Above the stars

In the next few days, Tang Bandit went to the back mountain to watch the clouds on time.

Get up at five o'clock and deduce "The Imperial Court Sutra".

Shower and change clothes, enter the cafeteria on time at 7:30, and appear at the door of Grape Courtyard at 8 o'clock.

The gold thread is still there.

Therefore, clouds on the left cannot go to the right, and clouds on the right cannot go to the left.

Probably they don't care either.

Tang Bandit did care.

He couldn't understand how the sword energy could last for so long after being struck down with one sword.

Condensed but not dispersed, like a solid body.

What a terrifying power this is? It's not an exaggeration to say it's a miracle.

Tang Bandit was observing those clouds, the golden thread, and the sword energy left behind by the sword.

I also recall the graceful manner in which my master wielded his sword.

At the time, I thought it was just an ordinary casual slash. Now after seeing the result and thinking about it carefully, I feel that the sword was shocking.

Of course, he was thinking about the master's way. The master struck out with a sword and said that this was his principle.

What is his reasoning?

Also, what is the path you want to find?

He sat cross-legged on the edge of the cliff, listening to the mountain breeze and bathing in the winter sun, as calm as a stone sculpture.

When Shen Xinglan came, he saw the Tang bandit in the back mountain and asked, "How many days has he been here?"

"Seven days." Xuanyuan Mingjing said aloud, raised his head and looked at the empty grape trellis above his head, and said regretfully: "It's a pity that we have finished eating the grapes."

"I'll have someone bring you some fresh ones." Shen Xinglan said aloud.

If he is willing, the Shen family can pick them snow grapes from Tianshan Mountains, fire grapes from Southern Xinjiang, pearl grapes from Huayu Plains, and sunshine grapes from Dongyang Kingdom.

The star discs are picked and sent to Phoenix City, and then transported to Egret Mountain by flying vehicle.

One day is enough.

If there was no delay along the way, the ice and frost on the snow grapes might not have melted completely.

Xuanyuan Mingjing shook his head and said, "They are not as delicious as the grapes I grow myself."

After a pause, he said, "It's okay to wait. The longer you wait, the more delicious the grapes will be when they are ripe."

"Master said it is." Shen Xinglan agreed.

"Forget it, let's have some brought over." Xuanyuan Mingjing sighed and said, "I just want to eat grapes today."

"Yes, Master. I'll let someone arrange it right now." Shen Xinglan said with a smile.

The master and apprentice looked at each other and smiled. Shen Xinglan looked at Tang Bandit who was enlightened by the cliff and asked, "How long did he hold on?"

"A quarter of an hour."

"You are smarter than me. You gave up your sword and gave up early." Shen Xinglan said calmly: "I still want to swing that sword."

"Because he is too smart, it has become an obstacle to moving forward." Xuanyuan Mingjing looked at the Tang bandit in the distance and said loudly: "He seems to have an instinct. He is born to know how to weigh the pros and cons, avoid risks, and stick to what is beneficial. , give up if it’s not profitable.”

"Is this wrong?" Shen Xinglan asked aloud.

"Being a human being is naturally the right thing to do."

"However, practicing is wrong." Xuanyuan Mingjing said aloud: "The journey to martial arts is to walk a new path where others have not gone before. It requires a spirit of adventure."

"When you can open up a new path for the world, and countless future generations follow and imitate, then you can reach the Tao and step into the realm of a master."

Shen Xinglan pondered for a moment and asked, "Master, what about me?"

"You like to get into trouble." Xuanyuan Mingjing said straightforwardly: "You are the opposite of him. He gives up too easily, but you like to persevere too much."

"You are too proud and think that you can overcome all the difficulties in the world with your own abilities and wisdom. However, some roads are indeed dead ends, and some truths are actually unreasonable."

"No matter how hard you try, it just won't work. If this road doesn't work, find another way."

Shen Xinglan bowed deeply and said, "Thank you, Master, for your teaching."

Xuanyuan Mingjing looked up at the sky and said loudly: "It's dinner time, go and cook. Let Tang Bandit eat with you at noon."

"Yes, Master." Shen Xinglan responded and went to the kitchen to get busy.

Tang Bandit saw that at noon on the seventh day, the golden thread disappeared before his eyes.

The clouds on the left have moved to the right, and the clouds on the right have also moved to the left.

They flow freely and blend into each other. Composed of a rabbit or a rooster, there are also some unknown shapes.

Tang Bandit felt disappointed and felt that he had lost something.

But I felt that I had gained something. As for what I had gained, I couldn’t figure it out for a while.

Since entering Egret Academy, he felt that his mental state had changed.

I used to practice 10,000 swords in the morning and 10,000 swords in the evening. How long can I last in the gravity chamber? How many times can I fight "Dragon Elephant Demon Subduing Kung Fu"?

Keep your head down and use numbers to quantify the intensity of your training throughout the day.

After entering Bailu Academy, I sat in front of the golden thread of flowing clouds for the whole day, thinking about such mysterious and mysterious questions as who I am, where I am, and where I am going.

If Xuanyuan Mingjing hadn't been so famous and Bailu Academy was so famous, he would have doubted that he had entered some pheasant university.

Is this the vision and level?

Of course, basic skills are essential.

Tang Bandi still maintains the previous training intensity, and even consciously increases the intensity because he sleeps better on this mountain.

After all, every student has a practice room in his house, and Bailu Academy can be regarded as "rich".

