Chapter 39: The Little One Meets the Big One
When he went to school again on Monday, Tan Xiao was stopped by a teacher in the corridor. "Tan Xiao, take this fire prevention knowledge propaganda back to the class and distribute it. Ask Yu Zhenzhen to explain it to everyone."
The other party handed Tan Xiao a stack of brochures.
"Oh, okay." Tan Xiao took it first, and then tried to figure out which teacher this was, but found that the other person was staring at him.
Moreover, the teacher looked at Tan Xiao with a very unfamiliar look, not like a teacher looking at a student... but with a bit of awe? Envy?
Tan Xiao: “?”
Tan Xiao hesitated and said, "Teacher Ji?"
He felt that the dress and appearance of this person resembled the head teacher Ji Huiming, but the eyes were a little strange. The next moment, Tan Xiao knew why.
Ji Huiming took out his phone and showed Tan Xiao a picture: "Is this you?"
When Tan Xiao took a look, he found that it was a photo of him on Qiyunling with several fishing enthusiasts and Houjiang!
Well……
How could the teacher have this?
Ji Huiming said solemnly: "I saw it in the fishing friends group. Tell me, is it true or false? How is it possible?"
Ji Huiming's expression was so rich that Tan Xiao didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "I think it's just beginner's luck. Teacher, do you fish too?"
"I fish occasionally." If he hadn't said that, his luck would have been good. But when he said that, Ji Huiming's eyes turned red: "You have to review, prepare for the school anniversary performance, and help your family with business. Do you have time to catch such a big fish?"
As a student, Tan Xiao of course had to clarify the main point: "While we were discussing business, the Taoist priest took me fishing and caught a fish in half an hour, so I went back to practice questions later."
Ji Huiming: “…half an hour?”
His face twisted a little as he said, "Very good! Then you should study hard, and the school anniversary party will depend on you to bring honor to our class." Well, in fact, it is already glorious enough now. When he said in the fishing friends group that this person seemed to be my student, there were countless envious remarks, and of course there were also some hurtful words like "the fishing method you taught me".
"Okay, teacher. I'll go back then." Tan Xiao went back to the classroom and gave the leaflet to Yu Zhenzhen, and distributed it together. Probably because of the dry weather, several fires had occurred, so all units and schools were strengthening the publicity of fire prevention knowledge, including towns and villages, which also emphasized forest fire prevention work.
In Chinese class.
"...Regarding the key points of the final exam, the teacher can only help you up to this point." The Chinese teacher put down the pen and said, "Now let's play an interesting game and take turns reciting."
There was a small gasp in the classroom.
How should I put it, memorizing the entire text is not that painful at first, but when it is combined with words like random, spot check, and train, it becomes doubly stimulating.
The Chinese teacher randomly picked a group and asked them to recite the text one by one, and they only stopped when she called for them to stop.
"Shit." Lin Yang cried out inwardly. This was too sudden. He immediately started flipping through the book. When his group was drawn, he immediately began counting the people in front of him and thinking about which sentences he would probably get when it was his turn.
The problem is that the teacher comes randomly, and if he sees that you stutter, he may ask you to recite a few more sentences. If the person in front of you doesn't perform well, Lin Yang will sweat on his back. Of all the texts, he is most afraid of "Li Sao", but it happens that when he is next in line, it is likely to be "Li Sao".
The Chinese teacher heard several people stuttering and shook his head, saying, "Is it that difficult to memorize? Recite "Li Sao" several times, and then recite it again after you are done. I want to see how you review it. You must know it by heart, understand?"
"Okay, next one."
Kong Xuan stood up. As everyone knows, this is one of the few subjects that Kong Xuan is good at. He recited fluently without looking up the book in advance: "If you don't know me, it's fine. If you believe in my love, it's fine. My hat is high and my belt is long..."
"Okay, Kong Xuan, translate these few sentences." The Chinese teacher has always been very satisfied with Kong Xuan and directly gave him a little difficulty.
Kong Xuan raised his head and said: "It doesn't matter if no one understands me, as long as I keep my heart fragrant..."
It is really a pleasure to listen to Kong Xuan chanting. Although he is not familiar with physics, he is extremely adaptable to ancient Chinese.
Tan Xiao was watching from the side, his mind suddenly realizing. The more he looked, the more he felt that if it was Kong Xuan's temperament, it would be more appropriate for him to wear gorgeous and complicated ancient costumes. Was it just because Kong Xuan was reading ancient Chinese?
