People are among the Eight Immortals, starting from Painted Skin Ghost

Chapter 28
"Is this the Immortal Mansion that Duke Yuan practiced in the past?"

Patriarch Wang Chan followed Dan Sheng to Baiyun Cave, and took a look around.

Feeling that the Baiyun Cave is simple and simple, and completely different from the Xianzhen Cave Mansion he imagined, he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

"Most immortals have a detached heart and will not stick to other things."

Hearing this, Han Xiangzi laughed.

"Fellow Daoist Han, you were the one who asked the soul boy to find the old way before?"

Seeing Dansheng busy by the incense burner, Patriarch Wang Chan casually asked Han Xiangzi.

"I saw that he was alone in the cave, and he had nothing to do except practice. It would inevitably be boring. Although he is playful, he is not heavy. If he can make good use of it, he will be happy if he doesn't keep it all together."

"That's why Dan Sheng found Daoist Wang Chan and asked for some treasures. I didn't expect that Daoist Wang Chan actually had them."

Han Xiangzi explained.

After speaking, his eyes showed a strange look, and he looked at the iron essence in the stove.

Based on his eyesight, it is estimated that this iron essence probably came from Kunlun Mountain, and it is called mica iron essence.

If ordinary people grind it into stone powder and take it, all diseases will disappear.

"The old daoists are not treasures, they are just weird things. If you talk about treasures, I have a lot of dao brothers. When we meet later, let Dan Sheng ask him for some."

Patriarch Wang Chan laughed.

"However, the old Taoist didn't expect that Fellow Daoist Han is so young, but his thoughts on teaching and educating people are exquisite."

"Speaking of which, the old Taoist really wants to know who your master is?"

For Han Xiangzi's practice of free-range egg production, Patriarch Wang Chan still quite agrees.

However, he was curious in his heart, which immortal taught him?
It is said that a famous teacher produces a high-level apprentice, and this high-level student has a good teacher, but there is no famous teacher, Wang Chan's ancestor felt itchy.

The egg was born with the iron essence and fluorite gifted by the ancestor Wang Chan, so he concentrated on the training of the two.

From time to time, I ran to read some heavenly books to study.

Back and forth, until it was dark, I was still immersed in it, unable to extricate myself.

Han Xiangzi saw it and smiled without saying a word.

But in my mind, the old saying "Those who know are not as good as those who are good, and those who are good are not as good as those who enjoy themselves."

In order not to disturb him, Han Xiangzi and ancestor Wang Chan withdrew from Baiyun Cave.

……

The moonlight is melting, and the vast and misty Yunmengze reflects the sky full of stars and rivers.

"Brother Wang Chan, when do you plan to return to Shuanglong Mountain?"

Han Xiangzi and Patriarch Wang Chan walked by the bank of Yunmeng Lake, admiring the intoxicating night, and asked.

"The return date of the old Taoist has not yet been determined, and most likely he will live with Brother Dao for a while."

Patriarch Wang Chan knew that it would be difficult for him to gather people for a while, so he could only shake his head at the moment.

"Then please ask Daoist Wang Chan to take care of this Dansheng in his spare time."

Han Xiangzi thought about it, and hand in hand with him begged.

"Fellow Daoist Han, don't worry, the old Taoist has a good relationship with this soul boy. He is pure in nature and has a heart of innocence. He is friendly with all things. Staying by his side will be of great benefit to Shen Ning Dao Xin."

Patriarch Wang Chan smiled bluntly.

"That couldn't be better."

"Tomorrow, Pindao will go to Qizhou to investigate the evil deeds of these three demon foxes. If you want to ask about Dansheng, Brother Dao can tell the truth."

"If he wants to come to Qizhou, there's no need to stop him, just ask brother Dao to let me know."

Han Xiangzi smiled, and reminded Patriarch Wang Chan.

In the past few days, he has been staying in Yunmeng Mountain.

Since he got a potential helper from the ancestor Wang Ao, Qizhou City God, and visited Dansheng today, it was time to leave.

Thinking about leaving Yunmeng Mountain tomorrow,

Before leaving, Han Xiangzi bid farewell to Patriarch Wang Ao on purpose.

