It was past nine o'clock in the evening when Su Qing returned home.

A pleasant and beautiful day ended, he waved goodbye without taking away a cloud.

But it left a deep impression on the teachers and students present.

In the following days, there was quite a stir in this small Linjiang County.

"We had agreed to split the bill, but I didn't expect Lao Wang to get it for free."

Sitting on the sofa after taking a shower, Su Qing recalled the scene when he paid the bill before.

He understood that this was Wang Jingui's way of showing goodwill to him and maintaining their relationship.

"You should thank him. I have to accept this favor."

Taking out his cell phone, Su Qing found Wang Jingui’s WeChat and clicked on the video call.

"Mr. Su, are you having fun?"

Wang Jingui’s old face appeared on the mobile phone screen, and judging from the background, he should be in the study.

"Thank you, Mr. Wang. I didn't know until I paid the bill that you specifically asked for it to be waived."

Su Qing smiled and said gratefully.

"Hey, these are all trivial matters, not worth mentioning."

Wang Jingui waved his hand and said, "I wanted to introduce my daughter to you, but it was such an unfortunate coincidence."

"Haha, didn't we meet today?"

Su Qing smiled and said.

"You are young people, so you must have common topics. You can get closer to each other in the future."

Wang Jingui said meaningfully.

"Uh, okay."

"By the way, Mr. Wang, I wonder how the house in my hometown is going?"

Su Qing's scalp felt numb and he had a bad feeling.

Is this old man secretly trying to match me up with his daughter?

Although he doesn't blush when he sees girls like he used to.

But after more than 20 years of single life, I still haven't learned how to flirt with girls! Besides, only virgin chickens are suitable for practicing the Pure Yang Treasure Book! Why look for girls? Isn't being single good? In order not to embarrass everyone, Su Qing turned to ask about the house.

"As for the house, I asked about it a few days ago, and the main frame has been built."

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"There are also processes such as interior and exterior painting, application of insulation materials, and installation of water, electricity and gas."

“It is expected to be completely completed by the end of the month.”

Speaking of the house, Wang Jingui found a few pictures and sent them over.

"Thank you, Mr. Wang. Thank you for your trouble."

Su Qing clicked on the picture and found that the two red brick and green tile houses originally built by his parents in his hometown had been demolished.

A new modern two-story villa was rebuilt on the original foundation.

There is also scaffolding installed outside the house, which will be useful for painting later.

He calculated that the construction of the house would start on September 11.

Only twenty days have passed and the main structure has been completed, which is quite fast.

"It's nothing, no need to be polite."

"Some time ago, a few old friends came to me and said they wanted to meet you, a young painter."

"In my opinion, they definitely want you to paint."

Wang Jingui waved his hand and talked about another matter.

"Oh? What did Mr. Wang say?"

Su Qing did not comment.

"Old man, let's test them first and see what happens."

"Let's stick to what we said before. Scarcity makes things valuable. Don't just draw for others casually."

Wang Jingui shook his head, the so-called old friends were just business partners.

How could he not know what these people were planning? They were all out for speculation just like him.

"Okay, I don't mind."

Su Qing does not value worldly wealth. He is not at all worried even though he has a ton of gold in his hands.

The two chatted for a few more words and hung up the video.

Afterwards, Su Qing took out a divine crystal and prepared to practice his supernatural powers.

One has to absorb one hundred divine crystals to advance to the bronze level. He began to absorb the first one on August 21.

Counting the days, the earliest it will be 100 days is November 28th.

If there is an interruption someday, it will have to be postponed for another day.

"Bronze level means you can live for 180 years, which is the first step towards immortality."

"It's good to come one day earlier."

Thinking of the longevity brought by the bronze-level supernatural power, Su Qing felt full of motivation.

He sat cross-legged, held the divine crystal, focused his mind, and began to absorb it.

Wisps of light blue mist were absorbed by Su Qing, and the energy in the divine crystal gradually decreased.

Not until the energy completely disappeared did the divine crystal turn into powder and vanish on the spot.

"Another 100 pounds has been added, and the strength has reached 7,600 pounds!"

"I'm stronger again!"

Su Qing opened his eyes, and a sense of enlightenment arose in his mind.

I'm getting stronger every day, and this feeling is better than applying glue.

"Don't get carried away, keep up the good work."

He opened his personal space, took out another divine crystal, and prepared to continue practicing Taoism.

“Ding ding ding”

At this moment, the chat group in my mind was jumping wildly.

Su Qing took back the divine crystal, and with a thought, he opened the chat group.

"Brother Su, are you busy?"

"I have something to trouble you with, please reply if you receive it."

It’s Li Mingda. What does she want from me?

Su Qing thought for a moment and replied, "Little sister Mingda, what can I do for you?"

Last time, I donated a supernatural fruit to her, which cured her congenital disease.

