Xu Hongcai is undoubtedly one of the most interesting monks Wang Chen has ever seen.
When he knocked on the door asking for shelter, he looked particularly down and out, but after Wang Chen invited him in, he drank two glasses of spiritual wine and ate a few pieces of animal meat, and immediately became energetic.
In fact, this middle-aged monk's appearance is quite good, his skin is fair and his temperament is elegant, without the greasy smell that is mixed with the world of mortals. He also talks well and has an excellent ability to mobilize the atmosphere.
A perfect killer of middle-aged and elderly female nuns, a severe patient with social-bull syndrome!
Wang Chen heard a lot of interesting anecdotes about the world of immortality from him, as well as various recent news circulating in Baihu City.
This New Year’s Eve dinner is not a loss if you share it with others.
After three rounds of drinking, Xu Hong was slightly tipsy. He suddenly stared at Wang Chen and asked, "Fellow Daoist Wang, are you planning to go to the West Sea Spiritual Realm after spring?"
Wang Chen nodded: "Yes."
This is not a shameful thing. When many monks came to Feixian City, they used it as a springboard to cross the natural chasm of the Yulong Mountain Range and enter the West Sea Spiritual Domain.
However, many monks never came out after entering the mountain, and some stayed in Feixian City to take root.
"This road is not easy to walk."
Xu Hongcai was slightly absent-minded, as if some unpleasant memories had been evoked.
He put down his wine glass and said in a deep voice: "Fellow Daoist Wang, it is very dangerous to climb the Yulong Mountain. You can't say that you will escape death. The number of people who can make it out alive is at most 23 out of 10."
"Have you really thought it through?"
The Yulong Mountain Range stretches for millions of miles from west to east and is thousands of miles wide. Even giant ships cannot fly across it.
There are countless monsters living deep in the mountains, and the journey from south to north is really extremely dangerous!
Wang Chen: "I know very well."
Xu Hongcai asked again: "Then do you know about mountain climbing?"
"Mountain Climbing Party?"
Wang Chen really didn’t know, he had never heard of it.
Xu Hongcai said: "If you want to climb Yulong Mountain, joining the mountain climbing team would be the best choice."
The Fanshan Society is not a sect or a gang, but an organization of monks founded by a group of monks who intend to cross Yulong Mountain.
It can also be said to be a mutual aid association.
The Fanshan Society has a long history in Feixian City, and it is impossible to find out who the original founder was.
However, the Mountain Crossing Society organizes a group of monks to go into the mountains every year to break through the pass and open a passage to the West Sea Spiritual Realm.
In fact, this passage has always existed, but it changes frequently, so it requires experienced ferrymen to lead it in order to deal with various unexpected situations.
The ferrymen in the Mountain Crossing Club are the best guides. Not only are they familiar with the environment in the mountains, but they also have certain interactions with the big demons and even the demon king in Yulong Mountain.
It's just that the Mountain Crossing Society has always been very hidden. Ordinary monks neither know about it nor have any channels to join.
"I know a ferryman from the Mountain Crossing Club."
Xu Hongcai said: "I can recommend you to join the team that will break into the mountains next year."
Wang Chen was immediately overjoyed: "Thank you so much, fellow Taoist!"
It’s really hard to find anything without wearing iron shoes, and it takes no effort at all to get it!
He has been here for a while, and Feixian City has become White Tiger City, but he still can't find a way out.
Wang Chen even thought about going into the mountains alone to explore the route if it didn't work out.
But this is a last resort choice. Unless there is no other choice, it is not worth taking such a risk.
Now that Xu Hongcai has taken the initiative to provide such a channel, it is really an unexpected surprise!
"Don't thank me yet."
Xu Hongcai said sternly: "There is a fee for taking people through the mountains. Zifu has three thousand, and Qi training has ten thousand. There is no guarantee of 100% safety. You have to think carefully."
If it was free, then Wang Chen wouldn’t believe it!
He replied happily: "Three thousand is not expensive."
"Three thousand?"
Xu Hongcai was stunned for a moment and said subconsciously: "Qi training costs ten thousand spiritual stones."
Wang Chen smiled and said nothing.
Xu Hongcai was confused at first, but then suddenly realized: "You, you, you, you are the top cultivator of Zifu!"
The middle-aged monk stuttered when he spoke, with a look of horror in his eyes.
Wang Chen silently dispersed the hidden magic that blessed his body, and the aura belonging to the monks of the Zifu appeared instantly!
Normally, whether he is going out or opening a shop to sell, he hides his true cultivation level.
On the one hand, it is to avoid attracting attention and causing unnecessary trouble.
In addition, it is also to gain experience points for the skills of Hidden God.
And now is not the time to hide your clumsiness!
Xu Hongcai wiped the sweat from his forehead and saluted respectfully: "I have offended you."
He felt very uneasy.
Although Wang Chen seems to be very talkative, who can guarantee that he will not fall out?
Xu Hongcai remembered his previous dissolute behavior in front of Wang Chen and couldn't help sweating!
"Fellow Taoist, your words are serious."
Wang Chen picked up the wine jar and poured a glass of spiritual wine for Xu Hongcai: "As friends, regardless of your level of cultivation, come and have a drink!"
Xu Hongcai calmed down and held up the wine glass with both hands: "Thank you, fellow Taoist, I will drink this glass to the full!"
After a glass of spiritual wine, the atmosphere between the two regained harmony and harmony.
Xu Hongcai sighed deeply in his heart.
Wang Chen opened his palace at such a young age. With such talent and qualifications, he is considered a genius among the great sects.
He had the intention of making friends and currying favor with him, so he and Wang Chen exchanged drinks and made witty remarks from time to time.
The New Year's Eve dinner lasted until midnight.
That night, Xu Hongcai stayed at Wang Chen's talisman shop.
He did not dare to stay longer, so he said goodbye and left the next morning on the first day of the Lunar New Year, and made an agreement with Wang Chen to arrange a meeting with Wang Chen as soon as he contacted the ferryman of the Mountain Crossing Club.
Wang Chen was not in a hurry and continued his practice after the New Year.
On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, Xu Hong appeared at the door of the store again.
He told Wang Chen that he had already made an agreement with the ferryman of the Mountain Crossing Club and agreed to meet him at the Star Reaching Pavilion tonight.
The Mountain Climbing Club has requirements for "customers". They do not just give spirit stones to join the mountain climbing team. They also need to assess the cultivation strength of the "newcomers" and understand the latter's character and temperament.
After the team enters the mountain, they are faced with unpredictable dangers at all times. If there is a pig teammate inside, it may kill the entire team.
This kind of situation has happened many times in the past, so Huanshan Association adheres to the principle of preferring nothing to nothing.
If Wang Chen can't meet their requirements, then even paying several times more spiritual stones will be in vain!
Xu Hongcai made this point clear to Wang Chen.
Of course Wang Chen wouldn't mind.
So under Xu Hongcai's recommendation, he went to the largest restaurant in Baihu City at night.
I met the ferryman that Xu Hongcai talked about.
The meeting between the two parties went smoothly. Wang Chen showed off his cultivation and the second-level wind and thunder sword.
Prove that you won't be a burden to the team.
Finally he got an order to climb over the mountain!
