Chapter 109 Red Dust Treasure: Ten Thousand Houses of Lights
Chapter 109 The most precious treasure in the world of mortals: the lights of thousands of families
The greenery on both sides of the bank is like a ridge, and the clouds and mountains face each other in the evening.
The bow of the boat looks out at the sky independently, and the brilliant sunlight and ripples are eye-catching.
Standing on the bow of the boat blowing the cool autumn breeze, looking at the dock in the distance, Jiang Xuan's heart moved:
"It is said that Yunmengze is a perfect circle as a whole, with a diameter of about 2,000 kilometers, which means the circumference is 6,283 kilometers."
"I let the "Blue Dragon" tow the ship for five days, sailing almost 500 kilometers every day. Calculating the time, it seems that it is time to arrive in Jersey County."
In the midst of his thoughts, Jiang Xuan tapped the cabin deck with his toes, and then the boat quickly headed towards the dock like an arrow leaving the string.
As we got closer, Jiang Xuan could see the dock more clearly.
The dock in Jersey County is much larger than that in Sixi County, and there is an endless stream of people on the shore.
The bullock cart pulled the carts of supplies out of the dock, and the government servants with swords patrolled the streets and looked at every passerby. Some people were caught stealing grass, and they knelt down and begged others to show their kindness.
Wait, wait, etc. exist together to create this lively and noisy picture.
However, the noise on the pier became quiet as Jiang Xuan gradually approached:
"The master is coming, everyone, make way."
As a loud roar came from nowhere, a channel of about thirty meters suddenly opened up next to the pier, and the government officials drove away the vendors on the shore, creating an equally wide avenue.
Looking down at the dark black Taoist robe on his body, Jiang Xuan smiled to himself.
The difference between immortals and mortals was so nakedly displayed in front of him.
Even if he is not an immortal yet, he is just a young Taoist priest who has entered the Taoist realm.
"Congratulations to welcome the Master to Jersey County."
As his cruise ship docked, the government officials bowed their heads and shouted out words that seemed to have been rehearsed thousands of times.
With a slight movement of his fingers, the "green dragon" emerged from the water, became smaller, and then wrapped around Jiang Xuan's index finger.
Seeing his sleight of hand, the eyes of the government officials suddenly brightened.
Then, the moment Jiang Xuan stepped onto the pier, a purple-robed government official broke away from the team and ran to his side:
"Master, are you visiting Jersey County or passing by? Do you need us to help you take care of your cruise ship?"
Seeing the yamen servants groveling, Jiang Xuan was silent for a moment and then said:
"I was passing by and I gave the cruise ship to you."
The yamen servant showed a hint of joy when he heard this, and then said loudly:
"Master sent a Jersey County cruise ship."
After saying this, the Yamen waiting on both sides spoke in unison:
"Thank you, Master, for the gift of the boat."
As the sounds fell, the purple-robed yamen leader said next to Jiang Xuan:
"Master, do you need us to help you arrange transportation into the county?"
"In addition, the Zuixian Pavilion in the county is specially opened for people like the guru to practice Taoism. It is only open to people like the guru and does not charge any fees."
"On the 20th of every month, the magistrate will hold a treasure appraisal meeting at Zuixian Tower. At that time, most of the masters in the city will gather at Zuixian Tower to exchange what they need."
Seeing the yamen officer rattling out a series of information, Jiang Xuan's mind began to spin rapidly.
"This Jersey County magistrate is also a talented person, and his methods of winning over people's hearts are considered adequate."
"From a modern perspective, what the dock officials did was naturally very embarrassing."
"But if we look at it according to ancient people's thinking, isn't it just giving the government officials enough face by doing this?"
"Now that I have a good impression, if I mention Zuixian Tower, most of the monks will take a look."
"But there are still six or seven days before the 20th. I have to go north to Beijing. I'm afraid I won't be able to go to Zuixian Tower."
"But if the time is right when I come back, I can go shopping by myself."
