Eternal Life: My Millennia in the Jiaofang Division

"It turns out it's really the deacon."

After hearing Zhao Mu's words, Tantai Chongguang stood up quickly and saluted excitedly.

"To be honest, I just came back from the capital. I heard in the capital a while ago that there is an expert living in the Jiaofang Division. He is the outer deacon of Ziwei Dao Sect, one of the six major sects. The Taoist name is Xuan Chengzi."

"Actually, I wanted to visit the Taoist Priest at that time, but unfortunately I never had the opportunity to meet him. I didn't expect that I would meet the Taoist Priest here. It is really destined."

"Young Master is from the capital?"

"Yes, I took leave from the imperial court and returned to my hometown to honor my father."

A trace of sadness appeared on Tantai Chongguang's face.

"Master, please show me your condolences."

"It doesn't matter, everyone will die eventually, not to mention that my father died without any illness or disaster in his life. It is considered a happy funeral in our hometown."

Tantai Chongguang shook his head.

Zhao Mu did not continue this topic and asked: "Young Master just said that you would like to take leave from the imperial court. I wonder what kind of official position you have in the imperial court?"

"Although my young master does not have an official position yet, he is the number one scholar in this imperial examination. When he returns to his hometown to observe filial piety, he will definitely be reused by the court."

A guard next to him suddenly interrupted.

"It turns out he is the Number One Scholar."

Zhao Mu smiled and cupped his hands and said: "The imperial examination is held every three years. There are as many people taking the examination as crucian carp crossing the river. Young Master Tantai can get the top prize. It seems that he has outstanding literary talent and I admire him."

"The Taoist priest was joking. It's just a champion. There is one in the court every three years. It really doesn't mean anything."

Tantai Chongguang said modestly.

The two chatted for a while without saying a word, and then Zhao Mu pointed at the book on the chair that Tantai Chongguang had just read:

"Master Tantai, where does this book come from? "The Beehive Secret" is an interesting name?"

"Is Taoist Master interested?"

Tantai Chongguang handed the book over with a smile: "This book is a family heirloom. It is said that the ancestors of my Tantai family once belonged to a mysterious intelligence organization - Hive. It is recorded in this book "Hive Secrets", It’s just something about that organization.”

Of course Zhao Mu knew about Hive, after all, it was the intelligence organization under him.

The Beehive was the intelligence organization that Zheng Jingren spent three years building after his family was exterminated. It was later handed over to Zhao Mu before his death.

Zhao Mu once used the hive's intelligence to do many things, and then silenced the hive.

Originally, he was planning to use the hive in case something happened in the future, but he never expected to use it again, and the hive became silent.

In fact, this is also a good thing for the members of the hive.

After all, the profession of secret agent is too dangerous, and one can die at any time.

Zhao Mu allowed the hive to remain silent, which was equivalent to giving those members a chance to live a stable life.

This is indeed the case. Zhao Mu later checked the status of those hive members according to the list and found that most of them lived their old age peacefully and died.

But since then, the hive has been completely disbanded.

It's just that Zhao Mu didn't expect that he would be able to meet a descendant of the hive today, which was considered a good fate.

Zhao Mu threw away the finished ribs, wiped his hands and took the book to read: "Master Tantai, to tell you the truth, Pindao has some relationship with the founder of the hive you mentioned, so I saw him today You have finally met your old friend."

Tantai Chongguang was shocked when he heard this: "I have heard from people of the older generation that no one knew back then who the real master of the hive was."

"But based on some clues, they vaguely feel that the master is probably a top master who once traveled across the world hundreds of years ago, known as the Poison Doctor."

"Taoist Master Xuanchengzi, are you related to that poisonous doctor?"

"Haha, the poor Taoist's name is Chu Ying." Zhao Mu smiled.

"It turns out to be a poison doctor disciple, Senior Chu. I'm sorry."

Tantai Chongguang stood up again and saluted respectfully.

The Taoist name Xuanchengzi comes from the Ziwei Taoist sect, and not many people in the Jin Dynasty actually know about it.

But Chu Ying is different.

This name has already become a legend in the Jin Dynasty and is often mentioned by storytellers.

Tantai Chongguang felt a little excited, recalling the legends he had heard.

Legend has it that as a disciple of the Poison Doctor, Chu Ying had already achieved extremely high level of cultivation when he first set foot in the world, and went straight to the Wind and Rain Sword Sect to challenge the world-famous swordsman.

That battle caused a sensation in the world. Afterwards, the two of them broke through the realm of martial arts gods and humans, and were talked about by people in the world.

Later, the sword idiot was instigated by King Yu and broke into the palace to assassinate Zhou Yuniang, who was still the queen at that time. Unexpectedly, he was blocked by a heavy sword left by Chu Ying.

Afterwards, Jian Chi led the Wind and Rain Sword Sect to retreat from the East China Sea. According to legend, it was also related to this incident, but it was just a rumor in the world, and I don't know whether it is true or not.

However, compared with these things, the most widely praised thing about Chu Ying today is the incident when the Immortal of the East China Sea recruited disciples in the capital, and Chu Ying and the empress Zhou Yuniang entered the Ziwei Taoist Sect together.

After that, the name Chu Ying was no longer a legend, but was regarded as a myth by more people.

Because many people say that Chu Ying has become a first-rate figure after entering Ziwei Dao Sect.

Tantai Chongguang did not expect that he would be able to meet this legend today.

What's more, I didn't expect that this legend is actually inextricably related to his ancestors.

Tantai Chongguang pursed his lips and suddenly knelt down: "I beg you, senior, to accept me as your disciple."

Zhao Mu smiled: "You are clever, but unfortunately I never accept disciples. You may be disappointed. Moreover, you have no spiritual roots and cannot embark on the path of immortality."

"It doesn't matter if you can't cultivate immortality. Chongguang only hopes to be a disciple of the senior, and I will be satisfied."

Tan Tai Chongguang couldn't get up from the kowtow.

Zhao Mu gently raised his hand, and a gentle force lifted Tan Tai Chongguang up.

He shook his head and said: "I really never accept disciples, but since you are the descendant of the beehive, it is a fate with me, so I will give you something."

As he said, he suddenly pointed his index finger at Tan Tai Chongguang's eyebrows and passed a set of exercises to him.

"This technique is called "The Hundred Tribulations to Return to the True Scripture". I created it in my early years. Although it cannot allow you to embark on the path of immortality, as long as you are willing to practice it with all your heart, you can cultivate a kind of power called Zhen Yuan."

"As long as you can condense Zhen Yuan, your strength will far exceed the realm of martial arts heaven and man. By then, in this Jin Dynasty, you will be the top master second only to the cultivators."

"Thank you for your help, senior."

Tan Tai Chongguang kowtowed excitedly, but when he raised his head again, Zhao Mu's figure had already disappeared.

He hurriedly looked at the servants and guards around him: "Where did the senior go?"

Everyone shook their heads blankly: "I don't know, we felt that the senior disappeared in a flash."

At this moment, Zhao Mu's voice suddenly rang out between heaven and earth: "Tan Tai Chongguang, don't look for me, go back and practice hard, maybe we will see each other again in the future."

"Yes, senior, Chongguang will definitely practice hard and live up to the grace of the senior's teachings."

Tan Tai Chongguang raised his hands to his chest and saluted from a distance towards the void.