Xiaoyaoshanjun

Chapter 149 Practice Time
The scenery is at its best in midsummer.

One day, Lan He walked quickly from the corridor beside the pool to the pavilion.

Before he was ten meters away, Tian Buli opened his eyes and looked at the person who was coming.

There are twenty or thirty maids in the mansion, and if all the servants are counted, there are about two or three hundred people.

Tian Buli sat by the pool to practice every day. He would only chat about mundane matters when the princess and her husband came to ask for advice. Usually, it was Tu Niang who took over the meals brought by the maid.

Lan He walked up to him and said politely, "Master, we will be leaving in a few days. There are several guests in our house today. Madam asked me to ask if you are free."

"You might as well go and have a look."

After hearing this, Lan He led the way.

Tian Buli is definitely not a socially anxious person, he has always been a person who is eloquent and good at speaking.

Just avoid ineffective social interactions most of the time.

In the past, I had to smile for money, be servile, and use my mouth to make money to support my family.

There is no need for that now, and I no longer get up in the middle of the night to grind tofu.

Tian Buli also gave the princess and her husband some face, and provided them with good food and drink over the past few days.

If there is a fight or a quarrel, I will not give you face anymore.

The last time, I just invited you to dinner, but after it was over it felt like an inspection, which was very unpleasant.

Tian Buli thought about it later and realized that he had indeed accepted the kindness and help of the princess and her husband, so in the eyes of these people, it was natural that he was willing to get on board.

These are all things of the past. In the past, when we were weak, we were considered as guests when we lived in other people’s homes.

Now that we are stronger, we are naturally guests, and honored guests at that.

So don’t think about those boring things. If you want to go, go. If you don’t want to go, don’t go.

If you want to give them face, just give it.

If you are too lazy to go, then don’t give it. Others won’t say anything if they know.

Now those two people themselves know that this side will not agree to everything.

As soon as Tian Buli approached the guest room, he felt that there were quite a few people in the room.

Sure enough, when I got closer, I heard the sound of people talking, and when I walked to the door, I saw more than ten people inside.

"Master Tian is here." Qi Dao Zong looked over here and said with a smile, "Master, please take a seat. These are all friends who have gathered in the city, waiting to go to Yanxia Mountain for a banquet in a few days."

Tian Buli nodded and took a seat.

There were only four people dressed as Taoist priests in the room, and the rest were dressed as literati or noblemen.

As soon as Tian Buli took his seat, an old Taoist in his fifties dressed as a Taoist priest looked at Tian Buli.

"Where is Taoist Master Tian practicing?"

"Yanxia Mountain."

"How long have you been practicing?"

"Two or three years."

The old Taoist priest and Tian Buli both responded casually, and Qi Daozon, the host, quickly introduced them.

"This is Taoist Honghuo from Huoyang Mountain in Songzhou. He has also been invited to attend the banquet."

Tian Buli nodded and said, "Hello, Taoist Priest."

Taoist Honghuo did not reply, and said nothing with some arrogance and disdain.

Qi Daozong spoke up for Tian Buli when he saw this, "Master Honghuo, although Master Tian has only been practicing for two or three years, he is extremely wise and has profound skills."

Taoist Priest Honghuo said disdainfully: "What abilities can you have after two years of practice? You can't even get started. I'm afraid you're still just carrying water, running errands, practicing martial arts and learning calligraphy."

Tian Buli smiled and said, "Master, you are right. I am usually busy with these things."

Taoist Priest Honghuo stopped talking and he didn't mean to look down on anyone, but he just looked down on them and thought he was not wrong.

The scholar next to him politely bowed to Tian Buli and said, "My name is Zhang Yiyong. I usually travel between Hanyang Province and the capital. I heard about Taoist Tian last year and also talked to my friends about how Taoist Tian fought against eight bandits alone."

Tian Buli also said politely: "Mr. Zhang, you are too polite. I don't seek martial arts. I was also chased and beaten by someone at that time. If I don't fight back, I'm afraid I will hate it for the rest of my life."

Zhang Yiyong smiled and said, "That's right, those people really deserve to die." A scholar wearing brown brocade clothes nearby looked at Tian Buli for a while. He was wearing a brown scholar's gown with a dark red pattern of a bamboo forest printed on the front, and there were white spaces between the clothes. At first glance, it was obvious that his clothes were of different value from those of ordinary people.

"I've often heard that Taoist Master Tian is very skilled in Taoism. Last year, I heard from Miss Lingzhu from Prince Mi's mansion that Taoist Master Tian has mastered the Lightning Method."

Tian Buli looked at this person.

Qi Daozong introduced him at the right time: "This is Mr. Qiu, who lives in Chunlei Mountain and is known as Chunlei Jushi. He is a guest official of Prince Mi's palace. He is very capable and has studied Taoism very well, forming his own school."

