dognovel Chapter 403 The Helmsman of the Ox and Horse! Is Zuo Ci just a code name?
Chapter 403 The Helmsman of the Ox and Horse! Is Zuo Ci just a code name?
"So you're the one called Ge Xuan?"
"How dare you bully my son/nephew?"
Xu Yi, filled with grief and indignation, complained to Xu Chu and Dian Wei.
Upon hearing this, Xu Chu and Dian Wei exclaimed, "This old man Ge Xuan is so arrogant, stealing chicken legs from a child! This is outrageous!"
Despite his mature appearance, Xu Yichang is still essentially a child who hasn't undergone the coming-of-age ceremony!
With the tacit approval of Cao Cao and Su Yu, a barrage of loving iron fists fell.
I must say, Master Ge is truly skilled.
Despite enduring so many beatings, he's still full of energy, though it hurts a bit.
Su Yu watched in amazement.
Daoist Master is truly something.
However, Ge Xuan's skill points seem to be quite diverse.
He knows a little bit about everything: fasting, alchemy, martial arts.
"Name the person who instructed you."
"Otherwise, we will kill you without mercy!"
Cao Cao drew his sword, Yitian, and held it to Ge Xuan's neck.
Ge Xuan chickened out and panicked.
No matter how tough it is, it only has one head. Once it's gone, don't even think about replacing it.
"This humble Taoist priest...this humble Taoist priest has no one behind him directing him."
"It was only because I was pursued by Yu Ji in Jiangdong that I had no choice but to flee to Xuchang."
"My father was the governor of Kuaiji forty years ago."
"But when I was young, a celestial being calculated that my fate was unstable and that I needed to cultivate myself to resolve the tribulations in my destiny."
“I followed the immortal master on his travels throughout the world until he passed away from illness, at which point I returned to Jiangdong.”
"But...but after I returned to Jiangdong, I was suppressed by Yu Ji because my doctrines differed from his."
"Upon learning of the Immortal Master's name, which is also my master's, Yu Ji became even more determined to kill me!"
As he spoke, tears streamed down Ge Xuan's face.
If Ge Xuan wasn't faking it, then he really is quite pitiful.
As the son of the former governor of Kuaiji, he should have been a wealthy young master, yet he has been practicing Taoism for so many years.
Su Yu understood.
Regarding his background, Ge Xuan was indeed not lying.
He remembered that when he was researching Ge Xuan's information in his previous life, he saw a record that Ge Xuan's father had been the governor of Kuaiji.
But Ge Xuan said that his master had passed away, which made Su Yu very concerned.
Ge Xuan's master was Zuo Ci. If Zuo Ci has passed away, then who was the Zuo Ci recorded in history?
With his eyes fixed on Ge Xuan, Su Yu pointed to the lime powder that Xu Yi had taken out of Ge Xuan's pocket.
"They have quite a few methods; they can even use lime powder as an everyday weapon."
"Did you come up with this yourself? Or did your master teach you?"
Ge Xuan chuckled:
"It was my own idea."
“My master is an upright person and never uses such underhanded methods.”
"Tsk, you're certainly not one to mince words."
"Is your master's name Zuo Ci?"
Upon hearing this, Ge Xuan's pupils suddenly contracted, and he inevitably revealed his panic.
After a long silence, he took a deep breath and said to Su Yu:
"Zuo Ci is just an alias of my master."
"To be precise, the head of the Tianzhu Mountain Dojo in each generation would use the alias Zuo Ci."
Su Yu nodded, which proved that his guess was indeed correct.
The story of Zuo Ci spans nearly two hundred years. If this were just one person, his lifespan would be far too incredible and unrealistic.
But if Zuo Ci is just a code name, an alias, then it makes sense.
"Who is Zuo Ci to you now?"
Su Yu asked again.
Ge Xuan shook his head and answered sincerely:
"This humble Taoist also does not know who the current Zuo Ci is."
"Since my master passed away, I have never set foot on Tianzhu Mountain again."
Su Yu expressed his understanding of this.
This is also part of the traditional traditions of Taoism.
Although Ge Xuan did not say it explicitly, he must have tried to compete for the title of "Zuo Ci".
Obviously, he failed.
According to the rules, after failing, one cannot set foot in the original dojo even once again.
As for who the current Zuo Ci is, Su Yu plans to invite Zuo Ci from Tianzhu Mountain down the mountain for tea and a chat another day when he has time.
