Chapter 2, Not the Tang Dynasty but Journey to the West

Cheng Shusheng said impatiently: "Let's go, let's go, let's go! This is really unlucky!"

Cheng Shusheng had a look of deep concern on his face

"You continue to watch the store!" After saying this, he turned around and left to enter the backyard

Zhang Mingxuan said with grief and indignation: "What are you doing? Do you not know that the elixir is toxic?"

However, thinking about visiting the mountains to seek enlightenment and searching for a master in the wild, Zhang Mingxuan instinctively shivered. He was not the Monkey King and did not possess the ability to drift across the sea on a bamboo raft. Moreover, even if he were to encounter great fortune and find a celestial cave, what reason would they have to accept him? After pondering for a long time, Zhang Mingxuan realized that it was much safer to stay in Chang'an during the Tang Dynasty. As for cultivating immortality, since he lacked the ability to venture out, he could let them come to him! First, he needed to make a name for himself; only by becoming famous could he have a chance of being discovered. Zhang Mingxuan thought for a long time and concluded that it was indeed safer to remain in Chang'an during the Tang Dynasty. As for cultivating immortality, since he lacked the ability to venture out, he could let them come to him! First, he needed to make a name for himself; only by becoming famous could he have a chance of being discovered.

Li Qingya smiled slightly and said, "Go ahead and eat! I have already eaten."

Li Qingya looked at Zhang Mingxuan, who was panting heavily, and a slight smile appeared at the corners of her mouth as she turned and went inside the house

Du He also did not know how to address him, perhaps calling him "Young Master" would be appropriate! After all, he is currently in a servant's position. Directly calling him by his name would be too impolite, especially since they are in the wrong now.

Once again filled with joy, he immersed himself in the great endeavor of dining, realizing that only when one is hungry can the true deliciousness of food be discovered. After a while, Zhang Mingxuan wiped his mouth, which was covered in grease, let out a satisfied burp, and displayed a blissful smile, finding the meal to be even better than he had anticipated, rich in oil. Zhang Mingxuan glanced at the empty bowls and plates in front of him, then looked towards the back door, hesitated for a moment, and immediately took the tray and walked towards the back door.

Cheng Shusheng said impatiently, "Why do you have so many questions!"

Zhang Mingxuan does not want to be confused and infected by some virus before he has achieved anything, leading to a direct game over

A group of people left the bookstore in a cheerful manner, while Zhang Mingxuan sat absentmindedly in the chair behind the counter, immediately enveloped by a faint fragrance. However, Zhang Mingxuan could no longer pay attention to this matter; he had originally thought he had traveled back to the Tang Dynasty, but unexpectedly found himself in the hellishly difficult world of Journey to the West.

Zhang Mingxuan was taken aback for a moment, is the arm healed? Indeed it is! Just now, when I was digging at my throat, it seemed that my arm stopped hurting! Zhang Mingxuan shook his arm again, and it truly did not hurt anymore. Could this elixir really be genuine? Are history books all deceptive?

Zhang Mingxuan shook his head and sighed, "Women are truly difficult to understand"

Zhang Mingxuan watched her departing figure, filled with confusion. Was she not happy at that moment? I even offered you my seat!

As he spoke, Zhang Mingxuan's eyes lit up upon seeing a well, the kind that requires a bucket to draw water. He immediately stepped towards the well, and upon reaching the edge, placed the dishes from the tray into a nearby wooden basin. He spat into his palm, rubbed his hands together, and picked up the bucket to throw it into the well. With a loud splash, the bucket fell into the water. Zhang Mingxuan shook the rope vigorously and began to pull the bucket up; it was indeed quite heavy.

Zhang Mingxuan hurriedly walked out from behind the counter and gestured to Li Qingya, saying, "Boss, please have a seat"

Zhang Mingxuan quickly said: "I will do it, I will do it."

With a creaking sound, Zhang Mingxuan pushed open the door, revealing a small courtyard behind it. Three or four houses were arranged in an orderly manner, and a narrow path ran through various parts of the courtyard, delineating two exquisite flower beds, which at that moment were filled with vegetables and fruits.

