Chapter 156

Seeing Zhang Xiaohua's sad appearance, Li Jinfeng immediately acted like a child who had made a mistake. He rubbed his hands in embarrassment and said, "This, Xiaohua, really, how do I say this?

I don't know where your grandmother's grave is and I haven't paid my respects. "

When Zhang Xiaohua heard this, she forced a smile and said, "It's okay, Brother Li. I was too impatient. I suddenly heard news about my family and wanted to know more."

Then she said sadly, "Grandmother has already been gone for a year. Thinking about it, that day seems like yesterday.

Brother Li is a guest from afar and isn't very familiar with our family. Father and Mother naturally wouldn't tell you these things.

If they really did ask you to pay your respects, it would definitely be neglectful. "

Li Jinfeng scratched his head and said, "Yes, I don't think I saw anything black and white at home, so I didn't think in that direction. If I had met you two when I returned home before the New Year and you two reminded me, I might have been able to help you take a look."

Then he said, "Your eldest brother seems to know what's on your mind. He told me to tell you that you don't have to worry about the land on the hillside. He helped you look after it well. That land seems to be very fertile and has already been harvested. The harvest is a bit higher than other lands."

When Zhang Xiaohua heard this, she was slightly happy and said, "Really? I opened up that land bit by bit. It's not a waste of my hard work to have such a good harvest."

"That's right. Also, your family's harvest last year was very good. It's enough for this year's consumption. Your father went to Lu Town to sell a lot before the New Year and really made a lot of money."

"Hee hee." When Zhang Xiaohua heard about her family's wealth, she was naturally happy.

Li Jinfeng thought for a moment and then said, "As for your eldest brother's child, I haven't seen him. Looking at your sister-in-law, she doesn't seem to be pregnant either."

"The two of them have been married for a year. Why don't they work harder?" Zhang Xiaohua couldn't help but feel a little indignant when she thought of hugging her little nephew.

Li Jinfeng was amused when he heard this. He flicked Zhang Xiaohua's head and said with a smile, "Why are you in such a hurry? I see that your brother and sister-in-law have a good relationship. It's only a matter of time before they have a child in the family."

Zhang Xiaohua rubbed her aching head and said with grievance, "I'm also concerned about the next generation of the Zhang family. Learning martial arts should start from a young age. I can't let my little nephew lose at the starting line. I also have to plan for a rainy day."

"Don't, you should practice your martial arts first." Li Jinfeng was a bit speechless and said, "How can you be in charge of educating children?

Moreover, don't you have Old Master Liu in your family? He's a man of great knowledge. Under his influence, I reckon that your future in literature will be better than your half-baked martial arts.

That's right, this Old Master Liu is really amazing. As the ancients say, there are sages in the world who live in seclusion in the mountains.

I didn't think so. This time I went to your family and talked with this Old Master Liu. Only then did I know that this saying was true.

Old Mister Liu's knowledge isn't any worse than the old pedants of our academy. I really admire you. "

"Is that so?

I just found out. "Zhang Xiaohua said proudly," My sister-in-law's father is naturally amazing.

Moreover, my sister-in-law's knowledge is also very good. In the past, I didn't spend much time with her and didn't realize it. But in that short period of time, my sister-in-law gave me a lot of advice. I firmly remembered many of her words in my heart. Now that I've read books and compared them with what she said, I found that those words were penetrating insights. "

Li Jinfeng felt a wave of yearning and said sadly, "Like father, like daughter. It's probably like that.

It's a pity that I didn't talk much with your sister-in-law and didn't experience her elegance.

That's right, does your sister-in-law have a younger sister? "

Zhang Xiaohua rolled her eyes and said, "She doesn't have a direct younger sister. But, she has a younger cousin."

"Is that so?" Li Jinfeng's eyes lit up and asked, "What's her name?

Does she have an engagement? "

Zhang Xiaohua said, "Her name is Liu Yueyue. She lives in Bali Valley. As for an engagement, how would I know? Next time when you go back, you can ask around. But, I have to tell you in advance."

Li Jinfeng said blankly, "What are you trying to say?"

