"It is indeed my fault that I cannot come back more often. I didn't expect that Master Yin would have retired and resigned from his post when I came back this time, and would focus on the way of education again."
Ji Yuan and Wang Li approached while returning the greeting, and Yin Zhaoxian's pace kept speeding up until he came in front of Ji Yuan.
"This is what Yin likes. I am already old, and it would be inappropriate for me not to leave the government... By the way, who is this?"
Wang Li quickly stepped forward and answered as calmly as possible.
"My name is Wang Li. I like to write about the wonders of the world and am also good at public speaking. I have long admired your name as the Sage of Literature and finally have the chance to meet you in person!"
As Wang Li spoke, he bowed deeply. All the scholars in the world regarded Yin Zhaoxian as a sage and teacher, who was worthy of such a great gift. Yin Zhaoxian also stood firmly to accept it and said with a smile.
"So you are Mr. Wang, the famous novelist. I have heard of your name for a long time. In fact, I have met Mr. Wang before. If my memory serves me correctly, when Emperor Hongwu had not yet inherited the throne, the late Emperor invited Mr. Wang to tell stories at the New Year's dinner."
Wang Li was flattered, as he also remembered it clearly. However, he said it himself. If Yin Zhaoxian had forgotten, it would be embarrassing to be making up a connection out of nothing.
"That's true, that's true. I didn't expect Lord Yin still remembered Wang!"
"Mr. Wang is very talented and impressive, and he enjoys a high reputation in Kyoto. How could Yin forget him?"
Ji Yuan quickly spoke up.
"Alright, alright, you two don't have to compliment each other anymore. Master Yin, I brought Mr. Wang with me this time. Of course, I have something important to tell you. Do you have a suitable quiet room?"
"Of course there are. Please follow me!"
Yin Zhaoxian was in a very good mood. He stretched out his hand and invited Ji Yuan and Wang Li to a direction, which was his own courtyard in Haoran Academy.
The three of them left talking and laughing, and even Wang Li no longer had his initial restraint. Ji Yuan chatted with Yin Zhaoxian and talked about what he had experienced during these years away, while paying attention to the scenery of Haoran Academy and thinking about something in his mind.
'Wang Li, the novelist...'
In Haoran Academy, some students and teachers saw this scene and were so astonished that they were wondering who the two gentlemen who came to visit were and what virtues they had to deserve such courtesy from the dean and to be able to chat and laugh with the dean.
You have to know that even among the high-ranking officials and immortal masters in the court, few people can speak to the dean like this. Yes, even among the immortals residing in Dazhen, few people can speak to Yin Zhaoxian without pressure. When facing Yin Zhaoxian, they even feel like they are facing a great senior with supreme Taoism.
Haoran Academy does not have too many pavilions and towers built for the sake of beauty. Apart from the small building with books, there is a school for students, as well as some small courtyards and dormitories for accommodation. However, there is no shortage of lakes, flowers, plants and trees in the entire academy, and the overall layout is very grand.
Looking at the scene along the way, Ji Yuan and Wang Li were both secretly amazed. As the dean of the academy, Yin Zhaoxian's residence was no different from that of other teachers. It was just a single-story courtyard that was smaller than that of ordinary people's houses, with plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum planted in it.
They were about to go inside the house, but Ji Yuan pointed to the stone table in the cobblestone yard and prepared to talk outside.
"The weather is good today, let's talk in this courtyard."
There is a plum tree next to the stone table. This scene reminds Ji Yuan of the Ju'an Pavilion in his hometown Ning'an County, and Yin Zhaoxian seems to have the same feeling.
After the three of them sat down, Ji Yuan went straight to the point.
"I came here today to ask Master Yin and Mr. Wang for help. To be honest, this matter is very important. Once we start, there will be no turning back!"
Wang Li thought for a moment, glanced at Yin Zhaoxian, and then spoke.
"May I ask, Mr. Ji, how relevant is this matter?"
Wang Li knew that Mr. Ji was an expert, and should even be considered quite powerful among the immortals. For him to say so, did he mean that he had transcended the realm of the mortal world
Ji Yuan looked intently at Yin Zhaoxian and Wang Li, and spoke lightly.
"It concerns the way of heaven and earth, the order of yin and yang, the destiny of fate, and all living beings in the world. Immortals, Buddhas, demons, monsters, spirits, monsters, humans, ghosts, and animals... All living beings will be involved. If it continues, today's events will change the cycle of nature for thousands, tens of thousands, and millions of years!"
Wang Li and Yin Zhaoxian were both shocked. They thought that Mr. Ji's matter was a big deal, and they also thought that this big deal might exceed their expectations, but this extent of exceeding was too exaggerated.
Even Yin Zhaoxian said something subconsciously with a dazed look on his face.
"Isn't this considered managing the way of heaven?"
