The Pill Tycoon - Chapter 863: A Little Jealousy

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Ning Caichen was taken aback upon hearing this, then clapped his hands and exclaimed in admiration, "Wonderful! What a fine nameplate, what fine poetry! I was truly overestimating myself just now. I never expected Brother Lu to possess such great talent. I am ashamed, truly ashamed!"
If Zhang Danyue hadn't been standing to the side watching him with a smile, Lu Qiwen would have accepted Ning Caichen's praise without hesitation. However, the presence of Zhang Danyue made Lu Qiwen feel a little embarrassed.
However, Zhang Danyue didn't expose Lu Qiwen's intentions. Instead, she smiled and stepped forward, reciting aloud: "Snow-covered beacon towers, crows flutter; frozen river, horses leap; startling winds blow across the dragon mound. The night is filled with the gloom of ghosts, a scene always worthy of sorrow. Waiting to dance at midnight, in a deserted place, where are the village roosters? Only the sound of the golden reed pipe, secretly played, and tears staining my clothes."
Know that events of the past and present, like the game of chess, are ever-changing. Alas, the chaotic and uncivilized actions of the past have all turned to dust. Only a few lines of history remain, under the setting sun, amidst broken steles and crumbling monuments. Years have passed, mingling with the flowing river, never to return.
"ah……"
Ning Caichen stared blankly at Zhang Danyue as she approached. Zhang Danyue was dressed as a pageboy. Although Ning Caichen felt that Zhang Danyue looked very familiar, he could not connect her with the woman he had seen before.
Ning Caichen, who had been staring blankly at Zhang Danyue for a long time, finally reacted and sighed deeply, saying, "I never expected that a mere page would possess such literary talent. I had always thought myself exceptionally talented, but now, seeing this, I am truly ashamed." While Ning Caichen was lamenting his situation, Lu Qiwen, standing beside him, stared blankly at Zhang Danyue for a long time before muttering, "Shameless!"
Hearing Lu Qiwen's mutterings, Zhang Danyue turned to him and said, "Young Master, what are you saying?"
Lu Qiwen chuckled and said, "It's nothing, I was just saying good words." Zhang Danyue rolled her eyes at Lu Qiwen and said to him, "Hmph, you actually plagiarized Nalan Xingde's poems. But if you're allowed to plagiarize, why can't I?" A bitter smile appeared on Lu Qiwen's lips.
"Slap! Slap!"
They didn't know when Yan Chixia came out of the room. He looked radiant. When Lu Qiwen and Zhang Danyue saw him, they could tell at a glance that Yan Chixia's injuries had improved a lot.
Upon seeing Yan Chixia emerge, Ning Caichen said, "Master Yan, you've come out."
Yan Chixia laughed heartily, "You two were discussing poetry and prose outside. Although I am a cultivator, I can still discern the quality of poetry. I never expected you two to be so talented; it's truly admirable!"
Lu Qiwen smiled sheepishly and said, "Daoist Master, you flatter me."
Yan Chixia smiled slightly, his gaze falling on Zhang Danyue. A look of surprise flashed in his eyes. Clearly, Zhang Danyue's disguise could fool Ning Caichen, but it could not fool Yan Chixia's sharp eyes.
Seeing Yan Chixia staring at her, Zhang Danyue smiled slightly and said, "Daoist Master, there seemed to be some noise in the backyard last night, but you told my husband and me not to go in. So, although I was very curious, I didn't go to check. I wonder if you could tell me?"
Yan Chixia paused for a moment and said, "Actually, it's nothing. There's a row of coffins in the backyard. The old Taoist priest was performing a ritual there last night to help the spirits of the deceased pass on. I hope it didn't disturb your rest."
Zhang Danyue looked enlightened and said, "Oh, I see. No wonder there was thunder and lightning last night; it turns out the Taoist priest was performing a ritual."
Yan Chixia breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Zhang Danyue believed him. He looked at the rising sun and said, "It's getting late, and this old Taoist should be on his way. Gentlemen, I'll take my leave now. If fate allows, we'll meet again."
Lu Qiwen cupped his hands in greeting to Yan Chixia, while Ning Caichen escorted Yan Chixia to the entrance of the courtyard.
After Ning Caichen returned to his room and came out carrying a basket, Lu Qiwen couldn't help but ask, "Brother Ning, are you about to set off?"
Ning Caichen nodded, and Lu Qiwen smiled and said, "How about we travel together?"
