Spend more time alone!"【6700】
Edo, Tsukinomiya Shrine——
Tianzhangyuan, dressed as a witch, sat on a large smooth rock with her legs together, and behind her was a towering ancient tree.
The warm sunshine with a touch of orange in the white shines through the gaps between the leaves, spreading mottled shadows on the delicate body of Tianzhang Courtyard.
Whenever the breeze blows, this leaf shadow flows back and forth as lightly as a clear trickle.
The wind blowing from afar brings scattered snowflakes from time to time.
The snowflakes billowing up and down in the sky sparkle under the sunlight, like little elves flying all over the sky.
The particles of light and the dance of snow bathe Tianzhangyuan's face that is already beautiful even without the makeup.
If a painter who loves painting pictures of beauties passes by this place, he will be shocked by the beauty of the scenery in front of him, and he will be eager to imprint this scene on rice paper forever.
The pure color of the miko's uniform, which is white at the top and purple at the bottom, brings with it a sacred aura.
This holy aura complements the warm winter sun, making Tianzhang Courtyard look like a banished immortal descended from heaven.
So, what is this pretty widow who is as beautiful as a fairy doing now?
She was like an old lady, sipping the tea she was holding in her hands.
Sometimes, I feel that the tea is a bit too hot, and I blow on the tea in the cup in a very unflattering way.
The warm tea makes Tianzhangyuan feel comfortable all over.
"Haa~"
Tianzhangyuan felt extremely comfortable. While stretching like a cat, he slightly opened his red lips and let out a seductive moan.
Smack...smack...
At this time, the peaceful leisure time in Tianzhang Courtyard was broken by the sudden intervention of the sound of stepping on the snow.
"Huh? Oh, Tachibana-kun! Saege! Yae! You are back."
Tianzhangyuan followed the sound of stepping on the snow and looked at Qingdeng and the "two sisters" who were walking in a straight line.
Qingdeng, who was walking at the front, was seen holding the "customs clearance prop" in his hand: the fan with cherry blossoms painted on it.
The "Two Sisters" walked two steps behind Qingdeng.
Sister Shazhong looked indifferent, and it seemed that she had accepted the fact of losing to Qingdeng.
On the other hand, my younger sister, Yae, looked like a squirrel with her mouth full of acorns, her lips pouting and her cheeks bulging, almost writing the word "unhappy" directly on her face.
"You guys came out much earlier than I expected."
Tianzhangyuan put down the teacup in his hand and turned to look at the incense altar at his feet.
Of the two short incense sticks on the incense altar, one has been burned out and the other has just been lit.
"Sae, Yae, how's the situation? Did Tachibana-kun's performance surprise you?"
"..."
Sha Zhong pursed her small lips and said first:
"To be honest, Mr. Ju's performance is impeccable."
"To reach the attic of the house in such a short time proves that Mr. Tachibana's footwork and acrobatic skills have reached a considerable level."
"As for the skills of indoor fighting, they are even more exquisite."
"Even if we team up with Yae, we are no match for Tachibana-kun."
"Jijun has far surpassed us in terms of indoor fighting skills."
As soon as Saege finished speaking, Yae took over:
"Although I am very reluctant...but my junior's Yunliu has indeed become extremely good...However, Mr. Yu Du, if we are allowed to compete with Mr. Ju, I have enough confidence to defeat my junior! Yixue Shame on you!"
"Kekeke..."
Tianzhangyuan covered her mouth and let out her signature silver bell-like laughter.
"Since even such strict people agree with Ju-kun's strength...then it seems that Ju-kun's Yunliu is indeed impressive."
After saying that, Tianzhangyuan turned to look at Qingdeng.
"Ji Jun, you did a good job, I'm very satisfied."
"You are ridiculous."
Qingden bowed.
Tianzhangyuan put down the teacup in her hand and stood up.
"What time is it now...?"
She murmured, reached into the high bulge in her front, and pulled out a small golden pocket watch.
After looking at the direction of the minute and hour hands on the clock and confirming that it was too early, Tianzhangyuan nodded with a slight smile.
"Ju-kun, come with me."
The pretty widow said as she put her watch back between the mountains.
Qingdeng tilted his head and asked Tianzhangyuan with his eyes: Where are you going?
Tianzhang Academy quickly responded:
"Come to the archery range with me. It's been a long time since I gave you an archery lesson. It's rare that I'm free today, so I'll give you a lesson after a long time."
