Chapter 001: Leaving Home

Tiezhu sitting on the side of the road in the village, looking at the blue sky, look dazed, Tiezhu is not his real name, but since childhood because of the body is thin and weak, his father is afraid of not being able to feed, so according to the custom of calling the nickname.

His real name is called Wang Lin, Wang’s surname in the surrounding villages is considered a big surname, ancestral carpenter origin, especially in the county, Wang’s family is also quite famous, has a number of stores specializing in selling wood products.

Tie Zhu’s father is the second son of the family, can not take over the important family affairs, but after the marriage left the county town, settled in this village.

Due to his excellent carpentry skills, Tie Zhu’s family is quite well-off, with no worries about food and clothing, and even in the village, he is also much respected.

Tiezhu from childhood is extremely smart, like to read, a lot of ideas, almost the village is recognized as a child prodigy, the father every time he heard others praise, the wrinkles on his face will bloom, revealing a smile of happiness.

Mother is even better care for him, it can be said that from childhood to adulthood, Tiezhu are living in his parents’ love, he knows that his parents have high expectations of him, other children at his age have been down to do farm work, but he is at home to read.

Read more books, ideas naturally come with, for the world outside the mountain village, he is full of yearning. Looking up at the end of the path, Tie Zhu sighed, closed the book in his hand, got up and walked toward home.

Father sat in the yard, holding a tobacco pouch in his hand, took a deep breath and said to Tiezhu who pushed the door in: “Tiezhu, how’s the book reading?”

Tiezhu coped with a few sentences, the father knocked the bag of tobacco, got up and said: “Tiezhu ah, you have to study hard, next year is the county examination, you have no future, it all depends on this time, don’t be like me, this life stays in the village, alas.”

“Okay, you chatter every day, if I say, our family Tiezhu must be able to pass the exam.” Tie Zhu’s mother, carrying a meal on the table in the courtyard, greeted their father and son over to eat.

Tie Zhu oh a sound, sat down and haphazardly plucked a few mouthfuls, the mother lovingly looked at her son, put not more than a few pieces of meat, give him clip over.

“Father, fourth uncle will be here soon, right?” Tie Zhu looked up and said.

“Counting the time, it’s almost these days, your fourth uncle is more successful than father, alas, child’s mother, the mountain vegetables prepared for Lao Si are all wrapped up, right?” As soon as the father mentioned Lao Si, his face showed a sighing color.

Mother nodded her head and lamented, “Tie Zhu ah, your fourth uncle is a good man, thanks to his help in the past few years, the wood carvings made by your father can be sold at a price, if you have future success, don’t forget to repay your fourth uncle.”

As he was talking, suddenly the sound of a horse came from outside the door, followed by the clattering sound of carriage wheels on the ground, and a cheerful voice rang out from outside.

“Second brother, open the door.”

Tie Zhu was surprised, immediately ran over to push the courtyard gate open, only to see a sturdy middle-aged man, gleaming eyes stood outside the door, he saw Tie Zhu haha a smile, touched his head, laughed: “Tie Zhu, it’s only half a year did not see, the size and grow taller.”

Tie Zhu’s parents quickly stood up, his father laughed and said, “Lao Si, I am about time, you are also coming soon, quickly come in, Tie Zhu, don’t go and get a stool for your fourth uncle.”

Tiezhu happily answered, hurriedly ran back to the house, took out a bench and put it beside the dining table, wiped it carefully with his sleeve, and looked at the middle-aged man hopefully.

The middle-aged man winked at him and joked, “Tie Zhu, why are you so diligent this time, I remember last time I came, you weren’t like this.”

Tie Zhu’s father glared at Tie Zhu and scolded with a smile, “This little brat, just now he was chattering about whether you were coming soon.”

The middle-aged man saw Tie Zhu’s small face slightly red, laughed and said, “Tie Zhu, your fourth uncle didn’t forget what he promised you.” After saying that, he took out two threadbare books from his arms and placed them on the table.

Tiezhu excitedly cheered, picked up the book and flipped through it, couldn’t help but be happy.

Tie Zhu’s mother looked kindly at her son and said to the middle-aged man, “Old Four, your brother usually always reads about you, stay a few more days this time.”

The middle-aged man shook his head and said, “Second sister-in-law, the family has a lot of things going on these days, I have to rush back first thing in the morning, so I’ll come back to see you when this period of time is over.” After saying that, he looked apologetically at his second brother.

Tie Zhu’s father sighed and said, “Lao Si don’t listen to your sister-in-law, load the goods tomorrow, family matters are the most important, it’s the same if we get together later.”

