104 Birthday Feast
When Su Chen passed the Fa in a dream, he did not deliberately hide his identity, so Zhou Yi knew that the person who taught the Fa was the owner of the building.
However, because he has seen Su Chen's magical methods and regards him as a person among immortals, he still prefers to use the titles of immortal chief and immortal master.
He wanted to be called Master.
It's a pity that Su Chen didn't agree.
"The kid is dull, and his cultivation progress is slow, which has disappointed the immortal master......"
Zhou Yi knelt on the ground, with both excitement and shame in his expression.
After all, the immortal master finally came back and asked his subordinates to test his cultivation, but the result was not good, which made him very annoyed.
I am deeply afraid that the immortal master will be disappointed because of this, and he will feel that he is not worthy of cultivation.
Of course, Su Chen didn't criticize him too harshly.
In fact, in just ten years, being able to cultivate to this level is already quite good.
After all, the current King Kong can't be dealt with by ordinary innate masters.
Zhou Yi was able to fight it with so many moves, which was already good.
He just pointed out the shortcomings and shortcomings of the other party.
"Alright, get up. You are only new to qi refining now, and you have not yet mastered the real spell techniques, and you are only using ordinary martial arts moves. To have this kind of combat power is already qualified. It's just that the shortcomings that have just been pointed out by this seat, you have to keep it in mind and make up for it, so that you can become a great tool in the future. β
"Follow the teachings of the immortal master."
Immediately afterwards, Su Chen gave a few more words of encouragement, and then gave a bottle of Qi Nourishing Pill, as well as the rubbings of the exercises that had been prepared a long time ago.
Zhou Yi has now begun to officially refine qi, and the progress is too slow based on the Taiqing Induction Chapter alone.
After so many years of secret investigation, he had a better understanding of his mind and his loyalty was guaranteed, so Su Chen began to teach him the true cultivation method.
"This skill is called the Fetal Breath Technique, and the Taiqing Induction Chapter you practiced before is the same Taoist method, which complements each other, and can help you further absorb the aura and refine the mana as soon as possible."
"In addition, you can also practice the Tai Chi Liangyi Divine Sword and Tai Chi Boxing method of this Wudang Sect together, and use them as a talisman for the time being."
Zhou Yi took it with both hands, overjoyed, and hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed.
"The immortal master is very kind to me now, cultivating and cultivating, and Zhou Yiming feels five guilty. If there is a dispatch in the future, I will never give up, if I have two hearts, may the heavens thunder and crack, so that my Dao heart will collapse, and there will be no chance to practice in this life! β
He is sincere and swears by the heart of the Tao.
After all, Su Chen had no relationship with him and had no reason, first he dreamed of mentioning something, and then bothered to fund and guide him for so many years, and he didn't know how much he had taken just because of the pills.
Such kindness, like reconstruction, cannot be repaid.
"You have such filial piety, and it is not in vain that you have worked this seat. However, for the time being, you don't need to think about other things, your next task is to concentrate on cultivation, and this seat will have a heavy responsibility entrusted to you in the future. β
Su Chen nodded, and then left.
Zhou Yi's current cultivation is not enough, let him continue to stay in Tuogu Temple to cultivate, and wait until he breaks through, and then consider letting him go to Tianmai Mountain.
After all, there is a lot more aura there.
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After inspecting Zhou Yi, Su Chen left Tuogu Temple.
By the way, I went to the ancestral hall of the Lin family in the west of the city.
Since Lin Fan's death, he has taken time to pay homage once a year to remember his old friend.
In recent years, because he practiced in Tianmai Mountain, there was no way to come in person, so he asked Zhang Mingyuan to do it for him.
Now that I'm back, I'm going to see my old friends.
But.
When Su Chen came to the Lin family ancestral hall, he met a person.
He looked about forty years old, his face was thin, his eyes were sharp, and he was wearing a casual robe, but when he walked, he still couldn't hide the style of military power.
The man didn't notice Su Chen, and after offering fruit and vegetable incense candles in front of Lin Fan's tomb, he got up and left.
"Men in the army? It's strange, the Lin family has long had no descendants and relatives, who will come here to worship? β
Su Chen's brows furrowed slightly.
I vaguely felt that this person's face was a little familiar, and in terms of his memory, he should have seen it before.
It's just not very impressive, maybe just seen by chance.
But I can't remember who it was for a while.
"Back then, in order to deal with the Kyoto Shi clan, Lin Fan also promoted and collected many people, but most of them have been implicated, and the rest have also been suppressed and exiled. After so many years, maybe a protΓ©gΓ© has returned to Beijing after his old age, so come and pay respects. β
Su Chen shook his head, but he didn't take this matter to heart.
After the general left, he got up and came to Lin Fan's tomb and took out a pot of prepared Zuogui wine.
With his current cultivation, Zuogui wine has long been ineffective.
But he still carries it with him and drinks a pot once in a while.
It's just just to miss the old people.
