Clang!
"Mr. Gai Nie lost, but not completely. In terms of swordsmanship, I am not as good as me."
"Brother Wang's swordsmanship teacher, Mr. Gai Nie, can be said to be overqualified and underqualified."
Cheng Qiao restrained the golden light spell and thunder spell, neatly put the Evil Sword back into its scabbard, and said with a faint smile.
Hearing Cheng Qiao’s kind words,
The favor in Gai Nie's heart was even greater. Although he was not someone who couldn't afford to lose, it was really rare for the other party to have such an attitude after winning.
"Thank you, Lord Marquis, for your kindness. I have a gracious invitation."
Gai Nie held his sword and saluted, with a rare hint of embarrassment on his handsome face.
"Please say."
"Can you let me experience the move that made me fall down just now?"
"Please rest assured, Mr. Hou,
If I come up with a way to crack it, I won’t tell anyone about it.”
Cheng Qiao laughed secretly in his heart when he heard this. At this period, Gai Nie was still very competitive. He seemed a little unable to let go of the fall just now, which was a bit interesting.
"There is no need to think about how to solve it, I will tell you directly."
"It's very easy to break this move. For a swordsman, just use the Arrancar to gain a foothold. This move consumes a lot of money and cannot be maintained for a long time."
That’s it?
Gai Nie was shocked in his heart, but he did not suspect Cheng Qiao of lying. His first thought was similar to that of touching the ground with his sword and instantly bursting with power to gain a foothold.
"Thank you, Lord Marquis, for clarifying my doubts."
Cheng Qiao waved his hand indifferently, not caring at all about being found a way to crack it.
This trick is not that easy to crack in actual combat. It is used suddenly. If you are not careful, you will be hit. There are many variant uses, and the difficulty of cracking will also change accordingly.
Besides, this is just one of the ways to use the Golden Light Spell. There are other ways to use the Golden Light Spell.
Coupled with the thunder method, it has no impact on him how to crack it, and there are still many methods.
At this time Ying Zheng came over.
"Brother Wang, it's not that easy to see my jokes..."
Cheng Qiao looked very proud with a half-smile, but Ying Zheng didn't care. He was just having fun in his spare time. It doesn't matter if he can become the best or not.
Ying Zheng ignored the proud Cheng Qiao for the time being, looked at Gai Nie with his hands behind his back, and said solemnly: "Thank you Mr. Gai Nie for bringing us such a wonderful battle, it is a worthy reward."
"Come here and give Mr. Gai Nie a thousand-refined sword."
Although the Thousand Refined Swords produced in the Qin Kingdom are not as good as the famous swords that were born through favorable circumstances and favorable circumstances, they are definitely top-notch swords. Even against famous swords, they can still hold up as long as the battle is not too fierce.
"I have failed the king's expectations, how can I be rewarded?"
"I have not accomplished even an inch of merit, so I feel ashamed to have received it!" Hearing this, Gai Nie quickly saluted.
He politely declined.
"If I remember correctly, I was talking about defeating the king's younger brother.
Let Mr. Genie choose the best sword in the palace, but I will not reward you if you lose the battle."
"Now that you have lost your right to choose, I will reward you directly. What's wrong with that?"
"If you really feel sorry for me, sir, you can treat it as a meeting gift from me when you enter the Qin Dynasty, or as a reward for teaching me swordsmanship."
The king's brother is really good at what he says. The prefix of his name disappears as he talks, and by cooperating with the words, the relationship seems to be natural and there is no trace. It is not a problem to initially win Gai Nie's loyalty.
It was impossible for Ge Nie not to accept what he said, otherwise he would treat his good intentions like a donkey's liver and lungs and slap Ying Zheng in the face.
Coupled with the courtesy he received in front of Ying Zheng and Cheng Qiao today, Gai Nie developed a strong affection for the two brothers and the Qin State in his heart, and he had the urge to die for his confidants.
"That's so shameless of me. Thank you so much, Your Majesty, for the generous reward."
