Chen Pingan and Xiaomo climbed higher gradually.
The feeling of homesickness is nothing more than the people and things from the hometown. Then the old chef’s home-cooked dishes can always satisfy people’s appetite, and they can always make the worries of foreigners come home.
On the steps of the mountain road, Zhu Lian was sitting, and a girl in a pink skirt stood. The old cook waved his hand, and Chen Nuanshu, the old man who was returning home, and Mr. Xiaomo who was returning to the mountain, gave him a long blessing from a distance.
Behind him, at the mountain gate, the Xianwei helped the boy in Zhu Yi draw the dots and knots. The incense figurine stood on the shoulders of the Taoist priest with his hands on his hips, looking at the back of the mountain master, and silently recited, the grace of the mountain master is so high that the mountains stand tall.
Lord Master's way of dealing with people was like a spring breeze... The boy in Zhu Yi was filled with emotion. He raised his foot and stepped hard on the shoulder of Taoist Master Xianwei. He was filled with envy and said, "Xianwei Xianwei, your fortune has been lucky. I never thought that there is such a hero in the world."
A man who is both a sage and a sage, Captain Pei really treats people with sincerity. Xianwei, you have to pay attention.
Chen Ping'an asked in his heart: "Can Taoists like you and Bai Jing see Zhu Lian's true face beneath his face?"
At first, Chen Pingan mistakenly thought that the "face" made by Zhu Lian was just a martial art in Ouhua Blessed Land. Later, Chen Pingan carefully studied several disguise masks presented by Zhu Lian and realized that Zhu Lian used some kind of mountain talisman.
The method, supplemented by the continuous flow of Wufu's true energy, like clouds and mist lingering on the face, can actually "shield the secrets of heaven" to a certain extent. Compared with the blinding method of the Xian family on Haoran Mountain, they are two completely different methods.
The path cannot be said to be more sophisticated, but it is more hidden. For example, Chen Ping'an was still unable to uncover the "truth" under Zhu Lian's two-layered skin in the previous Jade Pu Realm, so this time he must consult Zhu Lian carefully.
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This means that the Lotus Root Blessed Land in the past only talked about pure martial arts involved in cultivating immortals. Yu Zhenyi of the Hushan Sect of Songlai Kingdom may not be the first person in the true sense. He is even more powerful than Ding Ying and Yu Zhenyi.
Zhu Lian, who is of Jianghu seniority, is the one.
Xiao Mo replied: "If you observe carefully, it's possible. But Mr. Zhu doesn't want people to see his true face. He must have some unspeakable difficulties. Naturally, Xiao Mo can't pry into it without permission. As for whether Bai Jing looks at each other without authorization."
, thus offending Mr. Zhu, Xiaomo doesn’t know for the time being.”
Chen Ping'an looked strange and said: "I guess Bai Jing couldn't hold back his curiosity and didn't find out."
Xiao Mo asked in confusion: "Why do you say this, Master?"
Chen Ping'an said in a complicated mood: "It's pointless if we don't talk about this."
It is no exaggeration to say that, looking at the two worlds, the only person who can make Chen Ping'an "confronted" and take a few steps back involuntarily is Zhu Lian, who revealed his face and revealed the truth to others.
You must know that on the other side of the Great Wall of Sword Qi, together with the Fourteenth Throne of the Wilderness, including Tuo Yueshan Grand Ancestor and Wen Hai Zhou Mi, they did not let Chen Pingan take a step back. Instead, they pushed forward, raised their swords, and pointed them at the big demon.
When Chen Ping'an and Xiao Mo approached, Zhu Lian stood up and said with a smile: "I'm busy preparing dinner, the young master will be back."
The girl in pink skirt asked softly: "Master, didn't Mi Li go home together?"
Chen Ping'an smiled and said: "She took the Feng Yuan Ferry home with Zhang Lu Changming and the others. I got off the boat at Laolong City with Senior Song from the Shushui Kingdom, and we walked together for a long journey of mountains and rivers. After that, I and Song
Seniors said goodbye and hurried on, but we got here first. Wait a moment, Xiaomo, could you please pick up the right protector?"
