CHAPTER 1169: CHAPTER 1165: RITUAL LIKE A PERFORMANCE

The old man’s credentials and experience with rituals far surpass Dao Hong.

So the ritual was not only more brilliant but also filled with impressive maneuvers.

There wasn’t a single thing that fell short of Dao Hong’s skills.

After more than half an hour of rituals, applause erupted at the scene.

The ceremony started to feel more like a performance than a ritual.

When the old man finished the ritual, he immediately turned around and said to the villagers, "The Feng Shui of Liuhe Village has been consolidated."

Hearing the news, the villagers were overjoyed and expressed their gratitude to the old man.

The old man nodded slightly in acknowledgment and then turned towards Chen Yang.

"Young friend, the ritual is completed. Is there anything else that needs to be done?" asked the old man with a smile.

Chen Yang was very pleased with the results of the ritual.

"Nothing else, let’s wrap up and get going, old man. Let’s go to the county for a meal. It’s time for me to show some local hospitality." Chen Yang replied with a smile.

"Great, I’ve been waiting for you to say that."

The old man nodded with a smile and then signaled his disciples to pack up the altar.

Once the disciples had cleaned up, Chen Yang took the old man, his apprentice, and Dai Annie and Wu Kexin away from the village entrance to the van parked at the clinic’s front.

At this late hour, they certainly couldn’t eat at home.

Chen Yang planned to take the old man to the county for a meal.

The man came all the way to help without charging a fee, but at the very least, he had to be treated to a meal.

Moreover, the old man was also returning overnight, and since they had to go to the county anyway.

"Chen Yang, I’m not going to the county. You go ahead and entertain the master for me, the meal expenses will be reimbursed by the village office," Wu Kexin suddenly said as she got off the car and addressed Chen Yang through the driver’s window.

"What’s up, Kexin, it’s late. What else do you have to do? Come with us and have a bite." said Chen Yang.

"Yeah, Kexin sis, come along, there’s nothing else to do," Dai Annie chimed in from the front passenger seat.

Wu Kexin still shook her head with a smile, "Who said I don’t have things to do? I have a lot of troublesome things at the village office. Today I really can’t go. Just entertain the master for me."

Seeing that Wu Kexin truly didn’t want to go, Chen Yang stopped persuading, simply saying "alright" to acknowledge.

"Mm."

Wu Kexin nodded briefly, and then her gaze turned to the old man in the back seat, speaking politely, "Master, on behalf of Liuhe Village, thank you for today’s efforts. You are welcome to visit us more often."

The old man responded kindly, "Village Chief Wu, you are too polite. Liuhe Village is such a nice place. I will visit often, and I might disturb you then."

"Haha, Master, what are you saying? You are welcome to visit anytime, it wouldn’t be a disturbance at all," Wu Kexin laughed and replied.

After that, neither were overly polite.

They exchanged a few courteous words, and then Wu Kexin left.

After watching Wu Kexin leave, Chen Yang started the car and headed to the county.

On the way to the county, the old man sat quietly in the back seat without saying a word.

Seeing this, Chen Yang also stayed silent.

They reached the county quietly.

Once in the county, Chen Yang immediately found a more upscale restaurant to host the old man and his apprentice.

Originally, thinking that the old man was a monk, Chen Yang purposely found a restaurant known for vegetarian dishes.

But surprisingly, when the menu was given to the old man.

He ordered several meat dishes and even two bottles of expensive white wine.

This operation left both Chen Yang and Dai Annie a bit dumbfounded.

The old man noticed Chen Yang’s expression and jokingly commented, "What’s wrong, young friend? Are you feeling the pinch after seeing me order so many dishes?"

Knowing the old man was joking, Chen Yang also chuckled.

"It’s not about the money, just didn’t expect you to be a wine-drinking monk."

The old man grinned but didn’t say anything.

His apprentice started explaining.

"My master has long transcended the rules and can naturally enjoy these," the young man explained, without any expression.

Chen Yang glanced at the young man and nodded slightly, saying nothing.

After ordering, shortly thereafter, the restaurant began serving the food.

This meal was hosted by Chen Yang, and technically, Chen Yang was the host offering the hospitality.

But the old man was very informal, and when the dishes were served, he picked up the chopsticks and invited Chen Yang to eat quickly.

"Young friend, dig in. We’ve been busy all day; you must be hungry."

The old man smiled and started eating.

Watching the old man’s series of actions, Chen Yang couldn’t help but chuckle internally.

This old man is really peculiar.

He seems so genial and naturally outgoing, definitely an uncommon sight.

While Chen Yang thought this, outwardly he said nothing, just took his chopsticks and joined Dai Annie in eating with the master and his apprentice.

Because they ordered two bottles of wine, this meal took quite a long time.

They ate for close to two hours.

Seeing that the meal was almost done, Chen Yang got up first to settle the bill at the counter.

After paying, he left the restaurant with the old man and his apprentice.

Leaving the restaurant, it was already quite late, and thinking that they drank, Chen Yang suggested that the old man should not return, but find a hotel to stay overnight in the city.

Though they weren’t deeply acquainted, the old man did come to help, so Chen Yang wanted to extend his hospitality.

However, the old man insisted on returning.

With no choice, Chen Yang booked a car to take them back overnight.

Before getting into the car, the smiling old man said to Chen Yang, "Young friend, I owe you a favor. If you ever need anything, feel free to find me!"

Chen Yang knew the old man was honorable and didn’t refuse.

"Alright, when there’s a need, I’ll surely come."

The old man nodded and was about to get in the car when he seemed to remember something and rolled down the window, saying to Chen Yang, "By the way, consider the Feng Shui thing I mentioned seriously. Such a good layout shouldn’t be wasted."

Chen Yang was momentarily stunned by the mention, then recalled what the old man said while looking at the Feng Shui from the hill this afternoon.

The old man said Liuhe Village’s Feng Shui layout was excellent, just lacking water.

To open and invigorate the entire Feng Shui setup, the stream in front of the village needed to be widened to have wind and water, resembling twin dragons playing with a pearl.

Chen Yang wasn’t interested in such things.

Nonetheless, knowing the old man meant well, he didn’t say much but nodded, "Yes, I’ll consider it. If possible, I’ll do as you suggest."

The old man smiled upon hearing this, then raised both hands in a respectful gesture to Chen Yang, "See you again if fate allows."

With that, the car window rolled up, and the vehicle drove off.

Watching the car drive away, Chen Yang didn’t think much, turned around, and took Dai Annie back to the van, driving it back to Liuhe Village.

During the meal earlier, Dai Annie had been quite silent.

With the old man and his apprentice present, she didn’t feel comfortable speaking.

Now, with only the two of them remaining, she poured out her curiosity.

"Chen Yang, Master De Rui is indeed an odd mentor."

Dai Annie suddenly remarked.

Focused on driving, Chen Yang heard this and couldn’t help but chuckle, nodding, "I feel the same. That old fellow is so easygoing and carefree, unlike a typical monk."