Chapter 144

Zhang Xiaohua hesitated for a moment before taking out his beloved sword and handing it over to Elder Yu.

Elder Yu reached out to receive the sword and felt its weight. He couldn't help but frown. He carefully examined the ordinary sword but couldn't find anything special about it. He even injected his internal energy into it in hopes of discovering something. Unfortunately, he didn't have Li Jian's sword aura ability and the sword didn't have any reaction. It was as if the sword was just a toy other than its weight.

Elder Yu shook his head and continued to look at it. He didn't return it to Zhang Xiaohua, hoping to discover something from it.

Zhang Xiaohua looked at Elder Yu eagerly and couldn't help but ask, "Elder Yu, don't tell me you don't want to return it to me?"

Elder Yu looked at Zhang Xiaohua and smiled, "Yes, this toy is really not bad. It could even pierce through the black-clothed man's Iron Shirt. Of course I want to keep it for fun."

Zhang Xiaohua shrugged and said helplessly, "Since Elder Yu likes it, I also want to give it to you. Ai, it's a pity that when I was saved, I didn't have anything to thank him with, so I gave this sword away. Now, even if I wanted to give it to you, I can't."

Elder Yu glared at Zhang Xiaohua and said, "Who are you trying to fool?

Who would want this thing?

Don't play any tricks, I don't plan on taking it from you. "

At this moment, Ou Yan also walked forward and asked curiously, "This is the thing that killed the black-clothed man?"

He Tianshu also walked forward and said, "Yes, it's this sword. The wound should be the same as the one on the black-clothed man's throat. It was also given to me when I bought the steel sword."

Ou Yan wanted to take it for a closer look, but Elder Yu said, "Manor Lord, don't take it yourself. Although this sword looks like a toy, it's not light. I'll take it and you can take a closer look."

Ou Yan followed his advice and only frowned as she looked at the sword. She also didn't understand what it meant and said, "Although my physique is limited and I can't practice martial arts, I've read a lot of books. However, I've never heard of any records of such a divine weapon."

Elder Yu stretched out his hand and touched the tip of the small sword a few times. He was even more astonished as he said, "This small sword clearly hasn't been sharpened. How did it pierce through the body?"

He Tianshu also said, "Yes, when I saw the black-clothed man's wound, I also had the same thought. That sword was given to Zhang Xiaohua by me. I also remember that it wasn't sharpened."

Elder Yu thought for a moment before turning to ask Zhang Xiaohua, "Did you really use this small sword to kill the man in black?"

Zhang Xiaohua helplessly nodded again and gave an affirmative answer.

Elder Yu threw the small sword to Zhang Xiaohua and said, "How about this, Zhang Xiaohua, stab me with the sword, just like how you stabbed the black-clothed man."

When Zhang Xiaohua and the others heard this, they were shocked and said in unison, "This is not appropriate!"

"Yu Lao," Ou Yan said, "Why are you so serious?

It's enough to know that it was this small sword that did it. There's no need to see its power. "

Zhang Xiaohua also shook her head and said, "Yu Lao, let's not talk about how the atmosphere is different now. I've already forgotten how I used the sword that day. Moreover, if I accidentally hurt you, I really can't bear the responsibility."

He Tianshu also dissuaded, "Yu Lao, this junior has to say something inappropriate. That black-clothed man's martial arts might not be as good as yours, but his Iron Shirt skill is indeed top-notch. Even Changge's sword couldn't pierce through it. Do you think that you can let Changge stab you with your bare hands and not be injured?"

Elder Yu thought for a moment and smiled bitterly, "I was the one who taught Zhang Xiaohua this sword move. I'm naturally happy that she succeeded in the rainy night. However, the power of this sword move was beyond my expectations. I really want to know the reason."

Everyone still shook their heads. At this moment, Qiu Tong interrupted, "How about this, Yu Lao, let Zhang Xiaohua use the sword move as usual. However, how about letting her use half of her strength?

I don't think it's a big deal. "

Aside from Zhang Xiaohua, everyone else showed an expression of agreement.

In truth, when Zhang Xiaohua practiced this sword move, she never thought of using it on others. The angle of the sword move was tricky and the appearance of the warm current wasn't something that she could control. As long as the speed was fixed, it would appear. Zhang Xiaohua had experienced the power of the move and she estimated that Yu Lao might not be able to withstand it.

However, if she really said that, she would definitely offend Yu Lao. She had only practiced for a few months, so how could she be so arrogant?