Logically speaking, she shouldn't have any needs.

"Brother Su, this is what happened. Today I heard my father sighing and talking to my mother about major events in the world."

"During this period, states across the country have frequently asked the court for help. A total of 24 states have suffered from severe drought and poor harvests."

"There were also three states that were hit by floods and rains, and there were repeated years of poor harvests, famines, and the people were displaced."

"I want to help my father and the people of the world. Does Brother Su have any good ideas?"

Seeing Su Qing's reply, Li Mingda said worriedly.

Drought, flood? Su Qing checked on his phone and found that there were indeed many disasters during the Zhenguan period.

During the 23rd year of Zhenguan, there were more than 20 recorded disasters.

Locust plagues lasted throughout the entire Tang Dynasty from the beginning of the Zhenguan period, causing trouble every year without interruption.

As for natural disasters such as floods, droughts, plague, frost, and pestilence, it goes without saying that they happen from time to time.

"How do you want me to help you? Help you buy food, advanced technology, modern medicine? Or something else?"

After checking the information, Su Qing asked in confusion.

"Yes, I would like to ask Brother Su to help me buy some food so that I can give it to my father for emergency use."

"As for what you said, advanced technology, modern medicines, seeds and the like, I want them all."

"But I haven't figured out what I can pay you yet."

Li Mingda nodded. It would certainly be good to buy a batch of food for emergency use.

But she was a little embarrassed because she had nothing and seemed unable to pay Su Qing.

"Um"

"What did you tell Li Er last time? You said you were a fairy from heaven?"

"Or else, you should tell him about the existence of the chat group. No, that's not good."

"Or put it another way and say that you can contact and trade with the immortals in the sky."

"In this way, it is equivalent to me doing business with the entire Tang Dynasty court."

Su Qing thought about it and suggested.

Tang Dynasty, the ninth year of Zhenguan.

East Palace, Lizheng Hall.

Historically, it was only after Li Yuan passed away in September of this year that Li Shimin officially moved into the Taiji Palace.

"Sizi, do you mean to say that you just contacted a friend from the fairy world?"

"Then, that immortal friend said that we can trade food, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, tea, etc. with the Tang Dynasty?"

No matter how wise and brave Li Er was, he still found it unbelievable to hear his daughter, who was less than a year old, say this.

"Yes, I got in touch with you unexpectedly today."

Li Mingda was held in Empress Changsun's arms and nodded his little head cutely.

"Then what does he need? My Tang Dynasty cannot produce the treasures that the immortal needs."

Li Shimin felt that making a deal with an immortal was simply too ridiculous.

The other party is an omnipotent immortal, how could he be interested in the mere trifles of the Tang Dynasty? "Father, he said he wants to talk to you in person."

Looking at the private message, Li Mingda replied with a strange expression.

"Talk to me in person? Is the immortal going to come to the mortal world?"

Li Shimin instantly became nervous, with a look of excitement on his face.

"That's not the case. He will send down a trace of divine consciousness to discuss this matter with Father."

Li Mingda thought about it and made up an excuse.

"Divine thoughts."

Li Shimin felt a sense of authority and stood up instantly.

"Pass on my order, all outsiders must leave the Lizheng Palace a hundred feet away. Those who disobey will be beaten to death."

What was discussed with the immortal must never be spread.

Firstly, to avoid giving the aristocratic families any ideas, and secondly, to prevent the eunuchs and palace maids from offending the immortal.

Soon, only Li Shimin, Li Mingda and Empress Changsun were left in the palace.

"Sizi, please ask the immortal to come."

Li Shimin and his wife sat upright, their faces full of seriousness and a hint of excitement.

"Father, Emperor, and Mother, please wait a moment. I will talk to Brother Su."

"Oh, by the way, the immortal friend I contacted is named Su Qing. I usually call him Brother Su."

"Brother is not a father, but refers to a man of the same generation who is older and has a better relationship with him. He is called brother."

Li Mingda responded and explained to Li Shimin and his wife.

Li Shimin and Empress Changsun looked at each other and became even more excited.

Calling each other "big brother", they must have a close relationship, right? The Tang Dynasty is saved! Li Mingda didn't know what the two of them were thinking, so he opened Su Qing's private chat and said:

"Brother Su, I'll talk to Li Er. You two should talk face to face."

"I remember that private chats can be done by voice or video. Which one do you think is more convenient?"

In the private chat with Su Qing, there are voice call and video call functions.

But she had never used it before, and now it came in handy.

Earth.

It's late at night and everyone is asleep.

"breathe."

With every breath Su Qing took, strands of light blue energy were absorbed into his body.

He absorbed the energy in the divine crystal and practiced the martial arts secret book "Pure Yang Treasure Book", converting it into pure Yang internal force.

