My Master is the Real Boss – Chapter 20

Chapter 20: Entering the City

Having the idea of entering the city, Xiang Jiannan spoke to Master Gao Yu’an about it in a few days.

Having transmigrated to the Great Zhou Dynasty for several months, this was the first time he wanted to leave Ping’an Town.

He always had to see the outside world. As the saying goes, “If the mountain does not come to me, I will go to it.” Since his master was unwilling to give guidance, then he would go find other Taoists.

Anyway, it would only take two days at most.

“We people of cultivation, the most taboo thing is to be restless and impatient. Disciple, you are too anxious.”

Picking a time to tell his master about going to the city, Xiang Jiannan saw that the old man was starting again. He didn’t explicitly object, but just squinted his eyes and looked into the distance.

The incense at Ping’an Temple had been getting more and more prosperous recently. Honestly speaking, they were very short-handed.

There were villagers who wanted to send their children over, but behind Xiang Jiannan’s back, he had turned them all down.

One disciple was already enough for him to handle. If there were a few more, he felt that his Taoist life would be filled with darkness. Thinking back, if it weren’t for being truly helpless, he wouldn’t have even taken in Xiang Jiannan.

A Taoist, it’s not like anyone can become one just because they want to.

“Disciple just wants to go and learn a bit.”

Seeing that his master was preparing to act profound again, Xiang Jiannan didn’t care about any of that. Being restless and impatient was exactly what he should be like at his age. This old Taoist wouldn’t be worried about spending money, would he?

Going to the county town would definitely cost money. He didn’t want to beg his way into the city. Just right, he would also check out that restaurant his master had mentioned, the one with exquisite craftsmanship.

He had secretly eaten there before, without him.

“What is there to learn from those few Taoist temples?”

Hearing Xiang Jiannan say such words that he didn’t like to hear, Gao Yu’an shook his head, holding his horsetail whisk:

“If we’re talking about authenticity, then it’s still our Ping’an Temple. Ask around, in the surrounding villages, is there any place that doesn’t know us? Why bother seeking disappointment?”

Then why don’t you show off a couple of moves?

Not knowing how the few Taoist temples in the city had offended his master, Xiang Jiannan wasn’t interested in delving into it right now. Taking advantage of a moment when someone passed by, he directly reached out his hand to Gao Yu’an:

“Give me the silver, I’ll go take a look and then come back.”

You yourself said that there are Taoists in those few Taoist temples who have entered the Second-Rank Realm. If I don’t take a look, how can I be content?

“Am I, your master, not enough to satisfy you?”

With both hands tightly gripping his sleeves, Gao Yu’an was too lazy to even pick up his horsetail whisk. He just stuck it into his waist. When he spoke, he didn’t even care about the setting:

“The matter of the Pig Demon is probably not over yet. Let’s not separate for the time being, you and I, master and disciple.”

Come on, I’m not even afraid to go to the county town by myself. Master, don’t try to distract me.

Noticing that someone was looking over because of his master’s words, Xiang Jiannan smiled and stopped speaking. He didn’t intend to retract his outstretched hand, and instead waved it at Gao Yu’an a few more times.

Old Taoist, you want to scare me? I’m not the same little Taoist who could only get beaten up at the Chen Residence.

Ever since he was able to use Green Qi, Xiang Jiannan had become much more confident. Although he would occasionally worry a bit, he would never again be scared by a few words from someone.

Facing a second retaliation, Master, you can definitely protect yourself. Disciple, I can take care of myself. Leaving for two days won’t affect your performance.

When there’s no one by your side, wouldn’t you be able to unleash your martial arts as you please?

“As your teacher, I think, Young Hero Li!”

Still disagreeing with Xiang Jiannan going to the city, Gao Yu’an was tormented to the point of helplessness. He had just thought of a way to continue persuading him when he suddenly saw a familiar figure.

It was Li Jin, who was standing quietly to the side, watching them, master and disciple, bickering.

The people from the Fu Mo Si are really amazing. In the blink of an eye, they appear out of nowhere.

“Li Jin!”

