Under the sky

Chapter 56 Dilemma
Kunlun, autumn and July of 89
"I saw the bodies of Qiqi, Xiang'er, and Xiaoma in the hall... I was the one who killed them..." Gan Tiechi said, covering his face with his hands and sobbing.Li Jingfeng couldn't bear it, stretched out his hand to caress his back, and asked: "How could this happen? You said that the unknown person named Ming went to the iron shop and commissioned you to make a weapon. After that, you left the furnace room and saw the three of them. Corpse. Then you keep saying that the monster's name is unknown, so what's going on?"

Gan Tiechi recalled the tragedy of that day, his eyes were confused and empty, and he slowly said as if reminiscing and murmuring: "I was holding the body, my mind went blank, and I couldn't remember anything. I saw that I was walking in the dark. , just asked him...did you kill my daughter's apprentice? He shook his head and said to me, it was me who killed them, and said...said..." When he said this, he choked up and was frightened. Afraid again.Li Jingfeng was afraid of irritating him, so he hurriedly said: "Stop talking, let's take a break."

Gan Tiechi said tremblingly: "Let me finish... At that time, he... came to me... squatted next to me... like you are now... and said to me... He said... to me Hai...asked for justice. I was shocked, how could he know about Xiang Hai? My mind was in confusion, and my eyes went blank...I watched the young man...turn into Xiang Hai's appearance...Yes He smiled at me. He asked me, do you regret it later? For the art of casting... for the unprecedented... I... I..."

Li Jingfeng was shocked: "It turns out that Master Xiang is really you..."

Gan Tiechi hugged his head and cried: "I have always regretted it. I have regretted it for decades! I took care of his wife and children and gave the iron shop to Xiang'er to inherit. I have always regretted it!" He cried heartbrokenly, but Li Jingfeng did not. Good to blame him.Then I heard Gan Tiechi say: "I looked at that boy... suddenly... suddenly he looked like Xiang Hai... and kept asking me if I regretted it... and then suddenly he looked like Qiqi, and kept asking me, Dad ...Why don't you come out to see me? Suddenly you turn into a pony...asking me why I didn't marry Qiqi to him...sometimes you turn into Xiang'er and ask me...why you want to harm his father...they Follow me, follow me... I ran away with my life, ran away with my life... I can't remember what happened after that. I only know that I went to a mountain village, and then you brought me here..."

He lowered his head and said to Li Jingfeng: "If I hadn't met you...thank you..."

Li Jingfeng patted him on the shoulder and said, "You have recovered from your illness. I will take you to see the third master, okay?" As he said this, he pulled him to his feet.Gan Tiechi was unwilling, saying: "I...I won't go out."

Li Jingfeng asked in surprise: "What's wrong?"

Gan Tiechi shook his head and said, "I'm not going out." He looked at the various statues around him.Li Jingfeng knew that his lingering fear was not gone, so he did not force him. He just said: "If you want to stay here, you can stay. But I have to report this to the third master."

Gan Tiechi nodded.Li Jingfeng was about to leave when he suddenly thought: "He regarded Ming Wuxi as a monster because of suspicion. Seeing Ming Wuxi, he turned into the appearance of his brother and best friend who was killed by him. But Ming Wuxi saw him going crazy, why? Are you saying that Xiang Hai is here to demand justice? Did the old man mishear the mistake at the time, or did Mingwu really know something and deliberately seek revenge?" Then I thought about it. Gan Tiechi's family of four was originally safe, but when Mingwu came, their family was ruined. , to say it is irrelevant would be too coincidental, but to say it is relevant, there is no evidence.What's more, it was clear that Gan Tiechi kept reminding him to check on his daughter's apprentice. Maybe he knew something before he reminded him.But if you really know what you don't know, why don't you just say it?
He couldn't figure out the unknown motive, so he only remembered the name firmly.

Li Jingfeng told Qi Zigai about Gan Tiechi. Qi Zigai was amazed and said: "He killed his sworn brother. Even though it happened more than [-] years ago, he still needs to be investigated. He has suffered a lot in the past few years. I'll tell you later." I will deal with him." Li Jingfeng knew that Third Master's treatment would be fair and he was not worried.

Qi Zigai said again: "The Zhongyuan period has passed. Is it okay to try out the art in August?"

Li Jingfeng shook his head and said, "I'm fine."

It turned out that Qi Zigai went to Qingcheng for a wedding banquet, met Shen Yuqing's brother and sister at the banquet, and brought news about Li Jingfeng.The Shen brothers and sisters were happy and surprised to know that Li Jingfeng had been taught martial arts by Qi Zigai himself. They wrote a letter to Qi Zigai and asked Qi Zigai to deliver it. The letter briefly mentioned the news of Wen Ruoshan's death.After hearing the news, Li Jingfeng was in a state of excitement and couldn't believe it. Even Qi Zigai noticed that his expression was different. When he asked the reason, Li Jingfeng only said that a good friend had died.In the next few days, although Li Jingfeng behaved as usual, it could still be seen that he was depressed. Qi Zigai knew that it was difficult to comfort him, so he didn't say much.

Qi Zigai asked again: "You have friendship with the Shen brothers and sisters. Why don't you stay in Qingcheng instead of coming all the way to Kongtong?"

Li Jingfeng said: "Young master Shen and his sister are my benefactors. I had some troubles in Qingcheng, so I came to Kongtong to learn art."

Qi Zigai nodded and said: "With your current ability, you are not afraid of martial arts competitions. Equestrian archery is a daunting task. If you can't pass this year, come back next year. But if you really want to join the Iron Sword Silver Guard, you have to think clearly. That's it." After saying that, he asked Li Jingfeng to go back and rest.

Li Jingfeng returned to the earthen fort.He had been depressed and confused for the past two days and had many questions.The letter from Shen Yuqing's brother and sister only roughly stated that Wen Ruoshan and Xie Gubai had switched identities. Only then did he realize that the original owner who called himself "Xie Gubai" was Wen Ruoshan, and Xiaoba was Xie Gubai.But why do these two friends pretend to be master and servant?How could Wen Ruoshan die suddenly when he was still young?He couldn't figure it out at all, and then thought about Gan Tiechi's incident. Is it a good thing or a bad thing to keep it secret?Thinking of Raodao Village, who destroyed Qifeng Village and put the blame on Raodao Village?When Zhuge Ran asked him about fairness and justice, he couldn't figure out what was fair and just.He tossed and turned, feeling that things in the world were confusing and difficult to distinguish. How could his limited wisdom figure out the many conspiracies and ulterior motives?
He couldn't sleep at night, so he got up, put on his clothes and walked outside the house.Just after the Hungry Ghost Festival, the moon was full in the sky. Under the moonlight, he strolled away and saw a dozen Iron Sword Silver Guards cleaning up the greenhouses and stalls set up for the Dharma gathering. After the bustling, there was only silence. Tomorrow, there will be another Gotta get back to normal.

