latelenovela Chapter 434 Eight Pawnshops
Chapter 434 Eight Pawnshops
Chapter 434 Eight Directions Pawnshop
"What do you mean? I don't quite understand. Could you explain it to me in more detail, sir?"
Star Ape King pondered for a moment, then said with a wry smile.
Although he read the classics of saints, he only memorized them by rote. While this had some effect, he was unfamiliar with each author, which hindered him from reading the next book.
"When reading, one must understand the essence; otherwise, even if one reads, it won't be of much use. It is said that there is an anecdote about when the sage wrote the Tao Te Ching."
Zhang Dong wasn't angry; instead, he smiled and started talking to the Star Ape King.
"Anecdotes? Even sages have embarrassing moments?"
Star Ape King scratched his head and said.
"The Old Sage was born during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. At that time, the Zhou king ascended to heaven and disappeared without a trace. Without the Zhou king's restraint, the feudal lords in various regions began to stir, and wars became frequent. The Old Sage, who was also a strategist, put forward a series of ideas for governing the country. This was the Old Sage's mundane life in his early years."
Zhang Zhi stroked his beard, then nodded, as if he were instructing his students.
The Star Ape King listened with great interest, and was also somewhat curious, realizing that not all saints were detached from worldly affairs.
What about his later period?
Then Star Ape King continued to ask questions.
"Later on, we need to talk about a very important figure named Yin Xi, who was the gatekeeper of Hangu Pass at the time. The relationship between the two is recorded in the Records of the Grand Historian."
"At that time, the old sage had an epiphany and became a saint in one day. He rode the sacred blue ox away from the Zhou Kingdom. When he passed through Hangu Pass, he met Yin Xi, who sensed the power of a saint within the old sage and immediately asked him for guidance on the path to sainthood."
"Then, the sage drew upon his own life experiences and drew lessons from the rise and fall of dynasties and the safety and well-being of the people, tracing their origins to the source, and wrote two parts, totaling five thousand words, which became known as the *Tao Te Ching*."
"Do you understand?"
Before Zhang Dong could speak again, Ye Ru slowly said.
This scene made Zhang Dong and the others freeze in shock. Such matters concerning sages are extremely rare, and they never expected that Ye Ru would know so much.
"I really wonder who will end up with this."
Ye Ru smiled and then changed the subject.
On the field, countless students were looking at the "Tao Te Ching," but no one spoke. After a while, a figure dressed in a green robe slowly appeared from the doorway in the distance and walked towards the Shi family.
Upon seeing this person, Shi Yu immediately stood up and automatically moved to the side.
The person's appearance was revealed under the sunlight, giving off a rather dignified feeling.
"Who is this? Even someone from a prestigious family is bowing so respectfully."
Ye Ru frowned slightly, turned to Qian Wensong, and said.
"This is Shi Tianze, the head of the Shi family."
Qian Wensong said in a low voice, his expression also changing slightly.
After all, the Shi family was a powerful clan in the capital, wielding immense influence. Ordinary wealthy families and noble clans simply could not compare to them.
"Brother Lin, how have you been?"
With a slight smile, Shi Tianze cupped his hands in greeting to Lin Tianxiao.
"After all these years, Brother Shi is still so energetic. I truly admire you."
Lin Tianxiao also clasped his hands in a fist salute and said.
"Brother Lin, you flatter me. This time, Longdian's pawnshop has really pulled off something extraordinary."
Shi Tian took a deep breath, and then his expression gradually became more serious as he spoke earnestly.
"This is what my nephew Shi told you, isn't it? That's right, the grand finale pawn this time is a copy of the *Tao Te Ching*, specifically the *Tao Te Ching*!"
Lin Tianxiao pondered for a moment, then slowly said that he knew what Shi Tianze was thinking, after all, they were old acquaintances.
"I never expected that even the heads of the various noble families would be summoned this time. It's truly terrifying."
Zhang Dong looked at Shi Tianze, who exuded terrifying talent, and said in a deep voice.
"Are they all heads of the families of the saints?"
Star Ape King raised his head. He had been so engrossed in listening that he hadn't even seen Shi Tianze.
After all, although Shi Tianze was more powerful, Xingyuanwang was also one of the best in the Hanlin Academy. Although there was a difference between the two, neither of them could crush the other.
"It seems that the scions of the other holy families have already informed the heads of the various holy families that they should all be on their way."
Ye Ru looked at Shi Tianze and pondered for a moment before speaking.
As expected, several more people appeared at the door as soon as Ye Ru finished speaking. Their auras were almost identical to Shi Tianze's.
"Hehe, it's quite lively here, Patriarch Shi. I didn't expect you to come too."
As soon as a burly man entered, he saw Shi Tianze and then laughed heartily.
"Patriarch Xiang, Patriarch Lü, you've arrived quite quickly."
Shi Tianze saw these people, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes, and said.
"If we find something good, we should come quickly. It would be a shame if someone else got there first."
Xiang Gao said this with a hidden meaning.
"The Xiang family of the emperor"
Qian Wensong gasped when he saw that all the usually unassuming aristocratic families had come, and muttered to himself.
"A descendant of Xiang Yu?"
Ye Ru's expression also became more serious, and then he murmured.
"Alright, now that we're here, Lin Tianxiao, can we begin the pawning process?"
After exchanging pleasantries, Xiang Gao spoke loudly.
"Brother Xiang is right. We can all be considered the highest-ranking members of our families and can begin pawning."
"This is what Lu Liang, the head of the Lu family, said."
"Alright, since you gentlemen are all so impatient, let's begin now. Holy Page, whoever contributes the most copies of the *Daoist Scripture* will own it."
"Let's begin!"
After Lin Tianxiao finished speaking, the family heads fell silent, and then Xiang Gao was the first to speak.
"Three sacred pages."
"Brother Xiang, you want to exchange three pages for this book of sacred texts? You really underestimate the value of the sacred texts! I'll offer six!"
Lü Liang chuckled and then spoke. The descendants of the aristocratic families around him all looked at their patriarchs, not daring to utter a sound. When they came here, all their pride as aristocratic families vanished.
"Brother Lü is indeed wealthy and powerful, but don't underestimate our Confucian family. I'll offer nine coins; everyone here, come on!"
Kong Xiang, the head of the Kong family, glanced around and then smiled slightly.
"Brother Kong, this is too much! Just because your family produced a revered sage, you receive more pages of sacred texts than us. This is unfair!"
Xun Bu Gai from the Xun family spoke with sarcasm.