Bevan Mountain

On this day, the gate of Jinbaoju opened very early in the morning.

You'er took Jiang Wuyue to the market to buy some food and clothing for the journey, and then took out the box of gold that was left at home without authorization and put it in the carriage.

The sky was bright and clear above his head, and Jiang Wuyue had already sat down in front of the car.

You'er jumped to one side, picked up the reins, gave a sharp drink, stepped on the horse's hooves, and flew away towards the northwest direction.

More than half a month later, it coincides with the rainy season.It wasn't raining much, but it had been pattering for several days.

The two of them took turns, one in the car with the side window open, and the other outside the car, wearing a coir raincoat, walking comfortably and listening to the rain.

In the end, Jiang Wuyue couldn't stand it anymore: "This horse has been drenched in rain for another day. Is there a shelter nearby for it to rest."

You'er stretched his legs by the window, leaned against the luggage on the side of the carriage, rubbed the piccolo in his hand, and looked at the rain outside the window: "You should be able to reach Zhenzhou before evening. Go there and rest."

He twirled the piccolo on his fingertips, and said: "I know an old man who happens to live there, so I can drop by and visit."

"Old man?" Jiang Wuyue turned sideways to look at You'er.

You'er also took his eyes back from the rain curtain, and said with a smile: "Well, his name is Zhu Dabo, my Wangnian friend, I met by chance before. He is a Fangxian Taoist, and now he is a guest in the state pastoral mansion of Zhenzhou—— Very rich."

She said the next four words with a lively expression, Jiang Wuyue turned her head back with a smile, and listened to You'er's tone of voice and said lazily: "This is to appreciate the rain, I still have to go to the old man Zhu's house, pavilions, pavilions, emerald green Bamboo Falling Flowers, very poetic and picturesque."

Jiang Wuyue didn't care much, she lowered her head and thought about things, and then roughly calculated the next itinerary.

After a while, he suddenly asked: "I'm going to Longxi, but I have to pass Jiuning Mountain?"

"Jiu Ning Mountain?" You'er thought for a while, "It will indeed pass through the border of Jiu Ning Mountain. What? Are you going?"

Jiang Wuyue didn't want to answer rashly, she just said: "If I have enough time, I want to go and have a look."

You'er covered her mouth and smiled, leaning forward enough to tease her: "I heard earlier that there is a thousand-year-old fox demon living on Jiuning Mountain. Be careful if you are lured into the mountain by her, you won't be able to get out even if you come out." .”

Jiang Wuyue naturally knew about the fox demon's enchantment technique, so she was really worried, so she said lightly, "How do you know it's a male?"

"It's just a female..." You'er laughed, "The fox demon is changeable and tempting all living beings, it doesn't matter if you are male or female."

He added: "But there is another thing to say, that fox demon has passed the catastrophe and has gone to immortality - who knows. I heard that she also set up a strange formation somewhere in Jiuning Mountain, and how many outstanding alchemists went to break the formation , did not come back alive, gradually fewer people will go. If she really ascended to immortality, I don’t know if she is still here at that moment.”

Jiang Wuyue said: "Why did she set up an array?"

"It's probably for Qingxiu..." You'er leaned back again, "Many alchemists heard that the fox demon was so beautiful earlier that they all wanted to see her beauty, but the fox demon took a hiding place because of the disturbance. array.

Later, in order to prove their strength and establish their prestige, alchemists often used all their strength to break the formation.

Later, I don't know where it was rumored that the fox demon had cultivated into a fairy, and could know things thousands of miles away, and probably wanted to inquire about the whereabouts of some rare treasures. "

Jiang Wuyue thought over and over again, although finding the fox demon was part of her plan, it was also a bad strategy, so I won't go into it for now.

The timing was just right, and as expected, he entered the city of Zhenzhou near the evening.

You'er drove around several wide alleys, and at a corner of the city, he tightened the reins and stopped.

Jiang Wuyue raised her eyes and saw that the long wall was covered with a green tiled roof, and the front of the gate was reserved and generous, with the words "Drunk View Garden" vigorously written on the plaque.

Jiang Wuyue raised the corners of her mouth knowingly: "Could it be your drinking buddy?"

"He really loves wine, and there are many famous wines in his family. Even his two beloved disciples named the wines, one is called "Qingyun" and the other is "Liuxia". "

You'er smiled sweetly, took out a gourd from the luggage compartment and hung it on his waist, got out of the carriage, and gently knocked on the door.