What makes Chen Ping'an tirelessly specialize in one thing is that before there was the six-step walking stance of Mountain Shaking Fist, but now it is this sword light escape method that Ning Yao knows at a glance and is proficient in.
The sword light is gorgeous, like the afterglow scattered into clouds. In the night, the bright moon is like snow gathering, and the moonlight is like snowflakes scattered. Whenever Chen Ping'an's figure occasionally stops in the sea of ​​clouds, dozens of sword lights condense into one place again, and I always feel There is a very appropriate metaphor: the stupid bird flies first.
Xiao Mo smiled and nodded, "Okay."
As soon as we talked about millet grains, Xiaomo, who was already gentle, became even more gentle.
Chen Ping'an joked: "Dinner, dinner, dinner later, we can wait for Xiaomo and the right protector to come back together, by the way, say hello to the Xianwei and the right protector of Qilongxiang, and have dinner together."
Xiao Mo hurried on his way. He rushed to the entrance of the mountain first and invited Xianwei and the boy in Zhu Yi to have dinner at Mr. Zhu's house. After about half an hour, he went up the mountain. After that, Xiao Mo's body turned into a rainbow and disappeared in a blink of an eye. Hundreds of miles away, if there is a sea of ​​clouds that can be used as a ferry, the sword light is even more swift. This kind of wind speed is probably far inferior to the world-famous Liuxia Boat. When thinking of this, Chen Ping'an can't help but covet it. With this kind of immortal family ferry known as the fastest in the world, I wonder when Luopo Mountain will have a Liuxia Boat? However, Liuxia Boat seems not suitable for long-distance commercial ferries. It consumes too much immortal money and is mostly used by top sects. Serving as a facade, such as holding celebrations and specially transporting certain highly respected and distinguished mountain monks.
In Zhu Lian's house, Chen Pingan had nothing to do. He was sitting on a bamboo chair under the eaves, weaving an unfinished bamboo basket. Next to him was a rattan lounge chair. When there were no guests, the old cook would lie down on it. Here, you can enjoy the coolness in the summer and enjoy the snow in the winter.
Zhu Lian went to the kitchen, put on his apron, and started to get busy. It was rare for the young master to have dinner together, so he had to cook a sumptuous meal. When he left his hometown with Xiao Heitan, Pei Qian wanted to "ask boxing" with the four people in the picture scroll. Lian once said that he was the best among the cooks and the best at cooking among the warriors. He made Pei Qian very happy and let Zhu Lian off. He was not interested in winning. Bu Wu. Later, I heard that Zhu Lian had the reputation of "Zhu Lang banished the immortal" in the world, and was also nicknamed "the noble son". Pei Qian almost rolled on the floor with laughter. Those fairy heroines in the world must be You have to be blind, you have to have never seen the world, and you have to have a big heart to be able to call the old cook "Zhu Lang" face to face with the old cook in his youth. It is better for Lao Wei to be kind and honest and talk in private. After thinking about this matter with Pei Qian, Lao Wei said that it was probably because Zhu Lian was very rich at that time, young and rich, and a son of an official who had read a few books. Spreading money along the way, as soon as a man has money in his pocket and is a talented man, he will look more handsome in the eyes of women. Pei Qian thinks it makes sense. Lao Wei didn't read much and was very knowledgeable.
Chen Nuanshu sat aside, with a soft voice, talking to his master about the current situation up and down the mountain.
In fact, the famous Right Protector of Er Bao Shen on Luo Lo Mountain can only be ranked second.
Leisurely time always goes faster. Unconsciously, about half an hour later, Xiaomo brought Zhou Mili back from Fengyuan Ferry, landed at the mountain gate, and called to the Taoist Master Xianwei. Going to the mountain to have dinner with the boy in Zhuyi, Zhou Mili jumped up the steps, his face full of joy, and his two sparse and yellowish eyebrows were like two small benches, filled with little people going out to bask in the sun. Son, either a relative or a neighbor, happy, happy, joyful, happy, excited...
