Volume 2: Jade Promise Chapter 23: The flying dragon in the sky, the latent dragon in the abyss (IV)
Xiang Lao stroked the white beard on his chin, and the originally noisy scene suddenly became quiet.
Xiang Lao's obvious expression of "Listen carefully, everyone, I'm going to tell you a big gossip" attracted their attention.
What Mr. Xiang is about to say may be just a piece of gossip to others.
But for Tang Zheng, it is related to the astrological signs that are crucial to his cultivation.
"You are all talented people in my Feishi City. I want to ask you, do you know the origin of Jinzi Tongbao?" Before explaining, Mr. Xiang asked a seemingly .
"Of course I know..." Upon hearing this question, almost everyone immediately gave an affirmative answer in unison.
Ouyang Luoluo frowned slightly: "Xiang Lao, this should be the most basic historical common sense. When the Purple Gold Emperor established the Purple Gold Empire, he required the entire empire to cultivate the same star, learn the same writing, and use the same currency. The currency of the entire Purple Gold Empire was set as the same currency, that is, the Purple Gold Tong Bao. This currency also became the common currency of our entire Xingyao Continent and is still used today. Could it be that the origin of the Purple Gold Tong Bao is not like this?"
She recounted what she knew about the origin of the Purple Gold Tong Bao.
Then, he looked at Xiang Lao with some doubt.
Mr. Xiang is not only the oldest deacon of Yisuli Academy, but also the scholar in the academy who has the most profound research on mainland history. Ouyang Luoluo does not think that the questions he raises are aimless.
However, the origin of Zijin Tongbao, like the legend of Zijin Emperor, is known to everyone.
Is there some secret that we don't know about?
Xiang Lao stroked his beard again and nodded, "Luoluo, you are right. This is the origin of Zijin Tongbao. However, have you ever thought about this question: why did the Purple Gold Emperor cast Zijin Tongbao into its current appearance?"
When hearing Mr. Xiang's question, almost everyone was stunned.
Yes, why does Zijin Tongbao look like this now?
If I hadn't asked the question today, almost no one present would have ever thought about this question.
Since they were born, the purple gold Tong Bao coins used by everyone were cast from the same mold.
The patterns are mysterious and complex.
As a universal coin, it seems a bit too complicated.
However, it has a unique and harmonious beauty...
It seems that the coins in the world should look like this, without any sense of abruptness.
Seeing that everyone was lost in thought and no one could answer the question, Xiang Lao continued, "The Purple Gold Emperor was a famous monarch. He would not do it casually when it comes to coinage. Therefore, he decided to make the Purple Gold Tongbao into its current form for a special reason. I still don't know what this special reason is, but..."
When Xiang Lao said this but, he suddenly strengthened his tone, drawing the attention of those who were still immersed in the previous question back again.
"When I was studying the history of the Purple Gold Empire, I happened to see a very complicated pattern in an ancient book. That pattern was more complicated and intricate than the one on the Purple Gold Tong Bao, just like the constellation behind this kid. It is obviously an enhanced version of the Purple Gold Tong Bao." As Xiang Lao said this, he took out a Purple Gold Tong Bao, held it in his hand and placed it next to the constellation behind Tang Zheng for comparison.
Everyone looked carefully and found that it was just as Xiang Lao said. The constellation behind Tang Zheng was too similar to the beloved purple gold Tong Bao. Therefore, at first glance, everyone mistook his constellation for the purple gold Tong Bao.
However, after Mr. Xiang made such a comparison, the sharp-eyed people immediately found that what Mr. Xiang said was true.
The shape and pattern on the purple gold Tongbao are indeed simpler than Tang Zheng's constellation.
Very similar, yet slightly different!
When Mr. Xiang said this, everyone looked at the constellation behind Tang Zheng. Some of the quick-witted ones immediately put away their original thoughts of ridicule and contempt.
Because according to Mr. Xiang’s logic, Tang Zheng’s constellation is not Zijin Tongbao.
Instead, it was some mysterious thing that was imitated by the Purple Gold Emperor when he minted the Purple Gold Tong Bao!
What level of treasure must it be to be favored by the Purple Gold Emperor and used as a simulation of the universal currency for the entire continent?
After hearing what Xiang Lao said, Tang Zheng nodded repeatedly and gave Xiang Lao a kind smile.
It turns out that experts are better at blowing!
With just two simple questions from the old man, Tang Zheng's horoscope was transformed from a vulgar thing that made everyone laugh into a mysterious treasure that fascinated the Purple Gold Emperor.
The level of coolness has been raised by at least ten levels!
After telling the story of Zijin Tongbao, Xiang Lao nodded towards Tang Zheng.
Leng Buchen and the others looked at the stars behind Tang Zheng, and wondered what kind of natural treasure the Purple Gold Emperor had borrowed when he was directing the country, writing inspiring words, and formulating a unified currency...
For a moment, everyone was lost in their imagination.
