"This..."

Looking at Chen Yuan's eyes, Xu San didn't dare to say yes, but he also didn't dare to say no.

Seeing himself like this, the craftsman named Xu San was frightened.

Chen Yuan couldn't laugh or cry for a moment, and he said with a sincere expression:

"Sir, I invite you here, firstly, to clear up the confusion in my mind about Frog Song, and secondly, just to make friends with you."

Looking at Chen Yuan's expression, Xu San realized that he was a little bit like a villain trying to judge a gentleman.

"I am presumptuous and may have misunderstood the Taoist Master's meaning. I hope the Taoist Master will not blame you."

Xu San sternly took back the book he held in the air.

Chang Kongzi beside him shook his head secretly.

He is unlikely to appreciate Xu San's reaction.

If he were replaced by Xu San, as long as Chen Yuan expressed some interest in the frog taming technique, he would sincerely devote his hands to the frog taming technique.

Xu San would not be like this, thinking that Chen Yuan wanted to take away his frog taming skills, so he handed over the frog taming skills because he was afraid of Chen Yuan's identity.

As a disciple of Immortal Chen Yuan, it is that person's blessing to be able to like someone else's things.

This is equivalent to forming a cause and effect with Chen Yuan. Once Chen Yuan succeeds in practice, one day...

If Chen Yuan can also become an immortal through cultivation...

That is equivalent to forming an immortal relationship with an immortal.

As long as Chen Yuan makes a little return, it will be enough for this person.

It's a pity that the folk artist in front of him doesn't know the identity of the young man at all.

He also thought that the other party was coveting his skills and could only miss the opportunity in vain without realizing it.

After drinking a few cups of tea, Xu San said goodbye and left.

Although I knew that Chen Yuan was not coveting his frog taming skills, he was just curious about the skill of "knocking frogs and listening to music".

But Xu Sanyi felt ashamed for having misunderstood Chen Yuan.

Secondly, it’s getting late now.

The sun is setting in the sky and it will be dusk soon.

After declining the invitation of Chen Yuan and Chang Kongzi to stay at the temple for dinner, Xu San hurriedly left Lu Xian Temple.

As for this folk artist named Xu San, who had the skill of tapping frogs and listening to music, Chen Yuan did not pay much attention.

Just treat it as a small episode in my life.

……

Life goes on as usual.

While practicing "The Purpose of Taiyi Golden Flower" and "Fetal Breathing Technique", time passed without realizing it.

At noon that day, Chen Yuan was practicing in the backyard.

However, Miao Zhu Changkong hurried from the front hall to the backyard room and shouted from the bedside:

"Fellow Taoist, a distinguished guest has come and is waiting outside the temple. He wants to call on you by name."

Hearing the noise, he just woke up from the bed and opened his eyes. His sleepy eyes were a little hazy. Chen Yuan, who had just been practicing "Fetal Breathing Technique" in his dream, looked confused when he heard this. In this Lujiang City, except for one Qin Jiang

Yue, you don’t know anyone anymore?

But Qin Jiangyue had no idea that he had arrived in Lujiang City.

Chen Yuan asked the temple's Zhu Changkongzi: "Is the person coming a man or a woman?"

Changkongzi replied: "The person who came here is a middle-aged gentleman, who looks like a Confucian scholar, wearing a long robe and a Confucian crown."

Chen Yuan pondered for a moment, without even getting up from bed, turned over and said: "I don't know the visitor, please Miao Zhu and decline the visit for me."

Seeing Chen Yuan's refusal, the temple's Zhu Changkong did not leave. He looked solemnly and said: "This guest has an extraordinary identity. I'm afraid you have to meet him. He claims to be Wen Qinggong."

Chen Yuan was stunned and said: "Who is Wen Qinggong? Why haven't I heard of him?"

Explanation of Chang Kongzi:

"Wen Qinggong, whose real name was Jia Shedao, was a famous Confucian in the former dynasty. He was later transferred to Luzhou and served as the prefect of Luzhou. During his tenure, he was an upright and honest official and was deeply loved by the local people. He later died of illness in Lujiang City."

"The imperial court was grateful for his kindness and named him the City God of Lujiang. The local people built a temple for him. Since then, the Temple of the City God of Lujiang has become the most popular temple within a hundred miles of Lujiang City. It has remained so until now, even if

Lu Xian Temple is not comparable."

Chen Yuan suddenly understood what Chang Kongzi meant, that is to say, the person waiting outside the temple gate at this time was the City God of Lujiang City.

