Talk about the world of mortals in detail

One passage was so brilliant that it attracted applause from the whole house.

"The old gentleman said it well!" "This book is so wonderful. Few people in Chengtian Mansion can match your skills!"

"Today I have seen what it means to have one person play multiple roles!"

"Thank you, thank you!" "Come on, old man, have some tea! Eat some of the glutinous rice cakes made by our restaurant!"

The teahouse owner even personally brought the teapot and refreshments and served Qi Zhongbin new tea and snacks.

Qi Zhongbin put away his folding fan and thanked him, then sat down from his standing position. Hui Mian jumped out of him and collected the coins one by one.

Seeing this mink, the tea guests around were surprised again.

"Hey, what kind of animal is this? It's so spiritual!" "This is a mink!"

"Oh, it's not easy to develop like this, right?"

"Hey, hey, he even eats rice cakes!"

"It really is!"

The people around him clapped their hands in amazement, and some laughed heartily, while Hui Mian ran back to Qi Zhongbin with a rice cake in his mouth to gnaw on his shoulder, making a group of people who had never seen the world make a fuss.

"Shopkeeper, this old gentleman is a treasure. Are you talking about not reading anymore tomorrow?" "Yes, I want to hear something else!"

"Yeah yeah!"

The teahouse owner sat down at the same table as Qi Zhongbin and watched Qi Zhongbin drinking tea and eating snacks, with a smile on his face squeezing the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes.

When this old gentleman first came here, he told stories he learned from his master, but he has never dared to perform them for many years. Today is the first time he tried it. If he talks well, he can give him a pot of tea and a plate of snacks.

Naturally, the teahouse owner didn't have any objections. The teahouse doesn't restrict people from talking. If you want to read a book, just talk. When the teahouse guests heard that someone was reading a book, they subconsciously gathered around to listen.

Who would have thought that this old gentleman would startle everyone with his skills as soon as he opened his mouth. The shopkeeper has never seen such a person in the tea house business for more than ten years. Everyone has to keep people here.

"Uh-huh-huh, the old man's story-telling skills are amazing. The changes in his oral skills are unparalleled. Are you considering staying here as a storyteller for a long time? Oh, the price is negotiable!"

Qi Zhongbin smiled.

"Thank you, shopkeeper. I'm just giving it a try, and I'll talk to you from time to time. There's no need to say anything about the price. Just give me a pot of good tea!"

"Hey, it's easy to talk about!"

The tea guests next to me were also very happy, after all, I might be able to hear it more often in the future.

Someone at the table not far away was feeling sincerely.

"It's the capital after all. Especially this time the emperor's imperial title is posted all over the world. There are many talented people and strangers here. Even if you meet a storyteller in a teahouse, he has special skills!"

Qi Zhongbin looked at the table, and the teahouse waiter passing by the table said proudly.

"What the guest officials said is true, otherwise we wouldn't be at the emperor's feet!"

Many of the tea guests at other tables also talked about things in the capital, and they also talked about the recent gathering of masters from all over the world.

"Today, the emperor ordered the immortal masters from all over the world to come here. The capital has been very lively recently!" "That's natural. You can meet some mages while walking around on the street!"

"Are all of those capable?" "Hey, there are a lot of people who are cheating and abducting people. How else will the emperor hold a Dharma Appraisal Conference?"

"Yes, yes, the word "appraisal of law" is very crucial!"

Talking about the lively things in the capital, the atmosphere in the teahouse was lively and harmonious because of the story we had just read. Several tables in the hall exchanged information and chatted with each other.

Qi Zhongbin was also listening when others were chatting. When he talked about the Dharma Appraisal Conference, he couldn't help but smile.

"Why does this sound so similar to a martial arts tournament between Jianghu people?" "The old gentleman still sees clearly, and I think so too!"

"Yes, yes, the old gentleman is right. In fact, it's just this way!"

"Anyway, there's a lot of fun to watch! Man, let's have a plate of melon seeds and candied fruits!"

