Chapter 126: Is talent really necessary for accepting a disciple?
"That..."
Just as Gu Han and Bibi Dong were discussing, a weak and trembling voice sounded quietly.
It was the little boy. He raised his head, his face was covered with dust and tears, his eyes were intertwined with caution, earnest hope, and the raging hatred accumulated from witnessing the tragic death of his relatives and the destruction of the village.
He looked at Gu Han closely, as if he had grabbed the last straw in this desperate world.
The boy stammered and hesitated several times. Finally, he seemed to have made up his mind, clenched his fists, and as if he had used up all his strength, he mustered up the courage to say:
"Master, can you teach me sword? My Spirit is also a sword. Can you accept me as your disciple?"
Although the voice was childish, it revealed unquestionable determination and firmness.
Gu Han and Bibi Dong were slightly startled when they heard the words, and their eyes fell on the little boy, looking at him carefully.
The other party may have malnutrition problems, his skin is dark yellow, his body is thin, and his body is still shaking slightly because of the fear just now, but his back is straight, and his eyes are extremely stubborn, which is the manifestation of his unyielding heart.
Gu Han reacted from his daze and stared at the little boy's stubborn eyes for a few seconds.
This is a look of desire to become stronger, an extreme desire.
In this look, Gu Han recalled the look when he just awakened his Spirit.
He walked along the way, and his heart also had the same passion and desire to become stronger. Although he had the help of the nameless method, this nameless method only gave him a way, and the rest still needed to be done by himself, and the effort and hardship he paid were unimaginable.
However, the only difference between him and the little boy in front of him is that he has the help of the nameless method to rewrite his future destiny. But what about the little boy? In the face of this cruel reality, he is isolated and helpless, with only courage and stubbornness.
Thinking of this, Gu Han felt a wave of emotion in his heart. He squatted down gently, slowly stretched out his hand, and wiped the dirt on the boy's face.
"Don't be afraid, tell me your name, and show me your Spirit."
"I... my name is Shi Dong, and my Spirit is an iron sword... The master soul master said that I only have 0.1 level soul power, and I am destined not to break through to level ten in this life..."
Shi Dong's voice was a bit trembling and lost. While speaking, he turned over his right hand, and a dull iron sword appeared out of thin air on his palm.
The blade of the iron sword was mottled with rust, almost covering up the original metallic luster.
When mentioning his meager and almost negligible soul power, Shi Dong lowered his head unconsciously, and a trace of inferiority crept into his eyes.
Looking at Shi Dong who lowered his head, and then looking at the iron sword in the other's hand, Gu Han sighed in his heart.
On this Douluo Continent, the amount of innate soul power often determines the future of a soul master.
For someone like Shi Dong, who only has 0.1 level soul power, it can be said that he has a hard time on the road of cultivation.
Without a great opportunity, he will never be able to break through to level 10 in his lifetime. Just like Gu Han himself, if there is no nameless method, no whale glue, and fairy grass, it would be very good for him to break through to level 25 at the age of 16. Level 66 is simply wishful thinking.
Thinking of the stubbornness in the child's eyes just now, Gu Han raised his hand and pressed Shi Dong's shoulder, exerting a little force to make the other party raise his head. Looking at the other party's somewhat inferior eyes, Gu Han said seriously.
"Shi Dong, right? The amount of soul power cannot determine everything. As long as you have determination and perseverance, my sword, if you want to learn, I will teach you."
Gu Han couldn't help but think of the words of a certain game character.
Does the apprentice really depend on talent?
Maybe...
But isn't it that the master wants to be lazy and want to get twice the result with half the effort.
Or maybe he just wants to use the apprentice to leave a name.
On this continent, too many people value talent and believe that only those with extraordinary talent can be cultivated. Those with low soul power are often ignored. Without the existence of the Spirit Hall, they can only struggle for their livelihood.
The child in front of him made Gu Han see part of his past.
Without any reason, Gu Han just wanted to accept him as a disciple, so he accepted him.
Bibi Dong was a little surprised, but when she thought about the way her junior brother came, she also understood Gu Han's mood at this time. She stood aside and smiled and watched this scene quietly.
After hearing Gu Han's words, Shi Dong's inferiority gradually faded away, replaced by excitement and hope.
His lips trembled constantly, his eyes were red, and he nodded vigorously, with a choked voice: "Master, I will never let you down!"
After that, Shi Dong knelt down to worship Gu Han and established the master-disciple relationship between the two.
At this moment, the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the three people, adding a touch of warmth to this desolate and bloody Shi Village.
After understanding, Shi Dong is already nine years old, but because he is not a soul master and is a little malnourished, he looks only seven or eight years old.
