Sword from the Immortal Mountain

Chapter 49: A Gentleman Deceives with a Righteous Method

Chen Jin started eating and devoured the food in no time.

Zhang Xiucai was stunned. He had been eating in a hurry before and his eating manners were quite unrefined, but now compared with Chen Jin...

Still indecent.

This is because although Chen Jin eats very fast, his movements are calm and he eats cleanly without even a little food residue falling out.

Zhang Tong was surprised: How could he not choke or choke if he ate this way? It would be great if he could eat this way. One meal would last for three days.

Seeing that the snacks and jerky on the table were dwindling, he didn't think any more and quickly took some to eat.

At this moment, there were not only the two of them in the side hall, there were other people as well.

Those people knew Zhang Tong. They stared at him and someone sneered, "See, I told you so. Look at his appearance. He must have skipped several meals and saved his stomach just for this one."

"Isn't it? A starving ghost reincarnated into a being who has never eaten anything."

"Haha, some people never have the chance to eat such exquisite snacks."

Rumors are heard everywhere.

When Zhang Tong heard this, his face turned red.

Those people were classmates in the county school.

Although they are classmates, their relationship is not good.

First, Zhang Tong's family was poor, so he couldn't afford to host a party, invite guests, or accumulate social connections; second, he was stubborn and rigid, and didn't know how to be tactful and flexible.

Such people will never be liked by others no matter where they are.

Hearing the criticism from his classmates, Mr. Zhang silently put down the piece of cake in his hand. His self-esteem would not allow him to make a fool of himself in front of others.

Chen Jin glanced at them and said leisurely, "It's really stupid to starve yourself just for irrelevant people and irrelevant words."

"I……"

Zhang Tong opened his mouth to speak, but didn't know what to say.

He actually agreed with what Chen Jin said and thought it made sense.

However, truth is truth. In the face of ridicule and sarcasm, how many people can remain calm and composed?

It's really difficult.

"well said!"

Suddenly, there was a voice of praise, and an old man in his sixties walked in from outside. He had a plump figure and a kind smile.

When everyone saw him, they stood up, saluted, and called him "Mr. Hu".

It turned out that he was the owner of this place.

Hu Yuanwai's eyes fell on Chen Jin who was sitting still. He looked him over and said with a smile, "I heard from my servants that they picked up a distinguished guest on the road. I think it must be you. You are indeed well-dressed and handsome."

Chen Jin then bowed and said, "Chen Jin, I came here from Genshui County to study. I happened to meet you and I was hungry, so I came to the banquet."

Mr. Hu clapped his hands and said, "Did you hear that? Your distinguished guest is hungry. How can we just give him some snacks and tea? This is not the way to entertain guests. Come on, bring in a banquet quickly."

Then he turned to the students at other tables and said, "From what you said just now, you probably aren't hungry. Why don't you go out and have some fun in the village first?"

Although this was said in a tactful way, it was tantamount to an order to expel the guest.

Those students blushed, apologized, and left in embarrassment.

It didn't take long before the side hall was cleared and a large table was placed in the middle. Then, dishes such as chicken, duck, fish and meat were brought up one after another.

Steaming hot and full of fragrance.

After serving the wine and food, Mr. Hu said politely, "You two, please."

At this moment, Mr. Zhang was still a little confused and hadn't reacted.

In fact, when he passed the examination for the title of scholar at the age of just over 20, even if he did not pass the examination for a student on government stipend, he could still be considered a "young and promising man" with a promising future.

Otherwise, Mr. Hu would not have sent a carriage to pick him up.

This was not the first time he had come into contact with Mr. Hu. He had come into contact with Mr. Hu several times since last year. Every time, Mr. Hu was polite to him.

But politeness and enthusiasm are different.

Now, Zhang Tong felt the other party's enthusiasm.

But this enthusiasm was obviously directed at Chen Jin.

Chen Jin was not a native of Sishan County, and he did not mention any official title in his self-introduction. It seemed that he was at most a student...

After much thought, the biggest possibility is that Mr. Hu has chosen Chen Jin and wants him to be his son-in-law.

But Chen Jin just made it clear that he would not marry into the family.

If the two sides cannot reach an agreement, will there be a quarrel in the end?

That shouldn't be the case. After all, marriage is a matter of mutual consent. How can you force someone to become a live-in son-in-law?

Mr. Zhang was lost in thought. He suddenly stood up and bowed to Mr. Hu: "Mr. Hu, before we sit down, I have something to ask you for your opinion."

"Oh, what's the matter?"

"This happened not long ago. I encountered it on the way here..."

Zhang Tong had not yet let go of the matter of "using the statue of God as firewood" and it was still on his mind. Now facing Mr. Hu, he took the opportunity to speak it out and asked the other party to judge the case.

His account included the confrontation with the knife-wielding man and the situation after Chen Jin showed up. He did not hide a single word, and did not exaggerate anything.

After hearing this, Mr. Hu pondered for a moment and said, "Mr. Zhang, I am not a scholar, but I have heard a saying, 'A gentleman bullies others with his own way.' If you behave like this, not only will you be bullied by your classmates, but you will also be bullied by ghosts and gods."

Zhang Tong listened, his expression was dull, and he murmured: "Did I really do something wrong?"

Hu Yuanwai looked at Chen Jin with a burning gaze: "Mr. Chen, you are able to have a clear understanding when facing the statue. That's a very good point."

Chen Jin smiled and said: "The world is big, but filling your stomach is the most important thing."

"Yes! Please take your seat. Come, I'll toast you a glass!"

……

Genshui County, Chenze Township.

It is raining in the countryside, too.

The sky was covered with dark clouds, rolling into balls, as if a bigger storm was brewing.

There was a loud rumbling sound, it was the sound of spring thunder.

A female Taoist priest wearing a blue Taoist robe, holding an oil-paper umbrella and carrying a long sword on her back, walked down the hillside.

Although the country road was muddy, she walked without her shoes getting stained with mud, looking elegant and graceful.

Including this time, this is her third time to come to see Chen Jin.

But Chen Jin was still not there.

I heard from the villagers that after the Chinese New Year, Chen Jin went out to study, and might not come back until the summer, before the college entrance examination begins.

As for the claim of "traveling to study", the nun did not believe it: he was not a real scholar...

Either he has something to do, or he is deliberately avoiding being disturbed by outsiders.

The nun's original intention was to "let nature take its course", but something happened recently and her master was unable to solve it, so she could only come to Chen Jin for help.

I was turned away helplessly.

So, a master like him had anticipated this and left in advance?
When the spirit, soul and divine consciousness are cultivated to be powerful, they can predict the future and avoid disasters and misfortunes. These are the true magical powers of immortals.

Unable to find anyone, the nun could only sigh and come to the entrance of the village.

A white horse was waiting there.

Because it was raining and thundering, many spells were affected, so she came on horseback.

Gotta get it!
The man and his horse soon disappeared in the wind and rain.

(End of this chapter)