Chapter 157

Zhang Xiaohua fell silent when she heard that.

She only wanted her second brother to enter the Misty School so that he could get rid of the bloodthirsty life of the armed escort agency. She also wanted him to practice martial arts at the same time. She didn't have any other extravagant requests. Wen Wenhai only accepted her as his disciple out of good intentions and because of their previous relationship. It could be considered a coincidence.

However, in the eyes of others, all these good things were just firewood for jealousy. They could only make people lose their heads and reject this shallow village boy from the bottom of their hearts.

At this moment, Zhang Xiaohua deeply felt that the human heart was the most unpredictable thing in the world. Even the Misty School, which was regarded as a sacred place in her heart, couldn't be free from vulgarity.

She didn't know if it was right or wrong for her to push her second brother into the teeth of the storm.

Just a moment ago, she was still lively and happy. Now, she was a little gloomy.

Fortune and misfortune depend on each other. The ancients didn't lie!

The attentive Li Jinfeng had long sensed Zhang Xiaohua's abnormal behavior. He smiled and patted him on the shoulder. "Xiaohua, don't worry too much about it. After all, they don't know the secret behind this, so it's inevitable that they won't speculate. It's not uncommon to see groundless accusations in this world. You must learn to be calm. This is the best touchstone for right and wrong, and it's the best way to hone a person's temperament. Once you've experienced enough, you'll naturally learn to be calm.

A trivial matter is better than reading ten thousand books. If you're stuck in a pile of old books, who can grow well? "

Zhang Xiaohua forced a smile and said, "I know, Brother Li. I'm just a little uncomfortable. I can't believe that doing something like this for my second brother will cause so many people to gossip. If they say this in front of Captain He, who knows what they'll say behind my back?"

Li Jinfeng smiled and stopped trying to persuade him. This kind of thing depended on one's own understanding. It was useless to say more. Zhang Xiaohua was only a teenager. It was good that he could have such thoughts. If he could see through people's hearts and remain indifferent, it would be strange.

When He Tianshu heard this, he chuckled and said, "Zhang Xiaohua, you're thinking too much. They're just saying that the grapes are sour because they can't eat them. This kind of matter involves the Gang Leader, so it's not up to them to criticize.

I just want to satisfy my craving. I don't dare to say anything more. Don't worry. "

As the saying goes, the onlooker sees more clearly than the player is confused. Zhang Xiaohua also knows this truth, but she still can't let it go.

Behind the decorated archway was a huge square, facing a main door with carved beams and painted pillars. The door was tightly shut. He Tianshu led the two of them to the side door as he explained, "This main door is usually only used by the Gang Leader or the distinguished guests of the Gang. Usually, people in the Gang go through the side doors."

Li Jinfeng nodded and said, "I've already read about these rules in books. I thought they were outdated and outdated. In this era where the times keep up with the times, perhaps you won't see them. It's commendable that your gang still retains such an ancient style."

He Tianshu smiled and said, "Brother Li, you're a scholar, so of course you're full of vigor and vigor. We martial artists follow the old rules and are content with the ancient customs. This kind of rule is not uncommon in the martial arts world.

After a long time, you'll know. "

Li Jinfeng cupped his hands and said, "I've learned."

As the two talked, Zhang Xiaohua was absent-minded. The three of them walked for a while and came to a lush place.

He Tianshu stopped and said, "This is where the Gang Leader and the disciples of the Elders live. As for where Zhang Xiaohu lives, we'll have to ask to find out."

While they were talking, a young man with a face as bright as the moon and an arrogant expression walked out from the door of an abode.

He Tianshu quickly went up and cupped his hands and said, "I'm He Tianshu from the Pharmacy Hall. I'm here to visit Brother Wen Wenhai's new disciple, Zhang Xiaohu. May I know where he lives?

Brother, can you tell me a little? "

That person already had an unapproachable expression. After hearing He Tianshu's words, he frowned as if he had seen a fly. He reluctantly returned the greeting and impatiently pointed to the left and said, "Fifty steps forward. The one with the small tree in front of the door is him."

Without waiting for He Tianshu to thank him, he flicked his sleeves and walked away. As he walked, he muttered, "Another group of snobs. Can't they just practice martial arts?

