Wild Tactician Xun Rui. There was nothing wrong with introducing himself with such theatrical flair.
In the past, he didnt look like this, but wiser with a celestial deanor, sporting a feather fan and silk scarfa sagacious appearance like soone experienced and talented in governance.
The imperial courts Pri Minister Song had appreciated his talent and brought him into his group of advisers to solidify his position in court.
Xun Rui had a lot of opinions on economics and heroically wrote Twenty-Four Volus on An Opinion Piece on the Nations Disastrous Mistakes on his own initiative. Each volu was full of the injustices of and dissatisfactions with the imperial court of that ti. This matter even indirectly blad the emperor, causing a great upheaval in the imperial palace. Pri Minister Song was nearly deposed, which scared him out of his wits. In the end, Xun Rui, this most outstanding perpetrator, should have been beheaded, but the emperor kindly gave him a way out, sentencing him to torture and life imprisonnt in the mountain prison.
This happened ten years ago. Yang Wu had heard about the twenty-four volus from his younger brother, the top scholar, who was voluble in praise for them. He thought that if the imperial court utilized these twenty-four volus, its national power would inevitably increase significantly, the common people would live in peace and prosperity, and civil and military arts would flourish.
At that ti, his younger brother had even lanted that if he t Xun Rui, he had to take him as a teacher to learn this way of governance from him.
Yang Wu had a close relationship with his younger brother, Yang Wen; the two were only a year apart. He had heard his younger brother speak of Twenty-Four Volus on An Opinion Piece on the Nations Disastrous Mistakes and Xun Rui more than once. It was just that he never imagined Xun Rui would appear before himand with this appearance. It was indeed a surprising twist of fate.
Yang Wu stood up and bowed to Xun Rui, saying extrely respectfully, So, you are Xun Rui, the senior who wrote Twenty-Four Volus on An Opinion Piece on the Nations Disastrous Mistakes. Yang Wu has been impolite.
This ti, Xun Rui was the one who was shocked. You really know an old coot like ?
My younger brother, Yang Wen, is one of your admirers. He once said that if he had been born ten years earlier, he would definitely have taken you as his master! Yang Wu said honestly.
Xun Rui bead, exposing his yellow teeth, as he gave a thumbs-up and said, Hehe! Your younger brother has discernnt. With just these words, Ill accept him as a nominal disciple for the ti being. After I have assessed his aptitude, I will consider whether to pass the mantle on to him. This old mans great governance abilities are not sothing ordinary people can learn.
My younger brother is this years top scholarand the only one to get full marks for every subject in the past century! Yang Wu said with pride.
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You little brat can boast better than ! Why not just say that you are a martial arts champion?! Xun Rui dug his ear with a skeptical expression.
Dont be too quick to say that. Wait till I turn eighteen and reach adulthood. Ill definitely beco the top martial artist that year; that way, my Yang Clan would be adept in both pen and sword and renowned all over the Xia Nation! Yang Wu said with a look of yearning.
He had dread of being the top martial artist when he was young. He originally also had so talent; it was just that he was nothing compared to real cultivation geniuses. Take Wan Lanxin, for example. When she was his age, she reached the Warrior Realm through her own talent, yet he had previously just been a Consummate Grade Foot Soldier.
Now, everything was different. He had the Supre Nine Profound Art, the Dragon Turtle Sea Flipping Art, and an immortal body. These all ensured he could rise up. As long as he got rid of his present status, he could easily clinch a martial arts championship in another two years.
Alright, kid, we are all prisoners. Speak more humbly. Xun Rui interrupted Yang Wus daydreaming and asked, Kid, since you know this old mans na, do you still want to listen to those three things?
Effacing himself, Yang Wu replied, Yes, yes, Senior Xun, just say it.
Anyway, the old man before him was the person his younger brother admired. He had to treat him with respect, no matter what. He also wanted to hear what the other party had to say.
