Confucian and Taoist scholar

Chapter 293: Arrogant at first and respectful at the end

Yun Fuyao smiled and sent the two out the door, then turned to carefully examine the dragon armor, feeling the remaining aura on it.

It’s indeed him… Yun Fuyao thought to himself.

I observed the stars the night before yesterday and saw a purple cloud coming from the east, and it appeared in this place.

It turned out that she actually found her target so quickly.

An opportunity was created today, perhaps there would be some good results in the future. Yun Fuyao was very thoughtful and thought about a lot of things.

As soon as she thought of it, her entire figure disappeared like white smoke.

Lu Zheng took Qing Wan back to his room, then waved his hand to open a door of literary energy, and the two entered the Wen Palace courtyard.

When they reached the courtyard, Qing Wan whispered, "That guy just now seemed very powerful!"

Although Qing Wan had no idea what realm Yun Fuyao was at, she inexplicably felt that he was very powerful.

"Really?" Lu Zheng smiled. "The world is so big, there are many masters. It's normal to encounter a few occasionally. Besides, it was the other party who took the initiative to find us."

Lu Zheng felt that his skill in restraining his energy was quite good, at least Yun Xiao and the others couldn't see much of it.

But Yun Fuyao actually saw it all at a glance, and he was probably just about to see through his literary palace.

With such strength, Lu Zheng guessed that he was either a strong man above the fifth realm, or close to it.

Since the other party has good intentions, Lu Zheng is willing to get to know him.

Lu Zheng found a stone bench in the yard and sat down, then picked up the jade slip to examine it.

A large amount of knowledge entered his soul, and there was also a technique that circulated through his body, allowing Lu Zheng to quickly learn the content.

When Lu Zheng came back to his senses, he couldn't help but marvel at it, "The jade slips from this big sect are really different."

You don't need any guidance from anyone. Anyone with a little talent for cultivation can learn the methods in the jade slips.

A very special method of nourishing Qi. After Lu Zheng learned it, he felt that there was indeed some change, and it seemed that he had improved in the use of his own strength.

As for his own luck, he did not sense it.

According to Yun Fuyao, one's own luck is related to the heaven and earth, and is integrated into one's own practice. Unless one has practiced to a certain level, it is impossible to perceive it in detail.

Moreover, even if you observe other people's fortunes, you can only see a general idea and cannot understand the details.

It seems that my realm is not enough... Lu Zheng thought to himself.

Lu Zheng saw that the jade slip still had some spirituality and knew that it could be used many times.

He gave the jade slip to Qingwan and asked her to take a look at it. There would be no harm in learning more.

Then, Lu Zheng picked up the bead again and looked at it.

The surface of the pearl looked ordinary, and it didn't emit any special aura, and not even a trace of spiritual energy could be detected.

Seeing this, Lu Zheng tried to mobilize the luck inside.

Soon, a familiar feeling came over me, a kind of power that filled the heaven and earth.

"This breath..."

Lu Zheng suddenly found that this power seemed familiar.

With just a thought, he entered the hall.

Wherever there are strange phenomena in heaven and earth, there is an aura that is similar to the power of destiny, but there are also differences.

Lu Zheng muttered to himself, pondering: "It should be the difference between after refining and before refining?"

Lu Zheng thought about it, crushed the beads, absorbed the luck in them into his body, and then refined it.

Soon, he discovered that the vision he possessed had also undergone slight changes, apparently absorbing some of the luck he had refined invisibly.

"This strange phenomenon of heaven and earth can absorb the fortune of heaven and earth."

Lu Zheng pondered for a moment, and something vaguely occurred to him, "If I absorb enough of the heaven and earth's luck, wouldn't this strange phenomenon of heaven and earth be able to truly transform into a real world?"

Lu Zheng felt that this was possible, but with his current strength, he was still a long way from achieving that level.

Besides, where would he get so much luck to obtain it? In order for heaven and earth to bestow it, he would need to do a lot of things.

After thinking for a moment, Lu Zheng walked out of the hall again.

Qing Wan returned the jade slip to Lu Zheng, "I learned it! I just practiced it a little bit, and it seems that my strength has increased a little!"

Lu Zheng couldn't help but say, "This is a special technique. Practicing it regularly is beneficial. Even if it doesn't increase your luck, it can help you maintain your luck and prevent it from being lost so easily."

"Hmm!" Qing Wan blinked. "Everyone says you have great luck, but why can't I see it?"

Lu Zheng smiled when he heard this. "Well, I can't see that either... Luck is mysterious and changes all the time. It doesn't matter whether you can see it or not. Just be yourself."

Suddenly, Lu Zheng noticed some movement outside.

He turned and took Qingwan to the outside world, and found that Wenbao, whom he left in the room, had a slight reaction.

It was already dark at this time, and the inn was quiet.

Lu Zheng swept his mind and found a black shadow standing in the shadow outside the window, with some yin energy fluctuating.

"Who?" Lu Zheng asked.

Upon hearing this, the black shadow quickly stood up, revealing a pale face.

"I am the City God's messenger, and I have come to invite you to visit the City God's Mansion!"

Some of the officials under the City God are living cultivators and monsters, as well as ghosts.

The Yin Messenger had just arrived and, upon reaching the door, sensed a righteous aura, so he didn't dare get too close. "City God's Mansion?" Lu Zheng's expression shifted slightly.

