The national teacher Wei Li picked up a piece of sauced beef with bamboo chopsticks, chewed it carefully a few times, and nodded, the taste is naturally not comparable to the imperial food of the Forbidden City, but it is okay to take this burning knife.

Wei Li only tasted one slice and gently put down the bamboo chopsticks. With his cultivation, he can completely do Bigu and not eat the fireworks of the world. However, his husband, that old Confucian student, once said this sentence when he taught him to study: "In this world, some people cultivate immortals, don't eat the food of the world, and don't treat the people of the world as human beings anymore." "The speaker has no intention, but the hearer has a heart. Wei Li naturally used this to encourage himself from time to time.

Wei Li picked up the wine glass, looked at it carefully for a while, and suddenly asked softly, "Childe, have you ever understood?"

Li Muzhi on the side put down his chopsticks and replied, "I probably understand." ”

Cao Dong raised his head and glanced at the two of them who seemed to be playing dumb riddles, looking like the second monk was confused, and it was difficult to ask, so he could only continue to eat and drink by himself.

Li Muzhi patted Cao Dong's thigh, signaling that he could stop, and then said to him: "The martial artist doesn't know, the diligent young man that the shopkeeper just talked about, we should have met him in an inn." And the goal of our trip, that is, the beast that I heard about on the way, I think, should have some connection with that young man. ”

Cao Dong naturally couldn't think of why, so he had to remain silent and wait for Li Muzhi to continue to solve his doubts.

Li Muzhi sighed slightly in his heart, if he didn't need Cao Dong's help in the future, he would not have wasted his tongue so much. But he thought so, but not so bluntly.

So, Li Muzhi could only patiently explain: "Martial artist, the shape and steps that this young man revealed that day are very human beings, I speculate that he took some precious medicinal materials when he was young, and his foundation is very good." I once read in an ancient book that where there are adult beasts, there are most likely precious herbs. If the beast eats it, it is easy to become fine. ”

Li Muzhi didn't say it completely, for example, the medicinal materials that the young man took were not ordinarily precious, and there was a high probability that there were masters behind him, these things, Cao Dong knew that it was useless, and the national teacher Wei Li and himself knew, so it would be fine.

Cao Dong patted his head and suddenly realized: "I see, son, then let Lao Cao go and bring that young man over, just ask." ”

At this time, the national teacher Wei Li put down his wine glass, stood up, and said to the two: "No need to look for it, they have just arrived at the foot of the mountain, let's go." With that, he turned and strode out of the tavern.

Li Muzhi and Cao Dong naturally didn't dare to delay, hurriedly dropped a handful of broken silver, and followed.

At the foot of the mountain, an old man and a young man are talking and laughing and walking towards the big turtle town. And Li Muzhi and the three took the initiative to greet them.

Cao Dong took the lead in clenching his fists and said, "Where are you going, old-timer?" Cao Dong was slightly surprised in his heart, this old man who looked quite old, looking at his body and pace, actually had a good martial arts foundation, and when he was young, he must have been in the same realm as himself, so this old-timer, he had to shout.

The eldest grandfather glanced at the three of them, hugged his fists in return, and replied slowly: "Go to the town in exchange for some food, I don't know what the three of you are doing?"

Li Muzhi didn't speak, and the national teacher Wei Li didn't answer, this kind of thing is naturally the best to hand over to Cao Dong, who was born in the rivers and lakes.

Mo Shiping on the side naturally recognized these three people, the three people he had seen in an inn, Li Facai also made a lot of oil and water that day, and even divided his own money. Mo Shiping frowned, these three people should be the favorite fat sheep of the town residents, but he doesn't want to be involved in the relationship for this, the book often says that blessings and misfortunes depend on each other, and a thought is in a flash. Mo Shiping felt a little uneasy in his heart.

Cao Dong stretched out his hand, pointed to the mist-shrouded mountainside of the big turtle mountain, and said with a smile: "Our group of three people came from other places, there are rumors that this mountain has produced a fierce beast, and there are ancestors and grandchildren who live on the mountainside who know some eyebrows, so naturally come to take a look, although this big turtle mountain is not big, but if you really want to find it, you can't find it in a few days, so I want to ask the old-timers to lead the way, and the price is naturally negotiable." ”

Cao Dong played a clever trick, what he said was half-true, and he naturally wanted to set up the old man's words.

The eldest grandfather frowned, his face changed suddenly, but then he replied with a casual smile: "The old man has never heard of any beasts that have become sperm, and the three of them are afraid that it is hearsay." The old man was still in a hurry, so he said goodbye. ”

And Cao Dong, who noticed the change in the old man's expression for a moment, was even more sure of his previous guess. Cao Dong turned his head and glanced at Li Muzhi. Li Muzhi nodded lightly.

