The old man handed over the grilled fish and said to everyone, "Babies, take it quickly." ”

The four men took the grilled fish, salivated, did not care about burning their mouths, carefully removed the bones, and ate it.

The old man picked up four carps and put them on the fire, and the fish began to flow oil, and the aroma spread, and everyone couldn't help but swallow their saliva again.

Tang Yuan observed the old man's seasoning, and thought, "We are not related to each other, but we are so good to us, there may be something wrong with it." ”

He pointed to the spice and said loudly, "This can't be poisonous, right?"

The four people holding the grilled fish were shocked and looked at the old man.

After hearing this, the old man turned around and said, "Gua Wazi, how can it be poisonous, this is my homemade sauce, I will eat it for you." ”

After he finished speaking, he picked up two bamboo skewers and picked up the seasoning, put them in his mouth in full view.

Tang Yuan immediately bowed and said, "I'm sorry, senior, junior shouldn't question you, please forgive me." ”

"That's right, yes, you're quite cautious, but I suspect it's wrong. The old man stopped and continued with the work at hand.

The four people who were eating the grilled fish put their minds at ease and continued to eat the grilled fish in their hands.

A quarter of an hour later, the roasting of dozens of fish was complete.

The old man stood aside, and the sight of everyone eating fish and laughing made his heart very happy.

"It's been a long time since I've seen so many babies. The old man whispered the same words he had said before.

After everyone finished eating the grilled fish, they licked the sauce on the bamboo skewers.

"It's so satisfying, it's the first time I've eaten such delicious fish. ”

"The old man is such a good cook. ”

The old man came to Tang Yuan and Tang Jiu's side, and said to the two: "You two babies come with me, I have something to tell you." When the old man had finished speaking, he walked to the woods beside him.

Tang Yuan and the others followed behind him, a little apprehensive in their hearts.

"What are your names, two babies?" asked the old man.

Tang Yuan's eyes revealed puzzlement, and he replied: "My name is Tang Yuan, and his name is Tang Jiu." ”

"Tang family, I want to ask you a question, do you have a teacher?" the old man said.

"He should want to accept apprentices, right? He actually asked us this question, anyway, I already have a teacher, the eldest brother doesn't have one, it's actually good to have a teacher, in addition to the Tang family's mastery, there are other things to learn. Tang Yuan said in his heart.

"I already have a mentor, but my eldest brother doesn't. Tang Yuan replied directly.

"Second brother, you ......"

"Baby, to be honest, you are a little similar to me when I was a child, you both don't like to talk to living people, I want to take you as an apprentice, I don't know if you want to?" said the old man to Tang Jiu.

"I'm ......" Tang Jiu was speechless at this time.

A pebble burst out of the wind and smashed on the old man's coat with a sound.

Tang Yuan and the others were both startled, looking at the old man, a little at a loss.

"Who's where?" asked the old man towards the woods on the right.

Tang Yuan and the others looked into the woods, and there was nothing unusual.

Another pebble flew out of a certain direction in the woods, and this time the old man easily dodged it, and his keen eyes scanned the woods, and suddenly he laughed.

"Don't be afraid, baby, it's just an acquaintance of mine who likes to play tricks on people, don't pay attention to him. The old man laughed.

"Fu Cheng, what are you talking about? I like to play tricks on people?"

An old voice came from the woods, a gust of wind blew, a silver figure bounced out of the woods, and an old man in a silver robe landed in front of Tang Yuan and the others.

Tang Yuan saw that the silver-robed old man in front of him was a little familiar, as if he was ......

"Second Elder. Tang Yuan and Tang Jiu spoke in unison.

"Well, Fu Cheng, you haven't answered me yet. The silver-robed old man said.

"Originally, you still want me to reply to you. The old man gave him a disgruntled look.

"It turns out that the seniors and the second elder know each other. Tang Yuan said in surprise.

"We knew each other before you two were born, so we're old friends. The second elder of the Tang family said.

"By the way, Fu Cheng, don't you plan to not accept apprentices for life? Aren't you annoying to be apprentices? The second elder of the Tang family asked three times after that.

Fu Cheng felt a little embarrassed, and said: "You take what I said before as a fart, I find that I am too lonely alone, and I want to find a disciple to relieve it." ”

"Tang Jiu, come and apprentice, he is a person who practices martial arts with ninety percent strength, and he will not be ordinary anywhere in Jiangnan, and he is one of the three major boxing champions in Jiangnan, because the rivers and lakes are sinister, he has retired. The second elder of the Tang family said.

After hearing this, Tang Jiu knelt down, bowed to Fu Cheng, and spoke: "The master is above, please accept the apprentice's worship." ”

"Baby, get up. ”

"Tang Yongsi, you are really, this baby has not yet made a choice, let him worship. Also, Tang Yongsi, I have retired to the rivers and lakes, and I will not call that title anymore in the future. Fu Cheng said to Second Elder Tang Jiu with a reproachful tone.

After Tang Jiu got up, Tang Yongsi ignored Fu Cheng, but looked at Tang Yuan and said, "Do you want to worship under his door too, the Tang family doesn't have much for you to learn." ”

"Second Elder, no. Tang Yuan directly refused.

"You have to think about the Tang family, there are no good things for you to learn, the elders in the family do not accept apprentices, at most you can give you some advice, you decide for yourself. Tang Yongsi said.

"You still have to go to the Jiangnan Young Generation Martial Arts Conference, it's almost time to set off, the rivers and lakes are sinister, beware of it, I will protect in the dark, I will never appear if it is not a matter of life and death, everything depends on yourself, Tang Yuan, when the time comes, I still have a question to ask you." Tang Yongsi dropped this sentence, his body was as light as a swallow, jumped into the air, and then disappeared.

