The rain outside the cave was getting heavier and heavier, and it didn't seem to stop for a while. Tai Hao lit a number of torches, stuck them on the stone wall of the cave, and began to study "Leading the Cat and Lying in the Sand" in earnest. He wanted to explore the differences between this martial arts cheat book and "Snow Cat Flutter". The fire in the cave flickered, reflecting Tai Hao's focused and contemplative face, as if in this dark cave, he was looking for his own path to martial arts.

"Holding the Cat and Lying in the Sand" is the third volume of "Cat Ancestor Shengong", which is a set of stick cheats. There are a total of nine tricks in the cheats, the first move is called "Walking Stones and Flying Sands", the long stick in his hand is instantly like a white dragon breaking through the air, attacking the enemy fiercely, the tip of the stick is like the tooth of a poisonous snake, extremely sharp. This move is so fast and powerful that it is impossible for the enemy to resist.

The second move is called "Projection and Sand", turning the long stick in your hand into two swimming snakes, attacking on the left and defending on the right, attacking on the right and defending on the left, following the enemy like a shadow, so that the enemy is overwhelmed. This move requires extremely high stick skills and eyesight to achieve both offensive and defensive effects.

The third move is called "Horse Foot Dragon Sand", and the long stick in his hand instantly turns into a sweeping momentum, the body of the stick is like a giant python rolling, and the power is like a mountain and a sea. This move requires strong internal force and waist force in order to exert its great power.

The fourth move is called "Ganges", holding the long stick in his hand tightly, pressing every step, with strong momentum and deterrence at every step. This move is overwhelming with momentum, making it impossible for the enemy to resist.

The fifth move is called "Breaking the Halberd and Sinking the Sand", the long stick in the hand dances like turning over the river and the sea, and the tip of the stick is like a raging wind and waves, which is overwhelming. This move requires great skill and strength to achieve a stormy effect.

The sixth move, called "Punching Sand", instantly turns the long stick in his hand into nothingness, hiding from the enemy's sight, and then attacking with a thunderous momentum. This trick requires profound internal force and light power to achieve the effect of hiding from the sky and the sea.

The seventh move is called "Singing Chips and Measuring Sand", turning the long stick in his hand into a golden hook, hanging upside down on the tip of the stick, and attacking the enemy with the momentum of hanging the golden hook upside down. This move requires great skill and strength to achieve the effect of the golden hook hanging upside down.

The eighth move, called "A Plate of Loose Sand", turns the long stick in his hand into a dragon, and can knock the enemy away with a swing of his tail. This move requires strong internal force and waist force to achieve the effect of the dragon swinging its tail.

The ninth move, called "Big Waves and Sands", turns the long stick in his hand into a giant sword that can not be opened, and attacks the enemy with great strength and invincible momentum. This move requires extremely high internal force and stick skills to achieve the effect of a giant sword.

As Tai Hao stared at the martial arts moves on the stone wall, his gaze passed through the lines like dragons and snakes, and he looked out of the cave again. By this time, the rain had stopped, but the sky had not yet dawned. However, instead of waiting for the first light to appear, he extinguished the torches in the cave, packed his bags, led his horse and set out on his way.

After he left the cave, in the corner of the cave, a beggar slowly got up from the ground. He walked out of the cave, looked up at the sky, stretched his tired body, then looked in the direction Taihao had left, and finally returned to the depths of the cave. Who is this beggar? Why is it hidden in this cave all this time? In fact, this beggar will be the only chivalrous man who has practiced "Holding the Cat and Lying in the Sand" to the point of supernatural and peak achievement, and he is also the only inheritor of this martial arts stunt.

After Taihao left the cave, he marched in the direction of Cloak Mountain, and after about twenty miles, he reached Cloak Mountain. According to his memory, he found the thatched house where the third master was in seclusion, and at this time the sky was gradually brightening, and he shouted a few times outside the thatched house: "Third uncle, third uncle......"

However, there was no response from the thatched hut. Tai Hao hurriedly pushed open the dilapidated wooden door, and a disgusting stench came to his face. He was horrified to find that the body of the third master, Shu Lihe, was lying on the bed, already decomposed. The stench emitted by the corpse made him can't help but feel nauseous, but he didn't care about it, and immediately checked the corpse of the third uncle. Tears rolled in his eyes, and he shouted sadly: "Third uncle, I'm Taihao, I'm back!" What happened to you? Who did this? ”

He saw a deep palm print on Lihe's chest, and he knew that this must be the work of the "Four Great Demons", and it seemed that the Third Master Uncle died at the hands of the "Four Great Demons". Suddenly a burst of laughter came, Tai Hao hurriedly went out to check, but there was no movement, Tai Hao shouted: "You Li, Weitian, Gongyi, and Poor are you?" Was the third uncle killed by you? ”

A cold laugh came again, and four black shadows flashed in front of Tai Hao like ghosts. He looked closely, but found that it was not the "Four Great Demons", but their apprentices, the "Four Little Devils". I only heard the ghost leaf say mockingly: "Taihao, we haven't seen each other for many years, where have you been hiding all these years?" ”

Tai Hao sneered, and asked with sharp eyes, "Did you kill my third uncle?" ”

Ghost Ye said unabashedly: "We don't have that ability, it's all my master's doing." We just gave Lihe a four-sided attack. With that, he burst out laughing again.

