The spring breeze is warm and refreshing. If you put this sentence in Dachu, you can indeed see some scorching sun in the first month of the year. But for the grassland, as long as it is not April, it is still in the cold winter.
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In the camp where the Mu clan is located, Jiang Ergou clasped his hands in his sleeves and looked at the graceful figure practicing swordsmanship in a daze. The day after the last drink, Mu Hongling suddenly proposed that she want to learn swordsmanship.
This idea came to me, and what was even more amazing was that Jiang Ergou actually agreed to it out of nowhere.
Looking at Mu Hongling who was very proficient in drawing and retracting the sword, slashing and stabbing, Jiang Ergou felt for no reason that he was feeling a little sore in the balls. He hadn't even become famous in sword practice yet. How could this happen?
Is there another apprentice coming?
In fact, Jiang Ergou refused at first, but in the end he was defeated by Mu Hongling's pleading eyes. Looking at the face that could make countless men's hearts flutter, Jiang Ergou thought about such a beautiful person.
Girl, it’s not a big deal to teach her a few sword skills to defend herself!
Jiang Ergou, who was obviously seduced by beauty, kept comforting himself in his heart: Who in the world can refuse the request of such a beautiful woman? I am definitely not the only man who would make such a mistake!
"Master, how am I doing?"
After finishing a set of sword skills, Mu Hongling was a little excited, and ran over to Jiang Ergou with a blushing face and asked.
"That's right, your talent for practicing swordsmanship is even better than mine. In just over a month, you have already reached the seventh level of strength. The set of mental techniques I gave you works without any obstruction. With the support and practice, you will become a generation."
Chivalrous woman!"
After hearing Jiang Ergou's praise, Mu Hongling felt even happier, but she didn't know that Jiang Ergou didn't dare to tell the truth at all.
Female apprentices are different from male apprentices. They dare not complain even if they are beaten or scolded. If you dare to say that she is not practicing well, you will become a target for the sword in her hand.
There are more than a million people practicing swordsmanship in the world, but except for a few cases where hard work can make up for one's weakness, there may not be a decent kendo embryo among the other ten thousand people.
Not only is Mu Hongling outclassed by everyone else, but her swordsmanship talent is actually very average. If others have been trained by Jiang Ergou for so long, not to mention the rapid progress, it would not be difficult to reach the fifth level!
The journey of swordsmanship may seem difficult, but in fact there are shortcuts as long as you have the guidance of an extremely famous master. It is not difficult for a first-level swordsman to teach a third-level swordsman in two or three years.
But if you become a third-level master through such a quick method, it will be impossible to break through to second-level or even first-level masters in the future without a great opportunity.
But for Mu Hongling, there is really no need to consider things as far away as the second and first grades. Besides, Jiang Ergou really doesn't have that much time to teach her seriously. He will leave here soon to teach her the sword.
In addition to being forced by emotions, law can also arise from temporary whims.
I have said before that it is a sin for a woman on the grassland to be beautiful. Jiang Ergou naturally cannot take her with him to protect her at all times, but he also hopes that she can have some strength to struggle when danger really comes.
In fact, you are not afraid of unfair fate, unfair world, or unfair nature. But what is most terrifying is if you cannot even resist when facing these injustices.
If he, Jiang Ergou, had not met that old man, he would have lived to be eighteen years old even if he were reincarnated.
"Then according to what you said at the beginning, a fourth-level master in the martial arts world can be regarded as a small master. Then I will be able to become a master soon!"
"In less than a year, it will be ranked fourth!"
Mu Hongling jumped up with joy on the spot, but Jiang Ergou was more or less shameless. If the fourth rank was really that simple, the heads or gang leaders of the small sects in the world would not all be the fourth rank.
Strength.
But it can also be seen from this point that we are so lucky to have a master as a master in the martial arts world. It is extremely difficult for some fledgling boys to master the martial arts skills in the martial arts world.
The moves can only be accumulated step by step by observing other people's martial arts competitions, so it is particularly difficult for them to advance in martial arts.
The mental skills and sword moves that Jiang Ergou gave to Mu Hongling were naturally extraordinary. If these two things were released into the world, they would cause a bloody storm.
Second-rate and above sects may look down on these things, but other third-rate sects, even with third-rate masters in charge, cannot turn a blind eye to it. If it falls into the hands of some unworthy small sects, it will definitely be regarded as a sect-suppressing treasure.
I came to treasure it carefully, and it was also necessary to set a sect rule that non-sect leaders and elders were not allowed to practice this kind of practice.
Hearing Jiang Ergou's promise, Mu Hongling's hand holding the sword trembled a little, and she was so excited that she could not speak.
