Looking back

That Tutuo punched head-on, powerful and mighty, Yang Kang felt that the opponent's internal strength might be stronger than his own as soon as Yang Kang received the blow, so he dealt with it more carefully, and used ingenuity to defuse it, looking for gaps to fight back.Although the opponent is powerful and domineering, with fierce moves, it is extremely difficult to deal with, but after all, there is no one to point out and no one to learn from, and he doesn't know much about the many subtleties in the advance and retreat of moves, and Yang Kang understands the offense and defense in the Nine Yin Manual The key point, so there is no distinction between high and low among the dismantling moves.

That Toutuo's expression became gloomy, and he cursed, "Even that old monk is no match for me, you should kneel down and beg for mercy!" Yang Kang sneered, "Master Kuzhi has a compassionate heart. The wolf bites back, don't weigh yourself wrong."

After finishing speaking, Huazheng laughed and said, "Tell him Mr. Dong Guo that he might not understand. I guess this little master must only know a few words and has never read a few books."

Yang Kang immediately understood, "It's no wonder that you still need to find some scriptures. It turns out that you want to learn all the characters, and then practice those places that you didn't know or understand. If it weren't for your inability to recognize all the characters, those in the scripture pavilion I have memorized memorization fluently a long time ago, so why would I need to take the book away now, even if I don’t want others to see it, it will at most be set on fire.”

While he was speaking, Na Toutuo's complexion was uncertain, and he took a step back.In the past few days, because he was not allowed to bring weapons into the temple, the sword was thrown by Hua Zheng's side for self-defense. When he retreated like this, Hua Zheng had already handed the sword to his hand. The scabbard, the sword light flicked away, and the situation changed immediately.

Shaolin martial arts is extensive and profound. Master Bodhidharma left the Yi Jin Jing and developed Shaolin 72 stunts, covering almost all types of weapons and boxing. However, Buddhism is merciful and can't bear to see blood, so disciples practice more fists, feet and soles. , sharp weapons are seldom used, and even the weapons are mostly Shaolin sticks, and poisoning with hidden weapons is almost extinct in the temple.Huogong Toutuo has strong inner strength and fierce moves, but because he has never been out of the temple, he doesn't know how to deal with swords, let alone empty-handed.I saw him struggling left and right, and finally took a step back, kicked the wooden table over, broke off the table legs in the air and used them as sticks, and rushed up again.

As the moon passed, the noise outside the building was still extraordinary, and the sound of ping-pong, punches and kicks in the house did not attract the attention of others.Yang Kang concentrated his luck and pressed on step by step. Within dozens of strokes, he forced Na Tutuo to the wall, with the tip of his sword pressed against his throat.

Yang Kang could almost feel the opponent's Adam's apple rolling under the sword, as long as he loosened his grip a little, blood would seal his throat.

To kill, or not to kill?

In a flash, countless thoughts turned in his mind.Of course I want to kill!This Toutuo is the only one other than the two who knows the secret of the Nine Suns Scripture, and if he is not killed, there will be endless troubles.With the injured Huazheng, he can only do his best to protect himself. If this Tutuo stalks and entangles all the way, strikes secretly, or spreads the matter intentionally or unintentionally, attracting people in the martial arts to besiege and take care of himself, neither can be imagined.

Jiuyang must be saved, Huazheng's injury depends on this secret book, and if the two want to have the strength to protect themselves from evil and poison, they need this cheat book even more.Thinking that this Toutuo has achieved such an attainment in internal strength within a few years, which is comparable to him, but only relying on the sporadic sentences he can understand, just a few words can still do this, so what if he uses the whole book step by step?

Although it was not his intention to inquire about the secret, but he and Huazheng revealed it to him unintentionally, it was not his fault, and it would be too inhuman to silence him just because of this, but Toutuo was not innocent, not only did he kill all those who insulted him, people, and even killed the respected Zen Master Kuzhi...

Thinking of this, Yang Kang suddenly sneered at himself in his heart, you will really make excuses for yourself, no matter how many evil things the other party has done, it will not change your original intention of killing him to keep your secret.Kill and kill, why do you want to find some high-sounding excuses?Put gold on your face?So he had made up his mind, Na Toutuo also felt his murderous intent, his expression changed suddenly, at this moment he heard Hua Zheng say, "Wait a minute."

