16 Rumor of Four Phases! (1/2)
According to the arrangement, Zhang Wu Ji's courtyard was positioned just at the left side of the Reflecting Pagoda, with the arrangement of the 1st disciple, 3rd disciple, 5th disciple, 7th disciple, and 9th disciple. While for those that were positioned at the right side, they wo uld be the 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th disciple.
With each of them having their own courtyard and land to do practice their own hobbies and profession, this answers the reason why the fourth and eighth senior brother both carries the hobbies of Literature and Martial Arts. Although the way from the west side to the east side from the Reflecting Pagoda is not far, they weren't too close either.
Passing through the training ground first, Zhang Wu Ji first noticed the seriousness of his six senior brothers and sister's new weapon, with another two human shape craters from not too far away.
”This two must be second and third senior brothers leftovers.” Zhang Wu Ji looks at the accurate line and shape that describes the physical shape of the two, and suddenly an intention of making the clay model from the two craters appeared.
”I should make fun of them when I got a chance.” Zhang Wu Ji left after he stops for a moment to look at the sign of battle, under the watch of the other elder disciples, and slave disciples. In the mind of every people on the training ground, all of them carries a hint of jealousy, but none dare to express their mind.
When he reaches the courtyard belonged to the forth, Zhang Wu Ji knocked the door three times, indicating that he came with a request. He waited at the door for less than five minutes before a servant came to open the door, inviting the youngest Master Senior inside to take a sit.
”Up to forth senior brother's style, everything should follow the nature, come and go with nature.” Zhang Wu Ji was impressed with his fourth brother's courtyard that was arranged in a unison of flowers, plants, and fishes in the middle of his courtyard. At each of the corner, a sculpted word of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter was positioned at the four corners.
”Ninth brother, how kind of you to visit my humble courtyard! What brings you here today?” his fourth brother came out from his room immediately to greet this beloved junior of his. In fact, how can he not be this welcoming, after seeing the miraculous recovery of the seventh, the amazing weapon in his hand, and also the talent he has shown to their master?
”My fourth brother, the junior was here for an outrageous request, hope the fourth brother can help enlighten this junior!” Zhang Wu Ji bowed before his fourth senior brother, in order to obtain his approval.
”Why! Junior brother! Do not carry all these small ceremonial gestures with me, else I will not agree with calling you as my ninth brother!” he sped and stops before Zhang Wu Ji, and pull his back straight on his spine. Brothers do not bow to each other. What a good word, what a family!
”Tell me, if the fourth brother can do it, he will even take his life as the payment to fulfill junior brother's wishes!” his fourth senior brother pat at his chest as he talks.
”You look like somebody in the Martial Art side instead of Literature, fourth brother...”
”Wu Ji was thinking about getting and enlightenment from viewing the collection of arts and calligraphies you've collected after such a long time. At this moment, Wu Ji was stuck in the middle of deciphering the Bone Strengthening Art, and was trying to obtain some breakthrough from the Fist of Destruction Qi Manual,” he explained his request to came here personally.
”That's it? Do not mention looking at my collections, even if you want to enter the Pavilion of Arts in the Wen Wu City is possible if you want!” his fourth brother grabbed Zhang Wu Ji's wrist as he led the junior into his specially built building for appreciating the collection of arts.
It was until they reach the building his fourth brother released his grip. Taking out a key from his waist, neck and from his butler, his fourth brother unlocked the three locks from the door, and push them open. It seems that this room was as precious as the treasure vault of the Seven Star Sect!
”Junior brother, go ahead and appreciates them. Butler Lu, please prepares the best tea for me, and prepares some high-quality fruits for us to enjoy here.” his fourth brother ordered the butler to quickly prepares the refreshments and drinks while inviting Zhang Wu Ji to have a look on his collection.
When he entered, his impression of the art, literature, and calligraphy was all destroyed and renewed into a brand new sight! Unexpected to his unknowledgeable self, The appreciated art in this realm is actually... Actually!
