Confucian and Taoist scholar

Chapter 429 Reunion with the Divine Messenger
Wei Xing thought that after hundreds of years, his past had been completely erased.

As a result, he only mentioned a name, and Lu Zheng was able to guess his identity and background before his death.

Wei Xing looked at Lu Zheng, his eyes flashing with a sinister light. "I didn't expect a young man like you to be so knowledgeable. How did you come to know me?"

Lu Zhengdao: "I have recently read a lot of ancient books, and some of the records about the general have left a deep impression on me."

The Yunmeng Sect's collection of books is as vast as the clouds and sea, containing many ancient books and even historical records that are missing from the outside world.

The nine kingdoms deliberately erased certain events from the previous dynasty, making it difficult for ordinary people to learn about the detailed history of the previous dynasty.

Lu Zheng had read many historical materials at Yunmeng Sect, and much of the content differed from the records and accounts of various countries.

The truth or falsehood of that information can only be judged by oneself.

"I see." Wei Xing nodded slightly.

He thought someone had told Lu Zheng about his existence.

Wei Xing couldn't help but ask curiously, "What does the book say?"

Lu Zheng said unhurriedly, "It's not comprehensive, especially the records about the last part of the general's life..."

Lu Zheng recounted what he knew about Wei Xing's deeds. As for the last records about Wei Xing, some say he died on the battlefield, while others say he went into seclusion...

At the end of the previous dynasty, the world was in constant turmoil, and many important figures were swept away by the torrent of chaos, unable to stay out of it. The deeds and circumstances of many of these figures are difficult to verify.

Lu Zheng was surprised to encounter a former general here.

When Wei Xing heard that some of his deeds had been preserved in the outside world, he couldn't help but feel a little emotional, even though some of the records were incorrect.

Few people know the truth about what happened before and after his death.

Wei Xing looked at Lu Zheng and asked with a smile, "Are you wondering how I've managed to survive until now?"

Lu Zheng frankly said, "I am a little curious."

Wei Xing's eyes were solemn as he said, "All I can tell you is that I have not betrayed my country."

He didn't want people to think he had betrayed the previous dynasty to survive until now.

Wei Xing said quietly, "Some things happened back then. After the dynasty fell, I made a deal with the Chu Kingdom, and then I stayed here to guard this place..."

"Several hundred years have passed in the blink of an eye; time really flies!"

Wei Xing recalled the past as if it had only been a blink of an eye.

Upon hearing this, Lu Zheng stopped asking questions. After all, everyone has their own secrets, and Wei Xing clearly didn't want to talk about some of his stories.

Wei Xing poured a cup of tea for Lu Zheng and the other man, and smiled, "Times have changed, I'm practically dead now. This is the era of you young people, there's no room for someone like me anymore."

Lu Zheng smiled slightly and said, "General, you are a ghost hero and can also cultivate the ghost path. You may well be able to show your prowess again in the future."

Wei Xing laughed upon hearing this, "They won't let me get stronger. Even my presence here is an eyesore to some beings."

He's hardly noticed by anyone here now, but if he makes a fuss, it's bound to draw the attention of certain figures in the State of Chu.

Wei Xing looked at Lu Zheng and said, "But you two young people, I heard that you are close to the royal family of Anguo and are talents valued by Anguo. You still dare to travel around. Aren't you afraid of something unexpected happening?"

Lu Zhengdao: "When soldiers come, we will block them; when water comes, we will dam it. What is there to fear?"

With Lu Zheng's current strength, he is almost invincible among the younger generation. Even if he encounters an older, high-level expert, he has ways to protect himself.

Those powerful figures who want to deal with Lu Zheng will be somewhat constrained by his identity and background, and are unlikely to personally intervene.

In fact, Lu Zheng did not think he had any background or support; it was all just people's imagination.

He traveled far and wide, without any protectors by his side.

Lu Zheng's current abilities are not enough to attract the attention of many high-level experts, so there is no need to worry about anyone deliberately targeting him.

However, if everyone knew that the recently published classic was written by him, Lu Zheng would definitely not be able to sleep soundly in the future.

Seeing Lu Zheng's calm demeanor, Wei Xing thought to himself that these two must have some real skills and courage to have traveled all the way from Anguo to here.

Lu Zheng then asked, "General, you have lived in Guizhou for a long time, so you should know about the Ghost Village, right?"

This ghost market even has a gatekeeper who demands spirit stones as a fee for entry and exit, so Wei Xing must know about the ghost village.

Upon hearing this, Wei Xing said, "Ghost villages, those villages you mentioned... are indeed quite common in places like Ghost Prefecture. Don't you find it hard to accept that ghosts treat humans like livestock to drain their life essence?"

Lu Zheng nodded slightly.

Wei Xing's eyes flickered. He had experienced a lot, so he took the existence of the ghost village rather lightly.

He said quietly, "The existence of those ghost villages is indeed problematic, but why do you think no one cares?"

Lu Zheng pondered for a moment upon hearing this and said, "Is someone condoning this?"

Wei Xing smiled and said, "Yes, someone is condoning it..."

As he spoke, Wei Xing waved his hand, and a pile of refined stones appeared beside him, emanating a special aura, the essence of human life. Wei Xing then put them away, saying leisurely, "These refined stones are what I need to hand over."

