I Jianghu

The wind is sunny and the autumn is crisp, which is a good weather for traveling.On the boulevard, a sedan chair and more than a dozen horses, just in line with the beautiful scenery, seem to be a group of rich families on an outing.It's just that the scene looks friendly on the surface, but sparks are already flying in the sedan chair, and a grand drama of teaching children is being staged.

"It's just nonsense! Who allowed you to follow them secretly? Do you know what we are going to do? Is it really an outing!" Tu Jin was getting angry, and Tu Mu didn't know when he started to follow them secretly. Not only was no one noticed on the way, but the kid was even allowed to follow him out of the city!

In fact, it’s not like no one has discovered it, at least he knows about Yin Yan, he taught Tu Mu’s kung fu, and he is very familiar with his figure, steps and even his breath, but there is no chance to say anything, and there is no need to say it, so even if he once Not long after leaving the house, he knew that Tu Mu had followed him, and he didn't know about the Yin Yan. Anyway, he was following the master's team, so nothing serious would happen.

Tu Jin obviously didn't realize how good the teacher he hired for his youngest son was, so of course he wouldn't take his anger out on Yin Yan, not to mention that he traveled in a sedan chair to deceive others, and Yin Yan who had been silently following him on horseback all the time There is little intersection.

"Take your messy things and let Xu Liang send you back in a while!" Xu Liang is Xu Jin's adopted son. He grew up in Muyang Mansion and practiced with his disciples. He is the leader of the younger generation in Muyang Mansion, Xu Jin was inconvenient to follow him on this trip, so he sent Xu Liang to replace him.

"No!" Tu Mu retorted sullenly, "I've followed, Mu'er won't go back."

"Is this why you go back when you say you want to go, and you don't go back when you say you want to go back?" Tu Jin suppressed his anger. He never wanted to blame his son more, but now he had to blame him.

Tu Mu lowered his head and remained silent for a while.

"Be obedient and go back. Dad has business to do when he goes out this time, so he has no time to take care of you." After all, he couldn't bear to scold this beloved young son too much, so Tu Jin softened his words a little.

"You don't need to take care of Mu'er, Mu'er can take care of herself." Tu Mu still didn't give up.

"How old are you, and you haven't learned kung fu yet, how do you take care of it?"

"Mu'er's kung fu has improved a lot recently. The master has said that if you can't fight, at least you can run. You see, the boy has been with you for so long. No one knows except the master. If the boy didn't come out by himself, he would have followed all the way. It's the destination."

The more Tu Mu talked, the more proud he became, and he didn't forget to boast about himself while moving out his master.Although he said he could follow him to his destination, he was too tiring to follow secretly. He had already eaten and drank all the food and water he brought, so he had no choice but to come out.

After hearing Tu Mu's words, Tu Jin was taken aback for a moment, and then sighed, "How can you know the dangers of Jianghu? If something happens, how can I explain to your mother!"

Tu Mu lowered his head slightly, knowing that his father was worried about him, but he really didn't want to give up this opportunity to go back obediently, so he whispered, "Isn't the master still here?"

Tu Jin gritted his teeth, this son really has a stubborn temper like him, where is the original obedience, is it great to have a master, who doesn't even bother to pretend?

He took a deep breath in Dantian, "Tu Yinyan, get out of here for me!"

Yinyan rode a horse leisurely, followed behind Tu Jin's Jiaozi, and when he heard the summons full of arrogance, he patted the horse's back and lightly landed in front of Jiaozi, raised the sedan chair curtain and went in, obediently kneeling on one knee In front of Tu Jin, "Master, your name is Yin Yan?"

Tu Jin snorted, "You're such a good apprentice!" He pointed at Yin Yan's reaction when he saw Tu Mu, who was not surprised at all, and he knew that this kid really knew the whole story long ago, saying that he knew the truth. It is really not wronged to not report and deliberately condone.