There is a curfew in Kongtong City, and people are not allowed to walk back and forth after Xu hours without lifting the curfew.This night-clearing order is also called the "Night Walking Card". If it doesn't have a mission, it is usually only available at the rank of squad leader or above.The Iron Sword Silver Guards are well-disciplined, consisting of five people in a team, and the leader is called "Team Leader".The status of the corps leader is no different from that of ordinary Iron Sword Silver Guards. Because most of them are held by Silver Guards with seniority, they are also called "Old Guns" and are only responsible for organizing the work of the five of them.A team of ten teams, headed by the "Squad Captain", embroiders two black threads, one long and one short, on the shawl. This requires passing the test and assessment before promotion.Four teams have one flag, which is called the "Flag Holding Order". The shoulder embroidery is the same as that of the team leader, one long and one short.Each flag is assigned a flag with different patterns. The flag will be hoisted during battle drills. Because the flag is tied to a wooden pole made of hardwood, the flag-bearing order is also called a "hard pole" and requires some merit. Only then can you reach this level.Most of the flag-bearing commanders live closer to Kongtong City, and there are also a few who have families or have lived in the border areas for a long time.Further up, there is a hall of five flags. The leader of the hall has two long black lines embroidered on his shoulders. He can control an army of thousands of people. Each hall has its own name. Li Jingfeng knows of the halls of Flying Tiger, Eagle, Giant Tree, Divine Bow and so on.The four halls are called a sect, and the leader is called "Zhangbing". Two long and one short black lines are embroidered on the shoulders.There are six sects in Kongtong. In addition to these six sects, there are also some independent halls and flags, each with a leader, such as the third master. The four direct subordinates are Qingtian, Houtu, Shen Gong, and Feiqi.The hall names are complicated. Li Jingfeng cannot remember many of them. He only knows that Kongtong does not have a deputy leader. The third master is in charge of the Ministry of Military Affairs, and Master Zhu is the general manager of the Ministry of Culture. The two men are in charge of civil and military affairs. Two long and one short silver threads are embroidered on their shoulders. .The second master went to Kunlun to be the leader of the alliance, and the acting leader was Master Zhu. I think so. With the character of the third master, how could he not die of boredom when he became the leader?
Li Jingfeng thought, if he couldn't even remember these classes and ranks, how could he see through the complicated world of people?He thought that Rao Daobaozi was a good person, but what Rao Daobaozi did was bad. He originally thought Zhuge Ran was a bad guy, but after getting along with him all the way, he felt that although he was arrogant, he was not as cruel and evil as he thought, but was actually a bit evil. A bit cute, cunning and arrogant - if Zhuge Ran hears him calling him cute, I'm afraid Hu Jing will come all the way to slap him again.

Li Jingfeng didn't have a night order, so he didn't go too far when he saw candles still burning in an earthen fortress.He knew that it was a tavern, and most of the people served at this time were Iron Sword Silver Guards and above.He didn't take it seriously at first. Seeing that the curfew was approaching, he wanted to go back to the earthen fort where he lived. Suddenly he heard someone say: "Those hundreds of people blocked the back door of the cottage and wanted to fight for their lives with us. It would be a good killing! I ordered my brothers to rush in." As I passed by, several people took knives and started to attack my waist and abdomen! I shot down and knocked down a few of them. One of them grabbed the barrel of my gun and wouldn't let go. I used my strength to pick him up and pick up a meat skewer. Like!" The man laughed loudly, "I threw him away with just one swing! Not to mention, the leader of the horse bandit was really brave. He entangled several brothers. I think the momentum is not right, and I am afraid that the young brothers are not good at martial arts. Suffering a loss at the hands of the leader of the horse bandits, he held a gun in his left hand, pulled out a waist knife with his right hand, rushed forward on horseback, and cut off the bandit leader's arm with a 'swish' sound!"

Li Jingfeng was suddenly startled and heard the cheers from everyone inside.I heard the man say: "The leader of the horse bandits screamed loudly in pain, wailing on the ground and begging for mercy. I thought to myself, Master Zhu ordered all the work to eliminate the bandits, so I took a gun and poked a big hole in him! Those bandits of his The bandit grandson was rushed by our cavalry and scattered to pieces. I shouted, brothers, no one will be spared today! Ha! These horse bandits looked brave and only dared to bully the weak. Seeing that their leader was beaten by me He was so frightened that he was so frightened that he didn't even dare to move! Our brothers rushed left and right, as if they were in no one's land! I stabbed and slashed with a knife, and picked up a dozen of them. It was like a red blanket was covering the snow. Yes, so happy!"

Another person said: "Zhao Zhangqi destroyed Raodao Village, which is a great achievement! His promotion to deputy hall is just around the corner!"

Zhao Zhangqi said: "What the hell! If it weren't for the people of Kongtong, who would cause such bad luck during the Chinese New Year?"

At this time, Li Jingfeng no longer had any doubts, and he was filled with anger. He pushed open the gate of the earthen castle and shouted: "You lied!"

That Zhao Zhangqi was Zhao Xinzhi, who led the team to destroy Raodao Village. He was bragging about his achievements with four comrades who were also in charge of the flag, when he saw a young man barging in and shouting loudly. He couldn't help but turn around to look at Li Jingfeng. He said sullenly: "What kind of dog breeds are barking here!"

Li Jingfeng said angrily: "Although Rao Daobaozi is a bandit, he is a good man. He will not ask for mercy from you! When he died, his eyes were wide open with anger, and he showed no fear of death! Even though he was guilty, he paid with his life. , how can you insult him like this? Besides, the people guarding the back door of Raodaozhai are all old and weak women and children who don't know martial arts. How can you be a hero by killing old and weak women and children? "

Zhao Xinzhi couldn't help but feel guilty after being exposed by him, and cursed: "You brat, you know it again?!"

Li Jingfeng said angrily: "I just know! Otherwise, you swear to God that you are not lying at all! If there is any lie, God will strike with five thunders!"

Zhao Xinzhi said angrily: "Those horse bandits deserved their death, do you speak for them?!" After a second thought, he shouted, "Could it be that you are a remnant of Raodao Village? How brave are you to sneak into Kongtong!"

Li Jingfeng said angrily: "I'm not! I was rescued by Rao Dao's village. I lived in the village for two months and got to know Rao Dao! He was a hero. He killed the leader of the sand bandits and saved a whole village!"

Zhao Xinzhi said: "If you weren't, how could you know so clearly?" He added, "Raodao's village is so cruel and vicious, how can you save people? It's even more impossible to let people out of the village and leak their traces! You are the remnant of the village!" He stood up and pulled out the knife.Seeing this, several flag bearers around him also stood up.

Li Jingfeng said angrily: "If you are exposed, do you want to kill someone to silence you? You were called by the third master to scold you, do you think no one knows?"

Zhao Xinzhi was stunned, thinking that he was scolded by the third master, but he didn't tell anyone about it. The third master and Zhu master were not talkative people, so how could this young man know?
Another person at the table asked: "Who are you? Do you have a right to speak here?"

Li Jingfeng said: "My name is Li Jingfeng, and I am an apprentice!"

Zhao Xinzhi scolded: "You sympathize with the horse bandits and slander our Iron Sword Silver Guard, why are you still an apprentice?!" After saying that, he turned the blade of the sword and slashed at Li Jingfeng.Although he was evil, the people under Kongtong City did not dare to kill people at will. They just wanted to teach Li Jingfeng a lesson and teach him to shut up.

Li Jingfeng saw that his sword was so fierce and vicious that even though it was the back of the sword, it would still be injured, so he turned sideways to dodge.Zhao Xinzhi was holding the flag and had good martial arts. Seeing him avoid it, he punched him in the face with his left hand. Li Jingfeng recognized it as the Qianlong Fist taught by the Third Master and blocked it smoothly.

When Zhao Xinzhi saw his blocking technique, he immediately stopped and shouted: "Is he a fellow disciple of my family? Who is your master? How could he teach a disciple like you?"

Li Jingfeng said: "I don't have a master!"

Zhao Xinzhi said angrily: "You are using Kongtong's Hidden Dragon Fist. If you don't have a master, you are stealing the master! I will take you to the Criminal Department!"

Li Jingfeng said: "Wang Ge taught me this kung fu!"

Zhao Xinzhi laughed loudly and said: "Who is Wang Ge? I have never heard of this disciple! He is making up nonsense, arrest him first!"

Li Jingfeng said angrily: "You are just making up nonsense! Even if the copycat deserves it, he shouldn't insult the dead!"

Zhao Xinzhi became more and more angry as he listened. Just as he was about to take action, he heard another voice saying: "What time is it? Why don't you go back to sleep?"

Li Jingfeng was stunned and looked over, only to see a middle-aged man walking out of the kitchen. He was about fifty years old. His face had a bone scan, his forehead was sparse, his face was rosy, and he was short and stocky.When Zhao Xinzhi and others saw him, they quickly bowed and said, "I've seen Mr. Hong! I didn't know you were here, sorry to bother you!"

