Siheyuan: Banggeng and I are classmates

When these words were spoken, the onlookers had different expressions on their faces and they didn't dare to believe it at all!

The most surprised among them was Yan Bugui. At this moment, he was so shocked by what Taoist Xu Yi said that he couldn't help but open his mouth so wide that a duck egg could be stuffed in it!

Relying on the knowledge he had, he naturally understood the meaning of Taoist Xu Yi's words.

But it was precisely because of the meaning of the words of Taoist Xu Yi that he was so surprised. No, it should not be said to be surprised, but frightened!

It's not that he is timid, it's just that what the Taoist Xu Yi said was too scary, something about the immortal energy being born together with the stick, and that there are gods protecting him and he will have a smooth life.

If it were just these, it would be fine, but the most frightening ones are the last two sentences. Bang Geng can become an immortal through cultivation, and even if he doesn't want to become an immortal, he can still become a high-ranking official and rule the world.

What is a talent for governing the country? In the past, let alone talented people like Zhuge Liang, Xiao He, and Liu Bowen, at least it would have to be an official of the level of the six ministers, right?

Otherwise, how can such a high official say that he governs the country? At most, he can be called the shepherd of the heaven!

If it were now, the six ministers would have to live on the other side of the Zhonghai Park Bridge, right?

Dare not think about it. Yan Bugui didn't dare to think any further after reaching this point. In this cold wind of late autumn, big beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead, and he quickly raised his sleeves to wipe them off.

Unlike Yan Bugui who was frightened, Jia Zhang looked puzzled. Although she could understand that Taoist Xuyi was praising her family's Bang Geng, after all, his words mentioned immortals and gods, but she did not understand the specific meaning of Taoist Xuyi's words.

So I don’t know what to say to thank the old immortal.

Looking at the surprise on other people's faces, especially Yan Bugui who was sweating coldly, he felt even more anxious, but it was not a good idea to ask the old immortal directly what he was talking about, right?

So in an instant, Jia Zhang's face turned red!

What a shrewd person the Taoist master Xuyi is!

From Jia Zhang's embarrassment, he could tell that she didn't understand what he meant, but if he explained it again, it would seem a bit cheap.

After a change of mind, Taoist Xuyi turned his head slightly towards Yan Bugui who was serving beside him.

"Infinite Heavenly Lord!"

"The scholar has a shining star on his head, and he has the power of enlightenment around him. He must be a well-read person who has the responsibility to educate all living beings. Why don't I ask the scholar and the benefactor to explain what I mean."

"This is an act of gratitude to the little exiled immortal. I will definitely be rewarded in the future. This can be regarded as my repayment for your kindness in guiding me!"

Yan Bugui swallowed twice as he listened to Taoist Xu Yi's words, then nodded and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

Jia Zhang didn't dare to ask Taoist Xuyi to explain before, but now Taoist Xuyi has asked Yan Bugui to explain it to her, but Yan Bugui is still hesitating and wiping his sweat.

Jia Zhang immediately became anxious and hurriedly urged, "Third Master, please tell me quickly, why are you still dawdling?"

Seeing Jia Zhang urging him, Yan Bugui lowered his head to look at Bang Geng again. When he thought that this kid would be able to move to the other side of the bridge in the future, Yan Bugui felt his throat a little dry again. After swallowing twice, he opened his mouth excitedly.

"The old immortal said that your Jia Geng is the reincarnation of an immortal, and he is protected by immortals at all times. Our compound is blessed by him. If Jia Geng follows the old immortal to practice Taoism in the future, he can become an immortal. If he doesn't want to practice Taoism, your Bang Geng can become a high-ranking official in the future."

After finishing speaking, Yan Bugui still seemed to feel that what he said was not enough, and added in front of Jia Zhang's wide eyes: "Become a high-ranking official, the kind that is so high that there is no limit. From now on, we can only read about Jia Geng on the radio and in the newspapers!"

