Xun Rui, a mountain counselor. It was not wrong for him to report his background.
At that time, he did not look like this. He was half old and half immortal, with a feather fan and a silk headband. He looked wise and farsighted.
He was chosen by the imperial court's Prime Minister Song and was included in the think tank to give him advice and suggestions to consolidate the court.
Xun Rui felt that he was full of wisdom, so he wrote the 24 Volumes of the Theory of National Calamity. Each volume described the injustice and dissatisfaction of the current imperial court. He was even secretly put on the imperial court's desk. That day, the imperial palace was shaken. Prime Minister Song was scared out of his wits and almost lost his position. In the end, Xun Rui, the main culprit, should have been beheaded. However, the emperor gave him a way out and sent him to the mountain prison, where he was tortured to death.
This was ten years ago. Yang Wu also heard his brother, who was the top scorer in the imperial examination, mention these 24 volumes from time to time. He held them in high esteem. He thought that once these 24 volumes were used by the imperial court, it would definitely increase the country's strength. The people would live and work in peace and prosperity.
At that time, his brother also sighed that if he met Xun Rui, he would definitely worship him as his teacher to learn the way of governing the country.
Yang Wu and his brother Yang Wen were very close. They were only one year apart. His brother had heard of the 24 Volumes of the Theory of National Calamity and Xun Rui's name more than once. However, he did not expect that Xun Rui would appear in front of him and look like this. He really could not wrap his head around it.
Yang Wu stood up and bowed to Xun Rui. He said with great respect, "So you are Senior Xun Rui, who wrote the 24 Volumes of the Theory of National Calamity. Yang Wu was rude."
This time, it was Xun Rui's turn to be surprised. He said, "You really know me?"
"My brother Yang Wen is your admirer. He once said that if he was born ten years earlier, he would definitely worship you as his teacher!" Yang Wu said very sincerely.
Xun Rui laughed extremely happily, and his old yellow teeth couldn't even close. He gave a thumbs up and said, "Haha, your younger brother has good taste. Just based on this, I'll temporarily take him as a nominal disciple. After I assess his character in the future, I'll consider whether or not to pass on my mantle to him. This old man's talent in worldly affairs isn't something that an ordinary person can learn."
"My brother is the top scorer in the liberal arts exam this year. he is also the top scorer in all subjects in the past hundred years!" Yang Wu was proud.
"You brat, you're even better at bragging than I am. Why don't you say that you're the top scholar in the martial arts exam?" Xun Rui picked at his ears with a look of disbelief.
"You don't say. When I become an adult at eighteen, I will definitely become the top scorer in the martial arts exam. Then, the Yang family will be good at both the pen and the sword. We will be famous in Great Xia!" Yang Wu said with a look of yearning.
He had dreamed of becoming the top scorer since he was young. He was talented, but he was not as good as those true martial arts geniuses. Take Wan Lanxin for example. When she was his age, she had reached the realm of a warrior with her own talent. He, on the other hand, was only a top-level martial soldier.
Now, everything was different. He had the Supreme Nine Mysteries Formula, the Dragon Turtle Sea-turning Technique, and an immortal body. He was destined to rise. As long as he could get rid of his current status, it would not be difficult for him to become the top scorer in the martial arts exam in two years.
"That's enough, kid. We're all prisoners here. Let's just talk about the things prisoners say." Xun Rui interrupted Yang Wu's daydream and said, "Kid, since you know my name, do you still want to hear about those three things?"
"Come, come. Senior Xun, please tell me," Yang Wu said modestly.
No matter what, this old man was someone his younger brother respected. He had to treat him with respect. He also wanted to hear what shocking things this old man had to say.
"Not bad, not bad. First of all, can you give this old man a bite of meat to try tonight? This old man hasn't eaten meat for many days, and my taste buds are about to explode!" Xun Rui casually said as he sat down on the ground.
