one's door

"Well. Talk to your father." Zhang Yan patted Zhou Yun's shoulder with a smile, and continued walking towards Zhou Cang without stopping.

Zhou Yun walked half a step ahead, leaning sideways to lead, his eyes swept over the long box in the little baby's arms several times.On the one hand, he was curious about who the little baby was, and on the other hand, he guessed that the box should be the congratulatory gift prepared by Mr. Zhang.What kind of big weapon will it be?

The auction house a few days ago has already spread.After Zhou Cang returned home, he also told Zhou Yun a lot.Zhou Yun's eyes widened and he couldn't believe it, as if he was listening to a story.That was completely different from Zhang Jiaoxiu in his impression.It's hard to imagine Zhang Jiaoxi standing on the stage looking like a tiger, looking like a tiger, killing people like hemp.

"Master Zhou, congratulations!"

"Hahaha, where is it, Mr. Zhang's presence is Zhou's biggest face!"

"Master Zhou's birthday, how can Zhang Yan not come? Just a few days ago, his craftsmanship has improved a bit, and he forged a weapon to congratulate Master Zhou. I hope you don't dislike it."

"Cast, forged a weapon for me?!" The expression on Zhou Cang's face froze instantly.Surprised and unbelievable.He has seen with his own eyes how valuable Zhang Yan's weapons are.A few days ago, there were two masters at the Hundred Refinement Realm just to be eligible to buy Zhang Yan's weapon, but they died in Zhang Yan's hands because the method was too arrogant.

Although I thought about how refreshing it would be for Zhang Yan to forge a soldier for himself.Even Zhou Cang has this plan.But I didn't expect someone to send one directly.

"Of course it's a gift to my lord, to congratulate him on his birthday." Zhang Yan asked Wang Nian beside him to pass the things over with a smile.The short Wang Nian was already tired of carrying the box. He put the box in the hand of Zhou Cang who was bending over, and heaved a sigh of relief.

But without waiting for Zhou Cang to thank him, a suspicious and abrupt voice sounded from Zhang Yan's side.

"Master Zhou is so lucky! You can get the gift from Zhang Jiaoxi, and it is a new weapon. I am afraid it is even better than before! I wonder if I can take a look?"

Those who dare to talk to Zhou Cang in Langyuan City will not be simple.

Xiao Shu, the court judge of the Martial Arts Institute, had already come close, with his hands behind his back, looked at Zhang Yan with a smile, and then looked curiously at the long box in Zhou Cang's hand.

"This..." Zhou Cang has no way to refuse, he can only say that the outside is not suitable, please wait and see in the restaurant box later.Then he arranged for Zhang Yan and Xiao Shu to enter the box of the restaurant together.

Zhang Yan didn't care, there was nothing he didn't dare to show others, not to mention that this magic weapon was now Zhou Cang's property, and he wouldn't interfere in whatever he wanted to do with it.

Chapter 254 Confessions

The shape of Tang Dao added to his body the bumpy, rough and smashed lines, as well as the bright luster of the blade.Even without any accessories, one can feel the fierce aura rushing towards the face at a glance, as well as a vicious aura like a tiger-eating tiger.

Anyone who sees it will know that this is not a beautiful knife, but a war knife that will kill people and drink blood.

The thick back and palm-width blade illustrate its weight and sturdiness.Holding it in the hand is actually much heavier than ordinary weapons.Slightly waving, there is always a medium force to settle the oppressive force in it.But there is no such waving wind.Quietly, I didn't feel carefully or even couldn't hear the sound of waving at all.

"This... this knife is so special!"

As the owner of this knife, Zhou Cang was naturally the first to experience it.Whether it's the weight, the strange silence between swings, or the indescribable smoothness, he was pleasantly surprised.

The "Swinging Speed ​​+1" and "Muffling +1" of Pofengzhen felt extraordinarily clear in Zhou Cang's hands.Even if he can't tell why.

What's more, the unobstructed sense of vitality that Zhou Cang felt while holding this knife was simply unimaginable.He can even let his vitality swim around the blade, just like it does in his own meridians.Where does this unobstructed feeling come from "blocking" and "consuming"?

