Cultivating immortality is going against the grain

Young Dabao

In April, the weather gets warmer, and the Zetang in front of Longchang Academy is full of life. The lotus flowers in the pond are all round, full, and green, and they seem to bloom in the next second. The willow branches on the edge of the pond are graceful and dancing with the wind. , at this time, in the pavilion by the pond, a young man was lying on a horizontal chair, lazily basking in the sun.

The boy's name is Hui Dabao, a native of Nanxing Village in Yueyang Prefecture. His family has been a peasant for generations and has been farming in Nanxing Village to support his family. It was not until the boy's father Hui suddenly found out about this generation that he took him away from Nanxing Village and came to Yueyang. Outside the city, a small restaurant opened.

Hui Dabao's mother died as soon as he was born. He has lived with his father since he was a child. Although he ran a small restaurant outside the city and could not make any money, he had no problem making a living and lived a carefree life. However, Hui Dabao lived a carefree life. When Dabao was seven years old, his father sent him to Longchang Academy to study. From then on, Dabao had more troubles.

"Sigh... I don't know what Lao Hui was thinking. He insisted on sending me to Longchang Academy. Now it's better. I already owe the academy 500 taels..."

Hui Dabao suddenly sat up, lowered his head and murmured to himself.

"I have been frugal every day. I only managed to save dozens of pennies in a month at the restaurant. It will take until the Year of the Monkey and the Horse. It would be better to find an old gentleman at random and just know a few words!"

Hui Dabao couldn't understand that with his family's background, it was impossible to study in the most prestigious academy in Yueyang City. Firstly, he couldn't afford it, and secondly, the children who studied here were either rich or noble, and they were really incompatible with them. , However, there is one thing that makes Hui Dabao very happy, that is, in a few days, it will be the birthday of Mr. Zhenwen, the teacher of Longchang Academy. On that day, after the students of the academy give him a teacher-student gift, he can officially Now that he has left the academy, his hard days are coming to an end.

"In the future, I will help Lao Hui manage the restaurant and pay off the tuition owed to the college as soon as possible. This is called defaulting without paying!" Hui Dabao nodded.

Now that I have an idea, it feels much easier to wave Dabao, yawn, and lie down again.

"Dabao, you came here alone again!" A girl's sweet voice suddenly came from under the pavilion.

Hui Dabao stood up in a hurry and looked up to see a girl wearing a light green emerald smoked sweater and a white pleated skirt standing under the pavilion. She looked so smart. This sweet-looking girl was Luo Dabao, Hui Dabao's playmate since childhood. Cher.

Seeing it was Luo Xue'er, Hui Dabao felt happy, "Xue'er, why are you out here too? Have you finished your lunch?"

Luo Xueer pouted, walked to the pavilion, held something in both hands, and handed it to Hui Dabao, "Here you go, eat it!"

"What?" Hui Dabao took it in confusion. It was wrapped in a layer of oil paper and exuded a faint fragrance.

Smelling the fragrance, Hui Dabao's eyes lit up, "Honey cake sesame balls!"

The oil paper was torn open, and it turned out to be a golden sesame ball. I took a big bite without hesitation.

"It smells so good, Xue'er, you're so kind!" Hui Dabao said vaguely.

"I knew you didn't bring any food, so I left two for you. My sweet fruits are delicious!" Luo Xueer said with a proud look on her face.

"Hmm..." Hui Dabao nodded repeatedly. Luo Xueer guessed right. He did not eat lunch because Lao Hui was drunk last night and didn't get up this morning, so there was no lunch prepared for him at the academy. To eat, Hui Dabao only found two steamed buns that had been left overnight in the fire house. Just now, he ate two bites and threw them into the lotus pond to feed the fish.

"Really delicious!"

Hui Dabao has been thinking about the sweet fruits at Luo Xueer's house. You must know that Luo Xueer's father is the General Affairs Department of Yueyang City, and his status is second only to the Commander-in-Chief of Yueyang State. The sweet fruits in her family are all from The best shop in the city, Hui Dabao still remembers that when he was seven years old, Lao Hui went to Luofu to visit his classmate and best friend Luo Mingming in order to send him to Longchang Academy. That day, he ate it for the first time in his life. Honey cake sesame balls also met Luo Xue'er for the first time. From then on, in order to eat sesame balls and play with Xue'er, he often ran to Luo Mansion, but later, Lao Hui asked him to go to Luo Mansion less often. He slowly stopped going. Now, how could he not satisfy his craving after not eating honey cake sesame balls for a long time.

"Xue'er, don't stand here, sit here!" Hui Dabao patted the place next to him, and Luo Xue'er didn't hesitate and sat down next to him with a smile.

While waving a big treasure and taking a big bite, Luo Xueer's mind was focused on savoring the delicious food. Luo Xue'er stared blankly at the lotus pond not far away, murmuring to herself, "The scenery here is so beautiful, but it's a pity that we won't be able to see it in a few days." …”

Hui Dabao ate the last mouthful of sesame balls and clapped his hands. He turned around and saw Luo Xueer with a sad face. He guessed that she might be sad because she was about to leave the academy, so he comforted her, "Xueer, don't be sad. You don't have to come to the academy too much." Okay, I can sleep until my butt is exposed in the morning, it’s fun just thinking about it!”