The middle-aged man looked at Tie Zhu’s father and said, “Second brother, Tie Zhu is fifteen years old this year, right?”

Tie Zhu’s father nodded his head and lamented, “After the New Year, this little brat will be sixteen, alas, more than ten years have passed in a flash, it’s really fast.” Saying that, he looked at his son with a doting look in his eyes.

Middle-aged man pondered a little, face solemn, said: “Second brother, second sister-in-law, and you say something, Heng Yue sect collects disciples this year, the family has three recommended quota, divided to me here has one.”

Tie Zhu’s father was stunned, lost color and said, “Heng Yue sect? But that Hengyue sect which is all immortals?”

Middle-aged man smiled, nodded and said: “Second brother, is that immortal sect, our family in the vicinity is also considered a prestigious family, have the recommended qualifications, my boy you also know, reading is not good, dancing sword is good at, I think the immortal will not accept my boy, this is a precious quota, I see that Tiezhu from childhood is smart, like to read, may be able. ”

Tie Zhu’s mother was overjoyed, hurriedly said, “Lao Si, this …… this ……”

The middle-aged man touched Tiezhu’s head and said, “Second brother, second sister-in-law, I think this matter is settled, let Tiezhu go and try, if he is really charged, that is his blessing.”

Tie Zhu looked at his parents and fourth uncle in confusion, he was a little confused about what they were saying, Immortal? What does it mean to be an immortal? Tie Zhu hesitated and asked softly.

The middle-aged man’s face was serious as he looked at Tie Zhu, saying, “Tie Zhu ah, Immortals are people who can fly around in the sky, each one of them has great magical powers, it’s not something we mortals can figure out.”

In his ignorance, Tie Zhu had a hint of curiosity about immortals.

Tie Zhu’s father excitedly got up, pulling Tie Zhu’s mother to the middle-aged man about to bow, the middle-aged man hurriedly helped them up, sincerely said, “Second brother, what are you doing. My mother died early, if it wasn’t for Erniang taking care of me as a child, I wouldn’t be able to have today, Tiezhu is my nephew, it’s only right for me to do this.”

Tie Zhu’s father wept with emotion, heavily patted the middle-aged man and nodded, then said to Tie Zhu in a snappy manner, “Wang Lin you remember, in the future, no matter what, don’t forget your fourth uncle’s favor to our family, otherwise I won’t have you as a son!”

Tie Zhu trembled inwardly, although he was still ignorant about Immortals, he could tell from his parents’ expressions that they took this matter extremely seriously, so he knelt down in front of his fourth uncle and heavily kowtowed a few times.

The middle-aged man pulled up Tie Zhu and said appreciatively, “Good boy, you clean up in the next few days, I’ll come pick you up at the end of the month!”

Beside the night, Tie Zhu went to bed early, his ears can still hear the voice of his father and the fourth uncle in the yard, his father is very happy today, he rarely drinks, he said he would drink a few cups with the fourth uncle.

“Immortal? What in the world?” Tie Zhu was excited inside, his young mind vaguely knew that this would be an opportunity for himself, an opportunity to go to the outside world!

Early the next morning, the fourth uncle left, Tie Zhu’s parents pulled him all the way to the entrance of the village, on the way back, Tie Zhu clearly saw that his father seemed to be a lot younger all of a sudden, and the eyes that looked at him were full of expectations.

This kind of expectation in his eyes was much stronger than before when he was asked to go to the county to take the big exam.

Within the small mountain village there is no secret to speak of, is a dog gave birth to a few pups can also be spread throughout the village in an instant, soon the whole village from Tiezhu mother’s mouth to know the news, have to visit, everyone’s eyes look at Tiezhu are different, there is envy, there is jealousy ……

“Wang family gave birth to a good baby, people were accepted by the Heng Yue sect as a disciple.”

“Tie Zhu this child I watched him grow up from childhood, this child was smart when he was young, and this time he became a disciple of the Hengyue School, he will definitely have a great future in the future.”

“Tie Zhu is capable, don’t forget our village when you make a fortune in the future, come back more often to see ah.”

Such words, have flooded into the ears of Tie Zhu, gradually said that he has become a disciple of the Hengyue School in general, parents every time you hear, are laughing and can not close their mouths, the wrinkles on their faces seem to be a lot less.

Whenever Tie Zhu walks alone in the village, all the villagers who see him, are enthusiastic to pull him to ask around, and even more even in front of their own children, Tie Zhu as a role model, training some.

Half a month’s time passed quickly, the news of Tie Zhu becoming a disciple of Heng Yue sect spread rapidly, the villagers from the surrounding ten miles and eight villages, all came to congratulate one after another, their main purpose was to take a look at Tie Zhu.

