Sword from the Immortal Mountain

Chapter 51: See the Fox

(A new week, looking for all kinds of support!)

It was still early, so Chen Jin was arranged to rest in a small courtyard.

Although the house is small, it has a well-organized layout, elegant decoration, and a small garden.

Spring is here, and some varieties of flowers in the garden are blooming in the wind and rain, yellow, red, and purple, with a faint fragrance.

Chen Jin is not a person who cares about form, but it is undeniable that some beautiful forms can always make people feel relaxed, happy and comfortable.

This is exactly in line with the practice of "visualization and induction".

He couldn't help but think of his own small house and the vegetables he had planted...

There is no need to worry about Wangcai and Laolang. They are both very intelligent and will never starve.

Having them guarding the house is like having two household gods, so there is no need to worry about someone robbing the house.

In fact, there was nothing worth remembering in the house. The only things that were worth a little money were some books, pens, ink, paper, etc.

Sitting in front of the window, looking at the falling rain, Chen Jin was clearly aware that the thoughts in his mind were actually the distracting thoughts that grew out of it.

Random thoughts are like mosquitoes in the gutter or weeds in the mountains, and it seems that they can never be completely eliminated.

In order to refine the many distracting thoughts, each sect has its own corresponding practice method, either to suppress, to channel, or to cut off...

To a certain extent, human spiritual practice is a process of fighting against distracting thoughts and delusions.

The purpose of the method that Chen Jin learned is two sentences:

"When consciousness enters the sea, one becomes a fish; when thoughts emerge from the water, a dragon calls for rain."

It has the meaning of "harmony between man and nature, and people of the same spirit seek each other".

Simply put, distracting thoughts are not viewed as a disaster, but as part of human consciousness.

Random thoughts can be a beneficial supplement to the spirit, soul and mind.

As long as you can distinguish clearly and control it well, it will be fine.

There was a rumbling sound; it was spring thunder.

The thunder sounds just right, it can scare away evil spirits, see through illusions, and help people wake up.

So Chen Jin lay down on the bed, closed his eyes and rested. The thoughts and distractions in his mind disappeared in an instant.

Outside the window, a figure appeared, hiding in the dark and peeking.

But Chen Jin seemed to be fast asleep and didn't notice anything.

……

Zhang Tong took a nap in the side hall and when he woke up, it was already afternoon.

Fortunately, there was a pot of charcoal fire in the living room, which was quite warm, so I fell asleep without feeling cold.

It's time for dinner.

Zhang Tong walked out and looked around, and saw many classmates from the county school and other students he knew.

But Chen Jin was not there.

Did he leave, leave Hujiazhuang?

Or maybe he was valued by Mr. Hu and became a real VIP?
Zhang Tong didn’t know, and it was difficult to ask anyone.

The dinner was still sumptuous, with clinking glasses and a lively atmosphere.

This time, there were no longer two people at the table, but eight.

Sitting in his seat, Mr. Zhang felt inexplicably lonely, not in high spirits, and didn't eat much.

During this time, Mr. Hu appeared, toasted everyone, and told them a regrettable news.

He said, "All good things must come to an end." From now on, Hujiazhuang will no longer hold the Spring Blossom and Autumn Blossom Banquet.

Everyone sighed.

Zhang Tong felt even more depressed.

For him, being able to attend the banquet is not just about eating and drinking, it is also a rare opportunity to socialize.

Although, he is not good at this.

But the scene is provided.

Zhang Tong suddenly thought that although Mr. Hu did not give a reason for stopping the banquet, it was not difficult to guess that he must have succeeded in finding a son-in-law.

Chen Jin, it must be him!
Didn’t he always say that he would not marry into the wife’s family?

Say one thing and do another?
Or maybe the conditions offered by Mr. Hu were just too good?
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Mr. Hu was no ordinary wealthy man. He was not only rich, but also had an indescribable nobleness. Rumors spread that the Hu family came from the capital and had a very powerful background.

In this case, becoming Hu's son-in-law, even if it means marrying into the Hu family's family, is not unacceptable.

Moreover, I heard that Miss Hu is extremely beautiful, well-educated and well-mannered, and is a perfect match for me...

Mr. Zhang was upset.

He was in a state of confusion and drank to drown his sorrows. He got drunk for the first time in his life. Finally, Brother Hu San carried him to a carriage and sent him home, but he was still unconscious.

……

As night fell, the banquet ended and everyone dispersed.

Hujiazhuang, which was bustling and noisy during the day, became deserted, with a sense of loneliness and tranquility.

The wind and rain haven't stopped yet.

Spring rain like this, once it starts, will never stop.

It was already late, it was the hour of Hai.

Then I saw Brother Hu San walking towards me with an umbrella in one hand and a lantern in the other.

He came to the door, stopped, raised his hand and knocked on the door: "Mr. Chen, Mr. Chen, are you awake?"

Chen Jin got up and came to open the door: "Just woke up."

Third Brother Hu said apologetically, "Mr. Chen, it's all my fault. I forgot about you here and didn't even come to invite you to the banquet. I deserve to die."

Chen Jin smiled and said, "It's just a meal, why bother about life and death?"

Third Brother Hu apologized with a smile: "Mr. Chen is indeed a generous man. My master invites you."

Hold up the umbrella to prevent Chen Jin from getting wet.

After a while, I came to the main hall again.

The lights were bright here, and Mr. Hu was sitting at the head of the table, his eyes blazing, as if he had become a different person. He was no longer the smiling rich man, but a powerful person with a sense of majesty.

He walked down and praised, "Mr. Chen is neither arrogant nor impatient, neither frightened nor afraid. His skill in cultivating his Qi is truly remarkable."

Chen Jin blinked his eyes: "I was just too sleepy and overslept."

Mr. Hu: “…”

Somehow, facing the young man in front of him, he felt a little confused and unsure of himself.

It doesn't make sense.

He has met many people in his life, but this is the first time he has encountered such a situation.

He immediately asked, "Mr. Chen, are you hungry?"

Chen Jin smiled and replied, "I ate a lot at noon, so I'm not hungry. I'd better go see your daughter first. It's hard to eat without seeing her."

Mr. Hu clapped his hands and said, "Great! Please follow me, Mr. Chen, to the backyard."

Chen Jin followed him, but Brother Hu San did not move and stayed outside.

When there are female family members in the backyard of the house, ordinary people are not allowed to enter without an invitation.

There is a corridor from the main hall to the back house. There are lights hung at regular intervals along the corridor, which is very bright.

As Mr. Hu walked, he said, "Mr. Chen, I have something to say in advance. I hope you don't mind."

"But it doesn't matter."

"Perhaps you have heard from others that the daughter of the Hu family is beautiful, but that is not the case. It is hard to describe the appearance of my daughter, and it may even scare you. So Mr. Chen, you'd better be mentally prepared."

Chen Jin nodded and said, "Since I dare to travel alone to study, I am quite courageous."

"Very good. I was right about him."

Mr. Hu said happily.

Soon, the two came to a boudoir.

Mr. Hu stretched out his hand and pushed open the half-closed door, shouting, "Xi'er, I have invited the teacher, come and meet him quickly."

There was a person lying on the bed, covered with a quilt. When she heard the voice, she stood up in a loose embroidered long skirt, walked to Chen Jin, and bowed in a formal manner: "Xier greets the teacher."

Chen Jin looked up at her. She was furry, with erect ears, a pointed mouth, and a pair of narrow vertical pupils.

It is not a lady from a noble family, but a fox.

(End of this chapter)