Mu Liu was not happy to go to the library building, and followed behind Si Mingqin Zhen sullenly.

"Why go to that kind of place?"

"From now on, the library building will be the place where you practice. ”

Mu Liu probably knew what the cultivation method that Si Mingqin had really formulated for him was.

"I don't like to read. ”

"Spell cultivation is not as diligent as the ancient martial arts, nor is it like soul arts, which can make breakthroughs with the help of elixirs, foreign objects, and extraordinary luck. Spell cultivation is very demanding on talent, mortals without talent are destined to become mages, and the level of talent determines the height that a practitioner can reach. Now that the Empire is implementing soul arts, people in the world have begun to consume spiritual fluids as soon as they are born, and it is becoming more and more difficult for the children of commoners with mage talents to be discovered by us, so they are buried. In the long run, my mage lineage will eventually be cut off due to the limitation of talent, and after thousands of years, there may never be a mage in this world again. ”

Mu Liu didn't understand the meaning of Si Mingqin's words, so he asked, "What do you say have to do with reading?"

Si Mingqin really ignored Mu Liu's question and continued: "You don't have the talent and qualifications to practice spells and soul arts, and that contract hasn't changed that, it has been giving me a lot of headaches before. ”

Mu Liu has heard similar words many times, and it stands to reason that he should have been numb, so it doesn't matter. But every time I was mentioned, I still felt a faint pain in my heart.

"And then?"

"Since ancient times, no predecessor has been willing to put the effort into cultivating a person who is not gifted. However, I would like to try. ”

As soon as he heard it, he was not very reliable, and Mu Liu was too lazy to answer.

Si Mingqin Zhen said again: "Reading is only the first step. ”

Mu Liu asked casually, "Does reading work?"

Si Mingqin Zhen replied: "There is an old saying in our northern regions, it is called sincerity, and stubborn stones will bloom, as long as you study hard, there will always be gains." Also, don't they southerners believe in reading to change their fate? Maybe they can change their talents, and if they don't give it a try, how do they know if they can't?"

Mu Liu's face sank, feeling that this method was too outrageous, and then said very calmly: "If I obey your arrangement, but in the end I can't become a mage, I will kill you." ”

Si Mingqin really ignored Mu Liu's threat, patted his chest, and made a promise in a matter-of-fact manner: "Give me six years, no, seven years, if you can't cast a spell by then, you don't need to do it, I will jump from the Tiemu Cliff by myself and apologize for my sins with death." ”

How could he fall to his death?

Mu Liu rolled his eyes, not wanting to say anything more. However, Si Mingqin's truth about the seven-year period seems to be implicit.

So, he asked, "Why seven years?"

Si Mingqin Zhen replied, "I calculated last night, in another month, you will have to go to Jinghu with me to practice. ”

I see.

Mirror Lake is a sacred place, corresponding to the small green hills in the south.

But Si Mingqin really suddenly proposed to go to Mirror Lake, which made Mu Liu stunned for a while, obviously not a little mentally prepared.

"To Mirror Lake?"

"Yes. ”

Si Mingqin really knew that Mu Liu was not easy to accept the new environment, so he apologized and said, "I just brought you to Tiemu Cliff and want to take you to another place, I'm really sorry." ”

"Why?"

Si Mingqin Zhen explained: "The juniors of the Seven Great Families, as well as some gifted civilians, when they reach a certain age, they all have to accept the call of the Academy Palace and go to Jinghu to practice, and they can't leave until they pass the trial and complete all their studies. Now that you are my apostle, you must follow me. ”

The surface of the wood flow is difficult to color.

In order to dispel Mu Liu's doubts, Si Mingqin continued to explain: "We can meet many fellow disciples there, and some of them may become indispensable companions in our future spiritual life. Moreover, there are many amazing masters in Mirror Lake, and I can ask for their help to make you reborn. It's a rare opportunity and it would be a shame to miss it. ”

Having said that, Mu Liu has nothing to refuse.

In order to break the curse, he had already disobeyed his grandfather's teachings and left Xining, and followed Si Mingqin Zhen to Tiemu Cliff half-pushing.

Since we have already come so far, how about going one more way?

Meditation is the only option.

Only by cultivating soul and martial arts can the true power of the two be brought into play. Without the blessing of soul cultivation, no matter how good the root bones are, it is still difficult to climb to the peak with the ancient martial arts alone.

