Xingyi Sect, Golden Pivot Court.
Shen Hao was sitting alone in a quiet room, with a secret report that had just been sent spread out in front of him.
The secret report was very thin, only three pages.
But he looked at it for a long time.
"One shot per person, I picked Caoshui Gang."
He repeated this sentence in a low voice, his eyes falling on the small line in the secret report, "The marksmanship used by Chen Jianghe is confirmed to be Golden Pivot Court Zhenyuan's secret skill Heaven Pivot Breaking Formation Spear".
Heaven Pivot Breaking Formation Spear.
Golden Pivot Court is the foundation of the institute, nine styles of marksmanship. Each style requires the master to teach the moves step by step, and it requires thousands of sparring and sparring with fellow disciples before one can understand the true meaning of killing without retreating through the hard work of flesh and blood.
A disciple of Soaring Wood Court, who has only been started for a few months, actually managed to pick out a group of people with just one volume of rubbings?
Shen Hao Close your eyes.
He recalled the scene a few months ago when he decisively crossed out the words "Chen Jianghe" on the list of inner sect disciple candidates with his pen.
Five Forms Root Bone, turning into energy at the age of eighteen.
It's not that Golden Pivot Court cannot be accepted, but he needs a reason, a reason that can convince himself and the whole hospital to explain why Li Chengyue is not accepted as a disciple.
So he thought of Shen Yun.
The younger brother who died under a knife attack twenty years ago, the incompletely pieced body, and the eyes that could not be closed until death.
Enough.
This reason is enough.
No one will say anything.
Golden Pivot Court Master's biological brother died in the mission that Li Chengyue accepted. Li Chengyue's apprentice, Golden Pivot Court did not accept him.
Shen Hao thought so at the time.
But now, when he looked at the description in the secret report that "killed the enemy with one shot, the gun's light penetrated three feet", he suddenly felt a little tight in his chest.
It took him three years of practice to get started with this Heaven Pivot Breaking Formation Spear, five years to achieve some success, and ten years to truly understand it."
Spear Intent who keeps moving forward without any retreat.
But this Chen Jianghe, how long did it take to get started?
Three months.
He started rubbing secrets from Xingyi Martial Armory to now, at most three months.
Three months to train Heaven Pivot Breaking Formation Spear to this level?
Shen Hao slowly opened his eyes, and a scene from twenty years ago seemed to appear before his eyes - Golden Pivot Court Martial Arts Arena, a young man in a green shirt standing with a gun.
The gun has not moved yet, but the momentum is already established.
He broke through at the age of twenty-two and touched the True Essence threshold at the age of thirty. Golden Pivot Court is one of the most dazzling geniuses in the past hundred years.
His gun, Shen Hao has seen it too many times.
Fast, ruthless and accurate. Every shot is not flashy at all, only the purest killing.
Shen Hao once thought that he could reach that point.
Until his younger brother Shen Yun died, until Li Chengyue was seriously injured and left the mountain, until he took over Golden Pivot Court and started to deal with the affairs that could never be finished.
"Chen Jianghe, Yilin County Xingyi Martial Arts Hall Li Chengyue men."
Shen Hao repeated this sentence in a low voice, and suddenly there was a bit of difficulty in his throat. "Could it be that this kid is really as amazing and talented as my senior brother, so he was sent to the Xingyi Sect?"
The moment he finished speaking, he was stunned.
Senior brother.
This is the first time in twenty years that he has used this title.
Shen Hao lowered his eyes and looked at Gilded Gold Spear, the pole in front of him that was lying across the long case.
The body of the gun is dark, the tip of the gun is looming with cold light, and the barrel of the gun is engraved with two small characters - Heaven-Propping".
It was carved by Li Chengyue for him.
It is said that his shooting skills are more than strong, but his agility and mobility are insufficient. He needs Heaven-Propping ambition to make further progress.
He still remembered those focused eyes when Li Chengyue was engraving.
