C3 Archaeopterygium

"Sixth brother, you're here." While Yang Ming was still in a trance, Song Qing discovered him. The two of them looked at each other. Yang Ming saw that his face was covered with perspiration, which flowed down his cheeks.

"Senior sister," Yang Ming smiled faintly, "Are the children alright?" Although these children had a pitiful background, they were still children. It was easy to forget them after a long time. Yang Ming was normally very concerned about them and would come here from time to time to teach them a few simple beginner skills.

"You have made great progress. Your Fourth Senior Brother said that he will be taking the exam for the 'Classic of Virtue' in a few days. They are all working hard." Song Qing said with a smile. In the room, the most important task for the children was to follow Shen Ping and learn from him. They would teach him some basic principles of being a human being and build a good foundation for his future life.

"Mn, in a few days I will be going to the Western Regions. I still remember the first time I went there, both you and Fourth Senior Brother were worried for me." Yang Ming said. After two years of training, Yang Ming had become even calmer when it came to handling matters.

"Mn, you are no longer the same as before. Everyone in our Qingcheng know about you, the great hero Yang Ming? "I'm afraid your status in the martial arts world is comparable to your third senior." Song Qing smiled.

"Senior sister, what kind of flowers have been growing recently? Is my senior brother still not into martial arts? " Yang Ming asked. Although Shen Ping was a disciple of Qingcheng, it was very difficult for him to learn some of the best martial arts in his sect. He only liked to read books, study his calligraphy, and play his zither.

"Haha, Senior Sister did ask someone to find a few good snow lotuses from Xinjiang, but I am not sure if they can grow them in our Qingcheng. Your Senior Brother's martial arts are getting weaker and weaker, I think that your Fourth Senior Brother will be able to catch up with Yan Er and the rest's martial arts," Song Qing said with a smile.

"Sixth brother is here" Shen Ping heard the two people talking and walked over. Shen Ping looked to be of medium stature, not fat nor thin, he was dressed in a scholarly attire, and his speech and actions revealed a sense of elegance.

"Greetings Senior Brother, has Senior Brother been well?" After Yang Ming finished speaking, he ran over and hugged Shen Ping. Shen Ping lightly patted Yang Ming's body, and the two of them laughed out loud.

You have to be careful and teach him some things that happen in the martial arts world. In the future, Qingcheng will have to rely on you junior brothers from head to toe, your fellow brothers will be busy with the educational affairs and the martial arts world's matters. As for the most important annual trip to the Western Regions, it will be very important for you to take care of it. Shen Ping said.

Shen Ping spoke with a mature and steady tone, he looked like a man who had learned a lot, his face was smooth and his temperament was clear.

"Senior Brother, as a disciple of Qingcheng, this is part of my duty. However, I feel a little reluctant to part ways with my fellow disciples for such a long time." Yang Ming said.

"It's because senior brother is useless, otherwise, these things would have landed on me, but now junior brother has to work hard, I have no ability in martial arts, so I can only grow flowers with your senior sister and teach the children. However, as a disciple of Qingcheng, senior brother will also remember your safety outside." Shen Ping said.

"Senior Brother, Seventh Brother and I are going to the Western Regions, so we won't be in any danger." Senior Brother, Seventh Brother and I are going to the Western Regions, so we won't be in any danger.

"Eldest senior brother is the ruler of our sect and he definitely cannot leave the sect easily. As for second senior brother, he has to take charge of such a large family business like ours, and third senior brother has recently been researching a sword art, so he may need to go into seclusion for a period of time. The few disciples that he left behind are worthy of such a big responsibility, so I am a little worried," Yang Ming said softly.

"Junior Brother, don't worry. There are also several tens of senior brothers and several hundreds of disciples in our city, as well as tens of thousands of villagers in a radius. There is nothing that can't be resolved," Shen Ping consoled.

"Yes, I think the disciples of the senior brothers are also slowly maturing and will be able to resolve some of the problems in the martial world." Yes, I think the disciples are also gradually maturing and will be able to resolve some of the problems in the martial world. Yang Ming sighed.

