After Sheng Jun Chapter 22 (Part 2)
Translated by Sylver (ko-fi)
Chapter 22 Red Luan Star Rises (part 2)
Jiang Xingzhi went back and lay down, deep in thought.
Zhong Ming's calling him "Xingzhi" always reminded him of that night at Qingfeng Pavilion.
Now, every time he thought about it, he wished he could turn back time. If he had known that Bai Mu liked him back then, he definitely wouldn't have put on that ambiguous act.
It was truly too ambiguous.
Jiang Xingzhi originally planned to find an opportunity to correct this form of address, but overnight, Zhong Ming returned to his usual demeanor, still calling him by his full name with a hint of annoyance.
Moreover, from the next day onwards, the other party seemed to have stopped any ambiguous behavior.
Jiang Xingzhi's heart gradually settled: That's right, this is the Bai Mu he's familiar with.
On the other side of the courtyard.
Zhong Ming leaned back in a rattan chair, the corner of his robe hanging down from the edge. He held a book in one hand and glanced sideways at Jiang Xingzhi, who was sprawled out sunbathing in the neighboring courtyard.
In recent days, the latter's attitude towards him had gradually softened.
Like now, sensing his gaze, Jiang Xingzhi opened a slit in his closed eyes and waved hello quite leisurely.
Like a cat exposing its belly, letting anyone pet it.
Zhong Ming's lips curved slightly, and then he lowered his eyes to the book in his hand.
He wasn't paying attention to what was written in the book, but was thinking: Sometimes, being oblivious is quite good.
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The day to attend the banquet at Haosheng Sect arrived quickly.
Jiang Xingzhi called out to Zhong Ming before leaving, and also looked at Jiang Langhao, who was diligently sweeping the courtyard. The latter's fur was irretrievably on a path of becoming a fan-like mess.
"Let's take Langhao with us."
Zhong Ming was slightly disgusted, "What are you bringing it for?"
Jiang Xingzhi, "Today, there will be capable people and strangers from all sides, it will be good for Jiang Langhao to broaden its horizons, which will help it to transform."
Zhong Ming thought for a moment, "Then bring it along, it's time for it to gain some wisdom."
"..."
Remembering that address "Ancestral Shrine", Jiang Xingzhi, for once, did not refute.
Taking the excited silly child, the two of them flew towards Haosheng Sect.
Haosheng Sect is located east of Jiuzhou, atop a mountain peak, bathed in the morning sun. The entire sect is perfectly round, and when viewed from above, it is divided into two like the Yin-Yang Taiji.
When Jiang Xingzhi and Zhong Ming arrived at the mountain gate, guests were continuously arriving for the banquet.
The child attendant at the mountain gate recognized Jiang Xingzhi and hurriedly came to greet them, "Elder Jiang, the Sect Master has instructed that once you two arrive, please go to the 'Jinghua Garden' in the sect to rest."
Jiang Xingzhi gladly said, "Sect Master Chu is too kind."
After saying that, the two followed the child attendant all the way through, heading to the Jinghua Garden.
Halfway there, a tuft of fur popped out from Jiang Xingzhi's sleeve. Jiang Langhao looked around with great interest, muttering softly, "Ancestor~ What a magnificent sect!"
"It is one of the Six Great Upper Sects after all."
"Then what about our family? When can we be this magnificent?"
"Your original family is the Yuhua Sect," Jiang Xingzhi reminded him.
"Oh~ I'm talking about my family before marriage side."
"..."
Jiang Xingzhi raised his arm to give it a wider view. Bai Mu was right, he had to broaden its horizons.
Jiang Langhao's attention quickly shifted, "Such a magnificent sect, I wonder what their Library Pavilion is like?"
"If you want to go, ask Sect Master Chu later and see if he agrees."
"Ancestor is so good to me~"
Zhong Ming, walking beside them, cast a faint glance, "You really dote on it."
Jiang Xingzhi, hearing his tone, always felt like he was jealous. But thinking about it, it was absurd. Bai Mu wouldn't be competing for affection with a brush spirit.
He thought it must be his oversensitivity, "After all, I'm its ancestor, I should give it more care."
