Chapter 263 Meeting Master Fan Again
The young official's surname was Wu and he was a clerk. He came to the inn again early in the morning and took Lin Jue and the other two to their residence.
In the middle of the road, we passed by an official office, which looked like a large courtyard, and also like a palace or temple. On the door plaque were written three large characters "Juxianfu" in a flamboyant style.
"This is the government office of Juxian Mansion. However, since most of the people in Juxian Mansion are some extraordinary people and famous Taoist monks, they are used to being idle, so there is almost no need for them to come here. This used to be a royal palace, but now it is mostly residential, like the guest hall of a Taoist temple or monastery, for some extraordinary people and famous Taoist monks to live in."
Wu Lingshi said to Lin Jue:
"If the Taoist priest needs anything, he can come here to find someone. You can also come here to hang out with people when you have nothing to do. If you don't want to come, you don't have to come."
"Thank you."
"Now the house where Master Fan and Mr. Pan live is right next to it, separated by only a wall. Of course, from today on, the Taoist priest will live with Master Fan and Mr. Pan." Wu Lingshi said to him, "But it is spacious enough to accommodate hundreds of people without being crowded."
Wu Lingshi had a vague sense of anticipation.
Yesterday he went to inform Master Fan and Mr. Pan, and also to sound out their opinions. Although he did not find Mr. Pan, he met Master Fan.
Master Fan Tianshi didn't mind this new neighbor.
But Wu Lingshi grew up in the capital and had heard of the name of Master Fan ten years ago. Since Master Fan came to the capital and joined the Juxian Mansion a few years ago, he has been hearing about his deeds. He knows clearly that the three words "Master Fan" can indeed scare away demons in the capital and even the entire northern part of Qinzhou.
This Taoist priest was able to eliminate the Crocodile King, so he must have supernatural powers, but isn't Master Fan the same?
A few months ago, after Master Fan heard about the Demon King in Runze County in the capital, he immediately decided to get rid of the demon. While this Taoist priest was one of three people who worked together to get rid of the demon, Master Fan was almost alone. The imperial guards he brought seemed powerful, but everyone knew that they could not deal with the Demon King.
It’s just that Master Fan ran away empty-handed.
From this we can see that Master Fan is not afraid of the Demon King, and his abilities may even be better than his.
Wu Lingshi really wanted to see what the scene would be like when this Taoist priest, who was unmoved after hearing about Master Fan's name, actually met Master Fan.
Soon they arrived at the gate of the mansion.
Mr. Pan was not in the mansion just like yesterday.
Only Master Fan is still in the mansion.
But as soon as he arrived at the door, he saw Master Fan and his only old servant standing at the door, smiling and waving to welcome guests.
"Fellow……"
Master Fan had a beaming face and was the first to pay his respects.
This made Wu Lingshi stunned for a moment——
Although Master Fan is kind-hearted and willing to help others, he also has very high standards. He usually looks nonchalant and rarely takes the initiative to talk to others, and even less is he so enthusiastic towards others.
The previous Mr. Pan didn’t receive this treatment, right?
But then Master Fan stepped forward quickly:
"I was very happy to hear that you were coming yesterday, and I even asked someone to send over some delicious dishes to entertain you! Please come in quickly!"
"Fan Daoist, you are so kind." Lin Jue also smiled and said, "From now on, we will be neighbors living together."
"Thank you very much."
Tianshi Fan welcomed him in, but immediately looked at Wu Lingshi who was about to follow him in, still smiling: "Lingshi is always busy, just send him here, I will entertain Fellow Daoist Lin."
"This..." Wu Lingshi was stunned, but he didn't dare to refuse, "I still have some things to tell the Taoist priest."
"Then tell me quickly."
"This is the Taoist priest's nameplate." Wu Lingshi took out a nameplate and handed it to Lin Jue. "If the Taoist priest has anything to do, he can take the token to the government office of Juxian Mansion or the Ministry of Rites."
"Thank you."