What would it look like if Kong Xuan’s school uniform was replaced with ancient costume?
The first thing Tan Xiao thought of was the clothes he had burned for the Peacock God.
"Very good, very skilled. Chuci is a work that records the Chu language and the Chu region. We are all from Southern Chu. It would be unreasonable if we don't master it, right? Next one." The Chinese teacher continued to point, "After this group finishes their turn, go directly behind the group next to them and skip Tan Xiaoha."
Well, no one was surprised at all.
This is definitely not about taking care of Tan Xiao, it's simply a waste of time.
Lin Yang thought, although classmate Kong Xuan can recite it fluently, our Xiaoxiao is the descendant of Chu Wu.
There are too many chapters in "Chu Ci" related to ancient Chu witches and gods. Long before entering high school, Tan Xiao was familiar with these chapters, not just "Li Sao".
When we were learning "Chu Ci" before, the teacher even asked Tan Xiao to come on stage to talk about it. From his perspective, there was a lot of interesting knowledge that everyone didn't know.
While Tan Xiao was still in a daze, Kong Xuan sat down again, turned around and looked at Tan Xiao with a hint of resentment: he remembered the cell phone he couldn't get.
Today, some students in the class were still discussing the photos taken in Qiyunling. Some even printed the group photos on their practice reports. How could Kong Xuan not think about it?
Kong Xuan didn't think too much about it, but this glance made Tan Xiao shudder, and he suddenly thought:
So familiar.
For some reason, he felt as if he was looking into the eyes of the Peacock God...
If this was on the altar, Tan Xiao might be even more confused, but unfortunately it is not.
The god and the classmate, one in heaven and one on earth, have different appearances, and the hairstyle is the solid evidence. Even though I often feel that there are similarities between them...how can I think that he is him?
This... This is disrespectful to both the master and his deskmate. Kong Xuan hates it most when he recognizes the wrong person.
Tan Xiao lowered his head and swallowed the thought again.
As soon as the bell rang, Tan Xiao heard a commotion coming from outside the corridor.
Someone went out to check, and came back excitedly saying, "Oh my god, a little dog has entered the school, and is being chased by the security guards!"
Many people rushed out and reported the situation in real time.
"Really? Hahahaha, someone's Beagle ran into school and was being chased by the artificial lake."
"No, the security guard wanted to fork Xiaobi out, but he was no match for Xiaobi. Xiaobi went straight to the cafeteria. You are worthy of being Xiaobi."
Lian Tan Xiao also gave up his strange thoughts and wanted to go and watch.
Kong Xuan looked at Tan Xiao's curious look and said with disdain, "What's so special about dogs?" Is there anything special about peacocks? He is the first peacock in the world.
"That's not the case. It's not uncommon to see , but seeing dogs inside the school is definitely worth watching." Tan Xiao asked curiously, "But since you're asking this, are you a cat lover?"
Kong Xuan said arrogantly: "How is it possible?"
"So you are neither a cat lover nor a dog lover. You don't like pets? Or do you prefer more rare and exotic pets, like amphibians? Hamsters?" Tan Xiao speculated.
Oh, of course it’s the spirit-raising witch.
Kong Xuan glanced at him proudly and said meaningfully, "It is indeed quite uncommon."
"Xiao, you don't seem to have a pet either?" As everyone's deskmate, Lin Yang could always naturally interrupt the topic, even if Kong Xuan would glare at him. "What do you like? My mom said that when I graduate, she will get me a large dog."
Tan Xiao thought for a moment and said slowly, "Raising a bird..."
Kong Xuan: “……!”
You are so rebellious! You are so rebellious! Although I live in your walls, eat your food and drink your drinks, how can you say that!
Kong Xuan was about to object, and Tan Xiao held up his face and said, "She eats a lot, but she's cute, not bad."
Kong Xuan: “…”
Kong Xuan remained silent again.
After the evening self-study, as soon as the school bell rang, Kong Xuan picked up his packed schoolbag and was about to go back home as usual, but when he saw Tan Xiao who was still sorting books, he started to dawdle again.
Tan Xiao knew nothing about it. After he finished tidying up, he stood up and was about to leave.
Kong Xuan followed slowly beside him.
Tan Xiao walked out of the classroom, only to realize later that Kong Xuan seemed... He asked, "Want to go together?" Actually, he and Kong Xuan both lived in Huaxi Road, but they had never gone back together.
Kong Xuan nodded silently.
