Wu Liang even had reason to doubt.

Is this "Mr. Kong Ming" named Hu Zhao now a disciple supported by the Sima family?

After all, it only took Sima Yi half an hour to get back and forth. Including the time spent talking, he almost walked around his own yard. Therefore, even if Hu Zhao did not live in Sima's house, he must have lived somewhere nearby.

, has a very close relationship with the Sima family.

"Mr. Kong Ming thinks so highly of me, how can I be so arrogant? Please invite me quickly."

With this in mind, Wu Liang stood up humbly and prepared to greet Hu Zhao.

"Thank you Mr. Wu."

Sima Yi bowed his hand to Wu Liang a little more, and quickly walked out of the living room to invite people.

It only took three breaths before he turned back. At this time, he was followed by a middle-aged man who looked to be in his thirties.

This man was dressed in a gray coarse robe, with a blue kerchief tied on his head. His face was fair and his gestures were gentle and elegant. He looked more scholarly than Bai Jingjing's father, Bai Qiru. When he first saw him, he gave him the impression of a human being.

A harmless sense of security.

This person is Hu Zhao.

As far as Wu Liang knows, in addition to being a celebrity who was repeatedly courted by Yuan Shao and Boss Cao, this man was also a very famous calligrapher in the late Han Dynasty. Together with the relatively famous Zhong Yao, he was called "Zhong Hu", and the history books

It also summarizes the calligraphy styles of the two - "Zhong's is small and delicate, Hu's is bold".

As the old saying goes, "Words are like the person they are."

Therefore, through this detail, Wu Liang felt that Hu Zhao's true personality may not be as gentle and gentle as he seems on the surface, and may be a person who is cold on the outside and hot on the inside.

"I've met the master of the house, madam."

Arriving in the hall, Hu Zhao first bowed respectfully to Sima Fang and his wife, and then his eyes were already aimed at Wu Liang and others.

But after seeing all the backbones of the Hu army and Cao Chun and others, he looked embarrassed, saluted somewhat unconfidently and asked: "Everyone is polite, I wonder which one is Mr. Wu?"

"I am the one who met Mr. Kong Ming."

Wu Liang returned the courtesy with a smile.

"I didn't expect Mr. Wu to be so young..."

Hu Zhao looked at Wu Liang with some surprise, and then immediately apologized, "Don't blame Mr. Wu, I just never thought that Mr. Wu could realize the Tao at such an age, so I just said it based on my feelings, without any other meaning."

"Mr. Kong Ming is serious."

Wu Liang laughed indifferently.

At this moment, Sima Fang saw that Wu Liang and Hu Zhao must have a lot to say, so he took the initiative as the host and said: "Master Wu, Mr. Kong Ming, please take a seat first. If you have anything to say, sit down and wait."

Speak slowly, there is no need to be polite."

"Thank you, Master."

After the two paid their respects, Wu Liang returned to his seat, while Hu Zhao found a seat closer to Wu Liang to sit down, both to facilitate conversation and to highlight his respect for Wu Liang.

Sima Fang then said to his wife and sons at the right time: "Today's ancestor worship, I think you are a little tired, so go down and have a rest. If anything happens, I will send someone to call you. Boda and Zhongda will stay here."

Can."

"only."

After hearing this, everyone also stood up one after another. After bowing to Hu Zhao, Wu Liang and others, Yu Ci walked out of the living room.

From then on, except for the backbone of the Hu army and Cao Chun, Hu Zhao, Sima Fang, Sima Lang and Sima Yi, there was no one else on the scene.

It can be seen from these details.

The eldest son Sima Lang and the second son Sima Yi of the Sima family have now participated in family affairs, and their status is higher than other children.

Also explain.

Hu Zhao and the Sima family do have a special relationship that is not open to outsiders. Even some minor figures in the Sima family have no right to know too much, at least not qualified to directly participate.

This is also the time.

Hu Zhao first forgot about Sima Fang. After seeing Sima Fang nod slightly, he finally asked: "Master Wu, I heard Zhongda say just now that you could tell just by looking at his face that he had been with someone a few days ago.

The grudge almost led to death, but he also found out that I secretly helped him to avoid the disaster..."

"It's not that accurate. I actually didn't see that Mr. Kong Ming was secretly helping me. I just saw that the person who was helping me had a master-disciple relationship with the Second Young Master."

Wu Liang smiled modestly.

"Master Wu, please don't be humble. Even Zhongda knows nothing about this matter, and I have never mentioned it to anyone. However, Master Wu can understand the whole story just by looking at his face. This is something that no ordinary person can do."

Hu Zhao immediately asked with admiration but curiosity, "It seems that Mr. Wu is already a master, and Mr. Wu can also predict Zhongda's future destiny. If my guess is correct, Mr. Wu may

Not only is he a master of Taoism, but he has also entered the realm of five powers, right?"

Wutong realm...

