Cheng Ling nodded stiffly.
Of course she knew that the person in front of her was the emperor of Linjiang City, a great cultivator even more powerful than Xuan Shengyun!
It was naturally a surprise to Cheng Ling that such a famous monk showed such an approachable side.
"Would you like another bowl?"
Cheng Ling politely declined, but her words and actions were inconsistent.
Such a delicious drink, when I am alone, I will definitely pack a jar to take away!!
There are delicious drinks in the world of cultivators, but those drinks are, first of all, very expensive. Secondly, some of them have the effect of nourishing spiritual energy. A small cultivator like Cheng Ling can hardly withstand such powerful medicinal effects.
Most importantly, these drinks have a complex flavor profile that, beyond the ordinary taste experience, can also bring spiritual satisfaction. Monks with slightly weaker concentration can become addicted to them.
For Cheng Ling, this is too dangerous.
However, the taste of this bowl of sweet fermented glutinous rice is extremely simple and sweet.
Chu Chen was naturally very clear about Cheng Ling's thoughts. Seeing that Lu Qing did not explicitly refuse, Chu Chen directly took the two of them into the store, threw out a few silver beans, and sat in the private room.
After a while, a servant brought three bowls of more exquisite fermented glutinous rice water.
The bowl of fermented glutinous rice water just now was made of coarse porcelain. There were more than ten grains of glutinous rice floating in the fermented glutinous rice water. As for the osmanthus flowers, one could only smell their fragrance but not see their flowers.
The three bowls served now were in white porcelain bowls, each with a small spoon. A thick layer of glutinous rice lay at the bottom of the bowl, and a pinch of osmanthus flowers floated on the surface.
Chu Chen stirred the fermented glutinous rice with a spoon and said to the two of them with a smile, "The bowl of fermented glutinous rice just now was only five copper coins, but this bowl costs eighty-eight coins. Try it."
Cheng Ling almost wanted to say that the number of silver beans you threw out just now was more than that, but considering the other party's identity, she kept her mouth shut.
After taking a big gulp, Cheng Ling said contentedly, "This bowl seems to taste even better. No wonder it's ten times more expensive... These must be sold to wealthy families, right? Well, this price should also include the cost of this private room."
Lu Qing said, "This fermented glutinous rice is no different from the previous one. It should be the same kind, right?"
"Hahaha, that's true! You're worthy of being Sect Master Lu, you can actually taste it! When I first came here, I had the same feeling as Xiao Chengling!" Chu Chen laughed, "However, there is a difference. There is a little more sugared osmanthus in this bowl."
Of course Lu Qing knew, because he saw it when he entered the door.
Both kinds of fermented glutinous rice water were scooped out from the same vat.
Cheng Ling's ears flushed and she lowered her head to drink the fermented glutinous rice wine.
Lu Qing smiled and shook his head.
After finishing the fermented glutinous rice wine, Lu Qing started talking about business.
"I came here this time because I actually wanted to go take a look at Jiang'an Avenue."
Chu Chen nodded, having probably guessed Lu Qing's intentions. "The road has been built for nearly a thousand miles. Near Zhongfu Prefecture, there are relatively few strange and evil spirits. However, things are going to be a little more difficult. Crossing mountains and rivers through rugged wilderness is no big deal, but my reconnaissance team has already discovered traces of strange and evil spirits ahead."
"With Fellow Daoist Chu Yin supervising the project, I'm relieved." Lu Qing said, "However, I'm not here to inspect the construction schedule."
"Oh?" Chu Chen seemed a little surprised.
"Something happened at the mountain gate. I'm here to ask Shen Yu to go back."
Chu Chen nodded and said, "Fairy Chen and Fairy Jiang have previously killed many evil spirits for this project, and also... well, Sect Master Lu will know the details when he arrives at the construction site. The two fairies, including young friend Chengying, are truly heroes in this project!"
Chu Chen only said half of his words, and the omitted half might be difficult for him to say.
Lu Qing guessed something.
Chengying must have done something.
However, the impact of the incident should not be serious, and the result will definitely be good.
"Once Fairy Shen leaves, I will send someone to take over. Sect Leader Lu, there is no need to worry about the safety and progress of the project."
"Brother Chu has been busy with this matter. I, Lu, feel ashamed!"
“No, no…”
After sitting in the Laozao shop for quarter of an hour, the three of them came out and Chu Chen planned to say goodbye and leave.
After all, if he showed up at the construction site, it would definitely delay the work and would also have a negative impact on Chu Yin's prestige.
Before leaving, Lu Qing reminded him, "By the way, Fellow Daoist Chu, my sect's disciples have previously discovered a contaminated ground vein in the east of Chaoyun Prefecture. It's certainly quite serious, but fortunately, it's relatively stable for the time being. My sect has it under control and has also written to inform Fellow Daoist Tianjizi. Fellow Daoist Chu, if you or your men go to Chaoyun Prefecture, you must be extra careful..."
When Chu Chen heard the words "earth vein pollution", his face changed suddenly.
But when he heard the four words "under control", Chu Chen breathed a sigh of relief, but there was still some worry between his brows.
"This matter is of no small importance... Perhaps the route of Jiang'an Avenue needs to be rerouted westward..."
"Oh, and one more thing." Lu Qing continued, "The demons from the northern border have already gathered at the border. They may head south to Chaoyun Province. However, they seem to have bypassed our sect and headed a long way west."
"That can't be changed too far."
Each of Lu Qing's two sentences contained information that was enough to influence the situation in Jiuzhou.
Even Chu Chen needed some time to digest the content.
Chu Chen said goodbye and left.
After leaving the city, Lu Qing and Cheng Ling took off directly and headed along the already built Jiang'an Avenue.
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