Chapter X
"Please come back, you two, I still have important things to do. ”
Luo Yao sat on a chair with a command in his tone.
I saw this situation many times when I was young. Most of these people came to ask Luo Yao to make weapons, and most of them were refused. However, the two people who came today seemed to have other desires, and Canglan also recognized one of them, Gu Xin, who had a relationship in Huayu Town.
On Gu Xin's side, it was his father Gu Xinghe.
"Master Luo Yao, you can accept my son, he is talented and intelligent, and he is also one of the best in Yaoling Academy, and he admires you very much, and he will definitely not lose your face. ”
"I don't accept apprentices anymore. Luo Yao was resolute.
"You only need to teach my son your sword-forging array, and whatever reward you want, my Gu family can provide it. Gu said eagerly.
Luo Yao glared at Gu Xinghe, who was a little afraid, knowing that he was in a hurry.
"Canglan! Sending off!" Luo Yao said to Canglan, who had been standing aside since he entered the door.
Gu Xinghe was a little unwilling, but he knew that there was no possibility today, so he could only leave angrily. When Canglan sent them outside the house, Gu Xin said, "Although I saw you yesterday and saw that you were also a swordsmith, I didn't expect you to be Master Luo Yao's apprentice. ”
Canglan did not speak.
"But even so, I'll be the strongest swordsmith. When you face each other in the future, don't lose Master Luo Yao's face. ”
Gu Xin's eyes were resolute, and Canglan knew that he already saw himself as a competitor.
After sending off the ancient letter, Canglan returned to the house. originally thought that the master would say something to him, but Luo Yao just asked him to clean the workshop. And the scene in the workshop is similar to what Canglan imagined: the dust is very thick, the cobwebs are everywhere, the musty smell is permeating, and unknown insects are fleeing in all directions.
Canglan began to clean up, and after the sun went down, the workshop was finally tidy. But after that, Luo Yao still didn't say anything to Canglan, and instead went into the workshop, and told Canglan that no one was allowed to disturb him until he came out.
Early the next morning, Canglan first went to apply for a pass. Because everyone on the island knows Canglan, it is easy to confirm the identity, and then, Canglan went to the pier to return his ticket to prevent the ship from returning to the ship because of the lack of a ticket to cause trouble. Then he spent half a day weeding around his hut. During this period, Gu Xinghe's father and son came to visit again, but Canglan sent them away.
As night fell, Luo Yao still didn't come out of the workshop.
Located on the highest point of the island, this chalet overlooks the village. At this time, the square was still bright, and although the transaction had been completed, some merchants had brought some entertainers and performed singing and dancing performances, and the villagers and guests were all around. It was a way for businessmen to curry favor with the people of the village and help build long-term relationships. Further back from the hut is a rolling hill. On one side of the mountain is a vast herb garden, and on the other side is a huge forest.
Canglan looked at the sea, the fog around the sea was now thin, but in a few days, the fog would completely envelop the island. Canglan was enjoying the salty sea breeze when suddenly there was a sound of footsteps behind him, Canglan turned around, and a girl about his age was standing behind him.
Canglan asked, "What's the matter with you?"
"Give it back to you. ”
The girl threw something out of her pocket, caught it, and by the moonlight, he could see that it was his pass.
That means that this woman is a thief.
"I didn't expect you to be a resident here, so I had to steal other people's tickets later. ”
The person who holds the pass will confirm his identity when he arrives at the Cape of the Sea, and it will be useless for ordinary people even if they take it.
"You're really daring. Canglan put away the pass and looked at the girl.
"How to steal with the faint of heart. ”
The girl walked up to Canglan, who grabbed her arm.
"Follow me to the guards. ”
"Why are you in such a hurry!" The girl not only did not resist, but also leaned on Canglan's chest, Canglan was shocked and let go and pushed her away.
"What do you want to do?"
"Why are you interrogating me with so many questions? Besides, you have no evidence that I stole something, and there is no point in going to the guards. The girl leaned back to Canglan and made a charming appearance.
"What the hell do you want to do. Canglan was confused by this girl.
"Then I'll say it. The girl turned around and looked at the mountains behind, "I want you to take me to the mountains behind." ”
"It's not for you to go in. ”
The girl turned to look at Canglan with wide eyes, "But I just want to go." ”
Canglan turned his head, "Self-respect." ”
"There's really no fun. I won't ask you for help in vain, I can promise you a request, anything. The girl's words were teasing, this was her usual method for so many years, and how many men were deceived by her charming appearance.
"Let's go. I won't pursue you for stealing from me this time. ”
After saying that, Canglan turned around and returned to the room.
He didn't know what was wrong with him, he couldn't be angry with this girl, but there was no way. Even if she is arrested now to meet the guards, but there is no basis for her words, and the pass is now on her own, but it is a pity that the three hundred kuluns.
After Canglan left, the girl was also very angry, and originally wanted to find someone who was familiar with the island to lead her way, but she met this guy who didn't know the fun, so she could only return to the boat angrily.
When Luo Yao left the workshop, he found that it was already early in the morning, and he was standing in front of the workshop with the big sword he had just built. Looking closely at the sword, the sun shining from the sword body actually had a violent aura. Luo Yao found a piece of cloth, wrapped the sword, and placed it in the room. Then I slept for a while.