"Hehe, you and seventh brother are here, of course no one would dare to provoke you, so you don't need your seniors to worry about the matters outside, but you shouldn't underestimate the other disciples, and now you should give them more chances, just like how your seniors cultivated you all those years ago!" Shen Ping laughed.

"Hehe, that's true. Come, senior brother, let's drink a few cups. We won't return until we're drunk today, okay?" Yang Ming laughed. "Alright!" The two of them laughed heartily. Yang Ming knew that the two of them were the most compatible, although they had different personalities, but the two of them grew up together, and could be considered to understand each other.

"Seventh Martial Uncle is here!" All of the children rushed up to him. "Hehe, follow your master and study and recite. When Martial Uncle comes back, he will test you all!" Yang Ming laughed.

"Martial Uncle, don't worry. Our Master doesn't dare to compare martial arts with you, but in terms of knowledge, he is peerless in the world. In the future, we will definitely help our Master get a top scholar. How about that?" cried a naughty child.

"Hehe, alright then. All of you, work hard. If you really can get a top scholar from Qingcheng, I will help you all look after the courtyard, how about it?" Yang Ming laughed loudly.

"Children, it's time to practice the sword. Don't just learn to read, don't neglect your martial arts." The children all dispersed, Song Qing came over and took the children away.

Shen Ping and Yang Ming walked hand in hand to the hall. After they sat down, the servants brought up the dishes and wine, and the two of them started drinking. After three rounds, Yang Ming's face turned red.

"Senior brother, you have your own hobbies. You wholeheartedly study calligraphy and flute music. Those who have heard your flute melody all praise the music, and those who have seen your calligraphy all sigh in admiration."

"And senior sister is looking for fun in flowers and tea every day. The two of you are leading such a peaceful and happy life. I'm truly envious of you. One of you has talent, while the other is as beautiful as a flower!" Yang Ming sincerely praised.

Shen Ping laughed: "You and I are both emotional people, if it were not for the fact that Master took a liking to me, and passed down his whole life's knowledge to me, and gave me all the books he had hidden, and spent several thousand gold to build this courtyard for me and my wife, how could we be as carefree and happy as we are today!"

Shen Ping deeply felt his master's kindness, and always cherished his master's kindness. Amongst all of Qing Yi's disciples, although Shen Ping was talented, his low level in martial arts did not affect Qing Yi's fondness towards him in the slightest.

"Senior Brother, I met Master a while ago. Master even gave me some pointers in martial arts." I wonder when Master finally came to visit you two? " Yang Ming said.

"I remember it was last February. It's been a year and a half since then," Shen Ping said. The two of them couldn't help but think of their master. Since ancient times, they had been "master for one day, father for life", but Qing Yi's care for them had far surpassed the relationship between master and disciple.

"Master has always been wandering around. Even in Qingcheng, I don't know which cave in the rear mountain he is cultivating in. Just by eating some fruit spring water, he will be able to live his days. Truly like a god," Yang Ming said with a smile.

"Junior brother, after you came back from the Western Regions this time, your senior sister and I have already discussed this and should find a marriage for you. Originally, we were not the ones in charge of this, but since Master is not here, and our senior brothers are busy with all sorts of things, your senior sister and I have been searching for you. Shen Ping said.

"Senior brother …" Yang Ming's heart trembled slightly, "I have been dealing with matters of the Jianghu every day, often accompanied by swords and sabers, the matter of marriage has troubled senior brother."

Shen Ping laughed: "But for a great hero like my junior brother, who can be worthy? Miss Chen Qingqing, the daughter of the Hua Mountain Sect Leader, should you have met her several times when you went to the Hua Mountain? "

There is also a female disciple from the Karakorum, called Liu Yingying. It is said that she has an outstanding temperament, and she swore to find a true chivalrous hero as her husband. Many good men went to propose marriage, but she rejected them all, saying that they would wait for a true hero to appear. Shen Ping laughed.

"Sorry to trouble you, Senior Brother," Yang Ming replied, at this time, Yang Ming's heart had five emotions, a disciple in the martial arts world would get married a little later than an average family of 17 or 18, but he had to settle down to his twenties.