Seeing that the atmosphere and theme of the scene had completely gone astray with Tang Zheng's astrology, Leng Buchen coughed twice and asked Tang Zheng: "Since according to what Elder Xiang said, your astrology is not just the purple gold Tongbao, but comes from something more mysterious, then can you introduce your own astrology heritage?"
Leng Buchen's words shocked all those who were extremely interested in Tang Zheng's horoscope and the origin of the Purple Gold Tong Bao. They suddenly realized what was going on and looked at Tang Zheng.
If you can't think of the answer to something, isn't it better to just ask the person involved?
Mr. Xiang only knew that the source of Zijin Tongbao was mysterious and extraordinary. Tang Zheng, who possessed such a miraculous astrological phenomenon, should know better the origin of this astrological phenomenon.
Hearing Leng Buchen's question and feeling the audience's enthusiasm for gossip, Tang Zheng couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart: "I also want to figure out this question... If you ask me, who can I ask?"
He is basically a time traveler!
Where does this astrological heritage come from?
However, being in the examination room and the examiner asking questions, Tang Zheng could not avoid it. He quickly thought about it in his mind for a while, then smiled reservedly and said, "Regarding my astrological heritage... My mother once told me the story of my birth..."
When Tang Zheng got to this point, he imitated his elder brother and paused slightly, leaving the question in suspense.
When everyone's curiosity was aroused by him, he continued, "My mother said that when I was born, there was a strange phenomenon. Wind and clouds gathered, lightning and thunder roared, and two dragons played in front of the door. When I was about to give birth, red light surrounded the room, and a strange fragrance lingered for three days. When I was about to give birth, my mother said that she saw a magical thing that she had never seen in her life!"
When everyone heard what Tang Zheng said here, they couldn't help but complain in their hearts.
Dragons playing in front of you, red light circling the room, and strange fragrance all around, none of these could surprise your mother before she gave birth. For a mother with such a big heart, what else could make her feel magical...
"At that time, a golden, magnificent, and extremely mysterious object slowly flew down in front of my mother. My mother took a closer look - wow, it was a huge, round purple gold Tongbao!"
"The purple gold Tongbao was hanging on my mother's belly when she was pregnant with me. Suddenly, it spoke human words, 'Tell me your story'. My mother was suddenly inspired and answered immediately... I hope he is very smart and good at studying; or if he is not good at studying, he will be good at work; or if he is not smart or pretty, as long as he is blessed with good fortune..."
"Finally, the purple gold Tongbao fulfilled my mother's wish and suddenly sank into her belly and disappeared. Then, I was born. In order to commemorate the huge purple gold Tongbao, my mother gave me a nickname, Tang Xiaobao..."
"Later, when the stars awakened, I discovered that ... more than 20 years ago, in a spring, a purple gold coin drew a circle on my mother's belly... I am Tang Zheng, and this is my story."
Listening to Tang Zheng's tearful, sincere and touching story, he told it without hesitation.
Everyone present looked at each other in astonishment.
Leng Buchen's eyelids twitched for a long time, but in the end he could only utter: "Hehe."
"Do you think this story is bizarre? In fact, when my mother told me the story, I was also very surprised. But when I thought about how mysterious my horoscope is, I didn't doubt it. So whether you believe it or not, I believe it anyway!" Tang Zheng looked at their reactions, touched his nose, and said.
After hearing Tang Zheng’s story, everyone’s first reaction was “You’re kidding me!”
However, thinking about his horoscope, it is indeed as he said, a strange thing that everyone has seen, but no one has seen before.
They all suddenly felt depressed, thinking, "What he said makes so much sense, but I have nothing to say to him."
"Okay, in that case, let's move on to the next question." Leng Buchen listened to Tang Zheng's story with a cold face and looked at him deeply.
He thought that Tang Zheng was not in a position to talk about the inheritance of astrology, so he made up such a ridiculous story, and he did not continue to dwell on this issue.
After hearing Leng Buchen's words, Tang Zheng finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He then went on to answer questions from several other deacons.
Of course, the answers to these questions were finally very reliable, and the deacons nodded repeatedly, and there were no more answers that made everyone feel weird and embarrassing.
Even Mr. Xiang asked Tang Zheng a few questions about mainland history with a smile.
As the master of Tangjiabao, these problems were naturally easy for him to solve.
However, looking at Mr. Xiang, Tang Zheng secretly decided that no matter he was an instructor or a student, as long as he entered the academy, he must have a good chat with this old expert!
Because, ever since his astrological talent awakened, he has actually always had doubts in his heart.
His constellation is Zijin Tongbao.
However, the astrological talent that he awakened after reaching the second star level had nothing to do with money. Instead, it seemed to be related to time!
It was not until today, when he heard Mr. Xiang’s words, that it was as if a new door had been opened for him, allowing him to see the mysterious light shining from within.
Finally, all the deacons had finished asking questions.
The first round of assessments has come, and next is the lighting session that makes every candidate extremely nervous...
Tang Zheng stood there quietly, looking at each examiner who looked at him, wondering how many of them would light up the pearlstone in front of them in the end.