It is said that a weapon can be regarded as a sharp weapon if it can retain [-]% of its vitality, [-]% is considered a great weapon, and [-]% is considered a magic weapon.But Zhou Cang felt that the one in his hand would only consume [-]% of his vitality at most, and it could be passed freely like a meridian.

God soldiers? !This is the magic soldier?

Xiao Shu was sitting in the private room, not in a hurry, and waited for Zhou Cang to understand it well before speaking, without interrupting.After all, after getting a new weapon, and it is still so superb, it is understandable to be addicted to it for a while.

Taking advantage of the silence in the wing room, Xiao Shu seemed to be looking for such an opportunity intentionally. He smiled and did not go around the bush, and said to Zhang Yan straight to the point: "Zhang Jiaoxi, what are you playing with? Put me and Liu The dean is so confused about what you mean."

"Why did Xiao Yuan judge say that?" Zhang Yan put down the teacup in his hand, and was not in a hurry to answer Xiao Shu's words.

"Zhang Jiaoxi, I'm afraid that your ability is not just as simple as miscellaneous learning, is it? You have never heard of it in Huangtianyu before. What is the origin? Why did you hide in the martial arts academy? Let alone Zhang Jiaoxi three The experience of committing crimes and being exiled into the army a few years ago. The encounter is also a fantasy, no matter how hard it is, people can't understand it!"

What is Xiao Shu's identity?Zhou Cang's fiftieth birthday is not qualified enough for him to congratulate him personally.At most, it would be enough for the Martial Arts Academy to send two miscellaneous deacons to come.

So Xiao Shu's visit was aimed at Zhang Yan.He had to chat with Zhang Yan before Zhang Yan went to the martial arts academy.On the one hand, it represents the royal family of Nanyuan Kingdom, and on the other hand, it also represents the Jiangwu Academy.Feel the way first, so that the person who makes the final decision will not make a misjudgment.

"Xiao Yuan judged it as a joke. The context of Zhang Yan's life is still clear, right? From childhood to adulthood, there are traces in Langyuan City that cannot be faked. The only thing that can make people imagine is just learning from a few masters. The part of the ability. It was also because of the request of the master, so I kept hiding it. Until I encountered a catastrophe, I had to pick up the killing method taught by the master, and walked all the way from the insignificant.

Now I suddenly wake up.Since we are born in this world, we often have unsatisfactory things, and we never know what will happen tomorrow.Just like that tree, wanting to be still but the wind doesn't stop.

Therefore, miscellaneous knowledge arms the mind, and killing methods arm the limbs.Only then can we sit firmly in the world of mortals without being coerced.

It is also because it starts at the very end, so it is always trembling at the beginning, and many external factors think that if you can hide, you will hide, and if you can hide, you will hide.Therefore, a big tree like Wuyuan is naturally the most suitable for sheltering from wind and rain.

Zhang Yan's confession also showed his heart, and asked Xiao Yuan to judge Mo not to misunderstand.In the future, Zhang Yan will still be a guest teacher at the Jiangwu Academy in Langyuan City.I will not do anything that will damage the School of Military Affairs. "

Zhang Yan was prepared for these words.He now has the confidence to face pressure from many sources, but that doesn't include the martial arts academy.For warriors in the Duan Mountain Realm, such as Liu Renchuan and Shi Xuan, Zhang Yan has no confidence in winning.Because the muscles and bones of the human body have been trained to the point where they are as immobile as a mountain, even if the physical body is not as strong as a magic weapon, it is definitely not far off.And once Zhang Yan is seized by the opponent, he will die.

What's more, for a superpower like the Martial Arts Academy that has maintained a good relationship with Zhang Yan before, Zhang Yan has no reason to turn against him, and it will be beneficial to him if he maintains it.

But for Xiao Shu, although Zhang Yan's confession was satisfactory, it was not so satisfactory.Because he represented the royal family of Nanyuan Kingdom first, and secondly, he was talking with Zhang Yan on behalf of Jiangwu Academy.

Indeed, for a superpower like Kowuyuan that spans all the nations of the human race, there is no competitor or enemy of the same race within the boundaries of the human race.Although Zhang Yan brought new ways of practice, as long as he admits that he is still a member of the School of Martial Arts, as long as he continues to offer courses in the School of Martial Arts, he can be regarded as his own.There's no need to hold Zhang Yan or force him to the opposite side.

