I forge immortality with spiritual treasures.

Chapter 96 Who Enjoys the Fun?

From their conversation, Ying Chan realized that this Taoist Qiao was actually a highly accomplished practitioner of the Gang Sha (罡煞) technique.

Our sect, Xuandu, is hailed as the orthodox sect of Taoism in this era, and has numerous disciples.

Although Ying Chan had not checked the files in the Daoji Si (道籍司), he estimated that there were probably more than ten thousand.

These more than ten thousand disciples are all Xuan Guang cultivators, but only a few thousand of them can cultivate Gang Sha!

Although Ying Chan now knows that most of his fellow disciples in the Immortal Mansion did not actually achieve the Profound Light cultivation within the ten-year period of the Dao Academy, but rather underwent long trials and tribulations before finally joining the sect.

However, even with such a huge number, the threshold of only one in eleven or ten still shows how difficult it is to achieve the Gang Sha (罡煞) skill.

However, despite being a Qi Sha cultivator, Qiao Daoren was quite easygoing. When he asked Ying Chan's name, he even raised one palm to give a simple greeting.

“My younger brother Yingchan, who elucidates the profound and subtle.”

Ying Chan cupped his hands in greeting: "Have I not yet asked my senior brother's name?"

Before Master Qiao could speak, Xu Yuan said with a smile, "Senior Brother Qiao's name is Honghu, and we all call him 'Flying Phoenix Daoist'."

Qiao Honghu smiled helplessly and said, "I was born into a family that had fallen on hard times. My parents hoped that I would have lofty aspirations and be able to revive the family business, so they gave me this name."

"Alas, my ambition lies in the Great Way, and I can only hope to fail."

In retrospect, Qiao Honghu was by no means unworthy of his name; it's just that his ambitions were so lofty that they exceeded the original meaning.

"All right."

Qiao Honghu pointed to the side and said with a smile, "I see that you two have just arrived, why don't you take a seat here?"

"Oh?" Xu Yuan asked, "Is Senior Brother alone today?"

“Exactly.” Qiao Honghu pretended to have a headache: “It’s been so long since I’ve been to Dan Yue Terrace that I can’t even find anyone to drink with.”

"Fortunately, my junior brother came, otherwise I would have been really lonely."

That being said.

But in reality, when Ying Chan sat down, he saw quite a few people raising their glasses to drink with Qiao Honghu across the table.

Later, as more people arrived at the table, they would often greet Qiao Honghu.

"The gatherings here were initially organized by Senior Brother Qiao and a few other senior brothers."

Xu Yuan said to Ying Chan, "If you come often in the future, you will naturally get to know each other."

Ying Chan simply nodded, but asked, "Why does Senior Brother always call me 'Fellow Daoist'?"

“I have only been a disciple for about two years and am not much older than you, so I am not worthy to be called your elder brother.”

Xu Yuandao said, "We won't discuss these matters further."

At this moment, Qiao Honghu overheard their conversation and was quite surprised, asking, "How long have you been a disciple of Junior Brother Ying?"

Ying Chan said, "It's been about three months."

"Three months?"

"Exactly."

Qiao Honghu asked in surprise, "I see that you have mastered the Taiyao True Fire, isn't that right?"

"Indeed, you've only just begun to grasp the basics..." Ying Chan asked, somewhat surprised, "How did you know, Senior Brother?"

"Ha ha ha ha."

Qiao Honghu laughed loudly: "Junior Brother, there is a golden-red spot in your divine hall, as exquisite as fire, shining brightly."

"In my eyes, it is absolutely conspicuous."

"The Dharma Eye..."

Ying Chan nodded thoughtfully.

Qiao Honghu stroked his short beard and said, "Junior Brother Xu has cultivated to the minor completion of the Profound Light realm in just one year since he entered the sect."

"I thought he was the most outstanding junior in our Danyuetai Society, but now with Junior Brother Ying, it's like having an awl in a bag."

"Very well, let's have a big toast."

After saying this, Qiao Honghu immediately drank the entire cup.

Xu Yuan feigned surprise and said, "Senior brother praises you so highly, yet you didn't even wait for us to pour wine and drink with you?"

