Half a day after the lecture, in a house not far away from the God Pardon Palace, a black-clothed Daoist walked through a flower corridor covered with gourd vines, heading towards a quiet and secluded bamboo forest.
He looked at the gourds swaying in front of him. These gourds were small and light green in color. Each of them was glossy and smooth, tender and cute. The surrounding gourd leaves were also green and looked very pleasing to the eye. These small gourds seemed to have a life of their own. As he walked past, they swayed too.
He retracted his gaze and realized that the flower corridor was already at the end. An old Taoist was standing there waiting for him. He hurriedly went forward and bowed, saying, "Li Gong."
Old Taoist Li said, "How is it?"
The black-clothed Taoist said, "Li Gong, I just returned from the lecture. That person has already received the seal bestowed by Xuan Zun."
Old Taoist Li stroked his beard, as if he had put down something in his heart. His expression also relaxed.
The black-clothed Taoist flattered, saying, "Li Gong's strategy is brilliant. For someone like Zhang Yu who is eager to pursue the Dao, when he suddenly encounters such an opportunity, he will definitely abandon everything to pursue the Dao."
Old Taoist Li nodded silently. After a while, he said again, saying, "It better be so."
The black-clothed Taoist said again, "After this news spreads, I think there will be many people fighting for the Dao. When that time comes, I'm afraid that this person will not have the time to care about him."
Old Taoist Li said, "There is nothing to count on these people. With this person's ability, this person is not a threat at all. They can't even be considered as trouble."
The black-clothed Taoist looked at him and asked carefully, "Is there anything else that Li Gong is still worried about?"
Old Taoist Li said in a low voice, "I once thought that everything could be under our control, but some people are not. I have been thinking just now, I still look at this person with the eyes of an ordinary person.
You have to know that when an ordinary person obtains the Dao, it is either giving up or becoming obsessed. But this person cannot be judged by common sense. If he obtains this, we cannot rule out the possibility of the Dao. If so, I'm afraid that we have overreached ourselves … "
The black-clothed Taoist was shocked. He said hesitantly, "This … is not possible. Duke Li, you must be overthinking."
Old Daoist Li seemed to realize that he had said too much. He did not continue this topic and said, "Has Liang Yi left?"
The black-robed Daoist said, "He left after listening to the sermon and didn't meet anyone."
Old Daoist Li nodded and said, "Liang Daoyou still knows the big picture. He knows what's most important. Our matter can be pushed forward slowly. Just try not to make any mistakes."
Zhang Yu waited for another day in the palace. Only he could feel that since the end of the sermon yesterday, there had been a pair of prying eyes looking at the place where he lived. The waves in his heart could be said to be rising and falling one after another.
These people were obviously coveting the 'law of fate' in his hands. However, he hadn't made any moves here for the time being, so these people were still observing and waiting.
Xu Chengtong walked to his side and bowed, "Patrol Officer, I went to investigate again. There was indeed someone who appeared to be Daoist Shen, but he has already left."
Zhang Yu's eyes moved slightly and said, "I know. I'll have to trouble Officer Xu."
Xu Chengtong immediately said, "I'm asking for forgiveness. I don't dare to say that it's hard work."
At this moment, Qing Shu appeared outside the hall. He stood there and clasped his fists and said, "Sir, I've brought him here."
Zhang Yu turned around and said, "Let them in."
Qing Shu stood there and waved his hand. A middle-aged man walked in with a twelve- or thirteen-year-old teenager. His face was young, but he was dressed as an adult. However, his walking posture was slightly unnatural.
The middle-aged man came in front and bowed to the seat, saying, "An Li greets the Patrol Officer and this Daoist priest." He turned his head and saw that the teenager was standing still. He kicked him and scolded in a low voice, "The Patrol Officer is right in front of you. Why don't you greet him? Do you still want to be beaten? "
The teenager seemed to have thought of something. His small face stiffened, and he unwillingly bowed.
In the first few days, because of his actions, there were indeed many people who paid attention to him and the flying boat he built. He was very proud of his plan. However, when he heard that he was going to become Zhang Yu's disciple, it was like a bolt from the blue.
At first, he was still very unwilling. He jumped up and down and shouted loudly, "I'm not going. If you want me to go, I'll die for you all to see." In the end, his grandfather, An Song, picked up a bamboo whip and gave him a vicious beating. After a while, he became obedient.
Zhang Yu looked at him and said, "For the next year, you will follow by my side."
An Zhi lowered his head and grunted in acknowledgment.
An Li hurriedly clasped his fists and said, "I'll have to trouble the Patrol Officer to take care of me. If he's not obedient, you can beat or scold him as you wish."
Zhang Yu turned to him and said, "I heard that two generations of your An Family are great craftsmen?"
An Li said, "That's right. I didn't think that the Patrol Officer would also have heard of our reputation."
Zhang Yu said, "I came from the inner layer's Qingyang Upper Continent. The art of creation is also quite good."
At this moment, An Li glanced at Qing Shu who was standing behind Zhang Yu. He had heard rumors before that Zhang Yu was hostile to the art of creation. He easily believed it because he felt that since he was a cultivator, he definitely didn't like the art of creation. But now that he thought about it, it didn't seem to make sense.
