In just over half a year, Li Changshou clearly felt that these seven teenagers...
It was becoming increasingly difficult to teach them.
In the afternoon, Li Changshou explained some of the more famous articles in the secular world, but he was almost unable to answer the questions.
Fortunately, to be on the safe side, I had already prepared a detailed lesson with Bai Ze, taking into account all the questions these little guys might ask.
As the sun set in the west, Li Changshou left Hua Youming and Xia Ningshuang to clean the academy, and then returned to his residence.
This pair of happy enemies have been fighting each other for the past six months, but their relationship is much better than before.
At least when fighting, Xia Ningshuang won't be cruel to Hua Youming's weak points.
——This refers specifically to the lower ribs.
Returning his mind to Xiao Qiong Peak, Li Changshou followed the conversation heard by his immortal sense and rode the clouds towards the thatched cottage by the lake.
“…Master, don’t ask where this fruit comes from, just eat it.”
“Could this be made from some evil magic? It looks so like a baby! Ling'e, where did you find such an evil thing?"
Ling'e said hurriedly: "This is not an evil thing. Master, please feel it carefully. This is the ginseng fruit. Just looking like this can increase your life span by nearly 50,000 years!"
"It's not necessary for you to be a teacher, just use it yourself!"
"Master!"
p>"No, no, no," Qi Yuan kept waving his hands and drove Ling'e out from the door, "Master, you really don't want such evil things!"
"Hey, Master!"< /p>
Bang!
The wooden door was closed with force, and even a little smoke was emitted.
Ling'e held the ginseng fruit with her magical power, feeling a little helpless.
In the thatched hut, Old Taoist Qi Yuan used his immortal power to arrange several layers of barriers, then sighed softly and murmured:
"For a teacher to be such a dirty immortal... …It’s not worth it…”
Li Changshou frowned slightly, the master’s mind was really a bit tricky.
Ling'e puffed up her lips and was lost in thought for a while while holding the ginseng fruit. When she discovered the trace of Li Changshou, Ling'e returned to her normal lively appearance, turned around and flew towards her senior brother.
"Master said it's an evil thing, so don't use it, what should I do?"
"It doesn't matter," Li Changshou said with a smile, "Master still has a lot of life left, at this time I also serve in the Heavenly Court and have used flat peaches.
Seal the ginseng fruit in a jade pot and preserve it."
"Yes," Ling'e responded obediently. He said in a low voice: "How about we knock the master unconscious and drink it down?"
"It's hard for the master to accept this, which goes against the master's will." Li Changshou whispered, "This plan should be kept for now. Let’s discuss again.”
“Yes! I obey the Lord Water God’s order!”
Ling’e bowed her hands in a lively manner, and her ears felt a little hot when she remembered the situation just now.
Li Changshou cleared his throat and said seriously:
"ThisYou and I have never had a formal conversation before. Can you answer today as a brother?
What are your expectations for the future of spiritual practice? Or do you have any plans?
Ling'e thought about it seriously and said softly: "Practice in the mountains is... it would be great if I could live forever. Senior brother, just don't drive me out." "
"You are already familiar with the situation outside during this experience. If you want to go out, just let me know in advance.
Li Changshou took out a piece of paper from his sleeve and handed it to Ling'e, "People's hearts are sinister and complicated. I myself have brought some danger to Xiao Qiongfeng. You still have to be more careful." Notice. "
"Thank you, senior brother! "
Ling'e happily took the paper figurine over and wanted to express something, but she just moaned twice.
"What's wrong? "Li Changshou asked in a rare gentle voice.
"It's okay, I'm going back to practice. ”
Ling’e held the paper man in her arms, lowered her head, turned around, and walked around Li Changshou to the thatched cottage.
Li Changshou was hesitant to speak, and wanted to mention something. I mentioned the "Standing Words Classic" and then I burst into laughter.
That's all. Let's write it myself this time, as a warning.
It's worth mentioning. The thousand recitations of the Wenzi Sutra finally turned into silent chanting.
After Ling'e successfully returned to the mountain, Li Changshou suddenly had less to worry about, and his life became more leisurely. >Handling the affairs of the Heavenly Court in the Heavenly Court, and supervising the affairs of the two Heavenly Court bosses in the academy;
After a few months of calm, Dongmu Gong found the Water God Mansion with great worries. .
After Heaven reported this, Li Changshou immediately turned his attention to Taoist Zhi and welcomed Dongmu Gong into the study.
