Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons

As the saying goes, "It's better for outsiders to chant sutras." This is an iron rule that has remained unchanged from ancient times to the present.

The Leo woman was obviously suffering from this, and she would complain whenever she got the chance: "I didn't want to dress up as a Hu person from the beginning, but I can't do it! For the same magic tricks, the rewards Hu people can get are twice as much as those of locals. Twice! When those wealthy families hold a party, the housekeepers look for jugglers, and when they see a Hu person's face, they rush to get it, and when they see a Chinese face, they are picky. I am also very depressed!"

Even in modern times, with the same starting point of education, those who go abroad to get a higher education are much more popular than those who stay in school to continue their studies. I didn't expect that the ancient juggling circle more than a thousand years ago also had such funny unspoken rules.

Wen Jiao couldn't help but cough lightly: "Let's just let the foreign and local things go with the wind. Answer my third question. You have been transformed for a while now, so I think you know some news in the circle. Let me ask you, who are the masters of cultivating immortals and practicing Taoism in the Tang Dynasty?"

This issue is what she really cares about.

Unexpectedly, the Leo woman said confidently: "With my meager skills, I have never met any of the masters you mentioned."

How could a monster be so proud of the word "useless"? Wen Jiao said with a straight face: "Do you still want to see the Ruyi Pearl?"

The Leo girl thought hard: "The Li Chunfeng that day should be from the Shuzi Sect, and he seems to have some skills. If the Ruyi Pearl is in his hands, I dare not sneak into his house to see it."

Patriarch Bodhi once said to Wukong, who would become famous in the three realms in the future: "In the school of magic, there are those who can ask fairies for help, ask for divination and use yarrow stalks to know the principles of seeking good fortune and avoiding disaster." Li Chunfeng was the figure who became known to everyone in the school of magic in the future.

Wen Jiao was speechless. Why is it Li Chunfeng again? There is no getting around this guy!

Although she got an unsatisfactory answer, Wen Jiao still decided to fulfill the lion girl's wish. She took out the lotus wishful gold hairpin from her sleeve and asked Mingxin to show it to the lion girl. The lion girl's eyes lit up with joy. She looked around and sniffed. If her hands were not tied, she would definitely use her hands to pry a few more times. If it was still in the form of a lion, it would look like a big cat playing with a ball of wool.

At this moment, Mrs. Yin, who was worried about her daughter's safety, rushed over.

After listening to the maids' retelling, especially when she heard Li Chunfeng's name at the end, Madam Yin glanced at Wen Jiao meaningfully.

Wen Jiao lowered her eyes somewhat guiltily, touched the tip of her nose, and held Madam Yin's sleeve, trying to divert her attention: "Mother, I got the news last night that Chen Guangrui wants to ask a master to deal with me. I don't know which masters we have in the Tang Dynasty, so I asked."

"Didn't the lion demon say it? Li Chunfeng is not bad. Although this guy is much younger than you and has a lower official position, he is young, promising and handsome. Now he has the advantage of being very resourceful. I will send someone to his family to propose marriage." Madam Yin smiled exceptionally gracefully.

The Leo woman misunderstood me!

Wen Jiao quietly glared at the Leo woman who was still confused, and held Madam Yin's sleeve and swung back and forth: "Mom, you also know that he is young. How can he be really capable when he is young? I heard that there is a fortune teller named Yuan Shoucheng who is very good at fortune-telling. Aren't we going to send someone to ask him to calculate how to get out of this calamity?"

"What if the way to break this calamity is some mysterious means, and you can't do it? After all, knowing the future is not as good as having the means. I'd better ask someone to go to the Li family to propose marriage." Mrs. Yin was unmoved.

Wen Jiao said hurriedly, "I also heard that Uncle Wei Zheng is a civil official who can act on behalf of the gods. Think about it, mother, this is a great man with great abilities, right? Mother, I remember that you have met Wei Zheng's wife, Mrs. Pei, several times. Can you introduce her to me? Mrs. Pei and I have no friendship, so it's strange for you to come to her house directly."

Madam Yin was surprised, "The Wei Zheng who was always reporting people was actually a civil servant? I can't believe it. How did you know that? I've never heard of it."

Wen Jiao said vaguely: "I don't know where I heard it from, anyway, please help me, mother. As long as Uncle Wei is willing to say a word, no demon or ghost will dare to do anything to me."

"Even if he is an official in the civil service, why should I introduce you to his wife? It's weird for you to come to his house directly, but it's not weird for your mother to come to him directly?" Madam Yin said ruthlessly.

"Mom~" Wen Jiao had never spoken in such a coquettish voice before, her voice was so sweet that it seemed to be oozing with honey.

Madam Yin was as hard as stone: "If you are willing to invite Li Chunfeng to have a meal at the mansion, I will take you to see Madam Pei."

Wen Jiao:......

Madam Yin said, "Send someone to invite Jiang Liuer back so that we can see the people together."

Who are you looking at, your stepfather?

Wen Jiao's hair almost stood up, and she said with a stiff face: "Okay, but we have to go to another place, not in the mansion, as if I was rushing to like him. Mother, I have suffered losses in this regard."

Madam Yin thought for a moment and said, "That makes sense. I'll let you decide."

Wen Jiao agreed reluctantly, but her mind was racing, and she had an idea in no time. As soon as Madam Yin left, she had someone untie the lion girl: "Do you want to see the Ruyi Pearl every day?"

"I want to!" The Leo woman was so happy that her teeth were showing.

"Do me a favor. I will keep you in my house, provide you with three delicious meals a day, and let you sleep with the Ruyi Pearl in your arms at night." Wen Jiao said.

Madam Yin pretended not to care about Chen Guangrui's matter, but in fact, she frowned as soon as she left the house and ordered, "Go and find out where the fortune teller named Yuan Shoucheng lives, and ask him to come to the mansion to show Mantangjiao. Also, have someone keep an eye on Chen Guangrui and report any unusual movements immediately."

The news came back quickly: "There is no one named Yuan Shoucheng among the fortune tellers in Chang'an. I asked around and someone mentioned that the uncle of the current Huoshan Order Yuan Tiangang also seems to be called this name, but his uncle lives in seclusion in Yizhou and has not been heard from for many years. Wenyuan Pavilion said that Chen Guangrui asked for leave early this morning, saying that a concubine ran away from home and he was so angry that he had a headache and needed to rest for a few days. I hurried to the Chen family and asked the Chen family servants for news. They also said that after Chen Guangrui came back, he packed up some clothes and silver and left in a hurry."

Yuan Tiangang was known as the best fortune teller in the Tang Dynasty. When he was in Yizhou in his early years, his name was known all over the country. Later, when the Tang Dynasty was established, he was summoned to Beijing by Emperor Gaozu Li Yuan to serve as the magistrate of Huojing. It was said that this man knew everything in the world, and dignitaries often paid a huge sum of money to buy his fortune. The Yuan Shoucheng that Mantangjiao was talking about was his uncle, so he must have real skills. However, if he was far away in Yizhou and his whereabouts were unknown, he might be out of reach.

Madam Yin suddenly felt ominous and said with a gloomy face: "Send a few people to Yizhou to inquire about Yuan Shoucheng's whereabouts. Then let the servants at home draw a few portraits of Chen Guangrui and go to each city gate to ask. If anyone sees him passing by, take people to chase him quickly. Even if you break his legs, you must tie him up and bring him back to me!"