Chapter 66

"Okay." Zhou Du touched his chest. Fortunately, he was not going on stage to act, otherwise, how would he look like as the head of a county?

County Magistrate Li glared at this unruly subordinate and asked, "Does Chief Clerk Zhou want to go up as well?"

Zhou Du's head was almost shaking, "No, no, you should go for this matter, sir."

Magistrate Li shook his sleeves and walked over leisurely. He was welcomed to the backstage by the sharp-eyed Xu Yu.

"How did you convince the county magistrate to go up?" Zhou Du looked at County Magistrate Li, who was greeting the people on the stage with a smile as bright as spring breeze.

Hearing the impassioned speech of Magistrate Li and the cheers of the people, Lin Shuge fanned himself gently with his fan, "Xu Yu said that three-tenths of the ticket money for this play should be given to the county government."

"So generous?" Zhou Du asked in surprise.

The sun was getting brighter and brighter. Lin Shuge hummed and became happier as Magistrate Li spoke. Xu Yu looked over here anxiously and stood up to ask Zhou Du, "Do you want to eat something? I'll go buy it."

Zhou Du had been talking for a long time and his mouth was indeed dry. "I see they're selling honey drinks over there. Bring me a can."

Lin Shuge responded and ran to the place where the vendor was selling things and bought a bunch of food.

Many people also gathered here to buy things, and business was very good. The vendors were very efficient, and while collecting money they kept in mind the customers' requests.

It was quite noisy nearby and quite lively.

It’s a pity that there is no barbecue. In the past, when Lin Shuge went to the temple fair and watched plays in the theater, barbecue was a must-order.

He handed Xu Yu a jar of honey drink, then opened two rice dumplings, poured honey on them and took a bite. They were fragrant, soft and delicious.

Magistrate Li finally finished his speech, and the announcer came out wiping his sweat and announced the start of today's play.

There were cheers from the crowd.

Wuqi walked out and music started. In front of him was a mountain blocking the way. After many hardships, Wuqi finally climbed up and met an immortal who showed him the way.

Just when the people below the stage were about to find the immortal, the immortal told them that this was only the first stage of training.

Wuqi was disappointed but his fighting spirit was ignited, while the people below the stage were furious.

"Isn't he an immortal? Wuqi has already found this place, and you still want to make things difficult for him."

Someone replied: "That is an elixir, and only a sincere person can obtain it. The elixir will see if he has a sincere heart."

The people around him thought what he said made sense, and they all nodded and continued watching.

Zhou Du’s focus was different. “What is that mountain made of? It looks quite realistic.”

Lin Shuge took a bite of an apricot and said, "Xiangligu made it out of wood. It's very flexible and can be disassembled and moved. The plants and trees on it are painted on."

Seeing him eating with great relish, Zhou Du couldn't help but ask, "Why did you buy so much? There are even rice dumplings. I have to try some."

Lin Shuge stuffed the remaining two into his hands and asked him to pour the honey water over them himself. "Return the bowl to the boss later."

Zhou Du had already unwrapped the rice dumplings and started eating. He hummed twice at him to show that he understood.

At this time, County Magistrate Lin came over with sweat all over his forehead, "Shuge, hurry up, give me a can of drink."

Lin Shuge gave him the last bit of the soup. It was the juice of some fruit, but it tasted sour and sweet and very delicious.

Magistrate Li took a big sip before he recovered and said, "It's too hot today, and I talked so much, I finally recovered."

Zhou Du replied while eating zongzi: "Your Excellency should talk less so you won't be thirsty."

Magistrate Li was so angry that he snatched the rice dumpling from his hand. Lin Shuge handed him a pair of chopsticks at the right time. Zhou Du dared not say anything and could only drink the honey water and watch the show in silence.

The stage has reached its climax. With the help of Wang Zijiao, Wuqi finally got the Worry-Free Fruit that was loved by the divine beast that the Queen Mother of the West sat on, and he also saved a little beast.

Then he followed the instructions and came to Kunlun Mountain to meet the Queen Mother of the West.

When the Queen Mother of the West appeared, she had a noble temperament, dressed in colorful clothes and ribbons, and was accompanied by two boys representing the gods of the sun and the moon.

The audience was quiet for a moment, then suddenly became excited.

Zhou Du put down the jar in his hand, stood up and asked, "What's wrong? What's wrong?"

"The Queen Mother of the West has come out." Lin Shuge replied.

"What?" This time it was County Magistrate Li who was shocked.

The two men stretched their necks, stood up and looked towards the stage.

This goddess of Kunlun Mountain is in charge of the elixir of immortality. Her every move is ethereal, noble and graceful.

At this time, the fairy music was ethereal, and only her red lips and white teeth could be seen, and she lightly tapped her fingertips, asking Wuqi why he came to see him.

Wuqi sang a sad song. The lyrics were sad and graceful, revealing deep sadness and expressing his love for his seriously ill wife.

Some people in the audience couldn't help but wipe their tears with their sleeves.

The Queen Mother of the West pointed out the last hurdle to him. There was a magical herb called Lingxin Grass in Kunlun Mountain. If he could get it back, he could save his wife. However, there is a monster named Yan Guang who has been guarding the Lingxin Grass since the creation of the world. This monster is extremely ferocious and likes to eat people.

Wuqi said nothing, bid farewell to the Queen Mother of the West, and embarked on his final journey.

Magistrate Li said worriedly, "Didn't you say that the two of them would have a happy ending? Wuqi is just an ordinary man, how can he defeat this man-eating monster?"

Zhou Du was suddenly spoiled and said speechlessly: "Sir, I haven't finished watching it yet?" Can't you just let me watch the ending myself?

