Chapter 121 Little Sword

The blacksmith seemed to have found an organization, with a face full of joy, and said: "Okay, brother, it's so refreshing, I can't bear to part with you, so I'll make you my friend. Seven taels is seven taels. I'll patronize you more in the future." From the store.”

He Tianshu said with a smile: "That's natural. I still have a group of brothers there. If I take it back and they like it, I will definitely bring them over. However, the boss will give me a discount then."

The blacksmith also smiled and said: "No problem, once you get familiar with it, you will become familiar again. It will naturally be beneficial if you become a repeat customer."

At this time, Zhang Xiaohua pulled the corner of He Tianshu's clothes. He Tianshu looked back at the small sword held by Zhang Xiaohua and said to the blacksmith: "My little brother likes this little sword very much. How about letting him pick it up and play with it?" ?”

The blacksmith didn't care. He waved his hand and said, "No problem. As I said just now, just treat this toy as a gift for my little brother. I'll just bring a few more people to visit me someday."

Everyone was very happy. He Tianshu paid the money and asked for directions back to the inn, and then left the weapon shop with Zhang Xiaohua.

He Tianshu was very happy along the way. He found a very good sword at such a cheap price. It was much better than going to the woods to practice martial arts. It seemed that it would be better to go out for more walks in the future.

Zhang Xiaohua was also very happy. He held the small sword in his left hand and kept waving it around, as if his arm had suddenly grown longer. However, he did not notice that it was indeed too late at this time. There was no one around anymore. As she walked, Zhang Xiaohua felt sleepy. She closed her eyes and lay softly on the ground, still holding the small sword tightly in her hand.

He Tianshu was even more amused. He couldn't put it down looking at his sword along the way. After walking for a while, he realized that there was no sound of Zhang Xiaohua's footsteps behind him. When he looked back, he couldn't find anyone.

He Tianshu couldn't help but feel anxious, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead. Where did the master snatch people from his side without causing his own consciousness? Could it be that there are countless masters in the world?

When He Tianshu came to look for him with his sword, he saw Zhang Xiaohua lying motionless on the ground from a distance. He felt even more nervous and became cautious. He looked around and saw that there was no movement. After taking a few steps forward, he felt a little sad in his heart. This child was just a moment ago. Okay, in the blink of an eye, I ended up like this without paying attention. How could I explain to his brother?

When he arrived, he checked carefully, but found no real injuries on his body. He couldn't help but think: "Is this the legendary acupoint tapping from the air? Someone hit a fatal acupuncture point?"

While he was nervous, a very familiar sound suddenly came from Zhang Xiaohua's nose. He Tianshu couldn't help but laugh or cry. He was worried for a long time in vain. This guy turned out to be asleep!

But when He Tianshu stepped forward and kicked Zhang Xiaohua a few times, He Tianshu became worried. He couldn't wake up even after kicking him. Did he have to carry him back?

In the early morning of the next day, as the morning sun rose from the horizon, Zhang Xiaohua opened her eyes as usual and looked blankly at the unfamiliar surroundings. Only then did she remember that she was no longer in the familiar cabin.

Then I realized that I was still holding something firmly in my left hand. When I picked it up and looked at it, it turned out to be a small toy sword. Then I remembered what happened last night, but I didn't know how I came back. Is it really strange?

Looking at He Tianshu who was still sleeping on the kang across from him, Zhang Xiaohua quietly got down to the ground, still holding the small sword in his hand.

When I walked out of the house, it was already bright outside, but it was still early, and no one got up. Only two disciples of the Miao Miao Sect stood in a hidden corner, guarding them loyally. They watched Zhang Xiaohua come out of the house, but ignored them and remained vigilant. Observing the surroundings.

Zhang Xiaohua walked to the middle of the yard and looked at the small sword in her hand carefully. The lights in the shop were dim last night, so she didn't look at it carefully. But now when she looked at it, she found that it was just a toy. The sword was not long, about four or five inches long. It is an inch long and two fingers wide, and the hilt is also very small. It fits Zhang Xiaohua's little hand just right. The entire small sword is completely black.