Archery range——When Qingdeng heard this word, his expression suddenly became strange.
"yes……"
In order to cover up the strange look on his face at the moment, Qingdeng quickly responded and said yes, while burying his head to prevent Tianzhangyuan and the "second sister" from seeing his current face.
Saege and Yae were behind Aoto, so they were not aware of Aoto's current abnormality.
But... the Tianzhang Courtyard directly in front of Qingdeng is a different story.
Even though Qingdeng lowered his head, the sharp-eyed Tianzhangyuan immediately noticed the strange look on Qingdeng's face.
In an instant, as if he was infected, the expression on Tianzhangyuan's face became weird little by little.
She gave Qingdeng a vicious look with a bit of resentment in her eyes, then turned around as if fleeing, strode towards the archery range, and muttered:
"Okay, okay! Don't be stupid! Come to the archery range with me. If I procrastinate, I won't have time to teach you archery skills. In the afternoon, I have to deal with some important matters."
"Okay, okay..."
Qingdeng also started to take a sip,
Qingdeng took a deep breath, pretended to be calm, straightened his face, and followed Tianzhangyuan closely.
The two walked away. Only the two legal lolita stood there blankly, facing each other with blank faces.
"Sister, why did Mr. Yu Du look so weird just now?
Yae blinked innocently.
"..." Yazhong seemed to have thought of something, and her small round face was instantly filled with intriguing emotions.
"I hope I'm overthinking it..."
Shazhong sighed softly.
"Huh? What's 'overthinking'? What do you mean? Sister, don't tell riddles!"
Yae, whose eyes still sparkled with innocence, puffed up his cheeks in dissatisfaction.
"...Yae, you are so cute and innocent sometimes."
"...Was I just offended by you?"
Yae was stunned for a moment, then slowly cast an angry look at Sae.
"I'm not trying to blame you, I'm praising you from the bottom of my heart."
After saying this in his usual tone of neither sadness nor joy, Sha Zhong paused and then added:
"In this chaotic world where it's hard to distinguish between light and dark, right and wrong, it's better to have a simpler character."
After finishing her words, Sazhong folded her hands in front of her and walked towards the main hall of the shrine not far away.
"Come on, Yae, let's go change clothes and then go on to clean the shrine."
"Ahhhh! I told you not to tell riddles! I hate it when people tell me riddles! What does the phrase 'I hope I'm overthinking' mean? Also, why do you praise me for no reason? Simple?"
The frantic Yae was like a disturbing mosquito, "buzzing" and circling around Shazhong, continuously unleashing "sonic attacks" on Shazhong.
Facing Yae's harassment, Sae's calm attitude was like "You can be strong as long as you are strong, and the breeze will blow over the hills."
No matter how noisy Yae was, she remained calm and did not even look at Yae. Her expression remained unchanged and she looked forward.
"After all, Tianzhangyuan is also a woman, and she is also a woman with such a vibrant temperament. It is inevitable that she will feel lonely..."
Shazhong spoke to herself thoughtfully at a volume that only she could barely hear.
"If it's Mr. Orange... that's fine. He's young, healthy, strong, and more importantly, easy to control. He's indeed an excellent candidate to relieve loneliness... It seems that his attitude towards Mr. Orange will be better in the future. Just be more respectful."
"Ah! Sister! What were you mumbling just now!
"You are wrong, I am not talking."
"Ahhh! I hate it!"
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Tenzōin loves cleanliness, so the archery range dedicated to Tenzōin in Yuegong Shrine is always kept clean and spotless, and the air is always filled with a refreshing fragrance.
When Qingdeng was semi-forced by Tianzhang Academy to practice archery, Qingdeng was actually a little resistant.
Because he feels that playing with a bow is a bit outdated in this era when the West has completed the first industrial revolution and is about to begin the second industrial revolution.
However, under the guidance of Tianzhang Yuan, he studied archery with concentration and seriousness, and Qingdeng's views on this weapon gradually changed.
In terms of combat effectiveness and practicality, bows are indeed inferior to the most advanced rifles and artillery nowadays, but in terms of physical and mental exercise, archery has an incomparable and substitute position.
In order to accurately shoot the arrow at the target, correct posture and mental concentration are indispensable.
Being distracted or having an incorrect posture will have a great impact on shooting accuracy.
Therefore, when Qingteng practices archery, he often unconsciously enters a state of high concentration in which "the whole body is empty and the body seems to be floating in mid-air."
