C20 Rugged mountain road

I also found out from Long Jun that his real name was Long Ruyi. However, for convenience's sake, he would address Long Jun as such in his later descriptions. Long Jun grew up in an orphanage that my father funded and built. One day, a fire broke out in the orphanage, killing dozens of people. My father also rushed to the scene when he heard the news. It was also at that time that Long Jun entered Zhen's house.

In the beginning, my father had Long Jun become a chef's apprentice in the hotel, and at the age of fifteen, he became my family's servant. Until one day, by chance, he was chosen by an otherworldly expert who, with my father's consent, took him away. That otherworldly expert was his master.

Long Jun followed his master and cultivated for two years. Afterwards, he left the mountain and returned to Dragon Harbor. After that, the same thing that happened before. After finding out that it was Ye Lianchen who sent someone to take me away, who was still an infant, he snuck into the Ye family and protected me with his bodyguard's movement technique. This is also why he knew that there was a birthmark on my back.

I listened attentively to Long Jun's narration and couldn't suppress the anger in my heart. I said angrily, "Brother Long, tell me the truth. Was my father killed by someone with the surname Ye?"

"I don't know, I can't find any evidence. That car accident should have been caused by a human, not a natural disaster. Someone purposely tampered with the car, that's why there was a car accident." Long Jun said.

I was so angry that my entire body was trembling. I couldn't help but clench my fist. "It must have been that old rogue surnamed Ye who did this. I definitely won't let him off!"

"Calm down first, if you want to deal with Ye Wen, then it's like striking a stone with an egg." Long Jun said.

"I know, I know!" I said excitedly, "But one day, I will cut off that evil thief and avenge my father!"

"Your father is a great benefactor and also a benefactor to me. No matter what you do, I will support you." Long Jun looked at me with a determined gaze and lightly patted my shoulder.

"Thank you, Brother Long!" I said gratefully. After thinking for a moment, I asked, "I still have some things I don't understand. I don't know if Brother Long can explain it?"

"Go ahead."

"You are at most thirty years old now, and you were more than ten when your master taught you martial arts. You said that you have been practicing for thirty years. Don't tell me that you are already fifty years old?" I asked curiously.

Hearing this, Long Jun replied without hesitation, "I've practiced for thirty years, because I was also cultivating while I was sleeping."

"He can even train when he sleeps?" I couldn't help but be astonished. If we were to include sleeping time, it would be equivalent to extending one's life by one fold. If an ordinary person were to train for 15 years, it would be equivalent to cultivating for 30 years.

Long Jun nodded. "This is also a secret technique taught to me by Master. Every day, I would insist on cultivating in my dreams."

"Wow!" I couldn't help but exclaim, "Your master is indeed unfathomable, and so are you! I wonder if your master will accept me as his disciple and teach me a move and a half? "

"You can try becoming my disciple." Long Jun said.

"And if he won't?"

"Then there's no other way."

"Is there really no way at all?"

"None at all." Long Jun said with certainty.

I thought for a moment before saying, "If it really doesn't work, you can teach me. No matter how bitter or tiring it is, I'm willing to learn it."

"I won't teach you." Long Jun coldly said.

"Why? Didn't you say that you would teach me? "

"That's because I know you won't learn."

I couldn't help but be speechless. After a short pause, I said, "If I am willing to learn, then you aren't willing to teach me?"

"I promised Master that I wouldn't take in a disciple without permission." Long Jun said.

"Can't we make an exception?"

"No."

"Your master won't know." "No," I said.

"This is a question of integrity."

After all, I didn't want to make him unfaithful, so I didn't force him, but I had already made up my mind that I would definitely take that old man as my master. If he didn't agree, then I wouldn't go down the mountain.

"Since you say so, I won't force anyone." After a pause, I asked, "What are your plans for the future?"

"Stay by your side and protect you." Long Jun said.

"Please don't!" Just as I opened my mouth, I felt that something wasn't right, so I quickly explained, "I'm not looking down on Brother Long, but because you're so outstanding, you should have a great future. You shouldn't be by my side and restrict your own development. I'm used to being alone now. I'll take care of myself. "

"I'm still worried." An awkward expression appeared on Long Jun's face.

"There's nothing to worry about. I'm not a child anymore." I said, "When I learn half a move from your master, will I not be able to protect myself?"

"My master might not be willing to accept you."

"I know, but he might want to accept me." I am more optimistic.

"As long as you are sincere, I will help you." Long Jun expressed his support for me.

"Then I'll thank you first." I thought for a moment before asking, "Oh right, how did you find me? Weren't you in Dragon Harbor before? "

"I heard that those surnamed Ye wanted to send someone to deal with you, so I secretly followed them." Long Jun tersely replied.

