Chapter 39 Tangjiabao
At this time, it was almost noon, the river was breeze and the blessed boat was sailing smoothly.
Several people got off to the cabin and ordered the boatman to prepare a table of wine and food.
This lucky boat is not as big as the Huafanglou boat I took the previous time in Baiya. The space of the pointed-bottom boat is not as big as the flat-bottom boat. There is not much stock on the boat, and you need to dock many times on the way to replenish food and water, but there is a trawl behind the boat, so you can eat fresh fish and shrimp from time to time.
Today, the boat just left the shore, the vegetables were fresh and tender, and the fish was plump and the table of wine and food made everyone's index fingers move.
Baiya went on the table, but did not ask in a bad mood. Instead, he first ordered a small jar of rice wine brewed by the boatman, and exchanged cups to entertain these friends.
Although he was an otaku in his previous life, his marketing work was not lacking in drinking and socializing. After using the methods of drinking tables, Lu Yuan and Jiang Wu refused and immediately blushed.
As Bai Ya expected, these people were still young after all, and they didn't have so many colorful things. As long as they were willing to lower their posture, they would not keep others from thousands of miles away. Lu Yuan and Jiang Wu gradually relaxed under the influence of alcohol, and the three of them began to call each other brothers and had a much harmonious relationship, not as unfamiliar as before.
However, the sick-looking young man Tang Shou still kept his mind clear, saying that he was ill and only ate vegetables and did not drink alcohol. He obviously had some doubts about Bai Ya who suddenly appeared. The other two girls also tried it casually, put their heads together, and whispered private words.
"Brothers, which martial arts schools opened their doors to recruit disciples this time?" Bai Ya finally brought up the important matter when the atmosphere was almost brewing.
"There are about ten, but among them, only Zhenwu Taoist temple and Lingtian Martial Arts Hall are what everyone values. The former was created by the disciples of Qingcheng, and the latter was backed by the Lingtian Pavilion of Emei..."
The tall young man with freckles on his face was a little drunk and took the lead in opening the conversation.
"Why do these martial arts schools arrange the time for recruiting disciples at this time?" Bai Ya nodded and asked strangely.
When he first traveled through time, the world was still early autumn, but now it has entered winter, which seems not a good time to recruit students.
"Haha, my goodness doesn't know that Chengdu is the capital of Great Shu Kingdom. There are many famous mountains and mountains around it, and all major sects have industries in the city. Especially the martial arts halls of all sizes, there are no less than a hundred places in the city..."
Lu Yuan was also a little drunk. He was a heroic and refreshing person. After several times of clinking glasses, he saw that Baiya was drunk and the cup was empty. He did not refuse. He felt very happy and his attitude became enthusiastic.
With the narrative of Lu Yuan and Jiang Wu, Bai Ya gradually gained a little understanding of the small world in Chengdu.
Chengdu City has more than a hundred martial arts schools, and behind these martial arts schools are all sects of all sizes, including small sects and large fairy martial arts sects similar to the Vajra Temple that occupy the entire mountain range and the blessed land of the cave.
If these martial arts schools open their doors and grab martial arts resources, they are afraid that Chengdu City will be in chaos every day. Therefore, the martial arts schools in the city will privately agree on recruiting disciples every year to make them staggered each other so that martial arts students in the country can choose freely.
"Then... what kind of examination content are there when these martial arts schools recruit disciples?" Bai Ya asked curiously, "Do you want to find courage or to test your bones?"
"There are different methods of recruiting apprentices in different martial arts schools, and there are new tricks every year. Before the test, no one knows the specific content." Lu Yuan shook his head and smiled, "However, courage, qualifications, and insight will be considered, and there is also a literary test!"
"Writing test?" Bai Ya was shocked. This was really...unexpected!
He was also a college graduate in his previous life, but he obviously would not take any math, physics, chemistry, politics, economy and English in this world. The so-called literary exam is afraid that the test will test personal qualities and moral character.