It is said that people in Douluo Continent mature early, but now it seems that this statement only applies to the soul master group.
Normal people grow and develop in the same way as ordinary people.
"Junior brother, how are you going to teach little Shitou?"
"Senior sister, I have my own arrangements." Gu Han smiled mysteriously.
The two took Shi Dong away from Shi Village and went to the nearest city, Kirikris City.
This city, located between the Border Mountains, the Calamity Mountains and the Osdel Mountains, is an important city with a pivotal position in its strategic location.
Here, Gu Han and Bibi Dong stayed for a while to adjust Shi Dong's body.
In a courtyard, under an old maple tree, Shi Dong waved the rusty iron sword in his hand in an unfamiliar and immature way.
Gu Han stood aside, holding his chin with one hand, staring closely at Shi Dong's movements, his voice low and powerful, a little stern.
"As a swordsman, you must never let the sword leave your hand and your body become scattered."
"Yes, Master!"
Shi Dong nodded and continued to wave the iron sword in his hand. Drops of sweat oozed from his forehead, but his eyes were very tough and his movements were a little more fierce than before.
Gu Han nodded slightly, and watched for a while. Seeing that the other party's arms were shaking, he waved his hand and said, "Okay, hard work is good, but you are weak now, so it is not suitable for you to swing the sword too much. Let's stop here today."
"Yes, Master."
Shi Dong responded, and then sat down on the ground, breathing heavily, and his arms shook violently uncontrollably.
"Junior brother, I bought the hundred-year-old whale glue."
Bibi Dong pushed the door open and came to the courtyard. With a flip of her jade hand, a delicate small box appeared in her hand, which contained a fist-sized whale glue.
"Thank you for your hard work, senior sister."
Gu Han showed a gentle smile on his face and reached out to take the small box containing whale glue.
"Don't be polite, it's just running errands,"
Bibi Dong waved her hand and lightly skipped the topic, then said, "Junior brother, we have something special going on right now. If we bring Xiao Shitou with us and encounter a tough opponent, our current strength is not enough to protect him. So we still have to consider the arrangements for Xiao Shitou."
Gu Han nodded slightly and said with a smile, "Don't worry, senior sister, I've thought about all this."
He walked to the stone table in the courtyard and sat down, poured a glass of water, and slowly sent it to Shitou who was slumped on the ground with his soft and precise soul power, then continued.
"I will help Shitou improve his physique first, teach him the meditation method I created, and then ask someone to take him back to Spirit City with my letter to receive systematic training, including the attributes and age range of the soul beasts he may hunt after he breaks through to level ten."
"I will give you in-depth guidance after we go back."
"Well, that's not bad, then let's do as you say, junior brother."
Bibi Dong thought for a moment, nodded slightly, and sent Shidong to Spirit City to learn systematic martial arts knowledge first.
After their training, the other party will be able to understand most of the basic knowledge of martial arts. At that time, I will guide him in swordsmanship and combat skills, step by step, very safe.
After that, Gu Han and Bibi Dong turned their eyes to Shidong, who was sitting on the ground and drinking tea honestly.
"What do you think, little Shitou?"
Upon hearing this, Shi Dong hurriedly got up from the ground and said seriously, "I will follow the arrangements of Master and Master's Wife."
Gu Han nodded slightly, and Bibi Dong's mouth corners also unconsciously raised a beautiful arc, without revealing the shyness of a girl as imagined.
After all, between them, it was Bibi Dong who took the initiative first. Being called Master's Wife, she did not feel shy, but was very happy.
In the next few days, Gu Han taught Shi Dong the advanced meditation method that he had improved based on the nameless method. Although this child had poor talent and comprehension, he was persistent and perseverant.
At the same time, he also taught him the entry-level moves and matching body movements of Tai Chi sword.
Time passed quickly, and within half a month, the people of the Spirit Hall found this place.
Before Shi Dong left, Gu Han specifically reminded him that except for the Pope and the Pope's wife, he must not reveal the Tai Chi sword he learned, the effects of the skills, and the role of whale glue to anyone.
"Master, don't worry, I'll remember it."
Shi Dong nodded seriously, his eyes firm.
"Well, remember, the Tai Chi sword I taught you, you have to practice for half an hour every morning, and you can't slack off."
"Yes, Master!"
"Well, let's go."
Gu Han nodded with satisfaction. No wonder masters like obedient and sensible apprentices, it really makes people worry-free.
"Master, Master's wife, take care of yourselves."
Shi Dong got on the frame, stuck his head out, waved his hands and shouted goodbye.
Gu Han and Bibi Dong smiled, raised their hands and shook them gently a few times.
After arranging Shi Dong's affairs, the two senior sisters and brothers also left the courtyard and continued their journey.
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