Cottage in front, empty ground.
Zhang Qian, Li Si frequently glanced sideways.
Wang Siyan, Yu Leping, and Tang Shixiong and others also stealthily looked eastward.
Even Wang Zaixi at this moment has a hint of doubt in his eyes.
Everyone cannot believe that Chen Yun can refine the condensed essence in such a short time.
Chen Yun bowed and said, "To Master, I had a little enlightenment last night and just got a glimpse of the threshold for refining the grain into essence."
Zhang Qian: "……"
Li Si: "……"
Wang Siyan: "……"
Having personally confirmed the news, everyone was shocked.
Wang Zaixi also did not speak, only stared at Chen Yun for a long time, and then turned his head and left without manners as if he had been stimulated.
Well, he has been hurt again, and he doesn't even want to talk to Chen Yun.
Even Wang Zaixi, his closest disciple, was psychologically shaken by Chen Yun's rapid cultivation. It's even more so for the rest of the people present.
At first, everyone thought that Chen Yun's quick foundation-building was simply because his primordial qi had not been released, and that his refining of grain into essence was no different from everyone else's. They had even breathed a sigh of relief recently.
Little did they know that Chen Yun's refining of grain into essence was not as rapid as foundation-building, but that was only compared to himself, not to them.
Among the long workers, Li Si had the fastest progress in refining grain into essence, but it still took about half a year from when Wang Zaixi taught him the skills to enter into the stage of refining grain into essence.
What about Chen Yun?
Only ten days and a few days!
Such talent is truly incredible.
Perhaps sensing the pressure again, everyone worked even harder on their cultivation.
Hey!
Ha!
The sounds of practicing kung fu one by one resounded through the faint morning light and gentle breeze.
Soon, the rooster's hour passed with the wind.
Chen Yun sweated profusely on his forehead while practicing.
If he had followed his usual routine, he would have cleaned up first and then eaten breakfast before going to use the early meal.
It's inevitable. He's too clean, almost bordering on slight compulsive disorder.
So even during the recent cold weather, he still insisted on taking a bath every day.
Although he sometimes shook with cold, he couldn't sleep without taking a bath.
However, today Chen Yun didn't immediately go to wash himself, but found Zhang Qian and Li Si, "Master Zhang, Master Li, have the Golden Beads remained?"
Yes, last night he forgot to make the Golden Beads when he was busy making the essence decoction.
Under no choice, Chen Yun had to ask Zhang Qian and Li Si for the Golden Beads and then return them to the green-clothed girl.
Li Si initially didn't react in time, "What Golden Beads?"
Zhang Qian had a better memory, "Remember when we went down the mountain with Lin brother to drive away ghosts? Chen brother found a pouch, and there were Golden Beads inside. You can't have forgotten about them, can you?"
"Oh." Li Si remembered, "I didn't forget, I didn't forget."
Saying this, he looked at Chen Yun and asked: "Young Master Chen, has that girl come looking for you? Well, I will take the Golden Beads to return them to her."
Zhang Qian directly reached inside his robe and pulled out the Golden Beads, "I just happened to have them on me."
If Chen Yun was poor in the past, he might have accepted the Golden Beads directly if the green-clothed girl had come to ask for them under the premise that she was looking for them.
But now he is rich, and these two brothers have been quite helpful to him.
So Chen Yun casually said, "No, the girl hasn't come looking. I just wanted to use the Golden Beads for something, and I'll give you five cents of fine gold each in exchange later."
Perhaps they knew that Chen Yun's cultivation speed was amazing and had the potential to be admitted to the ancestor's hall.
Zhang Qian directly stuffed the Golden Beads into Chen Yun's palm, a bit flattering but also acted very generous, "Oh, all of us are brothers. What's the difference between give and not give? You just take the Golden Beads and don't be polite to me, your Master Zhang."
Li Si also laughed and said, "That's right. We're all friends. Chen brother, don't be so formal."
The more he two of them were like this, the more Chen Yun insisted on giving equal value in gold.
After all, it was easy for him to earn money, and there was no economic pressure at the moment.
Zhang Qian and Li Si are likely to go down the mountain to seek survival this year.
As Chen Yun's best friend in the Dojo, he still hoped that the two of them could have a better future, even if it meant sacrificing a little bit for himself.
Yes, Chen Yun didn't like the behavior of forming fraternity, but he was still very loyal. Otherwise, he wouldn't have stood out when Lin Chen took the blame alone that day.
......
Working in the herb garden in the morning.
Then in the afternoon he went to study at the Runes Hall.