It seemed to be made of only one kind of metal. It was cold in the hand and did not feel warm due to being held for a long time. The dark sword body could not be seen inside, but Zhang Xiaohua clearly felt that there seemed to be blood inside the sword, and the blade did not. When opened, it feels dull to the touch. If it weren't for the heavy weight, Zhang Xiaohua would have thought it was a toy for children.

Zhang Xiaohua's left hand was very strong, and the weight of the small sword was negligible. He took the small sword and waved it left and right. He felt very comfortable and felt happy in his heart. He couldn't help but wonder, if he could use this small sword as a sword. , to practice swordsmanship, isn’t it better than holding branches every day?

Thinking of the sword moves, Zhang Xiaohua's hands couldn't help but feel itchy. The sword skills she practiced yesterday morning were not practiced at noon or evening. Now that she had a toy that was as strong as a branch, of course she wanted to show off her skills.

In fact, the open space in this courtyard is quite large, and it is possible to practice boxing and sword practice. However, how can Zhang Xiaohua let others watch her boxing skills behind closed doors? So, he still left the courtyard.

The inn is located at the end of a street, next to a river and a small bridge. Zhang Xiaohua walked to the river and looked along the river. Just behind the inn was a pond. The opposite side of the pond looked like Zhang Xiaohua's home in Guozhuang. Usually, there is a small bamboo forest. Zhang Xiaohua's eyes lit up and she walked towards the bamboo forest.

Sure enough, as Zhang Xiaohua thought, there was an open space in the bamboo forest, and no one came at the moment. Zhang Xiaohua opened his posture and practiced the Beidou Shenquan nine times, letting the increasingly strong flow flow throughout his body. Then he stopped his fists and kicks.

Then Zhang Xiaohua carefully looked around to make sure there was no one, then he picked up the small sword and performed the sixteen changes of the sword move. I don’t know whether it was because of the change of branches or because of Zhang Xiaohua’s mood. With his sword skills mastered, the nameless warm current of joy must flow from somewhere on the shoulder to Zhang Xiaohua's left hand. In the past, those warm currents would disappear when they reached his left hand, but now they have not disappeared. They all flowed into Zhang Xiaohua's left hand. The small sword in Xiaohua's hand gradually emitted a black light as Zhang Xiaohua waved it, but it was very thin and not noticeable.

At the end of Zhang Xiaohua's practice, her swordsmanship flourished. Just like that night at the villa, she changed her moves and stabbed at the small bowl-thick bamboo in front of her. In fact, in Zhang Xiaohua's mind, she could use the branches to stab the bamboo. Prick a small hole in a big tree. Although this bamboo is hollow, its surface is much harder than that of a big tree. Even if the branches are replaced, the stick-like tip of this small sword can only stab it. A small hole was fine, but the result was far beyond Zhang Xiaohua's expectation. When the sharp tip of the sword touched the hard bamboo, the outer shell of the bamboo broke like paper, leaving the small sword unimpeded. passed through the bamboo and pierced out from the other side.

Zhang Xiaohua was shocked and quickly took back the sword and looked at the bamboo in disbelief. However, the hole in the bamboo was still there, which did not allow him to doubt, so he went up again and stroked the bamboo carefully until he confirmed that the bamboo was intact. It was unusual and very hard. Then he looked at his left hand and the small sword in his hand.

When did you become so powerful?

Although Yu Lao is very powerful at piercing a big tree with a long sword, he can actually pierce hard bamboo with this small stick-like sword. Although it is a little worse than Yu Lao, it is far...far better than others? Zhang Xiaohua didn't dare to think about this. After all, he had never seen others practice swords, and he didn't know the power of other people's swords. At least, he knew that he far exceeded his expectations.

At this time, there was already a noise of people beside the bamboo forest. Zhang Xiaohua hurriedly came out of the bamboo forest. This was not in the villa. Look at the time, maybe everyone in the villa had packed up and was ready to set off.

When Zhang Xiaohua quickly ran back to the inn, most of the people had already eaten breakfast and were cleaning up. He Tianshu was also standing there with a frown. When he saw Zhang Xiaohua come in, his brows relaxed and he asked angrily: " Zhang Xiaohua, where did you go so early in the morning? You asked everyone to wait for you?"

