"Hehe, Madam Xu, I am very grateful to have you here. My surname is Zhang. I am just a wealthy but idle man who enjoys seeking immortality and asking about the Dao. I have heard that there are true immortals here, so I have come to ask for a fairy fruit. I hope that you will grant me permission."
The man who called himself Old Zhang cupped his hands in greeting, his smile exceptionally gentle. Though it sounded like flattery and polite words, the way he said them made it sound remarkably sincere.
Is your surname Zhang?
Xu Milu recalled the hint from the wandering god a few days ago, which said that the Tang emperor had sent General Zhang Anan, the Left Gatekeeper, to visit soon, and she came up with a plan.
There are also historical records about Zhang Anan. He followed Li Yuan in raising an army in Jinyang and later followed Emperor Taizong Li Shimin. He was granted the title of Grand Master of the Palace and later the title of Pillar of State and Marquis of Wenjiang County, with a fief of 700 households. After Li Shimin died, Zhang Anan was the only eunuch who was buried with him.
The Left Palace Attendant General was a third-rank official in charge of palace attendants. In addition to managing the palace eunuchs and maids, he was also in charge of commanding the Imperial Guards. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he was the head of the eunuchs.
Although it's uncertain how different the Zhang Anan in the Journey to the West world is from the historical Zhang Anan, Xu Milu is certain that this person's appearance here is entirely due to an order from Emperor Taizong of Tang.
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"Madam Xu?"
Zhang Anan was unaware that his visit had been revealed to Xu Milu by the Day Wanderer. Seeing her deep in thought, he assumed she was facing some difficulty and quickly added:
"I've heard that this 'tomato fairy fruit' is rare. One bite and you'll feel refreshed and all your ailments will disappear. Madam Xu, just name your price. Not to mention a hundred taels of gold, a thousand taels would be fine."
"Don't worry, old man. I was just lost in thought for a moment."
Xu Milu waved her hand:
"My fruit is not some kind of 'divine fruit,' it just contains spiritual energy, is a bit bigger, and tastes better. It's not commonly seen by ordinary people, so it's been misrepresented and spread like this. If you want to buy it, there are two ways to do so."
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