Advance the future and become a martial saint on earth!

Chapter 120 Ascending the high platform, Beicang Hou became a 'Qi Refiner' and received the 'Feathered Immortal Clothes' in advance!
A few more days passed.

Old man Yao, who used to be the groom of Lin's house and is now the steward of Ji's house.

He called his godson Yao Shi to set up a stool for him, and personally hung up couplets and blessing characters, and added lanterns to Ji's house, making it prosperous.

While mounting the paper with glue, Old Man Yao turned around and looked at the tall gate and large exterior of Ji's house. The long corridor along West Street looked like a wasteland waiting to be rebuilt. He couldn't help but sigh:
"It's New Year's Day, and such a disaster has happened. Sigh."

"However, fortunately, Master Ji is here, otherwise these county residents would have suffered a great crime and even their lives would be in danger!"

"Although I'm going through a poor year now, at least I'm still alive. The elders in my family once said that at the end of the year, we must repay all the loans and debts we have made throughout the year, just like passing a checkpoint."

“Anning County this year.”

"Everyone has to pass this test!"

Yesterday.

Their boss, Ji Xiu, instructed the people in the house to hold a three-day banquet, using the family's resources to prepare pigs and slaughter sheep, so that these survivors could have a reunion dinner.

Afterwards, they worked together with the county government, integrated the big households in each county, opened their granaries to provide grain, and distributed porridge to help them get through the cold winter months.

This kind act made Old Man Yao look up while he was working, and he looked at Hong Jiang who was setting up the table and directing people to spread the red cloth.

I just think that he and this former customer of the kiln are really lucky.

If it weren't for the great luck, the chance to work together, and the good eyes to see the talent,
How could this talented man be promoted to this point after his rise to prominence?

Old man Yao was working and sighing.

Herod!
Suddenly, several horses neighed outside.

Old man Yao looked carefully.

He saw Lu Yu, Wei Zhi, Xu Heng and other young masters who made three major businesses and had become friends with Ji Xiu when he was still the leader of Fengyun Club.

Now he is riding a tall horse, carrying New Year gifts, and coming to the door:
"Manager Yao, is Master Ji in the house?"

"The end of the year is approaching, the disaster is over, and although peace and tranquility need to be rebuilt, my father said that etiquette cannot be abolished."

"Besides, Master Ji has taken good care of Fengyun Club and our business. If he hadn't taken action with his men, the shops and businesses on East and West Street would have suffered heavy losses."

"I have received such a great favor and gift, if I don't come here to congratulate you."

"That's very rude."

Wei Zhi had a slender waist, riding a big maroon horse, carrying an exquisitely crafted sandalwood gift box, with a happy smile on her face. At the same time, her beautiful eyes moved, constantly looking inside, revealing regret from time to time.

Ever since Ji Xiu moved out of the blue brick courtyard of Huoyao, he moved to the former base of the three major gangs on West Street and opened a mansion.

From then on, the number of times she used the excuse of visiting others decreased significantly.

Even today, even though Wei Zhi is unwilling to regret it, she still has to admit
That is Ji Xiu, the newly emerged hero in Anning County who is already considered the 'number one' hero in the county.

Be it martial arts or livelihood, after this period, he will be ranked number one in the entire county. Even if the county magistrate comes, he will be inferior to him.

For now, I can still find an excuse to see someone.

But when he expanded his business, climbed the martial arts ladder, and crossed over to the capital.
Don't talk about reminiscing.

I'm afraid that even if I want to meet him, it would be extremely difficult.

Therefore, the few thoughts that Wei Zhi originally had had had already been extinguished, but she inevitably felt empty and a little sad.

Sometimes, it is a good thing to choose someone who is excellent, which proves that you have good vision.

But if it's too good
Thinking of this, Wei Zhi looked at Lu Yu, whose face was flushed.

The owner of the kiln was actually an angel investor, who extended a helping hand to Mr. Ji when he was at his lowest point.