Yin Yan was stunned for a while, and after a while, he gave him an angry answer, "Thank you, Master."

Are you praising him? !Taking a deep breath, Tu Jin comforted himself, he didn't hear anything...

"Xiao Mu said you already knew that he was following us?" A question that was not considered a question, he wanted to see how the kid would answer.

"Yes", I replied truthfully.

This kid really dares to come back! "Why didn't you say it?" Tu Jin asked, a little depressed.

Yin Yan thought for a while, so does this kind of thing need to be reported in time?In his opinion, Tu Jin's role in educating him is more than that of inspiring his teacher to ask his crimes. After all, the matter has already happened. Even if he answered "why", it doesn't make any sense. What's more, he just simply feels that there is nothing to say.

Therefore, in the face of his father's accusation, Yin Yan obediently accepted it, and made a promise "Yes, Yin Yan remembers it, and I will say it next time."

next time?What about next time? !Tu Jin couldn't help but wonder, did he make a mistake in calling this guy in?

"Pfft..." Tu Mu next to him couldn't help laughing out loud, and quickly lowered his head when he saw his father's face, as if "I didn't mean to".

Tu Jin found out that he had heard too much crazy talk, and he could accept it, so he asked casually, "This kid said he wants to go with him, what do you think?"

Yin Yan put aside Yan Tu Mu, then looked at Tu Jin, "Master, please allow me to ask a few questions."

Tu Jin raised his eyebrows, "Oh? Ask."

Yin Yan turned to Tu Mu and asked, "How heavy is the footwork I taught you?"

"Mu'er is not talented, she just broke through the third level two days ago."

Tu Jin found that although Yin Yan was still kneeling, the innate aura exuded from his body was still there. When he asked Tu Mu, he seemed to be a teacher.And my son, who is a fine man, seemed particularly nervous in front of Yin Yan. He was not cautious, but rather serious. sincerity.

Tu Jin thought about it a little strangely, the sense of oppression that Yin Yan gives people should be subconsciously emanating, why has he never felt it?Did he not pay attention, or was he ignored?

Yinyan over there continued to ask, "Does Heimang carry it with you?"

After saying "Yes", Tu Mu was ready to turn around and get it.

"No need." Yin Yan finished stopping him, and then said, "It should be full now."

"Yes!" Tu Mu returned with a look of excitement.

Yin Yan nodded, and turned his gaze back to his father, "Go back to Master, Yin Yan thinks it's okay to let him follow."

Is it okay to ask a few words?Tu Jin wanted to make things difficult for him, "Why do you think so?"

"Here's the hidden words." It seemed that the reason couldn't be simpler, and the hidden words were answered as a matter of course.

Unexpectedly, it was such an answer. Tu Jin was startled, a little overwhelmed by Yin Yan's arrogance, and then saw his calm eyes, making people unconsciously believe what he said. At this moment, Tu Jin suddenly felt, let Tu Mu followed, as if there was nothing wrong with it.

Tu Mu is so smart, he knew that Tu Jin was hesitant, so he hurriedly hit the iron while the iron was hot, "Father, sooner or later, Mu'er will go to the rivers and lakes, isn't this coming out early to see the world, with the master and you, there is no danger."

In fact, there was never any trouble in the martial arts conference in the past. Even if it is to discuss countermeasures against demons this time, it will take a month before the real action. Tu Jin thought, if he insisted on forcing his youngest son to go back, it would be even more difficult for him to sneak out again. Dangerous, it might as well be like this.

"That's all, that's all." Sighing in compromise, Tu Jin suddenly thought of something, and asked Yin Yan, "Do you still remember what you said in the bamboo courtyard?"

"Yes" I remember all the promises and hidden words. He once said that he should teach his disciples Mu skills and protect him well.

"Okay, even though you are a member of the Demon Cult, you should at least know how to keep your promises."

