Under One Person: Sincerity Moves the Gods

Chapter 90 Zhang Huaiyi with Big Ears

time flies.

Several days after leaving Zhuge Village, the group finally arrived at the foot of Longhu Mountain.

Although it's said to be at the foot of the mountain, it's actually seven or eight miles away from the mountain gate; it's just a town at the foot of Longhu Mountain.

The town is small, with a main street running east to west, only a mile or two long.

There were stalls selling incense, candles, talismans, and medicinal herbs on both sides, as well as a few restaurants and teahouses.

There aren't many residents, but because of the reputation of Longhu Mountain, there are pilgrims coming and going all year round, so it's not exactly deserted.

Lu Jin, riding on his horse, looked around and suddenly his eyes lit up.

"Wait a minute, wait a minute."

He dismounted and ran to a roadside stall, where he bought a string of candied hawthorns.

Seeing this, Li Cunzhen and Li Muxuan also dismounted and slowly walked away, holding the reins.

Lu Jin took a bite of the candied hawthorn, chewed it a couple of times, and then frowned.

"It doesn't taste good, it's terribly sour, and the sugar coating sticks to your teeth."

Li Muxuan laughed when he heard this.

"You bought it even though it's not good? Who told you to buy it?"

Lu Jin glared at Li Muxuan, took another bite, and still frowned.

"I just thought it looked nice because it was bright red, and Wang Ai was always carrying this thing back in Lujia Town, right? I was curious about what it smelled like, but I got busy and forgot about it."

"No wonder Guan Shihua didn't like Wang Ai. Trying to woo a girl with something like this, it's no wonder he can't win her over."

Li Cunzhen shook his head helplessly, and was about to say something when he saw Lu Jin suddenly stop and point ahead.

"Look at that Taoist priest, isn't he from Longhu Mountain?!"

Li Cunzhen looked in the direction he was pointing.

At the end of the main street, a young man wearing a Taoist robe from Longhu Mountain was walking forward with his head down.

He was short with a large nose. Judging from his face, he must have been in his late twenties, but he was still half a head shorter than Lu Jin. His Taoist robe was faded and looked rather shabby.

In addition, this Taoist priest had a pair of large, thin ears that protruded from the sides of his head, like two palm-leaf fans.

Seeing those iconic big ears, and being at the foot of Longhu Mountain, and even wearing a Longhu Mountain Taoist robe.

Li Cunzhen's pupils contracted slightly, and he immediately recognized who it was.

Zhang Huaiyi.

At the same time, the moment that name popped into my mind, a flood of information also rushed in.

The protagonist Zhang Chulan's grandfather has an exceptionally high level of comprehension. During the second sworn brotherhood ceremony, he comprehended one of the Eight Extraordinary Techniques, the Qi Body Source Flow, and it is said that his comprehension has surpassed that of Wugensheng.

Before his death, he fought against dozens of sect leaders and killed most of them.

In terms of sheer achievements, he's number one in the entire comic.

He is one of the strongest contenders for the title of the strongest fighter besides Zhang Zhiwei in the original work.

In fact, Zhang Huaiyi and Zhang Zhiwei were from the same school and were both cultivation geniuses.

Their personalities, however, are completely different.

Zhang Zhiwei is solely focused on his own cultivation. Although he doesn't deliberately show off in front of others, he never hides his abilities either. You could say he's very sharp and outspoken. In Zhang Jingqing's words, he's somewhat arrogant.

Zhang Huaiyi, on the other hand, preferred to hide his strength.

If I had to use a metaphor...

One is an arrogant lion, and the other is a rat that can't stand the light of day.

Of course, Zhang Huaiyi was not yet twenty years old at the time and was still an inconspicuous young Taoist priest.

In addition, in theory, the disciples on Longhu Mountain should rarely come down the mountain.

There must be a reason why Zhang Huaiyi is here.

Li Cunzhen quickly recalled the timeline of the original work.

I quickly thought of something.

Zhang Huaiyi liked to hide things, not only because of his strength, but also because of his money.

But he did not hide it from Zhang Jingqing.

After observing Zhang Huaiyi for a long time, Zhang Jingqing discovered that he had not mentioned these things to anyone, not even his closest friend Tian Jinzhong.

Therefore, they were disappointed in him and sent him down the mountain.

It is likely that Zhang Huaiyi was in the process of being driven down the mountain by Zhang Jingqing at this time.

However, he was reluctant to leave Longhu Mountain. Zhang Jingqing forced him to fight with Zhang Zhiwei, and he handed over his private savings. In the end, he returned to the mountain.

Li Cunzhen was really thinking about it.

Lu Jin, who was beside him, had already taken three steps at a time and walked up to him.

Lu Jin had her own little scheme in mind.

He had previously been slapped and made to cry by Zhang Zhiwei in Lujia Town, which made him lose face.

The tall Taoist priest was too much for him to handle, but this short guy in front of him didn't seem particularly special. He was probably his junior brother, and this was a good opportunity to get revenge.

Surely I can't be unable to beat this person either!

"Master, please wait."

