Chapter Sixteen: The Great Tang World

  Liu Buji finally understood where he was. Listening to the familiar place names, he finally knew that he hadn't made a mistake, and this really was the Great Sui he knew.

  Yincheng County was not very large, although it was a water and land terminal, the big river outside was Dan Water. However, this city has been abandoned several times, but it is just an ordinary county.

  From the city gate, it's just a short walk to the county government office in the middle of the county town, which takes no more than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. The county government building looks even less impressive and is only slightly better than most of the surrounding houses made of yellow earth and thatch.

  Fortunately, the backyard of the county government office was quite clean and simple. The backyard of this county magistrate had only a pair of young male and female servants serving, seemingly no one else.

  The county magistrate smiled and said: "Now I have offended the Buddha, doing a beheading job. Fortunately, my family is not here, otherwise, the whole family will also suffer!"

  Liu Bei hesitated, not knowing how to respond. After a moment of contemplation, he smiled and said: "I've just come out from the mountains and don't quite understand the current situation. Please enlighten me, Your Excellency!"

  This was his and Magistrate Zhang's sole purpose in returning: to get a clear understanding of the current situation.

  In this ancient world, news spread extremely slowly. Apart from these officials, most people were not aware of the outside world. Even many remote mountain villages might not know about a change in dynasty.

  Today, those who talked about believing in Buddhism were still a few businessmen. They might be the only ones with some inside information. However, when it comes to understanding the overall situation of the world, officials are still the most knowledgeable.

  Especially this County Magistrate Zhang, who was a successful candidate in the imperial examination and had taken the civil service examination, had been an official for over ten years before becoming the magistrate of this county.

  I'm afraid it's people like them who have the broadest vision in the world, and no one else can compare to that!

  "Although the Emperor is a genius, he's just too impulsive. First it was rebuilding Luoyang, then opening up the Grand Canal, and now he wants to conquer Korea. Alas, the entire north is in chaos! Even that Mount Changbai bandit has emerged..."

  Although Magistrate Zhang said a few ambiguous words, Liu Bei was still quite clear about this historical event.

  Thinking in his heart, this should be the thing when Yang Guang first conquered Goguryeo for the first time. And it seems to be before the first big defeat.

  "I see that you are so young, yet your bones are extraordinary and there seems to be a halo of clarity surrounding your body. Your cultivation doesn't seem bad at all? Could it be that you have a congenital Dao bone?"

  Is this the Innate Dao Bone? Liu Bu Yi slightly stunned, then thought of it, he had cultivated the method of taking in the sun and moon's aura, his body often had the aura slowly refining. Is this the Innate Dao Bone?

  He said two sentences, and County Magistrate Zhang suddenly opened his mouth with a smile: "In the Jianghu, there are many masters who can teach out disciples like Daoist friends. I wonder which predecessor of the Daoist school is Daoist friend's master?"

  Liu Bu-yi was slightly taken aback, but Zhang County Magistrate continued to speak on his own: "Among the young masters of various sects that I have seen, in terms of talent, there are only a few who can be compared with Daoist friend. Even that sentimental young master Hou Xi-bai seems to be one better than Daoist friend..."

  "Ah...!" Liu was about to spit out a mouthful of water, and he stared in shock: "What did you say? Hou Xibai?"

  "Isn't it that Daoist friend who knows Hou Xibai? It's said that this person has a mysterious background, but has extensive connections and is elegant in demeanor. He's the kind of person who can captivate one at first sight, but today, seeing Daoist friend, his elegance surpasses him by a notch..." Zhang County Magistrate said, tapping his fingers.

  Liu Bu's heart was like a million clay horses galloping wildly. Isn't this the Great Sui Dynasty? How did Hou Xibai jump out?

  "Alright, is it far from Flying Horse Ranch from here?" Liu Buji suddenly asked.

  "Fei Ma Pasture?" Zhang County Magistrate's face revealed a hint of well-concealed strangeness: "Could it be that Daoist friend and merchant have some connection?"

  This time, Liu Bu Yi really couldn't sit still anymore. It was simply thunderous!

  I thought it was already strange enough to come to this great Sui dynasty, but I didn't expect that there would be something even stranger. I actually ran into not the historical Great Sui, but the world of the Tang Double Dragons...

  This really makes Liu unbearable!

  In fact, Liu was so excited that he almost jumped up. This is a world of martial arts, and those broken void guys are not mentioned for the time being. Other masters like Xie Yuanshan have already made their martial arts similar to magic, making them unpredictable and mysterious.

  But after all, it's still not real magic!

  What am I? A being from the upper realm. In less flattering terms, it's called a high-ranking expert is no match for a stray dog, and monsters roam the earth.

  Let's just say it was those two unlucky devils I had dealt with before, whether it was Zhang Wu or Yu Ziran.

  Martial arts cultivation is almost on par with the Way, having already set foot in the pre-heavenly gates. In this world, it's absolutely a top-notch master. At least, it's the identity of a powerful magnate!

  But what about the upper realm? One was just a minor official in a county town, while the other was an inner disciple of the Yuanshuo Sect... both were insignificant characters.

  Is this called a crane standing among chickens or a tiger entering a flock of sheep?

  In an instant, Liu Bu's gaze at County Magistrate Zhang was tinged with a hint of disdain.

  But he quickly came to his senses, no matter how high the martial arts were in the upper realm, they had little direct relationship with him. In fact, Liu Buji was still just a disciple who had only started cultivating for over a month and had just set foot on the path of cultivation. Without relying on Shenxiang Palace, he himself didn't even have the means to defend himself!

  At this moment, Liu had calmed down. When he went to take another look at County Magistrate Zhang, he saw that his skin was smooth and lustrous like jade, with a subtle glow emanating from it. Judging by the condition of his skin, he looked much younger than his actual age.

  This is definitely not a natural product, but the result of practicing some superior skills. If this person is really a disciple of the Supreme Clarity Sect, relying on the Taoist health preservation method, it also has such an effect.

  But what if this guy isn't a Taoist? Liu Bu Yi remembered that in the Tang Dynasty, Xiangyang was the territory of the Yin Gu Pai.

  County Magistrate Zhang was savoring the sight of Liu Bu Yi, who had inferred too many things from his words.

  And he also misread many things from Liu Bu's words and expressions. Firstly, Liu Bu was not very old and his cultivation was not high either.

  But only those with innate Taoist bones, surrounded by a body of clear energy, and possessing such qualifications as disciples, are likely to be found among the old monsters who hide in seclusion within the Taoist sect.

  Furthermore, Liu Bu-yi had always spoken with a slightly condescending attitude from start to finish. Although Liu Bu-yi never explicitly showed it, the pride hidden deep within him was still seen clearly by County Magistrate Zhang.

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  Thanks for the summoning vote from brother... If there are brothers who have collected it, collect it well...