Li Jingfeng didn't recognize this person, but he expected him to be an important person. He bowed his hands in salute, but didn't know how to address him.

General Teacher Hong looked Li Jingfeng up and down and asked, "Do you sympathize with the horse bandits?"

Li Jingfeng said: "I don't sympathize with the horse bandits. It should be made clear whether there are things that happen or things that don't happen. Even if you die innocently, you can't degrade his character like this!"

Commander Hong snorted coldly and said, "Horse thieves also care about character?"

Li Jingfeng asked: "Does it mean that horse thieves have to let others be wronged and get a bad reputation that they don't deserve?" He thought of Raodao Village's unprovoked involvement in the Qifeng Village tragedy, and he felt even more unjust.

Zhao Xinzhi saw that he was righteous and said angrily: "Be careful what you say! Mr. Hong, but..."

Instructor Hong waved his hand to stop Zhao Xinzhi from continuing and said to Li Jingfeng, "What evidence do you have that he is a liar?"

Zhao Xinzhi listened to Chief Master Hong speak for him and said, "Yes, you were in the village at that time? Oh, I understand, you are the remnants of the group who escaped! In what month did you come to Kongtong? Tell me!"

Li Jingfeng said loudly: "I am not a copycat!"

General Teacher Hong asked: "You are not from Shanzhai. Were you present when Shanzhai was destroyed? Otherwise, how would you know he was lying?"

Li Jingfeng said: "I just know it!"

Mr. Hong shook his head and said, "What does this mean? You said he was talking nonsense, and there is no evidence. Who is falsely accusing whom?"

Li Jingfeng was stunned and speechless for a moment.Zhao Xinzhi laughed loudly and said: "It was Mr. Hong who was able to see clearly and teach you to expose the secret!"

Li Jingfeng blushed and said angrily: "The people guarding the exit are obviously old, weak, women and children, you..." At this point, he didn't know how to continue.

Commander Hong pointed at Li Jingfeng and said, "Catch him!"

Zhao Xinzhi reached out to grab Li Jingfeng, but Li Jingfeng leaned back to avoid Zhao Xinzhi.Zhao Xinzhi grabbed him several times, but Li Jingfeng's dodge skills were excellent. Although Zhao Xinzhi's martial arts was much better than his, he couldn't catch him.Seeing that he refused to obey, the other flag bearers rushed to help. Li Jingfeng dodged here and there, slipping like a loach, and couldn't keep his hand. The flag bearers were in a hurry and couldn't do anything to him for a moment. One of them caught Li Jingfeng's chance to retreat. , hugged Li Jingfeng from behind, and then grabbed Li Jingfeng.

Li Jingfeng struggled hard and said angrily: "Why are you arresting me?!"

Mr. Hong led the way: "Xu Shi has passed. Do you have an order to end the night?"

Li Jingfeng was stunned and said: "No..."

Mr. Hong led the way: "Ten strokes of the cane!" Then he said to Zhao Xinzhi, "You come and hit me!"

After saying that, Chief Hong left.Zhao Xinzhi was annoyed that Li Jingfeng had exposed his bragging, and loudly shouted: "Knock him down!"

Several flag bearers who were better at martial arts than Li Jingfeng pushed him to the ground, unable to struggle.

Someone asked: "How can I beat him without a cane?"

Zhao Xinzhi went to the kitchen to borrow a broom, asked someone to take off Li Jingfeng's pants, and hit him on the butt with the broom.He took the opportunity to take revenge and used all his strength in every blow. The bamboo branches scraped Li Jingfeng's flesh. After ten blows, he was already covered with blood.Li Jingfeng endured the pain without saying a word of mourning.

After the beating, Zhao Xinzhi threw away the broom and shouted: "Go back to your mother's womb! If you keep nagging you again, I will take you to the Criminal Department!"

Li Jingfeng gritted his teeth and limped back to the castle.

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The next day, Wang Ge took Li Jingfeng into the city to learn martial arts. He was very surprised to see that he was injured and could not ride a horse. When he asked about the whole story, Li Jingfeng only said that he missed the curfew and was punished.Wang Ge said: "I have to try out my skills in half a month, and I'm afraid this injury will delay it."

Li Jingfeng said helplessly: "If it is really delayed, there is nothing we can do."

The next day, Wang Ge specially brought some medicine and said to Li Jingfeng, "It's inconvenient for Third Master to come to see you, so I asked you to have a good rest. If you really can't pass the test, half a year's delay is nothing."

Li Jingfeng was injured for more than ten days.One night, Li Jingfeng was tossing and turning on the bed, and suddenly his mouth tightened. He opened his eyes and saw a tall figure standing in front of him. Before he could speak, the man whispered: "Shut up." After saying that, he put him on his shoulders. He strode out of the castle.

The man was carrying Li Jingfeng on his shoulders. He was still walking as fast as flying without making any noise. He took Li Jingfeng to a secluded place and then put him down.

"Third Master, what time is it now? Are you going to get me slapped again?" Li Jingfeng asked.

Qi Zigai chuckled and said, "Why, does your butt still hurt so much?"

Li Jingfeng looked around. He saw that the nearest earth fortress was still more than thirty feet away. All the lights around him were out, and only a crescent moon and starlight illuminated the earth.He had night eyes and could see in low light, but he didn't expect others to see them, so he said, "It's much better."

Qi Ziguan said: "I heard from Wang Ge that you missed the curfew. Do you have a girl you like and go out for a tryst in the middle of the night?"

Li Jingfeng said: "Third Master, don't make fun of me. It's okay."

Qi Zigai stroked his chin and said, "That's strange. With your temperament, if you don't sleep in the middle of the night, what are you going to do?"

Li Jingfeng remained silent for a while and then said: "I just thought that it is extremely difficult to distinguish between good and bad people in this world..."

Qi Zigai said with a smile: "If you think about such a big problem, you might as well practice hard."

Li Jingfeng asked: "Third Master, how do you distinguish between good and bad people? When good people do bad things and bad people do good things, do they count as good or bad?"

Qi Zigai said in surprise: "Do you really want this?"

Li Jingfeng said: "I just want to know how to deal with people like Rao Daobaozi in a fair way..."

Qi Zigai pondered for a while and said, "Let me tell you something, Gan Tiechi's treatment came down yesterday."

"How?" Li Jingfeng asked.

Qi Ziguan said: "Master Zhu asked him to forge weapons for Kongtong to pay for his crime, but he refused to touch the forge anymore. He is temporarily locked in that room. It will be treated as a prison sentence and will be locked up for ten years."

"Ten years..." Li Jingfeng thought to himself, "At Senior Gan's age, he might die in prison."

Qi Zigai asked: "Do you think it's too short or too long?"

Li Jingfeng said: "He killed his friend and should have been severely punished, but he has suffered so much in the past few years... ten years... I just feel that it is unbearable. At his age..."

"The reason you feel unbearable is because you are familiar with him and have feelings for him." Qi Zigai said seriously, "Rao Daobaozi was kind to you. You saw his benefits and that's why you cared about him. That's because you saw it. , others can’t see him, you think he is a good person, but others don’t think so.”

Li Jingfeng said: "I know that the leader of the village has done bad things, and I don't want to help him get away with it, but there are so many innocent people in the village..."

Qi Ziguan said: "I asked about this matter, but I can't deal with it..." His tone was sighing, as if he was quite sorry.He was silent for a while and then said: "There are thousands of people in the world, and everyone has different ideas and thoughts. You think one thing is a good thing. For example, you know that Raodao Village cannot survive without being robbed. You can teach the villagers who were robbed It seems that you have made some mistake, and you deserve to be robbed of a year's accumulation? You think the old and weak in the cottage are innocent, but some people think that these people are not innocent because the cottage eats the stolen grain and oil. You think Rao Daobaozi is a good man, but others think he is a bastard. You are right, others are wrong. You blame Kongtong for not taking good care of him and letting the people in the village starve. Master Zhu wants to say that tens of thousands of iron sword and silver guards are guarding the village. At the border, where did the surplus grain come from to give to the bandits? Rao Dao locked up the border with the monsters and cut off the trade routes. If the barbarians break in, who will they blame? "

Li Jingfeng asked: "What should we do?"