When Yang Wu heard this, he almost fainted. Why did he feel that the old man in front of him was a hidden master? How come he couldn't even eat a mouthful of meat now?
"The second thing is, can you let me stay in Black Gorilla's stone house for a few days? This old man has been living in the open for many years, and has one foot in the coffin. So, I want to have a good sleep!" Xun Rui didn't care whether Yang Wu agreed or not, and said to himself.
Yang Wu didn't wait for Xun Rui to say the third thing and said, "I say, Senior Xun, is this what you want to talk about?"
"Of course. Eating, drinking, shitting, and sleeping are important things in life. What else can I talk about?" Xun Rui said matter-of-factly.
Yang Wu wanted to faint. He waved his hand and said, "I promise you."
"I still have a third thing to say …" Xun Rui said anxiously.
"You have three things. Do you want a beauty and a pot of wine? You want to drink wine and sing to the moon!" Yang Wu said on behalf of Xun Rui.
"Eh, how did you know?" Xun Rui said with a trace of embarrassment.
"Your wretched appearance is written all over your face. How could I not know?" Yang Wu said as he patted his forehead. He paused for a moment and said, "I can find you a woman, but wine is out of the question for now!"
"Hehe, you little brat are much more straightforward than Hei Ge. Not bad, not bad. This old man isn't someone who wants a yard after getting an inch. You will be rewarded in the future!" Xun Rui said with a smile.
Yang Wu didn't take Xun Rui's words to heart. He felt that this little old man didn't have the slightest demeanor of an expert. It made him seriously wonder if his little brother thought too highly of this person.
Yang Wu no longer paid attention to Xun Rui. He picked up the crowbar and began to practice martial arts. Yesterday's battle was incomparably satisfying. He had a new understanding of the Rainstorm Spear Art. Every move had reached the Large Success Stage. The power he could display was already quite strong. He wasn't satisfied with this. He wanted to cultivate the Rainstorm Spear Art to the Perfect Stage. That way, his battle strength would reach a new level.
Dark clouds covered the sky.
Torrential rain like arrows.
Swift and decisive.
… …
Yang Wu performed the Rainstorm Spear Art again and again. His movements were very skillful. His Qi was abundant, and his power was extraordinary.
Xun Rui didn't leave. He sat not far away and watched Yang Wu stabbing, picking, and sweeping. There was a bit of interest in his old eyes. After a while, he couldn't help but say, "This kind of fancy posture can only scare those useless guys."
Yang Wu didn't seem to hear him and continued to practice according to his steps. Xun Rui still didn't feel that he was disturbing him. He said again, "The power of the rainstorm is focused on speed, speed, and ferocity. If you practice like this, you won't be able to display the best combat skills. What a pity!"
Yang Wu couldn't help but be a little affected. His movements became a little sluggish.
Xun Rui seemed to be addicted to talking. He said again in a deep voice, "Move like a rabbit, power like thunder, torrential rain like a storm …"
Yang Wu didn't want to listen to Xun Rui's words, but after listening, he had a kind of realization. It was as if the clouds were dispelled and the moon was revealed. He understood the true essence of the Rainstorm Spear Art.
"Move like a fleeing rabbit, move like thunder …" Yang Wu muttered under his breath, and his movements changed drastically. He was really like a fleeing rabbit, and his momentum was like thunder. The iron crowbar transformed into a spear, and the crowbar was like lightning. The crowbar's radiance was dazzling, and its power rose by more than a level.
Swoosh swoosh!
The crowbar kept making strange sounds. Qi filled the place. Stones and dust flew everywhere. Wu Dong's figure was getting faster and faster. It was almost impossible to see his every move.
Xun Rui's old eyes flashed with appreciation. A gourd flask appeared in his hand. He opened the lid, raised his head, and drank a mouthful of fragrant wine. He sighed softly in his heart, "This child is worth teaching!"
