132 Apprentices (2/2)

” What is it?” her lips twitched as she observed the unpredictable fellow before her. In the start, he was similar to a wooden block like his master. But, now this fellow started to display a myriad of emotions and even Xia Lian had hard time believing his abrupt change. For example, if it was the previous Bao Su he would have silently retreated from the room like a robot. But, now here he was staring at her as if he wanted to ask her something but not sure if he can or not..

” Since you've not left the room, ask what is on your mind?” Xia Lian spoke helplessly. She was not playing a staring contest with this fellow now!

” Master, when did you plan all this?” he had to admit that his little master was quite clever and he was awed by her words earlier.

” Long back..” she was telling the truth as she planned it before she entered this dark city and back when she was still learning about the herbs. Hearing her words, Bao Su sighed. Xia Lian suddenly rememberedher little bunny and his interest in learning martial arts.

” I want you teach Little Ming the basics of martial arts.”

” Just the basics?” he had no objections in teaching the kid. According to him, it is the best thing to teach the kid a bit of martial arts. But, why stop at the basics? He did not understand that.

”What? Do you think that a three year old can wield a sword?” Xia Lian rolled her eyes at him. ” Just teach him the basics and see that his arms are trained well. Also, make him run about four laps around the ground.”

” Four laps? Isn't it too much?” he could not stop himself from asking.

” No, it's just the right amount of exercise.. Follow my instructions and train him well. I will personally teach him after he becomes a bit strong.”

Xia Lian remained quiet for a while before she continued speaking ” At the moment, I don't need him to develop the abilities to kill hundred people.. Just teach him how to protect himself.”

” Don't worry master.. I will not disappoint you.” Bao Su naturally understood her worries. Life is unpredictable and no one could tell what might happen the next moment. So, having basic defence skills is always advisable.

Seeing her nod, Bao Su spoke a few words before excusing himself from her room. Xia Lian went to bed with a million thoughts in her mind.