"Senior, we want to represent the Tang family to participate in the Jiangnan Young Generation Martial Arts Conference, and see you in the future. Tang Yuan hugged his fists.

"Master, I also take my leave. Tang Jiu learned Tang Yuan to hold his fists.

"I'll send you off. Fu Cheng followed.

The three of them returned to the place where the fish had been grilled, and saw that everyone looked anxious, so they hurriedly walked over.

When Jin Jin saw Tang Yuan, he immediately spoke: "Brother Tang, let's set off quickly, it's three poles now, and time is pressing." ”

Tang Yuan said loudly: "Everyone pack up and get ready to go." ”

Everyone took their own things and began to set off to Li's house, they were still five miles away from Li's house, and they could reach it in two hours.

"You have to behave well, shine at the Jiangnan Young Generation Martial Arts Conference, and win glory for your Tang family, I'll go back first." After Fu Cheng finished speaking, he jumped up to the treetop and disappeared.

Tang Yuan said in his heart: "Senior Fu, ninety percent of my strength, one day I will be able to reach it, and even surpass it." ”

Two hours later, everyone finally came to the upper reaches of the Tianjiang River, where the Li family was.

"Brother Tang, we have other arrangements, see you on the stage. "Golden fist holding.

"Okay, since Brother Huang has his own arrangements, let's go first, and I'll see you later. Tang Yuan also hugged his fists.

"This golden man is not bad, he can have deep friendships. Tang Yuan said in his heart.

After the Tang family saw the Huang family leave, they looked around for the inn, and finally found a "Fenghua" inn.

"Wait at the door, and I'll go in and see. Tang Yuan said to the Tang family.

After Tang Yuan left, Tang Jiu stood aside and was silent, and in the eyes of the white-clothed warriors of the Tang family, he seemed to have changed a person.

He walked into the lobby of the inn, which was much larger than the previous Qingfeng Inn, and the decoration was more luxurious.

His eyes searched for Xiao Er, but he didn't find it, but he saw a back figure he knew, that back was tall, with a tiger back and a bear's waist, a sword behind him, and his arms swaying.

Tang Yuan stepped forward, patted the man's shoulder heavily, and said, "Brother Zhao, long time no see." "Brother Zhao in Tang Yuan's mouth is Zhao Chenfeng.

The man's body trembled, stopped shaking the fan, turned around, his face was flushed, his eyes were wide with anger, and when he saw that it was Tang Yuan, he immediately returned to the original state.

Zhao Chenfeng looked at Tang Yuan with a surprised expression, and said in a strange tone: "It turned out to be Brother Tang, I haven't seen you in the past month, I went to the Tang family to look for you, but you are in retreat." ”

"Brother Zhao has a heart, when the Jiangnan Young Generation Martial Arts Conference passes, I will accompany you to the bazaar. Tang Yuan said with a smile.

"It's a deal. Zhao Chenfeng spit out these four words.

"It's a deal. Tang Yuan replied to him.

"Brother Zhao, where is the second child in this inn? Tang Yuan asked.

Zhao Chenfeng pointed to a room in the right corner and said, "It's right there, my sister is also in there now." ”

"Thank you, Brother Zhao, then I'll go in first, and I'll talk about it later. Tang Yuan said goodbye and walked briskly towards the room that Zhao Chenfeng was referring to.

"There is still a day and a half before the start of the martial arts tournament, so we have to hurry up and prepare. Tang Yuan thought in his heart, and walked into the room, feeling like he had bumped into something in his chest.

"Oh, who's blind, walking without looking at people. A slightly shrill female voice rang out.

Tang Yuan immediately felt bad, and when he looked up, he saw a girl in blue sitting on the ground, her willow eyebrows furrowed, and her fresh and refined pretty face was full of anger.

"Excuse me, girl, I didn't mean to. Tang Yuan stepped forward and stretched out his hand, wanting to help the girl in blue up.

The girl in blue looked at Tang Yuan's delicate face, her eyes were full of surprise, she thought of the mature and steady young man in her heart, and immediately stretched out her hand to put Tang Yuan's hand, and was pulled up by Tang Yuan.

"Tang Gongzi. A flash of crimson flew up on the blue-clothed girl's face.

"I don't know if you are?" Tang Yuan let go of the jade hand of the girl in blue and looked at the girl in front of him.

"Tang Gongzi, I am Zhao Chenfeng's sister Zhao Chenyi. The girl in blue said, thinking to herself, "I forgot my sister when I haven't seen her for a month." ”

When Tang Yuan heard her say this, he suddenly realized and said apologetically: "I'm sorry, Miss Zhao, you see my memory." After saying that, he patted his head.

When Zhao Chenyi saw this scene, she covered her mouth and smiled, smiling like a flower.

"Tang Gongzi, you also want to live in this inn, I'll take you there. Zhao Chenyi said softly.

"Then there is Miss Lao Zhao, please. Tang Yuan said gently.

Zhao Chenyi nodded slightly, her heart beat faster, and she walked in the corridor, Tang Yuan followed her closely.

With the help of Zhao Chenyi, Tang Yuan quickly completed all the processes of staying in the inn, but the money spent made him feel painful, and he paid sixty taels of silver for just two rooms.

"Thank you, Miss Zhao, if it weren't for Miss Zhao's help, I might have taken longer. Tang Yuan arched his hand.

"It's a trivial matter, Tang Gongzi doesn't have to be so polite. Zhao Chenyi said with a smile.