stand out from the crowd

In that way, I also have to admit that although I was prepared for his usual disguise, I was still confused in the end.

The two of us looked stern. Although we walked through the tunnel side by side, we couldn't help but seem to be at odds with each other, and the atmosphere was a bit tense.In the past, I was quite interested in the invincible secret books of my predecessors, but when I heard the word "Evil Resisting Sword Manual", I made up my mind not to get involved in it.The original 'Yue Buqun' died from this sword manual.But it was impossible for me to tell Zuo Lengchan what was in his heart, and since Lin Shanchang broke the window paper before his death, it was impossible for him to believe me.

Zuo Lengchan didn't make a move with me, although it was unexpected, it made me even more frightened.He walked by my side so calmly and calmly, but I had to be on my guard.Such a person is really scary.

After leaving the tunnel, Ru Lian was waiting at the door.Zuo Lengchan smiled slightly and said, "Trouble Ru—" Before he finished speaking, he suddenly stabbed Ru Lian's throat with his sword.I have been paying attention to his movements, and seeing this frightened and angry, I can barely block Ru Lian's sword an inch before his throat, and shouted: "Enough!"

The author has something to say: The weak trust between Zuo Zhangmen and Yue Zhangmen has been broken (uh, that one coded while watching the Spring Festival Gala...)

I really like to eat homemade fried spring rolls, especially when I wrap them with my family!After the rice wine is hot, it is very choking, so you don’t need to burn it when you drink it in the future.

New Year's Day, Happy New Year to everyone! !

Section No.16

The two cold lights collided under the scorching sun at noon, making a crisp sound of golden spears.

His and I's hands holding the sword are very steady, motionless, the warm autumn sun is flowing in the vast and intoxicating scenery, but the atmosphere of stalemate is frozen like freezing cold.

This time he took advantage of his unpreparedness to draw the sword, which made me feel both angry and cold all over my body.In the dungeon, he promised not to attack the Ru family, but now, because of the shocking secret book, he wants to kill people to silence them. How is this behavior different from that of people in the Demon Cult?He killed Lin Shanchang before, I can't stop him, but now he broke his promise, and even shot at me from the Five Mountains, how can it not be chilling.Thinking that I have been in the same room with such a cruel and treacherous person for many years, I can't help but feel suffocated.

He lowered his eyes slightly, staring at the staggered sword edge, his chiseled face showed indifference, loneliness and a trace of unmistakable cruelty.And the only thing I can do is to block his sword, but I can't go any further, otherwise it will be Huashan and Songshan turning against each other.However, Huashan's vitality was seriously injured, and he still needed to recuperate, so he couldn't afford to provoke a strong enemy.

Many years ago when I was the first disciple of Mount Hua, I had to give up fighting Zuo Lengchan because of the overall situation.Now what he has done is at odds with my way of the sword, which I cannot tolerate, and there is nothing I can do except stop it.Obviously, my chest was full of depression, and I couldn't help but want to face the sword and defend my way in the next moment, but I was trapped by reason, and I still had to withdraw my hand and put down the sword little by little.

I have been practicing swords for twenty years, when have I ever suppressed Jian Xin like this!I just feel that this place can no longer stand, and I don't even want to look at Zuo Lengchan at the moment, I just shouted loudly: "Chong'er!" Linghu Chong rushed out from the courtyard next to him, I held his arm with one hand, Luck made light work and left the garden without looking back.

When I got back to the inn, I ordered Linghu Chong to pack up my things. Seeing that my face was livid, he didn't dare to disturb me, so he went out quietly and left me sitting alone in the room.I held the black sheath sword by my side tightly in one hand, and my inner breath kept churning, recalling Zuo Lengchan's unscrupulous sword strike, my heart felt like a basin of cold water had been poured on it, and it was so cold to the bone.

Different road non-phase plan.Even though I was deeply involved in the disputes between Jianghu and Jianghu, I couldn't practice my own way, but I could no longer be kind to Zuo Lengchan.