They always want to walk the unorthodox path. Looks like I'll have to find someone to put up a sign over there. For no reason, I've become a guide a few times these past few days. "

He Tianshu looked at that person's behavior and was also confused. He had asked him for directions in a proper manner and had never been rude. Why was he so cold?

The three of them walked forward and saw a small tree in front of a courtyard.

Zhang Xiaohua quickly walked forward and knocked on the door.

After a while, Zhang Xiaohu's voice came from inside the door, "Zhang Xiaohu isn't here. He went to the training ground to practice martial arts."

Zhang Xiaohua was stunned. She dug her ears and shouted in surprise, "Second Brother, I'm Xiaohua. I heard your voice. How did you go to the training ground?"

Immediately, a surprised voice came from inside, "Haha, Xiaohua, wait a moment."

The door opened with a sound. The person who stuck his head out was Zhang Xiaohu. When he saw the three of them in front of the door, he was very happy. He quickly let them in and then carefully looked outside. After confirming that there was no one, he closed the door of the courtyard.

He Tianshu and the other two stood beside Zhang Xiaohu. Looking at his series of strange actions, they were very puzzled. Zhang Xiaohua even asked, "Second Brother, what are you doing?

How much do you owe him? "

Zhang Xiaohu turned around and smiled bitterly, "Sit inside. I'll tell you the details later."

This was a rather exquisite small courtyard. There was an open space in the corner where martial arts equipment such as weapons and stone locks were placed. The layout of the courtyard was similar to that of the Huan Xi Mountain Villa, with a stone table and stone stools.

Now that the weather was mild, the four of them sat in the courtyard. Zhang Xiaohu poured tea for everyone and then began to talk.

Zhang Xiaohua was the first to ask impatiently, "Second Brother, what's going on?

Do you really owe him a debt? "

Zhang Xiaohu glared at him and said, "When did you see your Second Brother owing someone money?"

Zhang Xiaohua stuck out his tongue and said, "Then you were sneaking around just now. It was like the father of Dumbo in our village who owed someone money."

Zhang Xiaohu smiled bitterly and said, "I was forced to do this."

He Tianshu asked, "Zhang Xiaohu, since you can be apprenticed to Senior Brother Wen, you're the direct disciple of Grand Master Ou. Who can force you?"

Zhang Xiaohu said helplessly, "It's because I'm the direct disciple of Grand Master Ou that it's like this."

Seeing that everyone was surprised, Zhang Xiaohu took a sip of water and explained, "That day in the meeting hall, I was accepted as a disciple by Master. After that, I went through the apprenticeship ceremony and was arranged to live in this small courtyard."

He Tianshu interrupted and said, "Tsk, tsk, there's really a difference in treatment. When I first entered the sect, I lived in a small room with a few people. When I was promoted and became an adult, I was still in a room with two people. You just entered the sect and you're already living alone in a small courtyard. It's really a world of difference. No wonder everyone wants to be a direct disciple."

Zhang Xiaohu said, "Martial Uncle He, please don't mock me. I'd rather live in a room with a few people.

Not long after I moved here, a few people came to visit. I didn't understand what was going on, so I warmly welcomed them. However, they didn't say anything and just talked about this and that. I could only accompany them.

However, they didn't sit for long before more people came. My small courtyard was full of people the whole day. When more people came, I realized that they were trying to worm their way into being friends with me. They wanted to build a good relationship with me and see if I could give them some benefits.

You tell me, isn't it like a chicken talking to a duck?

I was able to enter Master's tutelage because of Xiaohua's blessing. I couldn't tell them this, so they just thought I had some secret method and wanted to inquire about it. Many people gave me some jaw-dropping conditions, so I could only decline. However, the more I declined, the more they thought I was in control and the more they pestered me. "

He Tianshu listened and couldn't help curling his lips.

He was also a representative in this Misty School. He thought that as long as he was good at martial arts, everything was good. He neglected the ways of the world and only focused on practicing martial arts. Although he was successful in martial arts now, he had become a person that no one loved. That was why he was sent to Huan Xi Mountain Villa. Now that he heard other people's methods of currying favor, other than looking up to them, there was nothing else left in his heart.

Zhang Xiaohu continued, "So, on the second day, when I saw that the crowd was still there, I pretended to go to Master's place to practice martial arts. Only then did I hide out. When everyone left, I secretly came back. These few days, I closed the door and didn't see anyone.