But for Nanyuan Nation, the appearance of Zhang Yan is a good thing, but if it cannot be controlled, the benefits will be limited.At least let Zhang Yan participate in the system of Nanyuan Kingdom, otherwise there will be no restrictions on many things.Psychologically, there will be a feeling of "I have a baby but may run away at any time".

So Xiao Shu still has something to say.These words were also the orders sent to him from the original imperial city before he came.The royal family has a good relationship with Zhang Yan because of Princess Qingling.It can't just be cut off.Since Zhang Yan didn't choose to withdraw from the Martial Arts Institute, it means that he doesn't have much repulsion towards the forces of all parties.Even if you pay some price, you can't just let Zhang Yan go.

However, Xiao Shu's back words were still circling in his stomach. When he was thinking about such a cut, Zhou Cang, who was obsessed with the new weapon in the wing room, came back to his senses and temporarily interrupted the conversation between Xiao Shu and Zhang Yan.

"Xiao Yuan judge, can you help me find out if this knife is a magic weapon?" Zhou Cang has never seen a magic weapon, only heard of rumors.In addition, it was too easy to come by, and for a while, I felt a little guilty, and wanted to let Xiao Shu, who was well-informed and had a higher level, take the palm of his hand.

"Shenbing?!" Hearing these two words, Xiao Shu immediately turned his mind and wanted to put down the argument with Zhang Yan for the time being.Surprised, he took the Tang Dao from Zhou Cang's hand, and a look of horror immediately appeared on his face.

Only a dozen breaths later, Xiao Shu stared at Zhang Yan who was drinking tea.He asked anxiously: "Jiaoxi Zhang, what is the name of this knife? Divine Weapon should have its own name!"

"Zhanfeng. Its name is Zhanfeng."

Chapter 255 Exchange

In fact, there are some things that Xiao Shu is not suitable to discuss with Zhang Yan.But because the turmoil caused by Zhang Yan was too big and too fast, and Xiao Shu was the closest and high enough person, it was a trade-off to be delegated these things.

Xiao Shu thought that Zhang Yan's attitude towards the Martial Arts Academy should not be too rigid, but he never thought that Zhang Yan would not mention anything about the royal family of Nanyuan Kingdom.Is this pretending not to know the connection between Xiao Shu's identity and the royal family of Nanyuan Kingdom?There is this possibility.After all, in Xiao Shu's eyes, Zhang Yan is a ferocious beast that is good at hiding. He often looks harmless, but he has various plans in his heart.

If you speak first, you will lose the wind when you talk about it.Just like when asking for help, the person who asks speaks first.As for orders, Nanyuan Kingdom really dare not manipulate Zhang Yan like this now, it's not respectful enough, and it's not suitable for a strong man like Zhang Yan.

But Zhou Cang's words of "magic soldier" disrupted Xiao Shu's plan again.

God soldiers are too rare.However, Xiao Shu, as the judge of the Martial Arts Institute in Langyuan City, cultivated at the early stage of Duanshan Realm, and was a trusted martial artist sent by the emperor himself, naturally saw a lot of things in the world.I have also seen and used a weapon of the magic weapon level.It was the weapon judged by the old martial arts academy in the imperial city of Yuanding. Xiao Shu studied with him at that time, so he was lucky to see it.Even the Xiao family where Xiao Shu is located has a magical weapon in its background.It's just that no one is qualified to take it now, and it has been hidden in the treasure house.

So far, Xiao Shu can still remember the magic of the magic weapon.The most important thing is about the degree of loss of vitality when it is conducted on the weapon.This is directly related to the power of the combat skill after it is displayed.And the higher the realm, the higher the demand for weapons.For warriors of the same realm, or even of the same strength, if the height of their weapons is distinct, there will be a significant difference in combat power.

External force is also crucial sometimes.

Otherwise, how could the masters of military casting in this world be so sought after by people, and some of them were even regarded as national scholars.

Previously, I thought that Zhang Yan's many abilities were just adding the status of a master of military casting. Although large weapons are rare, they are not unobtainable for many high-level warriors.Even this ability is nothing compared to Zhang Yan's miraculous refining "Bone Strengthening Pill".