"Hey, I'll be here soon~~~"

The hot discussion in this street corner tea house is also a microcosm of the capital city, and it is also a reflection of the rich fireworks atmosphere.

At this moment, a teahouse waiter who was looking for customers outside hurried back to the building and shouted excitedly inside.

"Quick, come and take a look. There is a big truck transporting a big stove on the road on one side——"

"What big stove?" "It looks like a big cauldron but not quite like it. Come and take a look!"

"Let's go, let's take a look!"

Many people in the tea house got up, and a group of people crowded to the door of the tea house. On the road diagonally across the corner, officials were opening the way and Taoists were accompanying them, and a cart pulled by four horses was slowly moving with the crowd.

The big stove had a dark copper color and was taller than a big man from foot to top, with a faint smoke rising from it.

"Oh, is it an alchemy furnace?" "Oh, when you put it that way, it really looks like it!"

"Is he an alchemist?" "This is really rare!"

"Isn't this stove made of copper?" "It looks like it!"

"Huh? How much does this cost?"

A group of tea-goers were talking in amazement, and nearby people were also gathered on the roadside to watch. This battle was rare when there were so many mages in the capital, especially when the officials were escorting them.

"Look, the person sitting in that car is the old mage, right?"

"If you can refine elixirs, you will be an immortal master!"

Behind the roofless cart transporting the alchemy furnace was a carriage with people on it, and the old Taoist couldn't help but frequently opened the side curtains to look at the streets of the capital.

Most of the disciples followed the furnace cart and carriage, their eyes full of novelty, but they had to try their best to maintain restraint to avoid being scolded by their master.

When the people were talking, the team passed by nearby, and the crowd's voices would stop temporarily. They all stared at the alchemy furnace with wide eyes, and even felt a heat coming from far away and then going away as the team passed by.

When the team left, the group of people started discussing excitedly again, and all they talked about was elixir.

Qi Zhongbin stroked his beard and looked at the team going away, the alchemy furnace on the cart, and the group of people.

Hui Mian stood on Qi Zhongbin's shoulder, looking at that direction with interest, and whispered.

"It's interesting, I have to let Shi Sheng see it when he comes!"

Qi Zhongbin nodded slightly, and a hand hidden in his sleeve calculated a little and understood something.

"I didn't expect that the alchemist of the alchemy school, although he gave the "Alchemy Art Wonderful" to the master, his life span returned to normal because of the master's action, and he really realized something later"

Hui Mian shook his head.

"This is the opportunity on the road of cultivation. I am very lucky to have it. However, what Jiao said back then was true. His disciples were useless. If the alchemy skills were really passed on to them, they would cause great disasters! Although this one is not any of those back then, it doesn't look like a promising talent either." Qi Zhongbin sighed. "Maybe it was once." While the people in the teahouse were chatting leisurely, the Sitianjian was already very busy, and all the officials were sent out. There are definitely many magicians who came to the capital, but not everyone has revealed the imperial list. The real revealing of the imperial list also means that they have entered the court's sight. This part of people is only a minority. Even so, there are more than 300 ranks of magicians who have arrived in Chengtian Prefecture and registered. Why is it called rank? Because some people did not come alone, they may come with more than a dozen disciples, and that can only be counted as one rank. As for those who did not reveal the imperial list and were not registered, you can find a lot of them by walking around the streets of the capital. Sima Xiao, along with the Imperial Astronomical Bureau and some officials from the Ministry of Rites, not only had to arrange the food, clothing, housing and transportation of those mages, but also had to try to identify whether each mages had real talent.

Of course, there were also some targets that received special attention.

The post station was definitely not enough, and some mansions under the name of the court were also used, especially for some key targets, the other party's requirements would be seriously considered.

Near the palace city, the big alchemy furnace had been placed in the front yard of a mansion, and was carefully moved by several masters of the palace.

The deputy supervisor of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau personally led the old Taoist and a group of disciples into the mansion.

"Master Gao, this mansion is for you to stay temporarily. The mansion is divided into front and back yards and gardens. All the houses have been cleaned. Just tell us if you have any requirements later!"

