"This, this, this..." The old man looked at the row of "immortal soldiers" above his head, his expression was excited, his face was red, he hesitated for a long time, and finally squeezed out a sentence: "Thank you, the immortal! The immortal is kind! God is merciful!"
After saying this, he bowed to the end again and kept kowtowing.
Chen Mu waved his hand to interrupt it, then with a slight thought in his mind, he controlled the dozen or so remaining weapons to insert them upside down and stand in front of the old man.
"Okay, I will leave these weapons here. After the two of me leave, you can take them for yourself. In addition, I have been refining the magic weapons for you and others these days, and there has been quite a bit of wear and tear, so I still need to If you stay here for one more day, you can go down now and don’t disturb me." Chen Mu said calmly.
"Yes, I will obey the order of the Immortal!" the old man replied obediently, and then retreated, but the word "loss" really penetrated his ears.
Early the next morning, before dawn, the old man came to the wooden building alone and knocked on the door to ask for permission.
After receiving the agreement, he straightened his clothes and quickly went up to the second floor. He knelt down and said respectfully, "Longxi pays homage to the two Immortals! Yesterday I heard that the Immortals were refining magical weapons for my people and harmed their immortal bodies. Longxi Xi felt guilty and couldn't sleep all night. After thinking over and over again, he decided to defy the Immortal's prohibition and offer three Luo Yanguo to help the Immortal recover. I hope the two Immortals won't be weird."
After speaking, he took out a wooden box from his arms, lowered his eyebrows and nodded, raised his arms high, and presented the wooden box.
Hearing the words "Luo Yanguo", Chen Mu felt happy and said to himself: "Hey, his grandma's is finally here."
However, his face still had a calm look on his face, and he said calmly: "I am still filial, so I will accept the thing, but..."
He paused for a moment, stretched out his hand and took the wooden box into his hand, weighed it twice, changed the subject, and shouted sternly: "A small village dares to hide Luo Yanguo secretly, what kind of crime should it be!"
This change in attitude was unexpected. The old man was caught off guard and couldn't help but tremble all over. A little cold sweat broke out on his forehead. He looked panicked and at a loss.
"Excuse me! Excuse me!" The old man quickly defended: "These three Luoyan fruits were newly found more than a month ago. They were not kept by Longxi privately. Please forgive me!"
"Humph, it's not a private possession. Then how do you know that this Luo Yanguo is good for me? Could it be that you have an ulterior motive!" Chen Mu continued to scold.
"The Immortal has wronged you!" the old man replied eagerly: "This Luo Yan Guo is recorded in the "Woody Herbal Book" issued by you. The little old man also read it and memorized it in accordance with your request. How dare he have other thoughts! "
"Oh?" Hearing this, Chen Mu raised his eyebrows, his tone changed again, and he softened a little and asked: "So, you have memorized the "Woody Herbal Book" by heart?"
The old man didn't know why he asked this question. He was frightened, but he answered truthfully: "Back to Shangxian, it's not just me. Everyone in the village, men, women, old and young, has memorized it according to your request. No one is exception."
"Okay, okay," Chen Mu said in a gentler tone, nodding and smiling: "In that case, I will come to the school to test you. Tell me, what are the effects of this Luo Yan Guo?"
"The Luoyan fruit is born in deep pools in dense forests, hidden in the heart of Luoyan flowers and trees. It bears one fruit every three years. It is green in color at first, the size of a longan, with dense spikes on the surface. It is highly poisonous and should not be eaten. It takes three years to mature. It is blue in color, has thin and soft spines, and turns into fluffy fluff, like smoke. It can be taken raw or taken as an elixir, and has the effect of nourishing the soul." The old man thought for a moment and replied.
"That's right, that's right." Chen Mu nodded with a smile and continued to ask, "Tell me more about the characteristics of this first fog grass."
"Back to the Immortal, the mist grass grows in the cracks of the cliff. When it is young, it is green in color, about an inch long, and looks like a small insect. When it matures when it is old, it is about three inches long, gray in color, and has velvet leaves. It looks like mist from a distance. This herb can be taken raw and used as medicine. It has the effect of replenishing vitality and replenishing qi. The older it is, the stronger the effect will be." The old man answered carefully, with an awe-inspiring look on his face and did not dare to relax at all.
