Chapter 148 It is not easy to hide rain and snow in sleeves; Xiangzi rides a crane to Chang'an!

Speaking of Yueyang, it is much more popular now than in the past.

If we ask carefully about the root cause, it is because there is a Yellow Crane Tower in the city named Cao Bei Nan.

This Yellow Crane Tower is not that Yellow Crane Tower.

The Yellow Crane Tower in Yueyang City was the original Xin's Restaurant.

Because Lu Zu painted a crane here on a white wall on the second floor of Xin's Restaurant, Xin's Restaurant has become the Yellow Crane Tower through word of mouth among the people.

As for Xin's Restaurant, it is no longer a small workshop in the past, but has become an elegant and leisurely restaurant.

Among them, the state government has contributed a lot.

After all, the Yellow Crane Tower is so famous that people from all over the world come here.

There is only one wine shop in the place, so it is difficult to entertain guests and it is also a bit shabby.

As a result, the governor of the state capital allocated money and hired skilled craftsmen to build a restaurant at the site of the original Xin's Restaurant.

And personally nominated the three words "Yellow Crane Tower".

Nowadays, in terms of regulations, the Yellow Crane Tower is second to none in Yueyang City!

After this move, it really attracted many dignitaries to come here.

Some literati and poets even recited poems and composed sentences here, enjoying themselves endlessly.

Yueyang also took this opportunity to congratulate one party and all industries prospered.

……

Han Xiangzi came from Gushe Mountain and had never heard of the Yellow Crane Tower.

He came on a cloud and didn't even go to Yueyang City. He went straight to Dongting Lake.

This Dongting Lake stretches for thousands of miles, with vast waves. Looking from the sky, it looks like green snails.

Much more magnificent than Yunmengze.

After Han Xiangzi arrived here, he pressed the cloud head, looked for the inaccessible water area, and fell into the lake.

Wow!

As soon as he plunged into the lake, the surrounding rivers surged and flowed towards him.

Fortunately, Han Xiangzi cast a spell to avoid water in advance, so he couldn't get wet now.

Immediately, his eyes flashed with a golden light.

Han Xiangzi turned his Dharma Eyes and looked into the lake. From a distance, he saw a bright hall with shining water, located deep in the lake.

"I think that's the Dongting Dragon Palace..."

Seeing this situation, Han Xiangzi thought to himself.

So, he parted the water waves, used his magic power to open a light barrier, and swam away quickly.

Seeing that we were approaching the Dongting Dragon Palace, a few patrolling shrimp soldiers might as well have discovered Han Xiangzi.

The next moment, several shrimp soldiers came forward and surrounded him, holding long whips and shouting:

"Kill!"

"Where did you come from as a Taoist? How dare you break into the Dragon Palace!"

Seeing this, Han Xiangzi stopped, looked at a few shrimp soldiers indifferently, and said.

"The poor Taoist is Han Xiangzi of Zhongnan Mountain. He came here under the orders of his master to pay homage to the Dragon Lord of Dongting!"

"In that case, come with us."

The leader of the shrimp soldiers glanced at Han Xiangzi suspiciously, hesitated for a moment, and then put away his weapon.

In his opinion, there should be no Taoist priest in the world who dares to act mischievously in front of the Dragon Lord of Dongting.

As soon as he thought of this, he took him to the Dongting Dragon Palace.

……

Talk about the Dongting Dragon Palace.

The Dragon King of Dongting, wearing a silver-red dragon robe, with red hair, a broad face, a long beard reaching past his chest, a straight nose and bright eyes, is sitting on the dragon chair at the moment, watching a group of carp girls and maidservants in the palace flowing with their long sleeves and walking gracefully.

He is good at dancing, but his appearance is also leisurely.

"Report!"

"Reporting to Mr. Long, there is a man outside the palace who calls himself Han Xiangzi and comes from Zhongnan Mountain. He said that he was ordered by his master to pay homage to the lord!"

Suddenly, a crab came into the hall, and he knelt down to report.