As soon as I came to Shuilian Cave, I saw Ancestor Wang Chan and Ancestor Wang Ao talking about Dan Shengai's collection of strange things to practice.

I also asked him if he had any, and wanted to send more in another day.

Ancestor Wang Ao traveled around the world in his early years and indeed collected some good things.

For example, the horn of Kuijiao, the dragon scale of Hedu,...

"Brother Wang Ao, thank you for your continuous hospitality. Pindao will go to Qizhou tomorrow."

Han Xiangzi came to Shuilian Cave and said goodbye to him.

"Compared to the Hundred Flowers Immortal Tea given by Fellow Daoist Han, the old Daoist's hospitality is much more shabby."

"Qizhou and his party, if fellow Daoist Han is not going well, you can come to Yunmeng to negotiate with the old daoist."

Although Patriarch Wang Ao said that he was reluctant to part with him, but he knew that he was going to leave and he couldn't keep him, so he smiled relievedly.

"The poor will!"

Han Xiangzi nodded heavily.

There is no never-ending banquet in the world.

But meeting is fate.

……

Qizhou, in the west of Gyeonggi-do of Datang.

It has nine counties under its jurisdiction and is ruled by Fengxiang Mansion.

Qizhou belongs to the Gyeonggi region. Although it is not as prosperous and prosperous as Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty, it does not accumulate poverty.

At the end of each year, people have surplus food in their homes.

"Fairy Hu, I've been bored recently, can you conjure up two big worms to fight?"

Qizhou.

Sima Mansion, in a manor.

Sitting in the courtyard, Qizhou Sima Wuheng, who was tall and wearing a round neck robe, was facing a beautiful figure not far away, and asked politely.

The fairy Hu he was talking about had almond eyes and peach cheeks, and a graceful figure. Although she was wearing a sleeveless concubine gown, she looked like a fairy descending from the mortal world, but there was a frivolous and enchanting air in her bones that could not be concealed.

In fact, this Fairy Hu is not a fairy girl at all.

It was the pink fox among the three demon foxes who stole the elixir of the Baiyun Cave.

Her name is Hu Meier.

"Master Wu, what's so difficult about this?"

Hu Meier covered her mouth and let out a chuckle.

The charming and low-pitched voice made Na Wu Sima's bones melt.

He looked straight at Hu Meier and said:
"Then ask the fairy to cast a spell."

"Master Wu, you can take a good look."

Hu Meier said.

After finishing speaking, I saw her chanting a mantra, and her jade hand like a lotus root looked at the void to make a move. Suddenly, two white clouds fell and turned into a big tiger with mottled eyes.

These two giant tigers with eye-catching mottled eyes are about ten feet long, their fur is like a brocade robe, their tails are like iron whips, and their teeth are sharp.

When Wu Heng saw these two big mottled tigers, his face changed slightly in shock.

Fortunately, having seen Fairy Hu's tricks before, she was not frightened and stood up suddenly, restless.

But when the servants in the yard saw the two big tigers, their faces turned pale and their bodies trembled for no reason.

How can such a vicious big worm survive with a swiping claw?
Not long after, Fairy Hu played with her sleeves and let out a gust of wind.

Afterwards, the two mottled tigers fought in the courtyard.

I saw that the two mottled tigers first pounced on each other, slapped their paws, then leaned over, turned over, and fought in one place, making the courtyard a mess, and the ground was full of different shades. Potholes.

Wu Heng watched happily from the side, clapped his hands straight and applauded, and praised.

"Fairy Hu did such a good spell, it opened my eyes!"

"Master Wu, Xiaoxian's spells are not as good as grandma's, but her spells are quite advanced."

Hu Meier's autumn waves rippling under her thin eyebrows, she said coquettishly.

"Xiangnu's ability is indeed extraordinary. Last time I left the mansion in a hurry, when will I see you again?"

Wu Heng had seen the fairy girl that Fairy Hu was talking about before, and thinking of her ability, he couldn't help but sighed repeatedly, and said expectantly.

"Grandma has been busy with the Fox Temple these days, so she can't get away."

"Master Wu wants to see her, but he has to wait until the Fox Temple is completed."