But Xiao Shu was once again horrified by the ability to cast soldiers that he thought was obvious at a glance.

God soldiers!The long knife that Zhang Yan gave Zhou Cang as a congratulatory gift turned out to be a magical weapon! ?And according to Xiao Shu's feeling, this long knife is much better than the one owned by his teacher.Not only is the loss of vitality almost only [-]%, but there are also some special gains that Xiao Shu can't explain clearly but can obviously feel.For example, the very subtle sound of piercing through the air, and the inexplicable smoothness and acceleration when waving.

Even Xiao Shu could feel a special power from this long knife.Surprised him again and again.

This is undoubtedly a divine weapon, and it is an existence that can be called "extreme" even if it is placed in the category of divine weapons.Therefore, looking at Zhang Yan from this point of view, his title is not a master caster who can forge "big weapons", but a master craftsman!

Reluctantly returning the long knife to the ecstatic Zhou Cang, Xiao Shu really didn't want to return it.Even if it wasn't a congratulatory gift from Zhang Yan, he would have tried to get it out of hand on the spot.

"My lord Zhou is very lucky. The combat power of this magical weapon will definitely increase by ten percent on the birthday. But you should also know that the treasure is greedy, and you need to think about it more." Still couldn't help but have something in the words, and at the same time, he said After taking a look at Zhang Yan, seeing that Zhang Yan didn't say anything, he felt relieved.

Zhou Cang's heart skipped a beat when he heard the words, how could he not know what the other party meant?Stuff is indeed a good thing, but it is not so easy to say if it is not a blessing.After all, as Xiao Shu reminded, treasures touch people's hearts!Can Zhou Cang hold on?

The city guard is indeed a big shot.But looking at Nanyuan Country, it is not a "big" word.In addition, Zhou Cang's strength is still in the middle stage of Tongqiao state, and with a magic weapon, it looks almost the same as a child holding a gold nugget in his hand.

Zhang Yan saw Zhou Cang's entanglement, smiled, and said: "Master Zhou, why should you suddenly be in trouble? Of course, it is up to you to dispose of things. If someone steals by chance, I will stand on your side, and I will not let you. Life is hard with just a weapon. Don't worry."

In the past, it would have been too arrogant for Zhang Yan to say these words.But now what he said really has its weight in it.At least it can deter those forces who want to have a good relationship with him, as well as warriors whose realm is below Duanshan.Even if you are not afraid, you have to weigh it carefully.

In addition, Zhang Yan also made it very clear, "It's all up to Zhou Cang to deal with it", meaning that as long as he is not under coercion, Zhou Cang can take out this magic weapon in exchange for other benefits.

So that upon hearing this, Xiao Shu's heart immediately became alive.Zhou Cang's official career is in the army. Although his family is aristocratic, it is not prominent. Now Zhou Cang has to rely on Shi Xuan's recommendation to climb up.But Xiao Shu's Xiao family is different. As long as he is willing to help, Zhou Cang is no worse than following Shi Xuan. Even a limited exchange is enough to satisfy Zhou Cang.

However, Zhou Cang's next sentence made Xiao Shu have a different view on this mere city guard who didn't look very much at first.

Hearing that Zhou Cang seemed to have woken up from the previous confusion and entanglement, he seemed to have figured it out.He smiled and said: "Mr. Zhang is looking down on me, Zhou Cang? How can Zhou Cang, a magic weapon, give it to others in fear?

Besides, this thing belongs to me from Mr. Zhang, how can the friendship in it be contemptuous?Zhou Cang will not be easily taken away even if he is desperate. "

Courtesy is light and affection is heavy, not to mention it is a treasure.Zhou Cang categorically stated that he would not hand over this long knife to anyone else no matter what.The word "death" is also used to show his determination.

Zhou Cang's heart is very clear.The gift from Zhang Yan, he just took it out in exchange for other benefits, which is not good-looking both emotionally and rationally.And wouldn't it be better to keep friends with Zhang Yan for a long time?Why ignore this period of human friendship that others can't even ask for for some immediate benefits?

He said two more sentences.Zhou Cang put away the long knife and went out to greet the guests with a confession.Leave this wing room to Xiao Shu and Zhang Yan who obviously still have something to say.

