chewing dragon

Chapter 124

"Where does it go? Copper coins are small, but they can carry the heaven and the earth and control the hearts of the people. The most mysterious thing is!"

Qian Xiaoren shook his head and patted his stomach: "As the saying goes, the bedside pouch is as big as a fist, and there are three hundred coins in it! Now my pouch is not enough to save, and the money I have saved It's still far from the number of three hundred, but you can't teach Xinxiang to run out ahead of time!"

After all, he didn't forget to wink at Qi Jingzhi, as if reminding him not to forget to help find money to buy.

"I know, I know, money is the greatest treasure!"

Eagle Owl shook his head disdainfully, and said to Qing Mang: "Look, he is preaching his high theory again! Xiao Jiu is good in everything, but it's a pity that he fell into the eyes of money, and he can't get out in this life." Already!"

"Uncle Ou's words are wrong. The reason why our human race can overwhelm all races and open up a prosperous world of humanity is that money is used for it, and it is a great contribution!"

Being denied the way he cultivated, Qian Xiaoren showed a rare expression of solemnity, and said in a loud voice: "In the past, Emperor Yan ascended, and the Three Sage Kings taught the people farming and mulberry, all based on wealth. After that, the human way gradually prospered, and daily expenses increased greatly. , all the sages and sages are wise and foresighted, looking up to the heaven and the earth, they dig copper mountains and cast them into money."

"Therefore, money is the body. It has Qian and Kun. The outer circle follows the sky, and the inner square resembles the earth. It is hard to perish and long-lived. It is not scarce and close to the road! Its accumulation is like a mountain, and its flow is like a river. It moves sometimes, and it has festivals. It is easy and does not suffer from wear and tear, so it can last for a long time, and it is a divine treasure in the world!"

Hearing this, the eagle owl didn't do anything, but the yellow-robed man shook his head, and interrupted: "It's been a long time since I've seen you, but Xiao Jiu's mouth is getting sharper! Your Saint Jiang Taoism is really pervasive, and you can do anything. What a hype! But what I have seen in my life is not quite the same as what you said."

"In this world, the one with the most money has always been the ruler, and the one with the least money is the servant. Arguments and lawsuits cannot be won without money; loneliness and stagnation cannot be overcome without money; resentment and hatred cannot be overcome without money." Answer: Let’s ask and talk, but money is not enough! Therefore, most people in the world are enslaved by money, with gold as their father, silver as their mother, lead as the eldest son, tin as the concubine, and Aduwu in power, it really stinks!"

When Qi Jingzhi heard the words, he thought about the old affairs of the silver gang, and he couldn't help but feel emotional: "Some people in this world really do anything for money."

At the same time, he could see that this yellow-robed man seemed elegant and modest, but he was actually the most cynical and arrogant prince, otherwise he wouldn't have demolished the ancestral hall of Shenyin House in a fit of anger.

On the other hand, Qian Xiaoren raised his eyebrows when he heard what the man in yellow robe said, he gritted his teeth and said, "Brother Huang's words are wrong!"

But before he could refute in detail, Qing Mang laughed softly, and smoothed things over: "Okay, okay, every time we meet, we will quarrel over this. Two brothers, Xiao Jiu is now laying the groundwork. Don't mess with his mind!"

It paused, and then commented: "If you really want to talk about it, is there anything in this world that is not one and has two sides, with both advantages and disadvantages? Is there anything in this world that cannot be separated from the word money? If you have money When there is no money, danger can make you safe, and death can make you live; when there is no money, nobility can make you cheap, and life can make you kill. If you gain it, you will be rich and strong, and if you lose it, you will be poor and weak.”

"In addition, this thing flies without wings and walks without feet. It cannot be controlled by a wise man. Xiao Jiu, since you practice this way, you must be sincere and follow the holy way. You must not be paranoid and be enslaved by money!"

Hearing this remark, Qian Xiaoren couldn't help but turn his anger into joy, and he said sincerely: "Grandpa Shengqing's words are pertinent, Xiao Jiu has been taught!"

