Chapter 321: Blessings and Misfortunes

"oh?"

Gu Dan showed a look of surprise at the right moment, "Where is your senior? I just have some doubts, can I ask for your advice?"

"ha"

Zhuang Sheng smiled and shook his head, saying, "That senior is like a roc in the sky, soaring straight up and yet no one can tell how high it is; he is also like a big fish in the North Sea, diving into the abyss and no one can tell how deep it is. He has made great contributions to the country but has not sought fame, and he has achieved the best martial arts in the world but has not sought profit. This is truly the only one I have ever seen in my life!"

"There is such a strange person?"

Gu Dan raised his eyebrows slightly, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curve slightly, and he tried hard to straighten his face.

"If you haven't seen it, you really don't know it."

Zhuang Sheng sighed, "It's a pity that such an extraordinary person has extraordinary thoughts, which are beyond the comprehension of ordinary people like us. Even if he had fallen from the immortal world to the human world, it would not be a big deal for him. It's hard to say where he is now."

"It's a pity that I don't have the chance to meet such a wonderful person."

Gu Dan sighed at the right time.

As early as the Xia Dynasty's Sutra Repository, he knew that Zhuang Sheng was a capable kid and could get along with people!

"That senior has no intention of becoming famous, so I won't mention his name. But that person is definitely not one of the most famous people in the world. Maybe we will have a chance to meet him again. When the time comes, Fellow Daoist Kong can go and ask for his advice."

Zhuang Sheng said.

"Oh? As you said, will such a person also give me some advice?"

Gu Dan asked.

"That's wrong. That senior lived in the mortal world, with cold eyes and a warm heart. His eyes were cold, so he didn't care about right and wrong; his heart was warm, so he was full of emotion. Although he knew it was useless, he couldn't forget his feelings. In the end, his warm heart kept him; although he couldn't forget his feelings, he didn't take action. In the end, he saw through it with his cold eyes.

He is not a heartless person, he also cares about the common people and has sympathy for the younger generation. Fellow Daoist Kong acts uprightly and does not pay attention to trivial matters, so it is not difficult to gain his appreciation. "

Zhuang Sheng said seriously.

“So that’s how it is!”

Gu Dan couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth.

It’s not because Zhuang Sheng has been saying nice things to him, but because someone finally understands him!

Although he and Zhuang Sheng did not have much contact during the Xia Dynasty, they already felt like soulmates at this time.

"Speaking of that senior, there is an interesting story that Fellow Daoist Kong may not know."

Zhuang Sheng also laughed, as if he was recalling the exceptionally leisurely years in the Xia Dynasty.

"oh?"

Gu Dan raised his eyebrows slightly. How could I not know my own business? "Fellow Daoist Kong, do you know why the head of the Huang Dynasty likes to find a master to fight with?"

Zhuang Sheng asked.

"Isn't this because Master Huang Chao is warlike?"

Gu Dan asked doubtfully.

"Haha, if you really want to fight, why don't you fight with cultivators of the same level? Why do you rely on the power of foundation building to go against the Grandmaster?"

Zhuang Sheng asked back.

"So they want to give the Grandmasters a warning and tell them who has the final say in the Immortal Square?"

Gu Dan said again.

These two statements are actually the most widely circulated ones in the Xianfang.

The only difference is that one sounds better and one is closer to people's speculation.

"No, no!"

Zhuang Sheng shook his head repeatedly, "It's because when Master Huang Chao was still a master, his family property was swept away by someone, and he was filled with resentment and anger.

But before he could find a way to seek revenge on his enemies, all his enemies were dealt with by the senior I mentioned.

Although his revenge was achieved, the head of Huang Chao's hall was filled with chills. He realized that there are always people better than you, so he traveled hundreds of thousands of miles to the Buzhou Mountains. At that time, the head of Huang Chao's hall did not even know that one could cultivate immortality here! "

As might be expected, this statement is largely embellished.

When Huang Chao, who was furious at the time, heard that the four-nation coalition forces were suddenly defeated, his first reaction should have been fear.

After all, he had been stirring up trouble in Dayue for so many years, and there was actually an irresistible master watching him coldly behind the scenes. He suddenly took action and easily dealt with a large number of enemies that he could not deal with even if he worked himself to death.

Anyone would be scared to death by this! It is normal to run as far as possible.

After all, the leader of the White Lotus Sect, a veteran rebel who had once dominated Dayue with him, had died quietly, and he couldn't guarantee that he could survive at that person's hands.

Gu Dan also found the twists and turns a little funny.

He had no hatred against Huang Chao, so even if he really appeared in front of him at that time, he would not take action.

But as the saying goes, you can judge a person by his appearance but not by his heart, not to mention that Huang Chao had never even seen his face, let alone know him, so it was only natural for him to run away at the first opportunity.