Hu Meier sighed, pretending to be sorry.

"Building a temple?"

"Why didn't I hear Xiangu talk about this matter? Are there enough manpower and land?"

Hearing this, Wu Heng was taken aback for a moment, and asked hastily.

This Xiangu Hu wanted to build a temple, so he naturally had to express something.

Otherwise, it would be difficult to talk to her about rare treasures in the future?
……

But said.

It was a coincidence that Wu Sima met Hu Meier and the other three foxes.

That day, after the three foxes, Mrs. Hu, Hu Meier, and Hu Chu stole the elixir book from Baiyun Cave, they fled Yunmeng Mountain in a hurry, and first hid in a remote place to practice spells.

During this period, many people used the name of ghosts and gods to bluff around and rob people a lot of money.

After a small success in magic, Mrs. Hu Sanhu felt that she had the power to protect herself, so she bravely came to the city.

This prefectural city is bustling and lively, unlike the countryside, the three foxes were quickly fascinated.

Eating, drinking and having fun everywhere, within a few days, the money cheated in the countryside will be squandered.

In desperation, in order to make money, Sanhu could only perform on the street.

Since the three foxes know some spells, and Hu Meier is too beautiful and coquettish, there are quite a few people who come to support her.

Therefore, the reputation quickly spread in Fucheng.

Once Wu Heng went out and saw the enchanting Hu Meier on the street, he couldn't walk at all.

In order to get close to her, Hu Meier Sanhu was directly invited to the mansion, where she was provided with good food and drink.

And after witnessing Sanhu's spell of summoning wind and rain, Wu Heng's mind gradually became more active.

He first begged Mrs. Hu to change some gold and silver with the technique of gold touch, and dot it up and down.

This Wu Heng was an official in the capital before, but unfortunately, because of his greed for money, he was sued to Lintai and demoted from Chang'an.

For this reason, he has always longed to go to Beijing again and vent his anger.

But how can it be so easy to enter Beijing?
In the three or four years of the big exam, as long as they are selected as the top choice, there is a possibility of promotion.

As for getting an upper-middle score, how difficult is it?
Among other things, Di Huaiying, the chancellor of Dali Temple before, settled nearly [-] cases a year, and when no one complained, he was only awarded the middle and upper class!
Therefore, it would be extremely difficult for Wu Heng to rely on imperial examinations to shine in Beijing.

As a last resort, Wu Heng could only take a shortcut.

The so-called shortcuts are nothing more than flattering high-ranking officials and clinging to the powerful...

Among them, how can there be no gold and silver treasures to dredge it?

In addition, Wu Heng deliberately asked Sanhu to create a plague of locusts, and he came forward to solve it, so as to gain some political achievements and put gold on his face.

This comes and goes.

Wu Heng and Wu Sima not only won the favor of Qizhou people, but also won the praise of all his colleagues in Qizhou official circles.

Right now, as long as there is enough money in the capital, there is great hope that he will get rid of his humiliation and return to Beijing to report on his duties.

But Wu Heng also understood in his heart that the gold and silver alone could no longer impress the nobles.

You have to get rare treasures!

Therefore, Wu Heng thought in his heart that Xiangu Hu could come to his house soon.

It's just that Mrs. Hu is busy now.

She was awarded as the leader of Qizhou's fox society by Tianhu Academy, and she was also highly valued by Kang Jijiu of Tianhu Academy. The future is bright.

For this reason, Mrs. Hu only cared about pleasing Kang Jijiu, so why would she care about Wu Heng?

If it weren't for the recent plan to build a fox temple in Fengxiang Mansion, Wu Sima's strong support would have been needed.

I am afraid that Hu Meier Sima Mansion will not let him play with him.

"The people are okay, the main reason is that this place is not easy to manage."

"Grandma likes the alley of Dongmo and wants to build a fox temple there, but the people in the mansion don't agree."

What Hu Meier was waiting for was Wu Sima's words, she sighed on her fair face, and said sadly.

"It's strange, Xiangu is a guest of this official's mansion, who doesn't know this Fengxiang mansion?"

Wu Heng frowned slightly.

The next moment, he seemed to have guessed someone, and his face sank:
"But Governor Zhou is unwilling?"

