Chapter 83 Winning people's hearts is so simple, tea-making conference
Feeling the waves of luck coming from the Niwan Palace, Jiang Lan was slightly surprised, but his face remained calm.
It seems that Chu Yun is even more simple and easier to fool than he thought.
However, the green bull beside him is a veteran who has followed True Lord Zixia and has a sharp eye. It would probably not be easy to fool him.
"The Son of Luck has never been one to keep to his lot. He certainly won't be content to live in a place like Anyang City."
"But with his sister by my side, he probably won't have any hostile thoughts."
"After all, no matter who sees it now, I dote on his sister and take great care of her..."
When Jiang Lan thought of this, he already had a plan for what to do next.
In the courtyard, there were beautiful songs and moving music. As rows of beautiful maids brought various kinds of wine, the banquet began.
After Chu Yun sat down, he was a little reserved at first, but seeing his sister's gesture, he gradually let go of his restraint and began to savor the delicacies and wine in front of him.
Just looking at the intimate actions between his sister and Jiang Lan, he still felt a little uncomfortable.
But now that things have come to this, he can only accept his fate.
As he became the descendant of True Lord Zixia, it was definitely impossible for him to stay in peace in his ancestral home in Anyang City.
Once his sister's affairs are settled and she has a stable and worry-free life, he will leave here with Qingniu Dahuang and travel the world.
The birth of the inheritance of True Lord Zixia's cave has nothing to do with him. In his opinion, the so-called inheritance and fortune are far less useful than the teachings of Qingniu Dahuang.
Chu Yun had a premonition in his heart that the world was so big that he would definitely be able to make great achievements in the future, and as for his sister... she just wanted to be safe and happy.
Jiang Lan had been paying attention to Chu Yun's expression. Seeing his expression sometimes distressed and sometimes relieved, the strange color in his eyes became more intense. It was hard to tell that this guy cared so much about his sister.
In this case, things would be much simpler. With Chu Chan by his side, Chu Yun would definitely always be concerned about her no matter what she did in the future.
And Chu Chan listened to him and obeyed him in everything, which was equivalent to saying that Chu Yun would definitely be a tool in the future.
"Chan'er, your brother is so thin and young, it's time for him to grow and cultivate his Qi and blood. You should let him drink less wine. These medicinal foods are carefully prepared by the spiritual chef. Eating more will not harm him. It will be of great benefit to him even when he is forging his body and refining his foundation in the future."
Jiang Lan smiled, put down the wine glass in his hand, and said to Chu Chan beside him.
Chu Chan was stunned. She didn't expect Jiang Lan to care about her brother so much. Her face was filled with emotion. Her eyes were full of tears, as if they were about to overflow. She said, "Chan'er knows. Thank you for your concern, young master."
After that, she looked at the stunned Chu Yun, and took the initiative to help him pick up some meat that was flowing with rosy clouds and rich in blood, and said softly, "Xiao Yun, these meats are the most essential parts of powerful wild beasts and monsters. The fierceness in them has been refined. You probably haven't eaten them before. Don't be polite and eat more, otherwise you won't have the chance in the future..."
Even disciples from large sects would not enjoy these precious medicinal foods so luxuriously.
Since she became Jiang Lan's woman, she has eaten these medicinal foods quite often, so she was not as shocked as before.
Although Chu Yun felt awkward, he stood up and bowed politely, looking at Jiang Lan's smiling face. "Thank you for your concern, Mr. Jiang. Chu Yun will not be polite."
He thought that Jiang Lan saw that he was reserved, so he deliberately said this to his sister so that he wouldn't have to be so polite.
This made Chu Yun feel very uncomfortable. Although he felt that Jiang Lan was condescending, he also understood that this was his good intention.
As the son of the Prime Minister's Mansion, saying such words in person... I think it was already extremely polite to him.
"That's not necessary. Since Chan'er is my woman, I will naturally not treat her brother unfairly."
"If you encounter any trouble in the future, please tell me." Jiang Lan smiled slightly and nodded.
In the Niwan Palace, the luck and fortune surged again, and even Chu Chan seemed to be truly moved this time.
Sometimes it is so simple to win people's hearts.
The banquet lasted until the hour of Xu.
As night falls, Xihe rises, the moon is bright, and the hazy glow flows down like fine pieces of silver on the ground.
For the first time in his life, Chu Yun had a full meal and wine. He felt that his whole body was full of rich essence and spiritual energy of heaven and earth. He urgently needed to find a place to sit cross-legged and practice.