Just for this favor, he can live a life of luxury and let his father follow behind and reap the glory.

only.
Thinking of Lu Yu's arrogant sister, Lu Hongyu, Wei Zhi sighed.

It is said that the girls around Mr. Ji are all from the jade shop of the Cai family, the embroidery shop of the Ye family, and the girl from the Lin family who is a member of the "school".
This identity is completely different from theirs.

Even though they used to be cunning in front of Ji Xiu's sister Ji Wei, competing with each other and trying to overshadow each other.

But at this moment, seeing that Lu Hongyu didn't show her face, Wei Zhi couldn't help but feel a little sympathy.

When I was young, I met someone who was too outstanding.
It may not be a good thing.

Her showing up means she is relieved and has let it go.

But the fact that he didn't even show his face meant that he was still somewhat unwilling.

So this time, Wei Zhi focused her thoughts and only came to Ji's house to express her gratitude on behalf of her father Wei Dingchang, giving gifts and not talking about romance.

Lu Yu and Xu Heng were no exception.

The conflicts with the three major gangs are still vivid in my mind.

But in a short time.
The friend who used to be a close friend suddenly rose to prominence and became the one who drank and chatted with the elders, and even sat in the highest position. The speed of his status and power leaped!
Asking the two of them to deliver New Year gifts was a bit hesitant and unable to save face.

Seeing the three famous Fengyun Society members in the county come to pay New Year's greetings, Old Man Yao smiled and jumped off the stool to greet them:

"So you are some old friends of the boss. Please be polite. I will go and report to you."

As soon as he finished speaking, there was the sound of wheels rumbling, raising dust, and a man came to visit in a sedan chair.

"I have come to wish Master Ji a happy new year. Old man, I want to wish you a happy new year. Is your boss here?"

Di Yuan spoke with a smile as servants on his left and right drove the carriage. When he stepped out of the sedan chair, he held two small transparent glass water boxes in his hands. Inside, there were shadows, one long and one flat, one gold and one blue, swaying.

He raised his palm slightly:

"I have come from afar and in a hurry. I haven't prepared anything good. The day after tomorrow is New Year's Day. There are many rules in my family. I guess I will drive the merchant ship to Jiangyin Prefecture soon."

"Brother Ji and I hit it off right away, so I brought two 'hundred-year-old spirit fish' with me. They are a specialty of the East Canghai Sea and are rarely seen in Anning County."

"One 'Red Gold Scale' and one 'Green Wood Ray' are both very beneficial for leather refining. Brother Ji is a young talent. You have broken the limit of 'Mercury Blood Silver Marrow' and are very close to leather refining."

"Although the blood of monsters is also a tonic, it still pales in comparison to these spiritual fish in the water."

"My Jiangyin Prefecture's schools are very popular, and most of the direct descendants prefer this 'spiritual product' in the East Cang Sea when they refine leather."

"Please give me my visiting card and business card."

Di Yuan explained and took out a business card with gold-stamped patterns, a big "Di" character written on it, and the logo of the post company embroidered on it.

The post is running!
Old man Yao had worked for the Lin family for most of his life, and he had often heard the dock helpers and porters say this.

The most prominent people who traveled the vast river were the "post companies" in Jiangyin Prefecture, pirates of all sizes, the navy soldiers in the prefecture, and even wild monsters under the water.
There are relationships involved, it’s so complicated!

I didn't expect that such a person would rush to present gifts to our boss during the New Year!

Thinking of this, Old Man Yao couldn't help but look eager:

"It's Master Di. Please wait a moment, I will go and report to you right away!"

The young masters who make their livings from the three major businesses are Lu Yu, Wei Zhi and others.

Seeing the "Post Station" carriage parked at the doorstep of Ji's house, they looked at each other in confusion. Then, looking at the New Year gifts they brought, they suddenly felt embarrassed and felt a little embarrassed to present them.

The county had suffered a great disaster, and their families, who made their livings on the big businesses, had naturally been greatly affected. At the end of the year, they all tightened their belts, and it was not easy to squeeze out a good gift.

