Under One Person, Mountain and Sea Painting Demon

"I am not very talented, but I know a few techniques for observing qi. I saw from afar that this village was filled with aura, so I wanted to get closer to take a look..."

"If I have disturbed you all in the village, I would like to apologize here. I hope you two can show some mercy and not blame me!"

"Humph, you have a lot of excuses!"

Unlike Ma Xianhong, Jin Yong still had doubts about the few people, so he snorted coldly.

"However, you are right about one thing. This is our new Jiejiao's territory. It is natural that there is fairy air here!"

"Oh?"

"Is this old man talking about the Fengshen Jiejiao? The new Jiejiao... no wonder!" Youfang looked suddenly enlightened.

"To be honest, we are traveling this time because we want to see this vast world. I wonder if we can stay here for a while and take a look at the style of this new Jiejiao?"

I have to say that Youfang's speech skills were quite good. Not only did he explain the origins of himself and others and dispel the other party's vigilance, but he also flattered them.

He knew very well that these guys would fall for this trick. Jin Yong's expression immediately eased a little, and Ma Xianhong's face also showed more smiles.

"Hey, Lao You is really good. No wonder he doesn't let us speak. We really don't have that level!" Seeing this scene, Hong Bin couldn't help but poke Tang Yingjie with his elbow and said in a low voice.

"Um……"

Tang Yingjie nodded, and couldn't help but admire Youfang even more. He thought this guy was a free and easy going person who did whatever he wanted, but he didn't expect that he also had the ability to be good at dealing with people!

As for Fu Chen, he suddenly recalled his master's words:

"He is a wonderful person who understands the world but is not worldly. It will be of great benefit to you to be with him!"

If you think about it carefully, indeed, a person has more than one side. Choosing the right time to show the right side can make things go more smoothly!

"Sure enough, Brother You is worth learning from!"

At this moment……

"Haha, no problem, you can stay as long as you want. Lao Jin, find four empty rooms for them." Ma Xianhong smiled and immediately made arrangements.

"Four of you, have you eaten yet? If not, I'll make arrangements for you right away. We can talk while we eat!"

Gollum-

Before You Fang could speak, their stomachs responded...

……

……

Another half hour passed.

"Come on, come on, try our dishes and see if they suit your taste. They are made by our chef Fu himself!"

Steaming hot dishes were served on the table, and Ma Xianhong started to serve.

"Chef Fu..."

"It's Fu Rong, right?"

Youfang smiled slightly, nodded, and picked up the bowl and chopsticks.

Fu Rong, one of the twelve most gifted people, practices the "Sword Qi" branch of the "Chemistry". She has maxed out all her credit cards and is heavily in debt due to supporting several scumbag exes, so she has no choice but to join the Biyou Village.

Like Jin Yong, Fu Rong is a person of superior aptitude and is definitely very powerful. However, in the plot, she was captured by Zhuge Qing before she could show her full strength and chose to give up resistance. She is undoubtedly a person who is obsessed with love.

At this point, Youfang couldn't help but wonder: In the current Biyou Village...how many people with superior aptitude are there?

There are still five years before the main plot begins. What is certain is that Zhao Guizhen, Zhuge Qing and Chen Duo are definitely not here. As for the others, we can only wait and observe in the future.

While You Fang was eating and thinking, Ma Xianhong spoke first:

"Since you guys are here to travel, where have you been so far? Can you tell me about it?"

He seemed curious.

“Of course, the travels started with me…” You Fang immediately responded and explained the situation.

moment……

"I see. This is my second stop. It's fate. Don't worry, I'll show you around the village tomorrow morning. I'll make sure your trip is worthwhile!"

Ma Xianhong grinned.

"As for the sparring, I can also help arrange it. I don't know what else I can say, but I have quite a few masters with different skills. You will definitely have a great time!"

"Haha, thank you very much!"

Youfang and his companions nodded, all feeling the enthusiasm of Village Chief Ma. After a few words, they relaxed and started chatting with each other.

As they chatted, Youfang rolled his eyes and thought it was almost time, so he asked the question he had prepared earlier:

"Then Village Chief Ma, can I ask what your idea was to establish this 'New Jiejiao'?"

"A new Jiejiao..."

Ma Xianhong smiled and nodded without hesitation: "You should know the 'teaching without distinction' advocated by Jiejiao in Investiture of the Gods, right?"

"Ok!"

The four nodded in response.

"Haha, the creation of my 'New Jiejiao' started from this..."

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(End of this chapter)

Chapter 59: Honest People Are Easiest to Control (Please Read and Please Give Me a Monthly Vote!)

2023-10-23

"Old Ma... is really honest!"

In the following time, while eating, Ma Xianhong explained to Youfang and the other three his philosophy of "teaching without distinction", as well as... the secret of Biyou Village!

This also made You Fang couldn't help but sigh: This guy is obviously a very smart person, why is he so defenseless against outsiders?

It's really weird!

Eight Wonderful Skills——"Divine Machine Hundred Refinements"!

Top magic weapon——"Self-cultivation Furnace"!

The moment they heard about these two things, Hong Bin and Tang Yingjie's pupils shook violently, and even Fu Chen could no longer remain calm.

Because they know that once these two things are known to the outside world, it will definitely cause an uproar, and they are also doubting... Is this true or false?

Is there really anyone who is so honest?

They obviously don't believe it!

