Chapter 20 Beware of the Mei Family!

Zhang Lingsheng broke out in a thin layer of sweat and shook his head, "Stop, stop, what's going on? I've demonstrated it five times, why haven't you found the trick yet? I said, to sink, relax your body and sink as much as possible; to To be stable, your legs must be firmly planted, and you cannot sit on the ground as soon as you sink; to be fluid, each move must be as coherent and smooth as flowing clouds; to be quiet, don't think about anything, and concentrate on practicing boxing..."

The teenagers in Yelin Town were in a hurry, and no one could perform a perfect bone-forging fist in a decent manner.

"Don't you have Dao roots? Are you so stupid? I thought I learned it after just reading it once." Zhang Lingsheng lost his temper, but immediately held back, "Go have breakfast first, maybe it's because of your Dao roots. It’s too late, I had it when I was eight years old.”

Zhang Lingsheng left on his own, and the teenagers walked to the front yard dining room in shame. Xiaoqiu did not move. It was already very difficult to read, and he could not let himself fall behind in boxing skills.

Shen Hao didn't leave either. The two of them looked at each other and without saying a word, they each opened their stances to practice their boxing skills.

The boxing practice area is located between the main room and the east wing in the backyard of the building. An unknown ancient tree that is half dead and half prosperous stands in the corner, providing a shade. There is also a skewed stone bench under the tree, which can seat four or five people. Shen Hao practiced boxing for a while and then gave up. He sat on the stone bench and watched Xiaoqiu practice boxing.

There are eight stages and sixty-four moves in Bone Forging Fist. Xiaoqiu stopped at the fifth stage and asked, "You want to see me if you have anything to do?"

Shen Hao chuckled twice, "Brother Xiaoqiu, I think you have practiced very well. Taoist Zhang likes to find faults in the eggs."

Xiaoqiu shook his head. He was still self-aware, "I can remember the moves, but I have to think about them and practice them at the same time. I can't be 'quiet' - are you in trouble?"

"Yeah." Shen Hao stood up, "But I don't know if I should say it. After all... we used to be enemies. You definitely don't believe me."

The second son of the Shen family was so humble and tactful. At this moment, Xiaoqiu didn't believe her own ears and eyes, not Shen Hao. "After going through so many things, of course I believe you. Just tell me if you have anything to say."

"Actually, it's not my business, it's Fangfang's."

"What's wrong with Fangfang?"

"Yesterday Fangfang wanted to give you her fish meat, why didn't you take it?"

"What?" Xiaoqiu thought for a while, "When did Fangfang say she wanted to give me the fish? Erliang obviously wanted it."

"Fangfang looks at you several times. As soon as you open your mouth, she will give you the fish and meat."

"She doesn't like fish, just tell me."

"Haha, Brother Xiaoqiu, how dare you snatch Fangfang away in front of the whole town, how come you don't even understand this? She is embarrassed, so she has to wait for you to speak first."

Xiao Qiu scratched his head. He was very smart, but some things were always so difficult to understand. Just like his father, Lao Qiu, once said that the second young master of the Shen family wanted to make friends with him. He found it difficult to accept it at the time, but he didn't expect that it would soon become a reality. "It turns out That’s right, Shen Hao, you are quite observant.”

Shen Hao suddenly became flustered for some reason and said hurriedly: "No, no, I miss home and don't like to eat, so I watch too much."

When the two came to the dining room, the other teenagers had almost finished eating. Mei Chuanan's mother specially left food for them. She was especially enthusiastic about Xiaoqiu. There was never a moment without a smile in her eyes. Xiaoqiu just lowered her head to pick up the rice and finished eating. Then he immediately escaped from the dining room.

The teenagers were not in the mood to read or read. They spent the whole morning practicing boxing outside, hoping to satisfy Zhang Lingsheng tomorrow. They were already homeless.

Cultivating Taoism is the only way out. No one wants to take the first step and go on a business trip. Only Fangfang remains in the study room, reading piles of books.

