Chapter 960 Find someone else
Are you really going to go pick up stones?
Song Chunxue looked at Lord Zhao, "Senior Brother, are you serious?"
"Do you think I'd joke with you?"
Lord Zhao looked around and said, “I think this Taoist temple needs a lot of repairs. The outhouse is about to collapse, and the garden behind it also needs some maintenance. Although we have money, I can’t stand those rich but still widowed people who have taken away the jade mine.”
He snapped open his folding fan. “I want to open a jade mine. Master Han said there’s a good mine over there, but he’s reached a level where he can no longer reveal heavenly secrets. I remember you have a keen sense of smell…”
Song Chunxue laughed, "Senior Brother is scolding me?"
"How could that be? I mean you're lucky and have a knack for it. You point to a spot and I'll start mining there, how about that?" Lord Zhao was generous and wealthy. "If you dig up something good, I'll give you a whole box."
"You said it yourself, so senior brother, lead the way."
The children were getting agitated.
"Master, let's go too."
"Senior Uncle, Senior Uncle, I'm going too!"
Master Zhang smiled and walked towards the backyard. "We're not going. It's best to keep a low profile before we start digging. To avoid any mistakes, let's keep it a secret for now."
"Yes, that's what I mean." Lord Zhao turned and walked out. "Let's go, junior brother."
Song Chunxue moved nimbly and in the blink of an eye, she had already darted out of the courtyard.
Since Master Han has spoken, he must have seen that there is a jade mine at the foot of the mountain over there, and the quality and color of the jade must be good.
She went there just to go through the motions.
But when she stepped onto the ground where the boulder was embedded in the hill, she felt a strong spiritual energy.
[You don't need to choose; I can see it all. Abundant spiritual energy, a treasure trove for cultivation; the mineral resources below are naturally excellent.]
The carefree voice came from my mind.
However, if you don't seize the opportunity first, someone else will soon come and take over this place. For some reason, there were illusions here before that even sorcerers couldn't see through. But now it's different; such a prime piece of land will soon attract wolves and tigers.
Song Chunxue turned to look at Lord Zhao, "Since you've chosen this place, what are you still hesitating for, Senior Brother?"
"What did you sense or see?" Lord Zhao asked curiously, picking up a stone from the ground. "I just think there are more beautiful stones here."
Song Chunxue walked up the hillside and picked out the smoothest-looking stone. "This is great for pressing pickled vegetables, and it can also be used as a whetstone."
Lord Zhao grew anxious. "So, which do you think is better, this hilltop or the one opposite?"
Song Chunxue patted the stone. "Wuyou said that if you don't choose this piece, someone will come and snatch it away tomorrow. We need to act quickly."
Lord Zhao smiled broadly, "Alright, I'll get on it right now."
"You've already found someone?"
Lord Zhao nodded, his steps steady yet hurried. "Don't forget, I've befriended all sorts of people in the capital. Now that I'm considered a member of the imperial family, many things are much easier to handle."
"Then your people..."
“They live in a large mansion. When we were in Aishan, they had already spread my name. Today, when I returned to the mansion, the visiting cards were already stacked two meters high.” Lord Zhao turned to look at her. “Tomorrow, you will stay in my courtyard. All your belongings should be prepared.”
Song Chunxue nodded, "It must be comfortable to live in Senior Brother's courtyard."
"That's right, I'm actually quite picky. This trip has broadened my horizons." Today, Lord Zhao was just like the farmers Song Chunxue knew, speaking his mind without reservation.
"However, I'm not afraid of hardship. Occasionally going out for some experience feels good." At this point, Lord Zhao sincerely sighed, "It's always good to have a caring woman when you're out and about, so you don't have to worry about going hungry."
Song Chunxue was both amused and exasperated. Had her senior brother finally told the truth and revealed his true intentions?
"Then, if something like this happens again, remember to call me."
"Of course. Master said that I should take you under my wing more often in the future, so that you can experience more in and out of the world. Don't hide in the mountains for too long. You can't do without knowing how to deal with people."
Song Chunxue nodded, "Okay, you said it yourself."
Lord Zhao raised an eyebrow. "What, are you afraid I'll find it troublesome?"
Song Chunxue smiled without saying a word.
"Junior brother, that's not right of you. We've been through thick and thin together, we're practically old friends, not to mention you've now formally become a disciple... Oh right, what kind of gift did Master give you?"
Song Chunxue looked bewildered. "What kind of gift?"
"After drinking the apprenticeship tea, the master will give you a gift. However, the master has a strange temper and takes a different approach. This gift is usually slipped to you unexpectedly, and it's up to you when you discover it." Lord Zhao stroked his fan. "Zhang Chengxuan's was a magic gourd. What about yours?"
Song Chunxue hesitated for a moment, looking slightly embarrassed, "I don't know yet, I haven't discovered it."
“No rush,” Lord Zhao said, walking in the spring breeze and looking up at the starlight. “We’ll find it eventually.”
This suggests that the gift is quite special; hopefully, it will arrive later.
...
The next day, Wuji Yebai and Tudan returned to the Taoist temple, bouncing back excitedly.
Those pieces of jade sold for a good price, three hundred taels of silver.
For the abbot, this amounted to more than half a year's worth of incense money.
He immediately called his disciples to go to the street to buy some bricks and tiles, and personally mixed mud to repair the house.
A group of young disciples rolled up their sleeves to help. With many hands making light work, they repaired quite a few places in a single day.
The rest were things that were difficult to do on my own; I needed to hire a carpenter to make some tables, chairs, and bed boards, and several places for the gods also needed to be painted.
Therefore, everyone decided to stay at Lord Zhao's residence again tomorrow.
Song Chunxue had some questions she wanted to ask Master Han, and found him sitting in a recliner in the courtyard, sunbathing.
Before I could decide whether to go in, I suddenly saw a black and red figure leap down from the tree.
It's Senior Lan Jin.
She wisely stopped and quietly left.
[Worry-free, do you think there's a chance between them? They seem like a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful woman.]
[Ha, mortals are just mortals. What talk of being a perfect match? Forced relationships are never sweet. Master Han has long since renounced all desire. Forcing him to drink water would only disrupt his spiritual practice, wouldn't it?]
Song Chunxue was surprised. "Really? Why didn't you tell me before?"
【You're really bored. Why are you worrying about this? Did you practice your sword today? Did you do your boxing? Did you practice your stance training? Did you practice the Eight Vajra Techniques?】
Okay, okay, it's my fault. Don't ask questions you shouldn't be asking.
Before long, Master Han's voice reached her ears, "Song Chunxue, come over and talk to me."
Did he call me?
[That's right, he made Lan Jin cry, so he made you run errands.] Wuyou yawned. [Boring, I'm outta here.]
After that, no matter how Song Chunxue asked, he remained silent.
Song Chunxue turned back and found that only Master Han was left in the courtyard. The soft light of the setting sun shone on his hair, making it look like a beautiful curly hairstyle. No wonder he could bewitch Lan Jin.
What brings you here?
"It's nothing, it's not important." Song Chunxue scratched her forehead. "Do you believe I have a terrible memory?"
"Then please return this brocade pouch to Lan Jin for me..."
"No!" Song Chunxue turned and ran away. "You're ruining my relationship with Senior Lan. Go find someone else."
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