I began to understand the myriad things by chopping wood

Chapter 177 Others!

At the outer gate of Yunshan, at the waterfall cliff.

The moonlight covered the huge rocks with a silver veil, and the green grass looked white as if it was sprinkled with salt.

A joyful stream gurgled through the grass between the rocks, rushed out of the cliff, fell down the cliff with joy, and turned into balls of water mist, twinkling with the starlight.

A young man suddenly appeared, whirling and tumbling on the grass. He had just appeared, but in a flash he had moved from the south to the north of the stream, stood on a huge rock, looked at the moonlight for a moment, and then turned again, dragging a long shadow, to the empty space under the rock, tumbling continuously.

Xie Yuan was practicing the Cloud Dragon Step on the grass, and he looked more like he was having fun. The mountain breeze turned into a strong wind, blowing on his cheeks and hair, and the speed brought him an exciting experience.

"The speed is much faster... people really should run."

Xie Yuan thought with some excitement. The only way he knew how to speed up before was to pour blood and internal energy into his legs and speed up his pace. Although Qinggong is very simple and the principle is actually the same, the efficiency and effect are far worse.

For the first time, Xie Yuan felt like he was "flying". He kept changing his body shape on the grass, and even suddenly appeared on the edge of the cliff. He jumped down, scooped up a handful of mountain stream, touched the cliff with his foot, and jumped back.

After raising his head and drinking the cold mountain spring water, Xie Yuan wiped the corner of his mouth and laughed:
"You should learn the body movement first! Only by moving high and low can you feel truly extraordinary."

Xie Yuan was like a naughty boy who suddenly got a toy. He was tireless and his figure could be seen everywhere, on the rocks and under the cliffs.

The progress of the advanced Yunlong Step was also increasing rapidly.

Not until his internal energy gradually declined and was about to reach the bottom did Xie Yuan finally stop, sit down on the grass, and take a few breaths.

"Night running is quite tiring."

He took another sip of the spring water, felt the comfortable warmth emanating from his body, and exhaled.

Even though he had just started and was not even at the entry level, Xie Yuan's speed and body movements had improved significantly, showing how superb the Yunlong Step was.

"For such a brilliant skill, I have to thank Tai Bo, and even more so Miss Qin."

Xie Yuan pondered for a moment, feeling that Situ Qin was truly generous to him, and that he had to thank her too many times.

Thinking of Situ Qin's surprised look during the day, Xie Yuan smiled a little.

It seemed that she wanted to wait until she didn't understand something and then ask for advice humbly, but unfortunately she didn't get her wish.

Before, Situ Qin didn’t know Xie Yuan’s true talent and only thought he was an ordinary folk genius.

As a result, today's incident completely shocked her. The gazes from everyone seemed to want to see through him, and there was a bit of doubt in her life. She didn't know how Xie Yuan did it. After all, she was well aware of the difficulty of the Yunlong Step.

However, she didn't know that there was no martial arts in this world that Xie Yuan couldn't "learn" and the Black Book could show his progress.

It's just a small talent that is not worth mentioning.

Seeing Situ Qin so surprised, Xie Yuan thought mischievously, could it be that some people had difficulty learning the Yunlong Step?

Fortunately, he wisely did not say it out loud, so as to avoid making others angry and embarrassed.

It's no wonder that Situ Qin was shocked and lost her mind. As the daughter of two great master-level geniuses, she had the best talent, the most advanced resources, and the guidance of the master of the Flying Dragon Ranking. She was like a plug-in. However, she learned the Cloud Dragon Step a little too early, and her internal strength had not caught up yet, so it was understandable that she had some difficulties at the beginning. But with her conditions, Xie Yuan actually got started faster than her, which she really couldn't understand.

I can't beat you even with cheats, and you still say you don't have any? That's the idea.

Situ Qin's eyes changed slightly when he looked at Xie Yuan.

From the condescending look and rewards he gave them when they first met, to traveling together in Yunzhou Prefecture, relying on his secret methods to go on adventures and have fun, and then to today, she suddenly discovered that this little escort leader Xie actually had qualities that made her admire him.

It was no longer the fake admiration she had shown in the past few days. Today, Situ Qin's look at him before leaving made Xie Yuan feel very comfortable, even more comfortable.

Comfortable!

Xie Yuan drank another handful of mountain spring water, lay on the green grass, looked up at the moon, and let out a long sigh.

