Chapter 117 Return to the Capital
In Zhou Zhilu's opinion, there should be no problem with what Yu Haozhong said, including the information about the five ancient families and the inherited family heirlooms.
After all, this kind of news is relatively easy to prove as long as you are willing to find out from the ancient family.
Besides, I have the "Book of Boundaries" in my hand, and I can check it when I go back to find out whether it is true or not.
Judging from the conversation just now, Yu Haozhong probably only knows that the Zhou family's "Book of Boundaries" can be used for cultivation by recording things, but he may not be clear about its ability to prove authenticity.
However, as for Yu Haozhong's intention to win him over, this cannot be verified, but it is definitely not the case that he is on good terms with Lord Wu Hou.
After all, the dissatisfaction between Zhou Zhilu and the three ancient families is too disproportionate.
Zhou Zhilu walked back to the Fuyesi branch of the Buddhist world while thinking, and couldn't help but sigh deeply. These old guys who had lived for hundreds of years, no one knew what was going on in their minds.
Alas... this world is so lacking in sincerity!
At this time, Wu An just walked out of Fuyesi. Seeing Zhou Zhilu's listless appearance, he asked, "What's wrong? Are you hungry? That's right, after all, you slept for so long. Come on! I'll take you to eat something delicious!"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhilu patted Wu An's sturdy shoulders deeply and sighed, "You're still the best. I wish everyone in the world was like you."
Wu An was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter and said, "Hahahaha, I thought so too. If all the people of our Great Song Kingdom could be like me, wouldn't we be able to crush the Demon Alliance in an instant!"
Zhou Zhilu patted his shoulder again and walked into Fuyesi, leaving Wu An wondering, "Where are you going? Aren't you going to eat?"
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In the blink of an eye, three days passed, and Zhou Zhilu and others began to return to the capital. This journey of Buddhist review finally came to an end.
Compared to coming to the Buddhist world, everyone was eager to return home when they went back. They walked very fast and arrived back to the capital in just half a month.
However, returning to the capital did not mean that they could rest. Mission reports, reports to superiors, casualty statistics, condolences to the families of the deceased, and a host of other miscellaneous matters kept everyone busy and exhausted.
Especially those diplomatic issues involving the Southern Dynasty are extremely complicated.
It was not until five days later that Zhou Zhilu had time to gather with a group of friends in Tianxiang Pavilion.
Zhou Zhilu picked up a piece of tofu and put it in his mouth. The tender and smooth Lingyu tofu was paired with minced meat made from the ribs of the Yushuixian cow, and then coated with a sauce made from Mantian pepper and Qionghua fruit.
When you first take a bite, you'll feel the soft texture of the tofu and the slight sourness from the flowers and fruits, followed by the aroma and spiciness of the beef.
This dish, Xianniu Fu Baiyu, which is somewhat similar to Mapo Tofu from previous life, is truly amazing.
Zhou Zhilu said intoxicatedly, "The food in the capital is still delicious. It's not like the Buddhist world, where it's just vegetables, potatoes, noodles... noodles, potatoes, and vegetables."
After eating a few bites of food, everyone started talking about the Buddhist review.
Zhou Zhilu said to Yun Li in a deep voice, "This time in the Buddhist world... I met Jiang Yanli."
Yun Li's expression changed, and he asked coldly, "Is he with the Xianling Cult? Didn't they kill him?"
Zhou Zhilu said regretfully, "The conditions at the time didn't allow it, but now that I know his exact whereabouts, I'll catch him myself sooner or later!"
Yun Li nodded upon hearing this.
Fusu, who was standing by, was quite perceptive and did not ask the two about Jiang Yanli, but just silently memorized the name.
At this time, a flattering voice suddenly came from Tianxiang Pavilion. Everyone looked and found that it was Master Liu who was going to the Buddhist world together.
At this time, Master Liu was in high spirits, looking extremely proud. He even sucked in the fat on his waist as he walked, holding his head high and chest out.
Seeing Zhou Zhilu and the others, Master Liu greeted them, "Oh, what a coincidence! You young men are also having dinner here."
Zhou Zhilu wore a faint smile and raised his glass, saying, "Thanks to Scholar Liu, we can easily take half the credit for each kill. We can only dine in the lobby and can't go to the attic box."
Upon hearing this, Master Liu smiled without any concern and said, "Hahahaha, this is a simple matter. If you don't mind, why not go upstairs with me to the private room and chat."
Zhou Zhilu lazily bowed and said, "I dare not disturb Master Liu's leisure. We still have things to discuss. Master Liu, please go ahead."
Upon hearing this, Master Liu snorted, turned around and walked upstairs with the people behind him.
On Zhou Zhilu's side, Wu An saw this and said dissatisfiedly, "This guy is really shameless. He didn't know where to hide during the war in the Buddhist world from beginning to end. Now that the war is over, he sent his men to get the head of the Southern Dynasty envoy, so that he can take away half of our credit!"
Just as Wu An said, since matters in the Buddhist world are too confidential, things like those concerning the ancient evil and the Holy Buddha naturally cannot be made public.
Therefore, the imperial court told the outside world that some people in the Buddhist community were colluding with the Southern Dynasty and certain ethnic groups to plot a rebellion.
Then, after concealing the ancient evil, Master Liu, who executed the culprit, the envoy of the Southern Dynasty, naturally played an indispensable role.
Zhou Zhilu sighed and said, "Well, never mind. After all, the court gave me some compensation privately, and I finally paid off my debt."
Zhou Zhilu then looked to his right, wondering, "Speaking of which, as a new Buddhist disciple, why do you always stay with us? You even come to the restaurant with us?"
On the right side of Zhouzhi Road, the young monk Huike was sitting there quietly, holding a cup of water in both hands and drinking from it.
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