Not bad, not bad. First thing, could you get this old man so at tonight? This old man has not eaten at for so many days that I have almost forgotten the taste of it, Xun Rui said, slumping on the ground.
Yang Wu almost fainted when he heard those words. Why did I feel this old man was a hidden expert when he cant even get a mouthful of at now?
The second thing is, can you let live in Black Apes dwelling for a few days? This old man has been exposed to the elents for many years. Im already half a foot in the grave. I want to sleep properly for a bit! Xun Rui didnt care whether Yang Wu agreed or not; he was just talking to himself.
Yang Wu didnt wait for Xun Rui to ntion the third thing, interjecting, I say, Senior Xun, you wanted to talk about these types of things?
Of course, problems of livingeating, drinking, defecating, urinating, and sleepingare big matters in ones life. What would I talk about if not these?! Xun Rui retorted matter-of-factly.
Yang Wu wanted to faint. He waved his hand and said, Ill promise you these things.
I still wanted to talk about the third thing, Xun Rui said anxiously.
Your third thing is a request for a beauty and a bottle of liquor? Wanting to sip wine with a beauty in your arms, facing the moon, then singing and dancing! Yang Wu said for Xun Rui.
Hey, kid, how did you know? Xun Rui revealed a trace of embarrassnt.
Old man, you had a wretched look on your face; how could I not know? Yang Wu slapped his forehead, paused for a mont, then added, I can find you a girl, but liquor is currently an extravagant hope!
Hehe, kid, you are much more easygoing than Black Ape! Not bad, not bad. This old man isnt one to take more than Im given; your charity will be rewarded in the future! Xun Rui said, smiling.
Yang Wu didnt take Xun Ruis words to heart. He felt that this old man didnt have the deanor of an expert and strongly suspected his younger brother had overestimated this person.
Yang Wu no longer bothered with Xun Rui. Yesterdays battle had been exhilarating, and he had a new realization about the Rainstorm Spear Art. Each move had reached the Accomplished stage, able to bring out great might, but he was not satisfied with this. He wanted to practice the Rainstorm Spear Art to Perfection; that way, his combat prowess could reach a higher level. He raised the crowbar and started to train.
Dark Clouds Covering the Sky.
Arrows of Savage Rain.
Rolling Thunder Shifting Winds.
Yang Wu repeatedly executed the Rainstorm Spear Art, his movents incomparably skillful. He showed vast Profound Energy, his power extraordinary.
Xun Rui didnt leave. He just sat nearby and watched as Yang Wu stabbed, thrust, and swept around, his old eyes gleaming with a trace of interest. After quite a while, he couldnt help talking. These fanciful moves are only enough to scare those useless fellows.
Yang Wu seed not to hear him, continuing to go through the steps. Despite that, Xun Rui interrupted him and once again opened his mouth. A rainstorms might lies in suddenness, rapidness, ferocity. Dont even dream of unleashing the full might of the combat art if you continue to practice feebly like this! What a pity!
Yang Wu couldnt help being affected, his movents becoming a little erratic.
Xun Rui seed addicted to speaking. He added in a deep voice, Jink like a fleeing hare, with the intensity of roaring thunder and the ferocity of stormsbe like a rainstorm
Initially, Yang Wu wanted to ignore Xun Ruis words, but after hearing this, he had an epiphany, suddenly clearly comprehending the true essence of the Rainstorm Spear Art.
Jink like a fleeing hare, with the intensity of roaring thunder After Yang Wu muttered for a while, his bodys form and movents changed drastically, adopting the swift and sudden motion of a cunning hare escaping. He showed an intensity akin to thunder; his crowbar transford into a lightning-fast spear, its tip flashing brightly. His power suddenly increased by more than a level.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
The crowbar continuously made a strange noise as Profound Energy flooded the area. Stone, dust, and mud flew around as the martial figure kept accelerating until his actions and poses were pretty much blurry afterimages.
