Chapter 10: After the Lu family's business, Ziyang wants to return to the mountain
Time flew by, and a week passed in the blink of an eye.
Inside a villa of the Lu family.
The luxurious decor was worthy of the palace-like appearance. White jade stone pillars stood on both sides, and a red carpet was laid in the middle leading to the living room.
At this moment, the table in the living room was already filled with red wine. Beside the banquet, the maid had been waiting for a long time. She respectfully pulled out a stool and waited for Zhang Ziyang and the others to take their seats. Then, she opened the bottle and began to pour wine.
Feeling the atmosphere, Zhang Ziyang couldn't help but twitch his lips. The life of a wealthy family was too extravagant. However, for Zhang Ziyang, who had experienced a lifetime, it was meaningless. Such a life had already covered the cultivator's Dao heart with a thick layer of dust.
At the banquet, no one spoke. Even Lu Linglong, who was always lively, did not say a word. Zhang Ziyang was calm and composed. He ate and drank whatever he needed to eat. He brought out the aristocratic etiquette he had learned in his previous life, causing the surrounding people to look at him.
"How is it? Does the food suit your taste?”Lu Linglong asked Zhang Ziyang.
Zhang Ziyang looked up, not understanding what she wanted to ask. He said,""Not bad, this is the most satisfying time I've been down the mountain.”
"Big Brother Zhang, isn't it more enjoyable to train in the secular world than to cultivate on the mountain?”
Zhang Ziyang smiled indifferently. He felt a little disdainful in his heart, but he said with a smile on his face,"They're all good. Although it's a bit hard on the mountain, it's quiet and you won't be impetuous. The city trains your character and each has their own advantages.”
"Yes, yes, that makes sense."
Lu Linglong's eyes lit up as she said,""I heard from grandfather that you didn't practice any Dao techniques in the past. What's wrong with you now?”
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Ziyang paused his knife and fork, and the atmosphere instantly became awkward. Lu Linglong's delicate body stiffened slightly when she saw this. As for the disciples of the Lu family, fear flashed in their eyes. Why was this girl asking about the cultivation of Mount Longhu? One had to know that it was a great taboo in the cultivation world to inquire about other people's secret techniques.
"Looks like I was rude!"
Lu Jin shook his head slightly when he saw this. He smiled and teased,"You're a talented disciple of the Celestial Master's Residence, and you get along so well with Ling Long. It's normal for Ling Long to ask about your life! However, you also know that Ling Long is used to this kind of life. I'm afraid it will be difficult for her to get used to the bitter life on the mountain. Are you interested in coming to my Lu family? You can choose one of the businesses under the Lu family to manage.”
“……”
Seeing that Zhang Ziyang was silent, Lu Jin continued,""Don't misunderstand. After you come to the Lu family, you are still the disciple of Master Zhang.”
Zhang Ziyang understood what she meant.
What the Lu family valued was nothing more than Zhang Ziyang's identity as the disciple of Heavenly Master Zhang. They did not fancy him as a person. It was just that the Lu family wanted to matchmake him and Lu Linglong.
Everyone in the noble circle was indeed talented. Their words were pleasant to hear, and their methods were also very good. They were all very outstanding.
Now, Zhang Ziyang was starting to doubt whether such an innocent and cute Lu Linglong had really grown up in such a filthy environment. Wasn't the difference in personality too terrifying?
Swallowing the last piece of food into his stomach, Zhang Ziyang said with a fake smile,""The Lu family thinks too highly of me. I'm just a kid who hasn't even graduated from primary school. I'm afraid I don't have the experience and means to manage the Lu family's business.”
"It's okay. You can learn all these slowly.”
Seeing that Zhang Chen was deep in thought, the smiles on the faces of the people from the Lu family grew wider and wider. They thought that Zhang Ziyang was tempted.
"Your request is really hard to refuse. It's very tempting to ordinary people.”
"So, you agree?"
Zhang Ziyang shook his head and said," The Heavenly Grand Ritual will begin in a year's time. I'll be returning to Mount Longhu in a few days. How about this? I'll reply to the old man after I ask my master for his opinion. What do you think?"”
Upon hearing this, the smile on Lu Jin's face instantly froze. He had originally wanted to use a honey trap to tie this young man with rare talent to the Lu family's ship. He did not expect him to be a little fox. He did not even fall for such top-notch conditions.
"Hehe, I won't trouble Old Man Zhang with such a small matter. Otherwise, when you've thought it through, you can come and find me at any time.”
If he really asked the old Celestial Master for his opinion, he wouldn't even need the Celestial Master Residence to say anything. Where would he put his face?
The next morning, the Golden Crow rose from the east.
