MTL - Ask Sword-Chapter 118 King Temple

  Chapter 118 Jing Temple

  Time flies, and it’s December in a blink of an eye.

   During the past two months, quite a lot of things happened. The conflict between the princes of the Southern Zhou Dynasty affected the court and made the situation in Zhou State more and more turbulent. It seemed that a coup d'état or even a civil war would break out at any time.

   Some Zhou country caravans were unable to return and were forced to stay in the east and west cities of Chang'an, resulting in a lot of high hotel rents.

  The second is the new invention of the academy.

  Soaps and scented soaps have been widely acclaimed since they came out. The clean and non-greasy appearance, excellent cleaning effect, and long-lasting aromatic smell have completely crushed the previous putty.

  The first few batches of soap and soap were quickly sold out. After a slight increase in the price, they were sold out in large quantities by several major merchants, and they were suppressed again.

  Because the product sold so well, the Xuegong Patent Institute took the initiative to make a connection, and let Li Ang meet with representatives of chambers of commerce in Luoyang, Yangzhou and other places to expand the patent authorization.

   Also only authorized, not buyout.

  While Li Ang received the authorization fee, he was also worried that the public's excessive use of alkaline soap might cause water pollution, so he took the initiative to mention the possible hidden dangers in this regard to the Xuegong Patent Office.

   Fortunately, during the last malaria prevention and control project, Chang’an’s canal renovation plan included urban sewer pipes that are insulated from underground rivers, so that the groundwater should not be polluted in a short period of time.

  The other thing is absorbent cotton—an invention whose name has been withheld from the patent entrusted by Li Ang, which also sells well—in the form of monthly supplies.

  Absorptive cotton crushes the previous cotton cloth, linen cloth and even stove ash in terms of appearance, water absorption, and sterility.

  After finding out that the absorbent cotton was invented by Li Ang, the palace did not hesitate to buy in large quantities.

   And it was heard that the palace started to use it first, and the big families in Chang'an City followed suit one after another. This trend spread from bottom to top and into the homes of ordinary people.

  ‘This can be regarded as the second step to improve Yu people’s livelihood after malaria. '

  Accompanied by the sound of the school bell, Li Ang silently closed the book and walked out of the classroom.

  During this period, soap, scented soap, and absorbent cotton brought him 20,000 guan of pre-authorization fees and 5,000 guan of patent fees, most of which were used by Li Ang to buy gold and silver.

  At the same time, in order to fake the illusion of extravagance and wealth to the outside world, Li Ang also bought a lot of expensive jewelry and clothes for Chai Cuiqiao, and asked her to wear them when she went out.

   As a result, the news that "Li Dalang, the number one scholar in Jinchengfang, spoiled his maid too much" spread like wildfire, and became a kind of gossip in the market.

  Some people even spread rumors, saying that Chai Cuiqiao is as beautiful as a celestial being, like a fish and a wild goose, a moon is ashamed of a flower, and she is overwhelmed by the country and the city.

   It made Chai Chai both ashamed and happy.

  As for Li Ang himself, after devouring a large amount of gold and silver, the moss in his body has also undergone new changes—the moss that originally could only cover the palm can now cover the entire upper body.

   Guided with aura, it can also cover the face to form a perforated, breathable mask.

   But at the same time, the growth efficiency of the moss is gradually decreasing—ordinary gold and silver ingots need 30% more than before to allow the moss to continue to grow the same share,

  Li Ang has a feeling that when Mosi grows to a certain stage, he must devour higher-quality special metals.

   "Risheng, what are you thinking about?"

  Yang Yu and Li Wei walked out of the classroom with their books in their arms, and patted Li Ang on the shoulder.

   "Thinking about what to have for dinner."

   Li Ang said casually, and when he heard the noisy sound not far away, he turned his head and looked over.

   chug chug—

   buzz—

  Clatter—

  Over the lawn on the opposite bank of Chuiyun Lake in the Academy Palace, model airplanes of various shapes are flying.

  Some of them are made of wood, bamboo, some with metal skin,

  Some single-wing, double-wing and even three-wing.

  Flying postures are also different, or shaky, swaying from side to side,

   Or rush left and right in the air, turning is extremely difficult.

  After the supervising class two months ago, Su Feng, a doctor of science, applied to the head of the mountain to open an additional elective course called Qi (that is, aerodynamics), which specializes in how to make aircraft models with better performance.

  Many senior students have signed up for this course, and making model airplanes according to Li Ang's method has become a new trend in the academy recently.

  However, the aerodynamic layout of the model airplanes they made is not very good. Many of them lost control while flying and crashed on the lake.

   "Another crashed."

  Yang Yu curled his lips and said: "I feel like if I bump into someone one day, these model airplanes will be banned by offering wine, and they can only be played in the martial arts arena just like Feijian."