Xun Ruis old eyes flashed with a trace of appreciation. At so point, a gourd appeared in his hand. He uncapped it, raised his head, and poured a mouthful of liquor, muttering in his heart, The boy is worth teaching!
At this mont, Sooty appeared from sowhere and pounced at the gourd. His actions were lightning fasttoo fast for most people to react in ti.
Whether Xun Rui sensed the puppy or just coincidence, he took the gourd into his arms, leaving Sooty to pounce on nothing.
Woof! Woof!
Sooty failed to pounce on the gourd and barked in dissatisfaction. It pawed the ground a few tis, its eyes staring unblinkingly at the gourd in his embrace, its tongue lolling, in blatant desire.
Xun Rui kept his gourd close as he said to Sooty, You are very intelligent, knowing the wonder of this old mans gourd wine. However, I dont have much in stock; I cant waste it on you!
Sooty did not seem to care about Xun Rui, continuously pouncing at him, determined to snatch the wine gourd.
When Xun Rui saw Sooty charging so ferociously, he scrambled to his feet to dodge, saying, Little black dog, dont ss around! These old bones cant stand this torture.
Sooty sped up, jumped high, and almost tore Xun Ruis prisoner clothes, but it still ca up short.
Woof! Woof! Apparently unresigned, Sooty continued increasing its speed and renewed its assault after barking a few tis.
Little fellow, dont think old people are easy to bully. Im capable of anything and everything above the skies and under the ground. If you keep provoking , Ill roast and eat you! Xun Rui hurriedly warded off the attacks, his actions looking very awkward. Sooty almost caught the gourd a few tis, but the old man just barely evaded it; the puppy could not do anything.
Xun Rui didnt have an easy ti, either. He hunched over and panted nonstop, apparently exhausted.
Sooty grabbed its chance, springing up on its four limbs with full force, pouncing at Xun Rui to bite him.
This ti around, Xun Rui really couldnt dodge. Sooty chomped down on his butt. In agony, he wailed, Little black dog, quickly let go! No, quickly open your mouth! If you dont, this old man will really get nasty!
Xun Rui continuously shook his butt, swatting behind himself with both hands, but Sooty held on like its life was on the line, inflicting unspeakable pain.
This disturbed Yang Wu, who was practicing the Rainstorm Spear Art. He imdiately stopped to scold the puppy. Sooty, what are you doing? Quickly let go of your senior!
Xun Rui piped up, Right, right, little black dog, quickly let go. Wait! When did I beco this little black dogs senior? Little brat, are you indirectly insulting this old man?!
Yang Wu appeared embarrassed as he said, Ahem, ahem! Senior Xun, I misspoke, misspoke. Sooty, you quickly let go. Senior Xun is our honored guest; you cant be disrespectful to the honored guest.
Indeed, just now, Yang Wu had received a few words of guidance from Xun Rui and vaguely touched the Rainstorm Spear Arts Perfection stage. As long as he practiced diligently a bit more, he should be able to reach it. He couldnt help viewing Xun Rui in a different light, but seeing Xun Rui get bitten by a dog reinforced his initial impression.
Under Yang Wus urging, Sooty finally let go of Xun Rui. Xun Ruis butt bled. He was in such pain that he covered his butt and incessantly scolded Sooty. But when Sooty snarled once more, he quickly shut his mouth.
Regardless of whether Xun Rui was a wise man or an expert, Yang Wu decided to treat this old man well, have Xu Jiaohua serve him, let him stay at Black Apes dwelling, and prepare good food for him. He could not have been more thoughtful.
Anyway, this old man was the person his younger brother admired. He just considered it helping his younger brother establish a friendly connection.
Xu Jiaohua felt bitter in her heart.
She wanted to serve Yang Wu, not this horrible old man with a mouth full of yellow teeth.
It was a pity she didnt have a choice.
Sotis, this kind of grudging obedience was not necessarily a misfortune but might even be a blessing.
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