But after entering the study, Dongmu Gong was surprised several times. He hesitated to speak, looking a little embarrassed.
Li Changshou smiled and said, "What's wrong with Mugong? "
"This," Dongmu Gong changed his sitting posture and looked at Li Changshou, with an ugly smile on his face that had become more kind in recent years.
Dong Mugong Mu Gong whispered: "What rumors have the Water God heard these days? "
Li Changshou said seriously: "I didn't hear it... but there are rumors slandering Mugong circulating in heaven? "
"Alas, that's not to say slander," Dongmu Gong said with a bitter smile, "What they said is true. After all, I am only from an ordinary human race. I was able to obtain a high position in Heaven only because I joined Heaven's elite. morning.
It was Chang Geng who took the initiative and helped me come up with an idea, which made His Majesty trust me.
Chang Geng, I came here just to speak to you, and even to make an oath, I will never slander or run against you behind your back..."
Li Changgeng He frowned and said, "What are those words specifically? Where did it come from? "
Dongmu Gongdao: "This means that sooner or later, Chang Geng, you will take my place, and when His Majesty returns to heaven, you will change your divine status..."
"These guys, sinkAfter being silent for so long, I finally took action. ”
Li Changshou first comforted Dongmu Gong with a few words, then stood up and paced back and forth.
Dongmu Gong is indeed the most vulnerable high-ranking god in heaven to be targeted at this time, especially Mu Gong has no power behind him, and his own influence is quite limited. His cultivation...
"Don't be impatient about this matter. ”
Li Changshou said: “The only way Mu Gong can deal with the affairs of heaven with peace of mind is that later you and I will go on inspections to various places together.”
Your Majesty and your empress have just been down to earth for more than ten years now, and there will be longer years to come. The affairs of heaven need to be presided over by Mu Gong, and it is not appropriate to be distracted by such small matters. "
"Don't worry, Chang Geng, I'm just afraid that you have a grudge," Dongmu Gong sighed.
Li Changshou shook his head with a smile again, "You and I have known each other for many years, and we have become friends. We are considered good friends and confidants, but because we work in front of His Majesty, you and I cannot get too close.
Mugong, if there is anything that embarrasses you and it is beyond my power, please let me know. ”
Dongmu Gong almost turned red in the eyes and sighed: “Thank you, Chang Geng, for your understanding!” Without your help, Chang Geng, where would I be today? ”
At the moment, Li Changshou comforted Mr. Dong Mugong with a few words and provided psychological counseling.
Mugong was worried when he came, but when he left, he looked rosy and held his chest out. He looked up, as if he had regained his confidence as a male immortal in the Water God's Mansion.
"Demon clan or the West? ”
After Li Changshou sat back at his desk, he quietly thought about countermeasures.
There is really no good way to do this kind of thing. The other party has Dongmu Gong’s mentality, so he can only do his best. Appease.
It is reasonable that Mu Gong is a little less confident. I cannot take Mu Gong to the Tushita Palace to worship Laojun and gain support.
If this is the case. , His Majesty the Jade Emperor may be a little afraid of Mu Gong and himself.
In fact, Li Changshou is more concerned about which immortals spread such news in the heaven in the first place. >
He thought about the 'Rumor Destroyer' Heavenly Power Stone, but after careful consideration, he decided that it would be inappropriate to make this matter a big deal before His Majesty returned to heaven, otherwise the heaven would be unstable and more trouble would arise.
Tsk, the worries of powerful ministers
...
Shortly after Dongmu Gong left, Li Changshou recruited Ao Yi and Bian Zhuang and asked them to secretly investigate and slander Dongmu. The origin of the rumor, and he came up with a plan for the two of them.
A few days later, a jade talisman and several Taoist numbers appeared in front of Li Changshou, and there were four words in them. Li Changshou felt quite dazzled.
The person in charge of Fuyuan Temple, Fuyuan Immortal.
“Brother,” Ao Yi said in a low voice, “Should we bring some Dragon Palace masters to Heaven? "
The implication is that these masters only listen to Li Changshou's orders and can take action against the immortals with problems at any time.
"No," Li Changshou said, "This matter only Your Majesty is here to make a decision, and neither I nor Mugong can overstep our authority;
Deputy Commander Bian sent this jade talisman to Mugong.”
During the speech, Li Changshou had already written eight big characters in it, which was regarded as advice to Mu Gong.