That afternoon, while other teenagers were still practicing boxing, Xiaoqiu found an excuse and ran to the study.

Fangfang was sitting cross-legged on the floor, leaning against a pile of books she had read. The study room had obviously been tidied up, and compared with the tall stacks of books, she looked particularly thin.

"Have you practiced your boxing skills?" When she heard the footsteps, Fangfang raised her head, her eyes flashing brightly, as if the wisdom in the book was leaking out from here.

Xiaoqiu turned her back to the sun and found that it was more difficult to do than she thought. She coughed several times and said, "Well... Fangfang, would you like to accompany me to Mei Chuan'an's house tonight? Grandma Mei... said she can do it." Delicious.”

The two eyes above the book were startled for a moment, then curved into crescent moons, "Okay.

Xiaoqiu was in a cheerful mood throughout the afternoon, and her boxing skills were better than anyone else's.

Although Zhang Lingsheng was not an outstanding disciple of Pangshan, he was meticulous in his training. He would go into the house to meditate as soon as it got dark. He had very little control over the teenagers and never restricted them from going out. However, Xiaoqiu and Fangfang were still a little uneasy when they walked out of the door. , as if he was going to do something bad.

Xiaoqiu walked in front, Fangfang followed three steps behind.

In the evening, Jinghu Village became more lively, with smoke curling up from cooking pots and the fragrance of vegetables coming in. When they saw two Pangshan disciples, they were as respectful and enthusiastic as ever, and they gave them their best food. Xiaoqiu and Fangfang both said politely. refused.

However, when Xiaoqiu asked an elderly villager where Mei Chuan'an's home was, the situation changed. The old man's face changed slightly, he vaguely said that he didn't know, turned around, retreated to himself, and closed the door.

The news spread quickly through the fence. During the rest of the journey, no villagers came out to say hello or deliver food. Instead, they hid behind the courtyard wall and stared at the two people with a strange look.

After passing several houses one after another, a middle-aged woman with high cheekbones leaned behind the courtyard door and waved. When the two people came over in confusion, she immediately asked in a mysterious tone that she had known for a long time: "Are you going to Toumei Village in the south of the village?" Home?"

"Yes." Xiaoqiu said.

"I advise you not to go."

"Why?" Xiaoqiu was confused and a little angry. He didn't like the villagers' attitude towards the Mei family.

"Mei Chuanan is a madman..."

"I know."

"It's not just that." The middle-aged woman's voice became even lower. "In the past, when Mei Chuanan was still a disciple of Pangshan, his mother was very proud and always felt that she was superior to others. When her son became a demon, the old woman couldn't bear the blow and became worse over the years. It's getting weirder and a bit... not normal. I always say to people, "Does the inner elixir need to be taken away if you become a demon? I don't believe that every Pangshan disciple is like this. It's not fair." You are still young. Don’t be deceived by the old woman. Once you become a demon, you will remain a demon for life. Everyone knows this truth. How is it unfair..."

The woman was very wordy. If she hadn't said a few more words, Xiaoqiu might still have been swayed. However, the teenagers in Yelin Town had just survived the invasion of demons. Words are extremely sensitive.

"Thank you for the reminder." Xiaoqiu interrupted the woman, "But I have already promised the Mei family. I have to go there no matter what."

The woman didn't care about the other person's attitude, and said to the backs of the two of them: "Don't believe a word of what Crazy Mei says. He always tells others that he has discovered new methods, but in fact they are all lies!"

When she reached a deserted place, Xiaoqiu stopped, turned around and said, "Fangfang, you go back to the library, I'll go by myself."

"No, I'll go with you, we agreed." Fangfang's expression seemed to be more determined than Xiaoqiu's, and she was not frightened by the village woman at all.