When Tang Bandit returned to the Grape Courtyard, Xuanyuan Mingjing was sitting under the grape tree drinking tea. When he saw Tang Bandit coming down, he asked, "Is the sword energy gone?"

"The sword energy has dissipated." Tang Bandi said.

He thought to himself, the master is the master, and how long the sword energy can be stagnant is all in his mind.

"Stay for lunch." Xuanyuan Mingjing said, "Xinglan is cooking."

"Okay." Tang Bandit readily agreed and said, "I'll go help."

"Go ahead."

Tang Biao came to the kitchen. Shen Xinglan had already prepared three dishes and one soup. When he saw Tang Biao come in, he smiled and said, "You cooked the dishes last time. Today you try my cooking again. I can't cook as well as you." If it’s delicious, you’ll just have to make do with it.”

"It doesn't matter. Senior brother's cooking is already very good." Tang Bandi said with a smile: "If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I really wouldn't have thought that someone like senior brother could cook."

"What kind of person am I?" Shen Xinglan looked at Tang Bandit and asked suddenly.

There was a calm and calm smile on his face, as if this question was just a casual question, a small talk between brothers.

Tang Bandit instantly became vigilant, pondered for a moment, and said with a smile: "The proud son of heaven. When I just came to Xinxing, I heard your name."

"Everyone, whether they know you or not, says you are the proud son of heaven."

"Heaven's proud son." Shen Xinglan obviously heard such words too many times. He raised his eyebrows lightly and said, "It is doubtful whether he can achieve the last two words. As for "Heaven's"."

"Forget it, let's not talk about this. Please help bring the food outside."

"It should be." Tang Bandit said.

But he was thinking about the content behind the word "Heaven" he said. What did he want to express?

Don’t want to be the son of God? Or are you saying that you can’t be the son of God?

Obviously, this young man who seems perfect to the outside world also has his own concerns.

He doesn't look any less than himself.

Shen Xinglan was busy cleaning the kitchen, while Tang Bandi brought the vegetables and soup to the stone table in the courtyard, where Xuanyuan Mingjing liked to eat.

When the food was served, the three masters and apprentices ate hard.

Xuanyuan Mingjing didn't drink, so Tang Bandit and Shen Xinglan naturally didn't dare to mention it.

Xuanyuan Mingjing ate a bowl of rice and a bowl of soup, then put down his bowl and chopsticks with satisfaction.

He looked at Shen Xinglan, who still kept his back straight while eating and was chewing slowly and elegantly, and said aloud: "The triennial Tiandao Exchange Conference is about to begin. This time the Phoenix Empire is the organizer. The royal family means Put the exchange venue in our Egret.”

"Put it in Egret?" Shen Xinglan's expression condensed, he looked at Xuanyuan Mingjing and asked aloud: "What does master mean?"

"Egret wants fame, and the royal family wants dignity. Therefore, the number one position in heaven must be won by Egret's students."

"Yes. Master." Shen Xinglan responded with a bow.

He knew that Xuanyuan Mingjing said that he, Shen Xinglan, wanted Bailu's students to win the first place.

I still have some confidence.

"However, don't underestimate the heroes of the world. I heard that there are some good seedlings in the Aussie Empire."

"I understand." Shen Xinglan's eyes were determined, he put a vegetable leaf into a bowl and said softly: "I never underestimate others, I just believe in myself."

Xuanyuan Mingjing looked at the momentum in his eyes and knew that the catfish effect had begun to bear fruit, so he nodded and praised: "It would be great if that was the case."

Tang Bandi buried his head in his meal. He knew that this matter had nothing to do with him, and others would not expect much from him.

After all, he had just entered Bailu, and his cultivation level was far different from that of Shen Xinglan.

No matter how much Xuanyuan Mingjing likes to eat his own food, he can't leave such an important matter in his own hands.

As he just said, this is not only the face of the egret, but also the dignity of the royal family.

More importantly, he still doesn't know what kind of event the Tiandao Exchange Meeting is and what kind of process it has.

Because he had never heard of this kind of exchange activity before, and no one around him had told him about it.

The refugees from the old land still have a long journey of learning and adaptation after coming to New Star.

After the meal, Tang Bandit took the initiative to clear away the dishes, while Shen Xinglan went to make a pot of tea for Xuanyuan Mingjing.

Xuanyuan Mingjing lay down under the grape tree and said, "You two go on your own, I want to take a nap."

"Yes, Master." They both responded in unison.

Tang Bandi and Shen Xinglan came out of the Grape Courtyard, and Shen Xinglan gently helped to close the door.

"Goodbye, junior brother." Shen Xinglan nodded to Tang Bandi and walked towards the small courtyard where he lived.

"Goodbye, senior brother." Tang Bandi looked at his back and said.

Tang Bandit suddenly remembered a problem. After they met, they never mentioned Phoenix, nor the name Zhong Yuxiuxue.

It was as if Phoenix was a complete stranger to them.

The Tang bandits knew that the more they didn't mention it, the more they proved they cared.

This is a taboo in their hearts.

It seems that he and this senior brother are natural rivals and it is difficult to become friends...

With his thoughts on his mind, Tang Bandit walked towards the small courtyard where he lived. There are cultural classes in the afternoon, but there is also a lunch break in between.

He was a little tired from watching the clouds and wanted to go back and take a nap.

Suddenly, a cold voice called his name from behind: "Tang Bandit."