Ning Caichen was delighted and was about to nod when he heard this, but suddenly he seemed to remember something and shook his head, saying, "Oh, Caichen has urgent business to attend to, so I won't disturb Brother Lu any longer. Farewell." After saying that, Ning Caichen hurriedly ran away, leaving only Lu Qiwen and Zhang Danyue standing there with bewildered expressions in the desolate courtyard.
Watching Ning Caichen run out of the courtyard, Lu Qiwen couldn't help but rub his nose in frustration and said to Zhang Danyue with a wry smile, "Danyue, what's going on here? Yan Chixia is one thing, but why is Ning Caichen hiding from us? It's like we're going to do something to him."
Zhang Danyue gently shook her head and said, "How would I know what he's thinking? Maybe you scared him."
Lu Qiwen rolled his eyes and said, "Forget it, it's better that they're not going with us. If they were with that kid Ning Caichen, a man as outstanding as me would probably steal his thunder. What if that female ghost Xiaoqian takes a liking to me then?"
Seeing that Lu Qiwen's words were becoming increasingly absurd, Zhang Danyue couldn't help but push him and laugh, "You're just daydreaming. Hurry up and pack your things, let's get going." Lu Qiwen chuckled. Actually, there wasn't much to pack. He picked up his basket and came out, tossing it to Zhang Danyue.
Zhang Danyue, holding the basket, said, "Why are you throwing it to me again?" Lu Qiwen laughed and said, "Don't forget, I'm the young master now, and you're the pageboy. Have you ever seen the young master carrying a basket while the pageboy carries nothing?"
Zhang Danyue pouted as she carried the basket on her back.
Lu Qiwen and Zhang Danyue followed Ning Caichen at a distance, chatting and laughing as if they were sightseeing.
For several days in a row, neither of them met Ning Caichen. Whether it was because they were traveling the same way or for some other reason, Yan Chixia and Ning Caichen were both heading in the same direction.
That evening, Lu Qiwen was munching on a bright red peach while looking around when his eyes suddenly lit up. "Dan Yue, look! Isn't that Chanruo Temple up ahead?"
Zhang Danyue knew that Lu Qiwen had been searching for Lanruo Temple these past few days because finding Lanruo Temple would allow him to find Xiaoqian, and after Xiaoqian appeared, he would encounter Grandma, followed by the Black Mountain Demon. Then, the two of them would be able to obtain the magical Diamond Sutra.
Looking in the direction Lu Qiwen pointed, there was indeed a very dilapidated temple in front of them, surrounded by towering ancient trees. The dense branches and leaves formed a small forest within a radius of several miles.
Seeing all this, Zhang Danyue's eyes lit up and she said, "Husband, if nothing unexpected happens, the temple in front should be Lanruo Temple, and the grove behind that temple is where Grandma is hiding."
Lu Qiwen excitedly threw the peach in his hand away and said, "Great! It's finally here! I've been looking for it all this way!"
Zhang Danyue chuckled softly, "Who told you to go looking for it? You clearly know that as long as you follow Ning Caichen, you can reach Lanruo Temple. Why are you worrying about it unnecessarily?"
Lu Qiwen said, "I'm just in a hurry. Let's not talk about it anymore, let's hurry and catch up. Maybe Xiaoqian will show up tonight."
Zhang Danyue gave a coquettish snort and said, "What, you can't even wait? You said you had no feelings for Xiaoqian, but judging from your excited look, you definitely have feelings for her."
Lu Qiwen hadn't expected Zhang Danyue to be so jealous. He reached out and pulled her into his arms, saying, "Don't be jealous. I swear to you, even if Xiaoqian were a fairy, I wouldn't be tempted. Is that alright?"
Zhang Danyue rolled her eyes at Lu Qiwen and said, "Hmph, I don't care about you. Do whatever you want."
Lu Qiwen thought to himself: "Damn, why is she saying this now? Why didn't she say it before I said those things? Women, they're always so two-faced." Lu Qiwen was certain that if he really did what Zhang Danyue said, he would be in big trouble.
Of course, if Lu Qiwen really liked other women, Zhang Danyue wouldn't have been so reckless in making trouble with him; otherwise, Lu Qiwen wouldn't have had so many women.
As dusk settled, a stream flowed from the woods. Ning Caichen stood before the dilapidated temple, looking up at the top of the temple gate, where several ancient characters appeared in his eyes.
"Lanruo Temple!"
Ning Caichen involuntarily read aloud.
"Indeed, this is Lanruo Temple. Is the scholar outside Ning Caichen?"
A voice came from the ruined temple.