Those annoying things will be forgotten and ignored unconsciously.
When the practice is over and you come back to your senses, you will find that your originally depressed mood has become much more relaxed.
Moreover, after seeing your arrow successfully hit the target, you will have a sense of accomplishment, which is very helpful for reducing stress.
All in all, after coming into contact with archery, Qingdeng finally understood why the ancients listed "shooting" among the six arts of the gentleman.
——Yes, that’s right, I fell in love with archery because practicing archery can strengthen my body and mind...
Qingdeng weighed the purple and the bow in his hands, and said this to himself repeatedly in a tone that seemed to be self-suggestive.
"Tachibana-kun, today we will practice shooting at targets 20 rooms away."
Tianzhangyuan walked out from behind Qingdeng.
I saw her pair of wide sleeves of the miko uniform, which were tied tightly with a purple cuff.
Two slender arms that were so white that they would never be seen by anyone were now openly exposed.
"For a target at such a distance, arm strength alone is not enough."
"If you have enough physical strength and arm strength, you can indeed try to shoot the arrow that far by relying on your physical strength alone.
"But I don't recommend you do that."
"It's a bit foolish to insist on using such a stupid method when there are obviously more labor-saving methods."
"You must learn to use the wind and the...um...um...force of the arrow when it falls. Tachibana-kun, do you understand what I mean?"
As Tianzhangyuan spoke, she used her slender hand to simulate the trajectory of the arrow as it fell.
Qingdeng nodded:
"Yeah, I understand."
——It means inertia.
Modern physics has just been introduced to Japan not long ago, and even the upper echelons of the Tianzhang Institute have not yet come into contact with the exclusive physical terms of "inertia" and "friction".
"Well, that's good if you understand. I'll explain it further."
Tianzhangyuan is really good at teaching people.
After listening to her in-depth and simple introduction, Qingden already had a certain understanding and mastery of the "long-distance shooting method".
Later, Tianzhang Academy took action in person and gave Qingdeng a practical demonstration.
This woman is indeed a Hime samurai who is proficient in archery. She shot 10 arrows at a target nearly 40 meters away in twenty rooms - all 10 arrows hit the target.
"Okay, Tachibana-kun."
Tianzhangyuan held the bow and stood half a step sideways to give way to the shooting position.
"Come and try it."
Qingdeng nodded and stepped forward.
Stand sideways with your legs spread almost at the same level as your shoulders.
Take the arrow and set the arrow.
Hold the bow tightly in your left hand, hold the bow string and arrow branch tightly with your gloved right hand, and look at the target in the distance.
After the arrows are strung, use both hands to hold the bow and arrow above your head. Next, hold the bow with one hand and pull the string with the other. Open your hands to the left and right, and pull the arrow on the string to your eye level.
the height of.
His right cheek touched the arrow lightly, his philtrum and lips tightened, and his whole body was still, as if he had pressed the pause button on a video tape.
This "time stopped" scene only appeared for a moment.
After a breath, the "videotape" starts to play back quickly.
Whoosh!
The arrows shot out continued to extend into the distance along with the wind.
Tight force shot out from Qingdeng's arms.
Qingdeng's movements are so standard that there is no fault to be found. If you take a screenshot of his movements and demeanor, you can compile it into a textbook.
However... although his posture and movements were impeccably standard, Qingdeng's results were lackluster.
I shot 5 arrows in a row, but none of them hit the target.
Tianzhangyuan saw this and gently shook his head.
"Ju-kun, your movements are standard, but you didn't make good use of the power of the wind."
Tianzhangyuan said as he slowly walked towards Qingdeng.
"You want this..."
Tianzhangyuan, who was standing behind Qingdeng, raised his arms.
His left hand looped around Qingdeng's left shoulder, walked around to Qingdeng's body, and grabbed the bow in Qingdeng's left palm.
His right hand went around Qingdeng's right shoulder, and also in front of Qingdeng, but instead he held the bow string in Qingdeng's right palm.
The temperature of human skin covered Qingdeng's back.
Qingdeng felt a warm, soft touch on his back.
Just like that, Qingdeng was frozen by the warmth coming from behind.
Pocket watermelon is pressed into "pocket watermelon cake".
"When you release the arrow, you need to raise the height a little higher. Here, this height is about the same..."
Tianzhengyuan's breath kept hitting Qingdeng's neck and back.