The disciples around the old Taoist were stunned, and even the old Taoist himself widened his eyes.

There are many gorgeous houses in the capital. Although this group of people are overwhelmed, they are not so out of control. In fact, they are more or less knowledgeable. The house starts from the entrance to the front yard. The layout of the carved railings and painted eaves and tiles is not just exquisite and gorgeous. Compared with the shabby Taoist temple they originally lived in, it is even more different. "The people who lived in this house before were not ordinary people, right?" The old Taoist couldn't help but say this, and the official on the side smiled and nodded. "The Taoist priest is worthy of being a master. This house was originally owned by the Tan family. It is one of the several side houses that Mr. Tan likes. Everything is arranged in detail. Sima arranged this place for you and all the disciples, which shows how much he values ​​you!" As they spoke, everyone had already arrived at the front yard, and the deputy supervisor could also feel the heat of the alchemy furnace in front. Of course, the treatment depends on the person. This Taoist priest Gao Hongqing came with his disciples. This alchemy furnace alone is extremely extraordinary. It has never been extinguished thousands of miles away. All the records of officials who had been received along the way showed that these people were not simple.

When the old Taoist heard the words of the deputy supervisor, his heart skipped a beat. Before he spoke, the disciples around him became curious.

"Mr. Tan?" "Who is Mr. Tan?" "I don't know."

The old Taoist looked at the disciples, and then looked at the deputy supervisor.

"But is it Mr. Tan who was once known as the richest man in the world?"

The deputy supervisor nodded with a smile.

"Yes, it is Mr. Tan. It's no wonder that the young Taoist priests don't know him. It's been decades, and ordinary people have forgotten him now. But don't worry, this house has been carefully taken care of for many years and is absolutely suitable for living. I will accompany the Taoist priest to look around."

The old Taoist priest and his disciples were very excited. Each disciple couldn't wait to grab some houses and rooms according to their seniority. Naturally, they couldn't be dissatisfied with their residence.

When the deputy supervisor was about to leave, the old Taoist priest and his disciples sent him to the gate of the house.

"Thank you, sir. I and my disciples are very satisfied!"

"You are welcome, but you need to prepare early. In addition to the Dharma Appraisal Conference, the emperor may meet with masters like you in advance!"

The deputy supervisor said so, and when the old Taoist nodded, he bowed again and left.

There were still imperial guards outside the gate, but they would not restrict the Taoists from entering and leaving.

The old Taoist and his disciples were excited and nervous.

"Master, you are going to see the emperor."

"I know!"

——

At about the same time, in the imperial study of the palace, Sima Xiao was reporting to the emperor with a prepared document.

After talking about the general situation, Sima Xiao made a summary.

"Although the Heavenly Master has not appeared yet, as of the 15th of this month, there are 322 remaining registered masters in Si Tianjian, among whom there are 14 who are of special concern. Your Majesty, please take a look!"

The emperor walked directly from the desk and took the document from Sima Xiao's hand. He looked at the contents of the document with excitement. More than three hundred places were too many, but there were rough descriptions of the fourteen important ones. .

Suddenly, the emperor's eyes focused on one of them, and then he looked at Sima Xiao with joy.

"Alchemy Taoist? Did you come with an alchemy furnace? How big is the alchemy furnace?"

Sima Xiao sighed slightly in his heart, he knew that the emperor would definitely pay attention to them, if possible, and he also understood that these Taoists did have something, and they really couldn't be eliminated casually.

"Back to the emperor, he is an alchemy Taoist. His furnace is made of copper and weighs more than two thousand kilograms. It traveled thousands of miles and used a lot of manpower and material resources to transport it to the capital. According to records from various places, even if no charcoal is burned, the alchemy furnace is still burning. It has never been extinguished."

If Sima Xiao didn't say these things, someone would always say them, so he simply said it.

The emperor's face became even more happy when he heard this. When he heard this, he knew that it was not simple!

"Where is it? Where is the old Taoist priest?"