Chapter 44: Apprenticeship
The war in Xiling spread, and the news soon spread to Lushen Island, and on the public notice board in the square, it was full of information about the battle situation in Xiling. The crowd of onlookers were all surprised, angry, and sad, and some of them were from this place where the West Spirit was in flames. Now I see that my hometown has been warned, I don't know how many people have died because of it, and I don't know what happened to my relatives in my hometown, so I naturally feel very uncomfortable.
Yu Feng and Xing Xuan came from the foothills of the Sara Mountains, which had not yet been plagued by war. However, looking at the current situation, it is difficult to say that it will not be possible to avoid intrusion in the near future. So when the two saw the announcement, they were also worried. On the other hand, Yin Xin, his hometown Yunliao has already fallen for a few days, but he is not as sad as he imagined, he still looks calm, but there are fewer jokes on weekdays.
On the platform in front of the house, Yu Feng saw Yin Xin lying alone on the railing, not knowing what he was thinking. With nothing to do, Yu Feng stepped forward. "What's wrong with you, you look thoughtful, what are you thinking here?"
Hearing the movement, Yin Xin stood up and looked back. "It's you, there's nothing to do, it's just that you're bored, just thinking nonsense here. ”
"Are you homesick again, Yunliao City fell, I didn't see how sad you are, it's just that you have become a little silent recently, and the rest is the same as normal. Look at the people who are like you, who have been through the war in their hometown, they are all very excited or worried, and you just become quiet, not knowing what you are thinking. ”
"The homeland has fallen, and as a last resort, what can I change. Indignant and worried, it is also useless, and can only expose the panic and uneasiness in your heart. The world is impermanent, birth, old age, sickness and death, but in the dark it is determined by heaven, and all I can grasp is my own destiny. Yin Xin spoke, his right hand clenched into a fist, and he looked serious.
Yu Feng couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, he felt that Yin Xin in the past two days was very different from before, as if he had sensed something, and it became so incomprehensible.
Yu Feng was thinking about it, and a smile appeared on Yin Xin's face, "I haven't told you yet, I've started to practice in advance now." Wei Ning knows some spells, and I have learned from her the method of perceiving the natural mana of heaven and earth a few days ago, and I have also learned some basic spells from her. One day, when I am strong, I will solve today's hatred. So, the only thing I can do now is to practice diligently. ”
Yin Xin's current appearance can be regarded as much normal. Just listening to these words, Yu Feng had some thoughts again. Now, including Xing Xuan and Yin Xin, many people have begun to learn the art of fighting, and they are still learning etiquette. I didn't have any outstanding talents, but now I am one step slower than others, if I don't practice in the future, I won't be living up to my parents' expectations of me.
Thinking of this, he secretly scolded himself for being useless, it had been almost a month since he came here, and he was still a mountain village kid who didn't know anything. That day, I happened to see Xing Xuan on the mountain following Ai Xin and them practicing guns, and suddenly found that Xing Xuan's marksmanship was getting better, and he was in a similar situation to him, but he didn't know anything.
"What have you learned from Wei Ning, if you have time, teach me some, I'm still a blank sheet of paper, just wait for someone to help me draw things up." Yu Feng also wanted to learn something now, so he was ready to ask Yin Xin.
"Yes, but it's not going to work today, I've already made an appointment with Xiao Ning this afternoon. Tomorrow, we don't have training tomorrow afternoon, then you come to me again, I'll teach you some basic things first. However, I'm also a beginner, so don't blame me if I don't teach well or wrongly. Yin Xin readily agreed, but he was still not very confident about his ability, so he said so.
Hearing Yin Xin's promise, Yu Feng nodded happily. Not knowing when his village would suffer from war, Yu Feng just wanted to become strong as soon as possible to protect his parents and the mountain village where he had lived for more than ten years.
Yin Xin made an appointment with Wei Ning, and it didn't take long for him to leave alone. Yu Feng himself got up with nothing to do, and went back to the room to read the book. The books I'm reading now are no longer historical rituals or anything like that, but books about martial arts and spells. He had learned to absorb mana by himself according to the books on spells, but for some reason, he couldn't sense natural mana.
According to the book, those who learn spells should start by collecting qi, which means that they absorb the mana in nature, convert it into their own mana, and use the mana to urge them to cast the spell, and they will make no progress in this first step.
Yu Feng practiced by himself to no avail, so he had no choice but to put it down temporarily. Maybe he is just missing a little allocation, and he will wait until tomorrow and ask Yin Xin.
Just as Yu Feng was concentrating on the introductory knowledge of elementary swordsmanship, the knock on the door sounded again. At this time, it was the time when everyone was busy, and Yu Feng couldn't remember who would come to him.
When he opened the door, the person standing outside the door was Du Yuesong's subordinate, he had come here more than once to look for Yu Feng, so he recognized this person at a glance.
"General Du is looking for you, please follow me to the back mountain. ”
Since Fang Wei's disappearance, Du Yuesong has not shown up, and it seems that he is dealing with the matter. I remember that he said that when this matter is resolved, he will talk to himself in detail, and it must be that he took a gap today to let people call him.
