laughing saint

Chapter 12 Hunting Beast Guild (please click! Please collect!)
Spring blossoms and autumn fruits, time flies, beside the stream at the foot of Baiyun Mountain, in the dense shade of the trees, a handsome young man is constantly swaying sweat, his body dancing with fists and feet seems to be surrounded by a faint wind, the wind is very light, The wind is also very clear, in the gentle breeze, he is like a clear spring in the mountains, clear and full of vitality, thin but flowing endlessly.

In the year 1023 of the Daoxuan calendar, Chen Xiaofan was 15 years old. After two years of continuous practice and thinking, the commonly used boxing techniques of the five major sects of Changquan have been imprinted in his mind and branded in his body. It can cater to the meaning of the moves, and the vitality runs smoothly and freely, and has mastered the essence of Changquan.

In two years, Li Dazhuang has become as big and strong as his name suggests, and Xiaoqing, who lives with virtuous people, has also grown slim and graceful, like a jade from a small family.

And because of Chen Xiaofan's practice, he became more and more handsome, his shoulder-length hair was a bit uninhibited, his porcelain-like skin, delicate lips like flower petals, his eyes shone like stars, he was really a handsome young man.

Li Dazhuang and Chen Xiaofan are 16 years old and Chen Xiaofan are 15 years old, and they are able-bodied. Obviously, they are no longer suitable for the beggar business.

Li Dazhuang is strong and strong, with strength like an elephant. He was picked up by the freight forwarder of Jiangbei Wharf in Yangcheng, who knows people with his eyes, and became a cargo porter. With a monthly payment of one or two pieces of silver, life can be regarded as stable, and it can be regarded as true self-reliance.

However, Chen Xiaofan was not as good as Li Dazhuang, he was favored by the most famous high-end guild hall in Yangcheng, the name of the guild hall was: "Eternal Immortal", it was the place where the masculine dignitaries in the city gathered.

The owner of the Dixian Club personally found Chen Xiaofan, and had a cordial discussion with Xiaofan. He promised him great benefits, and talked about the principles of life earnestly. However, Chen Xiaofan considered himself a person who grasped the truth since he was a child. Nonsense or reasoning is very extraordinary.

In the end, the owner of the Immortal Club was shamed by Chen Xiaofan, and he cried bitterly for his parents and ancestors. Finally, under Chen Xiaofan's persuasion, he turned around and transferred the Celestial Club to someone else, while he went to another country.

At noon of this day, Chen Xiaofan came to the ruined temple as usual, the old Taoist priest has been like that for two years, wearing a tattered Taoist robe with a dignified appearance.

The old Taoist asked, "Have you found a suitable job today?"

Chen Xiaofan said angrily: "When those bullshit bosses saw my appearance, they were afraid that the people in the room would not be able to withstand the temptation, and would not be able to stand the lonely red apricot's affair, so no one would dare to use me."

"Who told you to look more like a pussy than a pussy! Why don't you cut off the guy in your crotch and go to the palace to be a eunuch." The old Taoist said angrily.

"Teacher, if I cut off the crotch, it would be a crime! The men of the Daoxuan Dynasty are relieved a lot, but those girls who are waiting to marry are going to scold their mothers!"

"Don't be ugly, if the emperor sees you, he will either castrate you or kill you to prevent the harem from being disturbed." The old Taoist scolded with a smile.

"It turns out that being handsome is also a sin!" Chen Xiaofan shook his head helplessly.

"Handsome? You're so coquettish! There is a Taoism in which Yin and Yang both hold their own way, and each has its own attitude. How come you are such a person who can't distinguish between Yin and Yang!"

"Okay master, don't poke my sore spots anymore, I'm bothered!" Chen Xiaofan said with some annoyance.

The old Taoist suggested again: "Why don't you follow me as a Taoist?"

"But I don't want to be a Taoist priest. Although I have learned a lot of spells in the book of Taoism you gave me in my spare time practicing boxing, I really don't want to be a Taoist priest. Master, you said that I have mastered boxing. , can’t find a stable job?”

"of course can!"

"What is it?"

"You can perform in the streets, use big sticks, and show off your fists." The old Taoist replied with a serious face.

"I'd rather sell chrysanthemums at the Dixian Club!" Chen Xiaofan glared at the old Taoist priest.

"Don't pick and choose, and find a job to make a living, so that I can go away with more peace of mind!"

"Teacher, where are you going?"

"Of course the old Taoist is going to solve the confusion for the people of the world."

"When are you coming back?"

"It should take a long time." The old Taoist looked serious.

"Why are you leaving now?"

"Because the doubtful people here in Yangcheng have been puzzled by me, and they are no longer confused. Of course, the old Taoist is going to another place."

Suddenly hearing that the old Taoist priest was about to leave, Chen Xiaofan couldn't bear it in his heart, the feeling of reluctance spread all of a sudden, and the emotion flooded Chen Xiaofan's face, showing a little melancholy.

"Can teacher not leave?" Chen Xiaofan asked in a low voice.

"Xiao Fan! Gathering and parting are like the rotation of the sun and the moon, and it is as natural as spring and autumn. You have learned the Tao from me for so many years, don't you understand such a shallow truth?" The old Taoist said very indifferently. .

