Chapter 40 Selection (Part 1)

After a rain in late autumn, the weather suddenly turned cold.

The nights began to grow longer and the sun was no longer as bright as before.

Winter is the happiest day for a gardener. In the days when everything is withered, Tang Jie has more free time.

Today Guanshi Qin came suddenly, and the two drank wine at the table, chatting casually, and while drinking, snowflakes were already falling in the sky.

Tang Jie opened the window, and a gust of wind sent snow into the house. The snowflakes fell on Tang Jie's shoulders, fell into the palm of his hand, and gradually melted into nothing.

"Another year has passed." Tang Jie said softly.

Sentimental for no reason.

"Yeah, it's another day of heavy snowfall, which reminds me of the heavy snowfall more than 20 years ago." Steward Qin also looked at the snowflakes outside the window and said leisurely: "If there were no elders of the Wu family, nor would I, Qin Yuan, Today... now I have to add you."

Tang Jie just smiled.

"By the way, have you visited them in the past few days?" Manager Qin asked.

"Well, I just went there yesterday. The second elder's health is not bad, but he misses his son a little bit, and his spirit is not very good. No matter how I persuade him, it's useless."

Steward Qin frowned upon hearing this: "Wu Xing is too outrageous. After going to the academy for so long, it took almost a year for him to receive a letter. Even the eldest and young master wrote letters more frequently than him."

"That's right, the letter asks for money." Tang Jie said with a smile.

Manager Qin thought he was speaking bluntly, so he glared at him, but after thinking about Tang Jie's right, he also laughed.

After taking a sip of old wine, the warmth from his body dispelled the cold, and Guanshi Qin suddenly said: "The young master is about to open the door."

"En?" Tang Jie was stunned for a moment: "When?"

"Just these two days." Qin Guanshi replied: "Next year Lixia will enroll in school, and now it's time to open the door to cleanse the veins, and there is no longer any delay."

Since the process of opening the Yumen Gate is quite painful, the major families generally do not require the children who enter the school to open the gate too early, and try to do it after their minds are mature. Those who open the door early like Xu Muyang are either born with extraordinary talents, or they have been beaten more often, and their ability to resist pain has been tempered.

After the new year, the young master will go to school, now is the best time to open the door, and if the young master wants to open the door, the servants will naturally be soon.

Sure enough, then Manager Qin said: "Your matter is about to be finalized. In the past few days, ghosts and monsters from all walks of life have been surrounding my wife, showing great hospitality, hoping to win a chance."

"Oh." Tang Jie just oh.

"Aren't you in a hurry?" Qin Guanshi was very surprised.

"If it's useful to be anxious, I must be in a hurry. If I can't wait, I will show it to Uncle Qin." Tang Jie said with a smile.

"...Stinky boy, and a poor mouth, are you so confident that you can do it?" Qin Yuan also laughed.

"It's not self-confidence. I just feel that everything that should be fought has already been fought. At this point, it is no longer the time to continue to fight, but just wait quietly." Tang Jie replied.

For Tang Jie, the result of servant school is like the students' graduation exam, the foundation is laid during the study period, rather than relying on cramming before the exam.

As for the masters and wives of the Wei Mansion, they should have already made up their minds at this time. Therefore, the real result is doomed long before the final moment.

"Having said that, after all, you can only do it with a calm mind. I didn't expect that an old man like me is not as strong as you in this matter." Qin Guanshi shook his head.

"That's because Uncle Qin cares about the kid, he's not as careless as I am." Tang Jie laughed.

"You are so sweet!" Qin Guanshi snorted angrily, and stood up: "Okay, I have notified everyone who should be notified, old man, I have to do what I should do... Don't be in a hurry, But I'm always worried about something, and I have to run around for you again, just ask."

"Uncle Qin is bothering you." Tang Jie bowed to Guanshi Qin.

After sending Guanshi Qin out, Tang Jie glanced at the table when he returned to the house. The little white flower in the flower pot had turned into Yi Yi.

"Father! I want to play hide-and-seek!" Yiyi yelled and picked Tang Jie up on his shoulder, tugging at his ear and laughing non-stop.

"How many times have I said it, I want to call you brother!" Tang Jie twisted Yiyi's little face: "Also, I'm too old, I can't get through your hole..."

Well, why does this sound so unpleasant?

"Use the phantom formation, use the phantom formation!" The little guy clapped his hands and shouted, and with a wave of his hand, a phantom formation appeared in the room.

Unlike Tang Jie, the phantom formation of this little thing doesn't even need to be clothed, and it comes out just by raising your hand. To put it bluntly, the phantom formation is no longer a formation for her, but a spell.

This is also the game she played with Tang Jie most often since she was able to speak.