But compared to the young master in this mansion, who can use the 'Spirit Fish of the Sea' at the first move, there is really no comparison!

The East Cang Sea is a vast ocean of 8,000 miles, which can be said to be naturally nurtured. All the spiritual creatures, dead or alive, are pure and clear. When warriors eat and use them, it is gentle and harmless to their own muscles, bones and skin.

Its value is much higher than the equivalent demon pills, demon blood, and yams.

The water at Anning Wharf is shallow, with no spiritual presence, so no spiritual creatures can be born. Normally, it is rarely seen in Anning County.

Even for Wei Zhi and the other two, it was the first time they saw this specialty from Jiangyin Prefecture and Doncanghai.

He couldn't help but smack his lips in amazement at how generous this young master of a big family in the mansion was. But at the same time, he thought of himself and felt a little inferior in comparison, so he retracted his hand.

Are the gifts you prepared yourself too little?

Before they could think about it, a burst of hearty laughter followed:

"It's New Year's Day, so please show your appreciation. What's the New Year's gift?"

Ji Xiu walked on the snow with the gait of a dragon and a tiger. He was wearing a tight-fitting suit, and white steam was steaming from his body. He was born in the cold winter and it lasted for more than a meter.

He strode out, followed by Ye Ningzhi, whose eyes were full of light, and she kept muttering:
"Crane Hand, Ape Fingers, Falcon Claws, Tiger Fists, Dragon Palms, Elephant Legs. Six martial arts styles, Ye Long's head."

Just now, Ji Xiu kept his promise and practiced the secret martial art "Ye Long Xiang Shou" in the courtyard, and allowed her to see the mystery of it.

The girl looked enough, her eyes were bright now, she vaguely grasped some of the essence of the "Cloud Crane Hand" and glimpsed the threshold.

But the more this happened, the more Ye Ningzhi realized the profoundness of this secret martial art. At the same time, she was amazed at the level of "martial power" that Ji Xiu had already mastered.

This is more than just remembering?

Clearly something has been achieved!

As expected, Cai Ling'er's words cannot be believed at all. Otherwise, she will miss the qualification to inherit a "secret martial art"!

Ye Ningzhi thought happily in her heart that if she watched it eight or ten more times and asked Ji Xiu for some guidance, she might be able to get a glimpse of the essence of it.

However, she completely forgot that the New Year was approaching and her master and grandmother had told her to go home to celebrate the New Year.

"Brother Ji, I haven't thanked you for what happened a while ago. I just happened to have a break today, so I came to give you a glass of New Year's wine!"

Zhao Jiu, dressed in a bright red county robe, also came to join in the fun in a sedan chair.

The people around me were carrying two pots of "Jinlingzui", a specialty from a liquor store that is known in Jiangyin Prefecture as one of the "Eight Wonders of Jianghuai".

I heard that this wine costs one ounce of gold per year, ten ounces of gold is needed for a ten-year supply, and a hundred-year supply requires a hundred ounces of gold before a reservation can be made. Moreover, it is often out of stock and its reputation has spread throughout the prefectures!
Just by smelling the rich aroma of the wine, with a hint of magical medicine, you can tell that it must have been at least several decades in the making and a huge amount of money was spent.

Behind his carriage, the three major martial arts schools in the inner street, whether it was the "Xuan Niao Sword School" with which he had never crossed paths, or the Overlord Spear King coach he had met once in the Medicine Hall, and the familiar Zhanjing Sword School.
They all sent their disciples who had been defeated by him through training them in the 'sea of fire and mountains of swords' to come and pay homage and express their gratitude!
Looking at the forces in the county who came to visit, as well as the heroes from outside the prefecture
Ripples appeared in Ji Xiu's heart.

Before the Chinese New Year, people visit relatives and make friends.

In my past memories, including those of my previous lives, the difference between being born in poverty and celebrating the New Year is actually not that big of a difference.