"There is no way to make everyone in the world feel fair." Qi Ziguan said, "If you do bad things, you will be punished. As for how much punishment you will receive, it depends on fate. In which peaceful age are there no bad people, and in which time can all the bad people be caught? You can handle it yourself. How much injustice have you suffered, how much injustice have you trampled on? Do your best. Just keep this sentence in your heart - don't have trouble with your own conscience."

Li Jingfeng was stunned, he heard these words familiarly.My mother said that was something my father often said.

"I used to know a person who said this," Qi Ziguan said. "He was wronged. Like Rao Daozi, he had good intentions, but in the end he did bad things."

Li Jingfeng felt something in his heart and asked, "What happened next?"

Qi Zigai looked ahead, which was the direction of Kongtong City. He could not see clearly in the dark night.

"When I left seclusion, I was about to die, and I never came back."

"To die?" Li Jingfeng thought to himself, this has nothing to do with his father.He lost his father when he was young and can no longer remember his father's appearance. His mother only said that he was a chivalrous knight who had received a chivalrous title and moved to Ba County to make a living.

"Every time you do a bad thing, you have to pay a price, no matter how big or small." Qi Ziguan said, "If you do bad things because of your own reasons, then the more high-sounding the reason, the more bottomless the bad things will be." He patted Li Jingfeng on the shoulder and said, "Do what you think is right, even if a thousand people criticize you and the world is your enemy, you can still let the world criticize you."

"Do what you think is right, even if you are criticized by thousands of people, the world will be your enemy." Li Jingfeng thought about this sentence again and again, suddenly enlightened, and said, "I understand!"

Qi Ziguan said: "Do you really understand?"

Li Jingfeng nodded and said: "I understand!"

Qi Ziguan said: "I understand, then go back to sleep. I have a trial on the first day of August. Can you, your rotten ass, be able to ride a horse?"

Li Jingfeng laughed and said, "I'll fuck my butt even if it's rotten!"

Qi Zigai laughed loudly: "Originally, it's a pity that you have such character and you stay in Gansu as an Iron Sword Silver Guard, but it's quite good." He then picked up Li Jingfeng's collar and said, "Go back!"

He left immediately and sent Li Jingfeng back to the castle in a blink of an eye.

"Heal your injuries as soon as possible! You haven't been here for several days, and Xiaofang misses you!"

"Are you crying?" Li Jingfeng asked.

"That's not true." Qi Zigai touched his chin and said, "I just muttered a few words."

"It's no use hurting her." Li Jingfeng said with a smile, "I guess she misses the mutton skewers and noodles more."

Qi Zigai laughed, and Li Jingfeng was afraid that the laughter would attract patrols and break the curfew again.Qi Zigai pushed his shoulder and said, "Go." Then he swayed and floated away.

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On the first day of August, Kongtong tried out his skills.

Unconsciously, it has been a year since he left Qingcheng. Li Jingfeng thought to himself that it has been five months since he came to Kongtong in March.During these five months, he practiced diligently every day, thinking that he could become the Iron Sword Silver Guard as long as he passed the trial.

After becoming the Iron Sword Silver Guard, I could never leave Kongtong again, and I could not see Shen Yuqing's brother and sister, Xiaoba and Doctor Zhu.Of course, if they were thinking about friendship, they might come to Kongtong to see him, but what kind of friendship did he have with them?It was just a chance encounter during those few months on the ship.

Perhaps the third master will also receive a wedding invitation when Shen Weichen gets married. Then should he ask the third master to have a wedding drink with him?When Shen Weichen sees himself, will he still remember him?

"Don't think about all the nonsense." He thought wildly for a while, and then calmed down, "You have to pass the audition first."

The trial between Shaolin and Kongtong has always been the most difficult among the nine majors.Generally speaking, most Iron Sword and Silver Guards pass the audition when they are 24 years old.Li Jingfeng just turned 21 this year, but the time to actually learn martial arts, even including the time he was taught by Shen Yuqing's brother and sister on the ship, was only one year...

The art trials are held in February and August every year, in addition to border areas, they are also held in Tianshui, Wuwei, Lanzhou and other places.There are three disciplines: archery, equestrianism, and kung fu.The test venue is located in the wasteland outside the castle, and there are eight examination rooms.Applicants for the art test must submit a name sheet to the examiner. The name sheet indicates the name of their parents, their place of origin, and where they were born.In order to prevent barbarian spies from sneaking into Kongtong, the Iron Sword Silver Guards are very strict in their background assessment. Those whose parents are unknown will not be accepted. They are also afraid that someone will smuggle out of the customs or leak secrets to the barbarians, and those whose parents have committed serious crimes will not be accepted.

Li Jingfeng handed in his registration papers and was assigned an examination room.There were more than [-] people participating in the audition at the border this time. According to Mr. San, the most who could pass was more than [-] people.

The first round of equestrian competition.There are 22 scarecrows planted in the wilderness, eight in front and seven in back, three on the left and four on the right, scattered and scattered very irregularly.Candidates need to ride their horses around the scarecrows within the time limit, while slashing with a knife or poking with a gun. At least fifteen of the 22 scarecrows must be hit to pass the test.You can bring your own horses, and the examination room also has horses for examinations. Horse prices are high, and most candidates ride horses in the examination room.

Li Jingfeng mingled in the crowd and looked at the group of examiners. He saw five people sitting at one of the tables, one of whom was Qi Zigai, the third master.Although Master Zhu is the acting head, he is sitting at the second seat to the left of Third Master. The third seat on the right is Mr. Hong, whom he met at the wine shop that day.Li Jingfeng was very surprised and asked Wang Ge who was following him: "Who is that person?" Wang Ge said: "That person is Hong Wanli, the head of the education department. Speaking of which, he is the examiner. Third Master and Zhu I always accompany you."

Li Jingfeng was shocked. He did not expect that the leader Hong whom he met that day had such a high status.Wang Ge continued: "The one on the far left is my old boss, the general manager of the weapons department. His name also matches his identity, Mr. Jin Bing. The one on the right is Bao Chengyue from Changpingmen in Liumenbuqu. Bao is in charge of the army. Weaponry Department and Changpingmen are short of personnel, and priority will be given to filling them this time, so we came to see the test. There are sixteen seats in the assembly hall, and they all have a seat."

Li Jingfeng saw that the golden man was short, thin and dry, with disheveled hair, two moustaches, and a pouty mouth, as if he didn't like anything.Baocheng Yuejing is strong and strong, with dark skin, half black and half white beard, and his hair is tied into a thick long braid.Both of them are around 50 or [-] years old, and they both look slightly older than Third Master. They and Mr. Hong are both embroidered with two long and one short black threads on their shoulders.

There were 30 people in the front row, and about half of them passed the test.Li Jingfeng heard the examiner call him during the roll call, stood up and said, "Apprentice Li Jingfeng, take the exam!" After saying that, he went to the stable and took the horse.Just as he was about to mount his horse, he suddenly heard a voice saying: "Wait a minute!"

Li Jingfeng felt his scalp numb when he heard the voice of Professor Hong.Everyone looked at the examination seats and heard Hong Wanli say in a deep voice: "Get down!"

Li Jingfeng asked in surprise: "What's wrong?"

Hong Wanli said: "You are not qualified to take the exam, go down!" His face was stern, and there was no room for negotiation in his words. He didn't even want to listen to Li Jingfeng's explanation. He just gave an order and seemed to be disdainful to say another word.

Li Jingfeng said angrily: "Why am I no longer qualified?"

