Chapter 611: Immortal Fate
Wei State, Pingyang City.
Pingyang City is not big, with a population of 50,000 to 60,000. Pingyang City is located on a huge plain, surrounded by farmland.
There is a big river in the north of Pingyang City, called Baishui River. The water is very clear and even sweet, making it very suitable for drinking.
The Baishui River makes a big bend in the north of Pingyang City, so the water flow here becomes calmer and all kinds of ships like to dock here. Over time, Pingyang City gradually becomes lively.
Perhaps because it is close to the Baishui River, there are many families with the surnames Bai and Shui in Pingyang City, many of whom are large families.
The most famous family is that of Mr. Shui Tiancheng. Mr. Shui passed the imperial examination in his early years and served as the head of a prefecture. However, due to the ever-changing officialdom, he resigned from his post and returned to his hometown Pingyang in middle age.
Shui Tiancheng had been away for more than 20 years, accumulated a lot of connections, and also supported his family's business. When he returned to the small city of Pingyang, he naturally became a big shot.
Life was simple but comfortable and leisurely. Especially a few years ago, when the concubine gave birth to a daughter, the sky was filled with colorful clouds, illuminating the whole room with a brilliant aura.
Shui Tiancheng thought it was a sign from heaven, and he loved his little daughter very much and named her Shui Mingxia.
With the deliberate publicity of the Shui family, almost everyone in Pingyang City knew that Shui Tiancheng had a precious daughter who was born with divine light, an extraordinary person.
In fact, this was Shui Tiancheng's intention. No matter ordinary people or emperors, no one does not believe in God. Having such a daughter who came from heaven would not only make others look up to him, but also avoid many troubles.
The Shui family has a large house in the southern part of the city, with five courtyards in front and back plus courtyards on the left and right, which can accommodate hundreds of people.
It was a sunny afternoon in September.
There was a flat ground in the backyard made of compacted loess mixed with sand, and there was a little girl practicing with a wooden sword in a very serious manner.
The eight-year-old Shui Mingxia has a delicate and fair face, big black and bright eyes, a tailor-made white sword robe that fits her body very well, and black short boots. Although she is young, she looks capable and smart.
Shui Tiancheng sat on a chair under the eaves, watching the little girl practicing sword with a smile on his face.
Shui Tiancheng originally liked his son, but since the birth of his daughter he has become particularly fond of her, and he doesn't know why.
Therefore, I keep her by my side all day long, and I don’t have to do anything. I am very happy to see my daughter’s lively figure.
Sometimes Shui Tiancheng also thought that it was a good thing for him to retire in middle age. That's why he had such a lovely daughter and such an easy life.
Without the power to command the support of everyone, there are also fewer intrigues and conspiracy.
Life is comfortable now, the only bad thing is that my daughter is born with a love for swords. She won't let go of the sword and even holds it in her arms when she sleeps.
He tried to correct her several times, but every time the little girl would cry so hard that he couldn't bear it. When the child grew up, she liked to practice swordplay even more.
There was no other choice but to invite a woman who was good at martial arts to teach her swordsmanship. Shui Mingxia seemed to be quite talented in this area. At such a young age, she could practice with a wooden sword in a very good manner, and even had some heroic spirit. In this respect, she was far superior to other children of the same age.
Shui Tiancheng knew some warriors and knew that they were quite capable. A powerful warrior could even run rampant in a state by himself and was able to defeat hundreds of people.
He also knew that there were some Taoist masters who could fly on clouds and mist to make elixirs and become immortals. He had never seen them, but he knew that the court respected Xuanming Sect very much, and the first thing the emperors of all dynasties did when they ascended the throne was to confer titles on the masters of Xuanming Sect.
My daughter can't study to become an official, so it's good for her to learn some martial arts to strengthen her body. If she has the opportunity, it would be even better if she can join the Xuanming Sect.
There is a Taoist temple of the Xuanming Sect in Dong'an Prefecture. Inside the temple lives an Immortal Master Yongqing, who is a direct descendant of the Xuanming Sect and was given the title of Immortal Master Jinque by the emperor.
