He became the True Lord of Ten Thousand Laws starting from Liaozhai.

Xu Yi came to the outskirts of Fangyuan City once again, and came to eat noodles again.

Today, however, the noodle shop owner is a different person. It's not the old man anymore, but his son. A few days ago, Xu Yi saw him moving between the small square tables, doing things like carrying bowls and serving dishes.

Why am I making noodles today?

As soon as Xu Yi sat down, he ordered a bowl of oil-splashed noodles. He had plenty of money now. When he first came to Fangyuan City, the old master of the Deng family gave him so much silver that it was inconvenient to spend. Therefore, he specially sent a paper effigy to the city to exchange the silver for a lot of copper coins.

When Xu Yi arrived today, there weren't many people at the noodle stall. After Xu Yi finished making the noodles, almost no one came to eat them.

Therefore, the small business owner also had some free time.

When he saw Xu Yi, he realized that Xu Yi looked familiar. After thinking for a moment, he realized that Xu Yi was a regular customer who had come to eat noodles a while ago.

The owner's surname is Li, so the junior owner's surname is also Li. Regular customers often call the junior owner "Little Li," while the original old man is called "Old Li."

From the first time Xiao Li met Xu Yi, he felt that this person had an extraordinary demeanor and was definitely a person of status.

Having met again today, Xiao Li had some questions he wanted to ask, feeling that only someone who seemed very capable could help him.

So Xiao Li brought a pot of old wine to Xu Yi's seat. This pot of old wine also had a story behind it, according to his father, Lao Li.

This is a jar of wine that Old Li rescued from an injured monkey several years ago when he went up the mountain. To thank Old Li, the monkey brought him this jar of wine from somewhere. It tastes very refreshing, and every time he finishes drinking it, there is a fragrance of osmanthus in his mouth, and his body feels very comfortable. It's quite magical.

This wine is a family secret of the Li family. Not only does it make you feel good after drinking it, but it can also cure minor illnesses like colds. It's quite miraculous.

Therefore, Old Li prepared a special wine gourd for Little Li, just to hold the wine in case of emergency.

Old Li didn't know the name of the wine, and Little Li certainly didn't either, but because it had a fragrance of osmanthus, he always called it Osmanthus Wine.

They would only bring out a small cup when there were important guests at home. Both Old Li and Young Li were sensible people, honest at heart, and didn't drink too much.

Therefore, it has been kept for so many years and has never been finished.

Upon seeing Xu Yi today, Xiao Li felt he should have a drink with him.

This gentleman always seemed nonchalant, as if he didn't care about anything, and appeared very easy to talk to.

Xiao Li sat down opposite Xu Yi with two wine bowls in his hands, which surprised Xu Yi.

Does this boss know me? But this is only my second time here.

"Boss, what can I do for you?"

Xu Yi was originally eating noodles with his bowl in hand, but now that he was being stared at, he simply put the noodles down and decided to eat them later. In any case, he was already satisfied after taking the first bite of noodles, and two or three bites had already satisfied his craving. He finished the noodles in order not to waste food.

Seeing that Xu Yi had stopped eating his noodles in order to talk to him, Xiao Li felt a little awkward. He didn't understand these social customs very well and just wanted to ask this gentleman some questions.

"Sir... my surname is Li, you can just call me Xiao Li."

When he arrived in front of this man, Xiao Li realized that he was very nervous, as if he were facing an elder. The man's demeanor was somewhat intimidating.

"Sir, this wine is excellent. My father obtained it in Xiaochongshan. It's good for your health. Please try it."

Xiao Li spoke shyly, but he got up and poured Xu Yi a full bowl of wine without any hesitation.

As soon as the wine came out of the gourd, its aroma filled the air, and the noodle-eating guests could smell it. It was very sweet and intoxicating.

Xu Yi took a closer sniff and realized, "Hmm, it's actually laurel wine."

Xiao Li respectfully placed the wine bowl in front of Xu Yi. Xu Yi laughed heartily and was no longer reserved. Xiao Li seemed to be a person with a destiny, but the destiny did not lie with him; he was a kind-hearted person.

Xu Yi picked up the wine bowl and drank it all in one gulp. The familiar taste was exactly the same as the laurel wine he had drunk at the Moon Festival party. However, the wine here from Xiao Li was obviously more flavorful, as it had been stored for quite some time.

I wonder if Zhang Zhengyi still has any aged laurel wine; it must taste excellent.

"This is laurel wine, I recognize it, but my surname is Xu, so there's no need to keep calling me 'Mr.'"

