Dedicate One’s Mind

In the evening, a maid came to Wu Yi's residence and invited Wu Yi to a banquet in the evening to welcome him.

Wu Yi did not refuse, but agreed. After sorting out his description for a while, he went out with the maid. Under the leadership of the maid, Wu Yi came to a spacious lobby with carved beams and painted pillars, painted with vermilion and purple, giving the appearance of wealth.

When Wu Yi arrived, he found that several people had already sat down in the hall, including Xiaoya, who must be the owner of the house. Directly above him was a middle-aged man with a beard, sitting high in the hall, showing no anger or authority, and wearing a long robe. There was a faint golden light, and he must be wearing protective armor. Behind him stood two armored soldiers, with golden swords hanging on their waists, and eagle eyes scanning around them.

Wu Yi knew that this should be the county guard. Hearing from Xiaoya that he had fought in all directions before becoming the county guard, it seemed to be true. Although he practiced martial arts and cultivated literature now, his murderous aura was hard to contain.

Seeing Wu Yi's arrival, the county guard settled down in his position, with a polite smile on his face, and said to Wu Yi: "The little priest is here, but I want to thank you for saving my little girl's life." The county guard understood from the housekeeper. After what happened, knowing Wu Yi's embarrassment afterwards, he didn't think much of Wu Yi.

Wu Yi saw the governor's thoughts, but Xiaoya saved his life before, and it was not for nothing. There was no need to argue over such a false courtesy. He said with a slight embarrassment: "But Ling Qianjin is more helpful to Xiaodao. Otherwise, Xiaodao would have died in the mouth of a wild beast."

When the county guard heard Wu Yi's words, he smiled and said: "The Taoist Master has said it." The county guard also knew from the housekeeper that although Wu Yi was seriously injured before, his cultivation was advanced, at least better than the young man he had spent a lot of money to invite. My aunt was much more advanced in cultivation and did not dare to be too negligent. She still gave Wu Yi a certain amount of respect, placed Wu Yi's seat in the middle on the right side, and ordered the servants to serve him well.

Wu Yi sat down, and Xiaoya showed an apologetic expression towards Wu Yi. She obviously felt that her father had acted inappropriately, but since her father had made a decision, she could not openly refute it, so she could only express her apology now.

Wu Yi returned her reassuring smile. If he guessed correctly, the position in front should be assigned to the foundation-building monk Wu Yi had spied on before.

The county guard didn't know Wu Yi's cultivation, but Wu Yi didn't care about these trivial matters. He just closed his eyes and rested himself, waiting for the banquet to begin.

The county guard also hosted a banquet for several wealthy local families. These people arrived quickly in twos and threes, but the banquet still had not started. However, no one showed any impatience, and they all waited quietly.

After half a stick of incense had passed, a Taoist wearing an indigo patterned Bagua-shaped Taoist robe and holding a fly whisk arrived, surrounded by a group of disciples and warriors. , unsmiling.

Seeing the arrival of this man, the county guard stood up from his seat, walked out of his seat, and stepped forward to greet this man, with a bit of humility and a bit of hope in his respect.

The Taoist walked without squinting his eyes as he walked. Even though the heads of these wealthy families were wearing gold and silver, and the beauty of their female relatives was as beautiful as flowers, it did not move their hearts at all.

But when the Taoist passed by Wu Yi, his steps slowed down. He didn't expect that there would be Taoist disciples here. It was a bit strange. When his spiritual sense was detected, he immediately took it back like a tide. His eyes flickered and he stopped moving forward. He looked at Wu Yixing. He made a greeting and said: "Fellow Taoist, this is my greeting."

Wu Yi stood up when the Taoist turned around, returned the same greeting, and said with a smile: "You are so polite, fellow Taoist."

The Taoist robe on Wu Yi's body was created by him with spiritual energy, and the outside was covered with spiritual consciousness. Once the spiritual consciousness was detected, one could instantly know that Wu Yi was also a foundation-building monk. After knowing that Wu Yi was a foundation-building monk, it was not surprising that this Taoist acted like this.

