Chapter 63: Acknowledged a Younger Brother

  The nunchucks were short and simple in structure, especially the one in Liu's hand, which was even more crude. The two small sticks were only connected by a ordinary rope. It was said to be self-made, and no one would doubt it.

  Gongsun Wenda took the nunchucks and examined them for a while, feeling that they were too simple and crude. However, the power displayed by the nunchucks in the previous duel made him dare not underestimate them. He chuckled at Liu Yitiao and said: "Yitiao, you're really talented to be able to create a weapon that suits your own style."

  Yang Bofang also came up and asked, "Is that so? I just saw your movements and techniques in the duel, which complemented the Double-Ended Staff perfectly. Hmm, scattered yet agile, without a fixed set of moves, and relying entirely on the opponent's attacks and one's own reactions to counterattack and defend - is this the legendary technique passed down through the Liu family?"

  Yang Bofang had never seen Liu Mingzong's martial arts before, so he would ask this question.

  Liu Yitiao saw Yang Bofang, a knowledgeable person, also asking this question, and knew that they were not clear about his grandfather's martial arts moves. He didn't explain much either, but vaguely replied: "Yang Shu is overpraising, it's just a minor skill, not worth mentioning."

  At this time, Gong Sun He Lan also came to himself. He got up from the ground with a daze, walked unsteadily to Liu Yi Tiao's side, and gave him a deep bow. When he lifted his head, Liu Yi Tiao saw that there was no despair or disappointment on his face after failure, but instead, an excited and frenzied expression.

  "Big brother! From now on, you are my Big Brother Gu Sun Helan! Big brother, please accept little brother's bow!" As he spoke, he bowed again to Liu Yitiao. Is this kid crazy from being beaten? How dare Liu Yitiao let him bow again, he quickly stretched out his hand to support him and said: "Brother Helan, why is this? Such a big courtesy, I am not worthy of receiving."

  Gongsun Helan was like this, and Yang Bofang and Gongsun Wenda didn't find it strange. Among warriors, there is no distinction between superior and inferior, only strong and weak. A true warrior will always admire only those who are stronger than him.

  Gongsun Helan is a martial artist, although he always dresses like a scholar and carries a folding fan to show off his elegance, but deep down he still has the temperament of a martial artist.

  "Big brother, I was too rude earlier, little brother is here to apologize to big brother, please forgive me!"

  Good attitude in admitting mistakes, hum, Gong Sun Wenda nodded in satisfaction, unexpectedly this stinky brat became so well-mannered after being beaten.

  "Was he disobedient because I didn't hit him enough?" Gong Sun Wenda, the father, began to reflect on this and wondered if he should find an opportunity to hit him a few more times in the future. Maybe that would make him better.

  Liu Yitiao was also surprised by the huge change in Gong Sunhe's attitude. Was this what they called "not fighting, not knowing each other"? Or was Gong Sunhe originally a masochist who only felt comfortable after being beaten? Liu Yitiao responded magnanimously: "Brother He doesn't have to be like that. As the saying goes, 'not fighting, not knowing each other', let's just forget about past matters and not mention them again. Besides, in terms of age, you're older, I'm younger, so we can just address each other as brothers. Brother He calling me 'big brother' is something little brother cannot accept."

  "Impossible!" Gong Sun Wenda firmly refused: "First brother, in the world of martial arts, the superior one is respected. First brother's martial arts skills are above mine, so you should be the leader."

  "Yes, a wise nephew, just a title, don't think too much about it." Gong Sun Wenda also came out to persuade. This old man had already seen his son's intention and with the title of elder brother, Gong Sun He Lan would be able to ask Liu Yi for advice in the future.

  Someone is crying and shouting, begging to recognize you as their elder brother, which would make anyone feel a bit at a loss. Liu Yitiao couldn't help but shift his gaze towards Yang Bofang, wondering what he meant. The Gong Sun Manor was one of the top families in San Yuan County, and if they could take this opportunity to establish a relationship with them, taking the future master of the Gong Sun family as their younger brother would be a good thing, which would also bring great benefits to his future development. However, Liu Yitiao couldn't tell whether Gong Sun Wenda and his son were just pretending or being sincere.

  Yang Bofang also became a refined person, naturally seeing Liu Yitiao's concerns. He nodded slightly at Liu Yitiao and stepped forward, saying: "Since He Lanxian has this intention, you should fulfill it for him. In the future, if He Lanxian encounters any difficulties in martial arts, as his elder brother, you can help him a lot."

  Liu Yitiao saw Yang Bofang like this, and his heart also put down. He knew that Yang Bofang would never harm him. Liu Yitiao returned a courtesy to Gong Sun Helan and said: "So, I'll take my leave now, Gong Sun Xian Di!"

  "Brother Liu!" Gong Sun He Lan formally bowed to Liu Yi Tiao, then warmly pulled him out of the martial arts hall, leaving Gong Sun Wen Da and Yang Bo Fang, the two old men, behind.

  Gongsun He and Lan had always acted like this, and the two old men didn't mind, slowly following behind them.

  Yang Bo turned to Gong Sun Wenda with a smile and said, "Brother Wenda, you are indeed good at arithmetic, treating the young as old and changing brothers into younger brothers. Are you looking up to a clever nephew's skills?"

  "Nowhere, Third Brother is worrying too much." Gong Sunwen smiled and said: "With Eldest Brother Yang here, how would I dare to have any ill intentions towards a junior like you? Moreover, your martial arts skills are family heirlooms, how could they be easily passed on to outsiders? What I value most is not only your martial arts skills, but also your character. You're knowledgeable, courteous, and humble in victory. If that stinky little brat of ours can often spend time with you, it's still better than him always hanging out with that Du family kid... Hehe..."

  "Please come in, big brother!" Gong Sun Helan led Liu Yitiao to the living room and said: "Big brother, please sit down for a moment, let me go to the inner room to change my clothes."

  "Please, younger brother, do as you like." Liu Yitiao sat there with a pleased expression. Suddenly having an extra little brother didn't feel bad at all. Especially since Gong Sun Helan was being so enthusiastic. Compared to the folding fan boy from last night who was lying on his back looking arrogant, he was practically two different people.

  "A clever nephew, taking advantage of the current leisure time, how about we two old men play another game?" In less than a breath's time, Gong Sun Wenda and Yang Bo Fang also followed up. However, at this time, Old Man Gong Sun's hands had an additional chessboard.

  Liu Yitiao stood up, cupped his hands and said: "Since Uncle Gongsun has the intention, I will definitely accompany him. Please sit down, Uncle." Liu Yitiao took the chessboard from Gongsun Wenda's hand and placed it on the table to set up the chess pieces.

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