Zhang Xiaohua smiled strangely and said, "Sister Yueyue doesn't seem to be as beautiful as Sister Qiu Tong. Also, Mr. Liu's younger brother is a butcher who slaughters pigs. He's very fierce to people."

When Li Jinfeng heard this, he looked around and said seriously, "Xiaohua, you misunderstood me. I'm just concerned about you and want to know more about your living environment. Whether or not Miss Liu Yueyue is beautiful, what does it have to do with me?

Don't you think so?

Oh yes, your sister-in-law is so beautiful. There's no reason that her younger cousin can't even compare to Qiu Tong. It's really strange. "

Looking at Li Jinfeng's expression, Zhang Xiaohua was a little amused. She continued to ask, "Brother Li, don't think about other things. Tell me more about your family.

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Li Jinfeng continued, "That's right, the money that your second brother gave me, I gave it all to your parents. When they received the money, they were so happy that tears fell from their eyes. They only kept saying, 'Child has grown up, child has grown up.'

I knew that there was also your monthly allowance in it, so I told them. But I didn't know that it was better if I didn't say it. They cried even more when they heard it. "

Zhang Xiaohua also felt a little sad.

"I saw that they missed you, so I told them about the interesting stories of you practicing martial arts and learning how to read and write. Only then did they feel more at ease. Oh right, I didn't tell them about your injuries. I thought that if I told them, they would definitely rush to Ping Yang City overnight to drag you back.

Haha, how's your right hand now?

Don't let them see any clues when you go back. "

Zhang Xiaohua raised her right hand and made a few flexing and stretching movements nimbly. She said, "It's already fine. I should be able to recover after some time.

I believe that Father and Mother won't be able to tell. "

Li Jinfeng nodded and said, "Old Master Liu was also very happy to hear that you were enlightened. They even asked why you didn't write a letter home since you could read and write now.

I could only say that I left in a hurry and didn't meet with you. "

At this point, Li Jinfeng took out a letter from his chest and handed it to Zhang Xiaohua with a smile. He said, "Your sister-in-law wrote this for you."

Zhang Xiaohua snatched it over and scolded, "Brother Li, why did you only take it out now?"

Li Jinfeng chuckled and said, "Good things only appear at the most crucial time."

Zhang Xiaohua couldn't wait to open the unsealed letter. There were several pages full of beautiful handwriting. When Zhang Xiaohua read it carefully, it was written in the tone of her parents. It must be the result of a collaboration between the family.

The letter contained trivial matters of the family and the village. More importantly, it contained her parents' reminders and longing for the two of them. Zhang Xiaohua's heart warmed when she read it. As the saying goes, "A letter from home is worth ten thousand pieces of gold." It was true.

Zhang Xiaohua finished reading it carefully and kept it carefully in her chest. Just when she was about to speak, Li Jinfeng spoke and said solemnly, "Also, Zhang Xiaohua, your parents asked me to pass a message to you and your second brother."

Zhang Xiaohua was stunned and asked, "What message can't they say in a letter?"

Li Jinfeng nodded and said, "Your parents asked me to personally tell you that if you don't mix well in the city and get bullied, go back to the Guozhuang House. Your parents will always be at home waiting for you to come back!"

Hearing such simple words, Zhang Xiaohua's eyes immediately blurred. He nodded desperately and said, "I know, Brother Li. Thank you."

When Zhang Xiaohua's mood calmed down a little, he cheerfully said, "Let's go, Brother Li. Let's go find my second brother. He must also want to know about the family."

However, as soon as Zhang Xiaohua ran out of the hut, she stopped.

She had been to the Misty School once, but it was taken by Ou Yan through the inner courtyard of the Huanxi Villa. She knew that it must be Ou Yan's special passage, and she might not be able to use it.

But if she and Li Jinfeng directly went in through the front door of the Misty Mountain Villa, would the guards let her in?

This was really a problem.

Suddenly, Zhang Xiaohua patted the back of her head and smiled. There was a disciple of the Misty School next to her. She could just open her mouth and ask.