These words are not so much about answering with hidden words, but rather as a reminder, what is the heart of a person cannot be explained clearly in one or two sentences, and Yinyan never thought about answering, no matter how much you say, it is better to do it, that's all.

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When passing through Qiuquan Town, Tu Jin and his party found a restaurant to have a rest. Unexpectedly, it happened to coincide with Qiuquan Town's annual lantern festival, and Tu Mu naturally wanted to stay because of the child's heart.Knowing that the opportunity is rare, and it will only take three or two days, Tu Jin just let him and let everyone join in the fun by the way.

Enjoying the flowers during the day and the lantern festival at night, the town of Qiuquan in these three days can be said to be as lively as day and night.Tu Jin allowed everyone to rest for three days, and with only Yin Yan by his side, accompanied by Tu Mu who was already excited, he also wandered leisurely.Originally, he didn't want Yin Yan to follow him, but knowing this person's stubbornness, Tu Jin simply didn't waste his time talking, but at this moment he regretted it a little.It was so rare that he looked like a family visiting the market, which made him a little anxious for no reason.

Yin Yan didn't think too much about it, the reason why he stayed by his father's side was just to ensure the safety of the two of them.Before leaving, he sent a letter to Qinglan, first to ask her to investigate a person named Bai Yu, and second to those guys he met in the barren mountain.He still doesn't know Bai Yu's purpose, but he knows that these two assassinations were definitely not done by one force.Bai Yu wanted to capture him alive, but the second wave of people wanted to kill him.In other words, there is at least one spy in Muyang Mansion, or... two?One revealed his itinerary back home, and the other arranged for people to ambush behind the chain bridge.

Or... one of the traitors is in Tianyuan?

Yin Yan does not want to jump to conclusions, before finding out the enemy's routines, all guesses are nothing but self-defeating, it is better to wait and see the changes, and respond to all changes with the same.It's just that my father may be in danger, and I can't and don't want to leave him.

"Father, look, it's a hair tie!" Tu Mu excitedly ran to a booth with the sugar figurine, and studied the various hair ties on the stand with great interest.

Tu Jin shook his head helplessly, and followed with a doting look on his face, followed by Yin Yan naturally.

"Hey, little guest officer, you have a good eye. These belts were newly purchased two days ago. They are said to be from Tubo's family style. These are the only two." The stall owner enthusiastically introduced to Tu Mu, and when he looked up, Seeing Tu Jin and Yin Yan who came over, he immediately decided that Tu Jin was the richest man in the group, and hurriedly said, "Guest officer, buy two and take them home. Your eldest son and younger son will have one for each of you. Take one with you." Go out in style."

Tu Jin was taken aback for a moment, and did not deny it at the first moment. He raised his eyebrows unconsciously, and just about to speak, Tu Mu who was beside him took the lead and said, "You are wrong, this is my father, that is my master, I Father is my only son."

The unintentional words made Tu Jin frown even deeper, and he nodded slightly to the questioning look cast by the stall owner.

"Haha...haha..." The stall owner smiled awkwardly, "I see that this little guy looks a bit like you, and I thought it was a family. I misunderstood, and the little guest officer went on to choose. There are many styles here. Next, take a look at this glazed belt from the Western Regions..."

From the beginning to the end, Yin Yan just stood quietly aside, lowered his head slightly, looking at the hairband on the booth and wondering what to think.

"Master, do you like it? Mu'er gave you one, and I think the two Tubo belts are pretty good."

Yin Yan turned his head slightly, and saw that Tu Jin's face didn't look very good from the corner of his eye, he shook his head slightly, "No."

"Oh" Tu Mu put down those two straps with a bit of pity. Since the master doesn't like it, it's useless to buy two of these straps and go back. He turned around and continued walking. His childish nature was quickly attracted by the novelties around him. .

Tu Jin followed behind him, glanced at Yin Yan before turning around, still indifferent, walking quietly beside him a little behind, feeling complicated for some reason.

