Kunlun one millet

Chapter 88

There are many manor houses in the suburbs of Dongsheng Capital, most of which belong to noble families.

Different from the well-ordered mansions in the capital, aristocratic families occupy mountains, forests and lakes, and build manors near mountains and rivers. Most of them follow the example of Chongxuan Pavilion and build quiet rooms in the mountains. They do not seek luxury and exquisiteness, but they are more suitable. The artistic conception of quiet mountains and rivers, stepping into it seems to be far away from the hustle and bustle of Dongshengdu.

The three of Zhao Mi drove to Zheng's country manor and stopped outside a simple bamboo fence. The nearby low-rise houses looked more like rural farmers. You can tell it's the layout of a big family.

There were more than a dozen people standing and waiting in the courtyard. Except for Zheng Tunan and a group of servants, the leader was an old man with pale beard and hair, holding a dove stick in his hand.
"Old man Zheng Yulou, Deacon Zhao took the time to come here, the whole Zheng family is very honored!"

"You are welcome, old man." Zhao Mi knew something before he came here. Zheng Yulou, the patriarch of the Zheng family, is now over a hundred years old. According to his seniority, he is Zheng Tunan's great-grandfather. He not only experienced the period of the Five Kingdoms War, but also When he was born, the Tianxia Dynasty had not yet perished.

Although Zheng Yulou's beard and hair are white, his complexion is ruddy and full, his figure is tough and not stooped, obviously he has achieved success in cultivation, but he didn't care about his physical appearance, unlike Liang Tao's real face with dark eyebrows and youthful appearance.

On the side, Zheng Tunan also saluted: "Greetings to Deacon Zhao. I have offended you a lot earlier, and I would like to apologize today!"

Zhao Mi glanced at the other party, perhaps because the elders of the Patriarch were here, Zheng Tunan seemed very respectful and polite, even the manner of speaking was completely different, Zhao Mi was not easy to refute, nodded and said:
"There was a misunderstanding in the past, so Mr. Zheng doesn't have to worry about it."

"Deacon Zhao is broad-minded and able to tolerate everything, and his future achievements will definitely be extraordinary!" Zheng Yulou first stroked his beard and praised him, then turned his head to look at Zheng Tunan, and said seriously: "You made a big mistake before, I should have severely punished you!" Punishment, now Deacon Zhao is lenient, I will give you a chance to reform. When you see Deacon Zhao in the future, you must behave like a student, and you are not allowed to have any disobedient words and deeds, remember not!"

"Remember, my grandson dare not do it again." Zheng Tunan replied respectfully.

Zheng Yulou breathed a sigh of relief, and then turned to Zhao Mi and said: "Ashamed, ashamed, my husband's family education is not strict, and he has such a stupid descendant. He is ridiculous and generous, and even offended Deacon Zhao. The old man is heartbroken, and I really don't know what to do." Sorry."

Zhao Mi originally thought that with Jiujiang Zheng's celestial blood, even if he apologized, he might have to put on airs and let Zheng Tunan say a few soft words, even if the matter was exposed.

But who would have expected that Zheng Yulou, as the head of the family, would be unexpectedly humble, even if it was just a show, but Zhao Shu had He Dangguan and Zheng Siyuan behind him, so wouldn't he worry about what others would think of him?
However, after thinking about it, Zhao Mi's current status is no longer "a talisman official". Even if he doesn't feel anything, the position of deacon of Jindingsi is quite important, and it's not surprising that he is valued by others.

If it was still the past, let alone being invited by the Zheng family to hold a banquet in the private manor, it would be nice not to be troubled by dudes like Zheng Tunan.

Thinking about it this way, what Anyang Hou said is indeed reasonable. In a place like Dongshengdu, everyone is used to judging a person by his power and status.Zhao Mi's own ability may not be great, but he can feel so respectful, which makes him feel unreal.

"Don't gossip here, the banquet has already been prepared, and we're just waiting for Deacon Zhao." Zheng Yulou led Zhao Mi through the bamboo fence courtyard, behind which was a clear stream.

Several people boarded the boat and went all the way down the meandering river. The green hills on both sides of the river were undulating, and the gulls and birds were soaring. From a distance, they could see the boat mother pole-singing and singing songs, which made people feel intoxicated and relaxed unconsciously.

The boat came to the edge of a shoal and looked up to see a quiet courtyard with dense ancient trees. Zhao Mi sensed the mysterious flow of air here, and immediately activated the Yingxuan lighting technique, and saw that the courtyard was covered by formations.

With Zhao Shu's current eyesight, he can more clearly distinguish and analyze the aura of qi and aura. The purpose of this formation is not to kill, but to use the ancient wood to adjust the vitality and phenology, condense the clear qi in it, and form a blessed place for cultivating truth.

Zhao Mi admired secretly, he could see that this blessed land was not entirely created by nature, but arranged in a supernatural way, so that every plant, every tree, every brick and every tile could fit in with the movement of heaven and earth. , so that the fresh air naturally gathers here.

Zhao Mi has also seen such things as arranging blessed places by manpower in the Xuanpu Jade Book. He knows very well that this kind of thing cannot be created out of thin air, and must also conform to the original landscape pattern.

