C9 One Request

Duan Tianya smiled. It was rare for him to smile so thoroughly. He knew what the next strike would mean. He was also the one who understood White Crane's feelings the most.

The sound of the sword colliding could be heard. After the first strike, everything stopped. The two of them stopped just as the sword was about to pierce into their bodies. The difference was that Duan Tianya's sword was pressed against the white crane's throat, while the white crane's sword was kept in Duan Tianya's scabbard.

The white crane looked at the sword on its throat with a smile and said, "If I stab it, I will die. "

Duan Tianya smiled and pulled out the sheath. He put the sword back into the sheath and said, "I don't want an expert who hasn't stepped into the martial world to lose his life so quickly. "

The white crane put the sword back into the sheath and said with a smile, "So you really live up to your reputation. Perhaps you are even more powerful than what Mr Yuen said. I am very curious about one thing. With your good skills, you should have become famous in the martial arts world a long time ago. However, if Master and I hadn't gone down the mountain this time, I wouldn't have known that there was such a person like you. "

Duan Tianya smiled and said, "I also have my master's orders. Like you, I have never doubted Master. "

The white crane nodded in agreement and said: "I am very interested in which master is Master Duan's master. "

Duan Tianya changed the topic and said, "He's a nameless person who rarely goes around the Jianghu. "

The white crane did not continue to ask. The two of them went down the mountain together. Duan Tianya decided to take him to Wanxiang Building to take a look.

Wanxiang Building's business was still booming. Even after the meal, it was still full of people.

When they arrived on the second floor, they saw Hu Meng holding a bowl and drinking with a group of people. He saw Duan Tianya. The person on the table pushed him away and went up to greet him. "Duan, let's sit down and drink a few bowls. Last time, I did not treat you well. This time, I will definitely accompany you with my life on the line. " As he spoke, he pulled Duan Tianya and the other man to sit down.

Duan Tianya also teased. "Brother Hu, you are really good at drinking. You can recover in just a few hours. I admire you!" Hu Meng scratched his head in embarrassment. He ordered a lot of food and drinks.

Not long after, the food and drinks were all served. The white crane didn't drink. It asked for a pot of the best West Lake Dragon Well. Hu Meng slowly tasted it. Seeing this, Hu Meng asked Duan Tianya softly, "Brother, you are welcome. Who is this young master?"

Duan Tianya introduced, "This is Master Hengmei's senior disciple, White Crane!"

Hu Meng's mouth was wide open in shock. He did not say a word for a long time. He finally came back to his senses and asked in surprise: "Is that Daoist Heng Mei from Small Hua Mountain?"

Duan Tianya nodded and said, "Yes!"

Hu Meng suddenly stood up, cupped his fists and said seriously: "I, Hu Meng, am fortunate enough to meet Little Master White Crane today. It's an honor, an honor. Let me do it first as a sign of respect. " After saying that, he raised the bowl and drank it all in one gulp. After drinking it, he lit up the bottom of the bowl and confirmed that he had drunk it all.

White Crane replaced the wine with tea and returned a toast. After that, it ordered some vegetarian dishes and the three of them began to chat.

Duan Tianya asked the white crane, "Why did Master come to Yuen's Mansion this time?"

White Crane explained. "My master and I came this time for the winter needs of Mount Small Hua. "

Duan Tianya said bluntly. "You came to find Mr Yuen to sponsor the gold and silver?"

The white crane nodded. It said without hiding anything: "Yes! This year, the number of incense offerings on Xiaohua Mountain decreased, and the civilians suffered from serious disasters. Not only did Shanhua Temple have to solve their own problems, but they also had to provide food and shelter for the refugees. Therefore, my master used private connections to find Mr Yuen to help. Mr Yuen promised that everything would be ready in three days. "

When Hu Meng heard this, he slammed the table and shouted: "No wonder you are Mr Yuen, you are so loyal!" After saying that, he drank a bowl of wine, causing the people around him to look in his direction.

Neither of them paid attention to him. Hu Meng felt awkward and punished himself with another bowl.

Since the white crane didn't like drinking wine, this drinking session had ended long ago. Even though Hu Meng kept urging him to stay, Duan Tianya still found an excuse.

Before parting, Hu Meng promised that the white crane would treat them well the next time it came here. Duan Tianya also advised Hu Meng to become skilled in martial arts, but Hu Meng always seemed to disapprove of it.

This time, Duan Tianya didn't feel lonely on the way back, because the white crane was with him, and the two of them chatted happily along the way. Duan Tianya talked about his past with Shea Sangong and the others while the white crane talked about all the things it had experienced in Small Hua Mountain.

After returning to Yuen's Mansion, the white crane arrived at Master Hengmei's residence. It knocked on the door and came in. It said to Master Hengmei, "Master, disciple has returned. "

Master Hengmei smiled and gestured for him to sit down. After that, he asked, "You seem to have something to tell me?"

The white crane nodded. Master Hengmei continued to ask, "You have been with that Master Duan today?"

The white crane still nodded its head, but Master Hengmei continued to ask. "Could it be that you have competed with him in martial arts?"

The white crane nodded again. Master Hengmei stroked his beard and asked with a serious expression. "The result?"

At this time, the white crane said, "I lost!"

Hearing this, Master Hengmei couldn't help but take a deep breath and ask, "You have done your best?"

The white crane answered, "No!" Then it continued, "He didn't do his best either!"

When Master Hengmei heard this, he let out a light sigh and said, "This young man is really not simple! But you don't seem to be very upset?"

White Crane said with a smile. "Disciple, why are you upset?"