"Actually, there is a reason why I went to Mei's house." Xiaoqiu decided to tell Fangfang more, "When I first saw Mei Chuanan at the gate, he glanced at me, and his eyes... suddenly He didn't look like a madman at all, but he seemed to recognize me. Later, Taoist Zhang said that he was Zuo Liuying's disciple, and I had a feeling that it was not accidental that Mei Chuanan ran to the gate of the building. "

Fangfang was stunned, "Does the head of the Forbidden Secret Division hate us so much that he even wants to take advantage of our possessed disciples?"

"Anyway, I'm going to find out tonight."

Grandma Mei was already waiting at her door and prepared a sumptuous dinner, including a chicken, a duck and a fish.

Simple and tidy, these two words can cover almost everything in Jinghu Village, and the same goes for Mei Chuan'an's house. The tables and chairs are all made of wood and coated with raw lacquer. It seems that they have been used for many years. The inside and outside of the house are spotless, and the yard Although chickens, ducks, pigs and other livestock are raised, there is no smell at all.

Xiaoqiu didn't see Mei Chuanan, "Where's the Taoist priest Mei?" In the Nine Dao Tradition, Taoist priest is the most common title. Xiao He said it smoothly, but Granny Mei burst into tears with excitement, "No one has called me that for a long time. OK, he's in the back garden, he... I can't let him run around in the village anymore."

Thinking of the strange expressions of the villagers, Xiaoqiu was a little indignant, especially since the food on the table was so delicious. He even wanted to side with the Mei family, "I originally thought that the people in Jinghu Village were very enthusiastic, but not think……"

Granny Mei waved her hand hurriedly, "It's none of the villagers' business, it's my son... He is fine most of the time, but sometimes he suddenly becomes manic, breaking things in the village, and even injuring several children. Alas, It’s all life.”

"How long has Taoist Mei been like this?" Fangfang asked. She took a few bites of each dish and soon became full.

"Exactly ten years, pity my son, he is only thirty-eight years old. If these things hadn't happened..."

When it came to the saddest part, Granny Mei stopped crying. Her expression was indifferent and calm. It was an attitude of resignation, and she was ready to face the worst thing.

Xiaoqiu glanced at Fangfang and said, "We are full, let's go see Taoist Mei."

Behind the three rooms is a square vegetable garden, growing a variety of vegetables. wｗａｓｃｃ There is a three-foot-high stone pier near the back window. The former Pangshan disciple, Mei Chuan'an, the top disciple of the Forbidden Secret Division, had a thick straw rope tied around his waist and was tied to this stone pier.

Xiaoqiu's heart tightened, thinking that while he was eating and drinking in the house, Mei Chuanan was standing outside the house like a prisoner. He felt very uncomfortable. Fangfang was obviously the same as him, and she exclaimed softly. .

Mei Chuanan didn't care. He was looking up at the rising half-moon, motionless.

"Shaoan, a Taoist friend is here to see you." Granny Mei said in a joyful tone, and immediately turned her head and wiped the corners of her eyes.

Mei Chuanan remained still and said: "I thought I could wait until the full moon, but my soul can't wait to be free. The body is a wonderful thing, it can absorb the most perfect Taoism in heaven and earth, but It is also a prison that tightly traps beautiful things. When my soul is free, I am also free. Mother—" Mei Chuan'an finally turned around, "I will still be with you in the seventy-seven forty-nine days. , I won’t wander around.”

Grandma Mei couldn't hide it anymore and burst into tears.

Mei Chuanan turned to Xiaoqiu and Fangfang, with a sincere smile on his face. His young face did not look like a thirty-eight-year-old man. After all, his monastic life had left some indelible influence on him, "Welcome, My fellow Taoists, this is the perfect night to appreciate miracles. The moon does not have to be full, the stars do not have to be bright, and the wind does not have to be soft, because they are all foils, and you have come at the right time to look at the treasures I picked from the void, look at me. The contribution I have made to Taoism will be passed down to the world, and I will be immortal, and you will be honored to be witnesses.”

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