In the courtyard, after listening to Zhang Jiao's narration, Zhang Pingan sighed.
"Brother."
"You, you."
"Even though you had enlightenment in the rain and founded Taiping Dao, both my master and I knew that you would definitely have a very hard life."
"but……"
Zhang Pingan smiled bitterly and shook his head:
"Why bother?"
"In troubled times, today's Han Dynasty is even more corrupt."
"Those of us, even if we have some special abilities, can only protect the people around us at most."
"You have great ambitions, brother, I admire you very much."
"But manpower is sometimes scarce."
At this time, a strong wind blew, making the bamboo leaves on the nine-section staff rustle.
But he saw Zhang Jiao standing there with firm eyes:
"Please help me, brother!"
The green bamboo stick also appeared in Zhang Pingan's hand.
"That's all, I'll just help you."
…
Zhang Jiao knew that among his followers, there were also some officials.
However, if you only have yourself, I'm afraid it won't be enough.
Zhang Ping'an is a miracle doctor in the local area. Many officials and rich people have become healthy after drinking a bowl of talisman water.
If we were to discuss who has the highest reputation among the cities around Luoyang, I am afraid they would all look to Zhang Pingan.
Because of this, when Zhang Pingan wrote a greeting note and gave it to the richest family in the city, the other party immediately agreed without thinking.
"Brother Zhang Jiao, I will take you to the Chen family tomorrow."
"But...it's really not convenient for me to ask about borrowing food."
"If you have any difficulties, you can directly explain it to Mr. Chen on the spot."
"Mr. Chen is also a well-known person, so he should be willing to help."
…
Day 2, Chen family residence.
Zhang Ping'an took Zhang Jiao and Tao'er to visit him.
Coincidentally, today, the Chen family also held a banquet in the house, claiming that two immortals were here.
Zhang Jiao was still confused about this.
After all, life is very difficult for everyone these days.
Most of those who are really capable live in seclusion.
In this world of mortals, there are mostly scammers and deceivers.
The master of the Chen family is a man who looks a bit fat.
Just the fact that he is wearing gold and jade shows that he has a lot of money.
"Hahaha, brother Ping An, you are here!"
"These two are the great teachers of Taiping Tao as you call them in your invitation!"
"It's famous far and wide. Even if we are not in Qingzhou or Jizhou, we have heard of the name of Taiping Road!"
Mr. Chen's behavior was extremely hospitable.
He even came to the door to greet Zhang Pingan and others in person, which was a great honor.
Zhang Pingan also quickly sent congratulatory gifts.
After seeing three cinnabar talismans and seals in the box, Master Chen was even more overjoyed.
"Thank you, Brother Ping An!"
"I know that you don't often use charms to treat people's illnesses."
"These three talismans have given me three lives!"
"Come on, come on!"
"Please come in quickly, three of you!"
Zhang Ping'an looked at Zhang Jiao, who understood.
Under the guidance of Mr. Chen's family, the three people came to the courtyard where they received guests.
At this moment, the fruits and wine were placed there, and Tao'er, who was following behind, stared at them.
At this moment, Tao'er suddenly showed a hint of inferiority and cowardice.
He was a little unhappy, tugging at Zhang Jiao's sleeve as if he felt insecure.
His eyes were looking at his badly worn straw sandals.
There was even a burst of snickering in my ears.
Looking around, he saw the maids and servants working in the mansion, all looking at Tao'er and Zhang Jiao with mocking eyes.
Even though the other party was personally brought in by the Chen family master, for them, who usually have the lowest status, it is rare to see someone more embarrassed than them, and their inexplicable self-esteem is greatly satisfied.
Naturally... I don't care about the identity of the other party who was personally invited by the master, and what he is.
"Teacher."
Tao'er called out timidly.
Zhang Jiao rubbed Tao'er's head:
"Tao'er is good."
In the past three years, he had worked hard to support Taipingdao, but he didn't understand what it felt like to have the soft part of Tao'er's heart hurt.
But...for the sake of the people of Jizhou, he can't spoil the Chen family master's interest now.
Finally, everyone slowly took their seats.
"Everyone, in addition to the famous Ping'an Immortal in our city and the Taoist masters of Taiping Road in Qingzhou and Jizhou, there are two more people here today."
"These two people came from the capital of the country and are true immortals."
As soon as he finished speaking, in a wisp of breeze, even Zhang Jiao couldn't help but be surprised when he saw the person in front of him.
It was the Hua family brothers and sisters who were suppressed by their master Nanhua Taoist 3 years ago!
However... at this moment, Huadaolou, Hua Wuchang, seems to have an indescribable aura.
Is he an immortal?
It doesn't seem like...that's it.
Huadaolou and Hua Wuchang also noticed Zhang Jue, and their eyes became even more indifferent.
The head of the Chen family said: "Two immortals, let me introduce to you. This is..."
"No need." Huadaolou interrupted the other party rather rudely: "This is the leader of Taiping Tao, right? The three of us are barely in the same sect."
Zhang Jiao said nothing.
On the side, Tao'er was a little hungry because she had never seen the fruit in front of her.
The child's temperament was so strong that he couldn't help but pick one and put it in his mouth.
This scene is actually nothing.
