jdhmnovel Chapter 224 The Competition (2)
Chapter 224 The Competition (2)
Lin Chunyi took a deep breath and asked, "Then can you not use your lightness skill?" To be honest, this question was a bit too much, so she was still a little embarrassed.
"Why?" This was the first time Han Zhou had encountered such a request. Previously, he had only encountered restrictions on using weapons and internal energy.
“Because we won’t.” Lin Lan’s tone had a nonchalant, “what’s the point” feel to it.
Because it sounds as absurd as a master chef not knowing how to slice potatoes.
"..." Han Zhou was momentarily speechless.
So, these two young people in front of him are so strong, but they don't even know the most basic light footwork, right?
So it's useful that he humbly learns from everyone, regardless of their strength! There are so many things in this world that he hasn't encountered or heard of before...
Without using his light-footed skills, it really put him to the test.
Lin Chunyi added, "Actually, it's fine to use it, but please don't suddenly fly too high or too far, so we can't jump up there. Just fight from the ground, okay?"
Just like Lin Lanshan said,
If Han Zhou were to fly towards the artificial hill or the rooftop, they would only be able to win 10/90; if he were to fly, they could only watch helplessly.
Their current level of lightness skill only makes climbing walls a little easier. The shorter one can just push off the wall and get up there!
But they can't just climb up the wall to chase after it every time it flies away, like two geckos...
That makes things much easier! Han Zhou nodded in agreement.
“Alright! It’s getting late, so let’s meet tomorrow at 7 AM. You can choose the location, how about that?” Han Zhou finally revealed a light smile.
The two sisters nodded in agreement.
As for the location, there's nowhere they're familiar with in this county, and they've never bought a house there. The suburbs are too far away, it's all so troublesome…
Lin Lanshan suddenly remembered the best spot and said with a smile, "I remember there is a large open space in the backyard of the Paradise Pavilion. Young Master Hanzhou, could you please ask the proprietress for us?"
We're willing to pay to use it for a few hours. The stage in the hall is a bit too ostentatious; we feel uncomfortable there.
Han Zhou remembered that he often practiced his sword there, so he should be able to get permission.
Hmm, I'll go back and ask first!
If that doesn't work, just add it to the "compensation" he has to pay back.
He learned a new saying: "Debt is never a burden."
At worst, I can practice swordplay a few more times and fight a few more battles, and I'll earn it back!
After talking with Hanzhou for so long, the two sisters have been able to glean some insights into his personality.
She's actually quite easy to talk to, which is nothing like her "keep away" persona.
So what they most want to do next is...
Lin Chunyi pointed at the two monkeys and asked Hanzhou, "Are you planning to keep these two monkeys on your shoulders or release them back into the mountains?"
Speaking of these two little guys, Han Zhou wanted to sigh. This time, he was probably really entangled with them.
After buying them, he rushed to the woods outside the city to release them. Unexpectedly, they clung to his clothes and refused to go down, terrified.
Looking at the pitch-black forest, Han Zhou even wondered if the animals were afraid of the dark...
He replied helplessly, "I've already sent them to the suburbs, but they don't want to leave. I'll keep them."
Lin Chunyi thought for a moment and said, "It's probably because they've lived with people since they were little and are completely unfamiliar with the mountains and forests. It's better to keep them; if we release them back, they might not survive."
Han Zhou also thought of this, but he couldn't help but think:
I wonder if he'll become a wandering swordsman roaming the world, or a business owner performing acrobatics with his pets...
Lin Lanshan watched as they finished eating the buns and even smacked their lips, finding them incredibly cute and well-behaved.
He took out a few jujubes from his small bamboo cage and offered them to them, saying, "Little Mao, cough, little monkey, do you want some? These are chicken claw fruits, they're sweet."
They blinked at the fragrant fruit, then looked at the cold boat, and squeaked!
They wanted to eat, but dared not take it themselves, afraid of upsetting their new owner.
Han Zhou thanked Lin Lanshan, then said to them, "Take it."
The two little monkeys straightened their bodies, stretched out their forelimbs, grabbed the chicken claw fruit, and squatted back down to their shoulders.
"I just heard you say that these two little guys are called monkeys? Which monkey? Which monkey? I've never heard of this before."
Lin Lanshan told him how to write those two characters, and he said, "At first I thought they were weasels, but upon closer inspection they don't look quite like them. It turns out they are called monkeys."
"..." The idea that monkeys resemble weasels is absolutely the biggest rumor in the world!
Upon hearing this, Monkey King would probably be so anxious he'd scratch his head all over the place.
Lin Chunyi felt that since these two monkeys had finally found a good owner who was willing to take care of them, it was a good thing.
She decided to help them with a little bit more, hoping they would have a good life from now on.
“We don’t know much about them either, we’ve only heard our father mention them before. Monkeys have long, thin tails and brown fur all over their bodies. They are agile and quick. They are very perceptive, like a five-year-old child.”
Lin Lanshan suddenly chuckled, "I've heard that some particularly clever monkeys can even eat and wash dishes by themselves. They can even learn simple arithmetic, but I don't know how much of it is true."
She laughed because she remembered seeing videos online where people could come up with several different answers to 10 + 5 x 5 in the comments section…
Han Zhou looked surprised: "That's so strange?"
It's not that they need to be able to do any work, but if they can understand what we say, take care of themselves, and don't run around, it will definitely save us a lot of trouble.
If he's quiet, smart, and keeps you company so you're not lonely, then wouldn't he actually make a profit by spending fifty taels of silver?
Lin Chunyi glanced at the two sleepy little monkeys who were full, smiled, and nodded:
"Moreover, apart from not eating too much oily or spicy food, monkeys have similar eating habits to humans. They also prefer to eat all kinds of fruits and insects, but they are not picky eaters and are easy to raise."
Han Zhou noted everything down and bowed in thanks.
The word "smart" suddenly popped into his head, and then he said to the two monkeys, "You should also express your gratitude."
The two little monkeys, half-asleep and half-awake, took a long time to process what he was doing before mimicking his actions and bowing to the two sisters.
Han Zhou was stunned! He had just said it on a whim, something that hadn't really crossed his mind. He hadn't expected that they could not only understand him but also mimic his actions.
His thoughts kept wandering: Should he teach them martial arts in the future? Perhaps he could live a life of chivalry, traveling the world with his two pets...
If those two monkeys could read their owner's mind: please let them go, thank you!
Taking the opportunity, Lin Lanshan said, "You can give them names, otherwise they'll just keep calling out 'monkey monkey' all day long, and we won't know which one they're calling for."
They're a name-giving powerhouse! Get a name from them, and they'll take care of it!
Unfortunately, Han Zhou didn't give her that chance, and said without hesitation, "Then let's have Xiao Mao and Da Mao."
"..." Could it be because she almost called out the little monkey just now, and got the inspiration from that?