Dressed as a farmer's widow, she brought her daughter to stock up on food and reached the top

Chapter 226 Apprenticeship

These precious daughters are all so caring. No matter how hard and tiring life is, as long as they are by my side, everything is worth it. This is the power of little cotton-padded jackets.

At three o'clock in the morning, everything was quiet and the whole world seemed to be immersed in a deep dream.

Shi Liu and A Fan tiptoed to the gate of the yard. Their heartbeats were particularly clear in the silence. They secretly opened the gate of the yard and then slipped out quietly.

Inside the house, Xiuying, who had gotten up at night, heard the slight noise. She subconsciously walked to the window and saw Shiliu and Afan's sneaky figures disappearing outside the door.

Xiuying frowned slightly, her heart full of confusion and worry. She bit her lip and wanted to shout to stop him, but in the end she didn't say a word.

Xiuying stood by the window, looking out the door quietly. After a long time, she sighed softly and turned back into the house. However, she lay in bed, tossing and turning and couldn't fall asleep. She kept wondering what the two children were doing out so late.

Xiuying stood up and walked to the window, looking in the direction Shiliu and Afan had left. Her mind was racing with thoughts: "These two kids, going out so late, must have something important to do. They were acting so mysterious and strange when they came back from the back mountain today. They're obviously up to something. Could this matter be related to Moyu and Bai Piaopiao?"

Thinking of this, Xiuying couldn't help but recall the first time she met Mo Yu and Bai Piaopiao.

"I felt at the time that these two people were unusual. Their eyes and behavior revealed a mysterious aura. Could it be that Shi Liu and A Fan's unusual behavior this time is inextricably linked to them? No, I have to wait for the children to come back and ask them carefully."

Xiuying was filled with worry and paced anxiously in front of the window. "I don't know what they are going to do. I just hope nothing goes wrong."

Shi Liu and A Fan trotted along, finally arriving at the agreed location. All around was silent, with only the moonlight casting a silvery glow on the ground. Bai Piaopiao, dressed in white and graceful, had been waiting there for a long time.

Bai Piaopiao stood with her hands behind her back, a faint smile on her face and a mysterious light in her eyes.

Shi Liu and A Fan exchanged a glance, as if sensing a resolute resolve in each other's eyes. Then, without hesitation, they both knelt and said in unison, "Master, we sincerely request that you accept us as your disciples!"

Bai Piaopiao nodded slightly, her smile growing wider as she slowly said, "Get up, children. I am Xiaoyao Sect's junior sister. Since you are so sincere, from now on, you will be my disciples."

Her voice was clear and pleasant, yet carried an irresistible majesty.

Upon hearing this, Shi Liu and A Fan's faces lit up with joy. They kowtowed again in gratitude, "Thank you, Master! I will definitely follow your instructions and practice diligently!"

Bai Piaopiao looked serious and told Shi Liu and Afan solemnly: "You must understand that you are currently only outer disciples of the Xiaoyao Sect. This means that you are not allowed to mention that you are disciples of the Xiaoyao Sect in front of outsiders." Her eyes were like torches, staring at the two of them closely.

"You must know that the path of cultivation is long and arduous. You must not ruin the sect's rules and reputation due to momentary vanity or impulse."

Bai Piaopiao put her hands behind her back and continued, "If you cause trouble in the future, you can't say that you are my disciple, Bai Piaopiao. I don't want your recklessness and ignorance to bring any trouble or stain to the Xiaoyao Sect." At this time, her tone became more severe, revealing unquestionable majesty.

Upon hearing this, Shi Liu and A Fan shuddered and quickly nodded in response, "Master, don't worry. We disciples will definitely remember your teachings and will not dare to disobey!" Their faces were full of awe and nervousness.

Bai Piaopiao's eyes were focused and solemn. Facing Shi Liu and A Fan, she slowly said, "Today, I will teach you a set of marksmanship." After that, she flashed and came to an open space.

Bai Piaopiao was agile, a spear appearing out of thin air in her hand, its tip gleaming coldly in the moonlight. She wielded the spear like a dragon emerging from the sea, her momentum unstoppable. The spear's shadows flew, the wind whistled, and the surrounding vegetation rustled in the sharp wind.

After the demonstration of a set of spear skills, Bai Piaopiao was calm and composed. She put away her spear and stood up, looking at Shi Liu and A Fan, and said, "This set of spear skills is called 'Wind-breaking Spear Technique'. It combines hardness and softness, and has infinite variations. You must understand it carefully and practice diligently." Her eyes were full of expectations and strict demands.

Shi Liu and A Fan, already stunned by the extraordinary skill, came to their senses and nodded hastily, their eyes gleaming with determination. They said in unison, "Thank you, Master, for your teachings. We will practice diligently and live up to your expectations!"

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As daylight dawned, the eastern sky was turning pale. Xiuying paced back and forth in the room, her brow furrowed, struggling with the question of whether to inform the villagers and go to the back hills to find Shiliu and Afan. Her hands were twisting the corners of her clothes, her face filled with worry and uneasiness.

At that moment, there was a creaky sound as the gate was slowly pushed open. Shi Liu and A Fan ran back in a panic, their faces exhausted and their clothes soaked with sweat.

While panting heavily, Shi Liu gently warned Afan, "Afan, don't tell anyone that you've taken Bai Piaopiao as your master. Remember that!"

At this time, Xiuying was standing in front of the window in the room, listening to their conversation word for word.

Xiuying stood in front of the window, her heart racing. It seemed Bai Piaopiao and Mo Yu were indeed extraordinary people. She didn't know their true origins. But it wasn't necessarily a bad thing that these two children had such an opportunity.

Shi Liu and A Fan have always been eager to learn martial arts. Now that they can find a master, perhaps they can learn real skills and achieve something in the future.

But I am also worried that they are inexperienced and what if they are taken advantage of or put in danger?

Alas, no matter what, I will silently protect them from the side, and hope that everything can go smoothly. Thinking of this, Xiuying took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and decided to keep quiet and wait and see what happens.

Xiuying tiptoed into the kitchen, lit the stove, and began to cook a pot of fragrant lean meat porridge. She expertly chopped the ingredients and prepared the filling for the buns, a gentle expression on her face.

At this time, Taohua walked in lightly and said with a smile, "Mom, let me help you." Then she rolled up her sleeves and was about to help: "Do you want to call my second sister?" Taohua asked with her smart eyes blinking.

Xiuying shook her head and said softly, "Don't call them. Let Shiliu and Afan sleep a little longer. I don't know how tired these two children were last night." Her eyes were full of pity.