Evergreen Immortal..

Chapter 148: Watching Carp in a Shallow Pond, Fish Leaping Over Dragon Gate

The winding stream, the flowing wine cups, the pavilions, the towers, the bamboo and the orchid, eight sceneries are gathered in one courtyard.

"People who read books really know how to have fun."

Li Rui led everyone and walked in the courtyard with his hands behind his back.

I heard that the first-generation owner of Qingfeng Villa was a Jiangnan native. When he built a hut and lived in seclusion, he brought with him the habits of Jiangnan gardens. The scenery is very different from Anning, but it has its own flavor.

Why shouldn’t the hut be a small thatched hut?

Big mistakes.

According to the records in "The Chronicles of the Jianghu of Dayu·Yunzhou Chapter" that Li Rui had read, the first-generation owner of Qingfeng Villa was a failed scholar, but his failure was not like that of ordinary people. He failed to pass the imperial examination and called himself a failed scholar.

He himself was among the top three and was a Jinshi.

There were hundreds of thousands of candidates taking the imperial examination, and among those who were Jinshi, at least the top three hundred were among them, which shows how valuable it was.

It is also rumored that the first owner of the manor was not only a great scholar, but his family was also a famous wealthy businessman in Jiangnan.

Jiangnan.

That's the richest place in the world.

If you are considered rich in Jiangnan, you are extremely rich in other places.

A small country villa is really no different from a small thatched hut.

So, young people, you should drink less inspirational chicken soup. There is no such thing as starting from scratch or God rewards hard work. It is just for outsiders to see.

Regarding the allocation of rooms.

Li Rui was rarely domineering.

If both parties were to give in to each other, no one would be satisfied in the end, and it seemed that he was the only one who could be the bad guy.

It is less likely that people will bear grudges against you when you are old.

"Master Tan and I are in the same room."

"Liang He and Tang Hai share the same room."

"There's only one room left, Miss Jiang will have it all to herself. Does that make no sense for you all?"

Li Rui paused for a moment, and when he saw that no one was talking, he confirmed it.

"That's it."

Although it is called one room, in fact each room is a separate room, not a large dormitory bed or two beds in one room.

As for Jiang Yan, she had a separate room.

It seemed that Li Rui got the last one and left her, but in fact, Li Rui had planned it all along.

For the only daughter of the Jiangdong Sword Master, it is not excessive for her to live in a single room.

Jiang Yan originally wanted to say something, but when she thought about the fact that she really didn't like living under the same roof with others, she swallowed the words back.

"Let's each take a two-day break first, and then go on patrol again."

Li Rui has always been quite generous when it comes to giving holidays.

Qin Hua and several other Huaqing Sect disciples looked at each other and saw the joy in each other's eyes.

They were originally struggling with how to ask Li Rui for leave to go to Huaqing Sect, but they didn't expect that Li Rui would give them leave on his own.

"I would say that Senior Li is reasonable."

The young girl Tang Tang whispered happily.

They each went back to their rooms.

Tan Hu finally got the chance and insisted on having a late night talk with Li Rui.

I don’t know where he learned such a sophisticated word.

Fortunately, it wasn't a one-night stand or something like that, and Li Rui had no intention of forcibly locking the man up.

There is nothing to do.

Li Rui told Tan Hu the story of a young general.

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"Lord Huo fought a battle thousands of miles behind enemy lines, beheaded the king, and was named the Marquis of Guanjun by Emperor Wu."

Tan Hu was originally a border soldier.

He was dumbfounded by this tactic of thousands of miles and deep defense.

Ordinary generals have to be extremely cautious even when going out of the city ten miles away, let alone marching alone into an area thousands of miles away. Wow, is this a human compass?

Li Rui was kind enough not to reveal the ending of Lord Huo.

"He died of illness at the age of 24, and Emperor Wu gave him the posthumous title of 'Jinghuan'."

"He who spread justice and acted with courage, devoted himself to the great cause, conquered distant lands, and pacified the four directions with military force was called Huan. After him, this became the posthumous title that military generals dreamed of, just like the Marquis of Guanjun."

It seems that Tan Hu is still very interested.

Li Rui stopped immediately.

"One a day, don't be greedy, Brother Tan."

Seeing Li Rui say this, Tan Hu could only give up in disappointment.

Dinner was brought by maids from Qingfeng Villa. The maids were dressed in elegant skirts, looking pretty but not dull. Their manners and conversation were dignified, much more elegant than many other ladies from wealthy families in Qinghe.

This is the foundation of a force.

This can be seen from these maids.

What was served were some light and delicious side dishes, such as stir-fried bamboo shoots, lotus seed and lotus root soup, and the meatiest dish was roasted pigeon.

Tan Hu grumbled in dissatisfaction: "No wine, no meat, what's the point of eating eggs."

He still likes the feeling of eating meat and drinking wine with big mouthfuls.

Li Rui seemed to be enjoying his meal.

This may seem ordinary on the surface, but actually it is a recipe that requires a lot of knowledge. Not only the cooking technique is superb, but also the ingredients are of the best quality, all of which are fresh seasonal dishes.

The ancients said to eat according to the season.

What this means is that you should eat things that grow in the season and don't disrupt the rules.

It sounds mysterious, but it actually means eating bamboo shoots in spring, lotus roots in summer, crabs in autumn, and fish in winter.

Why do we eat bamboo shoots in spring? Because bamboo shoots emerge when the spring thunder sounds, and they are the most tender at that time.

Why do we eat crabs in autumn? Because autumn is the time when crabs reproduce and they are the fattest.

These are just the experiences of the elderly.