Hua Wuchang said:
"While the banquet is in progress, the master of the house has not ordered it to begin."
"Your boy has already started talking?"
"Master Taiping, is this how you teach your disciples on weekdays?"
Tao'er's face turned pale.
No matter how young he was, he could still tell that the other party was using him to criticize the Taoist master.
At that moment, my little head buried even lower, as if I had made a heinous mistake, I couldn't help sobbing.
Seeing this, Zhang Jiao felt a little angry in his heart.
But thinking of business, he patted Tao'er's back gently.
On the other hand, Zhang Ping'an could not stand it anymore and sarcastically said:
"Three years ago, the two of you were knocked off the altar by my master, Taoist Nanhua, and were pinned to the ground unable to move."
"If it hadn't been for your master, Taoist Ziyang, to intercede, I'm afraid my cultivation would have been ruined."
"Now, Master Taiping and I are here with the boy for the sake of the Liming people of Jizhou. It is a matter of great merit."
"You two seem to be aloof and indifferent, but in fact they are indifferent to everything. Can you still see the slightest bit of compassion?"
"Now, you are harshly blaming a child?"
"Not to mention that Tao'er didn't make any noise, let alone do anything rude."
"Mr. Chen didn't even say anything. You two are also guests, so how can you assume that you are acting on your behalf?"
After all, Zhang Pingan is a well-known miracle doctor in the local area.
Moreover, the fees are fair and they have their own rules of conduct.
Compared with the illusory immortal, most people still care more about Zhang Pingan's statement.
Sure enough, as soon as Zhang Ping'an spoke, the Chen family master, who seemed not to pay much attention at first, sat upright.
It's just...he doesn't want to offend people on both sides.
So, he simply changed the topic and turned to look at Zhang Jiao.
"Master Taiping, may I ask... why are you here this time..."
Zhang Jiao glanced at Zhang Pingan, and then revealed his purpose.
"Mr. Chen, the people of Jizhou have not been able to make a living in the past year. They eat Guanyin soil to satisfy their hunger. They would rather die of swelling."
"This time, I also hope that Mr. Chen and the wealthy businessmen can help Jizhou."
Naturally, the master of the Chen family did not dare to neglect.
However, the Hua family siblings spoke again.
"The matter of borrowing food will naturally be coordinated by the imperial court."
"Jizhou is not the only place where natural disasters occur today."
"By doing this, Taoist Master Taiping, is he overstepping his bounds?"
"After all, you are neither a member of the imperial court nor a wealthy family, you are just the head of a religion."
Zhang Jiao trembled all over.
At this moment, his eyes suddenly turned cold.
He looked at the Hua family brothers and sisters with indifferent eyes, and finally no longer tolerated it:
"I see."
"It turned out that the two of you were seeking revenge."
"Just because my master almost destroyed you?"
"Have you held a grudge for three years?"
"You uphold the way of heaven and pay attention to the number of days. If you practice it over and over again, you will become deaf to it?"
"It's really... I mistakenly thought that I had no intention of becoming a monk, but all the prosperity was in vain!"
Huadaolou and Hua Wuchang were immediately angered.
The two of them felt as if they had been caught in pain.
"Taoist Master Taiping said this to deny the Tao of us brothers and sisters?"
"Tao?" Zhang Jiao sarcastically smiled: "If you two really understand the Tao, why don't you dare to stand between heaven and earth and expound the essence of your morality loudly?"
"Three years ago, when there was a thunderstorm, I understood the way of peace and explained the world, and I have always regarded the way of peace as the guideline for my actions!"
"What about you?"
"Do you have such confidence?"
These remarks made the Hua family siblings look extremely ugly.
But they did not dare to answer this question head on.
Because as Zhang Jiao said, although they have been practicing according to the number of days, they are still confused and have not understood anything.
Even if his Taoism has improved, his skills have also improved.
But since the defeat three years ago, he has not even seen his master, Taoist Ziyang.
Zhang Jiao pretends to love you and pursues the victory:
"Let's talk."
"You yourself are the beneficiaries of the Luoyang Emperor's powerful people!"
"Did you just mock Tao'er?"
"But I don't know how difficult it is for a little child to survive in the harsh conditions of repeated droughts."
"In terms of habits, he is tougher than you!"
"And you? Since you were born, you have had no worries about food and clothing!"
"Since I started practicing Taoism, I have never made any contribution to the common people in the world!"
"The money you use for practice is also extracted from your family."
"It has been repaired and repaired, but it is nothing more than two pieces of trash that cannot be carried on the shoulders and cannot be lifted in the hands!"
"What shame do you have, how dare you speak so shamelessly in front of Taiping Dao!"
In an instant, he opened his horn and struck with a heavy 9-section staff.
For a moment, the entire Chen family residence felt like an earthquake.
And this sudden anger frightened everyone.
The maids and servants who were mocking Tao'er just now turned pale with fright.
I originally thought they were just two country people from a poor place brought in by the Immortal Ping An.
Unexpectedly, the other party turned out to be an immortal too!
Looking at Tao'er next to him, he suddenly raised his head proudly.
Zhang Ping'an also looked at Mr. Chen's family with a smile, and the hidden meaning in his expression was self-evident.