The painting - A way to Tiger Valley

After a long hard night, when Beijinglia was making her project report for all night, in the fresh morning, she was so sleepy that it was 10 am and she was still sleeping. Her mother sent Debbie, Beijinglia's loving Labrador dog, to wake her up. It was all trained. On the occasion when Beijinglia was of 1 year old, as a puppy, it was bought for her. Now it has been grown all. Beijinglia can hear her 'puff' sound so loud which waked her up. She opened her eyes slowly and saw to Debbie. She slowly said, "Debbie, you are here." And she came in her sense when she saw the time in the clock. She got scared. She exclaimed, "Seriously?! I have missed my morning workout! It's already 10 am!" And then Debbie again barked in low voice. Beijinglia said, "I won't have to prepare my project all night, I have my two days holiday more. (She looked at the window) Well; then, I'll check it out today what I have done all night." Debbie again comes to her. It was like she wants her attention. She rubbed her head against Beijinglia's leg and she gone to her and said, "Debbie, go to mom. I'll be right back." And Debbie went with a speed. She is her so cute friend all the time.

After getting fresh, Beijinglia went to dining room for her breakfast. Debbie was also there having her food. Beijinglia's Mom has no reaction to her. Beijinglia understood that Mom is angry because of her late coming. Her Mom said, "Beijinglia; you woke up. Come and have your breakfast." Beijinglia took her seat and said trembling, "Am...Mom, can I ask you something?"

"Yeah, dear. What's your question?" Her mom said.

"Mom, are you angry with me, because I was late for my today's breakfast?" Beijinglia said with a low sound, like she'll be scolded harsh right now.

"No, because I know that you will do this work the next day too." This made Beijinglia shocked. She said, "No mom, it is not. I have only worked last night a lot. I promise that this will not be my daily routine." Then her mom sit with her and explained, "Beijinglia; my girl, I have been seeing you since last night. What has happened to you?" Then Beijinglia answered, "Mom, these are my bad days I think. A lot of work is on my head."

"So, you will ruin your daily schedule? Beijinglia, you were completing your project report from the last evening and it comes day also. You know that you have missed your today's workout? ...........Beijinglia, don't burden yourself. You have some extra time of two days more. You can complete it evenly." Her mother explained.

"I understood mom. Well, today I am just going to check it clearly. It is going to be completed." Beijinglia said.

"Okay, Beijinglia. Now take you breakfast. But remember; I will not allow you to write after the evening, you have time now." her mom said.

"Okay, Mom. But I was thinking to start on afternoon." Said Beijinglia.

"Afternoon; why is that so?" Her mother asked in doubt.

"Because I was just thinking to meet with Master Xiao; it has been one week since the last time." Beijinglia said with some happiness. This made her mother silly for her. She said, "Still you are behaving like a child, Beijinglia. You're of 20 now."

"I know mom." She replied.

Her mother then said her to take Debbie too. She will also get a walk. And Beijinglia was convinced hard for Debbie.

After spending the time of two hours, Beijinglia went to meet with Master Xiao on Shinsei Temple. This place is not that far from her home. Beijinglia said, "Debbie, you seem so excited. I think you also want to meet with Master Xiao. It is just a week for me but a year for you." Debbie gets excited and started to run and Beijinglia was chasing her and saying her to stop, but it stopped on Shinsei Temple. She made her all exhausted. Beijinglia laid down on the stairs of the temple. Beijinglia said hardly, "Debbie....you are so....fast." And she barked one time.

Just after it, Master Xiao came and saw to Beijinglia with Debbie. Master said to Debbie, "So you have finally come here to meet with me. It has been one year ago. (He saw Beijinglia) And who is there?" Beijinglia listened to Master Xiao's voice and get amazed. Then Beijinglia stands, greeted him and said, "Sorry master that I has laid on stairs, but Debbie made me all exhausted!"

"So, you are here to leave her?" Master Xiao asked. Then Beijinglia said, "No master. Debbie made me to chase her, that's the reason."

"Okay, I can understand. Well, Debbie is your best friend. Don't leave her anytime." Master Xiao said.

"Yes, master. I will never leave her alone." Beijinglia said.

"Okay; tell me how did you come to me today? Were you missing me?" Master Xiao asked.

"Am.......actually, I was just thinking to meet with you." Beijinglia said.

"Fine, well, how is your studies now?" Master Xiao asked.

"I am doing well, master." She replied.

"That's nice. So, do you have something new news about Montara training these days?" Master Xiao asked. Beijinglia said, "Yes. Well, master, I have a question."

"Ask me." He said.

"Master, is it true that real trained trainers have some inherent powers? Or they just use something" Beijinglia asked.

This made Master Xiao in doubt. He said, "No, dear. No any supernatural powers are hired by any Montara trainers. Who told you?"

"I have just listened to it from anyone." Beijinglia answered.

"That's fake. Don't believe on rumors. It is true that some of them has inherent power, but it is fake that on while training or any fight, you will attain supernatural powers. Beijinglia, I have told you the history of this cruel and wicked town, that how this sacred skill get converted in to a wicked profession. And according to that, you don't have to believe in such things foolish things. Montara skills are sacred." Master Xiao explained.

Beijinglia understands. She said, "Master, thanks for the explanation. But I think that Tiger Valley Montara Trainers are all sacred too."

"Sacred? Beijinglia, they aren't Gods. However, not wholly they are devoted in their training. They are only for the security and the protection for their countrymen. Other than that, they are just teenagers and youths." Master Xiao said.

"Teens and youths........ Master, I have listened to many good things about Tiger Valley. But I doubt that where is that place?" Beijinglia asked.

".... It is still a mystery. Beijinglia, this town people aren't that pure enough to watch its beauty." Master Xiao said.

Beijinglia said, "Because they are wicked?" Master said, "Yes, I like that you have understood it. Well, there is something special about you. You are not immoral. But Montara training will be so hard for you. I, don't think I can train you anymore." This made Beijinglia shocked. She asked, "What?! Why Master?" Then Master Xiao said, "Because, I'll be soon moving out of town." This made Beijinglia blanked.

"Beijinglia, don't be sad. I am not talking about forever." Master Xiao said. Then Beijinglia asked, "So, where are you moving?"

"I have said you, out of town, maybe I'll be not there for the summer festival too." Master Xiao said.

"Ah.... Master, it is three months near; for what so important you are moving on a long term?" Beijinglia asked.

"Don't worry, I'll be back soon. Well, I want you to manage the temple on the evening of festival. I know that it sounds sudden, but it is a great time for you to make a name for yourself." Master Xiao said.

This made her to doubt. She said, "Master, I think it will take me three days to decide."

"But I am moving out today." This made Beijinglia sad. Master explained, "Don't worry, I am just glad that you have come to meet with me today. Take this and put on Debbie's neck." Master given her a red ribbon with a red gemstone hanging in it. Debbie loved it. Master said, "You must have it till you are in here." And Debbie barked. Beijinglia said, "Debbie liked it." Master requested Beijinglia to come inside the temple, alone with him. So, Beijinglia let Debbie outside and went with Master Xiao inside.

Beijinglia asked master Xiao, "Master, why we are here?" Then Master replied, "I want to show you something."

"What Master?" She asked.

"A thing which is only for you; not for others, but you have to promise that you'll not expose it to anyone." Master ordered.

"It will be in my heart, not in my mind. I will not say it to anyone." Beijinglia said.

Master knows that she can't do anything like that.

He showed her a big painting which was all rare and made on the time of Princess Swan. This painting shows the way to Tiger Valley, a beautiful pathway was leading to here. Beijinglia was impressed with the artistic styles of this painting, but couldn't recognize it as a real entry of Tiger Valley. She said, "Master, this painting is all rare." Then master Xiao explained her that this painting is never showed to the people on any religious ceremonies or the festivals, because it has something uncommon.

He continued, "Can you find that uncommon thing in it?" Then Beijinglia replied, "Ah...I am not that observant to the paintings, I have tried and I am confused." Then Master smiled at her and said that soon she will understand. But he is sorry to give this painting to her. Then Beijinglia said, "Master, this painting matters this place. I can't take it as it is, and also I don't have that place to keep it. It is rare." By this text of Beijinglia, Master Xiao understands her as a wise girl. She don't have anything wicked on her mind - Master Xiao was trying to make a way to her future.

After spending a great time with Master Xiao, Beijinglia went to home with Debbie back. She wanted to give that necklace to Master Xiao back but he said that take it and let it be with her forever. And he instructed to wear it after when she is leaving home alone, if not; Debbie will wear it.

Master Xiao was highly enthralled with Beijinglia and he knows that she is capable of doing any impossible thing, possible. He said, "An oath is going to be true from you. I know that you are ready..... I showed you a rare painting which is, the entrance of Tiger Valley."

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