"Thank you."
After the people in front of the notice stepped aside, the young man named Tao Qingyuan nodded his head in thanks, looking very humble and polite.
He walked up to the notice, browsed through it carefully, then stopped for a moment, and left under the gazes of the people.
Then, the voice of discussion that had been suppressed before rose again.
"As expected of Taojiazhuang's first talent, he is the focus of attention wherever he goes."
Guo Ye looked at Tao Qingyuan's disappearing back, and his tone was a bit sour.
Xu Ning listened, but did not answer.
In the memory of the previous life, this Tao Qingyuan was the same age as himself, also seventeen years old, and he was indeed the leader of the younger generation in Taojiazhuang.
Even the eldest granddaughter Tao Jin, who was personally taught by the patriarch Tao Jingxing, still couldn't compare to Tao Qingyuan's name.
Almost all the people in Taojiazhuang acquiesced in the fact that Tao Qingyuan would be the number one master of Taojiazhuang in the future, and they also believed that Tao Qingyuan would be the next patriarch of Taojiazhuang.
"Tao Qingyuan's entry into the Black Armor Guard must be a certainty."
"Even in the Black Armor Guard, with Tao Qingyuan's talent, he must be at the top."
"..."
There were many discussions about Tao Qingyuan.
"Let's go, Guo Ye."
After learning about the selection of the Black Armor Guard, Xu Ning didn't stop there.
There is still a month before the selection time. With my current strength background, I don't need to worry too much about the selection.
"You have to pay attention, Xu Ning!"
Guo Ye also came back to his senses, and said earnestly.
He knew very well that he definitely had no chance to join the Black Armored Guard, but if Xu Ning did, he would be considered to have a Black Armored Guard brother backing him up.
"Understand."
Xu Ning waved his hand and responded.
…
Time flies.
A month passed, early winter passed, and the weather became colder and colder.
A few days ago, Kangyun County had its first heavy snow this winter, and the ground was covered with silvery white, which has not melted yet.
Unlike other people who prepare for the selection of black guards, he needs no special preparation.
During this month, Xu Ning still insisted on going to the mountains to collect herbs, and occasionally hunted.
One day during the period, Xu Ning was lucky, and Xu Ning also found an elixir worth 2 units of energy, which he absorbed immediately.
Coupled with the good income during this period, Xu Ning bought another swallowtail flower with the silver on hand, and after absorbing 3 energy units again, his remaining energy has reached 7 units.
Xu Ning felt very at ease with this feeling of increasing promotion cards.
Before dawn, the whole Taojiazhuang was already noisy.
Because today is the day when the black armor guards come to Taojiazhuang to select talents.
Those who have candidates of the right age at home are quite nervous, and everyone is thinking in their hearts that they hope to be selected by the black armor guard.
Xu Ning's family is no exception.
As soon as the cock crowed, the house was already very busy.
"Xu Ning, are you done washing up, come and eat!"
Xu Lian has already prepared breakfast.
Early in the morning, there was a large plate of meat on the table, as well as fine noodle steamed buns and pancakes, and a bowl of egg soup.
Xu Lian was afraid that Xu Ning would starve during the selection process, which would cause her to perform abnormally.
"coming."
Xu Ning wiped his face and walked to the table.
Looking at the breakfast on the table, Xu Ning smiled helplessly: "Sister, you made it too exaggerated."
"Don't be naughty, eat quickly."
Xu Lian babbled: "Your brother-in-law has already gone to the school grounds in Zhuangli first, and he said to check on the situation for you first, so that you won't be caught off guard."
"..."
Xu Ning was also quite speechless about the eagerness of his sister and brother-in-law.
"Mother, uncle."
At this time, Tao Tao walked into the room with sleepy eyes.
Her braids were tied crookedly, and the buttons of her cotton-padded jacket were unbuttoned. She walked over step by step, looking unconscious.
Originally, Tao Tao had to sleep until the sun rose before getting up, but today the family was busy early in the morning, and there was still noise outside, so Tao Tao couldn't sleep at all.
"There's meat!"
Walking to the dining table, Tao Tao stepped on her feet and took a look.
Seeing You Rou, the eyes that were narrowed into a line suddenly widened.
"It's not for you to eat."
Tao Tao leaned forward, and was about to grab it when Xu Lian slapped her open.
"Today your uncle has important things to do, so he needs to be fed."
Xu Lian sat on the chair, grabbed Tao Tao by the collar, and pulled her into her arms: "You are over four years old, and you can't even wear clothes well, and your hair is too messy. gone."