It was late afternoon.

Tan Hu was really hungry, so he called Tang Hai and others to go to the city in the dark, saying that they were going to find some supper. It seemed that they would not be back at night.

Li Rui had a clear mind. He thought that people who practiced martial arts were full of vigor and vitality. He probably had lamb kidneys for dinner, and then went to the brothel to digest the food.

Li Rui was originally invited, but he declined.

When people get older, they still prefer quietness.

late at night.

Qingfeng Villa is located in a valley, far away from the city. From time to time, the pleasant chirping of some unknown birds can be heard outside the window.

“It’s a good place to cultivate one’s character.”

Li Rui slowly looked at his eyes.

The seventy-two cycles have been completed.

It's still early to see the sky.

Li Rui simply pushed the door open and walked out, strolling around the courtyard under the moonlight.

The first owner of Qingfeng Villa really had good taste. The quiet valley, coupled with the moonlight, has a unique charm.

Unknowingly.

Li Rui walked to a shallow pond.

The pond is not big, only about ten feet in radius. There are fish in the pond, most of which are bright red koi.

The wealthier scholars in the State of Yu loved to raise a few koi in their yards.

Koi is also known as Dragon Gate Fish.

The story of the carp leaping over the dragon gate originated from this fish. It is very similar to the story of a scholar who studies hard for more than ten years and finally passes the imperial examination. It may be that they share the same suffering, or they just want to have good luck.

The "little thoughts" of scholars can be seen everywhere in Qingfeng Villa.

Li Rui is well-versed in the history books of this world. Scholars themselves cannot cause any big trouble, but they are just mean.

He is a good instigator.

The same goes for Qingfeng Villa. On the surface, it is always the first to stand up and support the court, but it has also never been absent from actions behind the scenes.

Li Rui's expression changed slightly.

The small pond has a narrow upward water inlet trough, with flowing water connected to the upper end, and then connected to a mountain stream above that.

I saw several koi swimming upstream, jumping up again and again.

Although he failed again and again, he was never discouraged.

Li Rui could see the overall situation, so he knew that as long as these koi jumped out of the water tank, they would be able to swim out of the house and into the mountains, where they would have a vast world to explore from then on.

Maybe you can really enter the lake or even the sea.

Li Rui was speechless.

The scene before our eyes is nothing more than a carp leaping over the dragon gate.

Li Rui didn't know whether he could transform into a dragon, but the story of Leaping Over the Dragon Gate was most likely created by a scholar while watching fish.

Li Rui was watching with great interest.

A female voice came from behind: "The carp leaps over the Dragon Gate and turns into a dragon."

Turned his head.

Seeing Jiang Yan walking towards the pool, Li Rui smiled and said, "Miss Jiang, are you going out?"

Jiang Yan shook her head: "Nothing, just taking a walk, I happened to see you in a leisurely mood."

"I was watching the fish, it was really interesting, so I watched them for a while longer."

Jiang Yan walked to Li Rui's side.

He lowered his eyes and looked into the shallow pond.

After a long time, he slowly spoke: "Senior, have you ever heard why Longmen Realm is called Longmen?"

Li Rui turned his head.

Regarding this question, he actually looked up the book to confirm it, but what the book said was not necessarily correct.

Jiang Yan is the daughter of Jiang Linxian, and she must know much more about Longmen Realm than he has.

He was very curious about how Jiang Linxian would explain the word "Longmen" in Longmen Realm.

He shook his head and said, "Longmen Realm is too far away from an old man like me, I don't know."

Jiang Yan smiled faintly, not trying to show off.

Given her status, she wouldn't show off these things in front of Li Rui.

"My father once said that before the ancient times, the highest realm of the human race was willow tendons. Above that, the road was cut off."

Li Rui raised his eyebrows slightly.

He had also seen this legend in an ancient book and had only regarded it as a story before. But now that it was told by Jiang Yan, or Jiang Linxian, it seemed more authentic.

Jiang Yan continued, "Later, the human elders created the Qi-nourishing method, which restored the broken path. Only one person in ten thousand may be able to step onto the willow tendons, but once they cross it, they will be like a sea dragon, with a bright future ahead of them."

"In later generations, the method of nourishing qi was improved, and the number of people who entered the Dragon Gate realm increased infinitely compared to ancient times. It is no longer a rarity, but the name still remains."

Li Rui nodded.

He had a deep understanding of the difficulty of the ancient ancestors who reconnected broken roads.

With so many techniques to compare with, it is so difficult to create one's own martial arts, not to mention creating a new realm. The difficulty is unimaginable.

The person who created the method of nourishing qi must have great wisdom and perseverance.

But why did Jiang Yan tell me this?
Li Rui did not rush to ask the reason, but just listened quietly.

Jiang Yan: "My father once said that the Qi-nourishing method that has been improved by later generations is actually a shortcut that bypasses the most difficult part of the journey. That's why there are so many mediocre people in the world who can pass the Dragon Gate."

Li Rui was speechless.

Only a genius like Jiang Linxian would dare to say this.

Which warrior in the Longmen realm is not a genius?
If you are not a genius, it is impossible to reach the Longmen Realm.

Jiang Yan looked at the dragon energy lingering on Li Rui and continued, "Legend has it that in ancient times, the method of nourishing energy was created a thousand years ago, but in the end only ten people were able to jump over the dragon gate."

Li Rui narrowed his eyes slightly.

He had never heard of this legend, but there were only ten people in a thousand years.

It’s really too low.

Jiang Yan took a deep breath:

"But among these ten people, three have ascended to heaven and become immortals!"

(End of this chapter)