Once you're here, don't leave.
Buy a house in Xuchang and settle down.
This has always been Su Yu's way of treating guests!
After all, he is the largest real estate developer in Xuchang.
After asking Zuo Ci's questions, Su Yu said to Ge Xuan:
"In that case, it's time to proceed with the next step of your punishment."
After saying that, Su Yu whispered a few words to Cao Cao.
After listening, Cao Cao gave Ge Xuan a look of "pity".
This punishment is even more severe than the Ten Great Tortures; it is nothing short of mental torture!
Once used, it will cause irreversible damage to Ge Xuan.
Does Su Yu have any moral burden?
There might be, but definitely not many.
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Shangshu Lingfu
Xu Chu easily smashed open the small, broken door.
No matter how this door is repaired, Xu Chu's strength is always far greater than the door's sturdiness.
Xun Yu raised his resentful gaze.
The familiar way the door opened reminded him of the acquaintance he least wanted to see.
"Wenruo, the weather is fine and sunny today, the autumn air is crisp and refreshing, why don't you go out for an autumn stroll?"
The familiar opening remarks instantly ignited Xun Yu's passion.
With Xu Chu present, Xun Yu was helpless against this thing and could only let out a cold snort to express his dissatisfaction.
"Look, I've brought a treasure to your Minister's residence."
Su Yu pointed to Ge Xuan beside him.
Xun Yu glanced at Ge Xuan curiously.
Then, a hint of disdain appeared on his face.
This contempt was tinged with deep disdain!
As the "helmsman of cattle and horses" who commands a large number of cattle and horses, Xun Yu can tell at a glance whether the person in front of him has the talent to be a cattle or horse!
Young, high-potential, energetic, and driven individuals like Sima Yi and Yang Xiu are considered top-tier talents.
People like Feng Ji, who are nearing middle age but have extensive experience in handling government affairs, are considered to be of average ability.
The old Taoist priest in front of them wasn't even considered a lowly ox or horse.
What use are these inferior cattle and horses to the Ministry of Rites?
"Su Ziyi, how come your taste has gotten so bad lately?"
"If this old man were to die in the Minister's residence, wouldn't that damage the morale of the entire Minister's residence?"
Su Yu smiled mysteriously and pointed at Ge Xuan, saying:
"Wenruo, don't underestimate this old Taoist priest."
“This old Taoist priest is skilled in fasting, so you don’t need to feed him.”
"Furthermore, although this fellow is old, he can climb over walls as if it were flat ground. He is in excellent physical condition, so there is no need to worry about him dying in the Minister's mansion."
"Besides that, the most important point is that I sent him here not to have him handle government affairs for your Minister's Office, but to have him stay and do odd jobs there!"
"Think about it. The Minister's office is busy with government affairs on weekdays. Things like eating, drinking, and going to the toilet all have to be done on time."
"With this old Taoist priest doing odd jobs for you, hasn't administrative efficiency improved a lot?"
"Besides, I have the old Taoist's indenture, so you can do whatever you want with him!"
After saying that, Su Yu winked and made faces.
The contract of servitude was signed by Xu Chu holding Ge Xuan's hand.
The period won't be long; it'll only be a hundred-year contract.
As longtime partners and rivals, Xun Yu immediately understood Su Yu's meaning!
This old Taoist priest was sent to serve as cattle and horses for the Minister's mansion!
To be treated like a beast of burden, the level of misery is truly appalling...
Poor Ge Xuan, at this moment, had not yet realized the seriousness of the matter, and thought that Su Yu had taken pity on him and spared his life.
I don't know.
The moment the small, dilapidated door of the Minister's residence closed again.
Ge Xuan's "Hell Time Experience Card" has officially begun!
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Jade that is not carved cannot become a useful object.
Su Yu greatly admired Ge Xuan's alchemy skills.
Of course, Su Yu wasn't going to take those pills with excessive heavy metals.
Rather, gunpowder, this revolutionary weapon, was originally created by a group of Taoist priests who had nothing better to do than refine elixirs.
Since ancient times, Taoist priests in the Dragon Kingdom have been capable of refining elixirs and creating things, as well as capturing ghosts and exorcising demons, making them truly exceptional talents.
After Ge Xuan finishes his "training" at the Ministry of Personnel, that new department will be established!
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