Although Yang Ming's martial arts had improved, his intelligence was extremely outstanding, but he had not had a family for a long time, in the martial arts world, he had become the suspicion in the hearts of many people. However, Yang Ming was actually unable to forget his own senior sister. Over the past decade, he had been unable to let go of his feelings that had no results to them, and he could not tell anyone that the bitterness in his heart was something that ordinary people could not understand.

For Yang Ming, he only wanted to see his beloved senior sister frequently, and only wanted to contribute his own strength to Qingcheng. For the time being, he could not accept anyone's feelings for a girl.

"Junior brother, what's wrong?" "Shen Ping saw Yang Ming lower his head as if he was thinking about something. "Is it a girl with a heart? Tell your senior brother that your senior brother wishes to invite your senior sister for a chat?"

"No, Senior Brother, I was just thinking about going to the Western Regions." Yang Ming hurriedly said. Although Shen Ping was an outstanding student, he was not someone who was good at observing words and looks. As a result, he did not question Yang Ming about his cultivation.

"Mn, Junior has already set my mind at ease. However, if you want to be more thorough, you can take care of it," Shen Ping said. As a Senior Brother, no matter when, Shen Ping would always say some words of warning to Yang Ming.

"Senior brother, do you remember when you were young, you and senior sister were practicing the sword together, and you couldn't beat senior sister, and always got scolded by second senior brother?" Yang Ming's tone changed. A smile appeared on both of their faces, as if they had returned to those happy days of the past.

"Hehe, your second senior brother is even more strict with you. Your concealed weapon is still lacking. Didn't you let your second senior brother kneel by the river for an entire day?" Shen Ping said. The two couldn't help but laugh. Yes, they grew up together. There were too many happy memories.

"Later on, senior sister let you win a few times, but second senior brother found out and punished the two of you by cutting firewood on the mountain for a few days." Yang Ming said softly.

"Hehe, that's right, your senior sister knows that I'm not good at martial arts, and didn't expect me to be scolded by senior brothers. It would be difficult to pretend to be good when she loses to me," Shen Ping said with a smile.

"Senior Brother, you and Senior Sister have already been married for several years, shouldn't you be adding a Junior Apprentice Nephew to us?" Yang Ming laughed. In fact, this was also the wish of many people in Qingcheng.

"Mm. Your senior sister is actually already a few months pregnant. I just didn't tell you guys that when you return, perhaps your junior nephew will already be born." Shen Ping's face was full of happiness.

"Congratulations Senior Brother!" At this time, Yang Ming didn't know whether to be happy or sad. He felt happy for them, but also felt a trace of inexplicable melancholy. With a little baby, Fourth Senior Brother Couple would definitely love each other even more.

Yang Ming was no exception to the test of a hero's sadness and love since ancient times. It was just that while others did it for the true love, it was for a secret that was deeply hidden in the depths of his heart.

The two of them continued with their drinking. In less than an incense's time, Shen Ping had more than enough alcohol, with the support of the servants, he returned to his room to rest.

After Yang Ming drank a few cups by himself, he walked out of the courtyard. The children had already finished their sword practice and went to the lake to clean themselves.

At this moment, when Song Qing saw Yang Ming walking over alone, she smiled and said, "Your senior brother must have been too drunk, so he went back to his room to rest."

"Mn, Senior Sister, take good care of Senior Brother, I will take my leave," Yang Ming replied.

"Junior brother, you are no longer like before. This is the first time you've taken your junior brother on a solo trip, and the journey is very long. You must remember, do not create new problems and let your fellow brothers worry." Song Qing instructed.

"Yes senior sister, you and senior brother must take care of yourselves as well." Yes senior sister, you and senior brother must take care of yourselves too. Yang Ming replied.

"Your senior brother was too talkative. He just thought that you were going away and might have come back with a junior disciple. He was afraid that you would be too surprised, so he couldn't help it." Song Qing's face was full of happiness.

