Ye Yunlan looked down at the few small cakes, and after a long time, she took a piece and put it in her mouth.
The fragrance of apricot blossoms and the sweetness of mung beans melted into his mouth, a taste he hadn't tasted for many years, coming across a long period of time, making him stop for a while.
"Master?" Shen Shu next to him looked at him suspiciously, "Mung bean cake, isn't it delicious?"
I don't know if it was an illusion or not, the young man's slightly hoarse and low voice was vaguely similar to the person in his memory.
He must have been stunned.
The man who was born in Moyuan, was born the co-owner of the demon realm, the master of the demonic way, had no blood relatives, let alone masters and disciples, and had no similarities or involvements with Shen Shu at all.
Ye Yunlan slowly swallowed the mung bean cake in his mouth, and said in a low voice, "…
Shen Shu didn't think much, and said, "If Master likes it, I can make it for Master to eat after I go back."
Ye Yunlan softly said "um", took the oil-paper bag, and ate the mung bean cakes in it one by one.
Shen Shu noticed that, slightly different from usual, his master ate slowly, chewing slowly like a little girl.
It seems a little hard to swallow, and it seems that I don't want to eat it right away.
Can not help but wonder. Shizun eats so slowly, does it taste good or not
"Shang Ke" means, about touching or... delicious, right
Seeing that Ye Yunlan finally finished eating the mung bean cake, Shen Shu habitually took out a handkerchief from the storage ring and handed it to Ye Yunlan, "Master."
Over the years, Ye Yunlan has been taking care of Ye Yunlan's food and daily life, and he has arranged many of the smallest details properly.
Ye Yunlan nodded slightly, took the handkerchief, lowered his head and slowly wiped his fingers carefully, and then handed the handkerchief back.
That hand shimmered like white jade in the sun, like a half-blooming lotus flower, it was really beautiful.
Shen Shu's eyes were fixed on it for a moment, and then he took the handkerchief back, but inadvertently touched the other's fingertips.
A little bit of coldness spread over, making his heart tremble slightly, and subconsciously he wanted to clasp the opponent's hand, trying to warm the opponent's cold fingertips.
His knuckles tensed slightly, but he didn't move.
Ye Yunlan said: "After you entered the Tianzong, you have been living on Qingyun Mountain. You have never been to the world. Today, you can take this opportunity to take a walk and take a look. The world is full of different expressions, and you will see more. It also helps.”
Shen Shu: "Yes, Master."
The two masters and apprentices walked slowly on the noisy street.
Shen Shu paid attention to the flow of people, and walked half a step ahead of Ye Yunlan to avoid others colliding with his master.
Even though it was winter, cultivators had spiritual power to protect themselves, and most of them were not afraid of the cold. Most of the ordinary people on the street wore cotton-padded jackets, snow-white fox fur, and tulle. Ye Yunlan was a little eye-catching.
The wind blew, and the plain white tulle was slightly raised, and the hazy outline behind the tulle was vaguely visible.
Shen Shu saw several young female cultivators who had gathered together stopping by the road, and looked over curiously, as if he wanted to see the true face of his master.
Such sights are not uncommon along the way.
Shen Shu knew that it wasn't just the clothes.
Ye Yunlan is tall and slender, even if he can't see his face clearly, he has a dusty air in his actions, as if he has walked through the distant years alone, far away from the turbid world, and everything in the world is no longer in his eyes. Standing there, it is like a distant bright moon in the sky, teaching people to yearn for it.
Shen Shu's expression was slightly gloomy, and he turned slightly to block the sight of the female cultivators.
But not far away, a large group of people gathered around.
"Master, there are many people in front of you," Shen Shu said, "What are they looking at?"
Ye Yunlan raised her eyes and glanced at the crowd.
You can see a lake with clear water in front of you, and a small bridge extends out from the shore of the lake. At the end of the bridge is a delicate white jade pavilion, standing in the emerald green lake, showing the immortal style. From the shore to the pavilion, it was full of people.
In an instant, Ye Yunlan recognized where it was and couldn't help frowning.
If possible, he would never want to encounter anything that had anything to do with that person in his life.
It's just that the opponent's power is huge. When he was in Qingyun Mountain in Dongzhou, he could still see it, but this place was Central Continent, and there were some things that he couldn't see completely if he didn't want to avoid seeing it.
"That is Xuanji Pavilion." Ye Yunlan said.
Shen Shu: "Xuanji Pavilion?"
