Zhang Yu had the Light of Heart floating on his body just now. That was a supernatural power that he had mastered, called "Heavenly Heart Mirror".
Once this technique was born from the visualization diagram, it would surround his body at all times. Once he felt that someone was spying on him maliciously, it would affect both parties' Light of Heart and Mana to carry out a limited collision. If the other party did not have an instrument or appropriate means to protect himself, then the rebound would shock his body and cause him to be injured.
He also did not let Qing Shu capture the person who was spying on them from behind because he could feel that the other party's cultivation was not high. It was impossible for him to know too much. Perhaps he was hired by someone else to watch him at the last minute. If that was the case, it would be meaningless to capture him. It was enough to make him suffer.
Yu De, on the other hand, was unaware of this. He bowed and invited them as he led the three of them into the house.
Zhang Yu looked around. Flowers and trees were planted on both sides of the courtyard in picturesque disorder. From where he stood, it seemed to be one with the exterior scenery, giving people a feeling of endless continuity. He could not help but nod.
Initially, he only needed to find a more suitable place to stay in Tanquan City. However, since he had a choice, he was also willing to find a more comfortable place.
Moreover, after the agreement with the Wei family army was over, he did not need to live in Ye Ya State anymore. This could be his permanent residence.
After passing through the front courtyard and a shady path, they crossed a small stream covered with cobblestones from the stone bridge. A wooden structure in the style of Tianxia appeared in front of them.
This place did not completely follow the ancient style. The front was the main residence at the top of the mountain with seven entrances. The eaves were high and there was a veranda outside. However, the pillars were not very tall and were covered with light-colored glazed tiles. Therefore, instead of appearing heavy, it was light and comfortable.
The front of the residence was very spacious. There was a flower corridor on the left and a flower garden behind. It was filled with colorful flowers that bloomed all year round.
Qing Xi said happily, "This place is so beautiful."
At this time, Yu De said, "This young lady has a good eye. Every blade of grass and every tree here was meticulously arranged by the previous owner. He put in a lot of effort."
Qing Xi asked curiously, "Where's the original owner?"
Yu De said, "This is a businessman. He also knows how to make money. Now that his business has reached the inner layer, perhaps he wants the inner layer to be more comfortable, so he entrusted us to transfer out the property and residence he bought in the outer layer. However, his price is too high. It has been two years since this residence was built, and no one has lived in it."
Zhang Yu did not probe further. Those who were able to do business outside were all related to the Military Affairs Department. It was very likely that they held some unknown position.
He came under the eaves, stepped on the stairs, and walked into the main hall. He saw that the hall and corridor here were spacious, and the view was very wide. There were many places that were transparent. Perhaps ordinary people would not be used to it, but as a cultivator, it was not a problem. Moreover, it just so happened that he could set up some restrictions in the surroundings.
At this moment, he seemed to have sensed something and looked towards a corner of the hall, only to see a little thing that looked like a fox and a dog. Its entire body was snow white, and it wasn't very big. At this moment, it was protecting a few cubs behind it, and it was using its beautiful eyes to look at them uneasily.
Yu De hurriedly said: "This is a Jade Flower Fox. It usually likes to eat rats and insects. The previous owner raised it here to protect the house and the garden. If the Patrol Officer doesn't like it, I'll take it away."
Zhang Yu said, "There's no need. Just stay here."
The Jade Flower Fox was very intelligent. It seemed to have sensed his kindness and calmed down. However, it still didn't allow the curious and lively cubs to leave its care. It used its claws and tail to bring them back.
Zhang Yu went to the back residence to take a look. After walking around, he said, "This is the place. Qing Shu, follow Mr. Yu to the office to sign the document."
Qing Shu cupped his fists and said, "Understood."
Yu De, on the other hand, was overjoyed. He bowed and said, "Then I'll wish the Patrol Protector a long and solid career."
Zhang Yu nodded.
After Yu De and Qing Shu left together, he said, "Qing Xi, go and arrange some people to redecorate this place. We'll be staying here for a period of time."
Qing Xi said, "Yes, Mr. Yu."
After Zhang Yu took care of it, he moved to the side of the Jade Flower Fox. This little thing was slightly cowering, and it was tightly protecting the few cubs that were whimpering.
He took a handful of medicinal pills and scattered them on the ground. Then he turned around and left the place. Now that this place was still uninhabitable, he still needed to stay in the guest house for a few nights.
After he left, the Jade Flower Fox tentatively licked the ground. It circled its tail and drove the cubs to the front. The cubs quickly licked the ground happily. Meanwhile, it watched Zhang Yu walk away with a pair of eyes full of intelligence.
Because this house was maintained very well, Qing Xi only took two days to tidy it up.
Zhang Yu and the others also moved from the guest house to this place.
In the next few days, he stayed in the residence and did not go out. He mainly adjusted his mental state and tried to prepare to find himself.
This method mainly focused on comprehension, so the cultivation of the mind was especially important. If he blindly relied on his profound cultivation to search in a hurry, it would probably be counterproductive.
On the seventh day after he moved in, he found a group of carriages and horses from outside. The carriages stopped outside the enclosed corridor, and a man and a woman alighted from them.
The man was in his forties and wore an official's robe. However, he had a gentle smile on his face. Although his robe was neat and tidy, he did not seem unapproachable.
The woman had a beautiful face and wore a long skirt. Every step she took was in accordance with ancient etiquette, but she looked serious at the moment.
The man said, "Master Guo, this is Patrol Protector Zhang's residence."