Qi Zigai narrowed his eyes and tilted his head, but did not speak.

Li Jingfeng took a step forward and asked loudly: "Why am I not qualified?"

Zhu Zhixia asked softly: "Mr. Hong, what's going on?"

Hong Wanli said: "He sympathizes with the horse bandits and has evil intentions. I suspect that he was born as a horse bandit and joined the Iron Sword Silver Guard for ulterior motives."

Li Jingfeng said loudly: "I speak for Raodao Village because the village owner is kind to me! How can you be a hero by slandering the dead and boasting about your achievements?"

Hong Wanli said coldly: "You can ignore right and wrong and ignore righteousness when you are favored by others? We are all brothers with iron swords and silver guards. How dangerous is it to kill horse thieves? Fighting life and death, working hard on the edge of the knife, it is your turn to judge who is a hero. ?”

After hearing this, everyone started whispering among themselves.Li Jingfeng blushed, but still did not flinch, saying: "Raodao Village deserves to be destroyed, it deserves to be destroyed! But the village leader killed the Sand Ghost and saved a whole village! Even if he deserves to die, he is dead now. Do we have to kill a coward to highlight the Iron Guard?" The prestige? Not to mention killing the old and weak in the village, what kind of honor is it? "

Hong Wanli's expression changed, he took a deep breath, and said slowly: "If you think Iron Sword Silver Guard is disgraceful, then you don't need to join! Someone..."

He was about to give orders when another loud voice said: "Wait a minute!"

The person who spoke was none other than Qi Zigai.Hong Wanli frowned and asked, "Third Master?"

Qi Ziguan said: "He is still young and doesn't know how to teach. Besides, killing the old and the weak is a last resort. I also reprimanded Zhao Xinzhi that day. You can't tell people that you have to eliminate harm for the people, even the innocent old, weak and sick Also wiped out?"

"You are not innocent if you eat stolen rice!" Hong Wanli said, "You deserve it if you come from a wrong place. At least you are an accomplice!"

"It's a long story, and there's no need to try my hand at it after all." Qi Ziguan said, "To put it simply, he helped me find the secret passage and saved my life. Brother Wan Li, let's treat the merits as equal to the faults, okay? ?”

"He saved the third master's life and helped find the secret passage?" Hong Wanli asked suspiciously, "Why didn't you hear the third master mention it?"

"I don't want him to be spoiled and let him stay in the castle. I taught him this skill."

Hong Wanli had seen Li Jingfeng using Kongtong's martial arts in the tavern before. At that time, he said that Wang Ge taught him, but Wang Ge was not from the Kongtong family. Hearing what Qi Zigai said, he believed it a little, and then looked at Zhu Zhixia, as if is asking.

Zhu Zhixia said calmly: "I will testify for Third Master that this is the case."

"Even if there is such a thing." Hong Wanli said coldly, "That is the debt owed by Third Master, not Kongtong."

He actually didn't even want to give Qi Zigai face.

"Finding the secret passage is not my fault alone." Qi Zigai said, "You are the chief instructor, you have the final say."

Hong Wanli had a sullen face and remained silent for a long time.Li Jingfeng saw that he was silent and worried, not knowing what to do.

"The trial begins, get on the horse!" Hong Wanli finished speaking and sat back in his seat.

Li Jingfeng finally let go of the big stone in his heart, got on his horse, crossed his legs and ran towards the field.His riding skills were taught by Mr. San and Shen Weichen, and he improved rapidly. After arriving in Kongtong, he practiced diligently. Although he was not first-class, he was not unambiguous. He was currently moving left and right, swaying, and slashing at the scarecrow with his knife, 22 of them. The scarecrow chopped down sixteen of them and barely passed the test.

After horsemanship comes archery.The bull's-eye is thirty feet away. Fifteen arrows are required to hit six horses and two to pass.

Li Jingfeng's eyesight was excellent and he could see the bull's-eye clearly. Unfortunately, although he could see clearly, his hands could not keep up. He only reached six when he shot the ninth arrow.The horse shot the remaining six arrows, and it was not until the fourth arrow that it hit the bull's-eye. The fifth arrow missed, and only the last arrow remained.

He calmed down, took a breath, opened his bow fiercely, and shot out an arrow.Qi Zigai frowned and sighed secretly. According to this trajectory, the arrow missed a few points. Li Jingfeng was afraid that he would have to come again next year.

Unexpectedly, a strong gust of wind blew and the arrow was slightly deflected. With a "snatch" sound, it landed on the edge of the target.Qi Zigai laughed heartily and couldn't help but get carried away and said: "Lian Tian will help you!" He then patted Hong Wanli on the back and said, "Brother Wanli, this kid is a lucky star, he is lucky!"

Hong Wanli just kept a calm face and said nothing.Seeing his unkind expression, Qi Ziguan thought to himself: "This kid will have to endure hardship if he joins the Iron Sword and Silver Guards. That's fine, he needs more training."

At the end of the first day of the audition, Li Jingfeng's examination room had 140 applicants, and only 52 passed.Hong Wanli looked up at the sky and said, "It's getting late, that's it for today. Tomorrow there will be a martial arts competition at twilight hours. We won't wait until after noon!"

After that, everyone dispersed.Li Jingfeng returned to the earth fort and was very happy.Among the three competitions, only martial arts is the one he is most confident about. According to what Third Master and Zhu Ye said, the ordinary Iron Sword Silver Guard is no match for him, and he will almost be able to win it through the test tomorrow.

When he returned to the castle, a group of apprentices who lived with him gathered around him. Some people saw his performance today and praised him.Li Jingfeng has been practicing diligently in the past few months and rarely interacts with the apprentices who live with him. However, he has a simple and gentle temperament and often helps with small things, so he is very popular.

Some people were happy for him, but some were dissatisfied. Several apprentices said: "After all, it is an isolated sect. Unlike us in the paddock, we learn quickly and can pass the trial in a few months!"

Li Jingfeng knew that he had indeed taken advantage and could not refute, so he said: "I'll treat everyone to dinner!"

An apprentice said: "If you want to be an Iron Sword Silver Guard and rise to prominence in the future, we should treat you to dinner!" Someone said: "Yes, the third master is still speaking for you today! It turns out that you also know the third master!" "

Someone else asked: "Then why doesn't the third master accept you as his apprentice? Being the third master's apprentice means you have joined the Kongtong sect. In another 20 years, you will have a seat in the council hall!"

Li Jingfeng was a little embarrassed by the praise and said: "My kung fu was taught by Third Master, but Third Master doesn't want to accept me as his apprentice, and he may not join the Kongtong sect in the future."

Someone said: "Third Master is testing your talent. If you pass the test, you will be promoted to be a disciple!"

Someone else said: "We'll treat you to dinner! Brother Jingfeng, please take care of me in the future!"

Li Jingfeng couldn't help but refuse, but the apprentices refused. A group of people collected all their money and wanted to buy some food and wine.But how much silver can the apprentices in the paddock have?After spending a long time, I only had a hundred yuan, which was not enough to buy food, let alone buy wine.

Li Jingfeng took out the remaining silver, discounted the weight of about two cents, handed it to the purchasing apprentice, and said, "I'll make some supplements."

I don't know whether it was because there were so many people celebrating because of the trial today, or because there was a delay on the road, but it took more than half an hour for the apprentice to come back.I saw him covered in dust and holding two large jars of wine in his hands.Everyone complained that he came back late. He blushed and said, "I fell on the road..."

Everyone laughed and said, "A fall can delay you for more than half an hour? Could it be that you were sitting on the road crying?"

The man didn't say anything, and put the food and wine on the table with a red face.

Li Jingfeng asked curiously: "Why are you drinking so much?"

The purchasing apprentice said: "The shopkeeper heard that you wanted to celebrate, and thinking of the Third Master's face, he sent two more jars of sorghum."

