Pawn Crossing the River

Qi Xuansu also understood that it was no wonder that Zhang Yuelu laughed uncontrollably. It was obvious that she did not believe such a thing at all.

As for the Heavenly Master, it is even more impossible to believe it. He can completely see that Qi Xuansu has not lost Yuan Yang, and Zhang Yuelu has not lost Yuan Yin. So the question is, how can a man let Yuan Yang be lost without losing Yuan Yang? A woman pregnant with a child? Does someone else do it for you?

This one cannot stand, and the rest naturally cannot stand either. They are all nonsense. So after a little investigation, the people from Fengxiantang didn't even talk to Qi Xuansu.

Such a report without real evidence cannot do anything to Qi Xuansu, but the rumors have spread, which will do a lot of damage to Qi Xuansu's reputation. Even if Qi Xuansu arrests this woman on the basis of false accusation, others will say that this is Zhang They use their power to cover their mouths and so on, but the portrayal becomes darker and darker. But if you don't move, it feels like a thorn in your heart, like a stuck in your throat.

There was a rage in Qi Xuansu's heart. He couldn't help but think that he had aborted a child. If this woman were in front of her, he would definitely let her find the child's embryo. Using Taoist methods, it would be just a little gray. , can also find clues, and then identify the relatives on the spot. If it is wrong, he will twist off the woman's head and accompany her unborn dead child.

However, Qi Xuansu definitely couldn't say that or do that. He had to suppress the anger in his heart, at least not to show any murderous intent and ruin the impression of the Heavenly Master on him.

After Zhang Yuelu laughed, he also realized the damage this incident had done to Qi Xuansu's reputation, so he couldn't help but restrain his smile and became serious.

This matter will not go online, nor will it cause any real harm to Qi Xuansu, but it can easily spread gossip and make Qi Xuansu uncomfortable.

Things have happened, and the consequences have probably been formed. Now all Qi Xuansu can do, besides trying his best to remedy the situation, is to vent his anger.

It's just that after the incident spread, many people paid attention to the matter. Using the power of the Taoist sect or taking action personally were not good options.

Since the power from Taoism is not enough, what about the power from Jianghu?

Zhang Yuelu thought of the power that the Heavenly Master had just given her - Ziguang Society.

Let Ziguang Society come forward and this matter should be easily resolved.

Coincidentally, Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu thought of going together, but what he thought of was not the Ziguang Society, but the Qingping Society.

This is why several major orthodoxy have secret association forces.

Many times, secret societies can come forward to do things that are inconvenient, such as the series of silences in the Jiangnan case.

As a member of the Qingping Society, Qi Xuansu thought it was a natural thing to consider that the Qingping Society was a mixed bag. There were high-ranking figures like Xie Linyuan and thieves who were wallowing in the rivers and lakes. There were people from Confucianism and Taoism. They were from three religions and nine streams. , can have a hand in everything.

Qiniang is now in charge of the Qingping Association and has appointed herself as a deputy leader, but the leader rarely shows up.

Isn't there a trend nowadays where men can't hit women?

Qi Xuansu didn't come forward personally or take action personally, so he asked Qiniang to resolve the matter. She was also a woman, and Qiniang would not be lenient.

It is said that the Taoist power struggle is extremely cruel. Just how cruel it is must be taught to these people who do not know whether to live or die. Qi Xuansu has a bottom line and some persistence, but it is not within the scope of Qi Xuansu's insistence to obey the rules honestly, otherwise he would not put Wan Xiuwu and Yue Liuli to death.

Qi Xuansu made up his mind and gradually calmed down.

After the Heavenly Master sent the dossier, he didn't say anything more, but looked at the two young people with interest, as if this was a small test.

The two looked at each other and in a tacit understanding did not express any further opinions on the matter. What they plan to do can be discussed slowly and there is no need to report to the Celestial Master.

Naturally, the Heavenly Master would not ask about such a trivial matter, and instead talked about family matters: "Yuelu, didn't you say you wanted to show off your skills?"

Qi Xuansu's eyelids twitched.

Qi Xuansu felt that there was no need to discuss Zhang Yuelu's craftsmanship. If Zhang Yuelu was allowed to demonstrate his craftsmanship, the Heavenly Master would be a respected elder and had great autonomy. In the end, he would not be the unlucky one?

Zhang Yuelu stood up and said, "I did learn a little on my own in my spare time."

The word "self-study" made Qi Xuansu a little more pessimistic. Although he was very touched, because Zhang Yuelu was a person who lived without food, and she was willing to learn some cooking skills, of course it was for his sake, but he didn't want to offend his mouth.

And in his opinion, interest is greatest when something is full of unknowns. Zhang Yuelu is so interested now, which shows that cooking is still a quite unfamiliar field to her, full of unknowns.

The addiction to stinky chess baskets is huge.

The Heavenly Master was very leisurely today and said, "We won't leave until evening. It's still early, why not try Yuelu's craftsmanship?"

This seems to be what Qi Xuansu said.

Zhang Yuelu also tilted his head and looked sideways at Qi Xuansu.

What could Qi Xuansu do? He neither dared to refuse the Tianshi's proposal nor spoil Zhang Yuelu's interest, so he had no choice but to agree: "That's the best. I also know a little bit about cooking, and I can also help."