Gai Nie took the long sword from the tray held by the chamberlain with both hands, bowed solemnly, held the sword in salute,
Ying Zheng nodded slightly and said, "That's the end of the swordsmanship instruction for today. Sir, please go down and rest. If you need anything, just ask the people below."
"I excuse myself."
Gai Nie said hello to Cheng Qiao, took a few steps back, turned around and left with a sword in his left and right hands.
"No wonder I've never won a sword fight. It turns out you hid this skill secretly. Have you figured out how to make amends?"
When Gai Nie left, Ying Zheng glared at Cheng Qiao and suddenly became angry.
Cheng Qiao said with a wry smile: "Brother Wang and I have always been disciplined in swordplay. Besides, if I teach you, Brother Wang, you don't have time to practice, and you can easily get distracted by it."
Although there was some truth in what he said, Ying Zheng didn't want to hear these explanations at the moment.
"You have nothing to hide, so you will definitely not be my opponent. Stop talking nonsense and hand over something to make amends, right?"
This is unreasonable!
"Okay, since Brother Wang you want to learn, then I will teach you."
"However, the Golden Light Spell is not effective in a short period of time. Considering that Brother Wang, you will have to deal with national affairs in the future, the Pure Heart Spell is more suitable for you."
"What is the effect of the Purifying Mantra?" Ying Zheng asked curiously.
"This is used to control negative emotions and curb the unlimited growth of desires."
"As long as you step over the threshold, Brother Wang, you will be able to keep a clear mind at all times and will not be controlled by excessive emotions."
Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng's eyes widened and an excited smile appeared on his face.
Hey, he was just joking with his brother, he didn't really want to get his brother's secret skills, he just wanted to hear some soft words, but he didn't expect to actually squeeze out something so useful.
It would be better to detect it early, but it is not too late to find it now.
This method should have a big effect on how he handles state affairs in the future. Excessive emotions often affect his good judgment, which he doesn't like.
"This is good, just learn this."
Ying Zheng smiled and slapped Cheng Qiao hard on the shoulder. Fortunately, Cheng Qiao was not an ordinary boy, otherwise he might have sat on the ground.
It is said that although the mind-purifying mantra can keep people calm and rational, you can actively choose to use it or not.
Cheng Qiao sometimes doesn't want to be affected. For example, when he is happy, excited, or comfortable, he doesn't want to be boring in advance. The process of gunfire still needs to be followed.
"If it doesn't work here, I'll pass it on to you when I return to the palace."
"Okay, let's go."
Back in the palace, Cheng Qiao began to teach Ying Zheng the mind-purifying mantra. This time it was different from Zhao Ji's. This time it was the complete version.
After teaching the cultivation method, Cheng Qiao helped Ying Zheng clear up doubts about his cultivation and even demonstrated it himself to encourage him. It was really heart-breaking.
He left only when Ying Zheng was on the right path and could enter the palace with more practice.
After taking a look at the sky, Cheng Qiao decided not to go to the harem to visit his elders and nephew. After walking around for a while, it was already almost dark when he left the palace. Why would he go boating on the lake?
After working hard for so long today, it’s time to enjoy it!
After returning home and boarding the boat, Cheng Qiao began to enjoy himself. He rested his head on the legs of the surprised salamander, Lan Rui was responsible for beating the legs and massaging them, and Xiu Niang was responsible for picking up vegetables and pouring wine. From time to time, the surprised salamander would also help feed the food, and the fragrance blended with her nose. , the sound and rhythm flow in the ears, the dancing shadows in the distance are charming in the eyes, and the waterscape in the distance blends together.
As for the hands naturally interacting with the three girls, Jing Salamander, Xiu Niang, and Lan Rui, it’s hard to go into details. I can only describe it in two words: happy!
Although Cheng Qiao was born in Taoist Longhu Mountain in his previous life, he had his own understanding of Taoist concepts.
Although Taoism emphasizes a pure heart and few desires, it does not mean that you cannot have desires, nor is it ruthless, but it means that desires should not be too strong, so as not to be blinded by desires and your Taoist mind.
In short, avoid greed!