Qingden felt his heart rate rising rapidly.
Plop, plop...
Qingden felt that the fabric of his clothes on his chest was shaking slightly from the violent beating of his heart.
In addition to his skin and ears, Qingden's nose was also suffering from intense stimulation.
The body fragrance smells a bit like mint, and it penetrates Qingdeng's nostrils continuously.
Where did this fragrance come from? The answer goes without saying...
Tianzhangyuan seemed to be explaining something very serious, but Qingdeng heard it too clearly. It was obvious that Tianzhangyuan was very close to him... No, that's not right. Such a distance cannot be described as "close at hand". The two of them were now completely close to each other.
of.
Tianzhangyuan's voice seemed to come from far away. It was vague and floating.
Qingden tries to put an end to this embarrassing situation.
He turned his head sideways and looked behind him with his peripheral vision.
Tianzhangyuan's expression was solemn and his eyes were solid.
His whole body seemed to be covered with labels called "seriousness". This strong and extremely serious energy caused an awe-inspiring and inviolable aura of majesty to escape from his body.
There was absolutely no chance to interrupt... It was really because Tianzhangyuan's current demeanor was too solemn and he couldn't find the chance to remind her out loud! Really! It was definitely not for any other strange reason!
Qingdeng said to himself in a determined tone.
"...Anyway, that's it. Okay, Tachibana-kun, try it again yourself... Hmm? Tachibana-kun?"
After finishing the explanation, Tianzhangyuan raised his beautiful face and looked at Qingdeng in confusion, who seemed to be distracted.
Just when she was about to ask "what's wrong"... she finally realized how uncomfortable the posture and distance between herself and Qingdeng was.
In an instant, Tianzhang Yuan's entire face turned red. His cheeks were as crimson as clouds.
"Hug, I'm sorry. My old habit happened again..."
Tianzhangyuan hurriedly let go of Qingdeng in his arms, took seven steps back in one breath, and instantly opened the distance between himself and Qingdeng.
Immediately afterwards, Tianzhangyuan seemed to have remembered something, and said to Qingdeng with an annoyed look on his face:
"Ji Jun, haven't I told you already? When my old habits happen again, you have to remind me in time!"
There was no way to argue... Qingdeng, who was completely speechless, turned away in embarrassment and did not dare to look at Tianzhang Courtyard.
"Yes, I'm sorry...because you were too serious and focused, so I couldn't find the time to speak..."
The atmosphere around me has changed.
Silence fell between Qingdeng and Tianzhangyuan.
Tianzhang Court did not make any further accusations against Qingdeng.
She blushed, turned her head sideways like Qingdeng, and cast her gaze on the empty snow not far away.
This scene made Qingdeng couldn't help but think back to more than three months ago...that is, the day he first learned bowing under the guidance of Tianzhang Yuan.
It was then that Qingdeng discovered this problem with Tianzhang Hospital for the first time.
At that time, the atmosphere was as awkward as now...
As Tianzhangyin Shiyi said, this is Tianzhangyuan's old problem.
This Princess of the Satsuma Domain, who was born into a well-known family, may have been influenced by her family tradition. Once she made up her mind to do something seriously, she would be extraordinarily focused, meticulous and uncompromising.
This should be a good thing... but the problem is: Tianzhang Academy often focuses too much.
Be so focused that you forget your surroundings; be so focused that you ignore your current behavior, words, and deeds.
Archery is Tianzhangyuan's favorite martial art - this is what she said personally.
When teaching his favorite martial art to Qingdeng, out of his feelings for archery and his responsibility to Qingdeng, Tianzhangyuan frequently entered a state of "forgetting both things and myself".
And Tianzhangyuan happens to be the kind of "action man" who likes to use his hands more than his words.
Rather than preaching boring knowledge, Tianzhangyuan preferred to give hands-on demonstrations and teach Qingdeng step by step how to draw the bow and how to aim.
Ever since - the scene just now was born.
Tianzhangyuan was immersed in teaching work and could not extricate himself. In order to help Qingdeng understand the techniques of using the bow more quickly, his hands and feet moved unconsciously, and his delicate body was pressed against Qingdeng's body unconsciously.
As early as the first time this embarrassing situation happened, Tianzhang Yuan told Qingdeng: Next time you see me doing such a rude thing, remember to remind me in time.
At the same time, Tianzhang Yuan also repeatedly assured Qingdeng that she would pay more attention in the future and never let similar situations happen again.