There was also another problem. If it was as Qiu Tong said, why did she only use half of her strength?

Her left hand was already used to the speed of the sword move. As long as the speed was right, even if she used half of her strength, the warm current would still appear. The small sword's power wouldn't decrease and she wasn't willing to take this risk.

Zhang Xiaohua was about to shake her head in objection when her eyes suddenly lit up as she thought of an idea. She smiled and said, "Alright, then we'll do as Qiu Tong says. I'll use half of my strength. How about you try this move of mine?

But let's make it clear that this is the only move. If it doesn't work, then the other moves will be ordinary. "

Elder Yu smiled. "Alright, let's try this move."

With that, Elder Yu walked out first with everyone following behind him. Only Zhang Xiaohua walked at the back with a bitter expression.

There was a wide path in the middle of the courtyard.

Elder Yu and Zhang Xiaohua stood opposite each other and Zhang Xiaohua asked, "Elder Yu, are you ready? I'll start now."

Elder Yu smiled. "Alright, go ahead. I'll receive it here."

Zhang Xiaohua still wasn't reassured and asked again, "Elder Yu, are you really not going to reconsider?"

Elder Yu scolded with a smile, "Stinking brat, go ahead. I was the one who taught you that move, so why should I be afraid of you?

Bring it on. "

Hearing this, Zhang Xiaohua moved her sword to her right hand and shouted, "Take this!"

She held the small sword in her right hand and executed the same move she used to assassinate the black-clothed old man. The small sword was like a shooting star as it pierced towards Elder Yu's throat from a mysterious angle.

To be honest, this sword technique was very powerful. He Tianshu, who was watching from the side, was a little surprised. He had never seen Zhang Xiaohua practice swordsmanship before, but today, he saw that Zhang Xiaohua's swordsmanship was really skillful. The angle and strength of the sword technique were impeccable. He couldn't help but worry for Elder Yu.

However, Elder Yu remained calm. What a joke. He was the one who had taught Zhang Xiaohua this sword technique. He had long since memorized the changes in the sword technique, the angle of the dagger, and the trajectory of the dagger. Before the dagger had even reached him, his body had already reacted naturally.

When the dagger was right in front of his eyes, Elder Yu simply stretched out his hand and grabbed Zhang Xiaohua's wrist. If an enemy had grabbed his wrist, Zhang Xiaohua would have definitely struggled with all his might. However, this was a sparring session, so he naturally stopped and looked at Elder Yu, waiting to see what he would do.

Elder Yu was also depressed. "So this is the assassination move?

It's very ordinary. "

Zhang Xiaohua said, "This is the move. I'm sure of it."

Elder Yu looked at the others. He Tianshu was far away that night, so he couldn't see it clearly. On the other hand, Ou Yan and Qiu Tong were in a critical moment, so how could they notice it?

Seeing that everyone wasn't sure, Elder Yu let go of his hand. "Then try other changes."

Zhang Xiaohua was helpless. She could only pick up the small sword and execute all the moves she had learned with her right hand. But the result was that she was caught by Elder Yu's single arm.

Elder Yu was still unsatisfied. "What if you use your full strength?"

Everyone still objected when they heard that. However, Zhang Xiaohua thought in her heart, If I use my right hand, I should be able to receive it with my full strength.

Elder Yu was depressed. "If you don't use your full strength, we won't know how powerful this sword is."

He Tianshu smiled. "Isn't that easy?

Just use the big tree in the courtyard to test it. "

Elder Yu laughed. "Haha, He Tianshu is right. I've been thinking too much. Come, let's try the big tree."

In the corner of the courtyard, there was a big tree that needed two people to wrap their arms around it. Elder Yu walked to the bottom of the tree and smiled at Ou Yan. "Manor Lord, how about using this tree as an experiment?"

Ou Yan smiled. "It's fine as long as we don't kill it."

Elder Yu turned to Zhang Xiaohua and said, "Zhang Xiaohua, use all your strength to stab this tree."

Zhang Xiaohua cursed in her heart. "This tree is also a life. Why don't you have any love for the environment? When I practice my sword, I don't even bear to harm the flowers and plants. Why are you instructing me to do such a bad thing?"

Zhang Xiaohua walked to the bottom of the tree and used the same move. She used all her strength to stab the tree. Zhang Xiaohua's arm strength of five hundred kilograms wasn't for nothing. With a "puchi" sound, the small sword was able to pierce three to four inches into the tree.