Li Jingfeng felt very uneasy after hearing this.He never wanted to be attached to powerful people, but this year he was always in contact with powerful people. Even if he didn't want to be attached, he was forced to receive some benefits.Today, the third master stood up for him because he was helping to find the secret passage. This wine... He thought that he would definitely pay back the wine money tomorrow.

The food and drinks were quickly swept away. The person who had previously mocked Li Jingfeng was also invited by Li Jingfeng to join in the fun, and everyone was too embarrassed to refuse. 20 people gathered together, you had a cup and I had a cup. Someone asked Li Jingfeng how he met Mr. Qi and how he offended Mr. Hong. Li Jingfeng gave a rough summary and left Qi Xiaofang aside.He was originally an honest man and not good at telling lies, but after having the experience of dealing with Shen Yuqing's brother and sister, he gradually learned the ability to be secretive. He could omit one or two characters and the story would flow smoothly.

Everyone kept toasting, and when the wine was empty, some people went to buy it. Li Jingfeng was chatting happily, but he was a little drunk without realizing it.He was wary and said: "I'm a little dizzy. It's time to go to bed. Don't delay tomorrow's audition." After hearing what he said, everyone was afraid of delaying his audition, so they dispersed in a hurry.

Li Jingfeng got on the kang. He was tired after a long day, drank wine again, and fell asleep immediately.In the middle of the night, he seemed to feel someone crying next to him, and someone was doing something to him. Without thinking much, he fell asleep again in a daze.

I don't know how long it took, but it was dawn. Li Jingfeng opened his eyes, only to find darkness all around him.Just as he was about to get up, he realized that he couldn't move. He was stunned and struggled hard, only to find that his hands and feet were tied.He was taken aback and twisted his body to the side, only hitting the wall. He didn't know where he was and couldn't help but scream.

Suddenly I heard a voice choking: "Brother Jingfeng, I'm sorry! I was forced, don't blame me!" After saying that, a head came in, stuffed his mouth with a piece of cloth, and said, "Other brothers Went to watch the audition, and when they come back, you won’t be able to make it in time.”

Li Jingfeng was angry and anxious. His mouth was blocked and he couldn't speak.The man said: "They said if I don't do this, they won't let me try my art next year. Brother Jingfeng, my family is poor and this is the only way to make a living. I'm sorry!"

Only then did Li Jingfeng realize that he was stuffed under the kang, and he expected that this person had moved his hands and feet while everyone was sleeping last night.At dawn, no one could see him. They thought he was going to take part in a talent test, so they didn't ask any more questions. Unexpectedly, he was hidden under the kang.In this way, the two jars of wine brought back last night must have been intentional.

He didn't know who wanted to harm him, maybe it was Zhao Xinzhi, maybe it was the Iron Sword Silver Guard who argued with him on the Ghost Festival, or maybe the Iron Sword Silver Guard who listened to Hong Wanli's words yesterday and was dissatisfied with him. In short, he It's true that someone was framed.

He struggled a few times, but couldn't get out of the kang, and the apprentice stayed outside again.Not knowing what time it was or whether the audition had begun, Li Jingfeng couldn't help but feel anxious...

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The hour of the hour has passed and is almost over. Most of the fifty or so contestants on the field have competed with each other. Qi Zigai looked left and right but did not see Li Jingfeng coming and couldn't help but wonder.

"I'm Qian Ji, I'm going to the stage to try out my skills. Please hold the flag and give me some advice!" A man came up to the stage.His opponent was a flag-bearer, and the two fought each other in the school field.

Qi Zigai saw Wang Ge and saw that he was searching among the crowd, and he seemed to be confused.The two looked at each other, and Qi Zigai waved his hand to signal Wang Ge to find someone. Wang Ge got the order and withdrew from the crowd.

What happened?Qi Zijian didn't know what was going on, and just hoped that the people on stage who were trying out their skills could hold on for a little longer.Just as he thought this, he heard a sound of "Oh!" and the Qian had been knocked to the ground.

"Why are you taking part in an audition if you are so unlucky!" Qi Zigai cursed secretly and saw another strong man on stage.But when he saw that his muscles were taut, his eyebrows were raised, and he looked like he had hard claws, Qi Zigui was overjoyed and couldn't help shouting: "Okay!"

He cheered for no reason, and everyone found it strange and looked at him.Qi Zigai touched his chin and said calmly: "Look, he is a good man, he can do it!" Then he said to the strong man, "Hold on, you can at least pass fifty moves!"

"You can pass the test with twenty moves." Hong Wanli said, "What are you doing with fifty moves? Are you trying to show off your skills?"

Qi Zigai was stunned for a moment and then said: "Slow down and use Tai Chi!"

The strong man was stunned and said: "I don't know Tai Chi..."

Qi Zigai said angrily: "You don't know this? I'll teach you!"

Just as he was about to stand up, Hong Wanli said in a deep voice: "Third Master, don't be ridiculous!"

Qi Zigai smiled and sat back in his seat.

"I'm Ou Shengyang, please hold the flag and give me a move!"

Unexpectedly, the strong man, who was strong on the outside but strong on the outside, slow in stature, made a move with the flag-bearer, but was swept to the ground in just three moves.Qi Zigai said "ouch" and cursed: "It's so bad!"

Seeing that the next person is about to take the stage again, there are less than 20 people left. Even if Wang Ge finds someone, it will be too late...

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Li Jingfeng was stuffed under the kang and was feeling anxious when he suddenly heard a voice asking: "Is Brother Jingfeng here?" He recognized Wang Ge's voice and wanted to call for help, but his mouth was gagged.

Just listen to the apprentice say: "Brother Jingfeng went out early in the morning, it's time to try out his skills!"

When Li Jingfeng heard what he said, he bent up and kicked a few times on the kang. He didn't know whether Wang Ge didn't notice or he was in a corner, but he was not discovered anyway.

Wang Ge asked in confusion: "Why are you here? You didn't go to practice martial arts, nor did you go to see the audition?"

The apprentice said: "I'm not feeling well today and want to rest for a day. What do you want brother Jingfeng to do?"

Wang Ge said: "It's okay."

Li Jingfeng became even more anxious when he heard that he was leaving.

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Qi Ziguan saw that there were only five people left to try out the art, but Li Jingfeng did not come.Less than ten of the first people could survive twenty moves, and the rest mostly failed in three or five moves.The fourth person from the bottom was a tall and thin man. He was pushed to the ground after only two moves.

"Damn, it's so bad. Is there anyone left this year?" Qi Zigai suddenly got angry and shouted, "Five in a row! Can't even pass ten moves! Iron Sword Silver Guard is really worse every year!"

Hong Wanli frowned and said, "Third Master, what are you doing?"

Qi Zigai slapped his palm on the table, turned over like a kite, and jumped onto the stage.

"I'm going to do a set of Qianlong boxing and let you learn some principles! Watch!" He just started punching as he was told, and before Hong Wanli could stop him, he actually started punching on the stage.He has profound skills, a set of Kongtong's introductory martial arts Qianlong boxing is very powerful, and each punch and kick has the power of wind and thunder. Not only Hong Wanli, Jin Yehao and Bao Chengyue are the two Kongtong who hold the seats in the conference hall. The elder was also stunned.It's just that the stunned person is not shocked by his martial arts skills - after all, he has long been used to it, but stunned by his transgression.

Only Zhu Zhixia seemed to have guessed what Qi Zigai was busy with and just smiled.

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When Li Jingfeng heard that Wang Ge was about to leave, he knew that he would have no hope once he left. He gritted his teeth, bent down and bumped his head against the kang. Suddenly, his eyes were filled with stars and his head was dizzy.

Finally, Wang Ge asked: "Is there a voice inside? Is there anyone else there?"

The apprentice hurriedly said: "No! No!"

Li Jingfeng was dizzy, his face was wet, and he knew he was bleeding. When he heard the footsteps approaching, he quickly kicked the kang a few times.At this time, Wang Ge was close, so he could naturally hear clearly. He only heard him shout and ask: "Who is inside?!"

