Cultivating immortality is going against the grain

After lying down for a while, Hui Dabao got up and went out. As soon as he went out, he saw Lao Hui squatting at the door of the fire room, holding a bowl of noodles in his hand and a plate of dishes on the ground. The dish seemed to be leftover from the guest just now.

"Dad, how many times have I told you not to eat the guests' leftovers? It's unclean!" Hui Dabao went over and picked up the leftovers from the floor and poured them into the pig food bucket.

"Slow...slow...there's still some meat residue left...let me pick it up again..." Hui Zhizhi looked at the pig food bucket with a look of regret on his face.

Hui Dabao placed the plate by the well in the courtyard, turned around and asked, "Dad, are you just going to eat noodles tonight?"

"How can I let my precious son only eat noodles? Of course there are good things!" Lao Hui turned around and entered the fire room with a smile.

Seeing Lao Hui being so excited, Hui Dabao sighed helplessly. It seemed that he hadn't sobered up yet. After sobering up, Lao Hui was very dull. With such excitement, he must still be drunk.

As soon as Hui Dabao sat down at the low table in the corner of the courtyard, Lao Hui came out of the fire room with a plate of steamed fish in his hand with a smile, saying, "Steamed red spots, delicious!"

Hui Dabao's eyes widened and he said in surprise, "Red grouper fish! Dad, this fish is so expensive. How can we afford it? Let's keep it and sell it!"

Lao Hui shook his head repeatedly, "It's not expensive...it's not expensive. It cost nothing. This is the afternoon. Your father and I used two kilograms of bacon to get it from Er Mazi. Er Mazi, this bastard, got really lucky today and fished in Liuyue River." There are three red spots on it, but this one is fat, so let me cut it off to give us and my husband something to eat!" After saying that, he put the dishes down and turned around to go to the fire room.

Hui Dabao looked at the steamed fish on the table and felt a little sorry for the two kilograms of bacon. However, for a moment, the alluring fish fragrance filled the air. Hui Dabao was still not worried about it, so he picked up his chopsticks and started eating. After a while, Hui Dabao knew After carrying a bowl of noodles and coming out of the fire room, dinner began for the two of them.

Fat but not greasy, delicate yet sweet!

This was Hua Dabao's evaluation of the steamed erythema dish after he touched his bulging belly. He immediately felt that the two kilograms of bacon were worth it.

Hui Dabao stared blankly at the plate with only dry fish bones left on the table, and said regretfully, "Dad, this red spot is really delicious, but it's too expensive. If only a pound of bacon could be exchanged for one..."

"Huh...ha...huh...ha..." Hui Mozhi actually fell asleep lying on the bamboo chair.

Hui Dabao shook his head helplessly, and had no choice but to put away the dishes and chopsticks on the table, take them to the well, and wash them together with the other dishes.

After washing the dishes and chopsticks, he carried them into the fire room with a big treasure and tidied away the pots, stoves and chopping boards in the fire room.

After coming out of the fire room, Hui Dabao carried the pig food bucket to the back of his yard separated by a wall, and fed the most valuable property in the family, two black pigs.

Hui Dabao returned to the courtyard and cleaned up. More than half an hour had passed. Seeing that Lao Hui was still sleeping soundly, he poured a pot of warm water and rested next to him. He also poured a cup. Before he could pick it up, he heard Hui Mizhi whisper. Said, "Water!"

Hui Dabao hurriedly handed it over, Hui Fuzhi sat up, took the cup, drank it all in one gulp, then handed it back and said, "More more!"

Hui Dabao poured him some more water, and Hui Fazhi drank it all in one gulp, and that was all.

Hui Dabao took the cup over, poured himself a cup, and said while drinking, "Dad, this water is not good without wine. You only drink two cups of water. If it were wine, it would probably be ten cups..."

I thought that Lao Hui would argue shamelessly, but unexpectedly, he just raised his head and sighed deeply...

Sober up?

Hui Dabao took a closer look and saw that the wine-red color on Lao Hui's face had indeed faded.

If Hui Fangzhi didn't drink on weekdays, Hui Dabao would still be a little afraid of him. Now, when Hui Fangzhi had sobered up, he didn't dare to say anything more. He lowered his head and drank water gloomily.

"How about being in the academy today?"

"It's pretty much the same as usual. The teacher is not teaching now, so he is allowed to read alone. I read "The Way of Discipline and Outline" all day today..." Hui Dabao raised his head and replied.

Hui Fangzhi nodded, "That's good. Even if you study alone in the academy, the atmosphere is always good and you can learn more!"

Hui Dabao hesitated for a while and then said, "Dad...today...the master said that you don't have to go to the academy every day in the future. I think it's better to study at home. When you are busy, I can also help you attract customers..."

Hui Fazhi said calmly, "You can make your own decisions about this matter. When you grow up, you can make your own decisions about some things in the future!"