After hearing this, Jia Zhang was stunned at first, and looked at the small stick stem that had just reached her chest with some disbelief.

When she came to her senses again, Jia Zhang couldn't help but raise her head. Her eyes went dark and she staggered back several steps until her back hit the wall of her house.

Only then did she cover her chest with both hands and burst into tears, "I knew it, I knew that my Bang Geng would be a promising man and could become a high-ranking official, but this is how I, the old lady, thought that he could become such a high-ranking official and even become an immortal..."

"..."

At this time, sixty or seventy people gathered in the central courtyard, all staring at the crying Jia Zhang with excited expressions. Some of them did not understand what Taoist Xu Yi said just now, but after listening to Yan Bugui's words, they now understood!

So when they saw Jia Zhang was so excited, they could understand and even felt that it was not excessive. After all, if such a good thing happened to them, they would probably not perform much better than Jia Zhang.

"Cough cough~~"

Seeing that the whole courtyard was silent, with only Jia Zhang crying loudly in front of him, Taoist Xu Yi coughed twice.

Yan Bugui, who had been paying attention to the old Taoist priest, naturally noticed it. After reacting, he quickly pulled the three aunts behind him, and the two of them ran towards Jia Zhang.

Then, one on each side supported Jia Zhang and carried her back to Taoist Xu Yi, and comforted her: "Old sister-in-law, don't cry, this is a happy event! Happy events, we should be happy, happy——"

Listening to the comforting words of the third aunt, Jia Zhang finally raised her hand to wipe away her tears and cried, "I really didn't expect, I really didn't expect that my Bang Geng could--"

Before Jia Zhang could continue to talk, Yan Bugui on the other side glanced at Taoist Xu Yi and said to Jia Zhang:

"Sister-in-law, we all know all this. We can talk about it later. What's important now is that you should thank the old immortal and then ask him whether it's better for your son Bang Geng to follow him to practice Taoism or become a high-ranking official!"

"Yes, yes, Third Uncle, you are right, you are right!" After hearing this, Jia Zhang nodded repeatedly, then looked at the Taoist Xu Yi and pretended to kneel down.

The Taoist master Xuyi quickly dodged to the side.

Then he bowed and said, "Master, if my grandson is determined to devote himself to cultivation in the future, he will be a third-generation disciple of our sect. A master is like a father. I am his master's great master and two generations older than him. You must never bow to me!"

Seeing that Taoist Xuyi was so reluctant to pay his respects to Jia Zhang, Yan Bugui was envious at first, and then he quickly winked at the third aunt, and the two of them pulled Jia Zhang up.

"Infinite Heavenly Lord!"

Seeing this, Taoist Master Xuyi closed his eyes and nodded, saying, "Has the benefactor made up his mind? Do you want your grandson to go to the Taoist temple to practice Taoism, or do you want him to suffer in the secular world just to become a high-ranking official who helps the world and the people?"

Jia Zhang wiped the tears from her face only at this moment. When she heard the two choices proposed by Taoist Xu Yi, she suddenly felt confused and entangled.

Is it better to let Banggeng be childless and have no one in the Jia family practice Taoism to become an immortal, and then take care of them in the underworld? Or is it better to become a very powerful official, so that they can enjoy wealth and glory during their lifetime and have a bunch of lively little Banggengs?

This was really a difficult decision. After thinking for a while, she looked back at the portrait of Jia Dongxu hanging on the west wall of her home. Only then did Jia Zhang make up her mind and carefully looked at Taoist Xu Yi and asked tentatively:

"Old Immortal, if my son Bang Geng follows you to become a Taoist priest and become an immortal, when he comes of age, can you find him a wife? He is the only one in our Jia family—"

Before Jia Zhang finished speaking, Taoist Xu Yi closed his eyes and shook his head, saying unhappily, "Absolutely impossible. Layman, please don't joke about the reputation of our Taoist temple!"