Zhang Huaiyi looked up and saw a young man in brocade robes standing in front of him, with two other young men leading horses behind him. He was slightly taken aback.

Lu Jin walked up to him and asked.

"Are you a fellow Daoist from Longhu Mountain? What's your name?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Huaiyi smiled bitterly to himself.

He has already been expelled from the mountain by his master, so he can probably no longer be considered a disciple of Longhu Mountain.

But he was still wearing the Taoist robe and couldn't take it off anytime soon.

In addition, Zhang Huaiyi had a very strong sense of belonging to Longhu Mountain.

I was still hesitant.

□ Zhong had already subconsciously agreed.

"This humble Taoist priest is Zhang Huaiyi of Longhu Mountain."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jin was overjoyed.

It really is from Longhu Mountain!

He turned around and pointed to Li Cunzhen and Li Muxuan.

"We're looking for Celestial Master Zhang Jingqing. Since we're going the same way, let's go up the mountain together."

Zhang Huaiyi's expression changed slightly.

Looking for a master?

If he goes back like this, wouldn't he be walking into a trap?

Before he could refuse, the overly familiar Lu Jin asked again.

"You're Zhang Zhiwei's junior apprentice, right?"

Zhang Huaiyi was taken aback, then nodded.

Zhang Zhiwei was indeed his senior.

Lu Jin's smile widened as she stepped forward and patted Zhang Huaiyi on the shoulder, her tone light and cheerful.

"That would be great!"

"Master Zhang, let's have a friendly spar sometime!"

Zhang Huaiyi looked at him with some confusion, then glanced at Li Cunzhen and Li Muxuan behind him, and shook his head.

"My skills are not yet proficient, so I will not embarrass myself in front of you."

He paused, then asked again.

"May I ask your esteemed names? And from which famous mountain are you distinguished disciples?"

Lu Jin puffed out his chest and said loudly.

"My name is Lu Jin. This is my senior brother Li Cunzhen and my junior brother Li Muxuan. The three of us are disciples of the Sanyi Sect."

Zhang Huaiyi's gaze sharpened slightly upon hearing the words "Sanyi Gate".

He certainly knew that name; the sect of the Great Ying Immortal Zuo Ruotong was a renowned sect in the world of supernatural beings.

At this moment, Zhang Huaiyi looked at Lu Jin again, and suddenly, as if he remembered something.

He blurted it out.

"You're Lu Jin, the crybaby who got slapped by Senior Brother Zhang Zhiwei and made him cry?!"

The words fell.

Lu Jin's smile froze instantly.

His face instantly changed from white to red, from red to green, and finally as black as the bottom of a pot.

"That bastard Zhang Zhiwei—"

Lu Jin gritted her teeth, squeezing out the words through her clenched teeth.

"Didn't he say he wouldn't tell anyone?!"

Zhang Huaiyi then realized he had let something slip, and gave an embarrassed smile, scratching his head.

"Well... Young Master Lu, I'm really sorry, I didn't mean to."

He paused, then added quietly.

"However, this matter has already spread throughout Longhu Mountain, and now... even the old lady who sells vegetables in this town probably knows about it."

Lu Jin looked around, then thought about how she had introduced herself earlier.

I immediately felt a burning sensation on my face.

He took a deep breath, then another, and finally couldn't hold back any longer, bursting into a tirade of curses.

"You stinking Taoist priest! You stinking Taoist! Zhang Zhiwei, you bastard! You untrustworthy scoundrel!"

Li Cunzhen shook his head as he listened from behind.

He led his horse over and glanced at Lu Jin helplessly.

"By insulting that stinking Taoist priest, aren't you insulting yourself in the process?"

Lu Jin was stunned for a moment before she realized what was happening.

He was also a Taoist priest, and the term "ox-nose" was used to insult himself as well.

Not only was he a Taoist priest, but all four people in the circle were also Taoist priests.

His face flushed, he opened his mouth as if to say something, but then swallowed it back, finally snorted and turned his head away.

At this moment, Li Cunzhen walked up to Zhang Huaiyi and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Master Zhang, please forgive me. My junior brother is impulsive and speaks without thinking. If he has been rude, please forgive him."

Zhang Huaiyi quickly returned the greeting.

"No, no, it was I who misspoke."

Li Cunzhen asked again.

"If Master Zhang has time, could you take us up the mountain with you? This is our first time visiting Longhu Mountain, and we are not familiar with the paths."

Zhang Huaiyi fell silent.

Since being driven down the mountain, he has been wandering around not far from the foot of Longhu Mountain for the past few days.

The same question kept replaying in my mind.

Should we go back?

Let's go back.

My master said that if I wanted to stay in Longhu Mountain, I would have to have all my cultivation destroyed, and all my more than ten years of practice would be ruined.

But what if we don't go back?

He really couldn't bear to leave Longhu Mountain.

Since his family was wiped out when he was a child, he had grown up on Longhu Mountain and was familiar with every plant and tree.

In contrast, although the world below the mountain was vast, there was no place for him to stay.

Of course, there is another possibility.

That means that Master was just testing me all along.

As long as he goes back, he won't really ruin his cultivation.