As soon as Zhou Cang left and closed the door, Xiao Shu picked up his teacup and took a sip, then said with a smile: "Zhou Cang is a sensible and humane person. He is indeed worth making friends with Professor Zhang.

In fact, like Zhou Cang's, Nanyuan Kingdom also thought that Zhang taught well.Princess Qingling's favor has not yet thanked Professor Zhang, and I hope that Professor can continue to take care of Princess Qingling, and the royal family will definitely repay Professor Zhang with friendship..."

Chapter 256 Reciprocity

Some people have to face it with prestige and pressure;

Zhang Yan's methods revealed in the auction house two days ago were enough to make others give up most of their tough ideas.His miraculous means comparable to Duanshanjing are no longer something that ordinary power can handle casually.No matter how poor people are, they can still run, right?

In addition, Zhang Yan has always carefully managed his personal connections, and has never had any grudges with anyone.Now that others are envious of the pills and sharp weapons in Zhang Yan's hands, they will not directly choose the thankless "force".

Especially for the royal family who have already formed a good relationship, Zhang Yan has a more benevolent entry point: Princess Qingling.

Xiao Shu was really in a hurry.So I am not hesitating, just speak first, and speak more bluntly, so as not to be avoided by making excuses or pretending to be stupid.Today is a rare opportunity, he must get some useful signals from Zhang Yan's mouth, in order to respond to the concerns of Yuanding Imperial City.

"I heard that Mr. Luo Changshan, one of the Nine Elders of Miscellaneous Studies, has bought a place in the suburbs of Langyuan, and is planning to set up a Miscellaneous Learning Academy, right? Will Professor Zhang also teach in this academy?"

Xiao Shu threw out the real things first.Miscellaneous studies have always been active in the corner.This is normal and has historical reasons.In addition, there are also reasons for the deliberate suppression of temple officials dominated by mainstream schools of thought.

However, in the past ten years or so, there have been signs in Nanyuan Kingdom and Beiwu that miscellaneous studies are gradually rising, and many good things that can be used and benefit the common people have been produced.It proves that his knowledge is indeed of practical significance, rather than being stigmatized.

The royal family of Nanyuan Kingdom kept turning a blind eye, and sometimes even helped without leaving a trace.Otherwise, how could those thin hands of Nanyuan country's miscellaneous studies be wandering outside?

It is also a process of gradual change in cognition.As long as you don't touch the core interests of other people's mainstream schools, and infiltrate the officialdom of Nanyuan Kingdom, they won't bother to care about you for other actions.

This time, the school of miscellaneous studies pushed Luo Changshan out to build an academy in Langyuan City.This is a clear sign that the chariots and horses are going to compete with the people of the mainstream schools for the territory of the world's knowledge.It belongs to the core interests of mainstream schools of thought.In the past, it would be thunderbolts waiting for the lineage of miscellaneous studies to extinguish this small flame.

But I have to say that the people of miscellaneous studies are still betting right.They bet on the lives of Luo Changshan and other old people in the miscellaneous school, and took a chance on Zhang Yan's protection.

The key to this lies in the unique bone strengthening pill that was created by Zhang Yan.

As for Shi Xuan, the Commander of the Eastern Army, the royal family deliberately allowed him to make friends with Zaxue. Shi Xuan couldn't keep those who the royal family really wanted to use Zaxue.

Bagua array, Kongming lantern, bone strengthening pill, magic weapon, medicine to refine skin and flesh.The weight of these combined is enough to make a special case for the royal family.And it is estimated that his identity will give people of miscellaneous studies a chance to prove himself in disguise.

But the pressure is still there for the royal family.After all, all the local officials in Nanyuan Kingdom are from the mainstream school of thought. Although they may not all be tightly knit together, most of them can still be done. Putting pressure on the royal family together in the temple is not something that can be easily passed. of.You have to say something.At the same time, the royal family cannot just give this "opportunity" for nothing.

"Since Professor Zhang will teach in the Academy of Miscellaneous Studies, I don't know if he will also teach the knowledge of Miscellaneous Studies or will he impart some new knowledge like in the School of Martial Arts?"