Please wait a moment while I organize my thoughts

Zhang Mingxuan coughed repeatedly due to choking, and Cheng Shusheng instinctively reached out to pat his chest, but his hand was raised into the air and then lowered again

Du He smiled and said: "If we are to speak of significant events, the only one recently should be the establishment of my Tang Dynasty. By the way, there is another matter; several hundred years ago, a palm-shaped mountain descended from the heavens and suppressed a demon monkey at the border of the Tang Dynasty, which should also be considered a significant event, right"

Cheng Shusheng exclaimed, "It is poisonous!"

Zhang Mingxuan touched his rumbling stomach and let out a quiet sigh, how difficult the world is!

Zhang Mingxuan clasped his hands together and bowed, then lowered his head in contemplation for a moment. Is the elixir real? Even if it is not a poison pill concocted by an alchemist but rather a medicinal pill made from traditional Chinese medicine, the effects shouldn't manifest so quickly! It must be an internal medicine. I have heard of Yuan Tiangang, but what is this Dao Alliance? There has never been such a thing in history, has there? Is this still the Tang Dynasty that I am familiar with?

Zhang Mingxuan said with grief and indignation: "What do you know? Slow-acting poison!"

As he poured water into the wooden barrel, Zhang Mingxuan stood up and pretended to be relaxed, smiling at Li Qingya, who was not far away, and said: "Just a small matter!"

Cheng Shusheng looked at Zhang Mingxuan with dissatisfaction and said, "Don't act coy after taking advantage; the Baicao Dan specifically for military use, what I gave you is the finest quality."

Cheng Shusheng said nonchalantly: "It is a department that manages the cultivators within the Great Tang."

Zhang Mingxuan's heart sank; it was over! There were still cultivators present! Zhang Mingxuan unwillingly asked, "Is there any major event happening within the Great Tang territory?"

He immediately took out the jade bottle from his arms, poured out a pill, and brought it to his nose to smell, muttering to himself: "No problem!"

Du He hesitated for a moment and then said: "Young Master Zhang, I believe there should be no issue with the elixir."

Zhang Mingxuan quickly stood up and said: "I can handle it myself, how can a boss serve the employees?"

Du He coughed lightly and said: "This person ... ... "

Zhang Mingxuan coughed and shouted at Cheng Shusheng: "What on earth did you give me to eat?"

Cheng Shusheng expressed his dissatisfaction, saying: "I told you so! How could there be any issues with the elixir formula personally contributed by Daoist Yuan Tiangang and the elixirs refined by the Daoist Alliance?"

Zhang Mingxuan quickly smiled and said: "That's it, that's it. There is just this one question."

Li Qingya placed the dishes on the counter and softly said: "It is time to eat"

This world is indeed a terrifying realm where there is a heavenly court above, a netherworld below, Buddhas in the west, and demon kings in the wilderness! A moment's carelessness could lead to death and the obliteration of one's soul, or even the scattering of one's spirit. Logically, Chang'an of the Tang Dynasty should be safe, right? However, in this world, it is impossible to claim one has no ambition at all; to become an immortal and live as long as the heavens!

It seems as if there is nothing remarkable about it

Zhang Mingxuan looked up and asked: "What is the Dao Alliance?"

As soon as Zhang Mingxuan heard about the Baicao Dan, he knew it was over. His history teacher had mentioned that ancient elixirs, such as the golden elixirs, were concocted by alchemists and contained a large amount of heavy metals, which were toxic! Zhang Mingxuan immediately reached into his throat, gagging, trying to expel the elixir.

Hearing the sound of Zhang Mingxuan pushing the door, Li Qingya walked out from a room. Looking at the tray held by Zhang Mingxuan, a hint of softness appeared in her gaze as she said, "Just leave it to me."

Cheng Shusheng expressed his dissatisfaction, saying: "What are you doing?"

After a while, Li Qingya emerged from the back door of the bookstore, holding a bowl of rice accompanied by two small dishes. Zhang Mingxuan, who was in a daze, was startled awake by the sound of Li Qingya's footsteps, and upon opening his eyes, he was immediately captivated by the food in her hands

Li Qingya looked at the only seat inside the counter, a flicker of annoyance flashing in her eyes. That chair had always been hers! How could he just sit there casually? Her eyes wavered a few times as she watched Zhang Mingxuan, who was devouring his food, and the words she was about to say were swallowed back.

Du He was choked for a moment, yet maintained his composure and continued, "After all, your arm has already healed"

Zhang Mingxuan said in a daze: "Forget it! This matter is too significant."