Chapter 161

He Tianshu was only joking. If he were to give the secret manual to Zhang Xiaohua, what would he learn? With Zhang Xiaohua's half-baked level, how would he be able to understand the profound [Ethereal Steps]?

If he were to give it to Zhang Xiaohua, he would not feel at ease.

He Tianshu saw that Zhang Xiaohua was tactful and said, "It's not that I don't want to practice, but I have already finished comprehending the contents of the past few days. If I were to continue, there would only be leftovers. I might as well take a look at the back.

Moreover … "Speaking up to this point, he rolled his eyes and grumbled," If I were to practice the footwork in front of you, I'm afraid it would hurt my confidence. "

Zhang Xiaohua did not understand and tugged at He Tianshu's sleeves, angrily saying, "Captain He, how can you say that?

I am wholeheartedly trying to learn from you. If you don't explain clearly, I will go to the Manor Lord and sue you for slander. "

He Tianshu smiled and said, "Zhang Xiaohua, I really cannot see through you. If you are smart, then you can't even learn the basic Arhat Fist. You can't even sense the Qi in a simple internal cultivation method like the Frenzied Bull's Strength. It can be said that you are not cut out for martial arts. But if I were to say that you are stupid, look at your horse stance and the Ethereal Steps you learned. I don't even know what to say and can only describe you as a genius."

Zhang Xiaohua waved his hand and said, "Captain He thinks too highly of me. The footwork just now did not use any internal energy. Isn't it just a coincidence that I don't have any internal energy?"

He Tianshu pretended to disagree and said, "That's not true, that's not true. The footwork that I was practicing just now was actually something that I had comprehended for many days. The profoundness of the Ethereal Steps is very great and every step is very particular. It's not something that can be casually memorized and used. I had to carefully ponder over many details before I was able to learn it. How could I be like you? Just by watching me use it a few times and being able to imitate it and learn it with a bit of practice. Just this perception alone is enough to make me envious."

Zhang Xiaohua was speechless. He had only just seen a shadow of the Martial Arts Palace and had no idea about the structure inside. What right did he have to speak?

He Tianshu scratched the short beard under his chin and said thoughtfully, "Actually, what that Li Jinfeng Young Master said makes sense. With your smart brain, you should still study literature.

Right now, your hand is not very good, and I don't know when it will recover. The chances of you making a name for yourself in martial arts are not high. Right now, your fist techniques are already able to protect yourself. Switching to writing is also a very good path for you. "

Zhang Xiaohua shook her head like a rattle-drum and said, "Being literate and well-read, of course I'm willing, I also like it. However, I prefer the carefree feeling of brandishing a stick. As the ancients say, ten steps kill one person, a thousand li do not leave a trace.

Just thinking about it makes me feel relaxed and happy. This is the realm I'm pursuing. "

He Tianshu shook his head and said, "How can it be as easy as you think? In this world, things are often easy to think about, but difficult to do. The days in the Jianghu are filled with foul winds and bloody rain. You've only just seen a corner of the harmonious world. It's not too much to say that you're looking at a leopard through a tube.

Practice is the only way to test the truth.

Only when you walk on your own will you know the hardships. "

When Zhang Xiaohua heard this, she immediately thought of her second brother's situation. She couldn't help but feel touched and didn't say anything else.

The two of them walked out of the forest one after the other.

When they reached the small courtyard, He Tianshu said to Zhang Xiaohua, "That's right, Zhang Xiaohua, Nie Xiao Er and the rest have been cooped up in the Medicine Hall these few days to prepare for the Martial Arts Exhibition. As for me, I also want to comprehend the Ethereal Steps and work in the medicine fields …"

He Tianshu's words were a little forced. Ou Yan had already clearly instructed that if Zhang Xiaohua was willing to work in the fields, then she could do so. If she didn't want to, then it was up to her. During this period of time, Zhang Xiaohua didn't slack off and spent a lot of time in the medicine fields.

But that was because He Tianshu and the rest of the people from the Medicine Hall were all there. Now that they had something to do, they pushed all the work to Zhang Xiaohua. This made He Tianshu feel a little ashamed.

Zhang Xiaohua didn't think too much about it and said, "It's alright, Captain He. You guys go ahead. I'll take care of all the work in the fields."

Just as she finished speaking, Zhang Xiaohua suddenly thought of the situation of cultivating in the medicine fields at night and immediately added, "How about this, Captain He. I'll just set up a shed in the medicine fields and stay there at night."