When someone knocked on the door anxiously, I was just a cleaner. In any case, they weren't familiar with me, so they couldn't recognize my voice. Hehe. "He had a cunning look on his face.

Zhang Xiaohua was relieved and said, "So that's how it is.

It seems that I was right not to become a disciple of the Misty School. If I had to face these kinds of people every day, I would be annoyed to death. "

He Tianshu curled his lips again and said disdainfully, "If you enter the Misty School, you will also be under my tutelage. If a ghost comes to find you, I will let you be my master."

Zhang Xiaohua laughed and said, "It can't be, Captain He. Your martial arts are considered to be one of the best in the sect. How can you mix in with this kind of situation?"

He Tianshu let out a long breath and said, "The human heart is unfathomable. How can you understand the ways of the world?"

He then acted like he was lazy and disheartened.

Li Jinfeng comforted him and said, "Captain He, you are thinking too much. Where there are people, there will be snobbery and there will be ways of the world. Without these things, wouldn't the mortal world become a paradise?"

Zhang Xiaohu also laughed and said, "Young Master Li is right. Seeing me like this, isn't He Shishu also troubled by these kinds of trivial matters and can't wait to hide?"

Zhang Xiaohua frowned and said, "Second Brother, in my heart, I have always felt that the Misty School is a paradise. The disciples of the Misty School are all experts like Captain He and Master Wen. Their temperament must be noble and pure. But from what you said, there are also many people who are half-hearted and flattering?

That's really unexpected. "

Li Jinfeng understood Zhang Xiaohua's feelings very well. He patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Xiaohua's feelings are the same as mine when I first arrived at the Academy. The first time I saw a teacher of the Academy make a deal with someone for power and money, I was also depressed for a few days. Later on, I understood that teachers are also mortals. Mortals have their own selfish desires. It is normal for them to do some shady business."

Zhang Xiaohua also copied He Tianshu and let out a long breath and said, "I finally understand what it means to be unsullied out of the mud. If there is no mud, how can there be unsullied nobility?"

Soon after, Zhang Xiaohua seemed to remember something and asked, "That's right, Second Brother. When we were at the memorial archway just now, we heard the guards talking about you."

When Zhang Xiaohu heard this, he still smiled bitterly and said, "I know. When I go out on a normal day, I also hear people talking about you. They don't know that they are talking about me, so naturally they don't have any misgivings. It seems that the status of a direct disciple of the Big Gang Leader is really not ordinary.

Not only are there many people who want to take advantage of the situation, there are also many people who look down on me, a disciple who came out of nowhere. They think that I am only able to have such good fortune because of others. "

Hearing this, Zhang Xiaohua was a little embarrassed and said, "Second Brother, you have to blame me for this. I didn't discuss it with you beforehand, so you are now in a dilemma. It's really my fault."

Zhang Xiaohu looked at Zhang Xiaohua with a smile and said, "It's okay, Xiaohua. I know that you gave me such a good opportunity to practice martial arts for Second Brother's sake. Wasn't I so happy at that time that I was dumbfounded?

How could I think so much?

Second Brother can't thank you enough, so how could I blame you?

People who look up at the starry sky are not just admiring the beauty of the night sky. Perhaps some people are having nosebleeds. It's better to be down-to-earth.

Moreover, I will walk my own path and let others talk about me.

I will walk my own path of martial arts. Who cares about what others think?

As long as I work hard and achieve results, these rumors will naturally disappear. "

He Tianshu clapped and said, "Zhang Xiaohu, what you said is very good. You have great potential. No wonder Junior Brother Wen took a fancy to you. Martial Uncle uses tea in place of wine to congratulate you in advance on your success in the Misty School."

Thus, the four of them each raised their teacups and drank it in one gulp.

After putting down the teacups, Zhang Xiaohu mysteriously said to Zhang Xiaohua, "Xiaohua, wait here. Second Brother will bring you something good."

After he finished speaking, he walked into the room. Not long after, he came out with a small booklet and handed it to Zhang Xiaohua. He said, "Here, Xiaohua. This is the neigong heart sutra that I especially asked Master for for you."

Zhang Xiaohua was shocked and immediately stood up from the stone bench. She quickly waved her hands and said, "Second Brother, I can't accept this, I can't accept this. Didn't I already take a copy of the" Carefree Heart Sutra "from the library? I can't take anything from your Misty School. Isn't this asking you to misplace it?"

