Chapter 1 Conventions
Li Shishui walked on the way down the mountain alone.
The scenery on the side of the road is verdant, but Li Shishui is a little absent-minded, obviously not in the mood to enjoy these beautiful scenery, not to mention that these scenery has been seen for many years.
"Sixth Senior Brother!"
Li Shishui was startled, looked up, and saw a handsome young man coming up from the mountain, just in time to meet him head-on. The handsome young man was carrying a burden, his hair was a little messy, and his face was slightly tired, he should have just come back from going out to run errands, and he happened to meet Li Shishui who was going down the mountain.
"Second Senior Brother, you're back. "It turned out that the person who came was Li Shishui's second senior brother Li Shiyi. Li Shishui also said why he hadn't seen the second senior brother in the past few days, it seemed that he had gone down the mountain to do something.
"Why are you listless? The handsome young man looked at Li Shishui's appearance and couldn't help laughing: "It's okay, the second senior brother was not often blamed by the master before, and the master was all for our good." Speaking of which, the sixth junior brother is not small, and it is long overdue to put away the heart of playing. ”
Li Shishui is the youngest among several senior brothers and sisters, so the senior brothers and sisters love him everywhere, and Li Shishui is already naughty, so he has caused a lot of trouble. However, he was young, and the second senior brother in front of him at that time made the master more angry than him, and the master didn't care about him, and let him be free for a while.
However, when the second senior brother went down the mountain in a bad mood, the other senior brothers and sisters were sensible, and the master's eyes suddenly focused on Li Shishui, and Li Shishui's hard days came. Although every time the master blamed him, the brothers and sisters pleaded for mercy, and the punishment was not severe, which also made him miserable. And most of him is a little lazy and playful, so let him practice martial arts tightly, which is indeed a little difficult for him. Therefore, at that time, Li Shishui was looking forward to the second senior brother coming back as soon as possible, although the original intention of the hope was "bad".
But when the second senior brother really came back a few years later, Li Shishui found that things were different from what he expected. The second senior brother is back, but the one who came back is no longer the original "second senior brother". The former second senior brother was unruly and unruly, and no one looked down on him except for the master and the fourth senior sister. In his eyes, Li Shishui is a little kid and doesn't care about it at all. But now the second senior brother who has come back has become respectful and calm, and his relationship with them has also improved. The brothers and sisters were curious about how the second senior brother had changed, and the second senior brother didn't say anything about it, only saying that it was the result of the experience in the rivers and lakes.
Li Shishui also secretly observed for a period of time at that time, and found that the master didn't seem to be very happy with the change of the second senior brother for some reason. However, since then, the number of times the senior brothers and sisters have been sent out for training has increased. The senior brothers and sisters have indeed lived up to expectations, and they have all made a certain name in the rivers and lakes. However, Li Shishui's situation has not changed much, and he is still the lazy and disobedient apprentice in the eyes of the master.
"No, I didn't make the master angry. Li Shishui replied. After all, as he got older, Li Shishui also knew that the master was all for his good, but he was a little stricter. Now Li Shishui rarely makes Master angry.
"Oh, what's the reason for that?" said the young man, Toshiro. The handsome young man said as he came to Li Shishui's side. When he saw the burden hidden behind Li Shishui, he couldn't help but say with relief: "Master sent you down the mountain to practice? But didn't you like to go down the mountain the most before? I remember the first time I went down the mountain to give you three days to practice, but you didn't come back after seven or eight days." Master thought something had happened to you, so he sent us all down the mountain to find you. As a result, when I found you, I found that you had forgotten the time, and when I came back, the master lost his temper. ”
The handsome young man smiled: "What, did Master ask you not to stay outside this time?"
"Master..."
Master not only did not have restrictions this time, but also allowed him to stay outside longer, Li Shishui said in his heart.
......
Li Shishui's master, Li Feng, had just called Li Shishui alone.
Before going to meet Master, Li Shishui thought carefully about what he had done recently, and found that there was nothing to make Master angry, so he dared to go to Master alone. Otherwise, he would definitely drag a senior brother and sister with him.
After entering the door to meet the master, seeing that the master was not angry, Li Shishui breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
However, after meeting the master and sitting down, the master kept looking at him and did not speak, and Li Shishui's heart beat again.
"Is there anything that Master has to tell the disciple when he comes here?" asked Li Shishui worriedly.
Li Feng thought carefully for a while before he spoke, "Master's side needs your help with something, I wonder if you are willing?"
The master actually spoke in a somewhat polite tone, Li Shishui quickly stood up and said, "The disciple is panicked, the master has something to do, but he obeys it." ”
Li Feng waved his hand to let Li Shishui sit down, and said: "When the teacher was young, he had an agreement with the Qian family in Jiangnan, but later both parties had some reasons and could not fulfill that agreement. Therefore, the two parties never mentioned it again, as if this agreement did not exist. ”
Li Shishui thought about it and said in surprise: "Master refers to the Qian family, the richest man in Jiangnan?"
"Yes. Li Feng replied.
The richest man in Jiangnan can also be said to be the richest man in the rivers and lakes.
