Talisman Emperor
Chapter 3 – Bad News
Chen Xi was quietly on the way home, while thinking of something.
Ye Ye and De De had already left, this did not make him sad, according to his knowledge, the Thousand Blades institute of Dragon District City was quite famous throughout the southern border. Although there were many institutions opened in Song Yan City, it could not compare to the Thousand Knives Institute.
For several thousand years, they have improved the training system, during training many new ways of training also appeared, learning is one of them.
All the institutions that have been established in the big cities, they will invite knowledgeable people to become coaches, that professors will then teach a variety of basic knowledge, they will be, and ways to make money with that knowledge.
There is no limit to the number of students entering the institute, no matter you are a mountain man, a slave, or a wealthy businessman, a peddler, as long as you have enough Yuan Stones, as long as you have enough Yuan Stones, You just have to pay to get in.
The same type of institution is different, as the name implies that is what divides it with the institution.
For example, within Song Yan City offered various institutions, such as refining, puppets, Zhi Fu, alchemy, nurturing, and so on. Chen Xi's brother, Chen Hao, will start studying fencing at the Tian Xing institute.
However, the Institute also has limitations, all the knowledge it provides, is the most fundamental thing of the subject, so if you want to learn advanced knowledge, you still have to pass through the Zong Door.
But Pintu Zong had a huge monk sitting there, the mountain gate leading directly to the mountains and rivers that were rich in famous aura, but had harsh conditions to meet to choose from. Unqualified excellence or deep generational roots, just by passing the Pintu Zong exam cannot be compared to institutions on the big streets.
Chen Xi was very clear that his brother had faced many complaints, because of him, he was ridiculed by children of the same age with curses as well, no one wanted to get in touch with him, no one wanted to get in touch with him, he also has no real friends. If he could get into the Thousand Knives Institute, for his brother's crazy training, there was no doubt it would be a happy event for him and would be very beneficial for his growth.
His 12-year-old brother is talented, and he has been training to get a complete state, under Ye Ye's guidance, he has a pretty strong foundation, so he should be able to pass the examination of the Thousand Knives Institute well.
Upon arriving home, Chen Xi saw from afar was a 5-year-old little girl sitting in front of her house, she looked towards the sky, shiny black eyes, really very cute.
"Chen Xi Ge Ge, where's Little Hao? I brought him his favorite lime candy, but I couldn't wait for him. "The little girl looked at Chen Xi, while running a little, said excitedly.
The little girl's name was Xi Xi Xi, a very pleasant person, but without a father, following her mother, Bai Wan Qing, to life. The mother and daughter moved to Song Yan City a few years ago, and were neighbors with Chen Xi, therefore the family relationship was very good.
“She went to a faraway place to find a teacher, so she won't be back for a few years. ”
Chen Xi rubbed the little head of Xi Xi Xi, in her heart she really liked Xi Xi Xi (She loves little girls?), Xi Xi was only a little younger than Chen Hao, in her heart she liked Xi a lot, every time Chen Hao returned from the Tian Xing Institute, the little girl would go play with Chen Hao, from time to time she would bring sweets to share with Chen Hao, she said, the relationship between the two is very close.
But more importantly, Xi Xi and his mother, Bai Wan Qing, had never held a grudge against the Chen Family, nor had they seen Chen Xi as a curse, either, this let Chen Xi appreciate the facts.
“A faraway place? Where is this place? "Xi Xi asked with a reverse face.
Chen XI thought for a moment, and then she said: "The place you can't go to is a far away place. Unless Xi Xi is an adult, you can leave. ”
Xi Xi sighed, feeling sad, looking a little annoyed.
Chen XI comforted him, "Why don't you just go home and play?"
Xi Xi Xi's eyes sparkle: “Alright, I want to see big brother, Chen Xi made Zhi Fu (the talisman's operator, if you forget). ”
"Then follow me. ”
Seeing the little girl happily get up, a smile appeared on Chen Xi's face, he jumped up and down.
Holding Xi Xi's plump little hand, Chen XI walked over to the house.
……
There was a stack of empty cyan Fu paper, a bowl of bright red ink, and a dark Fu pen.
Chen XI straightened her spine, sitting in front of the wooden table, Xi Xi Xi politely sat by the side, her face filled with curiosity.
“This is a loose-patterned Fu Zhi, it's the cheapest on the market, the texture is hard and rough, usually just to practice because it's the simplest talisman. '' Chen Xi pointed to the cyan light Fu Zhi while explaining it gently.
Xi Xi was like a student, nodding his head in response: "Chen XI Ge Ge Ge (brother), I already remember. ”
Chen Xi was stunned, shook his head, and then pointed to the bowl of bright red ink, saying: "This ink bowl is extracted from the blood of Chi Yan Deer, the Chi Yan deer is one of the lowest ranked demons. Excluding his blood used in making talismans as ink, nothing was left of it useful. Even the demon breeders in the city, were also unwilling to breed these useless demons. ”
Xi Xi nodded: "Then brush?"