Immortals also have seven emotions and six desires. How do you understand it? The benevolent sees benevolence and the wise see wisdom. This is Cheng Qiao's understanding. Desires can be relaxed but not blocked.
…
On the second day of March, a simple carriage slowly stopped in front of Yonghou Mansion.
A woman wearing an unadorned moon-white dress opened the brown curtain and walked out of the carriage, followed by a girl wearing a moon-white dress one size smaller.
Compared with the woman's expressionless face, which is like an ice cube, the girl's pretty face is much softer, as fresh and elegant as the smoke in the south of the Yangtze River, and as gentle and clear as the sister next door, with a fresh and natural temperament, like a flower in the lake. lotus.
The visitors were none other than doctors Nian Duan and Duan Murong. At this time, Duan Murong looked about twelve or thirteen years old, as tall and graceful as a young lotus, and her grace was beginning to show.
"Yonghou Mansion..."
"Hmph, I haven't seen you for a few years, but we are getting better and better. I can't help but hear my name at Jinghu Medical Village..."
Nian Duan got off the carriage, looked up at the large black and gold characters hanging on the gate, and couldn't help but snorted, as if he was quite disdainful.
When Duan Murong heard this, she glanced at her master and then at the door. She made a wise choice not to speak more. Her clear eyes were full of expectations, and memories emerged in her little head.
"Mr. Nianduan's mouth is still so sharp, I take it as a pure compliment."
Cheng Qiao, who was wearing a blue and white brocade robe, a white jade belt hanging from his waist, and blue and white boots, walked out of the front door with a smile. His glance fell on Nian Duan, and soon moved to Duan Murong.
Compared with his previous attire, Cheng Qiao's attire today seemed less dignified and more amiable.
"Whatever, you're thick-skinned anyway." Nian Duan said expressionlessly.
When I think of the past, even though I feel relieved, I still feel a little displeased when I see Cheng Qiao's face, and I subconsciously want to stab him a few times.
"Greetings to the Marquis!"
The Luowen guard responsible for escorting Nian Duan and Duan Murong immediately knelt down on one knee with his sword in hand.
"Thank you for your hard work. Let's go and rest for a few days after handing in the task."
"Thank you, Lord Marquis."
"Go ahead."
"Here."
Soon the net guards left, and everyone in the mansion stood near the door, not daring to approach without hearing the call.
"Come here, give Xiao Ronger a hug." Cheng Qiao said with a smile and opened his arms.
Duan Murong was thin-skinned and could not stand such a way of greeting her. Her pretty face turned red and she shyly lowered her head and shook her head left and right to express her rejection.
"Rong'er is already a grown-up girl. She's not a child anymore, she's still a majestic prince. Don't you understand this?"
Nian Duan suddenly grabbed Duan Murong's hand and pulled her to his side. His eyes were alert and he scolded rather angrily.
Of course Cheng Qiao knew the right thing to do, and he did it on purpose.
In addition to seeing Nian Duan unable to maintain his cold face and seeing Nian Duan's furious look, it was very satisfying. It was also to shorten the distance and eliminate the strange feeling of not seeing each other for a long time.
"The situation you are talking about is not suitable for Ronger and I. We are brothers and sisters, so we don't have to stick to vulgar etiquette."
Hearing Cheng Qiao's excuse, Nian Duan sneered and said, "I have never seen or heard of the custom of hugging brothers and sisters when they meet. Which evil book did you read this from?"
Cheng Qiao was speechless for a moment, but he quickly came to his senses and said confidently: "I created it myself!"
Nian Duan was speechless. She still underestimated the other party's shamelessness. It was so shameless.
"That's all. If you don't want to hug me, I won't hug you. Let's go into the house."
"Two people come and salute."
Hearing Cheng Qiao's words, the steward responsible for welcoming and seeing off guests rushed out. His speed was far faster than that of his servants, and he was absolutely in the lead.
This made the servant, who was slow to respond, sigh in his heart, no wonder he can be a steward. With his eyesight and speed, he was convinced.
"No need, our master and apprentice don't plan to live in the mansion this time. Didn't you invite me to go to the academy to serve as a doctor?"
