Xia Ya was walking on the street, feeling relaxed and happy at the moment. The matter of coming to the imperial capital this time has been resolved, and the matter of awarding the title and award has also been completed, the following is just a process, according to Ruhr's words: "Now that His Majesty the Emperor has made it clear that he will cover you, you can wait with peace of mind to become a nobleman. Sir."
The only thing that made him feel a little bit angry was accompanying General Adric to the Senate, and seeing the general being humiliated there, he was angry.
But after coming out of the Senate, there was not much anger on General Adrick's face, but from that look, the taste of loss was heavier.
Xia Ya couldn't help but said a few words of injustice, and General Adrick just laughed at random, but before parting, he stared at Xia Ya for a moment, and then whispered: "Xia Ya, you are still young, there are some things, even if I said it now, and you may not understand it. Just remember one thing: if a person has a belief in his heart, he should not change it easily—if it is easily changed, then it is not a belief."
Xia Adam who said these words was stunned for a while, and he seemed to understand something in his heart, but General Adric didn't say anything more, just patted Xia Ya on the shoulder, smiled gently, and got on his horse and left.
Xia Ya went back to her residence alone, but when she had something on her mind, she didn't want to ride a horse, but led the horse and walked slowly on the road. All the way to appreciate the scenery of this miraculous city, the imperial capital, the depression in my heart gradually dissipated.
Walking through a street corner, my heart suddenly moved for no reason. The keen sense that I had cultivated in the wild mountains and forests for many years seemed to be suddenly inspired by something outside. !
Xia Ya's eyes tightened, and he immediately raised his head to look around. In the end, he suddenly saw a restaurant on the side of the street. In the window on the second floor, a clear-looking old man was staring at him with a smile on his face. Although the distance is so far, but the eyes of the other party are cast, Xiaya can still clearly feel the clarity and depth of it.
Those eyes are as bright as cold stars!
Xia Ya and the other party looked at each other, the old man smiled and nodded, as if to signal with his eyes slightly, Xia Ya frowned and pondered a little, and strode into the restaurant.
Walking up the steps of the second floor, the old man was sitting in front of the window, holding a roll of books in his left hand, lazily putting his boots on the chair, leaning halfway against the wall, and smiling at Xia Ya. Xia Ya walked over without speaking, and sat directly opposite the old man.
Caviehir looked at Xia Ya, his clear eyes gave Xia Ya the illusion that he was completely seen through in an instant, and he turned his face subconsciously.
"Are you hungry?"
Cavie Hill's voice was calm: "If you're hungry, eat some. The sauerkraut and mashed potatoes in this store are pretty good."
After speaking, he raised his hand and pointed to a plate in front of the table. The broccoli mixed with mashed potatoes on it was brown in color and fragrant, and it really made people feel appetizing.
Xia Ya didn't seem to care, she just grabbed the spoon on the table and took a bite. When the food entered, her eyes lit up, she put down the spoon and said with a smile, "It's really delicious."
"Yeah." Caviehir nodded, his expression was very leisurely: "I have a small habit, I like to find some seemingly inconspicuous small shops everywhere, those real delicacies are often hidden in these seemingly ordinary The small places—as for the pomp and splendor, they often just sell a facade and a style.”
Xia Ya nodded and said: "You're right, delicious food, don't look at the place, just look at the taste."
Caviehir narrowed his eyes, but reached into his arms and touched it for a while, then took out a small silver bottle and placed it on the table: "This is the seasoning that I specially prepared, the formula... I can't tell you, but It tastes better with mashed potatoes, try it."
Xia Ya simply sighed in her heart and did not refuse. She grabbed the bottle and twisted it open, and sprinkled a little silver-white powder, poured it on the mashed potatoes, and ate another spoonful. : "Very good! Sure enough, there is a way! This mashed potatoes, I actually tasted the meat! Hahahaha!"
Cavie Hill looked at the bottle: "If you like it, I will give it to you."
Afterwards, the old man seemed to sigh faintly: "Is this meaty? It's a long story. Before I started it, I was also a poor and sour bookworm, and I had to rely on friends for three meals a day. This mashed potato is the best. Cheap, it’s my main meal. But if I eat too much, I will inevitably miss the taste of meat. I checked a lot of classics, and even almost learned to be a chef, so I came up with this seasoning and added it to mashed potatoes. , I can taste the taste of meat - although I can't afford meat, but using this can be regarded as a chat to satisfy my cravings."
Xia shoved the bottle into her arms and raised her hand: "Since it was given to me, I'll take care of it—thank you, Your Excellency!"