"You've heard of the Tianji Pavilion in the Northern Territory," Ye Yunlan said with a cold expression when talking about the Tianji Pavilion, "The Tianji Pavilion has set up mysterious pavilions all over the world, and placed Tianji stones in the pavilions. Every month, the Tianji Pavilion will be announced on the Tianji stone. On the list, the monks in the world are all admirable."
Shen Shu: "Heavenly Secret List... What is it?"
Ye Yunlan said lightly: "The Heavenly Secret Ranking is the ranking of the strength, weapons and appearance of the monks in the world by the Heavenly Secret Pavilion."
Shen Shu blinked in confusion, "Why do you want to set up such a list?"
"The people in Tianji Pavilion are good at astrological divination and deduction of heaven's secrets. The founder of Tianji Pavilion once said that the world's arithmetic and calculations should be based on the common people. Therefore, the Tianji Pavilion was established to include all practitioners in the world, predicting disasters in the world, and stabilizing the practice world. Order, this is the purpose of the Tianji Pavilion."
Having said this, Ye Yunlan's expression flashed a hint of sarcasm, hidden under the veil of the power fence, and Shen Shu could not see it.
"It sounds very powerful," Shen Shu said. "It's just that I can understand the ranking of the strength and weapons of the cultivators, but the color...why should they be included in the ranking?"
Ye Yunlan was silent.
He had asked Chen Weiyuan this question in his previous life.
At that time, Chen Weiyuan half hugged him, held his hand, kissed his fingertips, and asked with a light smile, "Yunlan, do you think beauty is useless in this world?"
He was seated on the high chair of the Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion by the other party, and the pages of the Heavenly Secrets Ranking were placed in front of him. The golden aura was flowing and within reach, but he did not reach out to touch it, but only whispered: "There was once someone. As I told me, appearance is the most useless thing for practitioners, and it can even lead to disaster."
"Who said this to you? It's actually a bit ulterior motive." Chen Weiyuan shook his head and smiled, "Although I never value looks, I can't deny that looks are never useless, and sometimes, even more important than magic weapons. Sharp." He paused, "Sacred weapons can pierce everything, but looks pierce people's hearts."
"It's just that the person who said that looks will bring disasters is not false. Too good looks will not only bring chaos and disasters to yourself, but also to others, and even the entire cultivation world."
"When the patriarch built the pavilion, the two most outstanding people in the Taoist sect fought for the number one beauty in the cultivation world at that time. Later, the master was judged, one entered the devil's gate, and the other entered the ghost realm. The cultivation world was in chaos, and the Taoist gate was also full of vitality. Seriously injured. Since then, Patriarch has listed his appearance, strength, and weapon ranking on the Heavenly Secret Ranking.”
Chen Weiyuan said, sighed slightly, and said: "If someone can treasure the beauty, let the magician take the box, and let the strong hide from the world, then this world can save a lot of trouble." After that, he leaned down again, Thin lips touched the tip of his ear, and his voice was gentle and affectionate, "At that time, Yunlan, I might be able to let go of my responsibilities, hold hands with you, and share a paradise."
Ye Yunlan closed his eyes.
The so-called holding hands and sharing a paradise... are all lies.
"It's probably because they're bored," he said coldly.
Shen Shu was stunned for a moment, and suddenly burst out laughing.
The young man's voice was slightly hoarse, but when he laughed, it was a little low and sultry, "Master said, it's really boring... It's just that such a boring list is just the words of the Tianji Pavilion family, why are there so many people around? Going to see it, or even take it for granted?"
He pondered for a while, and then said, "Besides, for something so controversial as the ranking of monks, is it true that no one objected to it from the beginning?"
"Yes. It's just that they were all suppressed." Ye Yunlan said.
"Tianji Pavilion is only one of the six sects of Taoism, does it really have such great ability?" Shen Shu was puzzled.
Ye Yunlan said: "Only relying on the Tianji Pavilion, of course, does not have such great ability. But the one standing behind the Tianji Pavilion is the Chen family from the ancient cultivating family."
Shen Shu practiced with Ye Yunlan over the years and was influenced by him. He also read many ancient books and knew that there were ancient families in the world of practice.
Different from the six sects of Taoism placed on the table, the traces of the ancient aristocratic families are hidden, but they are extremely powerful. Many sects and dynasties in the cultivation world have shadows of these families behind them. But he did not expect that the Tianji Pavilion, one of the six sects, was actually supported by aristocratic families.