Lin Jue took it and looked at it. It was a plaque made of huanghuali wood, very small and delicately made. On one side was engraved the three words "Juxianfu" and on the other side was the five words "Master Lin Fangjue". It was tied with a leather belt and could be hung on the body. Because it was oiled, it looked very shiny.
"Why is it a wooden plaque?" Tianshi Fan said, "Fellow Daoist Lin eliminated one of the demon kings of Qinzhou. Isn't it worthy of a gold plaque?"
"This……"
Wu Lingshi found it strange, as he rarely saw this side of Master Fan, and he also felt embarrassed.
"Go back and tell Doctor Zhou that I can testify that it was Brother Lin who killed the Alligator Dragon King in Runze County." Tianshi Fan said, "Even if that happened before we were affiliated with the Juxian Mansion, it was still a big disaster for the people of Qinzhou. Well, at least give Brother Lin a silver medal, so that it looks good."
"Your subordinate... Your subordinate will go back and talk to the doctor."
"I won't embarrass you. I will go visit Doctor Zhou in a few days and discuss the matter with him!"
"Thank you, Master Fan!"
Wu Lingshi wiped his sweat and then said:
"One more thing."
"Say it."
"It is said that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will come to the Juxian Mansion's office in a few days. If Taoist Lin wants to exchange the nameplate for gold or silver, maybe he can go and join in the fun and let His Royal Highness the Crown Prince see his skills. If Taoist Lin doesn't want to make the effort, he can also go and join in the fun. There will be many strange people showing off their magic skills there. Anyway, it's all up to Taoist Lin to decide."
The young official seemed to want to make up for his previous negligence and to change his image in Lin Jue's eyes, so he made a lot of reminders.
"Thank you, sir." Lin Jue was very interested in those strange people. "I will definitely be there."
"Okay, okay, I will talk to Fellow Daoist Lin about this matter myself, so I won't bother you." Master Fan continued to urge with a smile.
"I'll take my leave."
Wu Lingshi wiped the sweat off his face again before leaving.
The pressure of getting along with such a great and powerful person is so great that he is now a little breathless.
It was not until he had walked a dozen steps and turned the corner that a gust of cold wind blew and mixed with his sweat, making him shiver. Only then did he feel much more comfortable and relieved.
But after waking up, he felt something strange.
This Master Fan is really friendly and hospitable...
But why does it seem to have a hint of flattery?
Wu Lingshi shook his head repeatedly. It must be an illusion.
It’s just that Master Fan is hospitable.
……
At the same time, after the officials left, Master Fan invited Lin Jue in. The old servant closed the door behind him. He immediately raised his sleeves and wiped the sweat from his face.
Then he saluted Lin Jue, his junior sister, the white fox, and even the warriors and colorful cat behind him one by one.
To him, this fellow Daoist Lin is not only a Taoist master who can really get rid of the demon king, but more importantly, he is a master who knows his own background.
"Haha, fellow Daoist, that, that Juxian Mansion nameplate is useless, but I can guess that when you come to Juxian Mansion, you must want to go to the Sutra Library to check the ancient books hidden by the predecessors of the past dynasties. The only use of this wooden sign is to enter the Sutra Library." Fan Tianshi laughed dryly and said, "I hope it will be of some help to you."
"Thank you, fellow Taoist."
Lin Jue still smiled.
And he could naturally hear that this was Master Fan's friendliness towards him, or even flattery, and the purpose was naturally very clear -
Please don't expose him yourself.
Lin Jue doesn't have this plan for the time being.
After all, I have never seen him use this to harm anyone, and I can use him in this capital.
"This was originally a mansion built by a high-ranking official. It covers a large area with several courtyards and a lake. I live in the innermost courtyard. There is also a Lord Pan who has a bad temper. He usually lives in the courtyard on the far right, but we don't see him often. The courtyard on the left is reserved for fellow Taoists." Tianshi Fan personally led the way, and was so polite that even the old servants around him felt unfamiliar. "I will take you there first, and then introduce this mansion to you."
