Volume 1: Winds Rising From the Mountains and Lakes Chapter 114: Seeing the Iron Ox Again
Zhen Yuanzi's voice became louder: "According to rumors, after passing through thousands of miles of sea and passing countless islands, you will reach a wider land, where there are more powerful countries and monarchs from all over the world. The old Taoist is most tempted. Yes, there are fairy islands and spiritual mountains there. On those fairy islands and spiritual mountains, there are magical elixirs that can strengthen the body and open the mind. They are also very knowledgeable about the way to immortality. The immortal!”
When Zhen Yuanzi was talking, his eyes were shining and his expression was high!
"Taoist Priest also believes in the immortal's theory?" Lin Yi raised his eyebrows and asked.
Zhen Yuanzi stroked his long beard and said with a smile: "Rumors may not be credible, but rumors may not be false! Twenty years ago, the old Taoist met a senior who traveled around the world. This senior personally told me that this At the end of the East China Sea, there are no immortals, but there are immortals, and these transcendent people have the ability to ascend to heaven and earth, and are comparable to immortals!"
"Could it be that that senior has been to that place before?" Lin Yi asked.
Zhen Yuanzi shook his head and said with a smile: "This senior has never been there. Not to mention the vastness of the sea, which makes people feel at a loss what to do. It is the depths of the sea, the earth-shaking waves, that will turn the huge sea in an instant. The ship is crushed into powder. If there is no chart and no guide, no matter how hard a country tries, it will not reach the other shore!"
"For a rumored country, for a fairy mountain that exists in the classics, we will do whatever it takes, and we will not be afraid of all the hardships in the search. In the end, it may just be in vain. Taoist priest, do you think it is worth it?" Lin Yi looked at Ahead, the dappled sunlight shines, and there are shadows in front of you.
Zhen Yuanzi's voice deepened: "What have we been practicing hard for all our lives? It's not to comprehend the principles of heaven and earth in order to seek immortality against the heavens. The way to practice is to retreat, forcibly train the body, and cultivate the mind. People of my generation, who have been poor for decades, have strong muscles, open mysteries, and cultivated the innate body of Zhiyang, can be regarded as the most talented and beautiful people in the world, but what can I do if I live a hundred years later? That’s all.
The other is to travel far and wide to find personal opportunities and causes. With the rumors of the fairy mountain and the existence of immortal cultivators, it is like climbing a mountain blind at night and suddenly seeing dawn. Who would give up the opportunity to reach the top of the mountain? An old Taoist will never give up, and you, Lin Yi, are not someone who gives up halfway. It doesn’t matter whether it’s all in vain in the end! "
"If you persevere, you can carve gold and stone——!" Lin Yi nodded thoughtfully.
Zhen Yuanzi looked happy and said: "This is a wonderful statement——! Mr. Lin is not bad at learning."
Lin Yi shook his head and said with a smile: "That's not what I said."
"Could it be your master's teachings?" Zhen Yuanzi looked at Lin Yi.
Lin Yi said: "This is the teaching words of a gentleman in my hometown. I just heard that the meaning of Tao's long words is very deep, and I feel something in my heart!"
"However, my master has traveled around the world for decades, but he didn't have the opportunity that the Taoist Master has today!" Lin Yi's eyes flashed with confusion.
Zhen Yuanzi chuckled and said, "It's just that the future is uncertain!" He glanced at Lin Yi and then said, "Your master is also a Taoist? I don't know where Lin Yi's master is yet. I might as well pay him a visit when I have some free time in the future. !”
Seeing Zhen Yuanzi's eager eyes, Lin Yi hesitated for a moment and said softly: "It's okay not to mention the decline of the master's sect!"
"Haha! I thought I was so destined to be with you! It turns out that you and I are the same people! Boy, do you have good taste?" Zhen Yuanzi tilted his chin, stroking his beard with his hand, looking proud.
Lin Yi smiled and said nothing.
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The setting sun lengthened the figures of the carriages and horses, and the carriages and horses followed the longer and longer shadows of the trees.
A small town surrounded by the shade of trees appeared at the end of the sunset. As we got closer, the word "Xiajun" on the city gate was clearly visible.
"A hundred miles past Anzhou, it's Xia County. Why is it Xia County?" Lin Yi asked curiously.
"Haha! You didn't go the wrong way." Zhen Yuanzi smiled and said: "In ancient times, there were upper and lower counties. The upper county governed twenty counties, and the lower county governed ten counties. In the early years, the lower county also had seven or eight counties. The city of Xiajun is not big, but it is an ancient city. As time went by, the population moved and the county was adjusted. However, the ancient city has retained its old appearance. Strange!”
When the carriages and horses enter the city gate, the city bricks are hollow and eroded, grass roots and moss are everywhere, and the city walls are uneven, showing traces of the vicissitudes of time and wind and frost everywhere. Now the county town is really an old town with a long history.
Entering the city, the bluestone streets under your feet are full of potholes. The houses on both sides of the street also show their primitive style. Archway gates, restaurants and inns are all available, and shouting sounds from time to time made the disciples of the Tianlong Sect look around.
The group of people was led by the disciples of Tiger Dragon Hall and came to an inn.
Under the overhanging eaves of the inn's gatehouse, a string of lanterns has been lit. The words "Gaosheng Inn" swayed in the wind.
The carriage and horses entered the backyard, and the people from Hujiao Hall and their waiters started working quickly. In a blink of an eye, the carriage was unloaded and the animals were put into the stables. These people from the Tiger Temple divided their hands to guard the courtyard gate and took on the responsibility of guarding.
Lin Yixiu stood aside, smiling bitterly and shaking his head. Unexpectedly, he, the coachman, had nothing to do.