"There should be accommodations prepared for various doctors in the academy, right?"
When the steward heard this, he was stunned and looked at Cheng Qiao. Cheng Qiao waved his hand, and the steward immediately stepped back respectfully.
"Of course we have prepared accommodation in the Academy, and the conditions are pretty good, but it is definitely incomparable to those in the Mansion."
"I think it's better to live here. Even if you don't think about yourself, you still have to think about Ronger. Ronger is familiar with the house."
Nianduan was a little hesitant when he heard the words, but after thinking about it he said: "Forget it, I am planning to let Rong'er get in touch with more people. This child is too simple and kind."
"People in the academy are expected to be more accessible than outsiders, which will be beneficial to Ronger's growth. Living in the mansion is full of greetings, which is harmful rather than beneficial to Ronger."
Cheng Qiao heard this and thought it made sense. Even with his protection, it would be okay for Duan Murong to remain simple and kind.
So I didn't plan to persuade him anymore, but after reading the next sentence, I made Cheng Qiao unhappy.
Although it makes sense and has a lot of backbone, it still makes me unhappy.
"Besides, living here is like living under someone else's roof. Living over there in the academy is still half a family. It's not uncommon to be prosperous and wealthy!"
"Wouldn't it be considered a family if you marry in?"
Nian Duan's face turned red when he heard this, his defense was completely broken, and he cursed angrily: "A dog can't spit out ivory from its mouth!"
He didn't seem to be relieved after cursing, so he raised his hand and flicked three silver needles towards Cheng Qiao. The acupuncture points he aimed at were not important points, but the laughter point, itching point, and dumb point. Obviously, he wanted to give Cheng Qiao a good meal. Eat the hard way.
How could this little trick hurt Cheng Qiao?
Cheng Qiao raised his hand and turned it around. Without any complicated movements, he caught three silver needles in his hand.
When Nian Duan saw it, he let go of Duan Murong's hand, and with both hands, six silver needles flew out. This time, he was a little more ruthless and rushed to hurt people.
Of course, this was still of no use to Cheng Qiao, so he raised his hand to grab it, and all the silver needles were in his hand.
Now Nian Duan finally realized that there was nothing he could do about Cheng Qiao, so he took Duan Murong's little hand and turned around to walk towards the carriage.
Cheng Qiao didn't panic when he saw this. When a woman like Nianduan is angry, being reasonable and sweet-talking basically have no effect. It's best to settle it with a slap.
However, since Nian Duan is not his woman, he cannot use sex, but he can use a forceful attack with the same effect, and wait until the anger has passed before he can reason with her, apologize, etc.
Cheng Qiao's figure flashed, and he snatched Duan Murong from Nian Duan's hand without any effort, picked up Duan Murong by the waist, and stepped into the mansion in a flash, leaving only a word.
"If you want Ronger, come into the house and talk."
Nian Duan was stunned for a moment, sobered up and turned around to see Cheng Qiao sneaking into the house with Duan Murong in his arms. The next moment, the figure disappeared. Suddenly, he felt a mixture of suffocation, anger, helplessness, and some sadness and grievance.
The thought of being strong quickly drove away the sadness and grievances, and he cursed in his heart.
Scoundrel! Bastard!
The dignified Marquis Che actually robbed people in broad daylight. Does Qin still have royal laws?
Is there any law?
I really want to stick this bastard with a needle and poison this scoundrel with medicine!
…
Nian Duan stood there for a long time, his expression changing, and he was so entangled that he finally couldn't help but walk towards the mansion.
When he first entered the mansion, Nianduan's steps were fast, but then he became slower and slower.
By the time they reached the front hall, Cheng Qiao had already made Duan Murong giggle.
After laughing, the conversation between the two attracted Nian Duan's attention, which stopped Nian Duan in his tracks. There happened to be no one around, so he listened outside.
"Brother Cheng, why do you always like Master Qi?"
"You still don't know your master's temper. Although some of her words are indeed reasonable, it always makes people angry when she says them."
