"Why are you late?"
"Palace Master, the magistrate of Wushui County, Liu Guanting, has moved to Qingzhou today, and his subordinates have gone to say goodbye to him."
"Well, hurry up and get in line, it's just you."
The Wushan County Temple is still in the same square as the day before yesterday. At this time, there is a small square team of fifty people standing. It is this group of monks who have been selected into the small world of Panxi Mountain through selection.
Yang Zhen quickly found her seat. Next to him were Zhao Yue'er, Zixue, Dou Manxiong and others.
Jin Zhangeng stood first in the first row, watching the young man enter the queue with cold eyes, feeling greatly disappointed.
He thought Yang Zhen was seriously injured and couldn't come.
He didn't show mercy at all that day. With his power to lift mountains and carry cauldrons, he would have to lie in bed for seven or ten days at least not to mention the early stage of foundation building, or even the later stage.
In this case, Panxi Mountain will naturally not be able to go.
Unexpectedly, only two days later, this kid would appear in front of him alive and kicking again.
"Don't fall into my hands in the future." He was heartbroken.
Yang Zhen looked at the high platform in front of the queue, feeling surprised.
Standing on the high platform were two men in purple robes, one on the left and one on the right, none other than Huangfu Lansheng and Wan Qingren. It is not surprising that they are the leaders of the team.
However, in front of the two of them, there was a woman in black clothes and black skirt.
This woman has a graceful figure, long legs and thin waist. Her back is turned to everyone, so her face cannot be seen clearly. However, judging from the white and tender skin exposed outside the black skirt, she must be very young in appearance.
Could this be it?
From the respectful attitude of Palace Master Huangfu and Master Wan, it is not difficult to guess her identity——
Tan Mingzhen!
But why is the Master of the Demon Suppression Hall, who has always been luxurious and high-profile, dressed like the girl next door today? Judging from the way she stood, she was clearly waiting for someone. Who was worthy of her waiting?
Is it possible that the ancestor of Xiling will appear?
He was pondering here, but when he entered the venue, Tan Mingzhen also noticed him.
In other words, he noticed Zixue beside him.
If someone came close to her at this time, they would find that there was darkness in the depths of her eyes.
She was warned by the Supreme Patriarch.
Shortly after the conflict with Zixue, she secretly sent someone to find out the details of this woman.
Basic information such as place of origin, age, and cultivation level don't seem to be anything special.
Just when she was arranging people to go to Zixue's hometown to inquire, Patriarch Dou called her over.
At the beginning, it seemed that it was just some guidance on spiritual practice, warning her to calm down her mind, lay a solid foundation, and not to pin her hopes for breakthrough on some external things.
Now that Haoyuan Grass is almost extinct, there are still so many mid- to late-stage Golden Pills in the world. Do they all rely on Haoyuan Pill?
On the surface, Tan Mingzhen accepted the teaching with an open mind, but in his heart he disagreed. She was originally a disciple of the Xiling Patriarch, and she had used a lot of magical elixirs along the way. It was not like the Patriarch was unaware of this.
What do you mean by telling me to take less pills at this time?
Soon, what the ancestor said later made her horrified.
"Concentrate your mind on your cultivation. Don't inquire about things that have nothing to do with you. If you really have the leisure time and energy, there will always be a shortage of people in Hanzhou..."
This was a stern warning from her ancestor.
In front of the ancestor, she has always been well-behaved, smart, considerate and filial. In addition, she has outstanding appearance. She has always been favored by the ancestor and is rarely criticized.
I didn't expect that this time, I would be so unkind!
She would never go to Hanzhou.
However, the current situation of the sect makes it very likely that another Jindan will be sent.
It is said that last winter, the ancestor of the Eastern Region secretly went to Hanzhou, and after observing the cracks in the magic cloud for seven days and seven nights, he made a divination, and the result was——
No near misses.
This ancestor was good at divination, and his ability to escape from the pursuit of Old Man Huang Ji had a lot to do with his ability. Since the old man said it was a near miss, it must be a near miss.
Therefore, Eastern Region will not dispatch reinforcements.
This news brings mixed feelings to Yunxiao Sect. On the one hand, the future is bright, and it will not cause a catastrophe to Yunxiao Sect. But on the other hand, the crack continues to expand, and more and more monsters are coming, and their strength is getting stronger and stronger. Since Dongyu doesn't care about it, Yunxiao Sect can only face it alone.
Therefore, it gradually became the consensus of the whole sect to send another batch of reinforcements led by Jindan Zhenren.