At this time, Little Hei came out of nowhere and pounced towards the gourd. Its movements were as fast as lightning, and it was impossible to react in time.
However, Xun Rui didn't know if he sensed it or if it was a coincidence, but he just happened to withdraw the gourd back into his chest, causing Little Hei to miss.
Woof woof!
Little Hei barked in dissatisfaction at not being able to pounce on the gourd. Its front paws scratched the ground a few times. Its canine eyes stared unblinkingly at the gourd in Xun Rui's arms. Its tongue kept sticking out, and it looked like it was drooling.
"You little guy are quite intelligent. You know how wonderful this old man's gourd wine is. However, I don't have much in stock. I can't let you waste it!" Xun Rui said to Little Hei as he kept his gourd tightly.
Little Hei ignored Xun Rui and continued to pounce towards him. It was determined to snatch the gourd wine.
When Xun Rui saw that Little Hei was coming at him fiercely, he got up and dodged. "Little Hei dog, don't mess around. My old bones can't take it."
Little Hei increased its speed and jumped high into the air. It almost tore Xun Rui's prison clothes apart, but it was still a little too late.
"Woof woof!" Little Hei seemed to be unconvinced. After barking a few times, it continued to increase its speed and pounce.
"Little guy, don't think that an old man like me is easy to bully. I can fly in the sky and burrow into the ground. If you really piss me off, I'll roast you and eat you!" Xun Rui hurriedly parried its attacks. Every move he made looked very wretched. There were a few times when he was almost caught by Little Hei, but he was just a hair's breadth away from being caught. Little Hei really didn't know how to retaliate.
Xun Rui didn't seem to be having a good time either. He bent over and panted heavily. It looked like he didn't have much strength left.
Little Hei seized the opportunity and jumped with all its might, pouncing towards Xun Rui to bite him.
This time, Xun Rui really couldn't dodge. Little Hei bit his buttocks, causing him to scream in pain. "Little Hei dog, let go of me. No, let go of my mouth. Otherwise, this old man really won't go easy on you."
Xun Rui continuously shook his buttocks and tried to hit it back with both hands. However, Little Hei refused to let go, causing him great pain.
Yang Wu, who had been practicing the Stormy Spear Technique, was disturbed. He quickly stopped and yelled at Little Hei, "Little Hei, what are you doing? Let go of your family's elder!"
Xun Rui responded, "Yes, yes. Little Hei dog, let go of my mouth. Wait, when did I become this Little Hei dog's elder? Brat, you're scolding this old man in a roundabout way!"
Yang Wu revealed an embarrassed expression and said, "Cough, cough. Senior Xun, it was a slip of the tongue. Little Hei, let go of my mouth. Senior Xun is our benefactor. We can't be rude to him."
Indeed, Yang Wu had just received a few pointers from Xun Rui. He had vaguely touched upon the perfect stage of the Stormy Spear Technique. As long as he practiced diligently a few times, he should be able to achieve it. He couldn't help but look at Xun Rui in a new light. However, when he saw Xun Rui being bitten by a dog, his impression of Xun Rui returned to its original state.
Under Yang Wu's persuasion, Little Hei finally let go of Xun Rui. Xun Rui's buttocks were red. It was so painful that he covered his buttocks and kept scolding Little Hei. When he saw Little Hei's angry expression again, he quickly stopped.
Regardless of whether Xun Rui was a wise man or an expert, Yang Wu decided to treat this little old man well. He let Xu Jiaohua serve him, let him stay in Hei Ge's stone house, and prepared food for him. He couldn't be more considerate.
In any case, this little old man was someone his younger brother respected. It could be considered as a good karma for his younger brother.
Xu Jiaohua's heart was bitter.
She wanted to serve Yang Wu, but she didn't want to serve this rotten old man with a mouth full of yellow teeth.
Unfortunately, she didn't have a choice.
Sometimes, this kind of helpless obedience might not be a disaster. It might even be a blessing.
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