The Imperial Capital, the Old Lord Temple.
Chen Yun listened to the old master's words and was secretly calculating in his heart.
At that moment, the old Daoist inquired: "Honored friend, may I ask where you come from and what is your esteemed name?"
Chen Yun hurriedly said, "Humble servant, I am a disciple of Master Zhengyang from the Ningyang Cave of the Chongnanshan Propagating Taoism Temple, named Chen Pu."
The old Daoist exclaimed in amazement, "Originally, Mr. Chen is a disciple of Zhongli Great Master, I apologize for the mistake, I apologize for the mistake."
If in the central plains, others would be moved to tears at the mention of Chen Pu's name.
Although slightly hesitant, Xiao Dian Shi's mind was agile and he quickly came up with a solution.
He said, "I know what he means. He wants to make Chen Yun understand that the situation is difficult and it's best to leave as soon as possible."
It's obvious that they exerted a great deal of effort just now and are very tired.
Liao Hongchan has been giving hints from the side, as if he wants Chen Yun to deny this point.
Chen Yun said with a forced smile, "For several decades, I have traversed the world freely. Wherever I wish to go, no one has ever demanded a pass from me."
Chen Yun was surprised, "You have some connection with Chen Mu?"
The other officials also turned red in the face, clearly exerting all their strength.
Legend has it that when Liao Hongchan was serving as a Premier, …
Xiao Dianshi was tired of arguing with Chen Yun and waved his hand, saying, "Seize this charlatan!"
He decided to create some commotion to attract the officialdom to come and visit personally.
If in other places, Xiao Dian Shi might actively flatter such an extraordinary person as Chen Yun.
The officials were exerting force with their hands while shouting there.
It seems there is the sound of heavy horse hooves striking the ground.
If he dares to flatter Chen Yun, he will probably be scolded by a high-ranking scholar immediately afterwards.
Now that the government troops have come to arrest him, isn't that the fastest way to get in touch with the Qidan officials?
As for the practitioners of Shamanism, will they attack us?
Are you really Liao Hongchan?
Chen Yun showed a strange expression on his face and addressed the other by his title, saying, "Brother Haichan, do not worry. I see that you have a destiny connected to the Tao, but the time has not yet come."
However, Chen Yun calmly reached out his hand and said, "Hold on a minute!"
Chen Yun, of course, remembered what Liao Hongchan had mentioned about the Khitan people earlier.
Serving the ruler Liu Shouguang, and holding the position of Prime Minister?
Later, he also received enlightenment from Zhongli Quan.
Suddenly, a person's name flashed through Chen Yun's mind.
Why should you be afraid of the soldiers and officials capturing you?
Of course, Chen Yun definitely would not let the soldiers and officials capture him easily.
He pointed to the inside and said, "Let's go in and talk?"
Then...
The leader is a sturdy, middle-aged man in his thirties or forties.
Liao Hongchan sighed bitterly, "My master has reached sixty-two years of age, so it is likely that he will not have any destined connections with the Tao."
Chen Yun calmly said, "May I ask, Magistrate Xiao, what law of the Khitan have I broken to be pursued by you and your men?"
Magistrate Xiao thought for a moment before saying, "Yes, you are a charlatan. With some cultivation, you dare to disregard our Khitan laws. Alright, my brothers, let him go for now."
Xiao Dian Shi was so angry that he laughed, "That's not up to you!"
Chen Yun acted as if he hadn't seen it, smiled, and nodded, "Indeed, I am from the south."
On this side, the two were preparing to walk inside and chat for a while longer.
Although the Khitan laws were very unfriendly to Han people, for example, if a Khitan killed a Han person, only livestock such as oxen and sheep needed to be compensated; however, if a Han killed a Khitan, not only the killer himself would be executed by decapitation, but his family members would also be enslaved.
Liao Hongchan was taught by Lu Chunyang the principles of Qingjing Wuwei (Purity and Inaction), cultivation of the nature and life, as well as the methods of Golden Elixir and Return to the Jade Pill, and he only entered the Taoist path at the age of seventy.
Just one step away from attaining enlightenment and becoming a immortal.
The old Daoist replied, "I am Liu Xuanying. In fact, there is some connection between us and you."