But who should be sent?
Tan Mingzhen felt a chill in his heart and did not dare to make any rash move again.
Not only that, her behavior has also become much more low-key, and she dresses simply and plainly, as if she is just an ordinary disciple. The luxuriously decorated flying boat was also placed in the palace and was no longer used.
She lowered herself very low.
In the distance, a flying boat appeared under the blue sky...
…
The large flying boat, four stories high and thirty feet long, slowly landed in the square.
An order came from the flying boat: "All disciples, line up in order... uh."
The sound stopped suddenly, and then, a hatch on the second floor opened, and an old man with a red face floated down from the airship.
"Palace Master Tan, why are you waiting here? Oops, you are, alas, trying to kill me." Dou Xichang laughed and cupped his hands.
Tan Mingzhen had been waiting for most of the day for this moment, and then he pursed his lips and said with a smile: "Dou Dian's master is very skilled in cultivation. Before I entered the Immortal Sect, little sister, you were already a highly respected Jindan senior. This junior treats you like a virtuous man. I respect you so much, what does it mean to wait here?"
Dou Xichang smiled freely: "After a few hundred years, I am still just a golden elixir. In the future, I will definitely be overtaken by young people like you, haha!"
After saying that, he stretched out his hand to call: "Palace Master Tan, please come inside."
Tan Mingzhen smiled sweetly and walked towards the cabin.
Her move was just to get Dou Xichang's active invitation.
With the current situation in the sect, she needs to make many good connections.
The flying boat slowly took off, carrying two hundred Yunxiao Sect foundation building disciples, and flew towards the Million Mountain.
…
On the flying boat
Dou Xi is often a warm host, happily introducing various collections in the cabin to guests.
"This is a flower-and-bird painting painted by a painter named Zhu Ta three hundred years ago. Although this man was a mortal, his flower-and-bird paintings were very distinctive. A few strokes were enough to create a picture."
"This painting was given to me personally by this old man. Look at this painting, it is simple and complex. It is small but meaningful. Every time I appreciate this painting, I always have some insights. It's a pity that I am just a mortal."
He sighed with emotion. Tan Mingzhen stared at this dark painting with disdain in his heart, but praised it on his lips:
"The elders are superb in Taoism and can see flowers in colorless places, but the younger ones are not as good as them."
Dou Xi often stroked his beard and laughed. He was very pleased with the compliment and said with a smile: "We are all real people, so don't call me senior here. If Fairy Tan doesn't mind, just call me big brother."
Tan Mingzhen was overjoyed, his eyes flashed, and Jiao Didi called out: "Brother Dou!"
"Hahaha, okay! My sister is here today, but what business do you have to ask Brother?" Dou Xichang asked.
He was so mature that he couldn't tell that Tan Ming really lowered his stature and must have wanted something.
"It's nothing important. It's just this trip to Panshan Mountain. The sect ordered you and me to lead the team. The younger sister feels that she has a heavy responsibility and has never been to the demon clan territory. She feels uneasy, so she comes to ask the elder brother for advice. One or two.”
"Oh, that's it." Dou Xichang didn't know whether he really believed it or not. He turned to Tan Mingzhen and introduced some of his experiences in the Million Mountains in the past years, including several meetings with the current Demon King Cang Min.
Tan Mingzhen pretended to be open-minded and listened carefully. After half a quarter of an hour, she changed the topic:
"I heard that Brother Dou has a junior who is also included in this selection?"
"Well, he is an incompetent boy."
"My little sister is ashamed. I haven't taken good care of him in the past few years in Chongzhou. Why don't we call him up now and let my little sister see him."
Dou Xichang didn't know what kind of medicine she was selling in the gourd, so he nodded in agreement.
Tan Mingzhen continued: "There is a girl from my mother's family, and she is also among the places in Panshan Mountain this time. Why don't we call her up together. This time we go to the secret realm, and these two young people can also take care of each other."
Dou Xichang understood a little and said with a smile: "Okay."
…
A man and a woman entered the hall one after another, it was Wan Qiling and Dou Manxiong.
The two of them first paid homage to their ancestors, and then paid homage to another real person respectively:
"I've met Patriarch Xichang." "I've met Palace Master Tan."
Tan Mingzhen frowned imperceptibly.
She doesn't like fat people very much, but looking at Dou Xichang's figure, the two of them really look alike!
"Dou Manxiong, right? The name is interesting," Tan Mingzhen chuckled, and took out a palm-sized piece of black jade from the ring: "This is a beast talisman, which seals the soul of a second-level demon tiger. You this time Maybe it will come in handy when we go to Panxi Mountain."