In Xining Town, even the children of poor families can successfully enlighten their spirits in the end with the help of the spiritual liquid provided by the Martial Spirit Palace. Mu Liugui is a delicate young master, sitting on the best resources, but he can't do this thing that almost everyone can do, so that the homeless little beggars will hide behind his back and laugh at him.

Therefore, even if he has been cultivated in the ghost market, becoming a soul master has always been Muliu's greatest wish. For him, even if he can only have a pattern, it's good.

After repeated attempts, the ironclad truth is in front of us, and this wish can only be a luxury that can never be achieved, and it has been buried in the bottom of my heart for several years.

Xining Town is not a peaceful place, and when you see more blood and darkness, you are more eager to become a strong man. Before meeting Si Mingqin Zhen, Mu Liu's world was only so big that he could barely handle it. Si Mingqin really appeared, as if opening a door, allowing Mu Liu to see a broader world.

Although Si Mingqin really didn't make many moves, and basically they weren't used to fight, it made Mu Liu understand the power of the mage.

He also knew very well that becoming a mage was even more unattainable than becoming a soul master.

Still, deep down there is a longing.

Mu Liu didn't speak, but his expression had already told Si Mingqin what he was thinking in his heart.

"The first time I saw you in the Wounded Qi Forest, I knew that there was an unquenchable fire in your heart. Later I realized that you will do whatever it takes to practice, even by any means. I was afraid that you would go to the point of no return, so I decided to trick you into Ironwood Cliff. On the way here, I thought a lot, and to tell you the truth, I really wasn't sure. But I will not give up, for you are my apostle. ”

Si Mingqin's words are very convincing.

Mu Liu smiled, just as innocent as he had been.

Although they haven't been together for a long time, they are used to Si Mingqin's really heartless appearance.

However, from the day after waking up from a deep sleep, Si Mingqin really seemed to be a different person, making Mu Liu feel very strange and distant.

Mu Liu has been waiting, waiting for the little friend he is familiar with, the little brother who is missing a tooth and will leak when he speaks.

But along the way, Si Mingqin really never returned to the way he was when he first met.

It was only at this time that Mu Liu suddenly realized that the little friend he had used to be would never come back.

As Si Minghuai said, Si Mingqin has really grown up.

Mu Liu was relieved because something had always been there.

Si Mingqin really loves Mu Liu like his brother, and sometimes even Ling Sizhu, who cares for calves, sighs to himself.

Mu Liu's mind is delicate, how can he not feel it?

Well, as long as you are good to me, whatever you become, I can accept it.

But this sudden smile caught Si Mingqin off guard.

"What are you laughing at?"

"Nothing. ”

Mu Liu quickened his steps and walked in front of Si Mingqin Zhen.

"Don't rejoice too soon. Si Mingqin Zhen admonished: "I don't want you to be ridiculed after you go to Mirror Lake, now you only have a month, learn as much as you can." ”

Before long, they were almost at the end of the hallway, and in front of them was a huge door.

Mu Liu turned back and asked, "Is this here?"

Si Mingqin really nodded.

So Mu Liu walked over and pushed the huge door open.

The thick smell of books came to my face, and with it came choking dust.

It seems that it is rarely frequented here, and the servants are reluctant to come and clean it.

This is the library building, which has seven floors and is flooded with daylight through the openwork windows.

"The first level contains thirteen thousand and one volumes, of which three thousand seven hundred are for you to deal with in the next month, and I will pick them out later. You have a good memory, you have a strong learning ability, and you almost remember it as well as I do. These three thousand seven hundred volumes should not be difficult for you. By the way, there's the same bed I slept in before, so if you don't mind, you'll sleep there in the future. ”

Hearing that it was three thousand seven hundred volumes, Mu Liu stood at the door and hesitated.

At this time, Li Zhen appeared and fell from the sky, seeing Mu Liu's hesitation. So he secretly exchanged a look with Si Mingqin Zhen, and then gently patted Mu Liu's shoulder.

"Since the young master was six years old, he has lived in the library for three years, and he has never left the ...... during this period."

Mu Liu sensed Li Zhen's "malice", and before he finished speaking, he went in with a black face.

Si Mingqin really smiled, took the letterhead from Li Zhen's hand, and followed Mu Liu into the library building.

As soon as Li Zhen left, Cai Bo pushed Si Ming Huai'an to the library and walked to a round table.

Si Mingqin Zhen walked over and handed the letterhead to Si Minghuai'an, leaving only one to hold in his palm.

Si Ming Huai'an unsealed them one by one, looked at them carefully, and then handed them to Cai Bo.