The day passed quickly.
Considering the green-clothed girl's fiery personality, Chen Yun really feared that she might report him to the authorities.
After finishing his work, he decided not to eat dinner and directly rode the jia ma symbol down the mountain.
The setting sun is endlessly beautiful, the gentle breeze caresses the face.
Because the weather today is very good, it doesn't look like it will rain.
Chen Yun didn't bring an oil umbrella when he went out.
He made his way to Xigou City.
He asked around in the area according to the address given by the green-clothed girl.
In the evening when the sun just set, Chen Yun found the place in the outskirts of the city.
In front of him was a luxurious mansion.
The green tiles, the carved beams and paintings, this is clearly a wealthy family.
Chen Yun looked up at the signboard and saw the two words "Golden Manor" written boldly.
He approached and gently knocked on the vermilion door.
Dong, Dong Dong, the knocking sound.
Zhi ga, the door opened from inside and a man in the family servant clothes peeked out. He was about 30 or 38 years old.
The man asked in confusion, "Elder, what can I do for you?"
Chen Yun bowed and kowtowed, saying, "I have an appointment with a green-clothed girl from your family today to return the Golden Beads. Have you heard her say anything to your gatekeeper brother? Please send word for him."
"Ssh!" The man placed his finger between his lips and motioned Chen Yun to speak softly. He lowered his voice and said: "Miss Qiao instructed me that if you come to the door, you should go through the back door. Otherwise, if my master finds out, he will blame Miss Qiao for running around outside all day. Go to the back yard. Miss Qiao should have opened the back door."
Oh, so that green-clothed girl is called Jin Qiao what, or Jin what Qiao.
Chen Yun roughly got the count.
As for why the gatekeeper called "Miss Qiao" instead of "Miss", he also understood the original reason.
Nowadays, the daughters of wealthy families are generally referred to as "some girl" or "Big Lady," "Second Lady," and so on.
For the time being, he doesn't need the title "Miss."
It's not that there aren't any.
It's just that nowadays, "Miss" is generally a title for lowly palace maids, concubines, and entertainers.
If you suddenly call someone "Miss" it is very impolite. It's like insulting them as a prostitute.
These Chen Yun has some understanding.
The only thing he doesn't understand is, it's just about returning a Golden Bead, why does it feel like stealing?
Just that Chen Yun wasn't thinking much about it right now.
He followed the wall and walked northwards.
He turned a corner.
He arrived at the back door.
Chen Yun had just walked over and seen a white-clothed maidress standing at the door.
He approached and greeted, "Excuse me, Miss..."
The words weren't even finished when the white-clothed maid rushed over and made the same "shh" gesture as the gatekeeper, then spoke in a low voice, "Come with me, Miss Qiao is waiting for you in her room."
Huh?
You haven't seen me, how can you be sure that I am the one waiting for Miss Qiao?
Chen Yun had previously learned from Fang Guan Shi and others that Miss Qiao was not right, and the maid's attitude now further confirmed his inner thoughts.
Suddenly, he recalled that the night watchman had said the previous two nights that there had been a demon in Xigou City that had killed several people recently.
Chen Yun thought to himself, "This Miss Qiao's family, wouldn't they be the demons who have disguised themselves?"
Thinking about this, he became more careful, secretly pinching the fire matchbox and the Zhong Kui symbol in his hand.
In case of an emergency, he would immediately ignite the Zhong Kui symbol.
The maid led the way in front.
Chen Yun was very alert as he followed.
Throughout the journey, the two of them did not speak.
Soon, the maid brought Chen Yun to a flowery courtyard.
She didn't go in, but just pointed to the room, "Miss Qiao is inside, please go in."
Chen Yun nodded with a hum, then walked slowly towards the room.
Inside.
As soon as he walked in, he smelled the fragrance of lotus flowers.
Then, from behind a screen painted with green mountains and clear waters, the voice of the green-clothed girl came, "Is that Master Chen?"
Chen Yun stood at the door and said, "Miss Qiao, it's me."
"Please wait a moment, Master Chen."
Miss Qiao said something without making a sound.
Chen Yun didn't know what she was doing.
However, he still stood at the door and waited patiently.
After waiting for more than a minute, there was a soft sound of footsteps inside.
Then, a embroidered shoe first peeked out from behind the screen.
Following that, the fragrance blew.
Miss Qiao slowly walked out from inside.
Miss Qiao was wearing a white embroidered fur vest with silver rat collar, and had her hair rolled into loose clouds on top of her head. She wore a single piece of jade plaque hairpin, with no other flowers, and a Yangfei color embroidered cotton skirt was tied around her waist.