Seeing these Tiger Dragon Hall disciples with guarded expressions, and within a short time, they had surrounded the inn, Lin Yi knew it in his heart. The purpose of these people is to clear the road along the way, guard the way, and keep watch at night. In this way, the inner disciples of the Tianlong Sect no longer need to be distracted by trivial matters, and even the coachman himself will benefit a lot.
Seeing that everyone else had gone to the restaurant in front, and Zhen Yuanzi and his disciples had also run away, Lin Yi also walked forward.
The hall under the restaurant was noisy, with people drinking and chatting, and it was very lively. Lin Yi smiled and looked around, but he didn't see anyone from the Tianlong Sect. He couldn't help scratching his head, did he go to the wrong place?
Looking back, the carriages and horses were still parked in the backyard, where did these people go? The spiritual sense quietly extended, and went up the stairs, everything on the second floor was in sight. Lin Yi's mouth curled up, he was also making a fuss, the people from the Tianlong Sect were all sitting upstairs.
Since the last time the spiritual energy was exhausted and the spiritual sense was damaged, Lin Yi no longer used the spiritual sense at will, and everything he saw in the wilderness under the moonlight that day made him more cautious. On weekdays, the spiritual sense only protected the area a few feet away from him, and he could protect himself.
Lin Yi turned to the stairs and was about to go upstairs, but suddenly a surprised shout came from behind him.
"Is it Brother Lin?!"
Lin Yi stopped and looked back, seeing three people coming in from outside. The leader was a tall man with a big smile on his face, walking towards him from outside.
"Haha! It's really Brother Lin. I can't believe it! You and I would meet here! Come, come, come! I want to have a drink with my brother today!"
The man laughed and held Lin Yi's hand tightly, then walked to the empty seat on the side. The two young strong men behind him also smiled.
"It turned out to be Brother Tie Niu. I didn't expect it! What a pleasant surprise!" Lin Yi looked surprised and sat down with the other party.
It turned out that this person was Tie Niu who made a big fuss at the gate of Tianlong Sect last year. He was later captured and punished. He went to the carriage and horse courtyard to pick up horse manure and met Lin Yi and others.
Lin Yi was happy that he was generous and upright, and helped punish Hu Wancai of the Money Gang. The other party also remembered this young outer disciple for helping him.
Just when Lin Yi turned around, Tie Niu who came in saw him. They met again in a different place, so he didn't dare to recognize each other rashly, but he couldn't change his straightforward nature, so he couldn't help shouting. Unexpectedly, this person was Brother Lin.
"These two are my sworn brothers in the county. The taller one is Wu Chen, and the shorter one is Yang Rui. This is Brother Lin Yi who I met in Tianlong Sect! We are all brothers." Tie Niu slapped the table and shouted loudly, asking the waiter to serve wine and food.
Wu Chen and Yang Rui were both strong, about 23 or 24 years old, and should be similar to Tie Niu in temperament. The two stood up and clasped their fists to greet Lin Yi again.
Lin Yi liked to make friends with straightforward people, so he was not shy with the two of them and called them brothers.
The wine and food came up in a blink of an eye, and the four of them raised their glasses and drank three rounds before greeting each other.
Tie Niu lived in a town 20 miles away. He was bored, so he came to the city to drink with the two brothers, and happened to meet Lin Yi who was passing by.
Lin Yi also told the other party that he was just passing by here with the inner disciples and would leave tomorrow.
Tie Niu was very envious of Lin Yi's trip, but he had learned from the past and did not dare to have any unreasonable thoughts. He also knew that it was not easy for them to meet each other, so he just kept drinking and exchanging cups, and he must drink to his heart's content.
The three brothers of Tie Niu had a good tolerance for alcohol, and they took turns to raise their glasses with Lin Yi. It was rare to have such a temper to drink together, and it was probably difficult to meet again in the future, so Lin Yi naturally accepted everyone who came.
Men have their words in the wine, and the four of them drank happily for a while.
"It's a pity that Brother Lin has to leave tomorrow, otherwise I will definitely take you to live in my house for a year or two!" Tie Niu said with regret after drinking a glass with Lin Yi.
This was the first time that Lin Yi drank so much in the restaurant. Last time in Qincheng, he had no interest in drinking with Jin Ke. The three brothers of Tie Niu were bold and honest, so he also let go of his tolerance for alcohol, just to get drunk. Unfortunately, the body is a world of its own. Once the wine enters the stomach, it is transformed into water mist by the spiritual energy. The internal organs of the body are not like ordinary people, so it can't get drunk at all. This drinking is also a pretext to add to the fun. It is a drunken mood, and it is a pleasure!
"Haha, it is enough to have Brother Tie Niu's words. Lin Yixin accepts the kindness of the brothers! Come, let the brothers toast to the brothers!" Lin Yi said with a toast.
Tie Niu and the other two also drank with interest, cheered loudly, and drank with Lin Yi.
The four people ate and drank boldly, and talked freely, which made the diners in the restaurant lobby look sideways.
In the county, Tie Niu is quite famous. From time to time, someone raised a glass to greet the three people.
Tie Niu was also not vague, and the cups were empty, which caused a lot of cheers. For a while, the lobby of the restaurant was very lively.
In the past, he had been forbearing. It was rare to let go of his heart like this, and Lin Yi also drank non-stop.
"Lin Yi, why are you drinking here——?"
A low shout suddenly sounded, making people's ears buzz, and the noisy restaurant suddenly became quiet.
Hearing the sound, Lin Yi sat still and slowly put down the wine glass in his hand.
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ps: Thanks to 'Silly Bird Woqu' for providing the extra.
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