Chapter 4, The Monk

She chuckled, as if she had thought of something amusing

He was somewhat hungry, so he walked into a restaurant. Now he had quite a bit of money in his pocket, so he didn't need to order any fennel beans. Speaking of which, recently with all his meals and accommodation covered, he had no place to spend his money.

Lu Li silently said: "Do you really think such a thing exists in the world?"

Lu Li asked: "Why do you ask this?"

Xiaohong said: "Why do you say that about him, miss?"

Lu Li smiled ambiguously and said, "Don't you really like Gu Qing? How about I send you to him."

Gu Qingdao: "I am just thinking about it."

... ...

Xiao Hong said: "Wherever the young lady goes, I will go."

Gu Qing continued to shake his head, still having experienced it, but it was merely a repetition

Gu Qingxin thought to himself: "I have been an emperor before." He had already forgotten when he had been an emperor, only remembering that such a thing had happened.

"Why not be a great general commanding thousands of troops?"

He shook his head

Lu Li tapped the maid's forehead and said, "In fact, he should know where all the places he has been these days are."

It is nothing of great importance

After a while, she said: "No, I also heard it from others. Do you want to go?"

After a long pause, he finally managed to say: "I want to live a little longer"

m . hetushu . comcom Lu Li Dao : " Sleep well, eat on time, exercise regularly; these are all methods to prolong life."

"The kind that never dies."

Gu Qingyi was slightly taken aback; he looked towards the door, where a large bell was being held aloft by a Taoist priest, who had even crushed the threshold beneath his feet

Because A Qing dreams of having her own house and farmland

He busily wiped the table and benches for Gu Qing, then went to the back kitchen to prepare the menu. Gu Qing merely smiled, not angry, but felt that money indeed has a certain charm

Xiao Hong was somewhat perplexed

After a while, all the dishes were served, each one exquisitely prepared, including lotus seed tofu, young lotus clear dew, spicy shredded tripe, button mushrooms with seaweed, roasted venison, and milk fish slices, filling the entire table

This is a monk who indulges in wine and meat, and the guests make their judgments in their hearts

Lu Li: "... ..."

Anyone who has had experiences like his will think differently from the average person

Gu Qing felt that this seemed to be the case. He said that seeking land and asking about houses did not seem to be his own pursuit, but rather that of A Qing

Xiao Hong let out a sound of acknowledgment and said, "This servant has not been diligent in her duties"

Gu Qing thought to himself: "It seems that in one lifetime, I led eighty thousand people to victory over eight hundred thousand. " The specifics of that lifetime were also unclear to him, as it was too distant, and perhaps he didn't even feel excited at the time, after all, he died not long after.

Gu Qingxin thought: "Why are all the questions about things I have done in the past"

Gu Qing said: "Then you practice your calligraphy by yourself, and I will go take a look."

Gu Qinghu expressed doubt, asking: "Have you ever purchased it?"

Before long, the waiter brought the wine, and just as the monk took a sip, the guests in the hall suddenly exclaimed in surprise, creating a moment of uproar.

Gu Qingdao: "One serving of each signature dish, please"

The waiter noticed that he was not to be trifled with, and cautiously approached to attend to him, asking: "What kind of wine would the master like to drink? Would you like to order some dishes?"

Walking through the bustling streets filled with people, crossing the small bridge, leaving the flowing water behind, the sounds of vendors, the aroma of snacks, and the scents of various spices create the vibrant and lively Dongda Street

Lu Li said: "Then shall I become a person of high status and renown? A great talent?"

Gu Qingdao: "Do you think I will lead a very ordinary life?"

Lu Li said: "You should go to East Street; if you are lucky, you will encounter a wandering Taoist priest who will sell prescriptions at a high price. If you are particularly fortunate, you might purchase a recipe that can prolong life. Of course, it is also very likely to be fake"

As I endeavored to eliminate the delicacies, a resounding voice echoed through the hall

Jiangcheng has always been a bustling place

"How can this person be so strong?" Gu Qing thought to himself that he had gained quite a bit of strength recently, but it was still impossible for him to carry such a large bell and move about with ease

... ...