Sculptures!
Calligraphies!
Book of Poems and Quotes!
Records of person who describes the sight and scenery he has seen in a lifetime!
And, the worst of all...
Remains of the beast, such as their bones, scales, fangs, and preserved hearts!
”Oh my god! You ruin my eyes!!!” Zhang Wu Ji felt like scratching his eyes because the tool left in the preserve jar is in fact, the reproductive organ belonged to an Inner Qi Master Beast!
”Fourth senior brother, don't you have any pictures, and scrolls of drawings?” Zhang Wu Ji asked.
”Drawings? Pictures? What was that?” he smiled and look at his lovely junior brother.
”This world really did not possess any drawings and pictures. Is that why the Ping An Continent's people only managed to reach the highest tier of Inner Qi Lord in their life?” Zhang Wu Ji theory is practically correct, but without sufficient ability, the answer to this question will not be revealed.
”No, I'm mistaken for something I saw, but the fourth brother, your collection is absolutely amazing!” Zhang Wu Ji knows that in the term of art, perhaps his senior brother might be better than him, as he was just somebody that wasn't well accustomed in this world he's living.
”Yes. All of them here worth a few million gold coins, so it was very difficult for me to keep them in the collection because too many people want them.” the fourth senior brother explained. He went over to one of the books placed nicely on their shelves, and return to Zhang Wu Ji's side for him to take a look.
”Fourth senior brother, why are you bringing this book to the table?” Zhang Wu Ji believes that most of the literature records here are related to literature, there should be nothing he missed. But before his fourth senior brother managed to describe the book, his hand touches it, and a status came into his mind.
Rumor of Four Phases (Tai Yang, Shao Yin, Shao Yang, Tai Yin)
Usage 1: Enable the fusion of four phases when their compatible part is gathered
Usage 2: When holding this book, allow the user to look at the phases of all manual
Durability: 7/7
Special: Fusion Item is able to retain half of their usability. Increase the before fusion effect randomly
”Four Phases?” Zhang Wu Ji's eyes opened wide when he read the description on the item. His sudden action shock his fourth senior brother because even himself have no idea what is this secretive book with their title was missing is all about.
”Junior brother, you recognize this book?” he placed the book down before returning to the seat an ask his brother a question. With another hand, he prepared to turn the teacup for the tea butler Lu to brought into the room.
While the butler was filling the teacup, Zhang Wu Ji's attention returned to where he was. Staring at his senior brother, Zhang Wu Ji decided to ask about the identity of this mysterious book.
”The fourth brother, I'm sure the background of this book was mysterious enough for you to place them on one of the bookshelves. Tell me more about it please.” Zhang Wu Ji hates to guess when he wanted a serious answer. By asking his senior brother in a straightforward manner, he awaits the answer patiently.
”This book came from our master. He said, when he read through three-quarter of the contents, it gave him the impression of an appearance of four different animals. A Lizard, a pangolin, a fox, and a crow. Taking the four of them as a guide, our master created the Four Beast Style, which gains him a nickname ”Beast Equal” except his own original nickname.”
”In fact, he was slightly disappointed when the style he created only contains four different styles, given the sect he was from was name Seven Star Sect, but because this Four Beast Style allowed him to step further as a cultivator, he accepted them, but kept them deep inside of his heart.”
”And this book was given to me because, among all of us, I am the only one to appreciates such treasures until you came. How about you overtook the responsibility to take care of this book, and give this senior brother a time to relax instead? I'm sure master will not reprimand me for giving this to you.” his fourth brother actually decided to pass him the responsibility to take care of this book.
In a way, it was inherited. For his master that was standing strong at the 59th Stage of Inner Qi Elder, it was a difficult obstacle for him to overcome the Sheng Xian Process. But because of this book was by his side when he breaking through, it becomes a treasure which was also his regret, and proudness.