At this time, You Fang also stared and asked:

"Um, Village Chief Ma, can you tell me this? We've only just met for an hour..."

"Haha, it's okay, it's okay. It's just the Eight Wonders. What's there to be ashamed of? Compared to my wish, it's nothing!"

Ma Xianhong just smiled, looking nonchalant.

"This……"

Hearing this, several people couldn't help but look at each other, and they saw the same suspicion in each other's eyes.

This guy is probably either a charlatan or a fool, and considering the weight of the Eight Great Skills, the former is more likely.

And only You Fang knew that everything Ma Xianhong said was true. This guy is just like that. Apart from perfecting the self-cultivation furnace and recovering his lost memories, he doesn't care about anything else.

But what is the saying?

The more you want, the less you get!

If it weren't for his persistence, innocence, and his irrepressible desire to help others, he wouldn't have been exposed five years later, and his precious furnace... wouldn't have been broken!

"Let go of the desire to help others and respect their fate!"

At this moment, Youfang suddenly thought of this popular saying from his previous life, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise.

Of course, he also knew that Ma Xianhong’s fate was not entirely due to his “willingness to help others”, the main reason was his “unreserved” personality!

This is also the strangest thing about You Fang. Logically speaking, after experiencing the pursuit caused by the "Divine Machine Hundred Refinements" and the disappearance of his grandfather, this guy should be more vigilant...

But the fact is, not only was he not alert, but he let himself go. He clearly remembered his grandfather's instructions in his mind, but he didn't care at all.

The point at which this change occurred was...

"Qu Tong?"

Youfang's eyes changed slightly.

Indeed, no matter whether Ma Xianhong’s memory is incomplete or his logic of behavior has changed drastically, it is definitely related to one person - his adopted sister!

Qu Tong is the president of the new intelligence organization "Yaoxing Society". She is Ma Xianhong's half-sister, with whom she has never met before but is as close as a close relative. She is also the holder of one of the Eight Great Skills - "Shuangquan Hand".

The "Shuangquan Hand" is a unique skill that can reshape the body of the target, modify cognition and memory. It is a taboo that plays with "life", and it is also the current limit of "medicine"!

With You Fang's understanding of the "Shuangquan Hands", it would be effortless for Qu Tong to delete part of Ma Xianhong's memory and then modify his cognition and personality.

And according to the original plot, she did so. Therefore, You Fang had reason to suspect that the reason why Ma Xianhong was so "honest" and seemed out of tune with young people like Zhang Chulan and Zhuge Qing was mostly the work of this woman.

"Honest people are the easiest to control...Isn't that what she thinks?" You Fang thought and subconsciously glanced at Hong Bin.

"Well, Lao Hong is not an honest man, but a fool. There is still a difference..." He shook his head slightly, and then looked at Ma Xianhong.

"Well, Village Chief Ma's realm is truly admirable. He possesses a rare treasure yet remains calm and composed. This is beyond the reach of us!"

Naturally, he flattered again.

"Of course, please rest assured, Village Chief Ma, we will never tell anyone such a top secret. I can swear here..." As he said this, he raised his hand, as if he was really ready to swear.

"Haha, no, no, put your hands down. The food is getting cold. Eat quickly." As expected, Ma Xianhong interrupted him.

"I don't care about this kind of thing myself, why do you care so much?" He smiled slightly, looking unfathomable.

"This……"

"Haha, that's true. I'm just being persistent."

You Fang was stunned for a moment, grinned, and after a little hesitation, he put his hand down.

"Then the guest should follow the host's wishes, okay!"

After a few interactions, his goal was achieved. Ma Xianhong would trust him more, and it would be easier for him to make requests later.

After a while...

They finally finished their dinner and it was getting late.

Ma Xianhong said that he had to go back to continue his research, so he sent them to the arranged accommodation and then instructed:

"Everyone, go to bed early. I will come to call you tomorrow morning and take you to visit the village. Then you will know... what I said is true."

Obviously, he could see the suspicion of Hong Bin and the other two, but it didn't matter. Everything would be revealed tomorrow.

Upon hearing this, Hong Bin and the other two immediately looked embarrassed, then they nodded, smiled, and quickly sent him away.

After this……

"Old You, you don't really believe it, do you? This guy is obviously a charlatan!"

After entering the room, Hong Bin immediately shouted.

"You don't believe it, do you think I will believe it?"

You Fang shook his head, and then added: "It doesn't matter, we will know the truth tomorrow morning."

"Ah."

This was indeed true, and the other three people nodded immediately. Regardless of whether what Ma Xianhong said was true or not, the wonders in this village were real.

Let alone anything else, just say that Jin Yong and the puppets in his hands are obviously not simple stuff. Tang Yingjie is particularly clear about this point. The mechanical techniques contained in the puppets...even he can't quite understand them!

"This Ma Xianhong, even if he hasn't mastered the 'Divine Machine Hundred Refinements', he is definitely a genius in refining equipment and mechanisms!" Thinking of this, Tang Yingjie couldn't help but sigh.

"Indeed, no matter from which angle you look at it, this village is by no means simple. It is indeed a paradise and is worth exploring." Youfang also nodded slightly.

So, the four of them got together to discuss for a while, and finally made a decision - to stay and see what happens first.

Afterwards, they returned to their respective rooms. After traveling for half a day, it was indeed time to rest.