Chapter 19: Strange things happen one after another
Lingxiang had no idea what she was up to, but she actually wanted to attend the Yuanqing Sect's introductory meeting on her own. She had been teaching well, so why was she going to be a hands-off boss?
As Long Qi walked towards Jiuque Mountain, he secretly complained about Lingxiang.
Many people gathered in front of the mountain gate, some wanted to join the Taoist sect, and some brought their children to join in the fun. It was very bustling and lively.
Two young men in blue clothes were standing in front of the square table at the door. They were originally disciples of the Yuanqing Sect, and they were registering the names of those going up the mountain.
"Everyone, please take note. Anyone seeking a disciple must present their name badge. Only after exchanging it for a name tag can they enter. Anyone with aspirations to cultivate is welcome. Even if you have no intention of pursuing the Dao, you can still go to the mountain to meditate or seek divination. The elders of the sect are all in the hall, presiding over the matter."
He needed a name card to get in? He had been wandering around the city since he was a child, with no family, so where could he get a name card?
Long Qi muttered, and suddenly remembered that Lingxiang had given him two sachets before leaving, and hurriedly opened them.
In one brocade bag was a yellow talisman of unknown use, and in the other was a black jade plate with a red tassel, with a note attached: If the mountain gate is difficult to enter, just hand this plate to the Taoist boy guarding the gate.
This big female insect is really thoughtful...
A disciple took the jade token, looked at it, whispered a few words to another disciple beside him, then returned the token to Long Qi, bowed to him, and invited him to go up the mountain.
Halfway up the mountain, the two of them stopped taking the guest path and instead took a fork in the road and climbed the stairs. The young man saw that Long Qi had walked for a long time without getting out of breath, and he looked at him with a different eye.
Not long after Long Qi followed the young man, he noticed that the small steps were getting narrower and narrower. After an incense stick of time, he felt a chill all over his body. He looked up and saw that the sky seemed to be blocked by the mountains, leaving only a thin line. The sunlight shone through the line onto the stone steps in front, just like a ladder hanging on a cliff.
After walking for about a moment, the view suddenly opened up. There were strange rocks and unusual plants all around. There was a stream whose source was unknown. It flowed through an open space and then rushed away not far away.
On the rocks beside the stream, an old man was meditating and regulating his breathing. The young man took Long Qi to the side and bowed to the old man.
"Master, a guest has arrived." He then stepped aside and stood with his hands folded.
The old man opened his eyes and looked at Long Qi. He saw that his hair was like silver frost, his eyebrows were like black and white mountains. His eyes were like the moon reflected in a deep pool, and his face was covered with a beard as white as snow. He wore a jade crown, purple clothes, and emerald belt and cloud shoes.
Such a Taoist and immortal demeanor made Long Qi speechless.
"Who is the visitor?" the old man asked in a voice as loud as a bell.
Long Qi didn't know how to answer for a moment, so the young man gestured for him to present the token and talisman.
The old man took the talisman, frowned, picked up the talisman and started to make hand gestures.
The young man quickly covered his ears, and Long Qi didn't understand what was going on.
"Old Shangqing! This man is my disciple! Please train him well on my behalf for a few days! When you have time, come and claim him back!"
To demand...
return……
The sound of the incense echoed around the valley, and it was actually a sound transmission note. Long Qi blushed when he heard it...
How could there be such a magnanimous and unrestrained woman...
and……
The old man before him was actually the head of the Yuanqing sect, Shangqing Zhenren! How dare that big female beast Lingxiang order him around like this!
What is her origin?
At this time, Lingxiang had been treated as a guest of honor by the former Lord of Yang City.
When the Lord of Guyang City heard that the closed-door disciples of Yuanqing Fuyin Zhenren had come to his house, he hurried out to greet them. He was stunned at first when he saw that they were two girls, but his expression returned to normal in a moment.
Seeing him like this, Lingxiang couldn't help but praise him: After all, you have seen the world, and your perspective is different from others.
The city lord bowed to the two men and without further greeting, told them about his wife's current situation.
It turned out that about a month ago, the lady was making tea and admiring chrysanthemums in the backyard, but for some unknown reason she suddenly fainted and has not woken up to this day. The city lord asked all the doctors and sorcerers in the city for help, but they were all helpless.
Having heard of the name of Master Fuyin, the city lord went to Yuanqing in person, but unexpectedly the mountain gate was closed. So he sent out medical notices in the hope that someone capable of solving the problem would be found.
Upon hearing this, Maidong looked at Lingxiang. This was strange. Why did she faint for no reason?
Lingxiang also looked confused. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Don't speak rashly before we have diagnosed the disease. We need to wait for the two of us to check Madam's pulse first before we can discuss anything further."
Upon hearing this, the city lord hurriedly led the two of them to the backyard.
Although he is the lord of a city and a member of the royal family, he does not seem to be arrogant at all, and his residence is not overly luxurious, just like an ordinary mansion.
Even though she had been lying in bed for over a month, the city lord's wife still looked pretty, though a little pale.
After all, he is the lord of a city. How many supplements must he have used...
Maidong stepped forward and checked the eyelids of the city lord's wife, then took her pulse for a while before he frowned and stood up.
"Judging from her pulse, Madam is fine. She's just been lying in bed a lot, never seeing the sun, and has some weakness..."
"The doctor and sorcerer who came to see me before said the same thing," the city lord quickly replied, "but why hasn't my wife woken up yet?"
"I find it a bit strange..." Lingxiang said, stroking her chin. "Logically speaking, even with the best tonic, if a person is in this state, they will show some signs of illness. But Madam is just like she is asleep. It's just a case of lying in bed for a long time..."
"Yeah, that's what I'm confused about. Could it be that someone is infusing her with spiritual energy?" Mai Dong guessed.
"I wonder if there are any cultivators in your house?" Lingxiang turned and asked the city lord.
"Except for my son's willingness to cultivate, we have never invited any monks."
Dog...dog?
This city lord is just a young man, yet he has a son who is determined to practice cultivation?
The city lord seemed to see the two men's confusion and said, "I will be forty in two years, and I have a son who just had his hair tied up."
"The City Lord and his wife truly possess the secret to maintaining their youthful appearance. They are truly a match made in heaven..."
"I wonder how advanced your son's cultivation is and where he is now?" Maidong asked the city lord without waiting for Lingxiang to finish flattering him.
"My son only knows some martial arts. A few days ago, he received some instruction from a friend. Now he is about to become a disciple of Yuanqing. This is also to meet the Immortal Master Fuyin and ask him to help save my wife."
"No matter what, one can't lie down all the time. It's better to put a small couch in the corridor so that Madam can get some Yang energy outside."
When the city lord heard Lingxiang say this and saw Maidong nodding in agreement, he hurriedly called the servants to make arrangements.
After some tidying up, it was already You time. The setting sun shone on the city lord's wife, and the city lord sat beside her. Looking from the courtyard, the beauty was lying on the bed with a jade crown beside her. This scene made people feel like being in a painting.
Just when Lingxiang was staring in a trance, Maidong poked her.
"Do you hear any bells?"
Lingxiang listened carefully and heard the sound of a bell coming from far away.
"Ding-ling~Ding-ling~"
It seemed as if it was coming towards them.
"Ding-ling~Ding-ling~"
Lingxiang turned her head and saw a pitch-black creature heading towards the city lord's wife at the corner.
The figure seemed to have noticed her gaze and turned his head sharply to stare at Lingxiang.
It turned out to be a cat.
A black cat with eyes as molten gold!
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