Chapter 1940: Going Down the Mountain
g experts from both sides will be present in person when Zitian Peak opens."But this junior dare not gamble!“Failing to live up to the kindness of my predecessors, I can only offer my death as atoneme...Chen Xiuzhai and Yu Chengwang are both talkative people, and Yipan Guan and Liu Dafu's responses are just right.
Qin Sang occasionally chimed in with a few words, but mostly listened to their conversation with relish, occasionally raising her cup for a toast.
This table, gathering both immortals and mortals, is a truly unique experience.
'Fizz...'
Qin Sang personally cooked, using charcoal to roast the meat until it was slightly charred, sprinkling on seasoning powder. Every action was precise and detailed, every aspect perfect.
After it's cooked, take out a few skewers and give them to the apprentice.
Four little guys huddled in the corner, their mouths smeared with oil.
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“You... on the mountain... Ow, that's hot!”
Tao Teng took a deep breath, reluctant to let go of the meat in his mouth. He swallowed with difficulty, and the fragrance reached his bones.
He didn't know if it was because of the heat or jealousy, Tao Teng looked at Yu Lang with red eyes, "It's really...a life in heaven!"
The bookboy, Mingyan, agreed wholeheartedly and nodded repeatedly.
"Eat yours!"
Yulan handed Tao Teng a spiritual fruit, stuffing it into his mouth.
"Slap! Slap! Slap!"
Someone is frantically knocking at the door.
Liu the physician was startled, and both City God and Yi the Judge turned their heads to look back.
Qin Sang said it was fine, got up and opened the door, allowing the Zhuque ghost head to fly in.
It had been reprimanded several times and finally learned its lesson. It didn't cry out or make a fuss, just stared intently at the meat in Qin Sang's hand.
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Qin Sang had already prepared a plate for it, but Zhu Que ignored everyone and buried its head in the food, eating voraciously.
Everyone at the table was watching Zhu Que eat meat with big bites.
"Even the birds love to eat it, so the taste must be good," said Dr. Liu with a chuckle.
Zhu Que gave him a glance and continued to bury her head and eat ravenously.
Yucheng Huáng and Yipàn Guān kept eyeing Zhuquè, astonished to discover that they couldn't even see through a bird in their own Taoist temple
After calming his nerves, Yu Cheng Huang picked up a skewer of meat, sniffed it lightly, and imitating Qin Sang, took a bite directly from the skewer.
He was also born into a scholarly family and had been strictly disciplined since childhood. Such rudeness was unprecedented for him, and he found it quite jarring.
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Chen Xiuzhai was like him at first, but he quickly got used to it and even praised this way of eating, claiming that it should be eaten this way.
The City God savored it delicately.
Chen Xiuzhai stared at him, waiting for him to swallow, and said with self-satisfaction: "Brother Yu, how does it taste I didn't exaggerate at all, did I"
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"Truly divine!"
The City God expressed his approval without reservation.
"The Drunk Fragrance Pavilion's Drunk Fragrance Banquet is said to be the best in Jiangnan, but it's not as good as this simple string of meat."
The judge agreed with the Taoist, but in his heart he was muttering to himself, "He wouldn't even be able to cook a good meal if he had the finest ingredients."
He swept his gaze over the several mortals in the room. They had ingested so much medicinal spirit fruit and yet hadn't exploded from it, clearly this Lord of the View had secretly intervened, allowing them to slowly digest the power of the medicine. At least they could strengthen their bodies and benefit for a lifetime.
"What is the Drunken Fragrance Banquet" Chen Xiucai was stunned. He had been to Drunken Fragrance Building many times but never tasted anything called the Drunken Fragrance Banquet.
"The owner of Zui Xiang Lou used to be a imperial chef. It is said that he offended someone in the palace and was forced into retirement, returning to Jinxian County to open Zui Xiang Lou. Only the owner can make the Zui Xiang Feast, and there is no successor to this day. The owner is getting older, and he can't make it many times a year. Only the owner's old friends have this good fortune," Yu Cheng Huang took a sip of wine, savoring the mingled flavors of alcohol, meat, and medicine.
