Chapter 26: The True Emperor
After all, this city has a population of 7 or 8 million. In Liu Bu's eyes, it was at most the scale of a county town.
But in this classical environment, the city is already a metropolis. Wanting to find someone, however, isn't that easy.
Just as Liu Buji was hesitating, he suddenly saw a group of people coming with drums and gongs. A team of people wearing red and colorful clothes came knocking and beating. Liu Buji originally thought this was a wedding procession or something similar, but then he saw someone holding up a banner that read "Selected Taoist Students".
As people stepped aside on both sides of the road, Liu Buji could hear from the gossiping onlookers that this was actually related to Yuanshuo Temple.
Yuán Xiǎo Guān unleashed its divine might, defeating the thirteen top masters of various sects and shocking the world. Yuán Xiǎo Guān flourished as a result, opening its mountain gates wide to recruit new disciples.
And here is a rich family's son who was lucky enough to be seen by Yuan Xū and accepted as an outer disciple.
Listening to the tone of envy, jealousy and hatred from those onlookers made Liu Bei even more aware of the immense power of the Taoist sect. It was almost as lively as the scene at the imperial examination for the selection of scholars!
But at this moment, a Taoist suddenly parted the crowd, grabbed Xiao Hei who was stupidly watching the excitement, and chuckled: "What good luck! I didn't expect to see such a natural jade in the middle of the street."
Xiao Hei was startled and quickly went to look at Liu Bu Yi. Even Liu Bu Yi didn't understand what the situation was, but when the Taoist saw Liu Bu Yi, his eyes lit up even more, and he laughed loudly: "I didn't expect that this time I would see two of you! How about it? Follow me back to Yuanxu Temple to cultivate?"
Xiao Hei looked confused, and with a pleading gaze, he turned to Liu Bu Yi. Liu Bu Yi's heart skipped a beat as he put on a refined and courteous demeanor, saying: "May I ask, Master Dao, what brings you to seek us out?"
The Taoist chuckled and said: "I think you two are both talented and beautiful, rare to find. Why not follow me to the Yuanshuo Temple?"
Liu Bu's heart skipped a beat, this name of Yuanxuguan he had only heard recently. But he already knew the prestige and reputation of Yuanxuguan, now having the opportunity to join Yuanxuguan was no wonder Liu Bu was so moved.
Unfortunately, he is a disciple of Qingyang Sect, and his soul is still in the Qingyang Divine Lamp. He dare not betray the sect recklessly.
He could only bitterly smile and say: "It's a good idea, but for such an important matter, how can I make the decision myself? I still need to ask my elders at home!"
That Taoist priest showed a few points of displeasure, now I don't know how many people are crying and shouting, wanting to enter the Yu Xuan Temple as a disciple. This person is really not knowing the courtesy.
Too lazy to care about Liu Bu Yi anymore, asked Xiao **: "How about you?"
Xiao Hei smiled foolishly, but he had no idea what Yuanshuo Temple was. He just heard Liu Bu not responding, and he shook his head saying: "I only listen to young... master..."
The Taoist looked at Liu deeply and said: "Since that's the case, when you've thought it through, go to Yuanshuo Temple yourself and announce my name, Huang Zhenren."
With a wave of his large sleeve, he left in displeasure.
Liu was somewhat moved and said to Xiao Hei: "The Taoist priest of the Yuanshuo Temple is going to take in a disciple, why don't you go with him?"
"My mom said I should come out and listen to you, young master..."
Liu did not cry or laugh, but just smiled and said: "In the future, you must not regret it!"
Xiao: "Young Master has been so good to me, even giving me that treasure. From now on, I'll definitely follow Young Master!"
Liu was somewhat unaccustomed to such occasions, for people in later generations were cold and indifferent, and everyone used each other for their own benefit. Where could one still find such sincerity?
She secretly made up her mind and was determined not to let Xiao Hei suffer!
"Come on, I'll take you to the wine house for a drink!" Liu Bu Yi laughed loudly and took Xiao Hei to the wine house.
Xiao Hei's spirits lifted greatly upon hearing this, the prices at such places are too expensive. He had never been inside before, occasionally walking by on the street, he would catch a whiff of the fragrance wafting out from within the wine house, and his eyes would grow wide with craving!
"Pick out some of your best dishes and bring us a few!" Liu casually pulled out a small piece of silver, weighing about one or two taels. Instantly, the young waiter's waist bent down a few more degrees as he eagerly led the two to a window seat on the second floor.
All this silver was exchanged for contribution points by Liu Bu. The Heavenly Palace of Shen Xiao is extremely black-hearted, and it takes ten taels of silver to exchange for a point of contribution. However, in reverse, one point of contribution can only be exchanged for five taels of silver, and half of it is lost at once!
From Shenxiu Tiangong exchanging silver is so expensive, Liu Buji naturally isn't a generous rich man. He came to the wine tower not just for eating.
These wine houses and tea houses are places where dragons and snakes mix, and they are the best places to gather information. Liu Bu is not familiar with the local conditions, if he wants to investigate news, he naturally has to find such a place.
The young waiter got a good tip and was very efficient, urging the kitchen to bring out all the dishes quickly.
Liu Bu Yi smiled slightly and asked: "Little Second, when I entered the city today, it seemed that Yuan Xiao Guan was recruiting disciples? It seems to be quite lively!"
As soon as he mentioned this, the little servant spoke endlessly, seemingly taking great pride in Yuan Xiu Guan's affairs.
Liu Bu Yi repeated again, Yuan Xuan Guan's Yuan Zhen people are so powerful, this time the debate and law duel won a big victory, to represent the entire Dongyuan Sect, go to the capital city and fight against various major sects in the world!
The Taoist school is divided into two sects, the Northern Sect and the Southern Sect. The Northern Sect is known as the Zhengyi School, while the Southern Sect is known as the Zhenda School. However, the Southern Sect's Zhenda School is further divided into three major branches: Dongyuan, Dongxu, and Dongling.
And Yuan Xuguang was originally the orthodox heir of the Dongyuan Sect, and this time he can represent the Dongyuan Sect to go to Shangjing City and debate with the masters of various sects in the world, which is indeed a great honor for ordinary people!
Liu listened with a faint smile, occasionally interjecting clever remarks. Before long, he had asked all the questions he wanted to ask.
Xiao Er naturally spoke without reserve in front of this generous and noble guest, and soon Liu was able to pry out the news about Song Yuansi.
Liu did not stop rewarding the little servant with a few more pieces of silver, and the little servant went away happily. At this time, he finally saw Little Black staring at the big table of dishes in front of him, his mouth watering so much that saliva was about to drip down.
"Come on, eat. What are you waiting for?" Liu Buji smiled slightly and symbolically moved his chopsticks. Although the dishes were exquisite and tasted good, they couldn't provide much nourishment for Liu Buji.
On the contrary, Xiao Hei didn't have much concern and started eating with a big appetite. Almost all the dishes on the table were swept away by him!
Liu Buji then patted his belly contentedly and hummed to the little black dog: "Next time you go like this..."
Song Yuanzi has been developing in this Bo Yang City for two or three years, but he is quite famous. In a remote area of the south city, he opened a small Taoist temple and helped a family drive out evil spirits two months ago, and was directly rewarded with 200 taels of silver, making a big name for himself.
