Chapter 75

075 "My disciple is also a person with a miserable life."

Xiang Jiannan woke up from a coma, before he could open his eyes, he heard his master let out a long sigh, followed by the sound of swallowing. After sitting up from the bed, he saw him drinking the whole drink in one gulp.

It smelled quite nice and the chef smacked his lips while eating it.

"The young Taoist priest has woken up."

Almost at the same time, seeing Xiang Jiannan stand up, Wang and his group took the lead in reminding everyone else. When Gao Yu'an put down the bowls and spoons in his hands, a group of people gathered around.

The seat where the old Taoist priest sat was closest to his disciples. If he didn't clean up properly, others would have no way of getting close. The main reason was that they were afraid of being too enthusiastic and accidentally bumping into the abbot of Ping An Temple.

Although Gao Yuan looked very sad, Wang Yi and the others knew clearly where the old Taoist's attention was actually focused. After putting down the bowl and spoon, he was still immersed in the meal. Only after everyone had shown their concern did he really look at his disciple.

"Disciple, how do you feel now?"

"I'm a little hungry. What did you eat just now?"

After being shaken drowsy by the continuous questioning from everyone, Xiang Jiannan finally answered after his master asked him how long he had slept. Judging from the light outside the window, it should not be dark yet.

The room was full of acquaintances, and except for Li Jin, all of them were from Ping'an Town.

Mr. Chen was holding his own hand at this moment, and his expression looked like someone coming down from above to offer condolences, with concern in his eyes.

"Egg custard, let me taste it for you to see if it's salty enough."

Everyone in the room felt embarrassed after hearing this. Gao Yuan didn't think there was anything wrong. When he heard his disciple say he was a little hungry, he immediately explained:

"Qi is weak, disciple, drink more hot water later!"

He didn't mention what was in the bowl, and the silence also stopped Xiang Jiannan from wanting to eat.

I'm not thirsty, why would I want to drink hot water?

Although he knew that hot water could cure all diseases, he still couldn't help feeling a little resentful in his heart. Xiang Jiannan then got out of bed in silence.

If he didn't go on, his palms would surely be full of sweat. This old man Chen seemed to have unruly hands. He clenched his right palm tightly and rubbed it hard, smiling for some unknown reason. It seemed that he had never had such close contact with many men in his life. The person who pulled his palm the most was probably the math teacher in elementary school.

While holding my hand, he said to me: Hurry up and make up yesterday's homework for me! His concern was no less than that of Mr. Chen.

"Slower."

Xiang Jiannan was helped out of bed like a distinguished guest. The young and old in Ping'an Town were all a little nervous for a moment. Xiang Jiannan himself was confused as he had never thought that he would be treated like this one day.

I feel very good now. This group of people, for some reason, seem to be overly enthusiastic. They all got out of bed, but Mr. Chen refused to let go.

"Everyone should go to the incense hall first. I will take care of your disciple here."

Seeing that Xiang Jiannan was extremely uncomfortable, Gao Yuan looked at him and understood what his disciple was thinking. He quickly started to help him chase the people away and did not come back until they reached the incense hall. Li Jin and his disciple were standing at the door, both of them were looking at the sky, with heavy hearts.

"Disciple, would you like some hot water?"

When he came to Xiang Jiannan, he first brought up the old matter. After his disciple rolled his eyes, Gao Yuan had to give up with embarrassment. However, he heard Li Jin laughing beside him, and then he didn't say much.

"Eat it all, can't you leave some for your disciple?"

After entering the house and sitting down again, Xiang Jiannan took advantage of the fact that there were few people around to directly point out what his master had done. He saw that he turned his head as if he was suspicious of Li Jin, and then he snorted in dissatisfaction: "It has nothing to do with him. I know you very well."

"It's too salty. You misunderstood, disciple."

Gao Yuan couldn't help but burp when asked by Xiang Jiannan. His face was full of embarrassment. Those egg custards were made by Li Jin himself. He didn't expect them to be so delicious. After a few bites, it was suddenly empty. He could not admit it in front of his disciple.

I still remember that my disciple had a unique skill of drawing circles. Even after not seeing him for many days, I still feel scared when I think of him again.