Ning Caichen was taken aback for a moment and quickly replied, "Who are you, sir? How do you know my name?"
"Haha, kid, we've only been apart for a few days, and you've already forgotten me, old Daoist?"
Ning Caichen entered the temple and saw Yan Chixia sitting in front of a bonfire. A hint of joy flashed in Ning Caichen's eyes as he saw Yan Chixia. "Ah, Daoist Yan, I never expected to meet you here!" Yan Chixia chuckled and beckoned to Ning Caichen. "Boy, don't just stand there, come over here and talk." Ning Caichen responded and walked to Yan Chixia's side, untying the basket he was carrying and placing it aside. "Daoist, where are you going?"
Yan Chixia took a gourd from his waist, gulped down a mouthful of strong liquor, and said, "Where to? This old Taoist priest is a wanderer, I go wherever demons and monsters lurk." Ning Caichen nodded, his gaze involuntarily falling on the gourd in Yan Chixia's hand.
Yan Chixia noticed Ning Caichen's gaze fixed on his gourd and chuckled, "What, do you want a sip?" Seeing that Yan Chixia had seen through his thoughts, Ning Caichen looked embarrassed.
Yan Chixia laughed and said, "Boy, catch!" As he spoke, Yan Chixia tossed the gourd in his hand to Ning Caichen. Ning Caichen quickly caught it, took a small sip, and exclaimed, "Good wine, truly good wine!" He then took several more large gulps. Yan Chixia, seeing this, said with concern, "That's enough, that's enough. If you drink any more, there won't be any left. I managed to snatch this from a group of monkeys with great difficulty." Ning Caichen's eyes lit up and he said, "Monkey wine?"
Yan Chixia glanced at Ning Caichen and said, "Well done, you actually know about monkey wine!"
Ning Caichen said, "I like to read all sorts of books, and I learned about monkey wine from one of them." Yan Chixia took a sip, then carefully put the gourd away. He glanced at Ning Caichen and said, "Young man, it's fate that we've met again. I sense something's not quite right here. If you hear any noise, don't run around." Ning Caichen nodded slightly and said, "I understand." Yan Chixia chuckled and stood up, saying, "Alright, it's getting late. It's time to rest. Do you want to share a room with me?"
Ning Caichen shook his head and said, "I still need to study some poetry and books tonight, so I won't stay with you, Daoist." Yan Chixia nodded and said, "That's fine too." In the room next to Yan Chixia's, Ning Caichen tidied up the room, lit an oil lamp, took out a book of poetry and books, and sat down to read it carefully. Inspired by Lu Qiwen and Zhang Danyue the day before, Ning Caichen could be said to have seized every opportunity to read on the way. Lu Qiwen and Zhang Danyue couldn't help but chuckle when they saw this.
The night was quiet; apart from the chirping of insects among the weeds outside the house and the sound of the wind, there were no other sounds.
Suddenly, a white shadow flashed past Ning Caichen's window. Ning Caichen noticed it and looked up, but he found nothing.
In the next room, Yan Chixia was sitting cross-legged in meditation. After several days of recuperation, the injuries he sustained in the battle with the thousand-year-old zombie had mostly healed, and he could now unleash about 70-80% of his cultivation.
Suddenly, Yan Chixia opened his eyes abruptly, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. He frowned, sniffed the air, and then stood up abruptly, exclaiming, "There's demonic energy!" He grabbed the ancient sword lying beside him, pushed open the door, and went out. He looked around, then sniffed the air again, confirming that there was indeed residual demonic energy in the air.
Ning Caichen heard a noise coming from Yan Chixia's room and looked over. Just then, Yan Chixia came out. When Yan Chixia saw Ning Caichen looking over, he asked, "Ning Caichen, have you seen anyone?"
Ning Caichen shook his head and said, "Besides you and me, is there anyone else here?"
Yan Chixia frowned and said, "Boy, you stay here and don't go anywhere. I'm going out for a walk!"
Ning Caichen nodded and said, "It's so late, Daoist Master, you still have to go out. Remember to be careful." Yan Chixia smiled and said, "You don't need to worry about me. Just take good care of yourself." Ning Caichen chuckled and said, "Don't worry, Daoist Master, I will take good care of myself." Yan Chixia flashed away, and Ning Caichen watched Yan Chixia's figure leave, then stretched and sat down under the lamp again to read his book.
In an inconspicuous corner of Lanruo Temple, Lu Qiwen and Zhang Danyue were standing there dumbfounded, having witnessed everything that had just happened.

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