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After returning from the deep valley, another half month passed. It had been three years since Zhang Xiaofan entered the Qingyun Sect, and his bamboo cutting career had also ended. However, the results he produced at the end of the day made even him blush.

Because of that inexplicable trip to the deep valley, in the next half month, Zhang Xiaofan often felt dizzy, depleted of energy and blood, and was particularly prone to fatigue. He secretly guessed in his mind that maybe it was due to the vague feeling when he was unconscious that day.

It was caused by the massive bleeding he saw. However, he checked his whole body and found no wounds. He felt uneasy and did not dare to ask the master, so he had to bury it in his heart.

It's just that he didn't speak, but his body responded. Normally, Chai Guicha could cut at least two big black bamboos, but now he was panting and sweating after just a few cuts. After a long time, he couldn't even cut a single black bamboo.

He couldn't cut it. In fact, it's no wonder. That day in the valley, the "blood-devouring bead" almost sucked half of the blood essence in his body. If he hadn't always been strong, he would have been bedridden. But Zhang Xiaofan thought

It would be delusional to continue chopping bamboo as before.

This situation continued, and it was not until half a month later that Zhang Xiaofan felt that his body had improved slightly, and his mental strength had improved. However, the bamboo cutting work also ended at this time. On the last day, Senior Brother Song, who came to check the acceptance,

Under the watchful eyes of Daren and others, Zhang Xiaofan tried his best and finally cut off a piece of black bamboo before the end of time.

Song Daren and others looked at each other, speechless. Only Tian Linger walked up, patted his shoulder with a smile and said: "Xiaofan, it doesn't matter, you have one-tenth of my ability, senior sister, which is already very good."

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Zhang Xiaofan smiled bitterly.

At ten o'clock in the evening, everyone in Dazhufeng sat around in the dining hall. After Tian Buyi and his wife sat down, Song Daren first reported Zhang Xiaofan's situation. Tian Buyi sneered and didn't even look at Zhang Xiaofan, but Suru smiled and said

: "Ah, Xiaofan, you have been coming to our Dazhu Peak for three years."

Zhang Xiaofan said quickly: "Yes, Master."

Suru sighed softly and said: "Oh, time flies so fast, three years have passed in a flash." As she said that, she suddenly paused, raised her voice, and said to the other six disciples: "Do you feel this way?

ah?"

All the disciples at Dazhu Peak were shocked and immediately sat upright and said, "Yes!"

Suru snorted and said: "Now that your junior brothers have grown up, but you still haven't made any progress in the past three years, are you going to make me and your master angry to death?"

Everyone did not dare to speak, but they all turned their attention to Song Daren. Under the urging of other junior brothers, Song Daren gritted his teeth and said: "Master, don't worry, we will definitely do our best this time!"

Suru had the word "disbelief" clearly on her face. Just when she was about to speak, Tian Buyi suddenly interrupted: "Lao Liu."

Du Bishu's whole body trembled, he raised his head and said in surprise: "Master, you called me?"

Tian Buyi said calmly: "I saw you dancing around in the kitchen in front of the pots and pans in your spare time these days. What's going on?"

Du Bishu's face turned red, he was speechless, and said: "Master, you, how did you see it?"

Suru said "Hey" and said: "Bishu, what's wrong?"

Du Bishu hesitated for a while and whispered: "Disciple wants to see if he can make those things move..."

Everyone was immediately moved. The realm of "driving objects" is the fundamental basis for cultivating magic weapons in Qingyun Sect's Taoism. It is unimaginable to reach the fourth level of Tai Chi Xuan Qing Tao Jade Clear Realm.

Tian Buyi nodded. Although there was nothing on his face, there was still a hint of joy in his eyes, and he said, "How is it?"

Du Bishu whispered: "It seems, it seems to have moved."

"Boom", everyone was in an uproar and were all surprised. Lao Wulu Daxin, who was sitting next to him, patted his shoulder vigorously with a smile on his face. Suru opposite him also smiled brightly and said with a smile: "Good boy, I didn't expect you.

I'm sorry, when did it happen?"

