One person and one dime, Chu Xiangqian was also amused by the auspicious words spoken by this group of children, and laughed from time to time.

I thought that after giving the New Year's money, the matter would pass.

I didn't expect that each family would come to the door to give Ailin and Aiqiu New Year's money.

There are also 5 points for more than a dime and less for less.

Looking at it like this, it is their own advantage that they have taken advantage of.

Chu Xiangqian smiled helplessly, it seemed that his status in this courtyard was already on the same level as the deaf old lady.

It's okay to be idle in the morning, Chu Xiangqian thought about it, and simply went to the master's house to sit down.

The old couple has no two daughters, and in their eyes, their apprentice is half a son.

Calling Da Zhuang and the red girl, Chu Xiangqian rode three wheels and soon arrived at the palace Changqing's house.

Before getting out of the car, he used the sidecar as a cover, took out chestnuts, red dates, Jingbai pears and 5 catties of venison from the sidecar and knocked on the door.

When the old lady opened the door, she saw that it was him, and the smile on her face was bright and kind.

It's just that what Chu Xiangqian didn't expect was that the Gong family actually had guests today.

And as soon as he saw the other party's face, Chu Xiangqian had the answer in his heart.

Sure enough, waiting for Chu to salute the palace chief Qing in a proper manner, he said some auspicious words.

After the old man Gong's smiling eyes narrowed and sent him a big red envelope, when introducing the old man, he said, just let Chu Xiangqian call him 'Master Jiang'.

Lao Jiang hurriedly waved his hand, "If it weren't for the Gong family taking me in, I would have starved to death a long time ago, and I didn't dare to call me 'master'." Just call me old ginger. ”

Chu Qianqian glanced at the hidden handle of the knife under the old ginger's fur coat.

I can't help but think that this man is a master of using a knife.

Just think about it seriously, but I can't even catch Ma Sanyi's moves.

But no matter how hard people can't, they are also people who touch knives and use knives for a lifetime.

He arched his hand and said, "You can't call Master Jiang, Uncle Jiang is always right." ”

Gong Changqing and the old lady couldn't help laughing.

Old Jiang's perennial face also showed a faint smile.

"I see that the young master just glanced at the handle of the knife on my waist, but he also uses a knife?"

"Don't, don't call me young master", Chu Qian waved his hand forward and said, "You can call me Xiao Chu, Xiangqian, or even 'Chu Er', just don't call me young master." ”

Lao Jiang was stunned for a moment, and called Miss Gong 'girl', the only apprentice of the male branch of the Gong family, and it was naturally no problem to call the young master.

But Chu Xiangqian, whether in his previous life or now, is not used to hearing any titles such as 'young master' and 'son'.

Lao Jiang nodded, and Chu Xiangqian unbuttoned the fur coat on his body, revealing the hunting knife on his waist.

The hunting knife produced by the game is a little different from the nature in reality.

This knife, with a length of 48 cm and a palm-wide blade, is not only good for chopping, but also very easy and sharp for cutting.

It looks like it's not much different from the knife on Lao Jiang's body.

"Good knife", Lao Jiang looked at the handle and the sharkskin scabbard, and immediately knew that the steel of this knife should be very good.

I just saw the hunting knife at the same time, and I also saw the holster on Chu's waist.

frowned and asked, "Second Master Chu is from the yamen?" ”

Chu Qianleng, does this mean that you don't like people in the public gate?

The old lady on the side saw the obedient apprentice with a dissatisfied expression on her face.

Hurriedly answered, "Old Jiang, my apprentice doesn't bully others, second, he doesn't eat and take cards, and third, he doesn't bully goodness." In the face of major rights and wrongs, it is even more clear and stable. ”

Only then did Lao Jiang feel relieved, and said in a deep voice, "Second Master Chu is not strange, he suffered too much back then, and he will inevitably have some prejudice against the people in the public gate.

As an aparation, if you are interested, please show me a few hands. ”

Chu Qianqian couldn't help but look at Gong Changqing.

Old man Gong nodded hurriedly, "Forward, Lao Jiang has been thinking about how to use a knife all his life, and he is willing to teach you, that is your luck."

And he is my cousin's person, you learn from his skills, there is no problem in identity. ”

Chu Xiangqian nodded, said hello to the old lady, and went out into the kitchen.

Standing in the middle of the yard with a split piece of firewood.

After the old man of the palace, the old lady and the old Jiang all looked at him, Chu Xiangqian took a deep breath and stretched out his right hand with firewood.

As soon as he let go of his palm, he pulled out the hunting knife at his waist with great speed and slashed at the falling firewood.

Immediately with a backhand, he cut the firewood that had been cut in half again.

By the time the firewood hit the ground, it had become four, revealing smooth cuts on both sides.

Not to mention the old man and the old lady of the palace, even the corners of Lao Jiang's eyes twitched.

Even when his kung fu was at its peak, he was not as fast as this Chu Er's shot.