Tian Buli nodded, "I've heard a lot about you."

I have indeed heard that one of the Xia family's sons was learning martial arts in Chunlei Mountain.

Taoist Honghuo saw these people bragging to each other and felt very unhappy that he was still being ignored at his age. He quickly said, "Thunder method? I'm afraid it's the Thunder Tyrant Skill. Can that be considered a thunder method? How ridiculous!"

Zhang Yiyong said with a smile: "How about Taoist Master Honghuo compete with Taoist Master Tian? It will also open our eyes."

Taoist Priest Honghuo waved his hand and said, "Don't talk nonsense. I will not bully a young Taoist priest."

Tian Buli felt speechless, but he also understood the thinking of these old Taoists.

I don’t think giving others a cold shoulder is bullying, and I don’t think it’s wrong.

Of course, I wouldn't be provoked into a fight by just a few words.

"Haha!" Zhang Yiyong said with a smile: "Old Taoist priest, don't underestimate Taoist priest Tian. You see, Taoist priest Tian is calm and composed. His Qi-cultivation skills are absolutely perfect."

Taoist Honghuo quickly looked towards Tian Buli, only to see Tian Buli sitting there looking at this side innocently.

Zhang Yiyong said again: "Master, don't underestimate Master Tian. Master Tian is actually very skilled. Not only is he a martial artist, he can kill eight Wolf Valley soldiers by himself and escape unscathed."

"Not only that, Taoist priest Tian said he has been practicing Taoism for two or three years, but he started to slay demons and monsters two years ago and killed a baby-eating king."

"The monster named Infant Devouring King was invulnerable to swords and spears, and was hard to be injured by weapons. A hundred or so ordinary people were no match for it, but it was easily killed by Taoist Master Tian using his magic."

"If you don't know what kind of monster the Infant Devouring King is, you might as well ask Master Qi. Master Qi has a piece of that monster's scales. The monks in the city have all seen them. They are very hard."

"Master Tian is a young hero. Master Honghuo, although you know a few Taoist techniques, you may not be able to defeat Master Tian."

Tian Buli sighed in his heart, these literati are really insidious.

Qi Dao Zong was afraid that Tian Buli would be angry, so he quickly calmed the situation.

"Mr. Zhang, please don't cause trouble. Taoist Honghuo, don't be impulsive. Taoist Tian has indeed only practiced for three years, but he is also the last disciple of the master of Liuyun Peak. His aptitude is far superior to ours."

Taoist Honghuo did not act impulsively. He simply bowed to Tian Buli and said, "Master Tian, ​​please do not blame me. I was too careless just now."

Tian Buli said politely: "You are too polite, Taoist priest. What you said is the truth. I usually live in seclusion in the mountains and don't know much about worldly rules. Please forgive me if I have offended you."

Taoist Priest Honghuo smiled and said, "There are no rules here. You are so young, and you can kill monsters after practicing for only one year. You are also Taoist Priest Liuyun's favorite disciple. I should know what you are capable of. But I am also curious about what kind of thunder method you know. Could you please tell me?"

Tian Buli felt a liking for the old Taoist priest because he was very polite and not an impulsive or reckless person.

"It's palm thunder. When I was practicing Yanxia Gong, I observed the spring thunder and awakening of insects. I gained some insights and figured out this way from Yanxia Gong. In addition, I also know how to pass through walls and float in the air, lie on clouds and fly up. I usually carry water and read books, and learn some useful medical prescriptions and scriptures."

Taoist Honghuo was surprised and asked, "The art of lying on the clouds and flying up the mountain? What kind of Taoist method is this?"

Only then did Tian Buli realize that the Taoism taught by his master was not the ordinary Taoism that most cultivators practiced.

As my cultivation becomes more and more advanced in the future, I will naturally learn some profound Taoist methods that ordinary cultivators have never seen or heard of.

"It's just the ordinary Cloud Walking Technique, which consumes too much energy."

Tian Buli explained a little bit and looked at Qi Daozon again.

Qi Daozong understood quickly and said with a smile: "Everyone, I would like to offer you a toast."

With Qi Daozon's help in changing the subject, everyone soon started talking about other things.

While eating, Tian Buli thought back to the time he actually spent practicing.

It’s been about four years, from the age of eighteen to now twenty-two, almost four years.

In four years, I spent only less than two years actually practicing Taoism, and the rest of the time was spent busy with various things.

Qi Dao Zong and the princess have been practicing for more than thirty years, but it is likely that less than one-tenth of the time was actually spent on practice.

It seems that the Taoist practice I have achieved in less than two years has surpassed the practice of an ordinary Taoist priest in more than ten years.

I just don’t know how big the gap is compared to those real geniuses.

(End of this chapter)