However, the old Daoist seemed to have no knowledge of this person named Chen Pu, and his expression of respect was merely because of Zhongli Quan.
As a matter of principle, Magistrate Xiao, as a member of the Khitan nobility, shouldn't have needed to explain so much to Chen Yun. He could have just taken him directly, without asking any questions.
Magistrate Xiao wasn't an idiot, he knew some Daoists possessed formidable skills.
"In there!"
Liao Hongchan was surprised that Chen Yun didn't heed his advice and became worried, "Brother Chen, have you forgotten what I said earlier? If you are caught by the government, the Shamanic Church could prompt the Khitan behind it and you would have no chance for survival."
The old Daoist laughed and said, "Yes, when I had not yet taken up the Taoist path, I served Emperor Liu Shouguang of Yan and reached the position of Premier. In my spare time, I studied the philosophy of life and death and esteemed the Yellow Emperor's Dao. Later, I was enlightened by Master Zhengyang and realized the futility of worldly desires. Thus, I left my family and traveled the world before returning to Laojun Temple in Khitan as its abbot."
From this, Chen Yun could judge that he indeed had no "fame" on this side of the Liao Dynasty.
He had already surpassed the late stage of the teacher level.
Chen Yun laughed lightly, "If you want to move me, I won't refuse. Just prepare a procession with eight palanquins to carry me elsewhere. Otherwise, I won't go anywhere!"
This fact can indirectly suggest that it is unlikely for him to use his prestige to infiltrate the interior of the Khitan.
Suddenly, the sound of urgent and heavy footsteps echoed outside.
Magistrate Xiao sneered coldly, "Charlatan, I know you have some magical powers within you and earthly weapons cannot harm you. However, do not be too confident. I will go back now to find the shaman to come and take you away. If you're brave enough, stay here and don't move."
To be honest, Chen Yun was not at all worried.
Therefore, without the support of the Shamanic Church, he was actually somewhat hesitant to offend anyone lightly.
Magistrate Xiao had originally thought that apprehending Chen Yun with a dozen or so officials would be as easy as pie. However, he never imagined that with a dozen or so people grasping Chen Yun's arms, holding his legs, and even turning red in the face, they were still unable to take him.
"I saw that left-handed charlatan go in!"
Liao Hongchan thus enlightened himself, and the next day he left the Taoist path.
As Chen Yun knows, Liao Hongchan passed the imperial examination in the Khitan Empire at the age of sixteen and became a jinshi (first-level degree) scholar.
Liao Hongchan wanted to say something else.
He countered, "You are from the south?"
He was invincible in the secular world.
One day, a monk came to pay his respects, claiming to be Zhengyang Zi.
Chen Yun had already noticed the situation and laughed, "No problem, I haven't committed any crimes, why would they want my life?"
It's just that in the Khitan Empire, Taoist figures hold no status and are also excluded by Buddhism, Confucianism, and Shamanism.
He understands all of this.
Who is the opponent in the secular world?
Immortals cannot personally intervene.
Liao Hongchan was already worried as could be.
Magistrate Xiao nodded slightly and said, "Do you have a pass?"
The monk said, "Your life and safety are in even greater danger."
Alternatively, the significant events and accomplishments he made in the Central Plains have been sealed by the dominant religions of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Shamanism that have taken over the Khitan faith.
Chen Yun consoled the other, "A man with a strong will can eventually succeed, and someone who toils with a determined heart will not be forsaken by the heavens. An old horse lying in its stall still dreams of running a thousand miles, and even as a soldier of valor grows old, why should his resolve weaken?"
Even the young clerk who had asked Magistrate Xiao earlier, who had exerted all his strength, was unable to move Chen Yun an inch.
"Up!"
"Arrest the person!"
Chen Yun stood there without moving, just smiling at the officials who were holding his limbs. "If you can lift me, I will go with you. But if you can't, then you might as well return to where you came from. Of course, you can also ask someone else to come over."
"How can we, a group of more than a dozen people, not be able to lift you?"
Of course, he knew that Magistrate Xiao was about to unleash his fury.
The dozen or so officials, upon receiving the command, once again rushed towards Chen Yun.
Liao Hongchan's face changed as he lowered his voice and said, "There's trouble. Someone must have reported you to the officials, and they've sent someone to arrest you. Chen Dao Friend, you must quickly hide yourself to avoid being hurt or killed."