Jiang Lan had already instructed people to prepare a courtyard for him, and Chu Yun did not disturb him and his sister. Under the guidance of the maid, he tactfully left.
Not long after he returned to the courtyard, he saw Qingniu Dahuang looking at him quietly in the corner.
This made Chu Yun shudder a little and he was almost scared. When he saw that it was it, he breathed a sigh of relief.
"You kid, it seems that you have eaten a lot of good things. You look full of energy. You can definitely break through the first three levels of Rock Skill, saving you half a year of hard training. After you completely refine it, you may be able to break through to the seventh level in one fell swoop..."
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, huh? I'm right, aren't I? If you rely on yourself, even if you go hunting for food day and night, it will take at least half a year to break through to the third level of Rock Skill."
"And it's just a meal tonight, but it has reached this point. This is the biggest difference between independent cultivators and cultivators with powerful backgrounds."
Qingniu Dahuang circled around Chu Yun and nodded with satisfaction.
Chu Yun couldn't deny it either, but how did Qingniu Dahuang know that he was here? "The young master of the Xiangguo Mansion ordered people to prepare a resting courtyard for you, and then someone came and led me here, and also prepared the best spiritual herbs and springs to entertain me."
"Honestly speaking, your sister is really lucky to have met a nobleman who treats her so well. His family background and status are impeccable, and he is also an only son. It's a pity that your sister's status and position are destined to make her only a concubine, or even not a concubine..."
Qingniu Dahuang seemed to know what Chu Yun was thinking and explained with some regret.
At this moment, Chu Yun finally understood why his sister was so serious and solemn about what she said outside Zixia Temple.
The inheritance of True Lord Zixia is really important to her. It will be her reliance and capital for entering the Prime Minister's Mansion in the future.
If she could help the young master of the Prime Minister's Mansion obtain the inheritance of True Lord Zixia, then this merit would surely allow her to have more say and qualifications in the future.
"I can see my sister's determination. Although she has always relied on the power of Mr. Jiang, based on my understanding of her, she should really like Mr. Jiang... otherwise..." Chu Yun shook his head and did not narrate what happened at the banquet.
Qingniu Dahuang didn't care about these. He just felt that Chu Yun's sister could provide Chu Yun with enough resources for practice, which could help Chu Yun avoid many detours and save a lot of time for growth.
"Da Huang, what do you think are the chances of my sister marrying into the Prime Minister's Mansion?" Chu Yun suddenly looked at it and asked.
Qingniu Dahuang answered without hesitation, "Not even one tenth of one percent."
That means the possibility is less than one percent?
Chu Yun took a deep breath and said seriously, "If that's the case, then I will help my sister and give her the capital and confidence to do so."
"When I was young, I was mentally retarded and looked like a burden. I relied on my sister's unswerving care for me. When I was in Zixia Temple, my sister sent me many of her own spiritual stones and elixirs even though she knew I couldn't practice, which delayed her own practice..."
"Now that she has decided to marry into the Xiangguo Mansion, I will help her realize her wish and become her support."
His words were sonorous and powerful, and seemed to contain an indescribable determination and perseverance.
Qingniu Dahuang's eyes showed satisfaction and admiration, but he soon sneered and said, "Do you think you are qualified with your current cultivation and strength?"
Chu Yun said seriously, "Just because I don't have it now doesn't mean I won't have it in the future."
"Besides, since the Xiangguo Mansion wants to obtain the inheritance of Zixia Zhenjun's cave residence, it means that there will be a place where I will be needed."
Qingniu Dahuang looked at him in surprise and asked, "You plan to reveal the matter of the inheritance of the cave to the Xiangguo Mansion. Don't you know the principle that a man is innocent but guilty of possessing a treasure?"
"You don't have to worry. I am confident and know what I am doing." Chu Yun said.
Different from Chu Yun’s thoughts and plans.
On the other side, Jiang Lan, at this moment, realized what it meant to be truly passionate and tender.
At the banquet, he felt that something was wrong with Chu Chan. Her autumn-water eyes seemed to be overflowing with tears, and her breath was as fragrant as orchid.
Although covered by the mat and the jade table, the pair of slender and flawless hands, as delicate as peeling onion roots, were not at all restless.
Even though her own brother was on the other side, she didn't seem to care at all.
Only he can appreciate the charm of this night.
