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Monsters who have experienced countless open and secret battles in their long lives are very vigilant.

Although Qingqiu is young, this kind of vigilance derived from life instinct is no less than that of the big monsters-the fox is suspicious, and this sentence makes sense.

Seeing that Ming Xia loved that pair of bows and arrows so much, he felt a little uneasy.So on the pretext of asking Grandpa Qi to palm his eyes, he took Ming Xia to Grandpa Qi's house to visit early the next morning.

Grandpa Seven has lived a long life and has seen a lot. Moreover, he has set up a small business in the monster market all year round. He is more familiar with the situation in the town than anyone else.

Grandpa Seven lives in Fox Village in the back mountain of Fox Peak.

From a distance, Fox Village looks like an ordinary small mountain village. There are dozens of families, each with a small second-floor western style. Trees are planted around the yard, and there are vegetable fields and flower beds in the yard.

Ming Xia came all the way with Qingqiu, and saw many chickens and ducks, and many people had cats and dogs.What a peaceful farm scene.

Bypassing the small square in the center of the village, Ming Xia heard the sound of reading aloud. Listening carefully, it turned out to be "A gentleman is based on the foundation, and Dao is born from the foundation. A filial brother is also the foundation of benevolence!"

"This is the school in the village." Qingqiu told him in a low voice, "I also studied here when I was young."

What Ming Xia thinks is, it has been hundreds of years, and he just read the Four Books and Five Classics, what seems wrong?

"The times are different, don't you need to understand the outside world?" Ming Xia felt that the closed environment here was vaguely similar to that in Xishan.

Qingqiu didn't think about this question, he was stunned for a moment, and then explained: "Probably no conditions?"

Their family has lived in the mountains for generations, but in fact, there are only a small number of people who leave here to go to the human world.And when Qingqiu left the mountain, what he learned was not out of touch with the outside world, the human beings outside were also reading the Four Books and Five Classics.

Ming Xia thought for a while, "When I go back, send all the courseware and books I prepared earlier to Grandpa Qi. Is there electricity in the village?"

Qingqiu nodded, "There is electricity."

Electricity has been connected to electricity for a long time, but modern electrical equipment is not used much in the village.Several houses in the village have TVs, but they don't receive many programs, and they are not very interested in what happens in the human world.Although life is stable now, the most important thing for them is always cultivation.

"As long as there is electricity." What Ming Xia thought was that if there is electricity, he can use the tablet, which is much more convenient.

Grandpa Seven's home is on the west side of the village.The courtyard wall is not high, and the top of the wall is covered with morning glories. Standing outside the courtyard wall, you can see Grandpa Seven lying on a deck chair under a tree and listening to the radio.His family probably has few people, only three bungalows.The backyard is quite big, and indeed there are a large flock of pheasants.

Ming Xia quietly asked Qingqiu, "Does Grandpa Seven live alone?"

Qingqiu nodded, "He married a wife before, but after his wife and son disappeared, he came back to the mountains again."

Ming Xia suddenly thought of another question, "There is also a branch of the 'Sixth Group' here?"

"Yes," Qingqiu said, "Fox Village, Monster Market, and the same tribes in the nearby mountains all count the number of people in each village, and then go to the branch for unified registration. People from the branch will visit here regularly. But, They can't enter Fox Peak." Speaking of this, he was actually a little proud.

Ming Xia asked him, "Then why don't you and Qingtan live in the village?"

"Because Qingqiu Mountain is the fief of the Nine-Tailed Fox." Qingqiu said: "Although there are not many remaining members of the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan, we cannot leave here. This is a tradition."

"The ones in the village are..."

Qingqiu nodded, "It's an ordinary fox family."

Grandpa Seven shouted in the yard: "Is it Qingqiu? What are you muttering at the door? Why don't you come in?"

"Come on, come on," Qingqiu pushed the door open and went in, "Grandpa Seven, I brought you two fish. I got up in the morning and went to the river to catch them. Look, they are still alive."

"Okay," Seventh Grandpa smiled until his eyes narrowed, "I haven't been back for so many years, I still remember that Seventh Grandpa likes to eat fish, he's such a good boy... I'll cook braised fish for you at noon."

Qingqiu salivated and thanked.He didn't have the temperament to beat around the bush, so he directly said the reason for his visit, "Seventh Grandpa, we bought an antique at the market last night, please show it."

Seventh Grandpa had already seen the bow and arrow Ming Xia was carrying on his back. Although it was wrapped in a cloth bag, the shape could still be seen.

