Chapter 83: The Golden Plate of Riding an Ox Out of the Pass

The voice came from far away.

The crowd quieted down and turned to look.

A young Daoist walked over wearing a somewhat strange yet magnificent Daoist Robe; the slightly flamboyant and exaggerated Daoist Robe looked very fitting and Nature.

His black hair was casually tied into a bun, secured by a wooden hairpin.

His features were delicate and elegant, but what was most attractive were his eyes, which were exceptionally bright and clear.

It was as if wherever he walked, he would become the focus of people's attention.

"You finally arrived? Wait a minute, looking at you like this, has your cultivation improved again?"

Seeing Lin Xuan, Lu Jin waved his hand, then looked at Lin Xuan's appearance and said with great surprise.

"Look at what you're saying, Elder; if I hadn't made any progress, wouldn't these four years of seclusion have been in vain?"

Lu Jin's words made the smile on Lin Xuan's face grow even wider.

"That's true, but even with you like this, to still have this speed of progress—you really want to slap us old guys onto the beach, don't you?"

Lu Jin said with wide eyes.

"How could that be? If the young don't work hard, the old will only grieve in vain!"

Lin Xuan said with a smile, walked in front of the crowd, and then performed a Daoist salute.

"This junior greets all you seniors."

"Enough, enough. We people can only suppress you in terms of seniority; if it comes to cultivation, we would all have to greet a True Person."

Seeing Lin Xuan being so polite, Lu Jin immediately waved his hand and said.

"You didn't run into any trouble on the way, did you?"

Fang Dongtian asked while tucking his hands into his sleeves.

"Don't mention it, Xiao Qing took me for a ride and crashed."

Hearing his grand-teacher ask, Lin Xuan spoke up immediately.

Xiao Qing, standing behind Lin Xuan, looked embarrassed.

Fang Dongtian's expression also stiffened.

But as for Xiao Qing's words, apart from Lin Xuan, no one else could really say anything.

"You kid can even crash while sitting in a vehicle?"

Lu Jin was surprised.

The few people who knew of Lin Xuan's abilities were also somewhat puzzled.

"I definitely crashed, the vehicle is broken, but I also picked up something."

As he spoke, Lin Xuan rummaged in his sleeves and pulled out an irregular metal plate.

"It's gold."

Lin Xuan shook it.

"You pick up gold when you go out? It doesn't look very pure!"

Hearing this, Lu Jin looked curiously at the Golden Plate in Lin Xuan's hand.

"It is indeed not pure, but what is recorded on it is somewhat interesting."

As Lin Xuan spoke, he displayed an extremely abstract painting on the Golden Plate.

"Riding an ox out of the pass, purple vapor coming from the east for three thousand li—who do you all think this is? It's a bit hard to guess."

Once these words were spoken, everyone's gaze focused on Lin Xuan's hand.

Fang Dongtian leaned in directly and reached out to take the Golden Plate from Lin Xuan's hand.

Although, strictly speaking, the relationship between the Daoist school and the Daoist religion is no longer significant.

But it is correct to honor the ancestors of the Daoist school.

If one speaks of the legend of purple vapor coming from the east for three thousand li and riding an ox out of the pass, it is, of course, that Daoist ancestor.

"This thing isn't a modern imitation, is it?"

Lu Jin asked with some astonishment as he watched Fang Dongtian examine the object.

"As for this, this junior does not know; as for whether it is a new imitation, we can verify it later."

It is actually not very difficult for modern technological instruments to determine the age of an object.

One doesn't even need instruments; some people who study ancient artifacts can distinguish most of it.

However, Lin Xuan himself could confirm it; it might even be an ancient artifact from the pre-Qin period.

"That's true, but given your luck, it might really be a good thing."

Lu Jin thought of Lin Xuan's situation and said with a serious face.

"Put it away; this thing is indeed somewhat interesting."