The woman surnamed Guo said, "I sent a few letters before, but there was no reply. If we didn't know he was staying here, I'm afraid we wouldn't have been able to find him."
The man glanced at her and smiled, "Cultivators are different from us. They live very long lives, and their perception of time is also different from ours. We can't apply our feelings to them. "
The woman surnamed Guo said unhappily, "Then do we have to accommodate them?"
The man said, "Of course I don't mean that. Aren't we the ones who need their help now?"
The woman surnamed Guo said, "Help? I can lower my stance, but I won't be so humble. That will only make people look down on us. "
The man said helplessly, "You care too much."
As they spoke, the door opened and Qing Shu walked out. He cupped his fists and said, "Honored guests, where have you come from?"
The woman surnamed Guo was surprised to see that he was an Artisan. She stared at him for a while.
The man stepped forward and cupped his hands, saying, "I am Assistant Officer Ji Jin of the Yujing Ministry of Heavenly Works." He pointed at the woman surnamed Guo and said, "This is Master Craftsman Guo Ying of the Yujing Ministry of Heavenly Works."
Qing Shu looked at the two and said, "What business do you have here?"
Ji Kuang said, "We've sent a few letters to Governor Zhang before, but Governor Zhang was in closed-door cultivation at that time, so we couldn't meet him. We heard that Governor Zhang is buying a house in Tanquan City, so we specially came to visit and prepared some humble gifts."
Qing Shu said, "Then please wait in the corridor for a moment. I will go in and report."
Ji Jin cupped his hands and said, "Thank you."
Qing Shu turned and entered.
Guo Ying glanced at the white walls and black tiles of the corridor and said, "Even a master craftsman wouldn't find it easy to buy such a big house. But for cultivators, it's very easy."
Ji Kuang smiled and said, "Not all cultivators are like that. Governor Zhang was appointed by the Xuanting. It's not the same."
Guo Ying said in a low voice, "Cultivators don't work, but Yujing needs to allocate a large amount of resources to support them every year."
Ji Kuang said, "But isn't this how it should be? Without the protection of Daoist cultivators and the protection of the people, how can we survive in this world? "
Guo Ying raised her beautiful face and said seriously, "In creation, something will always be replaced by something better. It will definitely be different in the future."
Ji Jin didn't say anything else.
At this moment, Zhang Yu was reading a scroll in the corridor. He heard the sound of running water coming from outside. Occasionally, he would pick up the celadon teacup on the table in front of him and take a sip.
Qing Shu walked in and cupped his hands. "Teacher, there are guests outside. One of them claims to be an assistant official of the Ministry of Heavenly Punishments, and the other claims to be a master craftsman of the Ministry of Heavenly Works."
Zhang Yu said, "Let them in."
Qing Shu said, "Yes."
Before long, Ji Jin and Guo Ying were welcomed in. They walked through the shady path and looked up. Under the long eaves, they saw Zhang Yu standing on the platform with his sleeves behind his back. He wore a jade-white Daoist robe with large sleeves. Clear clouds floated around him, making him look like a deity, like the sun and moon hanging high in the sky.
It was Guo Ying's first time seeing Zhang Yu. She couldn't help but be absent-minded for a while.
Ji Jin had seen Zhang Yu's drawing when he came, but now that he saw the real person, he was also amazed. He praised inwardly, "Just by looking at his appearance, this Imperial Inspector Zhang is truly a living immortal."
He arrived in front of the platform and cupped his hands. "Imperial Inspector Zhang."
Guo Ying silently curtsied.
Zhang Yu returned the gesture with his sleeve and stepped aside. "Please come in and talk."
Ji Jin hurriedly said politely. He then followed Guo Ying up the steps and into the main hall.
In the inner room, the three of them sat down as the host and guest. Qing Xi came over and served them tea.
Ji Jin said with a smile, "Imperial Inspector Zhang, sorry for the intrusion. You must have received our letter earlier. I presume you know our purpose for coming?"
Zhang Yu nodded slightly.
At this time, Guo Ying said, "Imperial Inspector Zhang, that An Zhichi was originally my student. However, he was taken in as my student. Perhaps Imperial Inspector Zhang didn't know about this beforehand, but this is something that Lady An and I have already agreed on. I hope Imperial Inspector Zhang can let him go."
Zhang Yu said calmly, "Master Craftsman Guo, An Zhichi was personally sent to me by Lady An's people. Moreover, he will only stay with me for a year. After a year, I will let him go. At that time, he can stay or leave as he pleases. It won't prevent him from becoming Master Craftsman Guo's student."
Guo Ying shook her head. "No. If he enters the Dao, he won't be able to cultivate creation anymore."
Zhang Yu said, "Only a year? Can't Master Craftsman Guo wait?"
However, Guo Ying revealed a look of distrust. "An Zhichi was born smart. I'm afraid it will be too late after a year. By then, he will have already become a cultivator."
Zhang Yu said, "Master Craftsman Guo seems to have some misunderstanding about cultivation. No matter how talented a person is, it is impossible to change from a mortal with no foundation to a cultivator in a year."
Guo Ying shook her head. "They can't compare to An Zhichi."
At this time, even Ji Jin couldn't help but look at her and signal her with his eyes.
However, Guo Ying didn't seem to notice. She said with a serious expression, "Imperial Inspector Zhang, I have Lady An's Promise in my hands. According to the laws of Tianxia, An Zhichi is already my student. I hope Imperial Inspector Zhang can let him go today. If you are unwilling, then I can only ask the Department of Justice to make a decision."
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