Chapter 622 Red Fox and White Fox (Part 9)
Half a month later, the much-anticipated announcement day finally came.
On this day, Red Fox did not go to watch the announcement of the results.
Red Fox stood on the second floor of the hotel a hundred meters away. He easily saw the big characters on the gold list:
The first one was awarded the title of Jinshi, followed closely by the prominent name - Zhou Qiguang.
Facing this honor that was the envy of countless people, Red Fox just slightly raised the corners of his mouth, and an imperceptible smile crossed his face.
Then, he calmly and slowly moved his eyes away from the gold list.
Immediately afterwards, Red Fox gently pulled down the curtains beside him, as if to isolate himself from the noise of the outside world.
He turned around and started chatting enthusiastically with these dignitaries whom he had just met, his words and deeds showing calmness and confidence.
It didn't take long for the sound of rapid horse hooves to break the tranquility.
I saw a petty official galloping towards me on horseback. As he ran hard, he shouted loudly:
"I hit it, I hit it! Who is Mr. Zhou Qiguang?"
After hearing this sound, Red Fox was still sitting in front of the banquet, looking as usual, unfazed.
His expression seemed to tell everyone that he had expected all this.
But the other people at the same table all looked surprised and got up and went downstairs.
He took the initiative to welcome the little official who announced the good news, and the scene became lively for a while.
Red Fox followed the established traditional rules and generously took out a heavy silver ingot from his sleeve as a reward for the good news to the junior official.
Later, amid the enthusiastic support and cheers of the people around him, Red Fox put on the bright red No. 1 Scholar uniform specially brought by the clerk.
This gorgeous dress was as hot as fire, making him even more heroic.
Zhou Qiguang was already tall and handsome, but now with this simple dress, he looked even more impressive.
Surrounded by everyone, Red Fox slowly walked down the stairs, and then lightly rode on the tall horse specially sent for him by the clerk.
This is a majestic horse with shiny hair and steady hooves.
According to the rules of previous years, after being named on the gold list, the new top pick needs to parade through the streets on horseback.
At this time, Red Fox's heart was filled with great excitement.
He could clearly feel that not only his relatives and friends,
Even the common people crowding on both sides of the street began to provide him with weak thoughts.
The corners of his mouth inadvertently raised slightly, outlining a faint smile.
"Sister, after all, it's because you have too little knowledge that you are so stubborn in attaching your magical power to one person.
If you can read more books, you will realize that no matter how strong a person's mental power is, it will eventually be difficult to compete with the people in the world!
When I return home in glory this year, I will definitely let you witness it with your own eyes...
Obtaining fame is the most suitable way of cultivation for the Qingqiu Fox Clan! "
Indescribable excitement surged in Red Fox's heart, and he could clearly feel that his seventh tail was about to be born in the next few days.
This premonition convinced him that it wouldn't take too long for all nine of his tails to be complete.
At that time, he can officially surpass the White Fox and become the Nine-Tails!
Just as Red Fox was immersed in his beautiful longing, suddenly, his slow-moving figure on horseback was stopped by someone shouting: "Zhou Qiguang!"
The clerk on the side quickly approached Red Fox and reminded him in a low voice:
"The person coming is the current Jingzhao Governor, Lord Jiahu. He was the number one scholar twelve years ago!"
As soon as the red fox heard the majestic voice, he quickly jumped off the horse, then turned around and bowed respectfully to the visitor.
Although Najiahu looks young, his brows reveal a calmness that has gone through vicissitudes of life, and his majesty is naturally revealed.
Red Fox clasped his fists and saluted, with a hint of respect and confusion in his tone: "I wonder what the important matter is that Mr. Fu Yin is here to discuss with me?"
Hearing this, Jia Hu patted Red Fox on the shoulder affectionately, his tone full of emotion:
"I think back then, I was just like you. I was so proud of the spring breeze that I saw all the flowers in Chang'an..."
Having said this, he suddenly leaned close to Red Fox's ear, his voice was very low,
"Enlightenment!"
"You are also a member of the Qingqiu Fox Clan, right?"
These words were like a bolt from the blue, making Red Fox's heart tremble.
Over the past hundred years, he has met countless Taoist monks, some of whom are just practicing Yu, and some of whom have profound cultivation.