These were Zhang Xiaohua's heartfelt words, but in He Tianshu's ears, it naturally had a different meaning. He widened his eyes and said, "Zhang Xiaohua, you don't have to exaggerate like that.

I'll also go to the medicine fields when I have time. Don't think too much about it. This Martial Arts Exhibition is an important test that every disciple of the Misty School has to face every year. It's very important for their future development. Nie Xiao Er and the others aren't really slacking off, they just can't let go of that side. "

The current Zhang Xiaohua was already mentally mature. How could she not understand He Tianshu's meaning? She hurriedly said, "Captain He, I'm speaking from the bottom of my heart. When the crops at our Guozhuang House are ripe, we set up straw huts next to the fields to take care of the crops. This is a custom. I don't have any intention of slacking off at all."

He Tianshu had never done farm work before, so he naturally didn't know. However, he also believed that with Zhang Xiaohua's character, she wouldn't do something that would undermine him. He could only wave his hand and say, "Do as you see fit. Anyways, I think that what you're doing is a bit exaggerated."

The two of them went their separate ways and returned to their respective houses.

That morning, it was a very cloudy day and the sun couldn't be seen.

However, this didn't affect Zhang Xiaohua's good mood at all.

To be honest, there wasn't much work to be done in the medicinal field. It was just weeding, watering, and getting rid of insects. She didn't know what was going on in the medicinal field. There weren't too many insects, but the weeds were growing like crazy. It was different from the farmland at the Guozhuang House. If it wasn't cleaned up for a day, a lot of weeds would grow. However, these tasks were enough for Zhang Xiaohua to do alone. Sometimes, Zhang Xiaohua couldn't help but wonder if the Pharmaceutical Hall put so many people in the medicinal field because there were too many people in the Misty School. The cost was also high, so they put a few people to be raised in the Huan Xi Manor.

Zhang Xiaohua easily finished the work and started to practice his Worry-Free Heart Sutra. This medicinal field was a good place. Not only could he easily sense Qi and draw it into his body, but this place was also a restricted area in the Huan Xi Manor. Ordinary guards and servants were not allowed to come close. Otherwise, Zhang Xiaohua who had been meditating in the medicinal field for the whole night would have been discovered by the patrolling guards.

Zhang Xiaohua was also very relaxed in drawing Qi into his body. However, when the Qi disappeared into his body, Zhang Xiaohua's heart suddenly moved. It seemed like he was touched by something. However, when he thought about it again, there was no trace of it. He couldn't help but be puzzled. What was going on these two days? He was always startled and felt like he had thought of something, but he didn't know what it was. It was really puzzling.

Just as he was feeling puzzled, he suddenly thought of another matter. He had to talk to Manor Head Ou about the matter of building a shed. If he didn't agree, how could he make the decision on his own?

Wouldn't that become an illegal building?

Thinking of this, Zhang Xiaohua stopped cultivating. He stood up and quickly walked into the inner courtyard.

Zhang Xiaohua was currently the Manor Head's favorite. This fact was known by everyone in the inner courtyard. This was because Zhang Xiaohua didn't need to report when he entered the inner courtyard. As long as the Manor Head was in the hall, he could be brought in by someone.

However, very few of them knew the inside story. However, this didn't affect their good impression of Zhang Xiaohua. Qiuju brought Zhang Xiaohua into the inner courtyard. As she walked, she was blushing and secretly peeking at Zhang Xiaohua.

Zhang Xiaohua was also puzzled as he walked. Didn't he secretly wipe his face? He thought to himself, "Could it be that I didn't wash my face properly just now?"

This guy had forgotten that it was his first time in the inner courtyard and he had casually done a good deed in the Autumn Chrysanthemum Courtyard.

When he entered the hall, Ou Yan and Elder Yu were sitting inside and discussing something.

When Ou Yan saw Zhang Xiaohua enter, she was very enthusiastic and asked, "Xiaohua, why are you looking for me today?"

Zhang Xiaohua smiled and said, "I'm free today, so I came to see Big Sister Ou."

Ou Yan said, "Who would believe you? Do you think I don't know what's going on in the medicinal field?

Right now, Nie Xiao Er and the others are practicing martial arts in the medicinal field. They don't have any extra energy to spare here. With your personality, you won't let go and must be busy in the medicinal field. Where would you find the time to spare? "

Zhang Xiaohua chuckled. She didn't seem to realize that her lie had been exposed. She cupped her hands and said, "Big Sister Ou's eyes are indeed as bright as torches. You can even see through my little thoughts."

