In the city of Shaanzhou, as the sun sets, there is no longer any bustle during the day. What is left is the smoke from the street corners, and the laughter and laughter of children gradually fade away amidst the calls of their parents.
In the city lord's palace, Li Yuanba and a young girl were slowly walking towards the courtyard where Xie Heng lived.
"Ling'er, when you get to Mr. Xie's residence, you must pay attention to your words and deeds. Don't make Mr. Xie unhappy, do you understand?"
Looking at his daughter beside him, Li Yuanba couldn't help but urge her again and again.
"Father, don't worry, my daughter knows the importance of this."
At this time, Li Ling'er didn't know what she was thinking. When she heard Li Yuanba's voice, she just responded in a low voice.
"Well, whether or not our Li family can have a fairy-tale fate, all my hope lies with you. Don't let your father down."
Li Yuanba seemed to be worried about gains and losses, but he still had no idea in his heart. He only hoped that the two fairy boys, Xiaobai and Qingmu, would take note of his hospitality and say a few good words for Ling'er. That would give him a little more hope.
Seeing Xie Heng's small courtyard getting closer and closer, and even hearing the sounds of Xiaobai and Qingmu playing, Li Yuanba suddenly felt a little anxious, and his heartbeat accelerated a bit at this moment.
"My subordinate Li Yuanba, along with my daughter Li Ling'er, pays homage to Mr. Xie."
Li Yuanba kissed his throat and shouted softly.
"Oh, old city lord, you are here, come in, my little Taoist master is already waiting for you in the courtyard."
As soon as Li Yuanba finished speaking, Xiao Bai's figure appeared in front of him. Xiao Bai looked at the beautiful girl beside him with a smile and asked.
"Ah, is this your daughter? She is so beautiful."
"The little girl Li Ling'er has met the little white fairy boy."
Looking at the boy in front of him who was only twelve or thirteen years old and dressed in snow-white Taoist robes, Li Ling'er did not dare to show any slightness and gently gave him a blessing.
"Little White Fairy Boy, I don't know Mr. Xie..."
Seeing Li Yuanba hesitate to speak, Xiaobai immediately understood what he meant and said nonchalantly:
"Oh, I've already told my little Daojun. Come in quickly."
Hearing this, Li Yuanba was immediately excited and bowed to Xiaobai repeatedly.
"Thank you very much, Fairy Boy, for your kind words. I am deeply grateful."
In the small courtyard, Xie Heng and Monk Kongchan quietly watched Li Yuanba and his daughter entering the small courtyard.
"Xiao Daojun, the old man and his daughter have arrived."
"Um."
Looking up, he saw a 17 or 18-year-old woman with a beautiful appearance, wearing a blue dress, following Li Yuanba closely, with a pair of big watery eyes, looking around from time to time, looking a little naughty.
"I have met Mr. Xie and Master Kongchan."
Arriving in front of Xie Heng, Li Yuanba bowed.
Seeing the eyes of Xie Heng and Monk Kongchan falling towards Li Ling'er behind him, Li Yuanba quickly introduced:
"Mr. Xie, Master Kongchan, this is the official's daughter, Li Ling'er."
As he said that, he shouted lowly at Li Ling'er, who was looking around.
"Ling'er, why don't you hurry up and pay your respects to Mr. Xie and Master Kongchan?"
Looking at Xie Heng in front of him, he was dressed in a crescent-white brocade robe that was tailored to fit him. He had a slim and tall figure, like a orchid and jade tree, and the scenery was bright and graceful. He was indescribably noble and elegant. For a moment, Li Ling'er was stunned.
Hearing his father's low shout, Li Ling'er finally came to his senses and hurriedly said to Xie Heng and Monk Kongchan Wanfu in front of him:
"Little girl, Li Ling'er, please pay your respects to Mr. Xie, Master Kongchan."
A soft voice echoed in the small courtyard. Xie Heng couldn't help but look at the girl carefully and asked directly:
"Lord City Lord, do you want to bring thousands of gold coins into my Kunlun Mountains?"
After hearing Xie Heng's question, Li Yuanba knew that the Li family's opportunity was at this moment.
"In reply to Mr. Xie, I do have this plan. I want my daughter to worship in Kunlun Mountain. I wonder if Mr. Xie thinks it is feasible?"
After saying that, he gently pulled Li Ling'er who was standing aside.
At this time, Li Ling'er also imitated his father's example, moving toward Xie Heng and opening his teeth lightly.