So, Cao Dong stretched out his hand and took out a mutton fat jade carved talisman from his waist and showed it to the grandparents and grandchildren, only to see a neat line of words engraved vertically on the front, "The Li Dynasty from the Order of the Five Grades".

Cao Dong then clenched his fists and said: "Seniors, we are all bright people. To tell you the truth, we are thousands of miles away from the capital. This time, please be sure to lead the way by the old-timers. ”

Since the founding of the country, the Li dynasty has promulgated hundreds of rules, large and small, most of which are used to finalize the order. From the common people to the people who ask the Tao to cultivate immortals, to the royal power and nobles, they can't escape the word order. In the order, it is natural to run rampant, but out of order, you have to weigh it. The immortal cultivators on the bright side of the Li Dynasty were all recorded by a secret organization called "Chasing Tigers". As long as you commit a crime, no matter how high you cultivate, this secret agency will also arrest and bring to justice at all costs. Therefore, compared to places outside the Southern Regions, the immortal cultivators of the Li Dynasty naturally kept to themselves a lot. This series of practices made the Southern Regions, which was quite chaotic before the unification of the Li Dynasty, become disciplined. And all this is from the hands of the national teacher Wei Li.

The eldest grandfather looked a little angry, clenched his fists, and stared straight at Cao Dong in front of him, as if he was about to make a move in the next moment.

Seeing this, Cao Dong didn't have a trace of worry, but still hugged his fists and said with a smile: "Senior, if you do something to me, an official of the Li family from Siping, I'm afraid the consequences will not be good, okay?" Even if you put aside my identity, senior, I look at your body and steps, when you were young, you should have been a good hand in the Three Realms, but now, you can only have the foundation of the Three Realms left, if you really want to do it, you are afraid that your fist will be less strong, and the old-timers are afraid that you will suffer." ”

Cao Dong glanced at Mo Shiping with his eyes, and added with a playful smile: "Old-timers, people who practice martial arts, it is right to have fire." It's just that it's not good to hurt someone by mistake. ”

Mo Shiping, who was on the side, bit his lip tightly, stared at Cao Dong deadly, and said angrily: "You are bullying others. ”

"Alas. The eldest grandfather sighed, pulled Mo Shiping behind him, glanced at Li Muzhi and Wei Li, who were just cold bystanders behind Cao Dong from beginning to end, weighed the pros and cons, and said: "In this case, I will take you on a trip, but there are also many dangers there, once there is an accident, you must withdraw immediately." ”

Cao Dong narrowed his eyes and replied with a smile: "It's okay, the old-timers can lead the way." As for security, don't worry. ”

National teacher Wei Li glanced at the burly Cao Dong, this strong man is finally a little useful, not hopelessly stupid.

So, a group of five people led by the old man walked towards the halfway point of the big turtle mountain. Behind them, there were several figures that deliberately hid their breath and followed them far away, and this group of people seemed to be from the "Reunion" tavern.

On the mountain road, Li Muzhi, who was speechless all the way, suddenly turned his head and asked Cao Dong: "Martial Master, the three realms of the old-timers you just mentioned are one of the realms of those who practice martial arts?"

Cao Dong nodded, pointed his finger at himself, and replied with some embarrassment: "That's right, my old Cao is only worthy of the three realms of martial arts, fortunately His Majesty the Emperor can sit in the position of a fourth-rank military attaché." ”

At this time, Wei Li, who was wearing a black robe at the back, said unprecedentedly: "What the martial artist said is a bit one-sided, the son doesn't know, everything in this world has to pay attention to an order, and the same is true for cultivating immortals, which is divided into four stages, the lower three realms, the middle three realms and the upper three realms, as well as the fairy realm." ”

"These three realms refer to the one, two, and three realms, which the world generally calls the martial arts realm, which is the entry stage of immortal cultivators, and it is also a stage that many people can't jump out of in their lifetime. To put it bluntly, it is to temper the flesh and attract the spirit. Immortal cultivators at this stage are still the same as ordinary people, they need to eat, drink, and lazar, and they will also be born, old, sick and die. ”

"The middle three realms refer to the four, five, and six realms, and entering the middle three realms can be said to be reborn, not only can you learn a variety of magical powers, but you can also do not eat the fireworks of the world, and even the life expectancy will be much higher than ordinary people, this is the real journey to cultivate immortals."

