"Bang!"
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
It's a sunny morning.
Luo Qingzhou closed the gate of the courtyard and stood alone in the yard, hitting the big tree in the corner.
Heat surges in the body.
Fists, shoulders, elbows, back, thighs, calves, etc., all began to heat up from the constant impact and beating.
The initial pain quickly disappeared under the impact of the heat flow in the body.
The skin membrane all over the body is constantly tempered and changed by the impact of tree trunks and the impact of heat flow.
From soft to hard, and from hard to soft.
Books say that when the membrane is refined to the extreme, it becomes as hard as copper and can withstand punches and kicks, and even ordinary swords and knives are difficult to cut, which greatly enhances the body's ability to withstand blows.
At the same time, one's own strength can also be increased to the strength of an ox.
His punch is as strong as a cow's hoof, and one punch can break an ordinary person's bones!
With the continuous tempering, Luo Qingzhou clearly felt that the membranes all over his body began to gradually change.
From the initial softness, it gradually becomes tight and tough.
At the same time, strength is gradually increasing.
The internal energy combined with the body training method really achieves twice the result with half the effort!
Feeling the changes in his body, he did not dare to slack off. He simply ate lunch and drank some water. Then he continued to endure the pain and collide and hit to temper his skin membrane.
Two days passed in the blink of an eye.
During this period, he never saw anyone except Xiaodie.
Of course, he had never left the courtyard.
Since the servants all knew that he was a scholar and should study quietly in the house every day, no one came to disturb him.
It was very quiet around.
Xiaodie would also go out during the day to chat with other maids and learn needlework.
These two days.
Luo Qingzhou tempered his skin during the day and practiced his internal skills at night.
Although tired, it is very fulfilling.
As he practiced his inner strength, he could now hit the tree trunk with greater force, but the pain did not increase.
Once in Chengguo Mansion, I helped Xiaodie fetch water. It was difficult for her to walk even after carrying a bucket of water.
Now, he can easily walk from the yard to the kitchen carrying a bucket in one hand.
Obviously, his strength has also increased a lot.
In just two days, the results of the practice were remarkable.
I have to say that the name of the "Plum Blossom Manual" was chosen casually, but the skills in it are extraordinary.
This day.
The sun sets and it is already evening.
After Luo Qingzhou finished his training, he performed a few sets of boxing techniques that he had secretly learned from Luo Yu. He stopped only when he was sweating profusely.
When I was boiling water in the kitchen to prepare for a bath, Bai Ling's crisp voice rang out the door: "Son-in-law, are you home?"
Luo Qingzhou's heart moved, and he quickly came out of the kitchen and said, "I'm here."
He went over and opened the door.
Outside the door, Bailing was wearing a pink dress, her skin was fair and tender, and there were two shallow dimples on her cheeks. She stood there like a delicate flower that had just bloomed.
"Son-in-law, why are you sweating so much? What are you doing in the house?"
Bailing was stunned for a moment, then walked into the courtyard, looked through the window into the house, and then his eyes flashed: "Is Xiaodie in the house?"
Luo Qingzhou said: "No, I was just boiling water in the kitchen and preparing to take a bath."
Bailing looked towards the kitchen, and a sweet smile appeared on her face. "Your hands are for reading and writing, not for chopping wood and making fire. I will go find two servants later to serve you and help you with miscellaneous chores, so that you don't have to do it yourself and get tired."
Luo Qingzhou declined politely, "Thank you Miss Bailing, but it's not necessary. Xiaodie usually helps me boil water, and Xiaodie also helps me with other things. I can do some things occasionally to exercise my body. Xiaodie and I are used to it, and we don't need any servants."
"Don't you really need it, uncle?"
“It’s really not necessary.”
Luo Qingzhou said.
Bailing smiled and didn't force it anymore: "Okay. Uncle, I came to you today to tell you that you have to get up early tomorrow and go to Chengguo Mansion with the young lady to give gifts and serve tea. Uncle, don't forget it."
Luo Qingzhou nodded and said, "I remember it."
Bai Ling's eyes flashed, and she smiled and said, "Do you want to go, Master?"
Luo Qingzhou was silent for a moment, then said, "I don't want to."
Bai Ling sighed, looking helpless: "Miss doesn't want to go either, and we don't want to go either. But there is no way, this is the rule. Even if Madam doesn't want this marriage, she is still reminding us today."
Luo Qingzhou said: "I understand."
Bai Ling looked at him deeply for a few times and said, "Son-in-law, then I'm leaving?"
Luo Qingzhou nodded, his face calm.
Bai Ling raised her eyebrows and couldn't help but ask, "Son-in-law, don't you have anything to ask me?"
