Chapter 305 Be my disciple! Become my master! (4000 words)

The next morning, Xiao Mo arrived at the training ground.

Everyone watched Xiao Mo nervously.

Especially Xiao Yang, who led the troublemaking yesterday.

When he saw Xiao Mo, he became timid and didn't dare to say a word, standing far away from Xiao Mo.

The other little ones who were also brutally beaten by Xiao Mo were in similar situations.

They were worried that Xiao Mo might beat them up again if he disagreed with them.

However, Xiao Mo did not take them seriously.

In Xiao Mo's eyes, yesterday was just a lesson for these little brats.

Otherwise, you'll never have peace and quiet again.

After all, some kids only behave when they're beaten; reasoning with them won't work.

As usual, Master Huang quickly arrived at the training ground and began his day's training.

Lunch consisted of stir-fried dragon pork with chili peppers, boiled cabbage with spiritual spring water, and pearl spiritual rice, all provided by the Xiao family to replenish qi and blood.

Xiao Mo was enjoying his meal when he saw several little ones walking towards him.

They held up large porcelain bowls, looking rather coy.

"What's the matter?" Xiao Mo asked, looking up after taking a bite of rice.

"Big Brother!" The three-year-old boy named Xiao Dahai swallowed hard. "If I give you half of the meat slices, can we be your little brothers?"

"Um?"

Xiao Mo was taken aback.

That's when I understood what they meant.

Xiao Yang, the leader of the children, often steals meat from others. If the others don't give Xiao Yang half a slice of meat, they will be beaten.

Xiao Yang, the leader of the kids, got beaten up by himself once.

Although I don't want to be a leader of children, I am one in a way.

"Alright, from now on, give me 20% of your food, and I'll protect you."

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Mo nodded.

The main reason is that Xiao Mo has noticed that his appetite has been growing recently, and it's not like the appetite of a normal three-and-a-half-year-old child at all.

However, the Xiao family rationed the supply of their illegitimate sons and collateral relatives.

About two weeks ago, I started getting hungry halfway through my afternoon workout.

"Yes, brother! Thank you, brother!" Xiao Dahai nodded happily.

However, Xiao Dashi scratched his head and asked, "Brother, how much is 20%?"

"That's all." Xiao Mo rummaged through the meat slices in his bowl.

Seeing that there was only this much, the eyes of the group lit up instantly.

This is much less exploitative than Xiao Yang exploited me!

The new big brother, Xiao Mo, is so kind!

When others saw this, they also became interested.

Soon, including Xiao Fu and Xiao Gui, who had been beaten by Xiao Mo yesterday, they all stepped forward, first apologizing to Xiao Mo, and then contributing 20% ​​of the meat slices from their bowls.

Finally, Xiao Yang, now alone, looked around nervously, fearing he would be beaten up again. He stepped forward, his face flushed, and said, "Brother Xiao, I'm sorry. I was blind. I shouldn't have caused you trouble yesterday. I'm so sorry, Brother Xiao!"

"They are blind to the truth."

Xiao Mo corrected Xiao Yang.

"never mind."

Xiao Mo glanced at Xiao Yang and said, "It's good that you know you're wrong and correct it. You should also... Sigh, never mind."

Xiao Mo suddenly realized something very important.

That is, if her own mother knew, they would provide her with 20% meat slices every noon.

Then her mother might really be so angry that she wouldn't talk to her for days.

Xiao Mo cleared his throat: "From now on, I don't want any more of your meat slices. You all need to train hard, and no bullying each other is allowed, understand?"

Xiao Yang and the others exchanged incredulous glances, wondering if they had misheard.

"Did you hear me?" Xiao Mo repeated.

"We heard that!" everyone shouted in unison.

"Good to hear. Now go eat."

"Yes, Big Brother!" the underlings shouted in unison, gathering around Xiao Mo and shoveling food into their mouths.

Master Huang, who had just entered the training ground, couldn't help but smile when he saw this scene, thinking that this kid was indeed quite interesting.

Another afternoon has passed.

Just as Xiao Mo and the others were about to go home, he saw a well-dressed maid walk into the training ground.

The maids in the Xiao household were also divided into different ranks. Generally, the higher the master's status, the more extraordinary the maid's clothing.

This maid is the First Madam's person; I wonder what she's up to.

As they were talking, both the maid and Master Huang turned their gazes toward Xiao Mo.

"Xiao Mo, come here." Master Huang called out to Xiao Mo.

Xiao Mo stepped forward, blinking his big eyes: "Master Huang, what's the matter?"