"These upper three realms refer to the seven, eight, and nine realms, and the immortal cultivators at this stage can be said to have great magical powers, but most of them can't escape from the world, and they don't want to be contaminated with red dust cause and effect, just to seek a breakthrough realm. ”

"As for this last fairyland, it refers to ten, eleven, and twelve realms. As the name suggests, it is a lifetime, just to become an immortal. It's too ethereal, don't mention it. ”

Cao Dong scratched his head and smiled wryly, he was really playing a big knife in front of Guan Gong.

After listening to this, Li Muzhi had to sigh that the national teacher Wei Li was erudite and common, and this kind of thing could not be seen in ordinary books. However, he still had a doubt, so he opened his mouth to ask Wei Li for advice: "Old man, is it true that there are immortals? I have never heard of anyone becoming an immortal, or is this just an obsession of immortal cultivators?"

National Teacher Wei Li shook his head with a complicated expression, and did not answer positively, but stretched out his index finger, pointed to the sky, and said simply: "God knows." I won't explain any more.

Since Wei Li was unwilling to say more, Li Muzhi naturally wouldn't ask anything more.

Not long after walking, the surroundings of the five began to become foggy, and the already winding mountain road became more and more difficult to see.

Cao Dong, who held the position of the crown prince's martial artist, glanced around vigilantly, and then said softly: "Childe, be careful, it seems that we are already halfway up the mountain." ”

"Hmm. Li Muzhi nodded, this mountain road is indeed not easy for him to walk. Although it is not as difficult as the Shu Road mentioned in the book, the green mud plate, and the hundred steps and nine folds are so exaggerated, it is enough for him to sweat.

The leading grandfather stopped, turned his head and said to everyone, "Further on, there will be a place where fierce beasts will haunt." Make it clear in advance, the beast you said before is really not clear to the old man. But a few years ago, when I was still strong enough to hunt, a strange thing happened on this mountainside. I saw two beasts fighting each other at the mouth of a cave, and in the end, both were defeated. What you're looking for may have something to do with that cave. ”

Cao Dong, who was behind Li Muzhi, squinted his eyes when he heard this, stepped forward and took a small step, and said, "Senior, I think, you should have entered the cave and picked some herbs, right?"

The eldest grandfather nodded, stretched out two fingers and gestured, and replied, "Yes, it is about a blue herb of this size, and it is a little cold to the touch." This is also the only time I have seen it in my life. ”

"The blue herbs still feel cold to the touch?" Cao Dong muttered, he had been in the rivers and lakes for many years, and he had seen a lot of strange things, but he had never heard of such strange herbs. He even had some suspicions that the old man was deceiving them.

"Hollow Valley Orchid. Just when everyone was puzzled, the national teacher Wei Li slowly spoke.

"The Hollow Valley Orchid is an extremely precious medicinal herb, and eating it can help people shape and forge their spirits. It is of great benefit to the martial artists who have just stepped into the path of cultivating immortals. It is usually only the families of immortal cultivators with profound backgrounds who are willing to use it to cultivate juniors. However, the environment and aura requirements for the growth of this Empty Valley Orchid are extremely demanding, and I have only heard that there are only a few sects in the Eastern Earth Divine Prefecture that have the ability to produce them. ”

After hearing this, Cao Dong looked at the old man with a hint of murderous intent in his eyes, and said coldly: "Isn't the old man deceiving me and others, trying to lure me into the pit to burn jade?"

The eldest grandfather shook his head, touched Mo Shiping's head, and said, "You can rest assured, the old man will not risk his life, you are not worthy." ”

Cao Dong's face was cloudy, his fists were clenched, and his eyes looking at the old man were full of undisguised killing intent. Don't look at the fact that he has always been obedient to Li Muzhi and Wei Li, but after all, he is also a dignified fourth-grade military attache of the Li Dynasty, and he is also one foot away from stepping out of the three realms of martial arts and becoming a real immortal cultivator. The old man in front of him actually said that his life was not as good as a mountain boy, wouldn't it be a naked insult to him?

Mo Shiping tightly grabbed the sleeve of the grandfather's coat, he saw that Cao Dong's expression was not good, and he was afraid that Cao Dong would attack the grandfather if he broke out. Mo Shiping bit his lip and apologized to Cao Dong: "I'm sorry, we said the wrong thing." ”

The eldest grandfather slapped Mo Shiping on the shoulder, and said angrily rather rarely: "Shiping, don't apologize." Sometimes, when we take advantage of reason, we have to persevere. If someone refuses to accept it, then he will be beaten until he is convinced. That's the rule of life. ”