Chapter 148: Lies and Truth
Later, Zhang Lu asked Zhong Zheng in private, old man, are you old this year?
Tang Ying wanted to talk to Zhang Lu about related issues behind Zhong Zheng's back, not only for fear of stimulating Zhong Lao, but also for feeling that it was disrespectful to talk about the life and death of the old man. Zhang Lu, the www.biquge.info of the pen, fun and pavilion, didn't have this kind of thought, because he grew up with the elders of the "Ascension Society", and deep down he didn't regard himself as a junior, and he felt that Old Man Zhong didn't seem to be a person who couldn't solve life and death, so some questions were not unhappy.
Zhong Zheng replied with a smile: "It's been one hundred and ninety-eight years." ”
Zhang Lu frowned, and said in his heart that this is two hundred. The lifespan of the Tianyuan World is more than one hundred and seventy, but at most it is two hundred, old man, you have already stepped into the coffin with one foot, do you know - "With the longevity of the predecessors, I'm afraid it will be difficult to see the breakthrough realm soaring......"
Zhong Zheng nodded and said I understand. Zhang Lu asked, I heard that you still have a lot of children and grandchildren, why don't you go back to your hometown to reunite with your younger generations, and tease your grandchildren?
Zhong Zheng said with a smile: "Chaowen said, it is okay to die at night." And although the old man has no hope of ascending to immortality, he can break through the realm for future generations and step out of a new path, and contribute some of his own efforts, even if he dies, he has no regrets. As he spoke, he patted Zhang Lu on the shoulder, and continued to sigh: "With the longevity of an old man, he is used to seeing life and death, what can't he let go?"
Because his old man has reached the realm of no one, he can have more than one hundred and fifteen years of life, as for relatives and friends, even wives and children, no one can cross this hurdle, and his white-haired person sends black-haired people not once or twice.
"Recently, I have felt that my true qi has continued to decay, and I am afraid that my life will not be long...... However, in the twilight of life, although he looked down on his life and death, he had a new desire to leave something for future generations. The old people probably have this kind of thought, or leave power, or wealth, or inheritance, Taoism...... It's not for my own children and grandchildren, my children are not very qualified, and it's a fluke that I can get in. I want to leave a legacy, to Shao Kui, She Shi, to Tang Ying, to future generations of martial artists, including you Zhang Lu......"
Zhang Luxin said that in fact, I have been tossing and turning in the world of truth and falsehood, and the years are quite long, and I have to be a hundred years younger to say the least, why don't I have this kind of old man mentality? Is it because my appearance has always remained a young man, or because I have no children or grandchildren? Either it is because of the physical and mental training, which has changed a long time ago, and I am no longer a three-dimensional creature? I listened to Zhong Zheng continue:
"In fact, in the 'Ascension Meeting', the most promising one for ascending to the immortal is Zhang Lu, you, who are now able to practice both martial arts and martial arts, it is better to go out to practice, so why accompany us old guys here?"
Zhang Lu said that I am also practicing in the drunken world, and with the guidance of your elders, I can understand martial arts more deeply and make progress faster.
Zhong Zheng shook his head and said that you want to go wrong. If we old fellows don't have our own research and devote ourselves to apprenticeship, then you will definitely be able to make a lot of progress in this practice in the drunken world, and it is really a good opportunity that you can't ask for. The problem is that we can't spend all our thoughts on you, and time flows too fast in the drunken world, so you might as well return to Tianyuan to cultivate.
Zhang Lu pondered for a long time, and finally admitted that what the old man said was reasonable. So he consulted with the elders, saying that I planned to go out to practice, and I easily copied the "soul bell" on the table-"With today's understanding of the magic method, I can quickly master the use of this bell, and maybe I can induce the other two bell holders, and even the appearance of the so-called 'seniors'...... "How about lending me this thing for a while?"
Tang Ying said that the two bell bearers are okay, just afraid that the "senior" will make a move, you will still be difficult to resist, and I don't know if there will be danger at that time. He glanced at the other three people, and stretched out his hand to point to the table: "Let's have two magic weapons with you." ”
Zhang Lu really couldn't ask for it, and after repeated consideration, he finally decided on two things. Hailing Du smiled and said, "This is all a protective magic weapon, I don't want Zhang Lu to spare your life so much." Zhang Lu argued that it was not that I spared my life, but that I had always had more than enough offense and insufficient protection, and these two magic weapons could just make up for my shortcomings.
The elders asked again, "After you go out, where do you plan to practice? Do you want to do penance in the capital, or do you want to be able to wander around and look for opportunities?" Zhang Lu Zhengse said: "Although the Tianyuan Dynasty is vast and full of warriors, where can I find any opportunities? I want to go to the sea by boat to find the prototype of this dragon remains, and I don't know if I will gain something......