"Seven years ago, Master Gu Hongyi discussed with your grandfather and said that he wanted to take you to Jinghu, but his father rejected him, and now he has no way to refuse. ”

Si Minghuai'an paused, and then said: "Muliu's child's sealing ceremony is also set in Mirror Lake, in the past, you pushed back and forth, they at least have one hope, and now you have set up a foreign clan as your own apostle, embarrassing the seven families, and there may be some trouble falling on this child at that time." ”

In the distance, Mu Liu was standing in front of the bookshelf and worried.

Si Mingqin really turned his head to look at him and said, "Father, don't worry, Mu Liu is not so easy to bully, he can handle it." And with me, they don't dare to be too presumptuous. ”

Cai Bo said: "The identity of this little doll is best decorated." ”

Si Ming Huai'an nodded and said: "Uncle Cai is right, although the grievances between the Famen and the ghost market have become the history of ancient times, and now they are safe, but there are still some taboos, so it's better to avoid them." ”

Si Mingqin Zhen said: "Don't hide it from my father, I have already discussed it with Uncle Changhuan and the people of the Qingtan Courtyard earlier. I think that the news that the young master Linglong had gone to the Wounded Qi Forest had already spread in Xining Town at this time. The news released by Uncle Changhuan is all my meaning, and now except for us, no one will know Mu Liu's true identity. ”

Si Ming Huai'an was very relieved and said, "This is very good. ”

Si Mingqin Zhen said again: "There is something to trouble Cai Bo. ”

"Childe, please speak. ”

"There may be clues from Lin Wu's predecessors on the Mu Clan's side, and it will be hard for Cai Bo then. ”

Cai Bo replied with a smile: "Since you were born, I have never left Tiemu Cliff, and it is rare to have a chance to go out for a walk." I heard that the scenery of the Silver Moon Forest is pleasant, so I just went to see it. ”

The father and son nodded to Cai Bo in thanks.

When it came to Lin Wu, Si Minghuai felt melancholy in his heart, and said: "Back then, I worshiped under the master of the water mirror, and I traveled with my teacher, passing through Longyan, and had a relationship with the strange man Lin Wu, but I didn't have a deep friendship, which is really a pity." I only knew last night that she was a daughter, and it was really ...... In vain, I have practiced the illusion method for decades. ”

Si Mingqin said with a smile: "If my father could cultivate with potential back then, maybe that side would be able to see through the disguise of Lin Wu's predecessors. ”

Cai Bo couldn't help laughing.

Si Ming Huai'an waved his hand, and his tone became serious: "Uncle Cai probed this child's foundation last night, you better tell the truth." ”

Si Mingqin really didn't have time to think about it, and said: "Mu Liu is different from ordinary people, he is an outlier, maybe he will never become a mage, but he is destined to be a strong man." As his guru, my mission is to guide him and at the same time borrow the resources of the Dharma to make him stronger. If my method works, if he can cast a spell in the future, he may be able to reverse the decline of the method. ”

Cai Bo had some doubts, and said in secret, "I look at this kid's bones and bones, even if he doesn't cultivate soul arts, his achievements in the ancient martial arts should not be underestimated, and it is not impossible to become the second Mr. Ziji after a few hundred years." But his secret realm of knowing the sea is as dead and barren as a barren mound and ruins, but the spiritual source is nowhere to be seen, and the primordial seed is scattered like sand. I've known a lot of people, but I've never been in a situation like this. There must be a demon when things are impermanent, and his life experience is treacherous, and there are many doubts, which still need to be investigated in depth. With all due respect, the young master is good at making claims, and it is really unwise to take such a risk. ”

Si Ming Huai'an didn't speak, probably thinking so in his heart.

Si Mingqin really felt that there was no need to hide it in front of them, so he responded:

"I know Cai Bo's concerns very well, I didn't choose Muliu out of the revitalization of the family and the Fa. I have a premonition that the eternal night is coming, and since the North cannot give up, what role will the Seven Families play at that time, what should we do, and what can we do?"

Si Ming, Huai'an and Cai Bo looked at each other.

They were well aware of the legend of the eternal night.

Subsequently, Si Mingqin Zhen added: "What Cai Bo said is right, there must be demons when things are impermanent, and the abnormality of the Muliu Sea Secret Realm is indeed unreasonable, and we can't make a correct explanation at present." However, Mu Liu's background in the ghost city is very deep, and there are secrets above the Sanctuary hidden behind him. ”