The long sword in her hand was made for her by Jiang Ergou. It was only made of ordinary iron. There was only a small amount of iron in their tribe, and after making this sword, there was even less left.
Jiang Ergou specially made the hilt of the sword very small, just enough for Mu Hongling's slender hands.
I can hold it pretty well.
The hilt of the sword is also engraved with the word "Sinking Fish", which is Jiang Ergou's private name for this sword. It probably means that the owner of this sword has the appearance of "Sinking Fish and Falling Goose".
Just when Mu Hongling was overjoyed, Jiang Ergou poured a basin of cold water on her head.
"I gotta go!"
Mu Hongling stood stunned on the spot as if she had been struck by lightning.
"Didn't you say that it will take another year for me to become a fourth-grade person? You haven't taught me yet..."
Before Mu Hongling could finish her words, she was interrupted by Jiang Ergou.
"You can do it yourself, and I also have my own things to do. I don't want to face it, but I have to face it. I have wasted a lot of time here."
Mu Hongling's eyes showed strong reluctance. She wanted to persuade Jiang Ergou, but the words came to her lips and she couldn't speak. After hesitating for a long time, she choked and spoke.
"when are we leaving."
"tomorrow."
Mu Hongling was at a loss and neither spoke nor left, she just sobbed in front of Jiang Ergou.
In fact, the reason why Jiang Ergou was so determined to leave was that, apart from the fact that some things had really come to be resolved, he just didn't want to provoke this girl anymore.
Although Jiang Ergou has never really eaten pork in his life, he has seen pigs running away. Therefore, Mu Hongling's little hidden thoughts were exposed in front of Jiang Ergou these days.
It's just that he has not yet perfected his swordsmanship and has not avenged his family feud. What's more, there is a Qin heroine and a family of dolls waiting for him in Dachu, so Jiang Ergou really has no ability to mess with people here on the grassland.
What's more, the love sword hurts people more than ordinary swords. Jiang Ergou felt bad whether he hurt himself or the flower-like woman.
Back then, the old man who looked like he didn't care about anything couldn't let go of a single word of love, so how could Jiang Ergou dare to say that he could move forward and retreat freely?
The naturally beautiful Mu Hongling lowered her eyebrows and lowered her eyes, making her facial expression invisible. Except for the hand holding the sword, her other hand kept twisting the hem of her skirt.
Jiang Ergou suddenly laughed and held Mu Hongling's shoulders.
"Don't worry, I won't forget that I still have a great disciple on the grassland. No matter how many disciples I take in from now on, they will all have to call you Senior Sister. They will come back after I have settled everything."
It’s up to you, even if you want me to take you to be a heroine in the Dachu Jianghu, I will agree to it."
Mu Hongling let Jiang Ergou hold her shoulders. She raised her head and her eyes looked a little red.
"Then can I go with you tomorrow?"
Amid her expectations, Jiang Ergou slowly shook his head after hesitating for a few times.
"No, there are some things you don't understand, but those things must be completed by me alone. Don't worry, I will always remember what I promised you."
Mu Hongling stretched out her hand to cover her nose, and a sour feeling came out of her nose involuntarily.
"Then I'll come to see you off tomorrow morning."
After saying that, Mu Hongling turned around and ran away. Jiang Ergou didn't chase her because he felt they both needed to calm down. When Mu Hongling said she wanted to leave with him, he almost blurted out and agreed.
Came down.
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At night, Jiang Ergou sat on the bed and couldn't fall asleep for a long time. Recalling the leisurely time he had spent these days, his heart was filled with reluctance and nostalgia, but he still had to go. He had gone in the wrong direction before, and he hadn't really realized it yet.
I have seen this grassland before!
And just when Jiang Ergou was thinking about some messy things in his mind, a man suddenly opened the door curtain made of sheepskin and cowhide and rushed in.
The man came menacingly, and when Jiang Ergou came to his senses, she had already rushed to his bedside.
"You said you were leaving tomorrow?"
"Um."
"What about Sister Hongling? Since you agreed to teach her how to practice swordsmanship, I don't believe you can't see what she means to you."
"I taught her how to practice swords because I hope she can have the strength to protect myself in the future. It is precisely because I know what she means that I want to leave!"
The person who ran into the tent was naturally the carefree Mu Taoliang, and besides, no one else would run in except her.
"Jiang, you said back then that if I introduce a girl to you, you won't leave. At most, you will go and pick up your Qin Nvxia. You won't keep your word, right?"
"Miss Taoliang, there is no need to use these words to trick me. Let's not talk about whether I said I wanted to stay at the beginning. Even if I did, I said I would think about it first, and the result of my thinking was that I wanted to leave. Regardless of this,
No one can change it!"