Even if you go to someone's house, you'd just be a supporting actor, listening to others bragging about how powerful and wealthy they are. Who would be willing to rack their brains, spend so much time and effort to give gifts?

In the past, he had never enjoyed such a status and life.

but now.
But I really saw it.

There are also the century-old spiritual fish "Red Gold Scale" and "Green Wood Ray". There is also the famous wine of the wine shop known as "Eight Wonders of Jianghuai", the decades-old Jinling Zui.
Ji Xiu grinned, welcomed everyone in, and had a buffet.

He did not look down on or elevate the annual gifts based on their status, but treated everyone equally.

Ji Wei, who had come out with him and had now successfully passed the "literacy and ordination" and was becoming more and more outstanding, looked at the tall horses and noisy carriages outside.
I couldn't help but follow Ji Xiu and whispered:
"elder brother."

"We have never had such a lively New Year in the past."

No one asks the poor in the downtown area, and the rich has distant relatives in the mountains.

Thinking back to the memories of the old streets and alleys before I awakened my wisdom, after the New Year, the first thing I thought about was how to survive this cold winter.

Except for Zhang Qing and Zhang Liuzi's family, he was disliked wherever he went, and people were afraid that his visit would ruin the New Year.

Ji Xiu glanced sideways in the snow, looking at the gate of the Ji Mansion that he had built with his own efforts. It was prosperous and full of lanterns.
Recalling the past, I can't help but smile.

Yes.

perhaps
This is what it feels like to 'stand out'.

"After the New Year, remember to send someone to invite Liuzi and his family to your house."

"Since he entered the mansion, I invited his family to settle down in West Street. It's just right for us to spend the New Year together and have a lively time."

After hearing what his younger sister Ji Wei said, Ji Xiu gave her a few words of advice.

When you are in a high position, it is easy to be blinded by wealth and power.

But when Ji Xiu entered the house and set up a banquet, he poured the wine brought by Zhao Jiu into the cups and looked at the clear and gurgling "Jinling Drunk" exuding the aroma of wine.
He looked at the people at the table again. Although they had different identities and status, they all looked up to him. After three rounds of drinks, it was almost dusk and before the curtain fell.

Ji Xiu simply drank the wine in the glass, and then picked up a piece of food for his reserved little sister with chopsticks, smiling without saying anything.

He knew clearly how all this came about.

The character of a poor man who comes from a mud-legged family and a rich man who comes from a wealthy family with fine clothes are completely different.

At least, he wouldn't be allowed to sink into this state and be content to be a 'Marquis of a Hundred Miles County'.

When dusk fell, the guests dispersed.

Ji Xiu picked up another cup of 'Jinlingzui' and went to visit Duan Chenzhou.

When he knocked on the gate, he happened to see Qin Zhuo, the senior brother of the Heavenly Sword School, packing his bag:

"Big Brother, why are you in such a hurry?"

"Ah, Junior Brother!"

Qin Zhuo looked embarrassed and patted his head:
"In two days, it will be the New Year. Our sect has not been doing well in the past few years. The master even dismissed all the disciples a few days ago, leaving only seven true disciples. The sect is now deserted."

"Originally, he sent me here just to see you, Junior Brother, and asked me to take you back."

"but"

"You are living so well in the county, and your uncle has become a 'Qigong master'. It is not appropriate for me to ask you to abandon this 'great cause'. So prepare to pack up and return to your sect."

"When you come to Jiangyin Prefecture in the future, remember to come to the 'Tian Dao Liu' island."

"My master is your uncle, the sect master 'Chen He'. Although he has never seen you, since you are the descendant of the great master Wang Xuanyang, he treats every one of them as his own child."

After saying that, Qin Zhuo hurriedly went to pack his bags.

At the buffet outside, he heard the names of all the "gifts".

There are precious fish and Jinlingzui, it is really luxurious.

