Chapter 11: Zhu Xian in Zhu Xian World
The world of Zhuxian.
At the foot of Qingyun Mountain, fifty miles northwest of the big city of Heyang, there is a small village called Caomiao Village.
There are more than 40 households living here, and the people are simple and honest. Most of the villagers go up the mountain to collect firewood and exchange it for some money to Qingyunmen to live.
On weekdays, villagers often see Qingyun disciples flying around and performing all kinds of magical things. They worship Qingyun Sect and think they are immortals. Qingyun Sect has always taken care of the people around them and is quite good to the villagers here.
The reincarnation identity of Shangqing Yujing Taoist was a child in Cao Miao Village, and he was Zhang Xiaofan's younger brother.
At this time, Zhang Xiaochun was speaking about The Investiture of the Gods on a large green rock with a lively expression on his face. He had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, a proud character, and skin as white as jade. Although he was wearing coarse cloth clothes, he could not hide his otherworldly aura.
It’s just like the immortals on Qingyun Mountain.
Below were a group of children, including Lin Jingyu and Zhang Xiaofan, who were sitting on the ground and listening fascinatedly. They were attracted by what he said, and there was no lack of longing in their eyes.
In their eyes, Zhang Xiaochun was like a huge treasure, with so many strange things in his head that they could never finish telling them in a book.
Sometimes I really want to open his head and see how Zhang Xiaochun remembers so many stories.
Lin Jingyu, in particular, couldn't help but feel envy as he watched Zhang Xiaochun talking on the bluestone.
Let’s talk about Zhang Xiaofan.
Different from Zhang Xiaochun's handsome appearance, Zhang Xiaofan's appearance can be said to be somewhat ordinary, even a little dark and thin, just like any other teenager in the village.
The two brothers were so different in character that sometimes their parents even wondered how they could raise such different children with the same rice and flour.
Most of the young people in the village are simple and honest. Most of them have never left Cao Miao Village since they were born, and have never even been to Heyang City. They don’t know what the outside world is like, and what the immortals on the distant Qingyun Mountain are like.
For these young children, everything is a mystery, with an attraction that draws them like moths to a flame.
"The three pure ones become more extraordinary when they are burned, the magic in the pot must be stopped; a tree is moved here and it gives me life, don't worry about the clones when they are gone. Punishing and scattering the immortal roots is shallow, and the path of complete righteousness is selfless; you must know that good and bad are all determined by heaven, and the disciples of Jiejiao are foolish in vain.
It is said that the disciples came to see the Zhuxian formation. They saw a Zhuxian sword hanging in the east, a Luxian sword hanging in the south, a Xianxian sword hanging in the west, and a Juxian sword hanging in the north. There were gates and windows in front and back, and the air was filled with murderous aura and the wind was howling…”
The story of the Three Religions breaking the Zhuxian Formation and Laozi transforming into the Three Pure Ones in one breath is told vividly by Zhang Xiaochun, making people feel as if they are there. The various magical powers and Taoist techniques performed in the story are wonderful and mysterious.
However, compared to the somewhat profound Investiture of the Gods, the children in the village still prefer to listen to Journey to the West more. The Monkey King in the story goes down to the Dragon Palace, breaks into the underworld, and makes trouble in heaven, making him more like a lawless hero.
Snapped!
A long rectangular stone was used as a rattle, and it was hit hard on the bluestone, waking up the children who were immersed in the story.
Before Zhang Xiaochun could pick up the large coarse porcelain bowl beside him and drink some cool water to moisten his throat, the children below were already buzzing with excitement.
There was a lot of chatter and discussion.
"That Master Tongtian is really powerful. He can defeat four people alone with his Immortal Execution Formation!"
"You are wrong. I am the real master of Taiqing Saint. The one who transforms into three pure ones is not as good as Tongtian Sect Master."
"Hey, Xiaochun, do you think there are really immortals who can travel to the vast ocean in the morning and to Cangwu in the evening as you said?" Lin Jingyu asked.