The scenery along the path of practice is so beautiful.

It's midsummer.

The temperature at the foot of Yunshan Mountain has been high for several days, and the river is showing signs of drying up, and the riverbed is gradually being exposed.

However, the mountain is still as cool as in spring and autumn, and it is even cold with heavy dew in the mornings and evenings. You still have to wear clothes, otherwise you might catch a cold.

Of course, there are not many ordinary people on Yunshan, so this is not a problem.

"Be careful."

There were a few rocks under Xie Yuan's feet. He stepped on them and found that they were firm, so he reached out and pulled Situ Qin up.

Situ Qin supported herself with her small hand in his palm and jumped up lightly and steadily.

Seeing Xie Yuan withdraw his hand and not holding her hand, Situ Qin smiled slightly, her eyes flashed, and she said in a gentle voice:
"Thank you, Escort Captain, for being such a gentleman! But, have you forgotten that I have Qinggong?"

"If you can save some energy, save some energy."

Xie Yuan laughed.

Situ Qin's little hands were so soft and slippery that Xie Yuan found an excuse to pull her hands. He really couldn't bear to take them, but at least he still paid attention to his eating manners.

The two of them chatted and laughed as if they were strolling and chatting in the mountains;
However, if someone else looked over, they would find that they were actually on a nearly vertical cliff, in the cracks of the rocks, leaping like flying as if they were walking on flat ground.

Looking down, there is nothing but a bottomless abyss that makes one dizzy; but if one looks up, one sees the sword peak piercing the sky with no end in sight.

This is a hiking trip that Xie Yuan developed specifically for Situ Qin. Not only can he enjoy the scenery that ordinary people cannot see, but he can also practice his physical skills, killing two birds with one stone.

Oh, and you can also take the opportunity to hold hands, killing three birds with one stone.

"Auntie Hong is not worried about your safety."

Xie Yuan looked at the vast scenery, feeling happy in his heart, and said with a smile.

"It's safe on Yunshan Mountain. Otherwise, Taibo would come. Can we watch over it all the time for the rest of our lives?"

Situ Qin smiled and said:
"If you're talking about this cliff, then you should worry about yourself! Although you have mastered the Cloud Dragon Step, don't get carried away."

Xie Yuan could tell that Situ Qin seemed to have some kind of reluctant admiration for him, but also some reluctance to accept it, so he just laughed.

This tacit laughter made Situ Qin laugh so hard that she couldn't help but stamp her feet, causing several pieces of gravel to fall off the cliff. She glared and said:
"Don't be so cocky! I can also practice the Cloud Dragon Step very quickly."

"I didn't say anything?"

"I can tell what you're thinking by looking at your expression!"

"If you want to incriminate someone, why bother?"

"Humph."

Xie Yuan and she laughed and joked for a while, then they found a crack in the cliff to sit down and rest for a while.

The two of them stood shoulder to shoulder, with their legs hanging over the cliff, swaying in the mountain breeze.

Looking at the rolling mountains outside the cliff, the clouds and mist, and the overlapping forests, they both felt relaxed and happy. "Speaking of which, Aunt Hong was also a general under your father back then?"

Xie Yuan asked with some curiosity.

"She can't be considered a general, right? She is mainly responsible for gathering intelligence and sneaking behind enemy lines. In these areas, Aunt Hong is indeed top-notch."

Situ Qin tilted her head and thought.

A top spy and assassin, no wonder she is in charge of Situ Qin's inner chamber and personal guard. It is expected that there are few people in the world who can hide from her eyes.

"But Aunt Hong said that your secret method of hiding is mysterious and strange, and she can't really tell it clearly."

Situ Qin said with a smile:

"So she admires you very much and keeps an eye on you all the time."

Xie Yuan felt his back tighten when he heard this and subconsciously looked around.

It seems that even such an expert in Tianyinshu is wary. If it weren't for his special relationship with Situ Qin, Aunt Hong might have already arrested him.

"It's my pleasure..."

"But when did you know my background?"

Situ Qin turned around and asked.

Although she had never deliberately concealed it, she had never mentioned it on her own initiative. She just waited for Xie Yuan to ask, and then she would tell him.

As a result, he was able to suppress his curiosity and only talked about it by chance today.

This is probably why he is considerate of others.

There was a gentle look on Situ Qin's face, and her hair was blown by the mountain breeze, brushing across her cheek, making her look gentle.

