newbobooks Chapter 223 Do you want to learn martial arts?
Chapter 223 Do you want to learn martial arts?
After a long while, there was a creaky sound, and the wooden door slowly opened. Bai Piaopiao appeared at the door, her eyes as cold as snow, but her face was extremely beautiful.
Bai Piaopiao looked Shi Liu and A Fan up and down, and said coldly, "Come in."
Her eyes were sharp as she stared at the flour and eggs in the hands of the two children. She frowned slightly and asked, "Are you here just to deliver food?" Her eyes were filled with confusion and inquiry, and her voice was still cold.
Bai Piaopiao knew very well that after experiencing this disaster, these two baskets of things were now extremely precious. The world was difficult these days, and everyone was busy taking care of themselves. She had no relationship with these two children, so why would they be so kind to her?
She folded her hands across her chest, lost in thought, her eyes revealing a barely perceptible touch of emotion and confusion.
What exactly are they trying to achieve?
Shi Liu and A Fan's clear eyes looked firmly at Bai Piaopiao. Shi Liu said crisply, "Our mother was worried that you had nothing to eat in the mountains, so she asked us to deliver it. Now that the food has been delivered, it's time for us to go back." After saying that, Shi Liu pulled A Fan and turned to leave.
Upon hearing this, Bai Piaopiao hurriedly asked, "Don't you two want to ask for something from me? Like gold, silver, and treasures?" She looked at the two children with a hint of suspicion in her eyes.
Shi Liu shook her head and answered without hesitation, "No." A Fan also nodded vigorously.
Bai Piaopiao continued to ask, "Or learn something? Like advanced martial arts?" Her eyes were full of temptation, trying to catch a hint of desire from the two children's faces.
Bai Piaopiao looked at the two innocent children in front of her, and suddenly felt a strong urge to accept them as disciples.
Her eyes softened and her thoughts drifted away. She had been in this world for many years and had never had an apprentice. The simplicity and kindness of these two children deeply moved her.
Shi Liu and A Fan exchanged a glance, their eyes full of confusion. Then they turned around together and looked at Bai Piaopiao carefully again.
Afan scratched his head and whispered, "Shiliu, she doesn't look like she knows martial arts."
Shi Liu smacked her lips, frowned, and muttered softly, "Maybe we heard it wrong? This sister in front of me looks so frail, she doesn't look like a master at all."
Bai Piaopiao had never imagined that these two little kids would actually dare to doubt her. Her face darkened instantly, a flicker of anger in her eyes, and she flashed, teleporting to Shi Liu and A Fan's side at such a speed that it was impossible to see clearly.
Her hands, like iron pliers, quickly grasped the two children's shoulders and said coldly, "The mountain road is too long. Let me take you there!"
Before she finished speaking, Bai Piaopiao, as light as a swallow, soared into the air, carrying Shi Liu and A Fan. Her movements were light and graceful, as if she was not bound by gravity, and her clothes fluttered like a fairy.
Bai Piaopiao carried Shi Liu and A Fan, weaving through the forest like a wisp of smoke. She tapped a branch with her toes, and her figure floated forward several feet, the breeze rustling the leaves.
Shi Liu and A Fan could only hear the wind whistling in their ears, and the scenery before them was rapidly receding. They closed their eyes in fear, their hearts seemed to jump out of their throats. A Fan screamed in fear, and Shi Liu turned pale.
Bai Piaopiao, however, remained unaffected. Her figure was light and agile, gliding effortlessly along the steep slopes and through the dense woods. Her gaze was focused and determined, her breathing steady, showing no sign of exertion.
After a while, Bai Piaopiao landed steadily at the foot of the mountain. She gently put Shi Liu and A Fan down, looked at the two children's frightened expressions, and smiled slightly: "Okay, little ones, we're at the bottom of the mountain now."
Shi Liu and A Fan's legs went limp and they collapsed to the ground. It took them a while to recover. They looked at Bai Piaopiao with eyes full of awe and surprise.
Bai Piaopiao told Shi Liu and A Fan in a serious tone: "You must not tell anyone about what happened today. This is a secret between us. If even a little bit of it is leaked, the consequences will be disastrous." There was a hint of coldness in her eyes, which made Shi Liu and A Fan shiver.
After a pause, Bai Piaopiao continued, "However, if you truly wish to become my disciple and learn this martial art, come find me in the back mountains at three o'clock tonight. Remember, this matter must not be known to anyone else."
After she finished speaking, she disappeared from the spot in a flash, leaving Shi Liu and A Fan looking at each other in bewilderment.
Shi Liu and A Fan stood there for a long time, unable to recover. Their eyes were wide open, and the fear and shock from just now were still on their faces. They seemed to be frozen in time, motionless.
After a long while, the two finally woke up from their dream, but they still seemed a little stunned.
Afan mechanically lifted his foot and muttered to himself, "Pomegranate, let's... let's go."
Shi Liu simply nodded woodenly, and the two of them walked back home in a daze. Their steps were heavy and slow, as if each one carried a thousand-pound weight.
The two of them remained silent along the way, their minds constantly replaying everything that had just happened. A gentle breeze blew by, but they were completely unaware, staring blankly ahead with empty eyes.
At home, Xiuying had been busy in the kitchen for a long time, finally preparing a sumptuous meal. Taohua and Guihua were neatly setting the table, their movements brisk and expert.
Taohua was humming a little tune with a happy smile on her face. Yang Qingfeng and his father were placing chairs on the other side. While placing the chairs, his father reminded Yang Qingfeng to be careful.
Just then, Shi Liu and A Fan walked in with dazed expressions.
Shi Liu's eyes were a little dull and her steps were unsteady, while A Fan lowered his head, as if he was thinking about some heavy problem.
Yang Qingfeng was the first to notice their abnormality and asked with concern, "Shiliu, Afan, what's wrong with you?"
However, Shi Liu and A Fan seemed not to have heard anything and continued walking on their own. They went straight to the table and sat down without saying a word.
Mother Yang came out of the kitchen, carrying a plate of steaming meat buns. She patted Shi Liu and A Fan's shoulders lovingly and said gently, "Children, are you hungry?"
Mother Yang's gaze lingered on Shiliu and Afan's faces, her eyes full of concern and love. Seeing the two children looking somewhat distraught, she couldn't help but feel a little worried.
Mother Yang gently placed the plate on the table, patted the pomegranate again, and said earnestly, "Hurry up and eat it while it's hot. If you have anything to say, we can talk after dinner."