Another hermit, I say! Jincheng is truly a city of hermits! A county of hermits! Let the whole world know!
When Chen Xiucai was inspired, he suddenly slapped the table and finished the fine wine in his cup.
After several drinks, he became increasingly unrestrained in his behavior.
The City God glanced at Qin Sang and secretly thought, "Indeed so. It's a county of recluses and also a hidden dragon’s lair. Next autumn's imperial examination, Brother Chen should be coming out of seclusion, right"
As the City God of Jinxian County, Yu Chengwang also pays attention to the talented individuals under his jurisdiction. He knows that Chen Xiucai is quite learned but unfortunately, he has not been successful in passing the civil service examinations despite many attempts.
Chen Xiucai let out a wry smile, “When I was young, I considered myself extraordinary, but I repeatedly failed the examinations. Seeing my classmates all succeed while I struggled, I could only pretend to be aloof. It was merely a mask I wore to save face, hiding my last shred of dignity. I was never a true recluse, so how could I speak of emerging from the mountains”
"With this kind of heart, I believe Brother Chen will one day get his wish," Qin Sang toasted Chen Xiucai, and the others drank with him.
No one offered words of comfort. Chen Xiuzhai's willingness to expose his own weakness showed that he didn't need anyone's consolation.
Chen Xiuzhai accepted this with calmness. He stood up straight and looked out the window, “When I was young and impetuous, my words were often startling. Now, I have no desire for titles of nobility or fame in history. If I am fortunate enough to pass the imperial examinations and achieve an official position, I will only strive to live up to the expectations of the people, the emperor, heaven and earth, and most importantly, myself!”
In the pavilion of Qingyang Temple, glasses clinked as people drank merrily.
There are many people coming and going in the county town of Jinxian County.
The teahouse should be more lively than the street.
When the young girl stepped into the teahouse, she felt an unusual stillness. Everyone was intently listening to a story.
When the Tea Master walked, his footsteps were extremely light. When pouring tea, he was afraid of making even a little noise.
The diners rarely spoke, forgetting even the food and tea before them.
Only when the storyteller struck the gong did the diners seem to awaken from a trance. They sipped their tea and chatted in hushed tones for a few moments, but even their voices were as faint as those of ants.
The entire teahouse was filled with the storyteller's voice, as if it had drowned out all the noise outside.
"What story has such charm"
The young girl, seeing this sight, was secretly amazed. Her gaze passed over the diners and landed on the storyteller on the stage.
As the old woman outside had said, the storyteller was dressed in a gray robe. He looked quite young, of average height and rather ordinary features. The kind of person who would blend right into a crowd.
The story-teller noticed the girl entering, and when she came over, he smiled slightly and nodded in greeting.
The young girl couldn't help but smile back.
The Tea Master, holding a teapot, approached. After a brief exchange of glances, he led the young girl to an empty table.
"It is said that when the Nine Goddesses descended to earth, the Queen Mother of Heaven happened to send a blue bird to deliver an order and secretly instructed the bird that if the Nine Goddesses were stubborn, she should use magic to take her to Heavenly Pool. Unexpectedly, the blue bird yearned for the mortal world and was easily persuaded by the Nine Goddesses' few words to descend to earth..."
It was originally a myth.
The girl, lost in thought, followed the Tea Master to a seat, unaware that the greenbird on her shoulder had perked up its head and flapped its wings at the mention of the bluebird.
Chirp chirp…
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The kingfisher flew off with abandon.
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One circle after another, tirelessly.
Its feathers shed green sparks, and its cries blended perfectly with the storyteller's tale, transforming into the bluebird of the story and immersing everyone in the narrative.
Listeners, including young girls, found nothing strange about it.
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The girl completely ignored her playmate. After sitting down, she intently watched the storyteller on stage and listened to the heart-stirring story.
For a moment, she seemed to transform into the Nine Heavens Goddess from the story.
