Chapter 120 Dragon Mother’s Birthday Banquet (Part 1)

Author: Tu Longshi

Chapter 120 Dragon Mother’s Birthday Banquet (Part 1)

The time spent practicing cultivation is different from that of ordinary people. Suddenly three days have passed.

Qi Jingzhi was practicing meditation in his room with his eyes closed. Suddenly he heard someone knocking on the courtyard door outside, and he immediately got up and walked out of the room.

When the courtyard door opened, a steward from Jiao's villa was waiting outside the door with a maid.

The maid held a wooden case in her hand, with clothes and even a pair of boots stacked on it.

When the steward saw the door opened, he quickly bent down and saluted, saying respectfully: "Best greetings, my distinguished guest!"

Qi Jingzhi walked out of the courtyard, looked up at the sky, and couldn't help but asked in surprise: "It's still early before the birthday banquet. Is there anything wrong with Mr. Jiao?"

"There is indeed something going on. Please forgive me for disturbing you!"

As Manager Jiao spoke, he turned around and pointed at the wooden case in the maid's hand: "These were sent by Master Lang. They include a brocade robe with narrow sleeves and dark green dark flowers, a leather belt, and a pair of black boots."

"Master Lang's original words are that there are many people in the world who judge people by their clothes. These clothes and colors are all used by the Jiao family's children every day. There is no hindrance to the use of fists, feet, bows and knives. The whole set is new. I hope you don't dislike it."

"Master Lang?" Qi Jingzhi thought for a moment and realized that he should be talking about Jiao Yulang.

Although along the way, neither gods such as Lao Chenghuang or Zhu Yihou, nor monks such as Liu Muzhi, Deng Fuking, and Mu Yingxian, had ever looked down upon him because of his humble background, and he himself had never felt that

There was nothing wrong with the linen clothes and straw sandals he was wearing, but he would not refuse Jiao Yulang's kindness.

"It is natural for guests to do as they please."

Qi Jingzhi smiled casually and immediately turned around and returned to the small courtyard. As he walked, he said, "You brought clothes for my brother. Why should I be offended? By the way, does your Master Lang have anything else to say?"

Seeing this, Manager Jiao breathed a sigh of relief and quickly followed with his maid: "Master Lang also said that today's birthday banquet in the mansion was divided into several places, and the guests entertained were different. After all, the world is like this, and one has to pay attention to personal dignity.

There is a difference in humbleness, and I am also worried that those guests with special appearance of the landscape will inadvertently scare ordinary guests and friends, and it will not be beautiful."

Perhaps because he had a servant to pass the message on his behalf, Jiao Yulang's choice of words and sentences were not only much more elegant, but also quite subtle, showing the demeanor of a wealthy family.

Qi Jingzhi smiled again: "No wonder he sent me clothes. Where does he want me to go?"

But Manager Jiao shook his head: "Young Master Lang didn't say anything, but he only said a few words at the end. The original words are, before my brother enters the house, if he opens his eyes and takes a closer look, he will know exactly where he wants to go, except for the main banquet.

It can be used anywhere.”

"My words have been brought here, so I will take my leave."

After saying that, Manager Jiao ordered the maid beside him to place the wooden case on the stone table in the courtyard, and then they respectfully left together.

"Thank you both."

Qi Jingzhi nodded gently towards the two of them, and couldn't help but think to himself: "Open your eyes and take a closer look? Are you asking me to open my eyebrows and soul?"

He closed the courtyard door, took the wooden case containing the clothes back to the room, and looked through it carefully. He saw that these clothes were of high quality regardless of the materials and workmanship, and there were no special marks on them. It would be safe to wear them out.

He was recognized as a descendant of the Jiao family.

Qi Jingzhi immediately took off his linen clothes and straw sandals, and put on a brocade robe and black boots. At first glance, they actually fit him well.

Then, he looked at the remaining black leather belt in the wooden case, suddenly smiled and shook his head, turned his left hand, palm upward.

Almost at the same time, the Qiuzi belt appeared in his palm.