But even the monks in the palace did not recognize his true identity.
Now, how could he not be frightened when his identity was revealed so easily by someone he met for the first time?
Jia Hu seemed to see through Red Fox's nervousness and change of expression. He smiled lightly and whispered in Red Fox's ear again:
"Don't panic, don't panic, you and I are the same kind, we are both from the Qingqiu Fox Clan. It is fate that you and I met."
After hearing this, the doubts in Red Fox's eyes gradually dissipated: "So it's senior... No wonder he can tell my identity at a glance."
Jia Hu patted Red Fox on the shoulder again: "You go ahead, and we will meet again someday!"
On the other hand, he also sent a message to Red Fox: "Three days later, Chunfeng Restaurant."
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Chunfeng Restaurant, three floors of elegant rooms.
Jia Hu sat there, seemingly touched by some profound memory, and slowly said:
"When I smell your scent, I remember three thousand years ago."
He narrowed his eyes slightly, as if crossing the barriers of time and space:
"At that time, I was just like you, and I still had that foxy smell on my body."
Red Fox sat across from him, listening to Jia Hu's story, but his heart was full of doubts.
He didn't understand why Jia Hu suddenly mentioned these things, so he said respectfully: "Please give me some advice, senior."
Jia Hu stood up, walked slowly to the window, gently closed the window, and drew the curtain to isolate the noise from the outside world.
He turned around, looked at Red Fox deeply, and said, "I don't take it as advice, but I do have some experience."
He paused and then said: "Did you know that we, the Qingqiu Fox Clan, are actually a cursed clan?"
These words were like a bolt from the blue, and Red Fox was immediately frightened: "How can I be cursed? Why did I never notice it?"
Jia Hu shook his head and sighed:
"Do you know why we, the Qingqiu Fox Clan, are different, feeding on our thoughts, instead of drinking morning dew and swallowing spiritual energy like ordinary spirits?"
Red Fox hesitated for a moment and finally said:
"Because... the practice method of absorbing thoughts seems to be faster than other methods..."
There was a hint of uncertainty in his voice.
When Jia Hu heard this, he laughed loudly: "You are really a fledgling boy, and you still know very little about the history of the clan."
"Actually, the reason is very simple," Jia Hu said slowly, "that is, there was once an ancestor of the Qingqiu Fox Clan who accidentally offended a certain immortal god."
"The great god was so angry that he cast a curse, which made our Qingqiu Fox Clan's ability to absorb and use spiritual energy only 10% of that of ordinary spirits."
Hearing this, Red Fox suddenly understood and nodded: "I see, no wonder I have always found it so difficult to absorb spiritual energy."
Jia Hu sighed and continued: "But there is no perfect path. Just when our Qingqiu Fox Clan was facing a desperate situation, another ancestor opened up the path of mind."
"That ancestor is the most talented among our Qingqiu Fox Clan. He charmed the emperor at that time and cholera spread throughout the world."
"Although the ending of that ancestor was not very good," Jia Hu said with a hint of regret, "but after all, he passed down the method of mindfulness, which enabled our Qingqiu Fox Clan to survive in adversity. continues to this day.”
Red Fox was extremely surprised. He had never thought that his family would hide so many secrets and past events.
And these were things he had never heard from his sister.
He couldn't help but secretly speculate that his sister didn't know anything about it, or that she deliberately concealed it and didn't tell him.
Seeing this, Jia Hu couldn't help but reveal a meaningful smile, and he said slowly:
"It's really rare to meet someone of the same race here. I wonder what you think about all this now?"
"If I had the ability, I would naturally help you."
After hearing this, Red Fox was grateful, but his doubts did not dissipate. He couldn't help but ask: "Senior, have you been living in human society and hanging out with them for so many years?"
Jia Hu nodded and replied affirmatively: "Of course it is. If you were not in a high position, how could you get those thoughts so easily?"
Having said this, Jia Hu couldn't help but have a sarcastic smile on his lips, and he continued:
"Could it be that you are really like those ancestors who only seduced those ignorant scholars on the road, then served them tea and water, and waited on them for the rest of their lives?"
When Red Fox heard this, he suddenly thought of his sister, and his heart palpitated.
He then raised his doubts: "But senior, what if there is a change of dynasty or someone is forced to step down?"
