Astral Apostle

   The evening of the second day.

   Yulin Riverside, Cuiyu Building.

  Two soft sedan chairs passed through the bustling streets full of pedestrians and stopped in front of the restaurant, with Zhou Jing and Ye Shunzhong sitting on them.

  The two got off the sedan chair, and the prefect's personal attendants who were waiting at the door immediately greeted them.

   "Ye Daguan, the prefect has been waiting in the private room on the third floor... This is Daoist Lingfengzi?"

   The **** first said politely, then looked at Zhou Jing curiously and looked at it secretly.

   Ye Shunzhong nodded and bowed his hands politely: "The two of us should be invited by the prefect to come to the banquet, please lead the way."

   Hearing this, the follower suppressed his thoughts, led the way in front, and took the two upstairs respectfully.

   Ye Shunzhong went upstairs and said in a low voice to Zhou Jing:

   "Master Zhao has served as the prefect of Ningtian for many years. This time, he specially entertained him and invited various nobles of Ningtian to accompany him. They must want to know such high-level people as the Taoist priest."

   Zhou Jing nodded, but he didn't think so.

  Because he has shown his supernatural powers in front of the Ye family, Ye Shunzhong is convinced from the bottom of his heart, but these dignitaries and nobles are just hearsay at best, and with their experience and experience, it is unlikely that they will be convinced.

In his opinion, besides getting acquainted with him, most of these dignitaries entertained him with the idea of ​​dismantling his methods and letting him "reveal his true form". I am afraid that the banquet will not be a good banquet. For the sake of it, not too pushy.

  'Today, only by suppressing these dignitaries can they truly gain a firm foothold in Ningtian Mansion and become famous...'

   Zhou Jing secretly calculated.

   The two quickly came to the third floor and were brought into the private room with them, which immediately attracted the attention of everyone in the private room.

The people present are all powerful and powerful people in Ning Tianfu, their eyes immediately focused on Zhou Jing, their eyes were filled with curiosity, scrutiny, surprise, etc. I just felt that this spirit style was far from the imaginary immortal style, not only strange appearance , and even a little fat.

   "Master Zhao." Ye Shunzhong hurriedly took a few steps forward and bowed to the man in plain robe who was in the chair.

   This plain-robed man was Zhao Xing'an, the prefect of Ningtian. At this time, he was not wearing an official uniform. He smiled and condolences to Ye Shunzhong:

   "I heard that Taigong Ye has recovered from a long illness. I haven't congratulated him yet. When Taigong Ye is in good health, I will invite him to drink and talk to him in the future."

   Then, Zhao Xing'an turned to look at Zhou Jing who was beside him, smiled and cupped his hands:

   "Presumably this is the Daoist Master Lingfengzi?"

   "It's the poor way."

   Zhou Jing didn't bow, just bowed his hands.

   He has now changed his outfit, wearing a feather attire and Taoist robes. Although he looks out of place, he looks a bit like a Taoist priest.

   "In the past few days, the name of the Taoist priest has been like thunder. It's really extraordinary when we see it today. The Taoist priest and Brother Ye, please take a seat."

   Zhao Xing'an smiled and invited the two of them to the table with a very thoughtful etiquette.

   No matter what they thought in their hearts, everyone in the audience was not in a hurry. They bowed their hands and introduced themselves. It was a simple understanding of which family this came from and which family it came from.

When everyone arrived, Zhao Xingan ordered the restaurant to serve the dishes, and all kinds of delicate dishes were served with flowing water, with all the colors, aromas and flavors.

   "The master of this Cuiyu Building is one of the best chefs in Ningtian Mansion. He is very skilled. I don't know if it suits the patriarch's taste. If the patriarch doesn't like it, I will ask the back chef to change it."

   Zhao Xing'an, who was in the courtroom, nodded his head in an easy-going tone.

   "People from poor roads and mountains are used to eating and drinking dew, so it doesn't matter."

   Zhou Jing responded casually.

"It seems that the Taoist priest is an indifferent person." Zhao Xing'an smiled, then looked out the window, looking for a topic to talk about: "This Yulin River is a prosperous scene in the world, overlooking from here, it has a different flavor, I don't know how long it is. How do you feel?"

   Zhou Jing also looked at it, and saw the continuous painting boats outside the window and the tourists like clouds, so he nodded and agreed:

   "It's really good. The prosperity of Ningtian Mansion is rare in the world."

   Zhao Xing'an looked back and asked with a smile, "This is the first time the Taoist priest has come to my Ningtian Mansion? I don't know where the leader is, how is his family, and where did he practice before?"