The apprentice did not dare to reply. Li Jingfeng suddenly felt a strong force under his feet. Someone pulled him out of the kang, and suddenly there was light.

When Wang Ge saw Li Jingfeng, he exclaimed, "What's going on?"

Li Jingfeng whined, and Wang Ge quickly took away the cloth from his mouth, untied him, and asked the apprentice, "Did you do it?!" The apprentice was so shocked that he couldn't help but tremble and didn't dare to say anything.

As soon as the strip of cloth was removed from Li Jingfeng's mouth, he immediately said: "It's not him! I don't know who tied me here. I guess it's the brother of Iron Sword Silver Guard!"

Wang Ge was doubtful and said: "Quick, come with me! The audition is about to end!" After saying that, he pulled Li Jingfeng up, the two of them got on the horse and rushed to the school ground.

Li Jingfeng glanced at the apprentice before leaving. The apprentice had tears in his eyes and was very grateful.

Why bother him?Li Jingfeng thought to himself, it was just that he was forced and couldn't help himself.

Do you see this kind of thing too often?

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"Third Master, after you finish Qianlong Fist, Xingluo Palm, Kaishan Kick, and then continue, do you want to demonstrate the Snap Finger Universe and Hunyuan Zhenqi again?" Hong Wanli said, "After noon, I won't It’s time to accept the art test.”

Seeing that there was no way to delay, Qi Zigai had no choice but to stop and walked back to the table angrily.

"Next!" Hong Wanli shouted.

The remaining three people couldn't hold on for long and were defeated one after another. Li Jingfeng failed to catch up after all.Hong Wanli shouted a few more times, but no one answered, so he said: "That's it for this year's trial. Disciples, please work harder and come back in February next year!" Seeing that the situation was over, Qi Ziguan couldn't help but sigh.

Seeing everyone dispersed, someone suddenly heard someone shouting: "Disciple Li Jingfeng, I want to take part in the audition!" Qi Zigai looked up and saw Li Jingfeng, his face covered with soot, coming with Wang Ge on horseback.

At this time, only a few examiners were left on the field, and even the few examiners who had passed the test had already left. Hong Wanli looked up at the sky and said coldly: "It's past noon."

Li Jingfeng said: "I...I am delayed because of something. Chief instructor, give me a chance..."

Hong Wanli said: "Next year." After he was about to leave, Zhu Zhixia suddenly asked: "Why is your face covered with soot?"

Li Jingfeng was stunned. He was stuffed under the kang and rushed over without washing. He was indeed covered in soot.If the truth is told, the apprentice will inevitably be implicated. The punishment is trivial. The Iron Sword Silver Guards are the most disciplined. If you frame a fellow sect, you will never have the chance to join the Iron Sword Silver Guards for the rest of your life.He couldn't think of any words to excuse him, so he could only say: "Master Zhu, I... I was cleaning under the kang today, and I forgot about the time and was delayed."

Zhu Zhixia frowned and asked, "You were cleaning the bed during the audition? Why were you injured?" He pointed at Li Jingfeng's forehead.

Li Jingfeng said: "I bumped into it accidentally."

Zhu Zhixia smiled slightly and said: "It's common to hit the back of the head with a kang, but it's really rare to hit the forehead."

Everyone could tell there was something fishy. Hong Wanli raised his eyebrows, looked at Li Jingfeng and asked, "Did you really get a bruise on your head while cleaning?"

Li Jingfeng nodded.

Hong Wanli said: "Did you really waste time cleaning?"

Li Jingfeng said: "Yes." He said it with a guilty conscience.

Hong Wanli nodded and said, "I'll give you a chance, come with me."

Qi Zikai was overjoyed, pushed Zhu Zhixia's shoulder, and whispered: "You still have a way to grasp Lao Hong's temper."

Zhu Zhixia shook his head and said, "If you really know Mr. Hong's temper, you know that this test won't be easy."

Qi Zigai knew that Hong Wanli was most attached to his father, so he tried every means to make things difficult for Li Jingfeng when Yinwei was insulted. But now that Li Jingfeng had clearly been framed but admitted his own fault, it hit his taste, so he gave Li Jingfeng a chance.

It's just that this opportunity is definitely not very good.

Everyone followed Hong Wanli to an earth fort. They only heard the howling of wolves from the earth fort, and they didn't know what kind of medicine he was selling in his gourd.

"Last night, the brothers on patrol captured a vicious wolf. The beast was so hungry that he injured two brothers before catching him. He was originally going to kill him, but it happened to be a trial and everyone joined in the fun, so they ignored the beast."

Qi Zigai asked: "Brother Wan Li, what does this mean?"

Hong Wanli opened the door and saw the evil wolf tied to the wall with iron chains in the earthen castle. His mouth was drooling and he couldn't stop roaring. His eyes were red, showing that he was very hungry.Hong Wanli sent someone to fetch a large piece of mutton and placed it at the door. The wolf couldn't help but howl when it saw the mutton, as if it were crazy. Zhu Zhixia also frowned.

Qi Ziguan said in shock: "You want him to fight a wolf? A new apprentice?"

Hong Wanli said: "I am the examiner, I have the final say."

Qi Zigai said angrily: "Brother Jingfeng, let's go! Come back next year!" As he said this, he grabbed Li Jingfeng and tried to leave, but Li Jingfeng didn't move.

He then heard Zhu Zhixia say: "Third Master, let's first listen to what the chief instructor has to say."

"Stand here." Hong Wanli pointed to the door, about two steps inside.Li Jing followed his instructions and walked to the place. Hong Wanli put the raw mutton two steps behind Li Jingfeng, met at the door, and said: "Please step back outside the door." Although Qi Zigai was unhappy, he still stepped back outside the door. .Hong Wanli walked up to Li Jingfeng and said, "Just once, stop this wolf."

Li Jingfeng asked: "Block?"

Hong Wanli said: "Block it. No matter what method you use to block it, as long as the wolf can't get through, you will win. If the wolf bites the meat, you will lose."

Li Jingfeng asked: "How long will it take?"

Hong Wanli said: "I said, just once."

As he spoke, he walked to the iron chain and said, "If I let go of the iron chain, the wolf will pounce on you. If you dare not accept it, or the wolf eats the meat, come back next year." He looked at Qi Zigai.

Qi Zigai advised: "Brother Jingfeng, don't force it."

Li Jingfeng's best practice was dodge. To stop the wolf from eating its meat, he had to confront it, which was not his strong point.He gritted his teeth and nodded: "Okay!" After saying that, he took off his clothes, tore them into four pieces, and wrapped them tightly around his wrists and calves, leaving only his fists and soles exposed. waist.He has never seen such a wild beast, but there are many wild dogs in his hometown. The old man said that if a mad dog bites the dog, he must hit the dog's nose.He has a very good relationship with wild dogs and has never used this trick before. It may be useful for wolves, or it may not be useful. Anyway, you can try it.

One end of the iron chain was tied to the wolf, and the other end was locked in the corner of the house. The wolf only stared at the mutton, unaware of Hong Wanli beside him.Hong Wanli looked at Li Jingfeng and asked, "Okay?"

Li Jingfeng nodded and said, "Okay!"

Hong Wanli untied the chain, and Li Jingfeng thought that the wolf would immediately rush after breaking free from its bonds, and was ready to attack, but he did not expect that he underestimated the wolf's instinct.

A wolf is not just a big dog, but a wild beast. Its survival instinct enables it to judge the situation.It smelled the scent of many people outside the door, which made it even more alert. It lowered its body, but was not in a hurry to attack. It just looked at Li Jingfeng and barked, and slowly walked around to Li Jingfeng's right side.

Li Jingfeng was very distressed. He originally thought that the wolf would rush towards him, but unexpectedly, the wolf slowly approached him. It seemed that it was not busy attacking, but just watching the meat behind him.

