Cang Gu didn't have too long to chat with Tai Hao in Chengwang's Mansion, so he left in a hurry.

At noon, Tai Hao came to the backyard to practice a set of self-created martial arts, attracting Ying Yu to come and watch. Ying Yu asked curiously, "Senior brother, what kind of martial arts are you, how come I have never seen it." ”

Tai Hao didn't answer directly, but asked rhetorically: "Why didn't you go to the palace today to teach those guards to practice swordsmanship?" ”

Ying Yu said: "Isn't there a grand ceremony for the emperor's birthday in the palace tonight, and no one can enter at this time." ”

Tai Hao bowed his head slightly, and slowly spoke: "I see, the set of martial arts I practiced just now is a martial art that integrates "Snow Cat Fluttering Shadow", "Idle Cat Listening to the Sea", "Painting Tiger by Cat" and 'Jiuqiu Sword Technique', but there is still a lack of a proper name. ”

A hint of excitement flashed in Ying Yu's eyes, and she said with great interest: "Then let's have a competition, I want to see what magic there is about this set of martial arts you have created." ”

So, they launched a thrilling martial arts duel in the backyard.

At this moment, the air seemed to freeze, and only the occasional breeze blew through the corners of their clothes. The silence was broken first, her body shaped like a bow, bent on her knees ready to be fired, like an arrow ready to be fired. Her agile body instantly fluctuated, like a dragon shuttling through the water. Tai Hao did not show weakness, he clenched his fists, and there seemed to be endless power in his body. He rushed forward, chasing after him like a cheetah, and skillfully dodged Baby Jade's attack.

Their movements became faster and faster, and their moves became more and more complicated, and for a while, only the beautiful scenery of figures and sword shadows was left in the courtyard. Their aura dipped everything around them in silence, as if time had stood still in this moment. Their competition is no longer a simple martial arts competition, but a collision of respect and belief for each other.

However, Taihao was surprisingly victorious, knocking the long sword in Yingyu's hand to the ground, almost causing her to fall from mid-air. Fortunately, Yingyu reacted quickly and seized the opportunity in time to avoid a dangerous situation. At this time, Taihao realized that he had started too hard.

After Tai Hao gently put Ying Yu on the ground, Ying Yu smiled: "Senior brother, your martial arts are indeed extraordinary, and each move is unique. In my opinion, this martial art can be called 'Taihao Qigong'. ”

Tai Hao modestly replied: "The name of this martial art can't be named after me, after all, it is composed of the essence extracted from the martial arts of my master and uncles. It shouldn't be called 'Tai Hao Qi Gong'. ”

Ying Yu asked curiously, "Then where did you practice this martial art?" ”

Tai Hao replied: "Yichuan City." ”

Ying Yu pondered for a moment and then spoke: "When you learned 'Snow Cat Fluttering Shadow', 'Idle Cat Listening to the Sea', 'Painting Tiger by Cat' and 'Jiuqiu Sword Technique', you all learned it in different regions, and you walked around like a hero. In my opinion, this martial art of yours should be called 'Ranger Miracle'. ”

Tai Hao said happily: "'Ranger Miracle'? I love the name! It's called 'Ranger Miracle'. Then, he naughtily arched his hand: "Thank you senior sister for the name." ”

Ying Yu smiled slightly and said, "Senior brother, you can create such a martial art, it has proven your talent, I believe that this martial art will cause a sensation in the rivers and lakes." ”

Tai Hao said: "It's okay to cause a sensation, I just hope that this martial art can protect the innocent and bring peace and justice to the rivers and lakes." ”

Ying Yu's eyes lit up and she was amazed: "I really admire my junior brother's mind and pursuit. Brother, I forgot to tell you yesterday, but after my unremitting efforts, I finally found my sister. ”

Tai Hao asked in surprise, "You said you found Xuanyu?" Where is she now? ”

Ying Yu pursed her lips slightly, and said softly: "To be specific, in fact, it is not necessarily her that I found." Instead, it was she who found me. Just three years ago, I went to the Cat Temple to offer incense, but I was suddenly pulled tightly by a strange man. I couldn't help but ask him curiously what he wanted, but he just babbled something I couldn't understand. ”

"The man you're talking about is Senior Brother Dumb, right?" Tai Hao asked eagerly.

Ying Yu nodded and said, "Yes, yes, my sister later told me that the man's name is Dumb Shan, so you know each other?" ”

Tai Hao said: "He is my second senior brother...... Yingyu, you go on. ”

Ying Yu paused slightly, and continued to narrate: "The man held me tightly, as if he had indescribable anxiety. I couldn't help but throw my fist at him in anger, but he didn't fight back and let me vent. Such a strange situation made me wonder, but I didn't want to let him go easily. So, I followed in his footsteps and walked out of the cat temple, my heart full of wariness of him. However, he did not lead me to any evil place, on the contrary, he led me to the gate of the Horse Mansion. There, a caravan of ornate carriages was parked in front of the door. I was curious and confused, not understanding his intentions. Just as I was about to leave, he stopped me unexpectedly. That's when my sister showed up. Her gaze scanned the surroundings sharply, and finally settled on me. She saw me. ”

Tai Hao frowned slightly, with a hint of doubt in his tone, and asked, "What did Ju Yu say?" Why did she go to the Pony Mansion? ”

