She is devoted to cultivating immortality

Chapter 77 It's not easy to be a fairy queen, so many people come to trouble you (first order required)
Zhuang Yan also looked unhappy.

"What on earth do these people want to do? They have been making trouble for many days, and Aunt Lian refuses to see them. What's the point of giving gifts to our family?"

Youfu sneered and said.

"Master, you don't understand. These people are very smart. They know that the master and Mr. Xie are good friends. They want to curry favor with the master, that is, to curry favor with Mr. Xie. That's why they are lingering at our door and won't leave!"

Zhuang Mochen sighed softly.
"No wonder the emperor is wasting money and manpower in his quest for immortals. This is the same for everyone in the world. Once they get a little wind of the matter, they will lose face."

Xie Lian was in seclusion painting, so naturally no one could see her. Even if she shouted loudly, her voice would not be heard in the yard.

As for climbing over the wall to enter the hospital?

Let's not talk about who has the guts to do this. Is it so easy to climb over the wall of Xie's house? Apart from the little white fox, who dares to cross it? Do you really think that the old locust tree is just for show?

So, since those people couldn't see Xie Lian, they shifted their firepower to Zhuang Mochen.

Who doesn’t know that the Zhuang family and the Xie family are close?

If you curry favor with Zhuang Mochen, you might be able to please Xie Lian, the "Fairy Lady".

Many people sighed and lamented that if they had known that Xie Lian had such ability, they should have established a good relationship with her when she first arrived.

It's too late now. I can only take a roundabout approach and see if I can get in touch with Zhuang Mochen.

But how could Zhuang Mochen fulfill their wish?
Those who tried to make friends or give gifts were kicked out without any courtesy.

But these people were not discouraged. Not only did they give more and more expensive gifts, but their methods became more and more unscrupulous. Now they even refused to leave the dealer's door.
"Master, you don't know the true colors of these people. They will do anything to get close to Mr. Xie. Luo Laoqi from Xiaoluo Village is the one who sells tofu at the morning market. I heard that the food he sells is the recipe given by Mr. Xie. These people go to Luojia Village early in the morning every day to wait. As soon as the tofu comes out, it is still hot and they buy it.
Youfu had a lot of grievances to vent, but dealing with that group of people these days opened his eyes.
“Why do they buy so much tofu?”

Zhuang Yan didn't understand.

"Hey, isn't it because someone spread a rumor that eating it can prolong life and keep you healthy and free from disasters?"

Xiaozhuang had little experience after all, and his eyes widened when he heard such an incredible thing.

Zhuang Mochen was lost in thought. After a long while, he slowly said:
"It seems they won't give up easily."

"Alas, it's not their fault. Think about the price the emperor paid for the illusory immortals. How can ordinary people like them be immune to this?"

"Youfu, go tell the people outside to bring all the gifts in and we'll accept them."

Youfu was shocked and spoke quickly.

"Master, are we really going to do this?"

Zhuang Mochen nodded and said.

"Just do as I say. We will accept whatever they give us. Then we will convert these gifts into gold and silver and send them all to the county government. We will donate them in their names for the post-disaster reconstruction of Xiaoning County."

Hearing this, Youfu was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.

"This is a good idea!"

Zhuang Mochen's idea immediately came in handy. At first, everyone was proud of themselves because the Zhuang family finally accepted the gift, but when the truth came out, everyone was dumbfounded.

"You are such a good fellow, Zhuang Mochen. No wonder you don't even want to be a high-ranking official in the court. It turns out that you have clung to the thigh of the Fairy Queen and I don't know how many benefits you have gained!"

Someone started cursing loudly, and the sourness in his words was very strong, as if a jar of vinegar had been overturned.

At this moment, a carriage slowly approached.

In front and behind the carriage, there were two guards in green, riding tall horses, guarding the carriage in the middle.

Ouch..
With a light shout from the driver, the carriage stopped.

The curtain was drawn open, and a man poked his head out, speaking slowly in a standard Fengdu accent.

"Oh? This gentleman just mentioned the Fairy Goddess? Can you tell me about it in detail?"

Needless to say, the person who came was the Minister Quan Shaoze.