“Good fortunes often lie within the shadow of misfortunes, and misfortunes often lie within the shadow of good fortunes.”

Gu Dan could only sigh like this.

If he had not frightened Huang Chao, Huang Chao would not have lost his family property, and he probably would not have run along the trajectory of the night-falling star, and eventually ran to the Buzhou Mountains, successfully leading the Xia Dynasty for several decades. He was also the first person among those people Gu Dan knew to have established a foundation.

This is the blessing behind the disaster.

Every bite and every sip is enough to make people think deeply.

"yes."

Zhuang Sheng also nodded, and said helplessly: "Master Huang Chao has found a blessing in disguise, but he still has a worry. After he was promoted to foundation building, he always likes to practice with the Grandmaster, and often asks us who is stronger between him and that senior."

"Oh? Then I think the Huang Chao Hall Master should be stronger. After all, the name of the foundation-building master is well-known."

Gu Dan said this with extraordinary humility.

"Oh"

Zhuang Sheng smiled, and naturally did not want to reveal anything about the Grand Master, so he just said, "Such an interesting story, Brother Kong, please do not mention it in front of Master Huang Chao, otherwise I am afraid I will have to find you to practice magic often."

"Haha, of course not."

Gu Dan smiled and said, "From what Fellow Daoist Zhuang said, he should have lived in the same country with Master Huang Chao. No wonder Fellow Daoist Zhuang, who doesn't like fighting, settled down in the Law Enforcement Hall.

But I see that Fellow Daoist Zhuang doesn't usually interact with other cultivators. Could it be that you are here alone like Master Huang Chao?"

He had wanted to ask this question a long time ago.

In the Ningfang Law Enforcement Hall, he only saw Zhuang Sheng, but no signs of Qingpingzi and Zou Dan.

At the beginning, the masters of the Xia Dynasty went to the Buzhou Mountains together. Since one of them arrived, the other masters would not have any accidents. Why is it that only Zhuang Sheng is here now? "Not really, it's just that Ningfang's time is the shortest after all, and not many people are willing to come here. Even if they come, few people are willing to have a leisure time like me."

Zhuang Sheng explained.

He is probably the only one who can say that the Law Enforcement Hall is free.

But it is indeed a fact.

Ordinary Law Enforcement Halls don't need to be fully mobilized. Even if there are people who need the Law Enforcement Hall to arrest, they basically need to "queue up". After all, this is also a profitable business.

You don't want to go, but there are many people who want to go! If you don't covet this extra money, it's not a big deal. The Law Enforcement Hall is indeed very idle, and no one would raise a brow at the Law Enforcement Hall.

"Okay, let's stop talking nonsense. I'm sure you know why you're here today, Fellow Daoist Kong. Master Huang Chao invited me to come and call you. Let's go."

Zhuang Sheng asked.

Prefectural-level region.

Stepping into Huang Chao's cave again, the rich spiritual energy rushed over, making people feel relaxed and happy.

He didn't even need to activate the Green Wood Liquid. Even relying on his own low-grade spiritual roots, the spiritual energy was slowly being absorbed into his body, feeling extremely comfortable.

How could one not be envious of such a wonderful place? "Kong Zhai."

Huang Chao's eyes swept over his body, "How is your injury?"

"Thanks to the care of the hall master, I am almost well now."

Gu Dan said.

After he blew up the cave, he was severely injured and sent to Lingzhen Hall in the mortal area to recuperate.

As for the punishment, it was thirty spirit stones, which was about a little more than a year's salary. This was considered a very light punishment. After all, it was not just his own cave that was harmed by him. It was considered a small punishment but a big warning.

"Lingzhen Hall Master Wan Zhiqi has already told me about your matter."

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After a brief greeting, Huang Chao went straight to the point and asked, "What do you think?"

"Please give me some advice, Master."

Gu Dan kicked the ball back.

"ha."

Huang Chao laughed, "It is reasonable to say that since you have a unique ability now, you should maximize your value. If you want to achieve foundation building with your lower-grade spiritual roots, you must seize every opportunity and not slack off. In this regard, Lingzhen Hall is indeed a good place."

Gu Dan listened silently without saying a word.

"The position of elder of Lingzhen Hall can bring you many conveniences, and you may even be able to use it to build your foundation. However, I have a new opportunity here in the Law Enforcement Hall. I wonder if you are interested?"

Huang Chao asked.

"Please tell me clearly, Master."

Gu Dan replied without changing his expression.

"This year, none of the spiritual rice that the other five immortal houses were supposed to collect has been collected."

Huang Chao showed a slightly murderous smile on his face, "Guess what will happen next?"

"Hiss~"

Gu Dan took a breath of cold air at the right time.