I still remember that after Li Chengyue was finished, he handed the gun back to him and said with a smile, "Junior brother, in the future, you and I will kill the enemy side by side, and together we will Cloud-Piercing the sky."
Later, before the opportunity to work side by side came, Li Chengyue was seriously injured and left the mountain.
The two words "Heaven-Propping" on the Gilded Gold Spear were never mentioned again.
Shen Hao raised his hand and gently stroked the gun body.
The moment his fingertips touched those two words, he suddenly felt that the resentment accumulated over the past twenty years did not seem so indestructible.
He took a deep breath and said, "Here comes someone."
The disciples outside the door came in in response.
Shen Hao said, "Go to Soaring Wood Court. Pass on my message, Golden Pivot Court master Shen Hao, invite Soaring Wood Court disciple Chen Jianghe, three days later, come to Golden Pivot Court to learn marksmanship."
"If he can win in the same realm, I would like to make an exception and teach him the Golden Pivot Court true spear technique."
The disciple was startled, then bowed. "Yes."
Chen Jianghe is sitting cross-legged in the quiet room.
Three days have passed since the battle of Caoshui Ferry.
He slowly stopped and opened his eyes, and the light in his eyes flashed away.
[Fate: Heaven Rewards Diligence, you will succeed]
[Current skill: Withered Wood Meets Spring Art(Mysterious Insight 6%)]
[Current skill: Heaven Pivot Breaking Formation Spear (small success 62%)]
The fight three days ago, although dangerous, also gave him a deeper understanding of marksmanship.
One versus six.
Three people are at the peak of their energy, and three people are at their peak.
In that battle, he used Heaven Pivot Breaking Formation Spear's ultimate move three times from beginning to end.
The first time was jerky, the second time was smooth, and the third time the gun shot out like a dragon, blood spattered five steps.
Chen Jianghe recovered his thoughts, and suddenly there was a knock on the door.
"Is Senior Brother Chen here? This is Golden Pivot Court Mu Tian, on the order of Court Master, I am here to deliver a message."
The voice was not high, but it was clear to the ears. It was a bit polite, but it also carried the usual reserve of Golden Pivot Court disciples.
Chen Jianghe frowned slightly.
He opened the courtyard door.
Standing outside the door was a young man in his early twenties, dressed in Golden Pivot Court costume, with an upright face and a respectful but not humble attitude.
It is Mu Tian.
Mu Tian cupped his fists and saluted, but his eyes swept over Chen Jianghe without leaving any trace.
This junior fellow student of Soaring Wood Court, who has just started his career, has a strong figure and a restrained aura. Standing there at the moment, he has a calm demeanor.
"Senior Brother Mu, please come in." Chen Jianghe turned sideways.
"No need." Mu Tian smiled, "Court Master just wants to pass on a message and then leave."
He cleared his throat and said seriously, "The Master of the Academy heard that Junior Brother Chen single-handedly wiped out the Caoshui Clan, and also learned that Junior Brother has practiced the Tianshu Formation-Breaking Spear of our Jinshu Academy. The Academy Master said that it has only been a few months since Junior Brother has entered the Xingyi Sect, and his marksmanship is so good, it is really rare."
He paused and looked directly at Chen Jianghe: "Court Master would like to invite Junior Brother Chen to Golden Pivot Court to discuss marksmanship.
If the junior fellow apprentice can defeat the Golden Pivot Court Huajing disciple in the same realm, Court Master is willing to make an exception and teach the junior fellow apprentice Golden Pivot Court Heaven Pivot Breaking Formation Spear "the key points of marksmanship and his own insights."
After Mu Tian finished speaking, he looked at Chen Jianghe quietly, waiting for his reply.
Chen Jianghe was silent for a moment.
"Court Master is so kind to Shen, and the disciple is scared." He spoke slowly, with a calm voice, "It's just that the disciple has been busy practicing recently and needs to consolidate his realm, so he has no time to go to Golden Pivot Court. Please thank Senior Brother Mu for Court Master's kindness on behalf of the disciple."