Thoughts in his heart were constantly spinning, and Jiang Xuan, who had made up his mind, waved his hand to the yamen servant:
"Now that I have something to do, I won't go to the county seat."
"I say goodbye."
After that, he didn't care about the astonished expression on the yamen's face, and directly turned Ah Huang back into a tiger, jumped on its head and went straight into Qingming.
"Best regards, Master."
Hearing the shouts from the direction of the pier in mid-air, Jiang Xuan couldn't help but pat his forehead.
This set is really similar to that of Hai Moulao in his previous life.
After leaving the dock, he asked the little tiger to lower himself. After Jiang Xuan put on a Confucian uniform, he let the little tiger hide himself, and then walked toward the Jersey County seat alone.
He has to go to Jersey County to buy a car.
Regardless of whether it was a carriage or a four-wheeled car, he was not prepared to walk to the capital alone.
"Xu~~"
"Scholar, where are you going? Do you want an old man to give you a ride?"
Not long after walking, Jiang Xuan heard an old but energetic voice coming from beside him.
Turning to look at the white-haired but extremely strong old man wearing a mandarin jacket and riding an ox cart, Jiang Xuan smiled and got on the ox cart:
"Thank you very much, father-in-law."
The old man waved his hand:
"Thank you for what?"
"To be convenient for others is to be convenient for yourself. Maybe one day in the future, scholar, you will just help the old man?"
The old man driving the bullock cart was extremely talkative:
"Do you know, scholar? Last night, a master came to borrow a candle. He said he wanted to use the lights of thousands of families to refine some precious treasure in this world."
"Old man, I thought that the guru was sincere, so I asked him to go into the house and get a candle."
"And guess what?"
"What's wrong?"
Jiang Xuan immediately entered the complimenting mode.
"Later, the master caught a big rat as big as a calf at the old man's house."
"Big mouse?"
Jiang Xuan continued to praise.
"Yes, big rat."
"I don't know how the old man could have such a big rat in his house, hiding it in a rice vat and still not being discovered."
"If it hadn't been for the guru, the old man's family of nine might have been poisoned by that big rat."
"But besides that guru, I also have to thank the county master."
"If the county master hadn't worshiped Taoism, we wouldn't have had so many masters in Jersey County."
"You see, this cart of firewood I am pulling is intended to be delivered to the county magistrate's house."
"The master killed the big rat and then left. The old man couldn't find anyone, but he couldn't bear to say no thanks."
"So old man, I thought of the county magistrate."
Riding an ox cart and following the old man, a quarter of an hour later, a tall city wall came into Jiang Xuan's eyes.
Seeing the long queue at the city gate, the old man stopped the ox cart and said to Jiang Xuan:
"Scholar, I will send you here."
"Master, warriors and you scholars can enter the county directly through the gate. You don't have to wait in line with us. I won't waste your time, old man."
Looking away at the direction of the city wall, Jiang Xuan then put his hand into his sleeves and took out two "House Town Talismans":
"Old man, these two talismans should be considered as a thank you gift from me."
Seeing that the old man was refusing to take it, Jiang Xuan put the talisman on the bullock cart and jumped out of the cart:
"My father-in-law, you also said on the road that we are destined to meet each other. If you are destined to meet me, please give me a ride."
"Since we are so destined, I will give you two talismans. Just accept them."
"After taking the talisman back, hang it on the door frame. A talisman will ensure your family's good health for a year."
"If the talisman turns into ashes and disappears for no reason, then quickly go to the Taoist temple to find the master."
After saying that, Jiang Xuan waved his hand to the old man and walked straight towards the county seat.
As the old man said, since he is destined, there is no harm in giving him two talismans.
Of course, the talismans given by Jiang Xuan were not of perfect quality, but were only slightly better than those sold by ordinary Taoist temples.
If he was given that kind of perfect talisman, he was afraid that the old man would get into trouble, and he was also afraid that the trouble would come to him.