Master is just that heartless Heavenly Mother.
After descending to the mortal realm, every action and experience of the Nine Heavens Goddess stirred her heartstrings.
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The Nine Heavens Goddess was pleased, and a smile lit up her face.
The Nine Heaven Goddess wept, tears streaming down her face.
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The girl forgot she was in a teahouse, forgot everything around her, and immersed herself in the world built by the storyteller.
Just as the girl entered the teahouse, a gust of cold wind suddenly swept across the front of the teahouse. A figure that ordinary people couldn't see flashed in the shadows.
This person was clad in armor, and was a ghost under the command of the City God of Jincheng. His position wasn't low, being second only to the City God and the civil and military judges, and sitting at equal rank with all the officials, commanders, and generals as a daytime patrolling god.
"Did you go in"
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A maiden should possess the means to conceal her aura. While she managed to deceive the guards at the city gate, she was still detected by a divine artifact within the City God's Temple.
Unfortunately, several high-ranking officials are absent today.
The City God and the 文判官 (civil officer) went out together on patrol, while the 武判官 (martial officer) personally led his troops to search for a demonic creature outside the city.
The god of the Day Trip and all the other officials couldn't find out about the girl's origins. They didn't dare to act rashly. Seeing her innocent and carefree demeanor, not like she had any malicious intentions, the god of the Day Trip went out of the city to ask the Judge Wu for advice.
Two ghost soldiers were ordered to wait here.
"Yes, after entering the teahouse, I didn't come out again," a yin soldier hesitated, "There was something strange inside. You should go and see for yourself, sir."
"Huh"
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The Day God frowned, leading two Yin messengers, silently passed through the curtain. At this time, the storyteller happened to talk about the plot of the Nine Heavenly Goddess's encounter with danger.
"The Heavenly Mother sent out celestial soldiers and generals to search the entire world. Despite how carefully the Nine Heavens Goddess and the Azure Bird tried to hide, they were ultimately unable to escape their fate. On Lianyang Mountain, they were finally discovered by a group of celestial soldiers. Sadly, the Nine Heavens Goddess and the Azure Bird's Immortal Seals from when they descended to earth had yet to be dissolved, their magical powers only restored to thirty percent. They were about to face another fierce battle..."
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The kingfisher returned to the girl's shoulder at some point, lost in the story just like her owner, with a very tense expression.
And just as Ritsuryugo and the two underworld agents stepped into the teahouse, they found that the storyteller had actually nodded at them, causing them to be taken aback.
At this moment, a surge of boundless heroism filled their hearts. They felt as if they had transformed into celestial warriors, divinely appointed by the Heavenly Mother to capture the criminals and mete out justice on her behalf!
They completely forgot the purpose of their trip, walked to another empty table and sat down. They sat up straight with bright eyes.
The story is still ongoing.
The city god and the easy judge in Qingyang Guan were unaware of this.
The banquet lasted from morning until afternoon before everyone finally dispersed.
Dr. Liu stayed overnight at the Qingyang Guan.
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Chen Xiuzhai and Yu Chenghuang parted ways with their companions outside the bamboo grove.
Chen Xiuzhai had intended to send them off in a carriage, but was refused by Yu Yi and the others.
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After separating, the two deities vanished into thin air and reappeared on a mountain not far from Qingyangguan.
"See the two lords."
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This piece of land arrived here long ago and hurriedly bowed.
The diviner said, "We have already met the venerable Daoist Qingfeng. He is truly extraordinary. You must be careful when dealing with him in the future and complete any tasks he assigns. Do not disturb him unnecessarily."
The land was astonished, “I wonder who that Taoist priest is”
Yipan looked at Yucheng, and for some reason, Yucheng had remained silent, not probing any further.
"I'm afraid that the high officials in the state would have to treat this person with respect. Such a person lives in seclusion in Jinxian County, it is unknown whether this is a blessing or a curse."
The City God let out a soft sigh, "Never mind what his status or cultivation level is. Just consider him as a powerful being who has roamed the mortal world in a game."