Yang Ming's heart lightly twitched. He knew that his Senior Sister was truly blessed and that this love of his could only be kept in his heart forever. He wanted to completely transform this love into love and respect.

However, it was very difficult to do so. Perhaps it was very difficult for people in this world to do such a thing, or perhaps it was because he met someone else that he liked, that he could truly let go of his beautiful feelings.

"Senior Sister, you have to be careful of your body. I want to come back and see what changes your mother's Senior Sister has made, and also want to see if my little Junior Apprentice Brother looks like Senior Brother or Senior Sister you?" Yang Ming said with a slight smile on his face.

"I will. I still need you to teach him how to use the sword. I want him to follow you to the martial arts world for training." Song Qing had a blissful expression on her face.

"Senior sister, I'll be leaving now. Take care." Yang Ming said.

"Junior brother, wait a moment. This is a small gift from your senior brother and I."

Song Qing took out a small dagger. It was very exquisite, there was a word "Ming" engraved on it, and the sheath was very beautiful too. It was obvious that the workmanship was very intricate.

Yang Ming took the dagger and tested the edge of the blade. He could not help but exclaim in surprise, "Such a good dagger, it is truly a divine object of the world." It could be said that it was forged with the best refined iron in the world. In addition to its exquisite workmanship, it was a rare weapon in the world. In the eyes of cultivators, it was a priceless treasure.

"With such a generous gift, Yang Ming thanks senior brother and sister very much," Yang Ming thanked him sincerely.

"There is no need to be courteous, this is a few famous paintings that your senior brother used to collect and exchanged with dozens of his real works from a hermit. If not for the hermit's son's love for calligraphy, your senior brother would not have been able to exchange." Song Qing said.

"Senior Brother truly loves me dearly, Yang Ming sincerely thanks you." Yang Ming couldn't help but feel touched.

"Hehe, people of the martial world, when you go out, you will have a good weapon that will save your life at critical moments. Also, this is the brocade bag Senior Sister made for you and Seventh Brother, keep some important things inside. You must be careful outside, and bring some things inside," Song Qing said as she handed the two brocade bags over to Yang Ming.

"Alright, Senior Sister, I will be leaving now." Yang Ming bowed to Song Qing.

"Wait a minute" Song Qing walked closer to Yang Ming and straightened his clothes, "You are already such a big person, you are already an indomitable hero in the martial arts world, it is about time to find someone to take care of you. Senior sister has already thought about it, when you return, I will help you settle the marriage." His eyes were filled with love and concern.

"Yes, Senior Sister." Yang Ming's heart involuntarily tensed up again. He was very close to Senior Sister, and smelled the unique fragrance of Senior Sister's body, which was even more comfortable than the fragrance of the flowers.

His heart couldn't help but surge as he looked up at his Senior Sister's delicate face and tender eyes. He couldn't help but feel a bit more tender affection for her in his heart. Senior Sister, take care, "Yang Ming controlled his emotions and said goodbye to Song Qing.

Yang Ming walked very slowly, many things on his mind. Every time he came back from the elegant pavilion, he would feel an indescribable melancholy in his heart.

He came to a small stream not far from the pavilion and took out the small knife and pouch Song Qing gave him. His heart rippled a lot. He only had a crush on his senior; he and his senior didn't have any feelings for each other.

However, for the past twenty years, Senior Martial Sister and Senior Martial Brother had always been inseparable. They were the real match, what was he?

He had never even truly touched Senior Sister's hands before, nor did he say anything he admired nor did he forget about Senior Sister's figure. Yang Ming, oh Yang Ming, as a man, what are you doing?

Yang Ming kept on blaming himself in his heart. He really didn't want anything to happen with Senior Sister, he just wanted to see Senior Brother and Senior Sister be happy, and he also really wanted to see the crystallization of their love for each other as soon as possible.

However, he could not control his love for Song Qing. Every smile, every action, and every action was so captivating.

He couldn't remember when he had fallen in love with his Senior Sister. He only remembered one day when in his eyes her height had started to lose compared to his own.