After meeting Mu Yingxian that night, Qi Jingzhi would go to that garden every night after dark, sit by the pool to sense and refine the energy of pines, cypresses, and wood, and then try to slowly swallow and refine it, integrating it into his body and into the haze and feathers.

, as a way to practice at the level of sensing the dining clouds.

During this period, except for the green-haired rabbit who came to take away the emperor's anointing wine, that beautiful girl never appeared again.

In addition, Qi Jingzhi stayed in his room all day long, either channeling gold energy to repair Qi Huchan, or trying to activate the accompanying mirror spirit of the small bronze mirror.

Although the companion mirror spirit still refused to talk to Qi Jingzhi, he finally discovered a wonderful use.

That is, any object that has been refined by the mirror spirit can be put into the mirror again, and can be retracted and retracted freely. This is also the meaning of the title, since when it is first refined, the mirror can swallow those evil spirits.

There's no reason why it wouldn't work after being refined into a dark mirror and then spat out.

It can be seen from this that the accompanying weapon spirit is indeed as Mu Yingxian said, before it is completed, it is more like some kind of magical power.

During this process, Qi Jingzhi also gradually discovered that the Qiuji belt and the silver evil candlestick seemed to be real objects, but their essence was somewhat similar to his haze feather robe. The evil energy gathered and dispersed, as if between reality and reality. It was a pity that these two strange objects

It cannot be directly incorporated into the body like Yanxia Yuyi, it still needs to be handled by the mirror spirit.

With this discovery, Qi Jingzhi was overjoyed and made all sorts of strange and wonderful ideas.

For example, right now, he closed his eyes and concentrated, opened his eyebrows and soul, and silently practiced the "Secret Technique of Qiu Jie Cheng Yun" while gently wiping his right hand on Qiu Jie's corpse.

After repeating this process, the faceless head and silver scales on the corpse gradually disappeared and turned into a genuine silver belt. Its length and style were exactly the same as the black leather belt sent by Jiao Yulang.

Qi Jingzhi opened his eyes, tied the qiuzhi belt around his waist, lowered his head and looked around, and saw that the black robe and silver belt on his body were quite similar.

He nodded with satisfaction, tightened the scabbard in his sleeve, put the red gold beads in his arms, put the long knife on his back to fry the human life, picked up the white ape's fruit and food box, walked out with a new look, and opened the door of the room and the courtyard one by one.

After locking it, he walked out of the annex together with the many congratulators who lived here.

The Dragon Mother’s birthday is currently the biggest event in Chaozhou and even in several surrounding states. The scale of this celebration is huge, with a lot of workers and purchases. Almost the entire city of Chaozhou benefits from it. On the official day, lanterns are decorated everywhere.

The people in the city celebrated with colorful decorations.

Qi Jingzhi walked forward slowly along with the flow of people, passing several stages and porridge sheds along the way. After walking for a long time, he saw the gate of Yunxiang Hou Mansion in the distance.

He remembered Jiao Yulang's instructions, opened his eyes and looked attentively, and saw that the Xuangang Mansion Gate suddenly separated from the middle and turned into two side by side.

In front of the two mansions, there were stewards of the Jiao Mansion with new clothes and new hats to welcome guests. The one on the left was still crowded with guests, but the one on the right was deserted. Countless pedestrians and carriages passed by, but no one even took a glance.

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"Hey, the guests have been divided into two categories right from the moment they enter! To enter the right door, one must successfully activate the soul in the induction realm. A monk who truly embarks on the path of spiritual practice will have to be pregnant at the worst.

If you don’t know the vulgar magic and secret skills, you won’t even know where to open the door.”

Qi Jingzhi sighed secretly, frowned and thought for a while, then suddenly turned around and left.

He searched carefully for a while and finally found a quiet alley.

He walked straight into the depths of the alley, and seeing no one around him, he suddenly flipped his left palm, and the silver evil candlestick immediately appeared. The blood-red candlelight lit up, hiding the young man's figure.