For foundation-building monks, spiritual consciousness is an important factor in confirming their relationship status. It is nothing to see their peers clashing with their spiritual consciousness. But the collision of spiritual consciousness needs to be instantaneous, just like seeing a beautiful woman on the road. You can look at it, but you can't look at it for a long time, otherwise it will be regarded as rude.

When the Taoist was paying homage to Wu Yi, the county guard beside the Taoist knew that he had looked down upon others before, but he never thought that Wu Yi was actually the same person he had worked so hard to invite from the Taoist temple. The masters have the same cultivation level, but there is no comparison based on their age. One has gray hair and the other has a green beard. He knew that Wu Yi had a high cultivation level, but he did not expect that his cultivation level would reach this level.

Now that I think about it, it was inappropriate to place Wu Yi in this position before. It was just that it had been arranged before, and now it is even more embarrassing to change it temporarily.

But the Taoist who was talking to Wu Yi stood there without moving. He obviously felt that Wu Yi was placed in this position inappropriately. After all, Wu Yi was at the same cultivation level as him.

The county guard's placement of Wu Yi here seemed to imply something to him. Was it to tell him not to be too arrogant? Even people with the same cultivation level as him were allowed to be manipulated. This man stopped and put pressure on the county guard.

The county guard hated the housekeeper who reported the news to him for not telling him clearly, putting him in the embarrassing situation he was in now. But not to mention the housekeeper, even Aunt Qing, who was successful in Qi refining, could not necessarily see Wu Yi's cultivation. The housekeeper also What do you know?

At the critical moment, it was Xiaoya, the junior, who came out to rescue his father. After all, as the head of the family, the county magistrate had some things that were inconvenient and impossible to say, but as a junior, Xiaoya had no problem. Even if he said the wrong thing, the county magistrate said... There is no harm in being reprimanded by the young and ignorant.

Xiaoya stood up from her seat, walked to the middle of the aisle, pulled up the hem of her skirt, bowed slightly to Wu Yi and the Taoist, and said to the Taoist: "Taoist, if you have something to do, why don't you talk over the banquet? Wouldn't it be more appropriate to drink and drink together?" "

The Taoist didn't reply to her, didn't even look at Xiaoya, and turned a deaf ear. After all, he was not willing to give up until the core issue was resolved.

Xiaoya didn't originally put the breakthrough point on the Taoist. This was just an introduction. She quickly turned sideways and said to Wu Yi: "Taoist Master Wu, it was a pleasure to talk to you before. How about you move to my place?" After finishing speaking, The back is pink and pink, shy and timid, which can't help but make people's hearts wander.

If a Taoist is successful, he will be pursued by famous ladies in the world. The Taoist who talked to Wu Yi also had this experience, but now that he is old and exhausted, he is no longer as heroic as before.

The Taoist thought he had guessed what happened, laughed loudly, stopped disturbing Wu Yi, went to his seat under the guidance of the waiter, and sat down cross-legged.

The county guard hurriedly followed, and before leaving, he showed an apologetic but somewhat pleading face to Wu Yi. The purpose was just to hope that Wu Yi would agree.

At this moment, Wu Yi looked at Xiaoya's pink face, and remembered in his heart that Xiaoya pulled him into the water to resist the robbers. This is a smart woman who knows how to use everything she has, including her appearance, and This is also her greatest asset, her elegant temperament, even some women's crowns cannot match her.

Wu Yi doesn't have much prejudice against such a character. Such a character requires looking at the motives. Good and evil are all in one thought. Xiaoya obviously did this for the sake of the incident in her own family. The motives are good, so it is also a conspiracy against Wu Yi. It can be said that he is eager to save his mother.

Even so, it does not mean that Wu Yi is willing to be plotted. From an angle that no one can see, he gave Xiaoya an indifferent look and warned her not to act recklessly next time. Wu Yi did not refuse after the small warning, otherwise this The banquet might have ended unhappily, so Xiaoya accompanied him and went to his side. The servants had already arranged a low table and seats there.