The tip of the sword had pierced the skin, and a trace of blood flowed down the edge.Yang Kang saw that the head of Tuo didn't blink, neither panicked nor begged for mercy, he suddenly remembered that when he was still young, he let the monks beat him and fell to the ground without saying a word, his black and white eyes also turned up slightly at this moment Looking at it, it turned out to be the same as back then.

With a sigh in his heart, he retracted the tip of the sword slightly, and waited to see what Huazheng was going to say.

She said softly, "Little master, what scriptures do you want but you are looking for the wrong person. If you want to find scriptures, just go to the monks in Shaolin Temple. Even if you smash this place, you still don't have them." That Tutuo said, " The two of you have planned that secret book for so many years, if you say you didn’t take the opportunity to take it away, who would believe it? If you dare not let me search it, then you have a ghost in your heart.”

Huazheng laughed, "Little master grew up in the temple, and he doesn't know the difference between men and women? It's not right for you to come in the room where I am asleep, and if you want to search for things, who will let you. Even if I don't mind, which man If you are willing to accept this anger, even if you die, you will not sit back and watch others bully you."

After she said these words, her breath became a little anxious, and she rested for a while, but Toutuo waited patiently, and only heard her say, "Whether there is or not, I won't let you search here. But I'm afraid You can't think about it, you have been pestering us, but you missed the business, how about making a deal?"

Na Toutuo snorted coldly, "If there is anything good to do with the deal, the one with the big fist has the final say!"

Huazheng said, "You alone, the two of us, two fists can't beat four hands, who do you say has the final say? I said the deal is naturally because I have something I want, and I want the preparation method of Shaolin black ointment. You Bring it to me, and I'll give you what you want." The other party sneered, "What kind of crap is that, the black lump is worth offering to Shaolin monks as treasures, and you are thinking about it too."

"What I want is the formula, and I know you can get it." Huazheng said confidently, and Na Toutuo agreed, "Okay, it's not a rare thing, the pharmacy has it in mind, It's none of my business whether it's rumored or not."

Yang Kang put away his sword and let Na Toutuo leave. After his figure was gone, he asked Hua Zheng, "What do you want that Shaolin black ointment for?" Get it?" Yang Kang felt sad, thinking of Xiaoyi's figure walking away with a cane, he didn't say anything else.

When this disaster happened in the monastery, the guards were naturally strict. It must take some time for Na Toutuo to get the prescription, so the two went on the road first.Yang Kang practiced according to the mental method of the Nine Yangs, and found that the Nine Yangs are quite different from the Nine Yins, unlike the Nine Yins, which are all-encompassing and ingenious, but are some formulas for self-cultivation. It sounds very mysterious.

After he tested without any problems, he handed it over to Hua Zheng.Unexpectedly, Hua Zheng fell down suddenly after practicing for a while, and there was a bright red blood on his chest.

Yang Kang was shocked, Huazheng had recovered a lot at this time, even when he was hurt the most, he never vomited blood, how could he be like this after practicing Jiuyang?After a while, her breath came back, Yang Kang asked her what was going on, Huazheng sighed, "I haven't explained to you the method of practicing in the ancient tomb before, the cultivation of the mind in the ancient tomb depends entirely on one Pure yin qi breaks through the Guan meridian, the body is cold, and the body is hot qi. This yin internal force does not quite match the path of the Nine Yang Scriptures, and the two will naturally conflict. In fact, it is only a conflict It doesn't matter, keep practicing for a long time, until the east wind overwhelms the west wind, and you can master it and improve your skills. However, now my internal energy often wanders and is out of control, it is too easy to go crazy..."

After hearing this, his heart became cold again. He thought this was the way to save Huazheng, but who knew that it was not only useless but harmful.Fortunately, after he practiced the Nine Yang Manual, his skill became more and more abundant, and he became more and more handy in regulating Huazheng's internal energy and reducing the damage to her meridians caused by the internal force washing away.Huazheng comforted her that if he cultivated his inner strength to the extreme, he would be able to help her heal her injuries with external strength.Yang Kang knew that this was a dream, and when his internal strength was perfected, it would take decades of effort.