Hui Dabao was startled. He thought Hui Fang Zhi would ask a few more questions, but he didn't expect to agree so readily. He was very happy, "I know, Dad!"

Hui Mazhi nodded, then lay back on the bamboo chair again, and said, "This afternoon, Chunniang came over and gave me some wormwood. You can give me two kilograms of bacon tomorrow!"

"understood!"

Cordyceps is a good thing. After it is dried, it can be brewed into wine and tea. Drinking it can strengthen your body. Hui Dabao feels that these two pounds of bacon are worth it, but the remaining bacon at home has been used up. It seems that the family The male black pig will have to be slaughtered in two days. The day is not too hot yet and the meat can be dried. Hui Dabao was thinking about the black pig. Suddenly, he felt that there was something wrong with what Lao Hui just said, so he raised his head and asked , "Dad, when Chun Ni Niang gave her cordyceps, why didn't you just give her the bacon!"

"This..." Hui Fuzhi looked embarrassed.

"Don't tell me that Chunni Niang refuses to give up. She is someone who will pick up every grain of rice that falls on the ground... By the way, why is she willing to give us wormwood? How many wormwood did she give?" Hui Dabao asked. .

"Cough cough..."

Hui Fuzhi coughed twice and said hesitantly, "I'm sending you Sanji..."

"Sanji... just give me two kilograms of bacon!" Hui Dabao said in shock.

"Well... that's not important. The most important thing is... Chun Niang wants to find a matchmaker for you!" Hui Fazhi said quickly.

"Matchmaking..." Hui Dabao almost fainted because he exchanged two kilograms of bacon for three barley worms spitting grass, but when he heard that it was actually a matchmaker for him, he was suddenly stunned.

"Well, Chun Niang came here specifically today to say that her cousin's daughter is two years younger than you. Her family lives in the west of the city, which is four or five miles away from us. It's very close. She plans to call her cousin and his wife over tomorrow. , and then called you over to let the couple have a look, and she also said that what her cousin meant, as long as the boy is not stupid, not crippled, and not evil-minded, there will be no problem!" Hui Mazhi said quickly.

"Dad, I'm not going!"

"Really not going?"

"I won't go!" Hui Dabao said firmly.

Hui Fazhi sighed and leaned heavily on the bamboo chair, instantly feeling quite sluggish.

Seeing Lao Hui like this, Hui Dabao felt uncomfortable and said, "Dad, I just want to delay getting married two years later. Don't be like this!"

Hui Jizhi nodded and said, "I know, dad is too selfish. Since your mother passed away, your father and I have lost all my temper. If I hadn't been reluctant to leave you, I would have gone with your mother long ago, thinking of raising you." As an adult, I miss your mother again, so I have to drink to numb myself. However, in the past few months, I have always felt a dull pain in my ribs. The doctor told me not to drink anymore. However, if I don’t drink, your father’s heart aches because he always thinks of you. Mother and I didn't have a good life before she gave up and left... Sigh... Later, I heard Chunni's mother nagging that having grandchildren would bring more family happiness and it wouldn't hurt so much, so... I want you to get married as soon as possible, but dad is too selfish... he shouldn't interfere in your life-long affairs..."

Hui Dabao felt more and more uncomfortable. Thinking of the hard work that Lao Hui had to do to support him alone for more than ten years, his health was indeed deteriorating. If he really wanted to support his son but refused to be loved, he would not be easy in this life.

Hui Dabao cheered up and pretended to be relaxed, "Okay, okay, Dad, I'll go and do it!"

Hui Fuzhi sat up suddenly, nodded repeatedly and said, "Okay, okay, son, you have to know that we are not at a disadvantage in this marriage. Think about it, our family has nothing to ask for, isn't it the same as picking up a daughter-in-law?" , look at how rich Chun Ni is, how can that girl be any different? After you get married and have children, our restaurant will be handed over to you two, and I can take care of my grandson with peace of mind..."

The more Lao Hui talked, the happier he became, but Hui Dabao was very depressed and said in a low voice, "Dad, didn't you say before that when I pass the official examination, I will be a good match for Xue'er, and then I can propose marriage..."

Hui Fangzhi let out a long sigh and said, "Oh, Dad knew that's what you were thinking about. He said that at that time to trick you into studying hard. How could it be possible for two people to be well-matched? That's two people. Regarding family matters, even if your Uncle Luo agrees, what about Xue'er's mother? Her mother, Liu, is from Kyoto. How could her mother let her find a marriage in the little Yueyang Prefecture? Even if you pass the official examination , I have become a high official, but compared to those noble families in Kyoto, one is still in the sky and the other is on the ground... incomparable!"

"Then I will go to the Immortal Sect to practice Taoism. That will be better than being a civil servant!" Hui Dabao said with wide eyes.

