Inside the An Clan's Tianji Workshop, an argument was going on.
"You want my son to become a Daoist cultivator's student? No, that's absolutely impossible."
An Shu was An Zhi Zhi's biological father. He was only in his forties, but he was already a master craftsman. However, he was a good person with a soft personality. Because of this, he couldn't discipline his naturally intelligent and flamboyant son.
His brother, An Li, said, "But that Governor Zhang said he appreciates Zhizhi's nephew. That way, we can resolve our differences. If Zhizhi doesn't go, then he doesn't know what's good for him."
An Shu just shook his head and said, "No, no."
He was just a person who focused on his craft. His thoughts were relatively pure. He couldn't speak any great principles, but he instinctively felt that his son shouldn't become a Daoist cultivator's student.
An Li couldn't do anything about his honest brother, so he said to the old man sitting on the seat, "Father, what do you think?"
An Song snorted and said, "I've said it before. If Zhizhi continues to cause trouble everywhere, he'll eventually suffer. This time, he thinks he's smart, but he's caught in his own trap!"
However, he couldn't come up with any good ideas after scolding a few times.
As a master craftsman, it was his responsibility to solve a technical problem. However, when it came to this kind of thing, he had no experience and no clue. He didn't know what the right thing to do was.
Therefore, after thinking about it, he simply called his nephews and sons-in-law over to discuss it together.
One of his sons-in-law said seriously, "Father-in-law, I think Brother-in-law is right. This absolutely can't happen. I heard that Governor Zhang is extremely hostile to creations. If Shaolang goes to him, will he be able to get away with it? He'll definitely suffer.
Moreover, Shaolang is a genius in the field of creation. If he's taught by Governor Zhang to become a Xuanxiu and become a Daoist cultivator, he won't be able to get close to the Dao of Creation in the future. This is simply harboring evil intentions.
Didn't the master craftsman from Yujing say that she wants to take Zhizhi as her disciple? Why don't we ask her to come forward? "
However, An Song felt that this idea was inappropriate. He didn't think that a master craftsman could refute Xuanting's Governor, even if she was from Yujing. Moreover, he himself was a master craftsman. Why should he bow his head to someone else?
He pointed to a young man below him and said, "Little Kuan, you usually have a lot of ideas. why aren't you saying anything now?"
The young man called Little Kuan said Uncle, "Uncle, I think we can't refuse this matter........ Second Brother-in-law's Governor Zhang's concern. If we don't give face, the Military Affairs Department's will definitely on them. and they'll hate us. If we don't give them face, we's Family's An's.
Everyone fell silent. This was the most realistic situation.
They hesitated before because Tianxia was a law enforcer. If they blindly pretended to be deaf and mute and ignored this matter, Zhang Yu, as the Xuanting's Governor, wouldn't necessarily do anything to them. After all, this matter could be big or small, and arguing with a child was even more degrading. However, if the Military Affairs Department made things difficult for them, then it would be different.
Little Kuan said, "In my opinion, it's better to let Zhizhi go. It's only a year. Even if he's treated badly, he can just endure it. When he comes back in the future, he'll be a Governor's disciple. Maybe our An's family can rely on this reputation."
When he said this, An Song also felt that this was the best way. In fact, Little Kuan's last sentence also touched his mind.
He had always hoped that all three generations would be master craftsmen, but what could they do? Unless they were skilled enough to be transferred to Yujing's Ministry of Heavenly Works, they couldn't compare to cultivators. Moreover, Zhang Yu was the Xuanting's Governor. He didn't know how far he could go in the future. If his grandson became this student, even if he didn't become a master craftsman, it wouldn't be a bad thing.
He made the decision and said, "It's settled. Tell Zhizhi to be obedient in the next few days. If he doesn't want to go, then he'll be beaten."
In the God Pardon Palace, Zhang Yu sat on a soft couch, reading a book about formations in the palace. He had some jade chips in his hand, and from time to time, he would casually set up some formations.
Qing Shu walked in from outside, clasped his hands and said, "Sir, I've asked around. This time, only those who received an invitation can go to the altar to listen."
Zhang Yu asked, "Where did this invitation come from?"
Qing Shu said, "I heard that it will only be delivered by Xuan Zun's disciple the day before the lecture. As for who received it, no one knows. It's said that it doesn't depend on one's identity and only depends on one's fate. However, I heard that this invitation can be transferred, so there will be a way."
Zhang Yu nodded slightly. It was fine even if he couldn't receive the invitation. He could still listen outside. Just as Qing Shu said, this was fate. If one was fated, they would eventually obtain something. If not, it would be useless even if they received the invitation.
Qing Shu said, "Sir, I just walked around below. This stomach planet is really EsGod's body. However, the people of the stomach planet dug a channel and planted food on EsGod's body. Aren't they afraid of being corrupted by evil gods?"
Zhang Yu said, "There are naturally ways to deal with the stomach planet. Furthermore, it's not like there are no benefits. Using EsGod's original strength, we can fight against the evil from the Outer Void very well. I think the reason why there are more creations in the stomach planet than other planets is because of this. "
He looked at the Sky City outside. "Furthermore, there's Xuan Zun up there, so there's no need to worry."
Xu Chengtong agreed. "Patrol Officer is right. I heard that the stomach planet has been promoting Creation since sixty to seventy years ago. Without this EsGod's body, they wouldn't have been able to do so many things.