Du Bishu was influenced by everyone and relaxed, saying: "Just recently, I was practicing in my room a few days ago. Suddenly I noticed that the water cup on the table moved under the power of my mind. I wondered if I had a breakthrough.

The third level." At this point, he smiled rather sheepishly and added, "But the disciple was unsure and couldn't believe it, so he kept testing it, but he didn't expect to be discovered by the master."

Tian Buyi smiled and said: "It's like this. Although there is a huge difference in the effects between the fourth and third levels of Yuqing Realm, there is no obvious difference when you first cultivate it. You have a clever temperament. Although you started late, you unexpectedly caught up from behind.

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Everyone laughed and congratulated one after another, during which Tian Linger interjected: "Sixth Senior Brother, have you decided what magic weapon to practice?"

Du Bishu was stunned for a moment and said: "No, I just confirmed from Master that I have reached the fourth level of cultivation, and I haven't had time to think about it."

Suru smiled and said: "No rush, you can think about it slowly in the next few days, but you all know your master's temper. He has never forced you to practice fairy swords. Whatever you like, you can find the materials after you think about it."

Bar."

Zhang Xiaofan was extremely envious at the side. He saw Senior Brother Six smiling with teeth all over his face, and heard Tian Buyi say: "Sixth Brother."

Du Bishu said quickly: "Master."

Tian Buyi said: "According to our Qingyun Sect's old practice, disciples who have reached the fourth level of Tai Chi Xuanqing Dao will go down the mountain to travel around the world, and at the same time look for good materials and spiritual objects to practice magic weapons. As for whether you can get the magical objects that gather the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, it depends on you.

It's your own destiny. Prepare yourself and go down the mountain in the next few days."

Du Bishu was startled for a moment, with a bit of reluctance and a bit of joy in his eyes, and whispered: "Yes." After saying that, he remembered something and said: "But Master, the disciples have always been responsible for the meals here, but the disciples

After leaving..."

Lu Daxin beside him laughed and said: "What are you afraid of? Didn't you still have me before you started? Don't worry, you won't starve to death."

Du Bishu and everyone laughed. Only Tian Linger laughed and said: "Fifth Senior Brother, you have the nerve to say that the food you cooked gave me nightmares when I was a child!"

Lu Daxin's face turned red, and everyone burst into laughter. When the laughter subsided, Tian Buyi said calmly: "Let Lao Qi do the kitchen work from now on."

Everyone was startled, and Lu Daxin said in surprise: "Master, junior brother, he is still young..."

Tian Buyi squinted his eyes and glanced at Zhang Xiaofan. Zhang Xiaofan quickly said: "Master, don't worry, I often help Sixth Senior Brother in the kitchen and I can do it."

Tian Buyi nodded, said nothing more, and waved his hand: "Eat!"

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Three days later, Du Bishu packed up, explained everything in the kitchen, and went down the mountain. Among the senior brothers in the past three years, Du Bishu was the youngest and had a lively temper.

Zhang Xiaofan was the closest to him. Now that he was gone, Zhang Xiaofan felt quite reluctant to leave. He felt that he was suddenly a little lonely on Dazhu Peak.

Afterwards, Zhang Xiaofan started his second "homework" at Qingyun Sect - cooking.

That day was his first formal cooking. He had been busy in the kitchen all morning, washing rice and washing vegetables. Before he knew it, at noon, Tian Buyi and others walked into the dining room.

Seeing that the food was placed on the table as usual, Zhang Xiaofan sat at the end of the table, holding his hands together with fear. Anyone could feel the tension.

Everyone sat down, Tian Buyi said nothing, but Suru glanced at Zhang Xiaofan, with a smile on her face, and said: "Xiaofan, how do you feel about cooking for the first time?"

Zhang Xiaofan opened his mouth, but couldn't think of what to say. Tian Buyi snorted and said, "Eat." The disciples responded, picked up the food with their chopsticks, and put it into their mouths.

There was silence in the dining room.

Zhang Xiaofan was so nervous that his heart jumped into his throat, cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he whispered: "Master, senior brother, I, I didn't do well, you, you..."