Not long after, the door opened and a little boy came out.

When Xiao Tong saw the person coming, he shouted in surprise: "Sister You!" Then he let the two of them in, led the carriage and went to get ready.

As soon as you step into the garden, it seems that the hustle and bustle of the busy city that was still in your ears just now has disappeared like a cloud of smoke.

A narrow stone road, sandwiched by green bamboos on both sides of the road, walks dozens of steps, and there is a small courtyard. In the center of the courtyard is a peach tree, which is not yet in flowering period, but it is considered luxuriant and shaded by itself.

Part of the rocks and water are shining through the window hole at the back, and there are two corridors on the left and right.

Going along the right side, there is a long house with curved corridors, pavilions and water pavilions on the lotus pond, the lotus leaves in the pond are bright green, and gurgling rainwater flows down from it.

There is also a waterfront gallery on the opposite side.Passing through the cave gate for another month and bypassing the rugged rockery, you can see several high terraces and pavilions sitting under the lush greenery.

Jiang Wuyue sighed: "It's really a big deal."

In one of the pavilions on the high platform, a solid fat old man was standing by the fence outside the pavilion at some point. His round belly caught his eyes first, and then he noticed that his slightly drooping cheeks were full of fat on his cheeks. When he smiled, his eyes Squinting into a line, because of his ruddy complexion, he seemed kind and friendly.How much is out of tune with this quiet and unique garden.

The old man looked at the visitor with a smile, and said in a rich voice, "Little Youer, you don't say anything in advance every time you come."

You'er also raised his eyebrows at him: "I just come here to shelter from the rain, what can I say."

He turned back to Jiang Wuyue and said, "This old man is Zhu Dabo."

After arriving in the pavilion, Zhu Dabo sat back in the main seat and made tea, two cups left and right.

Seeing that the two of them had already entered the house, they didn't get up, glanced at Jiang Wuyue, then smiled and said to You'er: "This is the first time, Xiao You'er didn't come to me alone - he also brought a Someone like a little fairy is here."

Jiang Wuyue was slightly startled, unable to understand the meaning of his words.

You'er smiled first, and motioned Jiang Wuyue to sit down opposite her: "Where is the fairy, I can see with my own eyes the fireworks she has touched all the way."

"Obviously he is a person who forgets the world..." Zhu Dabo said, "Why, you dragged people into the world of mortals?"

"I don't have that ability..." You'er picked up the teacup to quench his thirst first, and then said, "My friend, Jiang Wuyue. I'm going to Longxi to find Master Bailu. I happened to have something to go in that direction, so I took a with."

Jiang Wuyue nodded slightly to Zhu Dabo, as a greeting.

On the contrary, Zhu Dabo looked surprised: "The real Bailu?"

You'er took the opportunity to inquire: "That's right, that's the head of medical scriptures back then. Do you have any news about him? Is he still at Renshou Mountain?"

"This..." The thick flesh between Zhu Dabo's eyebrows curled up, "I haven't heard from him for a long time. Didn't the rumors say..."

Zhu Dabo stopped suddenly and took a look at Jiang Wuyue.

Jiang Wuyue frowned slightly, her heart only calmed down a little, and she said calmly: "Mr. Zhu, but it's okay to say."

Zhu Dabo agreed, nodded and said, "Reverend Bailu has practiced medicine in many places, and he has indeed healed diseases and saved lives near Renshou Mountain. But according to my information, Reverend Bailu passed away more than ten years ago—this news from me It's not very conclusive, you can listen to seven or eight points."

Jiang Wuyue's face sank for a moment before returning to normal.It's just that the fingers under the table are clenched tightly, and they can't let go.

You'er glanced at her stealthily, thought of some consoling words, and before she could open her mouth, Zhu Dabo said, "Why is Miss Jiang looking for Master Bailu? If you want to study medicine, there are famous medical experts in the state pastoral mansion. "

Jiang Wuyue's tone was calm: "Thank you, Mr. Zhu, for your kindness. I'll look for it first, and then make plans."

Zhu Dabo wanted to ask again, but You'er had already taken off the gourd from his waist, unplugged it, and the aroma of the wine flowed out.

Zhu Dabo was attracted, clapped his hands and laughed loudly: "But the sweet-scented osmanthus wine made by your master?"

You'er put the stopper back on and handed it to Zhu Dabo: "We'll have another drink at dinner."

"Although your master is very mysterious, the wine you brew is very delicious..."