"Go home."
The boy in Zhu Yi was climbing over the mountains and said cautiously: "Vice-pilot Zhou, I met the mountain master earlier and we had a conversation. The mountain master saw that I was diligent and worked hard, so he promised me
For one thing, the establishment of the new Chief Protector of Qilong Lane has finally come to an end. I am willing to recommend me to take up this position. What do you think of Deputy Director Zhou? If both you and Chief Pei think that I need to continue to serve as the current Chief Protector of Qilong Lane.
I have been studying for a few years to become a Dharma protector and accumulate more connections and qualifications. Then I will take advantage of the opportunity to have dinner with the good mountain master today and bite the bullet and decline the matter. Even if the mountain master misunderstands me, I don’t know.
At any rate, it is better than after I took office, my virtue was not up to par, my work was not sophisticated and thoughtful enough, and in the end, the mountain owner was suspected of knowing people, and then my sin would be huge."
The officialdom is very complex, and it is not just the top who says something, the bottom can secure their position. It is true that you have a backer, but you still need to be strong yourself.
The Xianwei rolled his eyes when he heard this.
Why do I feel like I have been wandering around in the world for many years, and I have ended up with the Zuo Guardian of Qilong Lane?
Zhou Mili slowed down, tugged on the string of his cotton satchel, frowned, thought about it carefully, nodded and said, "We, the good mountain masters, rarely personally recommend anyone to important positions. Do you have confidence in yourself?"
The boy in Zhu Yi's face lit up when he heard this, "Yes, why not? I will go through fire and water without hesitation,"
Not to mention the Chief Protector of Qilongxiang who is only in charge of one left Protector, he has the confidence to be the new small helmsman of the new sub-rudder!
For example, in Zhoucheng, some of the confidants and confidants with excellent personal character and outstanding abilities are all subordinates in the Shanshui officialdom of Chuzhou. They have known each other for many years and know their roots well. Zhu Yitongzi has already started to cultivate them carefully, and they are just waiting to be divided into helmsmen.
, just like setting up a legitimate general's banner on the battlefield, he can immediately build a whole set of imitation six-bu yamen, and he can pat his chest and touch his conscience to guarantee that the No. 78 minions under his command are all first-class elite soldiers.
The strong generals, capable ministers and officials are all well-informed and efficient in their work. They only talk about collecting all kinds of intelligence for the commander-in-chief, and they have absolutely nothing to say.
It's just that this move is somewhat suspected of overstepping the mark. Chief Pei and Vice Chief Zhou knew about it in advance. It's easy to find trouble and create trouble. He was misunderstood because he thought the official hat was too small. The boss was suspicious, but it was taboo in the temple.
How could the boy in Zhu Yi dare to move to the stage early? Those who achieve great things will not seek public attention.
Just like the landscape genealogy of the boy in Zhuyi who was secretly included in the Zhulou lineage, it is recorded in the book, but in fact, even the Lingjun ancestor, who was the minister of the Luoluoshan Conglong, has not been able to be among them.
How can we talk about this kind of thing to others? We must not be beaten to death by the ancestor Lingjun who was able to turn into a dragon in Luzhou, Beiju?
It is said that whether the ancestor of Lingjun can be named on the genealogy is still in the investigation stage. The key is that deputy helmsman Zhou recommended it once, but he was turned back and said that it would be discussed in the future.
There was a dining table, with Chen Ping'an sitting at the head seat, and Zhu Lian and Xiao Mo sitting opposite each other.
Xianwei took the initiative to invite Xiao Nuanshu to sit on a bench, and Zhou Mili sat next to the old cook. The boy in Zhuyi was the most special, he couldn't sit on the bench, so he had to sit at the table. The little guy carried a fingernail-sized
"Wine tank", just drink some glutinous rice wine.
