Such a young but intelligent child is full of curiosity about everything and full of longing for any beautiful thing.
But his previous aspirations were limited to delicious food and fun things, and things that could be seen, touched and touched. Even the story about the full moon, Xiao Yuansheng didn’t really have much idea about it. After all, there were many ways to seek good luck. A few days ago, a child was born in a wealthy family, and people said there were colorful clouds in the sky, but Xiao Yuansheng saw only a cloudy day.
But at this moment, what father Wei Wuwei revealed to Xiao Yuansheng was not just a secret, but also a window to a more mysterious and colorful world.
"When your father first took the position of head of the family, he had just used various means to convince the whole family. Not long after that, he passed through Ning'an County and heard that a knight had hunted a rare white tiger skin, so he went to buy it. On the way back, he was ambushed and survived..."
After talking softly and reminiscing for a while, Wei Wuwei looked back at his son and his expression became extremely serious again.
“Yuansheng, remember the two great benefactors of our Wei family. One is the mysterious public expert who saved your father and I. Without him, our Wei family would not have had such good fortune… He has a large birthmark on his face, and his Iron Punishment Skill is superb. His voice is deep and hoarse, which should be due to years of practicing Iron Punishment Skill and shouting… To be able to practice Iron Punishment Skill to such a level, he must be a fair and strict person, who acts swiftly and decisively, and is not moved by material things. Until now, our Wei family has not been able to find out his true identity… If there is a chance, this favor must be repaid!”
After saying this, Wei Wuwei asked his son solemnly.
"Did you make a note of it?"
Wei Yuansheng also tightened his face and nodded.
"I've got it! Dad, what about the other noble person?"
Wei Wuwei spoke as if he was communicating with an adult, and only continued after seeing his son nod.
"Well, the second noble person is actually not an ordinary person, but a guiding immortal of my Wei family. It is the existence of this immortal that has made it possible for my Wei family to make further progress..."
Wei Wuwei took out a jade pendant from his arms, which also attracted the attention of his son and wife.
"You have seen this jade pendant, but this is not its true appearance. I narrowly escaped death that day, and my belief in supernatural things has been shaken. I heard strange rumors in Ning'an County, so I asked the county yamen runners to take me to see the strange man in the county. This is the first and only time your father has met Mr. Ji..."
The Master moved into the haunted house in the county, and the ghosts no longer filled the streets... The red fox saw the Master begging for help and saved him... He held the jade pendant and showed light, named Yu Huai, which made the Wei family clear their faith... Before leaving the county, the jujube tree was hung with fruits overnight to send the Master off...
These events are not exaggerated, but in the casual conversations of the villagers and eyewitnesses after dinner, they vaguely reveal extraordinary magic in the calm and peaceful life.
After Wei Wuwei finished talking about this, he showed a rare look of regret.
"It's a pity that I had the chance to meet you at that time. Although I knew that you were extraordinary, I still didn't understand you enough. Your father realized this when he was by the Chunmu River outside Chunhui Mansion. That scary old turtle actually envied a wild fox, and even couldn't hide his jealousy and resentment. Alas..."
Wei Wuwei told the story of the tense and dangerous moments of the Wei family, as well as Old Turtle's excitement at the time, by the Chunmu River. Not only was it the first time for Xiao Yuansheng to hear it, but it was also the first time for his mother to know the truth of the danger at that time, and she could not help but hug the child tightly.
After all, it was a monster in the water. Wei Wuwei also said frankly that the old turtle was obviously out of control at the time. If the Wei family had responded more violently at that time, it would have been disastrous.
"This old turtle has done a favor to my Wei family, but everyone takes what they need, and my Wei family has never neglected the wine and drinks every year."
At this point, Wei Wuwei combined what the old turtle said and uncovered the real secret of the family jade pendant. The opportunity to seek the Immortal Jade Huaishan is within these twenty years, and Wei Yuansheng is the hope of the Wei family.
Wei Wuwei had almost finished telling the secret, and Wei Yuansheng's face was full of excitement and curiosity, but also some worry and fear.
"Dad, then do I have to go to that Yuhuai Mountain to seek immortality?"
"Well, Dad will go with you. It would be best if Dad can stay there too. If that doesn't work, you will have to rely on yourself."
Wei Wuwei was quite satisfied with his son. A child like him should be able to enter Yuhuai Mountain. He didn't even dare to let Xiao Yuansheng touch the family jade pendant. He doubted that if he touched it, the immortals from Yuhuai Mountain would come and take his son away. It would be better for Xiao Yuansheng to study under the care of his elders at home for two years.