"You don't need to thank me, this is just a little pitiful struggle that people make when they are in a hurry. It's not a big deal." Caviehir shook his head and smiled lightly: "Just like me, I used to be considered a Pretending to be pretentious, thinking that you are unparalleled in wisdom, but you are hungry, how can you take care of those ambitions in your heart? It is ridiculous to use wisdom in such small tricks."
Xia Ya's eyes lit up, and stared at the old man intently. The turtle squinted his eyes: "Hey, old man, you seem to be implying something to me, right?"
Caviehir pursed his lips and smiled: "Hint? No, no, no... If I hint, you won't be able to hear it with your current mind. This... is already clear."
(Hungry... )
Xia Ya lowered her head and thought for a while, and when she raised her head, she smiled and said, "I understand! Thank you for your advice! Man, when you are hungry, you don't have to talk about noble things anymore. If you want to talk about anything else, it will become a joke - old man, thank you for your advice. I was very angry about today's events, but now you say that, I am not angry. "
After saying that, Xiaya stood up and was about to leave. Caviehir smiled: "Why, don't you dare to say two more words to me?"
Tu Turtle was stunned for a moment, then smiled cheerfully: "I just don't dare! Someone said that those who have anything to do with you ran to the tomb of 'Glory Mountain' early on! I'm still young, and I don't want to go there for the time being. Sleeping in a ghost place."
Caviehir sighed: "Well, you know who I am."
Xia Ya glared: "Of course I do! If you can't guess this - do you really think I'm a fool?"
Caviehir showed some interest: "Oh? Then you're not curious, why did I look for you?"
The muscles on Xia Ya's face twitched, and after hesitating again and again, he finally sighed and shook his head: "I'm curious—but I dare not ask."
"Don't you dare?" Caviehir was really curious this time.
"Don't dare."
Xia Ya nodded honestly: "I just don't dare. You guy, what I've heard is too scary. Who am I? A little turtle that climbed out of the mountain. These days, coincidences are all coincidences, and they are completely earned out. It took a life to live until now. Now, I have a little money, and I have mixed up with a small nobleman—what can I be dissatisfied with about this result?—Let’s put it this way, I’m enough, really enough , and fucking satisfied."
He paused and looked at Cavie Hill: "So, I'm curious though—I'm curious about what you have to do with the old guy who raised me. I'm curious what that big rock you gave me is. I'm more Curious, as soon as I arrived in the imperial capital, you sent someone to find me, saying that you wanted to 'see' me.
My guy, to you, a small weed-like existence, what is there to value you? So... I'm afraid, I can't provoke this kind of thing, I can hide. I just thought, when things are done in the past few days, I will go back to the north and do that shitty military commander, be a local emperor, be domineering, be greedy for a little money, even if it is nonsense, it will be a little glory.
Damn it, it's already hundreds of times better than what I expected when I climbed out of the mountain. What am I not satisfied with? So... you are too deep, too scary, too troublesome... I dare not provoke you, although I have so many doubts in my heart, but I still hide far away.
Between you and the old guy who raised me, whether it is a favor or a grudge, he has already died, buried in the ground, and his bones can be used to play drums. Then don't involve Lao Tzu about your business. I don't care, I don't care - I don't care, I don't care. "
When the turtle said these words, his expression was very serious, and his eyes were calm. On the other hand, Caviehir, the more he listened, the more strange his face became. After the turtle finished speaking, the wise old gentleman opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but finally shook his head with a strange smile on his face. .
"Ha! I didn't expect you to be so weak." Caviehir frowned: "I didn't expect this. It seems that my old friend's training to you is really good. It's successful. Knowing how to be content... This is something that ordinary people can't do in a lifetime. But you can understand this truth, which is rare. "
Caviehir narrowed his eyes and seemed to ponder for a while: "Wait a moment, there is a play, but I arranged it for you. After watching it, let's go."
Although Xia Ya was reluctant in her heart, she didn't know why, in front of this old man, as long as the other party's peaceful and clear eyes swept over, Tu Turtle couldn't help but feel a little fluffy in his heart, and involuntarily sat back on the chair.
Sure enough, after a short while, I suddenly heard footsteps coming from the stairs, and then I saw two sturdy giants running over anxiously.
One of them looked about forty years old, with a worried face, wearing silver armor, as if he was a general in the army, and the young giant next to him was actually the giant Nigur in the "Four Shows of King City" ! The appearance of the two is square, with clear outlines, regardless of age, but their facial features are so similar.