Zhu Dabo took the wine gourd with joy on his face, and did not forget to tease: "You girl, with a gourd hanging around your waist, can be compared with Hu Gong."

You'er was taken aback for a moment, and then smiled smilingly: "Then I can't compare."

But Jiang Wuyue suddenly asked: "Who is Mr. Hu?"

"Since you want to practice medicine to help the world, why haven't you even heard of Hu Gong?" Zhu Dabo laughed dumbly, "Hundreds of years ago, there was a medicine seller with unique skills and kindness. Patients who took his medicine were cured on the same day. Although he received tens of thousands of money every day, he gave the money to the poor and hungry.

Because there is often a medicine gourd hanging in the place where he diagnoses diseases and sells medicine, and there is even a legend that his gourd contains heaven and earth, which is no different from this world, so the world calls him "Hu Gong"——

However, few future generations have seen it, so you can be forgiven if you have never heard of it.On the contrary, he had a disciple, who spread more widely among alchemists of later generations. "

Jiang Wuyue said: "Could it be that this disciple's medical skills are better than Duke Hu's?"

Zhu Dabo laughed and said: "No, but his experience is more tortuous, and there is another reason... It is said that one day, an official in Runan County, named Fei Changfang, was drinking in a restaurant and saw Downstairs on the street, Hu Gong, who sells medicine with medicine gourds, is hanging.

Fei Changfang didn't pay attention to it at first, when he kept drinking until the market downstairs closed and the pedestrians dispersed, he saw the old man quietly jumped into the gourd.

Fei Changfang was astonished, and decided that this old man was by no means an ordinary person.So he earnestly begged to worship Hu Gong as his teacher, and followed Hu Gong into the mountains to learn alchemy.

Unexpectedly, before he finished his studies, Fei Changfang wanted to go down the mountain because he missed his hometown.Before leaving, Duke Hu took pity on his disciple and specially made a talisman for him.

This talisman is insoluble in water and does not dissolve in fire. Holding the talisman in your hand, you only need to read the mantra on the talisman to whip all ghosts, make them fly to ashes and annihilate them, drive away evil spirits, and keep them from getting close. The world calls it "Pot Gongfu".

Fei Changfang carried this talisman all the way, shaking all ghosts and deterring monsters.Unexpectedly, later, the Hu Gongfu was lost for no reason, and Fei Changfang was killed by a hundred ghosts... Since then, the whereabouts of the Hu Gongfu has been unknown. "

After Jiang Wuyue listened, she lowered her eyes in silence for a moment, and then said: "In this way, this talisman should still be somewhere in the world. As long as it is not used by someone with a heart, it can also be regarded as a blessing for people's livelihood."

Zhu Dabo nodded: "That's true. However, it's just a legend. Whether there is a pot of public talismans is really old, and it is difficult for people today to prove it."

Seeing that the two of them were chatting in a serious manner, You'er curled his lips uncomfortably, leaned back in his chair, and turned to Zhu Dabo, "Where are your two good apprentices? Why are there no one around today?"

Zhu Dabo replied with a smile: "The state shepherd wants to widen the river in the state, so he took them and a few alchemists and followers to investigate Qizhen——looking at the weather, it's about time to come back."

"I see that you, Ke Qing, are very relaxed..." You'er said bitterly, "You took the salary from others, built such a big garden, and then hid in it to drink tea."

Zhu Dabo smacked his lips: "I asked you to come here early in the morning. With your clever mind, if you become this guest minister, you will also have a high salary, so why travel around all day long."

You'er said: "What kind of salary is not paid? I can't serve those adults."

"That's what you say..." Zhu Dabo laughed, "I'm a spring snake and a spring worm, and I can't compare to those jumping tigers and dragons. I'm just eating for a living."

You'er said: "You have been so successful all the way, I am afraid that you will get mixed up in the National Teacher's Mansion soon."

Zhu Dabo waved his hands again and again: "If you don't go, don't go, the national teacher will look down on me who came from a leftist sect..."

Just as he was talking, two teenagers entered the door.The two of them saw You'er first, they didn't dare to look too much, they just smiled shyly, and then respectfully said to Zhu Dabo: "Master, dinner is ready."

Zhu Dabo got up and introduced to Jiang Wuyue: "These are my two apprentices, Liuxia and Qingyun." Then he picked up the wine gourd that You'er sent, and shook his eyes at You'er with narrowed smiles.

You'er understood.Several people walked to the dining room together.

Pot talisman: from "The Story of the Immortals"