Chapter 4 Embarrassing Situation (1)

  Harmony.

  This was Liu Zhang's first impression when he saw Tong Yuan.

  His complexion was ruddy and clear, his figure was moderate in size, and if it were not for a few white hairs in his beard, Liu Zhang would have found it difficult to determine his age.

  A black cheongsam, white socks and cloth shoes, not a single ornament on her body. The whole person is simple and elegant, standing quietly in front of the bamboo house, faintly, as if merged with the surrounding scenery.

  "Disciple Liu Zhang pays respects to his master." He adjusted his clothes, and Liu Zhang flipped over and fell to the ground. Kneeling on the ground, he slightly raised his eyes, but his gaze drifted to the two young men behind Tong Yuan.

  "Hmm, so you're Liu Zhang?" Tong Yuan nodded slightly and looked him up and down before saying, "Get up."

  Liu Zhang should be. He stood up and respectfully said: "Thank you, Master, for breaking the rules to accept me this time. This is a gift from my father, please accept it." As he spoke, he gestured with his hand towards the back.

  The three treasures of Tong'er took a tray of golden pearls from the hands of the attendants and hastily walked a few steps forward, bowing to present them.

  Tong Yuan's eyebrows slightly furrowed, and he glanced at him before calmly saying: "Since you've entered my place, you must follow the rules here. I value peace and quiet here; apart from you, no one else is allowed to stay on this Five Clouds Peak." Having said that, he turned around and left.

  "On the top of Wuyun Peak, everything is self-sufficient, and no silver or money is needed. Settle those trivial matters well, and then come to see me." After walking two steps, he slightly stopped and casually threw out two sentences before entering the house. The two young men following him looked at each other curiously and quickly followed suit, lowering their heads as they went in.

  Wow! Indeed a master, just as I thought.

  San Bao stared blankly at a plate of golden pearls, while Liu Zhang was not the slightest bit embarrassed, but instead had sparkling eyes and a joyful face.

  He beckoned San Bao to come over, and had him bring all the guards to settle down at the foot of the mountain. Meanwhile, he sent someone back to Ji Zhou to report to his father, and also gave San Bao some detailed instructions. After everyone left, he patted the dust off his body and calmly walked into the house.

  The hut was made entirely of green bamboo, with windows on two sides, making it very bright. The interior was simply decorated, except for a long flute hanging on the wall behind Tong Yuan, there were no other ornaments. The clear wind passed through, filling the room with a faint scent of green bamboo, which was refreshing to the mind.

  Tong Yuan sat in the center, saw him coming in, stood up and took out a painting scroll, turned around and hung it on the wall, lit incense candles.

  Liu Zhang gazed intently at the painting, and on it was a depiction of a Taoist. The Taoist in the painting had his side profile facing upwards, with long eyebrows reaching to the temples, looking spirited and handsome. One hand was behind him, while the other held a flute horizontally, with a long sword hanging from his waist. His sleeves fluttered as if he were about to ride the wind away. With just a few strokes, it was incredibly vivid, showing that the painter's skills were exceptional.

  "When entering my door, first pay respects to the ancestors." Tong Yuan arranged the incense case and turned his head to nod at Liu Zhang, indicating for him to come closer. The two young men sitting on one side also stood up and came over, standing solemnly beside Tong Yuan.

  "This is my master, Yu Zhenzi, who is also your master's ancestor. Besides me, there is another person under your master's ancestor, that is, your master's uncle Li Yan. This time, if you didn't have the token of your master's uncle, I'm afraid you wouldn't be able to enter my door. From now on, work hard and don't disappoint us..."

  With the three of them having paid their respects to the portrait, Tong Yuan sat in front, the two young men stood behind him, leaving only Liu Zhang still kneeling below, listening to Tong Yuan talk about the origins of their school. Although there were no rules as strict as Liu Zhang had imagined, there were many warnings and taboos.

  "Yu Zhenzi? I seem to have heard it somewhere... Ah, yes, it's that book "The Sword of the Blue Sky" written by Jin Yong. Hmm, I remember now, there was a big villain in it with this name, also a Taoist..."