Chapter 1

The setting sun slowly sets, and the whole world will slowly change between white and black.

There was a well on the ground, and there was a young man by the well

The boy was dressed in coarse linen, with fluffy hair, and dressed like a beggar. However, occasionally from the eyes leaked from the hair, we can see the youth's helplessness, sadness and deep perseverance, hope

The "Goo Goo" boy picked up the water just knocked out of the bowl and drank it. The boy was surrounded by ruins, and the ashes burned by the fire were still visible. Looking around, there are the same ruins, and occasionally a wisp of cooking smoke. The weak voice of several people is mixed with the sad cry of crows, which makes people feel a sense of desolation from the bottom of their heart.....

As the silence slowly subsided around him, the boy ate the last bit of hard black steamed bread on his hand, licked the crumbs on his hand, and then walked to the "bed".

It is said to be a "bed", but it is made of two burned black wooden sticks and a wooden board, with some weeds under it.

But the boy is lucky to be alive in this troubled world.

Late at night, the sound of insects is no longer as powerful as summer. It's late summer and early autumn. Above the weeds, the boy did not sleep. A pair of confused eyes looked at the stars all over the sky. It was destined to be another sleepless night

The boy's name is Wang Chen, and his family is rich. It is said that Wang Chen was born when stars fell. Mr. Wang said that Wang Chen was an immortal from heaven, so he was named Wang Chen.

Wang Chen has been extremely intelligent since childhood. At the age of four, he studied poetry with the only literate gentleman in Wangjia village. In three months, he can read Baijiaxing and QianZiWen. He is a well-known little prodigy and is worthy of the head of an immortal.

Time goes back more than a year ago. It was a hot afternoon. Eight year old Wang Chen secretly ran out of his teacher's school to play in the mountains a few miles away. He didn't return to the village until he was tired and it was getting dark.

However, back to the village, everything has changed: the original quiet village has disappeared, the original simple villagers have disappeared, leaving only flames, ruins and bodies everywhere... The young Wang Chen found the bodies of his family and husband and buried them with the help of dozens of survivors in the village. On the second day of the disaster, young Wang Chen began a miserable escape, because I heard that several survivors said they were going to start a war

In troubled times, human life is not as good as a dog, and the army is like a robber!

Nine months ago, on the way to escape, Wang Chen picked up a dead domestic chicken. Just after it was roasted, it was robbed and beaten by two middle-aged people who fled at the same time.

Seven months ago, Wang Chen was beaten again because of dozens of copper coins... Wang Chen's heart was full of bitterness, sadness and unyielding. After these things, the young Wang fan understands a truth: good things can't be known to others unless you have the strength to protect

Six months ago, Wang Chen was on his way to escape. There are homeless refugees everywhere... Grass roots are rarely seen, and there are not many bark. Driven by hunger, a group of sallow faced refugees want to rob a young horseman of his money

Wang fanchen clearly remembered that he was a gorgeous young man with a sword on his back and looked at the refugees with contempt. Then he pulled out the sword. The shadow of the sword was rampant. Seven or eight refugees died without a few swords, and the rest fled in a hurry

Wang Chen was shocked. For the first time, he had an idea of learning martial arts and wanted to become stronger... That night, in the conversation with the refugees, he heard about three gangs in Cangzhou: Dragon and tiger Gang, giant whale gang and golden knife gate. At the same time, he also heard that because of the strength of the three gangs in Cangzhou City, even the warring armies dare not enter

This is a troubled time with the decline of imperial power and the rise of gangs!

Cangzhou city is one of the twelve capitals of the Xia state, ranking eighth among the twelve cities of the Xia state. As the capital of Cangzhou, Cangzhou City has a history of thousands of years. The flow of people, lively restaurants and gorgeous clothes all highlight the prosperity and wealth of Cangzhou.

The sun in early autumn, gently sprinkled on the earth, is not as hot as summer. Outside Cangzhou City, a teenager stood under a big tree in the distance outside the city and looked at Cangzhou City.

The tall city wall is more than ten meters long. It is all composed of giant stones. Occasionally, traces, knives or swords on the city wall stones can be vaguely identified. This is the trace left by the war and the fighters. People who see it can't help sighing. It is indeed an ancient city with a long history and full details.

This young man is Wang Chen. After six months of wandering, Wang Fan has faded the shyness of ordinary young people at this age, but also the steadiness and depth of adults. It's just that his low figure and the heroism between his eyebrows make it easy to find that he is still a child.

It's true that disasters make people grow up.