He paused for a moment, with a bright expression on his face: "To tell you the truth, the lord of the country had a decree a month ago to promote me as the deputy envoy of the East Bank of the Inner Mansion. I will leave for the capital after today's birthday banquet .”

"Oh? This is gratifying!"

Eagle Owl opened his mouth to praise, but his tone was strange and tense: "The Lord of Great Qi really doesn't know who he is, if he let you into the money bank, wouldn't it be like throwing a mouse into a rice vat?"

As it finished speaking, the green python burst out laughing immediately, the man in yellow robe couldn't help but opened his mouth to laugh, but he suddenly reacted midway, and hurriedly covered his face with his sleeves, the laughter was unavoidably dull.

Qing Mang laughed for a while, and suddenly said seriously: "This Deputy Custodian's position is humble and powerful, and he cannot live without the confidant of the king. However, I heard that Daqi's inner mansion is now controlled by the Peng family, and his family and your Chaozhou money Although the shi is from the same line, but the situation is like fire and water, how could King Qi choose you for this important position?"

When asked about this, Qian Xiaoren's face immediately revealed a happy expression, but he deliberately lowered his voice and said: "I heard that my position was originally held by a descendant of the Peng family. Qian Shen was beaten up and kicked out, and after that, after a few mishaps, the job fell on me."

As for how the accident happened, Qian Xiaoren refused to go into details.

He made a haha, turned his head and shouted towards the stairs: "Who is serving below?"

Before the shouting ceased, there were footsteps on the stairs. The young waiter who had greeted Qian Xiaoren and Qi Jingzhi walked up quickly, glanced at him before lowering his head, and said in a respectful voice, "Master Jiu, please give me instructions!"

"It's getting late, so it's time to prepare a banquet?"

As Qian Xiaoren said, he turned his head and looked at the mountain guests: "Grandpa Shengqing, Uncle Xiao, Brother Huang, General Zuo, are you four still following the old rules?"

Except for General Zuo who seemed to have never heard of it, the other three nodded silently.

Qian Xiaoren looked at Qi Jingzhi again, and asked with a smile, "What do Brother Lu like to eat, I'll ask them to prepare it."

Qi Jingzhi was startled when he heard the words: "Can this guest at the banquet order by himself?"

Qian Xiaoren explained with a smile: "Naturally, the ordinary dishes are prepared in advance in Jiaofu, but this inner banquet is naturally a bit special, and the Shanke banquet is different from other places, just like Grandpa Shengqing doesn't like meat and meat, and only eats sesame herbs and old medicines ; but Uncle Owl is fond of meat, and every time he comes, he will eat a dish of honey and three squeaks."

Speaking of this, Qian Xiaoren showed an indescribable expression on his face, and after a short pause, he continued: "Brother Huang has the worst taste, and he always feeds on epidemics and miasma. If he comes, the Jiao Mansion will be destroyed." He will prepare all kinds of strange incenses and burn them in the furnace for him to taste."

"As for General Zuo, I heard that Marquis Yunxiang specially wrote about the border town, and asked for a group of barbarian left ears for meritorious deeds. They were all captured by soldiers guarding the border. The bloody evil spirit is strong, and they just happened to be given to General Zuo. Make blood food!"

Qi Jingzhi's heart was shaken when he heard this, he only felt that the birthday banquet in the Marquis Mansion was really extraordinary, and even more unexpected that the green python and the yellow-robed man either ate grass or smelled the fragrance, and what they ate was extremely bland, on the contrary, it was the most pure-hearted General Zuo To enjoy blood food, although I don't know what kind of meat dish the eagle owl's Baihuami Sanzhi is, but I think it won't be as bloody as the barbarian's ear.

Qing Mang cast his gaze over, and asked with a smile: "I see that Brother Lu has a lot of resentment in his body, presumably he feeds on human essence and blood? Don't be shy, use Yun Xianghou's face, go It is not difficult for the state prison to bring a few death row inmates."

Hearing this, Qi Jingzhi hesitated for a moment, shook his head and said with a muffled laugh: "Lu has not drank blood for a long time, and usually only eats breath, and today is a birthday feast, so it is really inappropriate to kill!"

