Chapter 155

He Tianshu still had the awareness of a master. He confirmed again and again in a responsible manner, "Do you really understand it?"

Zhang Xiaohua nodded her head vigorously, "Captain He, I'm sure, definitely, definitely. I really understand it. I'm just waiting for you to demonstrate it to me."

He Tianshu saw that Zhang Xiaohua was so certain, but he was still doubtful. He demonstrated the first level of Ethereal Steps to Zhang Xiaohua in the forest and taught her the incantation to use her inner strength.

After Zhang Xiaohua saw it, she naturally couldn't use the incantation to use her inner strength, but she could imitate the movement. She imitated it right in front of He Tianshu.

He Tianshu, who had once taught Zhang Xiaohua fist techniques, naturally had a direct understanding of Zhang Xiaohua's martial arts aptitude. He never thought that he would be able to teach Zhang Xiaohua in a single morning. He had already made sufficient mental and mental preparations.

But the reality before his eyes made He Tianshu's jaw drop. Although the movement that Zhang Xiaohua imitated for the first time was clumsy and unfamiliar, her posture, angle, and footwork were all correct. He Tianshu even suspected that Zhang Xiaohua had secretly practiced the Ethereal Steps before teaching him.

Seeing Zhang Xiaohua looking at him, He Tianshu was speechless. Her movement was very correct and incomparably precise. If it wasn't for the fact that Zhang Xiaohua didn't have any inner strength, he would have been able to fly high.

Seeing He Tianshu looking at her with hidden bitterness, Zhang Xiaohua suddenly had goosebumps. She carefully asked, "Captain He, what's wrong?

I was wrong, right? Please demonstrate again. I'm sorry. "

He Tianshu blinked and said, "There's no need."

Zhang Xiaohua hurriedly went up and considerately said, "Captain He, you must be tired. Take a rest first. Do you want me to pour you some water?

After you've rested, you can demonstrate again? "

He Tianshu waved his hand unhappily and said, "There's no need. You've practiced very well. Really, practice a few more times."

Hearing this, Zhang Xiaohua couldn't believe his ears. "Really?

Am I practicing it correctly? "

Seeing He Tianshu nod his head, Zhang Xiaohua was ecstatic. This was the first time since she started practicing martial arts that she had learned it so quickly. Could it be that she had become smarter?

Striking while the iron was hot, Zhang Xiaohua practiced a few more times and became even more proficient. Moreover, her body became even lighter, as though she was about to float and fly. Zhang Xiaohua became excited from practicing and actually dashed into the depths of the forest. He Tianshu was even more dumbstruck. Could it be that the Ethereal Steps was tailor-made for Zhang Xiaohua?

He didn't even have a foundation in internal energy yet, but he was able to perform it so well. There was a hint of Qinggong between his steps. How long had it been since he started practicing? He knew Zhang Xiaohua's foundation. It must be her first time coming into contact with Qinggong.

Just as he was lost in thought, he heard a scream from the forest. "Ouch, I can't stop myself.

Team Leader He, save me! "

He Tianshu's heart turned cold. Moving his feet, he executed Ethereal Steps and dashed into the depths of the forest. The scene in front of him made him laugh heartily. Zhang Xiaohua was stuck to a tree like a dead fish as she slowly slid down.

He Tianshu walked forward lightly and helped Zhang Xiaohua up before asking her in detail. It turned out that Zhang Xiaohua's Qinggong practice was so exciting that she was shuttling through the forest. Her steps were light and quick, as though she was flying on the grass. However, due to the lack of internal energy, she was unable to push her body into the air. But the technique of using inertia in Ethereal Steps was extraordinary. Zhang Xiaohua's speed was getting faster and faster. She had never experienced such speed before and not long after, she lost control of her steps and body. Seeing that she was about to crash into a tree not far away, she had no choice but to cry for help. Unfortunately, He Tianshu was deep in thought and didn't pay attention to her. Hence, Zhang Xiaohua could only make the closest physical contact with the tree in front of her!

Hearing this, He Tianshu found it funny. Thinking back to when he had just started practicing Qinggong, wasn't it the same?

He had even fallen from a tree before.

He Tianshu helped Zhang Xiaohua wipe off the mud on her body before explaining in detail the things she needed to take note of when using Qinggong, as well as some necessary techniques.