"Okay, very good!" Chen Mu praised: "I will test you again, this, uh..."
As he spoke, he frowned, as if he had forgotten something. After pondering for a moment, he turned to ask: "There is a medicine here that I can't remember suddenly. Can you take the "Woody Herbal Book" with you and show it to me? Look."
"Go back to the Immortal, take it with you." The old man replied immediately, then fumbled for a moment from his arms, took out a book, and held it over his head.
Chen Mu still took the book into his hands from a distance, glanced at it casually a few times and put it into the storage ring. Then he closed his eyes slightly, changed his tone, and said with a little tiredness and a little impatience: "Okay. , I am exhausted, please step aside and don’t disturb me anymore.”
"Yes." The old man obeyed and retreated quickly to the outside. He felt as if he was being pardoned. When he returned home, he let out a long sigh and said that this immortal was really moody.
At the same time, in the attic, Chen Mu took out the "Woody Herbal Book" again, grinned, and said to himself: "Hey, he finally got his grandma's."
"Brother Chen, is it because of this book that you spend so much trouble?" Yuan Qing asked at this time. Before that, he had been looking at his nose, mouth and heart, as if he was wandering in the world. He didn't open his eyes until the old man left. Eye.
"Hehe, Brother Yuan, don't underestimate this "Woody Herbal Book"," Chen Mu said with a mysterious smile: "With it in hand, I can find out some tricks in this divine refining sect."
"Oh? Are you willing to hear the details?" Yuan Qing asked.
"This starts with Luo Yanguo," Chen Mu smiled slightly, made a secret in his hand, activated the magic circle, raised a layer of gray-yellow light film, and then waved his sleeves to lay down a layer of soundproofing ban.
"I wonder how much Brother Yuan knows about Luo Yanguo?" Chen Mu stood up and asked.
"Never heard of it." Yuan Qing simply replied.
"That's true," Chen Mu replied with a smile, then threw the book aside casually, and continued: "Just now, the old man said that Luo Yanguo has the effect of nourishing the soul, and this "Woody Herbal Book" also says the same , Humph, it’s all nonsense! In fact, this Luoyan fruit not only has no effect on nourishing the mind, but is poisonous and easily addictive. Ghost monks mostly use it to control ghosts or assist in searching for souls.”
"I see, what about this Xianwu Grass?" Yuan Qing asked again.
"Xianwu grass is indeed what it says, it has the function of replenishing vitality and replenishing qi. However, the effectiveness of this grass is very low, and whether it is used as medicine or taken raw, it is difficult for monks like us to absorb it. It is even extremely toxic to mortals. Three or five plants It can kill their lives, so they are mostly used by Yin ghosts for healing. In short, the herbs collected by the Shenlian Sect are all used by Yin gods and ghosts."
"Sure enough, the people in the Ling Sect are good at the arts of ghosts and gods."
After hearing these words, Yuan Qing couldn't help but think so. Then he changed his mind and praised Chen Mu again: "Brother Chen is well-informed and knowledgeable. I admire you."
"Hahaha, Brother Yuan actually praised me. This is really rare." Chen Mu replied cheerfully, quite surprised.
"Brother Chen is joking. Just seeing this makes Yuan so ashamed." Yuan Qing said sincerely.
"Hehe, I just read more books. As a businessman, Chen Mu naturally knows more, the better. But then again, if Brother Yuan is interested in these plants, trees, ores, you might as well join me. Yi Pavilion, please be a guest. The collection in the pavilion is quite rich, Chen can guarantee that except for some forbidden books and secret codes, Brother Yuan can view the rest of the books." Chen Mu suggested in a sudden change of words.
Yuan Qing did not expect that he would have such an argument, so he couldn't help but be stunned. After thinking about it for a while, he found that it seemed quite feasible. However, it was not a good opportunity at the moment, and there were still many details that were not clear, so he finally replied: "Brother Chen, you are so kind." I understand, but the matter is serious and Yuan will need to think about it for a while before replying."
"Easy to say, easy to say," Chen Mu replied with a smile: "Brother Yuan can tell Chen when he has made up his mind. As long as Chen lives one day, the door of Tongyi Pavilion will always be open to Brother Yuan."
"Thank you, Brother Chen." Yuan Qing stood up after hearing the words, bowed slightly and replied, "I wonder what Brother Chen has planned next?"
