Astral Apostle - Chapter 182

[One hundred and seventy-six banquet]

The evening of the second day.

Yulin Riverside, Cuiyu Building.

Two soft sedan chairs passed through the bustling streets full of pedestrians and stopped in front of the restaurant, with Zhou Jing and Ye Shunzhong sitting on them.

The two got off the sedan chair, and the prefect’s personal attendants who were waiting at the door immediately greeted them.

“Ye Daguan, the prefect has been waiting in the private room on the third floor… This is Daoist Lingfengzi?”

The follower first said politely, then looked at Zhou Jing curiously and looked at him secretly.

Ye Shunzhong nodded and bowed his hands politely: “The two of you should be invited by the prefect to come to the banquet, please lead the way.”

Hearing this, the follower suppressed his thoughts, led the way in front, and respectfully led the two upstairs.

As Ye Shunzhong went upstairs, he lowered his voice to Zhou Jing and said,

” Master

Zhao has served as the prefect of Ningtian for many years. This time, he specially invited all the dignitaries of Ningtian to accompany him.

Jing nodded, but he didn’t think so in his heart. Because he had shown his magical powers in front of the Ye family, Ye Shunzhong was convinced from the bottom of his heart, but these dignitaries and nobles, at most, are just hearsay. Based on their knowledge and experience of powerful people, it is unlikely He was

convinced that

in his opinion, in addition to getting acquainted with him at the banquet, most of these dignitaries still had the idea of dismantling his methods and letting him “reveal his true form”. I am afraid that the banquet would not be a good banquet. For the sake of it, it won’t be too pushy.

‘

Today, only by suppressing these dignitaries can they truly gain a firm foothold in Ningtian Mansion and become famous…? Zhou Jing secretly calculated.

The two quickly came to the third floor and were brought into the private room with them, which immediately attracted the attention of everyone in the private room.

The people present are all powerful and powerful people in Ning Tianfu, and their eyes immediately focused on Zhou Jing, their eyes were filled with curiosity, looking at the

accident, etc. I only felt that this spirit style was far from the imaginary immortal style, not only strange appearance but even Also a little fat.

“Master Zhao.” Ye Shunzhong hurriedly stepped forward to greet the man in plain robe at the main seat.

This plain-robed man was Zhao Xing’an, the prefect of Ningtian. At this time, he was not wearing an official uniform, so he condoled Ye Shunzhong with a smile:

“”I heard that the grandfather of the Ye family has recovered from a long illness, and this official has not yet congratulated him. ,

he will be invited to drink again in the future.

”

Then, Zhao Xing’an turned his head to look at Zhou Jing, who was beside him, smiled and cupped his hands:

“It’s the poor road.

Zhou Jing didn’t bow, just bowed his hands and bowed his hands. He has now changed his outfit, wearing a feather attire and wearing a Taoist robe. Although he doesn’t look good, he looks a bit like a Taoist priest.

“In the past few days, the name of the Taoist priest has been like thunder, and it’s really extraordinary when I see it today. The Taoist priest and Brother Ye, please take a seat.”

Zhao Xing’an smiled and invited the two to the table. The etiquette was quite thoughtful.

No matter what they thought in their hearts, everyone in the audience was in no hurry. They bowed their hands and introduced themselves. It was a simple understanding of which family this came from and that from Na.

When everyone arrived, Zhao Xing’an ordered the restaurant to serve all kinds of delicate dishes with flowing water, complete in color, fragrance, and taste.

The master of this Cuiyu Building is one of the top chefs in Ningtian Mansion. He is very skilled. I don’t know if it suits the Taoist priest’s taste. If the Taoist priest doesn’t like it, I will let the back chef change.

Zhao Xing’an nodded at Zhou Jing, who was at the banquet, with an easy-going tone.

“People from poor roads and mountains are used to eating and drinking dew, so it doesn’t matter.”

Zhou Jing responded casually.

“It seems that the Taoist priest is an indifferent person.”

Zhao Xing’an smiled, then looked out the window, looking for a topic to talk about. This Yulin River is a prosperous scene in the world. Looking down from here, it has a unique flavor. I don’t know how you feel?

Zhou Jing also looked around and saw the picturesque boats outside the window like a cloud of tourists, so he nodded and said in agreement,

“It’s really not bad, the prosperity of Ningtian Mansion is rare in the world.

‘

Zhao Xing’an looked back and asked with a smile, “This is the first time the Taoist priest has come to my Ningtian

Mansion? I don’t know where the leader is, how is his family, and where did he practice before?”