After sitting down again, Xiaoya didn't dare to look up at Wu Yi. Wu Yi knew that she felt guilty, but in the eyes of outsiders, she looked shy. She couldn't help but sigh that the county magistrate had given birth to a good daughter. If you establish a relationship with a disciple, your future prospects will be limitless.

When the guests came together, the county guard winked at the housekeeper behind him. After a while, the maidservants appeared like butterflies in flowers, holding jade plates in their hands, serving delicacies, which are all specialties of the Lingnan area. Because the sea is close to the river, the water is There are many dishes, most of which are delicacies that Wu Yi has been famous for for a long time but rarely seen. There are more that Wu Yi can’t even name. It’s really an eye-opener.

What surprised Wu Yi the most was that although some of the food here was simple, it was full of spiritual energy. It looked very much like the vegetables grown by the warriors in the mountain gate with spiritual water. It seems that the county guard also put a lot of thought into the banquet. These vegetables are full of spiritual energy. It can't be bought just by having money.

When the vegetables and meals were almost served, the county guard stood up and said to the guests: "Today, we are fortunate to invite the Taoist master Lin Qi to visit Wuwei City." At this point, the county guard seemed to have thought of something. Xiang Wu Yi, wanted to tell Wu Yi's name.

But because he didn't pay much attention to Wu Yi before, he didn't even write down Wu Yi's name at this time. He looked at the butler behind him out of the corner of his eye, hoping that he would come out to rescue him. The word Wu Yi is written on the back.

The county guard seemed to be amnesty, and smiled to cover up his previous embarrassment, and continued: "There is also Taoist Wu Yi. If Taoist Wu Yi had not come to help, the little girl might have been kidnapped by the strongman." The county guard tried his best at this time. Beautifying Wu Yi to pray for Wu Yi's forgiveness made Wu Yi very embarrassed and couldn't help but hang his head.

Lin Qi smiled meaningfully at Wu Yi, seeming to indicate something.

"With two Taoist priests here, even if the traitors invite evil heretics, it will be useless. They will definitely be wiped out in one fell swoop." After foreshadowing the glorious deeds of Lin Qi and Wu Yi, the county guard raised his cup high. , speaking to everyone. Wu Yi didn't pay attention to what the governor said later. He was attracted by the content introduced earlier. Lin Qi was actually good at exorcising ghosts and subduing demons.

Everyone stood up one after another and bowed to Wu Yi and Lin Qi respectively, their words full of gratitude.

Although he was not very clear about what happened, he was already on the fire, so Wu Yi had to get up and have a drink. Everyone cheered, and everyone sang and danced at the banquet, reflecting the simple folk customs.

The expressions of everyone made Wu Yi even more confused.

Xiaoya, who was beside Wu Yi, saw Wu Yi's confused expression and said to Wu Yi: "The rebels are the Baiyue ethnic group who were originally driven into the mountains by the imperial army. They have not come down from the mountains for decades, and there are very few people like me. When there was a dispute, there was no conflict between the well and the river. However, a few years ago, for some unknown reason, they suddenly came down the mountain to invade our soldiers and civilians. My father dispatched troops and generals to drive them back, but after waiting, some evil heretics were invited to use evil magic to harm the rich family. The big households in the city are in panic.”

Wu Yi did not make any judgment when he heard the words, but just nodded lightly, because he knew that the matter was definitely not that simple, but he did not continue to ask, because some things could not be asked.

The banquet ended in a joyful atmosphere. When Wu Yi went out, the moon was on the willow branches, and beside him, Xiaoya's pink face lowered her head shyly.

Seeing Xiaoya following her for a long time, Wu Yi turned around and said calmly: "Girl, please stay."

Xiaoya suddenly raised her head and said in disbelief: "But -"

Wu Yi did not look into Xiaoya's eyes, turned around and left, and still said: "Stay."

Xiaoya was anxious and wanted to follow him, but it was as if she was immobilized and couldn't move. She could only watch Wu Yi drifting away.

After regaining his freedom, Wu Yi had disappeared. Tears could not help but roll in his eyes. Xiaoya felt unconfident about her beauty for the first time.

Who can see clearly what a girl is thinking.