A Liang stopped drinking and tied up the small silver gourd, but still crossed his legs. The newly made bamboo knife made by the landlord of Qidun Mountain was placed across the knee of the man in the bamboo hat. A Liang patted it gently with both hands. The handle of the knife and the top of the scabbard went up and down, saying: "I have been testing you along the way, many times. Your choice will determine where I escort you. To put it simply, I can accompany you. The distance you walk depends on how many hurdles you cross."
Chen Ping'an nodded and said, "I figured it out a little later, but I just feel that you have a lot of thoughts in your stomach, Aliang. I have never figured out what I was thinking about."
A Liang was not surprised by this and said honestly: "The first time was by the Longxu River. If you made me think you were a human being that time. You're a little kid who doesn't know much about the world, but he's a bad guy who relies on his passion and ambition. I might just leave you a donkey, pat your butt and leave. As for whether you can survive the Fengxue Temple and the Wei and Jin Dynasties, It’s none of my business, anyway, if you die early or late, it’s just a waste of my feelings.”
As A Liang recalled the details, Chen Pingan was dumbfounded and had no idea what A Liang was thinking. It's so delicate, and I can't even imagine that there have been so many weird test questions in my life.
"The third to last time was the battle at Shiping in Qidun Mountain. If it hadn't been for my deliberate temptation, Wei Bo and the two snake pythons from Qidun Mountain would not have acted so recklessly. I hope"
"The penultimate time is to lure you back to the bamboo forest and cut down more bamboo trees."
"This time, if nothing else happens, will be the last time. I originally wanted to I will escort you to Yefu Pass before leaving. Now there are some unexpected circumstances, so I have to leave early."
A Liang said with a smile: "Some tests are done deliberately, and some are temptations. Go with the flow. During this period, some things you did made me very disapproving and pedantic, and some things you did made me happy. This is right. This is not what Qi Jingchun and Cui Cheng are like. The most important thing in the imperial examination is authenticity. I did this, and then watched your words and deeds with a cold eye. It is the same method as recruiting closed disciples from some old gods, focusing on character over talent."
A Liang laughed at himself and said, "Do you think I, A Liang, am just too full to hold on? Or maybe I have a bad heart and a bad stomach?"
But he didn't wait for Chen Ping'an to say anything. He quickly asked himself and answered: "How can I have such leisure? I am such a big shot as Aliang, so I am very busy."
Chen Pingan put his legs on the bench, Sitting cross-legged lazily, holding his chin in his hands, he asked: "A-Liang, is it because I know Mr. Qi? That's why you are so interested in me?"
A-Liang restrained himself. With a joking expression, he said in a deep voice: "There are too many temptations on the road to cultivation. Li Huai's book Duoshui Cliff and Lin Shouyi's talent for cultivation can all be sold for money and turned into stepping stones for you, Chen Ping'an." Qi Jingchun's disciples should not be so miserable, especially Li Baoping.What a good little girl, when I think of her being heartbroken by her trusted junior uncle, my heart almost breaks.
A Liang was not serious for long, and soon he showed his fox tail again and said with a smile: "Hey, we old men can bear the crumbling of our country and the destruction of our country." , but these little beauties are the most unbearable. "
Chen Pingan picked up a candied haws of water from beside him that had not been sat on by Ah Liang. He chewed it slowly and asked vaguely: "A Liang, what do you think of me now? If you think I can't do it, why don't you ask a friend to send the vase to Sui Dynasty? It’s not that I’m afraid of hardship, I’m not going to lie to you, I’m just afraid that Mr. Qi will be disappointed and that I won’t be able to protect Aoping and the others.
A Liang laughed and scolded: "You kid, don't even think about running away. You are really the most suitable person for this job. Qi Jingchun can't do anything else. He has really good vision. Unless it's the old man who personally takes them on a study tour." That's fine... Let's not talk about his old man, a timid and fearful turtle, and a poor scholar who searches and searches. He is so angry when he talks about it..."