The middle-aged general came to Caviehir, let out a long sigh, and hurriedly lowered his head: "Your Excellency, I finally asked me to beat you!"
After he finished speaking, he pulled Nigur over with all his strength, kicked his knee behind him, and shouted sharply, "Idiot! Kneel down!!"
Nigur's face was reluctant, but the middle-aged general kicked very hard, Nigur squeaked and knelt in front of Kavisher.
The middle-aged general raised his hand and said solemnly, "Your Excellency, this nephew of mine is too jerk to do such a random thing. When I knew it was too late, I had already beaten this kid hard. Pause, but the trouble caused by this, please help to save... "
After he finished speaking, he glanced at Xia Ya next to him, hesitating to say anything.
"General Spahn." Caviehir was still leaning in his chair, and said lightly: "You are the general of the Royal Guards, and I can't afford to salute me."
That General Spahn blushed, hesitated for a moment, and kicked Niguer a few more times, only to beat Niguer so much that he stopped moving and just stared at Kavisher, Neither speak.
Xia was stunned—this old guy, what do you want to do
"Don't understand yet?"
Caviehir looked at Xi Ya and said softly: "Your fame, um... The battlefield wounded Hastings. That's what this sentence was written in black and white in the battle report. This is a title for you, a halo. But to you, it's His Majesty's decision, and that's what I mean... This title, given to you, is only given to you! Even if you are yourself, you can't just give it to others, understand? As for this kid, he doesn't have the qualifications either. accept."
Xia Ya opened his mouth—he had been living a lot more peacefully these past few days, largely because he deliberately lost to Nigur that day, gave up the limelight to this scumbag, and asked for peace by himself.
"Nigur, um, this is your name." Caviehir looked at the guy on the ground.
Nigur was full of resentment. He is a sloppy head, how can he give up? Although he was beaten by his own parents and uncle, he was forced to resist because of his majesty. In fact, he was very reluctant in his heart - but when Kavisher's cold and indifferent eyes came over, Nigur suddenly felt a heart attack. clever! This look in his eyes, he didn't dare to be a bit suffocating, but it made Nigur feel an indescribable fear in his heart, and the original unwillingness in his heart dissipated in an instant.
"This time, you have also learned a lesson. Speaking of which, it is an exception for me to speak to you, this kid. From now on, listen to your uncle. General Spahn, you are a person trusted by His Majesty, and the Royal Guards of the Royal City. As for your commander-in-chief, you should also share the worries for Your Majesty in everything."
"Yes! I understand!" The General Spahn hurriedly bowed his head.
He looked at Caviehir, seeing that Caviehir had closed his eyes and had no intention of speaking any more, he was relieved, knowing that this matter was over, he quickly raised his hand and grabbed Nigur. The back of the heart: "What are you still doing! Go home!"
"Wait a minute." Caviehir opened his eyes and frowned slightly: "When things have a beginning, there must be an end. How did you get this title at the time, and you can pay it back now."
General Spahn's expression changed, his eyes flashed, he hesitated for a while, and finally gritted his teeth and whispered: "Nigur, don't blame uncle for being cruel!"
The general suddenly pulled out his long sword, and with a bang, he raised his hand and slashed the window sill next to him! Then he grabbed Nigur and kicked him in the thigh.
Poor Nigur screamed, his body flew out of the window, and with a bang, he fell directly from the second floor to the street, and the street was startled with shouts.
General Sipan was by the window sill, facing the outside, puffed up his breath and shouted loudly: "Nigul, the fourth beauty of the king's city, has low martial skills, and is much inferior to Mr. Xia Yaleiming. I lost today, and I am convinced! The sneak attack that day is despicable. The next work, I was punished by Mr. Xia Ya today, and it deserves it!"
These two sentences, Spahn shouted three times with all his strength, then turned around, saluted Cavie Hill, turned and ran downstairs. On the long street outside, Nigur He fell so hard that he couldn't stand up, and it seemed that he was seriously injured.
Xia Ya was completely stunned!
However, Caviehir seemed very satisfied, and withdrew his eyes, still looking at Xi Ya without any hint of firework.
"You... You... " Xia Ya's lips moved a few times, and suddenly became angry, anger surged, and said angrily: "What are you doing! I lost to him on purpose that day, and it wasn't him who messed with me! I want to say Wrong, I also killed this guy!"
Caviehir's eyes gradually became colder, and he said lightly: "I just want you to understand that some things can be done, and some things can't be done!"
He paused for a moment, then increased his tone: "Some things are given to you, and you can refuse them. Some things are given to you, but you can't refuse them! And they can't be given to others—get it?"