For a moment, he didn't know if Zhang Yu's words had any other meaning. He decided to write it down and tell his father. He thought about it again.
After Zhang Yu's evaluation, he didn't say anything more and said, "Qing Shu, take him away. Let him learn some breathing techniques first. I hope he can learn them before we go back."
An Zhi suddenly raised his head and said loudly, "I want to take away the things I've built. I also want to take my followers with me."
Qing Shu looked at him, then looked at Zhang Yu.
An Li's expression immediately became tense.
Zhang Yu said calmly, "Let him take whatever he wants."
Qing Shu bowed and obeyed.
An Li immediately said, "After I go back, I'll immediately order the people and things to be sent here. I won't delay the patrol's trip."
Xu Chengtong watched from the side. He felt that although this An Zhi was young, he was quite scheming.
This kid was just afraid that he wouldn't be allowed to study the art of creation after he came here. So, what he said just now was actually a test. If he allowed him to take away the things, it meant that he probably didn't have such plans.
He sneered. If this kid was really smart, he should seize this opportunity to become an apprentice. This was a ladder to heaven. He couldn't wait to take it.
Qing Shu brought An Zhi to the inner room and sat down first. Then, he gestured to the opposite side and said, "Sit down."
An Zhizhi stood still with an unconvinced look on his face.
Qing Shu took a willow branch and patted it twice in his palm. He said in a neither light nor light voice, "I'll say it again. Sit down."
An Zhi glanced at the willow branch. He seemed to have thought of something and sat down obediently.
Qing Shu took out a scroll and placed it on the table. Suddenly, he thought of something and looked up. He said, "You can read, right?"
An Zhi seemed to have exploded. He said loudly, "I'm a master craftsman! A master craftsman! "
Qing Shu didn't seem to have any reaction to the word 'master craftsman'. After confirming that An Zhi was literate, he pointed at the scroll and said, "From today onwards, you'll learn the breathing technique in this scroll."
An Zhi's face immediately showed disgust and rejection. He turned his head to the side and said, "I don't want to learn it."
Qing Shu said, "The breathing technique is just a simple method of regulating breathing. It can make the spirit more condensed and make the body's Qi flow smoother. Even if it's to create something, you still need a good body. Learning this won't do you any harm."
An Zhi stared at him with a look that said, "Don't try to lie to me."
Qing Shu sneered and said, "What are you worried about? Are you worried that you'll become a cultivator after learning the breathing technique? Heh, do you think you can become a cultivator just because you want to? You're overestimating yourself. "
However, An Zhi refused to accept it. Since he was young, no matter what he learned, he could learn it quickly. His peers were still playing with wooden swords and wooden spears, but he could already create things that could fly in the sky and burrow into the ground. Therefore, he didn't think that other things were difficult, even cultivation was no exception. He felt that he could easily learn it.
Qing Shu didn't have the intention to continue reasoning with him. He said, "After three days, I'll check on your homework. If you can't learn it, you'll be punished."
He waved the willow branch. With a snap, the sturdy table in front of him split into two as if it was cut by a blade. Then, he stood up and walked outside.
An Zhi's body trembled, and his small face turned pale. However, he still refused to admit defeat. He said, "I'm Governor Zhang's student. You can't hit me."
Qing Shu glanced at him and said, "Let's talk about it again when you've learned these things." He walked out from inside and walked in front of Zhang Yu. He cupped his fists and said, "Sir, the arrangements have been made."
Zhang Yu nodded and said, "We've been here for many days. Once An Li sends the things and people here, we'll return."
Qing Shu replied, "Yes."
Zhang Yu, on the other hand, returned to the inner chamber and opened the copper box. He continued to absorb the endless stream of heat from within.
There was no movement that night. He only came out of meditation the next day at dawn. After noon, An Li brought the things and people over. He immediately ordered everyone to pack up and leave the palace. He went all the way to the boat's rooftop.
After he arrived at the stomach residence, the white boat had been parked on the rooftop. This was because the white boat already had its own consciousness. Out of the idea of nurturing this consciousness, he didn't put it away.
Moreover, the white boat could also be his other eyes and ears, transmitting the information around him through his consciousness.
At this time, Xu Chengtong suddenly said, "Governor, there are two people following us."
Zhang Yu said indifferently, "As long as they don't do anything, just ignore them."
At the same time, in another mansion in the Earth Province, Daoist Cao was walking under a tall and straight cedar tree.
Chang Er hurried over and bowed. "Teacher Cao, we just received news that that person has left the palace and is heading to the boat's rooftop. It seems that he's preparing to return to the Kui residence. However, we're not sure which Heavenly Gate he'll take this time."
Daoist Cao said, "Keep a close eye on him."
Chang You said, "We also received another piece of news. After this sermon, two people obtained 'fate'. This Governor Zhang is one of them."
Daoist Cao said, "Oh? Then is there someone following him? "
Chang Er nodded. "Yes. “
Daoist Cao pondered for a moment and frowned. "I'm afraid these people will get in the way. Try to lure them away. If you can't, find a way to get rid of them."
Chang Er cupped his hands and replied heavily, "Yes!"
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