A month ago, some survivors who had just wandered settled down in several towns. Wang Chen didn't stop. After seeing the young man's sword technique, Wang Chen decided to come to Cangzhou City. Because he heard that he wanted to learn advanced martial arts and become an awesome martial artist, the only recent one was the three gangs in Cangzhou City.

At the gate of the city, there was no strict inspection. Several guards stood lazily. Without any waves, they entered the city smoothly. Just after entering the city, Wang Chen found that the inside of the city was different from the outside. There was a flood of people in the street. Everyone was dressed luxuriantly. The sound of Hawking everywhere surprised Wang Chen. After waiting for a while, he was revived by the scornful eyes of the city people everywhere.

"It's still too tender," Wang Chen thought to himself, blaming himself for acting like a child. He hurried to the corner where no one was, but he didn't think that such a young boy should have such an idea!

To enter a gang, you must first inquire about the news of the gang. Naturally, you should go to the restaurant.

Hongfu restaurant, a slightly tacky name, Wang Chen squatted by the wall and looked up into the restaurant. There was a lot of noise in the restaurant, and guests came in and out one by one. It took Wang Chen nearly two hours to hear useful news.

"Li Wanfu, the day after tomorrow will be the day when the three major gangs recruit members. Your son is twelve years old this year. Your boy still can't make it through this year's gang selection."

"Don't worry, my son can't make it. Even if your dog goes, it's useless. The three gangs can't get in all kinds of goods." a middle-aged man with a strong stomach looked angry, as if this poked his pain and showed no weakness.

"I don't know how many people can join the gang and learn martial arts this year"

…….

Wang Chen listened a little and knew the beginning and end of the matter. He didn't listen down and bowed his head and left.

In the south of the city, there is a broken temple where several beggars often live. Wang Chen only lives here today. Although Wang Chen also hid more than 30 Wen in his wandering, he obviously can't spend it for accommodation.

At night, in the broken temple.

A middle-aged man dressed in a brown decipher scolded the three little beggars around the age of ten. "Tomorrow, you three are going to participate in the test of the three gangs. If you can pass, you don't have to suffer with me and turn into Jackie Chan. I can also touch your light. If you can't enter the three gangs, don't come back." the middle-aged man was fierce, and the three children were frightened and waited for a while, The middle-aged man encouraged the three children again. Wang Chen listened and fell asleep slowly.

The next day, Wang Chen spent five Wen to buy a suitable coarse cloth short dress. Although it was not gorgeous at all, it was much better than the rag he wore when he came to the city. After that, I bought steamed bread and ate enough. I fell asleep slowly, waiting for the test on the third day.

The three gangs are the three bullies in Cangzhou. They recruit gang members once a year. They must be children aged 8 to 12. It's hard for children of ordinary people to learn advanced martial arts. In order to get ahead and earn a lot of money, it's the only way to enter the three major gangs through screening. Especially in troubled times, martial arts is the foundation of standing up. If they enter the three major gangs, they can get rich clothes and food as long as they can live. Ordinary people can't afford it, so many people are willing to send their children to the three major gangs.

In the north of Cangzhou City, there is a square about 100 meters long and wide. There were hundreds of people when Wang Chen came here. The crowd was obviously divided into three parts. Each part had dozens of carriages with brocade flags.

Wang Chen has learned Chinese characters and can recognize the characters on the banner. Dragon and tiger, golden knife and giant whale are embroidered with an opposite dragon and tiger, a golden knife and a monster with a big head. The brocade flag is fluttering in the wind and is surrounded by powerful men. It is very powerful.

Wang Chen thought for a while and then floated to the dragon and tiger banner.

In front of the Dragon Tiger sect banner, there is a copywriter. In front of the copywriter sits a man like a gentleman, dressed in long sleeved brocade clothes. On both sides of the copy are powerful men, very powerful.

Wang Chen lined up. After a while, it was his turn. The middle-aged man asked without raising his head:

"Name" "Wang Chen" "age" "nine and a half" "native place" "..."

In less than half a minute, Wang Chen answered. The man next to him hummed, "come here.". Wang Chen hurried over. There were several teenagers behind the man. Wang Chen quickly stood behind him. Before long, eight people stood behind the four men, and Wang Chen entered the carriage at their command.

The giggle of the carriage was not ugly at all. Wang Chen stayed alone, closed his eyes and didn't speak. After a while, hearing the voices of several others, Wang Chen turned his head and looked at several people in the car. One was the same rough boy. He looked simple and didn't speak.

The other five people chattered together and became familiar with each other very soon. They were three young men in Chinese clothes, a young man in strong clothes and a girl with a peach face.

