The Wudang Junior Master

Chapter 129: Meeting the Matchmaker, the Dowry-less Housewife Seeks a Dating Partner

Rumble!

There were lightning and thunder, and the sea was surging.

The Azure Dragon danced in the sky, its body changing, sometimes going into the clouds, sometimes into the sea, with a cloak of thunder on its body, and its momentum was majestic and grand.

Zhang Wuling rode on the Azure Dragon, used the golden light as a rope, and punched it continuously with his fists.

Neither side knew how long they had been wrestling, but they only heard the Azure Dragon let out a long roar and suddenly flew towards the sky.

The speed was so fast that Zhang Wuling was almost thrown out. Fortunately, he had enough strength to grab the golden rope and was not left behind.

The Azure Dragon passed through the thick clouds, and when it broke through the clouds, the thunderstorm and lightning disappeared, and the clear sky appeared again.

A huge mountain floats on the clouds, like a fairyland.

The Azure Dragon roared and charged towards the mountain, shaking the heaven and earth.

Zhang Wuling could no longer hold on and fell off Qinglong's back.

I don't know why, but before I even landed, I seemed to have fainted from exhaustion.

The green dragon circled twice in the air, swooped down, and hit Zhang Wuling, turning into green qi and sinking into his body.

A white cloud floated over, lifted Zhang Wuling up and gently placed him on the ground.

Feeling drowsy and dark.

Zhang Wuling was in a state of emptiness, without any thoughts or ideas. He only felt relaxed physically and mentally, like lying on a grassy hillside in spring, with warm light and gentle breeze, and a refreshing feeling.

I slept comfortably and didn't know how long it was. When I opened my eyes, I saw the blue sky like a mirror, the tender green willows, and the clear chirping of birds in my ears.

"Are you awake?"

Hearing the sound, Zhang Wuling sat up suddenly, and then saw Old Ding sitting beside him, looking at him with a smile.

"Hey, why are you here? Where is this?"

Elder Ding stood up, patted his butt, and said, "This is Xuanxiang. The village where I live is not far from here."

Zhang Wuling also stood up and said in surprise, "You live in heaven."

Old Ding laughed and said, "There are heavens beyond heavens, mountains beyond mountains. Where I live can't even be considered heaven."

"Alright, since you're awake, follow me into the village. We can talk as we walk."

Zhang Wuling naturally agreed. He also understood why Old Ding had said before that if he didn't subdue the Azure Dragon, his future path would be blocked.

This heaven beyond heaven, this mountain beyond mountain is too high. If he doesn't subdue the Azure Dragon and take the opportunity to ride it up, he really doesn't know how to get up.

"Mr. Ding, how many people are there in the village where you live?"

"It's just a few people. It's not really a village, but we live close together, so we're neighbors."

The two chatted along the way, and after passing through the willow forest, they saw a small thatched cottage.

The hut looks simple, but the surrounding environment is excellent, and there is also a small fenced courtyard, which is very quiet.

"You take a rest first, I'll make you some tea."

"Good work."

Old Ding moved a set of bamboo chairs out of the house and placed them in the yard, and then took out some ceramic pots and cups for making tea.

It was a warm day, and Zhang Wuling and Old Ding sat in the yard, brewing tea and chatting.

"Oh, this is the water gold you asked for."

After taking a sip of tea, Zhang Wuling took out the gold from the water and handed it to Mr. Ding.

Old Ding took it with a smile, "Oh, thank you for your hard work, sir. This is exactly it."

"Mr. Ding, if I continue up the mountain, where should I go next?"

"Go up the mountain? Haha, there's no rush. I just want to arrange a marriage for someone. Why don't you stay and leave after the wedding banquet?"

"Then I wonder when this marriage will be consummated?"

"Don't worry, sir." Old Ding took a sip of tea. "My good friend will be here soon. When he comes, we will go find Huang Po and ask her for help. As long as the woman agrees, the matter can be done immediately."

"Oh, you don't need to look for an auspicious day?" Zhang Wuling asked curiously.

Old Ding smiled and said, "What's the point of considering an auspicious day? When the matter is accomplished, it is an auspicious day."

"Ha, yes, that's a good point."

The two chatted for a while, and after three pots of tea, a man slowly walked towards the yard.

Zhang Wuling turned his head and saw the man coming in. He was wearing a round-necked robe made of silk and inlaid with gold. He was elegant and had a mustache, but he had a handsome face and looked to be around thirty years old.

"Haha, here you come!" As soon as Mr. Ding saw the visitor, he immediately stood up and greeted him with a smile.

"Mr. Ding, sorry to bother you." The visitor saluted.

Elder Ding took the visitor's arm and said with a smile, "Don't bother me. Come on, come on. I have a friend here today. Let me introduce him to you."

The young man in the round-collared robe naturally saw Zhang Wuling in the courtyard, so he smiled and took the initiative to step forward and said, "Meet this young man."

Zhang Wuling returned the greeting and said, "Zhang Wuling, may I ask your name, sir?"

Elder Ding said from the side: "His last name is Jin, you can just call him Young Master Jin."

"Mr. Jin."

After the two men got to know each other, Elder Ding invited them, "Brother Jin, come and have a cup of tea."

