She is devoted to cultivating immortality

Chapter 59 Divination (Seeking follow-up reading)

Zhuang Mochen also came with them.

As soon as he entered the door, he bowed to Danyangzi.

"I was wondering why Mr. Xie suddenly bought some good wine and food, but I didn't expect that such a distinguished guest would come to visit. I am Zhuang Mochen, from Xiaoning County, and I am here to meet the Taoist priest."

Dan Yangzi was wearing a Taoist robe, so it was normal to recognize his identity.

Danyangzi had long heard that Xie Lian had a close mortal friend, so he did not dare to neglect him and immediately bowed and said with a smile.

"My Taoist name is Danyangzi. I practiced in Qixia Temple in my early years. It is an honor to meet Mr. Zhuang today."

Xie Lian and Xiao Zhuang set the table and then asked Zhuang Mochen to sit down.

"It's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early. Since you are here, Mr. Zhuang, you don't have to leave. Sit down and chat with me and the Taoist priest."

It’s okay to thank Lian, after all, I see him every day.

Speaking of Dan Yangzi, he is a true immortal after all. Even if he has restrained 99% of his aura, the barely detectable trace of it can make people feel that he is not simple. Zhuang Mochen is just like this at this moment. He feels that the Taoist priest in front of him looks old, but actually gives people a temperament like a strong pine in the wind. So he did not refuse and bowed and sat down.

"Then I will bother you two."

After sitting down, he remembered Danyangzi's previous self-introduction and asked curiously.

"Qixia Temple? When I was in the Hanlin Academy, I was flipping through ancient books and seemed to have heard of this name."

This scared Danyangzi.

Qixia Temple was the place where he practiced before he founded Danxia Mountain. That was three thousand years ago. How could Zhuang Mochen know about it?

However, when I heard him mention the "Hanlin Academy", I felt that it was not impossible.

The Hanlin Academy in Qian State had relatively few powers and was just a place to collect ancient books. Many ancient books and articles on literature, classics, divination, medicine, monks, calligraphy, painting, chess, etc. were sealed in the Hanlin Academy.

According to the rules, officials who passed the imperial examination usually had to stay in the Hanlin Academy for a period of time as a form of gilding. After being officially appointed, they could be sent out with titles such as Hanlin Academy reader or bachelor.

Zhuang Mochen had been a fourth-rank official after all, so of course he had experienced this process. However, unlike those who simply gilded their reputations, he still seized the rare opportunity and read a lot of classics, so he had a certain impression of "Qixia Temple".

"Mr. Zhuang is very knowledgeable. I wonder how much he knows about Qixia Monastery?"

Danyangzi became interested and asked with a smile.

"I don't know much. I only know that three thousand years ago, it was still the Great Yu Kingdom. This country was different from the current Qian Kingdom. They employed Taoist officials and built Taoist palaces and temples. Even the royal family members had to undergo the instruction of the Heavenly Master. At that time, there seemed to be a Qixia Temple just outside the capital of the Yu Kingdom. It is said that during important festivals, sacrificial activities would be held, and the king and the crown prince would visit the Qixia Temple."

"But later, with the war in the Yu Kingdom, most of the Taoist palaces and temples in the world were destroyed. The Qixia Temple, which once dominated the limelight, was also blown away by the rain and wind."

"But these are all things of the past. They definitely have nothing to do with you, Taoist priest. After all, that was the Qixia Temple from three thousand years ago."

As he said this, he started laughing.

Zhuang Mochen didn't think much about it. No matter how old the old Taoist priest was, he couldn't be a person who lived three thousand years ago.

He didn't notice that although Xie Lian and Dan Yangzi were also laughing, they were not laughing as happily. The two looked at each other, and everything was said without words.

"I didn't expect that the old Taoist priest had actually practiced in a Taoist temple under the government..."

Xie Lian smiled as he poured wine for the two of them. He found it interesting that Danyangzi was a true immortal, but his true identity was exposed by a mortal like Zhuang Mochen.

But because of this, Zhuang Mochen was "targeted" by Danyangzi.

Xie Lian finally understood that although the old Taoist priest looked kind and benevolent on the outside, he had many ideas in his mind and was quite "vindictive". He liked to use the method of others to treat him in their own way.

So she continued to drink while trying to find out the truth without leaving any trace.

Zhuang Mochen is a smart man, but his skills seem too immature compared to this old guy who has lived for thousands of years.

Within an hour, eighty to ninety percent of the details had been revealed.

But he still looked like he didn't notice it, and didn't notice the smug look in Dan Yangzi's eyes. However, it was a bit inappropriate for him to be the only one talking, so Zhuang Mochen found a reason to change the topic to Dan Yangzi.

"Since you are a cultivator, do you know the methods of a cultivator?"

Danyangzi gently spun the wine glass.

"What means does Mr. Zhuang mean?"

Zhuang Mochen was about 60% drunk, his cheeks looked more and more rosy, and after thinking for a while.

"For example, refining medicine, fortune-telling, etc."

Dan Yangzi thought for a moment and said.

"I don't know how to make elixirs or medicines, but I do know a little bit about fortune-telling."

If the lame Taoist heard this, he would definitely doubt his own ears. He thought that the master was really in a playful mood and was trying to make people laugh.

But Zhuang Mochen did not have this awareness. He usually did not believe in the saying that fate was predetermined, but now he was shaken for some reason. After hesitating for a little, he asked.

"In that case, could you please take a look at Zhuang?"

"Oh? I wonder what Mr. Zhuang wants to see?"

"Let's see if the ambition in my heart can be fulfilled!"

"Let me give it a try."

Danyangzi actually used his fingers to count and was good at divination with the Eight Trigrams. He must have been talking nonsense, but as a Taoist immortal, it would definitely not be a problem for him to tell fortunes for a mortal.

It took him just a breath to come to the conclusion.

"I'm afraid the ambitions in your heart are not so easy to realize. You have lofty aspirations, but there is no broad sky for you to display them. What can you do?"

Dan Yangzi shook his head.

"It is better to be still than to move. If you are smart, you should give up unrealistic thoughts. Then you can live a peaceful life without illness or disaster. If you insist on doing it, you may get hurt and even lose your life."

Zhuang Mochen's face was calm, as if he had known this would be the result. After a moment's silence, he sighed.

"Is there no hope at all?"

Xie Lian frowned and looked towards Dan Yangzi.

But she found that Dan Yangzi was also looking at her.

"Unless...someone helps me!"

Dan Yangzi's eyes clearly hinted at something.

But Zhuang Mochen did not understand, or he was confused by the situation, and his brows were furrowed at this moment.

"A noble person? What kind of noble person can help me overcome all those difficulties and dangers?"

Danyangzi said with a smile.

"Perhaps the noble person you met in your life really has this ability."

cough cough.

Xie Lian coughed twice. Dan Yangzi was going a bit too far.

However, she was also a little curious about what Zhuang Mochen wanted to do. He even described this matter as "a thousand difficulties and dangers".

Although I have a close relationship with him, I really don't know what the deepest secret in Zhuang Mochen's heart is.

(End of this chapter)