The ghost messenger whispered, "The City God has a mansion in the city."

The City God Temple is where the City God works, while the City God's Mansion is where the City God himself lives.

However, few people know that the City God of Yang lives in that mansion.

Among the gods of the Chu State, most of the righteous gods were canonized as gods while they were still alive and embarked on the path of practicing the way of gods. They had separate mansions and caves for their daily lives.

Lu Zheng asked, "Is your master back?"

The ghost messenger replied, "The City God is still out and on his way back. His Excellency has sent me here to invite Mr. Lu to stay at his mansion as a courtesy host."

Lu Zheng was puzzled. Why did the City God suddenly change his temper and even send someone to invite him to be his guest?

Lu Zheng guessed that the other party might have heard the news about him from somewhere.

Thinking of this, Lu Zheng said: "Okay, I'll go with you, but I have a little friend."

Upon hearing this, the ghost messenger said respectfully, "I understand. Please follow me."

Lu Zheng and Qing Wan left the room. Yincha's figure was vague and led the way in the dark, but he didn't dare to get too close to them.

After walking through several streets, the ghost brought Lu Zheng and the other man to a high-walled mansion.

The vermilion door suddenly opened, and a figure floated out. It was Yang Feng, the one in the statue in the City God Temple.

This time, Yang Feng's appearance was revealed, allowing Lu Zheng to see it clearly.

Yang Feng, dressed in casual clothes, said with a smile, "Mr. Lu, you have come from afar. Please come in quickly. Oh, and this little friend..."

Qing Wan blinked and asked curiously, "Who are you?"

Yang Feng couldn't help but whisper, "I am the City God of this county."

"Hey, I heard that you don't have a sheep's head?" Qing Wan couldn't help but say.

"Uh..." Yang Feng explained softly, "When the statue was first erected, it did have a sheep's head. However, I have practiced for so many years that I have completely transformed into a human form. The people are used to my image, so I didn't change it."

"Oh!" Qing Wan suddenly realized.

Lu Zheng, who was standing by, smiled and introduced Qing Wan to Yang Feng.

Yang Feng's eyes flickered as he said in slight surprise, "It's truly rare for bean grass to become a spirit! In that case, Yang and my friend Qing Wan are both demons that have transformed into human forms. We are destined to be together."

Qing Wan scratched her head. "What kind of fate is this? Sheep eat grass."

Yang Feng's expression froze slightly. "I haven't eaten ordinary grains for a long time..."

Yang Feng thought about it and felt that this was not right. After all, the one in front of him was not an ordinary plant...

He couldn't help but change the subject: "Please come inside, both of you!"

Lu Zheng brought Qing Wan into the mansion.

There is a high wall outside the mansion, so you can't see the scene inside.

After entering the mansion, Lu Zheng found that it was very luxurious, comparable to some family mansions in the state capital.

Lu Zheng took a look and couldn't help but ask, "Lord City God usually lives here. Are you used to it?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Feng said, "I only stay here occasionally. I'm usually traveling outside..."

Lu Zheng asked curiously, "Is the City God of Yang very busy?"

"Well..." Yang Feng hesitated and whispered, "Social engagements. Even though I'm the City God, I still have to attend them. A while ago, the Yongzhou City God held a banquet, and as a subordinate, I had to go. The back and forth, plus the interactions with other people..."

Lu Zheng nodded. "It seems that being the City God of Yang is not easy either. It's quite hard."

Yang Feng smiled awkwardly when he heard this, as he felt that the words were a bit harsh no matter how he listened to them.

Yang Feng said sadly, "I have no choice. I feel that being a City God is not as free as when I was a demon."

There were some things that he couldn't bring himself to complain to his colleagues, but since Lu Zheng was an outsider, it wouldn't matter if he did. Given Lu Zheng's personality, he probably wouldn't talk nonsense everywhere, so he was a very suitable target for complaints.

Secondly, this can also show some sincerity.

"Besieged city." Lu Zheng couldn't help but say.

Yang Feng was stunned for a moment and asked, "What do you mean?"

Lu Zheng said slowly, "It's like a city. The people inside feel trapped and want to get out, while the people outside think the city is good and want to get in. However, whether it's good or bad inside or outside the city, it's just the human heart that's at work, and they don't seek satisfaction."

Yang Feng thought that scholars who cultivate a righteous spirit always speak so directly...

But then again, he was indeed dissatisfied with the fact that he had been confined to this county for a long time. He felt constrained and there was no end in sight.

Lu Zheng paused, then added, "Of course, I'm not talking about Yang Chenghuang. Most people in this world are like this, and I am no exception."

Yang Feng's heart moved and he said, "Master Lu doesn't seek satisfaction either?"

He was a little curious about what Lu Zheng was asking for and whether he could find out anything through this.

Lu Zheng said calmly: "If I am satisfied with the status quo, I will always like to meddle in other people's affairs, right?"

Yang Feng was slightly stunned. So this is what you meant by being dissatisfied?

Are you dissatisfied with the way the world is so you always stand up for what is right and strike hard?
Yang Feng was speechless, thinking that he should give his position as the City God to Lu Zhenglai.

However, he then realized that if Lu Zhengzhen stayed in his position, he would probably offend a lot of people in a few days and then be forced to leave his position...

(End of this chapter)