Zhang Xiaohua quickly apologized and said: "Captain He, didn't you say yesterday that you can't stop singing and boxing without leaving your hands? I went out to practice boxing early this morning."

He Tianshu looked at the small sword in his hand and felt funny in his heart. He knew that he was a child at heart and would definitely play with this toy, so he said seriously: "Practicing boxing is a good thing, but it also depends on the occasion. Let's This is when you go out, you must be careful not to cause any trouble. It is better to keep this toy in your arms. Don't hold it in your hand every day and make people laugh. Okay, go to eat quickly, the owner has already eaten it Finished, ready to go."

Zhang Xiaohua put the small sword into her arms as instructed, ate breakfast in a hurry, simply packed her things, and got on the carriage.

The four carriages gradually moved away, but the fat boss still stood there reluctant to leave. What a good guest. He stayed for one night and still didn’t eat the food in the inn, but he actually gave so much money. If there were such guests every day , it’s difficult for you not to get rich.

Originally, the fat boss thought that he would keep these beautiful memories in his heart and leave them to be savored later, but before it was past noon, a man in rich clothes rode a magnificent horse and came to the inn to inquire about the whereabouts of this group of people yesterday. With the temptation of money and flowers on his face, the fat boss couldn't help but recall the good times of yesterday.

When the man in the brocade clothes left with satisfaction and rode on, the fat boss once again praised him, what a good guest, he could still bring him wealth even though everyone else was gone, he really had to thank his ancestors for his spiritual presence.

Naturally, everyone in Huanxi Villa didn't know this, and they were still on their way.

However, today is not as fresh as yesterday. Even people like Zhang Xiaohua who have never been out often don't look at the scenery outside. It was just a day's journey away from Pingyang City. The scenery and culture along the way were really not much different from where I lived. Of course I would get bored if I saw too much.

Moreover, the Donkey Kong-like stone cow's voice is really good. From yesterday to today, it is still very resonant. Those lyrics always linger in their ears. It must be because they drank too much wine in the inn last night and their throats were moistened. Yes, so several disciples secretly whispered that when they stay again tonight, they must reduce the amount of alcohol Shi Niu drinks to make his voice hoarse. This song is nice, but if people listen to these lines, they will still be confused in the future. Will it be allowed to pass?

Zhang Xiaohua and He Tianshu were sitting on the third carriage, and there were several disciples beside them. They were chatting about something. But Zhang Xiaohua didn't care. He was playing with the small sword in his left hand and holding a book in his right hand, looking at it with relish.

Zhang Xiaohua's right hand has not fully recovered. From the outside, it looks similar to when he first returned to the villa. However, Zhang Xiaohua knows very well that his right hand is not like Mr. Yu said. The bones and meridians have been destroyed by internal forces and cannot recover. When it reaches its normal state, he can feel that his hand is recovering at a perceptible speed. Moreover, he often tries to use his right hand intentionally or unintentionally. He believes that one day, he will give everyone An unexpected surprise.

He Tianshu was sitting in the innermost part of the carriage, closing his eyes and concentrating. He was also holding a book in his hand. He must have been thinking about something. After a while, a smile appeared on his lips and he opened his eyes. He raised his eyes and glanced at the scene outside the window, frowning. Although he was far away from the stone cow, the singing was still very far away, and he could hear it clearly.

When his eyes fell on Zhang Xiaohua, he couldn't help but smile. He looked at the small sword in Zhang Xiaohua's left hand and said with a smile: "Zhang Xiaohua, this toy is not bad. It seems you like it very much."

After hearing this, Zhang Xiaohua put down the book, looked at the small sword in her hand, and said sincerely: "Yes, Captain He, I really like this small sword. Thank you for giving it to me."

He Tianshu waved his hand and said: "Actually, I didn't spend a penny, it was just a gift. I don't need it, so naturally I gave it to you to play with. Fortunately, this toy has no edge, so I'm not afraid of hurting you."

Zhang Xiaohua said: "Then why don't you buy a sword? I don't think you already have one in your hand, why do you want to buy another one?"