In the afternoon, Luo Yao woke up. With the great sword on his back, he went down the hill and into a house full of flowers and plants. And in that room, a woman was watering flowers. It was the woman who stood on the shore that day, and at the same time, she was also the head of the village, Mercarin.
"Are you leaving again?" Mercarin asked.
"I was needed there. Luo Yao said.
Mercarin put down the kettle in her hand, "I want to be like you." ”
Luo Yao smiled, "You are needed here." ”
"You're here for that kid. ”
"That's right, I'm leaving, and he's not very stable right now, I want you to help him. ”
Mekarin stood up, "Look for me, are you sure?"
"Now only you can help him. ”
"Fengchen is leaving it alone?"
"He has his own problems. Luo Yao said.
"We've all seen the power of that magic. Are you sure you want to put him on this path, or is it the dust?"
"That's what the kid meant. ”
Mekarin fiddled with a few petals, then let out a sigh, "Let him come to me every morning. ”
Seeing that Mercarin had agreed to her request, Luo Yao returned to the cabin. Canglan was reading a book, all of which he had read about ore information before, in fact, he had long been familiar with it, but there was really nothing to do, and he even felt that returning to the Cape of the Sea was just like this, but this was only a momentary thought.
Seeing the master enter the door, Canglan hurriedly got up.
Luo Yao found a chair and sat down, "You've been away for three years. How have you grown during this time?"
Canglan answered truthfully: There are weapons cast every day, but the mastery of magic casting swords is not very good, and at the same time, he also talks about the dust.
"Although I am your master, I can't help you much, I have more important things to do, everything is up to you. Back then, I sent you to the Zhuling Mountains, on the one hand, to let you hone your will in the sword-forging process, and on the other hand, I had reached the point where I had to leave at that time. Now, I'm leaving again. ”
"Where is the master going?" asked Canglan.
"It's useless to talk to you now, if you become strong enough, one day you'll be exposed. Luo Yao said, "If you want to become stronger, you can't just focus on forging swords. Although weapons are powerful, they are only foreign objects after all. Whatever weapon you want to use, you have to practice it well, and the other thing is magic. ”
Canglan held his breath.
"You now know the other side of your magic. There are only two paths in front of you, one is to surrender to it, and the other is to overcome it. After I leave, you go to Mercarin every morning, and she will help you. ”
Mercarin, Canglan only knows that she is the head of this village. When Canglan was a child, Mercarin was not on the island, and Canglan didn't see much after living on the island. I only know that she is a beauty
Luo Yao continued, "There is not much time left for you. Two years later, the Celestial Gathering will be held in the King of Karen City. You have to attend. And, good grades are a must. The top three in sword casting, the top ten in martial arts. ”
Canglan suddenly felt a lot of pressure.
Over the years, he has been like a frog at the bottom of a well, and he knows very little about the outside world. In terms of sword casting, Canglan is still very confident in himself, but Canglan has no bottom in his heart. Mo Wentian, Qishan and that girl I saw a few days ago are much stronger than Canglan. It's no wonder that Luo Yao would say that time is running out. But even so, Canglan has no intention of giving up.
Seeing that his apprentice was lost in thought, Luo Yao got up and said:
"In a month's time, you will go to the royal city with you. Although it is not so necessary to obtain the qualification of swordsmith first, it is still more convenient after being recognized by the guild. After that, you can start preparing for the game. ”
Must be recognized by the Swordsmiths' Guild in order to be called a Swordsmith. After having the official swordsmith qualification, you can have workshops for free with the branches of the various swordsmith guilds on the mainland, which is a very good thing for traveling swordsmiths.
"The world is not what you think, and since you have embarked on this path, you must be enlightened. ”
Canglan nodded, Luo Yao turned around and walked out of the wooden house, and Canglan followed.
"Go back, you don't have to send me. Luo Yao paused, "Also, beware of Gu Xinghe, he is playing the idea of 'heavenly work'." Although this person is not as smart as his brother, he is treacherous, you have to be more careful, you can take this and save your life at a critical time. Don't, the next time I come back, you're dead. ”
Canglan took the thing handed over by Luo Yao, it was a small brand, Canglan held it in his hand, the brand turned into magic, and carved a mark in Canglan's palm.
Luo Yao turned and walked down the hill, his figure disappearing behind a tree, then reappearing at another intersection until it was again obscured by a room. Canglan stood on the top of the mountain, watching Luo Yao reach a deserted shore, and then a sea beast surfaced, Luo Yao jumped on its back and disappeared into the fog.
Luo Yao is gone, this is the third day that Canglan has returned after three years of leaving, and he only said a few words to Canglan.
The vicissitudes are bathed in the infinite sadness of the sunset, and I don't know when the disease came.
"The old fellow is gone?" asked him.
Canglan nodded, and also said about the Yaoling Festival.
"Why is this old guy so open-minded this time, I will definitely participate in this Yao Ling Festival. But your master's condition is not too harsh. The Yao Ling Festival only happens once every eight years, and there are so good prizes for winning, I don't know how many masters will participate, not only the Karen Kingdom, but also people from several surrounding countries will come, and there are even alien races in the East. The top 10 is a bit excessive. ”
"Isn't there still two years left? Canglan took a breath, and then spit it out, "In the past two years, I want to become stronger." ”
Ji also seemed to remember something, and looked into the distance, "You're right, you can't let Daddy look down on you all the time." ”