The waiter immediately became attentive

Lu Li said: "Silly child, you are not bad either. However, Gu Qing is indeed not someone worthy of a young lady's trust; it is better for you to follow me."

Xiao Er was somewhat incredulous as Gu Qing took out a silver ingot

"Waiter, bring me a pot of wine." A tall and robust monk walked in through the main door

Lu Li said: "He is somewhat aloof, not in a self-protective, high-and-mighty way, but rather like a cat."

Lu Li smiled gently and said, "Then let me tell you a practical method."

The monk sat at the empty table next to Gu Qing, glanced at Gu Qing's dish, and said: "Just prepare a portion like this gentleman's."

She sighed softly and said, "In any case, we are leaving."

Lu Li said: "To be a great merchant? One that is wealthy enough to rival a nation"

He still shook his head

Gu Qingdao: "What method?"

The great monk took out a golden leaf and said: "Take this, it is still not enough, I will give you more."

Must a person live in this world with certain desires or aspirations

He still shook his head

He suddenly felt a sense of ennui; could it be that everything he did was merely a repetition of the past

If he is afraid of trouble, he should avoid Lu Li.

If he were eating in a private room, it would be one thing, but in the hall, it is indeed quite conspicuous

The waiter then lost even more interest and said, "What would you like to eat?"

Gu Qingdeng became interested at that moment and asked, "What method?"

Lu Li said: "I do not know whether immortality exists, but living a little longer is certainly not impossible"

Lu Li did not mock this time; instead, she was taken aback. After a while, she asked, "How long do you wish to live?"

The waiter responded awkwardly, as he found the monk somewhat fierce, fearing that he might take advantage of the situation.

Lu Li found it quite amusing and felt a tinge of envy towards him, though she could not quite articulate what exactly she envied. Xiao Hong appeared beside her and said: "Miss, once he steps outside, he will know the location of this courtyard."

Gu Qingbai glanced at her and said, "Do I need you to teach me this?"

If that Taoist cannot be found, he would certainly not return to the courtyard where he previously taught Lu Li calligraphy, but rather to the residence by the river

Gu Qingdao: "Hall."

Gu Qing is inherently indifferent to such matters

Xiao Hong shook her head like a rattle drum and said, "No, I just think he is very good-looking, besides, he wouldn't like a girl like me."

Lu Li should know the way to those courtyards. Gu Qing pondered for a moment and guessed that Lu Li was indifferent to the disclosure of the locations of those courtyards because he was about to leave.

The waiter, seeing Gu Qing's attire was quite ordinary, asked with little enthusiasm: "Where would the guest like to sit?"

He thought that when he grew old, his health would also deteriorate, and that feeling was still unpleasant. He added busily, "The kind of not aging and not dying."

This is a transportation hub, with extensive connections and convenient water resources, where countless people come and go every day. Gu Qing wandered around for half a day but did not see the Taoist priest that Lu Li mentioned.

Lu Li was taken aback by Gu Qing's remark and laughed heartily, saying, "You are quite the character, haha, truly amusing." After laughing for a while, he continued with great interest, "Apart from seeking land and property, do you have any other aspirations? For instance, becoming an official?"

Gu Qing was not particularly concerned about the gazes of others, enjoying his meal with great relish. He planned to pack a few snacks to take back for Xiao Hong to try. After all, the clothes he was wearing were a gift from Xiao Hong, thus he now had two sets of clothing

Upon seeing the golden leaves, the young attendant finally felt relieved

Lu Li said: "Do you really look down on fame, fortune, and wealth? Then what is it that you desire?"

He shows no awareness of being a teacher and directly skips class

Gu Qing said: "If you have bought the real one, I can just buy it directly from you, why go so far?"