At dusk, the door was suddenly opened.I raised my head, and saw Zuo Lengchan stepping in, with a trace of killing intent all over his body, and the smell of blood on his clothes.I shrank my pupils, and saw him with a cold expression on his face, walking towards me slowly.

Holding the armrest of the seat tightly, I barely suppressed the fighting spirit in my heart, and said coldly: "What's the business of the left master coming here?"

There was a wave in Zuo Lengchan's eyes, and he lowered his head to look at me. I didn't avoid his eyes, but I saw that those deep cold eyes were like an abyss, and he couldn't tell. He said slowly: "Brother Yue doesn't care about Naru Home?"

Hearing his words, I couldn't help but sneer: "People from the Ru family, what's the matter?"

He said: "I have killed all... except Ru Lian's children." When I first heard his words, I couldn't help but my eyes darkened, and I wanted to draw my sword to face him. When he finished speaking, I couldn't help but let out loud laughed.

I laughed and said: "I don't know that the Zuozong is such a kind person. Or is the Zuozong leaving his life for some other purpose?" After speaking, my eyes were cold and I couldn't suppress it Revealed the color of hatred.

"Don't you have a plan?" Zuo Lengchan suddenly showed a sneer on the ground, suddenly challenged, clasped my hands on the armrest tightly with both hands, and bent down inch by inch.I didn't check for a while and was locked up, unable to move, and when I looked up, I saw that his eyes were no longer concealed, showing a clear look of madness, a trace of erratic hostility, and the desire to plunder occasionally flashed across his face.

His face was lowered, only an inch away from my forehead, his eyes met, he said with a sneer, "Brother Yue, do you know what I have in mind?"

But I was attracted by my own reflection in those eyes, the sword-like eyes, yes, even though I was at a disadvantage, my sword heart remained unchanged.However, Zuo Lengchan has changed after all. He is no longer a swordsman who yearns for the ultimate in martial arts and pursues the same pursuit as me; all he wants in this life is the supreme martial arts, the pinnacle of power.It was clearly written in those eyes, his obsession, his ambition, his madness and the accompanying unscrupulous methods.However... I can't stop...

I closed my eyes, I don't know how long, or just a moment, but he let go of my hand.I opened my eyes, and there seemed to be a hint of fragility on his face, but when I looked again, his face was as cold and pale as ever.He pursed his lips and turned his face sideways, as if he was about to speak, but he heard Linghu Chong's knock on the door: "Master!"

Zuo Lengchan didn't say anything after all, he jumped out of the window and flew away.Linghu Chong who entered the door was holding a food box in his hand, with a trace of concern in his eyes, and said: "I guess Master hasn't eaten yet, so I went to Yuxiang Tower to order some food and brought it back."

With sweat on his forehead, he walked to the table and carefully placed the food in the food box on the table. I watched him busy at the table, and I couldn't help but feel a little warmth in my heart.The gloomy emotions caused by Zuo Lengchan just now gradually dissipated under the gaze of those bright brown eyes.

I let out a breath slowly. Although I have been unwilling to confront the Songshan faction head-on, I can no longer avoid it.Just now, Zuo Lengchan's suppressed posture and arrogant words finally deceived people too much!Although I am inferior to him in martial arts, it doesn't mean that I will obey him like Taishan sect.A man with a majestic body of seven feet, let alone a martial arts swordsman who must fight day and night, the word "surrender" will never appear in my life.

Today's humiliation, I will definitely make him pay back all of it in the future.

Now that I have made up my mind to break with Zuo Lengchan, I have no intention of sitting still.As soon as he let go of the heavy thoughts in his heart, in an instant, the stiffness and discomfort of his limbs surged up like a tide.Sitting stiffly without eating for several hours, I didn't feel it just now, but now I smell the fragrance of Yangzhou delicacies on the table, which makes my index finger twitch.