Zhang Xiaohu smiled and said, "Master already told me about the" Carefree Heart Sutra ". Xiaohua, you really are amazing. There are so many neigong heart sutras in the library, so why did you choose that one?

It's because of this that I asked Master for help.

Actually, it's not as you think. There aren't any mistakes to be made. This "Reckless Bull Force" is just a simple neigong from another sect. Although you can't find it outside, it's not worth a single cent in the Misty School. Don't worry and just take it. Master gave his approval and I took it from his study. "

Zhang Xiaohua looked at the thin secret book and asked tentatively, "Second Brother, is it really okay to take this" Reckless Bull Force "?"

Zhang Xiaohu raised his hand and threw it into her arms. He laughed and scolded, "If you say it's okay, then it's okay. Look at you. You clearly want to take it, but you're afraid it'll burn your hand."

Zhang Xiaohua reached out and caught it. She giggled and said, "I'm just afraid you'll make a mistake. I heard that the rules of the Misty School are very strict. You can't just let anyone practice any neigong heart sutra."

He Tianshu also felt a wave of envy. He said, "Direct disciples are really different. Even if I want to see these heart sutras, I have to ask the elders. You guys can just casually give them away. It's really unfair."

Zhang Xiaohu said, "Martial Uncle He, you're joking. Even if I let you see this heart sutra, would you even read it?"

He Tianshu didn't say anything and just chuckled.

Then, Zhang Xiaohu said to Zhang Xiaohua with concern, "Xiaohua, I heard from Master that this" Reckless Bull Force "is very easy. Anyone with a bit of understanding can learn it. Also, the neigong heart sutra isn't complicated and the path of cultivation is also very simple. Normally, there won't be any danger of cultivation deviation. I remember that when you were learning fist techniques, you had a photographic memory when you read fist manuals. This thing shouldn't be too difficult for you."

"Photographic memory when I read fist manuals?" He Tianshu was puzzled. Was he talking about Zhang Xiaohua?

Zhang Xiaohu continued, "This neigong heart sutra was specially chosen for you by Master, so it shouldn't be wrong. However, you haven't practiced any neigong heart sutras before, so you have to be careful. If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask Martial Uncle He."

She turned her head and said to He Tianshu, "Please take care of my little brother in the future, Martial Uncle He."

He Tianshu smiled and said, "There are so many people in the sect looking for you to form a group. Why do you need me?"

Then, he said, "I've heard of this" Reckless Bull Force "before. It's very easy to learn. I don't think I've heard of anyone suffering from cultivation deviation. However, Zhang Xiaohua, if you have any questions, you can ask me at any time, but I can't teach you this. After all, I'm not practicing the" Reckless Bull Force "."

Seeing that He Tianshu agreed, Zhang Xiaohu was very happy and thanked him repeatedly.

Then, He Tianshu asked curiously, "Zhang Xiaohu, what neigong heart sutra do you want to practice?"

Zhang Xiaohu said awkwardly, "Martial Uncle He, you also know that I practiced neigong for a period of time at the Lotus Escort Agency. Master said that the neigong was too rough and wouldn't be good for the future. He told me to stop a long time ago. Luckily, the time I spent practicing it wasn't long, so it wouldn't affect the practice of new neigong. He still hasn't decided what neigong to teach me."

He Tianshu was envious again and thought, "Your master just casually gave away neigong heart sutras from other sects. How can the one you practice be fake?

Maybe it's the "Ethereal Divine Art". "

However, how could he say this out loud? He only smiled and said, "That's a pity. You probably won't be able to participate in this year's Martial Arts Exhibition."

"Martial Arts Exhibition?"

Zhang Xiaohua, who was immersed in the neigong heart sutra, seemed to have heard something interesting and asked.

Zhang Xiaohu smiled and said, "Martial Uncle He, you're joking again. I've just joined the sect. I haven't learned any fist techniques, neigong, or sword techniques. How can I participate in this exhibition?

Wouldn't that be embarrassing my master? "

Zhang Xiaohua, who had originally wanted to read the "Reckless Bull Force" manual, immediately became interested. She threw the neigong heart sutra that she couldn't get no matter how hard she tried in the past onto the stone table. She looked at the two people curiously and asked, "Hurry up and tell me, what is this Martial Arts Exhibition?"

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