The Wheel-Turning Master

Wumu Qian was polite and courteous. No matter if he was pretending or not, he was really kind.

He first met Yang Huan and his sister, and then, accompanied by Lin Bai, went to meet Gu Jiuzhong.

Anyway, everyone was polite, and treated them with good wine and tea, as if Qiaoshan and Shoutian Pavilion had a good relationship.

Lin Bai guessed that Wumu Qian must have received his master's order to go south with Meng Shanhe from Yinshan Mountain, and he probably knew that it would be difficult to negotiate, so he came to see the wind direction in the south and feel the thoughts of the Yuanying.

After a day, Meng Shanhe and Jiang Xingchi talked about something, but there was no clue anyway. After saying goodbye, they took the people from Shoutian Pavilion and continued to go south.

Lin Bai accompanied the guests for a day, and finally got some free time, so he hurried back to Chunhui Hall.

The two disciples were already waiting.

The matter of the disciples was imminent!

Lin Bai sat down, Miaomiao served tea, Jiang Yu fanned him, and just as he was about to give a lecture, someone came to visit.

Cheng Yuanli came with Jing Situi and Min Hengbo.

After the greeting, the four sat down, and Miaomiao and Jiang Yu served tea and water attentively.

"Is the junior brother teaching you?" Jing Situi asked with a smile when he saw Miaomiao and Jiang Yu looked honest.

"Ah." Lin Bai sighed and brushed away the teacup. Miaomiao quickly took out the wine glass and poured good wine. She was really attentive.

"My apprentice is useless and made a fool of himself in public. I feel bad." Lin Bai said.

"Don't worry, junior brother. It's just a temporary victory or defeat. I think the two nephews are doing very well." Jing Situi said with a smile.

"It's hard for them to become great. They have been with me since they were young, but they have neglected discipline and indulged themselves too much. If it weren't for their recommendation, I would have kicked them out long ago." Lin Bai sighed and drank.

"We don't distinguish between superior and inferior by fighting. Junior brother is good at alchemy, formation, and fighting. How can the two nephews learn everything?" Cheng Yuanli is a kind man, and he smiled to excuse Miaomiao and Jiang Yu.

Jing Situi looked at Miaomiao and Jiang Yu again and asked, "Have you made any progress in this exchange with fellow practitioners from outside the region?"

Miaomiao immediately straightened her back and said, "Replying to senior, I have made a lot of progress."

"That's enough, victory and defeat are common in the military." Jing Situi praised, and asked, "Do you know your own shortcomings?"

"I know." Miaomiao and Jiang Yu replied respectfully.

"Good." Jing Situi was kind and calm, and guided, "Then what have you learned?"

"I learned that a hard fist is the hard truth." Miaomiao replied.

"That's right!" Min Hengbo praised.

Cheng Yuanli shook his head when he heard it, and didn't know what to say.

"The fight on the field is not a fight between casual cultivators. It is good to defeat ten people with one's strength, but everyone is at a similar level, so we must fight with both strength and wisdom." Jing Si Tui pointed out, and asked: "Have you made preparations before the fight?"

"Of course we have discussed it."

Miao Miao was very well-behaved, with an honest look, and said: "My junior sister, Gu Wushang and I have seen in advance that the opponent is determined to win, and his strength is stronger than the three of us."

"Then how did you do it?" Jing Si Tui asked again.

"Master once said that Qu Ruyi of Bagua Mountain in Yunxia Sect raised many moles. He was the best at gambling on moles. No one could beat him, and the world suffered a lot from him. Qu Ruyi repeatedly invited Master's Wife to fight moles, and he always won and returned with great arrogance. Later, Master's Wife asked Master for advice. Master saw that the moles on both sides were not much different, and were divided into three levels: upper, middle, and lower. So he asked Master's Wife to use lower moles against his upper moles, upper moles against his middle moles, and middle moles against his lower moles. Master's Wife won two and lost one, and Qu Ruyi left in shame and dared not talk about gambling on moles again!"