Zhang Xiaohua naturally listened attentively to her pain. He Tianshu, who was speaking with assurance, had unconsciously neglected the fact that Zhang Xiaohua was actually able to crash into the tree's height without internal energy.

After a few days, Zhang Xiaohua's "Qinggong" had become proficient. This was something He Tianshu had not expected. For him to be able to learn such miraculous Qinggong, he was naturally grateful to Zhang Xiaohua. As mentioned earlier, he had prepared himself with great courage to face Zhang Xiaohua's aptitude. However, the truth had greatly exceeded his expectations. Not only did Zhang Xiaohua learn and comprehend the Ethereal Steps he had imparted, even the Qinggong techniques that he had imparted, Zhang Xiaohua was able to grasp them in one go. She was even able to comprehend them by analogy. This really left He Tianshu scratching his head. Could it be that this brat was born to run?

Thinking back to the hardships he had suffered in order to learn Qinggong, He Tianshu was almost doubting who had the worst aptitude.

He Tianshu now really wanted to teach Zhang Xiaohua some internal cultivation techniques. He wanted to see how Qinggong would be like after she learned internal energy.

Would she be able to reach the level of 'Ten Thousand Miles Seeking Plum Blossom'?

Of course, there was another thing that left He Tianshu astonished. Zhang Xiaohua's lightness when she executed her movement techniques, as well as some inexplicable trajectories, had given He Tianshu some inspiration. This was something that Zhang Xiaohua had casually executed, and not something that He Tianshu had imparted to her. These inspirations had helped He Tianshu gain a deeper understanding of Ethereal Steps. He had originally thought that he had already mastered the first level of Ethereal Steps, but when he saw the highlights in Zhang Xiaohua's footwork, he realized that there were still many things that could be studied.

Hence, He Tianshu delayed his cultivation progress and did not immediately begin cultivating the second level of Ethereal Steps.

On one hand, it was the rapid improvement of Ethereal Steps. Zhang Xiaohua was overjoyed. On the other hand, it was the cultivation of the Heart Sutra. She did not take a single step forward. Sigh, it was truly a combination of ice and fire!

On this day, Zhang Xiaohua had finished practicing her fist and sword techniques in the forest. After playing around with her Qinggong for a while, she slowly walked back to the small courtyard.

Before she reached the small round gate, she saw two people who looked like guards standing at the entrance of the courtyard. Zhang Xiaohua was puzzled. Guards rarely came here. Could it be that something had happened?

When she reached the small round gate, she saw the two guards standing there. On the small stone bench in the courtyard, there was another person sitting there. Upon closer inspection, it was Li Jinfeng, Li Dashu.

Li Jinfeng was sitting on the stone bench and was bored from waiting. When he heard footsteps, he turned around and saw Zhang Xiaohua. He smiled and stood up.

Zhang Xiaohua was also pleasantly surprised. The last time she saw Li Jinfeng was a year ago. In the blink of an eye, a few months had passed. She happily ran forward and pulled Li Jinfeng's hand. She said, "Brother Li, why are you here?

It's been a long time. "

Li Jinfeng was also happy. He looked at his cheap initiate disciple. After not seeing him for a few months, he had grown a lot. His eyes were clearer, without the confusion and curiosity of the first time they met. He could not help touching Zhang Xiaohua's head and said, "Why didn't you go to the Academy to see me? I didn't want to miss you, so I took the time to come out."

Seeing that Zhang Xiaohua and Li Jinfeng were familiar with each other, the two guards next to the courtyard gate walked forward. After carefully asking about Zhang Xiaohua's identity and even what was written on the pen, they nodded and left with ease.

When the two guards walked away, Zhang Xiaohua quickly pulled Li Jinfeng into the room. She poured a cup of water for him and then chatted with him.

Li Jinfeng asked curiously, "Xiaohua, what's going on with your Huanxi Manor?

After the New Year, I went to the Lotus Escort Agency to find Zhang Xiaohu. I heard that he went on a long journey and couldn't find him. I guessed that you must be in the manor, so I came to find you. However, the number of guards in your manor is much more than before. I told them many times that I've been here before and that I'm familiar with you. I also said that I know Captain He, but they didn't let me in. I was almost anxious with them. I wanted them to tell you that even if I didn't go in, it's fine to let you out, but they didn't let me in.

Don't you think it's infuriating? "

What could Zhang Xiaohua say? She just smiled and said, "It's nothing. It's just the New Year, so the manor has tightened the security. I'm afraid that something will happen."