When Li Shishui and the others went down the mountain to practice, they found that their master had contact with some of the great powers of the big sect, and now even the richest man in the rivers and lakes, the Qian family, had already crossed paths with his master, no wonder Li Shishui was surprised.
Ignoring Li Shishui's surprise, Li Feng continued: "Some time ago, the old lady of the Qian family sent a letter, hoping to continue to fulfill this agreement. Speaking of which, at the beginning, this agreement was also broken for the teacher, and the teacher was ashamed of the Qian family. Since the Qian family wants to continue to fulfill this agreement, the teacher will naturally not shirk. ”
Hearing this, Li Shishui also understood: "Does Master want me to complete this agreement for Master?"
"Yes, you are not the best candidate, but you are the most suitable person at the moment. Li Feng glanced up at Li Shishui, shook his head with a smile and said.
What is the name of not the best, but indeed the most appropriate? Is this to praise him or to belittle him? Li Shishui secretly slandered himself in his belly. However, it is obvious that this matter is not easy, and since the master has picked him, it means that he still recognizes him very much. Li Shishui was still a little happy in his heart, but he still asked, "Why don't you let the senior brothers and sisters go?"
"Your senior brother is the best candidate. But now that your senior brother is in charge of many things in the village, he should be able to do the same in the future... , he can't go. ”
"In the past, although your second senior brother was a little arrogant and withdrawn, it didn't affect if he really wanted to go to this appointment. But now your second senior brother has changed, and it has made me a little..."
"The second senior brother is very good now, he respects the master, and he has become kind to us. Li Shishui looked at the master a little hesitantly, although the second senior brother didn't help him escape the master's sight when he came back this time, but he still said good things for the second senior brother very fairly.
"You don't understand. Li Feng looked at Li Shishui, his eyes darkened, after all, Li Shishui had too little experience, and it was useless to say it.
"Since I have already had this agreement as a teacher before, try not to go wrong this time. The current second senior brother... Square peg. ”
A person's personality can't change just as he says, since he doesn't want to say it, it's better to observe it for a while before he can say it.
"Oh. Li Shishui is a little strange, no matter how the master speaks, he can still guess the senior brother, how can the second senior brother too.
"As for your third senior brother and fifth senior brother, both of them are too unconventional, they don't know how to be tactful, and they don't have your mind to be active, so this time it may not be appropriate. ”
In the past, when the master ordered the third senior brother and the fifth senior brother to guard him, he couldn't escape them no matter how he tried to do it, and he couldn't see it on the surface.
Besides, just to complete an agreement, do you need to ask for so much?
Li Shishui saw that the master seemed to be finished, and asked strangely, "What about the fourth senior sister?"
"Ahem... cough..."Li Feng was drinking tea, but he choked a little: "Not to mention the character of your fourth senior sister... , she is a woman, and it is useless to go. ”
"Master, what is the agreement, why do you have to divide men and women?" Li Shishui became more and more strange.
Li Feng drank the tea slowly, considering whether to tell Li Shishui now.
If you tell Li Shishui now, although this matter is not harmful to Li Shishui, and there is a great benefit to him after the fact, after all, it was imposed on him, and he may not agree. Maybe you will be unable to roll around in all kinds of sprinkles, and even if you go, you may be in disobedience.
If he doesn't tell him, by the time he goes to know, he can't do anything, and when the time comes, he will take care of this master's face, he should also agree.
Although he should blame why he didn't consult him earlier, he would blame this master for a while. However, he is pure and filial, and he will be angry for a while at most. What's more, this matter won't do it, let alone harm him, and it should be fine after a while.
After thinking about it, I only heard Li Feng say: "As for what the agreement is, you don't have to care, you will naturally know when the time comes." You remember, you are ordered by the teacher to carry out the agreement on behalf of the teacher, so no matter what others ask, you must do your best to complete it, otherwise it will be a breach of contract for the teacher. ”
"Yes. However, seeing that the master said so seriously, Li Shishui felt a little uneasy in his heart, and asked, "What if the apprentice really can't do it?"
"Don't worry, it won't. You can do it if you want to. Li Feng looked at Li Shishui's worried look, and smiled and gave him a reassurance.
"That's fine, as long as the apprentice can do it, the apprentice will definitely not disappoint the master. Li Shishui said with confidence.
Li Shishui doesn't know that there are many things in the world that are not whether you can do it, but whether you are willing to do it!
Li Feng took out something from his arms and handed it over, and Li Shishui hurriedly caught it. Li Shishui looked at the item in his hand, which looked like a letter, but it was wrapped in oilcloth, and asked, "This is?"
"This is a reply from the teacher to the old lady of the Qian family. Don't put it in the baggage, you hide it close to your body, and the tarpaulin on the outside prevents your sweat from soaking it. When you arrive at Qian's house, you take apart the oilcloth and take out the letters. Remember, be sure to hand over the letter to the old lady. Li Feng instructed.
Recently, the rivers and lakes have changed a bit and are in turmoil. Li Feng knew that although Li Shishui was alert, after all, he had too little experience in the rivers and lakes, and this time he was going to such a far place, it was inevitable that there would be some accidents on the road, so he helped him think about it in advance and be prepared.