After receiving Emperor Qian's order, he did not hesitate for a moment. He immediately returned home to pack his belongings, said a few words to his family, and set off directly.

Running hundreds of miles all the way, the speed is already the maximum that can be achieved.

If he had been going at this speed, he should have arrived in Xiaoning County a few days ago.

But no one expected that after they were a hundred miles away, already far away from Fengdu, Quan Shaoze ordered everyone to slow down and move forward slowly at a leisurely pace.

Assisting him in his mission were four palace guards who were responsible for protecting Quan Shaoze's safety.

Someone immediately raised questions, but was scolded back by Quan Shaoze.

"I am a minister, do I need you guards to teach me how to do something wrong?"

The four of them were speechless for a moment. Shangguan had indeed hinted to them that if the new minister did anything improper, they could do as they pleased.

So is it wrong to slack off on work?

The four of them exchanged glances but ultimately said nothing. Just as Quan Shaoze had said, they were just small guards.

No matter how unpopular Quan Shaoze was, at least he held an official position and they could not afford to offend him.

The most crucial thing is that Emperor Qian did not set a time limit for the mission. Everything Quan Shaoze did was within a reasonable range, so they had no power to stop him.

Seeing that he had frightened the four guards, Quan Shaoze let out a deep breath, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

"I am probably the most cowardly person in the history of this dynasty. I can only show off my power in front of the palace guards."

He smiled bitterly again and again.

These four people were ostensibly protecting him, but in reality they were responsible for monitoring him, and he had known this for a long time.

But he had no intention of running away.

All under heaven belongs to the king. If you really want to escape, where can you escape to?

It will only anger Emperor Qian and implicate the clan members.

Quan Shaoze is not such an irrational person. He just wants to slow down and relax. This may be the last happy time in his life.

Yes, he had foreseen his own death.

Although he took the opportunity to leave Fengdu under the pretext of searching for immortals, he would eventually die in the search for immortals.

How could it be so easy to meet an immortal in this world?

In his opinion, the auspicious signs in Xiaoning County were either fake or coincidental, and the probability that they were really related to immortals was less than one percent.

The reason why he was so confident in the court was because he wanted to live.
If it weren't for those words, he wouldn't be alive today.

"Slow down, slow down."

He sighed in his heart, lifted the curtain on the side of the carriage, looked at the changing scenery outside, and all kinds of feelings in his heart surged up.

“Everyone wants to see an immortal, as if seeing an immortal would give them everything they dream of.”

"But if I could choose, I would rather never have seen an immortal."

"Success is from immortality, destruction is from immortality!"

When Quan Shaoze heard the word "immortal", he almost had a stress reaction.

With the idea of ​​enjoying the last moments of his life, Quan Shaoze approached Xiaoning County step by step.

Even though he was walking slowly enough, he still saw the city wall of Xiaoning County at dusk.

He didn't even take a closer look, but closed his eyes and walked towards the county government office.

The four guards sneered and after some hesitation, they finally arrived at the destination.

Now let’s see how this “Shizhong” Lord can delay any further.

They have gradually come to their senses these days and guessed what Quan Shaoze was thinking. They don't feel any sympathy for him, only gloating over his misfortune.

"Who made you the Minister of the Court? You are such a high official, if you don't die, who will?"

They thought viciously that as guards at the bottom, what they liked most was to drag out those ministers who had committed crimes and see those nobles begging for mercy humbly...

But just as the group of people were walking on the street with their own thoughts, Quan Shaoze suddenly heard someone mention the three words "Fairy Queen".

He shuddered suddenly.

He was both familiar and unfamiliar with this word. When he was in Fengdu, he could hear Emperor Qian muttering it almost every day.

And now, he heard someone mention it in this remote county. He immediately stopped the driver and stuck his head out to ask.

I just asked casually out of luck, but I didn't expect that I would actually get some information out of it.
The man being questioned was originally a wealthy family in the city. His family business was doing well. He had traveled far and wide and had good eyesight. He could tell at a glance that this man with a Fengdu accent was not an ordinary person. His clothes were made of fine silk, his boots were official boots, and his skin was fair. It was obvious that he had never suffered much hardship.
Look at the four guards who are guarding him. Although they are in casual clothes, they are riding tall horses, and there is a sharp look between their brows.