"Human essence also originates from this place, Ghost State, where yin energy is extremely abundant. Some deities of the Chu Kingdom's divine path use this to cultivate, as it benefits them. For example, the God of Fate, the Moon God, and their subordinate priests..."

Wei Xing smiled, a hint of sarcasm in his smile. "Without the indulgence of those gods, do you think those little devils could have built villages and gathered people everywhere? They just want the benefits and pretend they don't see it."

Lu Zheng remained silent upon hearing this. He had actually considered this possibility, but he couldn't confirm it.

Wei Xing continued, "I know you're a scholar, and it's hard for you to understand or accept such things, but that's just how the world is. The common people are beings they can trample on at will..."

Lu Zheng said slowly, "The world changes, and they can't stay like this forever."

This has always been the case, but it may not be the right thing to do. If the gods of Chu are so lenient with the local people, it will sooner or later end up like the previous dynasty.

Lu Zheng paused, then continued, "Speaking of which, I've already been to several ghost villages, and then..."

Lu Zheng recounted what he had done over the past few days.

Wei Xing was slightly surprised upon hearing this, thinking to himself that Lu Zheng really knew how to handle things, actually thinking of doing this.

“This isn’t a long-term solution,” Wei Xing couldn’t help but say. “You won’t help many people by doing this. They need spirit stones, and they don’t want to see those little devils who raise people become like this.”

Wei Xing added, "I won't help you with anything. The affairs of the ghost village are none of your business. This isn't Anguo..."

Wei Xing heard that Lu Zheng had offended many people in Anguo for the sake of the people, and as a result, he continued to act in the same way while traveling.

It's no wonder that the righteous gods of Chu are paying attention to Lu Zheng; they are worried that Lu Zheng might cause trouble and affect the stability of Chu.

Wei Xing hadn't expected that Lu Zheng, after meeting the divine envoy, would still do something in Guizhou. It really showed that he didn't take the gods of Chu seriously.

Wei Xing couldn't help but say, "Aren't you afraid of offending them?"

Lu Zhengdao said, "Saving the world and helping the people is my way, so why should I be afraid of offending anyone?"

As soon as Lu Zheng had a thought, a pure aura emanated from Wen Xin.

Wei Xing immediately felt a resonance and throbbing in his heart, "Wenxin...you Wenxin..."

He was knowledgeable and experienced, and had seen how Confucian scholars in the previous dynasty had gathered a spirit of saving the world, but ultimately they were powerless to prevent the collapse of the dynasty.

“No, you’re so young, how could you…” Wei Xing’s eyes widened, revealing an incredulous look.

According to the information he collected, Lu Zheng was not very old, yet he had already mastered the four levels of Confucianism and Taoism.

Lu Zheng just smiled and said, "It's only the fourth realm. I still feel that I'm too weak to do too much."

Wei Xing clicked his tongue in amazement, thinking to himself that someone so young could condense his literary heart was a rare genius in the world, and yet he still complained that his cultivation was not fast enough.

Want to go even faster? Does he want to become the youngest great Confucian scholar in the world?
Wei Xing remembered that the youngest of the Confucian and Taoist Confucian scholars with accurate records was not even fifty years old, a figure that left his contemporaries far behind.

At Lu Zheng's age, if he puts in the effort, he might actually be able to succeed.

However, Wei Xing felt that Lu Zheng's Confucian path had gone astray. Taking saving the world as the core of Confucianism would not be easy to cultivate.

Wei Xing asked with some surprise, "Why don't you serve as an official in Anguo? Wouldn't that make it easier for you to demonstrate your abilities?"

Lu Zhengdao said, "If you enter the court, you must abide by their rules. If you want to change the situation, you should break free from the rules they set and walk your own path."

Upon hearing this, Wei Xing looked at Lu Zheng with surprise and doubt. Such words were not something a young man should say.

However, what Lu Zheng said makes a lot of sense; serving as an official in Anguo is actually a constraint.

Just then, a messenger from the underworld hurried to the garden gate and whispered, "My lord, the messenger of the Moon Goddess has arrived..."

Wei Xing frowned upon hearing this. He was having a great conversation with Lu Zheng when someone came to interrupt his enjoyment.

However, when the divine messenger arrived, he couldn't refuse him entry.

Before Wei Xing could say anything, a figure walked straight over.

Lu Zheng glanced sideways and saw that the person who came was quite familiar. It turned out to be Gui Nu, the divine messenger he had met before.

When Gui Nu saw Lu Zheng and the other person, she was slightly surprised to see Lu Zheng here.

Wei Xing's expression was not good. He tossed a storage bag to Gui Nu with a stern face.

Gui Nu looked at the storage bag and saw that it contained a sufficient amount of refined stones.

Gui Nu calmly put away the spirit stone, then turned to look at Lu Zheng and said quietly, "I didn't expect to meet Young Master Lu here again."

Upon hearing this, Wei Xing pretended not to know that Lu Zheng and Gui Nu had met before, and said, "So the divine messenger has already met this person, then why did you ask me to send people to find him?"

Gui Nu knew that Wei Xing's identity was special, so even though he was acting this way, she could only be patient and not show any displeasure.

Gui Nu said softly, "I've come here to inform Lord Wei that there's no need to worry about this matter."

(End of this chapter)