Master Hengmei smiled and said, "I thought that your master's understanding of you would be very upset if you lost to an unknown person. "

White Crane responded with a smile, "A person with such a superb sword technique would rather be a follower than be upset. Why should I be upset?"

Master Hengmei also did not expect his beloved disciple to give such a plausible explanation, so he smiled and said: "It seems like my disciple has comprehended some truth this time. "

The white crane replied, "Disciple didn't comprehend the principles, but couldn't guess it. "

Master Hengmei turned around and pulled out the sword that was hanging on the headboard, sizing it up, and said, "There are many people and things in the martial world that people are unable to understand, unable to guess. "

The white crane did not know much about it, so it asked its master. "Master Duan is such a good swordsman, but he is willing to be a follower. I asked him. He said that he had his master's life. Is that what all masters think?"

Master Hengmei took a deep breath and said meaningfully: "Because you are all too outstanding, so you have some arrogance about you. Although all of you have great abilities, you have too little experience. You have already made a name for yourselves in the pugilistic world. Even if you are able to make a name for yourselves in this world, I'm afraid that a setback will bring you a disaster, and you will never be able to turn the tables again. "

The white crane seemed to be lost in thought. It was silent for a moment. At this moment, it was struggling in its heart. It understood its master's good intentions and the intention behind it. However, there were many things that were difficult to suppress and control.

Master Hengmei looked at him and said with a smile: "It's getting late. Disciple should go back and rest. "

The white crane bowed and left. Master Hengmei stroked his beard a few times and looked at him with a serious expression, as if he was sizing up his disciple's appearance in the bloody Jianghu in the future.

One leaf knowing autumn, or more accurately, one night knowing autumn. When he woke up in the morning, he found that the ground was covered with a layer of silver gauze. The tiles on the room were also wrapped in autumn frost. In front of him, there was a misty feeling. Birds with twos and threes on the branches were taking care of their feathers.

Yuen Xiaotian woke up very early. He called Yao Guang over and said a few words to him before he turned around and went back into the house.

It was noon, and five carriages were parked outside the Yuen's Mansion. The carriages were filled with white silver. Yuen Xiaotian and the others sent Master Hengmei and his disciple out of the mansion.

Master Hengmei gave a deep bow and said, "Brother Yuan, I will bid farewell to your disciple here. Please forgive your son. I will personally pay a visit to thank him another day. "

Yuen Xiaotian returned the salute and said, "Master, you are being too serious! For the poor people, they should do their best. Everything has been arranged. Take these silver taels back first. As for the food, salt, cloth, and medicinal materials. . . I have sent a pigeon to send a message. I have already told my seventh disciple, Lee Boheng, to go through the water and be transported by the fourth disciple, Wu Gaang. I believe that it will be delivered in less than ten days. "

Master Hengmei cupped his hands in thanks. "Thank you for your trouble!" After that, he bowed to Duan Tianya. "Master Duan, we will meet again in the future. "

Duan Tianya returned the greeting and said, "We'll meet again in the future!"

Before they left, the white crane said to Duan Tianya, "Master Duan, the next time we meet, it will be the time for me to go down the mountain. "

Duan Tianya didn't respond. He just smiled indifferently because he knew that it was only a matter of time before the white crane went down the mountain.

After sending Master Hengmei and the others away, Yuen Xiaotian pulled Duan Tianya to the side and said, "Duan, I have a request for you today. "

Duan Tianya was stunned for a moment, then he said, "As your follower, I can do anything for you. Except for the life and death of you during the duel, you don't need to beg me for anything. After eating for so long, I can finally give you some strength. "

Yuen Xiaotian smiled and said, "What is Duan talking about? Yao Guang stayed in the residence, and Cao Yi accompanied me to get some incense. Huaian and Jiuchong asked me to send someone to help a few fellow disciples, and Tian Fenng's martial arts foundation was shallow. So, I can only trouble Duan to make a trip. "

Duan Tianya said, "Just tell them what to do. "

Yuen Xiaotian lowered his voice and said, "There is an old master Lee who is rich and has a daughter named Lee Yuer. She wants to marry into Wise Beings Manor. "

Duan Tianya asked, "Is it Zhuge Qun?"

Yuen Xiaotian replied, "Not Zhuge Qun, it is the eldest son of Zhuge Qun, Zhuge Xianliang. "

Duan Tianya said seriously, "This Zhuge Qun is considered a figure. If he needs to be escorted, Wise Beings Manor can send someone to escort him. Why do I need you, Mr Yuen?"

Yuen Xiaotian heard what Duan Tianya said and smiled, "Duan doesn't know. This time, it was Zhuge Xianliang who took in concubines. "

Duan Tianya was puzzled and said, "Isn't taking a concubine also a proper marriage?"

Yuen Xiaotian explained, "Zhuge Qun was not very satisfied with this marriage because old master Lee was not a person in the martial world. Instead, it was old master Lee who valued the family background of Wise Beings Manor. He only reluctantly agreed to it because of the connections between the two families. "

Duan Tianya mocked. "Does this count as old master Lee's wishful thinking?"

Yuen Xiaotian nodded and said: "Yes!"

Duan Tianya snorted and said, "Will there be people coming to snatch the bride on the way?"

Yuen Xiaotian laughed softly and said, "The betrothal gifts that old master Lee returned with were ten carriages worth of gold and silver. There will inevitably be bandits and robbers who will cause trouble. "

Duan Tianya exclaimed, "This old master Lee is very rich?"

Yuen Xiaotian explained, "He is very rich!"