So I was a little curious, "What kind of existence is the Chen family...?"
"The Chen family is a family of life cultivators, and they have mastered the art of spying and manipulating numerology. There are not many people in the cultivation world who know about the Chen family, but no one dares to provoke them."
Ye Yunlan spoke calmly.
His knowledge of the Chen family is not deep. Even though he stayed in the Chen family for decades in his previous life, he still couldn't get a glimpse of the whole picture.
The Chen family's family rules are strict, and even if Chen Weiyuan becomes a Taoist companion with him, the places he can reach on weekdays are still limited.
The time he remembered the most was when he accidentally broke into the hall where Chen Weiyuan usually practiced, and saw the other party sitting cross-legged on a huge astrolabe.
The place he was in was clearly in the hall, but on the dome was the boundless starry sky. As for Chen Weiyuan's astrolabe, the five elements of heaven, earth, and earth are depicted on it, and there are countless complicated and headache-inducing patterns.
He had never forgotten it, and when he saw the pattern at first glance, he was so shocked that he almost vomited a mouthful of blood, and then saw Chen Weiyuan open his eyes and look at him.
The distance between them is not far, but the other party's eyes seem to be looking at him across the endless galaxy. The gentle and affectionate people on weekdays seem to disappear in this vast and majestic sea of stars.
Even though Chen Weiyuan soon got up and walked towards him, caring for him tenderly, and giving him medicine to heal his wounds, he could hear the other party's gentle scolding in his words. Since then, he has never disturbed the other party while they were practicing.
Shen Shu said: "Tianji Pavilion is so powerful, why can't I see Tianji Pavilion's reputation in Dongzhou?"
Ye Yunlan said, "Because of Jun Qiyun."
Shen Shu: "Sect Master?" He frowned, and he really didn't have a good impression of the man who was often haunted in his master's room.
"Jun Qiyun is the only cultivator in the Eastern Continent, and he does not allow anyone to peep on his territory. Therefore, the power of the Tianji Pavilion in the Eastern Continent is the weakest among the five continents."
This is also the reason why he chose to stay in Qingyun Mountain in this life.
It's just why he met Chen Weiyuan at the 3,000 steps of the sect, and the dignified Tianji Pavilion's young pavilion master, why did he travel thousands of miles to Dongzhou at that time
But Ye Yunlan was already reluctant to think about it.
He didn't have the energy and didn't want to waste time thinking about everything about Chen Weiyuan.
Between the words, he and Shen Shu had already slowly approached the Emerald Lake, and vaguely heard the sounds of complicated discussions.
Someone said: "The new edition of the Tianji Ranking is out again. Hey, sure enough, this time the Tianji Ranking has not changed much—" Another person continued: "Above the Tianji Ranking, there are still only Qi Yunjun and Qi. Soul Patriarch, Yang and Zhenren, how many years have passed, and none of those experts on the Earth Ranking list can actually make it to the Heaven Ranking?"
"Do you think Immortal Rank can be reached so easily? If so, Tianzong will not monopolize the leader of Dao Sect for all these years."
"It's just that, it's been almost ten years, and the number one beauty list is actually Xu Qingyue from the Tan Qingzong in the Northern Territory. I really want to see how beautiful this so-called number one beauty in the world of self-cultivation is." Someone sighed.
"I heard from fellow Taoist that he met Xu Qingyue on Tianchi Mountain a few days ago."
"Really or not, Xu Qingyue also went to Tianchi Mountain to participate in the Taoist seminar?"
Hearing Xu Qingyue's name, Ye Yunlan's expression moved slightly.
When he and Chen Weiyuan were together, he had heard Xu Qingyue's name many times. He seemed to be the best friend of the other party, but he died under Huang Quan because he saved Chen Weiyuan.
Every year on the sacrificial day, Chen Weiyuan would go to pay homage to this close friend by himself, and would come back only after disappearing for a few days.
The people of Sri Lanka are gone. Ye Yunlan has never seen Chen Weiyuan, a close friend, what it looks like.
When he was concentrating on thinking, there was a sudden noise in the distance.
"Look, there are two Tan Qingzong disciples at Xunxian Pavilion. The person walking in front seems to be Xu Qingyue-" The crowd moved and began to rush in one direction.
Soon, there were only the two of them left.
Shen Shu stopped on the spot and seemed to be in a trance. Ye Yunlan noticed his situation and turned his head to the side and said lightly: "Why, Shen Shu, are you also interested in Xu Qingyue?"