Qin Zhuo thought to himself, as the eldest brother, the New Year is coming soon, should I also give something to my younger brother?
But he was short of money and was too embarrassed to tell anyone, so he originally planned to leave a letter and leave secretly, but he didn't expect to bump into Ji Xiu.

So I felt a little embarrassed at that moment.

Ji Xiu noticed something about this, but didn't point it out.

But after Qin Zhuo left, he looked at Duan Chenzhou, who was sitting on the ground in a purple robe, smiled, and also sat cross-legged in front of him, placing the wine between the two of them:

"Master Duan, why don't you go back to the 'school' and take a look?"

Ji Xiu spoke softly.

Tick, tick.

Outside the window, drops of melted snow were hitting the corridor rhythmically.

"Your master is gone, Chen He has become the master of the school, and your senior brother Qin Zhuo and other disciples will be there to show respect to you."

"If I go"

"I'm afraid his 'New Year' will turn into a 'disaster year'."

Duan Chenzhou smiled.

Ji Xiu opened the seal of the wine, took out two bowls, and filled them up:

"Harmful."

"It's okay. It doesn't matter where you live."

"If you don't want to return to your sect, just stay here as your disciple. I will honor you as your disciple."

Duan Chenzhou took the wine from Ji Xiu and looked at the clear liquid in the bowl:

"You boy."

"Do you want to go to 'Jiangyin Mansion'?"

Ji Xiu's eyes were bright:

"I have established a friendship with the young master of the Post Office. I want to expand my business to Jiangyin Prefecture next year. Master, what do you think of my small body?"

"In the future, can you be considered as a 'great master'?"

Duan Chenzhou laughed loudly when he heard this:
"Great Master?"

"Boy, your vision is too small!"

"If you are angry enough to become a dragon or a tiger, why not open your business to Cangdu or Xuanjing?"

"The post station is going on."

"You kid, when your master was fighting against me, he killed the Fourth Master of the Jade Shop. You took in his daughter as your maid."

"Because the Post and Courier Company was protecting the Jade Company's escort by water, my master was riding a sampan when he crashed into the East Cang Sea and was robbed by him. That's how we became enemies, and you became friends with his kid."

"Do you want to make friends with all of my other enemies and turn hostility into friendship?"

Duan Chenzhou made a few jokes.

"Friendship is friendship, but the master's enemies are naturally my enemies as well."

Ji Xiu chuckled, knowing right from wrong.

"Good boy!"

"In that case."

"It's time for you to 'enter the palace'."

Duan Chenzhou knocked on the rim of the bowl and smacked his lips:
"The rivers and lakes are turbulent, coming in the wind and going in the rain, there is no hope of passing the examination to gain fame, with Daxuan on your shoulders, you will feel comfortable."

"It's good that your master is still here, so you don't have to go anywhere. But right now, the Heaven Sword School is in decline, and Chen He can't even afford to eat, so how can he afford to keep you healthy?"

"Schools can be included in the roster."

"But there is no future in staying inside and practicing."

"Gu Baichuan, if nothing unexpected happens, has been promoted to 'Mansion Commander' and 'Qi Hai Master', and his status is comparable to that of a mansion official."

Then, Duan Chenzhou raised his head, his hair falling, and drank the wine in the bowl:

"After this year, you should stay in Anning County and strengthen your muscles and bones."

"When next spring comes, you will join the ranks of leather refiners."

"I will go to Jiangyin Prefecture first and ask Gu Baichuan for a place in the Prefecture Court for you."

"There, there is the 'abundant resources' that can exhaust the entire prefecture, which can help you to make rapid progress in both martial arts and Taoist skills!"

"With your qualifications, those noble sons and masters of the schools, even if they have been refining leather for many years, are probably not as good as you."

"The prefectural official's reputation is granted by the imperial power. A prefecture is precious. If you can take the top spot in the 'prefectural examination', you will win the first place."

"By then, you will be able to compete with any big bank, and it would be fine if you could open your own bank!"

"For others, being an official may be the end of their career."