"Let me ask you, did you do anything wrong while I was away yesterday?" Master Huang asked.

Xiao Mo glanced at the maid and said, "Master Huang, yesterday at noon, Xiao Yang came to steal my food. I fought with them and then took their food back."

"Master Huang, it's not my fault, it was my fault for being blind yesterday and offending you. We've already made up," Xiao Yang said as he ran over.

Xiao Mo glanced at the little brat and thought to himself that the little brat was quite loyal.

“Yes, Master Huang, it’s not my fault yesterday,” the other kids chimed in.

"I understand." Master Huang nodded and said to his maid Huan Ying, "I'll go with this little fellow."

"Eh? Is Master Huang going too?" Huan Ying looked surprised.

"What? It won't work?"

"Of course, Master Huang, this way please." Huan Ying didn't dare to say anything more and quickly led the way.

Xiao Mo followed Master Huang and sensed that this tutor from the Xiao family might be someone special.

After all, the attitude of a maid largely reflects the attitude of her master, not to mention that not just anyone can meet the mistress of the Xiao family.

Judging from the current situation, even the matriarch of the Xiao family would have to give him some leeway.

Not long after, Xiao Mo arrived at the east courtyard of the Xiao residence.

Compared to the small courtyard where his mother lived, this east courtyard was ridiculously large.

Xiao Mo was walking on the blue stone slabs of the Jin Kingdom, which had been worn smooth and warm by years of footsteps, like jade.

Walking along the corridor, the pillars are plain, and the wood is clearly of high quality old material, with only a dark and calm luster.

The copper components on the railing are made in a simple bamboo-joint style, with a light layer of dark green rust on the surface, but they are smooth to the touch.

The courtyard was spacious, and the light filtered through the eaves of the surrounding houses, making the light on the ground soft.

Inconspicuously in the corner of the wall, several stone drums stand, covered in moss, their lotus patterns somewhat blurred.

The water tank next to it was also made of stone, half full of clear water, with several dark koi swimming leisurely, and occasionally a round water lily leaf or two floating on the surface.

Huge Taihu stones are randomly piled up, with strange and rugged shapes, and the stones are covered with holes of varying depths.

Upon arriving at the reception hall in the backyard, Madam Xia Qingke was already waiting.

Several women were standing next to Xia Qingke.

Xiao Mo recognized them; they were the same people who had come looking for his mother last night.

Although Xia Qingke is already in her early thirties, she is very well-maintained, with a plump and well-proportioned figure that can only be nurtured by a life of wealth and luxury.

Her skin was a creamy white, as white as mutton fat, so delicate that no pores could be seen. Her thick, black hair was loosely tied in a bun, with a simple white jade comb inserted in it.

"Madam, Master Huang and Xiao Mo have arrived." The maid bowed.

"Huang Shan greets Madam."

"Xiao Mo greets Auntie."

Huang Shan and Xiao Mo both clasped their hands in a salute.

In the tradition of the Qin state, children born to concubines were required to address the principal wife as "Dama".

"Master Huang, there's no need for such formalities. Please have a seat," said Madam Xia Qingke with a smile.

Just as the First Madam finished speaking, a figure strode into the reception hall.

Xiao Mo turned his head and saw that it was his mother.

Zhou Ruoxi glanced at her own Mo'er, then quickly looked away and bowed to Xia Qingke, saying, "Ruoxi greets the First Madam."

"Ruoxi, please get up," the First Madam said.

"Thank you, Madam." Zhou Ruoxi stood up and quietly shielded her child behind her.

"No need for a seat," Huang Shan said to the First Madam, his tone devoid of any flattery towards her. "May I ask what business Madam has with my disciple?"

"Nothing's wrong."

"Madam Xia Qingke said respectfully."

"Even when my husband is away on campaign, as the matriarch of the Xiao family, I naturally have to take care of the household affairs so that he won't have to worry."

In my opinion, whether they are close relatives or distant relatives, they are all members of the Xiao family. If anything happens in the future, we can all help each other. A family should live in harmony and happiness.

But not long ago, some relatives came to me to complain that Xiao Mo had beaten up the children in the same training ground and even stolen their lunch.

As she spoke, the First Madam looked at Zhou Ruoxi: "Ruoxi, is this true?"

Zhou Ruoxi bit her lip and said, "Madam, this is indeed the case, but it has nothing to do with Mo'er. It is because I did not teach him well. Mo'er is still young, just a three-year-old child. Please do not hold it against Mo'er. I am willing to accept the punishment."