Taihao calmly responded: "I think all four of you will die today." I've just developed a new martial art, and I'm just going to test my hand at you. ”

As soon as the "four little ghosts" heard this, they immediately prepared for battle. Oniha said provocatively: "You guy's tone is really not small, then let's have a duel!" ”

In an instant, Taihao and the "Four Little Ghosts" started a fierce fight. Tai Hao skillfully integrated the martial arts of "Snow Cat Fluttering Shadow", "Idle Cat Listening to the Sea", "Painting Tiger by Cat" and "Jiuqiu Swordsmanship", and launched a desperate struggle with the "Four Little Ghosts". Sometimes he clenched his hands into fists, and sometimes only stretched out his index finger and middle finger, as if he had no sword in his hand, and as if he was holding a sharp sword, he pierced the chest of the "four little ghosts". In the process of fighting, ghost leaves, ghost stems, and ghost flocculents fell to the ground one after another. When Taihao was about to knock down Onigen with one punch, Onigen said with difficulty, "Do you know where my sister went?" ”

Facing Mao Ru's brother and his eldest brother, Taihao didn't make a move in the end. However, Onigen continued: "Taihao, Mao Ru is now in the palace......"

Just as Taihao was about to ask, the ghost stem suddenly shouted: "Big brother, this guy's martial arts are very strong, and the martial arts he practices are even more elusive. Let's go! ”

With that, the four of them turned into eerie ghosts and disappeared in an instant.

Taihao was full of doubts in his heart, pondering what kind of deep meaning the words of the ghost root contained. Could it be that Mao Ru is really in the palace? But why was she there? And where is his son? In the confusion of thoughts, Taihao decided not to think about it anymore, he hurriedly buried Lihe's body next to his thatched house, and used a stone as a tombstone to stand solemnly next to Lihe's grave. The tombstone is engraved: The tomb of the great chivalrous Lihe, the teacher and nephew are too hao.

Then, Tai Hao left Cloak Mountain and ran in the direction of Thousand Winds City.

After a seven-day trek, Taihao finally set foot on the land of Thousand Winds City, and there was only one day left before the emperor's birthday ceremony. He stepped into the city, and first returned to the Chengwang Mansion, and couldn't help but feel a sense of longing in his heart, wondering if the infant jade still lived in it, and whether the Chengwang Mansion was taken back by the emperor.

When he came to the palace of King Cheng, he knocked on the city gate, and after a long time, the gate slowly opened. Standing at the door was Jing Ye, who had not seen him for many years, Jing Ye had grown up, and his voice had become mature and calm. However, Taihao still recognized him at a glance, and a sense of intimacy welled up in his heart.

Tai Hao smiled and said, "Jing Ye, are you still here?" ”

Jing Ye looked at Taihao in front of him and asked suspiciously, "Childe, who are you looking for?" Where are you from? ”

Taihao looked at Jing Ye's eyes affectionately and said softly, "Don't you even know me?" I'm Taihao. ”

"Taihao?" Jing Ye's eyes suddenly lit up, and he shouted excitedly: "Lord Taihao is back!" Lord Taihao is back......"

His loud shout attracted all the housekeepers and maids in the house, and they all greeted Taihao. Some of them are familiar faces of Taihao, while others seem unfamiliar. However, they had heard of Taihao's deeds and warmly welcomed his return.

Suddenly, a woman's voice came, with a little grievance: "You still have the face to come back, I thought you died outside." ”

Tai Hao raised his eyes, the scene in front of him shocked his heart, and the familiar figure made him can't help but shout: "Baby Jade, is it you?" You okay? ”

Ying Yu replied lightly: "Barely alive, not completely out of breath......"

Taihao hurriedly said: "Don't say that, tell me what kind of life you have lived all these years?" ”

They came to the antechamber, and the maids respectfully poured tea for them. Ying Yu said with some displeasure: "You have been gone for so many years, why are you only coming back now?" And after all these years, you haven't even sent a letter, I really thought you died outside. ”

Her voice grew deeper, as if with a hint of sadness and loss. Taihao thought that meeting would trigger a crying reunion, but this was not the case.

Tai Hao comforted softly: "Don't say that you are dead and dead, I am living well, how are you doing here?" ”

Ying Yu smiled slightly, and a trace of pride flashed in her eyes: "If you weren't here, I would be the master of this house, and our lives would be very happy." There was a hint of banter in her words, as if to show Taihao her strength and autonomy.

Taihao sighed slightly, and he said helplessly: "Actually, I always wanted to come back, but I ......"

Ying Yu interrupted him without hesitation, and she confidently continued, "I have heard about your experience, and you can't help yourself, so you don't need to explain. In the past few years, the emperor has provided financial support to the palace every month, and I am currently serving in the imperial court, teaching the palace guards to practice swordsmanship. ”

Tai Hao was amazed, he exclaimed: "Oh, Ying Yu, you are really amazing, you have already started to accept apprentices, did you teach the 'Jiuqiu Sword Technique' to those guards in the palace?" ”

Ying Yu smiled and shook her head: "I don't, I just taught them some basic skills of swordsmanship and taught them how to use swords proficiently." As for swordsmanship, I can't teach them either. ”

Tai Hao asked softly: "Yingyu, has there been a result of what I entrusted you with back then?" Have you ever met with Princess Sangya and consulted her about the whereabouts of my lady and son? ”

Yingyu replied, "After you left, I went to visit Princess Sangya in person. According to her, you do have a son of flesh and blood, but on the way to escape Pinghe City, they were pursued by pursuers, and the child was placed in a common people's home. Therefore, the little boy in the house where the young spirit horse is in Xingdaofang is not your son. In addition, Princess Sangya revealed that after you arrived in Thousand Winds City, Nian Yu and Mao Ru mysteriously disappeared, and their whereabouts are still unknown. ”