[Stay stable in everything and wait for the full picture.]
After doing this, Li Changshou thought quietly for a while, and several thoughts came to his mind, and he denied them one by one.
Such a righteous god is really not able to move, even if he has the right to kill first and then report. The Jade Emperor must also make a decision...
What's more, he hasn't yet.
What made Li Changshou feel a little relieved was that after he reminded Mu Gong, Mu Gong immediately acted as a talisman. Yuanshen Temple sent an additional team of guards.
This move was also clever, and upon closer inspection, it had a lot of meaning.
Since then, the rumors in Heaven have continued. , as if Dongmu Gong was about to fall out with the Water God.
Li Changshou smiled and continued to do his work as a "Xiao Yuelao"
The story of Xia Ningshuang and Hua Youming. , as the years passed, it gradually became interesting.
Especially more than a year after the academy was opened, Hua Youming would always take a sneak peek at Xia Ningshuang's graceful appearance in class.
Xia Ningshuang's attitude towards Hua Youming has become a little gentler than before.
Boys and girls at this stage are ignorant and half-informed about the nature of His Majesty the Jade Emperor. He also has a good reputation and often makes some shocking remarks, causing Xia Ningshuang to attack him with words.
The two have a close relationship. The biggest progress was actually when Hua Youming's sister 'Hua Yun' was born, and there was a banquet in Washington.
That time Xia Ningshuang came dressed up, and Hua Youming's eyes widened;
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On that day, the General's Mansion and the City Lord's Mansion were discussing marriage. Hua Youming subconsciously wanted to refute it, but because Xia Ningshuang was in his mind, he forgot to speak.
But she calmly agreed, and took the initiative to sit with Hua Youming, making a well-matched engagement.
Although Xia Ningshuang said coldly to Hua Youming in class the next day. Sentence:
“The engagement is just their decision, I have already agreed to it, no matter who the person is to marry. "
Hua Youming, who was so excited that he couldn't sleep last night and was still thinking about how to talk to Xia Ningshuang today, was suddenly poured cold water on him.
After that, there was a three-month cold war.
Li Changshou saw it and was anxious...not too anxious.
He secretly gave Hua Youming several warnings. , told him that the most subtle treasure in the world is 'the reserve of a girl'; unfortunately, Hua Youming only knew a little about it and did not understand its essence.
Until one day...
After class in the library, Hua Youming deliberately stayed and stood in front of Li Changshou in the sunset.
"Teacher, I want to break off my engagement with Xia Ningshuang. ”
“Oh? ”
Li Changshou, who was soaking his feet in the stream, laughed when he heard the wordsAsked: "Why?"
"I always feel," Hua Youming scratched his head, "that I am not as comfortable as I was before we were engaged to her..."
" An engagement is not a child's play," Li Changshou said with a smile, "This matter cannot be ruined, and your relationship has changed from a friend who was born in the same household to someone who will stay together in the future.
It's normal to not get used to it for a while. Just talk to her more every day or write her a letter.
The man must take his own responsibility. She may be facing the future. A little uneasy."
Hua Youming pondered for a few times, sighed, and said nothing more.
However, that night, something unexpected happened in Washington.
Hua Youming's father died of serious illness during the expedition and died young. The sky in Washington fell down overnight. Military power was taken away by other generals. The general's mansion was about to collapse. .
This is the first time that His Majesty the Jade Emperor has experienced a decline in family fortune.
When Li Changshou saw Hua Youming again, it was already two months later. Hua Youming appeared in class with deep-set eye circles and messy long hair, and his eyes had lost much luster.
On this day, as usual, Xia Ningshuang placed the articles and arithmetic methods that Li Changshou had explained in the past two months next to Hua Youming.
The lunch that had been prepared more than sixty times and waited for two months was finally placed in front of Hua Youming.
"I did it," Xia Ningshuang said softly.
Hua Youming's hands trembled and he sat cross-legged without moving;
Xia Ningshuang calmly picked up a piece of crispy meat and put it directly to Hua Youming's mouth.
Hua Youming's eyes turned red, he raised his hands to push Xia Ningshuang's hands away, stood up and left the study hall.
"Brother Hua!"
Yang Tianyou immediately chased after him, and the other two boys also ran out and stopped Hua Youming.
Li Changshou looked at this scene and sighed slightly in his heart, but did not pay much attention...
