CHAPTER XIX
After half a month of recuperation, Zhao Xiaoxin fully recovered, and she was alive again and began to practice swords. However, Dongmei Dao still didn't let her go to Yuzhen Peak, because her body was still fragile and couldn't withstand the blow of the wind and snow. However, she can go outside and breathe the fresh air of the highland grasslands, which is quite beneficial for those who have recovered.
Everyone is busy practicing swords, so how can they have time. So Zhao Xiaoxin begged Ouyang Haimin and her brother to accompany her to the highland grassland for a walk. For some reason, Liu Cong likes to play, and he also asked Xiaoxin to let him go with him. Later, the four of them happily set foot on the land of the highland steppe. It's been a long time since the last time I went out.
Zhao Qingzhe suggested that he stop by to visit their cattle herding friend Akyu. Everyone acquiesced. They walked because walking around was good for the body and more meaningful, and it wasn't necessary for Edgeworth to fly. It's still a familiar road, it's still a familiar green grass, and there's a lot of snow on the mountains.
The alpine snow cows of the Akyu people remain the same, there are still so many, and they still grow so strong. It's a picture of prosperity and upliftment.
The four of them stood side by side in front of the herd, looking intently at the cattle grazing, lamenting that the years had passed, and this place was still the same. In fact, the herd has also changed, and they have multiplied and never stopped, so that they are not aware of it.
"There were so many and how many there are now," Mr. Zhao said, "a scene of prosperity." β
"It's been a few years, and there are still a lot of cattle," Mr. Liu said.
"Look! And people on horseback," Mr. Ouyang said.
"Not just one, there are three or four, no, maybe more," Ms. Zhao said.
"Maybe Akyu is among them, I'll go and say hello. Zhao Qingzhe said, and then he walked towards the herd.
A young man on a white horse galloped over from the edge of the herd to stop Zhao Qingzhe, and when the young man saw that this person was his friend Zhao Qingzhe, he grabbed the reins, and the horse neighed, stopped running, and for a while, the two looked at each other.
Akyu grew up and grew taller, looking like a soldier protecting the country, he was wearing the peculiar costume of the Gaoshan tribe, which was completely different from the people of the Central Plains, and he also recognized Zhao Qingzhe. Akyu, who was riding on horseback, suddenly smiled slightly and said:
"Aha, my friend Brother Qingzhe, long time no see!"
"It's been a long time, Akyu, you've grown up, like a man, and you have a mustache. Zhao Qingzhe said calmly.
"Qingzhe, you have grown up too, such a handsome young hero!" Akyu dismounted and said, "I'm so happy!"
Akyu is very enthusiastic, so he treats Zhao Qingzhe as his brother, and he also knows that Zhao Qingzhe is kind and upright.
Since Akyu regarded him as a brother, Zhao Qingzhe also obeyed his wishes, regarded him as a brother and surpassed his friends.
"Akyu, I'm very happy! You look so majestic on horseback!"
"Haha, we're all handsome and majestic!" said with a hearty smile.
Zhao Qingzhe also laughed with him. Then, Akyu stepped forward and opened his hands and motioned for the two brothers to hug. Zhao Qingzhe sensed his enthusiasm, so he also stepped forward and hugged Akyu with open hands. This is a sign of friendship between the Gaoshan people and foreign countries.
Ouyang Haimin, Zhao Xiaoxin, and Liu Cong then approached the two of them and glanced at each other.
"Remember me?" Zhao Xiaoxin said.
"Xiaoxin," said Akyu, "you're getting prettier." β
Zhao Xiaoxin's cheeks were red, the flush was round, and she looked very good.
"Hey, Akyu, you're so strong!" said Liu Cong complimentally.
"Liu Cong, ha! I haven't seen you for a long time, I didn't expect you to be quite handsome. β
"Averagely, I'm just mediocre. β
"This beautiful girl, is Ouyang Haimin?" asked Akyu.
"Old acquaintance, please don't laugh!" Ouyang Haimin said politely.
"No, we're all good friends. I'm glad to see you again, I can't take time to take my time, there are many things in the clan, please forgive me. β
"We don't, we're busy, it's rare to get together, and we like to go out and see the cows. Zhao Qingzhe replied.
"This horse is so beautiful!" Ms. Zhao said.
"It's a white horse, my mount, and it runs like a gust of wind. Akyu replied to Zhao Xiaoxin's question.
Zhao Xiaoxin wanted to step forward and touch the white horse, but Akyu saw what she meant from her eyes, so he held his white horse tightly and said, "Miss Xiaoxin, why don't you ride a horse and sit down?"
Zhao Xiaoxin happily said "good". She walked up to the horse, but she didn't know how to get on it. Luckily, Akyu helped her up, and she sat on horseback. However, Akyu was cautious and did not give her the reins, but clung to them.
"It feels so good on horseback!"
Everyone laughed when they saw her on horseback.
"Qing Zhe, how are you practicing in Kunlun Gate?" asked Akyu.
"Ahh β
"Work hard! Qingzhe, now my martial arts are also good, and I can ride a horse. β
"Okay. β
Zhao Xiaoxin felt that the horse was not moving, so she asked to get off the horse and returned to her senior sister's side. Her sister may also want to ride a horse, but she is not as naΓ―ve and ignorant as her sister, and she thinks that she is a girl's family, and it is better to be reserved.
"Oh, maybe I can teach everyone how to ride a horse when I have time. Akyu said.
"Okay!" everyone said in unison, among which Zhao Xiaoxin had the loudest voice.
The herd moved into the distance, a little away from them, but it was still possible to see a few horses running around the edge of the herd.
"Remember, when I have time, I'll teach you how to ride a horse. Akyu said when he was leaving.
"I'll come," Ms. Zhao said first. Everyone looked at her, and she shut up.
"We'll remember and see you then," Mr. Zhao said goodbye.
Akyu flew on his horse and galloped away. Everyone silently watched him ride away on horseback, and how much they wanted to gallop on the highland grassland.