In the evening, the sect held a sumptuous dinner, with chicken, duck, fish, pastries, and preserved fruits.

This is all thanks to Xu Jingjing's blessing.

And he naturally became the focus of the audience, coming to serve tea one after another.

Even the people who saw him unhappy came to praise him.

He did not refuse to come, and greeted people with a smile.

As the old saying goes: no one asks if you are poor in the downtown area, but you are rich in the mountains and have distant relatives.

Don't talk about the people, look at the workplace, officialdom, and everyone wears a mask of hypocrisy.

Even the gods in myths and stories are intriguing for incense.

Not to mention the cultivation realm.

Xu Jingzhen is well aware of these social laws, and he is interested in touting the left ear in and out of the right ear.

Don't lose your mind.

And for those who ask about the topic, such as how to catch the fierce ghost, continue to maintain the principle of no comment.

Let them guess slowly.

After three rounds of tea and five flavors, Qingmei waved her hand to signal everyone to be quiet.

This is something important to announce.

She raised her voice and said, "Tomorrow is the summer solstice, and it's time to start the annual sect travel." ”

"The master is still in retreat, and I will choose the candidate this time."

"Xiaoling, please bring all the lots."

Xu was shocked to hear this, and suddenly realized, okay, I almost forgot about it.

No wonder dinner was so rich.

On the one hand, it's because of myself, and on the other hand, it's because of convention.

There is a special rule in the Listening Rain Pavilion, that is, after the summer solstice every year, five disciples are selected to travel down the mountain.

for one year.

After all, "it is better to read 10,000 books than to travel 10,000 miles"

It's the same with Xiuzhen, actual combat can always increase strength than nerds.

This rule has been around for nearly 100 years.

Countless disciples encountered adventures while traveling, or suddenly penetrated the mysteries of heaven and earth, and jumped into the realm.

Of course, there are those who die unfortunately.

However, on the whole, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, and the disciples agree with this rule very much.

At this time, Xiaoling's junior sister sent the sign over, and Qingmei blindfolded it with a cloth to disrupt it.

Five are then randomly selected.

Xiaoling took it and read: "Senior Brother Zhang Hu, Senior Brother Li Feng, Senior Sister Meiyun, Senior Brother Jingjing, Senior Sister Qingmei." ”

When the chosen one hears his name, he smiles expectantly and happily.

「6666！」

Xu Jingzhen didn't expect that he would be selected, and he was also happy in his heart.

What a stroke of luck!

But he didn't care if he could improve his realm, he only cared that he could finally go out.

It's too boring to be in the sect every day.

Now I can walk around openly and appreciatively appreciate the customs and customs of this magical world of cultivation, and the mountains and rivers are beautiful.

It's a tourist adventure.

Qingmei couldn't help but smile at the corners of her mouth, but her thoughts were completely opposite to him.

She has been stuck in the late stage of the White Clothes Realm for a long time, and there is still no sign of a breakthrough.

Now is your chance!

Senior Sister Xiaoling asked, "Senior Sister, who will be in charge of the gang's affairs next?" ”

Qingmei replied to her senses and said: "The master still has seven days to go out, and the third junior brother will preside over it during this period." ”

A man in his forties stood up: "Yes, senior sister. ”

This is the end of the summer solstice travel.

Then everyone cleaned up the dinner table and went back to their rooms to rest.

……

Seven o'clock the next morning.

The five of them packed up their finesse and went down the mountain under the farewell of the other disciples, officially starting their year-long journey.

"Senior Sister Qingmei, Senior Brother Shocking, I wish you all a smooth journey."

"Senior brother and sister, we will meet later."

The three men took their leave.

Before leaving, Qingmei asked, "Xu Jingzhen, where are you going?" ”

He shook his head: "No plan, where to go, go anywhere, and finally go to the capital to see the world, what about you?" ”

Qingmei replied: "I want to go to Yizhou first to do some personal affairs." ”

"Okay, then I will say goodbye to Senior Sister and wish you a smooth journey."

"Well, have a nice trip, goodbye."

The two hugged their fists and said goodbye, one left to the west, the other to the north.

But after walking more than twenty steps, Qingmei suddenly stopped and turned her head to look at his back in the distance.

She pondered for a moment, not knowing what came to mind, and then turned to leave.

After a short time, the two disappeared into the vast world.

Xu Jingtou didn't look back all the way forward, humming a little song, and he was in a very happy mood.

Where to go first?

Forget it, let's go to the nearest "Baiping Town" from here first, fifty or sixty miles away, just walk around.

While thinking about it, I walked and came to the vicinity of Daoxiang Village after a while.

He did not go directly into the village, but hid in the shadows to observe the situation.

It's not that I'm afraid to go, but I don't want to show my face.

Otherwise, you will definitely be forced to stay by the villagers, and don't think about leaving for three or five days.

Since the settlement of Chu Renmei, the village has returned to its usual tranquility, and every household does not need to buy water.

In addition, each family even pasted his portrait as a door god.

Although the level of painting is limited, it can still be seen in six or seven points of charm.

It was unexpected.

"Good fellow, do you give face like that?"

Xu Jingzhen was surprised and couldn't help but be a little moved, because the meaning of this move was too great.

What does this mean?

From now on, the image and deeds of the representative will be passed down here.

Fathers tell their sons, sons tell their grandchildren, generation after generation.

Until it finally became a myth and legend.

As time goes by, even if no one believes it anymore, people will know that there was a story about a god who saved people.

After sighing for a while, he left quietly and satisfied.

I walked and enjoyed the scenery like this, and I didn't meet another person for half an hour.

That's how it is in this era.

There are few people, few infrastructure, good mountains, good water, but so boring.

"Hah...... Boring. ”

He yawned, took out two sips of water, and then took out another apple and ate it as he walked.

I didn't notice at all that behind the hillside not far away, there were two mountain bandits lying in ambush for a long time.

He is tall and hideous, holding a steel knife in his hand.

Seeing him passing by, one of the big men got up and prepared to attack.

As a result, the companion next to him stopped him and scolded in a low voice: "Is he looking for death!" That's a cultivator! ”

The big man showed a look of sudden realization, and his eyes were suddenly full of fear.

Quickly lay down and lay down, and the atmosphere didn't dare to breathe.

Bandits and robbers are bad, but they are not stupid, and they know very well what kind of people cannot be robbed.

Imperial court officials.

Officers and soldiers of the imperial court.

Cultivators.

These three taboos must not be provoked, unless you want to commit suicide.

They watched in horror as Xu Jingzhen walked farther and farther, and then they breathed a sigh of relief and continued to wait for the new target.

……

In the afternoon, Xu Jingzhen successfully arrived at his destination: Baiping Town.

The town has a permanent population of about 30,000 and a prosperous economy.

It is a transit station between the south and the north, and it is also under the jurisdiction of Daoxiang Village.

He stood outside the gate and watched for a moment, then took out the pass and showed it to the soldiers guarding it.

This is a kind of identification issued by the imperial court, similar to the Buddhist degree.

Cultivators are essential items for walking the rivers and lakes.

The soldier looked at the handover: "Go in, don't forget to read the important information on the sign at the door." ”