Rebirth of the Sovereign's Counterattack

In the practice room of Yun'an Temple.

Qi Zhaoyang has finished adjusting his breath, and his skill has improved further, and he is currently considered to be the best among the younger generation with his strength.A satisfied expression flashed across Qi Zhaoyang's face, and he said, "Come in."

The door of the practice room was pushed open, and Han Ji, who had been waiting outside the door, came in, "Master."

"How long will I be in retreat?"

"Three days."

Qi Zhaoyang grunted, and said, "It's not too long, is there anything important during the retreat?"

Han Ji respectfully said: "Everything is as usual."

Qi Zhaoyang stood up and asked him to help tidy up his clothes. When he put them on and walked out of the practice room, he seemed to think of something and asked, "How is the situation in the medicine garden?"

Han Jidao: "Last time Liu Hao rejected our offer, and I found two other candidates who are most likely to be in charge."

"is it?"

Han Ji said: "It's Tang Xing and Song Ziwen. You met Tang Xing last time. This person is more knowledgeable and quick-witted. Song Ziwen is very popular in the medicine garden. He also came to show his kindness during your retreat, so I sent him back. After Zhong Yu's death, the remaining servant disciples around Elder Qin were Liu Hao, Tang Xing, and Song Ziwen. The others were not to be feared. Liu Hao seemed to be very popular with the junior disciples, but it was a pity that this person was too timid and rigid to refuse Accept the young master's kindness."

Qi Zhaoyang chuckled, "It doesn't matter if you don't accept the kindness, such a disobedient person should let him learn how to behave in Tianyinzong."

Han Jidao: "I have already asked Liu Hao to trouble him. Recently, he has been doing a lot of things badly. I heard that he was reprimanded by Elder Qin. With our help, the limelight has completely overwhelmed Liu Hao. .”

Qi Zhaoyang nodded in satisfaction. He looked at Han Ji, "You have to do this well. You should know the importance of spiritual herbs to cultivators. If this matter is done well, it will benefit you."

"Yes." Han Ji bowed his head respectfully.

Qi Zhaoyang looked up at the scenery outside for a moment, his expression softened, "By the way, when will Qin Hui arrive? Didn't he say he was coming half a month ago?"

Han Ji's heart tightened, and he hurriedly said: "Tianyimen sent a letter saying that something has delayed it, and it may take a while."

Qi Zhaoyang was silent for a moment, then sighed and said, "That's it."

Recently, Meng Qingyun often went to the medicine garden to ask Elder Qin about medicine skills. Before Qi Yao came to the medicine garden to catch thieves, Elder Qin had a good impression of Meng Qingyun's performance. Elder Qin was closer to him than others.After talking with Elder Qin about some spiritual herbs in the side room that day, a disciple came in to report to Elder Qin. Meng Qingyun originally wanted to avoid him, but Elder Qin waved his hand not to let him go.Meng Qingyun continued to stay in the side room.

The content of the disciple's report was nothing more than the daily affairs of the medicine garden. Elder Qin frowned when he heard it, and after listening patiently, he waved his hand to let the disciple go down.

"This kind of trivial matter has to bother me." Elder Qin said dissatisfied, "In less than half an hour, he came to report four times."

Meng Qingyun said: "The elders have worked hard."

Elder Qin sighed, with a gloomy expression on his face, "Now the medicine garden lacks someone in charge, so I can only work on my old bones."

Meng Qingyun said: "When Senior Brother Zhong Yu was here, the medicine garden was in perfect order. It would be great if he was still around..."

"Don't mention him!" Elder Qin was very displeased, and his tone became stiff.Since Zhong Yu's death, no one dared to mention this name in front of him.After all, Zhong Yu was the disciple he relied on most in the past, and has always been a thorn in his heart.

Meng Qingyun changed the subject, "If the elders have to take care of this kind of daily affairs, the elders will be working too hard."

Elder Qin said: "It's hard work, but it's really hard for me not to be able to concentrate on making medicine. Hey, it would be great if someone could take care of things for me."

Meng Qingyun took a sip of tea with a smile, and said, "The elder was joking, the medicine garden is full of talents, so it's possible that you still can't pick someone out?"

Elder Qin's expression loosened, and he sighed towards Meng Qingyun: "Of course there are capable people, it's just..."

"It's just hard to make a choice." Meng Qingyun finished the sentence for him.

At this point, Elder Qin didn't hide anymore, "Actually, I've been thinking about which one to be in charge of the medicine garden these days. After much deliberation, I couldn't choose the right person. Qingyun, you As an outsider, maybe you can see it clearly."

Meng Qingyun shook his head, "Elder, don't ask me, how can I, an outsider, participate in such a thing?"

Elder Qin glanced at him, "I thought you would recommend Liu Hao."

Meng Qingyun said calmly: "Yes, if you insist on my recommendation, I can only recommend him. I have more contact with him, and he has a good character. If you ask me to make suggestions, my suggestions must be selfish, so the elder Just don't listen to me."