And just fast, at most chopping firewood flying.

To easily cut into four pieces, you need not only speed, but also the momentum and power to cut through anything with a single sword.

Lao Jiang shook his head helplessly, "Second Master Chu, little old man has nothing to teach, lest my wild way ruin your cultivation will be ruined."

Moreover, my kung fu is said to be a knife technique, but in fact, it is just a craft of cutting off heads, and the murderous aura is too heavy, which is no longer suitable for this era. ”

Chu Xiangqian hurriedly said, "Uncle Jiang, don't look at my sharpness in chopping wood, in fact, not only do I lack the foundation of using a knife, but I don't even know how to use a knife.

The performance I just had was entirely because my body was naturally better than ordinary people. ”

Old Jiang looked at Gong Changqing and the old lady in confusion, and the old man said with a smile, "Old Jiang, I really haven't learned kung fu before.

The sword technique can make a few moves on the battlefield, which should have been taught to him by his deceased father.

But he only learned that set of killing techniques, and he didn't understand the rest. ”

Only then did Lao Jiang believe Chu Xiangqian's words, and after believing it, he was also pleasantly surprised by Chu Xiangqian's talent.

Just like what the old man Gong said, as an apprentice of the Gong family, Chu Xiangqian is indeed qualified to learn his own sword technique.

Even in addition to the tricks that the old man Gong Baosen pondered, the sixty-four hand gossip palm palace Changqing will teach.

Thinking about it again, Gong Changqing's daughter-in-law Chen Shenglan is learning Xingyi, that is to say, if this Chu Er's talent is enough, he will become the successor of the new generation of Xingyi gossip and gossip schools to learn the kung fu of the two schools at the same time.

For this alone, Lao Jiang felt that it was necessary for him to teach Chu Qianqian more skills.

If he really learns and understands it well, he will be the second palace old man.

Even if you don't have the surname Gong, it is also the kung fu handed down by the people of the Gong family, so you have to recognize Gong Baosen's uncle.

At the same time, it is also for the palace family, inheriting what the ancestors have learned.

And inheritance has always been the most valued by teachers.

In this way, for a morning, Chu Xiangqian was following Lao Jiang to learn the basics.

And what he didn't expect was that the foundation was not only boring, but the back and forth of the action was actually chopping and choosing.

In the words that Lao Jiang heard from the mouths of his predecessors, their series, because the knife in their hands is a little short, so they pay attention to 'cutting to be stable and accurate, the cutting is not small, the cutting is high and low, the knife is even, the pick is to turn the virtual and real, and the cutting is fast and accurate.

also asked Chu Xiangqian to read Qi Jiguang's "Xinyou Sword Method" and "Wubei Zhi", as well as He Liangchen's "Array Record" and Cheng Zongyou's "Single Sword Method".

It is said that in these ancient books, in fact, the use of knives and the skills of use have long been recorded.

In the end, Chu Xiangqian was reminded again and again that no matter how handy the knife technique is, the body technique is also the key.

Otherwise, it's a wasted effort.

Chu Qianqian understood this truth, and even remembered what Li Lianjie said in the Jingwu hero.

There is no muttering in his mouth, "Lack of rigidity is a waste of strength, and lack of softness is a waste of strength."

The old Jiang and Gong Changqing on the side and the old lady all had bright eyes.

This truth will be found in the future from the Internet and movies.

But kung fu is only passed on to apprentices, and in the era of sons, ordinary people have no chance to come into contact with these.

Even in the case of a very low level of education, if you have never read a book, and if you don't understand the principles of life, the master doesn't say it, and the apprentice wants to realize it himself, that is, he is a gifted person.

Lao Jiang came back this time to replace Gong Er and Ding Lianshan, wanting to see how Chu Xiangqian's character and talent were.

There is no way to tell whether the character is true or false, but this talent is indeed the same as what Gong Changqing said in the telegram.

Absolutely one of a kind.

Old Jiang nodded to Chu Xiangqian with satisfaction, secretly envious of Gong Changqing and Chen Shenglan in his heart.

A good master is rare, and a good apprentice is even more difficult.

If you accept an apprentice with excellent talent, and the other party is willing to endure hardships, then this faction can prosper for decades.

And there are actually many kinds of talents.

Some people are born with excellent athletic ability, but in the final analysis, practicing martial arts is still a killing skill, and in the end, you still have to rely on your brain.

In the morning, when he taught Chu Qianqian the basics of the knife technique, he had already realized that his physical fitness was excellent, and even a little too good.

For a moment, Lao Jiang felt that Chu Xiangqian's endurance and speed were one point stronger than Ma San, who had been practicing martial arts since childhood.

And this is the result of Chu Xiangqian's reservations.

Since there was no problem with his talent, Lao Jiang couldn't help but think about trying Chu Xiangqian's character.

"Second Master Chu, what is the purpose of your martial arts?"