Qing Shu thought about it and realized that this was indeed the case. As an Artisan, if he walked around the Mansion of Kui, others would look at him strangely. However, it was different here. No one found it strange. Perhaps it was because there were many Artisans here.
At this time, a servant in the palace delivered a letter. Zhang Yu received it and realized that it was from the Military Affairs Department. It said that Madam An had agreed to send him as a student. However, she had to leave her family and had some things to take care of. She would send him over in a few days.
After reading it calmly, he kept the letter and got up. He went into the inner room to meditate.
In the blink of an eye, nine days had passed.
Zhang Yu came out from the inner room. As he had been using Divine Energy to strengthen the Six Seals and the Heart Seal, his aura was stronger than before. His own foundation was also constantly strengthening. It was only a matter of time before he obtained another Yuan.
When Xu Chengtong saw him, his face was first filled with surprise, then realization, and finally a trace of joy. As a cultivator who had been following Zhang Yu recently, it was not difficult for him to distinguish the changes in his aura when the latter did not conceal it.
A cultivator's cultivation required many years of cultivation. However, Zhang Yu had improved greatly in just a few days. This made him feel that Zhang Yu might really have that Dao seal on him.
But wasn't this a good thing?
If this was really the case, Zhang Yu's chances of becoming a Xuan Zun were extremely high. This undoubtedly meant that he had followed the right person. He could not help but admire his choice at that time.
Zhang Yu stepped forward and stood in front of the observation platform. According to the information that Qing Shu had gathered, Xuan Zun would send the invitation today to those fated people who could listen to the Dao nearby.
However, no one had sent a messenger yet. Just as he was thinking this, a bright light suddenly shone from the spell platform in the distance, as if in response to him. A golden light rushed up from the spell platform, and then it split into rays of light that shot in all directions. One of them was heading straight for him.
These were the invitation letters that were sent out from the spell platform. However, at this time, rays of light flew out from various palaces. It seemed that they were trying to intercept the invitation letters halfway.
Xuan Zun had already spread the news that after the invitation letters were sent out, they could be transferred to each other. He did not care who the invitation letters ended up in. What he meant was that he would only send it out to those who he thought were fated. As for whether the fated people could obtain it, it had nothing to do with him.
At this moment, some cultivators were naturally unwilling to have their invitation letters snatched away. They all leaped out and used their methods to try to obtain what belonged to them.
At this moment, Zhang Yu saw that the invitation letter that was thrown at him was also being targeted. Xu Chengtong said on his back, "Patrol Officer, this Xu will go and retrieve the invitation letter for the Patrol Officer."
Zhang Yu nodded and said, "I'll have to trouble you, Fellow Daoist Xu."
Xu Chengtong acknowledged and leaped into the air, flying out of the palace. After all, he was once a deacon of You City. Just in terms of cultivation, there weren't many people here who could compare to him. Moreover, this wasn't a battle of life and death. The people who originally wanted to snatch this invitation immediately gave up on their original plans and turned to fight with others.
Therefore, Xu Chengtong did not encounter any difficulties. He successfully retrieved the invitation letter and returned. He presented the letter to Zhang Yu and said, "Patrol Officer, I've got it."
Zhang Yu took the invitation letter and saw that it was a thin document that looked like wood or jade. On it were his and Xu Chengtong's names.
He did not know if this thing only showed its name when it was in their hands, or if Xuan Zun had already predicted who would obtain the invitation letter in the end.
The former method was undoubtedly easier. However, based on Xuan Zun's methods, perhaps the latter method was more likely.
He kept the invitation letter and said, "Deacon Xu, how's the investigation going?"
Deacon Xu said, "I've been searching for nine days, but I haven't seen Liang Daoyou. Either he's intentionally hiding his identity, or he hasn't arrived yet."
Zhang Yu agreed. Tomorrow was the day of the Dao lecture. Liang Yi's matter could be put aside for the time being. He turned around and returned to the table. He took a scroll and read it, waiting for the Dharma Assembly to arrive.
When the Dharma Assembly was over, he suddenly felt a flow of Qi from the invitation letter. His heart skipped a beat, but he did not suppress it. After a while, the book suddenly turned into two rays of warm light, enveloping him and Xu Chengtong respectively. Then, the two of them flew towards the direction of the Dharma Assembly.
After flying for less than ten breaths, the two of them landed on a stone seat below the Dharma Assembly. It could be seen that there were more than a hundred stone seats like this around. At this moment, rays of light continuously came from afar and landed on the stone seats.
On the stone seat at the end of his left hand, rays of light shone down. A Daoist appeared from within and looked at him. He cupped his hands in surprise and said, "Are you Daoist Zhang?"
Zhang Yu looked over and saw that the Daoist was Lian Zhuo, whom he met when he arrived at Ye Ya Prefecture from the inner layer.
However, although the two of them did not meet after that, they often exchanged letters. During the recent New Year, the two of them even sent each other congratulatory letters according to etiquette.
He also bowed to Lian Zhuo.
Lian Zhuo sighed and said, "I didn't expect to meet you here. What a coincidence."
Zhang Yu nodded and said, "Maybe it's a coincidence." He glanced at the Dharma Assembly. Xuan Zun seemed to place a lot of emphasis on fate. He did not know if fate was determined by the heavens or by humans.
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