When Ji Jin heard Guo Ying's words, he immediately screamed in his heart. Before Zhang Yu could speak, he quickly said:
"Master Guo is also too concerned about An Xiaolang. She also lacks understanding of the path of Taoism, so her words are a bit harsh, but she has no bad intentions. I hope Zhang Xunhu won't take offense."
Then he looked up at Zhang Yu and said, "Although Ji is an assistant in the Tianxing Department, he would rather build a good relationship with others than deal with Bo Gongtang."
Guo Ying was a little unhappy, but she could see that Ji Jin was helping her, and she said everything she needed to say, so she said nothing.
Zhang Yu glanced at Ji Jin and said calmly: "You two have come all the way. It's getting late today and we can't have a long conversation. We can have a dinner first and rest here one night, and we'll discuss this matter tomorrow."
Ji Jin said hurriedly: "That's right. I came all the way and felt quite tired, so I shamelessly harassed the patrol."
Zhang Yu nodded, said "You two, please help yourself", and left the table.
Qing Xi walked up, bowed to the two of them, and said: "Two guests, please come with me."
This newly built house is vast. Ji and Guo followed Qing Xi out of the main hall and along the outer verandah to a three-story attic overlooking the distant mountains. At this moment, the sun was setting near the mountains, the clouds were burning like fire, and the breeze was blowing.
, the flowers and trees are swaying, which is quite an artistic conception.
However, the two of them were obviously not in the mood to appreciate the scenery.
After Ji Jin sat down, he said: "I said before that this matter needs to be discussed, why did you just...sigh."
Guo Ying frowned and said: "But we can obviously do things according to the law, why not do it? And this matter is ours, why should we give in?"
Ji Jin shook his head and said: "If only it were that simple. This is the Xuanting patrolman. To control him, it is useless to just make a ruling from the law department. In the end, the lawsuit needs to be taken to Xuanting, which will be difficult.
"
Guo Ying said: "If this person doesn't want to, then take the case to Xuanting and I can ask the teacher for help."
Ji Jin patiently said: "But you have to know that this does not involve human lives, nor does it involve military affairs or war. Let's not say whether Xuan Ting will pay attention to it. Even if he does, it must be entrusted to the government office below to verify it on his behalf.
Check.
Everything needs people to do it. This kind of thing that is not forced by the superiors is often dealt with later. If there is a slight disconnect, it will be delayed for a long time. Maybe a year will have passed by the time there is a result.
Then why bother?"
Guo Ying said seriously: "But once I submit the letter, at least until the ruling is made, he will not be able to teach An Xiaolang how to practice Taoism."
Ji Jin looked at her and said, "So that's what you think."
Guo Ying asked doubtfully: "Is there something wrong?"
Ji Jin shook his head. Although it was not wrong for Guo Ying to think so, the law was the law and the reality was the reality.
If Zhang Yu had the intention, he would be able to make Guo Ying's favorite student stop thinking about creation with just a few tricks. Then what's the point of winning the ruling?
Even if there was a penalty afterward, what could he do to the patrolman? At most, he would be fined a few gold dollars as a token of his punishment, so he didn't think about forcing it on him in the first place.
He thought for a while and said: "Since uncle asked me to help you, I will try my best to help you get the student back."
As the sky gradually grew late, after the two of them had a banquet here, Ji Jin stood up and said, "I'm going out for a walk."
He left the attic and walked along the flower corridor to the main residence. When he reached the foot of the steps, he saluted Qing Xi who was waiting in front of the door and said, "May I ask this young lady, is Zhang Xunhu here? I would like to see you.
.”
Qing Xi tilted her head slightly, as if she heard something, and said sideways: "Mr. Ji, please come in. Sir is waiting for you inside."
Ji Jin bowed his hands in thanks and walked into the back room. When he saw Zhang Yuzheng sitting on the couch, he walked forward, walked over on the shiny floor, and bowed his hands in front of him.
Zhang Yu said: "Ji Fu, please take a seat."
Ji Jin thanked him and sat down opposite him.
Zhang Yudao: "Has Assistant Ji attended the dinner party?"
Ji Jin bowed and said, "I've used it. Thank you so much, Inspector Zhang, for the hospitality."
Zhang Yudao: "I see that Assistant Ji just seemed to have something he couldn't say, but I can say it now."
Ji Jin cupped his hands and said: "Zhang Xunhu, it is really presumptuous to come here this time. I hope you will forgive me for any offense I have offended."
Then he looked at Zhang Yu and said: "Then I will tell you the truth. That An Xiaolang is not only favored by Guo Ying, but also by her teacher. This man is one of the two master craftsmen of the Tiangong Department. Now
He is quite valued by all the great photographers.”
He said in a sincere tone: "I am not talking about this matter to oppress the patrol. I just want to say that if this matter is not handled well, Guo Ying will definitely go to her teacher. That will only make the matter bigger and give trouble to both parties."
It adds a lot of trouble, so Ji came back just to find a proper way to resolve the matter."
Zhang Yu nodded and said: "Ji Fu, I already know what you said. You can go back and come back tomorrow and I will give you an answer."
Ji Jin was startled for a moment, looked at Zhang Yu, nodded, stood up, cupped his hands and said, "Then I'll wait for the patrol's response tomorrow."
After Zhang Yu waited for him to leave, he was still reading the Taoist scriptures there, as if he didn't take this matter to heart.
After a long time, the sky had completely darkened. At this time, Qingshu walked in and said: "Sir, we have arrived."
Zhang Yudao: "Let him come in."