"Dabao, what are you going to do after leaving the academy?" Luo Xueer asked curiously.

"Of course I'm going to take the official examination. I'll take the fourth-level official examination first, then the third-level official examination, and then the first-level official examination, and finally become a high-ranking official like Uncle Luo, haha..." Hui Dabao said excitedly.

"Ah, you like to be an official, and you are just like my father. You can't see anyone all day long, it's so annoying!" Luo Xue said disappointedly.

Hui Dabao scratched his head and replied, "It's not that... I like to be an official. My father has hoped that I can get an official position in the court since I was a child. Besides, if I don't take the official examination, how can I open a restaurant outside the city? But I’m not that unambitious, I want to stand out with my Dabao!”

"Besides being an examiner, there is another place where you can stand out!" Luo Xueer said excitedly.

Hui Dabao was stunned, "Where?"

"Go to the Immortal Sect to practice Taoism!"

"The Immortal Sect practices Taoism?" Hui Dabao looked at Luo Xueer in surprise.

Luo Xueer nodded vigorously, "Yeah, well, after going to the Immortal Sect to practice Taoism and acquiring all the Taoism and martial arts, are you still afraid that you won't be able to get ahead?"

Hui Dabao was stunned. You know, Guwen Continent respects martial arts, and the Dongyi Empire is no exception. There are countless heaven-level, earth-level, martial-level, Xuan-level, human-level and other practicing immortal sects here. People who practice in the Immortal Sect are called Immortal Masters. They practice Taoism and possess supremely powerful force. After attaining Taoism, some of them join the empire and become high-ranking officials. Some of them found the sect and dominate it, and some of them merge into it. The previous forces were like dogs and horses. In short, the world of cultivation is full of glory, full of force, full of killing, and magnificent. Many people are attracted to it, and many people avoid it. However, wielding the Dabao is a bit unexpected. , Luo Xueer, who had always been gentle and quiet, actually wanted to practice immortality.

Seeing Hui Dabao deep in thought, Luo Xueer couldn't help but ask, "Dabao, what's wrong with you?"

Hui Dabao calmed down and said, "Xue'er, why do you want to go to Xianzong to practice Taoism?"

Luo Xueer showed an excited expression and said, "It's so interesting to practice Taoism. You can learn powerful spells. After you learn it, no one will dare to bully me. I can travel around and enjoy the scenery. The most important thing is that I don't need to So early to have a biological son..."

Hua Dabao's eyes lit up and he said hurriedly, "Xue'er, isn't it good to get married and have children? Like Chunni next door to me, who is one year younger than me. She got married the day before winter. She returned home a few days ago and gave it to her mother's family. I brought more than ten kilograms of bacon, I’m so envious!”

Before Hui Dabao finished speaking, Luo Xueer snorted and said, "Of course it's not good. When you get married, you have to live in someone else's house. You won't be able to see my parents for a long time, and you have to have a child, so you won't be able to go out." Oh, how boring, I still want to live a free life for a few years, so I must go to the Immortal Sect to practice!"

Seeing Luo Xueer being so determined, Hui Dabao suddenly felt empty...

On the contrary, Luo Xueer was very interested and said, "Dabao, let me tell you another piece of good news..."

"Cher!"

At this time, the bright and sweet voice of a girl suddenly came from outside the pavilion.

Luo Xueer was startled and looked sideways at the source of the sound, then her face lit up with joy.

Hui Dabao was also attracted by the sound, but when he turned around and saw the person coming, the smile on his face gradually disappeared.

There were two people standing under the pavilion, one was a girl wearing a pink jacket, and the other was a handsome young man dressed in white. Both Hui Dabao knew these two people. The name of the girl with bright eyes and white teeth was Gan Xinran. Her family was in Yue. Yangzhou runs a drug store business and his family is well off. Not to mention the young man, he comes from the Qiu family, the largest family in Yueyang Prefecture, named Qiu Xiaosheng. The Qiu family has great power and wealth in Yueyang Prefecture. They are involved in pawnshops, restaurants, docks, and freight. Except for the commander-in-chief of Yueyang Prefecture, no one is involved. If they dare to provoke anyone, Hui Dabao and they are not the same kind of people at all and have nothing to do with each other. However, they have a common friend Luo Xueer, so they can't avoid meeting. However, Hui Dabao is not welcomed by them.

Qiu Xiaosheng entered the pavilion willingly.

Luo Xueer stood up and said happily, "Xinran, why are you here?"

Gan Xinran frowned and said, "I couldn't find you in the academy, so I came out to look for you!" After saying that, he turned his eyes and glared at Hui Dabao and said, "What are you doing here? Why don't you get out!"

Hui Dabao had already stood up and was about to leave, but after hearing Gan Xinran's insults, he glared sideways and said angrily, "Thief bitch, do you want to keep me in charge when I leave?"

