Chapter 37 [Tang Gaozu Li Yuan, meet the senior! 】

If Sun Wukong were here, he would find the singing very familiar, exactly the same as the one sung by the woodcutter at that time.

Li Yuan was a middle-aged man of outstanding appearance. He wore a gorgeous brocade robe embroidered with intricate cloud and dragon patterns.

His every gesture reveals an innate dignity and extraordinaryness.

At this time, Li Yuan was leisurely reminiscing about the past with his family in his mansion. He was originally an official sent abroad, but now that the new emperor has ascended the throne, his official position has changed.

It's not easy to come back, and I cherish this rare time with my family.

Just as he was enjoying it, he suddenly heard a singing voice, which surprised him greatly.

"This singing voice is extraordinary. This person must be a rare and enlightened monk in the world."

Even an uneducated person like Sun Wukong could hear the extraordinary singing.

Li Yuan had been well-read in poetry and literature since childhood, so he understood the complexity of this song.

Now that I know that the master is nearby, I naturally cannot miss him and I need to make friends with him.

Li Yuan did not wait for the servants to react, and hurried out of the mansion to chase after him, shouting, "Master, please stay. I, Li Yuan, have come to see the Immortal Master specially."

Lin Xun looked puzzled when he heard this, and said with a smile: "I don't deserve to be called a master, I am just a country boy, I am honored to meet Duke Tang."

As he spoke, he looked at Li Yuan standing beside him and saw that he was handsome and had an extraordinary temperament. He was worthy of being the first monarch of the Tang Dynasty.

Even though Emperor Gaozu of Tang, Li Yuan, was forced to abdicate and pass on the throne by Li Shimin during his reign.

But you have to look at who your opponent is. As Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, his ability is rare in history, and it is not shameful to lose to him.

Li Yuan's personal ability was not bad, otherwise it would have been difficult for him to hold a high position in the Sui Dynasty.

When Li Yuan heard that the other party could actually call out his name directly, he became even more certain that the person in front of him was an otherworldly master.

Besides, appearances don’t deceive.

Lin Xun is dressed simply, but he has an otherworldly temperament, as if he is isolated from the world, enjoying a sense of tranquility and indifference.

Li Yuan said, "Please forgive me, sir. I am overjoyed to meet you for the first time. If I have been rude in a hurry, please forgive me!"

As he spoke, he clasped his hands together to show respect.

Seeing that Li Yuan insisted on calling him that, Lin Xun was too lazy to explain. After all, it was intentional. He said, "I don't know what Duke Tang is doing by blocking my way."

Although he knew what was going on, he still asked.

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan immediately said, "I am fortunate to meet you today. I have already warmed up the wine at home. Please come in and take a seat."

Lin Xun laughed when he heard this. This was exactly what he had been waiting for. Since he wanted to make friends with Li Yuan and his son, he would have to communicate more with them.

However, if he agreed to it just like that, it would seem that he, as a senior expert, was a little too easy to talk to.

However, in order to maintain the character he had worked so hard to establish, he did not agree immediately.

He pondered and said, "I am on this trip to Dongsheng Shenzhou to visit my immortal friends, but I just happened to pass by here today. If I stay too long, I'm afraid I'll miss the time."

Li Yuan was very excited when he heard this. As one of the few high-ranking figures in the Sui Dynasty, he also had some understanding of this world.

The Dongsheng Continent is the place where many cultivators come to cultivate their minds and seek the truth. Many sects have been founded here, and there are also great masters who live in seclusion to practice.

Could it be that this person is one of this kind?

Thinking of this, he was immediately overjoyed, and Lin Xun did not refuse obviously, which meant that there was still hope for this matter. He hurriedly said: "No, no. With the magical powers of the senior, you can go to all the five lakes and four seas, mountains and rivers, in an instant."

After hearing this, Lin Xun thought to himself that this person was being too pretentious.

Li Yuan really thought of himself as a person with great supernatural powers, but he did not explain.

Now he knew that it would be inappropriate to refuse, so he smiled and said, "Forget it, forget it! Since Duke Tang has invited me so kindly, I will not be polite."

As soon as he finished speaking, he entered Li Mansion under Li Yuan's hospitality.

The Li Mansion is very large. It is a courtyard with three entrances and three lanes formed by a strict central axis symmetry.

The layout of the mansion is neat, dignified and orderly.

The pavilions, towers, flying eaves and green tiles are intertwined and winding, which are exquisite and elegant, yet majestic.

Lin Xun was brought into the hall by Li Yuan, and soon graceful maids came and brought up wine and delicious food.

The banquet held at the Li Mansion was not a simple one. The dishes served were all rare delicacies in the world.

There are quail cooked with flowers, white kidneys with lychees, milk skewers, and deer antler stew.

There are also five-treasure sashimi, fried mandarin duck tripe, and even blood bodhi that strengthens the muscles and bones.

These plates of delicious food made Lin Xun salivate even though he had tasted all kinds of delicious food in the world along the way.

Lin Xun ate very happily, and after eating the meat and wine, he felt comfortable and refreshed.

Li Yuan, who was drinking with Lin Xun, was also very happy to see Lin Xun happy. In his eyes, this was a hermit and as long as he served him well, he would naturally get many benefits.

The two of them drank and talked at the same time. The topics they talked about were very wide-ranging, covering everything under the sun.

As the Duke of Tang, Li Yuan studied literature and martial arts on his own, was well-read in poetry and books, and also had some knowledge of military strategies. He could be said to be eloquent and knowledgeable.

Lin Xun comes from later generations. As a modern man, he is deeply influenced by the Internet. He has different views on everything from ordinary people.

Whenever he talked about the key points, Li Yuan would suddenly see the light, especially when faced with some administrative measures for governing the people's livelihood, he would often have unique insights.

This made Li Yuan sigh in admiration. The master was indeed a master. Not only did he have extraordinary magical powers, but he also understood some mundane things so well. This made Li Yuan feel like he had reached the level of a close friend.

However, he also knew that Lin Xun was not an ordinary person and there was still a gap between them.

After they had enjoyed three rounds of wine and five dishes, suddenly, an uninvited guest broke in.

"Oh no, oh no. Master, the Third Young Master has suddenly gone crazy."

I saw a green maid running in hurriedly, her face pale and looking frightened.

When Li Yuan saw that his servant was rude and suddenly barged in, his face changed drastically and he was very unhappy.

When he heard the latter sentence, he immediately stood up and clasped his fists and said, "Master, I have important matters to attend to at home. Please forgive me for my poor hospitality!"

This third son, named Li Yuanba, was Li Yuan's third son. He was born with supernatural powers.

But because of her ugly appearance, she was not liked by him.

But no matter what, blood is thicker than water, and Li Yuanba is his son after all. After hearing that the other party suddenly went crazy, he could no longer sit still and wanted to check on his son's condition first.

(End of this chapter)

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