Young Mu Ai, Ye Yunlan remembered that Shen Shu should have reached such an age.
Shen Shu came back to his senses, blinked, and said, "It's enough for me to look at Shizun. The most beautiful person in the cultivation world, in my heart, is not half as good as Shizun."
In recent years, it's not that Ye Yunlan has not been praised by others for his appearance, but he has always felt that his appearance and appearance are only fleeting, and he has always taught Shen Shu this way.
But when he was stared at by the serious eyes of the young man, he still felt a little uncomfortable. Even more so than when the other party was younger.
He wanted to rub Shen Shu's head, but the young man's figure was already different from his, and if he wanted to touch it, he had to raise his hand.
Ye Yunlan had to withdraw his hand and reprimanded softly, "Poor mouth."
- Looking for Immortal Pavilion.
Three-story private room.
Chen Weiyuan was holding a tea set to make tea, and Chen Xianyu sat on the side tremblingly, raising his hand from time to time to wipe the cold sweat on his forehead.
"Why are you so nervous?" Chen Weiyuan suddenly said, "Could it be that you are afraid of being a brother?"
"No, no... I just thought that I was going to see Senior Brother Xu later, and I felt a little nervous for a while." Chen Xianyu hurriedly said, "After all, I haven't seen Senior Brother Xu for many years, I wonder if he still remembers me. "
"Qingyue's memory has always been very good, and in the past few years, he has often cared about your situation to me." Chen Weiyuan said lightly, "You have been away from home for several years, so you can forget the family training. Even the most basic etiquette has been forgotten."
"No. I will hold the ceremony myself, brother, don't worry." Chen Xianyu quickly agreed.
Then I heard a very pleasant voice from outside the private room, "Senior Brother Chen, I brought my brother here."
"Please come in."
The door was pushed open, and a tall and beautiful woman dressed in white walked in. The beauty is carrying a sword behind her back. She has a clean and dignified temperament, and her eyebrows are so delicate that the sun, moon, and stars are eclipsed. There is a softness in the beauty.
Behind him was a young man, who was very handsome and lovely, but his expression seemed to be a little introverted and gloomy.
Xu Qingyue looked at Chen Weiyuan with a smile, "Senior Brother Chen." Then she turned to look at Chen Xianyu, "And Junior Brother Tianxuan, I haven't seen you for many years, you still look the same as before."
Chen Xianyu looked at Xu Qingyue with dazed eyes, but he came back to his senses in a moment, scratched his head soon, and said, "Long time no see, Senior Brother Xu. Last time on your birthday, I asked someone to bring back the 'Chunshan Mountain' for Senior Brother Xu. Ninglu', senior brother still like it?"
"Of course I like it very much." Xu Qingyue smiled, "But who told you that I want to taste the 'Spring Mountain Dew' from Qingyun Mountain? I guess it must be Senior Brother Chen."
Chen Weiyuan smiled lightly and said, "It's me. Qingyue, where in this world is there anyone like me, who knows what you mean? Today I also brought some Chunshan dew over here, and I'm planning to drink it with you."
Xu Qingyue clapped his hands and said, "Senior brother's skill in making tea is naturally very good. This time, junior brother Yin also has the opportunity to try it out." He greeted the young man behind him, "Hurry up and say hello to your senior brother Chen."
Beiyu Tianji Pavilion and Tan Qingzong have always been very good sects, just because the Chen and Xu families behind them are one of the bloodlines that have been passed down in ancient times, Xu Qingyue, Chen Weiyuan and Chen Xianyu have known each other since childhood, even if they belong to different sects. , they also used to call each other brothers and sisters.
The boy surnamed Yin said hello, "Hello, Senior Brother Chen."
Several people sat down in the building and chatted slowly. Chen Weiyuan brewed the tea in his hand, his eyes were indifferent and gentle, and occasionally glanced at Xu Qingyue. If Xu Qingyue felt anything, she also turned her head to look at Chen Weiyuan, and smiled slightly with her thin red lips.
He was born clear, but this smile had a seductive mood.
There were some waves in Chen Weiyuan's eyes.
He suddenly heard Chen Xianyu approaching, and said excitedly in his ear: "Brother, look at the person on the street, the one I told you before, the beauty that I can't even paint with all my painting skills in my life."
Chen Weiyuan brewed tea for a while, turned his head sideways, and lowered his eyes to look at Changjie.