   These words have the feeling of a leader interrogating your parents what they do.

   Zhou Jing looked back again and found that everyone in the room was staring at him, so he calmly said:

"Poor Dao Xianyun Ye He, who takes heaven and earth as his home, where the red dust came from in the past is irrelevant. In the future, where free and easy will go, will be what the poor Dao thinks about. The way to practice is in your own heart. ."

Ye Shunzhong heard the words, and he also said with a smile: "I met the Taoist priest for the first time a few days ago, and I asked about it. "Foreign objects", these words are very enlightening and make me realize a lot."

   The powerful people and children of aristocratic families present, their hearts moved slightly, and they smack and touch them carefully. They only felt that these words had some meaning, and they really seemed to be said by an expert.

   "So, the Taoist priest is going to write a book and establish a sect?" A child of an aristocratic family raised his eyebrows and his tone was a little playful.

   "As long as they have the heart to seek the Tao, everyone can start a sect."

   Zhou Jing pretended not to hear the other party's sarcasm, hehe smiled.

   Another disciple of the noble family couldn't help but said: "Daoist Lingfengzi, your speech is so profound, no one understands it."

   "So what if you understand, what if you don't understand? There are all kinds of floating life, most of which are false. Flowers bloom and fade away, and there is no trace of Taoism. Even if you understand it, it can affect your clothing, food, housing, and transportation today? If the predestined law comes, you will naturally realize it."

   Zhou Jing talked about the clouds, mountains and fog, pretending to be, it doesn't matter what he says, what matters is to hold the feeling of being an expert.

   Everyone was stunned when they heard it. They thought that Zhou Jing was trying to confuse things, but they felt that these words could give some taste. For a while, they didn't know whether this person was lying or if he really had something.

  If it is really a liar...then the professional level of the liar is really high now.

   The dignitaries present were preconceived, and they thought Zhou Jing was arrogant and deceived early in the morning. Although Zhou Jing saved Taigong Ye recently, the deeds of walking on the river at the beginning were still too incredible. The powerful people present still felt that Zhou Jing was using some tricks at that time, so there was innate distrust of Zhou Jing, and he was in a state of doubt.

Just because of the matter of the grandfather of the Ye family, the impression of these nobles on Zhou Jing has changed from being a "liar in the rivers and lakes" at the beginning, to a "liar in the rivers and lakes with outstanding medical skills" - if this Taoist is just a gentleman, then they are not. It will make things difficult, but this person has to pretend to have magical powers and try to make a name for it, so everyone can't help but want to break this person's "deception".

   "What the Taoist priest said is really subtle. How about we all raise a glass for this small talk and righteousness."

   Zhao Xing'an didn't stunned, but after revealing the words, he raised his glass with a smile and set off the atmosphere of the banquet.

  Everyone also came back to their senses, smiling and clinking glasses, saying toasts to each other, sipping slowly and drinking slowly.

   After eating and drinking for a while, Zhao Xingan spoke to Zhou Jing again and said curiously:

"I heard that the Taoist master is proficient in the technique of alchemy, and he cured Taigong Ye with this, but the technique of alchemy is not well received by the people. I don't know what the mystery of the master's technique of alchemy is. Can the Taoist wait for me? One or two puzzles."

   Hearing this, everyone put down their wine glasses, stopped chatting, and pricked up their ears.

   Zhou Jing smiled and asked, "I wonder what Master Zhao thinks of alchemy?"

Zhao Xing'an was startled, but then replied: "I have also read some Taoist classics. It is said that the way of alchemy is divided into inner alchemy and outer alchemy. The turbidity guides the Qi channels until immortality. The outer alchemy method is to burn gold stones, refine them into elixir, and ascend to immortals after taking them..."

   Zhou Jing nodded and said:

"Master Zhao is well-informed and well-informed. Let's not talk about the inner alchemy method. The outer alchemy method is the most controversial. It is unbelievable for ordinary people to use this so-called elixir. , and may die early, so people in the world have many doubts about the way of alchemy."

   Seeing Zhou Jing admitting that there is something wrong with the alchemy theory, everyone was a little surprised, but they did not hide it, and nodded.

   But at this time, Zhou Jing changed his words and said slowly:

"It's just that, according to Pindao, there are also two kinds of refining methods for Waidan. One is what Shicai said about burning gold and stone as a pill, but the correct method is not to take it, but to transform different minerals into new It is more appropriate to call it 'alchemy'."