This year's winter snow fell very early. When I returned to Mount Hua, I saw that the mountains were covered with silver, and all the trees, houses and stones were covered with a thin layer of ice, like crystal cold jade, lingering for thousands of years. To accumulate the chill.Just like the unavoidable heaviness in my heart, in the snow that is scattered all over the sky, this chill and loneliness are finally locked in my heart, and no one knows it.Cangshan is covered with snow, the sky is brightly lit in the south, and the condensed snow on the branches is splashed by the howling north wind. However, there are a few cold plums standing steeply in the wind, quietly budding.

I found Ji Qian, and I said to him: "In the future, report all the movements of the Songshan School directly to me. You don't have to deal with it."

He said: "Yes, senior brother. But is something going to happen to the Wuyue Sword Sect?"

I've always known him to be alert and there were no accidents.I just said: "I'm afraid it will only be two or three years." Zuo Lengchan and I have completely torn our faces, Songshan will not be merciful to Huashan, and Dongfang Bubai will definitely start to set foot in Jianghu after taking over the Demon Sect. After many years, the Five Sacred Sacred League is finally going to be established under the general trend.

After going down the mountain this time, Linghu Chong seemed to realize the importance of martial arts, he changed a lot all of a sudden, he no longer lingered in the mountains and plains, and practiced martial arts and swords more frequently than before.When dealing with matters in the sect, I no longer avoid him.Sometimes, he would do little things for me.Realizing his changes, I am both gratified and inevitably emotional. Bao Jianfeng has been sharpened from the ground, and it seems that going down the mountain to experience it will be of great benefit to him.One day I told Linghu Chong, when he has mastered all Huashan sword techniques, I will allow him to leave Huashan and wield the sword alone.

He raised his head, put the chess pieces into the chess box, and said in a clear and sly voice, "Then if I can't learn the Huashan Sword Art all my life, Master will never let me go down the mountain?"

I glared at him: "If you are so stupid, then the teacher can only drive you out of the mountain gate, and then go to ask the uncle in Houshan."

He smiled slightly, but didn't answer, and continued to clean up the chess pieces on the table.I picked up the teacup and took a sip of the tea.Playing chess with Linghu Chong is an easy task, because his chess moves are not superb, and he often plays unconstrained style, and occasionally makes two moves that make me laugh and cry.From the perspective of chess, his character is to follow one's inclinations and have no scruples. If he wants to learn swordsmanship well, he must not stick to the rules.After all, he has to explore the sword technique that suits him by himself, which is why I asked him to travel down the mountain.

This year the martial arts world is not as peaceful as last year. Dongfang Bubai suddenly appeared in Jianghu since April, and killed a person on the first day of every month.What's even more creepy is that seven days before he did it, someone from the Devil's Cult would hand over a famous card to that person and hand it into his hands.And even though that person invited his friends and experts from the martial arts to help out during these seven days, and even used the advantage of the location to set up organs and five elements, Dongfang Bubai was still able to kill him before that day and night.

On the due date, except for the person who received the famous post who died for no reason, all the other people present were blinded without exception and lost all their martial arts.In the past six months, countless masters have died or been disabled, but none of them knew how Dongfang Bubai did it, let alone what the leader of the Demon Cult, who terrified everyone in the martial arts world, looked like.

Although the Demon Sect is so rampant, the Songshan Sect presided over by Zuo Lengchan has been uncharacteristically dormant this year, and has not proposed the establishment of an alliance with the Five Sacred Mountains as it did the previous time.And his previous diligent letters and letters were also terminated with the Yangzhou incident, and there was no further communication.On the contrary, because Huashan is located in the Western Mountains, there is a layer of veil away from the bloody wind and blood in the Central Plains. Moreover, since I took charge of the sect, I have always pursued a low-key policy, but the sect is subtly isolated from the world.It was not until the end of the year that the tranquility on Mount Hua was finally broken.

I looked at Junior Brother Ji who was walking around in the courtyard of Mingyelou, his usually calm face was full of nervousness and worry.In ancient times, pregnant women gave birth to a child, and it was a hell of a journey, not to mention that Ningzhong was the first child. Although the best midwife at the foot of Huashan Mountain had been invited, she still couldn't help but feel nervous.In the evening, under the watchful eyes of all the juniors, the wooden door was finally opened.