Zhang Xiaohua moved to the door of He Tianshu's room. The door was not closed and was half open. He Tianshu in the room held his chin with one hand and seemed to be thinking.

Zhang Xiaohua went to the door and knocked on the door frame, but it didn't arouse He Tianshu's attention. She had no choice but to go in directly.

Only when she was in front of He Tianshu did he wake up. Zhang Xiaohua frowned and said, "Captain He, is this the awareness of a martial arts expert?

Isn't it said that after practicing martial arts to a certain extent, one's eyes and ears will be alert?

I'm already in front of you, and you only noticed it now? "

He Tianshu still looked dispirited as he replied, "There is such a saying. It is to be able to sense movements within a certain range. However, I am still far from reaching that level. Moreover, you see, this footwork is really hard to understand. I have practiced it many times, but it has no effect."

With that said, he wanted to pass the Ethereal Steps cultivation technique to him. Zhang Xiaohua waved his hand and said, "Captain He, I'll leave this kind of profound research to you. Once you've comprehended it, you can teach me."

When He Tianshu heard this, he took back the technique and asked in puzzlement, "Then why did you run away?"

Zhang Xiaohua then told him that she wanted to go to the Misty School to look for her second brother. When He Tianshu heard this, he smiled and said, "That's easy. You don't have to worry about the small paths in the inner courtyard. It seems that Mingcui Hall's Hall Master Qin has never walked by himself. I usually go through the front door when I go back.

However, I have the Misty School's token. You can go to the guard of Huan Xi Manor to get another token. Take that to the side door of Ethereal Manor. It should be able to be used. "

"But I'm not alone. Li Jinfeng and Brother Li want to go with me to see my second brother."

"The Huan Xi Manor's token can only be used by one person. You can't bring anyone."

"Then what should I do?"

Zhang Xiaohua was depressed. Li Jinfeng had come all the way to his house to take the money that he and his brother had saved. He had even sent a letter to him just to see Zhang Xiaohu. His request wasn't too high, right? How could he not satisfy this request of his?

He Tianshu asked, "Li Jinfeng?

Is he the scholar who came to see you with your second brother last time? "

"Yes." Zhang Xiaohua answered honestly.

"Well, I happen to want to have a rest. Why don't I take you there? My token can only take one person." After that, He Tianshu stretched and stood up.

Zhang Xiaohua was overjoyed. He Tianshu went out and greeted Li Jinfeng. Then he took the two people to Ethereal Manor.

The three people went out of Huan Xi Manor and soon came to the avenue facing Ethereal Manor. Looking at the broad avenue, Zhang Xiaohua felt that things had changed. However, he still took firm steps.

Under the archway of Ethereal Manor, it was still solemn. Several young people in neat clothes stood there. There was no one else on the avenue. The guards saw them from afar. However, they were not as alert as when Zhang Xiaohua and Zhang Xiaohu came for the first time. After all, He Tianshu walked in front of the three people. He had walked through the archway many times.

When they got close, a guard stopped them as usual and asked with a smile, "Captain He, are you going back to the sect again?"

He Tianshu cupped his hands and said, "Brother, this time I'm bringing a friend to visit a brother in the sect."

The man nodded and said, "Yes. Captain He, please take out your token and make a registration.

I just don't know who this friend is going to see.

I've done it before and I know what to do. "

He Tianshu said with a smile, "My friend is a scholar from the Academy in Ping Yang City. He wants to visit Zhang Xiaohu. However, I'm not sure which hall this Zhang Xiaohu belongs to."

"Zhang Xiaohu?

Why is this name so familiar? I seem to have heard it somewhere.

However, Captain He, you've put me in a difficult position. How can you not know which hall he belongs to?

Could it be that he's a child who just joined the sect? "

He Tianshu explained, "Brother, you're right. Zhang Xiaohu just joined the sect, so I really don't know where he is."

"Eh?

He's actually a famous figure in the Jianghu. I'm really ignorant. "The guard blushed a little.