Including the words of the two old monks of Xidaolang, the old beggar, and the Vajra Temple, this is probably the initial test of the disciples of the Immortal Martial Sect. In other words, it is to look at your worldview, outlook on life, and values.
If their values are not correct, they may not accept them no matter how good the qualifications are.
Damn, what about the plot that a certain Taoist body that had been agreed upon to enter the sect will be praised as a treasure, and then slapped in the face by the loser?
Bai Ya complained secretly, feeling helpless. If this article exam is very important, he might not be able to get into the eyes of the examiner.
The young man named Bai, who was possessed, had recognized characters before, but he was limited to understanding the commonly used simplified small seal script. If Bai Ya lifted his pen to write, wouldn't mention whether the style of the writing is in line with it, then countless small crabs would probably be able to crawl out of the rice paper.
"If... if you don't take the literature exam and rely on your courage and qualifications, will the martial arts school accept people?" Bai Ya asked with a bitter face.
"If you don't take the exam, you're basically children under ten years old." Lu Yuan and Jiang Wu looked at each other and said hesitantly, "There are very few other martial artists who have been accepted by exception!"
When Bai Ya heard this, he couldn't help but sigh. Sometimes he had to have a life, and it was useless to force it. Anyway, he just went to see it first, so there was no need to be so anxious.
He has about one month left in his body and is only fourteen years old. It doesn't matter if he doesn't have a martial arts school recruitment for the time being. He has two martial arts skills that can lay the foundation. He will also hire a teacher to practice calligraphy. It will be too late to go to the martial arts school to take the exam after two years.
After understanding that it is difficult for his family to be on the list now, Bai Ya suddenly became very excited. He didn't mention recruiting disciples in the martial arts school and began to relax and chat with a few people.
However, instead of asking deliberately, he learned a lot of information from his ordinary chat.
Lu Yuan and others have introduced themselves before, but Bai Ya now knows that they are all from martial arts families and most of the ancestors have produced famous warriors.
The Lu family in Jiangyou, where Lu Yuan and Lu Qing are located, are good at boxing and kicking. As Bai Ya thought when he was in the inn, his ancestors were from Wu Yue. Although he moved to Jiangyou City in Shu a long time ago, his kung fu still followed the "Southern Fist" lineage.
The brothers and sisters of Jiang Wu and Jiang Nan are natives from Shu. Their ancestral home is Yinping, which immediately made Bai Ya feel alert and secretly paid attention.
This is because Yinping County is the northernmost part of Yizhou, adjacent to Longxi County, and closer to Didao City than Hanzhong. These two brothers and sisters may not know about the floods in Taohe River and the "feats" he did in Didao City!
However, what Bai Ya cares about the most among these young people was the pretty boy with a sick face. Because his surname was Tang, he lived in "Tangjiabao" in Jiangzhou!
When Tang Shou introduced himself before, he did not pay much attention. But as everyone chatted, Bai Ya finally realized that Jiangzhou was Chongqing in his previous life and the "Ba Kingdom" among ancient Bashu.
When Tang Shou accidentally mentioned his family living in Tangjiabao, Bai Ya finally contacted the young man who looked like a beautiful woman in front of him with the famous "Tang Sect" in his previous life.
Bai Ya liked reading and playing games in his previous life, and liked to study and research, so he knew that the Tang Sect was not completely fictional, at least its hidden weapons and poisons did have prototypes and characters in history.
"Are there anyone who is good at hidden weapons and poisonous objects?" Seeing that Tang Shou slowly began to add to the topic, Bai Ya finally couldn't help but be curious and asked.
"Haha, Jiangzhou has many minerals, it is not new for the children of the Tang family to be good at refining weapons!" Hearing Bai Ya's question, the people around him burst into laughter with kindness.
"Well, there are many gold and stone mines in Jiangzhou, and God will suffer the consequences! Every generation of my Tang family has produced weapon refining masters, who are proficient in the ways of hidden weapons. If you need them, I hope to take care of my business more!" When the audience talked about the family director, Tang Shou's face was also a little more complacent.