"It's a girl," Ji Qian rushed in before the servant girl Xiaoyun finished her sentence.

A few days later, I hugged the sleeping baby in my arms. With the insistence of Ning Zhongze and Ji Qian, I named this child Ji Lingshan from "Zhong Ling Yu Xiu, Shan Shan Lovely".Huashan ushered in a new life, and it also carried the new hope quietly entrusted by everyone in Huashan.

The author has something to say: break with Zuo Lengchan

The leader of the East has thick lines!The Hierarch will always be Brigitte Lin’s version in my heart because I dare not destroy it, so the Hierarch is still a villain (Spoiler: Don’t listen to the author’s nonsense, the role of the Eastern Hierarch is very important)

Also, the daughter of Yue Buqun in the original book is called Yue Lingshan

Section No.17

Although Linghu Chong has faded, he has gradually lost his youthful immaturity and become more prudent in his actions. He has suffered a lot in the past, and Huashan, who has been tormented by him, is both surprised and relieved, especially afraid that he will be stubborn and sudden. From then on, he became interested in the newborn Ji Lingshan.But Linghu Chong loved and cared for the only two junior sisters who were of his generation, which made the fourth junior brother and junior junior sister Ning feel at ease.Even so, his habit of wandering around the mountains and wilderness without knowing his whereabouts, which he developed since childhood, has not changed.

"Chong'er?" I searched for Linghu Chong in Qianshan for half a day, but I still don't know where he went.When I got back to Youbuweixuan, I went to the door of his residence and knocked on the door, but there was still no sound from inside.

After hesitating for a moment, I reached out and opened the door of his room.Although it is said that a gentleman should not look at injustice, and it is impolite to rush into other people's rooms, but as Linghu Chong's master, I have nothing to avoid.

The room was clean and quiet, and I looked around, but there was no one there.Just as I was about to leave, I suddenly saw Linghu Chong put a book under the pillow on the bed, revealing a blue corner.I couldn't help but move slightly, and I felt a little doubtful, what kind of important book would let him put it in such a close-fitting place.

There are no books with blue covers in Youbuweixuan's study room, but I haven't heard of any junior who visits the library, and avoids me giving Linghu Chong books in private.After a little thought in my mind, I remembered that when I took Linghu Chong down the mountain to the tea shop to pick up the dragon well a few days ago, the boss gave Linghu Chong a book before he left.At that time, I glanced at it and thought it was the book of tea, so I didn't stop Linghu Chong from picking it up. Could it be that one?However, Linghu Chong hid it under his pillow and didn't mention it to me. Could it be that what is recorded in this book is a secret book of martial arts, is there something unspeakable?

My thoughts are like lightning, although Linghu Chong is smart, but he is still young, so he can't make people feel at ease.If by any chance he becomes obsessed with heretical exercises and goes astray, how can I sit idly by and ignore him.After thinking about it for a while, in the end, his worries about Linghu Chong prevailed.I walked to the bed, took out the book from under the pillow, and saw three words written on the cover——

Win Penglai.

The corner of my mouth twitched, and I put the book back without changing my face, but my heart was speechless and embarrassed.Many copies of Tang Bohu's "Six Wonders of Flower Array" are quite popular today, so I am naturally famous.That's right, Linghu Chong is already 14 years old, and he has indeed reached the age of knowing people's affairs... However, the smiling face of the tea shop owner that day, I don't know if it was the impact of this matter, and now I think back to it. There is a subtle feeling, Made me suddenly want him to try my sword.

After returning to the study and having been busy all afternoon, when I saw Linghu Chong again, I felt subtle and complicated emotions in my heart.

He didn't know it at all, he just walked in, his face was rosy, his forehead was sweating, and he called, "Master!"

I frowned: "Where did you go? You can't be found in the mountains."

He turned his head slightly to avoid my sight, and said, "I'm in the back mountain. Master, why are you looking for me?" Seeing that he changed the subject, I was slightly taken aback, and didn't care too much, and held a book in my hand. Throw it to him.

