Confucian and Taoist scholar

Chapter 375 Grandmaster's Visit

"Alright, alright, one of you is in the third realm, and the other is in the fourth realm, why are you asking so many questions?"

Meng Yuan waved his hand impatiently, "You don't need to worry about so many problems at your level. Go read the book!"

Meng Yuan felt that Lu Zheng and the other two were more difficult to deal with than the disciples in the sect, as they had too many problems and ideas.

After getting some answers, Lu Zheng thanked her and went upstairs with Qing Wan to read.

Meng Yuan felt relieved. Thinking back to some of the questions Lu Zheng had raised earlier, he couldn't help but mutter, "This kid, is he going to start thinking about opening another one now?"

He felt that with Lu Zheng's personality, it was really possible, but after thinking about it, he couldn't figure out what kind of cultivation path Lu Zheng wanted to open up.

As time passed, Lu Zheng and Qing Wan divided the work and browsed the books in Wanjing Building.

As they were about to leave Yunmeng Sect, Lu Zheng and his companions took the time to create some calligraphy and paintings as gifts of thanks to some people in Yunmeng Sect.

Meng Yuan was the first person to receive a thank-you gift.

Meng Yuan looked at the calligraphy and painting treasures he had obtained and said quietly, "You two do have some conscience. The quality of this calligraphy and painting isn't great, but it's very carefully crafted, and it also contains pure and righteous spirit..."

It was rare that he spent so much time and effort to give guidance to Lu Zheng and the others, and in the end he even received a thank-you gift, which made Meng Yuan in a good mood.

Qing Wan blinked and said, "Senior, are you really not going to travel with us to save the world?"

Meng Yuan said perfunctorily: "I'm old and can't walk anymore."

It was their Yunmeng Sect that was recruiting other talents, but Qing Wan wanted him to follow and benefit the people.

He really didn't have such an idea. As an elder of a sect, the rules were there.

He couldn't really leave Yunmeng Sect and follow the two young people, right?

Meng Yuan felt that these two people did not have enough experience, otherwise they would not be so naive as to think that saving the world was easy.

Meng Yuan put away the calligraphy and painting, rummaged through his sleeves, and took out two jade slips, handing them to the two of them. "Your gifts are not in vain. Keep them. They contain some of my cultivation experience. You need to practice more when you are away from home."

"Thank you, senior!"

Lu Zheng and the other man took the jade slip and expressed their gratitude solemnly.

Meng Yuan reminded him again, "Young man, you should be measured in your actions. The Nine Kingdoms are not as good as here. There's no telling how big the storm might be out there. Be careful."

There are no telling how many people out there are looking for the source of "New Poetry". If it is discovered that it was Lu Zheng who did it, the consequences will probably be very serious.

"Junior will be careful." Lu Zheng replied.

The two then went to find other elders who had preached there and said goodbye in advance and gave them gifts.

These elders had seen the Holy Rank Classics come out before, so they treated Lu Zheng and the others politely when they came to say goodbye.

Some elders gave gifts in return, and some elders gave the two further instructions.

On top of a certain mountain, in a formation, Yun Fuyao was sitting cross-legged, with spiritual energy flowing around him, releasing a strange power.

Recently, Yun Fuyao learned some new knowledge theories from Lu Zheng, and she is trying new methods.

After some verification, Yun Fuyao found that the theories Lu Zheng mentioned were really in line with the rules of Taoism.

I don’t know where Lu Zheng learned this knowledge, it seems that he has formed his own school.

At this moment, a deacon from the Yunmeng Sect came over and said, "Master, this is Xu Shou from the Anguo Imperial Astronomical Observatory. Grandmaster Xu is here to visit you."

Yun Fuyao restrained her breath when she heard this. Xu Shou is here to visit?
She remembered this person. Could it be that he came for Lu Zheng when he suddenly visited her?

Yun Fuyao's eyes flickered. She kept Lu Zheng in Yunmeng Sect in order to eliminate the prying eyes of other powerful people as much as possible, so that no one would find Lu Zheng by taking advantage of the publication of the classics.

It won’t be too late for Lu Zheng to leave here after the first wave of impact brought by the classics has passed.

As a result, someone found Yunmeng Sect at this moment. Could it be that they discovered something?
An Guo? Yun Fuyao thought for a moment and said, "Please ask him to come over!"

The deacon responded quickly and then hurried away.

Soon, the deacon brought Xu Shou into Yunmeng Sect.

Xu Shou originally planned to go find Lu Zheng directly, but when he arrived at Yunmengze and calculated, he couldn't find Lu Zheng's approximate location, so he thought Lu Zheng should still be in Yunmeng Sect, so he came to visit him.

But when he arrived at the Yunmeng Sect, he still couldn't sense Lu Zheng's location. It was obvious that some force was hindering his calculations.

Soon, Xu Shou saw Yun Fuyao.

Xu Shou bowed and said, "I am Xu Shou, the poor Taoist, and I am honored to meet Sect Master Yun."

Yun Fuyao smiled in return, "Grandmaster Xu, you have come from afar, please take a seat!"

Xu Shou sat down and got straight to the point: "I've come to bother your clan because I want to find someone. A young man named Lu Zheng. I heard he was a guest at your clan. I wonder where he is now?"

Yun Fuyao asked, "What do you want to see him for, fellow Daoist?"

Xu Shou said, "To be honest, I have met Mr. Lu once before. I came here to discuss mathematics with him and chat about other things."

Yun Fuyao was a little surprised that Lu Zheng actually knew this person, but then she thought that Lu Zheng and An Jing were close, so maybe he really had some kind of friendship with this person.

