Astral Apostle Chapter 176: Feast

The evening of the second day. Yulin Riverside, Cuiyu Building.

Two soft sedan chairs crossed the bustling street with 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 it secretly.

Ye Shunzhong nodded and bowed his hands politely: "The two of us 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 took the two upstairs respectfully.

As Ye Shunzhong climbed the building, 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 people from all over Ningtian to accompany him. He must want to know such high-level people as Taoist priests.

Zhou 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 family members were just hearsay at best, based on their knowledge and experience of powerful people. , unlikely to be convinced

In his opinion, in addition to getting acquainted with these dignitaries and dignitaries, most of them still have the idea of ​​dismantling his methods and letting him "reveal his true form". I am afraid that the banquet will not be a good banquet. For Taigong's sake, I won't be too pushy.

'Today, only by quelling 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, immediately attracting the attention of everyone in the private room.

The people present are all powerful and powerful people in Ningtian Mansion, their eyes immediately focused on Zhou Jing, their eyes were curious and scrutinized

Accidental and other means, I only feel that this Lingfengzi is far from the imaginary immortal style, not only strange and even a little fat.

"Lord Zhao." Ye Shunzhong hurriedly stepped forward and greeted the man in plain robe at the main seat.

This plain-robed man was Zhao Xing'an, the prefect of Ningtian. He didn't wear an official uniform at the time, so he condoled Ye Shunzhong with a smile:

""I heard that Taigong Ye has recovered from a long illness, and I haven't congratulated him yet. When Taigong Ye is in good health, he will be invited to have a drink with him in the future. "

Then, Zhao Xing'an turned 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-like robe and wearing a cloud-like shoe. 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 is really extraordinary when we see it today. The Taoist priest and brother Ye, please take a seat."

Zhao Xing'an smiled and invited the two of them to the table with a very thoughtful etiquette.

No matter what they thought, everyone in the room was in no hurry.

When everyone arrived, Zhao Xing'an ordered the restaurant to serve all kinds of exquisite dishes with running water, with all the colors, aromas, and flavors.

The master of this Cuiyu Building is one of the most famous 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.

Zhou Xing'an bowed his head at the banquet with an easy-going tone.

"People from the poor road and mountains are used to eating and drinking dew, so they don't pay much attention."

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 topics to talk about. This Yulin River is a prosperous and prosperous scene in the world. Looking down from here, it has a unique flavor, I don't know. How do you feel? "

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

"It's really good, 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 master is, how is his family, and where did he practice before?"

It sounds like a leader interrogates your parents what they do.

Zhou Jing looked back and found that everyone present was staring at him, so he spoke slowly:

"Poor Dao Xianyun Wild Crane, with heaven and earth as home, where the world comes from is irrelevant, and the free and easy place in the future will be what the poor Dao thinks about. The way to practice is in your own heart, and there is a way in your heart. , no need to look elsewhere."

When Ye Shunzhong heard the words, he also spoke with a smile and said with a smile; I first met the Taoist priest a few days ago and asked about it. There is no need to use the guise of foreign objects', these words are enlightening, and I have a great feeling. "

The powerful people and children of aristocratic families present, their hearts moved slightly, and they smacked carefully. They only felt that these words had some meaning, and they really seemed to be said by a master.

"So, the Taoist priest is going to write a book and establish a sect?" A child of an aristocratic family raised his eyebrows and his tone was a little playful.

"Anyone can start a sect as long as he has the heart to seek the Tao."

Zhou Jing pretended not to hear the other party's sarcasm and smiled.

Another aristocratic family member couldn't help but said, "Master Lingfengzi, you speak so profoundly that no one understands.

"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. .

Zhou Jing's speech is cloudy and foggy. He pretends to be unimportant. What he says is not important.

Everyone was stunned when they heard it. They thought that Zhou Jing was trying to make a mystery, but they felt that these words could give some flavor. For a while, they didn't know whether this person was talking nonsense, or if there was really something.

If it is really a liar...then the professional level of the liar is really high.