Mu Tian's smile faltered slightly.
He seemed not to have expected that Chen Jianghe would refuse so simply.
"Junior brother Chen," he said carefully, "Court Master personally invites you to discuss. This is an opportunity that no one else can ask for. Golden Pivot Court is a strong man True Essence Realm, and his insights are never spread to others. Court Master made an exception this time, which shows how much he values his junior brother. Junior brother, why should--"
"Senior Brother Mu." Chen Jianghe interrupted him, cupping his fists and saying, "This disciple is indeed busy with something, and I have no time to spare. If I have some free time someday, I will definitely visit Court Master and apologize face to face."
Mu Tian looked at him.
There was no fear or embarrassment in those eyes, only a kind of calmness.
Mu Tian felt a complex emotion in his heart.
He knew something about the grievances between Golden Pivot Court and Chen Jianghe. Sun Hongyao died at Black Wind Cave, and the elder Sun Yuhai still feels grudges about it. Court Master Although Shen Hao did not express his position, the attitude of Golden Pivot Court up and down towards Chen Jianghe was very subtle.
"That being the case," Mu Tian nodded, "I will truthfully report back to Court Master. Junior Brother Chen, take your leave."
He turned around and left, walked a few steps, and suddenly stopped and turned back.
"Junior Brother Chen," he lowered his voice, "Court Master invites you to spar with each other out of kindness. He and your master Li Chengyue practiced together at Golden Pivot Court in the past, and we have a close friendship. This invitation may not be without the intention of supporting the children of an old friend."
"You----take care of yourself."
After that, he strode away, and his figure quickly disappeared at the end of the bamboo forest path.
Chen Jianghe stood at the entrance of the courtyard and watched him go away.
To support the children of an old friend?
He recalled Golden Pivot Court's silence when Sun Hongyao's name was punished on the Criminal Law Hall notice that day.
Reminds me of that sentence - "Who is behind Caoshui Gang, don't you understand?"
Sun Yuhai, elder Golden Pivot Court, the biological grandfather of Sun Hongyao.
Chen Jianghe lowered his eyes.
Shen Hao invited him to compete and Xu Yizhen taught him his spear skills. Was he sincerely supporting him, or did he have other motives?
He doesn't know.
But he knew he couldn't afford the gamble.
Sun Yuhai's granddaughter died and he took the blame. Golden Pivot Court knew who he was responsible for.
What would happen if he really went to Golden Pivot Court and stepped into the territory that hated him?
Did he "miss" during the sparring session and lose one of his arms?
Did you "accidentally" go crazy while practicing?
You don't even need to do it at all.
With just one word from Sun Yuhai, there are many ways to make him, a disciple of Soaring Wood Court, walk around in the world of Golden Pivot Court without food.
Chen Jianghe turned around and returned to the quiet room.
He did not continue to practice.
He took out a cloth bag from under his pillow, counted out two hundred taels of gold coins, and put it into his arms.
Then, push the door open and go out.
Sharpening Martial Cliff.
Chen Jianghe When I stepped onto the last stone step, there was no one at the top of the cliff.
He waited for about a stick of incense before he saw the familiar figure coming from the bottom of the cliff.
Liu Shuling didn't practice boxing today and only wore a loose green robe.
She jumped to the top of the cliff and saw Chen Jianghe standing on the edge of the cliff, her eyebrows slightly raised. "Is something wrong?"
Chen Jianghe cupped his fists. "Senior sister, I have something to ask you."
Liu Shuling walked to Lao Matsushita, picked up the water bag and drank a few sips, then turned to look at him. "Say."
Chen Jianghe took out the stack of gold tickets from his arms and offered them with both hands. "This disciple would like to ask Senior Sister for protection."
Liu Shuling's eyes fell on the stack of gold tickets.
Two hundred taels.
For her, Grandmastery of Gang Force's Soaring Wood Court senior sister, it's not too much, but it's definitely not too little.
She didn't answer, just raised her eyes and looked at Chen Jianghe: "Speak clearly."
