Xiang Baiying shook his head slightly and said in a calm voice: "Even if my hamstrings can recover, my eyes are already blind and I can't see. How can I command the Beggar Clan?"
Qi Ning asked: "Uncle Xiang, does he want to pass on the position of gang leader?"
"I have this intention." Xiang Baiying said: "The Beggar Clan has always chosen leaders who have both ability and political integrity. Not only must they have excellent martial arts skills, but they must also be supported by everyone. However, the world is divided, and the remaining elders have their own leadership. On the one hand, the major branch rudders under my command will naturally only support their own elders, so in an emergency, I can only designate the successor, otherwise it will definitely cause the Beggar Clan to split."
Qi Ning said: "What Uncle Xiang said is absolutely true." But he was thinking in his heart that Xiang Baiying had suffered heavy injuries, both physically and mentally. It is no longer suitable to continue to lead the Beggar Clan. This does not mean that Xiang Baiying does not have the qualifications, but that the most important thing for him at the moment is to put down all his affairs and rest peacefully. Even if he does not become the leader of the Beggar Clan, whatever problems the Beggar Clan encounters in the future will still matter. Can make suggestions.
"White Tiger rebelled against the Beggar Clan. Needless to say." Xiang Baiying said: "Of the remaining three elders, Suzaku is more mature but less courageous. The only ones who can truly shoulder the responsibility of commanding the Beggar Clan are Qinglong and Xuanwu." He paused. After a pause, he said: "You should have met the two of them at the Aoki Conference. In your opinion, who of the two is more suitable to succeed the gang leader?"
Qi Ning was startled, but he also knew in his heart that the idea of passing on the position of leader of the Beggar Clan has been in Xiang Baiying's mind for a long time. If Xiang Baiying has really made the final decision, there is no need to consult again. As for his own opinion, since he asked this, he naturally still did not make the final decision.
"Uncle Xiang, I can't say much about such a big matter." Qining hesitated for a moment before saying, "They have followed Uncle Xiang for many years. You should be very clear about their temperament and abilities."
Xiang Baiying said: "It is naturally up to me to decide who will succeed the gang leader. You don't have to think too much, just tell me how you feel about these two people."
Qi Ning thought for a while and then said: "In terms of martial arts, Elder Xuanwu may be better than Elder Qinglong, and their personalities are also comparable, but Qinglong is more easy-going and easier to deal with. "
Qinglong Elder Lou Wenshi and Qi Ning were sworn friends to Jinlan. Qining naturally had a very good impression of Lou Wenshi.
Although Elder Xuanwu was excellent at swordsmanship, Qi Ning didn't get along with him much. Moreover, Xuanwu had a taciturn temperament and could express his emotions and anger. Compared with Master Lou Wen's boldness and generosity, Qi Ning only found Xuanwu more difficult to get along with.
Xiang Baiying was silent for a long time, then nodded slightly and said, "Please help me contact the captain of Wei Tu Pheasant Branch and tell him that I am waiting for him here, so you don't have to worry about the rest."
Qi Ning asked hurriedly: "Uncle Xiang, do you want people from the Beggar Clan to escort you to Beijing?"
"After White Tiger's rebellion, the Western Qisu branch was in disarray." Xiang Baiying said: "I will sort out the affairs of the major branches here first, and then I will go to the capital to find you."
Qi Ning was worried about Xiang Baiying's health and wanted to persuade him, but he knew that after Bai Hu's death, the Western Qisu Branch had not been properly integrated, and he, the acting gang leader, could not spare any time to deal with the affairs of the Beggar Clan. After all, he is still the leader of the Beggar Clan. He is worried that the chaos in the Western Qisu branch will cause disaster, and it is natural to clean it up as soon as possible. However, thinking about Xiang Baiying's current physical condition, and the fact that Western Qisu has always been the elder of the White Tiger Although Bai Hu is dead, there may not be any remnants of Bai Hu in the Western Qisu. Worried about Xiang Baiying being in trouble, he whispered: "Uncle Xiang, do you still need to consider the matter here in the long term? Western Qisu has been there for many years. I have always been under the control of White Tiger, I am worried...!"
A smile appeared on Xiang Baiying's lips, and he said: "I understand your worries. In fact, although I did not expect Baihu to rebel and attack me, this person's heart is not right. I have already seen it years ago. At that time, I We have already placed a lot of people in Western Qisu, and the Captain Wei of Wei Tu Pheasant Branch is a person I trust, and I still trust this person very much, so you don’t have to worry."
Qi Ning knew that although Xiang Baiying had misjudged Lu Shanghe, it did not mean that Xiang Baiying had a bad vision. Since he said that the captain of Wei Tu Pheasant Division was trustworthy, there should not be any big problem, so he agreed Said: "I will contact the helmsman Wei later."
Xiang Baiying immediately informed Qi Ning of the address of Wei Tu Pheasant Branch, and then said: "There is one more thing I want to discuss with you."
"If you have any instructions for me, uncle, just tell me." Qining said, "I will try my best to do whatever I can."
Xiang Baiying thought for a moment and suddenly called out: "Xiaodie."
Xiaodie stood silently not far behind Qi Ning. When she heard Xiang Baiying calling her, she was startled for a moment, but immediately stepped forward two steps: "Uncle Xiang!"
"Qining, you are going to Huai River, so naturally you can't take Xiaodie with you." Xiang Baiying said: "I mean to let Xiaodie stay in Xichuan for a while and take care of me for a while. Having Die by my side makes me forget that I am a useless person."