"Invite him quickly!"

Hearing this, Dongting Longjun's face suddenly changed slightly and he said.

"Yes, lord."

Seeing that Lord Long looked so eager, the crab general was stunned and quickly responded.

Then, he hurriedly exited the hall.

At the same time.

The Dragon Lord of Dongting waved his hand, and all the fangirls on the court dispersed and went to the side hall.

Not long after, Dongting Longjun saw a young Taoist with a golden medal and a jade flute hanging from his waist walking in.

"Han Xiangzi, a poor Taoist, pays homage to Lord Long!"

Looking at the imposing and majestic Dragon Lord of Dongting in front of him, Han Xiangzi took the lead in bowing his head and saluting.

"Taoist Master Han, there is no need to be polite to Old Long."

Seeing this, Dongting Longjun waved his hand and said with a smile.

Dongting Longjun and Zhengyang Enlightenment Preacher are old acquaintances.

We have been friends with each other for hundreds of years.

This time, Zhengyang Enlightenment and the True Monarch predicted that Han Yu would have trouble, so he came to Dongting Dragon Palace in advance to say hello to Dongting Dragon Monarch.

Yan said that his disciple Han Xiangzi will be visiting soon.

At that time, please ask Lord Long to give him some rain and snow so that he can relieve Han Yu from his predicament.

To this, Dongting Longjun naturally agreed happily.

You must know that Zhengyang Enlightenment and True Monarch is a disciple of Laojun.

Han Xiangzi is a disciple of the Taishang. It’s too late to make friends, so how can he refuse?

"Director Han, please sit down!"

"Thank you, Mr. Long."

After Han Xiangzi sat down, the Dragon King of Dongting ordered someone to bring spiritual tea and fairy fruit to entertain him.

Faced with Long Jun's enthusiasm, Han Xiangzi was a little at a loss.

"The purpose of Taoist Master Han's coming, Zhengyang Enlightenment Preacher Zhenjun has told Lao Long that my Dongting Lake has nothing but rain and snow, so I can do whatever Taoist Han pretends to be."

Seeing Han Xiangzi drink a sip of spiritual tea and eat some fairy fruits, Dongting Longjun said straight to the point.

"Lord Long is so kind, I feel ashamed to receive it."

Hearing this, Han Xiangzi looked ashamed.

"What did Master Han say? Master and Lao Long have a close relationship. A little rain and snow are not precious artifacts, so don't feel too kind."

Dongting Longjun laughed and said nonchalantly.

"Then thank you Longjun for your kindness."

Han Xiangzi cupped his hands and thanked him, then asked:

"I wonder where this rain and snow is?"

"That's what Daoist Han saw, but I don't know how much it can hold."

The Dragon King of Dongting stretched out his hand and smiled.

After he finished speaking, he gave Han Xiangzi a thoughtful look.

The implication is that I am deliberately testing him.

"Lord Dragon, just invite me."

Han Xiangzi smiled calmly.

This Dragon Lord of Dongting is the fourth-rank righteous god from Heaven.

It is also an innate dragon species, which can call the wind and rain, and make snow and ice, naturally.

"Then please take over, Master Han."

Dongting Longjun suddenly sounded anxious.

As soon as he finished speaking, he opened his mouth and blew out dragon's breath like a strong wind, roaring across the hall.

In the blink of an eye, the water of Dongting Lake swept across, and the waves were surging.

Han Xiangzi people can actually feel the toppling and bumpy feeling in the Dragon Palace.

In a moment, the tide receded and turned into rain and snow all over the sky, blowing into the Dragon Palace.

Suddenly, the whole palace was filled with frost and the air-conditioning hit my face.

Seeing this, Han Xiangzi didn't say anything. He waved his sleeves and used the sun and moon in the pot to open up the space between one sleeve to the size of the universe and move towards the rain and snow cover.

At this moment, let the rain and snow come with huge waves, and he sucked them all into the robe.

