Chapter 181 Granting Power!

Xin Zhen spoke slowly and leisurely, and Zhou Zhiruo listened in fascination. She looked up and saw Xin Zhen under the moonlight, and suddenly she lowered her head shyly, not knowing what she was thinking about.

Then I heard Xin Zhen say: "Although your father was killed by the Tartars, he died because of me. If I hadn't taken the boat, your father wouldn't have died. I am very responsible for your father's death, so I will take care of you in the future. No matter where I go, I will take you with me.

I will teach you martial arts and swordsmanship, teach you to read and write, teach you many principles, and take you to meet many people. You don’t have to worry about money and life.

When one day you find someone you like, I will prepare a dowry for you, and you can marry happily. At that time, your husband will take over these responsibilities."

Xin Zhen turned around and looked at Zhou Zhiruo and smiled, "So, you don't have to worry about being alone. In fact, your life will get better. You will have nice clothes to wear, delicious food to eat, and see things you have never seen before. In short, you will live a good life in the future.

My last name is Zhou, and your last name is also Zhou. How about we become sworn brothers and sisters and depend on each other for life in the future? What do you think?"

Zhou Zhiruo shook her head and shed tears, "Zhiruo is an unlucky person. She has exhausted her mother to death since she was young, and she also exhausted her father to death before. How dare she implicate Brother Zhou again?

Brother Zhou is a good man, someone you can rely on. He won't ignore Zhiruo just because she can't become his sister, right?"

Xin Zhen smiled and said, "Of course I will take care of you, but what you are thinking is all imaginary. There is no need to blame yourself for the bad luck."

Zhou Zhiruo lowered her head and said, "Brother Zhou is Zhiruo's last resort. No more accidents can happen."

Xin Zhen nodded and said, "If you don't want to, forget it. Anyway, this is what I mean. You don't have to feel inferior or self-pitying. I am here. From now on, no matter how big a figure in the martial arts world, they will call you Miss Zhou when they see you, and they will look up to you."

Zhou Zhiruo shook her head and said, "I don't want anyone to look up to me."

Xin Zhen smiled and said, "Yes, this mentality is very good. I don't need to look up to anyone, and I don't need anyone to look up to me. We are all equal."

That night, Xin Zhen chatted with Zhou Zhiruo for a long time, until the sky turned white and Zhou Zhiruo yawned continuously, then he quietly went back.

After this night, Zhou Zhiruo became noticeably more cheerful.

Xin Zhen was quite pleased to see this.

The next day, Chang Yuchun got up early to chop firewood. He picked up a lot of firewood, chopped it into thin strips, and stacked them neatly.

Xin Zhen stayed up late last night and got up a little late. Seeing Chang Yuchun chopping wood, he smiled and said, "Brother Chang, you got up so early to chop wood?"

Chang Yuchun said with a smile: "Since you have nothing to do, chop more firewood, it will be more convenient for you in the future."

Xin Zhen smiled and nodded. He turned around and saw Zhou Zhiruo busy in the kitchen, so he walked over. Zhou Zhiruo saw Xin Zhen and asked happily, "Brother Zhou, are you up?"

Xin Zhen nodded and said, "Why don't you sleep a little longer?"

Zhou Zhiruo shook her head and said, "I see that Doctor Hu has patients here every day. My two brothers here have to boil medicine and serve the patients every day. They probably don't have much time. I can still cook porridge and meals. It's always good to do more."

Xin Zhen nodded, knowing that this girl still felt uneasy living under someone else's roof and wanted to do something to make others accept her.

Feeling uneasy is not a good thing. It will eventually lead to a sense of inferiority. People with a strong sense of inferiority will not only worry too much, but it may also affect their personality in the future. However, this can only be done slowly. No matter what, it is always good to do more work.

Xin Zhen smiled and said, "Okay, when you are free, come and learn martial arts and calligraphy from me."

Zhou Zhiruo smiled and nodded briskly, "Yes, Brother Zhou."

After breakfast, Xin Zhen called Chang Yuchun to the grass outside and said, "Brother Chang, your main weapon is a spear, so I prepared a set of spear techniques for you. This spear technique can be used in both foot and horse combat. You can go to the battlefield and fight against martial artists."

Chang Yuchun was delighted when he heard this and said, "That's great. I learned my spear skills from the army, which is quite useful in battle, but not against masters.

When I fought against the foreign monks of the Tartars before, they broke his spear skills in just two rounds."

Xin Zhen smiled and said, "My spear skills were taught by a very great master, who said that they were derived from a set of peerless sword skills.

It is called spear technique, but in fact it includes the techniques of using various long weapons in the world, such as spears, halberds, snake spears, eyebrow-high sticks, maces, white wax sticks, Zen staffs, and convenient shovels.

If you can fully comprehend it, you will definitely have a seat among the top masters in the world!"

Chang Yuchun was surprised and said, "There is such a peerless skill. If you pass it on to me, will it go against the wishes of that master?"

Xin Zhen smiled and said, "Since he has passed it on to me, it is up to me to decide who to pass it on to. It's fine."

Chang Yuchun thought for a moment and said, "My dear, I'd better take you as my master."

Xin Zhen shook his head and said, "That's not necessary. This is not my martial arts. I am just passing it on. It doesn't matter. You just need to use this martial arts to drive out the Tartars, and that will be the wish of that master."

Chang Yuchun said solemnly: "It should be so. I, Chang Yuchun, swear here that after learning the spear technique, my life will be dedicated to expelling the Tartars!"

Xin Zhen nodded and said, "In addition to this set of spear skills, I have also prepared a set of sword skills for you. The sword skills are relatively simple. When you go into battle, it is inevitable that your spear will be lost. At that time, having the sword skills by your side may help you."

Chang Yuchun thanked Xin Zhen with a solemn expression.

From that day on, Xin Zhen began to teach Chang Yuchun spearmanship. Originally, Chang Yuchun wanted to stay for a few days and then leave, but this spearmanship was so profound that it took him nearly a month to learn the basics.

Chang Yuchun said with emotion: "I was a little skeptical before, but I didn't expect that this spear technique is so profound and mysterious. It may take me a lifetime to fully understand this spear technique."

Xin Zhen smiled and said, "There's no need to be so self-deprecating. You will definitely have many opportunities to participate in combat, and it will be easier for you to understand in combat. However, you still have to think about it more every day, and one day you will be able to reach an incredible realm."

The sword technique was simple and it only took a few days to fully master it. After learning it, Chang Yuchun formally bid farewell to Xin Zhen.

Before leaving, Xin Zhen advised: "When you go to fight against the Mongols, you should use more strategies when encountering problems. When the day comes when you have accomplished your mission, you should retreat bravely."

Chang Yuchun nodded and said, "Don't worry, my lady. I will stay calm when things happen. I will come back to see you in a few months."

(End of this chapter)