Elder Yu also smiled and said, "Zhang Xiaohua, when you first came, you were so simple. It's only been a few days and you've already learned how to be glib."

Zhang Xiaohua blushed slightly and said, "Elder Yu, look at what you're saying. I'm showing my maturity."

Ou Yan said, "Forget it, don't hang out with Ma Jing and the others in the future. They're all unreliable.

Oh right, what's the matter? "

Zhang Xiaohua said seriously, "It's like this, Big Sister Ou. Didn't you just say that there's not enough manpower in the medicinal field? I thought that since I have nothing to do, why don't I set up a shed next to the medicinal field at night and take it as watching over the crops? What do you think?"

Elder Yu and Ou Yan looked at each other and felt that it was strange. Ou Yan asked, "Zhang Xiaohua, I know that you're wholeheartedly devoted to the manor. No matter how busy you are in the medicinal field, you don't have to work through the night. You're exaggerating."

Elder Yu also shook his head.

Zhang Xiaohua explained in a low voice, "Big Sister Ou, it's like this. In our village, during the summer or autumn harvest, we also set up a straw shed in the field. On one hand, it's to watch over the crops. On the other hand, it's also to work nearby. I'm also a little homesick, so I thought of this idea."

Ou Yan's expression softened and said, "Zhang Xiaohua, how long have you been out?"

Zhang Xiaohua said without hesitation, "One year and four months."

Ou Yan said, "En, how can a young child like you not be homesick after such a long time?

How about this, I'll give you some time off to go home and take a look, okay? "

"Really?" Zhang Xiaohua stood up in surprise and asked, "Then, will you deduct my monthly salary?"

Ou Yan didn't know whether to laugh or cry and said, "No, no, just take it as a paid annual leave!"

Zhang Xiaohua thought for a moment and said, "That's great, it'll be best if Big Sister Ou sends me to Lu Town on official business."

Ou Yan asked curiously, "Why is that?"

Zhang Xiaohua smiled slyly and said, "Isn't there still a subsidy?"

Elder Yu rubbed his forehead with his only arm, his face full of helplessness. He had entrusted his sword skills to the wrong person.

Ou Yan said, "Okay, I'll let you go to Lu Town on official business. You don't have to build that straw shed anymore."

Zhang Xiaohua tilted her head and thought for a moment, then said, "I still can't, Big Sister Ou. Captain He and the others are busy now, and there's no one in the medicinal field, so I don't feel at ease leaving. Moreover, it's not good for me to go home alone. I have to go with my second brother, but he just entered the Misty School and it's very inappropriate for him to take leave now. Lastly, I still have something to ask Big Sister Ou. I'm afraid that I won't have time to go back during this period."

Ou Yan was stunned and said, "What else do you have to say?

Why don't you say it together? "

Zhang Xiaohua said, "I'll wait for Big Sister Ou to agree to the first thing first, then I'll talk about the rest."

Ou Yan giggled as if she was looking at her naughty little brother and said, "Okay, okay, building a shed isn't a big deal, so I'll agree.

However, the weather is still cold now, so don't catch a cold at night. "

Zhang Xiaohua was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, Big Sister Ou."

Ou Yan smiled and said, "Why aren't you talking about the other thing?"

Zhang Xiaohua hurriedly said, "Big Sister Ou, the Misty School is holding a martial arts exhibition right now. I heard from Captain He that when he was young, he seemed to have seen people from Huan Xi Mountain Villa participate in it. I want to ask if our Huan Xi Mountain Villa can also participate in this martial arts exhibition."

Ou Yan was stunned when she heard this and said, "Yes, not only can our Huan Xi Mountain Villa participate, even the Lotus Escort Agency can participate. When I was young, I also participated with the representatives of Huan Xi Mountain Villa.

But … "

When Zhang Xiaohua heard that she could participate, she was overjoyed and said, "It's great that we can participate. Big Sister Ou, I want to participate in this martial arts exhibition. Is it possible?"

When she said this, not only was Ou Yan puzzled, even Elder Yu was also puzzled. Elder Yu asked, "Zhang Xiaohua, this martial arts exhibition is a competition of martial arts. Are your martial arts very good?

Even if you have killed the black-clothed man with a high level of martial arts, you can't use that kind of sword technique against the Ethereal Sect's brothers. "

Zhang Xiaohua smiled and said, "Elder Yu, look at what you're saying. How can I not know about this matter?