“It was me who did it!” Xiao Mo stepped forward upon hearing his mother’s words. “But they provoked me first, and we have already made up today. If you don’t believe me, Aunt, you can ask Xiao Yang and the others.”

"Mo'er! How dare you be so rude!" Zhou Ruoxi quickly pulled the child behind her.

Just as Zhou Ruoxi was about to speak, Master Huang burst into laughter and said:

"Hahaha! When I heard about this, I found it laughable."

My Qin state was founded on military might! Xiao Shi is a fine man who has fought on the battlefield.

As men of the Xiao family, we must strive to be strong.

What's there to punish? What's there to apologize for?

If you disagree, settle things with your fists.

They didn't fight, that's all. What else is there to say?

I don't want to get involved in your women's affairs.

However, everything that happens in the training ground is decided by me.

"Does Madam have any questions?"

"Who do you think you are, daring to speak to the First Madam like that? And even addressing the Prince by his given name!"

A woman standing next to the First Madam stepped forward and reprimanded Master Huang.

She had long disliked this tutor. Not only had he caused her son a lot of trouble, but he was also extremely arrogant and disdainful of everyone.

Now that he has the power of the First Madam, he needs to vent his anger properly.

The First Madam frowned and said to the maid Huan Ying, "Huan Ying, slap her."

Yes, we have to fight.

"Smack!"

The woman had barely finished speaking when Huan Ying slapped her across the face.

The woman covered her face, her mind blank.

"Pat again."

"Smack!"

"Slap again!"

"Smack!"

After being slapped three times, the woman's cheeks were covered with handprints.

She originally thought that the First Madam wanted Huanying to slap Master Huang's mouth, making him lose face.

Unexpectedly, he ended up hitting himself.

"I have failed in my duty as the mistress of the house, and I apologize for making you laugh at me, Master Huang." The First Madam stepped down from her chair and bowed to Master Huang.

"Madam, may we leave now?" Huang Shan didn't care at all.

“Of course.” The First Madam nodded. “Actually, I only asked Ruoxi and Mo’er to come and ask about the situation today. I had no other intentions. From now on, all matters in the training ground will naturally be decided by Master Huang. We will no longer interfere.”

"It's good that Madam knows." Huang Shan clasped his hands in a salute, glanced at the little one beside him, and said, "I'm leaving."

"Oh, okay, Master."

Xiao Mo followed his master away in a daze.

After bidding farewell to the First Madam, Zhou Ruoxi quickly walked out of the reception hall.

Because Master Huang needed to give Xiao Mo extra lessons, Zhou Ruoxi had to go back first and wait for her child to return, while Xiao Mo followed Master Huang to the training ground.

"Master, why does the First Madam also give you face?"

Walking along the road, Xiao Mo asked curiously.

"Hehe." Master Huang patted Xiao Mo's head smugly. "Don't even mention Xia Qingke, even if your father came, he would have to obediently bow to me."

"That's amazing?"

"That's how powerful I am." Master Huang raised his head proudly. "In short, from now on you don't need to worry about anything, just focus on practicing martial arts, understand?"

"Understood, Master." Xiao Mo nodded.

"By the way, haven't you been eating enough lately?" Master Huang asked Xiao Mo.

"I wasn't full," Xiao Mo said without hiding it.

"Don't worry about your meals. Eat as much as you want for lunch, I'll take care of it. But kid, I have one condition."

"Master, what are the conditions?" Xiao Mo asked innocently.

"Become my disciple! Take me as your master!"

Master Huang stopped and spoke earnestly to Xiao Mo.

"Although you call me master, there is a world of difference between master and master. A teacher for a day is a father for life. If you become my master, I will be your half father. You are still young and it is normal that you cannot understand. You don't need to agree in such a hurry. You can tell your mother when you go back."

"After you become my apprentice, I will impart to you all the marksmanship I have ever learned in my life."

"Master, are you a very good shot?" As a child, he spoke his mind freely and asked casually.

“Very high!” Master Huang nodded.

"How tall is it?" Xiao Mo was genuinely looking forward to it.

"How tall is it?" Master Huang thought for a moment, looking at the pavilion in front of him. "See that building over there? My marksmanship is as tall as that three-story building."

"Three stories? That's not that tall." Xiao Mo looked a little disappointed.

"Hahaha."

Huang Shan wasn't angry; he just laughed and strode forward.

"Master, wait for me."

Xiao Mo jogged to catch up.

Much later, Xiao Mo found out.

It turns out that what Master meant by "as high as a three-story building" was really, really high.

Moreover, only the master was standing on the three floors; there was no one else upstairs.

(End of this chapter)