So, he was startled and quickly told everyone what happened in Xiaoning County.

"What? Is there really an immortal in Xiaoning County?"

Quan Shaoze stood there in a daze for a moment.

The four guards looked at each other.

one of them asked.

"Are you lying?"

The rich man wanted to swear an oath.

"How dare I lie to you? Ask around in Xiaoning County and you'll find that almost everyone knows about this. If you don't believe me, you can go to a few villages outside the city and see that the Spring Festival couplets written by Madam Xie are still posted on the doors of ordinary people's homes!"

Excluding the driver, the group of five were all stunned.

Finally, the four guards' eyes focused on Quan Shaoze.

"Hurry! Get out of the city and go to Xiaoluo Village!"

Quan Shaoze was stunned for a moment, his breathing suddenly became rapid, and his originally numb and resigned mind was cleared at once. His cheeks turned red instantly, and he excitedly pulled the frame of the carriage.

Is there really an immortal?!
This news gave him a new lease of life.

Could it be that I can live forever?

If I could really bring back the immortal...
Quan Shaoze had a dizzy feeling of happiness, thinking that there was a chance that he wouldn't really have to die.

The four guards were also ecstatic.

If they can really find the trace of the immortal, they, as his entourage, will also make great contributions!
These people, each with their own thoughts, strangely became of one mind just moments after entering the city.

This shows how complex human hearts are.

At this moment.

Danxia Mountain.
"Girl, do you remember what I said?"

Above the sea of ​​clouds, Danyangzi stood with his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance with the demeanor of a master.

And behind him, an impatient voice was heard.

"I know, I know. Master, you have told me this three or four times. How could I forget?"

Du Ning'er bent her slender fingers and counted them one by one.

"The first thing to do is to go and pay respects to Senior Xie Lian and tell him that I know she likes the hustle and bustle of the world, so I didn't bother her during the New Year. I'll come back to visit her after the New Year."

"The second thing is to invite the senior to come to Danxia Mountain when she is free."

"The third thing is to pass on the invitation to Minjiang Longsun to her, saying that if she is interested, she can go and join in the fun."

Seeing that Du Ning'er had indeed taken note of it, Dan Yangzi showed a satisfied smile and turned around to look at the little girl.

But in just a few months, Du Ning'er has changed a lot.

She is a little taller now, and the baby fat on her face is gone, making her look slimmer. Of course, the most important thing is her temperament. She is so fairy-like that if she were to walk on the streets of mortals, she would definitely attract people's attention.

But there was nothing that could be done about it. Du Ning'er had just inherited her parents' legacy, especially the inheritance of Fu Xian, which directly gave her a sense of "fairy spirit".

Du Ning'er's strength is not strong enough now, so she can let go but not hold back. At least she has to wait until she reaches the realm of true person before she can fully enjoy the legacy of her parents.

"Okay, it's time for you to leave. I'll lend you this flying boat. Remember to leave early and come back early."

Danyangzi flipped his hand, and a delicate boat the size of a palm appeared in his palm. There were dragon patterns appearing and disappearing from time to time, and it looked like it was not an ordinary thing.

After Du Ning'er took the item, he added another sentence with concern.

"Remember, don't lose your temper and offend Fellow Daoist Xie."

Du Ning'er was speechless.

"Grandmaster, you are talking as if I am still an ignorant child? Besides, Senior is so gentle and kind. If it weren't for Master and you, I would have wanted to ask Senior to pity my mother. Why would I do something so bad to offend her?"

Danyangzi laughed.

"That makes sense. Fellow Daoist Xie is indeed a good-tempered person. Then you can go now."

Du Ning'er accepted the flying boat, then took out a gold-embossed invitation and asked in confusion.

"I went to pay my respects to the senior, why should I send the invitation card of Minjiang Longsun? I heard from Master that Minjiang Longsun is a big trouble, the trouble of the cultivation world. If I give his invitation card to the senior, will she be happy?"

Ghost-seeing?
Danyangzi couldn't help but laugh.