The early stage of martial arts training is a process of returning from acquired to innate.

Externally, you can train your muscles and bones to strengthen your body, while internally, you can cultivate your Qi and open up your meridians.

This is a long and painful process that often takes years or longer.

But Su Qing has the divine crystal in his hand, which can greatly shorten this process.

If you want to be respected in front of others, you must suffer behind their backs.

Practicing supernatural powers + Taoism + martial arts together takes at least six or seven hours a day.

Fortunately, he has now made great progress in his practice, and is full of energy and vitality. Two or three hours of sleep is enough for him.

“Ding ding.”

At this time, Li Mingda's private message rang.

Voice? Video? He thought about it and clicked the button to invite Li Mingda to a video call.

"Beep, beep, beep"

The video call was connected quickly, and the virtual image seemed to ripple like water waves.

Immediately afterwards, an ancient palace appeared in front of Su Qing.

Li Shimin, wearing a dragon robe, appeared in the picture, holding Li Mingda's Empress Zhangsun.

Li Mingda waved his hand and greeted Su Qing.

A babyish voice came to his ear: "Hello, is this Brother Su?"

Su Qing smiled and waved: "Hello, Xiao Mingda."

"These two are the Tang Emperor Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun, right?"

Then, he looked at the two people who were sitting upright and smiled secretly in his heart.

The 36-year-old Li Shimin had a dignified face, and the graceful and wealthy Empress Changsun had a generous demeanor. Both of them couldn't help feeling a little nervous.

"Brother Su, they are my father and mother in this life."

"Father, the Emperor, Mother, the Empress, he is Brother Su, my immortal friend from my previous life."

The chubby Li Mingda introduced the identities of both parties, which frightened Li Shimin.

Because just now, a light golden light descended from the sky and turned into a sky curtain suspended in the air.

The sky was about the size of a wall, revealing an unfamiliar area.

There was a "Qing Dynasty tattoo" hanging on the snow-white wall, and a young man was sitting cross-legged on the soft sofa.

The man was about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, had short hair, and was wearing thin pajamas.

He has wheat-colored skin, deep and bright eyes, and a high nose bridge. He is handsome and elegant.

There were several fruit plates on the coffee table in front of the sofa, with red apples, emerald green dates, golden pears, as well as dragon fruit, longan, kiwi fruit, and so on.

There was also a teapot and teacups, a pack of cigarettes and a lighter on the coffee table.

All of this is so new.

Both the way Su Qing appeared and the things that appeared in the picture opened Li Shimin's eyes.

"The Tang Emperor Li Shimin of the lower world has seen immortals."

"I have seen the immortal."

After hearing their daughter's introduction, Li Shimin and Zhangsun Huanghuang quickly stood up and greeted Su Qing.

"I am Su Qing, and I have met the Emperor and Empress of the Tang Dynasty."

Su Qing bowed and said in return, "You two don't have to be polite. Just be casual."

"Little Mingda has come down to earth to experience trials and tribulations. I hope you two will take good care of him."

Then, he patched up Li Mingda's previous lie and confirmed: "She is still your daughter, it's just the relationship between him and me, you don't have to have any grudges in your heart."

"Yes, yes, the immortal is right."

Li Shimin felt relieved that the immortal was so kind.

He didn't understand what he meant by "I am my true self" and didn't dare to ask.

But as long as it is confirmed that Sizi is indeed a female fairy who has descended to the earth, then she is his daughter.

Only a fool would hold a grudge.

"Xiao Mingda said that disasters were happening everywhere in the world and she couldn't bear to see the people suffer, so she begged me to help her."

After chatting for a while, Su Qing got down to business and asked Li Shimin, "How do you want me to help you? What do you need?"

"I need food, the more the better, but I don't know what the immortal needs?"

When talking about business, Li Shimin gradually calmed down and asked in a deep voice.

"Food is not a problem. I need gold, silver, jewelry, jade, antiques, and other collectibles. Anything is fine."

Su Qing had looked up the situation during the Tang Dynasty and had a rough idea of ​​it.

"New Book of Tang·Biography of Cui Hongli" records: Cui Hongli was transferred to Heyang Jiedushi, and was ordered to manage the Qin Canal in Henei, irrigating 1,000 hectares of farmland and producing 80,000 hu of grain per year.

The output of a thousand hectares of fertile land was 80,000 hu. One hu was originally equal to ten dou, but later it was changed to five dou.

In terms of conversion, the yield per mu in the Tang Dynasty was about 300 kilograms.

With such low per-acre yield, coupled with successive years of natural disasters, one can imagine the situation among the people.

If the people don't starve to death, it's a blessing from God and the emperor.

"Gold, silver, and jade? Antiques and collectibles?"

Li Shimin was extremely surprised when he heard this.

Do immortals actually need these valuable things?

(End of this chapter)