Chapter 75 Retreat and leave
[Add 1 to the proficiency of the big stone thrower]
When he finally saw this prompt, Zhao Ya, who was already sweating profusely, stopped practicing.
This is a small forest outside the city. It is already early in the morning. The small forest is in a mess. Trees as thick as a bowl have been destroyed and broken.
These are all the consequences of Zhao Ya's practice of throwing the monument just now.
After returning home from the escort agency, Zhao Ya had a hasty dinner and then went to the woods outside the city to continue practicing his big monument throwing skills.
Because this unique art is too powerful and the sound it makes is too violent, it is not suitable for practicing at home.
But hard work paid off. After practicing for most of the night, Zhao Ya finally succeeded in mastering this unique skill.
At this time, Zhao Ya opened the attribute panel and saw the skills of the big monument thrower.
Big monument thrower (1/100 for beginners)
And as long as he has this skill, Zhao Ya can increase his proficiency level to upgrade.
Zhao Ya took out two dried green bamboo snakes and threw them into his mouth before starting to walk home.
The practice just now made him feel exhausted.
You must know that even Meng Lei, who is a warrior in the third realm, is not able to use this great monument-smashing skill freely, not to mention Zhao Ya, who is only in the second realm now.
He can only learn this unique art now, and then slowly practice carving when his level improves.
On the second day, Zhao Ya came to the escort agency with the breakfast he bought.
Meng Lei didn't say anything. After eating breakfast, he continued to teach Zhao Ya the secrets of the big monument slammer.
The day passed like this, and in the evening, Zhao Ya felt that he had gained a lot, but even so, his proficiency only increased by one point.
Zhao Ya understood that this was still related to his own realm, so he was not in a hurry.
"Chief escort, it's so late, why don't you come home with me to eat."
Meng Lei shook his head and refused, "No, there is still food in the escort agency. I will just eat something simple. After all, I am leaving tomorrow and want to stay here for a while."
The words were full of desolation and reluctance.
When Zhao Ya heard this, his heart moved. In fact, he had wanted to ask for a long time, but he never had the chance to ask. Now when he heard Meng Lei mention it, he couldn't help but ask: "Chief escort, where are you planning to go next?"
"Go to the county seat!"
"County city?"
"Well, my family lives in the county." Meng Lei said.
"Then if the disciple wants to see you, can he just go to the county to find you?"
"Yes, I will leave you an address when the time comes. If you have a chance, you can go to the county to find me." Meng Lei said.
Zhao Ya nodded, feeling suddenly sad.
Although he and Meng Lei did not have the title of master and disciple, they were actually master and disciple.
Especially after receiving the title of Great Monument Slammer, Zhao Ya already regarded Meng Lei as his mentor.
Now that parting is imminent, Zhao Ya naturally feels very uncomfortable.
As if aware of Zhao Ya's thoughts, Meng Lei laughed and patted his shoulder with one hand.
"Come on, Xiaoya, how can a dignified man act like a woman? Besides, you should be happy for me."
"You must know that my family has been urging me to wash my hands of the golden basin before, but I have always been reluctant to do so. Now I finally have the opportunity to go into seclusion. This is also my blessing. After all, how many men in the world can die a good death!" Meng Lei sighed.
Zhao Ya also smiled.
What Meng Lei said is indeed true. As a person who lives on the edge of a knife, it is not easy to escape without losing an arm.
"The disciple will come tomorrow to see Master off."
Meng Lei waved his hand, "No need, the so-called farewell is just to add to the sadness, and although Wuxiang City is far away from the county town, it is nothing with your ability, so we will definitely meet again in the future. Why make it so sad!"
Speaking of this, Meng Lei smiled casually, "If you really want to give it away, you might as well have a few drinks with me tonight, so you can practice it for me in advance!"
Zhao Ya nodded immediately, "Okay, I'll prepare the food and wine right away."
There was still food left in the escort agency, but the meat and vegetables were gone, so Zhao Ya went to the street and knocked on the door of a butcher shop.
Only some meat bones were left in the butcher shop.
In this world, fat meat sells best, followed by lean meat. As for these bones, no one wants them at all.
Zhao Ya simply wrapped these big bones into round balls, and after taking them back to the escort office, he washed them with clean water, and then added seasonings and stewed them.
The big bones were very cooked, and after a while the meat was crispy and the bones were rotten. Then Zhao Ya took them out, put them in a large basin, and then broke all the big bones with his palms, revealing the white jade-like bone marrow inside.
This is an excellent dish to accompany wine.
The two of them sat around the table. The wine was bought by Zhao Ya at a high price from a familiar shop on the street. It was not considered a good wine, but it was better because it was not mixed with water and had a strong taste.
"Master, I would like to propose a toast to you first, and wish you a safe journey home." After saying this, Zhao Ya raised his neck and drank up the full bowl of wine.
Meng Lei laughed, "Okay, as you said, drink!"
After three rounds of drinking, the two of them were not tipsy at all.
Meng Lei looked at the empty escort office and suddenly sighed.
"Twenty or thirty years of hard work has been wasted in one fell swoop!"
Zhao Ya put down his wine glass and didn't know how to respond.
"I really want to run this Changlong Escort Agency, but the world doesn't allow it, and those wealthy families don't allow it. I tried to save my life, but in the end I ended up with my heart separated and my arms broken."
"Xiao Ya, do you understand this feeling?" Meng Lei turned to ask Zhao Ya.
Zhao Ya nodded.
Meng Lei smiled miserably, "No, you don't understand at all. This Changlong Escort Agency is equivalent to my child."
Meng Lei sniffed violently when he said this.
"Okay, okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Fortunately, I have you in the end! To be honest, after running the escort agency for so many years, you should be considered the most talented, calm and alert young man I have ever seen."
"Sometimes I even feel that you don't look like a young man at all, but like an old man who has been walking around for many years."
"Master is too flattering!"
Meng Lei shook his head, "No, I didn't praise you too much. You are indeed excellent. Wei Yu was also good before, but he was too arrogant and ended up paralyzed and died."
Zhao Ya also felt a little sad when he heard Meng Lei mention Wei Yu.
While they were escorting, Wei Yu, who had been paralyzed in bed and felt that there was no hope of recovery, hung himself from the bedside with a rope and took his own life.
This was not known until they returned.
However, because the escort agency suffered a major change, there was no way for him to take care of him, so he could only send two people to bury Wei Yu hastily.
A once high-spirited young man turned into a withered skeleton in the grave, and the ending was lamentable.
"I don't mean anything else by mentioning him. I just want to remind you that you must guard against arrogance and impetuosity. This world only recognizes strength. That was the case in the past and it will be even more so in the future!"
"Disciple understands!" Zhao Ya nodded solemnly.
This meal lasted until midnight.
Zhao Ya wanted to stay and talk to Meng Lei, but he drove him away.
In Meng Lei's words, what's the point of staying here if you don't go home to be with that little girl.
In desperation, Zhao Ya had no choice but to go home and made up his mind to go to the escort agency early tomorrow.