After Xu Yi finished drinking, he kept everyone in suspense, which made Xiao Li even more convinced that this gentleman was definitely a capable person.

"Mr. Xu, I have something I'd like to ask you today."

"Please speak." Xu Yi was in a good mood. In fact, he came to Fangyuan City to wander around. He got up early in the morning and drank some fine wine, so his mood naturally improved.

"Mr. Xu, I can tell you have an extraordinary bearing and must be a cultured person. My child is nine years old this year. He has read some primers and knows a few characters. Could he stay with you for a while to learn?"

Xiao Li spoke very sincerely. In his opinion, this Mr. Xu had an extraordinary temperament and was the most elegant person he had ever met. If his child could study with him for a while, he would definitely benefit a lot.

Xu Yi smiled, unsure how to respond to this simple and honest man, and could only shake his head, saying, "Boss Li, I am not a teacher who teaches people to read and write. I probably cannot teach your child."

It wasn't that Xu Yi was unwilling; for someone like Boss Li, this osmanthus wine was a very precious thing. It could cure any disease, no matter what kind of illness, as long as it was drunk. The Li family had treasured this wine for so long, so they definitely knew its value.

It's clear that Boss Li is absolutely sincere towards him. However, Boss Li will be disappointed, because Xu Yi really doesn't know many characters. He only understands some principles, that's all.

Xu Yi believed he was telling the truth to Boss Li, but Boss Li interpreted it completely differently.

Xiao Li panicked and hurriedly said, "Sir, please don't refuse. My child is very intelligent. When he was learning, the teacher really liked my Yuan'er..."

Xu Yi then realized that Boss Li had misunderstood. He explained, "Boss Li, it's not that I'm unwilling, but I haven't read many books and I'm afraid it will hinder your child's development."

Boss Li thought Xu Yi was just being modest. He stood up, waved his hand, and said solemnly, "Mr. Xu, please don't refuse anymore. When I first met you, I felt that you had an extraordinary demeanor and were definitely a capable person."

"There are so many people coming and going in this city, but you are the only one who I remember for a long time. Don't worry, sir, I will prepare my tuition fees tomorrow and bring Yuan'er to visit you."

Left with no other choice, Xu Yi could only nod. He planned to stay at Xiaochongshan for a while, and it would be more lively with more people in the Taoist temple.

Otherwise, spending all day in this Taoist temple listening to Xin Jing chanting Buddhist scriptures would be too boring, or watching Xu Yiya and his wife showing affection all day would be even more vulgar.

Therefore, Xu Yi went down the mountain to find something to do.

If we add another child to the Taoist temple today, Ping Shui Temple will be very lively.

"I live in Ping Shui Temple on Xiao Chong Shan. You can see me from the second mountain after crossing the small peak."

"However, I suggest that since you have time today, you can go and look for it first, so you don't get lost."

Upon hearing that Xu Yi lived in Xiaochong Mountain, Xiao Li became even more curious about this Mr. Xu. People in Fangyuan City and nearby towns and villages all knew that the mountain god of Xiaochong Mountain was powerful, and many people who got lost or encountered danger in the mountains had been helped by the mountain god.

For over a hundred years now, the older generation has often said that Xiaochongshan has never been associated with any deaths or wild beasts.

It's safe to say that it's very safe. The older generation says that there are immortals on Xiaochong Mountain, and because the immortals live there, Xiaochong Mountain is very safe.

If we're talking about a Taoist temple, there's actually a story behind it. It happened about thirty or forty years ago, right? He heard this story from the old people in the village.

Once, a wandering Taoist priest passed through Xiaochongshan and found the place to be quiet and suitable for building a Taoist temple. So he found a suitable spot in the mountains, even reported it to the government, and prepared the materials and manpower to build a Taoist temple on Pingfeng.

Unexpectedly, the night before he was to leave, the Taoist priest said he had dreamt of some mountain god who told him not to build a Taoist temple here.

The Taoist priest could only build a Chongyun Temple at the foot of Xiaochongshan Mountain. This matter caused quite a stir back then, and many people in the city knew about it.

Furthermore, that old Taoist priest was also a very capable person; he could draw talismans and borrow magic, making him quite a capable individual.

In short, everyone knows that Xiaochongshan is very safe. You don't even have to worry about anything dirty when walking alone at night. On the contrary, you feel warm and at ease when walking on the mountain paths of Xiaochongshan at night.

This is why people go to offer incense to the mountain god of Xiaochongshan.

"Thank you, sir."

When Xiao Li heard that Mr. Xu had agreed, he was in a much better mood, and several more customers came in wanting to eat noodles.