Seventh Grandpa let them into the house, took the things Ming Xia handed over, opened them and put them on the table for a closer look, nodded repeatedly while looking at them, "The things are good."

Qingqiu lay down beside the table and told him about the grocery store and the owner, the sika deer.

"I know him." After all, Grandpa Seven has set up a stall in the monster market all year round, and he knows half of the people in the town. "He has also lived in the town for many years, and he is a responsible person."

"It's a consignment."

Seventh Grandpa nodded, with a thoughtful expression, "Consignment..."

Qingqiu was a little worried, "Grandpa Seven, is there something wrong with this thing?"

"The thing itself is fine." Seventh Grandfather touched his fat belly and said thoughtfully, "It's a good thing. But it's somewhat strange that such a good thing appears in such a mountainous depression. No wonder you guys Don't worry."

Qingqiu and Mingxia looked at each other, they also thought it was a bit too coincidental.Where in the world is there such a thing as a pie in the sky?

Seventh Grandpa praised Qingqiu again, "Have you been out for hundreds of years... Cough cough, people who have joined the work, and their vigilance has also improved, they have grown up."

Qingqiu didn't understand the twist in his words, and smiled foolishly.

Ming Xia also found it funny, but what should be asked is still to ask, "Grandpa Qi, do you know the origin of this thing?"

"Dragon Tongue Bow." Seventh Grandpa groped for the delicate bow arm, and said with some emotion: "It is said that Lu Bu used it. But ordinary humans can't subdue the demon bow. I wondered, there must be a demon clan in Lu Bu's ancestors." bloodline." He glanced at Ming Xia as he spoke, "This is similar to you."

Ming Xia smiled embarrassingly, he was no longer at odds with his ancestors.

"I've seen a few imitations before, but the appearance is not as good as this one." Seventh Grandpa's eyes lit up, "It is said that the dragon tongue bow is made of dragon bone and tendon, how can this be an easy-to-find material? Even if it's not the one used by Marquis Wen, it's still a genuine 'Dragon Tongue Bow'."

Ming Xia quietly sucked in his saliva, "Is it really a keel bone?"

Seventh Grandpa nodded slightly, with an inscrutable expression on his face, "It is said that it uses a section of tendons and bones under the dragon's tongue. This section of tendons and bones is different from other bones. It is strong and resilient, and it is the most suitable material for bows in the world." .This thing is a priceless treasure."

The more Ming Xia listened, the more frightened she became, feeling that her money was spent unjustly.Not only was he not wronged, but he also took advantage of the boss.

Seventh Grandpa looked at the anxious expressions on the faces of the two young men, smiled and shook his head, "I'll chat with the boss another day, and see if I can make a routine."

Qingqiu hurriedly climbed up the pole, "Thank you Grandpa Seven."

Ming Xia asked Seventh Grandpa, "You just said that you have seen imitations before, but have you seen the real one?"

"If I remember correctly, I saw it once." Seventh Grandpa showed a reminiscing expression, "At that time, I was a little monster who had just transformed, and I followed my master out of the mountain to see the world. Only after I got out of the mountain did I find out that the world is chaotic. Quite right, wars are happening everywhere. People are fighting, and demons are fighting too."

"Before my master came out of the mountain, he even bragged to me about how prosperous the city of Luoyang is, the streets are full of eateries, people are everywhere, there are lantern festivals, talented scholars and beauties...shit!" Seventh Grandpa became more and more angry. , "That's an empty city, full of dead people, ouch..."

"It's about... the battle of ten thousand monsters?"

"That's the name you humans gave you." Seventh Grandpa said and sighed, "At that time, the people were really miserable and miserable. My master didn't have the heart to show me the world, so he wanted to take a shortcut back to Qingqiu Mountain. Qing Qiushan has an enchantment set up by the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan, at least those guys outside can't get in."

"On the way, our master and apprentice met a group of monsters fleeing for their lives." Grandpa Qi glanced at the dragon tongue bow in his hand, "One of them is holding this thing. My master also wants to buy it from that lion spirit with silver taels." Come down, but the lion spirit refused, he said that he was entrusted by someone to send this thing to a place and give it to a man named Bai."

The first name that pops up in Ming Xia's mind is: Bai Yu.

However, it may not be such a coincidence, it is impossible for everything to be related to the few big monsters he knows.

"Later, my master told me about this pair of bows and arrows, and regretfully said that the lion spirit and his group were ambushed and their things were robbed."