Thinking about it.

Zhang Huaiyi raised his head, looked at Li Cunzhen and his group, and then at the distant, misty mountain peaks.

Maybe----

The arrival of Li Cunzhen and his group was a sign from heaven that he should return to Longhu Mountain.

Thinking of this.

Zhang Huaiyi gritted his teeth and finally made up his mind.

"Alright, this humble Taoist will lead you up the mountain."

Li Cunzhen quickly clasped his hands in thanks.

Zhang Huaiyi waved his hand without saying a word and led Li Cunzhen and his group through the town.

Then the four of them walked up the stone steps behind the town.

Dense bamboo groves line both sides of the stone steps, rustling in the wind and bringing a refreshing coolness.

It was midday, and the sun was still high, but fortunately, the bamboo shade blocked most of it, so it wasn't too hot to walk around.

Zhang Huaiyi walked at the front, his pace neither too fast nor too slow.

Li Cunzhen followed behind him, while Lu Jin and Li Muxuan led the horses at the rear.

After walking for a while, Zhang Huaiyi, perhaps feeling that it was too quiet, suddenly spoke up.

"Master Li, what business do you have with my master?"

Li Cunzhen truthfully replied, "I have some doubts about cultivation and would like to ask the Celestial Master for guidance."

Zhang Huaiyi nodded, looked Li Cunzhen up and down, and sighed.

"Fellow Daoist Li, Senior Brother Zhang Zhiwei often mentions you, saying that you are a rare opponent."

"He couldn't find anyone in the mountains who could fight him, and he was bored to death every day. After returning from Lujia Town, he was happy for several days, saying that he had finally met someone who could fight."

Li Cunzhen's lips twitched slightly.

Can fight —

He didn't know whether to be happy or what to say about this evaluation.

Zhang Huaiyi continued to praise.

"Senior Brother Zhang Zhiwei also said that Master Li's life cultivation is extremely high, which shows that he is not only talented but also on the right path. He will definitely achieve great things in the future. It's just a pity that the battle ultimately failed to determine a winner."

Upon hearing this, Li Cunzhen smiled and shook his head.

"Master Zhang, you flatter me. I was just lucky."

Hearing this from behind, Lu Jin couldn't help but interject.

He proudly raised his chin.

"That's right!"

"My senior brother is a prodigy who completed the Foundation Establishment stage in just forty-nine days! He's come to Longhu Mountain this time to consult the Celestial Master about the matter of ascension to immortality!"

Li Cunzhen paused slightly in his steps.

He turned around and glanced at Lu Jin.

Lu Jin was still oblivious, her face beaming, and she was about to say something more.

"Lu Jin".

Li Cunzhen frowned and interrupted him.

Seeing his expression, Lu Jin realized she had said too much and politely shut her mouth.

Li Cunzhen turned around and cupped his hands in greeting to Zhang Huaiyi.

"Master Zhang, please don't take this seriously. My junior brother is exaggerating a bit. I just have some questions about immortals that I'd like to ask the Celestial Master. My own cultivation is far from being at the level to consider ascension to immortality."

Zhang Huaiyi looked somewhat embarrassed, nodded, and didn't say anything more.

Li Muxuan also leaned close to Lu Jin's ear and whispered.

"Why can't you keep your mouth shut?"

"If I let you talk to this big-eared guy for a few more minutes, are you going to reveal all our secrets?"

Lu Jin's face flushed red instantly. He covered his mouth and mumbled something indistinctly.

"I didn't mean to, it's just—"

Li Muxuan rolled his eyes at Lu Jin, speechless.

Zhang Huaiyi and Li Cunzhen remained silent as the four of them ascended the stone steps.

The bamboo forest gradually thinned out, replaced by groves of pine and cypress trees with thick trunks and canopies that completely covered the entire mountain road.

After turning a corner, the view suddenly opened up before me.

A tall stone archway stood before us, with three powerful characters carved on it.

Celestial Master's Mansion.

Behind the archway are long steps that extend all the way to the top of the mountain.

At the end of the steps, the upturned eaves of the palace can be faintly seen, and the golden glazed tiles shimmer in the sunlight.

Zhang Huaiyi stopped and looked up at the archway, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

He has lived here for nearly two thousand years and has long regarded this place as his home.

Now that he has been driven down the mountain by his master, although it has only been a few days since he left, it feels like a long time has passed.

Fortunately, it's back now.

Zhang Huaiyi had been somewhat hesitant, but now that he saw the gate of the Celestial Master's Mansion, he finally made up his mind.

Seeing his expression, Li Cunzhen could guess what he was thinking, so she didn't ask any further questions.

When Li Cunzhen and Li Muxuan stood at the threshold of the Li family compound, they probably felt the same way Zhang Huaiyi did now.

However, Lu Jin and Li Muxuan were unaware that Zhang Huaiyi had been driven down the mountain.

I just felt that he was a bit strange.

I stood there for a while.

Li Cunzhen spoke up.

"Master Zhang, please lead the way."

Zhang Huaiyi took a deep breath and nodded.

"Gentlemen, please follow me."