Turning his head and seeing that Li Jin was indeed standing not far away, Xiang Jiannan’s expression was momentarily joyful.

With Li Jin by his side, some problems didn’t need to be discussed for the time being. The Fu Mo Si was the Great Zhou Dynasty’s professional problem-solving team. This time, they might be bringing good news.

“Two Taoist Priests.”

His demeanor was even more polite than the first time he came. Li Jin had clearly heard the conversation between Xiang Jiannan and his master just now.

These two Taoists had been making quite a few “heroic deeds” recently. After subduing the Third-Rank Pig Demon, they had also angered the county magistrate to the point of being bedridden. Their conversation had not a single serious topic.

If you were to talk about being down-to-earth, Ping’an Temple was much better than other places. There weren’t so many rules between master and disciple. If they weren’t wearing Taoist robes, you wouldn’t believe they were people of cultivation.

One word: “vulgar”! So vulgar that you just wanted to hear what they would talk about next.

“I’ve been thinking about it these past few days, missing the old Taoist.”

Taking Li Jin as a savior, Gao Yu’an immediately pulled out the horsetail whisk from his waist. He felt that his disciple should learn more from Li Jin. A little Taoist priest, don’t keep making requests of him. Cultivation should have the appearance of cultivation.

“I’ve been traveling around various prefectures and counties these past few days. Only today did I have time to come and take a look.”

As if a weight had been lifted from his heart, Li Jin looked at the incense guests who were occasionally walking by:

“The matter of the Pig Demon has been resolved. In the short term, no one should come to disturb your cultivation.”

So fast.

Silently marveling at the high efficiency of the Fu Mo Si, Xiang Jiannan immediately looked at his master after hearing Li Jin’s words.

They even mentioned the Pig Demon. What other reason do you have for not giving me the silver, old man? By the way, what was the background of that Pig Demon? I still don’t know.

“You have truly worked hard, Young Hero Li.”

Seeming not very interested in the reason for the Pig Demon’s appearance, Gao Yu’an thanked him and didn’t ask further. He pulled Li Jin’s arm and started to chat about everyday matters, not asking about other things at all, only talking about the places Li Jin had been.

“Tong County, this old Taoist went there when I was young. The mountains are beautiful, the water is beautiful, and the people are beautiful too.”

“Cao County? That’s not a place that ordinary people can go to! Immeasurable Heavenly Venerable!”

“I just happened to hear that the little Taoist priest said he wanted to go to the county town?”

After accompanying Gao Yu’an in chatting about everything under the sun for a while, Li Jin was finally able to shift his gaze to Xiang Jiannan.

This little Taoist priest looked very bored on the side. While they were chatting, his face only showed distress.

It’s just going to the city, it’s not a big deal.

“I was thinking of going to the Taoist temples in the city to learn a bit.”

Knowing that his master wanted to use Li Jin to avoid the matter of him going to the city, Xiang Jiannan was a little impatient.

The more his master disagreed, the more he wanted to get things done today. Anyway, he couldn’t wait any longer.

“This disciple of mine is really hopeless.”

Thinking that Li Jin might be able to help persuade him, Gao Yu’an continued:

“Now is not the time to travel around. Young Hero Li, what do you think?”

“Since the little Taoist priest has this intention, it’s actually not necessarily a bad thing.”

Not following Gao Yu’an’s words at all, Li Jin only expressed his support after taking over the conversation:

“I also happen to be going back to the county town later. How about the little Taoist priest go with me?”

“I’m afraid I’ll be troubling Young Hero Li…”

Not expecting Li Jin to directly take over the matter of his disciple going to the city, Gao Yu’an was momentarily in a dilemma. If something really happened after leaving Ping’an Temple, Master, I could only accept the results from afar.

“With the little Taoist priest’s cultivation, trouble won’t be an issue.”

Having a kind of inexplicable trust in Xiang Jiannan, Li Jin’s words made him feel very pleased.

Turning his head to look at his master, his expression was rather confident.

The people from the Fu Mo Si all say I’m fine, Master, don’t struggle anymore. Hurry up, give me the silver!