But she would not believe Xu Shou's words completely. If Lu Zhengzhen had a good relationship with the powerful people in Anguo, why would he need the Yunmeng Sect to help create the classic?

It is obvious that Lu Zheng does not completely trust these people in An Guo.

This great master is probably not just here to discuss mathematics.

Seeing Yun Fuyao remained silent, Xu Shou continued, "If Sect Master Yun doesn't believe me, go ask Young Friend Lu. I think he'd be willing to meet Xu."

Yun Fuyao nodded slightly and said, "Fellow Daoist, please sit down. I'll go there." Someone has come to the door, and it is not a long-term solution for Lu Zheng to hide and not see anyone.

Of course, she had to confirm the relationship between the two, in case something happened to Lu Zheng, that would be a slap in the face of their Yunmeng Sect.

After a while, Yun Fuyao found Lu Zheng and the others and explained their purpose.

"Grandmaster Xu is here?"

Lu Zheng was slightly surprised when he heard this. Xuzhou came to find him at this time, most likely because he suspected that the publication of "New Poetry" was related to him.

This was still within Lu Zheng's expectations, because Lu Zheng had anticipated that even if the Yunmeng Sect helped to conceal the secret, An Guo would probably be the first to suspect him.

However, Lu Zheng did not expect An Guo to react so quickly.

Yun Fuyao asked, "Do you want to go meet him?"

Lu Zheng thought about it and nodded, "Master, please take me there."

"I'm going too!" Qing Wan said next to her.

Yun Fuyao cast a spell and brought Lu Zheng and the other man to Xu Shou.

However, the two sides were separated by some distance, and Yun Fuyao was beside them.

Lu Zheng greeted politely, "Senior Xu, long time no see!"

Xu Shou smiled faintly, stood up and said, "It has indeed been a long time since we last met. For the past few months, I have been in seclusion studying mathematics, hoping to use it to accurately calculate the Great Dao. Unfortunately, I haven't mastered it thoroughly and still lack some skills... I heard that you are in the Yunmeng Sect, so I came here to discuss it with you."

Lu Zheng nodded and said, "Okay. But when it comes to mathematics, there are many theoretical formulas. I only know the results, not the reasons. I don't necessarily know more than my predecessors now."

Xu Shou smiled and said, "That's fine. We can talk slowly, but before that, I have some business to discuss with you, young friend."

After saying that, Xu Shou took out a letter and an exquisite storage bag.

Xu Shou explained, "This is the letter from His Majesty, and the gift he asked me to bring you."

When Lu Zheng heard this, his eyes flashed slightly.

Yun Fuyao next to him raised his hand slightly and took the letter and storage bag for Lu Zheng, and just used his own spiritual power to check them briefly.

"no problem."

Yun Fuyao then gave the thing to Lu Zheng.

Lu Zheng smiled to express his gratitude, then opened the letter and took a look.

The letter did not contain much content. It roughly described the current situation in Anguo and the desire to prepare for new political reforms. It also praised Lu Zheng.

However, there was no mention from beginning to end whether Lu Zheng was related to the "New Poetry" incident.

But Lu Zhengzheng believed that An Taixuan had some doubts, otherwise why would he send Xu Shou from so far away to deliver a letter and a reward.

After reading the letter, Lu Zheng looked at Xu Shou and said, "Senior Xu, please convey a message to His Majesty. I will work harder to cultivate for the sake of the people, as I appreciate your kindness."

Xu Shou smiled and nodded, saying, "I will pass on the message. Please accept the award from His Majesty. There are two pieces of jade inside. They can warm the mind and conceal the secrets of heaven..."

Lu Zheng's eyes moved slightly. Not long ago, Yun Fuyao also gave them two Tianji Stones to disrupt the Tianji.

In his current situation, he really needs such treasures, the more the better.

Lu Zheng didn't act pretentiously and put the storage bag away.

Xu Shou couldn't help but say, "Well, can we sit down and talk about something else?"

Xu Shou waved his hand and took out a booklet. "This is my recent understanding of mathematics. If Master Yun is interested, you can discuss it together."

He knew that Yun Fuyao was still on guard and would not let him be alone with Lu Zheng, so he didn't want to force her.

Yun Fuyao smiled and said, "I am also quite interested in this..."

So the four of them sat down and started talking about mathematics.

At first, Lu Zheng could still say something, but later on he could only listen quietly.

Because the topics discussed by Yun Fuyao and Xu Shou also involved some profound Taoist methods.

Lu Zheng and Qing Wan didn't understand what was said and thought it was very profound.

Speaking of which, Xu Shou said quietly: "I am planning to create a new Qi-viewing technique, but it involves mathematics, but I don't have enough calculation power..."

Qing Wan blinked and said, "Use a computer!"

"What?" Xu Shou couldn't help but look sideways.

Yun Fuyao couldn't help but look at Qing Wan.

"That's it..." Qing Wan thought for a moment, then looked at Lu Zheng. "I can't quite explain the principle, but it's a very powerful machine. Lu Zheng knows it!"

Lu Zheng had no choice but to explain: "It's a machine that can calculate. The general principle is..."

Lu Zheng tried his best to explain it in simple and understandable words.

Xu Shou pondered after hearing this: "It's a bit like a sophisticated machine with a high-end formation? This thing can indeed be made."

Xu Shou is, after all, a powerful man at the grandmaster level, and he can understand some things at a glance.

"That's about right." Lu Zheng nodded. "If you two seniors can create a very advanced machine, one that even has self-evolving consciousness, can you leave one for me?"

(End of this chapter)