At first, Dongting Longjun didn’t take it seriously.

But after half a stick of incense, his expression gradually became serious, with a look of surprise on his face.

"Could it be that this Han Xiangzi is like Lu Dongbin, who is the reincarnation of the God of Heaven? If not, he is not yet in the realm of a real person, but has such abundant magical power?"

Dongting Longjun saw this, and although he had no words, he was surprised in his heart.

I thought that Han Xiangzi could only last for a cup of tea.

Unexpectedly, the stick of incense has almost passed.

I'm afraid that once the rain and snow are gone, he will still have some energy left.

Therefore, he had to doubt Han Xiangzi's identity.

After half an hour, the rain and snow pouring into the hall became less and less.

Gradually, it disappeared completely.

"Thank you, Mr. Long, for your gift."

Han Xiangzi took back his magic power and bowed to the Dragon Lord of Dongting.

"You're welcome, I think this rain and snow will be enough to relieve the drought in Gyeonggi Province."

The Dragon Lord of Dongting stroked his beard and smiled.

Listening to his words, it seems that he also knows the disaster that Han Yu suffered.

"Long Jun, I still have something important to do. I want to leave here and rush to Chang'an."

After the rain and snow hit, Han Xiangzi couldn't sit still.

After only a few words of conversation with the Dragon Lord of Dongting, he stood up and spoke.

Seeing this, Dongting Longjun sighed and said:

"Forget it, I wanted to stay with Taoist Master Han for a day, but since the situation is urgent, Old Long won't stay any longer."

Immediately, thinking of Lu Zulai, Dongting Longjun mentioned one more sentence:

"It's just that since Taoist Master Han is here, why not go to Yueyang?"

"There is a Yellow Crane Tower in Yueyang City, which is quite famous. It has a close relationship with your senior brother Lu Dongbin..."

Hearing this, Han Xiangzi was stunned:

"Oh? Senior brother has been to Yueyang before?"

"Yes, he came here to spend a thousand years as a tree demon and ascended to enlightenment."

Dongting Longjun nodded.

"The poor Taoist should go and have a look at the Yellow Crane Tower."

Han Xiangzi's tone was sudden and he muttered for a while.

"It just so happens that Old Long also wants to quench his thirst in the human world. Why not go to the Yellow Crane Tower with Taoist Han?"

Hearing this, Dongting Longjun's heart changed and he said.

With that said, he walked out of the Dragon Palace first.

Seeing this, Han Xiangzi smiled and followed.

After the two people left the Dragon Palace, they turned into two clear lights and rushed out of the river. Then they used the method of covering their eyes to reach the shore and blended into the crowd.

Han Xiangzi’s outfit hasn’t changed much.

On the other hand, the Dragon King of Dongting changed his outfit. All the original dragon appearances receded and he turned into a middle-aged man wearing a soap robe.

But even so, it is difficult to hide the majestic aura in his body.

The two of them landed ashore and headed to the Yellow Crane Tower.

Walking on the street, there are cars and horses passing by, people are buzzing, and people are rubbing shoulders.

Liquor flags are fluttering everywhere, teahouses are everywhere, and there are many wine shops and stalls.

“I haven’t been to the city for a long time, but I didn’t expect it to be busier than before.”

"I guess most people are heading towards the Yellow Crane Tower."

Dongting Longjun and Han Xiangzi walked side by side, looking at the great changes on both sides of the street, he felt a little emotional.

But walking is just as familiar as driving.

"Longjun, what is so mysterious about this Yellow Crane Tower that makes people so obsessed with it?"

Hearing this, Han Xiangzi was a little puzzled.

"You'll know when you go there."

Dongting Longjun smiled and broke up with Han Xiangzi first.

In fact, even if Dongting Longjun didn't say anything, Han Xiangzi also vaguely guessed it.

……

After about a cup of tea, the two came to the door of a quiet and elegant restaurant.

"Arrived!"

The Dragon Lord of Dongting looked at the three Chinese characters written on the plaque above his head and let out a thick breath.