"Why not? Aren't there many old immortals on Qingyun Mountain?"
When Zhang Xiaofan saw his younger brother being questioned, he directly retorted without waiting for Zhang Xiaochun to speak. This also shows how much love he, as an older brother, has for his younger brother.
Lin Jingyu's father also received some education and had some knowledge. He was not an unlearned person, otherwise he would not have given his son such a cultured name as Lin Jingyu.
Moreover, in the original novel, even when Lin Jingyu encountered a sudden change, he was still able to make clear statements and act in a proper manner in front of the leaders of Qingyun Sect.
It can also be seen from this that, compared with ordinary villagers, Lin Jingyu's family has some discipline.
Let's not talk about anything else, let's just talk about the brothers Zhang Xiaofan and Zhang Xiaochun, one is Xiaofan and the other is Xiaochun, the names couldn't be simpler, but this is also good! Not as good as the best, but better than the worst.
At least he is not the likes of Gousheng and Erniu. If he were really called these, Taoist Yujing would not be able to raise his head in front of the other two Taoist Sanqing.
At this time, Lin Jingyu was naturally dissatisfied with Zhang Xiaofan's retort. As a young man with an extreme temper, he immediately retorted:
"Even those old gods on Qingyun Mountain are probably not as powerful as Xiaochun said. I've heard my father say that although they are powerful, they definitely can't change the world like Tongtian Jiaozhu in the story."
"You haven't seen it yourself, how do you know that the old immortal can't do it?"
For a moment, the two naturally had an argument.
No one is willing to give in to the other, and it seems like each person has his own reasons.
This is the battle of youthful ambitions.
Just like in Lu Chun’s previous life, when kids were arguing about a game, you said this character was awesome, and I thought that character was awesome. It seemed like a meaningless thing, but it was also fun for kids, wasn’t it?
Seeing that Zhang Xiaofan and Lin Jingyu were about to fight, Zhang Xiaochun quickly jumped off the bluestone to separate the two.
He advised, "Okay, I'm just telling you a story, why are you two still fighting?"
"If you ask me, the things in the storybooks are all made up by people. No matter how powerful they are, the immortals on Qingyun Mountain can't compare to them."
Hearing that the storyteller Zhang Xiaochun had personally begun to judge, Lin Jingyu behaved like a proud swan, with an unstoppable smile on his face.
"That's what I said. Those old immortals from Qingyun Mountain can't compare to me. Xiaofan, are you convinced?"
On the other hand, Zhang Xiaofan was like a defeated rooster. He wanted to make a few rebuttals, but facing the final verdict of his younger brother, it was difficult for him as an older brother to say that he was wrong.
Moreover, Zhang Xiaofan was not good at speaking and he really couldn't explain it clearly, and he was also stubborn.
So he insisted angrily and said, "Xiaochun is always right, but as for you, Jingyu, I just don't accept it!"
"Hey, Zhang Xiaofan you......"
Seeing Lin Jingyu rushing towards Zhang Xiaofan, Zhang Xiaofan was so smart. As expected of a talented person, he ran away immediately.
If he can’t win the argument, can’t he run away?
"Where are you running to, little brat?"
With a shout and a hint of laughter, Lin Jingyu led four or five boys and girls and chased after Zhang Xiaofan in front.
Zhang Xiaofan's face was full of smiles at this moment. He ran forward with all his might, occasionally looking back and making a face.
"Zhang Xiaofan, if you have the guts, just stop!"
Lin Jingyu shouted loudly from behind.
Zhang Xiaofan pouted and said as he ran: "Do you take me as an idiot?"
As he spoke, he ran even faster.
Behind the two of them, Zhang Xiaochun shook his head and followed them slowly, chasing all the way. He saw everyone running towards the dilapidated thatched temple at the east end of the village.
Zhang Xiaochun couldn't help but frown when he saw this: "It's time for the plot to begin, time flies!"
"Next, I also need to make some arrangements!"
(End of this chapter)