Chapter 247: Chapter 125: Tian Yuan’s Li Gang, First Battle with Mao Ruxue!_1
"Mr. Liang, is that you?"
Upon seeing the visitor, Chen Chang’an was taken aback.
Before him stood an elderly man over sixty, his slightly wrinkled face marked with faint lines of age.
The old man stood there, clad in simple and unadorned clothing. Yet his eyes were full of vitality, as if he were an actual God walking among mortals.
This man was none other than Mr. Liang Renxing, whom Chen Chang’an first met at the auction in Tianxiang Pavilion.
Chen Chang’an had a certain fondness for this elderly gentleman, and the latter’s suggestion of visiting the Daqian Kingdom wasn’t untrue.
To his surprise, the man visited him first before he could make the trip.
Chen Chang’an certainly did not expect Mr. Liang to be present at this meeting.
"Greetings, Master Chen," the elderly man said as he bowed to Chen Chang’an, his aged voice echoing in the air.
"Please, sir, there is no need for such formality." Chen Chang’an promptly returned the gesture.
"And if it’s not too presumptuous, you can just call me ’little friend’."
"As for ’master’, I’m undeserving of such a title."
"Then I shall make a bold request and call you ’little friend Chen’," Liang Renxing responded with a faint smile, not insisting on formalities.
Chen Chang’an nodded in response.
"Please, sir, come in and have a seat."
Immediately after, Chen Chang’an welcomed Liang Renxing into the room.
Despite the occasion, it was still not suitable to entertain guests outside.
Once they were inside the room, Chen Chang’an fetched a bottle of wine from his stash and poured a drink for Liang Renxing.
"Do you still enjoy your wine, little friend?"
Liang Renxing was surprised when he saw Chen Chang’an bring out the wine, especially given that it was a fine Immortal wine.
It was said that Chen Chang’an was more of a tea person, specifically fond of tender tea sprouts.
It was rare for him to drink wine.
Liang Renxing was genuinely surprised to find wine offered on this occasion.
In response to Liang Renxing’s query, Chen Chang’an simply smiled:
"Sir,"
"When you meet a true friend, a thousand cups of wine are still not enough. A cup of muddy wine puts the mundane world at rest."
"Drinking tea is refreshing, perfect for everyday consumption. But wine is equally indispensable."
"Otherwise, what’s the point of life?"
"Wouldn’t you agree, sir?"
With that said, Chen Chang’an handed over the filled wine cup with a smile.
’When you meet a true friend, a thousand cups of wine are still not enough. A cup of muddy wine puts the mundane world at rest’?
"What a magnificent verse!"
"Little friend, your words are truly profound!"
"Come, let’s have a hearty drink!"
Upon hearing Chen Chang’an’s words, Liang Renxing pondered for a moment before he was seized by excitement.
A thousand cups of wine are never enough when true friends meet, and a cup of murky wine is enough to rid one of the mundane world’s worries!
Chen Chang’an’s words touched Liang Renxing’s heart!
Liang Renxing was truly surprised. He didn’t expect such a young man to have such a magnanimous view of life.
Indeed, a hearty drink was in order!
"Please, sir."
Upon hearing Liang Renxing’s response, Chen Chang’an just smiled.
He then picked up his cup and drained it in one go.
Chen Chang’an didn’t know much about Liang Renxing, but he knew the man was fond of both wine and tea.
He preferred tea when alone and loved wine when in company.
Luckily, both were always at Chen Chang’an’s disposal.
After some consideration, he decided to offer wine.
Just as the saying goes, ’When you meet a true friend, a thousand cups of wine are still not enough. A cup of muddy wine puts the mundane world at rest’.
Since he had wine to offer, why not share it?
With a cup of wine down his throat, Chen Chang’an turned to Liang Renxing with a sigh:
"I was thinking of visiting you, sir, after the ending of Jixia Academy’s meeting. But it seems you beat me to it."
Upon hearing Chen Chang’an’s words, Liang Renxing burst into laughter:
"Hahaha, to be remembered by you, my friend, is the crowning glory of my life!"
Immediately after, he asked curiously:
"However, I do have one question. It’s quite a long journey from Chang’an to Saint State, and, by all accounts, you aren’t part of Jixia Academy, so in theory, the meeting shouldn’t involve you. Why did you decide to come?"
"Well, sir, it’s like this..."
Hearing Liang Renxing’s question, Chen Chang’an recounted the past incident of Kong Chu’s visit and invitation.
Although the event of Kong Chu visiting Chang’an to invite Chen Chang’an to the meeting was well-known in certain circles, Liang Renxing didn’t have any knowledge of it.
No surprise there, as the Daqian Kingdom was located in a remote region.
Usually, Liang Renxing was busy maintaining peace and order, and he barely had time to keep up with gossip in the Wuxiang realm.
So, it was normal for him not to know about it.
"That’s how it is," Chen Chang’an concluded after explaining the situation in a few minutes.
Upon finishing, he looked at Liang Renxing and asked:
"Is there anything wrong, sir?"
"Little friend, it’s not that there’s something wrong," Liang Renxing shook his head, then paused before continuing:
"I just worry that this trip to the Academy might not be entirely beneficial for you."