Nian Duan heard this outside and gritted his teeth with hatred. This bastard said bad things about Ronger in front of her. He couldn't bear it!
Just when Nianduan was about to rush out and fight back, the following words stopped her again.
"Although the master sometimes has a bad temper and is very strict, he is a good master who truly cares for Ronger."
These words almost moved Nian Duan to tears, and she felt that her pain for this girl was not in vain.
"I agree with this."
"Although your master has a weird temper and shuns the world, he still adheres to the doctor's philosophy of saving lives and healing the wounded."
"She is cold on the outside and hot on the inside. She has a sharp mouth and a soft heart. Many people near the medical village have been treated by your master, right?"
"Yeah, they are very grateful to the master."
"This is enough for you as a disciple of a medical family. How can you ask a woman to take you with her to travel around the world and help the world by hanging a pot?"
"In these troubled times, studying medicine can save a few people, but it cannot save the world."
"This time I invited her to be the Academy Medical Doctor. Your master came without any conditions. To be honest, I admire her very much."
"Brother Cheng, please don't bully the master in the future, okay?"
What a good disciple. Outside the main hall, the corners of Nian Duan's eyes were slightly moist.
"Your master has a mental illness and has been keeping it in his heart."
"I'm angry with her, and besides the fact that she does make me unhappy sometimes, I also intend to let her vent the emotions she's holding back."
"What is heart disease?"
"Rong'er doesn't understand, but the master is so powerful, he can definitely cure himself."
"It's a mental illness. It's not difficult to say, but it's not simple either. It depends on your master whether he can figure it out, otherwise it's just treating the symptoms but not the root cause."
"It's just a man. Is it necessary to remember and hold him dearly?"
"Don't give up an entire forest for a tree. There are still many good and outstanding men in the world."
Outside, Nian Duan's face was filled with tears. She covered her mouth hard to prevent herself from making any sound. Memories surged through her mind, and she finally came to a conclusion that left her powerless.
Although there are many good and outstanding men in the world, no matter how good or outstanding they are, he is not the only one...
Although Nian Duan still couldn't escape the shadow of his past, his mood became much calmer.
"Rong'er still doesn't understand."
"When you grow up, you will understand and stop talking about these adult things."
"Rong'er, please continue to stay here and taste the pastries. I'll go out and take a look. Don't really leave."
"Master will not leave Ronger behind."
Hearing the footsteps getting closer and closer, Nianduan quickly wiped away his tears, jogged outside for a short distance with light steps, and then pretended to be in a hurry and walked towards the main hall.
Little did he know that all the movements were within Cheng Qiao's perception, and Nianduan's whereabouts had long been exposed.
Although what he said before was deliberately meant for Nian Duan to hear, Cheng Qiao meant it sincerely.
If Nian Duan is immersed in the past, he may still be unable to avoid the fate of dying young. Taking this opportunity to try to enlighten him can not only reduce the anger in Nian Duan's heart, but also be a small way of repaying his kindness.
Cheng Qiao did not forget that his father was able to live a few more years because of Nianduan's treatment. Even though he only lived a few more years, it was enough to have a huge impact on the officialdom of the Qin State, and then affect the entire Qin Dynasty. country.
The current political situation of the Qin State is stable and no trouble has occurred. This is due to Nian Duan's contribution.
In addition, Nian Duan wanted to join the Academy and become a doctor of medicine. This was another contribution to the Qin State. He really hoped that Nian Duan could live a long life.
"Mr. Nianduan, I was impulsive and offended."
Cheng Qiao pretended to have just seen Nianduan, bowed his hands in shame, and apologized.
"You are the Marquis Che of the Qin State. How can I, a man from the mountains, dare to be angry with you?"
Nian Duan said angrily, then bypassed Cheng Qiao and walked directly into the main hall.
Cheng Qiao didn't care about Nian Duan's sarcasm. When he came to his senses, he had gone too far just now, but he couldn't blame him entirely. Nian Duan's sharp mouth was indeed annoying sometimes, and he was not someone who swallowed his anger.
He wouldn't suppress his emotions with the Purifying Mantra all the time, that would be too boring.
