This is why Xia and Shang thought about it day and night.
After listening to the old Taoist talk about whether to practice martial arts, Xia Shang almost blurted out: "I think so."
But after speaking, Xia Shang's expression darkened, and his previous excitement quickly disappeared.
The old Taoist couldn't help but wonder when he saw Xia Shang's expression: "Why are you doing this?"
"The seniors don't know. Although the juniors have the intention to practice martial arts, their basic qualifications are really lacking. I have had guidance from famous teachers before, but it has not been very effective. To this day, there is only a sound of brute force. Practicing martial arts... I still want to
Think about it."
The old Taoist's beard curled up and he said disdainfully: "A famous teacher's advice? What famous teacher? Can the so-called famous teacher compare with me? Don't think that I don't know. There is a very strong purple energy in your body, which is the true essence of the Dzogchen Master.
Then the so-called famous teacher should be a certain Dzogchen, right? But you have to understand that Dzogchen is also divided into strong and weak. I entered the Dzogchen realm fifty years ago, how can my cultivation be compared with that of ordinary Dzogchen? Furthermore, let’s talk about it
, not every warrior knows how to teach his disciples. If you can't learn, it's not because you have poor qualifications, but because the master doesn't know how to teach, do you understand?"
"really?"
"I have practiced martial arts all my life, and I know that there are no disciples with dull qualifications in this world, only masters who cannot teach students according to their aptitude."
There is some truth in what the old Taoist said. Xia Shang couldn't hide his joy after hearing this, and hurriedly said: "If this is true, this junior will naturally be willing to practice martial arts."
"In that case, why are you still standing there?"
Xia Shang was stunned, stood up hurriedly, walked to the old man's side, knelt down, kowtowed three times respectfully, stood up and said: "Master."
The old Taoist was stroking his beard, smiling happily and nodding his head. He seemed to be very satisfied with the apprentice he had accepted.
"From now on, you are the owner of Hero Manor, and also the closed disciple of me and a few old monsters outside. From today on..."
"Wait..." Xia Shang suddenly interrupted.
The old Taoist frowned: "What's the matter?"
"This disciple is still involved in family affairs and many worldly affairs. I'm afraid I can't concentrate on managing the manor, nor can I devote myself to learning martial arts from my master."
“Can’t give up worldliness?”
"Of course it's not possible and absolutely impossible."
"If it is really unavoidable, then you can make your own decision. However, until you have failed in your studies and are not strong enough to protect yourself, I cannot give you this "Book of Heaven" yet."
"The disciple is different from others. What others want is the Book of Heaven, but what the disciple wants is the manor."
"Why? I won't believe it based on just a few words."
"First of all, the disciple has always felt that he is not qualified enough to learn the martial arts in the Heavenly Book. Secondly, the disciple feels that the Heavenly Book can only make one person stronger, but Heroes Village can help disciples gather heroes from all over the world. I believe that no matter how strong one person is, he cannot defeat a hundred.
"
"Having such an understanding is indeed different from others. In this case, I will tell you about the current situation of Hero Village first."
"Don't you want to talk about the history of Hero Village first?" Xia Shang was slightly confused.
"Let the past be bygones. The hero's village has a history of hundreds of years. Even if I know it, there are only scattered stories. The most important thing now is how to change the appearance of the hero's village. It is already dilapidated.
I have lived in this compound for more than sixty years."
"Master, do you mean to renovate?"
"Of course yes."
"How much money does it cost to completely renovate such a large manor?"
"Um..." The old Taoist's face changed slightly, showing a hint of embarrassment, "We old guys made a rough estimate before, it would cost about 340,000 taels of silver. You see, we old guys have been away from the secular world for many years, and we don't even think about it.
I don’t want to steal or rob my son’s money, so I’ve put the renovation of the Hero’s Manor on hold for the time being. Disciple, I heard that you also have a family business, and you want to live a prosperous life in the secular world, should you..."
"This..." The corner of Xia Shang's mouth twitched slightly, thinking that this master is really a big talker. He wants three hundred thousand taels of silver as the apprenticeship fee as soon as he enters the door. Even if he wants to give it, he can't give that much now!
Seeing Xia Shang's hesitation, the old Taoist was a little worried and asked: "What? Is there any difficulty?"
"Master, three hundred and forty thousand taels of silver is not a small amount. It is really impossible for me to take it all out at once."
"Then we can take it step by step, step by step! How much money do you have on hand now?"
Xia Shang's expression remained unchanged and he took out a stack of banknotes from his clothes: "I only have about ten thousand taels with me."
"Okay, okay!" The old Taoist's eyes lit up, and his face became much rosier. Looking at the silver seemed to be more exciting than the previous wine.
Is this guy really just good at drinking?
After looking at such a small amount of money, my eyes gleamed, and I said it was not a steal or a robbery. The origin of the top-quality Wuliangye bottle from before was definitely unknown.
The current situation made Xia Shang unhappy, as he felt like he had fallen into someone else's trap. This good-looking disciple became less pure when he was tainted with the smell of copper.
Since money is involved, Xia Shang has to pay some tuition fees first to see if this famous teacher can teach him, otherwise the next money will be far away.
The old Taoist was not polite. He put all the banknotes given by Xia Shang into his arms and said with satisfaction: "Now that I have the money, I will start renovating the yard. Disciple can stay here first, and I will introduce you to you tomorrow morning.
Several other masters."
Xia Shang nodded, and then the two fell into silence.
After waiting for a long time, Xia Shang asked tentatively: "That's it?"
The old Taoist was also a little embarrassed: "That's it."
"Can I go?"
"You can go."
Xia Shang came out of the back room and found that everyone in the hall had left. Only Nangong Chu was waiting patiently.
Xia Shang shook his head feebly: "Nothing, I was cheated out of ten thousand taels of silver."
"Huh? Got cheated out of 10,000 taels of silver?" Nangong Chuxin looked confused.
"That's all, let's take a look first and then talk. Master asked me to stay here, and I will meet other masters tomorrow morning."
"Master? You actually worshiped Senior Zuixianweng as your master? Are there other masters? Could it be that all the existing seniors in Hero Manor will teach you?"
"It seems so."
"Sir, you have encountered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity this time! Congratulations!"
"Is it that serious? You want to teach me martial arts, but it's difficult to learn it with my qualifications. If they don't teach martial arts, what else can they teach me?"
"Sir, you don't know something. Every senior here was a famous figure back then. How many people have begged them to be their disciples, but none of them have succeeded! Whether it's strange hidden weapons, clever tricks, or voodoo curses.
, martial arts... they know all the magic arts in the world."
"It's just as you said. I'm just afraid that they will treat me as a fat sheep. If that's the case, I'm not someone to be bullied."