With each breath, Long Xiangtian felt as if his body had become much lighter, and every limb was filled with strength, like a well that could never be filled, and would overflow with a single grasp.
Long Xiangtian continued to practice the boxing techniques taught by the old man, one move after another. Now he has not only learned 50% of them, but even 90% of them.
Long Xiangtian knew that all the efforts the old man had asked him to make were not in vain. He recalled the 40-jin iron sheet tied to his legs at dawn the day before yesterday, the spirit of perseverance despite the fact that his bones were falling apart, the look of never giving up and working hard, he would never forget it in his life.
Thinking of this, Long Xiangtian smiled faintly.
Who does he want to thank the most now
Xiao Wuji.
If it weren't for Xiao Wuji, he wouldn't have fallen off the cliff, wouldn't have met Xiaomi and the old man who saved him, and wouldn't have learned such powerful medical skills and martial arts. Therefore, Long Xiangtian's martial arts skills were thanks to this fall off the cliff.
Long Xiangtian clenched his powerful fist and punched hard, with a whistling wind that hurt the tip of the ear, and smashed straight into a boulder. If others saw it, they would definitely gasp. Because the surface of the boulder actually cracked a large piece, which looked devastated.
Long Xiangtian was stunned for a moment, and then a smile spread across his eyes. The strength of this punch was not only very good, but also beyond his expectations. What does this mean
This shows that Long Xiangtian has the strength to compete with Xiao Wuji. Ever since he was ordered to protect Zhao Ziru of the Zhao family, he has had to improve his strength to compete with one enemy after another. Now that he is strong, he is naturally very happy.
Long Xiangtian thought about it and counted on his fingers. The day for him and Xiao Wuji to compete was getting closer and closer. Now he could count them with both hands.
The joy in Long Xiangtian's eyes became even more intense, and anyone with a discerning eye could see it at once. He could even imagine Xiao Wuji being defeated and fleeing in front of him in the duel a few days later. Thinking about it, he couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"Hey? Why is Brother Long Xiangtian laughing so happily? Is there something funny? Can you tell me about it and make me happy? "Xiaomi, who had been hiding for several days, saw Brother Long Xiangtian, who was rescued by her grandfather, grinning foolishly from a distance, so she hurried over to ask.
"Well, no." Long Xiangtian suppressed the joy on his lips, but his eyebrows were raised higher. He slowly pushed Xiaomi away and walked towards the path humming a little tune.
Since he had such a good chance of winning this duel, it wouldn't hurt to take a day off. He seemed to have forgotten the pain of failure he had experienced before, and he also forgot what the old man had said about practicing unremittingly. Thinking this way, Long Xiangtian decided to give himself a day off.
Anyway, it's only one day, it shouldn't matter. I'm afraid that when Xiao Wuji sees his strength, he will be so shocked that his jaw will drop. Don't worry, don't worry, one day is nothing, the level shouldn't drop much.
However, if Long Xiangtian knew later that he had wasted a day and slacked off because he had made a little progress, which led to a decline in strength, he would probably feel very regretful and blame himself.
Long Xiangtian squinted his eyes, put his hands on the back of his head, and admired the scenery below the cliff as he walked. Ever since he was rescued by the old man, he has been living in this small wooden house. He has never seen the scenery outside carefully.
The air in the mountains is very fresh and rich, and it feels like it is about to burst forth. No wonder there are so many hermits living in seclusion here, such as the old man, his master.
Long Xiangtian pulled the corner of his mouth and smiled bitterly. If he was not a mercenary, if he did not have to protect Zhao Ziru, he would certainly be willing to give up everything and live in seclusion in the deep mountains and old forests. Unfortunately, he is not. He is just a junior who needs to protect others, and the lives of others are above all else. So from the very beginning, he is destined to pay countless times more hard work and effort than others in exchange for this position.
"Chirp--" a few bird calls woke Long Xiangtian from his deep thoughts. Bird calls? Long Xiangtian's eyes lit up, and he immediately felt that something fun was about to happen. He touched his chin and thought for a while. This was a deep forest, and there were no tools for bird hunting. What could he use to hunt birds and what entertainment could he have
Long Xiangtian's eyes moved to the birds standing calmly on the tree. Those birds were bright in color, and the one with a sharp beak had an unparalleled aura. However, they shuddered under Long Xiangtian's gaze. Such a sharp gaze, such a sharp look, made these birds feel that the temperature in the air had dropped a lot in an instant.
In fact, Long Xiangtian really didn't have any bad ideas! He just wanted to tease the birds, and seeing them trembling, Long Xiangtian couldn't help but chuckle.
"Then use stones to hit them. Name the biggest one Ah Da, the one next to it Ah Er, and the one next to it..." Long Xiangtian grinned, picked up a few stones near his feet, and with a fixed gaze, he threw them at Ah Da's head with the wind blowing through the fallen leaves. Ah Da flapped his wings, cried a few times angrily, and then flew away with the birds.
How could Long Xiangtian miss such a good opportunity? He grabbed a handful of stones and put them in his palm and chased after them. A few birds led Long Xiangtian to the stream. When he was not paying attention, the birds flapped their wings, splashing water all over Long Xiangtian's face. Not only did they get water on Long Xiangtian's face and clothes, they also chirped a few times, as if they were laughing at Long Xiangtian's stupidity.
"Don't run, don't run!" Long Xiangtian panted, his face was covered with water, but he had a smile that he hadn't seen for a long time. In fact, who can guarantee that their head will always be on their head? What if it falls off accidentally? This day was probably the most comfortable and peaceful day that Long Xiangtian had ever lived without worrying about anything.
As dusk fell, the sky cast its last rays of light and the sun gradually set. A man and a few birds chased each other in the afterglow of the setting sun, forming a beautiful picture.
Long Xiangtian was a little tired, so he sat down on the grass. The environment here was comfortable, the air was fresh, and he didn't have to worry about anything else. He picked up a handful of grass and tasted it. It was slightly bitter.
After playing for a day, Long Xiangtian finally decided to go back to the old man's place. However, he was afraid that he would not have so much time to play in the future, nor would he have so much time to stay here. The old man was still the old man, but his master would never come out. If one day, he could give up being a mercenary and give up this identity, he could probably live in seclusion here. Thinking of this, a trace of melancholy appeared on his face.
Let’s go, we still have to practice tomorrow.