Chapter 14: Broken Jade
Chapter 14: Broken Jade
Cangzhou, Rock Mountain
"Are you taking action?"
Li Shuwen saw that Qin Huai had some dirty and torn clothes on him and asked indifferently.
"When I encounter rude and evil guests who don't know the rules, I will help them learn a lesson."
Qin Huai replied respectfully.
If Qin Huai and Li Bingwu had a deep father-brother relationship, then his feelings towards his master were more of awe and awe of both respect and fear.
After all, the master is very strict and his beatings hurt a lot.
"I heard from Wu that he has nothing more to teach you. I have also seen your progress in the past three years, it is indeed good."
Li Shuwen nodded slightly. He had seen Qin Huai's three years of hard work.
Even if judged by the standards of a martial arts fanatic like him, Qin Huai did not waste a single moment of time and devoted all his body, mind and energy to practice.
"It's all thanks to Master and Uncle Wu's good teachings. If it weren't for Master's true teachings and Uncle Wu's training, Qin Huai wouldn't be able to master this set of Kung Fu."
"Well, don't be so modest. If you have anything to do in the next few days, go out more often and don't miss the departure ceremony."
"Master, how about we keep things simple?"
Qin Huai knew that Li Shuwen disliked worldly affairs just like him, so he wanted to keep things simple.
"This apprenticeship ceremony can't be taken lightly. After the Chinese New Year, on the eighth day of the first lunar month, when all the important people from various sects are here, it's time for them to recognize me as their founding disciple."
It was rare for Li Shuwen to utter so many words, which made Qin Huai realize the importance of this farewell ceremony.
Thinking of the Tsarist Russian warriors he met today, Qin Huai mentioned it again.
"Master, I'm afraid someone will break the rules and ruin your good deeds."
"As long as I am here, nothing can happen in Tianjin."
"That's what the master said."
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Tianjin, Haihe River
As the sun sets, the melting gold and rippling blue waves interweave and echo before Qin Huai's eyes.
"rustle"
A slight voice sounded behind Qin Huai, and before Qin Huai could move, a familiar figure appeared next to Qin Huai.
Just as Qin Huai was about to speak, a gust of wind suddenly emerged from the river and blew straight to Qin Huai's head.
The wind came and went quickly. Before Xiang Hongying could react, Qin Huai had already stood up straight, rubbing his slightly blue eyes and trying to smooth things over with words.
"I'm sorry, Miss Xiang, I made you laugh."
"It's okay. The wind is coming in a weird way. Are you okay?"
"It's just a little breeze. Thank you for your concern, young lady."
Even so, two lines of smoke appeared in front of Qin Huai's eyes:
"Items containing the power of Yamabuli and Tianwu have appeared around you."
"Please ask Yanfu to collect such items to improve the recovery rate of Tianwu inheritance."
Seeing these two lines of words, Qin Huai turned his gaze to the side thoughtfully.
Different from the female warrior who was dressed in red before, the woman who came into view at this moment was wearing a moon-white cheongsam. Although her plain little face was not made up, she was bright and charming enough.
"I wonder why Brother Qin asked me out? Why didn't you tell me in detail in the tea garden?"
In private, Xiang Hongying was not as quiet as she appeared in front of her father and elders. Besides, Qin Huai was of the same age as her, so she didn't have so many concerns and spoke more casually.
"I asked the girl out today mainly to remind you that Kowloon is not like Tianjin, which is our territory. Foreigners, gangs, and various forces are intertwined, and the complexity is no less than that of today's Beijing. Although there are pre-arranged channels to take care of you, you still have to be extremely vigilant and act prudently to protect your life."
Qin Huai seemed different from usual for some reason. He looked a little serious at this moment.
Xiang Hongying tilted her head slightly, stared at Qin Huai, and said in a crisp voice,
"Thank you for your reminder, little brother. I haven't thanked you for your help before. If we meet again in the future, Hongying will never forget your help today."
After the important matter was discussed, just when the two of them didn't know how to continue, Qin Huai came up with an idea.
"What a coincidence, when I saw Miss Xiang yesterday, I felt familiar with her.
Although this is our first acquaintance, it feels as if we have met before, and we don’t seem distant at all like strangers.”
Qin Huai felt a little regretful after saying this. Why not say something else? Why not use "Dream of Red Mansions" to deceive a girl? What if she has read it?
"Why, Brother Qin also has a precious jade?"
As expected, as a famous female warrior in Tianjin opera, Xiang Hongying had read Dream of the Red Chamber, but she did not make things difficult for Qin Huai any further.
Immediately, her beautiful eyes narrowed, forming a beautiful arc.