"And the second method of outer alchemy is to combine medical skills, pharmacy, taking zhizhi and herbal medicine, and making medicinal pills. This is the 'alchemy' that is really beneficial to the human body. This is what Pindao is good at. Pindao refining. The medicinal herbs produced can invigorate qi and strengthen the body, treat dark diseases, slow down aging, preserve youth forever, and even gain good fortune and prolong life.”

   He deliberately explained it like this, which is to brag about himself, and the main point is that he can prolong his life by throwing out his alchemy.

   Powerful people, who doesn’t want to live longer and enjoy more time in this world? This statement can be said to hit the pain points of the industry and seize the needs of customers. At this moment in history, countless demons are possessed, and he is not fighting alone.

The voice of    fell, and everyone present trembled, and the attention really fell on "Pills to prolong life",

   "Is this the truth of the Taoist priest? Is there such a means?" Zhao Xing'an couldn't help asking.

   "Poor Daoists never lie."

   Zhou Jing didn't change his face, opened his eyes and said nonsense.

   Zhao Xing'an's eyes flickered, but he remained calm, just smiled: "Haha, the Taoist priest is really a master in the world."

  Although the flatbread was beautiful, everyone present was skeptical and not entirely convinced. Some even believed that Zhou Jing was fooling people.

   There have been many Taoists in history who claim to be able to refine the elixir of life, and they are not far behind. The so-called hearing is false, they will not be easily fooled, not to mention that they do not trust Zhou Jing with preconceived ideas.

   At this time, a disciple from an aristocratic family named Liu Ping finally couldn't bear Zhou Jing's pretence, and suddenly spoke up, with a slightly teasing tone:

   "I have heard of Lingfeng Zidao's deeds when he stepped on the river and entered Ningtian. I didn't see it with my own eyes. I am deeply regretful. It happens that we are on the Yulin River right now. Why don't the Daoist show his hand for me right away?"

   Hearing the words, everyone was eager to watch the excitement.

   Their original plan was to expose Zhou Jing and watch the swindlers make a fool of themselves. At this time, someone attacked, and everyone was happy to see it succeed, and did not stop Liu Ping.

   Zhou Jing glanced at him and said lightly: "The supernatural powers of the poor are not tricks of street art."

   He didn't mind showing his hand, but he didn't intend to do it when the children of such an aristocratic family asked him to show it with such an attitude.

Being high above and asking others to show their skills to please him shows the sense of superiority of the dignitaries. If he agrees directly, in the eyes of these dignitaries, he seems to be a "clown performing arts" and loses his share, and it is difficult to maintain his image, so He intends to continue to fiddle with it.

  Liu Ping heard the words and felt that Zhou Jing was cowardly. He suddenly showed an unexpected look, shook his fan, and sneered:

   "Could it be that the Taoist priest was unable to reproduce miracles, for fear of being humiliated in public and exposed by others to deceive?"

Ye Shunzhong on the side of    was immediately annoyed and said dissatisfiedly: "Liu Gongzi, I have seen the ability of Taoist priests with my own eyes. How can it be fake? You don't want to offend Taoist priests like this!"

Liu Ping shook his head indifferently: "Brother Ye, you are being deceived but you don't know it, this person may have some medical skills, but this method of walking on the river must be using some blinding method, how could it be true? "

   Without waiting for Ye Shunzhong to say anything, Liu Ping stared at Zhou Jing and said proudly:

"Hehe, the Taoist priest has been pretending to be mystical since he entered the door. I have a good face in Ningtian Mansion, but you dare to show off in front of us, bluff and deceive, do you think we are easy to deceive? For Brother Ye's sake, I don't care either. It's just that if the Taoist priest dare not use the 'magic power' in front of us, then let's leave, a liar, who is qualified to sit at the table with me?"

   Zhao Xing'an frowned and said dissatisfiedly: "Liu Gongzi, today is the official banquet, and Daoist Lingfengzi is my honored guest."

   Liu Ping immediately bowed his hands to the prefect and apologized: "Don't blame the prefect, I'm just angry that this person treats me as an idiot in the market, showing off and deceiving, and that's why he speaks in anger."

  Everyone was silent, but looked at Zhou Jing meaningfully, and the atmosphere was subtle.

   The pressure came to Zhou Jing, and normal people felt like they were on pins and needles in this atmosphere.

   But Zhou Jing didn't care. After all, he was full of confidence. At this moment, he was just watching Zhao Xing'an and Liu Ping's dialogue with a cold eye, knowing that most of this was a cooperation arranged in advance.