It might be because Miss Qiao was dressed modestly and beautifully today that Chen Yun finally noticed her true appearance.
Miss Qiao's face is like powdered rouge, her lips like a painted one. Her every look is full of tenderness, and she often smiles. It can be said that it is appropriate to describe her with the saying "A face with spring beauty that doesn't show, lips like a painted one without smiling."
She looks like a neighboring lady in her room, and it really catches the eye.
If it were an ordinary ancient man, he would definitely be unable to take his eyes off her.
But unfortunately, Chen Yun had experienced the information explosion in his past life. He had seen countless beauties on the internet and was not very attracted to them.
Or to say, the beauty of the Miss Qiao in front of him had not reached the level that could make Chen Yun "flutter his heart."
Miss Qiao asked as soon as she came out, "Does this dress look good?"
Chen Yun didn't look away, "Miss Qiao is naturally beautiful, whatever she wears looks good."
"Sure enough, a womanizer," Miss Qiao, having changed her previous fiery personality, scolded gently, "Flattering words."
Chen Yun didn't want to waste time with her, and directly took out a pouch from his pocket. "Miss Qiao, I had important things to attend to yesterday, so I couldn't go down the mountain to smelt the gold. Therefore, I only have three golden beads and will compensate you with another two gold ingots. Is it all right if we just forget about this matter?"
Miss Qiao did not answer immediately.
She took the pouch and opened it to see that there were indeed three golden beads and a small gold ingot.
Miss Qiao looked up and blinked, "Since you are so sincere, I Jin Qiao Qiao am not a difficult person either. Fine, as long as you agree to one thing, this matter will be resolved."
Chen Yun thought to himself, "No wonder Confucius said that it is difficult to raise children and women. I've already returned an extra five ounces of gold, and she still asks for something from me?"
However, he was afraid that Jin Qiao Qiao would cause trouble at the Temple again, so he said, "Whatever your requirements are, just say it. As long as it's not excessive, I will do it."
Jin Qiao Qiao looked very curious and said, "I have heard that the clock spirit of the Temple is powerful and all-knowing. Therefore, I want to hear about his legendary events. Master Chen, can you sit down and talk with me?"
She pointed to the stool next to the round table not far away, indicating for Chen Yun to sit down and talk slowly.
However, Chen Yun replied with a bow, "Miss Qiao, I have only been in the Temple for a short time and have not yet seen the master. I'm afraid I cannot tell you about his legendary events. Perhaps it is better if I bid you farewell and see the master's true appearance later, and then we can talk again."
Jin Qiao Qiao did not bother him anymore, but just extended her hand towards the door and said, "Please go back, Master Chen."
Chen Yun said "Goodbye" and turned to go towards the door.
Just as he turned around, Jin Qiao Qiao's eyes flashed with cunning, and she flicked her fingers outside.
Suddenly, the once bright blue and clear sky turned overcast.
A thunderclap roared.
Suddenly, a sudden rainstorm arrived, drenching the entire world.
Chen Yun: "……"
Chen Yun was still unaware that it was Jin Qiao Qiao's doing. He was simply puzzled by how a sudden heavy rain could have come out of nowhere when the sky had been clear and the air fair just a moment ago.
Just as he was puzzled, the sound of Jin Qiao Qiao's clear voice came from behind, "Master Chen, it's raining heavily right now. It's not very convenient to travel. Perhaps you can sit down and wait for a while until the rain subsides before returning to the mountain?"
Chen Yun had no umbrella when he went out, and if he rashly charged into the heavy rain, it's not to mention that the wind and cold might give him a chill today. Just think about whether the jiemaofu would still work after getting wet. It's a question.
Reluctantly, he could only turn around and bow to Jin Qiao Qiao, saying, "In that case, I apologize for disturbing your tranquility, Miss Qiao. I'll leave as soon as the rain stops."
Jin Qiao Qiao smiled and said, "Okay."
She still had another word that she had not yet spoken.
Rain stops?
As long as she wants, the heavy rain tonight will not stop!
Exactly, Jin Qiao Qiao, along with the gatekeeper of Jin Mansion and the maids, are all incarnations of the Yang spirit of Goddess He.
Seeing that Chen Yun did not greedily keep the gold and returned it, she passed the first test and naturally had to start the second entrance test.
The second test is the beauty that most men cannot resist.
The Goddess He wants to see if Chen Yun has a firm determination to seek the path and if he can resist the temptation of beauty.