"Next time, my brother will be busy these two days. Be good and don't run around."

Little Yiyi's face drooped immediately, and she yelled at Tang Jie: "I hate it!"

Turning around, he turned back into a flower and returned to the flower pot, ignoring Tang Jie.

Tang Jie shook his head with a smile, and sat back at the table.

Opening the drawer, Tang Jie took out a letter from the drawer.

Looking at the beautiful handwriting on the letter, Tang Jie showed a smile in his eyes.

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The day of the exam is finally here.

On this day, the servants of the meditation garden gathered in front of the wife's hall, waiting for the fate to come.

Before that, the young master opened the door first.

Perhaps because he didn't want to lose face in front of people, the young master's opening of the door was not shown in front of people, but in the small room behind the hall.

Even so, everyone could hear clearly the shrill screams of a slaughtered pig from far away. The screams were so thrilling, and occasionally there was a concerned cry from his wife: "Don't shout, hold your breath, use your strength! I Son, you have to hold on, it’s opened...it’s already opened, you can do it..."

It sounds like giving birth in a delivery room.

Tang Jie couldn't help showing a smile on his face.

This smile was seen by other servants, and they mistakenly thought that he was full of chest. Shi Mo gave him a hard look, and made a few mouth shapes. Tang Jie could see clearly that it was "don't think you just It's a win."

He chuckled, but didn't respond.

The screams gradually subsided, and Tang Jie knew that the door rush was about to be completed.

After a while, that Lu Lingshi came out with the master and his wife, and said as they walked: "Congratulations, master, congratulations, madam, the door opens four times, the young master's talent is not bad."

The talent is good, but the will is too low.

Tang Jie said something secretly in his heart, just based on Wei Tianchong's earth-shattering cry, it can be imagined that he could not really display all his talents, otherwise at least the door would be opened for five turns, and if he was stronger, he would be able to do it for six turns. possible.

"Finally, it's a mid-level qualification, much better than Tianzhi... It's a pity that the men of the Wei family are not as good as their daughters after all." Zheng Shufeng automatically ignored the lower-level character in the middle-low level, but instead, it was because the men of the Wei family were not as good as the girls. It's a pity.

Her daughter Wei Qing'er's door opening is six turns, but she is born with seven emotions, which is very suitable for practicing Qianqing Pavilion. Wei Tianzhi had to turn two. Although he entered Xiyue College, he made little progress. He is still working hard to enter the Linghai rank. If his luck is not enough, the Linghai rank may be the pinnacle of his life.

And Wei Qingsong's son, Wei Ming, opened the door three times and overwhelmed Wei Tianzhi, which made Zheng Shufeng feel uncomfortable all the time.

Now that the youngest son's door has been turned around four times and has entered the ranks of the middle class, as long as the resources are sufficient, theoretically reaching the peak of the spiritual master is not a problem, as long as there is a good opportunity, it is not impossible to enter the state of mind.

After all, the family is supported by men. With the four-turn Yumen, Zheng Shufeng also heaved a sigh of relief.

Walking out at this moment, Zheng Shufeng had already said to the servants below: "The young master has successfully opened the door, open the door four times!"

All the servants answered loudly together: "Congratulations, young master, congratulations to the master and wife, I hope the young master will soon succeed in cultivating immortality, and brighten the door!"

Zheng Shufeng nodded in satisfaction: "Young master's work is completed, and it should be you next. Come to think of it, some of you have been waiting for this day, and you must have waited for a long time."

Hearing this, everyone became nervous.

Tang Jie secretly admired Zheng Shufeng's skills.

The young master Wei Tianchong had just opened the Yumen Gate at this time, and it was the time when his vitality was seriously injured and he needed to rest. He probably passed out by now.

It is impossible for him to intervene if he decides to be a servant at this time.

Although it is said that Zheng Shufeng is his mother, it is useless even if he wants to intervene, but it is good to have one less objection and one less person who refute his own face—in case his choice is opposed by both his husband and son, it will be considered She will also have a hard time doing it.

Now that there is one less possible objection, and her husband will not easily refute her in family affairs, Zheng Shufeng has actually held all the power in her own hands invisibly.

From this aspect, Zheng Shufeng's attitude towards Shi Mo is also more obvious - she will never hand over her son to Shi Mo.

At this time, Wei Danbai and Zheng Shufeng had already sat down, and Zheng Shufeng said calmly: "Since that's the case, I don't need to say anything superfluous. Everyone knows how difficult it is to get a seat in the Xiyue Academy. Although the Wei family has a big family and a great career, But you can't just throw it on useless people like this for nothing. After all, it depends on your performance to decide what to do. Now I give you the last chance. If you have anything to say, just say it. Come one by one, wait for the dream, just Let's start with you."