The three of them walked for a while, and Tu Mu excitedly looked left and right, talking to Tu Jin and Yin Yan from time to time, "Father, just now the stall owner said that I look like Master, do you think we look like each other? "

"It doesn't matter if it looks like it or not." Tu Jin Bi answered lightly.

"Hmm..." Tu Mu twisted his clothes and faltered, "Mu'er was just thinking, if there is really a brother like Master... just... that would be great." He raised his head and glanced at Tu Jin, and found that his father His face seemed a little gloomy, and he hurriedly said, "Mu'er has no other intentions, I just want you to not have to worry about it all the time, my brother can help you take care of the big and small affairs of the house, and he can also accompany Mu'er to practice literature and martial arts." In the future, the Muyang Mansion can also be handed over to my brother to inherit..." The more he spoke, the lower his voice seemed to feel that something was wrong, and finally he hung his head and said, "My son is not filial."

Tu Musui is not squeamish, but he is used to being wanton and free. He does not want to inherit the Muyang Mansion, or in other words, he is not suitable. However, as the only heir in the family, it is indeed sad to say so.

Tu Jin looked ahead, and should have been angry after hearing what Tu Mu said, but for some reason, his heart was peaceful.He naturally understood the character of the youngest son, so he never thought of forcing the burden of Wulin League or Muyang Mansion on this son, at least, not so early.Seeing that Tu Mu was twelve years old, some things should be prepared in advance, but the arrival of Yin Yan disrupted all his plans. Is it because of good fortune to trick people, or is there some kind of arrangement in the dark?

Even if you don't want to follow God's will, you can't disobey it. There are only four words left and right, just let nature take its course.

Thinking of these questions, Tu Jin naturally turned around to look for Yinyan, but found that Yinyan was stopping in front of a booth, and couldn't help being curious, and led Tu Mu over there.

Yin Yan felt his father approaching, moved slightly to one side, gave the best position to his father, and called out respectfully, "Master."

"Yeah," Tu Jin responded, and moved his gaze to the booth that he was staring at just now. There were all kinds of things on it, all of which were old objects, and he was a little curious. "Just now What are you looking at?"

"Back to Master, Yinyan is looking at the strings."

Tu Jin was taken aback, and searched the booth, and sure enough, he saw a pool of silk threads in the corner, and pointed, "Is that what you're talking about?"

Yin Yan nodded, "Yes".

"You want strings? For what?"

What else can the strings do?Although he felt that his father's question was a bit strange, Yin Yan still answered "Master, Yin Yan has a guqin in Tianyuan, it's time to change the strings."

Tu Jin was suddenly in a daze. He remembered that Yingluo played the qin very well. They used to live in a hut on the mountain. Yingluo always played for herself and Yan'er... Shi always smiled lightly, and all the words he wanted to say seemed to be turned into the melodious sound of the piano, which was very pleasant to hear.At that time, he always thought that he was the happiest man in the world, having the best woman in the world...

"Master" heard Yin Yan's call in a trance, "Can you lend Yin Yan some more money?"

Deliberately ignoring those old things that suddenly recalled, remembering the last time Yin Yan borrowed money from him, Tu Jin raised his eyebrows and asked, "100 taels?"

Yin Yan shook his head, "One or two." After thinking for a while, he added, "I will return it."

Glancing at Yinyan, Tu Jin snorted softly, "It's just a tael of silver, I, Tu Jin, can still afford it." He took out a tael of silver, handed it to the stall owner, then turned and left.

Yin Yan was taken aback for a moment, and an imperceptible faint smile appeared on his usually calm face.

Father was talking about Tu Jin, not Muyang Mansion.

After taking the strings handed by the stall owner, Yin Yan turned around and wanted to follow, when the stall owner's voice came from behind him, "This guest officer, I want your money back...".

Yin Yan didn't turn his head back, "No need, it's worth the price."

Presumably Tu Jin would not know that his unintentional move became Yin Yan's first and only gift.