Chu Xiangqian was stunned for a moment, but after thinking about it, he decided to tell the truth, "If you want to kill someone, I just use a gun." So I learned martial arts, to put it bluntly, I was still afraid of death. ”

Old Jiang, Gong Changqing and the old lady were all surprised.

But the fear of death is not necessarily a bad thing. And Chu Xiangqian can say this, at least it shows that he is not a hypocrite.

Or rather, he is not a hypocrite at this time.

Lao Jiang nodded at Gong Changqing and the old lady, "Uncle Gong, the girl's health is getting worse and worse this winter, if you have the opportunity, it's best to go to Hong Kong Island."

Lest. ”

Speaking of this, Lao Jiang really couldn't go on, and Gong Changqing and his wife and Chu Xiangqian both understood that Gong Er was about to be unable to support it.

Chu Xiangqian has a way, at least he can improve Gong Er's situation.

Blindfold her and take her into the novice village to eat two buns representing blood bottles.

At least the injuries she suffered back then should be greatly alleviated.

But Chu Xiangqian would rather have remorse in his heart than expose his secret.

And seriously, he actually doesn't have any feelings and friendships for Gong Er, how can he take risks for her.

Gong Changqing sighed for a while before he said in a deep voice, "A few years ago, I got a whole pair of tiger bones from forward.

I found an old relationship and made 200 solid pills to strengthen the body, and when you go back, bring 100 pills to my sister.

If it is useful to eat, send me a telegram immediately. ”

After speaking, he looked at Chu Qianqian.

Chu Xiangqian hurriedly reassured, "Master don't worry, even if there are no tigers around the capital, it's a big deal that I will go to the depths of Yanshan, or go to Taihang Mountain and Changbai Mountain."

Anyway, I have to get a few tigers back. ”

Lao Jiang felt that Chu Xiangqian was talking big, but Gong Changqing said with a smile, "Old Jiang, don't you know, a few days ago, Xiangqian went into the mountain alone and killed two tigers, a leopard and three wild wolves.

This is something that many people know, and many people have even seen the two tigers that were brought back with their own eyes. ”

Lao Jiang believed it at this time, and at the same time said to Gong Changqing that Chu Xiangqian's hunting ability was first-class, and he also believed it for 8 points.

The remaining 2 points are because Lao Jiang met a tiger in the north back then.

He will never forget it.

That's why I subconsciously felt that Chu Xiangqian was so young, how could he kill two tigers alone.

Anyone who has ever seen a tiger, even just in a zoo, through an iron cage, can experience the innate fear in their hearts when they encounter tigers up close.

The last time Chu Xiangqian was in the mountains, he was almost pounced on by a tiger.

The day before yesterday, I had a close contact with the tiger in the game again, and the feeling of my heart pounding.

It's both excitement and fear.

Lao Jiang hugged his fists and said, "Then thank Second Master Chu first." ”

Chu waved his hand forward, "Since I have learned the skills of the master and the master, it is the half son of the master and the master." Filial piety is what it should be. ”

Listening to this, there is a faint sense of alienation.

But in the eyes of the three old men, Lao Jiang, Gong Changqing and the old lady, this is true.

And what Gong Changqing and the old lady wanted, in fact, was only to support the old and rely on the old.

Chu Xiangqian went to see them more in his spare time, accompanied him to have a meal, drink tea and chat.

Remembering to visit the door during the New Year's holidays is already the biggest reward.

As for wearing linen and wearing filial piety, Chu Xiangqian's thinking is a little different from that of people of this era, not only does he not mind at all, but he feels that he should in his heart.

Even if he marries the daughter of the palace family, gives birth to several more sons, and lets one of them take his mother's surname, he doesn't mind.

It's a pity that the palace family of Gong Changqing and Gong Er has no heirs.

But the old lady had a niece.

Chu Xiangqian stayed for dinner at noon, and the old man of the palace also took the opportunity to let Chu Xiangqian play a set of gossip palms and footwork.

Chu Xiangqian himself also wanted to know how much progress he had made after practicing these days.

And every time he enters the game to farm wild monsters, or enters the game to take a bath, he will practice Baguazhang, Xingyi Quan and walk the stake formation.

After practicing a set of kung fu, in the eyes of Gong Changqing and Lao Jiang, the footwork is fast and steady, the palm conversion is extremely fast, and the shot is also vigorous.

Just listening to the sound of the wind breaking in the palm of your hand, you know that the force is extremely great.

This slap hits the human body, and the bones are kept continuous, and they have to be knocked out.

Lao Jiang whispered to Gong Changqing, "Uncle Gong, this kid has really only studied for less than half a month?" ”

"Am I guilty of lying to you?" Gong Changqing glanced at Lao Jiang, but he was also shocked in his heart.

The talent of this kid in the dark path to learn martial arts is really unexpected, and then he is ecstatic and proud.

(End of chapter)