Xu Lian re-buttoned Tao Tao and tied a pigtail.
"I'll get you a pot of water and a few slices of bacon. If you're hungry, I'll replenish your strength."
Xu Lian put Tao Tao down from her arms, and went to prepare while talking.
Looking at Xu Lian's posture, Xu Ning inexplicably remembered the college entrance examination in his previous life.
There are indeed similarities between the two. For ordinary people, being selected by the black guard is like being admitted to a good university, which will greatly change the trajectory of future life.
"Peach, come here."
Seeing Xu Lian go out, Xu Ning picked up a piece of meat with chopsticks and shook it in front of Tao Tao.
Tao Tao immediately understood what Xu Ning meant, she first stretched out her head and looked outside the door, only to find that her mother was still busy.
So she grinned, and skillfully got into Xu Ning's arms, and sat on his lap.
"what."
Tao Tao opened her mouth wide.
Xu Ning stuffed the meat into Tao Tao's mouth.
Baji Baji.
"Uncle, can you successfully join the Black Armor Guard?"
Tao Tao looked up at Xu Ning.
From this angle, she could only see Xu Ning's chin.
For the past two days, Tao Yunchuan and Xu Lian have been nagging about the Black Armored Guard every day, which also made Tao Tao understand what Xu Ning is going to do today.
"There should be no problem… "
Xu Ning wanted to stuff another piece of cake into Tao Tao's mouth, but Tao Tao avoided eating it.
So Xu Ning took another piece of meat, and Tao Tao ate it this time.
"I wish you success, Uncle."
Tao Tao, whose mouth was full of meat, couldn't speak clearly, but Xu Ning understood.
"Thank you."
"Uncle, you are being polite."
…
After breakfast, Xu Ning took the things Xu Lian had prepared to the school grounds.
Xu Lian obviously wanted to follow Xu Ning, but after hesitating for a long time, she still chose not to go.
It's not that Xu Ning refuses to let her go, but that Xu Lian feels that she will be very nervous watching her brother's assessment when she is on the sidelines.
Xu Ning left the house.
It was just dawn at this time, and there were many people on the road, rushing towards the school grounds.
Although some people did not participate in the selection assessment, and there were no suitable-age selection personnel at home, this was the first time that the Heijiawei recruited new recruits in Kangyun County, and most of them wanted to watch the excitement.
"Xu Ning, here!"
As soon as Xu Ning arrived at the school, he heard his brother-in-law Tao Yunchuan calling him.
"Brother-in-law..."
Xu Ning walked over.
"I'll take the things."
Tao Yunchuan snatched the water and jerky from Xu Ning's hands in an almost predatory manner.
He tugged Xu Ning: "Come with me, I've already made the scene clear, come with me and have a look..."
Afterwards, Tao Yunchuan personally explained the arrangement on the school field to Xu Ning.
Heavy stones, all kinds of weapons, and shelves that don't know what to do...
After what Tao Yunchuan said, Xu Ning also thought about the items that might be assessed.
People from the village continued to flock to the school grounds, and soon, the place was full of people.
…
at the same time.
Outside Taojiazhuang.
Tao Jingxing brought Tao Jinglu, Tao Jingfang and other clan elders to stand outside the village in person.
They are personally waiting for Captain Xia Yuanxing and others of the Black Armor Guard.
The winter was cold and windy, but none of the elderly clan elders showed any signs of weakness.
Da da da.
In the distance, the sound of horseshoes came.
"coming… "
Tao Jingxing whispered.
Then I saw a group of men and horses in black and black armor galloping forward.
Among them, the leader of the team, he carried a broad-backed sword on his back, and his horse was covered with a layer of iron armor. The tall horse and his burly body gave people a sense of oppression from afar.
"Captain Xia!"
Before the horse team stopped, Tao Jingxing clasped his fists in salute from a distance, with a loud voice.
"Patriarch Tao!"
Near the gate of the villa, Xia Yuanxing jumped off the horse directly.
The moment it landed, the huge impact made the ground tremble slightly.
"Everyone has been running around all the way, please go to the village to rest for a while, we have prepared breakfast."
Tao Jingxing went forward to meet him personally, followed by all the elders behind him.
Xia Yuanxing pulled off the mask. He first looked around at the faces of the clan elders, and then said: "Clan Chief Tao is bothering you, but there is no need to do so. Come today, the selection of the younger generation is important, take us directly to the selection Just the venue."
"Also."
Tao Jingxing stretched out his hand to signal, "Please."