As a result, Tianzhang Yuan guarantees solitude.
In almost every archery practice, Tianzhangyuan would have uncontrollable and overly close physical contact with Qingdeng many times.
After more than three months of "bow skills classes", Qingdeng not only learned how to use a bow, but also memorized the body temperature and scent of Tianzhang Yuan.
To this day, when Qingdeng sees the bow, he immediately thinks of Tianzhangyuan's pretty face, the "personal guidance" Tianzhangyuan gave him, and the unsettling temperature and smell - Qingdeng's imagination can be in this world.
Such a leap in level is all thanks to the old problem of Tianzhang Academy.
At this moment, Tianzhangyuan showed the mature side of a 24-year-old adult woman.
"Ahem..."
She coughed twice.
These two light coughs broke the silence.
As the calm atmosphere was broken, the embarrassment between the two people suddenly dissipated a lot.
"Okay, let's continue practicing archery."
Tianzhangyuan put on a straight face and looked solemn, pretending that nothing happened.
Qingdeng also borrowed the donkey down the slope and took several deep breaths.
The talent "Emperor's Art" is activated.
He quickly collected his emotions and expressions on his face, and tacitly decided with Tianzhang Academy not to mention the small accident that had just happened, which had happened countless times...
——I really like archery because it helps my physical and mental health...
The self-suggestive soliloquy echoed deep in Qingdeng's heart again...
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After that, the archery class continued normally.
After several reminders from Tianzhang Academy, Qingdeng finally figured out the secret of the "long-distance shooting method", and his hit rate increased sharply, from the original "zero hit in five shots" to "three hits out of ten" in one breath.
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Qingdeng's ability to draw inferences from one instance and learn from others after hearing it naturally made it unnecessary for Tianzhang Academy to "personally guide" Qingdeng.
Although he consciously ignored it, Qingden did feel a bit regretful and lonely...
No more accidents happened - more than an hour passed like this -
"Okay, Ju-kun, let's finish today's practice here. Come, drink some tea and eat some snacks."
Tianzhangyuan sat on his knees in a pavilion dedicated to resting next to the archery range. He had two teacups and a plate of mochi that he got from nowhere.
“Is only black tea okay?”
"Ah, yes. I have no taboos on tea."
After pulling the bow for more than an hour, Qingdeng's body and mind were already a little tired.
He happened to be a little hungry, so Qingdeng was not polite, put the bow in his hand back on the bow stand, and sat down next to Tianzhangyuan.
"Ji Jun, you are indeed an incredible martial arts wizard."
"Um?"
Qingdeng, who was drinking black tea, raised his confused gaze towards Tianzhang Courtyard.
Why did you suddenly say this? Qingdeng asked with his eyes.
"I thought you only had extraordinary talent in swordsmanship, but I didn't expect that you also have such amazing talents in archery."
Tianzhangyuan had a look of emotion on his face.
"In less than 4 months, I have reached a state that I have been practicing for 4 years. If this continues, it won't be long before I have nothing left to teach you."
Faced with the sudden compliment from Tianzhang Yuan, Qingdeng smiled politely and said a few words of modesty.
"Ah, by the way..."
Qingdeng's face was stunned. After hesitating for a while, he asked Tianzhang Court:
"Speaking of this... His Highness Tianzhangyuan, I have a question that I have wanted to ask you for a long time."
Qingdeng asked with his eyes: Can I ask?
"Um?"
Tianzhangyuan replied with an expression: Just ask.
Why do you want to teach me archery yourself? With your ability, you should be able to find many people to do it for you, right?"
"Ah, well...actually the reason is very simple."
Tianzhangyuan put down the tea cup in his hand, turned his upper body, and faced Qingden, his smiling face filled with warm colors.
"Because I like you! I want to be alone with you as much as possible!"
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The evil river crab caused Leopard Leopard to write today's chapter, so he had to hold it back! I dare not write more about how Qingdeng and Tianzhangyuan posted it, it was so sad! (Leopard is sad.jpg)
The preparations that need to be made are almost done, and it is almost time to enter the main plot of the second volume (yes, the second volume has written almost 1 million words, but it turns out that until now, it has not entered the main theme of "The Power to the Sky". The previous
All the plots, whether it is a fireworks display or fighting bandits, are just foreshadowing for the main plot that will follow.)
The next plot will be very interesting, so stay tuned!
This chapter has been completed!