After a while, the bamboo curtain was lifted, and An Xiaolang walked in from outside. He bowed to him and said, "Student pays homage to the teacher."
Zhang Yu put down the scroll and said, "Did Qingshu tell you about the matter?"
An Xiaolang said: "Students know."
Zhang Yu said cheerfully: "What do you think? You don't have to care about anyone, just say what you really think."
An Xiaolang scratched his head and said: "Teacher, the student has always wanted to ask, why do you want to accept me as your student?"
Zhang Yu snorted and said: "Taoists pay attention to fate. You blocked my flying boat that day, which means that there is a fate between you and me, but it is not because of this that I seek you."
That day I heard that you were able to build a flying boat at the age of only twelve, and that you would have a bright future in creation. But now there are many conflicts between creation and cultivators, which are both due to mutual misunderstandings and conflicts of interest. But
Not the enemy after all.
Therefore, I want to teach you for a year so that you can understand a thing or two about Taoism and face it seriously instead of being swayed by other people's words. If you reach a high position in the future, this matter will also be unavoidable.
"
An Xiaolang's eyes suddenly shone brightly and he said: "The teacher is saying that the teacher believes that the student can go far beyond creation in the future, so he accepted the student."
Zhang Yu nodded and said: "We have this consideration."
An Xiaolang thought for a moment, then quickly bowed to him and said, "Thank you very much, teacher. The student has made his decision."
Zhang Yu looked at him and said, "In that case, come with me to meet these two people tomorrow."
At dawn on the next day, Ji Jin and Guo Ying were escorted to the main hall again. They waited for a while, and then Zhang Yu walked in. But this time, they found that An Xiaolang was also following him, and they couldn't help but express their gratitude.
Glanced at it.
After Zhang Yu sat down, he said: "It's safe to know."
An Xiaolang responded: "Teacher."
Zhang Yudao: "Master Guo said he would take you back to study creations. I think I have to ask about your own wishes here. What do you think?"
An Xiaolang said loudly: "Teacher, I am willing to practice with the teacher for one year."
When Guo Ying heard what he said, she couldn't help but feel anxious and said: "No, Zhizhi Xiaolang, the teacher has a letter of promise from your father and grandfather here, so you can't practice Taoism."
An Xiaolang turned around and said: "The book of promises didn't say how old I was when I became a disciple of the teacher. Moreover, I promised Mr. Zhang that I would follow him for one year. You can't break your promise, and the teacher doesn't want it either."
I am this kind of person, right? Otherwise, how can I fulfill my family’s promise to the teacher when the time comes?”
Guo Ying thought about it, hesitated, and said: "This is reasonable. Faith is still needed."
Ji Jin couldn't help but touch his forehead with his hand.
An Xiaolang immediately said: "Teacher Guo, let me study with Mr. Zhang first. After one year, I will go home and go to the teacher's place."
Guo Ying thought for a while, looked at him seriously and said, "If I promise you, you must also promise me that you cannot become a Taoist."
An Zhizhi hummed twice, looked very well-behaved and said, "I promise Teacher Guo that I will never become a Taoist monk within this year."
Guo Ying said happily: "You are a good student."
Ji Jin was speechless watching this scene, but he didn't say anything.
Guo Ying thought of Ji Jin's arrival at this time, turned around and said, "What do you think?"
Ji Jin said feebly: "That's it."
In order that the matter would not repeat itself, Ji Jin issued a formal document on the spot, thus officially settling the matter.
Later, Guo and his wife did not stay here and left the house.
Back on the carriage, Guo Ying asked: "Did I do something wrong?"
Ji Jin thought about his words and said, "The result is good."
Guo Ying said: "I am willing to believe it once."
"Um?"
Ji Jin looked at her without knowing why.
Guo Ying explained: "I saw that the servants used by Zhang Xunhu were all creators. I also asked him privately. Those creators have been following him for many years and have not been treated harshly. I think he may not be
So hostile to creation."
Ji Jin wanted to say that these two things seemed to have nothing to do with each other. How did you put them together? But he wisely said nothing.
Guo Ying looked at him and said, "Thank you for staying with me this time."
Ji Jin thought that his efforts were finally rewarded, but just when he felt comfortable, Guo Ying's words made him feel depressed again.
"Although you couldn't help me much, I still want to thank you."
Looking at her sincere expression, Ji Jin felt helpless and said, "There are some things that don't need to be said. We just need to know them in our own minds." After a pause, "Including my words."
Guo Ying thought for a moment, nodded and said, "You're right."
After the two of them left, Zhang Yu walked to the hall and looked outside with his sleeves folded.
The search for Ji and Guo actually seemed to him to be a trivial matter, but behind it was the long-standing conflict between the Creationists and the Taoists. What was very important here was the competition for talents.
From the current point of view, both mystical cultivation and creation are still in the ascending stage and require a steady stream of talents to support them.
And if you look up, it actually comes from the game between Xuan Zun.
Looking at what happened to Qingyang Shangzhou, we can see that the Creation Sect has always been supported by Xuan Zun, but now there are only a few Xuan Zun who can support Xuan Xiu, and their power is limited, and neutral people are probably happy to see Xuan Xiu.
Pulse is being pursued and restrained by the Creation Sect.
If you want to reverse the disadvantage, there must be people with enough weight among the Xuanxiu to stand firm and speak out for the Xuanxiu lineage.
While he was thinking, he felt a wave of mana outside and said, "Deacon Xu, come in."
The light swayed for a moment, and Xu Chengtong walked into the corridor, slapped him, and said: "Guard, you are polite." Then he said: "Guard, Xu has finally obtained some information during his recent inspection.