A Liang held up his bamboo hat and raised his head. Looking at it, he clicked his tongue and said: "Hey, this Emperor Da Li is quite interesting, very powerful. While I still have some time, let me talk to you about the most useless things, and explain why I am willing to spend a lot of time on you. "
A Liang also put away his legs, and sat cross-legged with Chen Ping'an at a glance, with the knife across his knees, and said slowly: "Whether it is martial arts or Qi training, the most taboo is to be sloppy on the road of practice, so I obey. Being a human being with one's heart is a shortcut, but the difficulty lies in thinking more about why. Military monks will not think of "taking a step back". Most warriors in the world cannot escape this stereotype. They only think that going against the current means moving forward bravely, fighting bravely and diligently, and reaching the sky alone. Taoists like to ask themselves, Buddhists like to look at the past and afterlife, Confucians like to talk about rules and draw frameworks, Mohists are weirder, like to help the world, are most chivalrous, and don't like to talk about immortality. The novelist has high ambitions but low ambitions, hoping to create a world on paper by himself. "
"The human heart is as brittle as glass and cannot withstand scrutiny. Qi Jingchun is a pedantic and conceited gentleman and doesn't want to be tempted, so let me do it for him. How can it be child's play when it comes to the inheritance of cultural context and incense? If you, Chen Pingan, are like an embroidered pillow, or someone who cannot withstand temptation, what will you do then? Qi Jingchun is dead, but I, A Liang, am still alive. When Qi Jingchun is out of sight and out of mind, will I be disgusted to death? You must know that being able to bear hardships and stand hard work, and being able to withstand temptation are two completely different things. "
A Liang sighed and said: "This probably means that the emperor is not in a hurry and the eunuch is?
Chen Pingan said seriously: "Don't worry, Aliang, although I like money, I only like the money earned with my own hands. Other people's money, even if it falls on the ground, I will only care about it if I meet it." Will look for the owner and never put it in his pocket. "
A Liang said with a smile: "I can't say you are wrong, but if you really need it urgently, you can use it first to relieve the urgent need. Just keep this account in your mind and do it later.When you are unable to repay, just repay more and both parties will be happy. This is a truly good person. Otherwise, would you really starve yourself to death holding on to that little money? ”
Chen Pingan asked: “Then how to judge whether I am in urgent need?” "
A Liang pointed to his heart, and then to his head, "After these two hurdles are passed, the money can be used. "
Chen Ping'an's eyes lit up and he realized something. He nodded vigorously and said, "Alliang, although you have never read a book, you are a person who has traveled a lot. When you said that, I figured it out. "
A Liang rubbed the bridge of his nose, "Why do I feel worse than Li Huai's flattery?" "
A Liang leaned against the fence, looked at the clear moonlit night outside the corridor, and said with emotion: "You know, your pedantry is actually called integrity in the words of Qi Jingchun and other scholars. Yes, it is true integrity, the heart and actions are consistent, the uprightness of a gentleman, the uprightness of walking on the straight path.
A Liang laughed loudly and pointed at the confused boy, "Haha, you know these things yourself, you are a mud-legged man, a money-lover, and a miser." But it just so happens that you look very much like the old man when he was young. In fact, when Qi Jingchun was your age, he had a very bad temper. Instead, he was recognized as a late bloomer. Like you, he was thoughtful and had a good temper at an early age. He is almost like a Bodhisattva made of mud, born to sit on the altar..."
The more Aliang spoke, the lower his voice became, but suddenly it rose higher, "Of course, I, Aliang, am used to doing whatever I want. I don't like your style very much. It was because of this feeling that I rejected a boy's request. Well, that guy was about the same age as you now. I often wonder if it would have been better than it is now if I had taken him with me to travel around the world. I finally told the young man, believe me, you will be more promising if you study. In a place as big as Jianghu, it is enough for me, A-Liang, to be alone, but the sea of books is boundless, so why bother to follow A-Liang and eat dust. "
The man in the bamboo hat grinned, "So when I come to Dali this time, I want to chat with some people. I want to tell them that there are people who do care about things that Qi Jingchun doesn't care about. ”
A Liang stretched out his hand and flicked his fingers inexplicably.
In the bookstore in the alley of Guanshui Street, the young man who called himself Chongdanjiang Li Jin felt as if he had been hit hard on the forehead. After the impact, he flew backwards, crashed into the book wall, broke through the wall, and fell into the store next door, scaring the shop assistant who was napping behind the counter into silence.
Ah. Liang muttered: "Just watch the show when gods fight. This little koi carp really thinks it has seen all the big rivers and big waves? I, Alian, have seen more rivers than Li Huai has eaten grains of rice. Do you really think this is bragging? I, Aliang, have never known what bragging is in my life. "
He then volleyed to his side and grabbed it. On the far side of the courtyard wall, there was a small blue fish-like spirit. Like a fish on the hook, it was struggling desperately. A Liang pulled back with his palm. This green fish was restrained in a small area the size of the palm of his hand. What was even more surprising was that it cut off the connection between it and its owner.After being implicated, the spiritual creature that was supposed to be dying became more energetic than before, leisurely and contented, twisting its tail and swimming around.
A Liang explained: "Let Li Huai be raised in the book "Broken Water Cliff"... Huh? Why do you feel that this little bastard has shit luck every day? Li Huai is in a small town. Do you step on dog shit every day and never clean the soles of your shoes?"
A young voice from afar said, "A Liang, you just step on dog shit every day!"