"Lin Fan, I've come to see you. I haven't forgotten the good Zuogui wine, ......"
He sat down at the head of the grave, opposite the tombstone, took a sip, and poured half more into the place, until the wine was gone, and then he got up.
"Hungry, go into town and get something to eat. I'll see you again next year. β
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Ten years have not returned, and the imperial capital is still prosperous.
In recent years, because Emperor Jin has good governance, the country is stable, the people are rich and strong, and there are many shops on both sides of the street, which is much more prosperous and lively than back then.
Pedestrians and merchants in the city come and go, the market is hawking, laughing and playing, and in the courtyard of the street wall, there is occasionally the sound of children reading......
The sound and color are intertwined, and it invisibly paints a peaceful and prosperous world.
"Guest officer, come and try our special roast duck, the master specially invited from Beiliang, the taste is very authentic and ......"
"Selling cloth, there are silk from the south, cotton wool from the north, and even flowing yarn from overseas countries, to ensure your satisfaction......"
Su Chen, who was dressed in disguise, changed into a splendid robe, and turned into a young man in his twenties.
He walked leisurely in the market, surrounded by smoke and fire, which made him feel refreshed.
Ten years in the mountains, quiet is quiet, but after all, it is bitter.
At this time, when he returned to the imperial capital, there was a hint of the illusion of being reincarnated, and the whole person was in a much better mood.
At least for now, he still prefers this disturbing red dust to the deceit of the immortal cultivation world.
"This little brother, I am surprised to see your bones, but you are a natural martial arts seedling, why don't you come to our Suiyuan Martial Arts Hall to try. Within three years, I guarantee that you can be admitted to the martial arts academy......"
At this time, Su Chen passed by a martial arts hall.
The steward at the door saw that he was young and handsome, and couldn't help but step forward to win him over.
Su Chen glanced at him with interest, in the past, in order to suppress the situation of emphasizing martial arts and ignoring literature, the empress was quite displeased with these folk martial arts halls, so during the military restriction order, many martial arts halls in the imperial capital were closed.
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I didn't expect to open so many more now.
After careful questioning, I learned that Emperor Jin had learned from experience and had completely canceled the martial arts restriction order, and in order to facilitate the management of civilian martial artists, he established a martial arts academy, which was placed alongside Taixue.
However, all those who practice martial arts in the Chu State, with a clean family background and no criminal record, can pass the special assessment and enter the martial arts academy to study, practice more advanced martial arts, and learn the art of war and battle formations.
In this way, those who practice martial arts are thinking about gaining fame and wealth.
It can not only enrich the country's armament and armed forces, but also effectively curb the chaos in the civil rivers and lakes.
Emperor Jin's hand attaches equal importance to both civil and military, which can be said to be deeply popular.
"Scholars can show their ambitions through the imperial examination, and those who practice martial arts can also pass the assessment of the martial arts academy, enter the prime minister, and serve the country. Yes, this kid seems to have listened to what I said back then. If it can be carried out like this, in another ten years, the state of Chu will usher in the peak of national strength. β
Su Chen was very pleased.
The national fortune is ethereal and invisible to ordinary people, but the smiles on the faces of the people are not the best manifestation of the prosperity of the country?
After these ten years, the common people also respect Emperor Jin, and his reputation has reached an unprecedented height, saying that he is a rare Shengming king in the history of Chu State.
It is worth mentioning.
On the road, Su Chen also saw a lot of temples dedicated to the Golden Crow Divine Bird.
The war had a far-reaching impact, and the people spread it to the gods, so that now everyone says that the Chu State is protected by the heavens, and the sacred bird Golden Crow even became their totem for a time.
I heard that when the emperor sacrificed to the sky a few years ago, Taichang Temple even prepared an additional golden black flag for worship and worship.
This is equivalent to official recognition.
For a time, the folk worship of the golden crow bird is even more enthusiastic, and the people who enter the temple every day to worship are endless.
By the way, even the Great Sun God Sect in the south has also risen in status.
Because their doctrine and beliefs happen to be the Great Sun Golden Crow.
"It's unexpected. Who would have thought that my original golden crow talisman would have such a far-reaching impact......"
Su Chen shook his head with a smile.
As a person concerned, I also think it's quite interesting to hear the various versions of legends in other people's mouths.
Stop and go along the way.
Not much.
It has arrived at the entrance of the East Market, where there is a Yixian Restaurant, their crispy duck, but a must.
I haven't eaten it for more than ten years, and Su Chen really misses it.
So he got up and walked into the building.
As a result, I didn't think about it, but I was stopped by the shopkeeper.
"This son, I'm really embarrassed. Today, the small shop has been chartered by Lord Zhang, the commander of the city guards, to hold a birthday banquet, unless there is an invitation, the villain can't let you in......"
Commander of the City Guard?
Zhang Mingyuan?
Su Chen was stunned for a moment, this is a coincidence.
Calculate the time, Zhang Mingyuan is sixty years old this year, right? In the year of the sixtieth year, it should indeed be handled.
