"If it hasn't been born in three years, then it's a ghost baby, right?"
Seeing that Ji Yuan did not snatch the fish from him, Xiezhi was not so happy eating. While chewing the fish, he also paid attention to what Ji Yuan was doing. Naturally, he also heard what the Confucian scholar said, but he did not care about the other party's feelings.
When Li Ping heard what Xiezhi said, his face certainly didn't look very good, but he didn't dare to get angry. He just looked at Xiezhi who was constantly picking up fish to eat, and explained.
"What this gentleman said is wrong. Madam has many famous doctors taking care of her, and her fetal pulse has always been stable. We have also invited a monk to come and see her. They all said that Madam is in good condition and the fetus in her belly is also healthy. It's just that..."
"But the birth has not yet been delayed?"
When Ji Yuan asked this, Li Ping nodded.
"Yes, the baby hasn't been born yet. What can we do? It's been almost three years. Although Madam's belly is not getting bigger, the whole family is getting more and more worried. We have not only visited famous doctors and magicians, but I have also petitioned the capital before, but there has been no response. This time I am going to the capital to ask for an audience with the emperor in person. I beg the emperor to let the imperial teacher, the holy monk Moyun, take a look because I have served the court for half my life."
Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan took another look at the Confucian scholar named Li Ping. Although his official aura was dim and it seemed that he no longer held an official position, his official aura was still there, which meant that he was very likely to serve as an official again. It also meant that he still had a certain position in the emperor's heart.
"So Master Li is on his way to Beijing?"
"Yes, the journey is long. I have been walking for half a month. Now I am close to the auxiliary capital Jiangkou. I estimate that it will take at least another month to reach the capital. However, I met two masters today. Maybe I can avoid going to the capital this time..."
Having said that, Li Ping lowered his voice and asked Ji Yuan carefully.
"I don't know if you would like to visit my home, sir?"
"Are you sure that Ji can see your wife's condition? Maybe it would be useless for me to go there."
Li Ping thought that there was an 80% chance that he would not even be able to see the Emperor in person on this trip to the capital, and his hope was very slim. Seeing the two people in front of him was just a last-ditch effort, but he could not say so. He looked at Ji Yuan with a serious expression and stood up.
"Sir, what are you talking about? When I saw you two, I knew you were not ordinary people. Just now, you took something from the air with your hands, which was a stroke of genius. It was easier than most magicians I have seen. Please save our Li family. Whether you succeed or not, you will be rewarded handsomely!"
As Li Ping spoke, he bowed deeply to Ji Yuan again. His words and manners were impeccable.
Ji Yuan thought for a moment, looked at the Xiezhi which was eating fish but focusing its attention on this side, then turned back to look at Li Ping and reached out to straighten his body.
"Master Li, there is no need to be so polite. I really want to visit your home. After you finish lunch, we will set off to return to your home."
Li Ping was overjoyed and quickly bowed again.
"Thank you very much, sir! My Li family will definitely reward you handsomely. If this is successful, we will never forget your kindness."
"Hey, it's Ji Yuan who is willing to help you. It has nothing to do with me, so don't count me in."
Xiezhi chuckled and continued to eat heartily, while Liping just smiled awkwardly. He couldn't say anything after Xiezhi said that, and just looked at Ji Yuan with gratitude. At least this gratitude seemed somewhat sincere in Ji Yuan's eyes.
"Okay, sit down and have some tea. This tea is also a precious thing, and ordinary people rarely get to taste it."
Ji Yuan picked up the teapot and refilled Li Ping's cup of tea. The latter quickly sat down and sniffed the tea carefully. He had just drunk the tea and his whole body was still warm. The tea was more effective than the pills made by some magicians and immortal masters.
However, Ji Yuan only refilled Li Ping's cup, and after that, even when Li Ping's cup was empty, he never poured it for him again. Of course, Li Ping did not dare to pour tea himself with the teapot beside him. This tea was extraordinary, and everyone around knew it.
Not long after, the dishes were prepared there. Although not as delicious as the fish dish made by Ji Yuan, it was still rich, with vegetables, fruits and meat.
"Master, the meal is ready, please come and have your meal!"
The servant put the food on a table nearby and then came to report. Li Ping of course invited Ji Yuan and Xiezhi to dine together.
"My two masters, we have some good wine and food here. How about having some more?"
Ji Yuan just smiled and shook his head, then stood up and sat back at the table where Xiezhi was. There was not much fish left there, and Xiezhi had no interest in Liping and the others' food, and did not even respond.
Since the master was not interested, the Li family ate by themselves, while Ji Yuan and Xiezhi ate fish at their own table. When the food was almost finished, Xiezhi suddenly became polite and chewed each piece of meat slowly for a while.
Ji Yuan looked at Xiezhi like this and guessed with evil amusement that he might not want to eat all the food and watch others eat.
Of course, the people in the Li family's caravan had no time to chew their food slowly this time. They just finished their meal in a hurry and prepared to set off. The guards over there had already discussed this matter and would come over to talk about it after the master finished eating.
"Master, since we have to return immediately, we should ride fast this afternoon along the same route and return to our last camping place. It will be more convenient. If the two masters do not have any formalities, you can choose to ride a horse or sit in the carriage at the back, which is more spacious."
The leader of the guards still didn't want the two masters they met here to be in the same carriage with his master, but Ji Yuan stood up and smiled.
"Don't bother with that. It won't take long to get back. Since you've finished eating, let's go now."