"Thank you so much, I don't even know what to say anymore." I put my hand gratefully on Long Jun's broad shoulder, not knowing what to say.

"That's what I should do." "You are the son of my benefactor. I should protect you with my life."

"Good brother!" I cried out emotionally. Then I frowned and said, "But, how did that surnamed Ye find out where I was? "Could it be …" I immediately thought of the day of the Fist King Competition, which was a live webcast. I was even interviewed, so it was hard not to reveal my whereabouts. I was getting more and more certain that it was that video that caused my whereabouts to be exposed. Looking back, I couldn't help but shiver. If Long Jun hadn't arrived in time, I might have really become a cripple that was worse than death.

At this moment, there was suddenly a commotion in front of the house. It seemed to be the return of Long Jun's master.

Long Jun and I arrived at the front of the house just in time to see the old man unload a pile of lumber onto the ground.

"Master, you're back." Long Jun took the lead to welcome the old man.

"Is your little brother better?" the old man asked Long Jun.

"Much better!" I hastily walked up to him and hastily replied. I respectfully cupped my hands together and bowed to the old man. "Thank you, Senior, for saving my life!" These words and actions were like scenes in a martial arts novel. It was very interesting.

When the old man heard this, he sized me up before saying with a smile, "That's good …"

"Master, let me help you chop firewood!" Long Jun said he would do it.

"No rush, I don't need this firewood for now." The old man stopped Long Jun and then said to me, "Little brother, from the looks of it, you seem to have completely recovered. Can you help me carry this wood down the mountain?"

"To the bottom of the mountain?" "Why is that?"

"There is a man called Old Wang at the foot of the mountain. You can just give the lumber to him." the old man said.

I replied with an "oh". The old man was testing me, so he didn't refuse and immediately agreed. He then asked, "When I get to the foot of the mountain, will I be able to see him?"

"Yes, you will find him." The old man nodded.

"Alright, I'll be going now." After saying that, I didn't say anything else and carried the pile of wood down the mountain.

It had to be said that the mountain road was quite rugged and difficult to traverse. There were almost no formed stairs, and one could even slip past them if they weren't careful. I could only walk step by step, afraid that I would miss my footing and end up at the foot of the mountain.

After an unknown period of time, they finally reached the bottom of the mountain. It was already late in the night, and the moon had risen early in the morning. It was quiet, not a breath of wind, and I was sweating and hot. I looked around for Old Wang at the foot of the mountain, but after searching for a long time, I couldn't find a single soul. In the end, I could only carry the heavy wooden road back.

It was said that going up the mountain was easy, but going down it was hard. But this time it was no easier to get up than it was to get down. Firstly, I was carrying a heavy load on me, secondly, the mountain roads were rough, and thirdly, I was physically exhausted. If I hadn't trained at the construction site, I probably wouldn't be able to walk anymore.

After finally reaching the top of the mountain, I panted heavily as I came before the old man. "Uncle, there's not a single person at the foot of the mountain. Are you sure you're not mistaken?"

"I just remembered that Old Wang will be late today. You should be able to see him when you go down now." "Give him the wood and he'll give you a bottle of oil."

"You still want to go down?" I couldn't help feeling annoyed, as if I was being played with.

"If you're tired, I can ask Ah Yi to go." the old man said. Ah Yi was Long Jun. His name was originally Long Ruyi. Now that he was mentioned here, he would no longer be a burden in the future.

When I heard this, I thought to myself that no matter what, I mustn't let Long Jun steal my contribution. This would definitely be a test for me. After thinking it through, I immediately gave in and said, "There's no need. I'll go."

I trudged to the foot of the hill again, and this time I saw someone.

It was an old man with a long white beard, slightly hunched. I immediately walked over to the old man and asked, "May I ask if old uncle's surname is Wang?"

"Oh, you're here to deliver firewood!" The old man nodded at me, then gave me a bottle of oil. "Take this back," he said.

"What?" "You don't want this wood?" I asked in surprise.

"I don't want it, carry it back!" the old man insisted.

"How can that be? How can I take your oil for free? " I wouldn't say anything, so I added, "I'm going to be scolded when I go back like this."

"No, just tell me if it's something I don't want." After saying that, without waiting for my response, the old man turned around and walked out.

I was going to chase after him, but then I felt it was a little inappropriate to force an old man to carry the pile of wood back, so I picked up the bottle of oil and carried the heavy log up the mountain again.

When I reached the top of the hill, I felt that my legs were about to break and I couldn't even straighten my back. I went up to the old man and unloaded the wood, saying, "Uncle, Old Wang didn't want this wood, so he let me carry it back."