The warm sunlight poured down, leaving mottled spots of light in the bedroom through the cracks in the window. Early in the morning, Zhang Ziyang walked out of his bedroom and prepared to start his day of cultivation.
He came back very late last night and was very sleepy, so he did not cultivate for the entire night. Early in the morning, he got up and began to cultivate. He walked to the courtyard and sat cross-legged on a large bluestone. He circulated the Purple Sun Heart Technique. The thin spiritual qi in the air gradually gathered and entered his meridians through his acupoints.
Two hours later, there was a knock on the door. Zhang Ziyang finally exited his cultivation state.
"I'm getting closer and closer to Houtian eighth stage. There's still time.”
She got off the bed and opened the door. The first thing she saw was a beautiful maid in a maid's outfit.
"Immortal Zi Yang, it's time for your breakfast. Please follow me.”
"Alright."
He followed the maid to the hall on the first floor. Lu Jin was already sitting at the table, but he did not see anyone else.
"Old Master."
"Yes, sit."
As he spoke, Lu Jin looked at the maid and said,"Call Ling Long down."
"Yes, Master."
Zhang Ziyang dragged out a stool and sat down. He said,""Why don't I see anyone else?"
"The juniors of the Lu family left early in the morning.”
Then, Lu Jin was a little disappointed and said,"The others are probably still resting. I don't expect them to give our Lu family face at the Heavenly Grand Ritual anymore.”
Zhang Ziyang smiled and didn't reply. He just ate his breakfast quietly.
A few minutes later, Lu Linglong came down from the second floor with a sleepy look on her face.
"Big Brother Zhang, Great-Grandfather."
Lu Jin nodded slightly and asked the maid to pour her a glass of milk. He said,"Linglong, your master called me last night.”
"Yes, I understand." Lu Linglong nodded slightly. Her master wanted her to go back to discuss the Heavenly Grand Ritual, right?
Seeing this, Lu Jin looked at Zhang Ziyang and said,""Brat, although you've only left the mountain for a few days, after this birthday banquet, you should go back early and cultivate properly. Your master called me a few days ago and said that he wanted you to go back early.”
Hearing this news, Zhang Ziyang pondered for a moment. Then, he seemed to have thought of something and smiled at Lu Jin."Yes, I plan to go back today.”
Moreover, there was no way for him to cultivate in peace here. He could enjoy it for a while, but if he really stayed here, his temper would probably be worn down.
One had to know that even Old Master Lu himself did not usually live here. Instead, he lived in the courtyard house behind the manor.
"Big Brother Zhang, can we leave together?”Lu Linglong smiled at Zhang Ziyang. Looking at the person in front of her, she was both shy and expectant.
"Yes, sure!" Zhang Ziyang had no resistance against this cute little girl.
After breakfast, Zhang Ziyang went back to his bedroom to tidy up. When he went downstairs, Butler Chen was already waiting for him.
"Mr. Zhang, Miss, Old Master has already booked the plane tickets. Please get on the bus.”
"Uncle Chen, sorry to trouble you."
He got into the Rolls-Royce and drove away from the manor.
Half an hour later, at the Capital International Airport, Zhang Ziyang stood at the ticket counter after collecting his first-class ticket. He looked at Lu Linglong and said," I'll wait for you at Heavenly Reef!"”
"Okay, I'll call you as soon as I arrive.”After saying that, Lu Linglong stuffed an exquisite small phone into Zhang Ziyang's hand and boarded the plane like a dancing butterfly.
Looking at the small phone in front of him, Zhang Ziyang didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Did he really think he was a savage? She was afraid that he didn't have a phone, so she bought a stupid phone.
At noon, Zhang Ziyang left Jiangxi Airport and got into a taxi at the entrance of the airport.
Master, let's go to Mount Longhu."
"Little brother, are you going to travel to Mount Longhu too?”
The driver looked surprised. After the car started, he said,"Longhu Mountain. I've already received several guests this month. They're all tourists. I remember there's a Taoist temple on the mountain, right?”
"Yes, I am." " Yes, Master!" Zhang Ziyang replied indifferently. A trace of confusion surged in his heart.
Traveling? At this time, the scenic spots and Taoist temples of Mount Longhu were not open to the public.
Logically speaking, there was still a year before the Heavenly Grand Ritual. Why would so many people come to Mount Longhu? Could it be that someone was plotting against Mount Longhu?
Zhang Ziyang chatted with the driver for a while. After a 40-minute drive, he stood at the foot of Mount Longhu with a heavy expression on his face.
He was back. Although he had only left for a few days, the feeling of standing at the foot of the mountain was completely different.
Zhang Ziyang vaguely understood that the situation at Mount Longhu seemed to have changed.
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