   "Speaking of Risheng, why didn't you register for Qi class?"

   Li Wei asked curiously: "If you go, Dr. Su Feng will definitely give you a lot of credits—after all, you discussed this course with him."

   "Well, forget it. I have other things to do."

   Li Ang waved his hand and said.

  The model airplanes of those senior students did not fly as well as him. On the one hand, their airplane models have low aerodynamic performance.

  On the other hand, their sensitivity to fine gold wire is not as good as Li Ang.

  ‘Maybe this is also the effect brought by Mosi. My ability to sense and manipulate special metals is already higher than some monks in the Rain Listening and Cloud Watching realms.

  Although the total amount of aura is still in the hiding place. '

  Li Ang thought silently, 'Perhaps it's time to choose a time to reasonably show that he has reached the state of hiding. '

  A few days ago, Pei Jing was the first to break through to the hidden realm, followed by He Fanshuang, and each received a credit reward.

  The school’s practice requirements for freshmen are to break through to the Tibetan realm within half a year to one year of enrollment,

   Those who are faster than this standard will get credits.

   After advancing to the Tibetan Realm, I can finally use some relatively "practical" talismans, but this also means that freshmen need to choose a path that suits them.

  Runshu sword thought body, which one or which two should I choose?

  Li Ang thought about this question, walked out of the west gate of the academy, and the three returned to Chang'an in the carriage of Yang Yu's family—the weather was cold, so Li Ang would not ride a bay red horse to and from school.

  The horse-drawn carriage drove into the west Kaiyuan Gate of Chang’an City, passed through Yining Square,

  Yang Yu and Li Wei were talking about which path to choose if they were promoted to the Tibetan Realm, Li Ang lifted the car window, poked his head out, and breathed in the cold fresh air.

  Looking at the buildings with white walls and black tiles, Li Ang accidentally caught a glimpse of a building, subconsciously retracted his head, and called the driver to stop the carriage.

   "What's wrong with Sunrise?"

  Yang Yu thought there was something wrong and asked subconsciously.

   "Let's take a stroll around Jingsi Temple."

  Li Ang thought about today's date, jumped off the carriage, and stood in front of the temple with white walls and black tiles.

   Nestorianism is a branch of Christianity. King Temple, that is, a church in a sense.

  At this moment, a group of Persians in white robes are distributing eggs, candies, vegetables, wooden crosses, and paper scriptures to the citizens queuing outside the temple.

  In the temple, there were also more enthusiastic prayers than before.

   Li Ang declined the temple staff's invitation to lead a tour, and walked into the temple with Yang Yu and Li Wei who didn't know why, looking left and right.

  Today is Christmas.

   Li Ang felt an inexplicable emotion in his heart. Jingsi Temple has white walls and black tiles, cornices and bucket arches, which are no different from Chang'an Pavilions, and there is even a Daxiong Palace.

  On the wall of the Daxiong Palace, what hangs is not the statue of the Virgin Mary, but the portraits of the emperors of the Yu Kingdom—these paintings were awarded to Jingsi by the royal family.

".My trinity, wonderful body, and Wuyuan God, Arha, judged the cross to fix the four directions, drummed the primordial wind to generate two qi, the dark sky changed and the sky and the earth opened, the sun and the moon moved day and night, and the craftsman made everything and then stood up to the first man. "

  From the depths of the temple came the melodious chanting of Chang'an Mandarin,

  This is not some Nestorian practice secrets, but the "Genesis" verse recited by Nestorian priests (pastors)—God said that if there is light, there will be light, and he will separate light from darkness, and create everything in the world and human beings

  An unreal feeling rose in Li Ang's heart. It was Christmas, but there were no evergreen trees, Christmas stockings, Christmas carols and Christmas gifts.

   Still can't find the shadow in memory.

  Li Ang recalled the scene in the memory fragments, and shook his head in disappointment.

   "The three young gentlemen of the Academy, do you want to wear a cross and listen to the scriptures?"

  The gentle Chang'an official dialect sounded in the corner of the hall, and a young Jing monk with Persian appearance and curly hair came forward with a friendly attitude. Judging by the attire, he is still a priest.

   "Don't bother the priest, we are here to visit, so let's go."

   Li Ang just wanted to experience the Christmas atmosphere in the memory fragments, and declined.

  The amiable smile on the face of the young Monk Jing continued, "It's better for the three young gentlemen to stop for a while, listen to the scriptures, and calm down.

  I see that the faces of the three are blackened, and there seems to be blood in recent days. "

  The image of blood and light?

  Yang Yu and Li Wei had strange expressions on their faces. A Persian Jing monk told them solemnly that Yintang was black and that they were going to have bad luck recently.

  (end of this chapter)