Talisman Emperor
Chapter 2 – Go
Chen Hao nervously looked towards his brother Chen Xi, he did not dare to show his anger.
Big brother is less concerned with his own well-being going for his food and sleep, to send me to the best martial arts school in Song Yan City. All of the Yuan Stones he earned were painstakingly spent on my well-being. Brother had never spent those Yuan Stones on himself before.
Chen Hao knew that brother might seem cold-hearted, but in reality, he had a good person, he cared deeply for his grandfather and I always, but, why did everyone laugh at him?
Chen who is expressionless, cursed ……
Every time when Chen Hao thought about that viscous nickname, Chen Hao's heart would be filled with anger, he couldn't help but tear the mouths of those people apart.
“Heng, as long as they laugh at big brother again, I will defeat them. ”
Chen Hao clenched his small hand, severing it silently in his heart.
"First, let's go home for dinner. ”
Chen Xi then broke the silence, took a deep breath, patted Chen Hao on the shoulder, opened the worn-out door and walked over to the house.
"Brother? You don't blame me? "
Chen Hao froze for a moment, with a cheerful smile and said: "Okay, brother, I am very hungry. ”
……
Inside the room, a dim pine oil lamp flickered a dim light, which illuminated a small narrow hut.
A man with only 1 thin hair left on his head sat quietly at the dining table, he was as thin as a stick, a wrinkled face, and a pair of milk-like eyes exuded a decadent atmosphere.
The old man was named Chen Tian Li, he was the most influential figure before in Song Yan City, unfortunately his influence was destroyed along with the Chen family, taking away the fact that he also suffered from a relapsing traditional illness, he said, the repair fees were completely exhausted ( ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ), so he became an ordinary old man.
"You're you (grandfather)"
Chen Xi quietly sat on the side of the table, looking at the pickled plate of cabbage and the three bowls of rice on the table, sighing without him noticing, he himself was too stupid, too stupid, every day making more money, Ye Ye and Di (brothers) did not need to suffer.
"Eat" Chen Tian Li (a sickly old man) said in a low hoarse voice, "After dinner, I have something to say"
Chen Xi hesitated, nodding "Nn"
The three of them ate in an interesting way, Chen Xi and Ye Ye only ate white rice, let a small plate of pickled cabbage for Chen Hao, the little one knew refusing to eat was futile, he buried his face while eating, but in his heart he repeated the vow: "Ye Ye, Ge Ge (brother brother), I will train to be strong, he said, I give you all a wonderful meal under the heavens, then you two do not need to eat this damned pickle anymore! ”
After eating, Chen Hao cutely (or cleverly) went to wash the dishes, walked in the house while carrying a wooden sword, he wanted to practice the sword, he wanted to snatch every second, he wanted to snatch every second, to make him grow stronger.
"At what stage are you in training ?" Chen Tian Li listened to the sound of the sword rustling from the window, while showing the face of the old man who was very pleasant.
is Chen's ancestral way of training (imagine it's like Tai Chi), numbering 18 stages, according to detailed records stating after 9 after birth training and 9 before birth training. (I'm not so sure of birth or day as during the day; ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ )
“I'm still in the thirteenth stage. '' Chen Hao told Ye Ye, his head was in a cold sweat, the calm and stiff atmosphere never changed.
"Oh"
Chen Tian Li nodded, despite not revealing it, he showed a hint of his complicated feelings.
He showed love and hatred, ever since Chen Xi's birth, the whole family received new bad things; the Chen Clan was destroyed, Chen Xi's mother left home and left, Chen Xi's mother left, chen Xi's father swallowed his anger and left ……
Even more terrifying was Long Yuan, the Soviet City, in front of the entire Song Yan City destroying the marriage proposal, making Chen Tian Li lose face, taking care of his 2 grandchildren alone, no one taking care of him, no one taking care of him, he hated this so much that he wanted to kill himself to end his life!
Sometimes he even suspected that the rumors were true about his own grandson indeed being cursed with bad luck. However, he would immediately leave that thought, as the entire Chen Clan only left the three of them, other than his decomposing body, and they survived with the income from selling Chen Xi's talismans.
In other words, because of Chen Xi's existence for so many years, their family status never reached the level of beggar, and because of Chen Xi's hard work, it was not, Chen Hao was able to enter the famous martial arts institute in Song Yan City.
Thinking of this, Chen Tian Li felt a warm burst in his heart, then bad luck, Little Xi was his own grandson, as well as the flesh and blood of the Chen Clan.
“For so many years, I've been unfair to you. ”
Chen Tian LI sighed: "I let little Hao eat well, put on well, and even let him learn martial arts, but it made you work hard for our livelihood, he said, not a trace of kindness to you, I as Ye Ye .. .. I'm sorry . ”
Chen Xi stiffened herself, going beyond the sadness and sadness in her heart for so many years, she immediately took a deep breath, to surpass the sadness and sadness even more, shaking her head and saying: "You are already in old age, little Hao is still young and stupid, so it is common for me to do all these things. ”
Chen Tian Li smiled, waved his hand and said, "There's no need to mention it. ”
Chen Xi nodded and fell silent.
His anger has been drawn, nagging, for years he is often ridiculed by those around him, provoking him, but he prefers to do silent treatment not to say nonsense.