He thought for a while, and added: "It's just that the body I seized is not of a high level, and needs some human food."

Hearing what Qi Jingzhi said, if Qing Mang glanced at him meaningfully, the yellow-robed man was a little surprised and delighted: "In that case, how about Brother Lu and me tasting a few furnaces of strange incense together? I just don't know if you have any taboos ?”

After speaking, he turned his head to look at the waiter, and asked, "What kind of incense have you prepared today? Let's talk to Brother Lu!"

When the young waiter heard that the new faceless man was a person who sucked human blood, his face turned pale again. Although he turned his head towards Qi Jingzhi's direction, but kept his eyes on his toes, he respectfully said: "This time There are five furnaces in the incense banquet."

"The name of the first incense burner is Lingxi Tongyou. When the rhinoceros is burned and illuminated, it can refresh the mind and eyesight, and you can see the ghosts and gods of heaven and earth."

"The second incense burner is called Cuiyun Longxiang. Its smoke lasts for a long time, and it becomes the wonder of Yunlong. It is for the distinguished guests to enjoy, and it has the magic of meditation."

The waiter memorized several incense sticks very well, and gradually calmed down after carrying on the back, and no longer hesitated as before.

"The third incense burner is called Huawei Fengzhu, and it is the first one made this time. Tulip flowers are smashed into mud, agarwood is ground into powder, and supplemented with emperor paste to dissolve juice. Its fragrance is charming and sweet, and can harmonize all qi in the internal organs."

"The four burners of incense are named Yizhen Liyun. Its fragrance is fresh, refreshing and clean, as easy as flowing clouds. It can invigorate blood and promote qi, and return to dreams and souls.

"The last incense stick is called Xuezhongchunxin. Its fragrance is cool and solitary, with a biting energy, and it is used by distinguished guests to wake up their dreams."

Hearing this, the man in yellow couldn't help clapping his hands and exclaiming: "Wonderful! Burning incense and flowers, clearing the air and producing flowers... If there is a monk who can practice this way, he can refine the energy in the furnace, calm the spirit because of the energy, calm the mind because of the spirit, and calm the spirit because of the spirit." To bring about life, practice for so long, and turn it into reality, then the Dao will be in it!"

After finishing speaking, he couldn't help shaking his head and sighing: "It's a pity that Huang's path has been fixed and cannot be changed. He has always just tasted it, and it wasted all the hard work of Master Jiao."

The green python on the side responded with a smile: "Fortunately, Brother Lu is here this time. It has the body of a Taoist disciple, and it will definitely gain some wonderful insights from it. It won't chew peonies like you."

Upon hearing this, the man in yellow immediately nodded his head, and seeing that Qi Jingzhi had no objection, he waved at the young waiter: "Let's prepare according to this, Brother Lu and I will each have a portion!"

The young waiter responded, then bowed and left.

Qi Jingzhi couldn't help laughing when he heard and saw.If you only listen to the talks of these few people without looking at their descriptions, you really think that there are collections of high scholars and sages discussing Taoism in this building.

He shook his head slowly, and said in a muffled voice: "Lu is a villager in the mountains, and he doesn't know anything about the way of burning incense. He just listened to brother Huang's high-level discussion. It seems that there is a very brilliant method of eating clouds?"

Hearing this, Qing Mang and the man in yellow looked at each other with obvious surprise in their eyes, and when they looked at Qi Jing again, their expressions were much more solemn.

"It seems that Brother Lu's seizure of this Daoist disciple is not aimless, but he has the heart of Taoism. Among the mountain travelers in my generation, there are very few people who have such thoughts. Comparable to Daoist friends."

Qing Mang nodded heavily at Qi Jingzhi, and immediately sighed: "Speaking of which, the old man thought that he would see Dai Shan's new riser at the Shan guest table, but unexpectedly, it was Lin Shan who came first."

Qi Jingzhi was a little surprised when he heard the words, but with the idea of ​​saying less and less mistakes, and not saying that it was good, he just nodded to Qing Mang as a acknowledgment of the title of Taoist friend, and did not make rash comments on Dai Shan's matter.