"Don't worry, Fellow Daoist Xie will definitely be happy. She even specifically told me to inform her if there is anything exciting happening in the cultivation world."

"Isn't it a lively event for the Dragon's grandson to hold a banquet?"

Hearing this, Du Ning nodded.

"If you're just joining in the fun, it's fine, but I'm afraid that you might get involved in the matter of dragon transformation."

"Haha, you are actually worrying about Brother Xie?"

"I just heard that the Minjiang Dragon Sun had a bad personality to begin with, and he offended people everywhere. Now that he failed to transform into a dragon, he is begging for help everywhere. He is arrogant at first but respectful later. It's annoying to hear him."

"The truth may not be so. The matter of Long Sun is complicated. Anyway, whether to help or not is not the point. That is something that Daoist Xie needs to consider. You just need to deliver the invitation."

"Okay, Master. I'll make a note of that."

Du Ning'er waved her hand, and the flying boat fell into the sea of ​​clouds, suddenly expanding hundreds of times. She leaped deep into the flying boat, and the next moment, she disappeared.

Danyangzi watched her go away, then snapped his fingers and the clouds in front of him revealed a long strip of water.

It is the Minjiang River.

The Minjiang River is already quite large, but if you trace its source, you will find that it is connected to an even larger body of water.

And that body of water has an even greater reputation; it is the lifeline of Qian State, the Zhang River!

"Minjiang River, Zhanghe River, hehe, Ao Ding, ah Ao Ding, I, the old Taoist, have finally repaid the favor I had with the old Dragon Lord two thousand years ago. I have already sent the only chance of survival. Whether you can ask Taoist Xie to help you, it depends on you!"

Dan Yangzi stroked his beard and said slowly.
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"Your Majesty has held no less than ten water and land ceremonies in Fengdu, spending tens of millions of dollars, but he still couldn't invite a true immortal. However, in this remote Xiaoning County, an immortal actually appeared!"

Quan Shaoze took a deep breath, and thousands of thoughts converged into an indescribable feeling.

"Could it be that immortal fate really cannot be forced, even by the emperor?"

It is difficult to describe Quan Shaoze's mood at the moment. Putting himself in Emperor Qian's shoes, he suddenly felt a sense of worthlessness.

Over the years, Emperor Qian has tried every possible means. First, he invited people sincerely, then he begged them earnestly, and finally he became furious and started killing people. Some time ago, because of the "beheading of the immortal at Caishikou" incident, he saw some hope and was slightly normal for a few days, but recently, there are signs of "relapse of old illness".

He was like a little child who wanted to attract attention. Whether he was crying loudly, rolling on the ground, or making a lot of noise, it was just a means to attract the attention of the immortal.

But no matter how big a storm he caused in the human world, the immortal never even looked at him.

Where is the immortal?
The immortal is not in Fengdu, but would rather live in seclusion in Xiaoning County.

The four guards looked at each other, they didn't dare to respond.

At this moment, they have already walked out of Xiaoluo Village.
How should I put it? It really feels like an eye-opener.

Seeing is believing, hearing is not. When they really learned about the situation in Xiaoluo Village and saw the "Spring Festival couplets" left by the immortal with their own eyes, they confirmed the authenticity of the matter.

Maybe, there really was an immortal in Xiaoning County!
"Master Quan, what should we do next?"

The guards looked eager, waiting for Quan Shaoze's order.
Now the nature of the situation has changed. The traces of the True Immortals have been discovered, and they are unwilling to leave even if they are driven away.

If we could really bring back an immortal, we would be truly rich.

Quan Shaoze glanced at the four people coldly and sneered in his heart.

In the past, because he had socialized with immortals, he was valued by Emperor Qian and rose to become a high-ranking official. Although this was not his original intention, the title of "fortunately promoted official" was firmly pinned on his head, and even these four small guards dared to look down on him.

But now?
After hearing a little bit of news about the immortal, these four people couldn't control themselves anymore and hoped to take this opportunity to "get in" once.

Quan Shaoze didn't quite understand the four words "human heart is unpredictable" in the past, but during the few months he served as the Shizhong, he saw it clearly.

(End of this chapter)