He Huan

Chapter 3

No matter how good the place is, when you have another destination, you can't stay for too long.

After lunch was settled casually, Tang Huan looked around here reluctantly, got on the horse, and prepared to move on.

Ming Du said: "You like this place so much, I thought you would stay a little longer."

In less than a day of getting along, he seemed to have become an ordinary person of the same age, and he didn't have to be as tense as before and put on an alienated appearance.Because he knew that Tang Huan hated his "pretentious" appearance, but since he hadn't seen him for a few months, he didn't know how to face Tang Huan.

When they were alone like this, it seemed that they had returned to their previous way of getting along. He gradually broke away from his usual taciturn personality. Although he still didn't talk much, he also started to talk actively.

Tang Huan also smiled because of this, and replied: "That's right, that's what I planned too. However...someone called me in front of me."

Mingdu showed a puzzled expression.

Tang Huan said: "The Tang Sect has a different way of delivering messages. Anyway, I'll tell you." He pondered for a moment, and said: "Tang Sect is good at organs, you must know it. There is a bamboo whistle, after the transformation of Litang, The sound it blows is very similar to the song of a bird, and it can travel far and last forever." Of course, people outside the Tang Sect can't tell the difference, let alone know the content.That's why Tang Huan dared to tell Mingdu directly, of course because he believed that Mingdu's heart as a monk also had this layer of insurance.

Ming Du suddenly said: "You just heard the whistle?"

Tang Huan said: "That's right. It's not far ahead. I remember that there is a small town further ahead, and my classmates are probably near the town. If I can arrive today, I can find an inn to rest. Otherwise, just I have no choice but to feel wronged, Master, to eat and sleep with me."

Mingdu said: "Being a monk, don't pay attention to those enjoyments. It is enough to have a place to rest."

Tang Huan laughed, confirmed the direction, and continued walking side by side with Ming Du.

After all they hadn't made it to the little town before nightfall.

Tang Huan lit the fire, then turned around and walked into the dark place in the woods. After walking a few steps, he came back with a rabbit.

It is impossible for Mingdu to see him kill the rabbit and then skin it to eat the meat, but he can't ask Tang Huan to eat vegetarian food with him either.He stood up and said, "I'm going to find some fruits."

Tang Huan nodded and let him go.

Mingdu walked alone in the woods.Walking in the dark has become a habit for him. After all, he can't carry a torch with him, so he has to walk in the dark when walking at night, or he doesn't go at all.He picked some non-toxic fruits, and on the way, he thought about the conversation between him and Tang Huan during the day.

Tang Sect also has four not to kill?This is really something that is rarely heard of, and he had also overheard it before.He hadn't met Tang Huan at that time, and although he didn't feel bad for this family of killers, he really couldn't use any positive thoughts to face this sect.

At that time, he only thought that it was misrepresentation by the world, or that the Tang Sect deliberately created a positive illusion for himself, so he didn't care about it.Now, from what Tang Huan said, disciples of the Tang Sect must abide by the four rules of not killing.

Although he still insists that no matter good or evil, people should not kill people.

But it's better than killing with no scruples.If a cruel person has his principles and bottom line, then he will not be hopeless and have no one to accompany him.

When he returned to the fire, Tang Huan was lying on the grass, seemingly in a daze.

When Tang Huan saw him coming back, only his eyeballs moved, but his body didn't move at all.He said softly: "You are back."

Mingdu also responded softly: "I'm back."

In fact, the lying position is somewhat dangerous.Sometimes if the reaction is not fast enough, lying down becomes a fatal and unsuccessful first hand.This posture is neither easy to focus on, nor easy to move, and the softest parts of the human body, such as the throat, lower abdomen, and under the ribs, are fully exposed. (There is no basis here, it is entirely based on my own feelings, please point out if I am wrong)

But after Tang Huan came back from Mingdu, his body relaxed a little.He knew that Mingdu would never harm him, and would even save him in danger.This is a very rare trust for martial arts practitioners.

Tang Huan said: "I just looked at the stars in the sky, and I can't see any patterns. You Buddhists don't seem to study these things. I have never wanted to understand how those Taoist priests can capture everything in the world from this illusory starlight. .”

Mingdu also looked up at the sky, and said, "Of course I don't understand, but the starlight itself is a kind of beauty. Wouldn't it be better to appreciate it with a pure heart?"

Tang Huan nodded, shook his head again, and said with a smile: "The night sky here is very beautiful, but compared with Tangjiabao, it is still a bit inferior. Especially when you look at the sky from the top of Tangmen Mountain, the feeling is very beautiful. , as if you could pick off the star with your hand and put it in your pocket casually.”

Ming Du moved, "Is that true?"

Tang Huan said: "That's true. Why should I lie to you?"

Mingdu sighed: "I used to think that people like you would not appreciate any beautiful scenery. From this point of view, I am narrow-minded."

Tang Huan said with a smile: "It turned out to be because of this. In addition to the task, we also do many things, which are no different from other people. We not only appreciate the beautiful scenery, but also tidy up our house as if You are in the painting. If you are in the area of ​​the Tang Sect in the middle of Shu, you will find that not only is it not as gloomy as outsiders say, but it is very peaceful and peaceful."

Mingdu was even more moved than before and said: "It's so? But I heard that you can't enter and leave the Tang Sect's boundaries at will, otherwise you will cause great trouble."

Tang Huan couldn't help laughing out loud, this monk is really honest and cute.He said: "Forget it. In the previous year, I hardly talked about Tangmen with you. I didn't expect you to have such a deep misunderstanding of us. Then I will tell you about it today."

He thought for a while, and then said eloquently: "The place you mentioned is the inner fort of the Tang Family Fort. The inner fort of the Tang Sect, not to mention outsiders, even the outer disciples of the Tang Sect are not allowed to enter and leave at will. And the outer fort, Basically, it is completely open. Because of the reputation of my Tang family, no one dares to make trouble here. Some businessmen who entered Shu had no choice but to choose to rest in the outer castle. When they found that the Tang family did not I don't have any opinions on this, but sometimes I do some small business with them, and the reputation of the Tang Family Fort gradually spread among the merchants. Over time, many merchants finally chose to settle here and open a small business. shop, or an inn. Sometimes I can't help but think that this outer fort can be renamed Tangjiacheng."

Speaking of this, he smiled for a while, he was sincerely happy for the lively and prosperous Tangmen.He continued slowly: "Speaking of the gate of Tangjiabao, the three characters on the gate are composed of different hidden weapons. You will never guess what hidden weapons are there..."

The night was getting darker, the lights of the town in the distance slowly turned on and then turned off, and the cicadas in the woods were also yelling slowly.

It was a quiet night.