The land responded with a confused sound.
Yi Jian Guan glanced at the land official and said in a deep voice, "This kind of person only looks at opportunities. Until fate arrives, everything is illusory. Don't think that diligently serving will bring you any benefits, be careful not to overdo it."
The land, its thoughts exposed, jumped in surprise. "Thanks to your timely warning, I nearly made a grave mistake."
"There's no need to be so cautious. I see that this person is kind and easygoing; just let things take their course," Yu Chenghuang instructed a couple more words, then returned to the county town with Yi Bian Guan.
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"What do you mean Both the Night Wanderer and Soul Stealer are trapped in the teahouse"
When Yu Cheng Huang and Yi Pian Guan returned to the county town, Wu Pian Guan also happened to be returning after hunting down a demon. They joined forces, but at that moment, they received a divine message by talisman.
Seeing the contents on the talisman, the three officers all paled.
Originally, the Day Wanderer entered the teahouse and disappeared. The Night Wanderer and the Soul Summoner came looking for him, but they were also trapped in the teahouse.
Then came several other officials from various departments.
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The teahouse's door resembled a gaping maw of blood, swallowing all ghosts and spirits without a trace.
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More and more ghosts were trapped inside, until finally a yin spirit found something amiss.
“Outrageous! I want to see who this demon is, daring to run amok in the county town!”
The Ghost Judge was furious, his sleeves flared wide, and all the ghost soldiers transformed into a gust of sinister wind, rushing swiftly to the county town.
Yucheng Huang and Yi Pian Guan looked at each other, seeing the same worry in each other's eyes.
How could this be such a coincidence
Just as they were visiting Qing Feng Daochang, something happened in the city.
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At this time, the teahouse outside was surrounded by layers of gloom, with spells separating the teahouse from the human world.
The common folk were oblivious to this, and people still streamed along the streets, but they would subconsciously ignore the teahouse.
The storyteller's loud voice rang out, narrating the tale of the Nine Celestial Goddess and Azure Bird being pursued by heavenly soldiers.
This chase was thrilling and gripping.
All the ghosts and spirits in the city are here, but none dare step into the teahouse.
"Swipe!"
A cold wind swept down from the sky, and finally the City God and the two judges arrived. After hearing their subordinates report on the whole story, they walked to the front of the teahouse.
The curtain was made of bamboo. Through the gaps, one could faintly see the scene inside the teahouse.
The girl, the bluebird, and a host of ghosts and spirits, each with their own expressions, were completely absorbed in the story.
"Mount Buzhen Spirit Banner!"
The martial judge spoke in a low voice.
Outside the teahouse, a squad of ghosts and spirits received their orders and retreated. They brought out nine black banners, each three meters long, and erected them around the teahouse.
Nine Banners Form an Array, Suppressing All Immortal Cultivators and Demonic Beasts!
Yu Cheng Huang rushed forward and tapped the judge's head. The judge stepped forward, lifted the curtain, but did not cross the threshold.
The curtain is half-open.
The three officers saw the storyteller, and at the same time, the storyteller also looked up.
The City God opened his mouth, just about to speak.
'Slap!'
The storyteller suddenly banged his gavel, "The heavenly soldiers were driven back by the clever schemes of the Nine Goddesses, suffering a crushing defeat. Just as the Nine Goddesses and the Azure Bird rejoiced, they were unaware that danger was approaching! Three Star Lords had already led their troops to pursue them; this tribulation would be difficult to overcome!"
Huo Yu Dao Chang.
Qin Sang, the true body, was contemplating sword formations when he suddenly awoke. He looked south, his expression gradually becoming solemn.
After a moment of thought.
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Qin Sang stood up, left the cave dwelling, sent a message to Guihou, and disappeared using the Thunder Escape technique. (End of Chapter)nslate!Qingzhu could hear the divine voice, a gentle smile appearing on his face, much like an earthly father.>Qin Sang then mentioned Leng Yuntian losing the Five Pagoda Formation, and then fell sile...