Whether miscellaneous learning or new knowledge, as long as it is useful.The royal family never picks and chooses.In the past, the mainstream school of thought was allowed to hunt down miscellaneous studies, because compared with miscellaneous studies, the mainstream schools of thought seemed to be more useful.Now that there is Zhang Yan as a variable in the field of miscellaneous studies, then we have to look again.

Zhang Yan followed Xiao Shu's words and replied: "I will hand in some miscellaneous studies, and I will also hand in some others. However, because many things are divorced from mainstream schools of thought and also from miscellaneous studies, so at the beginning, I will accept some elementary school or others. The preschool children are here to teach. I want to teach one or two first to see the effect."

Faced with the direction of Xiao Shu's words, how could Zhang Yan not know what the other party meant?It's just that the benefits can't be given for nothing, he has to get some benefits back along the way.

With the cover of miscellaneous learning and the power of the royal family of Nanyuan Kingdom, in this way, Xiao Shitou should not be the only one in the small classroom in Zhang Yan's heart.

"Oh? Only accept children who haven't finished elementary school?"

"Well. For the time being, this is the case, and there will be a round of screening, and I will come up with the charter at that time. Because of some restrictions, there is no way to teach if you don't meet the threshold."

There are restrictions, not only did not make Xiao Shu feel inappropriate, but his eyes lit up.He is a martial artist himself, so he naturally knows that there are thresholds for martial arts, not everyone can get started.However, there is no strict threshold for learning. Anyone can learn, but the future achievements will be different.

In this way, Xiao Shu can be sure that the skills that Zhang Yan will teach in the Academy of Miscellaneous Studies must be those "killing methods" that he himself said.Or is it the way of alchemy?

"Hahaha, Professor Zhang is willing to teach people the secrets. This is the luck of the entire Nanyuan Kingdom! There are quite a few children of the right age in the royal family. Maybe Professor Zhang can pick out a few suitable ones."

This is Zhang Yan's purpose, so naturally he will not refuse.It's a matter of going with the flow, and it's not certain whether the baby sent here is qualified or not.However, this move of the royal family will inevitably set off a storm in the Yuanding Imperial City and even the entire Nanyuan Kingdom.Afterwards, someone will always send the right-age baby, saving Zhang Yan the huge trouble of looking for it himself.

After all, there are too few people who are suitable for cultivating Taoism, and what Zhang Yan wants is the kind of genius among the seedlings of cultivating Taoism.Those who are just qualified, or those with mediocre talent are not in Zhang Yan's consideration.At least you have to be like Wang Nian.Because the disciples who opened the mountain must have enough potential to set an example, and later play the role of the gate of the mountain.

Speaking of this, even if Xiao Shu has a handy confession, he can report to Yuanding Imperial City.As for how the royal family will decide later, that is not something he needs to consider.

After that, Zhang Yan and Xiao Shu walked outside the wing room and sat down at a table with vacant seats.Come here, you can't always stay in the box, Zhou Cang has to give face.Just show off.

Just four days after Zhou Cang's [-]th birthday passed.

Outside Langyuan City, the School of Miscellaneous Studies, which has been intensively prepared for many days, has also been officially repaired. In Luo Changshan's words, it can start formal teaching.Even in order to gain momentum, nearly [-] famous figures from the miscellaneous studies line came to congratulate with their disciples two days ago, and many of them will stay and sit in the newly built academy.

And Zhang Yan also took the little stone, and walked like a car towards the quiet academy...

Chapter 257 The Golden Hoop

After a rather grand opening ceremony, Luo Changshan, the main force, gave an impassioned meal.Before, I wanted to pull Zhang Yan up and say a few words, but Zhang Yan sternly refused.When he was in school, he was most annoyed by the school leaders talking endlessly on the stage, but now he can't go up no matter what.

It was the first time that the knowledge of miscellaneous studies was taught in an open place like the Academy. Whether it was an old man like Luo Changshan or a young man like Zeng Hao, they all felt a little excited.

Among them, a few freshmen who had come into contact with miscellaneous studies for the first time and put on the robes of the new school of miscellaneous studies stood in the crowd, their faces flushed with excitement.

It is said that these newcomers to miscellaneous studies were recruited from various contacts in the miscellaneous studies.They are all finished elementary school, and are evaluated as "smart" generation.