He didn't embarrass the shopkeeper too much.
just silently urged the divine thoughts, searched in the building, and soon locked Zhang Mingyuan who was in the crowd, and the mana surged, and the sound was transmitted into the secret:
"The commander is celebrating his 60th birthday today, and he is feasting guests, why hasn't anyone come to invite me to drink?"
At this time, in the lobby of the restaurant.
Zhang Mingyuan, whose hair was already gray, was accompanying several officials of the DPRK and China to push the cup and change the lamp, when he suddenly heard this voice, his face couldn't help but change slightly.
Hurriedly put down the wine glass in his hand, and arched his hand to everyone: "Ladies and gentlemen, I'm really sorry, I'm old, and my stomach is a little uncomfortable, so I'll miss you for the time being." β
After saying that, he hurriedly walked upstairs.
His son Zhang Rong saw his father leaving, and hurriedly came up, wanting to support him, but he was retreated.
"There are many guests here, and after serving my father, I have to rely on them to help you and the Zhang family more, go and accompany me, don't worry about me."
"Yes."
After retreating, Zhang Mingyuan came to a private room upstairs, pushed open the door, and saw the familiar figure in a green shirt.
Immediately knelt down.
"Subordinate Zhang Mingyuan, meet the landlord."
"Well, get up."
Su Chen turned around and glanced at him, and couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
"In the blink of an eye, more than 20 years have passed, I didn't expect you to have reached the age of sixties, we are all old......"
"Hehe, it's the subordinates who are old. The landlord is congenital, not to mention a hundred years old, more than 20 years later, you still look the same, there is no big change, it is really the envy of the subordinates. β
"Aging is just a symptom, and this body is estimated to not live for many years."
Su Chen sighed deliberately.
immediately beckoned him to sit down, Zhang Mingyuan was also very sensible, and quickly called the guys in the store again, and ordered a table of good food and wine.
The landlord is mysterious, and the dragon has always seen the beginning and the end, and there are not many opportunities to sit and drink with him.
Soon, the wine and food were served, and among them was the crispy duck that Su Chen had in mind, and he was not polite immediately, picked up the fast and tasted it.
"Well, it's still the food in the imperial capital that is appetizing. In the past few years, in the deep mountains of Naqingzhou, this seat is also lacking. β
"The landlord went to Qingzhou this time, I heard that it was to pursue the ethereal method of cultivating immortals, I don't know if there is any gain?"
Zhang Mingyuan said, came up and poured a glass of wine, and there was a bit of longing in his words.
Originally, he shouldn't have asked this, and he wouldn't have done such a disproportionate thing before.
It's just that he is sixty years old this year, and his time is short, and it is inevitable that he will have a trace of extravagance.
Su Chen knew what he was thinking, so he didn't blame, just sighed and said, "The method of cultivating immortals, how can it be so easy to get." I know what you're thinking, but the limit of life is determined by heaven, and even this seat is helpless. Today is the day of your birthday, and this seat cannot fail to express ......"
After speaking, he took out the two bottles of Guiyuan Dan that had been prepared.
A total of twenty Guiyuan Pills.
Although Zhang Mingyuan can't prolong his life much, at least he can be healthy, free from illness, and live more comfortably in his old age.
"Thank you for the favor!"
After Zhang Mingyuan took the Guiyuan Dan with both hands, he didn't dare to ask anything more.
Then he said: "After this birthday, my subordinates plan to resign and retire." My son Zhang Rong, as well as those shadows who came out of Tuogu Temple, have all been arranged in the city guards. The directory is related, and the subordinates are handed over to the peach, and the landlord can directly dispatch and command if necessary. β
Zhang Mingyuan has obviously made arrangements in advance.
He left his son in the city guard army and recommended it to Su Chen, saying that the Zhang family was still willing to work for Tsing Yi Lou and maintain this cooperative relationship.
This made Su Chen very satisfied.
So he nodded and said, "Don't worry, this seat is not a person who doesn't miss the old love." You have worked hard for Tsing Yi Building for many years, and you are loyal to your work. After resigning from the official position and saying goodbye to old age, this seat will take care of your descendants more. β
"Then thank you landlord."
Zhang Mingyuan breathed a sigh of relief.
What he is most worried about is that once he dies old, no one in the Zhang family will be able to support the overall situation, and he may be provoked by the enemies he offended before.
Therefore, he tried his best to get his son the position of deputy commander.
In this way, even if he returns home, his son can continue to work for the landlord, so that he can get the protection of the landlord and ensure a smooth transition for the Zhang family.
The two chatted a few more words.
Su Chen had already eaten and was about to leave.
At this time, there was a noise on the street outside the window.
He turned his head to look down, only to see a team of officials beating gongs and drums, escorting dozens of prisoners, and walking towards the east gate.
Among the officers and soldiers, the person who led the way seemed to be the military general he had seen in the Lin family cemetery......