Fang Dongtian handed the Golden Plate to Lin Xuan, and under the watchful eyes of everyone, Lin Xuan stuffed it into his sleeve.

A Golden Plate that looked much larger than a palm just disappeared like that.

"When this junior has finished researching it clearly, I will invite all you seniors to observe it."

These words made the others' expressions strange.

Because they could not tell if it was polite talk or sincere.

"By the way, you said earlier that you don't know Talismans?"

Seeing Lin Xuan put away the Golden Plate, Lu Jin remembered what Lin Xuan had said when he arrived.

"There is indeed a heritage in that regard in the temple, but I haven't had much contact with it!"

Lin Xuan nodded upon hearing this.

"That is strange; Old Fang, although your Baiyun Guan focuses on the cultivation of nature and life, Talismans are also an important means for your Quanzhen, let alone the other juniors."

"But with Lin Xuan's level, are you still worried about him being distracted?"

Lv Ci suddenly spoke, stroking the beard on his chin as he said this.

"You're asking me?"

Fang Dongtian pointed at himself, then looked at Lin Xuan with a speechless expression.

"He can learn whatever he wants to learn."

Fang Dongtian spread his hands.

"You old Daoist, well, Lin Xuan, come to our Lü Family when you have time; although the Talisman Dao is not our specialty, the family has still accumulated quite a bit over these many years.

There are even some talismans among them that have been lost to the outside world, and if you are interested, this old man will not be stingy."

"The old dog is so generous today?"

Guan Shihua stared at Lv Ci with wide eyes.

"What? Can't this old man make his own decisions about things in his own home?"

Upon hearing this, Lv Ci looked at Guan Shihua.

"Many thanks, Senior, but for the time being, I really have no interest in talismans."

Lin Xuan naturally knew that if he were interested, Lu Jin probably wouldn't be stingy either.

It was just that the Eight Extraordinary Techniques themselves represented trouble.

Although the Eight Extraordinary Techniques did look truly miraculous, to him, having already walked more than half of the Dao, they were actually like chicken ribs.

If you say they can provide an improvement, they certainly can, but it is very limited.

After all, things that the Eight Extraordinary Techniques can do, it is not as if he cannot do them now.

Tasteless to eat, and troublesome to boot.

Therefore, deep down, he was unwilling to come into contact with these things.

Since the conversation had reached this point, Lv Ci and Lu Jin naturally would not say anything more.

Zhang Lingyu was watching from the side, and only spoke after things had quieted down.

"This junior still has to go draw lots, please continue your chat, Seniors and Daoist."

"Lingyu, just go attend to your own business, I am here."

Lu Jin waved his hand.

Zhang Lingyu nodded slightly and turned to leave.

Guan Shihua's gaze shifted from Lin Xuan's body to that of Qing Bai Er She.

Although they had now taken on human forms and nothing else could be felt from them,

Guan Shihua had been worshipping the Immortal Family for so many years that she still sensed the special nature of the two women, and as she pondered it in her heart, the corners of her eyes twitched.

These were truly transformed Demon Immortals.

"Brother Lin, are you not going to watch the excitement?"

Feng Zhenghao pushed up his glasses and, seeing Lin Xuan sit down, spoke with a smile.

"It is the drawing of lots right now, there is no excitement to watch, and besides, it is a bit strange that everyone has gathered here this time."

Lin Xuan waved his hand and said.

"Isn't it because of you?"

Lu Jin said upon hearing this.

"Because of this junior? Do you seniors have some business?"

"Yes!"

"No!"

"Curiosity!"

Hearing Lin Xuan say this, the group of seniors spoke up at once, though their meanings were not quite the same.

"I am the current Sect Leader of the Jianghu Stall, and I pay close attention to news in the Outsider world; it was a great pity not to have had the chance to see you in person before, so when I heard you were coming this time, I came. I hope you do not find it presumptuous."

"So, you came to pry into my information?"