After that, Nian Duan took Duan Murong and was about to leave. However, this time was different from before. This time, he was just pretending. Before, he really wanted to leave.
After Cheng Qiao apologized one after another and Duan Murong helped and put in good words, Nianduan found his way to the bottom of the steps and had no intention of leaving for the time being.
"Mr. Nianduan, how about this?"
"You and Rong'er usually live in the Academy. When the Academy is on vacation, you take Rong'er to live here, so you don't have to waste time together."
Nian Duan remembered Cheng Qiao's previous intentions, and Duan Murong looked at her pitifully, so he hesitated a little and agreed.
After the matter was settled, the atmosphere became much better. Cheng Qiao chatted with Duan Murong about the things at Jinghu Medical Village, sipping tea and listening quietly without interrupting. The atmosphere became warmer.
When Duan Murong said enough, Cheng Qiao said: "Mr. Nianduan, I see that your health is worse than before. Do you want me to help you nurse yourself back to health?"
"No need, I will take care of myself." Nian Duan refused without even thinking about it.
"The teaching tasks in the academy are heavy. It's impossible not to have a good body. This is my apology. Besides, the better your health is, the longer you can spend with Rong'er."
Cheng Qiao smiled slightly, didn't take it seriously, and continued to persuade.
"Can you do it?" Nian Duan looked at Cheng Qiao doubtfully after hearing this.
"Although my medical skills are far inferior to yours, I have more direct and effective methods. I dare not say that there are more methods. It will be no problem to make up for the shortcomings of the body for several years." Cheng Qiao said confidently.
"Okay, then you try it."
Nian Duan is a little curious, so there is no harm in giving it a try. If something goes wrong, stop immediately.
Hearing this, Cheng Qiao closed his eyes slightly and calmed down for a moment. The moment he opened them, he struck out with his palm, and the energy of the five internal organs of white, green, black, red, and yellow instantly penetrated into Nian Duan's chest.
White qi enters the lungs, green qi enters the liver, black qi enters the kidneys, red qi enters the heart, yellow qi enters the spleen, and the five qi enters the five internal organs, stimulating the original qi of the five internal organs in Nian Duan's body. Under Cheng Qiao's deliberate control, the five qi mutual circulation, mutual transformation.
When the deficiency of the five internal organs is replenished, the Qi of the five internal organs begins to stimulate the six internal organs, and then slowly expands to the whole body, quickly making Nian Duanya's healthy body move in the direction of health.
This is also a way to repay gratitude. Compared with Nian Duan's achievements, the rewards he received in the past are too insignificant in Cheng Qiao's opinion.
Less than half an hour passed before Cheng Qiao finished his work, with a slight sweat on his forehead.
Use your own Qi of the five internal organs to make up for others. Although the Qi of the five internal organs has a huge reserve and has been circulating for a long time, it will take half a year to completely make up for the lost Qi of the five internal organs.
"Mr. Nianduan, how do you feel?"
Cheng Qiao wiped the sweat from his forehead and looked at Nian Duan, who was full of energy, rosy complexion and bright eyes, and said softly with a smile.
Nianduan felt that her physical state at this time was as full of vitality as the innocent girl she had not met the swordsman. Although she knew that this state would not last long, even if it subsided, it would still be better than before her last visit to Xianyang.
As a doctor, Nianduan also understood what tactics Cheng Qiao had used to harm himself and benefit her, and he was very moved in his heart.
However, with Nian Duan's temperament, he couldn't say anything sensational. He only said: "If you are interested, I will write down a prescription later. You can take it according to the instructions on the prescription."
Cheng Qiao actually doesn't need to take any medicine. His physical deficit is much lighter than Niantuan imagined. He can completely heal himself slowly over time, with minimal impact on his strength and no impact on his daily life.
However, it was not appropriate to refuse Nianduan's kindness at this time. He could only smile and nod: "Okay."
After talking about this, there was nothing more to say, so Cheng Qiao took the two of them for a walk around the mansion, had dinner together, and then sent someone to take them to the Universal Academy to settle down.
This chapter has been completed!