In this way, Chen Yuan had to seriously consider the visit from outside the temple.

Chen Yuan thought for a while and asked Changkongzi: "Miao Zhu, do you know what the reputation of this City God is among the people?"

After finishing speaking, Chen Yuan added: "I'm talking about the reputation of this City God after his death, not the achievements you just mentioned after they were beautified by future generations."

Changkongzi smiled bitterly and said: "Fellow Taoist, how can I know this old Taoist? What did the man outside the door say? He is also an earthly god. How can I, a mere mortal, know the reputation of a god?"

But after saying that, Chang Kongzi immediately realized that by saying this, he seemed a little too ignorant.

He changed his tone and said: "Although I am a mortal, as the temple priest of Lu Xian Temple, I can finally know some information that mortals don't know. As far as I know, this Duke Wen Qing is extremely capable, precisely because

He has been in charge of Luzhou for two hundred years, so that the people of Luzhou can be protected from the troubles caused by demons and ghosts."

It was the first time that Chen Yuan heard someone talk about the situation outside Luzhou. He asked curiously: "According to Miao Zhu, do the people outside Luzhou live in misery?"

Chang Kongzi shook his head and said:

"It's more than miserable. Luzhou is located in the southwest. In the four states of Shouzhou, Chuzhou, Yangzhou, and Bozhou adjacent to Luzhou, you can encounter ghosts and monsters during the day. It's okay in the city, and you can even see them in the countryside.

After seeing the demon, all ten rooms are empty."

"In comparison, the lives of the people in Luzhou are so much better."

When Chen Yuan heard this, he thought thoughtfully and said: "It seems that this City God is really a very powerful earthly god."

He originally blamed the city god for his encounter with the demon who practiced animal-making skills. He felt that the city god failed to manage Luzhou well, resulting in the death of more than a hundred people.

Now it seems that it is not the other party’s fault, but the world’s fault.

"In this case, it seems that this Lujiang City God has to go away. Please ask Miao Zhu to invite this person."

Chen Yuan turned over, stood up from the bed and sat up.

In fact, he is also very curious and wants to see what the city god of this world looks like.

"Fellow Taoist, wait a moment."

Seeing that Chen Yuan agreed to meet, Chang Kongzi felt relieved.

Although Chen Yuan was a disciple of the Immortal, Duke Wen Qing was, after all, the city god of Lujiang City, the capital of Luzhou, and his status was equal to that of the city god of the state. Since the other party came to ask for an audience in person, and Chen Yuan happened to be in the temple, Chang Kongzi felt that Chen Yuan was still the city god.

It’s good to meet you.

Then Chang Kongzi left to deliver the message. Chen Yuan put on his shoes and socks, arranged his clothes, and came to the courtyard to wait.

After a while, a middle-aged man wearing a green gown and a Confucian crown, with two long and elegant beards under his chin, and an elegant temperament, but with a hint of power between his eyebrows, led the way from Miao Zhu Changkongzi.

Walked in from outside.

When he saw Chen Yuan, a flash of surprise suddenly flashed in his eyes.

Because he could tell at a glance that sitting under the eaves of the courtyard, this young Taoist priest wearing dark blue robes was full of energy and essence. He was completely perfect and his foundation was extremely deep.

Even if you don’t practice cultivation in the future, you can easily live over a hundred years old.

Such profound meditation practice can only appear in those old Taoist priests, but now it has appeared in a young Taoist priest who is less than ten years old. This is really incredible.

"Lujiang City God Jia Shedao has seen the young master, dare I ask him his name?"

After the middle-aged man took a deep breath, he solidified his inner thoughts and bowed his hands to Chen Yuan.

"My surname is Chen Mingyuan. If the City God is willing, you can call me Taoist Fellow."

Chen Yuan stood up and asked Jia Shedao to sit down under the eaves.

"I can't be a Taoist friend. I'll call you Mr. Chen."

Jia Shedao quickly refused.

"Everyone who embarks on the path of spiritual practice is on the same path and can be called fellow Taoist."

Chen Yuan insisted.

"Everyone who embarks on the path of spiritual practice is on the same path. Since the young master said this, I will forgive you for being presumptuous."

Jia Shedao's eyes lit up when he heard this. After praising him, he finally agreed.

"I took the liberty of coming here today, so please don't blame me, Taoist friends."

After Chang Kongzi served tea to the two of them, Jia She apologized.

"It's no surprise that a distinguished guest is coming to your door."
To be continued...