What your parents are doing.

Zhou Jing looked back again and found that everyone present was staring at him, so he opened his mouth and said,

“Pin Dao Xian Yun Ye He, who takes heaven and earth as his home, and goes to the place where the red dust comes from is irrelevant. Fang Wei is what the poor Taoist thinks. The way to practice is in your own heart, you have the Tao in your heart, you don’t need to look elsewhere.”

Ye Shunzhong heard the words, and he also said with a smile; I first met the Taoist a few days ago, and I also asked After this incident, the Taoist priest also answered in the same way, and said, “The Tao is not in the view, but in the mountains and fields, there is no need to use foreign objects.”

“The

dignitaries and the children of the noble families present, their hearts moved slightly, and they smacking carefully. They only felt that there was some meaning in these words, and it really seemed like a master of Taoism would say it.

” Saying this, the Taoist priest is going to write a book and say, Have you established a sect?” An aristocratic child raised his eyebrows, his tone a little joking.

“As long as they have the heart to seek the Tao, anyone can establish a sect.

”

Zhou Jing pretended not to hear the other party’s sarcasm, hehe smiled.

Another aristocratic family boy couldn’t help but said, “Master Lingfengzi, your speech is so profound, no one understands it.

“So what if you understand, what if you don’t understand? There are many kinds of floating life, most of which are false. Flowers bloom and fade away, and there is no trace of the road. Even if you understand it, it can affect your clothing, food, housing, and transportation today. If the predestined law comes, you will naturally realize it.

Zhou Jing Talking cloudy and foggy, pretending, what you say is not important, the important thing is to hold the feeling of being an expert.

Everyone was stunned when they heard it.

After giving out some taste, for a while, I didn’t know whether this person was fooling around, or if he really had something.

If it is really a liar…then the business level of the liar is really high now.

The dignitaries present were preconceived, and they thought Zhou Jing was arrogant and deceived early on.

Although Zhou Jing rescued Taigong Ye recently, the deeds of walking on the river at the beginning were still too unbelievable. The powerful people present still felt that Zhou Jing used some tricks at that time, so there was innate distrust of Zhou Jing, and he was in a state of skepticism.

It’s just because of the matter of the grandfather of the Ye family that these nobles’ impression of Zhou Jing has changed from being a “liar in the rivers and lakes” at the beginning to a “liar in the rivers and lakes” with outstanding medical skills – if this person is just a gentleman, then they will not make things difficult. But this person just pretended to have supernatural powers and tried to make a name for it, so everyone couldn’t help but want to pierce this person’s “deception”.

“What the Taoist said is really subtle. How about everyone raising a glass for this small talk. How about

a toast? Zhao Xing’an didn’t stunned

. They said toasts to each other, sipped slowly and sipped slowly. They were elegant and elegant. After eating and drinking for a while, Zhao Xingan spoke to Zhou Jing again and said curiously,

“I heard that the Taoist master was proficient in alchemy, and it was because of this that Taigong Ye was cured. It’s just that the technique of alchemy has a bad reputation among the people. I don’t know what the secrets of the technique of alchemy are. Can the Taoist master explain a few things to me.

”

After hearing this, everyone put down their wine glasses, stopped chatting and pricked up their ears.

Zhou Jing smiled and asked, “I don’t know what Master Zhao thinks about alchemy?”

Zhao Xing’an was startled, but then replied: “I also I have read some Taoist classics. It is said that the way of alchemy is divided into inner alchemy and outer alchemy

.

The outer alchemy method is to burn gold and stone, refine it into elixir, and after taking it, rise to immortality…”

After listening to Zhou Jing, he nodded and said;

”

Mr. Zhao is well-informed and well-informed.

Let’s not talk about the inner alchemy method. The outer alchemy method is the most controversial. It is unbelievable for ordinary people to use it to burn gold stones. Eating this so-called elixir will not only prolong your life, but may also lead to early days. Much doubt.

Seeing Zhou Jing admit that there is something wrong with the alchemy theory, everyone was a little surprised, but they didn’t hide it, and nodded.

But at this time, Zhou Jing changed the topic and said slowly:

“It’s just that, according to Pindao, there are also two kinds of refining methods for Wai Dan. One is what I just said about burning gold and stone as Dan, but the correct usage is not taking it. , but through smelting, different minerals are transformed into new forms, turning stones into gold, it is more appropriate to call it ‘alchemy’.