Luo Qingzhou shook his head.
Bai Ling blinked her lively eyes and said in surprise, "Why don't you ask my young lady? That day by the lake, my young lady stared at me with eyes wide open and drooling. Don't you miss me after not seeing me for two days?"
Luo Qingzhou was silent for a moment, then said, "To be honest, I don't want to."
He has been practicing wholeheartedly these past two days.
He practiced during the day and at night, and fell asleep as soon as he lay down on the bed. He even forgot to touch Xiaodie's cute little feet, so how could he have the mind to think about anything else
What's more, thinking about it is useless and will only add to your troubles.
His main task now is cultivation.
If I don't become strong quickly, let alone being a son-in-law here quietly, even living a low-key life would probably be a luxury.
He must seize the time to practice and must not let external things disrupt his mind.
Only when he truly possesses powerful strength, will he be qualified and confident to have such a beautiful wife!
Otherwise, he would have trouble sleeping.
"lie!"
Bai Ling snorted and said confidently, "If you marry my young lady, it would be strange if you don't want her. Even Xia Chan and I miss my young lady if we don't see her for a day, let alone a man like your son-in-law."
Luo Qingzhou didn't argue anymore.
It is irrational to argue with a woman.
Especially those self-righteous women.
"Son-in-law, do you have anything for me to tell my young lady? If not, I'm leaving now."
Bailing looked at the sky and prepared to leave.
Luo Qingzhou thought for a moment and said, "Then tell her that the weather is cold, so drink more hot water."
Bai Ling: “…”
When Xiaodie came back with the food, it was already dark.
"Sir, today I learned how to embroider mandarin ducks. When the time comes, I will embroider one on the screen for you..."
"Sir, Xiaotao taught me a musical instrument today. Can you guess what it is? It's not the guzheng, it's the flute."
"Xiao Tao's playing is so beautiful. When I learn it, I will play it for you, too, okay?"
While eating, Xiaodie excitedly talked about what happened today.
Luo Qingzhou nodded and said, "Okay."
After dinner.
Luo Qingzhou took a shower and went into the study room next door to continue practicing his internal skills.
Until midnight.
At Xiaodie's urging, he went to sleep.
The master and servant still each had one head.
Thinking about going back to Chengguo Mansion tomorrow, Luo Qingzhou couldn't fall asleep for a while. He held Xiaodie's soft and delicate feet in his hands and played with them while thinking about things.
Xiaodie endured for a long time, and finally couldn't help blushing and asked aggrievedly: "Master, you... you only like my... my feet?"
Luo Qingzhou: “…”
"Uncle..."
"Snoring, snore..."
"… "
It's late at night and everyone is asleep.
In Chengguo Mansion.
The lights were still on in Luo Yannian's study.
Madam Wang came into the room with a cup of hot tea and stood quietly by the side for a long time before she said softly, "Master, it's getting late. You should rest."
Luo Yannian raised his head and looked at the sky outside the window. He then closed the account book, slowly stood up and said, "It's time to rest. They will come again tomorrow, right?"
Wang placed the tea in her hand on the table, nodded and said, "It should come."
Luo Yannian looked at her: "Is Yu'er asleep?"
Wang showed a gentle smile on her face: "Not yet, I went to see him just now, he was still reading a book."
Luo Yannian nodded and said, "Practicing martial arts is important, but you also need to study more, otherwise you will be laughed at when you go to Dragon Tiger Academy."
Wang smiled and said, "Yu'er is just like his brother. He has always worked very hard."
Luo Yannian hesitated for a moment and said, "Yu'er shouldn't come out tomorrow, right?"
Wang still had a smile on her face and said respectfully, "Master, tell him to come out, and he will come out naturally."
Luo Yannian shook his head: "It's better if he doesn't come out."
Wang frowned: "Do they still dare to show Yu'er a displeasure?"
Luo Yannian said calmly: "That's not the case. But after all, that girl should marry Yu'er. In the final analysis, it is our Luo family that broke our promise. It would be best if we can prevent the two from meeting."
Wang's smile faded, and she couldn't help but say, "If Miss Qin had a little self-awareness, she shouldn't blame my Luo family. What qualifications does she have to be worthy of my Yu'er? She's just a fool. Even if she's not a fool, she's not innocent. Master, there's no need to take it too seriously."
Luo Yannian sighed slightly.
Wang's tone became gentle again, and she said softly and comfortingly: "Master, don't feel uneasy. Even if my father is in heaven, he will agree with our decision. Yu'er has a bright future. When the time comes, she will bring honor to our Luo family. We must not take our life events lightly."
Luo Yannian nodded slightly.
"Let's go, it's time to rest."