"Wuqi is the protagonist. He has the protagonist's aura and will not die." Lin Shuge said with a smile.

"What is the protagonist's halo?" Zhou Du asked first.

“The protagonist’s halo means that no matter what difficulties the protagonist encounters, he will overcome them and survive, and will never die.” Lin Shuge said.

The two nodded and continued reading.

Wuqi came to a fairy mountain, and a long and ancient piano sound came from the stage. This place was empty and quiet, but it was filled with murderous intent, and the piano sound suddenly became extremely fast.

Suddenly, a ferocious beast appeared, with a hideous face and a strange laugh, "Which mortal dares to come here?"

Wuqi explained his purpose, but was unexpectedly grabbed by the ferocious beast. The audience in the audience was so nervous that their hearts almost jumped out of their throats.

At the critical moment, a little animal jumped out of Wuqi's arms, and the curtain flashed, turning into a fairy child.

The fairy boy just made some hand gestures and subdued the monster in two moves. Just when everyone thought everything was finally over.

Wuqi asked the monster about the whereabouts of Lingxin grass, but the monster laughed and said that he knew where Lingxin grass was, but if he wanted to obtain it, he had to exchange his life for it.

There was an immediate burst of curses from the audience, and some people were so angry that they wanted to leave, but since they didn't want to see the finale, they finally endured it and sat down.

Wuqi smiled sadly and expressed his willingness to exchange his life for the magic herb. He asked the fairy boy to give the magic herb to Wang Zijiao to save his wife.

A woman in the audience exclaimed: "A man like this is worthy of trust."

At this time, a loud thunder sounded in the sky. When everyone looked up, they saw clouds and mist. Queen Mother of the West and Wang Zijiao appeared with smiles on their faces.

The fairy boy beside Wuqi also turned into the sun god under the command of the Queen Mother of the West.

It turned out that all of this was the immortal's training. Making him go through so much trouble to find the herbs was to test his will and sincerity, and the last level was to test his true heart.

Finally, Wuqi rescued his wife, and the couple followed the immortal Wang Ziqiao to seek the immortal way.

The play was over, and everyone was too immersed in the story to react.

Until one audience member started to applaud first, followed by thunderous applause and cheers from the audience.

The people shouted Wuqi and Zimu's names loudly, and a group of actors came out and bowed to express their gratitude.

"It's over, it's time to go home." Lin Shuge reminded.

Zhou Du's face was filled with anger and resentment. "If you knew it was this exciting, why would I have been doing work yesterday? I missed it for nothing."

County Magistrate Li was so angry that he knocked him on the head. He couldn't wait until he left to talk about it. It was impossible to say that he would not work in front of his superior.

He rubbed his hands and turned to Lin Shuge, "Shuge, who wrote this book? Where did you find these actors? And..."

"Sir, please answer one question at a time." Lin Shuge pondered for a moment and said, "The story I provided was written by Lu Yuechuan."

In fact, the story provided by Lin Shuge is not original in the eyes of modern netizens who are bombarded with countless online articles and short videos. It is simple and clichéd. But with the popular characteristics of seeking immortality and longevity in this era, it will conform to the public's aesthetic taste. Coupled with Lu Caizi's ability to transform decay into magic through his writing, such a sensational play was created.

"These artists are from other counties. They were brought here by Xu Yu."

"Lu Yuechuan? When did he come to Ganzhou?" County Magistrate Li and Zhou Du asked at the same time.

"A few days ago, he said he was going out to study." Lin Shuge replied.

Magistrate Li wanted to ask something else but was interrupted by the excited people.

The show was over, but the people were still reluctant to leave. They gathered together and discussed the show excitedly. Some were so excited that they rushed backstage.

Lin Shuge quickly asked the officers to organize the people to retreat, otherwise the actors would not be able to leave today and might even be in danger.

When the announcer saw this scene, he came out to appease the crowd and asked them to leave in an orderly manner and come back next time.

Finally, the crowd gradually dispersed. Although there were still people waiting in the audience, at least there would be no stampede.

Magistrate Li breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Shuge, it seems we need to send someone to follow these talented people."

"I've talked to Boss Xu, he will make the arrangements."

Magistrate Li nodded and asked, "By the way, when is the next play?"

After all, we only watched this one play, and everyone felt a little unsatisfied.

Lin Shuge laughed and said, "How can it be that fast? The script for the second part is still being written, but this "Xun Xian Ji" will be performed several more times."

"It will be performed again. That's great. I can make up for the first show." Zhou Du said excitedly.

There were still things to deal with in the county government, so County Magistrate Li took his people back first, while Lin Shuge and Zhou Du stayed here.

The two went backstage, where Xu Yu was leisurely sipping tea. This play won applause, and as the boss behind the scenes, Xu Yu was naturally happy.

The actors have already removed their makeup and are preparing to go back to rest after the people leave. When they saw him and Zhou Du, everyone came forward to greet them, but Lin Shuge waved his hand and told them to do as they pleased.

Xu Yu made room for them, added more tea, and said proudly, "How is it? I chose a good person, right?"

Lin Shuge was in a good mood and praised him a few words.

"But the script for the second part hasn't come out yet." Xu Yu glanced at Lin Shuge.

Lin Shuge was unmoved, "Then you have to urge that Mr. Lu."

Xu Yu said anxiously, "He said he wanted to write the script for the legendary story first, and couldn't think of a script for the play."

Xu Yu was as anxious as a modern reader who would ask for updates in the comment section when following a serial. Unfortunately, that person was a big dove. Now that he has finished writing a book, he just wants to coo.