He said that the tense situation had suddenly turned into a negotiation. It seemed that they were waiting here! The caves were sold out before, but there must be many people who were still hoping for the best. What if, what if the Immortal House came up with a solution?

Wait a minute, maybe there will be a turning point?

If it weren't for the last resort, few people would really want to risk their lives to fight a foundation-building cultivator.

Even if you are a master, you still have to burn your flesh and blood - that is the flesh and blood that has been cultivated for decades!

These people are actually the biggest destabilizing factor.

As the saying goes, the enemy is not to be feared; what is feared are the traitors, those who are not steadfast in their resolve, and those who cannot gather their strength together.

The original intention was to attack from below. If we disperse further, I'm afraid we will be defeated one by one and become disunited.

Now, after waiting for another half a year, the situation has not eased at all, and even the negotiations have not made any progress.

It has been delayed until now, and I am afraid that the five immortal houses have lost their hearts and minds, and the cultivators inside can no longer hold out any hope for them! In this case, the immortal houses still want to collect spiritual rice according to the contract?

I give you face!

If it was just one or two, there were ways to solve it, but now all the lower-level monks have united and refused to hand it over, and even have the support of the Grand Master, what should we do? Take it by force?

We must fight!

Not accepting?

Total loss of face!

The dignity of the Immortal House for decades was destroyed in an instant. It would be even more dangerous if it was mistaken for a wax figure with a silver spear!

As for whether there is a solution? Of course there is, such as re-planning the spirit formation inside the Immortal Square and artificially expanding the area of ​​the yellow-level area, so that the urgent problem at hand can be solved easily.

The only minor harm is that as the number of yellow-level areas increases, the spiritual energy content of the earth-level areas will decrease.

A faucet cannot spray water into the sea. A small pond will only have so much water no matter how hard you try. If one thing decreases, the other will gain!

Moreover, this is not a truly thorough solution to the problem. It is nothing more than changing the death penalty to a suspended death sentence and delaying it for a few more decades to see if those masters who are nearing the end of their lifespans can be killed first. It is just drinking poison to quench thirst.

Just looking at the current wind direction, I'm afraid the five immortal houses are not even willing to do something as quick as drinking poison to quench thirst.

Naturally, those who are superior do not need to understand the sentiments of the people. If the people at the bottom share more of their spiritual energy, it means that they will have to practice for a longer period of time!

How can we tolerate this?

"It seems you already understand."

Huang Chao nodded. "The situation in Buzhou Mountain is about to change. Now is no longer the time to keep a low profile. There are only so many opportunities. If you miss them, you will regret it."

"Hall Master, you are joking. I am only a Grandmaster, and I have just reached the middle stage of Qi training. The Law Enforcement Hall can easily find anyone like me, and there are many who are even stronger than me. What do I count for among them?"

Gu Dan asked back.

"That's not like you."

Huang Chao encouraged him, "You dared to burn your flesh and blood to punch me back then. Now that the opportunity has come, you actually want to retreat? What's more, I have explored the cave you destroyed. I'm afraid that even a foundation-building cultivator would not be able to withstand its power. You are now qualified to have a share.

Realm and the like cannot determine true combat power. There are records of martial artists who have achieved great success in martial arts training killing grandmasters. Since you are quite powerful, why do you have to belittle yourself?"

"It's not self-deprecation."

Gu Dan shook his head and said seriously, "It's just that I don't understand what opportunity I need to risk my life for. Cave? Or spirit stone?

Earth-level caves are certainly good, but yellow-level caves can also be used for cultivation. What's more, earth-level caves are scarce. If you want to occupy one, there will definitely be constant attacks and disturbances. It is unknown whether you can practice well.

The spirit stones are even more ridiculous. What can I get with the spirit stones now? Formations? Talismans? Spirit tools, immortal arts? These things are not enough for me to risk my life for!"

These words are powerful and well-founded.

It’s not that I’m not tempted, but the Xianfang is too disappointing.

The only thing worth seeing is a ground-level cave.

As for things like the source of spiritual energy, there is no need to even think about it. It has become a thorn in the eyes and flesh of all cultivators.

What about the Spiritual Stones? I couldn't buy what I wanted even if I wanted to!

Nowadays, the productivity of the Immortal House is so poor that the output of resources is almost disproportionate to the output of spirit stones, and it all depends on the cave to support it.

Huang Chao stared at Gu Dan again and again, and finally laughed and said, "You are much calmer than I thought."

"Everyone has only one life, so it's fine to risk it when it's time to do so. But you can't get involved just because others are risking their lives. That's the same as losing your life."

Gu Dan said frankly.

"That"

Huang Chao asked: "What if it is an opportunity to advance to the foundation-building stage?"

(End of this chapter)