Qi Jingzhi put down the food box, moved the candlestick to his right hand, wiped his left hand on his face, and immediately transformed into a faceless man with blue skin.

Then, he stretched out his hand and shouted in a low voice: "Here comes the red gold sword!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the red gold beads that had been cooked flew out of his arms, revealing the shape of a knife in the air, and even the buckle for hanging the knife was ready.

Seeing this golden dagger again, Qi Jingzhi couldn't help but feel a flash of sadness in his heart.

He was not very interested in Aunt Jiao's birthday party, he just wanted to come and see it for Old Wei, so naturally he had to bring a red gold knife instead of red gold beads.

He hung the red gold knife on his belt, took back the silver candlestick with his left hand, picked up the food box on the ground with his right hand, turned around and walked out of the alley, and walked towards the gate of the mansion on the right without hesitation.

If His Highness Old Wei were here, I'm afraid he wouldn't be willing to sit with ordinary guests.

Under the bright red blood light, Qi Jingzhi let go of the endless flow of carriages and horses on the street, squeezed through the bustling crowd, and walked to the deserted gate of the mansion. He looked up at the large plaque hanging in the center above.

"The Imperial Palace was built for the Marquis Yunxiang."

Several large characters and silver paintings with iron hooks bloomed with golden light and struck hard at the bloody light around him.

Qi Jingzhi turned his left hand, put away the silver evil candlestick, and suddenly appeared in front of the house.

The originally bored receptionist was suddenly startled. His eyes quickly passed over Qi Jingzhi's face and waist. His aura quickly disappeared, and he immediately took the initiative to greet him.

"The villain was so ignorant that he neglected our distinguished guests. Please forgive me!"

As he took a step forward, the receptionist had already calmed down his shock, and while he was apologizing, he made gestures to take the food box from Qi Jingzhi's hand.

Qi Jingzhi calmly handed over the food box and said in a low voice: "This is the four-color longevity fruit. I wish the dragon mother, pine and crane a long life, and eternal blessings!"

“Thank you, distinguished guest!”

The receptionist carefully took the food box, glanced at the carvings on the box, and a smile appeared on his face. While extending his hand to greet the guests, he asked respectfully: "Excuse me for my poor eyesight. I dare to ask, but your surname is Wei."

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To be able to stand at the gate of the mansion to welcome guests at this time, this steward's knowledge is indeed extraordinary. He actually recognized the red gold sword at a glance.

Qi Jingzhi stepped up the stairs, shook his head and said: "Wei, the Golden Sword of the East China Sea, has passed away, and his sword is mine."

Hearing this, the receptionist's face did not change at all. He stepped back half a step and stretched out his hand to guide the way. He said respectfully: "So that's it! Those who come are guests. I dare you to ask your distinguished master, where is the fairy mountain?"

Qi Jingzhi kept walking and said in an understatement: "Linzhou, Lu Qiyun, I have some friendship with the Yuzi generation in your mansion."

"It turns out it's Mr. Lu from Linshan!" The receptionist immediately complimented in a loud voice.

Seeing that the green-faced faceless man who suddenly appeared outside the house didn't say anything to correct him, several waiters immediately sang loudly on the corridor inside the door: "Master Linshan Deer is here to pay his respects! I wish you longevity and the four-color fruit."

My aunt may live longer in the pine and crane years, and her immortal blessings will continue forever!”

Qi Jingzhi heard this and couldn't help but chuckle in his heart: "Just because I look strange and the birthday gift I brought is from mountain products, the steward regarded me as a monster in Linshan Mountain."

"The Jiao family in Chaozhou is truly a military noble family with a profound heritage. When a monster like me comes to visit, the receptionist doesn't even take it to heart."

Ignoring several hidden glances falling on him, Qi Jingzhi stopped and asked, "I heard there were many banquets in the mansion today?"

"Master Lu is right. Today, the mansion will divide the guests into two banquets according to their status. At this moment, the people sitting at the main banquet of the inner banquet are all members of the Jiao family who have been friends with me for generations, and are the leaders of the sect.
To be continued...