The dignitaries present had preconceived notions, and early on they thought that Zhou Jing was arrogant and deceitful. Although Zhou Jing saved Taigong Ye recently, the deeds of walking on the river at the beginning were still too incredible. The powerful people present still felt that Zhou Jing was using some tricks at that time, so there was innate distrust of Zhou Jing, and he was in a state of doubt.

Just because of the matter of the grandfather of the Ye family, the impression of these nobles on Zhou Jing has changed from 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 are not It will make things difficult, but this person has to pretend to have magical powers and try to make a name for it, so everyone can't help but want to break through this person's "deception".

"What the Taoist priest said is really subtle. How about a toast for everyone.

Zhao Xing'an didn't stunned, he lifted the remark and raised his glass with a smile, adding to the atmosphere of the banquet.

Everyone also came back to their senses, smiling and clinking glasses, saying toasts to each other, sipping slowly, and 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 he cured Taigong Ye with this, but the alchemy technique is not well received by the people. I don't know what is the mystery of the master's alchemy. Explain for me a little."

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

Zhou Jing smiled and asked, "I wonder what Master Zhao thinks about alchemy?"

Zhao Xing'an was stunned, but then replied: "I have also read some Taoist classics. It is said that the way of alchemy is divided into inner alchemy and outer alchemy. The inner alchemy method seems to be based on the human body as the furnace.

You will never grow old. The outer alchemy method is to burn gold stones, refine them into elixir, and ascend to immortality after taking them..."

After listening, Zhou Jing nodded;

"Master Zhao is well-informed and well-spoken. Let's not talk about the inner alchemy method. The outer alchemy method is the most controversial. It is unbelievable for ordinary people to take this so-called elixir. Not only can it not prolong life, it may also lead to early days, so people in the world have many doubts about the way of alchemy.

Seeing Zhou Jing admitting 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 his words and said slowly:

"It's just that, according to Pindao, there are also two kinds of refining methods for Waidan. One of them is to burn gold and stone as Dan as just said, but the correct method is not to take it, but to smelt different minerals. Transforming into a new form, turning stone into gold, it is more appropriate to call it 'alchemy'.

"And the second method of external alchemy, which is the fusion of medicine and pharmacy, taking zhizhi herbs, and making medicinal herbs. This is the 'alchemy' that is really beneficial to the human body. This is what Pindao is good at. The medicinal herbs refined by Tao can invigorate Qi and strengthen the body, treat dark diseases, slow down aging, preserve youth forever, and even prolong life.

He deliberately explained this way, that is, he was boasting.

Who does not want to live long and enjoy more time in this world? The powerful and powerful person can be said to hit the pain point of the industry and grasp the needs of customers. At this moment in history, countless demons are possessed. He is not fighting alone.

When the voice fell, everyone present was shaken, and the attention really fell on "Pills to prolong life";

"Is this the truth of the Taoist priest? Is there really such a means? Zhao Xing'an couldn't help asking.

"Pindao never lies."

Zhou Jing didn't change his face, opened his eyes and said nonsense. ① Zhao Xing'an's eyes flickered, but he remained calm and just smiled; "Hehe, the Taoist priest is really a master 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 the elixir of life, and they are not worse than this one. 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 with a slightly joking tone:

I have heard of Lingfengzidao's deeds of Chang's step on the river into Ningtian. I have not seen it with my own eyes. I am deeply regretful. It happens that we are on the Yulin River right now. Why don't the Daoist show his hand for me immediately?"

Hearing this, everyone was eager to watch the excitement. Their original plan was to expose Zhou Jing and watch 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 power of the poor man is not a trick on the street."

He doesn't mind showing his hand, but he doesn't intend to do so with this kind of attitude.

Being aloof and asking others to show their skills to please you, the superiority of the powerful is fully evident. If you agree directly, in the eyes of these dignitaries, you will seem to be a "clown performing arts", and you will lose your share, and it will be difficult to maintain your image. , so he intends to continue to play around with it.

Liu Ping heard the words and felt that Zhou Jing was cowardly. He immediately showed an unexpected expression, shook his fan, and sneered:

"Could it be that the Taoist priest was unable to reproduce miracles, for fear of being embarrassed in public and being exposed to deceit?"