On Luo Lo Mountain, Taoist Master Xianwei had a good impression of everyone, but he still liked Xiao Nuanshu the most. No one else.
The reason why I complained to Chen Pingan before was because that confused girl Xie provoked Xiao Nuanshu.
Otherwise, why would Xianwei, a man like Xianwei who thinks he has been in the world for many years, do such unnecessary things that can easily be resented by others?
After Chen Ping'an sat down, he took a bowl of rice from Nuan Shu. Seeing that no one moved their chopsticks, he smiled and said: "Don't be stunned. If you move your chopsticks, are you still polite here?"
Chen Ping'an first gave Nuanshu a chopstick of stir-fried spring bamboo shoots and meat, and then a chopstick of steamed apricot seabass for millet grains.
Zhu Lian smiled and said: "It's okay to say that bamboo shoots are available at home, but this apricot flower perch is rare. It is a first-class river delicacy that most immortal families can't eat. The young master personally caught a few fish in the Tiaobo River. The young master has always been
I didn't want to eat it, so I kept it in the ice tray nearby that was specially used to store ingredients. That's why we had such a good taste. This sea bass has been jumping on the waves to eat apricot flowers all year round, so it has such delicate meat and steamed texture.
That’s it. If it’s braised in braised sauce, it’s a bit of a waste. You all have a try and see. If it’s delicious, it has nothing to do with my cooking skills. If you think it tastes average, then I’ll have to reflect on it.”
Chen Ping'an laughed at himself: "It's not just that I'm clinging to you and can't bear to enjoy the happiness alone. Those of us who like fishing have finally caught something good, so why don't we go around the village twice?"
When he was a boy, Liu Xianyang often did this kind of thing, and even took Chen Ping'an with him to visit Xinghua Alley and Clay Vase Alley. Looking back now, it was really embarrassing to be embarrassed.
Xiao Mi Li always eats food very quickly. Hearing this, he immediately pretended to chew it carefully, shook his head and gave Zhu Lian a thumbs up, "It's delicious, it's really delicious! The skill of the old chef is the icing on the cake."
Xianwei had just picked up a chicken leg. Hearing this, he quickly picked up a large amount of apricot seabass with chopsticks. He had heard of this river delicacy a long time ago. Want to try it? It’s something you can’t even think of. What is the best thing in the world to show off?
Money.
Zhu Yitongzi was born as an incense villain. In fact, it has no interest in good food or not. It can’t taste the taste anyway. Just because he often comes here to eat, Nuanshu specially prepared it for Zhu Yitongzi.
It's just a small oil dish, and if you just put a chopstick into the dish, it's like a big table of food compared to ordinary people.
Zhu Lian casually chatted about something, "Sir, now in Zhoucheng, there are many families with the surname Chen who moved over from Huaihuang County. Just like Yue, they just celebrated the New Year and are now busy re-editing their family trees.
I'm going round and round to try to establish some kind of relationship with the young master. Well, these information were all obtained by our right guardian of Qilong Lane."
The boy in Zhuyi muttered and complained: "Old cook, is this trivial matter worth mentioning at the dinner table? It belittles Luo Luoshan and looks down on me."
With the old cook, the little guy is not so formal in his speech. Zhu Lian is easy to talk to, and there is no taboo. Moreover, although Zhu Lian is the big housekeeper of the entire Luopo Mountain, he does have a high position of authority, but he has no control over his own affairs.
When it comes to official promotions in the Qilong Lane and Zhulou lineage, the county magistrate is better off taking charge now. It’s okay if you don’t embrace this thigh. It’s shameful to please everyone, which means that you don’t want to please anyone, so as not to give the impression of a sycophant to Mr. Pei.
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Xian Wei clicked his tongue and said, "Are you the fellow disciple of Taoist Master Jia?"
Zhu Lian ignored the ungrateful boy in Zhu Yi and continued to ask: "What should I do about this matter? Do you want me to say hello to the two yamen of the state and county, and let them come forward to help stop it? Otherwise, those
To be continued...