It was evening again.
This time, what I ate at home was the leftover mutton soup from last night.
Xu Ning didn't say anything about picking cool grass again today.
It's after dinner again.
Xu Lian went to pack up the dishes, Tao Yunchuan kept Xu Ning, and said, "Starting tomorrow, on odd-numbered days, you don't need to go to the mountains to gather herbs."
"why?"
Xu Ning was puzzled.
Tao Yunchuan said to Xu Ning: "I paid five taels of silver to the village, and you go to follow the martial arts training camp."
Xu Ning was a little confused.
Following the training camp
Xu Ning was a little dumbfounded.
I have mastered my Gale Sword technique, so I don't need intensive training.
Seeing that Xu Ning didn't directly agree, Tao Yunchuan thought that Xu Ning felt sorry for Yinzi: "You don't have to worry about money, the family has an extra one hundred taels of money in the bottom of the box, and the pressure is much less. You have to take this opportunity to practice martial arts. .”
"Xu Ning, you have to understand that practicing martial arts is the right way."
Tao Yunchuan said earnestly: "When I was young, I went to the mountain to collect medicine and encountered a beast. Although I escaped, I was physically disabled. I was not qualified to practice martial arts, so I couldn't get ahead. You are still young, and the current conditions permit, so you can't give up this opportunity."
"I… "
Xu Ning felt that there was really no need to waste this time.
"Brother-in-law, my sword skills are actually pretty good."
Xu Ning pondered for a while before speaking.
Tao Yunchuan shook his head and smiled when he heard the words: "Don't lie to me, last month you were troubled for a long time because of the lack of improvement in your sword skills, and now you say that you have practiced well? Is your brother-in-law so easy to deceive?"
Xu Ning was at a loss for words when he heard the words.
"Okay, Xu Ning, don't hesitate. I've already paid the money, let's go tomorrow."
Tao Yunchuan didn't intend to give Xu Ning a chance to make a decision this time. He stood up and patted Xu Ning on the shoulder: "Remember, practice martial arts well."
After finishing speaking, Tao Yunchuan limped out the door.
Looking at the resolute Tao Yunchuan, Xu Ning decided to listen to his brother-in-law first.
"In that case, let's practice."
Xu Ning knew that he couldn't beat Tao Yunchuan.
But he didn't plan to practice for a long time. Afterwards, he used the excuse of improving his strength during the training camp. With the testimony of the coach, Tao Yunchuan also recognized his talent.
At that time, if I ask for solo practice and don't participate in the training camp, there will be no problem.
…
next morning.
After the cock crowed, it was still dark.
Xu Ning had already woken up early, washed up briefly, and went out.
Today, Xu Ning officially started the training camp.
On the way, Xu Ning saw a large number of young people rushing towards the school field together.
As soon as he arrived at the school grounds, Xu Ning saw that it was crowded with people.
Xu Ning has already learned that there must be more than two hundred people on the school field.
Among them, every 30 people are divided into a team, and the coaches who are elders in the clan lead the training.
Yesterday Tao Yunchuan told Xu Ning that his coach was Tao Yunmeng.
After some inquiries, Xu Ning found his team.
At this time, Tao Yunmeng, the team leader in charge of Xu Ning's team, hadn't arrived yet, so Xu Ning also greeted the other peers who were practicing together.
Although they are from a foreign surname, the young people surnamed Tao here do not reject themselves.
However, in Xu Ning's memory, it has been difficult for his predecessor to fully integrate into the acceptance of other people surnamed Tao.
In his predecessor's heart, he was never a member of this place.
But it's okay now, as a traveler, Xu Ning is not so sensitive now.
"Xu Ning!"
Suddenly, Xu Ning heard someone calling his name.
He followed the sound and looked.
"Guo Ye?"
Xu Ning actually saw Guo Ye.
"Xu Ning, you're here too!"
Guo Ye was surprised.
"My brother-in-law gave me the name."
Xu Ning explained a sentence, and then asked back: "So you also participated in the training camp, I didn't even know."
"Occasionally, I come here for three or two days a month. If my uncle didn't force me to come, I'd rather visit the medicine shop."
Guo Ye scratched his head, quite embarrassed.
This era is not good for martial arts, and if you speak out, you will be considered as unambitious, so Guo Ye didn't mention the training camp to Xu Ning.
Xu Ning smiled helplessly when he heard this.
Others paid the money and wished to come every day, but Guo Ye was still forced to do nothing.