Although this result was very obvious, Elder Yu wasn't satisfied. The sharp tip of the sword could achieve the same result, but the tip of the sword didn't manage to break the black-robed elder's Iron Shirt.

Therefore, he asked for the small sword in Zhang Xiaohua's hand and used it himself. He held the small sword tightly and stabbed it into the tree with all his strength. With a "Pu" sound, the sword pierced into the tree. It was the length of the small sword tip, no different from an ordinary iron rod.

Elder Yu pulled out the small sword and looked at the small hole in the tree. Without saying anything, he turned to Zhang Xiaohua and said, "Zhang Xiaohua, your strength isn't small. Even my stab wasn't as deep as yours."

Zhang Xiaohua beamed with joy and said, "I don't dare. Elder Yu, I'm still young."

They tried many times, but they weren't satisfied with the result. Thus, everyone used their superhuman imagination and attributed Zhang Xiaohua's success in assassinating the black-robed elder to carelessness.

It must be because the black-robed elder saw Zhang Xiaohua's small sword and didn't pay attention to it. He thought that Zhang Xiaohua didn't know any martial arts, so he didn't use his full strength to block and only used his palm to block. However, when he realized that Zhang Xiaohua's arm had superhuman strength, it was already too late. Furthermore, the black-robed elder's throat might be the weak point of the Iron Shirt. It was very easy for him to get injured. When Zhang Xiaohua's small sword hit his vital point, the black-robed elder's Iron Shirt was broken.

After everyone thought about it, they came to this conclusion. Everyone felt that this was the truth. Why?

Wouldn't it be obvious just by looking at the black-robed elder's expression?

Carelessness killed people.

Details determined success or failure.

Since there was a conclusion, everyone stopped talking about this topic and returned to the hall. Elder Yu returned the small sword to Zhang Xiaohua. Zhang Xiaohua carefully hid it in her arms and deliberately sat quite a distance away from Elder Yu.

Everyone chatted for a while. Zhang Xiaohua suddenly thought of something and asked Ou Yan, "Sister Ou, let me ask you a question."

Ou Yan asked curiously, "What's the matter, Xiaohua? Just say it."

"We, we go on a long trip. Is there any subsidy or something like that?"

Zhang Xiaohua asked weakly, "Or, after I get injured and leave you guys, is there any subsidy for my daily food and lodging?"

Ou Yan was shocked. She looked at Qiu Tong and said, "Xiaohua, what do you mean by this?

Can't you be a little clearer? "

Zhang Xiaohua blushed and told her about how Escort Leader Luo of the Lotus Flower Escort Agency asked Zhang Xiaohu for her living expenses. Ou Yan's face turned white with anger. Just as she was about to speak, Qiu Tong spoke first, "Young Miss, don't be angry. Let me handle this matter. When I have time, I'll go to the escort agency to find Fourth Master Wen and explain the matter clearly."

Ou Yan let out a long breath and said, "Okay, I can rest assured with you handling things."

Then, she smiled at Zhang Xiaohua and said, "Xiaohua, you don't have to worry about this matter. We'll handle it."

Zhang Xiaohua let out a long breath and said, "My second brother doesn't have much monthly income. If he also pays for my food and lodging, this escort trip will be for nothing."

Damn ~ Did he forget about the pile of money?!

When Ou Yan heard this, she also remembered something. She said to Zhang Xiaohua, "Xiaohua, wait a moment."

With that, she went out. Not long after, she came back with a small wooden box. She handed it to Zhang Xiaohua and said, "Zhang Xiaohua, this was prepared for you a while ago. Now that you're back, I'll give it to you."

Zhang Xiaohua was stunned. After hesitating for a moment, she took it and opened it. In an instant, she was like Zhang Xiaohu from last night. She asked in surprise, "Sister Ou, so many banknotes?

Are they for me? "

Seeing Zhang Xiaohua's shocked expression, everyone chuckled. Qiu Tong explained, "This is the compensation for your death.

Our Misty School's Boss Ou personally appointed it. It was originally three hundred taels, but Boss Ou felt that it was too little and directly increased it to five thousand taels. Our mistress also felt that it was too little, so she took out five thousand taels from the villa to round it up and give it to your family. "

Zhang Xiaohua looked at the banknotes and blinked. She said, "I never thought that I would be worth so much money.