These people held a banquet today, and they originally meant to "explode" him. Although they had a pleasant chat before, how could they easily dispel the suspicions of these powerful people with a few big words that are not true or false, so it is only now when they say that they are in trouble. .

   Speaking of this, revealing the means can solve the problem once and for all. He has this plan, but he needs a reason...

  Zhou Jing rolled his eyes, he had already made up his mind and ignored Liu Ping, but looked at Zhao Xing'an and said:

   "Master Zhao, I am going to a banquet today, but I have something to discuss."

   Zhao Xing'an couldn't help being a little surprised when he saw Zhou Jing's face as usual. He felt that this man was still calm, and said with a smile: "The Taoist priest is just what he said."

Zhou Jing: "Pin Dao came to Ningtian Mansion to seek out the secrets of heaven and help the country, but the secrets are vague, and the impoverished Dao doesn't know how to appear, so I hope the prefect will inform the people of the city that they should pay attention to some strange things on weekdays. If you find anything, let me know."

   "...I also heard a little bit, didn't the Taoist priest persuade the Ye family to do this for you?" Zhao Xingan raised his brows.

   "Yes, it's just that the people in the city are skeptical. In the past few days, there has been little movement. If the magistrate of the prefect tells the people on behalf of the government, the people will believe it."

   Zhou Jing nodded and responded calmly.

   Zhao Xing'an rolled his eyes and said with a smile that was not a smile:

"This matter is not difficult, but this official is also quite curious about the Taoist master's methods... Why don't you do it like this, if the Taoist master can show his magical powers and walk on water, let me wait for an eye-opener, and this official will help you to do this. The Taoist master has the ability to step on the river, so stepping on this jade river should be a trivial matter for the Taoist master, right?"

   Zhou Jing deliberately sighed: "Pindao is reluctant to show his supernatural powers easily, and the Yulin River is crowded with people. If it is revealed in public, it will cause riots and stampedes. Why should Master Zhao force you?"

   Zhao Xing'an didn't care, he waved his hand and said:

   "It's okay, the Taoist priest doesn't need to worry about these ordinary people. I'm really curious... But if the Taoist leader doesn't want to, then don't force it. It's just that this official is not good at doing what the Taoist leader said."

   Zhou Jing frowned and glanced at Ye Shunzhong deliberately.

   Ye Shun was so blessed that he hurriedly echoed:

   "Searching for heaven's secrets is no child's play. Since Master Zhao is willing to help, and the Taoist master is very skilled, let's take action."

   Zhou Jing snorted deliberately when he heard the words, and said lightly: "Okay, since Jushi Ye also said the same, then the poor Daoist will make an exception, and I hope Master Zhao will not break his promise."

   "Hehe, of course not."

   Zhao Xing reassured the beard and responded casually.

   Everyone is also quite curious, wanting to see how this Lingfengzi will end when he is caught up in the words, and they are all waiting to see the fun.

   Zhou Jing got up slowly and walked slowly to the window of the private room, facing the Yulin River.

  Under the incomprehensible gazes of the powerful, Zhou Jing raised his palms lightly and pressed them against the walls on both sides of the window.

   "What is he going to do?"

   Everyone was puzzled.

   However, in the next second, a sudden change occurred!

  Boom!

  Suddenly, there was a strong wind, and the walls of the private room exploded, breaking a big hole and leading to the outside of the building!

  Crash-

  The broken wood and bricks flew and fell from the third floor, causing people on the street to scream.

   Nearby passersby avoided one after another, looked up in surprise, and were immediately stunned. They all stopped to watch and shouted.

  I saw Zhou Jing standing in front of the hole on the third floor of the Cuiyu Building, suddenly stepped out and stood in the air.

   Immediately afterwards, he stepped into the void step by step, as if stepping on invisible steps, from the third floor of the Cuiyu Building, all the way to the surface of the Yulin River.

   At the same time, gusts of wind whistled, swept across the river, and set off turbulent waves.

   I saw rows of painting boats undulating with the water surface, colliding with each other constantly, creating chaos.

  ——It was as if the river was overturned, and the Dragon King was angry!

   "This... this is impossible!"

  In the room, many powerful people who were waiting to see the good show were all stunned with fright. Seeing this incredible scene, they were horrified.

   Zhao Xing'an's hands trembled and he almost pulled his beard off.

   Everyone present had the same incredible thought at this moment.

   This guy... is playing for real? !

   Ye Shunzhong saw everyone's reaction, and his heart suddenly burst into happiness, and he felt proud and proud.

  Humph, who told these people not to believe him and laugh at him for being deceived!

   Stupid, but what I believe is a real fairy!