I heard that Immortal Master Yongqing was aloof and indifferent. The emperor invited him to the capital to preach, but he refused several times. His classmate Yao Qinglin is now the prefect of Dong'an Prefecture. He can go and visit him next year.
With the introduction of this prefect, it should be no problem for Mingxia to meet the Immortal Master Yongqing... If Mingxia has this chance to become an immortal, not only will she be able to ascend to heaven overnight, but the whole family will also benefit.
Shui Tiancheng had been out for more than 20 years, and had seen the ups and downs of the court as well as the waves of the rivers and lakes. He knew that there were several avenues of advancement in this world, and among them, Xuanming Sect was the true path to heaven.
It is precisely because of this insight that Shui Tiancheng is willing to spend a lot of money to train his daughter. Whether it succeeds or not, you have to give it a try.
The little girl practiced sword-fighting very attentively. She didn't even look at Shui Tiancheng, but practiced every move seriously.
Shui Tiancheng was also quite pleased with this. The ancients had long said: Those who accomplish great things not only have extraordinary talents, but also have unyielding determination.
You have to know that children of this age are all very naughty and have uncertain temperaments. Mingxia's perseverance and concentration are already a hundred times better than that of ordinary children.
"master,"
The old butler hurried in. After bowing, he said anxiously, "A guest has arrived. He claims to be a fellow student of the master. He is accompanied by a team of armored guards. He looks very impressive..."
As he spoke, the old butler handed over a visiting card. Shui Tiancheng took it with some surprise and took a look at it, only to find that the visitor was actually Yao Qinglin, the prefect of Dong'an.
Pingyang City is within the territory of Dong'an Prefecture. Yao Qinglin left his jurisdiction without permission and ran to Pingyang. This is a serious crime! Yao Qinglin is a cautious person and would never make such a mistake.
He is traveling with a complete army, so something big must be going on.
Shui Tiancheng couldn't sit still any longer, so he got up in a hurry and ran to the front yard with the old butler, "Go open the door, I want to welcome the distinguished guest..."
Shui Tiancheng was usually quite calm, but now he had to jog to the main house on the second floor. He wiped the sweat off his face and adjusted his breathing before stepping into the front yard.
The door was already wide open. Shui Tiancheng walked out quickly and saw the door full of armored guards. His classmate Yao Qinglin was standing there in a green casual suit.
This classmate has always been thin, but after not seeing him for a few years, he has gained a lot of weight and his temples are gray. It is not easy to be an official like this.
When Yao Qinglin saw Shui Tiancheng arrive, he breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly bowed to greet him.
"Zi'an, you're here."
Yao Qinglin said a polite word and hurriedly stepped forward and whispered, "It's the Immortal Master Yongqing of the Xuanming Sect. He has a master who wants to see you."
"Master Yongqing's master?"
Shui Tiancheng was surprised and delighted. What kind of immortal figure could this be? He actually came to see him on his own initiative! He suppressed his excitement and asked in a low voice, "What's the matter?"
Yao Qinglin shook his head: "No matter what, the Immortal Master is equal to a duke, we must not be disrespectful..."
The two middle-aged men were discussing how to welcome the Immortal Master when they heard someone behind them say, "Don't bother. I heard that Mr. Shui has strange feelings for girls, so I came to take a look."
Shui Tiancheng heard the voice was clear and gentle, but it didn't sound like the voice of an old man. He turned around and saw a man in white standing there. He had handsome features and a pair of eyes as bright as stars.
He just stood there quietly, but made the ancient and old street more fairy-like.
Shui Tiancheng was well-informed, but he had never seen such a peerless person. For a moment, he was dumbfounded and unable to control himself.
Yao Qinglin gently pulled Shui Tiancheng's sleeve and said, "Zi'an, this is Master Gao, please show your respect."
Please...collect 6...9...books...!