” The second method of alchemy is to integrate medicine and pharmacy. , making medicinal pills, this is the ‘alchemy’ that is really beneficial to the human body, and this is what Pindao is good at.

The medicinal herbs refined by the poor way can invigorate qi and strengthen the body, treat dark diseases, slow down aging, maintain youth forever, and even prolong life.

He deliberately explained it like this, which is to brag about himself. The main point is to throw out his alchemy to prolong his life. Only with this reason can he be truly honored as a guest by dignitaries.

The powerful and powerful, who doesn’t want to live longer and enjoy more time in this world? This slang statement can be said to hit the industry’s pain points and grasp the needs of customers. At this moment in history, countless demons have possessed, and he is not one People are fighting.

When the voice fell, everyone present was shaken, and the attention really fell on “emulsion to prolong life”;

“Is this true? Is there such a means? Zhao Xing’an couldn’t help asking.

” Pindao never lies

.

”

Zhou Jing didn’t change his face, he opened his eyes and said nonsense. ① Zhao Xing’an’s eyes flashed, but he didn’t make a sound, just smiled; “Haha, the Taoist priest is really an expert in the world.

Although the flatbread was beautiful, everyone present was skeptical and not entirely convinced. Some even believed that Zhou Jing was fooling people.

There have been many Taoists in history who claimed to be able to refine elixir of life, and they were no less than Lingfengzi.

The so-called hearing is false, they will not be easily fooled, not to mention that they do not trust Zhou Jing with preconceived ideas.

At this time, a son of an aristocratic family named Liu Ping finally couldn’t bear Zhou Jing’s pretence, and suddenly spoke up, with a slightly teasing tone:

I have heard of Lingfeng Zidao’s deeds of stepping on the river into Ningtian. I have not seen it with my own eyes, and I am deeply sorry that we are just on the banks of the Yulin River. Why don’t the Daoist show his hand for me immediately?”

Hearing this, everyone stood up. After watching the excitement, their original plan was to expose Zhou Jing and see the swindlers make a fool of themselves. At this time, someone attacked, and everyone was happy to see it succeed and did not stop Liu Ping.

Zhou Jing glanced at him and said lightly: ” The supernatural powers of Pindao are not tricks of street performers.

”

He doesn’t mind showing his hand, but this kind of aristocratic family asks him to show it with this attitude, but he doesn’t plan to do it.

The high-ranking asks others to show their skills to please him, and the sense of superiority of the powerful is full. If he agrees directly, here In the eyes of dignitaries and dignitaries, they seem to be “clowns performing arts”. If they lose a lot, it will be difficult to maintain their image, so he intends to continue to play with it.

Liu Ping heard that Zhou Jing was cowardly, and suddenly revealed as expected. He shook his fan and sneered:

“Could it be that the Taoist priest is unable to reproduce miracles, and is afraid that he will be embarrassed in public and be exposed and deceived?”

– Ye Shunzhong, who was next to him, was immediately annoyed and did not speak sideways

; , I saw it with my own eyes, how can it be fake? You don’t want to offend the Taoist so much!”

Liu Ping shook his head indifferently; “Brother Ye, you are being deceived but you don’t know it, this person may have some medical skills, but This method of walking on the river must be some kind of blindfolding, how could it be true?”

Before Ye Shunzhong could say anything, Liu Ping stared at Zhou Jing, and said proudly: ”

Haha, the Taoist priest has been deceiving me since he entered the door.

I have a head and face in Ningtian Mansion, but you dare to show off in front of us, swindle and deceive, do you think we are easy to deceive? For Brother Ye’s sake, I don’t think it’s arrogant, but if the Taoist priest dare not stand in front of us Use supernatural powers’, then leave with interest, a liar in the rivers and lakes, how can you “sit with me at the same table?”

Zhao Xing’an frowned, not sideways: ”

Master Liu, today is the official banquet, and Daoist Lingfengzi is my honored guest.

”

Liu Ping immediately apologized to the prefect: “Don’t blame the prefect, I’m just angry that this person treats me as a fool, showing off and cheating, so I speak out in anger.

Everyone was silent, but looked at Zhou Qiong meaningfully. , the atmosphere is subtle.

The pressure has come to Zhou Jing’s side, and normal people feel like sitting on pins and needles in this atmosphere.

But Zhou Jing doesn’t care, after all, he is full of confidence. At this moment, he is just watching Zhao Xing’an and Liu Ping’s dialogue with a cold eye, knowing this in his heart. Most of it is a cooperation arranged in advance.