Ming Xia was a little nervous, "Who snatched it?"

Grandpa Seven shook his head, "I don't know. In the troubled times, many rare treasures are lost among the people. It is a blessing to see this demon bow again, thanks to the blessings of the two little friends."

Grandpa Seven patted Ming Xia's shoulder, "Keep it well, no matter whether there is something strange about it or not, the things are genuine and good things, and it's hard to find them with a lantern."

Ming Xia nodded.

"Even if someone really plots against you, in my opinion, it's not a bad thing." Grandpa Seven's narrowed eyes flashed a bright light. "You should be proficient in bowing and horses, so you care about this thing so much, right?"

Ming Xia felt embarrassed, "Know how to use it, but you can't say that you are proficient in bow and horse."

Grandpa Seven smiled and said, "Look, someone has delivered the best weapon to you in a roundabout way. No matter what idea he has, it has strengthened your strength."

Ming Xia felt that what Grandpa Seven said was reasonable, and his heart was a lot more at ease.

"What's more," Seventh Grandpa smiled slyly, "Yao Gong is spiritual, you have to get in touch with it well. Once Yao Gong recognizes the master, no matter what bad ideas others have, you will make a lot of money."

Qingqiu also laughed at the side, "Isn't that because you lost your wife and lost your army?"

"Yes!" Seventh Grandpa gave a thumbs up, "Qingqiu said it really well, that's what it means!"

The little uneasiness in Ming Xia's heart dissipated in the laughter of the old and the young, and a little bit of competitive heart was aroused.Seventh Grandpa was right, he had already got a good deal, if there was any trouble, soldiers would come to stop him, and water would come to cover him up.

What are you afraid of? !

Ming Xia humbly asked Seventh Grandfather, "How can Yao Gong recognize the master?"

Seventh Grandpa asked him, "Do you want to use it now?"

Ming Xia hurriedly said: "Last night watching the moon by the river with Qingqiu, I saw an eagle catching a rabbit. Qingqiu knew the rabbit, so I shot the eagle down with a bow and arrow—does that count?"

Seventh Grandpa was overjoyed, "Forget it! Why don't you count it! But it's not enough. You have to wake up."

It was the first time for Qingqiu and Mingxia to hear this term, and they both looked confused.

Grandpa Qi became excited as he spoke, and couldn't help but slapped his thigh, "Oh, I've opened my eyes to following you two young people today. I used to listen to the old people about these things. People tell stories, and now I have the opportunity to see it with my own eyes... Hey, Qingqiu, Grandpa Seven will definitely cook something delicious for you today."

Qingqiu, "..."

Qingqiu felt that Grandpa Seven was also a little dizzy.

Ming Xia was still relatively calm, "Xing Gong...what should I do?"

Grandpa Seven's eyes lit up, and he turned the bow around like holding a baby, revealing the word "Dragon Tongue" on the inside of the bow arm, "This is a demon bow. After a long time, I have also cultivated the soul. This The two characters are its name and its soul. It has the meaning of recognizing you as the master, so try it with a few drops of fingertip blood."

With an almost pious heart, Ming Xia scratched his fingertips and dripped a few drops of blood on Yao Gong's name.

Blood dripped on the smooth bow arm and quickly seeped into it.A strange red light glowed on Gong's body, and disappeared in a flash.I don't know if it's Ming Xia's illusion, but he feels that Su Bai's bow body seems to have a little more blood color.

"The so-called recognition of the master is actually an extremely long process," Seventh Grandfather told Ming Xia earnestly, "These few drops of blood are just for Dragon Tongue to initially remember you as the user. If you want it to truly recognize you as the master , and you need to continue to run in."

Ming Xia nodded solemnly.

Seventh Grandpa said again: "About Xing Gong, I also heard it. Let me tell you, you have an idea in your heart. Whether it is true or not, you can verify it yourself in the future."

Ming Xia looked at him respectfully, "Say it."

"The so-called Awakening Bow is to wake up the sleeping Demon Bow and unleash its full power. If one day you get into an extremely dangerous predicament, or encounter some big battle, you need the Demon Bow to fully cooperate with you. Then do as you did just now. Wake it up with a few drops of blood from your fingertips."

"However, you have to keep in mind that the demon bow feeds on murderous aura and blood. When it fully awakens on the battlefield, it will definitely cause great murder until it feeds itself. When the demonic aura is at its peak, it may even turn back Master, control your mind. So you must be cautious. If it is not necessary, you must not awaken it for no reason, which will only increase the murder."