"Thank you for your kindness, sir, for allowing this little girl to worship at the gate of Kunlun Fairy Mountain. Ling'er will never forget your great kindness."
Xie Heng waved his sleeves, and a gentle force lifted the father and daughter in front of him. After thinking for a while, he said:
"Lord City Lord, do you know that the path to immortality is hard to find, there are countless living beings in the world, and those who can truly achieve the path of immortality are as rare as a phoenix, so why are you bothering?"
"Besides, I, Kunlun Mountain, have no plans to recruit disciples now. Lord City Lord, please come back."
Seeing Xie Heng refuse after opening his mouth, Li Yuanba's heart suddenly went cold.
Just when he was about to open his mouth to beg, Xie Heng continued:
"However, although Xie cannot agree to your request, I can give you this elixir."
After saying that, a small white jade bottle appeared in Xie Heng's hand.
Li Yuanba saw the jade bottle of elixir in Xie Heng's hand, and thought of the rhubarb elixir he had given to Pei Yuanbo, and his heart suddenly pounded.
"Mr. Xie, this..."
"Is this some kind of elixir?"
"hehe."
Hearing this, Xie Heng couldn't help but laugh. For a moment, he didn't know what to say.
"Perhaps, for mortals, this can be considered an elixir."
"This elixir is called the Rejuvenation Pill. Although it is not as effective as the Rhubarb Pill in breaking the realm, for ordinary people, it also has the effect of prolonging life and resolving all the poisons in the world."
"It can be regarded as understanding the cause and effect between us and your city lord's mansion."
As he spoke, he threw the small jade bottle in his hand in front of Li Yuanba.
Looking at the white jade vial in front of him, Li Yuanba's face was filled with confusion.
Just when he was wondering whether he should accept it or not, Li Ling'er on the side had already grabbed the elixir and said to Xie Heng Wanfu:
"Ling'er, on behalf of father, thank you sir for the medicine."
Seeing Li Ling'er being so cheerful, Monk Kongchan was slightly startled, but his evaluation of her was a little higher.
Seeing his daughter constantly winking at him, Li Yuanba also woke up at this time, and understood in his heart that two birds in the forest are worse than one in the hand, and he said respectfully and gratefully to Xie Heng:
"I would like to thank you sir for the medicine."
"No problem, Lord City Lord, please get up."
Looking at Li Yuanba and his daughter, Xie Heng reminded them kindly.
"Sir City Lord, you don't actually need to come to ask for help. There is a way to practice in the world. As long as the opportunity comes, you can naturally get it."
Seeing Li Yuanba's confused look, Xie Heng didn't say much and changed the subject.
"We will be leaving Shaanzhou in the near future. We hope that the city lord can take care of himself and be kind to the people of this state."
Hearing this, Li Yuanba was shocked and said hurriedly:
"Why is Mr. Xie so anxious to leave, but the place where he lives is unsatisfactory? Or is it because the subordinate is negligent?"
"The Lord of the City has misunderstood. All things in the world are nothing but passing smoke to us. Now that things in Shaanzhou City are over, we should naturally leave."
Seeing that Xie Heng and others seemed to have made up their minds, Li Yuanba still wanted to persuade him to stay. As if he thought of something, he immediately asked:
“Mr.
Just at this moment, the voices of Daojun Xuancheng and the other four true monarchs rang out in the small courtyard.
"Infinite Heavenly Lord, layman Li's kindness has been greatly appreciated by the poor Taoist brothers."
Seeing Taoist Master Xuancheng and the four True Masters strolling into the small courtyard, Xie Heng and Monk Kongchan bowed one after another:
"This disciple has met his master and his four uncles."
"Junior has met senior Xuancheng and met four seniors."
"No gift."
Daojun Xuancheng waved his whisk lightly and spoke Wen Yan.
He turned to look at Li Yuanba and Li Linger, who were standing aside, and smiled slightly.
"Jushi Li, I and my brothers and sisters are outsiders and cannot stay in the human world for a long time. Thank you for your kindness, layman. I will leave Shaanzhou tomorrow. I have caused many disturbances in the past few days, so please forgive me, layman.
"
Seeing the old gods from Kunlun being so polite to him, Li Yuanba was flattered and waved his hands repeatedly.
"You're so polite, old god. Being able to live in Xiaguan's humble house is already a blessing. It's even more of an honor for Xiaguan."
After hearing that Taoist Master Xuancheng said he would leave tomorrow, Xie Heng and Monk Kongchan looked at each other, somewhat confused.
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