"By the way, Daddy once told me about the fairy fruit I got when I was one month old. How did that come from?"
Wei Wuwei licked his lips subconsciously.
"That is naturally the jujube tree in Mr. Ji's courtyard. That tree is obviously no longer an ordinary jujube tree. In recent years, it has rarely produced fruit. The fruit is bright red, so it is called 'fire jujube'. It contains magical properties and is extremely rare. The one you ate was obtained by your father and me from the one-armed swordsman Du Daxia."
"Since you know it's in Ning'an County, can't Dad get it?"
Wei Wuwei looked at his son and smiled.
"Yuansheng, there are many things in this world that cannot be bought with money or snatched with martial arts. There is a young boy guarding the jujube tree. His identity is also remarkable. He is the second son of the top scholar in the imperial examination since the founding of Dazhen. More importantly, he often played around Mr. Ji in the past. He is definitely not an ordinary child."
"That alone is not enough. No one dared to offend the young man, but he was only a scholar after all. The jujube tree was no longer an ordinary tree. Some people tried to steal the jujubes, but they suffered the consequences... Even if we take a step back, those were Mr. Ji's fruits. If they succeeded by improper means, they would definitely be punished in the future."
"oh… "
The father and son talked until very late that night. There were many stories to tell, and Wei Wuwei told them all. Not long after Wei Yuansheng finished listening, he fell asleep in his mother's arms.
On the second day, the old man met Wei Yuansheng again in one of the study rooms in the backyard.
This time, Master Li became even more attentive. The young master of the Wei family actually changed his naughty behavior from yesterday and started to study very hard.
Although distraction is inevitable, it is extremely rare for a child of this age.
Seeing this chubby white kid who can barely hold the pen steadily learning to write, with the sweat on his face and the ink on his fingers, the old teacher felt both happy and distressed.
. . .
It is the turn of spring and summer again.
In Changchuan Prefecture of Bingzhou, the Yunshan Mountain near Dongle County is shrouded in mist again at this moment, but the sun has risen and the fog in the mountains will soon dissipate.
Ji Yuan woke up from the bed in Yunshan Temple, left a note on the table in the room, and went down the mountain first.
This was the first time that Ji Yuan had truly left Yunshan since he had resolved the Huang family's affairs.
The land temple on the edge of Maoqian Town is not large in scale, but it has been very popular since its construction, and the strong support of the Huang family has also played a significant role.
The temple is just an enclosure with front and back doors. There is a shrine in the courtyard and an incense burner in front of it. The shrine is three meters deep and is filled with clay statues, altars, cushions and other items.
An old man of high moral character who lives near a temple will serve as the temple keeper, and the town will also give him some copper coins as wages.
There was no sacrifice today and it was not a festival. Plus it was still early, so the land temple was deserted.
The old man gets up early, and so does the temple keeper. He moves a bamboo chair out of the temple early in the morning and prepares to bask in the sun for a while. His job is much easier than farming or working as a farmhand.
The chairs had just been placed and before I sat down, I noticed that there was one more person in the yard.
He looks like a tall and well-proportioned scholar in a white robe, but judging from his hair bun, he doesn't look like one. He is standing in front of the temple, looking at the statue of the God of Land, neither burning incense nor worshipping.
"Uh, sir, do you want to burn incense and worship the gods, or make sacrifices and pray?"
Ji Yuan turned around, bowed to the temple keeper, said "sorry to bother you", then turned around and left.
"What a weird guy..."
The temple keeper walked a few steps to the entrance of the temple with a slightly hunched body, but found that he could not see anyone in front or behind him. What he also did not see was that there was a paper crane circling in the temple, which landed on the top of the statue of the God of Land and pecked it twice, causing slight ripples at the point where the paper crane touched the statue.
After only two breaths, the God of Land possessed the statue and looked around the temple. The temple god was standing at the gate, looking around, as if he was looking for something.
The God of Land looked up at the paper crane, slightly surprised, and then took it back to the inner palace of the temple.
As soon as the paper crane fell into the hands of the land, divine sound emerged.
“If you don’t want to be just a small land god in Maoqian Town, the road of incense and gods can stop before the golden statue!”
The God of Land trembled so much that he almost crumpled the paper crane.
"Goddess!"
Although Ji Yuan couldn't see how the land reacted, he could guess something. At this moment, he took a look at Huang Xingye.
The last time Huang Xingye went up the mountain to express his gratitude to Yunshan Temple, Ji Yuan used magic to help him hide his "human god". When Huang Xingye dies in the future, he can also pray to this "god".