If it is said that Zhao Mi's setting up a mandala and responding to Qi is the first glimpse of this way, then surveying mountains and rivers and searching for dragons and acupoints are the first step into the room.The geomancy masters passed down from the Tianxia Dynasty to this day built palaces and set up auspicious soil for the emperors and dignitaries. Among them, the wise people can also arrange the pattern to nourish the body and spirit and prolong life.

But these are still too far away from the real blessed land. According to Zhao Shu's understanding, the blessed land is almost all traces of the immortal family's ascent to the real world.

"How is it? Does Deacon Zhao think this place is still worth looking at?" Zheng Yulou asked, seeing Zhao Mi's focused gaze, stroking his beard.

Zhao Shu nodded heavily: "It's really extraordinary. Using the power of mountains, rivers, plants and trees to create a blessed place for cultivation and refining Qi. The old man's realm is superb, and Zhao admires it."

Zheng Yulou waved his hands and said: "No, when Hong Xueke visited Huaxu country decades ago, he once enjoyed the scenery in the countryside of Dongshengdu. When he walked here, he looked up at the mountains and rivers and suddenly realized something. So he cut mountains and dredged rivers with his sword. Opening up the earth veins and consolidating the spiritual orifices makes the place clear, and after a few years, it will become a blessed place, the old man just arranges a magic circle and adds a little protection."

Zhao Mi was amazed in his heart, the name of Donghai Sword Immortal Hongxueke was like thunder, and everyone knew it.Especially after experiencing the battle of killing the dragon in the capital of the emperor, Hongxueke personally beheaded the Lord Xuanming, and he was faintly regarded as the number one person in Kunlun.

It's just that Hongxueke doesn't seek fame and wealth, doesn't get involved in worldly affairs, and lives overseas all year round. Compared with a monk like Liang Guoshi who seeks power and status, Hongxueke is closer to the immortal master in the eyes of the world.

"Can you build a blessed land with swordsmanship?" Zhao Mi asked Lingxiao secretly.

"This is not swordsmanship, it's the creation of heaven and earth. If outsiders don't understand it, they can't see the true meaning of the mystery." Lingxiao said: "Hongxueke can do this kind of thing, he should have proved the way of immortality."

Zhao Mi was stunned: "Has Hongxueke verified the way of immortality? But I heard that he is still in the East China Sea and has not ascended to the cave."

Ling Xiao said: "Becoming an immortal doesn't necessarily mean ascending. Tie Gong ascended because he was guided by the upper realm, so he directly ascended and left. Hong Xueke may be the same as me, he doesn't want to be under the fence of others, and he doesn't have the magic power to open up caves. So stay in the world."

"I see."

Zheng Yulou was obviously very proud of being able to build a manor in the blessed land built by Hong Xueke, and invited Zhao Mi to enter it, and invited Zhao Mi to comment on the pavilions and courtyards along the way.

Zhao Mi quickly recovered from the shock at the beginning. After all, he had seen the immortal family ascend, so he would not be intimidated by this blessed land. Appreciate.

However, Zhao Mi felt that it was too extravagant and wasteful to build a manor with this kind of blessed land. It was enough to build a bamboo hall and thatched cottage. Flowers and plants, reading scriptures and contemplating, this is the life of a cultivator.Rolling around in a place like Dongshengdu every day, my mind is full of all kinds of human calculations, and I feel that it stinks.

Zhao Shu even thought that Jiujiang Zheng's disposal of this blessed land was completely reckless.However, due to the respectful treatment of the other party, it is not easy for him to refute it.

The banquet was held under the tree in the courtyard, with the canopy above and the gurgling stream below. There was a woman playing the zither on the side, just like the lacquered wine cups of a boat going down the stream. That's right, quite elegant.

As for the delicacies in the banquet, most of them are delicacies from the mountains, exquisite and delicious, and there is no big fish and meat to spoil the Yixing of the mountains and forests.

After drinking for three rounds, Zheng Yulou put down his cup and said to Zhao Mi: "If Deacon Zhao likes it, he can come here to cultivate more. Siyuan is working in the Jinding Division, so he can also pass on the message for him."

Zhao Mi looked around: "The scenery here is elegant and beautiful, and it is a good place for self-cultivation. It's a pity that I am busy with work, and I really can't take time off."

"Oh? I wonder what Deacon Zhao is busy with on weekdays?" Zheng Yulou asked.

Zhao Mi knew that the other party was pretending to be confused, so he didn't point it out: "Recently, the imperial court is planning to build a new army and needs to distribute talisman soldiers and arrows to the soldiers. I am so busy that my hair has lost a lot. There are also various talisman pills that are used in the army. The monks in the Sizhong almost have to rotate around the clock, and many people complained."

Zheng Yulou said with emotion: "Deacon Zhao has worked tirelessly for the country, and I admire him from the bottom of my heart. It's just for the preparation of the new army, why do we need so many talisman soldiers?"

