Yan Ruyu (3000-Character Long Chapter)

A Daoist dressed in a robe, wearing a purple-gold crown, with a protruding belly and a ruddy face, called out to Jiang Yun. He did not look like a man of the cloth at all.

Jiang Yun turned around and looked at the newcomer.

"May I ask your surname? Everyone else avoids me like the plague, yet you alone dared to stop me."

"My surname is Duan, given name De. I am Duan De. Yesterday, I saw young friend Shi Fan display his might outside the city, and I could not help feeling sorry for you."

Duan De wore a compassionate expression and looked exceptionally honest. He recited, "Limitless Heavenly Venerable," assuming the manner of an otherworldly expert.

"This junior has only just left the Great Wilderness and does not understand much. I would appreciate the Daoist's guidance."

Jiang Yun said this with an innocent expression.

"Young friend Shi, come. I'll treat you to a meal, and we can talk while we eat."

Looking every bit like a charlatan, the fat Daoist stepped forward, took Jiang Yun by the arm, and led him to a nearby restaurant.

The two went up to a restaurant, eating meat by the mouthful and drinking wine by the bowl. As they exchanged cups, they chatted merrily.

Half an hour later, the two concealed themselves and left the Wei Capital, heading into the mountains.

"Daoist, you have been so kind in helping me, answering my questions, and even finding me a place to take refuge. I do not even know how to repay Daoist Duan De."

Jiang Yun put on a touched expression.

"I have done all this simply because I share a karmic affinity with you, young friend."

"This poor Daoist has always been benevolent. External things cannot shake my true heart. I diligently