I definitely won't use sword moves in the martial arts exhibition. "

Elder Yu said, "If you don't use sword moves, what will you use?

Do you know anything else? "

Zhang Xiaohua said innocently, "Elder Yu, haven't you seen me fight before? I also know a set of fist moves."

Elder Yu found it funny, but he didn't have the heart to discourage her and only said, "Hehe, I've seen your incomplete set of fist moves pieced together. It looks ordinary."

Ou Yan, who was at the side, kindly reminded her, "Zhang Xiaohua, it's not that I don't want you to participate in the martial arts exhibition, but it has been a long time since someone from our villa participated.

Moreover, our participation in the martial arts exhibition is different from the disciples from the Misty School. They participate in the martial arts exhibition in order to advance and obtain new martial arts and high level fist moves to learn. Our villa's representative is purely here to exchange martial arts. If you win, it will be glorious, but there won't be any benefits. If you lose, then your face will be swept to the ground. "

When Zhang Xiaohua heard this, she naturally understood and said, "I know, Big Sister Ou. I only want to exchange pointers with others for fun, not for any benefits.

You also know my aptitude. I can't sense any qi at all when cultivating internal energy. Even if I know a set of fist moves, I don't have the extravagant hope of winning. "

When Ou Yan heard this, she still said, "But Zhang Xiaohua, you have to know that if you participate in the martial arts exhibition, because you aren't a disciple from the Misty School, you can only compete with the first disciple. If …"

Before Ou Yan finished speaking, Zhang Xiaohua interrupted, "I know, Big Sister Ou. I'm not a beginner, so it's fine if I lose to anyone."

When Ou Yan heard this, she said, "Alright then. Since you know and are willing to participate, I'll find someone to ask about the rules. After all, our Huan Xi Villa hasn't sent a representative to participate in the martial arts exhibition for a long time, so I don't know the rules.

However, Zhang Xiaohua, your spirit of facing difficulties is commendable, so I can't not help you. "

At this moment, Elder Yu asked softly, "Zhang Xiaohua, you said that you can't sense qi when cultivating internal energy?

What kind of internal energy cultivation method are you cultivating?

Who taught you? "

When Zhang Xiaohua heard this, she took out the 《Reckless Bull Force》 and handed it to Elder Yu. She then told him about how Zhang Xiaohua had helped her obtain this internal energy cultivation method.

Elder Yu took the Reckless Bull's Force manual and read it carefully before handing it back to Zhang Xiaohua. He gestured for Zhang Xiaohua to keep it properly and said with a chuckle, "I knew it. I heard that you were lucky and obtained this supreme Neigong Heart Sutra. I thought that you really managed to cultivate Neigong Heart Sutra from it.

So it turns out that you're cultivating this book. "

Zhang Xiaohua's heart skipped a beat, but she didn't say anything.

On the other hand, Ou Yan was also a smart person. She immediately thought of something and asked, "Zhang Xiaohua, tell me the truth. Did you really set up the shed next to the medicinal field so that you could work for a long time?"

Zhang Xiaohua opened her mouth, but she didn't know what to say. Was she really supposed to say that she was there so that she could absorb qi into her body?

At this moment, Elder Yu spoke in a very friendly manner, "Zhang Xiaohua, did you not sense qi when cultivating this 《Reckless Bull Force》?"

Zhang Xiaohua nodded in agreement.

Elder Yu asked again, "Then did you ask He Tianshu for help? He advised you to try it more often, or to try it out in an open area at night?"

When Zhang Xiaohua heard this, he was secretly delighted. It seemed that Elder Yu had misunderstood him. However, he couldn't find a reason to push the blame to He Tianshu. After all, He Tianshu was his cheap master. It was better for him to die than for him to die. This was far from death.

Thus, Zhang Xiaohua still nodded her head.

Elder Yu sighed and said, "Zhang Xiaohua, I've been paying attention to you ever since you started practicing martial arts. I know that you're a resilient child who can endure hardships and isn't afraid of hardships. That's why I've been treating you differently. However, the path of martial arts is all about comprehension. Many times, hard work won't be able to make up for your lack of talent.

I really admire you for having the thought to set up a shed in the medicinal field so that you can focus on sensing qi in the middle of the night. When I was young, I didn't even put in as much effort as you. However, Zhang Xiaohua, if it's meant to be, then it will be. If it's not meant to be, then don't force it. There are many things that you have to be open-minded about. "

Elder Yu's consecutive "but" made Zhang Xiaohua's expression change.

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