The senior sister that was always taking care of him started to need his silent attention at the beginning. He saw senior sister's soft and weak side, although it was always the senior sister nagging at him every single time, in fact, it was Yang Ming who had unknowingly started to take care of Fourth Senior Brother and fifth senior sister.

He thought that perhaps it was because of her injuries. When his senior sister had bandaged him up, her face had been especially close to his. That feminine aura of hers made him fall in love with her unconsciously.

Perhaps he had accidentally seen his senior sister singing and dancing in the garden. That light and graceful appearance along with that adorable expression made his heart move.

Perhaps …

Yang Ming stood up and was about to leave, when he suddenly saw his Senior Sister standing behind him.

With Yang Ming's power, if there was anyone within thirty meters of him, he would definitely have sensed it. However, that person might have been too absent-minded just now.

"What's wrong? Sitting here alone, what was he thinking? "In the eyes of others, you are a hero, but in the eyes of Senior Sister, you will forever be the little boy that follows behind me and your Senior Brother." Song Qing said softly, her eyes filled with gentleness.

"Senior Sister, may I ask you a question?" Yang Ming mustered his courage and raised his head to look at Song Qing.

"Speak, why are you so serious now?" Song Qing smiled.

"Senior sister, what do you mean by love?" Yang Ming's face was slightly red.

"Heh, have you fallen in love with some young miss? In Senior Sister's eyes, love is when two people respect each other, support each other, bear everything together, understand and feel each other's heart, and respect each other's interest and will. " Song Qing said.

After saying that, she immediately smiled, "Senior Sister is wrong. This is the way a husband and wife get along. I have been together with your Fourth Senior Brother for a long time. Love has already become a form of reliance for us. Yang Ming smiled silently.

"Love should be able to see the other person and cherish him." At this moment, a hint of bashfulness appeared on Song Qing's face.

"En, Senior Sister, love should have a tacit understanding right?" Yang Ming asked.

"It's a beautiful thing to have a spirit, but not everyone can do it. Even your senior brother and I might not be able to do it, we're only trying our best to feel each other's emotions and help him do what he wants to do the most. We won't force him to do what he doesn't want to do," Song Qing said softly.

"Senior Sister, you two really are a pair of immortal companions," Yang Ming praised.

Song Qing saw a green plant in the water and happily said to Yang Ming, "I've found it". Then, she lightly leaped forward and stood on top of a rock in the water.

Song Qing's body slightly moved forward, but she didn't expect that the river stones beneath her feet would be too smooth. She tilted her body, and was about to fall into the water.

Yang Ming reacted quickly and leaped, his feet lightly tapped on a floating leaf and gently pulled Song Qing, causing his body to fall into Yang Ming's embrace due to inertia.

Yang Ming's body flickered, supporting Song Qing, he did not let their bodies come into contact. Senior Sister, are you alright? "Yang Ming asked. Seeing Song Qing's frightened look, a bit of love surfaced in Yang Ming's heart.

"Hehe, perhaps because Senior is pregnant, she is not very flexible." After being in the sect for so many years, Song Qing did not avoid the situation that happened, nor did she feel awkward about it. It was just that in Yang Ming's heart, she once again stirred up waves.

He thought back to the time he fell into the water and how his Senior Sister saved him. Back then, her skills were far inferior to his current self, and when she saved him, she had even soaked his clothes, allowing him to see her exquisite body clearly. Her figure was also of the highest quality.

"Alright, Senior Sister, I really should go now. You should go back and rest properly, don't walk all around by yourself, just call for servants and disciples if there's anything you need to do, don't let Senior Brother worry," Yang Ming warned.

"Alright, I've always been paying attention. It's just that your senior has been feeling a bit unwell and wanted to find some medicine for him to take care of his body, and since the disciples aren't here, I came out alone. I didn't expect to meet you here." Song Qing answered.

Yang Ming thought about the love between senior brother and junior sister that was like a mandarin duck, and he couldn't help but feel a little jealous. The two then exchanged some greetings, and said their goodbyes.

Yang Ming took a deep breath and flew quickly in the forest. In less than a few minutes, he could no longer see the figure of Song Qing.