Miaomiao quoted from the classics, and then said: "This time the competition is the same. I am the upper mole against the middle mole, Junior Sister is the middle mole against the lower mole, and Gu Wushang is the lower mole against the upper mole."

After saying this, the four Jindan were a little stunned. It turned out that Gu Wushang, the lower mole, won, but you two, one upper mole and one middle mole, lost?

"Junior brother... is really good at strategy." Jing Si Tui thought for a while and finally found words to praise him.

"Junior brother teaches with fun, and the two nephews can draw inferences from one example, which is very good." Cheng Yuanli also praised him.

Min Hengbo was a little confused and said, "I see that although the younger sister is cold, she is very good to Qu Ruyi. How can they quarrel? Don't make it up..."

Seeing that his apprentice was praised, Lin Bai felt a little relieved, and said seriously, "The method you practice is naturally good, but your vision is a little lacking!"

As he spoke, Lin Bai tapped Miaomiao and Xiaoyuer on the forehead one by one, "You two are the middle rats and the lower rats. Gu Wushang is not good at fighting but can still win, he is the upper rat!"

After scolding people, Lin Bai remembered something and said, "Go find Gu Lianzhu to play! He is the most durable, you two can practice with him!"

"Yes!" Seeing that the matter was over, the two apprentices quickly bowed and ran away.

Lin Bai poured wine for him, looked at Jing Situi, and asked, "Senior Meng went to Jiuzha Mountain, what do you think, brother Jing?"

"I can't make the decision, so I'm too lazy to watch." Jing Situi said with a smile.

"Do you really want to fight?" Min Hengbo looked at Jing Situi.

"Senior Yan has already made a move, can he turn back?" Jing Situi smiled bitterly, "Just wait and see what Senior Meng says this time. Master... It's already difficult for Master to deal with Jiuzha Mountain, and now..." He shook his head and said no more.

Min Hengbo shook his head disdainfully when he heard this, and said, "Senior Meng of Yinshan is an old man of Zhou Huishan who was driven out of Shoutian Pavilion, but he still works for Shoutian Pavilion, it's really..."

She took care of Yuanying's face after all, and didn't say a swear word.

"I think there must be a reason." Jing Situi stretched out his hand to pour wine for the three people, and said, "Shoutian Pavilion is Qu Ruyi, no one can stop it. I just don't know who is the upper rat and who is the lower rat."

"In the flood, the rats above and below have to go with the flow. We are not even rats. We just hope that the rat gamblers on the dry shore can end it quickly." Lin Bai said with a smile.

After saying this, no one spoke.

They drank for a long time, no longer talking about the matter of Shoutian Pavilion, nor asking about Lin Bai's theft of treasures, but just talking about geography, customs, and anecdotes.

When night fell, everyone was tired, and Jing Situi got up to say goodbye.

"Senior Jiang still needs me to contact you, so I will send you some good wine for the time being and drink it tomorrow." Jing Situi took out a letter with a smile and said, "Junior Sister Bi is in meditation in the mountains and cannot go out for a while. I asked you to pass this letter."

"Brother, you are thoughtful." Lin Bai took it.

Min Hengbo looked at him, sneered twice, and said, "Junior Sister asked you to go to Daoyin Sect when you are free."

Lin Bai hurriedly thanked Min Hengbo for his kindness in passing on the message.

After Jing Si and Min Hengbo left, Cheng Yuanli grabbed Lin Bai's sleeve again.

He knew that he had returned because of Lin Bai's kindness, but he was a kind gentleman and was not as good as Jiang Yu in saying it.

After everyone left, Lin Bai opened Bi Huanqiu's letter and read it.

He didn't say anything big, just that he was locked up in Jiuzha Mountain and was not allowed to go out, and asked Lin Bai if he was well, but didn't mention anything about love.

After thinking for a while, Lin Bai went to Shuilian Cave to find Aunt Gu again.

"The ancestor went out." Gu Yao was waiting outside Shuilian Cave.