“This is Fu Bi, Fu Bi also has a lot of value, when making amulets, good quality Fu Bi will produce characters with smooth strokes, to increase the chances of success of making talismans. This Fu Bi is just an ordinary Fu Bi, but not for me, it is enough for me. ”
Chen Xi then suddenly realized what she was saying today, it seemed more than usual, was due to the fact that Ye Ye and De De had left, which she had said, and he made Xi Xi into a talking partner?
Thinking about this, Chen Xi turned to look at Xi Xi, but found that the head of this little girl was lying on the table, asleep. There was sparkling saliva hanging at the end of his mouth.
Without any further delay from his work, Chen Xi picked up the brush, dipped it in ink, waved the character to a book.
* Sha Sha Sha Sha (sound of brush) ... . brushes dipped in red ink gently slide over a blank sheet of talisman paper, thin red lines coming out of the brush, the, it was as if earthworms were living in general.
When making Chen Xi's talisman completely focused, his eyes were fixed on Fu Zhi (the talisman paper) under his brush, his brush was very straight, his arms hanging in the air motionless, not moving, from start to finish it does not move .
What moved was his right wrist!
His right wrist was very flexible, manipulating the brush in his hand, his movements were so smooth that there was not the slightest flaw, but it had a lively rhythm.
While drawing a mysterious intricate pattern that looked like a flower, the flower quietly bloomed on the paper. Fu Zhi suddenly released a bright light, but it soon dimmed, and returned to normal.
Without looking, after he quickly put aside the fire cloud talisman, Chen Xi took out another empty Fu Zhi, brushed aside, not even wasting a second.
Five years ago, Ye Ye Ye (grandfather) Chen Xi, Chen Tian Li, held the rest of the savings, allowing Chen Xi to go to the talisman institute to study, to, after Chen Xi managed to master all the basics of making talismans, making talismans had become a livelihood for his family of three.
However, Chen Xi could only produce a basic talisman, with no choice, when learning from the talisman institute how to make talismans, it also only produced grade-1 talismans. If you want to learn the production of high grade talismans, it is by spending a large amount of money to buy the corresponding books, the price is too high, there is no way Chen Xi can afford it.
But even so, Chen Xi was already satisfied.
At the beginning of his talisman making, he could only produce 5 talismans per day, but now, he could produce 30 pieces of talismans, could be converted into Yuan Stones, he could not, it was enough to earn income to maintain his family's livelihood from 3 talismans, and was also able to afford the school fees for his brothers.
But today, Ye Ye and Di Di both went to the southern border, leaving him alone, as long as he saved the cost of his food, not long would he save a lot of Yuan Stones, not long ago, this way he would be able to buy books on making higher grade talismans, not impossible.
Of course, before that he had to return the money he had borrowed from Zhang Da Shu.
The passage of time passed by just like that, in the dark narrow space, Chen Xi was at the table, still looking focused and concentrated, a smooth familiar action, he was completely immersed in a state of ecstasy. Under these circumstances, the empty stack of Fu Zhi would be moved from time to time, gradually turning into a mysterious and complicated picture of the talisman pattern.
Huuuuu ~
When the process was finished to the final talisman, the sky was already dark, Chen Xi carefully placed the brush over the ink bowl, sighing long, her cheeks looking slimmer and paler.
With his current training, his inner body barely supported him when he made a grade-30 talisman, wanting to produce more, but unless his current state improved.
But it was easy to say it, but in terms of Chen XI, wanting to improve her current condition but it was a difficult challenge.
His qualification is not bad, his family in the heritage of "Zi Xiao Gong" cannot compare to ordinary art, but why, his current condition has totaled 5 years but there is 0 progress.
That was why, Ye Ye Chen Tian Li placed all his hopes on Chen Hao, but he had also been arranged to learn to make talismans ……
Is it really because I (Chen Xi) was too stupid?
Chen Xi constantly questioned herself, denying herself, in the midst of struggle and sorrow, pain and loss, only she knew herself the best.
Dong! Dong! Dong!
A gentle knock rang out from the door, along with the knock, there was also a sweet soft female voice: "If I disturb you, I will take her home. ”
Chen Xi shook his head.
Bai Wan Qing understood that he was quite reserved, did not like to talk much, smiled, he entered the room while carrying Xi Xi and left.
But not long after, the door rang again, this time a quick knock, like a drum.
Chen Xi frowned but this time she opened the door, but it turned out that Bai Wan Qing was there and she looked anxious.
What the hell's been going on?
Just when Chen Xi was hesitant, Bai Wan Qi quickly shouted: "Quick! Quickly go outside the city, it looks like your Ye Ye is in trouble. ”
Whahuh?
You Ye in trouble?
Chen Xi almost fainted.