At this moment, a young guard who could not stand it quietly came over and whispered into his ear, "Captain, you went out for a while and may not know about these things. This Zhang Xiaohu is the person who is being talked about in the sect. He's the one we told you about yesterday. He's almost 75 years old and his martial arts are very sloppy. He didn't rely on his own abilities. He only joined our sect because he knows the Manor Head of Huan Xi Mountain Village and relied on his connections."

"Oh!"

The guard suddenly understood and nodded slightly. He then looked at He Tianshu with contempt and said, "Captain He, this brother of yours is very powerful. You have to learn from him. To be honest, look at how miserable you are in the pharmacy hall. You were even sent to Huan Xi Mountain Village. Look at you, you didn't manage to establish a relationship with the Manor Head for such a long time. Instead, someone else took advantage of you."

He Tianshu heard this and was stunned on the spot. He asked in confusion, "Brother, what do you mean?

We're familiar with each other. Can you make it clear? "

That person smiled and declined, "Captain He, you've already said this. Then do you want to make it clear?

Wouldn't it be boring if you said too much? "

He Tianshu of course would not accept it. He pulled that person to the side and said, "Brother, didn't you just say that you want me to learn?

Look, if you don't make it clear, how can I learn? "

That person saw that he could not refuse and whispered in He Tianshu's ear, "Captain He, you've been staying in Huan Xi Mountain Village all this time. Maybe you don't know these things.

I also just came back from outside. As soon as I came back, I heard a few of my brothers chattering. They said that a few days ago, a lucky bastard came to our sect. He borrowed the glory of Manor Lord Ou and didn't pass the test. However, he was personally accepted into the sect by the Sect Master. He even became Senior Martial Brother Wen Wenhai's disciple.

Think about it, Captain He. This Senior Wen Wenhai is the Sect Leader's direct disciple. He hasn't accepted any disciples yet. Who knows how many disciples are eyeing this position. Say, this Zhang Xiaohu is so old and his martial arts are sloppy. Just based on his relationship with Manor Head Ou, he got such a big advantage. How can the disciples be convinced? "

"Ah!?"

He Tianshu cried out in surprise. He turned around and saw that Zhang Xiaohua's face was also full of anger. He said, "Brother, how can there be such a rumor?

I know about the matter of Zhang Xiaohu entering our Misty School. It doesn't seem like what you're saying. "

"Eh?

It's not like this? "That person also felt strange and said," You actually know the specific situation?

What is going on?

However, even if you know the truth now, it's useless. All kinds of rumors have already spread throughout the Misty School. I don't know which version is true and which is false. Maybe what you heard is also false? "

"What I said is absolutely true. I was there at the time." He Tianshu said solemnly.

"Come on, brother. It's obvious that you're lying."

That person was a little disapproving as he waved his hand and said, "Zhang Xiaohu's entry into the Ethereal Sect was personally decided by the Sect Master in the meeting hall. What qualifications do you have to enter the meeting hall?"

He Tianshu was speechless. That guard's words were really reasonable. If he didn't want to be Zhang Xiaohua's master, how could he have the qualifications to enter the Sect Leader's office?

This kind of thing couldn't be explained clearly to others.

He Tianshu could only pat that guard's shoulder and said, "Brother, public opinion can melt gold. Some things aren't as simple as you think. I can't explain the specifics to you.

Since you told me the truth just now, I'll give you a piece of advice. Since this matter involves the Sect Leader, it's naturally better not to talk about it. "

That guard thoughtfully nodded. He Tianshu then brought Zhang Xiaohua and Li Jinfeng, who had finished their registration, into the archway and walked towards the entrance of the villa.

Just as they passed the archway, Zhang Xiaohua couldn't help but say to He Tianshu, "Captain He, how can they say such nonsense?

My second brother was able to enter the Misty School because Sect Leader Ou personally agreed to it. How can they say such nonsense? "

He Tianshu smiled bitterly and said, "Zhang Xiaohua, in this place where there are only people, there will be jianghu and conflicts. Think about it, being Sect Leader Ou's direct disciple is a position that any Misty School disciple would covet. Zhang Xiaohu isn't a disciple that was trained from a young age. His sudden appearance naturally makes people jealous. If your second brother can't even deal with this setback, I believe that Sect Leader will look down on him."

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