This pile of silver is taller than me, and heavier than me. "

Everyone laughed. "That's for sure!"

Zhang Xiaohua thought for a moment, then closed the wooden box and returned it to Ou Yan. She said, "Sister Ou, you've been so good to me. In my heart, you're just like my old Sister Qianqian. If you're in danger, I'll naturally step forward bravely, just like how I would save my family. Besides, I'm fine. I didn't 'sacrifice' myself, so I can't take this money."

Zhang Xiaohua's actions were out of Ou Yan's expectations. She asked in disbelief, "Xiaohua, this is ten thousand taels of silver. You really don't want it?"

Zhang Xiaohua smiled and said, "Sister Ou, to be honest, let alone ten thousand taels of silver, I haven't even seen a hundred taels of silver before. But this is the compensation you gave me. If I really died, maybe you could give it to my family. But I'm fine now, so I naturally can't accept it."

Ou Yan thought for a moment and said, "How about this? No matter what, you saved my life. To be honest, your Sister Ou's life is very precious, far more valuable than this money. How about this banknote be my gift to you?"

Zhang Xiaohua still refused. She said, "Sister Ou, didn't I just say that I saved you like how I saved my family? Do you think my family will give me money?"

One wanted to give, the other didn't want to accept. After pushing back and forth for a long time, Zhang Xiaohua had no choice but to open the small wooden box and said, "Sister Ou, how about this? I accept your kindness."

After saying that, she took out a banknote of one hundred taels of silver from the wooden box and put it in her arms. She then said, "The weight of this one hundred taels of silver in my heart is the same as the weight of ten thousand taels of silver in Sister Ou's heart. If I accept this one hundred taels of silver, it means that I've accepted the ten thousand taels of silver in Sister Ou's heart. What do you think?"

When Ou Yan heard this, her eyes lit up. She pursed her lips and said with a smile, "Xiaohua, you really have a lot of ideas. Alright, since that's the case, I won't force you anymore. But you have to remember that you just said that you treat me as your family, then I will also treat you as my family in the future. I hope that you will really treat me as your sister in the future."

When Zhang Xiaohua heard this, she was very happy and said, "Sister Ou, I really can't ask for more than to have you as my Manor Lord."

When Ou Yan heard this, she rolled her eyes and said with a smile, "It's good that you know. I won't treat you unfairly in the future."

Then she said to Qiu Tong, "When you go back, tell the manor's accountant that Xiaohua's monthly allowance is …"

Ou Yan thought for a while but didn't say a specific number. Qiu Tong knew that Ou Yan didn't know the monthly allowance given by the manor, so she said with a smile, "Miss, you don't have to worry about this. Since Xiaohua is in our manor, he won't be short of money in the future. I think we should give him three taels of silver a month first. Anyway, his food and clothes are all in the manor, and it's only pocket money for himself. Even if he gives it to his family, it's enough.

When Zhang Xiaohua heard that her monthly allowance would be increased by ten times, she was naturally happy and couldn't close her mouth. When Ou Yan saw that Zhang Xiaohua was happy, she didn't have any objections and expressed her agreement.

Then she said to Zhang Xiaohua, "Xiaohua, what do you want to do in the manor in the future?

Let Qiu Tong arrange it for you. "

Zhang Xiaohua thought for a while and said, "I think it's better if I follow Captain He. First, I can learn fist techniques. Second, I can learn how to plant herbs. I can also help my sister solve some problems."

Ou Yan smiled and said, "Don't tell me Xiaohua is still thinking for your sister. Then it's up to you."

Then she said to He Tianshu, "Then I'll have to trouble Captain He to take good care of Xiaohua in the future. Don't restrict his actions too much. If he wants to read, let him read. If he wants to practice, let him practice. What do you think?"

He Tianshu smiled and said, "I'll follow Manor Head's wishes. Zhang Xiaohua is a very good child. I don't need to take care of her."

Elder Yu also smiled and said, "Zhang Xiaohua is also very hardworking when it comes to practicing martial arts. She's really good."

Everyone's praise made Zhang Xiaohua feel very uncomfortable. He scratched his head and said helplessly, "Am I really that good?

Why didn't I realize it? "

Just as he said that, he heard his stomach grumble.

Zhang Xiaohua blushed again and said, "Sister Ou, we've been talking about it all morning. Is there still any breakfast to eat?

I haven't eaten the manor's food in a long time. I really want to eat some. "

Everyone laughed.

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