"Where did he go?" Lin Bai asked curiously.

"You ask me, who should I ask?" Gu Yao spread her hands and tilted her head, "Also, people outside say that you are the ancestor's lover, you..."

As she spoke, Gu Yao looked at Lin Bai very seriously, looking him up and down several times.

"..." Lin Bai had a headache, "I regard the ancestor as my closest elder! As a member of the Gu family, you don't seek to practice, but become a gossip?"

"Okay, okay, don't be angry, it's because you don't have a good reputation..." Gu Yao quickly comforted, "By the way, you've been back for so long, why didn't you go find Feixue?"

Just doubting your ancestor's innocence, you asked me to find Gu Feixue again?

How can Gu Feixue be as good as your ancestor? Lin Bai felt a headache and asked, "Where is the fairy? Where is Xiuxiu?"

"The fairy went home." Gu Yao came forward, stared into Lin Bai's eyes, and said, "The fairy said she wanted to recuperate, and no one can disturb her!"

At this point, she added, "Xiuxiu and Huang Ruhua also went back with you. I see that there is no one around you. Feixue..."

"Going back to Mianlong Mountain to recuperate?" Lin Bai didn't expect the fox to be so heartless. They had been through life and death together, but he left without saying a word.

"That's right." Gu Yao whispered, "It's rumored that the fairy stole the secret treasure of the Tribulation in Shoutian Pavilion. Now I don't know how many people are watching, she dare not stay for long."

"It must be the people in Shoutian Pavilion who spread the news, which will make the fairy have no peace!" Lin Bai was very angry, and couldn't help but think of the fairy's beautiful face, the face of the wife who brought peace and prosperity to the country.

"Is it true or false?" Gu Yao asked curiously.

"It must not be true." Lin Bai said.

After a few words, Lin Bai was about to leave, but was stopped by Gu Yao again.

"Your apprentice was beaten, and you let them bully Lianzhu? You don't teach apprentices like this, right? Lianzhu was bullied by them when he was a child, and he was still bullied by them when he grew up. Isn't it a waste of time?" Gu Yao was very angry.

So only you can beat Gu Lianzhu, but my apprentice can't be beaten?

"..." Lin Bai was wrong, but he still pretended to be ignorant of the matter and said angrily: "How could this happen? I'll go teach them a lesson!"

After leaving here, Lin Bai turned a corner and went to Sister Huanhuan's cave.

"Sister Huanhuan, you are so nice."

Since Sister Huanhuan formed the elixir, she felt better and was comforted. The fatigue of fleeing thousands of miles was gone.

When Wu Muqian and others came before, Lin Bai and Sister Huanhuan had already met, but there was no way to reunite. Now that they had time, they came to have fun.

Perhaps knowing that Lin Bai had taken a big risk outside, Yang Huan was more tender, drunk before drinking, and kept pestering.

The two talked a lot in private, and then talked about business.

"The family has checked the treasure house, and it seems that they are preparing for war." Yang Huan was after all a Yuanying, and he had noticed something.

After a day of noise, Lin Bai returned to Chunhui Hall, where Miaomiao and Jiang Yu were waiting.

Just as he was about to take his two disciples to Fengming Mountain, Cheng Shuang came to the door.

"The ancestor gave me your Journey to the North to print, but there are big problems with your writing." Cheng Shuang shook his head.

"What's the problem?" Lin Bai asked.

"Your Journey to the North is too complicated. It's fine to write about the geographical specialties and cultural landscapes of various places, and it's also fine to comment on the pros and cons of each sect in turn, but why do you also write about the customs of female cultivators in each sect?"

Cheng Shuang looked like he had a headache, "I see that you can't stand the behavior of the old people in Zhouhui Mountain, and you can't stand the arrogance of Shoutian Pavilion."

"..." Lin Bai also had a headache. After thinking about it, he pulled Miaomiao and Jiang Yu over and said, "You two go and help, and print it after the corrections. Erase the romantic affairs, write about the arrogant behavior of Shoutian Pavilion, and focus on the richness of the old land of Zhouhui Mountain."