"Young Master Li, are you here to express your gratitude today?"

Before Xiang Jiannan could speak, he quickly changed the subject. Looking at Li Jin who was sitting silently in the chair, Gao Yuan asked anxiously.

Things went very well a few days ago. When his disciple came back, he told him in detail and praised the talisman paper he gave him before leaving. Of course, he also had doubts in his mind. A corpse-raising ground really sounded like that.

“Yes, but not entirely.”

Thinking of the bloody criticism he had received, Li Jin straightened up in his seat:

“I thought those people thought that the young Taoist priest was possessed by our master. They seemed a little reluctant when they left.”

"That's right, Young Master Li is really accurate."

These two sentences cleared up Xiang Jiannan's doubts. Looking at his palms which had just returned to their normal skin color, the young Taoist priest, who had just finished arguing with his master, finally understood.

I said those people were a little too enthusiastic. So they thought so in their hearts. They were close to me and got some "fairy spirit" by the way? No wonder Mr. Chen used so much strength to hold my palm tightly, as if he was determined to rub off a layer of skin.

Master possessed me? How did you come up with that?

"Li came here this time to invite the two Taoist priests to be his guests."

As he spoke, Li Jin stood up from his chair and clasped his fists to Gao An and Xiang Jiannan respectively:

"We have received an order from above. Please come to the Demon Subduing Division for a talk."

"Go to the Demon Subduing Division? With whom?"

Originally thought that Li Jin came here just to enhance their relationship, but after he told him about the invitation from the Demon Subduing Division, Xiang Jiannan became uneasy. It was too sudden and he was not mentally prepared at all. How could one enter that kind of place casually?

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Does this mean that he and his master have been targeted by the Demon Subduing Division? As an informal practitioner, he just feels a little stressed.

I want to be happy but I can't be happy.

I always feel like there's a conspiracy.

"The capital?"

When Li Jin opened his mouth, he only thought of the long journey. Gao Yuan thought about it and was about to refuse.

If they go to the capital, it is too far away. It will take quite some time to go back and forth. They cannot be left alone in Ping'an Temple for too long.

"No need to go to the capital, someone will be waiting for you in the capital county."

Seeing Gao Yuan's unwilling expression, Li Jin immediately played the sympathy card:

"If the two Taoist priests refuse, I am afraid that I will not be able to report back after returning."

"If it's the first county, then it's OK,"

Knowing that this might be the biggest concession made by the Demon Subduing Division, Gao Yuan silently calculated the time. Ping'an Town was not very far from Shou County. If they were just having a casual chat, it wouldn't be a problem. He was not as suspicious as his disciple. As he got older, he could be open-minded about everything.

Could it be that the Demon Subduing Division is really trying to recruit him? Just when he wanted to ask Li Jin a few more questions, he saw that he looked very decisive when he thanked him.

"Since the old Taoist priest agrees, I will make the arrangements right away. There is no need to make too many preparations for this trip. It is more important to set off as soon as possible."

"Which official wants to see my master and I?"

From what Li Jin said, it seemed that he wanted them to set off immediately, but Gao Yu remained calm and steady.

He glanced at his disciple and saw that he had been unable to get a word in for a long time. If he didn't ask a few more questions, he was afraid that he would faint again from holding it in.

This is a good thing, so you don't have to show that kind of expression.

"The person who wants to see you is Li Si."

Also noticing that Xiang Jiannan's expression was not very friendly, after Gao Yu'an spoke, Li Jin answered solemnly. After he finished speaking, he saw the two Taoist priests were slightly stunned.

There shouldn't be anything to ask. Li Si from the Demon Subduing Division is a well-known figure in the Great Zhou Dynasty! "Li Si, the one from the Demon Subduing Division?"

"Exactly."

He stared at Li Jin as if to confirm something. After hearing his affirmative answer, Gao Yuan did not let him down. He understood everything and asked again, "Don't you know this person? Are you related to him?"

Xiang Jiannan, who was standing aside, felt that he was ignorant. The master and disciple talked back and forth, and soon the topic deviated.

"Is there any need to ask? They all have the surname Li."

"That's true."

(End of this chapter)