I said: "This is a book of swordsmanship that I found a few days ago, you can refer to it carefully, so as not to be stuck in the 'boundless falling wood' move and fail to practice."

Linghu Chong's face was bitter, and there was some slight worry in his tone of voice: "I understand, is this the only thing you want me for, Master?"

When he mentioned this, I couldn't help but think of the book under his pillow again, feeling a little embarrassed, and waved him away.I just watched Linghu Chong's back disappear, and I was a little absent-minded. I don't know if it was my illusion, but he seems to be avoiding me recently.Every day, I often find no one to talk about, and when we eat together, it is not as casual as before.Just when I was lying on the couch in the study and reading a book quietly, I occasionally raised my head from the mountain gate affairs on the table, and I would notice that he was staring at the book in his hand in a daze, wondering what he was thinking.

Although I am indifferent, I am not ignorant of things.I have been aware of his recent subtle abnormalities over the years.

But if it is said that he really alienated me, after thinking about it, it is not like that.When I was teaching him sword skills, he still listened intently.And every time I was busy in the study until midnight, he would make me a cup of hot tea, joking around and persuading me to go to bed early.If I had to describe this subtle feeling, it would be that the number of times Linghu Chong showed his original willful appearance in front of me has been greatly reduced, and on the contrary, he has to restrain himself for some unknown reason.

I rubbed my forehead because of a headache. For some reason, there seemed to be a slight gap in my intimate relationship with him for a long time, which made me feel helpless for a while.

However, the question I buried in my heart got an explanation not long after.Listening to the report of a disciple of Huashan, my face gradually darkened.

"... After going down the mountain, Linghu Chong and a few rich kids sat in the Liuchun Garden for a while during the day... It seems that they plan to go..."

I took a deep breath, suppressing the fury in my heart.Liuchunyuan is the Qinlou Chuguan in the town not far from the foot of the mountain, Linghu Chong is so lawless, he went to that place!Fortunately, it’s only daytime, fortunately, it’s just a short sit down, it’s probably just curiosity at his age, otherwise, if this matter gets out, it won’t hurt the reputation of my master and apprentice and even the entire Huashan Mountain!

I looked coldly at the disciple who was reporting, he trembled slightly, and lowered his head, not daring to meet my gaze.But I didn't put away the chill that was exuding, and asked through gritted teeth, "What else are you going to do?"

The disciple closed his eyes, his teeth collided, and he said with a look of fighting, "Go to Xianggongtang..."

With a bang, I stood up blankly, and the armrest of the mahogany chair under me broke in two.

Since the Song Dynasty, the south wind has gradually become popular in the Central Plains, and now it has become quite popular in the Ming Dynasty.On the one hand, because of the wind direction, there is an official regulation that "officials are not allowed to have sex with prostitutes". Violators are severely punished, so in the officialdom, handsome young men have been used to entertain their superiors; Raised a few young masters, flattering and romantic.

Although the love of men in this world may also have true feelings, but it is rare after all, not to mention that most of the folks are kitsch, and they are no different from playthings.This is the most embarrassing and ridiculous thing, insulting to the gentlemen, how could Linghu Chong know?Presumably, it must have been told by the dandies he was in contact with that made him do such absurd actions.Thinking of Linghu Chong who is only fourteen or fifteen years old, ignorant of worldly affairs, handsome and cunning, especially those... those who are close to Zhu, those who are red, those who are close to ink, and those who are black, I have repeated these words to my face many times, but he still makes friends with bandits. class, really...

The more I think about it, the more irritable I get. This lust|desire is the most harmful thing. Fortunately, he lingers on this kind of thing all day long, so why don't I hate him for not fighting for it!Sure enough, the country is easy to change, and the nature is hard to change. He has always been stubborn, but he has never made a sound, and has become a blockbuster.Although my heart was extremely angry, I still took a deep breath and forced myself to calm down.

Looking at the Huashan disciple standing in front of me, bending over and trembling, I ordered calmly: "This matter will end here. I don't want to hear any gossip about Chong'er."