What the old Taoist said made sense, Chen Xiaofan also understood, but it was really difficult to accept, Chen Xiaofan was silent for a long time, not knowing what to say, how to say it.

The old Taoist continued: "Xiaofan, as long as you live a good life, life will pass quickly, and the old Taoist will be back in a blink of an eye."

Chen Xiaofan's nature is optimistic, listening to the old Taoist's words, he felt that it was the same reason, since it was just a parting, he acted as if he was going to die, which was somewhat ominous, so he smiled, although the smile was a bit stiff, but he still laughed .

"Master, I have learned to fight for so long, can't I find a job in fighting?" Chen Xiaofan had already recovered from the sorrow of parting.

"Do you want to help someone look after the nursing home?"

"I have been treated like a dog since I was a child, but now I naturally don't want to be a dog."

"This doesn't work, that doesn't work, why don't you go to the hunting hall to find a living." The old Taoist said casually.

"The Beast Hunting Club? Seems interesting." The old Taoist said casually, but Chen Xiaofan's eyes lit up and he became interested immediately.

"You won't be interested in this, it's a very dangerous business." The old Taoist looked at Chen Xiaofan in surprise.

"Dangerous things are interesting. If they are too ordinary, they are boring. It is better to spend a few years in a vigorous life than to live an ordinary life."

"Xiaofan, Xiaofan, do you have to make me feel uneasy as a teacher?"

"You will come back sooner if you are not at ease." Chen Xiaofan said with a smile.

"No, the business of hunting animals is too dangerous."

Chen Xiaofan rubbed the old Taoist priest with his shoulder, and said coquettishly, "Oh master, if you don't believe me, you should also believe in the kung fu you taught me."

"You learned it yourself. I didn't teach you anything."

"Anyway, I don't care, I want this job."

The old Taoist priest had been with Chen Xiaofan for four years, so he naturally knew Chen Xiaofan's character very well. Once he decided on something, no matter how much he paid, he would definitely do it.

The old Taoist knew that he must not be able to screw Chen Xiaofan, so he said helplessly: "There is a small town about a hundred miles west of Yangcheng, the small town is called Nan'an, and Nan'an is where the beast hunting clubs gather."

"What does this hunter do? Teacher, can you explain in detail?" Chen Xiaofan asked.

"Beast hunting means going to the mountains to hunt. Of course, the hunters are all ferocious beasts. The bodies of these ferocious beasts are used for food, medicine, or can be used to make utensils. Anyway, they are all useful. The Beast Hunting Clubhouse The degree of cherishment of the hunted beasts is paid to those who participate in the hunt.

There are also some special requirements for hunting missions. According to the level of danger of hunting beasts required by the employer, the hunting hall divides the missions into three levels: Heaven, Earth and Human. The higher the level, the higher the reward. "The old Taoist explained.

"That means I can make the best use of my fighting skills." Chen Xiaofan was a little excited.

"That's not a fight, it's a fight with a beast. It's a life-and-death struggle." The old Taoist said in a serious tone.

"I know, it's about fighting fierce beasts without leaving room, and you must kill them, so I'm not wrong to say that my fighting skills can be used to the best of my ability!" Chen Xiaofan was still laughing.

"It's making the best use of everything, but it's also extremely dangerous. You have to think about it."

Chen Xiaofan said without hesitation at all: "I've thought about it, and I'll do this business for a living."

The old Taoist sighed and said: "Since you have decided, I can't stop the old Taoist even if I want to. In this case, you must be careful."

The old Taoist took out two talisman papers from his body and handed them to Xiao Fan, saying, "This is for saving your life, it may save your life in a desperate situation."

"Thank you master!" Chen Xiaofan took the talisman and quickly put it away, and then continued: "I'm going to the city to say goodbye to Da Zhuang and Sister Qing, and I'm leaving tomorrow."

The old Taoist said: "Then you go, be careful in everything, and I will leave tomorrow as a teacher, so let's bid farewell."

"Master, take care! When you come back, I guess I've already made a lot of money. By then, I'll definitely throw a big banquet to welcome you."

"Xiaofan sees that he can't do anything, so don't force it, take care of yourself!"

The old Taoist seemed a bit nagging today, but Chen Xiaofan understood that it was because of the imminent parting. He felt the deep love from the old Taoist. Although the old Taoist had always buried his deep love in his heart for four years, at this moment It has been revealed.

Chen Xiaofan held back his tears, because he felt that it was ominous, so he didn't want to do such an ominous act when parting, so the tears could only flow down his stomach.

Chen Xiaofan had thousands of words in his heart, but he didn't know how to say them, he could only bow to express his deep affection.

At this moment, silence speaks louder than words, the old Taoist didn't say anything, he just stroked Chen Xiaofan's head lightly, helped him up after a while, waved his hand to signal him to leave.

Chen Xiaofan took another look at the old Taoist priest, and took a serious look, his eyes were full of deep affection, a kind of special affection for the closest relatives.

Xiaofan turned around and strode out of the ruined temple without looking back. Under the scorching sun in the afternoon, he did not leave any figure behind him and walked very gracefully.

(End of this chapter)