Gan Xinran was stunned. She originally thought that she would wave Dabao and leave like usual, but Zeng Hui actually contradicted her and said angrily, "You scoundrel, what are you hiding about Xue'er? You think I don't know, you toad?" If you want to eat swan meat, you don’t know what you are, you are shameless!”

"Xinran, what are you talking about!"

Luo Xueer pulled Renxinran aside with a displeased look on her face.

Hui Dabao didn't want to be entangled with Gan Xinran anymore, so he turned around and was about to go down the steps and leave this place of right and wrong. At this time, Qiu Xiaosheng suddenly took a step and blocked him in front.

Hui Dabao’s heart skipped a beat!

You know, Hui Dabao has been insulted and ridiculed by these rich children for so many years in the academy, but he has endured it silently, because he knows that he has a low status, and conflict with them will definitely not please him. Today, when he saw Qiu Xiaosheng He stood in front of him with a look of evil on his face, and used his big treasure to know that he would provoke the people who should not be provoked. The Qiu family is the largest family in Yueyang State and has a huge industry. Naturally, they are the masters of both black and white. How can they be a small person like him? Can you afford it?

Although he was very afraid, Hui Dabao still said without changing his expression, "What do you want?"

Qiu Xiaosheng showed a cold and scornful expression and said, "Kneel down and kowtow to Ran Mei to admit your mistake. Master, I can forget the blame. Otherwise, you will not be able to bear the consequences..."

Hui Dabao's expression changed and he said, "The man has gold under his knees. I, Hui Dabao, will kneel to heaven and earth and my parents. How can I bend down at will? I won't kneel down. You like smelling the smell of women's feet so much, go and kneel down!"

Qiu Xiaosheng's face instantly turned gloomy, and she said coldly, "Boy, do you know who you are talking to!"

For some reason, Hui Dabao didn't want to be embarrassed in front of Luo Xueer, so he puffed up his chest and said, "I don't care who you are..."

"Boy, you asked for this..."

Qiu Xiaosheng's eyes flashed fiercely, and he rolled up his sleeves as he spoke, as if he was about to take action. He waved his big treasure to startle him, took a step back, and clenched his fists as a defensive gesture.

"Qiu Xiaosheng, what are you doing? You are not allowed to bully Dabao!"

At this time, Luo Xueer suddenly grabbed Hui Dabao from behind and stood between the two of them. Her originally pretty face was now covered with frost.

Gan Xinran ran up, pulled Luo Xueer and said anxiously, "Xueer, why are you helping this rogue!"

Luo Xueer frowned and said, "Dabao is also my friend, you are not allowed to bully him!"

The corners of Qiu Xiaosheng's mouth twitched. He didn't dare to offend Luo Xue'er easily. After all, even his father had to give Luo Mingming some bad treatment. However, he couldn't swallow this breath and ordered Dabao angrily, "Boy, hide behind the woman. Forget it." What kind of man dares to come out and make gestures? Whether you are a blessing or a loss depends entirely on your ability. If you force yourself to be a coward, I will admit it!"

Hui Dabao was furious at this time and replied loudly, "Okay, I'm afraid you won't!"

Luo Xueer suddenly turned around and said anxiously, "Dabao, you are crazy. I have practiced boxing and kicking, but you still jump into the pit. Stand behind me. No one dares to touch you!"

Hui Dabao was very moved. In fact, he also knew that a high-ranking disciple like Qiu Xiaosheng had been practicing martial arts since he was a child. He was definitely not his opponent. However, a scholar could not be killed and humiliated. Even if he suffered some physical pain today, he would not want to do it again. Suffering from that cowardly attitude, he calmed down and waved his Dabao, pretending to be relaxed and said, "Don't worry, Xue'er, I'm very strong, and my hard work on the farm since I was little is not in vain. You have to weigh it carefully even if your fists and kicks hit me with rough skin and thick flesh!" "

Luo Xueer stomped her feet angrily and said, "You are such a lump of wood!"

"Xue'er, don't worry about him, be careful with your fists and feet!"

Gan Xinran took Luo Xueer's arm and pulled her aside.

Qiu Xiaosheng took the opportunity and said, "Boy, do you dare to go down and make some gestures?"

He waved his Dabao and said, "Why don't you dare!"

Qiu Xiaosheng felt happy, turned around and walked towards the pavilion, waving her Dabao and striding to follow.

When they came outside the pavilion, the two of them looked at each other angrily. Qiu Xiaosheng sneered secretly and thought to himself, the boy will definitely break a few bones today!

Qiu Xiaosheng was afraid that Luo Xueer would stop him again, so he shouted, "Kick me!" Then he turned and kicked towards Hui Dabao's cheek.

Hui Dabao expected that Qiu Xiaosheng would suddenly attack, and was horrified. He subconsciously took a few steps back and avoided a kick in front of him. However, unfortunately, Hui Dabao was right behind the stone steps leading up to the pavilion, and he tripped on the stone steps. , sitting on it.

Qiu Xiaosheng was overjoyed when she saw that there was no way out after wielding Dabao. She was about to pounce on him when suddenly, an old roar came from behind, "Stop it!"

Qiu Xiaosheng turned around hurriedly, and when she saw the person coming, her expression suddenly turned frightened.