It was not until the next morning that Chu Chan, who was leaning lazily on his chest like a cat, remembered the important matter. A hint of embarrassment appeared on her fair face, which was still flushed.
Then he stood up, put on a gauze as thin as a cicada's wing, took out the jade pendant token from the Sumeru Ring, and handed it to Jiang Lan personally.
"Sir, this is the token that True Lord Zixia left for my Chu family."
“Although it looks no different from an ordinary jade pendant, wearing it can help you calm your mind and protect your spiritual altar from being eroded by external objects, allowing you to quickly enter a state of meditation and practice…” Chu Chan explained.
Jiang Lan played with the jade pendant and compared it with the description of the token's appearance in his memory. It was indeed the real thing.
With this jade pendant, I can almost get all the rare treasures left in the secret palace by True Lord Zixia.
Now we just have to wait for the cave to appear.
"Chan'er, you saved me so much trouble. I have to thank you very much." Jiang Lan accepted it casually.
"It is Chan'er's honor to be able to help you solve your problems."
Seeing that he was about to get up, Chu Chan came over to help him put on his clothes, and gently smoothed out the wrinkles on his collar with her delicate hands. She was very considerate and gentle.
Jiang Lan took her in his arms and smiled, "Don't worry, when Master Zixia's inheritance is obtained, you will definitely have a share of the credit."
Chu Chan was waiting for him to say this, and her eyes were filled with happiness.
In the next few days, Chu Yun was immersed in refining the medicinal power of the medicinal food he had consumed that day.
Jiang Lan wanted to test the green bull, but after thinking about it, he gave up. At least from the current situation, everything was still within his expectations and control.
There is no need to invite unnecessary trouble.
During this period, some cultivators in the mountains outside Anyang City began to notice that wisps of purple mist were rising between heaven and earth, making the whole place hazy and extremely mysterious.
The purple mist had no source, and it drifted from nowhere, turning into silky ribbons, entwining the cliffs, trees and jungles.
Some monsters and mountain spirits among the mountains seemed to be nourished by the purple mist. They would gather in places with thick purple mist every day to practice.
This also led to riots among monsters in the mountains. Many powerful monsters showed up and fought for territory. Many monks who went to investigate returned injured.
Some people say that this is a sign that the cave of True Lord Zixia will be born.
All the major sects also sent their disciples to investigate.
Every day, one could see divine rainbows cutting through the sky and descending. Later, people from the Sky Monitoring Department also showed up, bringing many powerful men with them to investigate the surroundings. They then discovered that energy was gathering under the ground, and it was suspected that the energy from heaven and earth had transformed into a dragon, ready to soar into the sky.
Traces of cultivators began to appear near Zixia Mountain, and the Zixia Temple on Zixia Mountain attracted special attention. Every year, cultivators and living beings would go there to wander around.
Some people say that Zixia Temple is where Zixia Zhenjun once stayed, but this statement cannot be confirmed. After inquiring in the nearby villages and towns, we learned that Zixia Temple only appeared in recent years and there was no Zixia Temple at all before.
Therefore, many people began to suspect that the master of Zixia Temple might know some secrets, so people went to investigate every day.
However, the master of Zixia Temple has unfathomable strength and is suspected to be a hidden master of the sixth realm of supernatural powers. This has caused the visitors from all sides to return empty-handed and even led to bloody conflicts.
After this news spread, Anyang City became more lively.
Some people have previously doubted the authenticity of the inheritance of Zixia Zhenjun's cave, but all signs indicate that this time a truly astonishing creation may be about to be born.
All of a sudden, many divine rainbows and chariots descended from the sky outside the city.
The city was crowded with people, especially the young generation. After learning that the inheritance of True Lord Zixia was here, they rushed here in a rush.
The other cities, towns and villages closest to Zixia Mountain were overcrowded and in chaos.
The streets were filled with monks and were extremely bustling.
Many rare alien races have appeared. Some time ago, the true disciple of the immortal sect appeared and came with a large number of followers.
A quasi-saint girl from the Yao Chi Sect was also discovered, and she came to Anyang City.
The true disciples of Taiyi Sect, the young seeds of Mingyuan Sect, and others also appeared here.
…
Anyang City, the headquarters of Yaochi Sect.
In a brightly lit hall, a woman in white with her face covered by a veil stood quietly.
Her black hair fluttered in the wind, her body curves were hazy, her figure was graceful and slender, her neck was slender, and her skin was as white as ice. She looked like a fairy from Guanghan Palace who had descended into the world, transcendent and otherworldly.