Li Jinfeng was still puzzled and said, "But they didn't have to let you see me. It's really outrageous.

As the saying goes, a scholar can't reason with a soldier. Even if I had ten mouths, I still wouldn't be able to win against them. "

Zhang Xiaohua laughed and didn't say anything. She thought that Great Scholar Li must have been angry because he was not allowed to enter the manor last time.

She heard him continue to nag, "That's right, today is the same. Why did they suddenly let two people follow me?

Last time when I came with your second brother, we just registered and came in alone. This time, I have to see them in person. "

No matter what Li Jinfeng said, Zhang Xiaohua only said perfunctorily, "This tight security is just for our safety. If it wasn't tight, wouldn't it be terrible if a thief came in?"

"En, that's reasonable. The day before yesterday, our academy lost a lot of books." Li Jinfeng scratched his head and said, "You say, of all the things to steal, why not?

Why did they have to steal books?

Although scholars stealing books can't be called stealing, it's still a disgrace to the educated. "

Zhang Xiaohua was stunned and asked, "If scholars stealing books can't be called stealing, then what can it be called?"

"Stealing books!" Li Jinfeng seemed to be ashamed of Zhang Xiaohua's ignorance.

"Pfft", Zhang Xiaohua spat out the tea that she had just drunk, almost spitting it on Li Jinfeng.

She asked in confusion, "What, what's the difference?"

"Educated. This is the educated's elegance and dignity." Li Jinfeng said righteously.

Zhang Xiaohua was speechless.

Li Jinfeng took a sip of tea and remembered something. He asked, "That's right, Xiaohua, I went to the escort agency to look for your second brother. I heard that he's no longer working there. When I asked the guard called Xiao Si, he was so secretive and didn't tell me anything. He just said that he's looking for a better job. I found it strange. Why can't he tell me where he's going?

Do you know where Zhang Xiaohu went?

If it's not possible, I'll go look for the teachers in the academy and see if they can find a better place for him. "

"Eh?"

Zhang Xiaohua was a little puzzled. It was an honor for the Lotus Flower Escort Agency that Zhang Xiaohu could be a disciple of the Misty School. She didn't know why the guard was so tight-lipped about it.

However, Li Jinfeng seemed to have misunderstood the guard's intentions. He thought that something had happened to Zhang Xiaohu and that he had been chased out by the escort agency.

Hearing that Li Jinfeng was so concerned about finding a job for her second brother, Zhang Xiaohua felt warmth in her heart. She had to admit that this Young Master Li Jinfeng was a warm-hearted person. She and her brother were not related to him at all. They were just traveling together on the way to Ping Yang City. Not only did he visit them frequently, he even taught them how to read and write. He was truly their first teacher.

On the other hand, Shangguan Yun and Yu Lun from the Lotus Escort Agency had also arrived at Ping Yang City in the same carriage. Their attitudes were completely different from his. With this comparison, it was obvious who was better. Could Zhang Xiaohua not feel close to them?

At the thought of this, Zhang Xiaohua said, "Brother Li, don't worry. My second brother is doing very well now. He's just gone to a place to practice martial arts. He's very happy. Oh yes, can you guess where he went?"

Seeing that Zhang Xiaohua did not look nervous, Li Jinfeng guessed that she was not worried about Zhang Xiaohu. He thought for a while and said, "How would I know about you martial arts practitioners?

I think I heard you mention before that he was going to the martial arts center of the Lotus Flower Escort Agency?

Why did he change to another place?

I can't guess. He can't possibly be going to that Misty School that you mentioned. "

Zhang Xiaohua laughed even more when she heard this. She said, "Brother Li is really a smart person. You guessed it so quickly."

"Eh?"

Li Jinfeng was a little surprised. He continued, "Congratulations, congratulations. I really didn't expect your second brother to have such a fortuitous encounter.

I heard from you that it's very difficult to enter that school?

Moreover, when I returned to the academy, I also asked the local students. They said that the school only accepts children around five years old. Your second brother is definitely not fifteen years old. "

Zhang Xiaohua smiled and explained, "It's also because of fate that Second Brother met an old friend. That person saw that Second Brother's aptitude was very good and took pity on him. That's why he accepted him into the school."

"Good aptitude?"

Li Jinfeng said in surprise, "Zhang Xiaohua, I remember that your aptitude is even more extraordinary. Why didn't they choose you?"

