Chapter 73 Laughter
Chapter 73 Laughter
"So we can't actually bring so many people?"
"Senior Xiu Hu definitely didn't say anything like that, but under normal circumstances...no one would do that."
"Is this an unspoken rule?"
"I think so, right? After all, no one has done this before."
In an inconspicuous corner of Qinggui Restaurant, Gu Zhuo and the little monk stood in the shadows and chatted in low voices. The former was still upright, but the latter would glance outside cautiously from time to time, as if he was hiding behind others.
In fact, the little monk just felt uneasy because someone was always secretly looking at him.
Two quarters of an hour ago, he stepped into this restaurant with the support of the crowd as never before. Gu Zhuo and Shen Jingtiannv, two famous geniuses, accompanied him by his side and took the initiative to lag behind by one step. There were even a dozen candidates from Changzhou Academy following behind him. His momentum was truly eye-catching.
It was precisely because it attracted too much attention, and he didn't know how many people had seen it, that every time he thought about it, his body couldn't help but tremble. He didn't know whether it was out of embarrassment or something else.
Just as the young monk was about to end the conversation and return to everyone's attention, he suddenly remembered something.
He suddenly looked up at Gu Zhuo and asked in disbelief: "Don't you know who Xiu Hu Zhenren is?!"
Gu Zhuo thought for a moment and said, "Are you talking about his real name? I really don't know that."
The Immaculate Monk fell silent again.
At this point, how could he not understand that his good friend actually knew nothing about the famous Xiu Hu Zhenren, or... he simply didn't care?
He thought about the upcoming banquet, sighed helplessly in his heart, stopped his steps to return to the venue, and said to Gu Zhuo seriously: "While there is still time, I will quickly repeat to you in detail the deeds of Xiu Hu Zhenren."
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Mount Langya has never been located in the territory of the Qin Dynasty, and Xiu Hu Zhenren is naturally not a Qin person.
This senior who was quite famous in the spiritual practice world was born in Southern Qi. Due to his poor family background, he had never participated in even a single summer festival. It was only when he was in his forties that he embarked on the path of spiritual practice by chance. He then remained silent for many years until he accidentally got involved in a Zen Buddhist ceremony, when he gradually became famous.
What really made him famous was the devastating flood that swept across southern Qin and other countries more than ten years ago.
Xiu Hu Zhenren observed the stars at night and felt that something unexpected was going to happen. He gave a warning to the local authorities several days in advance, but because of his little reputation, no one took him seriously. He had no choice but to watch the natural disaster come. Afterwards, he did not become depressed or blame the authorities, but actively participated in the disaster relief, made a huge contribution that was obvious to all, and gained great fame in the spiritual world.
In recent years, he has become more and more advanced in the art of divination, and he has a hint of the ability to ruin people's future with a single word. He has indeed guided and supported many younger generations.
The only thing that makes people feel deeply regretful is that this real person worked so hard to save the victims during the natural disaster that year that he became ill and his realm was damaged. He has remained in the state of unity ever since and has not been able to enter the state of purity.
However, this did not damage his reputation, but only made people respect him more.
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After listening carefully, Gu Zhuo said, "It sounds like a good reputation."
The Immortal Monk sighed deeply, looked at him and said, "How can this be described with a simple word? This is truly a man of high moral character and prestige. Even the elders who have a good relationship with me don't have a reputation comparable to that of Xiu Hu Zhenren."
You have to know that the young monk had relationships with almost all the great monks of the Zen sect. Even he said such a thing, which was enough to show that Xiu Hu was an extraordinary person.
Gu Zhuo thought about it, but still didn’t know what to say, so he just hummed.
The young monk frowned and thought hard with his head down. After thinking for a long time, he was finally sure that he had explained everything he needed to.
"Do not worry."
Gu Zhuo consoled him, "On the way here, I asked my fellow apprentices, they didn't eat much at noon, so just treat it as a free meal, and don't say anything extra."
The young monk thought this was a good idea, and whispered, "Master Xiu Hu is an expert at brewing wine. The wine tonight must have been brought by him. Remember to let your fellow disciples drink a few more glasses of wine to help with their practice. Well, just don't get yourself drunk." He stopped talking here, and people gradually came in and took their seats. The two of them then left this dark corner and returned to the venue.
It was almost evening and the scorching sun had turned into a setting sun.
The sunlight, no longer too dazzling, shines through the layers of gauze and falls on the shiny black wooden floor, leaving behind a warm color.
As more and more peers entered the room, each of them a well-known genius, Gu Zhuo's classmates had already quieted down and unconsciously lowered the voices of their conversations, making the scene here become much more serious.
A big reason for this is that when the geniuses who entered the venue later looked around the venue, their eyes would often stay on them for a long time, feeling puzzled, and then their eyes fell on Lin Wanyi and Shen Jingtiannv, and their expressions became particularly strange.
Anyone who is stared at and examined in this way for a long time will become more or less uncomfortable, embarrassed, and lose interest.
Lin Wanyi's brows slightly frowned.
The goddess Jingtian's expression seemed natural, but the coldness that inadvertently flashed between her eyebrows showed that she was clearly unhappy.
When Gu Zhuo and the Immaculate Monk returned to the venue, before they had time to sit down, they heard the sound of several people talking.
"Hey, I'm afraid Senior Xiu Hu will be distressed tonight."
"How do you say this?"
"It's not easy for Senior Xiu Hu to make wine, but since he invited us to a banquet tonight, he must not want to treat us badly. So, shouldn't he feel bad for us?"
"Then I think your understanding of the word 'heartache' is a bit superficial."
"Oh? What do you think, Mr. Li?"
"Fine wine is ultimately a material possession. What is truly hard to make up for is the effort you put in. You know, it's not easy to deduce the mysteries of heaven. It takes a lot of effort and energy. This can't be made up for no amount of money."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present began to agree with them, and there was a sound of regret and lamentation in the place.
Only Gu Zhuo's side was dead silent.
No one is an idiot, and everyone can tell that these words are just mocking themselves.
Tonight, apart from Gu Zhuo's party, the rest of the people added up to less than twenty people, barely more than half, so it was natural for people to feel dissatisfied.
After all, no one wants this rare opportunity to be taken away by others for nothing.
And when these people recognized Gu Zhuo and Lin Wanyi, as well as the Immaculate Monk and the Divine Jingtian Girl, they felt even more indignant and spontaneously united without any verbal communication.
It’s still those three words after all.
Why?
Just because you guys are at a higher level, have special identities, and strong family backgrounds, you can do something that goes against the rules?
There was laughter and chatter in the building, and the atmosphere became increasingly depressing.
Many people's eyes fell on Gu Zhuo, thinking that although they were not your opponent, they could always say a few sarcastic words to disgust you. Could you really hit me?
If people really get angry enough to start fighting, then things will become fun.
Who among the young men who are qualified to attend this banquet tonight does not have a backer?
If a fight really breaks out, as long as my side is in the right, I will definitely not be afraid and will fight to the end.
His Highness Bai Langxing was too proud that day and he took action first, otherwise how could the result be so tragic?
No one would make that mistake tonight.
As they thought about this, the laughter in the room became more unbridled and more harsh.
After I finish writing this story, the summer festival will begin, and the book will be on the shelves soon~ probably around this weekend
(End of this chapter)