The wreckage of the demon dragon in the drunken world is fake, but Lu Ion doesn't know how many years ago, he saw the real demon dragon wreckage on an island in the South China Sea, and he painted a gourd and made another one, but the fake thing is a fake thing after all, only its shape, but not its god. If I can find out the truth, maybe there will be even greater benefits in martial arts and magic.
In fact, he only said half of what he said, and if he wanted to find the remains of the demon dragon, there were two real purposes: first, he only touched the tail of the demon dragon that day, and he could break through in an instant, so what effect would it have if he found a head again? Of course, that day in the Furui world, it was because of the mutual induction between the dragon tail and the dragon bone fossil left by Tang Yang Ji, that he could inexplicably benefit, but after that, he searched everywhere, but he couldn't find the dragon bone fossil again. If the remains of the demon dragon in the South China Sea are found empty-handed, it is still unknown whether there will be any gains.
But it's worth a try.
The second purpose is that there seems to be some kind of connection between the demon dragon and the earthlings, so Zhang Lu also wants to get in touch with the various projections of the demon dragon in the three-dimensional world before he can return to the super three-dimensional world and really face the living demon dragon, so as to dig out more clues.
The elders of the "Ascension Society" did not know that Zhang Lu had so many fancy intestines, and felt that although his plan was of little use, he could give it a try, but - how do you go to sea? Not to mention the unpredictable storms at sea, and the pirates have not yet been exterminated, who will drive you around the South China Sea aimlessly in a boat.
Zhang Luchao bowed to the divorce: "This is going to ask the old man to help." "You are the prime minister of the Tianyuan Dynasty, isn't it easy to find me a boat? Moreover, your prime minister is hired from outside, not a hereditary government civil servant, and when the term of office of the emperor expires, you will have to hand over the power - you really "have the right not to use, and it will be invalid when it expires".
Divorced and muttered, he said Okay, I can write down an official document, affix a seal, and say that I will appoint Dumen Chengzhi Zhang Lu to go to the sea to do business, and ask the coastal counties to give assistance-if you can specifically say how much convenience they can give you, then it depends on your own ability, the court is not omnipotent, and it is impossible to interfere too much in the affairs of the princes.
So Zhang Lu carried three magician magic weapons, including the "Soul Bell", as well as official documents of the imperial court, and at the same time carried two swords - "Cutting the Spring Breeze in the Shadow of Light" and "Xuan Ting" - and left the capital on a high-headed horse of the official faction, all the way south. However, he didn't plan to go to the sea like this, he planned to go to Liuyun Sect first, see the wind, and then go to Xili with the two of him to attend the wedding of Li Yanchao and Tang Liyu, and then go to sea after drinking the wedding wine, it would not be too late.
There were no words all the way, and soon they stepped into the boundary of Yaozhou and arrived at the Liuyun Sect. The great sect of the sect, looking for good mountains and rivers, places of interest and historic sites to take root, Liuyun Sect can not be outside, the Liuyun Mountain where it lives, is the widest range of Yaozhou, the main peak is also the highest mountain in a high mountain. Zhang Lu came to the front of the mountain gate, and before he had time to appreciate the mountain, he first handed over the name card to the disciples of the Liuyun Sect who were guarding the door, and asked for a meeting.
The time was not big, the wind was strong and the wind generally rushed straight down the mountain, and when he saw Zhang Lu, his eyes widened with anger - "You are still alive, so why are you ......" Because the matter involved the Xuanqi realm, he was forced to swallow his words after only half of speaking.
Zhang Lu didn't explain first, but asked rhetorically: "Without one me, are you still smooth?"
Feng Heran heard this question, and couldn't help but "tsk" in his mouth, and his face showed sadness. Zhang Lu frowned and asked, "Could it be ...... Failed?"
Feng Heran raised his eyebrows: "Do you think you are a treasure, you can't succeed without you?" With the ability of the three of us, even if we lead a dog, there is no reason to fail! It's just ...... It's bumpy and hard to describe...... Fortunately, I can't say that one will not come back. Thinking that I would have to take him again next time, I felt bored. Pulling Zhang Lu's sleeve: "Let's go, accompany me for a few drinks and relax." ”
Zhang Lu said with a smile: "If you are sad and worried, aren't you afraid that you will get drunk, spit out the truth, and divulge things that should not be leaked, and be punished?"
Feng He sneered: "I'll get drunk before you?"
He didn't take Zhang Lu up the mountain, but took him to a small town at the foot of the mountain, entered the only small restaurant in the house, made a pot of wine, and asked for a few side dishes. The two of them drank together, and the wind twisted their faces, as if they had been constipated for several days in a row. He and Zhang Lu were originally companions, and they had nothing to talk about each other, but now that the group has been dismantled, the specific crossing process can no longer be revealed to Zhang Lu, and he can't say anything when he holds back his stomach, which is called an uncomfortable ......