The two of them traveled north all the way and passed through Beijing, so they knew that major events had happened in the past few days.The old emperor died of illness and the new emperor ascended the throne. After the great funeral, there was great joy. The dignitaries and dignitaries were all anxious to find their way around, for fear of being in the wrong team.

Wanyanjing's youngest sons all died young, but there were two concubines who were pregnant when he died, so he left a will, ordering the two concubines to become the new emperor regardless of who was the prince.Poor those two women were both from humble backgrounds and had no strong natal families to be close to. They were both convicted, aborted, or executed by the regent ministers, but it was Wanyan Jing's uncle, Wanyan Yunji, the youngest son of the late emperor Wanyan Yong, who ascended the throne. , that is, King Wei Shao.

In the chaos of this regime change, no one pays attention to Zhao Wang Wanyan Honglie who is far away in a foreign country, and Zhao Wangfei who is far away after claiming to be ill.The Zhao Wang Mansion, which was so hot that day, was suddenly deserted, and only a few old family members were left to restrain the servants.Although the family doesn't hold money and power like before, but with the usual salary and monthly rent, life is not too sad.

Things are different and people are different, Yang Kang didn't want to go back just to cause sadness, so he just rested in the inn and said to Hua Zheng, "I'm going to see someone." Hua Zheng asked casually, "Who are you seeing?"

Yang Kang said with a smile, "There are always a lot of relatives who want to meet." Huazheng laughed, "Even if it's to meet a good friend, it's none of my business."

Wanyan Yunji came to the throne, and the younger sister Wanyanduan was naturally honored as a princess and lived in the palace, but Yang Kang heard that Wanyanduan had been conferred the title of Princess of Qi Kingdom, her status was different from before.Wanyan Yunji always doted on her mother and daughter, and actually rewarded such a large mansion as the princess' mansion, where she lived with her mother, Mrs. Qin Sheng, Yuan Shi. It was not in line with the ancestral system for an unmarried daughter to confer a mansion, and it had aroused discussions.

So Yang Kang went to Princess Qi's mansion, and after handing over a card to ask for an interview, he was quickly led to the main hall.He and Wanyan Duan are nominally cousins ​​with the same surname and family, there is no need to be jealous, but when they came to the hall, there was another person in the hall, it turned out to be Yelu Chucai who had known each other several times.

This Yelu Chucai is a survivor of the former royal family, counting him as the ninth generation.The Yelu family has a large population, and all the descendants of the family are officials in the court. Regardless of their position, they can be regarded as being able to use their talents according to their ability. It's just that their status is embarrassing.Yelu Chucai's branch can be regarded as a generation of talented people. His father was a senior official when he became Shangshu Youcheng, but after his father's death, the family lived very poorly.Yelu Chucai is talented and intelligent, and has a wide range of books. In addition to the classics of Han Dynasty, he is also quite accomplished in astronomy, geography, law, calendar, medicine and divination. The articles he writes are brilliant and rigorous. What he did, and after he was released as an official for a period of time, he has now returned to Beijing to serve as a member of the left and right divisions, and his official career is limitless.

Wanyan Duan is quite literate, and admires Yelu Chucai's character and talent very much. Yang Kang used to lament that these two should be a match made in heaven, but it's a pity that their identities are very different, and Yelu Chucai has long been betrothed by his mother , so it can only be an ordinary acquaintance.Although the two were open-minded, they wanted to avoid suspicion after all. They would only say a few words or ask questions when there were other royal children present. Why did they not shy away from it at this time, and they met alone in the princess mansion. See?

Yang Kang was puzzled, and saw Wanyan Duan said with a very solemn expression, "I know Lord Yelu's matter is not trivial, so I asked Brother Kang to come and listen." Yelu Chucai also said, "The little prince came just in time, I have something to do Please, Your Royal Highness, I hope you can also persuade the emperor."

Yelu Chucai sighed, "I am a soft-spoken person, and it is difficult to be heard. I also hope that the princess can state the pros and cons to the Holy Majesty. This time, Xixia came to ask my Dajin for help. His lips are dead and his teeth are cold, so he has to be rescued."