But Tao Yun has just started the medicinal material business, and he has money in his hands, so he doesn't care about the five taels of silver every month.
"Uncle Meng is here!"
At this time, someone suddenly shouted.
A muscular man in a short shirt walked over with two large wooden boxes on his shoulders.
This is the leader of Xu Ning's team, Tao Yunmeng.
Tao Yunmeng is also a fierce man in Taojiazhuang. It is said that his strong wind saber technique has long been practiced to great success, and his inner strength has reached the fourth level of mortal realm. He is also well-known among several nearby Zhuangzi.
Bang Bang.
Tao Yun threw down the two large wooden boxes on his shoulders.
"Take the knife and line up!"
Tao Yunmeng looked at the dozens of young people in front of him, and said loudly.
Xu Ning's Tao Yunmeng team practiced Gaefeng Dao.
With an order, the dozens of people in front of them fell silent instantly.
Everyone stood in line step by step, took out the steel knife from the wooden box, and then stood in line.
Steel knives are not treasures, but not every family has them.
For example, Xu Ning's family only had two hatchets.
Therefore, the knives needed for the training camp were prepared by Zhuangli.
The staff stood still, Tao Yunmeng counted the number of people, and nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, there are quite a few people here this time! There are also new faces."
Tao Yunmeng saw Xu Ning.
"Roll roll first."
Tao Yunmeng took out a piece of paper with a list of trainees on it.
"Tao Qingshu!"
"arrive!"
"Tao Zhi!"
"..."
"Xu Ning!"
Finally, Xu Ning was the last one called.
"arrive!"
Xu Ning said loudly.
"Okay, there are only three people absent from work, which is very good. Then, start practicing!"
Tao Yun let out a loud shout.
"Cheer up, everyone!"
There was more than one team on the school field, with nearly ten team leaders, but Tao Yunmeng's voice was the loudest.
"Play the routine first, start!"
Under Tao Yunmeng's order, dozens of people began to practice the Gale Sword Technique at the same time.
All of a sudden, there was a gust of wind.
Tao Yunmeng didn't stand still, but paced slowly, observing everyone's movements carefully.
"Put it up!"
Tao Yunmeng would reprimand those who had substandard movements or lacked energy.
Especially for those whose movements are obviously rusty and regressive, Tao Yunmeng will give him a kick as a warning.
Occasionally, Tao Yunmeng would make some praises.
"Tao Zhi, you've made a lot of progress, keep working hard."
Tao Yunmeng praised a girl.
In Kangyun County, no matter which Zhuangzi it is, there are very few women practicing martial arts.
In Xu Ning's team, there are only two or three women practicing martial arts.
What they all have in common is that they have a good family background. Their parents and elders are considered figures in Taojiazhuang, and they do not have a particularly high pressure in life.
In Taojiazhuang, women can practice martial arts, but it is not compulsory.
One is that because of the practice of external skills such as Gale Feng Dao, women's physiques are not as good as men's.
The second reason is that even if women practice martial arts, they generally seldom participate in defense and fighting. The high-risk occupations such as guards and hunting teams in the village are basically performed by men.
After the girl named Tao Zhi was praised by Tao Yunmeng, a smile appeared on her face, and she swung her knife more vigorously.
Tao Yunmeng continued to walk and inspect, and soon he came in front of Guo Ye.
Seeing Tao Yun rushing over, Guo Ye was obviously very nervous.
"Guo Ye, what are you practicing?"
Standing in place for a while, Tao Yunmeng suddenly spoke in a very aggressive tone.
Guo Ye was agitated, and his usual movements seemed a little stiff.
"I'm usually lazy and slippery. I used to show your uncle the shop. I fished for three days and dried the nets for two days. I never practiced after the training camp. I haven't even scratched the surface of the essence of swordsmanship. What do you want me to say about you?"
Tao Yunmeng kicked Guo Ye's calf.
Guo Ye staggered and almost fell.
But facing Tao Yunmeng's ferocity, Guo Ye didn't dare to say a word.
"I really don't know how brother Yun Gang endured you..."
Tao Yunmeng sneered again.
After all, Tao Yunmeng stopped staring at Guo Ye.
He was completely disappointed in Guo Ye, with mediocre talent and no fighting spirit, it was impossible for such a person to become a real warrior.
Then, Tao Yun suddenly turned his gaze to Xu Ning beside Guo Ye.