"Wow, it's so delicious!" Tian Linger suddenly exclaimed, and couldn't help but pick up another piece of bamboo shoots and put it into his mouth. Zhang Xiaofan was stunned and saw all the senior brothers smiling and clicking.

His head was spinning, his chopsticks were like the wind, and he was full of praise.

"I didn't expect that my junior brother actually has this skill. It's amazing, amazing!"

"Well (unclear), it's more delicious than Lao Wu, no, it's more delicious than Lao Wu and Lao Liu combined, haha!"

At this time, Lian Tian Buyi picked up a few more chopsticks and nodded, with a smile in his eyes. Zhang Xiaofan saw it and felt satisfied.

Since then, Zhang Xiaofan has continued to cook in the kitchen. He has not shown any talent in Taoist practice, but he is quite talented in cooking. He is a self-taught cook.

The food tasted delicious, far better than others. In his heart, as long as Tian Buyi nodded slightly in approval, it was the greatest joy.

Time flies, and another half a year has passed. Seeing that Qingyun Sect's "Seven Meridians Martial Arts Competition" that happens once every sixty years is approaching, not only Suru, but also Tian Buyi also begins to supervise the disciples. Everyone is focusing on it.

He was committed to cultivating Taoism, but no one bothered Zhang Xiaofan, and no one had much hope for him anyway.

As for Zhang Xiaofan, he didn't care. He was busy in the kitchen every day, but he felt a bit of happiness from the pots and pans. He practiced Taoism by himself in his spare time, and practiced "Great Brahma Prajna" every late at night.

The days were quite peaceful.

During this period of time, the gray monkey he brought back from the valley lived with him for half a year. The human and monkey have become very close to each other. Zhang Xiaofan even gave it a name - Xiao Hui. This

The name is just like his own name, plain and unremarkable.

Ever since he started working in the kitchen, Xiao Hui would always follow him to the kitchen, grab a bamboo shoot here and there a piece of fruit, and eat secretly all day long. After half a year, he lived there

Although he has gained a lot of weight, on this Dazhu Peak, the monkey Xiao Hui still has an enemy, and that is the big yellow dog that Tian Buyi raised since childhood - Dahuang.

I don’t know why, but the big yellow dog always looked at this monkey with displeasure. In the first days, it kept barking every time it saw Xiao Hui, which frightened Xiao Hui and always hid in high places. Later, as time passed, it kept barking.

, finally reluctantly accepted that Xiao Hui was a member of Dazhu Peak, but every time they met, they bared their teeth and made a fierce look. Every time Xiao Hui was so frightened that he screamed, Da Huang only barked a few times.

, held the dog's head high, waggled its tail, and walked aside.

As autumn turns to winter, the weather on Dazhu Peak is getting colder. Except for Tian Buyi and his wife, who have advanced cultivation and are no longer afraid of the ordinary cold and warmth, the other disciples gradually put on clothes.

On this day, the sunshine was rare and warm on Dazhu Peak. After finishing his work in the kitchen, Zhang Xiaofan walked out, stretched out, and sat down next to a pine tree outside the house. He leaned against the trunk, squinted his eyes, and felt comfortable.

Enjoying the sunshine.

After sitting for a while, when he was about to fall asleep, Zhang Xiaofan suddenly heard a few barks coming from the front. When he opened his eyes, he saw Dahuang lying on the ground in front of him lazily basking in the sun, while Xiao Hui.

Step by step, he moved towards Dahuang from behind.

Zhang Xiaofan was very surprised. Dahuang often went to the kitchen to eat on weekdays and became familiar with him, so he knew the relationship between monkeys and dogs very well. He didn't expect that the sun seemed to be rising in the west today.

Xiao Hui actually took the initiative to approach Dahuang! Zhang Xiaofan immediately became energetic and stared ahead.

I saw Xiao Hui approaching Dahuang very quickly. Although Dahuang could not see what was behind him, when he moved his nose, he immediately smelled something strange behind him. When he looked back, he immediately opened his big mouth, exposed his fangs, and barked "woof, woof, woof" several times.

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To be continued...