Chen Jianghe nodded and told the story of Mu Tian's visit and Shen Hao's invitation today.
Liu Shuling After listening, there was silence for a moment.
Then, she smiled helplessly and said, "You boy, you look like a dull gourd, but you are very thoughtful."
"Two hundred taels." Liu Shuling took the golden ticket and put it into his arms, "Okay, senior sister will take over this job."
She walked to Old Matsushita, sat down on the bluestone, patted the seat next to her, and motioned for Chen Jianghe to sit down.
Chen Jianghe sat down as instructed.
Liu Shuling looked at the rolling mountains in the distance and suddenly said, "Jianghe, do you know, what was the relationship between Golden Pivot Court, Court Master Shen Hao, and your master Li Chengyue back then?"
Chen Jianghe shook his head.
Liu Shuling said, "Brothers from the same school and academy. They are all disciples of the previous generation Golden Pivot Court. Li Chengyue is the senior senior brother, and Shen Hao is the second senior brother."
"Back then, Li Chengyue was extremely talented. He broke through at the age of twenty-two and touched the True Essence threshold at the age of thirty. He was recognized by the entire Xingyi Sect as the next candidate for Court Master. Shen Hao has always respected him."
She paused and her voice lowered a bit. "Something happened later. Li Chengyue took a mission and was ambushed. He was hit by Bone-Eroding Poison, and junior brother Shen Yun died in the battle. He desperately protected another junior brother from breaking out of the siege, but his own strength foundation was destroyed, and True Essence's road was cut off."
"Shen Yun is the biological brother of Shen Hao."
Chen Jianghe was silent. This was the first time he knew the reason.
Liu Shuling continued, "Shen Hao hated Li Chengyue. Hate him for not protecting his brother, hate him for taking that mission, hate him for why he came back alive."
"But later he found out the inside story and knew that it was a fatal situation. The other party sent out True Essence Realm and five Gang Force Peak. Li Chengyue was able to protect one person and kill them. It was a desperate effort."
"After that, Shen Hao never mentioned the matter again. But when Li Chengyue asked himself to leave the mountain, he did not stop him or send him away."
Liu Shuling turned to look at Chen Jianghe: "So it's not necessarily a bad intention for him to invite you to spar today. He just wants to see how capable the apprentice Li Chengyue is."
Chen Jianghe Listened, his expression did not change.
"Senior sister," he said slowly, "Where is Sun Yuhai?"
Liu Shuling was startled.
Chen Jianghe looked at her with calm eyes. "Sun Yuhai's granddaughter died. He will bear this debt on my head. What will he do if I step into Golden Pivot Court?"
Liu Shuling is silent.
After a long time, she sighed softly.
"You are right." She said, "Shen Hao may have good intentions, but Golden Pivot Court is not his alone. Golden Pivot Court. Sun Yuhai has been an elder there for forty years, and his disciples and old officials are all over the hospital. If you go, you will step into the tiger's den."
She stood up and patted her robe.
"Okay, I understand this. From now on Golden Pivot Court, if anyone dares to suppress you with his realm, I will block it for you."
She paused and looked at Chen Jianghe with a bit of seriousness in her eyes. "But remember, I can only block those shameless old people. You have to shoulder the challenge between peers."
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"If you are defeated by Golden Pivot Court Huajin disciple, I will have no shame to stand up for you."
Chen Jianghe stood up and solemnly clasped his fists. "Thank you, senior sister."
Liu Shuling waved his hand and suddenly remembered something. "By the way, I will not accept your two hundred taels of silver for nothing. From now on, every third day of every month, you come to Sharpening Martial Cliff, and I will give you an hour of practical instruction. Soaring Wood Court does not teach swords, guns, swords and sticks, but how to use concealed weapons with footwork, and how to make a comeback in desperate situations, these senior sisters have more experience than you."
Chen Jianghe's heart moved slightly and he clasped his fists again. "Disciple, I obey."
Liu Shuling hummed, turned around and walked down the cliff.