Chen Yun decided to learn more about the Khitan Empire from the old Daoist.
Just that he had previously been contemplating, in order to infiltrate the interior of the Khitan Empire, he needed to come up with some methods.
Chen Yun placed his hands behind his back and said, "Whether I am allowed or not is not decided by you, but by me... I decide!"
Magistrate Xiao raised his hand to prevent the others from pursuing Chen Yun.
Just because of this, Chen Yun deliberately pretended not to heed Liao Hongchan's advice and stood firm in place.
These people had never considered that they couldn't lift Chen Yun.
He pointed at Chen Yun as soon as he entered and said, "Arrest this charlatan!"
He asked proactively, "May I ask your name, comrade?"
Seeing this, Liao Hongchan's face turned stern.
Magistrate Xiao laughed and said, "You do not have a pass, which is a violation of our laws. Come with me!"
After all, with a dozen or more people together, even a thousand catties could be lifted.
Each of them was panting heavily over there.
As for why Liao Hongchan was in the Khitan Empire, it was actually not at all unusual.
Um, no matter how hard the dozen or so officials exerted themselves, they could not move Chen Yun an inch.
Chen Yun never expected to encounter Liao Hongchan, who had already been enlightened by his teacher, but had not yet met Lu Dongbin and been taught the Daoist teachings.
He finally realized that his previous guesses were correct, and the young Taoist in front of him was likely to possess great laws.
A young clerk asked, "Magistrate Xiao, how is it?"
Liao Hongchan seemed to have received some enlightenment, and he bowed deeply to Chen Yun and said, "Thank you, Chen Dao Friend, for your guidance."
The officials finally let go of Chen Yun.
What puzzled him was why Liao Hongchan claimed to be Liu Xuanying.
Chen Yun tested him by asking, "Are you Liu Cao, with the courtesy title Zhaoyuan?"
Chen Yun smiled warmly at Magistrate Xiao and said, "You want the officials to strike me with swords and spears? It's alright. If you truly have this idea, you can let them try, and I promise I won't strike back."
He demanded ten coins and ten eggs, stacking them high on the table with spaces between them.
It is impossible to lift up a person!
Later, for some unknown reason, he started to serve Emperor Liu Shouguang of Yan.
Magistrate Xiao narrowed his eyes and said, "Do you wish to be stubborn?"
He looked at Chen Yun and asked, "What do you, this left-handed charlatan, want to say?"
Chen Yun replied, "Not at all."
Bang, bang, bang.
The officials paused in their actions and looked back at the lead man.
There was a burst of commotion outside.
Magistrate Xiao was taken aback, and he really couldn't answer this question.
Chen Yun was pleased to learn more and said, "Good."
His disciples were Dong Ngyang and Zhang Ziyang.
As the commotion grew louder, a dozen or so officials with waist knives rushed into the room.
Indeed, it was Liao Hongchan!
The old Daoist once again revealed a surprised expression, "It is indeed the disciple of the sacred door. How could you divine my true name? After being enlightened by Master Zhengyang, I have traveled the world and changed my name to Liu Xuanying. I chose the name Haichuan as my title, but unfortunately, I have never been able to learn the authentic profound methods of the Taoist scripture, which has been a great regret in my life."
Liao Hongchan was originally quite nervous, but suddenly he noticed that the officials were unable to budge Chen Yun, and he couldn't help but show a look of bewilderment and uncertainty. He thought to himself: "The Chen Dao Friend earlier spoke of being a disciple of Master Zhengyang, and I saw him as being young, about seventeen or eighteen years old. I thought he had just started his studies and had not yet gained much cultivation. I never expected that even a dozen or so officials would be unable to shake him an inch. Could it be that... he is a high-ranking Taoist scholar?"
Hai Chan exclaimed, "How perilous!"
A dozen or so officials scattered in an instant, trying to arrest Chen Yun.
"Arrogant!"
If I'm not mistaken, Liao Hongchan's real name should be Liu Cao.
Magistrate Xiao also doesn't want to stir up trouble.
Chen Yun, however, didn't take the hint at all. He still had his hands behind his back and said, "You'd better bring more priests over. One or two are not enough for me; I'm afraid they don't have the capability to catch me!"
(End of Chapter)