"But my apprentice"

"You will definitely be granted a fief and a title in the future. Let Anning County become your fiefdom, with your name on it, and let Jiangyin Prefecture be your title. We will be proud of you! You will be no less powerful than your master, Wang Xuanyang!"

"Officials, this is far from the end!"

"Have you heard of 'Beicang Hou'?"

Fame.

The nobles, titles, and officials in the six volumes of Daxuan.?

Ji Xiu was slightly shocked. He had heard about it before, but there was no way to do it in the county.

"It is the Marquis of Beicang."

Duan Chenzhou sighed softly:
"Marquis Beicang."

"He was a legendary figure who came out of Jiangyin Prefecture sixty years ago, left his surname in Baiyujing, Xuanjing, was nominated on the Young Dragon Monument, and won the top ten of the Great Xuan Tianjiao that year. He was directly granted the title of Food Fiefdom, and later was granted the title of Noble and Marquis."

"Now, he has been ranked among the top, and is an absolute big shot behind the Jiangyin Prefecture."

At this point, Duan Chenzhou looked at the young man sitting opposite him with a burning gaze:
"And the apprentice."

"In terms of qualifications, you are no worse than him."

A word.

Ji Xiu's blood boiled when he heard this.

This master of ours
I can always guess what he wants and desires deep down!
Daxuan Baiyujing!
Leave your name on the Dragon Young Monument!
What a proud person that is.
At the very least, they have to be young men with precious bodies, right?

Ji Xiu licked the wine stains at the corner of his mouth.

Someday.

He was a groom who started out as a humble man.

We must also bring down these luxurious nobles, the favored ones of heaven, who may be the 'Ten Pillars of Heaven and Nine Great Houses', one by one!

Let him sit down!

At that moment, Ji Xiu's heart was filled with lofty ambitions!
In an instant, the spirit that had been refined for several days appeared.
Finally it worked!

[The Sixth Chapter of Xuanjun's Secret Records - The Remaining Volume of the Spirit Refining Scroll: (1000/1000)! ]

【The advance payment for the ordination master is complete! 】

[Achieved characteristic: Invulnerable to all spirits (invalid)! ]

['Master-level' heretic thoughts cannot take over the body, and cannot infect the soul of the master of the ordination! ]

boom!
In his mind, the imprisoned General Summoning the Spirits.
It was like being in hell of fire, and the last ray of light was completely swallowed up by Ji Xiu.

It makes him perfect in advance, thus.
With a "click" sound, it was as if some kind of bottleneck was broken, and the Tao thought surged!
In an instant, the spirit of the first realm of "knowing the text and granting the talisman" was completed.
I have completely completed the second stage of 'Fuqi Fasting' and fed it back to the body!
From then on, Ji Xiu broke through the second level of Taoism and could be called a "Qi Refiner"!
Practicing both Taoism and martial arts, going hand in hand, and both breaking through!

Duan Chenzhou, who was painting a bright future for his apprentice and had high hopes for him,
For a moment, I was stunned:

"The art of Taoism has greatly increased, comparable to martial arts"

"You kid, you"

Looking at Ji Xiu's plump skin, every inch of his pores was absorbing spiritual energy and removing dirt.

He was silent for a few breaths:

"Here you go, take it."

"Practice on your own and let me be quiet. I don't want to talk about it today."

He used the deeds of 'Beicang Hou' to inspire his own disciples.

But look at this shelf.
Both of them are teenagers, so it’s hard to say who will win!

Ji Xiu was still immersed in the joy of 'cultivating both Taoism and martial arts, and making progress together', when he suddenly saw Duan Chenzhou handing him a booklet as thin as a cicada's wing, and he took it instinctively.

The next moment——

[The Master of the Scriptures is exposed to the top-level skin refining method, 'Feathered Immortal Clothes'! 】

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(ps: Happy New Year, my dear Houmi, I am an hour late and wrote more than 2,000 words, happy new year everyone! Spend the new year with Ji Xiu QWQ)

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