"it is good."
"this way please."
All three of them looked inside.
As expected of a mansion of a first-rank official, when a few people entered, they saw layers of courtyards and round doors framing the scenery. After passing through several layers, they saw a small lake, stone tables and chairs by the lake, pine trees and rockery, and a long corridor. They walked along the corridor by the lake for a while and passed through another round door before arriving at a small courtyard.
The yard is not big. There is a tree in the middle, which seems to be a flower. There are also stone tables and stone chairs next to it. There is green grass growing on the ground and stone bricks are paved as the road.
"Although this courtyard is small, it has a main room, four empty rooms, and a dark room. The dark room can be used to store sundries and as a kitchen. There is also an attic next to it that can be used." Fan Tianshi said, "However, there have been foxes in the mansion in the past year. The foxes seem to live in this uninhabited courtyard and sometimes run outside to play. But I don't think you are afraid of these."
"Fox trouble?"
Lin Jue looked around.
It seemed that no one had lived in this yard for some time, but there were no fallen leaves on the ground and no dust accumulation.
I don’t know if it was the fox that was cleaning, or if Master Fan heard that he was coming yesterday and cleaned in advance.
"There are too many places in the capital where foxes are. No one knows what they are or where they come from. Most of them live in the attic of a household. Those families are used to it. As long as the foxes don't cause trouble or hurt people, they will share the attic with them. They don't report to the police or ask monks or wizards for help. Some scholars even regard it as a refined and elegant thing. Even if there are guests, they just remind them not to be afraid and not to disturb them."
Master Fan paused as he spoke:
"That Lord Pan often said that he wanted to find a way to drive away the foxes in this mansion."
"Fan Daoyou isn't afraid either?"
"Haha! When I travel in Qinzhou, only the monsters and ghosts are afraid of me, not me!" Master Fan Tianshi said so, with a rather dignified demeanor. However, he suddenly realized that the person standing in front of him was this fellow Taoist, and his aura weakened by three points.
But it's only three points weaker.
There is still some trace of the Taoist spirit.
"Okay! Luo Gong and I will live here! The foxes here will be like having a companion."
When Lin Jue saw him like this, he understood that this man was probably pretending to be a Taoist priest even when he was sleeping.
No wonder he could conceal the truth from demons and ghosts.
As for the foxes here, even Master Fan is not afraid of them, and even ordinary people are not afraid of them, so Lin Jue naturally has no reason to be afraid.
"So your protector's surname is Luo." Tianshi Fan said with a smile, and then curiously, "Hey, why does Mr. Luo always cover his face with a bamboo hat?"
"Luo is a little inconvenient..."
As Luo Seng spoke, he took off his hat and looked directly at Master Fan.
"?"
Master Fan's heart trembled again.
If there was anyone in the capital who knew his background, it would be Mr. Luo, who was a martial arts master who was not afraid of even demons, ghosts, and gods. He had previously served as the county lieutenant of Changning County in the capital, and had vaguely seen through him. He was one of the few people who could see through his background.
did not expect……
"Haha, it's Lord Luo." Tianshi Fan said with an expression that didn't change. "Lord Luo, please rest assured. I know that Lord Luo is a great hero. Lord Luo, you just need to avoid Lord Pan in this mansion."
"Aren't you surprised?"
"It's a bit unexpected." Master Fan said calmly, "But come to think of it, how many warriors in this world can work with you two Taoist friends to eliminate the demon king?"
"Humph……"
Luo Seng sneered, threw his hat to the side, and flew out in a spin, hanging on the branch of the weeping crabapple tree.
"Mr. Luo, please choose a room first." Lin Jue said, "Junior sister, you can also choose one. When you come to the capital, you can stay here with me."
"it is good!"
Junior sister chose the smallest one.
Mr. Luo also picked one at random.
There are two rooms left, and only one has a bed. Lin Jue has no choice but to use the remaining one as a tea room or a quiet room.
Joining Juxian Mansion is quite worry-free.
(End of this chapter)