"The old gentleman doesn't know something. In Xingluo County's campaign to suppress the bandits, the gangsters and monsters were mixed with bandits. It's no longer the same as in the past, when the monks and the enemy fought alone." Zhao Mi explained: "General Wei changed his strategy and moved all the museums to fight against each other." The monks scattered in the army, cooperated with the army on foot and rode crossbows, and had a certain degree of offense and defense, so that they could defeat the enemy.

Afterwards, General Wei wrote to the Lord that the new army not only had to change its drills and regulations, but even its weapons and equipment were different from the past.In the future, when the new army faces enemy monks, ordinary soldiers will be able to fight with the help of talismans, weapons, magic and objects. "

Zheng Yulou nodded: "What about the monks accompanying the army? How should we arrange it?"

Zhao Mi replied: "It depends on what kind of skills the monks are good at. If you are proficient in swordsmanship and martial arts, it is not surprising that you can be a knight. Of course, the monks in Guanxi are very precious, they are the pillars of the country, and many of them are in the new army. It is Cao Li, the school lieutenant."

Zhao Shu knew Zheng Yulou's intentions, so he helped him bring out the topic, and the other party immediately said, "Deacon Zhao, I have a merciless request. This kid Tunan has a bad temper, but he has also mastered martial arts and has a heart to serve the country." Thinking about it, now that I know that the new army is being built, if I can join it as a horse archer, the old man will be satisfied. I wonder if Deacon Zhao can support him a little bit?"

"But I shouldn't be looking for this matter." Zhao Mi said.

"Deacon Zhao doesn't need to be humble." Zheng Yulou said, "Jinding Division has very close contacts with the new army. Deacon Zhao may be able to say a few words in front of General Wei."

Zhao Mi smiled without saying a word, held up the wine cup and paid a little respect, then raised his head and drank by himself.

Zheng Yulou didn't understand something, and immediately said: "Deacon Zhao is working in the capital, and human relations are indispensable. I will send someone to send gold, silk, pearls and jade later."

Zhao Shu immediately shook his head: "It's all yellow and white vulgar things, Zhao is not that poor yet."

Zheng Yulou asked, "Then I wonder what Deacon Zhao wants?"

Zhao Mi shook the wine cup in his hand, and the corner of his mouth turned up: "Zhao once heard that the Zheng family of Jiujiang had a treasure called 'Jieyoujue', which was a three-legged winelord. It is said that if you recite a mantra on this treasure, then Immortal wine is continuously being poured out of energy. Mr. Zhao wants to take a look at this treasure, but I don’t know what the old man thinks?"

Hearing this, Zheng Yulou was not angry, but just pondered for a moment.On the other hand, Zheng Tunan's face changed slightly, and he unconsciously looked at He Dangguan who was sitting upright behind Zhao Mi.But in this situation, he couldn't help being angry.

"I don't know where Deacon Zhao learned that my Zheng family has this treasure?" Zheng Yulou asked.

"It is inconvenient for Zhao to tell me about this matter." Zhao Mi discovered that Zheng Yulou did not know the origin of He Dangguan, and it is estimated that Zheng Tunan did not tell his elders clearly about the matter in Longzangpu.

Zhao Shu could also guess that it was not worthwhile to exchange Zheng Tunan for a job in the New Army in exchange for Jie Youjue's preciousness.But who said that now the other party wants something from him?Power is in hand, it is not in vain.

"It's not that I don't want to, it's just that Jie Youjue is not at hand right now, and I won't be able to take it out for a while." Zheng Yulou thought for a while: "And forgive me, Jieyoujue is a treasure of the fairy family, and it bears a heavy burden. It cannot be given away at will.”

Zhao Mi was not surprised, as the Zheng family would not obediently send away Jie Youjue, he originally wanted to involve He Dangguan's affairs, but He Dangguan's family background had declined enough to force the Zheng family to return Jieyoujue.

The trouble is that Jieyoujue is not ignored by the Zheng family like the Xuanpu jade book. Zheng Yulou knows that it is a treasure of the fairy family, and its value is naturally not the same.

Zhao Mi was still thinking, and Zheng Tunan suddenly said, "If Deacon Zhao wants magic weapons and spiritual materials, I have a good place to go."

"Oh?" Zhao Mi replied indifferently.

Zheng Tunan said: "There is a Jibao Pavilion along the bank of Longzangpu, and monks from all walks of life inside and outside Dongsheng City are here to taste magic treasures, exchange spiritual materials, and there are even rumors that there are magic treasures from the fairy family. take you there."

When Zheng Yulou heard the words, he immediately picked up the conversation: "Yes! If Deacon Zhao takes a fancy to any magic weapon, I, Jiujiang Zheng, will buy it and present it as a gift. Tunan, you will personally lead Deacon Zhao there later!"

"Yes."

Watching the grandparents and grandchildren sing together, Zhao Mi understood that this time he had returned for nothing, and he was still not as sophisticated as Anyanghou, so he couldn't let the Zheng family give up Jie Youjue.

"Forget it, since the old man said so, I don't want to ask for more." Zhao Mi didn't have the heart to spend any time with them, so he got up and said, "It's getting late, Zhao will not delay the old man's rest."

(End of this chapter)