Although Zheng Shufeng's words were subtle, the meaning was undoubtedly to ask everyone to make a wish. Of course, it would be too shameful to say it bluntly. It always requires the other party to show their willingness and can't wait. The master will be polite and "forced" to accept it good.

Shi Meng has already stepped forward, and said loudly: "Since childhood, Shi Meng has sold himself to defend the family, and has been taken care of by the master and wife..."

After talking a lot of thankful nonsense, Shi Meng finally said: "...if you can get the kindness of the master and wife, enter the academy, Shi Meng swears an oath with the demons in your heart, and your heart will always be remembered. From now on, you will be loyal to the Wei family and belong to the Wei family. Serve the Wei family with all your heart, and honor the lintel of my Wei family."

Shimeng's inner demon wish can be regarded as quite standard, talking about loyalty, belonging, and service. To put it bluntly, he will belong to the Wei family in the future, but after becoming a spiritual master, he must have the treatment he should have.

This is also very normal, people fight for the future, after all, it is for the change of life, if one becomes a fairy and has to be a servant for the rest of his life, then who is full and free to go to cultivate immortality?

"En." Wei Danbai and Zheng Shufeng just nodded after hearing this.

Shi Meng was supposed to be Shi Mo after Shi Meng, but Shi Mo lowered his head and didn't go forward, but instead pushed the other servant beside him.

The boy was pushed out by him, but he had no choice but to make a wish on the spot.

He knew that he had no chance. In fact, at this time, everyone knew that this was just a formality. If there were no accidents, then the wife would only choose Shi Meng and Tang Jie. That's why this boy made wishes so weakly. , listless.

The servants went on stage one by one until only Tang Jie and Shi Mo were left in the field.

Tang Jie knew that Si Mo wanted to be the last one to appear on stage on purpose, so that no one would follow suit when he made a great wish, so with a chuckle, he stepped forward and said, "If you can get the chance to cultivate immortality under the protection of the Wei family, , Tang Jie must serve the young master with all his heart, and hereby make a wish with the demons in his heart. Immortal magic stays with Weimon!"

Hearing this, Wei Danbai and Zheng Shufeng were moved at the same time.

Different from the vows made by the boys before, Tang Jie's inner demon wish was extremely specific.

The young master does not escape from the world, and Tang Jie does not escape from the servant, that is to say, if the young master Wei Tianchong does not enter the realm of escape, Tang Jie will remain a servant for a day, and will not change his identity because of this. And even if the young master has entered the Transcendence Realm, as long as he has not entered the Heavenly State of Mind, then Tang Jie will not be released, that is, he will always appear as a member of the Wei family, and of course, he will no longer be a servant.

This is a very solemn promise, not only limiting himself, but also expressing that the reward to the young master in the future will not only include service in life, but also care in cultivation. If he is not sure of this, he will not dare to say this. talk.

But at the same time, this is another statement, that is, if one day the young master Wei Tian rushes into the state of mind, he will officially no longer belong to the Wei family, and he will regain his freedom. Of course, as the price of regaining his freedom, he will leave a legacy of immortality for the Wei family.

Most of the vows made by the boys are illusory and do not refer to real things. This is to give themselves a chance to turn around in the future. When seeking opportunities, no one will say that they will succeed in cultivation in the future and will definitely leave. idea.

Tang Jie was probably the first servant of the Wei family who proposed to leave in the future in his heart demon wish, but at the same time he also put forward the conditions for leaving the Wei family.

This is what moved Wei Danbai and Zheng Shufeng, the difference is that the performance of the two people is completely different.

Wei Danbai snorted, obviously very dissatisfied.

Zheng Shufeng showed a smile on his face.

To be able to create his own fairy art, at least he must be in the state of mind, that is to say, Tang Jie has absolute confidence in himself to say this.

To be honest, this kind of promise is actually far more powerful than the previous boys, and it is only because they have the intention of leaving that they don't like it, but for a practical woman like Zheng Shufeng, on the contrary, it has a clear meaning like this. The promise of goals and rewards made her more acceptable.

In any case, to ensure that Wei Tianchong can enter the state of mind and ensure that the Wei family has the inheritance of immortality, these two points alone are worth all the investment in Tang Jie. From this point of view, Tang Jie may not be loyal enough, but given The rewards are definitely the most lucrative, at least much more affordable than "serving the Wei family" - living in Wei's house every day, eating and not working is also called service, isn't that what the healers of the Wei family do now? The number of times they are really needed is actually very small.

