kvmb Chapter 69 The Master Continues to Herd Sheep
Chapter 69 The Master Continues to Herd Sheep
The father and son spoke back and forth, each sentence containing a hint of complaint, though no complaint was explicitly stated.
"So, you two are in high positions and have a clear view of the situation below."
“Brother, we have a magical artifact. Standing on a tree, we can see the horse’s hoof stepping out first from a great distance.”
"Why don't you say that you can even see which feather a bird flaps first? You're just talking nonsense and bragging."
Yao Changhao couldn't stand Wen Qikang's boastful and smug face, so he came out to expose him.
"Uncle, you really can see it! If you don't believe me, I'll have my fifth sister show you another day."
Wen Chengfeng immediately helped his father save face.
Yao Changhao had been itching to go since they started talking about the joys and sorrows of their journey, and now the kid had finally fallen for it. "I really want to go with you guys once, Silang. Next time, Uncle will switch with you. You stay at home, and I'll go with you once."
"Huh?" Wen Chengfeng didn't expect that his loose tongue would lead to this outcome.
Wen Chengbin kept rambling on, "Uncle, once you go, I guarantee you'll want to go a second time. Hehe, it's something you can only understand, not explain."
Wenwen, who was watching the commotion from the sidelines, couldn't let her assistant down, so she chimed in, "Uncle, you don't know the Shedding Skin Technique, so you can't actually fight there. You'll still have to stay in the tree."
"It's okay, I can climb trees by myself, I'm better than Shiro."
"Uncle, my eldest brother said that whenever we avoid crowds, we must use the Shedding Shell Technique. No matter how many steps we've learned, we must use it. If we can't keep up, then so be it."
"Ah, no matter what, how can that be?"
"Sure, our leader is the captain of the food-hunting team. We appointed him ourselves, and we listen to him in everything when we're out."
Wenwen continued to lie through her teeth, "What if I leave you behind in the deep mountains and forests, all dark and gloomy? Aren't you afraid?"
"I'm scared. Now that you mention it, I am really scared."
Yao Changhao hugged his arms and shrank back, as if he was frightened by that.
This made the whole family burst into laughter.
A soft voice rang out from among the women, “Husband, you should hurry up and learn some martial arts techniques. You’ll definitely need them tomorrow.”
Mai Mai also urged, "Daddy, you should learn quickly so that when there is danger tomorrow, you can grab Mommy and run away very fast, and Sui Sui and I will take Xiaomi and chase after you."
"Hahaha......"
This one sentence seemed to inject Yao Changhao with a surge of adrenaline.
"Okay, I'll try my best. Zhou Laosi, you memorize one first, and remember to teach me later. We can't become the last burden in the family."
Zhou Kangyan thought to himself, when did he become a burden? He is a teacher whom everyone respects.
Before Zhou Kangyan could clarify his low position, a spirited female voice spoke from the women's side.
"Hey, Dalang, is the prerequisite for joining your group to be able to shed your skin? Whoever is good at it will have the opportunity to go out with you, right?"
Wen Chengjian was speechless for a moment. When did they make this rule? As the captain, he didn't even know. He looked at Wenwen questioningly.
Wenwen gave him a series of meaningful glances, implying that the rule already existed.
The tacit understanding between the siblings came into play.
He looked at his aunt's eager eyes and nodded seriously: "Yes."
He was concise and to the point, for too much talk would lead to mistakes, and he dared not utter a single extra word.
Wen Lanmin (Wen's youngest daughter, Wenwen's second aunt) continued, "In that case, husband, you should memorize it quickly, and I'll learn it too. When there's danger, I'll carry Ruirui on my back and pull you along so we can run fast."
Wenwen really couldn't control her laughter.
"Hahaha."
Not only her, but many others also lost their composure, and a burst of laughter erupted within the Wen family's circle.
Fortunately, the noise from next door was louder.
The chaotic scene was difficult to control for a while.
Master Zhou's responsibility was indeed significant.
Moon Sung-hee always seemed like a transparent person, remaining silent most of the time.
The fun things the group shared this time also piqued his interest.
As the laughter subsided, he confidently chimed in, "Uncle, I actually want to go too. Could you teach me how to go?"
Master Zhou glanced at this one a few times, then at that one a few times; none of them were easy to deal with, and he couldn't ignore or refuse any of them.
He was truly in a dilemma, stammering and unsure how to begin.
Wen Yuanqian noticed his embarrassed expression, pondered for a moment, and then spoke up to help him out.
“Kang Yan, teaching one class is the same as teaching two classes, so let’s get your training classes going. This time, we’ll mainly teach the incantation for the Shedding Shell Technique. Anyone who wants to learn can learn. But we need to keep a low profile and not be too ostentatious. We should take care of the kids as much as possible.”
Master Zhou thought about it again and realized it made sense. Whether he was herding one sheep or two, he might as well teach them. There were both good and bad students, so he could teach a few of them all at once. As long as he didn't tarnish his reputation, that would be fine.
"Father, don't worry, I'll make sure everyone is taught clearly. No one is allowed to go out until they've memorized it, so as not to hold them back and delay important matters, right, Captain Dalang?"
Before leaving, he couldn't resist teasing Wen Chengjian.
Wen Chengjian roared inwardly, but his face remained unchanged. "Yes, Master is right."
Those who want to learn don't care about his verbal threats, and those who don't understand won't care either.
Seeing that the food in front of everyone was almost finished and the children were a little sleepy and drowsy, Mu Shi calmed down and gave instructions.
"Alright, you've eaten and drunk your fill, and you've chatted enough. If you need to get busy making dried fruit, then get busy. If you need to read, then go read. You kids, stop making a fuss and come to your grandmother's. It's time to go to sleep."
The family obeyed the instructions, acted quickly, and took their positions.
Wenwen seized the opportunity, took out a bunch of cards and handed them to her grandfather to distribute. Then she darted to the teacher's side and said, "Teacher, I'll take up a little of your time today. These ten or so cards shouldn't take too long. Please bear with me."
The others who were eager to learn the "Shedding Shell Technique" all expressed their understanding and goodwill towards her.
"Wen'er, it's alright. We can all read, we just don't understand it very well. I'm sure we'll catch up soon under the teacher's guidance. That way, we can go out and see the world with you, right? Hehehe."
Wenwen: Uh, my uncle was probably indirectly mocking her for being illiterate.
Hmph, don't think she can't tell; she's a person with a broad perspective.
Without changing her expression, she sweetly replied, "Uncle-in-law, go for it! Go for it!"
At the foot of the mountain, smoke and fire filled the air, and noise rose and fell. Only the Wen family's house on the edge gradually quieted down.
Half an hour later, Wenwen finally finished learning the new flashcards.
She straightened up, looked up, and turned around.
The children were fast asleep, their faces beaming with smiles as they drifted off to sleep.
My mother, my third aunt, and my aunts were silently processing dried fruit with my sisters. The aroma of fruit wafted through the air, mixed with the smell of roasted meat, creating a unique flavor.
Father, second uncle, eldest aunt's husband, and brothers each had a few cards in their hands, and they huddled together, whispering and discussing their learning progress.
Even Grandpa and Grandma gathered together with a few cards. The two old people looked at the cards, sometimes frowning in suspicion, sometimes pointing and commenting. The old saying "one is never too old to learn" is truly true.
Wenwen suddenly saw Ye Shi waving at her, with a look of bewilderment on her face.
Wenwen!
Could it be? There's been progress so quickly?