After thanking him hastily, Xiao Li stopped bothering Xu Yi.

After finishing his bowl of noodles, Xu Yi left ten copper coins on the table and went into the city alone. He didn't ride an ox today.

Qingniu was dragged by Zhang Zhengyi to attend a class.

Zhang Zhengyi said that the green ox had been by his side for a long time and had become somewhat spiritual. Perhaps after listening to his sermons for some time, it would be able to speak human language.

However, Zhang Zhengyi didn't know that the Green Ox could actually talk, but it didn't like to talk. It would just moo twice, and Xu Yi could understand what it meant.

Talking is too much trouble. The ox is lazy and doesn't like it. He just wants to eat grass in peace.

After Boss Li finished his work, he noticed that Mr. Xu had already gone far away. He stood in front of the noodle stall watching Xu Yi enter the city.

To be honest, Mr. Li had never met anyone with such an extraordinary air about them. Whether it was the scholars, wealthy merchants, or county officials in the city, none of them were as comfortable to be around as Mr. Xu.

After Xu Yi walked away, Xiao Li's wife appeared in front of him at some point and took his arm.

Li's wife asked, "So, did that gentleman agree?"

Xiao Li smiled broadly: "Yes, he agreed. I did as you suggested and praised this gentleman a few more times, and I didn't expect him to agree so readily."

Li's wife nodded slightly. She was no ordinary person; she had noticed this gentleman from the moment Xu Yi first came to the noodle stall.

In her view, Xu Yi's every move was in harmony with nature, a sign of a high-level immortal. It was fate that they met at the noodle stall. Although her husband was just a mortal, he was kind-hearted and had done many good deeds.

The Li family is destined for a great opportunity, a blessing earned through accumulating good deeds.

Li Jiangyuan, also their son, is half-human and half-demon. She was originally a spirit deer in Xiaochong Mountain who had cultivated her powers. She was seriously injured and almost died when she was undergoing her transformation tribulation.

In order not to implicate Zhang Shanshen, she did not undergo her tribulation on Xiaochong Mountain. Fortunately, she was rescued by the Li family father and son who happened to be passing by and was released back into the mountain.

Years later, she returned in human form and, to repay the life-saving grace she received years ago, married into the Li family.

She was once approached by the underworld officials of Fangyuan City, but fortunately Zhang Zhengyi intervened and resolved the matter.

Within the Li family, she cannot use her demonic power, otherwise the Li family members will be affected and be plagued by misfortune.

Therefore, she asked Zhang Shanshen to seal her magical power. Unless she encountered a fatal danger, she could not use her magical power and was no different from an ordinary person.

Li's wife was willing.

"Husband, you can continue to set up the stall tomorrow. Yuan'er and I will go to Xiaochongshan."

"I know where that gentleman's Ping Shui Temple is."

Xiao Li hesitated for a moment, but still agreed. His wife was much better at getting along with people than he was. It was his wife who came up with the idea of ​​pleasing Xu Yi. She could see Xu Yi's extraordinary nature at a glance.

He was influenced by his wife, which is why he felt that Mr. Xu Yi was becoming more and more mysterious.

"However, my lady, this gentleman lives in a Taoist temple and calls himself a Taoist priest."

"My lord, I hope Yuan'er can learn some skills. This Mr. Xu looks like a very capable person..."

......

Xu Yi went into the city. He didn't know what the Li couple were thinking. In his opinion, it was all due to fate.

It was fate that the Li family was able to obtain the laurel wine, and it was also fate that Xu Yi got to drink it.

Finding Ping Shui Temple is itself a matter of fate.

Walking down the street, the lively atmosphere finally made Xu Yi feel the warmth of this world.

"Steamed buns, steamed buns, freshly steamed buns!"

"Selling candied hawthorns!"

"Hey, Old Cui's ox in the west of the city died last night after running into the wall. Come and see."

There are vendors making sugar figurines, selling fresh fish, or homemade dried meat and the like.

There are many stalls and shops along the street.

Xu Yi strolled around leisurely, wondering if he should buy some vegetable seeds and farming tools to clear a plot of land behind the Taoist temple and grow some small vegetables.

To experience the idyllic rural life I've always longed for... Hey, the ox can be used to plow the fields, that's a good idea, but I'll have to buy more farm tools.

Thinking of this, Xu Yi's lips inexplicably curled up. Would Niu Niu do this? Hehe, it has to do it.

"Be careful!"

Xu Yi was thinking about the good news when, unexpectedly, someone nearby exclaimed...