"I'm the best at this!" Miaomiao was full of energy when she heard that there was a job. "Go, go, go!" She was about to pat her butt and leave immediately.

"Master, my sister said she wants to learn Taoism from you." Jiang Yu did not leave, but lowered her head, her face slightly red, obviously not believing her sister's words.

"Your sister is very determined to seek Taoism, you should learn from her." Lin Bai taught her a lesson, and said, "I will go to Fengming Mountain first, and then go to find your sister."

"It's not bad to have a younger sister in my family!" Cheng Shuang muttered beside her.

Lin Bai glared at her, drove away the three women, and went to Fengming Mountain again.

Zhu Yushu and his wife came out to greet them, and after a few words, they came to Zhu Jianyang's residence.

Zhu Jianyang drove Zhu Yushu out and sat down with Lin Bai.

"The tree wants to be quiet but the wind does not stop, and the war will start again." Zhu Jianyang poured tea for Lin Bai.

The two chatted for a day, talking about the chaos in the north and the matter of cultivation. Then Lin Bai gave a lecture in Fengming Mountain, met with several children sent by Yao Qianyuan, and gave some advice.

Leaving Fengming Mountain, Lin Bai went to Jiang's Yuhu.

Since Jiang Xingchi had a baby, he did not stay in Jiang's house and moved to Qiaoshan.

Jiang Xiaobai was reluctant to leave his hometown, so he served Jiang Xingchi for a few days and then returned to the Black Tower.

After tasting the delicious twigs and fruits, Lin Bai wanted to talk about some serious matters, but she kept asking for more.

After trying all kinds of moves, Jiang Xiaobai asked curiously: "You have always been a playboy. Which female cultivator did you offend when you went north this time?"

"I followed your ancestor to work for Qiaoshan. Do you think I was going for fun?" Lin Bai immediately frowned and sighed, "It was extremely dangerous. I almost couldn't come back!"

"Okay, okay, I know you suffered outside." Jiang Xiaobai was much gentler. He moved up and served carefully.

For a while, Lin Bai was a little uncomfortable.

Sure enough, Jiang Xiaobai served for a few times with a hum, and then he stood up and stuck to Lin Bai, "I heard that you and Gu Laozu... is it true?"

When I went north before, it was rumored that a mere casual cultivator was favored by the Yuanying Laozu because he was carrying a rare treasure. Now this rumor has come to Qiaoshan!

"Don't talk nonsense. How can you and I discuss the Yuanying Laozu? Besides, this is throwing dirty water on the Laozu!" Lin Bai said righteously.

"Look how scared you are..." Jiang Xiaobai muttered, "I believe you are innocent, but I don't believe you don't have the courage."

She and Lin Bai have the deepest friendship, and they know each other well. Seeing that Gu Qingshui got excited when he was mentioned, she guessed what Lin Bai was thinking.

"Senior Gu likes to wear aquamarine palace clothes. I'll try it next time." Jiang Xiaobai said.

After the commotion, the two finally stopped and talked about business.

"In the past year, my family has not sold much to other businesses. Things like elixirs and magic tools are accumulated day and night, and they are also purchased from outside. Now the warehouse is already full." Jiang Xiaobai also knew that a fight was going to happen.

The matter of the Northern Expedition to Shoutian Pavilion has become very popular. The leaders of various sects and families in Qiaoshan went to Qiaoshan to inquire about the news.

Some people sent away the good seeds at home overnight, intending to retain their strength; some people collected all kinds of materials, intending to make a fortune, but found that they could no longer find the goods.

The goods were bought in advance by well-informed people like the Jiang family.

Having tasted the fruits of his labor, Lin Bai returned to Chunhui Hall, where Gu Wushang was already waiting.

"Senior, the ancestor asked you to go." Gu Wushang saluted.

This is to arrange a war! Lin Bai didn't want to fight, but at this point, he had no choice. (End of this chapter)