“Hey,” Qiao Honghu said, “I’ll drink it myself, why all the rules?”

Xu Yuan smiled, picked up the wine pot from the table, poured some wine, and then asked Ying Chan, "I heard from Xuan Ying that you also enjoy drinking?" "I would say I enjoy drinking, but I wouldn't call myself one."

Ying Chan said, "It's just that I occasionally enjoy a drink to express my feelings..."

"Haha, that's exactly right..."

"When I was still at the Taoist academy, after my daily practice, it would be dusk! Sitting by Xiaqi Lake, sipping a pot of wine, was the most comfortable time..."

“I am aware of this matter.”

Ying Chan said, "Most of the fine wine that my senior brother buried by Xiaqi Lake has ended up in my stomach."

……

Qiao Honghu was a straightforward person, and Xu Yuan's personality was indeed similar to Ying Chan's.

They had a very pleasant conversation.

Suddenly, the atmosphere at the banquet became lively, and someone exclaimed, "Finally, the clouds have cleared and the moon has emerged!"

Ying Chan looked up and couldn't help but be slightly lost in thought.

Although the Dan Yue Terrace is high in the clouds, there are still clouds above it. According to the book, there are as many as nine layers, hence it is also called the Nine-Layered Sky.

So when I looked up earlier, I could still see the night clouds drifting by, which also obscured much of the moonlight.

But for some reason, the heavy night clouds cleared, and the ice toad finally revealed its true form. Tonight, the moon is full, making it an absolutely breathtaking sight.

When Ying Chan raised his head, he felt as if the entire bright moon was hanging low in the sky, its clear light shining down on the Dan Yue Terrace, as if he had been drawn into the moon palace.

He couldn't help but exclaim, "What a beautiful view!"

Qiao Honghu laughed loudly, "If it weren't for the beautiful scenery, why would my friends and I have built the Dan Yue Terrace here back then..."

"Oh? So this Moonlit Terrace was built by my senior brother."

"That's true, but naturally, we also benefited from the assistance of the Divine Crafts Pavilion..."

At this moment, as the clouds cleared and the moon rose, the atmosphere at the banquet became lively.

"Drink! Drink!"

Amidst the clinking of glasses, someone suddenly slammed their hand on the table and began to sing: "The clouds part and the moon rises, illuminating the tranquil terrace; the fine wine is poured out, yet no one feels the cold..."

Why envy the immortals of old? To gaze at the moon with drunken eyes brings even greater joy!

"it is good!"

"color!"

The crowd cheered, and some continued to recite poems and sing impromptu, creating an even more enthusiastic atmosphere.

Ying Chan held the cup in his hand, bringing it to his lips without drinking, but couldn't help being somewhat lost in thought.

After Qiao Honghu finished his applause and drank his cup dry, he was about to pour more wine when he saw this scene and called out in surprise, "Junior Brother Ying?"

"Ok?"

"How delightful this scene is!" Qiao Honghu asked. "Why are you lost in thought? Is something on your mind?"

"That's not the case, I'm just thinking..."

Ying Chan raised his head and looked at the bright moon, saying, "If the immortals of the past were still here, when could we not admire this moon? Let us seek the Great Dao to attain immortality and enjoy the scenery to the fullest."

Qiao Honghu was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter.

Ying Chan snapped out of his daze, patted his head, and said apologetically, "I was just lost in thought and didn't mean to spoil the mood. Please forgive me, Senior Brother."

Qiao Honghu shook his head, filled the wine glass to the brim, and said, "Hearing this, I should also drink a cup of wine."

"I will drink it myself, and my junior brother can drink it as he pleases."

Ying Chan didn't say much, but simply raised his cup and drank it all in one gulp.

Qiao Honghu was still not satisfied and kept pouring himself one cup of wine after another.

Ying Chan did not continue drinking with them. He was just about to hear the poetic talents of his fellow disciples when Li Xuanying came over excitedly and called out, "Senior Brother!"

"Xuan Ying," Ying Chan said with a smile, "did you win or lose in your swordsmanship debate with that Senior Brother Long?"

"Differences in ideology do not result in winning or losing."

Li Xuanying sat down and said, "I have some good news to tell you, Senior Brother."

(End of this chapter)