He lowered his head and said, "Yes, Sect Leader." He retreated cautiously.I picked up the cup on the table, only to realize that the tea was completely cold, icy cold and choking.

Forget it, Linghu Chong was just getting involved in it after all, and he didn't dare to ask anyone, he would inevitably go astray in a moment of confusion.I closed my eyes, and finally gave up the plan to go down the mountain myself, after all, if my dignified sect head goes down the mountain, there will be a lot of trouble in the city.And if Linghu Chong keeps making mistakes again and again and really follows them to the Xianggongtang, then when he comes back tonight, I will let him go to Siguoya and cultivate his mind subconsciously, so that he can understand what the Huashan ancestral teachings are, what is right and what is wrong wrong.

In the afternoon, Linghu Chong returned to the mountain, and I stopped him at the gate of Youbuweixuan.

"Come here." I got it coldly, he froze slightly, turned around, followed me into the room.After he entered the study room together, I closed the door with a wave of my sleeves, and when I turned around, I saw his somewhat pale face drooping slightly, and he did not meet my gaze.

The anger that was suppressed in my heart came up all at once, and Wen Yan's original plan to enlighten him slowly, but under his detached and respectful appearance, he had long since disappeared.I sternly shouted, "Kneel down!"

Linghu Chong knelt down without saying a word.

I was irritable and angry at the same time. I walked back and forth in the room and said angrily: "You are becoming more and more promising! Ah? How does my teacher teach you on weekdays! You are a virtuous person, and you are a villain. What about you? Are you How did you do it!"

He trembled slightly, raised his head and said, "Master!"

The last thing I want to hear at the moment is him calling me. I just feel that the person in front of me is very annoying. First, there was a estrangement for no reason, and now he is committing such a mistake again!But if I really wanted to beat him with a wooden stick, I knew that I couldn't do it at all.After all, he is my apprentice who has been raised by me for nearly ten years, and he is the person closest to me. I have been thinking about it for half an hour, how can I punish him personally.

"I don't know, what's so good about Xianggong Tangzi!" I looked at him coldly, "I told you as a teacher, all evil and adultery are the first, and countless ambitious young people in the world have ruined their lives in the Qin Lou Chu Pavilion. You are good! As for The south wind is the most unbearable thing. If you have the idea of ​​going there today, the teacher will definitely let you stay in Siguoya for a year or so."

Linghu Chong suddenly trembled violently. He raised his head, his eyes were reddish, the corners of his mouth were tightly pursed, and there was some unknown struggle in his clear amber eyes.He said hoarsely: "Master...I..." It seemed as if he was about to cry, my heart tightened.

But he smiled miserably and said nothing.

The author has something to say: Keke, Chong'er has grown up and is in a period of confusion, covering up, attracting, panicking, and struggling...

Also, I keep in mind what Ah Bai did. Maybe these two points are nothing, but to me it is very heart-warming after all.

Section No.18

I turned around and stopped looking at him, for fear that the words in my mouth would be swallowed back because of his appearance. "What are the Seven Precepts of Mount Hua?"

He said: "The first commandment of our sect... is to bully teachers and destroy ancestors, disrespect elders. The second commandment is to bully the weak... The seventh commandment is to promiscuously engage with bandits and collude with evil spirits." Listening to his reciting voice with his head bowed, I felt immature. The crispness gradually became clear and low-key, just like the child who was introduced into the sword hall by me, has now become a teenager.

I said: "Since you have violated the rules of the sect, go to the Huashan Sword Hall and kneel. When you truly repent, when will you get up again."

I heard Linghu Chong kowtow behind him and said: "Yes." There was another 'squeak', and he opened the door and left.At this moment, I suddenly felt very uncomfortable. If I punished him in the past, he would definitely admit his mistake in every possible way until I take it back.At what point did that boy who could act like a baby, cry and play around gradually disappear, but became this Linghu Chong who bowed his head and accepted the punishment without resisting or admitting his mistakes.I was suddenly a little tired, if he was really making trouble, why didn't he say it?