Wanyan Duan said softly, "I also know the pros and cons of this matter. The Mongols sent troops to my Dajin, tried several times, but failed to find a bargain, because Dajin had an alliance with Xixia, one side was in trouble, and the other came urgently Helping each other and being horns of each other is naturally difficult to deal with, and the good horses produced by Xixia are also an important supply for our army to purchase horses. Temujin rebelled against gold and became self-reliant. Open up the front and break Xixia first, so that I can attack Dajin again in the future. However, no matter how I explain the pros and cons, my father just can't understand, and said that I am a woman's view. When I went to see him last night, I was already He was ordered not to mention this matter again."

Yang Kang knew in his heart that if Wanyan Duan was reprimanded, Wanyan Yunji might have already made up his mind to ignore Xixia's pleading for help, so he said, "My father has never been very close to the Holy One, and the Holy Majesty would not listen to what I said. .However, we can go to a few senior ministers of Degao and jointly file a petition. A few of my father's old friends may be able to persuade me, and my young lady can also help."

Wanyan Duan nodded, "That's the only way to go." Several people were discussing, and suddenly heard a report from a servant, saying that Eunuch Zhang in the palace asked to see him.This Eunuch Zhang had served Yuan's mother and daughter in Weishao Palace earlier, after Wanyan Yunji ascended the throne, he entered the palace as a small steward, and he was quite trusted, so Wanyan Duan immediately asked someone to bring him to see him.

Eunuch Zhang came in and saluted Wan Yanduan, Wanyan Duan said, "Just send someone to talk about it, why bother you to go there again?" The eunuch Zhang sighed, "Reporting to the princess, the Holy Majesty has already I issued an order to the Xixia envoy, saying that the national power is too weak to sustain, and we cannot send troops to help." Wan Yanduan suddenly stood unsteadily, almost knocking on the seat, and she asked softly, "Has the Xixia envoy left?"

Eunuch Zhang said, "The Holy Majesty will send the emissary away after the decree is issued. I'm afraid he has left the city long ago." He paused, as if hesitating for something, Wanyan said softly, "Eunuch Zhang, You also watched me grow up, so you can just say whatever you want." Eunuch Zhang said, "After the Xixia people left, the Holy Majesty clapped his hands and laughed, and said, 'It's a great fortune for the enemy to attack each other.' His lord prime minister refuted this , has already been punished. Your Royal Highness, the deal is done, so there is no need to talk anymore, otherwise the punishment will make your mother sad in vain."

Wanyan nodded and smiled, "Eunuch Zhang loves me, I know it, and I won't be reckless to make you worry." After that, he rewarded him with things and invited him back to the palace.But Yelu Chucai saw that the general situation had been decided, and it was inconvenient to stay for a long time, so he also left.

When Yang Kang wanted to leave, Wan Yanduan asked, "Brother Kang, why don't you sit down for a while? This time, you have to stay for a while when you return to Beijing. There has been no one in your house for a long time. Uncle Zhao Wang is also running all over the world." , you are really father and son."

Yang Kang was silent in his heart, and said to Wanyan Duan, "I'm going to disappoint Miss Sister, I'm leaving tomorrow to send a friend home." Wanyan Duan pursed his lips slightly when he heard this, and smiled sideways , "A friend in the Jianghu? Brother Kang, is he going to be a wandering hero?"

There was a trace of reluctance in her smile, and Yang Kang sighed in his heart, why is she always so smart, and can always speak his plan immediately.He was determined to let go, but he still couldn't help but bid farewell to his former relatives. One of the relatives was Wanyan Jing, but he passed away, and the other was Wanyan Duan who grew up together.

Now that things have happened, he can only nod his head and smile cruelly, "The sky is big and the earth is big, there is room for you everywhere, and this court does not belong to me. I am here this time to bid farewell to Miss Sister."

The author has something to say: Yang Guo let out a "huh", thinking about the operation of the internal energy meridians in his heart.The internal strength contained in the Jade Heart Sutra relies entirely on a pure yin qi to open through the Guan meridian. When the body is cold, the body will be hot on the outside. Therefore, when practicing, you should open your clothes so that the heat can be dissipated without any suffocation. Forced by the cold air of the cold jade bed, he must have suffered fatal internal injuries.

Discovered the settings in the sculpture... Ahhh, Huazheng, what can you do with your injury?