Zhang Xiaohua pouted and said, "I can read and write, but once I practice martial arts, I'll become a completely different person. Just like before, there's no other way."

"Haha." Li Jinfeng also knew about the embarrassing incident of Zhang Xiaohua practicing martial arts. He smiled and did not ask further.

Zhang Xiaohua asked again, "Brother Li, where did you spend the New Year?

Don't tell me you also stayed in Ping Yang City? "

Hearing this, Li Jinfeng smiled mysteriously and said, "Although I went to the escort agency and Lai Mountain Villa to look for you after the New Year, I spent the New Year in Lu Town."

"You're back home, Brother Li!"

Zhang Xiaohua was very excited to hear news of her hometown. She continued to ask, "Is everyone at home well?

And … "

Although Zhang Xiaohua did not finish her sentence, Li Jinfeng knew what she meant. He smiled and said, "My family is very good. Your family is also very good."

"Really?"

Zhang Xiaohua could not believe her ears. It had been more than a year since she left the Guozhuang House. Usually, when she saw him practicing martial arts and reading, he did not seem to be homesick. However, he was still a teenager after all. How could he not be homesick just because he wanted to?

She remembered that when she went to the Lotus Escort Agency last year, she wanted Second Brother to bring his monthly allowance home. After that, she encountered so many things and forgot about the money. She vaguely remembered that Second Brother seemed to have said that he wanted Li Jinfeng to help him bring a message and money back when he went back for the New Year. Second Brother had already left the Lotus Escort Agency before the New Year, so he probably did not fulfill this request.

At the thought of this, Zhang Xiaohua quickly took out the money pouch in her arms and said, "Brother Li, I have some money here. Why don't you take it first and help me bring it back the next time you go back?"

Hearing this, Li Jinfeng quickly stopped her and said, "Don't, Zhang Xiaohua, put it away first. It's still too early for me to go back home. I don't even know when the next time I go back will be. Who knows, maybe you will go back before me."

"Oh, so it's like that."

Zhang Xiaohua helplessly took back the money pouch and said, "If Brother Li has a chance to come back, you must let us know first, okay?"

Li Jinfeng said, "That's for sure. Didn't I go back before the New Year to find you first? However, your Second Brother went out to run the Lotus Escort Agency, so I didn't see him. Luckily, your Second Brother was careful and left the money that should be brought back. I already gave it to your parents the last time I went back."

"Is that so?

That's great. Oh right, Brother Li, quickly tell me about my family. "Zhang Xiaohua was somewhat impatient to hear news about her family.

"Well, I heard from your parents that there didn't seem to be any changes when they left with you.

Hehe. "Li Jinfeng was obviously not a very good descriptor.

Zhang Xiaohua did not give up and said, "Then just say whatever you want."

Li Jinfeng thought about it and said, "That's right, your father and mother look very young. I think my father and mother should be about the same age as your father and mother. Why do they look ten years younger than my father and mother?"

"Is that so?

That can't be. I remember that when I was born, my parents also looked very normal. "

Zhang Xiaohua was a little puzzled, but then he understood and asked, "Then, what else?"

"Oh right, your sister-in-law is also very beautiful. I really can't tell that your brother has such good luck to be able to find such a good wife." Li Jinfeng said with some envy.

"My brother is like me, extremely handsome. Naturally, he can find a woman as beautiful as my sister-in-law." Zhang Xiaohua said narcissistically.

"You're bragging."

Li Jinfeng laughed and said, "To be honest, although the three of you brothers are not ugly, you really can't be said to be handsome. You don't have the slightest touch of chic."

"Hehe." Zhang Xiaohua smiled and then told the story of his brother and sister-in-law.

Li Jinfeng sighed and clapped his hands. "It's so touching. A beauty accompanying a hero. It's only right!

However, Zhang Xiaohua, I really can't tell. That evil tyrant is the wolf of Lu Town. He has been harming Lu Town for a long time, and you actually dared to go up. I can only say that I admire you. Everything else is nonsense. "

"Don't talk about other things. Brother Li, let's talk about my family. How's the farming at home now?

I've also farmed the land on the South Slope. Oh right, how's my father's health?

How about my mother?

Also, did my brother have a child?

Oh right, doesn't Mr. Liu also live at our place? How is he?

Also, is my grandmother's grave tidy? "

Zhang Xiaohua asked a bunch of questions in one breath. In the end, he thought of his beloved grandmother and his eyes instantly turned red.

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