This is Qi Xuansu's last attempt to make up for and save him. Because he deeply understands one thing: if the cooking skills are not good, the food will be far more unpalatable than cold water and dry food.

The Heavenly Master asked: "I don't have any ingredients here, do I need to prepare them?"

Zhang Yuelu did not comment on Qi Xuansu's proposal and said: "You may need to buy some."

The Heavenly Master smiled and said, "Then go buy some."

Having said that, the Heavenly Master waved his sleeves, and the two of them felt various lights and shadows flash before their eyes, and then they found themselves in the bustling city of Taiqing City.

Qi Xuansu was shocked. The various guards in Zixiao Palace were simply useless to the Heavenly Master. The immortal is worthy of being an immortal.

Tianshi said: "I haven't been to Yujing for a long time. Does anyone sell ingredients here?"

Zhang Yuelu shook his head and led the two of them out of Taiqing City, and then walked for a while until they came to a smaller market.

The three of them were all in regular clothes, without any crowns, and just tied their hair with hairpins. No one would have thought that this kind-faced old man with a white beard was one of the three deputy head masters.

However, Qi Xuansu did not dare to think this way. If the Heavenly Master was truly a philanthropic person, then Zhang Wuhen would not have been struck by a sword.

Zhang Yuelu looked professional at first, but he quickly missed the mark. How could he just pick up the groceries without picking them up, and he didn't know how to ask for prices. Qi Xuansu had some low-level life experience, so he had to help Zhang Yuelu with the selection. For a while, take out the not-so-good ones and replace them with ones that are in good condition.

The Heavenly Master was watching from behind and said jokingly: "It is said that men are the masters outside and women are the masters inside. In terms of the masters, Yuelu is not as good as Xuansu."

Zhang Yuelu was a little embarrassed: "This is also my first time. I used to use ready-made ingredients."

This is not Zhang Yuelu's nonsense. She has a Taoist minister at her home in Yujing to take care of her daily life. If she really wants to practice her cooking skills, it is the Taoist minister who helps her buy the vegetables.

Qi Xuansu said: "Actually, it has nothing to do with men and women. It's mainly a matter of level. Qingxiao didn't touch the Yangchun water in the past, so naturally he doesn't understand this."

Zhang Yuelu carefully reflected: "This is the truth. I am a little ignorant of the sufferings of the world."

The Heavenly Master naturally understood these simple truths and did not comment.

The two of them were talking and choosing. Qi Xuansu also taught Zhang Yuelu what was good and what was bad. The two got closer and closer. Qi Xuansu would tell some jokes and anecdotes from time to time, making Zhang Yuelu laugh. It felt like they were rubbing each other's ears. The Heavenly Master has been forgotten.

It wasn't until Tianshi coughed that the two of them woke up. They hurriedly picked out the ingredients and paid, feeling a little embarrassed.

Qi Xuansu even remembered that Tianshi had never married a wife in his life. He couldn't imagine how Tianshi felt just now.

Fortunately, Tianshi didn't say anything. He just asked Zhang Yuelu gently if he had finished buying. After receiving Zhang Yuelu's affirmative reply, Tianshi waved his sleeves again and took the two of them back to Biyou Palace.

Although Zixiao Palace did not activate the defensive formation, Qi Xuansu was still shocked by the Heavenly Master's methods.

Zhang Yuelu carried the ingredients and started cooking, and declined Qi Xuansu's offer to help. The Heavenly Master has been cooking far away all his life and cannot help. Naturally, an old man and a young man cannot just sit there, so the Heavenly Master took out the chessboard and two boxes of chess pieces and asked, "Can you play chess?"

Qi Xuansu said truthfully: "I have learned a little bit, but I don't dare to say that I can master it."

The Heavenly Master didn't force anything, and asked: "Then what do you usually do to pass the time?"

Qi Xuansu said cautiously: "Xuansheng Card."

Tianshi smiled lightly and said: "Some people always like to talk about playing big chess, but they don't understand one thing. When playing chess, the rules will not change. The chess pieces of both sides are the same. But the reality is that the rules will continue to change. The chess pieces are not equal either. If you and I play a big chess game in real life, if it is chess, you only have one chess piece, but I have dozens of chess pieces. If it is Go, I will force you to give me dozens of chess pieces, and It takes up all the corners and there is no equality at all.”

Qi Xuansu said seriously: "Thank you Heavenly Master for your teaching."

"It's just something I felt." Tianshi smiled, put away the chessboard, and took out a set of Xuansheng cards, "Then let's play a few Xuansheng cards."

Seeing the shocked look on Qi Xuansu's face, Tianshi smiled and explained: "I was young too."

Qi Xuansu took out his Xuansheng Card and played with the Heavenly Master.

Qi Xuansu didn't dare to expect to win, he just wanted to leave a good impression on Tianshi, but the result was not very good, let alone making Tianshi's face change, it was all delusion. After all, he was not even Qiniang's opponent, how could he win? Tianshi, without any suspense, lost seven games in a row. From beginning to end, Tianshi didn't even move his eyebrows.

At this time, Zhang Yuelu finally completed his craft.