Wu Heng knew most of the Qizhou officials.

On weekdays, no matter whether you ask for it or not, there are a lot of courtesy anyway.

Only the Inspector Zhou of Qizhou has always regarded himself as clean and honest, neither greedy nor greedy, and high-spirited.

More importantly, he also has close contacts with those Qingliu in Chang'an.

It gave Wu Sima a headache.

After hearing this, Hu Meier turned her eyes like willow leaves, she didn't fan the flames, she just persuaded in a low voice:

"Master Wu, the governor is a good official this week. There are relics from the previous dynasty in the alley of Dongmo. If it is demolished by force, it will definitely arouse people's resentment. Master Wu, it is better not to stand out?"

But when Wu Heng heard the words, he immediately waved his hands and said:
"It's true that there are relics of the previous dynasty in Dongmo Lane, but it's been almost a hundred years. Under the years of disrepair, there are more than one dangerous buildings. If it collapses, it will be very bad for pedestrians."

"From my point of view, it's better to demolish it. Immortal Hu is so popular among the people in Fengxiang Mansion. The people know that it was demolished for the purpose of building the fox temple. They should be happy. How can they not be upset?"

"If this is the case, then you have to bother Mr. Wu again?"

Hu Meier pretended to be very moved, and said clearly.

"No trouble, it's my honor to be able to serve the fairy."

Seeing her appearance, Wu Heng was very happy.

Knowing that if this matter is done, Xiangu Hu will definitely look at him differently.

"Then I would like to thank Mr. Wu, and Xiaoxian will definitely tell grandma when she returns."

Hu Meier saw Wu Sima being so upbeat, she smiled at him, she was indescribably charming.

"It's time for Fairy Lao."

With such a beauty by his side, Wu Sima's heart thumped.

……

this day.

On the long street of Fengxiang Mansion in Qizhou, a young Taoist priest suddenly came.

The young Taoist priest, wearing a blue scarf and a bun, has clear eyebrows, a clear appearance, and a slender figure. It is Han Xiangzi who has descended from Yunmeng Mountain.

Han Xiangzi has been heading all the way to Qizhou since saying goodbye to Patriarch Wang Ao and Patriarch Wang Chan.

Ancestor Wang Ao said that the three foxes are currently in Fengxiang, the capital city of Qizhou, and they are very close to Sima of Qizhou.

This Qizhou Sima is an official of the sixth rank.

In a state, except for officials such as governors and chief historians, they can definitely be regarded as high-ranking officials.

Han Xiangzi traveled all the way, and he also found out that the Sima of Qizhou was named Wu Heng.

Speaking of Wu Sima, the common people praised him a lot.

He said that he solved the locust plague in Qizhou a few days ago, and also found a fairy girl to ask for rain, so as to ensure the good weather in several dry places.

Anyway...

According to what the common people said, this Wu Sima was an official and benefited one side.

But Han Xiangzi didn't see it that way.

Qizhou is located in the Gyeonggi area, it is not as humid and hot as the Huainan area, and the current season is just after late spring and not yet the summer solstice, how could this plague of locusts come so quickly?

Most likely it has something to do with the three demon foxes.

After entering Fengxiang Mansion, Han Xiangzi did not immediately look for Sanhu's whereabouts.

Instead, I went to the Town God's Temple first to meet the Town God here.

This Town God's Temple is full of incense and tall.

There are the front hall, the main hall, the back hall, and the hatchback guard house, as well as the Yimen, the middle gate and so on.

When Han Xiangzi came to the temple, he saw a temple priest cleaning the idol, chatting and joking with the devotees from time to time, when someone put money into the blessing box, he would also say Wan An, and seemed very competent.

Han Xiangzi walked around in the Town God's Temple.

If you want to see the city god here, you still have to do it the old way, offering incense first.

It's just that Han Xiangzi will not knead earth for incense as he did last time when he asked to see the mountain god.

Before leaving, Wang Ao's ancestor passed on a spell to him.

Looking for a deserted place, Han Xiangzi turned his head and turned into a cloud of green smoke, which floated in front of the statue of the city god.

(End of this chapter)