-Ye Shunzhong next to him was immediately annoyed and didn't say anything sideways;

Young Master Liu, the ability of the Taoist priest, I have seen it with my own eyes, how can it be fake? You don't want to offend the Taoist priest like this!"

Liu Ping shook his head indifferently; "Brother Ye, you have been deceived without knowing it, this person may have some medical skills, but the means of walking on the river must be some kind of blindfold, how could it be Really?"

Without waiting for Ye Shunzhong to say anything, Liu Ping stared at Zhou Jing and said proudly:

Haha, since the Taoist priest entered the door, he has been pretending to be mysterious. 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 let's leave with interest, a liar, how can you "sit with me at the same table?"

Zhao Xing'an frowned, but said not sideways: "Master Liu, today is the official banquet, and Daoist Lingfengzi is my 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 he speaks in anger.

Everyone was silent, but looked at Zhou Qing with a meaningful atmosphere, and the atmosphere was subtle.

The pressure came to Zhou Jing's side, and normal people felt like they were sitting on pins and needles under this kind of atmosphere.

But Zhou Jing didn't care. After all, he was full of confidence. At this moment, he was just watching Zhao Xing'an and Liu Ping's dialogue with a cold eye, knowing that most of this was a cooperation arranged in advance.

These people held a banquet today, and they originally meant to "explode" him. Although they had a pleasant chat before, how could they easily dispel the suspicion of these powerful and powerful people with a few big words that are not true or false, so I said it at this time. If you attack, you will attack. Speaking of this, the only way to solve it once and for all is to reveal the means. He has this plan, but he needs a reason.....

Zhou Jing rolled his eyes, he had already made up his mind and ignored Liu Ping, but looked at Zhao Xing'an and said

"Master Zhao, I am going to dinner today, but I have 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: "Let's talk about it, the Taoist priest.

Zhou Jing; "Pin Dao came to Ningtianfu to seek out the secrets and help the country, but the secrets are vague, and the impoverished Dao doesn't know how to appear, so I hope the prefect will inform the people of the city to pay attention to some strange things on weekdays. If you find anything, please let me know."

"...I also heard a little bit, 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 told the people on behalf of the government, the people would believe it.

Zhou Jing nodded and responded calmly. Zhao Xing'an rolled his eyes, and said with a half-smile, "It's not difficult, but this official is also quite curious about the Taoist priest's methods... It's better than this, if the Taoist priest can show his magical powers and walk on water, let me When your eyes are wide open, this official will help you with this matter. The Taoist priest has the ability to step on the river, so stepping on the 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 Xing'an didn't care, he waved his hand and said: "It's okay, the Taoist priest doesn't need to worry about these ordinary people, I'm really curious... But if the Taoist priest doesn't want to, then don't force it, but the official does not. Do what the priest says.

Zhou Jing frowned, deliberately glanced at Ye Shunzhong Ye Shunzhong was so blessed, and hurriedly agreed: "Searching for Tianyue is not a child's play. Since Master Zhao is willing to help, and the Taoist leader is very skilled, let's take action."

When Zhou Jing heard the words, he snorted deliberately, and said lightly; "Well, since Jushi Ye said the same thing, then the poor Daoist will make an exception, and I hope Master Zhao will not break his promise."

"Hehe, 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 the 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 was puzzled.

However, in the next second, a sudden change occurred!

Suddenly, there was a strong wind, and the walls of the private room exploded, breaking a big hole and leading to the outside of the building!

Crash—__

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

Nearby passers-by avoided one after another, looked up in amazement, and were immediately stunned. They all 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.

Following ~IndoMTL.com~ 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 whistled and swept across the river, causing waves.

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

-It was like turning over the river, and the Dragon King was angry

In the room, many dignitaries who had been waiting to see the show were all stunned and stunned.

Zhao Xing'an nearly pulled his beard off with a doxyzine in his hand.

Everyone present had the same incredible thought.

This guy...played for real?! Seeing everyone's reaction, Ye Shunzhong suddenly felt a surge of happiness, and he felt proud and proud.

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

Stupid, I believe it is a real fairy!