When everyone comes, they prepare gifts, Tie Zhu’s parents can’t shirk it, so they accept it. However, when these people leave, they will prepare a heavy return gift, according to Tiezhu’s father said, our baby later that is a high immortal, can not let him owe so much debt of gratitude, all the villagers who visit, we give him a gift back.

At this time, Wang’s family clansmen, also gradually know that the old four to give their own baby’s place to Tiezhu things, have come one after another to say goodbye.

For their own family members, Tiezhu’s father is extremely important, many of these people are before looking down on him, and even more years ago to force him out of the family, and now these people one by one to come to his home, so that he felt all of a sudden many years of stifled swept away.

He and Tiezhu his mother to discuss, ready to entertain, so spent a large sum of money, asked the village teacher to write invitations, sent to the clan.

Mr. Teaching said what also do not charge money, just ask Tiezhu must be recognized, he grew up in their own here to study, to which Tiezhu did not say anything, this is the fact that it is well.

Invitations sent, most of the relatives of the Wang family clan to celebrate, due to too many people, Tiezhu his father to the hospitality location in the village center of the square, set down hundreds of tables of banquets.

The residents of the village helped themselves to the hospitality, and when talking to each other, they all marveled at Tie Zhu and praised him.

As for Tie Zhu’s father, he brought his wife and children to personally greet him at the entrance of the village, introducing Tie Zhu to his relatives one by one.

“This is your third grandfather, when dad left the family, your third grandfather secretly helped a lot, Tie Zhu, you have to remember to repay in the future.” Tie Zhu’s father supported an old man with gray hair and said to Wang Lin.

Tie Zhu quickly and obediently promised, the old man looked at Tie Zhu and lamented, “Lao Er ah, time is really fast, your family dolls are so big, you’re a very good child, more than you have a future.”

Tie Zhu’s father was full of red light and laughed, “Third Grandfather, Tie Zhu this child has been smart since childhood, designated as better than me ah. You old man walk slowly, child his mother, help third grandfather over.”

Tie Zhu’s mother hurriedly stepped forward and assisted the old man towards the banquet table.

After seeing the old man leave, Tie Zhu’s father grunted and said to Tie Zhu: “This old man, when he couldn’t see your father, he had to force me to leave, and now that Tie Zhu you’ve made a good living, he’s coming to say goodbye again, this relative, ah, this is how it is.”

Tie Zhu nodded ignorantly and asked, “Father, is the fourth uncle coming today?”

Tie Zhu’s father shook his head and said, “Your fourth uncle sent a message, he is out of town and can’t come back, he can only come back at the end of the month when he picks you up.”

At this time, another carriage came running, after stopping at the village entrance, out came an old man in his fifties, he looked at Tie Zhu’s father, sighed softly and said, “Lao Er, congratulations.”

Tie Zhu father’s face complex, after a long time, said, “Big brother ……”

The old man’s gaze swept, looked at Tie Zhu, smiled and said, “Lao Er, this is your family’s kid, right, not bad, this time maybe he can really be selected.”

Tie Zhu’s father frowned, then stretched, said, “Tie Zhu this child has no advantages, is playing small smart, willing to study, this time designated will be selected.”

“That’s not necessarily, the Immortal Sect collects disciples, the requirements are very strict, pay attention to whether there is an Immortal Fate, I see that this kid is silly and stupid, it’s useless to go.” A haughty and impertinent voice leisurely came, from the carriage walked down a sixteen or seventeen teenager.

The teenager was handsome, with sword brows and starry eyes, his face was like a crown of jade, and his eyes revealed a color of contempt.

Tie Zhu’s father looked at him angrily, while Wang Lin looked deeply at the other party and didn’t speak.

The old man’s face was solemn and he drank, “Wang Zhuo, how can you be so impolite, this is your second uncle, and this is your younger brother Wang Lin, why don’t you show courtesy.” After saying this, he said to Tie Zhu’s father, “The dog’s son has a hard time talking, Lao Er, you don’t mind, but ……” said here, his words turned, and said, “But Lao Er, this immortal accepts the disciple, it’s not such a simple thing. Need to pay attention to fate, this time is the Heng Yue sect Dao Xu Shang Xian valued the canine son, which is interested in my Wang family, gave three places including the canine son.”

Tie Zhu’s father grunted and said, “Since your family’s child can do it, my family’s child, will surely be chosen as well!”

The young man laughed shamefully, not caring at all about the old man’s reprimand, and scornfully said, “You’re the second uncle, right? I advise you not to think well of this cultivation system, this cultivation system is almost the same not to say that there’s no one in a million, it’s not possible for this stupid kid to compare with this young master, this young man is a disciple who was internally selected by the Immortal Master, can he compete with him?”