The study room was surprisingly quiet. Looking at the books spread out in front of me, I knew I was absent-minded.With a wry smile, I closed the book and put it aside, looking at the sunset slanting in from the window, I couldn't help feeling a little dazed.

I am well aware of Linghu Chong's character, no matter how fearless he is, he is stubborn and brave, and he is determined not to disobey me in the slightest.His inexplicable estrangement these days seems to be hiding something from me.However, what makes me feel the most uncomfortable is, is there anything he insists on hiding in his heart, which is hard to say?After thinking about it, there is only this matter between men and women, which he absolutely dare not mention in front of me.

Time really flies, he has grown up before he knows it, and I can no longer have heart-to-heart conversations with him, and I am afraid that if the young eagle spreads its wings in the future, it will gradually drift away from me.

Although I knew a long time ago that Linghu Chong must gradually become independent, but when this situation really came, the thoughts in my heart were very complicated. Apart from the comfort, it was actually a small and distant melancholy, which came one after another. Repeatedly, as if caught in the general desolation of the dim sun.

After dinner, when I continued to deal with the affairs of the mountain in the study, Qingsong's voice came from the door: "Eldest brother."

I raised my head and saw him walking in, his brows were slightly frowned, and there was an abnormal look of consideration in his eyes.Qingsong has been in charge of teaching the exercises in the sect for these years, but he has tempered his simple and impetuous temperament to be quite serious. He doesn't come to me often on weekdays, so I don't know what happened to him at this moment.

I asked, "Brother, what's the matter?"

The hesitation in his eyes became more and more obvious, and he said after deliberation: "Senior brother, Linghu..." When I heard Linghu Chong's name, my face turned cold and I snorted angrily.He continued: "...Senior nephew has always been stubborn, presumably he rebelled against senior brother. But he has been kneeling in the sword hall for several hours, and his attitude is really sincere..."

I lowered my eyes, knowing what he meant.Linghu Chong's sensible performance in the past few years has won the favor of several juniors, and because they don't know the reason for punishment, they will naturally come to intercede.But small punishments and big punishments, it's certainly unprecedented for me, the first time I punished Linghu Chong so severely, it was because he had gone too far.If he appeases this time, who knows what he will do in the future.Thinking of Linghu Chong who "deceived his master and exterminated his ancestors and betrayed Huashan" in the original book, he couldn't help but feel aggrieved. I was determined not to let him become like that.

But the third junior brother, who has always been not good at words, suddenly said so many words, which greatly surprised me.I'm afraid that the juniors also had some discussions in secret.

"It's night now. Although it's summer, the dew on the mountain is very cold, and my nephew hasn't eaten yet. Even if he has practiced martial arts since he was a child, he might not be able to bear kneeling for several hours..."

I pursed my lips, glanced at him lightly, Qingsong was always paying attention to my expression, saw that I seemed to be a little loose, looked at me and sighed: "Brother, nephew is also sensible, if... why not let him go for now This time."

Looking at the darkening sky outside the window, the night wind blew through the pine trees in the yard, rustling, the words of the third junior brother made me a little shaken.The appearance of Linghu Chong kneeling in front of me without saying a word kept flashing back, even the pale face, sad but stubborn expression, also clearly reappeared in front of his eyes.I sighed silently.

"Junior brother, you go back." I was silent for a while and said.

Qing Song was taken aback for a moment, saluted and then retreated.I sat blankly at the table for a while, then finally stood up and walked to the door.

I said to the disciple standing outside the door: "Go and prepare some food."

He is the disciple I sent to check on Linghu Chong's whereabouts today, I kept him by my side after today's incident, he bowed his head and said yes.When I give this order, I also tell him what happened to Linghu Chong today.When I walked out the door, I saw the sky dotted with stars, the night was deep, and the courtyards near and far on the Yunv Peak were lit with lights. Under the dim light, the hoarse chirping of summer cicadas in the forest covered up the loneliness, and it became more and more beautiful. Quiet and deep.