"Although I have never seen you in my dream, I do have a piece of ancient jade."
As she was talking, Xiang Hongying pulled out a fan-shaped ancient jade from her collar. Qin Huai took a closer look and saw that the jade was green and yellow all over, not as fierce as his severed head, but rather had a gentle beauty.
I saw lines of crystals forming tails of various shapes under the afterglow of the setting sun, and these tails were intertwined to form a strange jade fan.
"You discovered the remnant of the ancient Jade Tianwu, the missing tail"
Without having time to care about the white mist that appeared in front of him, Qin Huai also took out his ancient jade animal head from his body.
Seeing that Qin Huai also took out a piece of ancient jade, the texture seemed to be from the same source as his own.
Even though Xiang Hongying had seen a lot of strange things, she couldn't help but be stunned at this moment.
No, you really have it?
Although she felt strange in her heart, Xiang Hongying still did not lose her manners. She put her hands behind her neck and turned them slightly, and the jade fan was taken off.
Looking at the green and yellow ancient jade in Xiang Hongying's palm, Qin Huai couldn't help but sigh at the wonder of fate.
Although it is imperative to improve the revival speed of inheritance, Qin Huai still suppressed the urgency in his heart and handed the ancient jade animal head in his hand to Xiang Hongying.
Xiang Hongying stretched out her jade hand, her fingertips slid across, a little warmth, and the ancient jade passed from Qin Huai's palm into her hand.
With a gentle squeeze of his hands, the two pieces of debris were seamlessly connected together.
The beast heads were connected to the tails, and Qin Huai was a little dazed when he saw the ancient jade that was still missing a piece.
“It really is a piece, but it seems to be missing a corner.
Brother Qin, it seems that we are destined to be together."
Looking at Xiang Hongying who was talking and laughing in front of him, Qin Huai couldn't help but smile knowingly.
"Miss Xiang, could you please let me take a look at this jade?
Although this request is a bit presumptuous, I hope you will grant my approval."
Qin Huai was nervous. This was different from the past. How could a woman let a man who had only met her a few times touch her personal jade ornaments?
If he was Xiang Hongying, I'm afraid he wouldn't allow it either.
But this jade is related to his life and property, and he cannot afford to lose it, so he has to make a bold request. If he is really not allowed, he will think of another way.
"Okay, here you go."
Before Qin Huai could react, he felt his hands sink slightly, and the two pieces of ancient jade were already in his hands.
When Qin Huai turned his gaze from the ancient jade to the girl in front of him, Miss Xiang had already turned her head to look at the Haihe River in the distance and ignored him.
At this time, there was still a little gold on the water surface. The twilight of dusk shone on the girl's face. Although it was a residual light, it still stubbornly made the girl's slightly red cheeks look golden.
"You will begin to absorb the power of Yamabuli, Tianwu"
A cyan-gold gust of wind suddenly rose from behind Qin Huai's head and poured into his eyes in an instant.
After a long time, several lines of smoke slowly appeared before his eyes.
[Inheritance: Tianwu's Eyes - Divine Eyes]
Tianwu recovery level: 6/100
(Absorbing the power of Yama, the inheritance recovery rate increases, the inheritance is gradually opened, and the power you can exert is strengthened)
【Tiger Eyes】
[Revelation]: You can see through the flow of energy and strength, and discern the body's weaknesses.
(Applicable only to humanoid objects performing physical motion in a world with universal physical rules)
(When you are familiar enough with the body, you will be able to see through its weaknesses)
"Brother Qin, it's getting late, the sun is cold and the road is long, it's better to go home early."
Just when Qin Huai's mind was still immersed in the miraculous effects of inheritance, a whisper pulled him back from the mysterious world.
Oh no, Miss Xiang is still waiting here, and she has been left alone for a long time.
Qin Huai looked around. The sun had completely disappeared. The dark night brought the chill of winter and penetrated straight into people.
"Can you return the jade to me?" Xiang Hongying rubbed her hands and whispered to Qin Huai.
"Oh, okay. Sorry, I was so engrossed in watching it that I made you wait for so long."
Qin Huai replied embarrassedly.
"It's okay. I haven't seen such a beautiful sunset in a long time."
"It's so late, I'll treat Miss Xiang to a meal. I heard that Cheeseland's bread is delicious. What do you think, Miss Xiang?"
Xiang Hongying didn't say anything, just smiled slightly, turned around and walked out.
After taking two steps, he saw that Qin Huai didn't catch up.
He quickly turned around and looked at Qin Huai who was standing there motionless, and said with a sullen smile:
"What are you waiting for? Hurry up! If you go too late, the store will close."
(End of this chapter)