The name of the beast talisman has a symbol, but it is actually very different from the talisman. Not only is the material mostly made of jade, but the sealed beast soul can also be used multiple times. Unlike talismans, most of them can only be used once.
It's just that the second-level demon tiger, even if its body is here, is usually no match for a monk of the same level of cultivation, and its soul is even more unbearable. Of course, under certain circumstances, the soul can play a special role, but that is another matter.
Despite this, it is still a good thing, and because it is not easy to refine, it is rarely seen on the market. Tan Mingzhen gave such a thing to the junior, which was considered an appropriate benefit.
Dou Manxiong raised his head and looked at his ancestor. When he saw him nodding slightly, he was overjoyed and thanked him for accepting the black jade.
Dou Xichang waved to an attendant. Soon after, the man came back and came back carrying a brocade box.
"There is a long sword here, called the Peach Blossom Ecstasy Sword." Dou Xichang said with a smile: "After dancing with this sword, there will be bursts of floral fragrance overflowing, and pieces of peach blossoms flying. When the seventh sword is swung, scattered The peach blossoms will condense into a seven-foot pink formation, which has the effect of confusing the mind."
"This sword is meant to be used by women. The people in my boat are all rough men, and no one is suitable for it. I just give it to my virtuous granddaughter today, haha!"
Since someone gave him a gift to meet his grandson, of course he had to show something. Even the value of this sword was higher than that of the beast talisman.
Wan Qiling also did not dare to accept it and looked at her ancestor.
"Why don't you thank your senior quickly?" Tan Ming said with a cheerful smile.
Afterwards, they exchanged some pleasantries, each asking about the other's junior's qualifications, cultivation, etc. Although Dou Manxiong's appearance did not suit Tan Mingzhen's liking, his qualifications, status in the family, etc. were all in line with her expectations.
So, she got to the point:
"I like these two kids very much. Brother Dou, how about we let them form a Taoist couple?"
Dou Xichang said that it was indeed the case. However, he does not exclude cooperation with Tan Mingzhen. As an outsider, Jindan Zhenren, he also needs to build good relationships with the sect.
Of course, he would not force his grandson.
"Haha," he laughed loudly: "How about asking the younger generation for their opinions on the younger generation's matters?"
Wan Qiling was the first to express her stance. She was also dissatisfied with Dou Manxiong. The fat man behaved in a loose manner and was far less handsome than her lovers. However, Tan Mingzhen always said the truth in the family and no one dared to disobey him. Therefore, although he was unwilling in his heart, he replied:
"Junior, please listen to the instructions of the two ancestors."
She didn't like Dou Manxiong, and the little fat man didn't like her either.
This woman was of average appearance, several times older than him, and had a hint of arrogance on her face, which he didn't like at first sight.
The Dou family's family tradition is not that strict. He often says whatever he has to say at home, and he does the same with his ancestors.
So he shook his head without hesitation:
"I disagree. "
He looked up just in time to see Tan Xianzi. This woman has fair skin and is beautiful. Her face is pure and innocent like a girl, but also has the charm of a mature woman. She also has an awe-inspiring and inviolable majesty and domineering look. She is really——
So tempting!
He immediately thought of his lost friend Yang Zhen. Every woman around this guy is stunning. Especially Zhao Yue'er, who is still Shan Linggen, the future ancestor of the Golden Pill.
How could I, Dou Manxiong, be worse than him!
I also want to find Shan Linggen, and I also want to find the ancestor of Jindan!
Impulsively, he spoke what was in his heart:
"I disagree! I, Dou Manxiong, want to find a Taoist companion, but also a fairy like Master Tan!"
"Hahaha!" Dou Xichang was stunned and then laughed. He knew that his grandson was lazy and naughty, but he didn't expect that he still had such ambition in his heart.
A blush flashed across Tan Mingzhen's face, and he spat softly:
"What a smooth-tongued young man. Brother Dou, your grandson is very interesting, haha."
But in her heart, she was extremely ashamed and angry: "How dare this kid humiliate me. I have a free day, so I can't spare him!"
A carefully planned marriage ended in vain because of Dou Manxiong's opposition.
The little fat man didn't know what price he would pay in the future for today's bold words.
…
An hour later, the flying boat passed through the sky above Zangshui Village and soon entered the Million Mountains.
In the clouds ahead, a man and a charming woman stood side by side.
PS: Almost four thousand words.