I walked towards the sword hall along the mountain road, surrounded by lush forests, starlight like gauze, cast a layer of dim shadow.There is no moon tonight, walking on the mountain road, it seems to be submerged in the forest, and there is no one around, only the ancient woodcutters and rocks are left all over the mountains and plains. Blocked, also irresistible!It was like a rumbling ancient monster, struggling and roaring hoarsely in the night, and the majestic momentum appeared one after another like sword light and shadow, shaking the mind and frightening people away.I subconsciously invoked the Zixia magical power, and the cool zhenqi circulated in my tendons, my mind was shocked, and I woke up in an instant.

I smiled wryly in my heart, because of this incident today, I have created a demon in vain. If it wasn't for Zixia Gong's subconscious flow, I would be intimidated by its power and unable to extricate myself.

It took me only a moment to reach the sword hall, I stood outside the door, and saw Linghu Chong kneeling there quietly, alone.In the deep night, against the faint candlelight in his palm, the thin figure looked extremely lonely and helpless.

With a tremor in my heart, I walked in and hugged him.

His whole body was icy cold, and the cold air passed to me through his clothes, which made me pause uncontrollably.Because of kneeling for a long time, his limbs were a little stiff, and he only struggled slightly in my arms.He raised his head, the expression of desolation and despair on his face hadn't disappeared yet, which made my heart tremble fiercely.I was reflected in those light brown eyes, and the moment they saw me, they widened slightly, showing a trace of shock, like ripples suddenly appearing on the calm water of an ancient well, overflowing with a little stream of light.

He murmured: "Master."

The anger in my heart has long since disappeared, leaving only remorse and heartache full of eyes.I hugged him tighter, lowered my head and said, "Go back."

He didn't say anything, he just leaned his head on me, and it took a long time before he heard his muffled voice: "Master, are you not angry anymore?"

I stepped out of the gate and asked indifferently: "What's the use of being angry?"

He was silent for a long time before he said seriously: "In the future...it won't be..." I subconsciously glanced sideways, only to see that his eyes were closed and his brows were slightly frowned. Bitterness in him.I don't know what caused his discomfort, but I can clearly feel it.

I suddenly understood that in this world, if I didn't even approach Tantan, there would be no one who could speak his mind.

This night, the mountain road became extremely long. He leaned against me quietly, holding my arm tightly, closing his eyes, breathing evenly.I just felt that it was extremely absurd that I had the idea that he was alien to me before, and he was clearly never far away from me.Regardless of where and why the twist that I was vaguely aware of came from, I suddenly felt that there was no need to ask any more.He should have his own secrets, and I, after all, are his master.

He said sullenly: "Master, I am not young anymore."

The starlight condenses gently on the branches of the bamboo forest in Huashan, the green green shadows shake lightly, and the mist in the forest rises up little by little, soaking the corners of the clothes.I responded: "Yes."

He said, "I can't hug anymore."

For some reason, the lingering end of his words trembled slightly, perhaps because the night wind had blown them away.I sighed and said, "Mo Nao, your knee is injured. You have grown up. I have hugged you a few times as a teacher since I was a child."

The road in front of me is not clear, and it is a bit blurred in my vision. At this moment, it seems that all the clear boundaries are a little hazy, and there is a slight illusion that it is easy to touch.His head rested on my shoulder, turned slightly to the side, without saying a word.After a long time, he opened his mouth and said, "...Master."

I said: "Yes."

He didn't raise his head, and said in a low voice, "It's nothing, I just want to scream."

My heart ached when I heard the words, all my emotions disappeared in this sentence, and more thoughts flowed in my chest as a result, washing the embankment like a tide again and again, turbulent, making me feel extremely uncomfortable .Exactly how much wronged Linghu Chong has suffered, yet he dared not confide in me, what kind of confusion he had experienced, yet he dared not show the slightest bit in front of me... I suddenly had an urge to tell him to suppress everything in his heart Tell me all the pain, he is just a boy, all matters and consequences are up to me