"Dragon District City will be holding a thousand swords event two weeks from now in order to open the mountain door, recruit disciples, I have planned for little Hao to give it a try. '' While meditating, Chen Tian Li suddenly said.
Chen Xi was startled, she said: "That's good, leaving Song Yan City, it will be beneficial to little Hao's growth. ”
Chen Tian Li could not help but ask: "You …. . You wouldn't blame Ye Ye for the bias? "
Chen Xi shook her head, "I will listen to Ye Ye's decision. ”
Chen Tian Li carefully examined his grandson's face, seeing if there was any expression back then, then he was disappointed that Chen Xi was just emotionless and as stiff as a block of wood.
“In public I lost face, my hard temper became harder, still don't know if it's good or bad, dear. ”
Chen Tian Li thought deep in his heart, got up and returned home
……
When Chen Xi got out of bed, the sky had just risen by dawn, washing his face with plenty of cold water, right outside the house, his brother was still training his swordsmanship.
Shua! Shua! Shua!
The wooden sword swung, issuing a sharp explosion that sounded in the air, Chen Hao's right hand held the wooden sword, his thin body flexibly leaping, cutting, stabbing, picking up, pushing, pushing, while the training does not stop.
His small sweat-filled little, there was no trace of trembling from holding a wooden sword, calm and skillful.
Chen Xi quietly searched for a moment, not interrupting Di-nya, after preparing the good food in a hurry, not doing her daily routine, she quickly ran to Zhang's grocery store.
"Ah, lame face Chen is back again!"
“Well, I thought I should come to work in the morning, don't touch her, who knows I'll meet her here, what a pesky shit. ”
Inside Zhang's grocery store, the new workers saw Chen Xi walking in, running away from him, staring at him as if he was just bad luck.
"Uncle Zhang, I want to borrow 100 Yuan Stones, don't know if it's possible?" Chen Xi simply ignored the cold gaze, and directly went to the counter, asking Zhang Da Yong about his request.
Zhang Da Yong hesitated: "Chen Xi, what happened? Speak up if you have help. ”
Chen Xi had helped him in his talisman business for over 5 years, Chen Xi had never asked to borrow money, but today he was shocked because Chen Xi wanted to borrow 100 Yuan Stones, he said, he was naturally perplexed by her, whatever the case, he was planning to help Chen Xi.
After hearing Zhang Da Yu's words, he felt warm in his fireplace, shook his head and said: "I didn't get into trouble, but I need to buy something. ”
Zhang Da Yong suddenly took out a jade spirit and said: "Well, if that's not enough, you're welcome to borrow more. ”
“That's enough, thank you very much Uncle, I'll return it soon. ”
Spirit jade was roughly equivalent to about 100 Yuan Stones. After picking up the spirit jade, he left the place with quick steps.
"Surprisingly, it worked for the livelihood of his family, usually very frugal, never just spending money, what happened today?"
Zhang Da Yu watched as Chen Xi's back disappeared through the shop door, wondering nonstop.
……
Bai Lian Tang, located in the middle of Song Yan City, monopolized some of the weapons required by the monks ( ⁇ ), quite famous in Song Yan City.
Chen Xi traveled, spirit jade was spent in less than a quarter of an hour, and this slightly hurt her feelings.
When he arrived home, noon was already approaching, Chen Tian Li was packing his things, Chen Hao was sitting in front of the door, folding his hands covering his face, don't know what he's thinking.
“Ge (brother), you are back. "Hao Chen stood up, his little face filled with joy.
Chen Xi stroked Chen Hao's head, saying: "You'll be gone for a while. ”
Chen Hao nodded, he looked distressed, he did not want to leave his brother, considering going to Dragon District City, he would never be able to see his brother again, he said, he felt very sad about it.
Chen Xi took out a long-shaped jade box, handed it over: "This is for you, work hard. ”
"You bought this for me?"
Chen Hao was startled, staring at the jade box that looked good, and he could not believe his eyes.
Since young, every time he saw another child holding various gifts to show off, he would become envious of that child, but he never dared to expect that gift. Because he knew, his family depended on Chen Xi's hard work to maintain, in that case, he never dared to fancy.
Today, just before he left, Ge Ge did not say a word and bought him a gift, how could he not be touched by this?
“Ge…. . ”
Chen Hao choked as he said, he then lowered his head, trying his best not to cry, but his eyes were already red.
Chen Xi patted her brother on the shoulder: "Jaga Ye Ye, but also remember to take care of yourself. ”
"Mrs!" Chen Hao nodded loudly.
"I'll see Ye Ye, then I'll send you both away. '' Chen Xi showed a rare smile, turned around and entered the house.
Chen Hao took a deep breath and slowly opened the jade box, there was a cold glowing long sword inside, quietly resting on the jade box.
Wong!
Taking the sword, giving it a few swings, the sword made a very good sound, as if the air was sharply cut off.
“Ge, don't worry, I won't let you down. ”
Chen Hao looked at the long sword in his hand, as if he had just grown up overnight, he was no longer a clueless child anymore.
……
During the day, the golden sun hangs high.
Outside the city gate.
A carriage carrying grandfather and grandson slowly left.
Chen Xi stood on top of the city wall looking far away.