Hearing this, a relaxed smile appeared on Jia Hu's lips, as if this problem was not a concern for him at all: "Isn't this simple? All we need to do is find a suitable body to possess."
He paused, with a hint of ridicule in his tone: "Three-legged toads may be hard to find, but people with two legs are everywhere in this vast sea of people, so easy to find?"
After hearing this, Red Fox had a look of disbelief on his face. His eyes widened, as if he had heard a fantasy: "Is it possible that this has been the case for thousands of years, senior?"
Jia Hu stroked the long beard on his chin and smiled even more heartily: "Of course it is. For us, it is just a common thing to live in another body."
The doubts in Red Fox's heart did not dissipate, and he continued to ask: "Then the senior must have given birth to the Nine-Tails for a long time, right?"
However, to his surprise, Jia Hu showed a dismissive look at this time:
"Nine-tails? What's so good about the nine-tails? Have you ever seen any truly powerful nine-tailed fox?"
Red Fox's curiosity was aroused by his words, and he couldn't help but said "ah", and then said: "I would like to hear the details, senior, please give me some advice."
A glimmer of light flashed in Jia Hu's eyes, and he began to speak slowly: "Cultivation of the Nine Tails is actually the orthodox way of cultivation of our Qingqiu Fox Clan. Once the Nine Tails are cultivated, you can reach the realm of True Lord Yang Shen, and your cultivation is profound. One can even reach the level of the Divine Fire Master."
At this point, he changed the subject and revealed a hint of helplessness in his tone: "It's just that our Qingqiu Fox Clan is weak in combat. If you were just a nine-tailed fox, you would become a favorite in the eyes of others. Everyone If you want to get it, kill it.”
"At that time, everything about you, whether it is fur, inner elixir or flesh and blood, will be the treasure that monks covet."
After hearing this, Chihu couldn't help but have an ominous premonition in his heart. He asked nervously: "So, we will be safe if we transform into human bodies?"
Jia Hu nodded, revealing a hint of confidence in his tone:
"Of course. Although my Qingqiu fox clan is weak in combat power, it is unparalleled in the world in illusion and transformation. Even if a venerable stands in front of me, he can't easily recognize me."
Chihu nodded, wanting to tell his sister this news as soon as possible.
After all, if what Senior Jia Hu said is true, then after transforming into a nine-tailed beast, it may not bring blessings, but endless disasters.
Seeing this, Jia Hu said slowly: "Do you know what the essence of mind is?"
Red Fox did not dare to neglect it, and quickly answered by rote: "The Nine Lives Heart Testimony says that the so-called mind is the consciousness of all living beings."
After listening to it, Jia Hu nodded with satisfaction: "Yes, you remember it very clearly."
He paused and continued:
"In the final analysis, our Qingqiu fox clan is different from other monsters. We can cultivate into human bodies and have the ability of telepathy, not like other monsters, day and night hard training."
"It depends on the power of many humans who have expectations of you and can be satisfied."
After listening to it, Red Fox suddenly realized and nodded: "So that's why my sister only taught me to serve My dear, it seems that this is just like taking the imperial examination, cultivating by satisfying the hearts of others. "
Jia Hu smiled lightly, shook his head and said: "How can it be the same?"
"In the past, we foxes served others only to satisfy one person's heart. This kind of cultivation is not pleasant, and the efficiency of cultivation is also very slow."
"And the people who have high hopes for a top scholar like you are the whole country!"
"Every move you make affects the hearts of countless people. Although you will be scolded for it, the thoughts you get will naturally be countless!"
"And some of these thoughts can make you transform, if there are more..."
"Wouldn't it allow you to call the wind and rain, and make things happen with one thought?"
Hearing this, the red fox was also moved.
It seems that the path he chose is the most correct one.
Jia Hu saw his excitement and pushed open the window, a ray of sunlight shone on his face:
"So the will of all living beings is something that the gods and immortals in heaven need.
"Therefore, we will serve as officials in the court. Even if we fake our death and escape, you may be honored by the people."
"At that time, we will be granted titles, eat food, enter the ancestral temple, enjoy incense, and become immortals in the near future!"
"Qi Guang... you accidentally took the best way out for my Qingqiu Fox Clan!" (End of this chapter)