When Li Chuan took Feng Zhang back home, Jiang Mei and Wu Kong hadn't come back yet, but Chang Xiao and Tong Luo were at home.
"Mr. Li, are you back? Where are Master Wukong and Daoist Jiang?" Chang Xiao asked after seeing Li Chuan.
"They have something to do, and they will probably arrive soon." Li Chuan estimated that the two people were going to investigate the old monk's origins. He didn't say much, and just introduced Feng Zhang to Chang Xiao and Tong Luo.
Li Chuan said: "This is the sharp archer I mentioned to you. You can just call him Uncle Tong. There is also Mr. Chang. His sword skills are very powerful. We can compete with each other."
Feng Zhang heard this and immediately asked them for advice.
Chang Xiao and Tong Luo saw that Feng Zhang was smart and knew etiquette, so they were willing to teach him.
Seeing that they had a good chat, Li Chuan walked to the backyard and found Gong Er under the re-erected grape trellis. He asked: "Where is the third brother? Where has he gone?"
Gong Er said: "Third brother went to the river to fish."
"Why didn't you go together?" Li Chuan asked.
Gong Er replied: "I am thinking at home whether I can get older. Otherwise, when I go out with my third brother, others will think that I am his son."
Then, he said: "Brother, I want to go to Si Shen Palace to find Mr. Goose to see what he can do."
"We can go together after the new year, after we have had Brother Tong's wedding wine." Li Chuan advised, "Daoist Wen is not here, and there is no fairy boat. Even if we take a carriage, it will take ten and a half days to arrive. It's better to wait until we have the wedding wine." , please ask Director Jiang to send us there. I also want to spend some time in the Four Gods Palace to practice meditation."
"Did brother come back by carriage today?" Gong Er asked.
"Well, I had an idea today, so I gave it a try, and I can barely control it." Li Chuan replied: "I plan to try changing the Mingxian Pendant again in a few days. I should be somewhat sure of this answer. .”
After Li Chuan and Gong Er chatted for a while, Pang San returned with a fish basket.
Even though it was winter and the river was covered with ice, Pang San was still very productive.
He poured the fish into the fish tank and said, "Brother, do you want to eat grilled fish for lunch? Or make fish soup?"
"Let's have fish soup. It's light and good for your health." Li Chuan said.
"I saw steamed mutton for sale at the market in the morning, so I bought some, but I didn't know if my eldest brother would be back today, so I didn't buy much," Pang San said.
"Well, we have guests coming today. You can go buy some food and get some wine later." Li Chuan ordered.
"Okay, I'll go after cooking the fish." Pang San said.
After chatting with the public for a few words, Li Chuan suddenly felt something. He turned his head and looked back and saw Jiang Mei walking out of the house.
"Director Jiang, are you back? Where is Wu Kong?" Li Chuan asked.
Jiang Mei said: "He is in front, teaching the kid how to stick."
He glanced at Gong Er and San and said, "Brother Li, let's go for a walk outside?"
"Okay." Li Chuan agreed.
Then, they walked out of the back door and walked straight forward to the ridge of the field.
The snow on the field ridge has not yet melted, reflecting the thin sunlight.
Li Chuan was the first to ask: "Director Jiang, did you and Wukong discover anything?"
"Last night Wu Kong took me to the place where he saved the old monk, and several places where he scattered his ashes. I suspect that the old monk is a descendant of the demon clan." Jiang Mei told Li Chuan about him He and Wu Kong investigated the results of a night. "However... I guess I still need to use the Deep Fire Mirror to deduce his origins."
"I will make it up as soon as possible." Li Chuan said.
"Don't worry, I have other ways. But...Wukong possesses the secret skills of the demon clan, but he doesn't have much cultivation. If he is targeted by someone with intentions, it will be very dangerous." Jiang Mei said, "Now there is a big disaster. Since then, demons and ghosts have frequently appeared in the world, and since he is determined to conquer demons and eliminate demons, it is only a matter of time before he is noticed."
Li Chuan knew that Jiang Mei was not an alarmist, so he asked, "What does Wu Kong think?"
"I told him and he didn't care." Jiang Mei replied.
"What is Director Jiang planning to do?" Li Chuan asked.
Jiang Mei replied: "It would be best to get the protection of Mount Xumi. I offered to introduce him, but he refused. He said that the old monk taught him scriptures, and he collected the corpse for the old monk, and the matter was over."
Jiang Mei sighed slightly and said: "He also said that he should not have disclosed the old monk's burial place, but the matter involved the demon clan, so he could only betray his promise to the old monk. .”
Li Chuan said: "Since he said this, it's not easy to persuade him anymore."
Hearing this, Jiang Mei stared at Li Chuan for a while and said, "I thought you would persuade him. He could figure out a set of corresponding stick techniques with just a scroll of scriptures. With his understanding, he entered Behind Mount Sumeru, you will definitely be able to achieve something.”
Li Chuan smiled and said nothing.
"There's another thing." Jiang Mei continued to walk forward, and Li Chuan followed.
Jiang Mei said: "A few days ago, I went to Guyue Gate."
"Did you find anything?" Li Chuan asked.
"The Four Gods Palace has taken the inheritance of the Guyue Sect. They will select suitable people from the disciples to practice the Guyue Sect's techniques so that this sect will not disappear completely." Jiang Mei said.
"That's pretty good." Li Chuan commented.
"Thanks to Tong Luo. I have observed his behavior these days. Although his qualifications are average, his temperament is very good and he is a talent that can be made. So I plan to teach the introductory part of the Guyue Sect's beast control method to Him." Jiang Mei said.
"That's great. Brother Tong is already good at archery. After learning the art of controlling beasts, it will be easier for him to hunt and catch monsters on weekdays." Li Chuan was happy for Tong Luo, but at the same time he said doubtfully, "It's not like the ability to control beasts is Has the law been lost?”
"The introductory part has been re-completed." Jiang Mei answered Li Chuan's question.
"Director Jiang, are you leaving?" Li Chuan suddenly realized something.
"I'm going to investigate something." Jiang Mei saw Li Chuan's expression and said, "There's still a month or two until I finish teaching Tong Luo. Then I'll send you to the Four Gods Palace, or you Want to go to Tianyu Gate or Xuanyue Gate?"
"Let's go to the Four Gods Palace." Li Chuan said. He remembered the method of climbing high and said, "Director Jiang, can you also teach Tong Luo and Wu Kong the method of climbing high?"
Jiang Mei agreed immediately and said, "This is simple. I will teach them later."
"By the way, Prince Su may be related to the demons. We have asked the general to send people to his fief to investigate. If we find out any information, can I send you a message?" Li Chuan asked.
"Excuse me, I might as well go there," Jiang Mei said.
After the two chatted for a while, they walked back. Li Chuan saw smoke rising from the kitchen in the distance. As he got closer, he smelled the aroma of fish soup.
After walking home, Li Chuan saw Chang Xiao dancing with a knife in the backyard, and white blades of light fell like snowflakes. Feng Zhang watched with fascination and wished he could become Chang Xiao's disciple immediately.
(End of chapter)