He Tianshu said with a smile: "My original sword is not a famous weapon, it is just an ordinary low-value consumable item. It needs to be replaced every once in a while. I think the steel sword in that shop is well made. How can it be done in Pingyang City?" It has to be sold for fifteen taels of silver, so I just took the seventy taels of silver, so it’s a good deal. Moreover, the owner of the store also gave me a buy-one-get-one-free gift. Even though the gift was a toy, it made me feel very comfortable, so you There’s no need to thank me specifically.”

Little did he know that in that small town far away, the blacksmith came to the pork shop with great arrogance. He generously threw a few coins to the butcher and shouted: "Old Liu, I'll pay you back the money I borrowed on credit a few days ago, and give me a few more coins." Get into the water, hurry up, I still have to go to the wine shop to sell wine."

The butcher was surprised and said: "Old Tie, how can you be so generous today? But it's open?"

The blacksmith said proudly: "Yesterday, a big guy who came from nowhere bought a steel sword for seven taels of silver. Do you think I am lucky?"

The butcher clicked his tongue and said, "What a fool. Your steel sword, which no one usually wants, got you a good price."

Saying this, he quickly prepared food for the blacksmith without any delay.

Then, the blacksmith seemed to remember something, and said: "By the way, the gadget your mistress picked up on the mountain the year before last year also asked me to give it to that person yesterday. If I can sell it with you that day, I’ll just give you the money, but I bought one and got one free, so let’s count it as five cents.”

But the butcher was not very happy and said: "Then the customer must have paid a big price to buy your steel sword because you gave me something. Why did you send me away for only five cents?"

The blacksmith said angrily: "Your mistress picked up that toy and left it in my shop for three years without anyone paying attention. If you don't want these five cents, I will catch up with the customer and ask for it back." "

The butcher smiled apologetically and said, "That five cents is too little. I have to add more anyway."

The blacksmith smiled and scolded: "I knew you had this in mind, so I'll give you fifteen cents, which is enough for your mistress to go to the mountains."

After saying that, he took a handful of copper coins from his arms and placed them on the meat table.

The butcher collected the copper coins at lightning speed and said with a smile: "Everyone on the left and right picked them up. This money is for free. When the mistress picks up something again, I will ask you to sell it."

The blacksmith waved his hands repeatedly and said: "Goodbye, let's find a pawn shop. That gadget has been in my shop for three years. I don't want to cause such noisy things. Come on, come on, I'm still selling wine." , It’s a nice day today, it’s the perfect day to get drunk and take a break.”

The blacksmith took the meat and left in a hurry, while the butcher went about his business as usual.

But Zhang Xiaohua had no idea that the little sword she loved so much was only worth fifteen cents.

Zhang Xiaohua was still very grateful to He Tianshu and said: "Captain He, I won't say more if I want to thank you. If anything happens in the future, just give me your instructions."

He Tianshu smiled and held up the book in his hand, waving it slightly. Zhang Xiaohua understood and smiled "hehe" and said no more.

After a while, He Tianshu said again: "Zhang Xiaohua, why did you sleep on the street last night?"

Zhang Xiaohua said in surprise: "Really? Captain He, I have always wanted to ask you. When I woke up in the morning, I only remembered what happened in the weapon shop and nothing about the rest. It turned out that I was sleeping on the street. ah."

He Tianshu smiled and said: "That's right. You were walking behind me, but I suddenly disappeared from sight of you. I was shocked. When I looked back, I found you lying on the ground, actually asleep. You yourself I do not know?"

Zhang Xiaohua said embarrassedly: "I really don't know, Captain He, my brother said he couldn't wake me up when I was sleeping, but he never said I would fall asleep suddenly, and I have never been out that late. "

He Tianshu frowned and said, "This is a problem. I don't know if you fall asleep at midnight every day, otherwise it will be a troublesome thing."

Zhang Xiaohua asked curiously: "Why is it so troublesome?"

He Tianshu explained: "Zi Shi is the time when yin and yang alternate. Many internal skills and mental methods are required to be practiced during Zi Shi. If you are like this, how can you practice these internal skills?"

Zhang Xiaohua said anxiously: "Ah, what can we do?"

He Tianshu said with a smile: "There is no need to be so anxious. There are still many internal skills that do not require practicing at that time. Let's talk about it when you find the opportunity and can practice internal skills."

Zhang Xiaohua thought about it and stopped asking.

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