He couldn't stand it!!
He decided to give this spiritual witch, who was suffering from a serious illness, some relief tonight!
Give Tan Xiao a chance. When everyone walks to Huaxi Road, or even to the door of Tan Xiao’s house, he will see if Tan Xiao can react on his own!
How could someone not recognize his own suzerain god after almost a semester? If Tan Xiao doesn't seize this opportunity, he will bring down divine punishment! !
"Hahaha, why are you walking so fast? Are you in a hurry to go home?" Tan Xiao couldn't help but make fun of him. Kong Xuan was really too lazy to stay in school for another second, right?
Kong Xuan: “…”
I was so angry that I dared to laugh at him.
Seeing Kong Xuan slow down his pace, Tan Xiao thought that sometimes it was just like motion sickness. Details like this also made Tan Xiao feel that his sense of familiarity was outrageous.
Hey, you're here to go to school? What's the point?
Tan Xiao and Kong Xuan walked out of the school gate together. The crowd of people leaving school thinned out along the bus stop and the fork in the road. Tan Xiao's home was not too far from No. 1 Middle School, so he usually walked back and it took him about half an hour to get there.
Kong Xuan had never actually walked this road before, and he just discovered that this road, which Tan Xiao had to take to go home from school, was actually very beautiful. It was probably due to the city lighting projects in recent years. Even the small park along the way was decorated with many lights.
Kong Xuan believed that the lamp was one of the most powerful inventions of mankind. It eliminated the fear brought by the night to a great extent and resisted the evil spirits that breed in the darkness.
It is difficult to see stars in the sky now, but the scattered street lights light up the back of the boy, like stars hanging upside down.
This is another wonderful angle for Kong Xuan.
That is tonight, Kong Xuan wants to give Tan Xiao a chance. Tan Xiao may recognize him. What will happen then? Will Tan Xiao ask him to walk home with Tan Xiao after school? Should he agree?
Just as Kong Xuan was thinking about it, a middle-aged man jumped out from one of the stalls along the street, holding a compass in his hand, blocked his way, stared at Kong Xuan, and said deeply: "Young man, you have an extraordinary fate, do you know that?"
Kong Xuan didn't even think about it and said impatiently, "I know."
Middle-aged man: “…”
Tan Xiao: "..."
Tan Xiao knew this man. He wore the same cloth shoes all year round. He told fortunes in the small park and sometimes set up a chess game. Tan Xiao often saw him on the way to and from school. He looked familiar and he had often seen him soliciting customers.
This is a common tactic used by fortune-tellers. They tell you that you are special in some way, or that good or bad things will happen to you. They have been used for hundreds of years and never get tired of it. Because maybe someone will believe it, especially if they really have something on their mind. For example, their writer senior had his fortune told here.
However, the middle-aged man probably rarely encountered someone like Kong Xuan, who not only acknowledged the conversation but also responded so quickly.
Even with the man's rich experience in the underworld, he paused for a moment, and then continued: "But, but you still have a robbery, which will hinder your studies and cause problems with your grades."
Kong Xuan: "Something went wrong."
Tan Xiao: “…”Don’t continue talking!
Tan Xiao was speechless. That was all nonsense. They were wearing school uniforms, so the most important thing must be their studies. Regardless of whether their grades were good or bad, there was an explanation for this sentence.
The middle-aged man felt that there was still hope when he heard this. Seeing that they seemed to be his target group, he became more energetic and pointed at his stall: "If you want to hear it, follow me and I will explain it in detail. I am the descendant of Chu Wu and I have my own solution."
As he said this, he wanted to pull Kong Xuan, "Come on, classmate."
Kong Xuan raised his eyebrows, but before he could say anything, Tan Xiao couldn't stand it anymore. He wanted to cheat a high school student out of his pocket money? He stepped forward to stop him and asked coldly, "What are you doing?"
The middle-aged man didn't dare to pull it. Tan Xiao was young, but he looked aggressive and his voice was a bit loud. He clicked his tongue and changed his expression: "Why are you so fierce? I'm not trying to cheat you out of money. You are just students. How much money can you have? I just saw something in your classmate's fate. Even if you don't believe it, you don't have to speak loudly. Your uncle is old and can't stand being scared."
——He knew in his heart that although Kong Xuan was wearing a school uniform, he looked very noble and it was obvious that he came from a wealthy family!
But the boy in front of him didn't buy the cheating words.