Wu Liang had dabbled in it before, because it was recorded in "Zhuangzi". The so-called five powers are the power of the divine realm, the power of the heavenly eyes, the power of the heavenly ears, the power of other minds, and the power of destiny.

People who have reached the realm of the five powers are called "Hinayana immortals". To put it bluntly, they are what later generations often call land gods, or extraordinary beings, but they are still human in nature.

Beyond the five realms, there are six realms.

Above the Six Links, there is the Mahayana Great Enlightenment Golden Immortal who has reached the Ten Links. This is the real immortal. In essence, he is no longer a human being, but a god who has ascended to heaven.

Wu Liang had never seen any gods, not even land gods.

If he had to say who was the closest to a land god among the people he had ever met, it would be Zuo Ci who had just completed the autopsy not long ago. However, after understanding the nature of Zuo Ci's "autopsy", although Wu Liang knew

This is a mysterious thing that cannot be explained by science, but I don’t think it’s that awesome.

Because in his opinion, the method of becoming an immortal by "decomposing a corpse" cannot be regarded as attaining enlightenment and becoming an immortal, it is just another way of living that is different from ordinary people. He really does not envy it at all, and will definitely keep away from it.

at the same time.

Wu Liang suddenly remembered a detail about Hu Zhao recorded in the history books. The history books said that he "farmed by himself, took pleasure in pursuing the Tao, and entertained himself by studying the classics."

Although this detail is easily overlooked, it does mention Hu Zhao's "seeking the Tao"...

"Mr. Kong Ming's words are serious. I only have a slight understanding of it, and it is still far from enlightenment."

Although Wu Liang knew what was going on with him, he still followed Hu Zhao's words and spoke modestly.

Valley stern

And he is so "humble".

In the eyes of Hu Zhao and the father and son of the Sima family, it was naturally tantamount to acquiescence. The four people's eyes changed slightly and they looked at each other, as if they had reached some kind of consensus, and then Hu Zhao spoke as the representative.

: "To be honest with Mr. Wu, I have devoted myself to seeking Taoism in my daily life. Although I have not yet entered Taoism to seek Taoism and its fruits many years ago, I have learned some superficial knowledge from many ancient books and have made some attempts.

It’s just that there is no conclusion yet on whether these attempts are right or wrong. I wonder if I can ask Mr. Wu to verify it for me personally.”

"Master Wu" became "Mr. Wu", and Wu Liang's status has undoubtedly improved a lot.

"oh?"

Wu Liang suddenly became energetic, and he really wanted to see what "stupid things" Hu Zhao had done, so he responded seriously, "Mr. Kong Ming, please come with me one by one. If I am lucky enough to be able to give you some advice, I will also

It’s a great blessing in life, so I won’t turn it down, and it will also be of great benefit to me in strengthening my Taoism.”

"..."

Hearing this, the backbones of the Hu army began to laugh in their hearts: the young master was about to start seriously cheating again, so the rest of the gang quickly moved out of the way to avoid accidental injury.

On the contrary, Cao Chun, a newcomer, was sitting upright at this moment, listening carefully to Wu Liang and Hu Zhao's words with open ears, and watching their every move with wide eyes, for fear of accidentally missing a word, or perhaps missing something.

If you take less of a glance, you will miss something important.

As a native of the Eastern Han Dynasty, he must believe these things.

In addition, he had seen Wu Liang talking about Feng Shui with Yu Ji in "Taifeng" before, and he pointed out Sima Yi's face at a glance after meeting him. None of this seemed like nonsense in Cao Chun's eyes.

So now, he has become more and more convinced that Wu Liang may have "real talent and practical learning".

After all, even if these are all fake, the "Shocking Thunder" he used in Anyi City cannot be a lie. He checked the battlefield afterwards and saw the scene where dozens of Zhang Liao's soldiers were torn into pieces.

It’s still vivid in my mind, and there’s absolutely no way it’s false.

"Mr. Wu, please take a look."

After hearing this, Hu Zhao thanked Wu Liang profusely, and finally took out a small cloth bag from his arms, walked up to Wu Liang, and poured the contents of the small cloth bag on the table.

Those were a dozen or so pebble-shaped...gold nuggets the size of red dates?

It does indeed look like gold nuggets, with the surface showing the unique metallic color of gold. However, the sound scattered on the table does not look like gold nuggets, because the density of gold nuggets is very high, and the weight is naturally not light.

There will definitely be a crisp and heavy sound on the wooden desk.

But when these little things are placed on the table, the business they send out is light, and they feel that they have no weight at all.

"This is the medicinal gold I have collected from the 'Waitan Huangbaizhu'. The literature says that the medicinal gold refined from the 'Waitan Huangbaizhu' should be the same as ordinary gold.

, enough to look fake and real, but the medicinal gold I refined is just superficial, and the secret will be revealed if you weigh it lightly. Does Mr. Wu know why this is?"

Hu Zhao then raised his hand and asked Wu Liang for advice.

His attitude was very sincere, and it didn't seem like he was testing Wu Liang, but he was sincerely asking him for advice.
To be continued...