"Oh oh..." Shui Tiancheng, waking up from a dream, bowed and saluted, "I am Shui Tiancheng, paying my respects to Master Gao."
"No thanks."
This Master Gao was naturally Gao Xian. He had already visited the Shui family and confirmed that Shui Mingxia was the little girl he was looking for.
It was not easy for a young man like him to be a teacher for a little girl, not to mention that the Shui family was also powerful.
Gao Xian didn't want to bother with this, so he called the Xuanming Sect disciple who was in charge of the place over. With this person's endorsement, it would be easy to recruit a disciple.
Gao Xian didn't exchange pleasantries with Shui Tiancheng. There was no need for that. He flicked his long sleeves and led Yongzhen straight into the Shui family.
Shui Tiancheng noticed Yong Zhen only now. Yong Zhen, who was wearing a green Taoist robe, was beautiful and elegant, especially with an otherworldly and refreshing aura. The sleeves of the green Taoist robe fluttered, making her look like a fairy.
Shui Tiancheng was even more surprised. He had not seen such a stunning fairy just now. It was really because Master Gao was too dazzling.
Not only that, there was also a white-haired Taoist priest next to Yong Zhen, with a gaunt face and a thin body, holding a whisk in his hand, and he also had a bit of immortal air. He just stood behind Master Gao like a follower.
Yao Qinglin winked at Shui Tiancheng, signaling him not to stand there stupidly. The most urgent task was to entertain the immortal masters.
Shui Tiancheng hurried to catch up. He was already jogging. The people in front of him were walking leisurely, but he was falling further and further behind.
When he ran to the backyard panting, he saw Master Gao and the other two standing quietly at the backyard door, their eyes all on Shui Mingxia who was practicing sword.
This also made Shui Tiancheng very nervous. Whether his daughter could achieve success overnight depended on this time!
Yao Qinglin also followed, panting heavily. No one was talking, so he didn't dare to speak, and he didn't even dare to breathe loudly. He just couldn't help but turn his eyes around.
Is it worth it for the immortal master to come all the way here for a little girl of seven or eight years old? He couldn't see anything strange about it.
Yongqing, who had a head full of white hair, also frowned. He was responsible for selecting good seedlings in the mortal world. A truly gifted cultivator would definitely be able to show his extraordinary talent and develop a sense of energy before the age of twelve.
For ordinary people, if they can feel the energy, they can control the innate true energy, and every move they make will have great power. But for such a person, it is impossible to hide it.
Although the little girl in front of him was good, she was only comparable to ordinary people. In his opinion, she was not qualified to be a cultivator.
The little girl finished practicing a set of sword techniques, and then she noticed that so many people had come to the yard. Her big dark eyes naturally locked onto Gao Xian who was standing in the front.
She had never seen such a good-looking person before, and she felt that this person was particularly close to her. She couldn't help but stare at him, her little face full of curiosity and genuine joy.
Gao Xian looked at the cute little girl with a complicated look in his eyes.
The people behind him had no idea what the immortal master was thinking, and no one dared to disturb him.
Yongzhen was very surprised. She had been following this Star God for some time. It was the first time she saw such a complicated look in the Star God's eyes. He seemed a little disappointed and a little happy. She couldn't tell clearly.
She was also very curious about the origins of this little girl that warranted the Star God to come to the mortal world in person.
Gao Xian didn't care about the people around him, he just thought about many past events.
He quickly adjusted his mood and smiled at the little girl, and the girl couldn't help but smile as well.
Gao Xian turned his head to Shui Tiancheng and said, "This girl is indeed destined to be with me. She can be my disciple. What do you think?"
Shui Tiancheng was overjoyed, and the surge of blood made him feel dizzy and a little dazed. He just nodded repeatedly, but he was so excited that he didn't know what to say...
The white-haired Yongqing had a puzzled look in his eyes, but he dared not say a word. This person was a Yuanying Zhenjun, who was personally given the name Pojun Xingjun by the Daozun. How could a mere foundation-building person like him have the right to comment on this person's actions!
(End of this chapter)