Young Master Jin politely declined, "Maybe next time. Right now, my lifelong affairs are the most pressing matter."

Hearing this, Old Ding laughed out loud: "Haha, it seems that I am not very romantic. Let's go, let's go find Huang Po."

The three of them left the courtyard and walked west along the willow forest.

After walking through a valley, we saw a small house on a flat area.

The small house is not much different from Mr. Ding's house, except that the yard is a little bigger and you can see chickens, ducks and geese.

When they arrived at the courtyard gate, Old Ding called out from outside, "Grandma Huang, are you home?"

A beautiful middle-aged woman came out from the door. She had her hair in a bun, wore an apricot-yellow skirt, and had a plump figure.

"Oh, it's Mr. Ding. What? Are you going to ask me to be your matchmaker?"

Ding Laodao said, "What else can I ask you for? Please help me. I am counting on you to take care of my little brother's lifelong affairs."

As Old Ding spoke, he took out the Qingtian bottle and handed it over.

Huang Po took the Qingtian bottle, took a look inside, and then smiled happily: "Oh, what a wonderful golden goose! Okay, I'll take care of this matter. I wonder if you have prepared the betrothal gifts?"

"Ready." Old Ding took out the gold in the water again.

Huang Po took a look and nodded, saying, "Okay, just follow me."

So the three became four and continued walking west until they came to a stream.

There is also a small house on the west side, which is smaller but very elegant. There are flowers and plants planted in the yard, and you can also see some herbs drying.

Huang Po turned around and said, "You guys wait outside first, and then go in and talk to the house girl."

Young Master Jin lowered his hands and said, "Thank you for troubling Mrs. Huang."

So, the three old men waited outside the door, and Huang Po went into the yard and into the house alone.

Then the sound of conversation was heard in the house. In addition to Huang Po's voice, there was also a very clear and beautiful female voice.

The conversation didn't last long, about a quarter of an hour later, and Huang Po came out.

"Well, Mr. Ding, the girl actually agreed, but there is something else that prevents her from agreeing for the time being."

Young Master Jin hurriedly asked, "What's going on?"

Huang Po said, "My family is poor and I haven't been able to save enough for a dowry, so... I have no face to agree."

"This..." Zhang Wuling and the other two were stunned.

However, the reasons why the three of them were stunned were somewhat different. Master Jin and the others did not expect that the bride had no dowry, while Zhang Wuling was surprised that no dowry could be a reason.

"Well." Zhang Wuling raised his hand, "Can't we get married without a dowry?"

Mrs. Huang shook her head and said, "Of course not. The two families must be well matched. The man should provide a betrothal gift and the woman should bring a dowry. If the man doesn't have a betrothal gift, his heart is not sincere. If the woman doesn't have a dowry, she lacks confidence. If he takes a concubine, it's fine. But the wife who is married through formal matchmaking will be the head of the family in the future."

"What's more, the exchange of gifts is a way of expressing one's feelings, demonstrating one's strength, and even more so, a form of respect. The woman's dowry is a savings for her new family and also her own capital."

"Remember, yin alone cannot produce life, and yang alone cannot thrive. When yin and yang combine, everything comes into being. This is the way of heaven."

"Home is like a field. Someone needs to buy the seeds and someone else needs to water it. Only then can it bear the fruits of happiness. This is true for people and for all things. Don't be greedy and ask for things, and don't ask for anything in return. Otherwise, you are either stupid or evil."

Don't be greedy and ask for things, but don't ask for anything in return.

Zhang Wuling suddenly understood what was going on. This principle was not complicated and could be understood as soon as one heard it, but most of the time people would forget it.

For example, a person built a road for the village. Building roads is a good thing, so he should be rewarded positively.

Whether it is the reputation in the village, or the smooth walking, as the saying goes, I am for everyone, and everyone respects me.

On a larger scale, scientists who study science and technology, even if they are unknown and have no fame or fortune, will still get positive results.

That is, first of all, scientists will be treated with favor and care, and at the same time, what they research will protect everyone while also protecting their families.

In a word, people who do good deeds may not ask for anything in return, but God or society must reward them in some way.

Otherwise, God or society will become the exploiter and the greedy party.

The opposite is also true. If a country or an individual is greedy and demanding, it will lead to oppression and exploitation. Then everyone cannot give back, nor should they give any return, and should even resist.

If you face the greed and demands of others and instead of resisting, you give them something in return, then you will be drained of your own blood and die without a burial place.

How much sorrow and tragedy in the world are caused by this, and how many good people are bullied because of it.

How can they get anything in return for their kindness given to greedy people?

Now that the money is in the hands of capital, do you still want to take it back?

If you plant flowers in the dark, they will surely die and bloom beautifully.

This principle is not beyond the principles of yin and yang, and it is very simple and clear.

The small can be seen through the big, and the big can be seen through the small.

But most of the time, if people are not enlightened, they will become confused and unable to wake up.

Therefore, after Huang Po finished speaking, Zhang Wuling immediately understood.

This time, Huang Po seems to be a matchmaker, but in fact, she is pointing out the mechanism of nature.

"I'm grateful for your advice." Zhang Wuling clasped his fists and said.