Chapter 75 - Did You Complete It by Yourself? (2/2)

“Young master, we got up early and started practicing here over and over again this morning. Liu Yi has a good memory of what we have learned, and he corrected us again and again.”

Looking at Ling Zhang’s surprised expression, w.a.n.g Dashan came over and said proudly.

Liu Yi came over when Ling Zhang was looking at him. “I remember better of what you taught us yesterday. They also want to master the knowledge quickly and they all want to live up to your teachings.”

A smile formed on Ling Zhang’s face. “Thank you. You guys did a good job.”

“Young master, you are so kind. It is our duty to work hard to achieve your wish.”

Ling Zhang was in a good mood at once. He could see the hope now. With the knowledge they learned yesterday, today’s teaching went much more smoothly. Ling Zhang spent only a morning teaching the general knowledge of the orientation. Then he was about to detail the branches of the orientation and the characteristics of the orientations of these branches in the Trap and Kill Formation of Twelve.

Ling Zhang was not hasty this time. He knew that the guards were new to this knowledge, so it was not easy for them to grasp it quickly. Therefore he just taught them some basics, which helped to form a simple framework of knowledge in their minds. Then he would ask them to remember exactly the orientations according to the Trap and Kill Formation of Twelve, to keep practicing and make the practice a habit. In the end, they would be able to master and apply the skill slowly.

Only when they were able to utilize these formations could his goal be realized. It didn’t matter if his goal came a bit later.

Ling Zhang had a busy morning. Seeing Yuwen Tong was waiting for him at the gate of the court yard, Ling Zhang was surprised.

“When did you get back?”

“Last night. I heard you went to bed early, so I didn’t disturb you.”

Yuwen Tong’s eyes glinted when he saw Ling Zhang soaked with sweat. At this moment, the sun was s.h.i.+ning brightly, and the beads of sweat on Ling Zhang’s face were glittering and translucent under the s.h.i.+ning sunlight; his face, just like the flawless jade, had a pink flush caused by long-time exercising. As he approached, the youthful vibes on him almost immediately caused Yuwen Tong’s physiological reaction.

“Why are you staring at me like that? Is there anything dirty on my face?”

Ling Zhang rubbed his face in bewilderment. He felt strange when he found Yuwen Tong fixed his eyes on him.

“Nothing, I just saw that you soaked with sweat. Go back and get changed quickly.”

Yuwen Tong withdrew his slightly aggressive eyes, going into the yard with Ling Zhang.

Ling Zhang noticed that he was holding a wad of paper. “What’s that?”

“Something helpful. I will tell you after you get dressed.”

Yuwen Tong kept Ling Zhang guessing, which made Ling Zhang desperate to know it. So he immediately went back to his house to change his clothes.

“Young master.”

A man came over from the corridor and bowed to Ling Zhang respectfully.

“Xia Feng, help me get changed and re-comb my hair, too. And, ask them to get me some water, I want to wash up.”

Ling Zhang ordered Xia Feng naturally; and Xia Feng was quick in responding to the order and immediately let other servants get the water. Then he followed Ling Zhang back to the room. The two of them reached a tacit understanding in their every movement.

Yuwen Tong frowned, keeping his eyes on Xia Feng from head to toe.

Xia Feng, whose demeanor was steady, was a few years older than Ling Zhang. He was different from other servants in Ling Zhang’s yard. Obviously, Ling Zhang trusted him. ‘

Yuwen Tong withdrew his gaze, entering the hall. The servants knew that Yuwen Tong was a man in exalted position and he was on good terms with Young master. So they dared not to slight him.

Ling Zhang finished was.h.i.+ng up pretty soon.

“Can you tell me now?”

Ling Zhang understood what Yuwen Tong meant when he glanced at Xia Feng and the other servants. So he said, “You all get out. Xia Feng, go to the kitchen and ask them to bring lunch here. I will have lunch with Lord Yuwen. By the way, tell my grandfather that we won’t join him for lunch.”

“Yes, young master.”

Xia Feng turned and took all others with him when he left.

Ling Zhang urged Yuwen Tong with his expectant eyes.

Yuwen Tong thought as he unfolded the pile of paper and handed it to Ling Zhang.

Taking it from Yuwen Tong, Ling Zhang was surprised with only one glance. Then he suddenly looked up at Yuwen Tong, “You…”

“Yes, I knew it from you. Do you remember that day I came to find you when you drew it?”

Yuwen Tong’s honesty calmed Ling Zhang down.

“I remembered that I covered it with something.”

“The paper was blown up by the wind, so I saw half of it.”

A thought suddenly occurred to Ling Yong, he looked at Yuwen Tong in disbelief. “Did you complete the rest part yourself?

Yuwen Tong nodded, “Yes, it is not hard to know the other part of the formation. This formation has its rules. So I just have to reason it out.”

Ling Zhang was utterly shocked. How could it be so easy? It was even more shocking than the fact that Yuwen Tong knew about his formation. If he was not very proficient in the knowledge of formation, he wouldn’t be able to do it. Yuwen Tong’s attainments in formation were really excellent. He was really worthy of being a member of the Yuwen Family and the best Marshal of Great Yue.

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