Chapter 191 Son, Don’t Be So Aggressive
The next day.
After morning class.
Huo Ziheng took Tianbao to climb the mountain along the path at the end of the village.
Today, Tubei Mountain is covered with trees and weeds. In October, when autumn comes, the mountain is intertwined with yellow and green colors, and the strong breath of autumn is overwhelming.
The narrow path up the mountain was covered with a layer of fallen leaves, which felt soft underfoot. The dead leaves made crisp crackling sounds from time to time due to the pressure of gravity.
As you climb higher along the road, you can see villagers collecting firewood and raking grass on the gentle slopes, hidden among the dense bushes and dead trees.
When seeing the master and his apprentice, the villagers would always stand up and greet them with a smile, their faces bright and cheerful.
When they were near the top of the mountain, there was hardly anyone around. Huo Ziheng stopped, found a clean stone to sit on, and patted the empty space next to him.
The master and the disciple sat side by side, overlooking the village facing the wind from the front. With their clothes blown up, the backs of both the big and the small looked thin.
"Master, is this a story that needs to be kept secret?" Tian Bao asked with his head tilted and his hands resting obediently on his knees.
His dark eyes were clear and possessed a calmness that transcended his age.
Huo Ziheng stroked her little head and smiled, "Master's past is a bit unbearable. I never thought of speaking about it, but unfortunately, I still can't avoid it."
Tianbao didn't ask any further questions and waited quietly for the master to continue.
"The complete pattern you drew yesterday should look like this," the man said, picking up a dry branch at his feet and drawing a complex pattern on the damp soil before him. "Fire Wings and Wolf Fangs—this is a foreign totem."
"What tribe?"
"The Central Plains region of the continent is divided into eleven kingdoms. There are four large kingdoms: Dongpu, Xiling, Nansang, and Beixiang. There are five small kingdoms: Yunqin, Fenglan, Longyuan, Lingjiang, and Shangbi. The remaining two are medium-sized kingdoms: Dayue and Darong. This totem is the symbol of the power of the Darong nobles."
"How would Master know about the totems of other countries?"
"You also said that Master is knowledgeable and experienced."
"What about the grudge?"
"The grudges... it's a long story."
The two, one big and one small, were talking in low voices, their eyes both looking at the village below.
Thatched houses are built side by side, and the black smoke from the chimneys of each kitchen rises high into the sky. The higher it rises, the lighter the color becomes, and finally disappears into the air.
But the smell of fireworks was left behind, and when the wind blew, the fragrance of grass and wood mixed with the smell of firewood could be smelled on the mountain.
The autumn sun is bright, the air is fresh and the sky is high.
On the big rock, the story unfolds.
"...My Huo family hid from the world because we disliked disputes, but unexpectedly, we still attracted fear and were eventually exterminated. I was the only one left alive by chance, and finally I hid here to live in poverty."
When talking about the past, Huo Ziheng's tone was calm, his eyes full of absurdity.
The countries on the mainland are all powerful and have ambitions to compete for power. They rack their brains to recruit talented people. If they cannot recruit them, they would rather destroy them to prevent them from being used by others.
Just mentioning those cruel methods and dirty thoughts made Huo feel sick.
In this world, the more powerful one is, the more villains there are.
To this day, he still disdains to associate with such people.
"Sweetheart," Huo Ziheng suppressed the emotions stirred up by memories of the past and lowered his head, gazing at the little girl who listened quietly beside him. "Have you ever doubted your master's intention to accept you as his disciple? I knew you were extraordinary, so I deliberately taught you knowledge and strategy. When you spread your wings like a phoenix, I will use you to avenge my Huo family."
Tianbao raised his little face, the sunlight illuminating his black pupils, which were always clear and transparent. "I'm good at fighting. If Master wants to beat up anyone, just tell Tianbao."
"Even if it's exploitation?"
"Um."
A decisive voice.
Huo Ziheng tilted his head and gently stroked the child's head with his palm. The corners of his eyes turned red because the child couldn't see him. "What a silly girl."
No need for Sweetie to do anything.
He was satisfied to have such a disciple in his life.
He never thought of asking his students to avenge the Huo family.
How could he let others carry a burden that he himself could not bear?
The Huo family has the character of the Huo family.
Tian Bao's beautiful eyes curved as she looked at the dogtail grass swaying beautifully nearby. She picked one and put it in her mouth, "Master, it's time to go back and eat. Master's wife only allows you to come out for half an hour."
Huo Ziheng, "..."
The bitterness and touching feeling in my heart were abruptly cut off by the child's words.
It's so funny that you can't tell whether to laugh or cry.
The master and the disciple held hands and walked down the mountain again.
Tianbao was used as a crutch by his master.
When they reached the foot of the mountain, four boys suddenly emerged from behind the bushes and rushed to Huo Ziheng, "Master! You're giving special treatment to your sister again! You're showing favoritism!"
"This is too obvious, Master! How can you attack your own disciple like this? Boys are worthless, aren't they?"
"A teacher should treat everyone equally! You said so yourself, Master!"
"Whatever you taught Tianbao on the mountain, you must teach us too! Master, Master, Master——"
When the kids get noisy, it can be a real headache.
Huo Ziheng glanced at the four people who were playing tricks in front of him, the corners of his lips raised, and the last bit of depression in his heart seemed to dissipate unconsciously.
"Okay, stop arguing. Master has a headache. I'm going home to eat first. Your master's wife is still waiting. Everyone, go away."
“Master—”
"The get out of class is over."
“Master!!”
The man walked leisurely, a smile on his lips. The soft autumn sun wiped away the redness in the corners of his eyes.
When they arrived at the door and made sure that their master was not bothered, the four boys sighed in unison and trudged into the house.
As soon as the gate was closed, the four men's expressions changed immediately and they carried Tianbao to the vegetable garden.
Grandpa and grandma are in the main room, the other adults are in the kitchen, and the vegetable garden is quiet and nice to talk.
Tianbao was held in the vegetable garden for trial.
Su Wu, "Master's wife is not right today. She looked dazed and worried all morning. Tianbao, is Master in trouble?"
Su An, "Tian Bao, get out of class is over now. We are not junior brothers, but elder brothers. We must respect our elders! We must tell the truth!"
Su Wen, "Originally, we wanted to follow you up the mountain, but we knew we couldn't hide it from you, so we patiently waited at the foot of the mountain! If you hadn't told me, I would have jumped up and down to show you!"
Bai Yu asked, "Are you worried about money or something else? Or... is it related to what happened yesterday?"
They went to the inner city yesterday, and this morning the master took Tianbao to talk alone.
He suspected there was a connection.
Tianbao looked at the four hands pressing on his little shoulders, raised his head, and said seriously, "Yes, Master has something important to tell you."
"What's the big deal?" they said in unison.
"Master has enemies."
"who?!"
"I'll tell you when I find out." Tian Bao stood up, easily pushed the four hands away, patted his butt and left, "I'm hungry, let's eat."
“…”
Deliberately keeping them in suspense.
The four of them noticed.
After having lunch at Xiao Su's house, Bai Yu went straight to the study to find his father.
"Dad, have you found out the details of those guys with exposed arms?"
Bai Kui looked at the wooden door that was still opening and closing, then averted his gaze as usual, "Not yet, we're still checking. Son, there's no rush for this. Give me some more time. Those people's origins are quite mysterious..."
Bai Yu interrupted the man who was about to give a long speech, "Then don't investigate, just kill him directly."
“…”Son, don’t be so aggressive.
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