Han Xiangzi looked up and down the Yellow Crane Tower and saw that the layout of the restaurant was very particular, and he could talk about some of the architectural techniques outside the door.

Although the Yellow Crane Tower as a whole has an indifferent and elegant atmosphere, perhaps because of the crowds and noise, this elegance has a more vulgar meaning.

"Waiter, is there an empty table on the second floor?"

Dongting Longjun entered the building and asked the waiter.

"Yes, sir."

When the young man saw that the Dongting Dragon Lord had extraordinary weapons and was accompanied by a Taoist priest, he immediately said politely.

"Just order some of the store's signature dishes, don't worry about the silver."

Hearing this, Dongting Longjun casually threw a bunch of money to the young boy, and said:

"Don't worry, sir, I will serve you all the signature dishes."

"Two distinguished guests, please come upstairs!"

The young boy immediately beamed with joy after receiving this usual reward for no reason.

Throwing the white scarf over his shoulder, with a smile on his face, he enthusiastically invited Dongting Longjun and Han Xiangzi to the second floor.

"My dear guests, wait a moment, the dishes will be served soon."

"In half an hour, it will be time for the crane to dance. You two can eat and watch."

After leading the two of them to an empty table by the window, the little guy quickly wiped the table and said with a smile.

After finishing speaking, he pointed to the wall in front of him with a painting of a crane.

Han Xiangzi looked in the direction of the boy's finger. When he saw the lifelike crane painted on the wall, he already understood what was going on.

After the two of them were entertained, the boy went downstairs.

I ran to the kitchen and said hello.

"More than a year ago, your senior brother Lu Dongbin came here to eat at a wine shop in Yueyang City for more than half a month. When he left, he drew a crane on the wall."

"From then on, as long as the store owner calls the crane, the crane will fly down, land on the ground, and dance gracefully."

Dongting Longjun poured a cup of tea by himself and told Han Xiangzi the origin of the Yellow Crane Tower.

"Senior brother is very kind."

Hearing this, Han Xiangzi looked at the noisy diners on the second floor and smiled casually.

"The kindness is true, but the straightforwardness is also true, but it is really enviable to play with the world like this."

The Dragon Lord of Dongting spoke with a bit of sadness in his words.

While the two were talking, the boy from earlier left and returned with a plate of delicacies and four pots of soup.

"Taoist Master Han, you can use your chopsticks now."

Looking at the delicious table of delicacies in front of him, Dongting Longjun was not polite. He picked up his chopsticks and started to eat heartily.

He was used to eating delicacies from the mountains and seas in the Dragon Palace, and it was these delicacies in the world that fascinated the Dragon King of Dongting.

Han Xiangzi had never had the habit of fasting, so he picked up his chopsticks and started eating.

After three drinks, the two of them were enjoying themselves while eating and drinking, when they suddenly heard someone calling out:

"He'er~"

After the words fell, there was a sudden rustling sound, but the crane on the wall suddenly spread its wings and flew down.

Seeing this scene, the diners in the hall were suddenly shocked. They stopped eating and drinking and all stared at the crane.

The crane seemed to have been used to the people in this room for a long time. After it flew down, it raised its wings high and danced around with light steps.

After a while, a clear call came out, as sweet and sweet as an oriole.

"Okay! Okay! Okay!"

"Wonderful! My thirty taels of silver were well spent!"

"Such a wonderful sight would be unbelievable if you hadn't seen it with your own eyes!"

"..."

At the same time

When the diners in the hall saw this scene, they all clapped and praised it.

Here, Dongting Longjun also looked at this scene with great interest.

Suddenly, he saw the jade flute on Han Xiangzi's waist, paused and asked:

"Taoist Master Han, can you play music?"

"I know better."

Han Xiangzi nodded.

"You might as well play some music to get in touch with the crane."

Dongting Longjun became interested and suggested.

"That's fine."

Han Xiangzi smiled slightly.
Chapter completed!