Yu Feng answered, turned around and came to the bed, and took out the "Ice Domain" Magic Stone from a corner of the bed. Since Fang Wei disappeared, he rarely carried this magic stone with him, because after Yin Xin and the others saw it, they still had to make some comments, so he simply stopped taking it with him and kept it in his room. Du Yuesong looked for himself, he knew what was going on, so he brought the magic stone.
Follow the visitor out of the house and follow the mountain road towards the mountain. The so-called back mountain refers to the mountain behind the house where Yu Feng lives. I don't know why Du Yuesong wanted to see him here, so he had to follow the man and go up to the West Mountain.
After turning around, the two came to a small pavilion on the mountain. Yu Feng has never been here before, and naturally he has never seen this pavilion. The pavilion looks more classical, and the pavilion has no bright color due to the influence of perennial weathering. A blank space on the pavilion is obviously the place where the name plaque is hung, but it has been a long time and the plaque is missing.
In the ancient pavilion, Du Yuesong sat on the stone bench alone, looking into the distance, as if thinking, and there was no one else around. After his men brought Yu Feng here, they turned and left. Yu Feng stepped forward alone, and without waiting for Du Yuesong to greet him, he sat on another stone bench and placed the magic stone on the stone table in front of him.
After a while, Du Yuesong withdrew his gaze from afar, put it on the magic stone on the stone table, and said at the same time: "I promised you that if you can help me with Xi Pengqing's matter, I will give you this magic stone." Now that his master Fang Wei is gone, it is yours, you follow the rules and regulations to use it reasonably, and what are you doing with me. ”
"That being the case, if I don't have a word from my predecessors, how can I keep it in my pocket. Yu Feng smiled and replied respectfully.
Du Yuesong laughed twice, "It seems that you haven't learned your theoretical knowledge in vain for nearly a month." Among the disciples, there are not a few people who can't hold their breath and secretly learn martial arts spells, but in your body, I haven't found the slightest mana fluctuation, and I haven't heard of you learning any kung fu with others, just this point, it's already very rare. The magic stone on the Du Yue Turquoise table pushed in front of Yu Feng, "This is a promise to you, you can stay, the residual mana on it should be able to use the spell twice." You come from a mountain village and come from a poor background, so you don't have any such items on you. Leave it for later in case you need it. ”
"So I thanked my seniors. Yu Feng glanced at the magic stone and thanked Du Yuesong.
A hint of appreciation flashed in Du Yuesong's eyes, and he couldn't help but laugh again. "Du is not a person who breaks his word, although Xi Pengqing's matter has not been thoroughly investigated, but this progress is mainly due to you, if you have any other rewards you want, you might as well say it, I will try my best to be satisfied." ”
Hearing this, Yu Feng was overjoyed, but then calmed down again. Although he had the opportunity to open his mouth to Du Yuesong, he didn't have anything he wanted. He is still weak now, and he has no ability, not to mention whether Du Yuesong can give him anything good, even if he gives it, it is useless to stay with him.
He suddenly remembered what he said earlier, now many people are learning things in private, and if he can learn something, it is his greatest wealth.
Thinking of this, Yu Feng replied: "Thank you seniors for your kindness." It's just that since I came here, I've only learned some historical etiquette, and I don't know anything else, so I don't have anything I want. I remember that before I came here, Brother Fu Ping, who picked us up, said that my qualifications are not outstanding, and I can only gain something by practicing diligently, but now there are no longer a few people who cultivate in advance, but I am one step behind others. Therefore, Yu Feng doesn't ask for any rewards, just hopes that he won't lose to others in the future. ”
Du Yuesong glanced at Yu Feng and seemed to hear the meaning. He stretched out his right hand and placed it on Yu Feng's forehead, and used his spiritual power to swim around Yu Feng's whole body for a week, and then withdrew it. He checked Yu Feng's body and found that it was indeed as he said, his qualifications were mediocre, especially in terms of spells, and it was not easy to cultivate. This is also the reason why Yu Feng secretly cultivated alone a few days ago to no avail.
It seems that Yu Feng is not lying, and he is not making these things up because he wants to practice the exercises. Du Yuesong pondered for a while, and said to Yu Feng: "I just checked your talent roots, and it is indeed not ideal. If you practice the art of external body fighting, you can still achieve a small success, but if you want to understand the natural power of heaven and earth, it is not easy. ”
Hearing this, Yu Feng suddenly realized, and seemed to understand the problem he encountered a few days ago.
Du Yuesong continued: "However, it is difficult to achieve great success in cultivation by talent alone, mainly due to perseverance, and a person like you who is not excellent, if you find the right method, perseverance, and time, you can also achieve success." Those who practice the Fa privately without correct guidance and blindly practice will also get twice the result. I'm not bullish on these people, and that's why. ”
Du Yuesong stood up and took two steps in the pavilion, "I see that you are quick thinking, witty, and more disciplined, if you can practice according to my regulations, you can also achieve results." Seeing that you have been able to follow the arrangement for nearly a month, concentrate on studying the theoretical content, and have made a lot of efforts in Xi Pengqing's case, I will teach you some cultivation methods a few days in advance. ”
When Yu Feng heard this, he was extremely happy in his heart, but he was forced to suppress the joy, revealing a calm expression. He immediately stood up from the stone bench, knelt down on Du Yuesong's knees, and said, "The master is above, please accept the disciple's worship." At the same time, the kneeling body bowed to Du Yuesong three times.