"As for refining poisons... it's not my Tang family's only family." Tang Shou continued with a smile, "Ba County is close to southern Xinjiang, and there are many alien races in the territory, as well as evil sects such as Voodoo Sect and Mangu Mountain. The Tang family refining poisons is just to protect themselves!"
"The Gu Poison Sect of the alien race in southern Xinjiang is indeed abominable. If it weren't for the Jixia Academy setting up a medical branch in Jiangzhou, I would be afraid that these evil schools would be even more troublesome!" Jiang Wu clearly distinguished his love and hatred, and he said angrily.
"Brother Bai, I heard you say before that Ling Zun is a lay disciple of the Vajra Temple. I wonder if he has left some family education?" Tang Shou glanced at Bai Ya and asked with a smile.
This beautiful boy's suspicion is really serious! Bai Ya couldn't help but mutter in his heart, but he was not afraid of such temptation.
The Vajra Tiger Fist that Huinan has modified, and the Vajra Great Hand Seal left by Huikong. These two external kung fu have deep Buddhist martial arts marks. As long as they learn from each other, he believes that these "proficient" aristocratic children will definitely recognize them.
"My father did leave behind two Buddhist martial arts, but they are all martial arts that lay the foundation." Bai Ya replied with a smile, "If you have the chance these days, I hope Brother Tang will give you advice!"
"Brother Bai, you are all martial artists who have just entered the martial arts world. There is no point in giving me any advice. I just want to discuss and confirm each other!"
When Tang Shou heard Bai Ya recognize him, his face slowed down and finally relaxed. As a child of aristocratic family, he naturally understood the difficulty of seeking Taoism in martial arts. Even if the basic martial arts of the Immortal Martial Arts are not comparable to those of the world, it is difficult for ordinary people to get in touch with.
As long as Bai Ya really has authentic Buddhist martial arts, he is probably a good family, and his purpose is very simple and there will be no unspeakable attempts.
Others also understood this truth, and the atmosphere at the table became more harmonious. The two girls also occasionally joined the topic and were no longer as restrictive as before.
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In the following days, Bai Ya discussed with everyone several times during the docking and replenishment period of the blessing ship. After slightly revealing the two martial arts on his body, he completely integrated into this small circle.
Although Bai Ya did big things twice in Liangzhou, he was not very clear about what level his martial arts skills were at.
Bai Ya has always been in contact with many warriors than him. If he does not make a fool of himself or her life, normal competition will basically be an enemy of one unit.
He heard Huinan say that he was dissatisfied with his basic skills, but the basic stage of martial arts also had a difference. It was not until now that he had a friendly exchange with several peers that Bai Ya roughly estimated his martial arts skills.
Among them, Lu Yuan has the highest martial arts skills. He is eighteen years old, his body has passed the stage of rapid development, and his foundation is becoming more complete. No wonder he said that he could not enter the martial arts hall in Chengdu this time, and the elders in his family would not let him go.
Tang Shou and Jiang Wu were about the same age. Tang Shou was 15th, with a smaller month and Jiang Wu was 16th, with a larger month. The two were just as good as Bai Ya, and each had their own strengths.
Jiang Wu is gifted and has outstanding physical conditions. Everyone says that as long as his literary exam is acceptable, there will definitely be a martial arts school asking him, but it is hard to say whether it will be Zhenwu and Lingtian families. After all, the requirements of the sect are also the highest.
Tang Shou's health was much worse. He said that he was sick when he was young and left behind secret injuries. However, this person is smart and versatile, and has a variety of tricks when facing enemies, and has outstanding hidden weapons skills. It is estimated that there is no problem on the list.
As for the two girls Lu Qing and Jiang Nan, they are about the same age as Bai Ya. In particular, Lu Qing is a few months younger than Bai Ya. This time he is just following his brother to gain knowledge. He doesn't care whether he can be on the list.
Therefore, the only person with real problems is actually Baiya...
Chapter completed!