Zhang Lu smiled: "I kind of know, why would someone leak something that shouldn't be leaked......"
Feng took a sip of wine and sneered: "I don't believe it, you don't want to vomit if you don't have anything in your heart!" Then he asked dumbfounded: "What's going on, give me a hint!" Zhang Lu didn't seem to have made any mistakes-unless he leaked the information of the Xuanqi Realm in the more than half a year since he was separated, but his expression didn't look like it-he shouldn't be disqualified from crossing, so he teamed up with others? For what, was his level suddenly slipped, or did he have an unexpected surge in an instant? The matter involves the Xuanqi world, and it is estimated that Zhang Lu can't reveal it clearly, but you can give me a little hint, I'm not stupid, I should be able to guess a little bit of the truth.
Zhang Lu must have to ponder along the way, how should he explain when he sees his former companions? In fact, it is very simple to say in one sentence - "Lao Tzu is no one now!" But he couldn't say it.
It's like the big guys are all elementary school students, they usually like to get together to study, their grades are not far apart, and they are fighting each other for the first place, but suddenly, one of them happily announces: "I have been admitted to a famous university!" What will other children think? I have worked hard enough, and my talent is not worse than the other person, why does he suddenly jump many levels in a row? Should I buy a piece of tofu to hit my head to death? What is the point of me continuing to study?
Zhang Lu was afraid of irritating his friends, so it was inconvenient to say it directly, and he was not willing to lie too much, or simply kept silent and only showed a mysterious smile...... Therefore, he did not answer Feng Heran's question directly, but asked rhetorically: "You and I meet for the first time, how is my level better than yours?"
"Let's not talk about the difference of one order. ”
"How did you feel when you broke up last time?"
"I guess I'll be able to sit on an equal footing with Brother Li," Feng Heran still frowned, "Although I don't want to admit it, you should have surpassed me, and Miss Tang...... It's just that no matter how fast you improve, you won't be ......."
Zhang Lu smiled slightly: "Is it just an equal to Brother Li? Do you remember to follow the wind? I can easily take down his ......"
"That's because the laws of heaven and earth are different over there, and you can use magic ......" Speaking of this, Feng Ran's eyes widened suddenly, "Do you mean ......?"
Zhang Lu nodded: "Fortunately, I got the guidance of Senior Tang." ”
Tang Ying is a very good shield, and they all know that Zhang Lu once lived with Tang Ying in Beijing, although he has no official name, and everyone who knows regards Zhang Lu as a personal disciple of Mrs. Tang. Of course, even Tang Ying can't teach an apprentice who jumps three times in a row - she is still used to instructing Tang Liyu, and Miss Tang is also making rapid progress, but compared with Feng, Li and other talents, it is not particularly outstanding - but if Tang Ying can help Zhang Lu open a certain door......
Feng suddenly leaned closer and asked in a low voice, "Could it be that Senior Tang is also interested in magic?"
Zhong Zheng once took care of the matter of the elders of the "Ascension Society" studying techniques, and on the premise that there is no clear achievement to show people, it must not be leaked at will. For example, if an old man really breaks through the realm because of the dual cultivation of art and martial arts, even if he cannot pass it on to himself, he must leave a written word to tell future generations that this path is indeed possible. At that time, the "Ascension Society" will be able to move from underground to aboveground, and it will be able to disclose its research methods and research results.
So at this critical juncture, Zhang Lu also had to tell a small lie, he said vaguely to Fengran: "Senior Tang is not interested in magic, but interested in that soul bell......"
Tang Liyu was once kidnapped by Huo Junyu at the behest of the "Elder", Zhang Lu went deep into his memory and dug up the relevant "Soul Bell", since he had already told several companions, it was impossible to completely conceal the subsequent trapping of Huo Junyu. Although under Tang Ying's instructions, he did not explain the specific process, but Huo Junyu was caught and killed by the Son of Heaven, and the "elder" was also dug out, but it could not be further investigated, and the "Soul Bell" fell into Tang Ying's hands, these key issues were still reported to the friends.
The words are enough, and the specific details can make up for Feng Heran by himself - is it because Tang Ying got the "Dementor Bell" and naturally wanted to study, so he came into contact with the spell, and therefore left Zhang Lu, who seemed to have a foundation in the spell, by his side, and then in the process of research, Zhang Lu suddenly understood the ability to cast spells in Tianyuan...... As a matter of principle, this reasoning is all facts, but not all of them.
Feng Heran was groaning, thinking about the information revealed by Zhang Lu, when suddenly a young man rushed into the store, first saluted Feng Heran, called him "Senior Brother", and then turned to Zhang Lu: "This must be Brother Zhang Lu, the Supreme Elder of this sect is invited." ”
Zhang Luyi frowned--Elder Taishang of the Liuyun Sect?Does Dugu hate it?What is he looking for me for?!