Zhao Dieyi, Chen Ning and other female disciples of Yao Chi Sect all stood quietly in front of the woman, with their heads slightly lowered, looking very respectful to her.
Even the elder of the Yao Chi Sect who was in charge of guarding this place was very polite when facing the woman in white.
"I originally thought that only a few people knew about the appearance of True Lord Zixia's cave, but I didn't expect that it would be known to everyone in just a few days."
The woman in white sighed softly, her voice was as beautiful as nature's music, which made people's hearts flutter and seemed unable to control themselves.
"Did the Saint know that True Lord Zixia's cave would be unveiled?"
The elder in charge of guarding this place in Yao Chi Sect was a beautiful woman with still some charm. She asked in surprise when she heard this.
The woman in front of him was naturally Ling Zhuyun, the quasi-saint of Yao Chi Sect. She was also the leading figure of Yao Chi Sect in contemporary times, with talent and strength far surpassing her peers.
"I heard the news from a friend. It was he who invited me to come here to explore the cave of True Lord Zixia."
Ling Zhuyun replied calmly, "Since I have arrived in Anyang City, he will surely come to visit me soon..."
These words shocked all the Yao Chi Sect disciples here. They knew that this saint lady seemed approachable but was actually arrogant and aloof.
Even the other two quasi-saints were not taken seriously by her.
To be called a friend by her, there must be something extraordinary about him.
"Could it be that he is the Daoyi disciple of Taiyi Sect? It is said that he fought with the Saint Girl a few years ago, and was praised by the Saint Girl afterwards."
"Or is it Guan Yingxue from the Goddess Palace?" a disciple guessed in his heart.
"On my way here, I heard that Yao Chi Sect encountered some trouble in Anyang City. A female disciple was forcibly abducted by the son of the Prime Minister's Mansion of Da Xia in public at Zuixianju. Is this true?"
At this time, Ling Zhuyun suddenly asked, her calm eyes slowly sweeping over the disciples and elders here.
When she asked this, everyone was stunned.
The female disciple who was stepped on the ground by Chu Chan in front of all the female disciples that day trembled all over, and quickly lowered her head, pretending not to hear.
Seeing that many people were looking at him, Chen Ning could only bite the bullet and step forward to explain what happened that day.
Although Ling Zhuyun is the destined saint of Yao Chi Sect, compared with the Prime Minister's Mansion, they would rather not offend the Prime Minister's Mansion.
But what can I say about this kind of thing?
If Ling Zhuyun insisted on seeking justice for the Yaochi Sect, it would mean offending the Prime Minister's Mansion, and the consequences were not something that ordinary female disciples like them could bear.
"Disciple Chu Chan, meet the Saint..."
At this moment, a voice suddenly came from outside the hall.
Chu Chan, wearing a long tasseled skirt that trailed on the ground, a jade hairpin inserted diagonally, and pearls and emeralds, walked over. Her jade-like face was not made up, and her eyes were calm and peaceful. Even when facing Ling Zhuyun, she was not the slightest bit timid and was neither humble nor arrogant.
Ling Zhuyun was slightly surprised. It was the first time she saw such a demeanor in an outer disciple.
But she seemed to have heard of this name before. It was the female disciple who was snatched away in public by the young master of the Prime Minister's Mansion in the news?
All the Yao Chi Sect disciples looked at Chu Chan in surprise. She had not been at the Yao Chi Sect headquarters during this period of time, and many people thought that she had been with Jiang Lan.
I never thought she would come here suddenly today.
Chen Ning's face was gloomy. She knew where Chu Chan had gone. The two of them had completely fallen out.
Chu Chan came here today, could it be that she was planning to complain to Ling Zhuyun? However, after Chu Chan arrived at the hall, she did not care about Chen Ning, but looked at Ling Zhuyun, bowed slightly and greeted her.
A beautiful maid followed behind her and came forward, handing over a letter of invitation.
Seeing this scene, Ling Zhuyun was slightly surprised again. She didn't know what she meant. Even the disciples and elders in the hall were puzzled.
"Disciple Chu Chan, following Master Jiang's instructions, delivered the invitation letter to the Saint."
"Mr. Jiang intends to prepare a tea-making conference in three days, and invites many young geniuses in Anyang City to attend and discuss the inheritance of Master Zixia." Chu Chan explained.
(End of this chapter)
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