"The next step is to erase the traces of you and me," Chen said, looking confident.
Seeing the strange look in Yuan Qing's eyes, he laughed and explained: "Brother Yuan, don't worry, Chen is not a murderer and will not do that massacre of the village. By the way, can Brother Yuan use the 'Swallowing Yellow Sword'? Give up your love and leave it to me?"
Yuan Qing was confused when he heard this, but he did not delay in taking out the magic sword and handed it over.
Chen Mu took the magic sword, looked at the young man's face full of suspicion, and smiled mysteriously: "Hey, Brother Yuan, please see my Shanren's clever plan."
A few hours later, near midnight, two figures left Longjiazhai under the cover of night, took up clouds and flying boats, and galloped straight to the north.
In a log cabin in the village, the old man was holding a orange sword in his hand, his face was red and his eyes were shining brightly.
After rubbing it for a moment, his eyes condensed, and Chen Mu's words of warning before leaving could not help but ring in his ears again:
"This sword is called 'Swallowing Yellow'. It can split gold, break stones, and kill enemies a hundred steps away. Now it is given to you as a reward. Remember, the treasure and magic weapon are eye-catching, and should not be revealed to others unless it is critical. In addition, the Immortal Family The whereabouts are also top secret. Once leaked, there will be disaster. Let me tell you this, you can take care of yourself..."
...
In the Shenlian Sect, in a three-story attic, a shout suddenly broke out, breaking the tranquility of the room.
"I say Geng Feng, it's rare for me to come to your Tongbao Tower. Why don't you come down quickly and greet me personally!"
As soon as the words fell, a figure appeared, with a long beard and gray robe, with mixed hair and dirty face. It was the deacon elder, Hua Yu.
Not long after Hua Yu finished speaking, a man came downstairs. He was about forty years old, with thick eyebrows and a round face, dark skin, and was wearing a dark yellow brocade robe. He looked wealthy and kind.
"Hey, Brother Hua, you are such a rare visitor! What kind of wind brought you here today? Please take a seat upstairs." The man said with a smile.
After some banter and greetings, the two came to the private room on the second floor, burned incense and listened to music, and after the tea had passed the five flavors, the man stepped back and asked: "Brother Hua, why did you come to my Tongbao Building today?"
When Na Hua Yu heard this, he put down his tea cup, rolled his eyes and replied, "What, why can't I just hang out with you? Or do you mean that you, Geng, don't welcome me?"
"Ha, Brother Hua, I don't know you yet, but the so-called 'no one goes to the Three Treasures Hall for anything' is what I'm talking about." The man replied with a haha.
"Hmph, you know me quite well." Hua Yu hummed softly: "Okay, then I will also open the skylight and speak frankly. I am here this time, not for talents or treasures, but for you. Help Mr. Hua check the whereabouts of these two people."
As he spoke, he took out a jade tube from his sleeve and handed it over.
The man took the jade tube and put it between his eyebrows, then took it away in a moment. He said with a playful expression: "Two suspected monks in the late stage of foundation establishment. Brother Hua, the price is not cheap."
"Stop talking nonsense," Hua Yu choked back, "You and I have known each other for decades. When did I ever owe you a spiritual stone?"
"Hehe, okay! Brother Hua is quick to talk, and it's refreshing! Geng took over the business." The man laughed.
"Hmph," Hua Yu snorted again when he heard the words, then stood up and said as he walked: "Okay, hurry up and check it out. I still have something to do, so I'll go ahead and not send you off."
After saying that, he went downstairs by himself, swayed, and walked away.
In the private room, the man looked repeatedly at the jade tube in his hand, with an inexplicable light in his eyes.
Not long after, his eyes suddenly focused, as if he had made up his mind, and then a green light flashed between his fingers, and a sapphire charm plate appeared.
Closing his eyes and concentrating, he cast a magic spell, raised the talisman plate in the air, and his whole body lit up with a faint green light.
After about a stick of incense, the green light dissipated, the man opened his eyes, and the talisman fell into his palm and disappeared in a flash.
...
Millions of miles away, the old man's expression moved slightly, a purple light flashed in his palm, and a purple jade charm plate appeared.
After a moment of concentration, he put away the talisman plate, then patted the lion, turned around, and turned into a rainbow.
"Huh, so it's here."