"Why don't you care about your disciples and grand-disciples?"
"...You're not a disciple and grand-disciple." Jiang Xingzhi said gently, "I'm your rebellious son."
The child attendant leading the way kept his head down and remained silent, not daring to speculate on the complex seniority between these two powerful figures.
In a few words, the Jinghua Garden, with its shady trees and blooming flowers, came into view.
Passing through the garden path, the sound of soft conversation came from ahead. The elegant scenery was scattered artfully, and a prominent rockery blocked the view. Rounding it, the scene suddenly opened up.
Only two people were already sitting at a small table in the garden.
One was Chu Yun, and the other was the Divine Calculator Wujie, whom he had met once before. It was daytime, and those thin golden eyelids appeared even more divinely radiant.
Seeing them arrive, the two got up to greet them.
Jiang Xingzhi returned the greeting, and as soon as he sat down, a tuft of fur rubbed against his wrist. Jiang Langhao poked its head out, "Ancestor, Library Pavilion."
Chu Yun noticed this and asked, "What's wrong?"
"It wants to go to the Library Pavilion to have a look, I wonder if Sect Master Chu would allow it?"
"It's not a problem, the first, second, and third floors of the Library Pavilion can be viewed at will, only the upper floors are where disciples of my sect can go."
Their conversation deliberately dismissed others, and the child attendant who led the way had already returned to the mountain gate. With no one around, Chu Yun looked around and planned to call a disciple to lead the way.
There were many guests in the sect today, and he didn't dare to let the pen spirit wander around the sect alone.
Jiang Xingzhi stopped him, "There's no need for the trouble, I'll take it there myself."
Chu Yun thought for a moment, "That's fine too. Coincidentally, Liu Chuan has also gone to the Library Pavilion, perhaps Daren will run into him."
Liu Chuan was the young man with the "Sword Spirit Body".
Jiang Xingzhi said, "That's quite a coincidence." As he said that, he was about to get up with Jiang Langhao, but a hand landed on his shoulder and pressed him back down.
Zhong Ming stood in front of him, lowered his eyes, and picked up the fidgeting Jiang Langhao, "I'll take it there."
The straight figure turned and disappeared behind the rockery.
Jiang Xingzhi was suspicious: When did Bai Mu become so caring towards Jiang Langhao?
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For a moment, only the three of them were left in the garden.
Jiang Xingzhi glanced at Wujie. The latter looked young, with a calm expression, and his ash-gray gauze robe hung down like floating silk, giving him the appearance of a transcendent master.
He couldn't help but be curious, "What does the Divine Calculator usually calculate?"
Wujie's lips moved slightly, "Fortune, destiny, serendipity."
Jiang Xingzhi sighed in admiration, "If it weren't for the fact that heavenly secrets cannot be revealed, I would also like to ask you to calculate something for me."
Wujie, "There's nothing that can't be revealed, what do you want to calculate?"
Jiang Xingzhi: ...? So casual.
He looked at the person several times, "The Divine Calculator seems very enthusiastic?"
A hint of melancholy suddenly appeared between Wujie's indifferent brows, "It's not easy to earn money these days, and I'm also working hard to expand my customer base. You can experience it for free once, and if the calculation is accurate, please help me promote it."
Jiang Xingzhi, "..."
To hell with the transcendent master, he was originally a pragmatic businessman just like himself.
He was very obliging, "Then I'll trouble the Divine Calculator to calculate something for me."
Wujie tapped his fingers, "What do you want to calculate?"
Jiang Xingzhi said without thinking, "Wealth."
"........."
His lightly closed eyes trembled, almost opening directly! The red star luan was moving like that, and he was still asking about "wealth"!
Wujie's fingertips trembled, trying to guide him, "I think Elder Jiang needs to calculate his romantic fate more."
Jiang Xingzhi waved his hand, "There's no need to calculate that. Even if I have a romantic fate, it's still far away."
Wujie said leisurely, "Not far, it's right in front of you."
As the words fell, a dark figure was coming around the rockery in the corner of his eye.
Jiang Xingzhi was so shocked by these words that his body swayed, almost losing his balance.
...What does that mean? How is that possible!?