Ying Yu was silent for a moment, her expression was slightly heavy, as if she was recalling the scene at that time. She raised her head and looked at Taihao, her eyes flashing with tears, and said, "When I reunited with my sister, we were so excited that we cried with joy. I told her all about your deeds, and she was very pleased, saying that it was enough that you were safe and sound. When he knew that Master had taken you as an apprentice, there was a hint of surprise in her expression, and she whispered to me, "I didn't expect Master Taihao to become my junior brother. ’”

When Ying Yu said this, her eyes turned to Tai Hao, and her pupils flashed with complicated emotions. She took a deep breath and continued, "I asked her about her current situation, and she told me that she is now working as a dart master in a dart bureau in Jichuan City, working for that dart board with Big Brother Dumb. This time I came to Thousand Winds City, and I was responsible for escorting a batch of items to the Horse Mansion. ”

Tai Hao asked with a puzzled face, "They actually became dart masters?" ”

Ying Yu nodded lightly and replied, "Yes, we only met briefly and they left in a hurry. I invited them to the palace, but my sister was reluctant to go because she didn't want to keep the other dart masters waiting too long. ”

Tai Hao pondered for a moment and said, "At that time, they were transporting goods for the Horse Mansion, and that Shaoling must have seen them. ”

Ying Yu frowned slightly, and there was a hint of doubt in her tone: "I don't know about this." ”

Tai Hao frowned tightly and asked urgently, "Which dart bureau in Jichuan City do they work in?" Who is the employer behind it? ”

Ying Yu lowered her head slightly, revealing a hint of helplessness in her tone: "My sister didn't tell me specifically, just told me that they are now engaged in a dangerous job in Jichuan City. As for the name of the dart board and the identity of the employer behind it, she never mentioned it. ”

Tai Hao looked at Yu affectionately and said softly, "Now that I know the Jichuan City where they are located, I can gain a peace in my heart. As long as they are safe, I am satisfied. When the time comes, I will definitely set foot in Jichuan City in person, and I firmly believe that I will be able to find the traces of Xuanyu and Brother Dumb Shan. ”

Ying Yu said worriedly: "This kind of sword and sword life is too exhausting for my sister, if you can bring her back safely, then please don't let her get involved in the affairs of the rivers and lakes again." ”

Taihao looked at Yingyu and solemnly promised: "It's my fault, I brought her to Pinghe City, and now I let her wander alone in the rivers and lakes." I can't rest assured that I'm going to do everything I can to find her. ”

Ying Yu sighed softly: "You always limit yourself like this, but where do you have the time to find her?" Unless you resolutely leave the court and become a free ranger, you will always be at the mercy of power. ”

Tai Hao was silent for a long time, and finally spoke: "What you said is reasonable, but now that I am in the officialdom, I seem to be unable to extricate myself. However, if I let go of all this and lose my monthly income, what will I do? ”

Hearing Taihao's words, Ying Yu couldn't help but let out a crisp laugh, and she smiled and said, "Senior brother, it seems that you have really become more and more mature in the past few years. You finally understand that we don't practice martial arts just to be chivalrous, nor are we to gallop and kill in the rivers and lakes. You begin to understand that as a hero, you also need to take care of daily food and clothing. ”

Tai Hao smiled faintly and said softly: "If I don't serve the imperial court, will I have to wander alone on the rivers and lakes?" ”

Ying Yu bowed slightly, and said with emotion: "Senior brother is reasonable, if it weren't for your repeated meritorious contributions to the imperial court, I'm afraid I would still be accompanying Master on Mengding Mountain." ”

Tai Hao asked with concern, "How is Master doing?" Have you ever written through letters? ”

Ying Yu replied softly, "Master's health is as good as ever. Last year, the imperial court invited Master to attend the 80th birthday celebration of the Queen Mother. He brought his little apprentice Rong Xuan to Thousand Winds City and stayed with us for one night. Since then, however, Master has not set foot here. However, he told us in advance not to worry about him, and that he now lives a comfortable and carefree life and enjoys his old age. ”

Tai Hao sighed: "It's really time flies, Rong Xuan has now become our junior brother." Do you remember what happened in Snow City? His father, Rong Gao, was the city lord of Heavenly Snow City at the time, and I gave him the name Rong Xuan. It's really like the years go by, as if it were yesterday. He paused for a moment and continued: "Since Master was invited by the imperial court to attend the Empress Dowager's birthday celebration, will Master also be invited to participate in this Emperor's birthday celebration?" ”

Ying Yu replied lightly: "I don't think so, because the master has been loyal to the emperors of the Xuangang and Xuanyu dynasties. As for the current emperor Xuan Cheng, the master has always chosen to live in seclusion on the grounds that he is too old and frail and sickly. Therefore, the emperor may not specifically invite him to attend his birthday celebration. ”

As night fell, the sky faded from its bright colors and was replaced by a deep dark blue. Tai Hao returned to his room and gently changed into an official uniform, his clothes dancing in the breeze, revealing a sense of majesty and solemnity.

In his hand, he held the scroll given by Mr. Yan Fang, which was a topographical map of the banditry in the southern part of the Eastern Empire, and he was going to give it to the emperor tonight as a birthday gift.

With a steady pace, Taihao walked through the bustling and noisy city streets and came to the majestic and solemn palace gate. This ancient building exudes the air of an emperor, and the golden glazed tiles shimmer dazzlingly in the light.

The guards guarding the door saluted respectfully, showing enough respect for the imposing young official. Tai Hao handed over his identification, and after some rigorous scrutiny, he was able to step through the gates of the palace.