Confucian and Taoist scholar

Chapter 376 Love for Talent
Qing Wan followed Lu Zheng back to Yuyue Peak in a daze.

Listening to the two powerful masters discussing Taoism, her little brain was at a loss.

"They know so much. Do you understand?"

Qing Wan looked at Lu Zheng beside her, her eyes still a little confused.

Lu Zheng smiled and said, "I don't understand...but I've kept it in my mind."

Hearing that even Lu Zheng didn't understand, Qing Wan couldn't help but feel comforted.

Qing Wan whispered again, "He really didn't come here because of 'New Poetry'?"

"It's possible." Lu Zheng paused, then added, "No matter what, Emperor An spread those poems, which at least proves that he is not here to bring an army to punish him."

Even at the risk of ruining the country's fortune, An Taixuan was determined to spread new poetry and new policies. After all, he was a very courageous emperor.

Two days passed in a flash.

Lu Zheng and Qing Wan had not yet left Yunmeng Sect, but Xu Shou came to say goodbye first.

This is the Yunmeng Sect's location, so Xu Shou couldn't stay here for long, lest Lu Zheng misunderstand something and think that he came here specifically to capture Lu Zheng and take him back.

During the past two days in Yunmeng Sect, Xu Shou noticed something strange. Although he was not absolutely sure, he was 90% certain that the classic book was published here.

There is some special power of heaven and earth remaining here, which clearly shows that there was some big movement before.

As for the person who compiled the classics, it was most likely Lu Zheng.

But why Yunmeng Sect would help Lu Zheng was something Xu Shou couldn't understand.

The Yunmeng Sect has never interfered in the affairs of the Nine Kingdoms, but now it is willing to help others create classics, causing the world's fortune to shake. This is not like the Yunmeng Sect's behavior.

Unfortunately, some things are difficult to ask directly, as that would mean breaking up the relationship.

Xu Shou looked at Lu Zheng. He was still the same young man he had seen a few months ago. His appearance had not changed much, but who knew how many secrets he hid inside.

Emperor An said that Lu Zheng inherited Meng Sheng's will, and it seemed that there were also inheritances from other powerful scholars, but he couldn't see it clearly.

Xu Shou asked, "Are you still going to travel?"

Lu Zheng nodded and said, "I have no plans to go back for now."

Xu Shou couldn't help but say, "It's not peaceful outside. Your Majesty is in need of talent for the reforms he's carrying out. I heard that those new policies were all your ideas. Perhaps it would be better for you to go back."

What Xu Shou said was the truth. Lu Zheng was protected by someone in Anguo. If he acted outside, he would inevitably encounter danger.

In particular, Lu Zheng is likely to have compiled the "New Poetry". If this were known to people from other countries, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Lu Zheng just smiled and said, "My path is not just in Anguo."

Xu Shou said, "I know you have developed the literary mind to save the world, but there is no need to rush into many things. You are still young and have plenty of time to do certain things."

Lu Zheng said softly, "I'm afraid that time will wear down my edges. For some things, we must race against time and not stand still."

Xu Shou secretly shook his head, thinking that he had never met such a stubborn young man. Was he really willing to disregard himself for the sake of morality?

Xu Shou then said, "I can't make the machine you mentioned for now. I have to go back and study it carefully. When you return to Anguo, you can come to my place."

"Okay." Lu Zheng nodded.

"Take care." Xu Shou bowed and left.

Xu Shou flew away, and Yun Fuyao personally saw him off.

The two quickly left Yunmeng Sect and arrived somewhere in Yunmengze.

Xu Shou looked at Yun Fuyao and couldn't help but say, "Sect Master Yun, there's no need to be like this. I don't have any ill will towards him."

Yun Fuyao just smiled when he heard this and said nothing.

Seeing this, Xu Shou couldn't help but whisper, "Master Yun values him so much, what did he see in him?"

Lu Zheng is now heavily covered, and Xu Shou cannot easily see his aura.

It would be inappropriate for him to perform any Taoist magic in front of Yun Fuyao to spy on Lu Zheng, as this would be unbecoming of a grandmaster.

Yun Fuyao said quietly, "He's told me a lot. He's a very ambitious young man. He's also demonstrated his abilities, proving that he truly has great potential. Given time and opportunity, he might even be better than me."

Xu Shou understood. Was this a sign of his admiration for talent?

However, Yun Fuyao's words were too simple, and it was hard for him to imagine how Lu Zheng had impressed the leader of the Yunmeng Sect.

It is said that Yun Fuyao is an immortal who has already attained enlightenment.

Even among powerful people who have achieved enlightenment, there are differences in their strength.

The immortal cultivators who have attained the Tao and become immortals can basically defeat the martial arts saints.

It is hard to understand how such a fairy on earth, who has seen all the ups and downs in the world, can still value an outsider so much.

Moreover, Yun Fuyao also felt that Lu Zheng could reach his own level, which was a bit too high of an evaluation.

Xu Shou thought about it and didn't know what to ask.

He bowed, turned around, and turned into a stream of light, flying towards the east and quickly disappeared.

Yun Fuyao's eyes were deep and profound as she looked in the direction where Xu Shou had gone. After a moment, Yun Fuyao flashed back to Yunmeng Sect.

Lu Zheng was standing at a place on Yuyue Peak, looking up slightly and observing the world.