"We need to help each other in this gang test!"

"Of course"

"Sure, sure"

……

At the back is a girl in the corner of the car, whose face is like frost. Her face is beautiful, but the breath of strangers on her body makes several teenagers very uncomfortable. Wang Chen didn't talk to others. After waiting for a few hours, the carriage was still walking, so he slowly fell asleep.

When the carriage stopped, Wang Chen vaguely heard someone shouting, "get up, get up". When he opened his eyes, he saw the simple boy shaking his body. "Thank you" Wang Fan replied. Han juvenile was embarrassed to scratch his head, and then pulled up Wang Chen and got off together.

After getting off the bus, I found them at the foot of the mountain. It was also afternoon. There were dozens of carriages around, and hundreds of teenagers whispered around. Wang Chen and the simple young man also communicated with each other. After a few words, they knew that the young man's name was Zhang tie. He was a child of a poor family near Cangzhou City. Maybe he had the same background. They talked very happily and soon became familiar with each other.

After waiting for about two-quarters of an hour, several more carriages came. When the young people got off, the old man in Chinese clothes in the center of the crowd snorted again. The young people present quickly stopped talking and looked at the old man.

The old man looked around for a week and said in a brilliant voice: "go along the mountain road in front. It's time for Sanzhu incense to reach the hillside before entering the outer door. Otherwise, hum, the dragon and tiger Gang don't want waste." the old man's voice was very powerful and sounded like a bell. After the voice, several old people disappeared.

Looking at the quick figure of the old man, the teenagers could not help but marvel. The dragon and tiger gang was really powerful. Thinking that they might join such a gang soon, the teenagers immediately climbed the mountain in a hurry.

Dragon and tiger mountain is named after the dragon and tiger sect. It has lush trees. You can see gurgling streams from time to time. The scenery is very beautiful. Unfortunately, no one dares to visit it because of the strength of the dragon and tiger sect.

But now the teenagers are not in the mood to watch the surrounding scenery. The heavy wheezing and sweat proved that the teenagers were very tired.

It looks very close from the foot of the mountain to the mountainside. In fact, it's very hard to get up. Sanjixiang, an adult with poor health, may be reluctant to get up, let alone these children.

Walking, Wang Chen was dizzy. His legs were filled with lead. It seemed that he had to use up all his strength before taking a step. Looking up, the destination is coming. Zhang tie follows Wang Chen tightly behind him. Wang Chen saw that Zhang tie was tired and wanted to sit down and rest. He quickly said, "hurry up, the time is coming." after listening to this sentence, Zhang tie reluctantly stood up, but he had no strength to walk. Wang Chen hesitated slightly, so he pulled him back together. Zhang tie seemed to be inspired by his actions and walked forward with his teeth clenched.

Next to them, several teenagers in the same car with Wang Chen.

"Don't you agree with Wang? How can you go alone?"

The young man in front walked forward without turning back, and a few curses came from behind.

Wang Chen ignored the scolding of several people, but unconsciously generated an inexplicable emotion in his heart. This emotion called caution. Although it hindered Wang Chen's cultivation several times, it also saved his last name several times. This is not mentioned later.

After a while, Wang Chen and Zhang tie finally reached the hillside.

The old man in Chinese clothes at the foot of the mountain stood there motionless. There were more than 100 teenagers behind him. Wang Chen was too tired to stand. He wanted to sit down immediately. When he saw these people, he quickly pulled up Zhang tie and walked back. Wang Chen went to the back to find a stone, sat down and gasped.

After less than a cup of tea, when Wang Chen didn't gasp loudly, he heard the voice in front of him, "waste, I haven't come up after so long. The most important thing to learn martial arts is to bear hardships. I can't bear such hardships. Hum! Drive the people behind me out.".

When Wang Chen heard the voice, he said it was the old man. Fortunately, he was a little early. Then Wang Chen quickly got up and stood behind the crowd with Zhang tie. The old man turned and glanced at the young man. His eyes were like swords. The young men all bowed their heads. What I said just now seemed to give them a hint.

After that, the teenagers were arranged to rest. In the evening, in the room on the mountain, Wang Chen, Zhang tie and the other two were too excited to sleep in the room. They were excited to discuss the future Jianghu life.

Late at night, the others in the room were busy for a while and went to sleep.

Wang Chen leaned against the window, which was full of stars, like pearls. Wang Chen thought of the life around her parents when she was a child and the wandering life for more than a year... Finally, she fell asleep in the expectation of the future, and there was a firm smile on her mouth.