "Then, that is, you and Gao'er, the hands that moved in the Jianghu Hall?"
Hearing him say this, Ding Qin didn't know the blessings and misfortunes in his heart, but the matter had already happened, so he could only nod, "There was a dispute between me and Zhao Gongzi, so it was resolved according to the rules of the spiritual seminary." ”
When he said it, he didn't hide it, and at the same time, he didn't apologize at all.
The abbot of the spiritual monastery glanced at Ding Qin from the side, but did not speak.
The general said "um", "I won't ask about the entanglement between you children." ”
When Ding Qin heard this, he couldn't help but have a good impression of Zhao Shi, "General Xie." ”
Zhao Shi laughed, "What's there to thank for? Is it possible, I still have to tie you up and put more than a dozen boards?"
Ding Qin also smiled, "The general won't, but it can't be ruled out that some narrow-minded villains will." ”
When he said this, he also squinted at the dean. The dean tilted his head to the side, but there was no response.
A very natural smile appeared on Zhao Shi's face, "Your father Ding Shouyi, still has no news?"
The softness in Ding Qin's heart was touched by this sentence, and his nose was slightly sour, "For three years, I have been trapped on an isolated island in the sea, and I have only recently returned to the Xuantian Empire. I tried to inquire, but nothing came from me. ”
Zhao Shi also sighed, "General Ding can be said to be loyal all his life, I hope there will be no accidents." ”
Ding Qin saluted Zhao Shi, "Thank you for the general's concern for my father." ”
Zhao Shi paced a few steps and said to Ding Qin, "I called you here this morning, mainly because I wanted to discuss something with you." ”
Ding Qin's vigilance in his heart was lightened a lot, "General, please speak." ”
Zhao Shi sat back in his place, "A month and a half later, in the thirteen towns in the north, there was a spiritual academy apprentice martial arts conference. Although this is a competition on the surface, it is actually a contest of strength between the thirteen towns. ”
Ding Qin took a deep breath, "Ding Qin has already heard about it. ”
After saying this, Ding Qin glanced at the dean again. The dean obviously wanted to say something to the general, but since the general had already spoken, he was forced to go back.
The general said, "My nephew Qian Kun has been selected as a candidate for participation before. ”
At this time, the dean picked up an opportunity, and hurriedly stepped forward and said to Zhao Shi, "Yes, yes, general, I have already told Ding Qin." ”
Zhao Shi ignored the dean, but looked at Ding Qin, "However, with your strength to be able to pass the dojo assessment, I think Qian Kun can't be your opponent." If the two of you fight, he will definitely lose. ”
After speaking, he turned to Qian Kun, "What do you think?"
Qian Kun smiled very humbly, "What my uncle said is very true. I think I'm not as good as Ding Qin. ”
Zhao Shi nodded, "Hmm." So, I decided to let you go to the martial arts show. ”
Before Ding Qin could speak, the dean immediately stepped forward, "General, this is ...... The list of participants, we have already reported to the organizing committee, and it is ...... to replace them at this time."
Zhao Shi looked indifferent, and waved his hand, "Eh, isn't it just a different person?
The dean still didn't want to give up his thoughts, but changed his words, "However, Ding Qin has only just come back after all, and he will be crouching tiger, hidden dragon at the martial arts performance, in case he is injured, ......"
The general looked serious, "If Ding Qin is injured, then my nephew can be injured? Our Kaiyuan City Spiritual Seminary, can anyone hurt Ding Qin? However, with Ding Qin here, someone can hurt Qian Kun! There are people in Kaiyuan Spiritual Seminary, and there are other spiritual monasteries, are you sure that there is no one?"
After hearing this, the dean didn't dare to say any more, and took a step back, "Listen to the general's arrangement." ”
The general snorted with some dissatisfaction, "It's so decided! Ding Qin will participate in the martial arts exercise! The registration will be left to you to arrange." ”
Ding Qin was overjoyed in his heart, and stepped forward to salute, "General Xie!"
The dean also saluted, but there was a feeling of extreme reluctance in his tone, "Do as the general asks." ”
Zhao Shi got up and said as he walked back, "Okay, let's stop here today." I have something to do, so you can go back too. ”
Ding Qin watched Zhao Shi leave with Zhao Weigao and Qian Kun, turned to the dean, and smiled slightly, "Dean, then, I'll go back to prepare for the martial arts meeting?"
The dean's face was gloomy as if it was about to rain, "Hmph." Go ahead. I'll send you some of the organizing documents of the martial arts club. ”
Ding Qin exhaled a long breath, "Then there will be Dean Lao." I didn't expect the general to be so wise and decisive, so important to the overall situation, and so ......"
Before he could finish speaking, the dean had already walked away on his own. Ding Qin chuckled again as he stood behind him, his gaze gradually changing from calm to contempt.
After attached, the light of perseverance in his eyes returned.
The Thirteen Towns in the North will perform martial arts, I'm here!
Father, I'll let you hear from me!