These people held a banquet today, and they originally meant to “explode” him. Although the chat was quite pleasant before, how can a few big words that are not true or false can easily dispel the suspicion of these powerful people? Therefore, at this time, it is said that when it is difficult, it is difficult.

Speaking of this, the only way to solve it once and for all is to reveal the means. He had this plan in the first place, but he needed a reason…

Zhou Jing rolled his eyes, he already cared about it, ignored Liu Ping, and looked at Zhao Xing’an. , said,

“Master Zhao, I am going to the banquet today, but there is something to discuss.

Seeing Zhou Jing’s face as usual, Zhao Xing’an couldn’t help being a little surprised. He felt that this person was still calm, and said with a smile: “The Taoist said that it was

Zhou .

Jing; “Pin Dao came to Ningtian Mansion to seek out the secrets of heaven and help the country, but the secret of heaven is vague, and the impoverished Dao doesn’t know how to appear, so I hope the prefect will inform the people of the whole city to pay attention to some strange things on weekdays. If you find something, come and let me know.”

“…I also heard a little, didn’t the Taoist priest persuade the Ye family to do this for you?” Zhao Xing’an raised his brows.

“Yes, it’s just that the people in the city are skeptical. In the past few days, there has been no movement. If the magistrate tells the people on behalf of the government, the people will believe it.

Zhou Jing nodded and responded calmly. Zhao Xing’an rolled his eyes and said with a smile;

This matter is not difficult, but this official is also quite curious about the Taoist master’s method… Let’s do it this way, if the Taoist master can show his magical powers and walk on water, let me open my eyes, and this official will help you to do this. thing.

The Taoist priest has the ability to step on the river, so stepping on this jade river should be a trivial matter for the Taoist priest: a pile, right?”

Zhou Jing deliberately sighed: “Pindao is reluctant to show his supernatural powers easily, and the Yulin River is crowded with people. If it is revealed in public, it will cause riots and stampedes. Why should Master Zhao force him?” Zhao

Xingan didn’t care, and waved his hand: “It’s okay, the Daoist doesn’t need to worry about these ordinary people, I’m really curious… But if the Daoist doesn’t want to, then don’t force it, it’s just that this official is not good at doing what the Daoist said.

Zhou Jing frowned .

, deliberately glanced at Ye Shunzhong and Ye Shunzhong’s blessing, and hurriedly agreed: “Searching for Tianyue is not a joke, since Master Zhao is willing to help, and the Taoist leader is very skilled, let’s take action.

Hearing this, Zhou Jing snorted deliberately and said lightly; “Well, since Jushi Ye said the same thing, then the poor Daoist will make an exception, and I hope Lord Zhao will not break his promise.

”

”

Haha, naturally Zhao Xing will not appease the beard and respond casually.

Everyone is also quite curious, wanting to see how this Lingfengzi will collapse after being held up by words, and they are all waiting to see the fun.

Zhou Jing got up slowly and walked slowly to the Yawen window, facing Yulin River.

Under the incomprehensible gazes of the dignitaries in the field, Zhou Jing raised his palms lightly and pressed them against the walls on both sides of the window.

“What is he going to do?” Everyone wondered.

However, in the next second, there was a sudden change!

Suddenly, the wind was blowing, and the wall of the private room exploded, breaking a big hole and leading to the outside of the building!

Crashing—__The

broken wood and bricks flew and fell from the third floor , causing people on the street to scream.

Nearby passersby avoided one after another, looked up in surprise, and were immediately stunned. They stopped to watch and shouted.

I saw Zhou Jing standing in front of the hole on the third floor of the Cuiyu Building, suddenly stepped out and stood in the air.

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He crossed the void step by step, as if stepping on invisible steps, from the third floor of the Cuiyu Building, all the way to the surface of the Yulin River.

At the same time, gusts of wind howled, swept across the river, and set off turbulent waves.

I saw rows of painting boats undulating with the water surface, colliding with each other constantly, creating chaos.

– It was as if the river was overturned, and the Dragon King was angry in the

room. The many powerful people who were waiting to see the good show were all stunned. Seeing this incredible scene, they were horrified and coughed.

Zhao Xing’an held a duoxine in his hand and almost pulled his beard off.

At this moment, everyone present had the same incredible thought.

This guy… is actually playing for real?! Ye Shunzhong saw the reaction of the crowd, and a sense of happiness suddenly appeared in his heart, and he felt proud and proud.

Hmph, who told these people not to believe him, and to laugh at him for being deceived!

Stupid, but what I believe is a real fairy!

[End of this Chapter]