Hui Fuzhi snorted coldly, "No matter how powerful you are, you can't compare with ordinary people, and you still can't compare with those aristocratic families. Also, the world of cultivation is much more dangerous than being an official, so you can't go!"

"I just said it casually!" Hui Dabao said sadly.

Hui Fangzhi leaned back on the bamboo chair again and said, "Son, don't be too high-spirited. I think back then, your father and I were very talented, and your mother didn't know a single Chinese character, but she lived a very happy life, no matter how beautiful she was. Beauty is like a flower, wisdom and beauty are all false, only being able to live a good life is the most important thing!"

"Ugh…"

After hearing this, Hui Dabao raised his head and looked at the dark sky, thinking secretly, if his mother was still here, how would she teach him, would she let him work hard to pursue his true love, or let him live an ordinary life?

Control the commander's mansion.

In the dim hall, with candlelight flickering, a middle-aged man with a broad and tall body stood silently facing the two tablets. The middle-aged man had no expression on his face and looked very dignified. Looking carefully at the two tablets, one read: The title is 'Mother Nine Clan', and the other is 'Azuma Lian Clan'. Such a concise title is too weird. The Dongyi Empire respects martial arts and is based on etiquette. Etiquette is the most particular. The family name is usually noted on the tablets. , title, title, and nickname of the deceased, etc. Such a simple tablet is really rare. Moreover, the middle-aged man is wearing luxurious brocade clothes and has an extraordinary bearing. He is definitely not an ordinary person. Why use such a simple tablet to commemorate the deceased loved ones? It is really confusing. People can’t figure it out.

I don't know how long it took, but the incense had already reached the bottom of the furnace. The middle-aged man silently exited the house. The moment he closed the door, he suddenly said loudly, "Who do you honor? When you see the master, should you show up and say hello?"

The silent night was silent, with only the round bright moon hanging in it. Suddenly, a black shadow fell from the sky, as if coming out of the full moon. The black shadow was dressed in a pitch-black robe, and wore a mask with a green face and fangs. It was even more weird. Yes, his body is covered with clumsy and dark chains.

"Hehe... I haven't seen Brother Nie for several years, and his skills have become more and more refined. The ghost has already breathed his last, but he was still discovered... I admire him, I admire him!" The ghost-faced man said hoarsely to the middle-aged man.

It turns out that the middle-aged man is the commander-in-chief of Yueyang State, Nie Beimu!

As soon as the ghost-faced man landed, Nie Beimu turned around and saw such a weird costume. Suddenly, he recalled his encounter with this man in Kyoto more than ten years ago, and silently muttered, "Ghost Messenger!"

"Hehe...it's the ghost!"

Nie Beimu frowned, feeling very fearful in his heart. There was a reason for the name 'Ghost Messenger'. This man was ruthless and specialized in killing people and exterminating families. If it weren't for that person's sake, he wouldn't want to be with him at all. He had any involvement.

Seeing Nie Beimu's silence, the ghost-faced man said in a hoarse voice, "Hey, it seems that Brother Nie doesn't welcome the ghost very much. I think back then, in Kyoto, it was the ghost who helped the master to avenge me... Zizhen..."

"Brother Ghost, it's getting late. If we want to reminisce about old times, we can change the date. You suddenly came to visit today. You must have something important. You'd better tell us directly!" Nie Beimu said lightly.

"Hehe..." The ghost-faced man sneered and said, "Brother Nie's guess is good. The ghost does have something to tell you. I have been ordered by the ghost king to pass on a message to you!"

"Ghost Lord..." Nie Beimu said with a solemn expression.

"Well, Lord Ghost ordered me to inform you that Zhang Shuyu and Sun from Yangyun Mountain will arrive in Yueyang State soon. I order you to win over the two of them during the Immortal Sect Meeting and make them available to you!"

After hearing this, Nie Beimu pondered for a moment and said, "Brother Gui, I can just tell you this matter by sending a secret message. Why bother you to make a special trip? Brother Gui, do you have anything else to do and do you need my help?"

"Hehe... Mr. Nie's other matters have nothing to do with you..."

Nie Beimu frowned, feeling that the voice was getting more disgusting.

Both of them were silent, and the atmosphere was very awkward. The ghost messenger shook his neck from side to side and said, "Master Nie, I have delivered my message, so I won't disturb your rest!"

"Hmm..." Nie Beimu responded perfunctorily.

In front of the full moon in the night sky, a black shadow flashed across, and Nie Beimu was the only one left in the yard.

Nie Beimu looked at the black shadow in the distance, feeling suddenly agitated. He had seen the ruthlessness of this ghost messenger before. When he was in Kyoto, several officials in the capital were wiped out by his hand. Now, after breaking into Yueyang Prefecture, What is the intention?

Is there anyone in Yueyang State who needs a ghost messenger to come personally?

Nie Beimu's body trembled, thinking of the most famous academy in Yueyang State.