The three-year period had just arrived, and Li Changshou withdrew from the relationship between Xia Ningshuang and Hua Youming on his own initiative. story.
When the two were sixteen years old, Hua Youming put down his identity as the young master of the General's Mansion according to the tips Li Changshou left when he left, left a letter, and went to the big city next door. Army.
He was brave, skilled in warfare, and extremely righteous. His reputation in the army continued to rise, and he became a well-known young general at the age of eighteen.
But then, Hua Youming was targeted by the secular forces who did not want to see Washington rise again. He was forced to withdraw from the army and returned home frustrated.
When Hua Youming returned home, the house was in chaos, most of the slaves and servants were scattered, and the general's mansion became deserted.
Just as he got off his horse and was about to step into the house, a somewhat unfamiliar call came from the side.
Xia Ningshuang walked over wearing a veil, just like two years ago, seemingly unchanged, and said to Hua Youming:
"Come back?"
Hua Youming nodded with a smile: "Well, thank you Miss Xia for your concern."
Xia Ningshuang trimmed her hair and asked softly: "When are you going to marry me?"
"You and I are engaged..."
"Of course, I promised you back then."
"No need," Hua Youming shook his head and turned around When he left, he was no longer the young man he was before, and he did not look back at this moment.
"I, Hua Youming, am no longer worthy of you today."
Xia Ningshuang didn't say anything more and stood in front of the general's mansion for a long time.
The grass is luxuriant, and the shadows are faint. Finally, night falls, and only the faint fragrance remains.
Perhaps Hua Youming's fate is too strong and can affect the fate of countless creatures; just as Li Changshou was thinking about how to let Hua Youming know Xia Ningshuang's lovesickness, disaster struck again...
< p>Some tribal cavalry rampaged through dozens of cities, threatening the 'Quezhou City' where Hua Youming and Xia Ningshuang were.The people in the city were panicked, the powerful and their families took refuge, and the military defense collapsed before the battle.
Hua Youming settled down with his mother and little sister, put on his father's shirt, and rushed into the military camp in the city on horseback. Using rope skills and a light-edged sword, he killed several people who were trying not to fight. A general who runs away and is passive and slack.
After raising his arms, his father's old troops responded one after another, and Quezhou City prepared for war with all its strength.
On the day when the army approached the city, Hua Youming suddenly had a cunning plan. Taking advantage of the enemy's instability, he led his troops out of the city to fight in a bloody battle.
That day, Xia Ningshuang, dressed in a bright red dress, rushed to the city with hundreds of guards from the city lord's palace. However, she was a step too late. Hua Youming had already rushed out of the city gate and led his army. hit.
The general survived a hundred battles and was wearing red makeup beating drums on the city wall.
The enemy army was defeated before the city was broken. Hua Youming fell in front of the city gate covered with wounds and was carried back to the city lord's palace.
Later, there was a night of intense anger...
The reincarnation of His Majesty the Jade Emperor became a wife.
That year, when the two were nineteen years old, Li Changshou retired after his success, and the paper Taoist hid in secret to protect him and did not take any further action.
It is actually quite good that the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother can have this life, which can make up for the original emotional lack of the two innate creatures.
Li Changshou looked at the script arranged by the Queen Mother at this time...
She seemed to also want to make up for these shortcomings with the Jade Emperor.
What about Fairy Yunxiao?
Li Changshou couldn't help but fell into a little reverie...
Without any warning, his eyelids twitched twice.
Li Changshou calculated with his fingers, and soon gave up out of habit... After carefully sensing for half a day, his soul did feel slightly strange.
At his level of cultivation, although he cannot be called a powerful person with great supernatural powers, this kind of induction is by no means 'unfounded', and something must be happening.
A catastrophe is coming?
For this reason, Li Changshou went to Bai Ze immediately, held Bai Ze's long feather, and asked Bai Ze to sense it carefully for a while, and gave the conclusion.The theory is:
[Everything is as usual, there is no disaster for the Water God himself].
Li Changshou said: "Can you guess whether there are signs of a catastrophe?"
"Good," Bai Ze agreed with a smile and slowly closed his eyes.
Not long after, Bai Ze frowned, and a purple thunderbolt as thick as hair appeared out of thin air and struck in front of Bai Ze.
Bai Ze's forehead was suddenly covered with cold sweat, and he opened his eyes to look at Li Changshou.
"What's wrong?"
"The secret... suddenly went into chaos."