In addition, Tang Jie's departure is tied to Wei Tianchong, which means that in the future, if Tang Jie wants to be free, he must do his best to help Wei Tianchong. From this point of view, he is also better than anyone else. A servant is more motivated to take good care of Wei Tianchong, because it is also for his own good.

In the end, Zheng Shufeng doesn't believe in the wish of the heart, she prefers to believe in human nature. In her eyes, if there is a servant who can reach the state of mind in the future, it is not something that a little Wei family can control. It is better to let him go and form a good relationship. And even if the other party is truly free, as long as the relationship is good, they may not stop helping the Wei family in the future. Sometimes, feelings are more important than contracts.

So for Tang Jie's wish, she really likes it.

The husband and wife showed different attitudes towards the same wish, and for Shi Mo, this was an opportunity.

The next moment he took a step forward and knelt down in front of Zheng Shufeng and his wife, weeping, "Thanks to the care of the master and wife, Shi Mo was able to enter Wei's house, learn and read with the young master, and live a carefree life. Such a great kindness , Shi Mo has nothing but powder to repay! Shi Mo knows that he has never done anything and made a big mistake, but Shi Mo now knows that he regrets and is willing to correct his mistakes. Now I am here to make a great wish. If the master and wife don’t mind it, I can give If you have a chance to serve Mo, you will be loyal to the Wei family from then on, but the Wei family will be the master of your life, and you will never complain, and you will never change!"

Great ambition!

Not only big ambitions, but even with the Wei family as the master of his life, he is willing to be a cow and a horse.

Shi Mo, you are really ruthless. You don't even take off your lowly status for the sake of cultivating immortals. It seems that you have put all your eggs in one basket. Tang Jie sneered in his heart.

He knew Shi Mo's plan. As long as he could become a spiritual master in the future, even if he didn't ask to get rid of his status as a servant, the Wei family couldn't really use him as a servant. It's just that he would be the lowest among all spiritual masters. It's even worse than Guanshi Qin's status!

Hearing Shi Mo's great wish, Zheng Shufeng and his wife were obviously stunned.

The two of them looked at the Lu Lingshi who was seated next to him, and saw that the other party nodded, which confirmed that the other party's wish was from the heart and could be counted.

There is no set rule for the heart demon to swear, the key is to speak from the heart, then Lu Lingshi's role is to confirm whether the servant's heart demon vow is sincere.

Wei Danbo asked in a deep voice: "Shi Mo, do you know what you are talking about?"

Shi Mo replied loudly: "The little one knows, and what the little one said comes from the heart, and there is absolutely no falsehood!"

"In this case, Shufeng, look..." Wei Danbai pondered for a moment, then looked at his wife.

Although he had already discussed with his wife about becoming Shi Meng and Tang Jie, but faced with Shi Mo's great wish, he couldn't help being tempted, and at this moment he already hoped that his wife would change her mind.

Unexpectedly, Zheng Shufeng shook his head slightly with a gloomy face.

This action shocked Shi Mo, and even Wei Danbai was a little dissatisfied: "Shufeng, do you have too much prejudice against Shi Mo?"

Zheng Shufeng snorted: "This is not a prejudice, but an understanding. If it is not suitable, it is not suitable, even if it is a great wish, it is meaningless. I, Zheng Shufeng, do not know how to cultivate immortals, but I know how to behave in the world, but I have never heard of it. Whose ignorant kid can grow up after making a wish. Besides, there are thousands of people in Wenxin Kingdom, and I have never heard of any family that dares to use cultivators as servants. My little Wei family dare not open This is the first of its kind. He dares to give some promises, but we dare not accept them... I think it’s better to be down-to-earth after all. No matter how beautiful the promise is, it’s just a promise. And make a net!"

What Wei Danbo said made Wei Danbai speechless, Master Lu smiled and nodded repeatedly, serving Mo like falling into an ice cave, even Tang Jie was shocked.

He never expected that Zheng Shufeng would not be moved by Shi Mo's demonic wish at all, which was far beyond his expectation.

Zheng Shufeng said again: "Although Tang Jie has a long-term ambition, his words are not illusory and empty. Tian Xinjing is still far away from the Wei family. If one person is really exchanged for a Tian Xinjing, this business can be done greatly. ..."

Wei Danbai also laughed, exchanging a quota for a Tianxinjing is naturally a huge reward. Thousands of people enter the Immortal School every year, but they may not be able to obtain a Tianxinjing in an average year. Tang Jie's promise is indeed extremely valuable. Hearing what his wife said was reasonable, he also nodded in agreement.

Shi Mo yelled: "I don't accept it! Ma'am, what is Tang Jie? Why can he help the young master to enter the heavenly heart? He is talking nonsense..."

"Is it enough for me to turn five in Yumen?" Tang Jie said leisurely.

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked.