Great Sui Storyteller

Chapter 506
"..."

After a moment of silence, when Li Zhen gnawed the suckling pig, Cui Gan smiled and said:

"The Daoist must not do this. The Daoist made great contributions to the birth of this pool of dragon fire. If he hadn't suppressed the dragon's veins by means of reaching the sky, it would be impossible to say what kind of catastrophe Yuqian would suffer. Hedong has suffered from military disasters in the past two years. It is also to do our best to stabilize the people and refugees here, if the fire poison of this mine vein really erupts, the consequences will be unimaginable. In the next Minggan five, I also ask the Taoist priest not to refuse."

It was still very comfortable to hear these words, and all kinds of high hats were kept on Li Zhen's head.

Similarly, the subtext in the discourse is also very clear:

"You're welcome, just speak up if you have something to say."

"Bring out your terms."

But did Li Zhen understand? ...To be honest, he didn't understand.

Because Cui Qian's logical basis is completely based on the Shouchu Daoist Priest Xuan Jun's conception in front of him, and he came here on the basis of playing tricks with him, hiding words, and wanting to get more benefits.

But the problem is...

He Li Laodao is really not interested in this thing.

It's just a crater, and the tickets are up to 80 people.

He's really not interested.

So, after hearing this, he shook his head again:
"No, no, no, you're welcome. Seeing injustice on the road, draw your sword to help. Since you encounter it, you must extend your hand to help. You're not welcome, I'm talking... Didn't you two also invite the poor to dinner? The dishes on this table It tastes good, that's enough."

His tone was relaxed, and even matched with his shrugged appearance, he seemed to be in a mess.

But the more this happened, the more suspicion in Cui Gan's eyes became stronger.

how?

I retreat again and again, do you still want to do this?
But at this moment, Cui Wanrong suddenly spoke:

"Daoist Gao Yi, please drink."

"..."

Cui Gan turned his head and glanced at his sister.

The tacit understanding between the brothers and sisters made him instinctively feel that the other party must have discovered something when he took over the topic.

So I decided to temporarily hand over my right to speak.

Also raised the glass:
"Master, please."

"Yeah, okay, both of you, please."

After taking another sip of wine, Cui Wanrong asked curiously:
"On the carriage just now, I heard the Taoist priest say that he came to Hedong this time to find a friend, right?"

"Yep."

"I don't know where this friend of the chief is? My Cui's business company also has some contacts with other places in Hedong. Right now, Master Xuanzang is recovering from his wounds. The Taoist chief will definitely stay in Yuqiang for a few days. Why don't we go find it and bring some along with it?" The news passed?"

"Well……"

Li Zhen thought about it and thought it was appropriate.

I just don't know where Lao Du is now.

But since people said so, they should know the situation in Hedong very well.The chance of finding someone is much higher than if he went to Hejin to meet him.

So he nodded:

"Pin Dao Xun's person is Du Ruhui, the second son of the Du family, Du Ling. He is the newly appointed director of Hedong."

"So it's Brother Keming."

As soon as Li Zhen mentioned his name, Cui Gan nodded, obviously he knew Du Ruhui.

Although the Du family is not comparable to the Cui family, at least they have to be more intimate when they are outside.

And after he finished speaking, he looked at his sister.

Cui Wanrong thought for a while and said:
"Recently, I received news about this Brother Du. He went to Sanliang Mountain. The Sanliang Mountain is the remnant of the Taihang. Although the mountain is not a high mountain, it is winding and there are many bandits hidden inside... …Well, so, Daoist, I will immediately send a message to find it, if I find it, how about bringing the news that Daoist is here as soon as possible?"

When Li Zhen heard this, she immediately felt that the girl was reliable, so she quickly got up to check:

"Thank you Cui Jushi."

Cui Wanrong smiled reservedly:
"You are too polite, Taoist priest. If Taoist priest and Venerable Master Xuanzang hadn't stepped forward, I'm afraid that the people of Yukui would have suffered a lot. This kindness will be remembered in the hearts of Yugui and the Cui family. And these days, please don't be too polite. If you have any errands, please don't be stingy."

"Haha, it should be."

"Master, please."

"You two please."

The cup was picked up again.

But when drinking, Cui Gan frowned slightly when he raised his head.

The meaning of my sister's words...but don't let me continue talking?

After thinking about it, after swallowing the drink, his expression turned calm again.

Although he didn't know why, he believed in his sister.

The reason why she did this must be her own thinking, and she would not be aimless.

He said, even if we can't agree on this meal today, there is still a future.

As long as the Taoists are still in the future, everything can be discussed.

in time.

So, he didn't talk about this matter anymore, but picked up the Changbai Mountain ancestral court that he had talked about in the morning, and told Li Zhen as an anecdote.

Li Zhen is indeed interested in these things, and Cui Gan and Cui Wanrong are indeed knowledgeable and know many secrets that ordinary people don't know. They eat and chat for a while, and the atmosphere is so good that it is really unreasonable.

And just when Li Laodao was bragging about the mountains with these two people, two figures suddenly appeared out of thin air outside Yuqiang City.

These two people are like rootless trees, without any trace in the world, suddenly appearing on the official path.

One tall and one short, one old and one young.

It was Taoist Jingming and his apprentice named "Feng'er".

It's just that at this moment, the young Taoist priest's steps are a little vain, and his face is pale, as if he just climbed out of a drum washing machine.

Shaking his body, he took a deep breath forcibly. After standing still, he cupped his hands towards Taoist Jingming first:

"Master, the disciple's lack of cultivation has delayed the work of the master."

"It's okay."

Taoist Jingming looked calm, his eyes were like a river of stars, and the light fell on the Yucheng City not far away.

"Feng'er, you can go on your own."

"..."

The boy was taken aback, thought for a while, and asked:

"Master let the disciples enter the city?"

"Yes, exactly."

"But... want to find that senior brother?"

"Whether you want to go or not, just do whatever you want. Do whatever you want. I will look for you after I finish my work here as a teacher. Go."

"……Yes."

Seeing that the master said so, the boy stopped talking.

Although his face was still a little pale and his steps were vain, he walked firmly towards the city of Yuqiang.After walking a few steps, he turned his head subconsciously, only to see Taoist Jingming's figure had disappeared.

……

In the dragon fire pool, on the stone pillar that Sun Simiao dubbed "Xunfeng", the Taoist sat cross-legged, in front of several brocade boxes, and in front of the brocade boxes was a cyan alchemy furnace about the size of a basketball.

These medicinal materials were prepared overnight by Cui Gan from around Yu Qunian, and it took a lot of manpower and material resources to deliver them in time at noon.

After Sun Simiao checked the medicinal properties of all the medicinal materials, he prepared them according to the proportion, and waited for the time to come.

Alchemy is something that pays attention to the right time, place and people.

Man and nature need not be said.

He himself is one of the best alchemists in the world, and even when he was in Laojunguan, he had the most people of the same generation, that is, the difference between winning and losing with him.

At that time, he was still young.

This shows talent.

Needless to say, the geographical advantage, the natural Xunfeng position, the wind helps the fire, this is the best place for this pool of dragon fire.

Now there is only time left.

He is waiting.

Wait for noon to pass.

The dragon fire is originally the most yang in the world, and in a day, the yang energy is at its strongest at noon.

Alchemy is the way of complementing yin and yang, solitary yin does not grow and solitary yang does not grow, too much is too late.

So, at this moment, Sun Simiao waited steadily for noon to pass, and the daylight was getting weaker, and then opened the furnace to make alchemy.

This elixir, named "Three Officials Renewing God Pill", the elixir formula comes from the ancient alchemy sect, and it is specially used to make up for the practitioner's damaged original power. How rare.

But the difficulty lies in the grasp and control of the subtleties.

Just like surgery, the precision of appendix surgery is more or less inferior to that of brain surgery or neurosurgery.

Therefore, for this elixir, third-rank alchemists are reluctant, but second-rank alchemists are familiar with it, and first-rank can be handy.

In a trance, noon has passed.

In Sun Simiao's perception, the yang power of heaven and earth began to fade slowly.

But he's still waiting.

Because it is not yet time.

But at this moment, suddenly, he frowned.

A...familiar and unfamiliar feeling made him involuntarily look in one direction.

When he saw Taoist Jingming standing by the dragon fire pool, his eyes suddenly widened, and there was an unbelievable look inside!

"!!!"

"???"

Shocked and puzzled, Taoist Jingming, who was watching the dragon fire by the pool, took a step forward, and the next moment he was in front of Sun Simiao.

Looking at Sun Simiao in front of him, Taoist Jingming also showed a trace of emotion in his calm expression:
"I haven't seen you in ten years, Miao Ying, you are getting old." (Note 1)

"..."

Sun Simiao was a little dazed when he heard the Daoist name that no one had shouted for many years resounded in his ears.

But after hearing the words "You are getting old" later, he instinctively observed Taoist Jingming carefully in front of him.

It was discovered that...the other party was still exactly the same as ten years ago, without any change.

Whether it's the hair, the length of the beard, or the wrinkle at the corner of the eye.

The years don't seem to have added any marks on him.

It's just... a monster!

But after thinking about it, he still got up quickly and performed the disciple salute:

"Fusheng Wuliang Tianzun, Miaoying... I have seen the national teacher."

"Huh~"

With a hint of sentimental laughter, he helped Sun Simiao, who was bent over, and observed the other's weather-beaten and dark face, Taoist Jingming asked:
"I especially remember that before you were about to leave, I asked you, if your lifespan is limited, and you cannot find a way to save all the ills and sufferings in the world, how would you regret it when your lifespan is exhausted? Your answer is that you will never regret it. Yes. Bar?"

"..."

Sun Simiao did not answer.

Taoist Jingming continued to ask:

"So, now I really want to ask you, Miao Ying, ten years have passed, people are like trees, how many rings have been added. Do you...do you regret it?"

"Returning to the teacher, you will have no regrets."

There is no need for any time to think. After Taoist Jingming finished asking this question, the middle-aged Taoist stood respectfully and firmly gave the answer...

gave him.

(Note 1: Miaoying Zhenren is an edict granted by Song Weizong later, not Sun Simiao's Taoist name. I have misappropriated it here, so I will explain it clearly to everyone.)
(End of this chapter)