"Did I say I don't believe it?" Tan Xiao showed all the charms and pendants hanging on his body and said coldly, "Why are you trying to steal my business? This client wants to go to our Tan family now."
Middle-aged man: “…”
He carefully identified the logo on Tan Xiao's pendant, and it was indeed the Tan family. He had just hit the flag of the Chu Wu, but in Southern Chu, everyone knew the status of the Tan family's spiritual masters.
Okay, it’s my bad luck. The middle-aged man just left without saying a word.
"Our Chu Wu team is still a mixed bag." Tan Xiao saw that everyone had left, and then he said to Kong Xuan, "You too, what are you talking about? Not everyone has the same professional ethics as me. Do you know what this is called?"
He wanted to explain the deception to Kong Xuan.
Kong Xuan was very satisfied with his behavior of defending himself... no, defending the reputation of Chu Wu.
Kong Xuan: "A small witch meets a big witch?"
Tan Xiao: "..."
Tan Xiao couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Just as he was about to say something, he heard the phone ringing. Tan Xiao lowered his head and took out his phone. The screen showed, [Mu Fei calling].
"Hello? Sister Mu." Tan Xiao answered the phone. Usually at night, or more strictly speaking, after get off work, Mu Fei rarely sent messages. In other words, she must have something to do when she called at this time.
"Tan Xiao, are you available to talk now?" At this time, Mu Fei was afraid that he would be with his teachers and parents.
It's really not very convenient. Tan Xiao glanced at Kong Xuan and said, "Wait a minute."
He covered his phone and said to Kong Xuan, "Well, Kong Xuan, you go back first. I have something to do."
Kong Xuan saw that it was Mu Fei who called him, and stared at his phone: "What's the matter?"
"Uh, my relative, I may not go home now." Tan Xiao waved to Kong Xuan and walked towards the small park next to him, preparing to find a quiet place to answer the phone.
Kong Xuan wanted to say something but stopped.
He wanted to stop it, but he couldn't reveal his identity right there.
It was not until Tan Xiao's figure disappeared in front of him that Kong Xuan thought angrily that he had made up his mind to let Tan Xiao win, but Tan Xiao did not seize the opportunity today!
…
"Can you tell me now?" Mu Fei said, "It's like this, Zhong Da Huzi is missing."
Huh? Tan Xiao was surprised and said, "How could he disappear? He was shackled." He had accumulated some practical experience and knew the extent of his actions. Even the male viper couldn't handle it, let alone Zhong Da Huzi.
Mu Fei's tone was very subtle when she spoke: "Yes! We were still sealed when we came back, so he shouldn't be able to escape. But this guy relied purely on his original claws to dig through the wall bit by bit and escaped through the sewer physically..."
Tan Xiao: “???”
What the hell is this physical escape, from The Shawshank Redemption, right?
Tan Xiao was shocked, so Zhong Da Huzi did not break through the restriction: "But he should not be able to use his cultivation now, right?"
"Look, I found this in his room." Mu Fei posted a picture on WeChat. Tan Xiao took a look and found that it was some grass removed from the mat, dozens of them, scattered on the ground.
"…Is it fortune-telling?" Tan Xiao recognized it. It was clearly divination. An ordinary person might think that Zhong Da Hu was just joking or grinding his teeth, but he immediately thought of the correct answer.
After all, divination is one of the specialties of the Chu witches. The word "divination" originally refers to the use of tortoise shells and yarrow to make inferences. However, Tan Xiao usually does not study this subject, and it is not a key knowledge in his family. It is not for any other reason, but simply because compared with the rituals such as drumming, the performance effect of divination is not that good... It is not accurate, and it is not very entertaining.
"Yes, I just wanted to seal his cultivation, but this guy has studied the Book of Changes for many years and can tell fortunes without using his own magical powers. Although it may not be too dangerous if it goes out now, it's so big that I'm afraid it will scare the citizens." Mu Fei complained, "The case was originally closed, and then another one happened..."
Tan Xiao thought, based on his understanding of Mu Fei, what probably bothered Mu Fei more was the paperwork.
"Brother Tan Xiao, you caught this rat, so I tell you to be careful. Rats are vengeful. Even though they don't have any special abilities, they can still tell fortunes and hide . We didn't catch them for a while. What if they risk their lives to poop in your kitchen..."
Tan Xiao: "..."
"Okay, I see. I thought I should go catch him together right away." Tan Xiaohan said, "Then I'll go back and ask Peacock God to see if he can tell me where he is."