Qi Ning was a little surprised, and Xiaodie was also a little stunned. The two looked at each other. Naturally, Qining couldn't refuse immediately, but he couldn't decide by himself to let Xiaodie stay with Xiang Baiying to take care of him. It depends on Xiaodie's feelings. how.
Xiaodie thought for a moment and then said: "Little... Duke, Uncle Xiang is not in good health, I... I will stay here to take care of him, and when he recovers a little, I will... I will go find you again."
Qining knew that Xiaodie was naturally willing to be with him. After all, they had been separated for nearly two years and finally met again, but now they had to separate. Naturally, Xiaodie would not be too happy.
However, Xiaodie is a kind-hearted person. Since Xiang Baiying made such a request, Xiaodie couldn't refuse it for Qining's sake.
Xiang Baiying said with a smile: "Don't worry, I won't keep her for too long, but now is the time of war, and the capital may not be very safe. If you stay with me, you don't have to worry too much. Xiaodie is smart and dexterous, and I Although I am a disabled person, I have read some books since I was a child, and also learned some self-protection skills. Naturally, the martial arts of the Beggar Clan can only be passed on to the members of the Beggar Clan. However, I have learned some other Kung Fu, and I have been idle these years. When I had nothing to do, I also created a few sets of Kungfu to strengthen my body. If Xiaodie doesn't dislike it, she can spend some time learning it. If she encounters any danger in the future, she can at least protect herself."
Qi Ning instantly understood that leaving Xiaodie to take care of him was just an excuse to Baiying, but the real purpose was obviously to accept Xiaodie as his apprentice.
He never expected that Xiang Baiying would suddenly have such thoughts. He was so surprised that he opened his mouth, not knowing what to say.
"But this also depends on Xiaodie's own wishes." Xiang Baiying said: "If you don't have the intention, don't force it. I will arrange for someone to send you to the capital safely. However, if you want to stay and take care of me, you will not be able to force me for this year." It is inevitable that you will suffer a lot in half a year.”
Xiang Baiying is one of the top masters in the world today, and his martial arts cultivation is naturally outstanding. Anyone who can teach Xiang Baiying one and a half moves will benefit immensely. If Xiang Baiying wants to recruit disciples, I am afraid that countless people will Everyone will flock to it, it is really the dream of people in the world.
Qi Ning benefited greatly from Xiang Baiying's random instructions twice.
He knew that since Xiang Baiying took the initiative to recruit a disciple, he would definitely teach him with all his strength. He suddenly understood that Xiang Baiying's proposal to keep Xiaodie today was by no means a spur-of-the-moment decision. It must have been the result of several days of careful consideration.
Xiang Baiying, as one of the top masters in today's martial arts world, suffered severe injuries. His body was severely injured, his eyesight was blinded, and his hamstrings were disabled. He was afraid that it would be impossible to reach his previous peak again.
However, the leader of the Beggar Clan has learned so much that it would be extremely regrettable if there is no successor. Perhaps in the past few days, Xiang Baiying has noticed that Xiaodie is a talented person, and he admires Xiaodie's character very much. The idea came from his talent, and he wanted to teach Xiaodie what he had learned.
It would certainly be a great blessing for Xiaodie to give Baiying some advice.
"Xiaodie, I asked your uncle to accept you as his disciple, but you haven't become a master yet!" Qining didn't want Xiaodie to miss such a great opportunity, so he reminded Xiaodie hurriedly.
Xiaodie was still a little dazed. The leader of the Beggar Clan accepted her as his disciple. She couldn't react at all for a moment. She just thought it was unbelievable. After hearing Qi Ning's reminder, she finally woke up. After a moment of hesitation, she said worriedly: "Uncle Xiang , I... I have mediocre qualifications, and... and I'm a girl, then...! "
Xiang Baiying smiled and said: "Don't worry, what I teach you is not something that only men can learn. In terms of qualifications, my qualifications when I was young were not as good as a piece of rotten wood. Fortunately, hard work can make up for weakness. As long as you work hard, you can always succeed." After some achievements, your qualifications are much stronger than mine, so you should not belittle yourself."
"Then... this...!" Xiaodie was still a little hesitant, obviously not because she didn't want to be a disciple of Xiang Baiying, but rather because she felt inferior. However, Qining had already taken Xiaodie's hand and knelt down on the ground first, respectfully. Said: "Uncle Xiang can give guidance to Xiaodie, I will first thank Uncle Xiang on her behalf."
Xiaodie also knelt down and said respectfully: "Xiaodie... Xiaodie pays homage to the master, I... I kowtow to the master!" He kowtowed to Xiang Baiying several times very devoutly.
Stretching out his hand to Baiying, Xiaodie hurriedly approached, patted Xiaodie's arm to Baiying, and said: "From now on, you will have to suffer more. You are pure and kind-hearted. This is the most important thing for the old beggar." Appreciate the place, no matter when and where you go in the future, just remember to help the weak. Since you have worshiped the old beggar as your teacher today, you will inevitably suffer some injustice from me, a sloppy old beggar, in the future." He smiled slightly and said : "But the ugly words are ahead. If you have learned nothing, the old beggar can't let you go easily. After all, you are my apprentice, but I can't let you walk out without learning anything and let people laugh at me. If you want to get along with me as soon as possible." When you meet this boy Qi Ning, you must be diligent and attentive. The sooner you learn from the old beggar, the sooner you can meet him."
Xiaodie glanced at Qining, her cheeks were slightly red. Qining also looked at Xiaodie's forehead and blinked, but he was also sincerely happy for Xiaodie.