Elder Qin didn't expect him to be so honest. He couldn't say a word of what he was going to refute. He paused and looked at Meng Qingyun with admiration, "You are an honest person!"

Meng Qingyun smiled slightly, "The elder said that everyone is capable, so it can be seen that what the elder cares about is not ability but quality. I wonder what kind of quality the elder cares about?"

"You are right." Elder Qin expressed his inner thoughts, "After Zhong Yu's death, I have been thinking about it. The position of managing the medicine garden does not necessarily have to be someone with outstanding ability, but it must be of good character, and there is no extra thought. Talent can do it.”

After listening to his words, Meng Qingyun had some ideas in his mind, and asked, "I wonder if there is someone in the elder's mind?"

"There is three."

Meng Qingyun said: "What the elders are afraid of is that they will not be able to withstand the temptation? Why don't you give it a try and see how their character is."

Elder Qin stroked his beard, pondered for a moment, nodded and said: "This is a way."

Meng Qingyun studied his expression for a moment, then suddenly sighed: "However, when a person is awake, it is easy to pretend. As the saying goes, how can you tell good from bad? Even if you want to test it, if you let a smart person find out, you will probably suffer. Be deceived."

Elder Qin stroked his beard with a thoughtful look on his face. After a while, he suddenly said, "Come here."

A young disciple hurried in from outside the door, and called the elder respectfully.

Elder Qin said: "Go and call Tang Xing, Liu Hao, and Song Ziwen."

"Yes." The disciple withdrew.

After the people left, Meng Qingyun asked, "I don't know how Elder Qin tested the three disciples?"

"I have my own way." Elder Qin called another disciple and asked him to prepare three bowls of tea, then took out three pills from the Qiankun bag in his arms, and put them into porcelain bowls.The black pill melted in water, and soon nothing could be seen in the three teacups.

Meng Qingyun was surprised and said: "Elder, this is..."

"This is □□." Elder Qin said, "You're right, it's easy to pretend when you're sober, but when you're in a trance, you can see a person's true character."

Meng Qing took a sip of cloud tea, smiled and said nothing.

Elder Qin ordered someone to put a bunch of spiritual herbs and dango in a nearby room, and after about half a stick of incense passed, someone outside suddenly notified Senior Brother Qi that he was coming.

Meng Qingyun raised his eyes to look in the direction of the gate, and remained calm—he just said that he was going to test the selection of the head, and the other side rushed over immediately, and the news was very well-informed.

Elder Qin frowned and said, "Let him in."

Because of Qi Yao, Elder Qin was secretly dissatisfied with the Qi family, but Qi Zhaoyang did not make a mistake, and he was still polite to Qi Zhaoyang.

After a while, Qi Zhaoyang, who was dressed in a silver robe and wide sleeves, came in with Han Ji, followed by Liu Hao, Tang Xing, and Song Ziwen. I don't know when they met.

"Sit down." Elder Qin said, and asked someone to pour a bowl of tea for Qi Zhaoyang.

After Qi Zhaoyang sat down, he took it and put it aside.

The other three people also sat at the lower end, and a disciple offered three bowls of tea with medicine in it, but the three disciples held the tea bowls anxiously and dared not drink.

"This is tea specially prepared for you, try it to see what kind it is." Elder Qin said.

The three quickly picked up the tea bowl and took a sip, savoring it carefully, looking like they were thinking hard.At this time, Tang Xing, who was sitting at the top, took another two sips and said firstly, "This is Songshan Longjing! The taste of Songshan Longjing is light and elegant. After drinking it, the breath is fragrant, which is very calming."

As soon as the words came out, the faces of the remaining two showed annoyance.

Elder Qin glanced at Tang Xing with satisfaction, while Meng Qingyun and Qi Zhaoyang watched with smiles, neither speaking nor expressing their views.

Elder Qin looked at the three of them for a moment, then slowly said: "After drinking the tea, it's time to get down to business."

The three immediately sat up straight.

Elder Qin said: "During this period of time, the medicine garden has not been in charge, and I can't make medicine with peace of mind. This time I called you here to decide who will be in charge."

The expressions on the faces of the three became more respectful.

Liu Hao glanced at Meng Qingyun secretly, as if he wanted Meng Qingyun to convey the inside story, but Meng Qingyun remained expressionless and silent all the time.

Qi Zhaoyang smiled and said: "The elder called these three, it must belong to someone."

Elder Qin glanced at him, and said slowly: "Yes, the three of them are excellent disciples, and any one of them is capable of taking charge."

Qi Zhaoyang said: "That's difficult. The three of you have their own merits, so it's really hard to choose." He glanced at Meng Qingyun who had been silent all this time, and said, "I wonder who Qingyun recommended?"

Meng Qingyun smiled, "Qingyun is just an outsider, and it's not appropriate to recommend anyone. It depends on how the elders choose."

Qi Zhaoyang smiled faintly, and said nothing.