Xia Ya's face turned pale - not from fear, but from anger.
"You must be very angry, thinking that I am too domineering and unreasonable." Caviehir said lightly: "I just want you to understand that as long as I am willing, I can do many things unreasonably - this is the strength."
Xia bit her lip.
"You're content, you want to give in, you want to dodge... Unfortunately, you can't help it." Caviehir sneered, and his eyes gradually became sharp, like a needle, pierced into Xia Ya's heart, "unless you didn't Come out of that mountain, stay in that mountain for the rest of your life, and be a hunter—no one will care about you! But since you have come out, then things are up to you. Because you must know that many things, once they start, can’t stop— What's more, this thing started many years ago, whether you like it or not, you are this destiny. Unless you become stronger one day, stronger than me, stronger than everything else. But in Before that... if I want you to go somewhere..."
Speaking of which, Caviehir stared into Xiaya's eyes: "...You, you can't resist."
! ! !
Xia really wanted to pull out the fire fork and split it. But in the face of this Cavie Hill, although the other party seems peaceful and has no evil spirits, but in the face of him, the fluffy feeling in his heart makes him have an inexplicable certainty: he is definitely not the opponent of this old guy!
"I... I... fuck!" Xia hesitated again and again, and finally did not pull out the fire fork, but sighed heavily and stared at Cavie Hill: "What do you want me to do?!"
Cavie Hill smiled lightly: "It's very simple... I'll tell you step by step. I'll tell you too much at once, I'm afraid you won't understand. Now, take back the title of 'Beat Hastings' and do it well. Go, your little nobles of the local emperor. Um... Before you leave the imperial capital, send someone to send a book to my house, which is considered apprenticeship."
"Bye, master?!"
Xia Ya's eyes widened at once! !
Because he had heard Rull talk about it, one of Caviehir's disciples was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Empire! !
It can be seen that it is not ordinary to be a disciple of this guy!
"Yes, is it weird?" Caviehir seemed a little tired. He had said too much today, and he was a little sad. He rubbed his eyebrows and sighed: "I see you today, earlier than I expected. It's been a lot, and the timing is not the best... You kid, I've been surprised by a lot. But the more you do, the more interested I am. Your adoptive father, he taught you well. It's a pity that he only taught half of it. Dead... Then, I'll do the rest for him!"
When Xia Ya heard this, she laughed angrily: "Hahaha!! I've heard of rape! I've never heard of forcibly accepting apprentices! What if Lao Tzu refuses?"
Caviehir was not angry either, and smiled peacefully: "You will agree."
"I..." Xiaya snorted a few times, and rolled his eyes: "The crown prince is also your apprentice, but he hates me to death! Could it be..."
"This is not a problem." Caviehir didn't even hesitate, and said casually: "Garcia, he won't provoke you. Since I protect you, this problem is no longer a problem."
"I don't believe it, he is the crown prince." Xia Ya snorted coldly.
"If he dares to do that..." Caviehir smiled and raised his finger to the stairs: "Then he will no longer be the crown prince... Well, now you can go."
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When Xiaya walked down the stairs and came to the street, she was still a little confused. She just felt that the meeting and conversation with that Cavie Hill just upstairs was like a dream.
The old guy didn't seem to have any momentum at all, he was peaceful and tranquil, but he was so...
Heck! So scary!
Apprenticeship
The turtle really wanted to laugh three times: I worship you, you big-headed ghost!
But he couldn't help but feel anxious in his heart. Caviehir's seemingly plain sentence was full of certain words: You will agree...
Damn it, Lao Tzu turned his face, could he hold down Lao Tzu's head to worship!
Xia Ya thought fiercely in her heart, and she didn't mean to cheer herself up.
He was in a bad mood, and he didn't have the heart to hang out. After he came out, he mounted a horse and quickly returned to his residence. After returning home, only after entering the courtyard gate, I saw a thin figure in the courtyard, wearing a wide and ridiculous leather armor, and carrying two or three bloated luggage.
Xia glared: "Dodoro, what do you want to do! Do you want to steal something and run away?"
When the magician saw Xia Ya coming back, he shivered and the burden in his hand also fell to the ground. He struggled for a while before gritting his teeth: "Master, I'm leaving! I've thought about it, and I still decide to go for the test. !!"
"Yi?" Xia Ya frowned: "Are you crazy? You know, I've already been enthroned, follow me in the future, there's always a good way out, why go to some elf place to find death?"
On Dodoro's ugly and wretched face, there was a kind of determined light in his eyes at the moment.
"Master... I am a magician!"