The old man’s face flickered with smugness, reprimanded a few more times, gave Tie Zhu’s father a hug, and led the youngster towards the banquet table.

“Tie Zhu, don’t be pressured, it’s not a big deal if you really aren’t chosen, it’s the same if you go to the county for the big exam next year.” Tie Zhu’s father held his breath for half a day for a long time before easing out and said in a serious tone.

Wang Lin’s gaze was firm, whispered, “Father, don’t worry, I will definitely be selected!”

Tie Zhu’s father gently patted his son’s shoulder, his eyes revealing an expectant gaze.

Greeting many more relatives one after another, Tie Zhu’s father finally brought him back to the banquet table, at this time, the scene was full of high profile guests and bustling with people celebrating with each other.

“Relatives of the clan, folks, I Wang Tianshui don’t have much culture, I won’t say any words, but I’m happy today, my family baby this time has the opportunity to be selected by Hengyue sect disciple, it’s the happiest thing in my life, I’m more than happy, thank you all for coming to me to say goodbye, thank you!” Tie Zhu’s father finished loudly and picked up his wine glass and drank it all in one go.

“Second, your family doll has been smart and clever since she was a child, she will definitely be chosen to become an Immortal, just like that Wang Zhuo child.”

“Second brother, you have this child Tie Zhu, this life is not considered a wasted one, just wait to enjoy the blessings in the future.”

“Tie Zhu, fight for your father, this time, no matter what, you have to enter the Hengyue Sect.”

The scene for a time is great JinFan, celebratory sounds, but secretly, there are many people holding the mentality of watching, for example, Wang Zhuo’s father, is so, he superficially congratulate, but inwardly never despise this second brother, to his child is even more so, he looked at his own family’s boy, and then looked at TieZhu, inwardly quite unimpressed, thinking that the oldest four this time to give the quota out, although out of their own expectations, but As long as those Immortals are not blind, there is no way that Tie Zhu will be selected.

Life is full of life, this crowd one by one visible, Iron column father pulling Tiezhu, from table to table toast, for him to introduce one after another unfamiliar relatives.

This day, Tiezhu’s father drank a lot of wine, he has never been so scenic, until very late, relatives one after another to leave. When he was leaving, the teenager Wang Zhuo still had the same look of contempt, taking advantage of people’s inattention to whisper in Tie Zhu’s ear, “Silly boy, you won’t be chosen, you don’t have that piece of material.”

After saying that, he smiled contemptuously and left along with his father.

Returning home, Tie Zhu lay on his bed, inwardly deciding that no matter what, he would be chosen!

Half a month rushed by, this day, Tie Zhu’s fourth uncle drove a carriage to come.

Tiezhu parents hastily welcomed him into the room, the middle-aged man washed his face and hurriedly said, “Second brother, second sister-in-law, this time can not stay long, I pick up Tiezhu immediately leave, tomorrow morning Hengyue faction will come to pick up people.”

Tiezhu’s father was stunned, his face showed a trace of reluctance, decisively said, “OK, Tiezhu, follow your fourth uncle to go, you …… you if you are selected, get down to earth in the Hengyue faction, if …… if you are not selected. Don’t have any burden, come back home.”

Tiezhu reluctantly looked at his parents, nodded heavily, his mother took out a package from the room, lovingly said: “Tiezhu, go out to listen to the words of the fourth uncle, do not get into trouble, the outside is not compared to the home, in case of things more tolerant, the mother has prepared a few pieces of new clothes for you, there is also your favorite baked sweet potatoes, the mother will miss you, if you have not been selected, come back… … “As Tie Zhu’s mother spoke, tears flowed down her face.

Tiezhu had never been out of the village since he was a child, and this was the first time he had ever left.

Fourth uncle lamented at the side and said, “Tiezhu, fight for your parents, you must be selected. Second brother, second sister-in-law, the family will have a large celebration mat in a few days, today is in a hurry, I’ll come to pick you up tomorrow to go there together, the family’s three dolls that were recommended to go up, there will be a result at that time.”

After saying that, he pulled Tie Zhu hurriedly got on the carriage, whipped the horse and left.

Tie Zhu’s parents, who had been looking at the fast disappearing carriage, were in tears.

“His father, Tie Zhu has never left our side, will he be bullied this time when he goes out.” Tie Zhu’s mother bit her lower lip, unwillingness showing in her eyes.

“The dolls have grown up, there are their own blessings ……” Tiezhu’s father picked up the tobacco pouch and took a deep breath, the wrinkles on his face, all of a sudden there are many more.