Unfortunately, when Xie Yuan looked outside, he did not see such a beautiful scenery.

"Well, after knowing Taibo's identity, your identity will be revealed."

Xie Yuan said something ambiguous.

Situ Qin heard his tone, looked at him suspiciously, and suddenly said:
"Could it be that Mu Chaoyun told you this?"

"Ah this..."

Xie Yuan was stunned. How did she find out? Or did the woman at this point really have the legendary sixth sense, telepathy, and the ability to predict everything?
Situ Qin pouted her lips and hummed softly:
"As expected... there's nothing shameful about my identity. If you want to know, just ask me directly. Why ask others?"

She emphasized the word "others" and made the point clear.

Xie Yuanxu wiped his sweat and nodded in agreement:
"You mean..."

Situ Qin snorted, looked out of the cliff, and suddenly said with some melancholy:

"It's a pity that you can't meet my father. If you do, you will be shocked. He is definitely not what you imagined."

"Really? What kind of person is he?"

Xie Yuan followed up on her words and asked.

Situ Qin showed a look of reminiscence:
"My father...he loves to laugh."

"Laugh?"

"Yeah, you didn't expect that, did you? Everyone thought he was so majestic and imposing, but in fact, he was bold and magnanimous, but he also loved to laugh and looked very kind.

"He also loves to joke around, always telling crude jokes from the public, but he often laughs first while he's telling them, so others don't find his jokes funny at all and can only join in his laughter. In fact, he's almost like an old man in the village, and often doesn't seem to be very smart..."

Situ Qin spoke slowly and Xie Yuan listened quietly, forming a different image of King Pingxi in his mind, an image of a father from the eyes of his daughter.

"…Mother always complained about him being stupid and always being cheated and taken advantage of by others, but he always just smiled and didn't refute."

Situ Qin stopped talking here.

From what Xie Yuan heard, he felt that Situ Qin's family seemed to be an ordinary family. The wife scolded her husband, and the husband was kind and generous. In fact, they were similar to Sister Lanhua and Brother Shitou.

However, the losses he suffered and the advantages he gained had such a huge impact in the end that it almost affected the entire world.

Seeing Situ Qin stop talking, he asked again:
"What about your mother? What kind of person is she?"

Situ Qin shook his head and said:

"I haven't seen her in years."

Xie Yuan noticed that she didn't seem to want to talk about her mother, so he tactfully didn't ask any more questions.

During the Eight Gates Rebellion, Situ Qin's mother was busy with several important matters, and probably had no time to take care of her daughter. Later, she disappeared without a trace, and no one knew whether she was alive or dead. In Situ Qin's eyes, this was probably no different from abandoning her.

Situ Qin lost her father, which was equivalent to losing her mother, and the relationship between mother and daughter was probably not harmonious.

The girl sat on the edge of the cliff, holding her head, looking inexplicably lonely.

Seeing Situ Qin like this, Xie Yuan's hands were ready to move. After moving for a long time, he was about to make up his mind, but Situ Qin had already come back to his senses, stood up, clapped his hands, and replied brightly:

"Let's go! It's time to rest. The scenery is more beautiful on the mountain... Hey!"

Her face suddenly changed, she swung her hand back violently, her feet suddenly became unstable, and she actually fell straight off the cliff!
At the critical moment, an arm reached out and embraced her slender waist.

Situ Qin was held in Xie Yuan's arms, and the two of them were pressed tightly together. The faint fragrance from her hair went straight into Xie Yuan's nose.

Two hearts were beating rapidly at the same time, but for different reasons.

Situ Qin didn't have time to think about it. She just tilted her head, leaned out from Xie Yuan's shoulder, looked into the crevice where they had just sat, and said in surprise:

"There is sword energy! How could there be a sword energy coming out of there just now!"

Sword energy?

Xie Yuan came back to his senses, somewhat surprised.

He turned around instantly, staring at the narrow crevice vigilantly, and suddenly felt a slight pain in his skin.

Xie Yuan's eyes suddenly widened, revealing a look that seemed both surprised and happy.

What a sword energy!

And it is exactly the same as the sword energy on the sword peak!
However, before he could figure out what this meant, his face changed at the same time as Situ Qin's. Their joy disappeared, leaving only shock.

Suddenly, a strong wind blew in the crevice, and sword energy rushed towards the two of them like a tide!

(End of this chapter)