For the wolf, obtaining that piece of meat is the most important thing. Attacking Li Jingfeng is not its purpose. Attacking humans is not a cost-effective move for the wolf.It slowly walked around Li Jingfeng, getting closer and closer. It obviously knew that Li Jingfeng was a threat, and its eyes gradually turned to Li Jingfeng, with its peripheral vision still lingering on the mutton.

Li Jingfeng began to feel difficult. If the wolf approached slowly like this, and then pounced when it got close enough, he might not be able to resist it.Or if it pounces on the mutton, even if it hits the wolf, the mutton will be taken away by the wolf - at least it will take a bite.

Should we take the initiative?
No... Hong Wanli made it very clear, "stop the wolf's attack once", rather than "attack the wolf once".

Perhaps this challenge was not as dangerous as he imagined, but more difficult than he imagined.

The enemy must be lured.Li Jingfeng slowly moved his steps so that he was facing the wolf, blocking the road between the wolf and the mutton.He told the wolf that he had to get past him to get the mutton.

Wolves are cunning animals. Of course, no one is cunning, but if you underestimate the wolf's calculations, you will definitely suffer big losses.Seeing that Li Jingfeng was blocking the road, the wolf circled to the left again. Although it changed directions, it was getting closer and closer, but it refused to attack.

Li Jingfeng kept complaining, and the wolf had already walked a foot in front of him. Not only could it violently hurt people, which was perhaps Li Jingfeng's most hoped-for result, it could also get through Li Jingfeng's side and bite the flesh behind him.

Li Jingfeng didn't know how fast the wolf moved.He hadn't seen it, but it would definitely be fast, especially a hungry wolf.Blocking its way will only make it more cautious, Li Jingfeng thought, maybe...

Not only did he not continue to block the wolf from approaching the mutton, he even took a step to the left, exposing a good gap between the wolf and the mutton.

If that wasn't enough...

He took another step to the left, creating a larger gap.

He didn't know whether what he was doing was wrong or right. He couldn't distract himself from looking at other people's eyes, especially the third master's. Qi Zijian could tell him whether he was wrong or right with his eyes.

But having said that, what is right for Qi Zigai may not be right for Li Jingfeng. After all, there is a huge gap in skills between the two.

Is it time for the wolf to pounce?Li Jingfeng thought, there was an empty door of more than two feet between it and the mutton.

However, no.The hungry wolf was just more careful and focused.It no longer walked around, but lowered its body, almost lying down, and slowly moved forward. Its eyes seemed not to be on Li Jingfeng, but on the piece of mutton.

He kept moving forward, but refused to attack. He seemed to be planning to slowly walk up to the mutton and take it away.

There are only seven feet left...

The closer the distance is, the more haste you have to intercept the wolf. If it gets closer, it will no longer be within the range that you can intercept.

Li Jingfeng took the last risk. He moved his eyes away from the wolf and looked at the mutton.Not only his sight, but also his face showed that he wanted to grab this piece of mutton.

This move finally made the beast anxious, and the hungry wolf pounced suddenly. Li Jingfeng was about to block it with his fist, but the wolf pounced to the left.This was a false move, and Li Jingfeng knew it had failed halfway through the punch.

The moment Li Jingfeng was stunned, the wolf rushed straight towards the mutton like lightning.Has this beast... ever learned Sun Tzu's Art of War?Li Jingfeng didn't think this through clearly. He didn't have time to think about it.

Another thing occurred to him.

Aren't hitting an enemy and dodging an enemy the same thing?The only difference is that you get closer when you hit, and you get farther when you dodge, that's all.

Just block once!
Almost at the same time, regardless of the fact that his body was unprotected, Li Jingfeng lunged forward and knocked the wolf down from mid-air.He missed the wolf, but he stopped it.

But he didn't feel comfortable. One wolf claw was embedded in his chest, and the other claw was clinging to his shoulder.Li Jingfeng felt severe pain in his chest, and the wolf's claws would dig out huge holes in his body at any time. At the same time, the hungry beast opened its huge mouth and bit his shoulder.

A big hand grabbed the wolf's mouth and lifted the wolf away from Li Jingfeng, just like lifting a puppy. Before the wolf closed its mouth, he stuffed large pieces of raw mutton into its mouth and pushed it Throw it out of the house.The evil wolf first screamed "Woo", and then ran towards the mountains and fields with the mutton in its mouth.

The one who took action was naturally Master Qi. He was in a good mood and spared the beast's life.

Li Jingfeng looked at Hong Wanli. His chest was dripping with blood. The wolf's sharp claws left four blood marks about two inches long on his chest and shoulders.

Hong Wanli nodded.

Li Jingfeng smiled and lay on his back.

at last……

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Three days later, on the fifth day of August, the 220 seven people who passed the test will be awarded the title of Iron Sword Silver Guard.

Li Jingfeng had thought about this day, but he didn't expect it to come so quickly.

He put on his best clothes and stood at the end of the queue of more than 200 people.The third master personally bought these clothes as a gift for him. Although they are not worth much, they are at least new clothes.

The person in charge of conferring the title of Iron Sword Silver Guard was Master Zhu. He took the roll of names and called them one by one.Hong Wanli stood aside and handed a silver shawl and a small black iron sword to the apprentice who passed the test. With the iron sword and silver shawl, he became the Iron Sword Silver Guard.

As for the third master, he sat happily in the audience, looking happier than Li Jingfeng.

"An Jingde. Father, An Ruihai; mother, Chi Qiuyun." Zhu Zhixia took the iron sword from Hong Wanli's hand and handed it to a tall, thin young man.

"Wu Daoquan. Father, Wu family rich; mother, Lin Lan." The strong man took the iron sword and silver coat. He looked to be around thirty, and he didn't know how many times he had taken the exam.

This is just a beginning, like thread just passing through a needle. It is not easy, but the real life is yet to come.Li Jingfeng thought that after becoming the Iron Sword Silver Guard, he would have to work hard. The time to learn kung fu from Qi Zigai was short, so he had to work harder.

Just as he was thinking about it, the roll call had come to an end, and Li Jingfeng walked to the stage.

"Li Jingfeng." Zhu Zhixia looked at him and smiled, seemingly approving him, "Father, Li... Mu... Hai..."

Zhu Zhixia's voice gradually became quieter.

Hong Wanli stared at Li Jingfeng, not only him, but also Jin Yehao and Bao Chengyue. They all focused their attention on Li Jingfeng, and even the smile on the third master's face froze.

"Mother, Yan...Shun...Shun..." After Zhu Zhixia read the name, she pursed her lips and closed her eyes slightly, her long eyelashes beating faintly.

There were several "crash" sounds, and there was a commotion among the people watching the ceremony. Those standing in the front row took a few steps forward, and those standing in the back row also crowded forward.Almost all of these Iron Sword Silver Guards who came forward were middle-aged people over forty. Even the few commanders who participated in the ceremony stood up. The sixteen seats in the assembly hall, including the Third Master Zhu Ye, are here today. Eight, almost all of them stood up.

Except Mr. San.

Li Jingfeng saw that everyone was looking at him.

Hong Wanli did not hand over the Iron Sword and Silver Phi to Li Jingfeng. "He cannot be a Silver Sword and Iron Guard." He only said this to Zhu Zhixia.

Li Jingfeng didn't understand.

Zhu Zhixia nodded slowly and said, "Yes."

Qi Zigai closed his eyes and murmured: "Don't have trouble with your conscience... It turns out... you..." He stood up and said to Zhu Zhixia, "I only have one request, let him leave Kongtong alive."

Li Jingfeng was dumbfounded. Just a moment ago, he was still an Iron Sword Silver Guard. Why did he ask the Third Master to save his life at this moment?He looked at Zhu Zhixia and wanted to know what was going on.

Zhu Zhixia was silent for a while and said, "What if I say no?"

Qi Zigai looked around and said, "Then I will take him and fight him out."

In the lobby, the atmosphere suddenly became solemn.

(End of this chapter)