Chen Ping'an! Looking at A Liang, the latter laughed in a low voice: "It's okay. The three guys came here not long ago. I don't know about Zhuhe Zhulu. Regarding the father and daughter's 'farewell without saying goodbye', look back." Just find an excuse and deal with it yourself."
A Liang waved: "Stop eavesdropping. Come on, let's divide the spoils."
Li Baoping. , Li Huai and Lin Shouyi came to the corridor one after another. Li Baoping sat to the right of Chen Pingan, and Li Huai sat to the left of Chen Pingan. The result was exactly the same as A Liang's experience. He cursed and took off the candied haws on his buttocks, and immediately smiled. He threw it into his mouth without saying a word, and Lin Shouyi sat silently next to A Liang.
A Liang turned around and handed Lin Shouyi the stack of yellow paper talismans, "Research carefully and don't waste it easily. Qi Jingchun said that there are many mysteries in Fulu Street and Taoye Lane in your town. , there is still a big opportunity hidden."
A Liang patted the cold young man on the shoulder, "Anyway, you, Lin Shouyi, are now the first to live up to your reputation. As a practitioner, you should cherish your future even more."
Lin Shou nodded, solemnly put away the stack of talismans, and hid them in his arms with the "Langlang Book on the Cloud".
A Liang turned to look at the thieving Li Huai and said angrily: "Where is your tattered book? Take it out."
Li Huai scolded angrily: "You are worried about me What does it do? Unless you give me ten taels of silver first!"
A Liang snapped his fingers, and the originally hidden green fish appeared in front of the four of them. Except for Chen Pingan, the other three All the children's eyes widened.
A Liang said with a look of disgust: "Take out that old book, open a page at random, and clamp the fish in it. As for how to raise it, you can figure it out yourself, I won't take care of you. "
Li Huai jumped up and took out the book "Broken Water Cliff". After opening it, he quickly closed it towards the green fish. There was a faint sound between the pages of the book. The sound of wailing.
A Liang rubbed his forehead, "Who wants the remaining donkey?"
Li Huai immediately raised his hand, "I, I, I, can I sell it for money? Or if I'm hungry, can I kill the stew?"
A Liang didn't want to talk.
Li Huai suddenly lowered his voice and asked timidly: "A-Liang, are you going to die and telling us your last words?"
A-Liang rolled his eyes and said: "Get away from your mother, as far away as you can."
Li Huai sighed and sat next to Chen Pingan again, "My mother, father, and my sister, ifIt's far enough away from here now. ”
It’s just that the child’s last sentence was a bit sad, “So A Liang, please don’t leave, okay?” I’ll just stop scolding you from now on.
A Liang hesitated without saying anything. He took off the silver-white wine gourd and threw it to Li Baoping, "Catch it. This little gourd is the best sword in the world." One of the gourds, ordinary sword-raising gourds are simply incomparable. "
A Liang stood up and stretched, "I feel light when I have nothing to do.
He looked down at the green bamboo knife, raised his head, and asked with a smile: "Xiao Baoping, can I borrow the narrow knife auspicious talisman from you?" "
Li Huai suddenly had an idea, "A Liang? Are you going to fight? I'll help you..."
A Liang cast a suspicious and questioning look.
The child smiled dryly and said: "I'll help you wave the flag and shout! ”
Li Baoping ran as fast as a wheel, quickly going back and forth, handing the narrow knife to A-Liang with both hands.
A-Liang hung up the knife named Xiang Fu's famous sword.
At some point, Chen Ping'an, Li Baoping, Li Huai, and Lin Shouyi stood side by side opposite the man in the bamboo hat.
The man in the bamboo hat stretched out his hand. Twisting the edge of the bamboo hat with two fingers, he laughed and said, "I used to tell you how strong I, Aliang, was, and how good my swordsmanship was, but you always didn't believe it, and you also liked to dislike me for bragging. You guys are so young and ignorant. I am afraid of scaring you, so I deliberately pick out some trivial things, such as how a sword can be drawn out so fast that water cannot enter it, and I will tell you about it. "
A Liang finally asked with a smile: "You don't believe it, right? "
A Liang first looked into the darkness and ordered: "Protect them. ”
Someone nodded.
Then the man who was wearing a bamboo hat when they first met finally took off the bamboo hat for the first time and threw it away, but before it fell to the ground, the bamboo hat fell to the ground. It turned into powder and disappeared.
At the same time,
centered on the man wearing the two swords,
within a radius of a thousand miles, the earth cow turned over. General, a sudden shock.
A Liang subconsciously went to hold the bamboo hat, and then realized that there was no more bamboo hat, then he scratched his head, coughed, and said with a smile: "My name is A Liang, a kind-hearted Liang. ”