As he spoke, Ji Yuan looked at the horses and carriages over there. He waved his sleeves casually, and the sleeves continued to extend as if an illusion. After a gust of breeze, the two carriages and a dozen horses were all put into Ji Yuan's sleeves. The guards guarding the carriages didn't even have time to react, and the others were all stunned.
"To be honest, I am very concerned about the baby in your wife's belly. It would be better to go and check it out as soon as possible."
Li Ping stared at Ji Yuan blankly.
"Sir, where are our carriages and horses?"
"Master Li, rest assured. The carriage and horses are all in my sleeves. They are intact. Um, are you all ready?"
The guard leader on the side asked subconsciously.
"Ready for what?"
"Oh, of course you should be prepared to go with the wind. If you feel nervous, just close your eyes."
After saying this, Ji Yuan didn't wait for these people to answer. He flicked his sleeves again, and everyone felt like a breeze blowing on their faces, passing through everyone inside and outside the tea shed.
Then the next moment, everyone's feet felt light, and with a slight feeling of weightlessness, they all left the ground and flew into the sky, running towards the sky with Ji Yuan.
“Ahh~~~~” “Mom, I can’t get down!”
“Fly, fly!”
Some people shouted loudly, some looked excited, and some simply closed their eyes and dared not look, because the speed of lifting was very fast. In a short time, the tea shed below had become very small, and looking down became extremely terrifying.
"Master, Master... Be careful flying..."
Li Ping was extremely excited, but also very nervous at the moment, and kept shouting.
"Stand firm and steady!"
Ji Yuan had an idea, and mist spread under their feet. Then a white cloud quickly formed, giving them a place to step on. Although it felt soft and weak, it was much better than before.
Xiezhi arrived a step late, flew up from below, and landed on the cloud beside Ji Yuan. However, he was too lazy to look at the excited people behind him. His body turned into green smoke and disappeared, and the scroll automatically flew towards Ji Yuan and finally flew into his sleeve.
"Immortal, Immortal, my home is in Kuinan County, nearly a thousand miles away from here..."
"Oh, I see."
Ji Yuan responded, and without making any gestures to cast a spell, he led everyone on a cloud towards the direction of Kuinan County.
Li Ping and others carefully looked at the scenery in the sky, and even more at the moving mountains and rivers below. The excitement in their hearts was difficult to express, but they could not help but talk about where the route was from time to time.
Li Ping also felt great hope in his heart, knowing that he had met a real immortal today. The hope in his heart was stronger than ever before. He wanted to talk more with Ji Yuan, but on the one hand he was afraid of heights, and on the other hand he didn't dare to say much. He could only look excitedly at the front with the support of the two guards around him, and listen to the excitement of the servants behind him about flying.
From high in the sky, the earth did not seem to be moving very fast, but in fact its speed was beyond the imagination of Li Ping and others. They soon discussed where they were and how long it had taken, and they did not feel how much time had passed before they saw the city of Kuinan County.
The height of the white clouds began to slowly descend, and the sense of speed became stronger and stronger. Not long after, Ji Yuan led everyone directly to the avenue outside the Li Mansion. The people passing by seemed not to see so many people falling from the sky. They walked and strolled around. Even the two servants in front of the gate of the Li Mansion ignored them.
Ji Yuan flicked his sleeves again, and all the carriages and horses that had been stored in his sleeves flew out and landed on the open space outside the mansion. The carriages were intact, but the horses seemed to be slightly frightened, stopping their feet and looking a little uneasy. Several guards almost instinctively stepped forward to hold the reins and calm the horses.
Li Ping seemed to be still in a dream. He looked around and then at the plaque of Li Mansion to confirm that he had returned home.
"Master Li, why don't you go and knock on the door?"
When Ji Yuan's voice came, Li Ping woke up from his dream.
"Yes, yes, yes, Immortal, please wait a moment, Immortal, please wait a moment, I'll go knock on the door, oh, by the way, where's the other Immortal? I saw him go up into the clouds and disappear..."
"You don't need to call me Immortal Master. Just call me Sir as before. As for that Taoist friend, he doesn't want to be involved in this matter and has gone to sleep. Master Li doesn't need to worry about him."
"Yes, yes, then I feel relieved!"
After Li Ping nodded, he wiped the sweat from his nervousness and stood in front of the mansion gate in person.
"What are you doing? Didn't you see that I'm back? Why are you still standing there?"
After hearing these few words, the servant guarding the gate of Li's mansion was stunned for a moment. He looked carefully at the road in front of the mansion. Wow, there were carriages and horses, and many people standing there. They were none other than their master and the people in the mansion who were going out.
"Still standing there? Did you just doze off?"
"Hey, Master!" "The Master is back!"
"Master, it's my fault that I didn't see you come back, but I didn't fall asleep just now..."
"Alright, alright. Open the front door, and go to the mansion to inform them. Let's pack up together and have them prepare for a family dinner!"
"yes!"
Seeing that the master did not blame them, the two men hurriedly obeyed the order and pushed open the door together. Li Ping hurried back to Ji Yuan and extended his hand to invite him into the mansion.
"Sir, please!"
"Um!"
Ji Yuancang opened his Dharma eyes like a mirror and looked at the aura of the entire Li Mansion. He could also see a strong fetal aura in the backyard. Seeing this aura, it was as if he could see a cute pink baby curled up.
It’s just that he couldn’t explain why. Although there was clearly no sense of evil, Ji Yuan still had a strong sense of foreboding.
"It turns out there's something wrong with this child!"
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