In order to fill his own little world, he naturally had to take a good look at what the Yunmeng Sect was like.

Suddenly, Yun Fuyao's figure appeared nearby.

Yun Fuyao said, "You can leave here in three days."

"Thank you, senior!" Lu Zheng thanked.

Yun Fuyao shook his head slightly. "No need to thank me. This is the cooperation we reached, right? Once you get out of here, the future depends on you."

Lu Zheng smiled confidently and said, "Those who are righteous have many helpers. Now I have the help of all the seniors, and I will not be alone in the future."

Yun Fuyao smiled softly, "You are the most special person I have met in these years."

"Thank you for the compliment, senior." Lu Zhengdao.

"Your thoughts are indeed the most complicated and special..." Yun Fuyao said softly.

When Lu Zheng heard this, a strange look flashed in his eyes.

Yun Fuyao smiled and said, "I am not a human, I am a tree spirit."

Lu Zheng couldn't help but say: "It is rumored that there is a sacred tree Fuyao..."

Yun Fuyao smiled faintly and said, "It's not as mysterious as the legend says, but I am indeed a very special tree with divine power."

Yun Fuyao paused, then continued, "I've seen many humans, gods, demons, and ghosts over the years, but you give me a very special feeling. I hope you can really grow up and let me see a world that is at least relatively fair..."

Hearing this, Lu Zheng whispered, "The ancients had a dream, a dream of Nan Ke. I have had similar experiences and seen a different world. Senior, would you like to hear about it?"

Yun Fuyao couldn't help but glance sideways, a hint of curiosity showing in her beautiful eyes.

Lu Zheng described some scenes from his previous life slowly and without being too fanciful, only talking about what he could say.

Yun Fuyao wasn't too surprised after hearing this. He just nodded and said, "It sounds pretty similar to the world of great harmony imagined by those saints."

Yun Fuyao did not doubt anything, but thought that it was the saint who cast a dream for Lu Zheng, allowing Lu Zheng to pursue his dream.

"Maybe." Lu Zheng sighed, "It's too difficult to make the world like that. We can only take it step by step."

Yun Fuyao smiled and said, "You've already taken the first step, and even the Nine Kingdoms have been alarmed. Perhaps there really is hope... By the way, the State of Chu has already banned your poems, and the situation in other kingdoms is probably similar. The Confucian masters probably don't want these poems to be published and cause the foundation of their kingdom to be shaken."

Lu Zheng couldn't help but say: "It's okay, An Guo is helping me spread those poems. Although some of them have been banned, the influence will become greater and greater."

Yun Fuyao said, "The Emperor of Anguo is quite a figure."

Although she left the world to practice cultivation, she still had a relatively good understanding of the situations of the countries in the world and some major forces.

Among the emperors of the nine countries, An Taixuan can definitely be ranked at the front.

"Indeed..." Lu Zheng smiled. "Before, I was worried that those poems would not be accepted by An Guo, but that person was able to seize the opportunity."

Yun Fuyao looked at Lu Zheng and couldn't help but ask, "It sounds like this is also within your expectations?"

"Think twice before you act," Lu Zheng said. "I'll consider every aspect of my actions."

Lu Zheng had already anticipated the reactions of the nine countries. It would be best if the countries could make some changes based on this. If they did not do so, they would be overwhelmed by the waves sooner or later.

He left so many new policies for An Guo. If An Guo fails to seize the opportunity, it can only mean that the emperor An, who sits on the throne, really needs to be replaced as soon as possible.

Yun Fuyao smiled and said, "So, you have carefully considered our Yunmeng Sect. If I had not chosen to help you, what would you have done?"

Lu Zhengdao said, "Go to other immortal gates in Yunmengze, or go to Shu. I heard the Taoists there are easy to talk to... If that doesn't work, I can only find a remote corner and come up with my own ideas to publish "New Poetry" ahead of time."

Lu Zheng chose Yunmeng Sect because it was the best choice under the current circumstances. If Yunmeng Sect didn't work out, he had other plans.

Obviously, Yunmeng Sect did not disappoint him and helped him a lot.

If he really published the classic ahead of time by himself, and if he was not well prepared, he would be targeted by someone the next moment, and his life or death would be in danger.

Yun Fuyao thought that Lu Zheng had actually made so many preparations.

But if that’s the case, doesn’t it mean that Lu Zheng has no support behind him?
Thinking of this, Yun Fuyao couldn't help but look at Lu Zheng with a higher opinion, with a hint of approval in his eyes.

If a person can achieve this level, his future prospects are truly limitless.

Yun Fuyao saw that Lu Zheng was so meticulous in his actions, and it seemed that he didn't need to worry about anything while traveling.

Yun Fuyao said, "Rest well for the next three days. I'll send someone to escort you along the way."

"That's not necessary, is it?" Lu Zheng said, "I still want to visit Yunmengze."

Yun Fuyao said softly, "The Yunmeng Lake has been turbulent lately, so it would be great if you had someone to show you the way."

"Well, what happened?" Lu Zheng asked curiously.

Yun Fuyao said quietly, "Before, in order to conceal the secrets of the heavens, and because of the tremors in this area, Yunmengze has also undergone some changes. It has become restless and its spiritual energy is disordered. However, this will help conceal your luck. It would be nice to spend more time in Yunmengze."

(End of this chapter)