Ji Yuan smiled and replied slowly after a moment.
"To do this is to follow the will of heaven. Master Yin is right in saying this!"
…
"Boom... Boom... Boom..."
Thunder sounded over Gyeonggi Prefecture, causing some people to look up at the sky, but the sky was clear and cloudless, and the thunder was coming without any clouds.
In the Dragon Palace under the Tongtian River, an old Chi dragon resting in the dragon's cave and the dragon girl Ying Ruoli practicing in her room both raised their heads at this moment.
There were no water or wood spirits gathering in the sky, but why was there thunder? And this thunder did not sound anything special at first, but if you listened carefully, it faintly shook the soul and made even the body of a real dragon feel a little numb.
At this moment, the old dragon's huge amber eyes looked upwards, as if he could see through the dragon's cave walls and restrictions and see the sky. He waited for a long time before lowering his head, slowly closing his eyes, and then suddenly opened them.
"Could it be that Ji Yuan is back?"
For some reason, Lao Long had this strange feeling. After being friends with Ji Yuan for a long time, he always felt that something special was related to Ji Yuan.
In the front part of the Dragon Palace, the Dragon Girl had already stood up from the cushion in the quiet room, opened the door and walked outside, looking up at the sky.
Through the water restriction of the Dragon Palace, Ying Ruoli could see the ripples on the water above, and seemed to be able to feel the breath of the sky. Her bright eyes seemed to be thinking about something, and a folding fan appeared in her hand. With a "swish", the folding fan opened, and a faint fragrance came out in the dragon girl's hand.
Compared to her father, the dragon girl who has led the water tribe to open up the wild sea in recent years is more sensitive to thunder. There is a special feeling contained in the sound of thunder, as if this sound is not related to the wind and clouds but the way of heaven and earth.
…
Inside the Haoran Academy, in Yin Zhaoxian's small courtyard, as Ji Yuan spoke, Yin Zhaoxian and Wang Li were both in shock, but both of them were extraordinary people. Yin Zhaoxian was already rapidly thinking about the impact of this incident, from the reactions of the people of the world to the demons and monsters.
Wang Li also thought of the reactions of all living beings in the world, but he had already pictured in his mind the scene described by Ji Yuan, the surging Yellow Spring water, the quiet Yellow Spring Road, and most importantly, the possible way of reincarnation that Mr. Ji only briefly mentioned.
When Ji Yuan was talking about reshaping the order of the underworld, only Yin Zhaoxian occasionally asked questions and discussed with Ji Yuan, while Wang Li was completely immersed in his own imagination. Until Ji Yuan and Yin Zhaoxian stopped talking, Wang Li's eyes were still dazed.
Wang Li's reaction also attracted the attention of Ji Yuan and Yin Zhaoxian.
"Mr. Wang, do you have anything in mind?"
When Ji Yuan asked this, Wang Li was slightly shocked and came back to his senses. He looked at Ji Yuan with a slightly confused look.
"Mr. Ji, is the path of reincarnation really feasible?"
Seeing that Wang Li cared so much, Ji Yuan thought for a moment and answered carefully.
"I have only just begun to understand some of the clues, but I believe that this path has a promising future and will definitely be the most critical link in the future. However, there is no need to emphasize it too much now. Just briefly mention it and leave it for people to imagine."
Wang Li was a little dazed.
"If, if this path can be achieved, then does that mean that gods and ghosts all have a chance to regain their own bodies?"
Ji Yuan seemed to understand something and nodded in reply.
"Of course you can. This is not an evil way like taking over someone else's body, nor is it a false way. After you pass away, everything starts over again. It's a brand new opportunity..."
Having said that, Ji Yuan paused and looked at Wang Li seriously.
"Zhang Rui can do it too!"
Ji Yuan's words hit the nail on the head for Wang Li. He was immediately embarrassed and his dazed look disappeared. He just sighed.
"Mr. Ji's wish is truly unfathomable and miraculous. If I can devote myself to Wang Li's novel The Way of the Invisible, and lend a helping hand to Wen Sheng and Mr. Ji, I will also be honored. Thinking about my ambition in this life, if I can really write a story with my wonderful writing and speak eloquently, and make the story come alive and tell the novel truthfully, it will also be a wonderful thing. Perhaps thousands of years later, someone will still remember me, Wang Li! Hehe, wonderful!"
Yin Zhaoxian had been stroking his beard in deep thought. At this moment, he glanced sideways at Wang Li and sighed.
"This is not a trivial matter, Mr. Wang. You and I will both leave our names in history, but our names may not be because of what happened today."
"Mr. Wang, do you have any ideas? When can we start writing?"
When Ji Yuan asked this, Wang Li's eyes lit up and he said with confidence.
"It won't take long. Wang Li already has a draft in mind. He can start writing now!"