Eagle Owl didn't care so much, and immediately snorted coldly: "This time Daishan made such a big commotion, and the three-eyed stone puppet didn't have anything to do with it. It is said that the King of Qi would confer on him the title of Daishanhou! I knew it would be so , why did my old owl curl up in the mountains and endure it carefully for so many years?"

Qing Mang shook his head, with a solemn expression: "This matter is very strange. The old man has inquired about it for a long time, but he still hasn't figured out what's going on. I only heard that after the incident happened, there was a woman from the Dai family who suddenly claimed that she had received a gift from heaven. Inheritance of Wu Zhu has also cured many common people down the mountain of old illnesses with it, and there are like clouds of followers for a while."

"The woman even claimed to be a witch who enshrines the god of Mount Dai, and she wanted to erect a shrine of Marquis Dai at the foot of the mountain to protect Yuzhang County and even the entire Changzhou!"

The eagle owl was taken aback when he heard the words, and then he was full of suspicion: "I don't believe it! If it's true, the three-eyed stone puppet and Dai's daughter must be regarded as evil gods and wiped out, unless the king of Qi is also like Lao Zuo Move your head, otherwise you will never be able to do such absurd things!"

The yellow-robed man diagonally opposite obviously disagreed, and teased: "There are so many absurd things in this world, and this one is not bad! Let's just talk about brother Sheng. If you don't do good mountain gods, you have to give it to Xiaomen." Xiao Pai is the thankless Dharma protector, and outsiders will think that Brother Sheng's brain is not very bright."

During the banquet, several people were chatting casually, and suddenly there was a sound of footsteps on the stairs, and then many waiters and maidservants went up to the second floor with food tables.

In a short while, the food table in front of Qi Jingzhi was filled with food and wine, no matter the utensils or dishes, they were all exquisite that he had never seen before.

In the middle of the food table is a pottery lotus incense burner. The lotus petals are upwards and arranged in a well-proportioned manner, and there are as many as five layers.

Light green smoke floats out from the furnace, twisting and winding, congealing but not scattered, gradually forming the shape of a coiling dragon crouching on clouds.

Qi Jingzhi admired it silently for a moment, only to feel that he had forgotten all his worldly worries and had no distracting thoughts, so he looked up at the rest of the seats in the building.

There was no wine or vegetables in front of Qing Mang, and there were strange flowers and fruits with branches and leaves, most of them Qi Jingzhi couldn't name.

There was also a pottery five-layer lotus incense burner on the dining table of the man in yellow robe. He nodded slightly to Qi Jingzhi, leaned in front of the burner and opened his mouth to inhale, then swallowed the coiled dragon-shaped smoke into his mouth.

Not long after, the smoke came out from his nostrils again, and it turned into two scorched yellow dragons.

As for Qian Xiaoren, the food table in front of him was full of ordinary food and drink, far less eye-catching than those few coins.

Qi Jingzhi turned his head to look sideways again, and saw that General Zuo was lifting his head and putting it into a small bronze tripod in front of him.

Qi Jingzhi only glanced at Xiao Dingzhong, then looked away, and then looked over General Zuo at Diao Owl's food table.

After he saw clearly what "Three Squeaks of Hundred Flowers Honey" meant, his pupils shrank immediately, his stomach churned even more, and he finally figured out why Qian Xiaoren's expression was so weird when he mentioned the name of this dish.

He quickly retracted his gaze, hesitating whether he should follow the example of the man in yellow and swallow his clouds, when he suddenly heard the sound of thunder rolling outside the window.

The thunder was continuous, approaching from far away, and it reached the top of everyone's heads in an instant, and the sky darkened accordingly.

Just now the waiters and maidservants retreated lightly after serving the dishes, only the young waiter was still standing at the stairs, and said respectfully at this moment: "Dear guests, Yuan Shaojun has arrived, and the birthday banquet is about to begin. If there are any distinguished guests who want to watch the ceremony, they can follow the villain to the atrium."

(End of this chapter)