"The one named Jiang
, do you really show no mercy at all?"
Ergou suddenly remembered the scene where he and Mu Hongling talked about the heroine the night before, but this time he was not in the same teasing mood as before.
He said without a trace of tremor in his voice.
"Do not stay."
Mu Taoliang finally lost the patience to stay here any longer, so she turned and left after leaving her last words.
"Okay! Jiang, even if I, Mu Taoliang, have misjudged the person, I shouldn't have brought you back!"
Seeing her figure gradually running away as she opened the door curtain, Jiang Ergou's heart felt ripples. But none of these could change his thoughts.
Although Mu Hongling looks like a woman from Dachu, she still belongs to the grassland in her heart. No matter what the reason is, whether he is heartbroken or reluctant to leave her, as long as he brings her to Dachu, for Mu Hongling
It's unfair to say anything. To him, Da Chu is a huge cage that restricts her freedom!
What's more, this time the relationship between them is just a separation, and there will be no chance of meeting each other in the future.
Furthermore, even if we know clearly that we will never see each other again in this life after we are separated, we can at least keep a thought in our hearts, maybe one day we will meet unexpectedly in a certain corner of this world.
Taking back his thoughts, Jiang Ergou then thought of those past things, the old man, Su Ruyu, Xu San and the Ghost Hand Doctor, Qin Xuejian and Chen Xici, until the end he didn't know where.
Then I fell asleep...
It is extremely cold in the north, so even at this time where the Mu clan is located, the cold wind is still howling. Jiang Ergou stood on the grass that had not yet thawed wearing the bloated cotton coat he had worn when he arrived.
Behind him were four people who came to see him off. In addition to the two sisters Mu Hongling and Mu Taoliang, there were also the father and son Mu Danyang and Mu Tianhao.
When Mu Tianhao discovered Jiang Ergou's strength, he wanted to worship him as his master whether he lived or died, so he even forgot about Jiang Ergou going to the tribe to hook up with Mu Hongling. In the end, Jiang Ergou took out a book of boxing
He was sent away after writing the music.
"Brother Ergou, your boxing skills are really good. I'm sure to defeat that Ah Hui Boldin next time. He still dares to compete with you for Hongling's girl. Do you think I won't break his legs then?"
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Mu Tianhao is probably a smart man. He naturally saw what Mu Hongling was thinking, so he also wanted to get involved. What if this happened?
On the grassland, it would be difficult for their tribe to protect her, but it would be different if she and Jiang Ergou went to Dachu, at least there would not be so much danger.
As the elder of the group, Mu Tianhao remained silent and just looked at them quietly.
Mu Taoliang, who originally turned his head to one side in anger, turned back to look at Jiang Ergou and said.
"I won't force you to stay in the grassland. How about you take Sister Hongling back?"
Jiang Ergou replied with a smile.
"In this case, I would be too selfish."
He turned to look at Mu Hongling.
"You don't belong to Dachu, just like I don't belong to the grassland. We will eventually return to the place and soil that suits us, but I will always remember you, and I will not forget the promise I made to you. Wait for me
After everything is settled, I will come back and take you to be a heroine in the world."
Mu Hongling nodded with red eyes, but she did not continue to argue, otherwise it would just be the two of them who would be in trouble.
After saying goodbye to Mu Danyang, Jiang Ergou turned around and left with his baggage on his back. Looking at his back, Mu Hongling finally had tears in her eyes.
She recalled the previous month when he taught her to hold a sword, teach her how to operate her mind, and taught her how to deal with the enemy. She was thinking at that time! How great it would be if she could stay like this for the rest of her life!
She opened her mouth, but no sound came out.
There are thousands of words in my heart, but they are stuck in my throat at this moment.
"Actually, what Ergou said is right. He does not belong to the grassland, and Hongling does not belong to Dachu."
Mu Taoliang was originally staring at Jiang Ergou's back hatefully, but at this time he changed his target and looked at his father.
"Whose father are you? Even if you didn't help me just now, why are you making sarcastic remarks now?"
Mu Danyang can teach Mu Tianhao a lesson, but he really has a headache for his daughter, neither beating nor scolding her.
But he still had to eat the bitter fruits he had sown, so he had to smile bitterly.
"Can you please listen to what I have to say? Although they come from different places, they can go to the same place. The rivers and lakes are so big that they can accommodate the entire Dachu and grasslands."
Mu Taoliang suddenly understood the meaning of her father's words, she took Mu Hongling's hand and said.
"Sister Hongling, let's not worry about that guy anymore. Let's go and be heroines in the world ourselves!"