Chapter 96: Taoism’s Gift

Chapter 97 The Gift of Taoism

The boat seemed to be flying slowly but actually fast in the sky, and the bow kept tilting slightly, as if it was really traveling on the water.

Zhang Xiao curiously leaned over the side of the boat and stretched his head to look down. The wind was whistling, but the boat was quite quiet. Li Qingshu could even crack melon seeds while reading a novel.

Zhang Xiao suddenly remembered the long-hidden dream in his heart and shouted back:

"Dad, didn't you say that the wind is too strong when flying a sword? Isn't there no wind now?"

Zhang Chengdao snorted: "How big is this boat, how big is the sword?

It has to fly, be stable, and be fast, plus be windproof. Do you know how complicated it is?

The little space on the sword body is not enough. Of course, if you make a flying sword the size of a door panel, just ignore what I said."

It's not just the size of a door panel, I also want to install a guardrail!

Zhang Xiao wisely ended the topic and looked at the scenery again.

The area of ​​Britain is not really large. The straight-line distance from their Linlangtian Villa to the burrow in Devon is only about 200 kilometers.

As the distance got closer, Zhang Chengdao controlled the flying boat to slow down and prepare to land.

"Let me check Ottery-St. Catchpole, it should be almost there."

I don't know if my father is positioned. When the flying boat descended to a certain height, you can already see a dark pattern of fields and clusters of trees.

In addition, there is a crooked building with four or five floors.

The flying boat slowly stopped about half a meter above the ground, and then landed little by little until it touched the ground.

Zhang Xiao and his parents got off the flying boat together, and the Weasleys were waiting at the gate.

Mr. Arthur Weasley was a thin man with a little baldness, but the little hair he had left was as red as his children's.

He wore a straight, ironed wizard robe and looked like he was trying hard to make himself look more formal.

Molly wore a dress suit, and the couple showed their greatest sincerity to welcome Zhang Xiao's family.

Li Qingshu walked forward with her husband and Zhang Xiao's hand.

"Mr. Arthur Weasley, Mrs. Molly, it's nice to meet you, thank you for your invitation."

Zhang Chengdao extended his hand, Arthur hurriedly shook it, and said enthusiastically:

"Welcome to visit us, oh, what is that? It looks great, is it powered by electricity?"

Arthur's eyes were unconsciously attracted by the flying boat, and he couldn't help asking.

The smile on Molly's face froze, and she pinched her husband hard.

"Ah! Ahem, I mean welcome, please come in, we rarely have guests come to visit formally, it's a bit shabby."

This was the first time Zhang Xiao looked at the Burrow so closely.

It used to be a big pigsty made of stones, and later some rooms were added here and there, stacked up to several floors high, crooked, as if built by magic.

There were four or five chimneys on the red roof, and a sign was inserted diagonally in front of the house, saying "The Burrow".

Some high-top leather boots and a rusty crucible were thrown next to the gate. Several brown fat chickens were pecking at food in the yard.

Arthur rubbed his hands a little uncomfortably. He was not good at dealing with people, but he still tried to introduce Zhang Xiao's family:

"The Burrow was originally just a small house for Molly Xiaochan, me, and Molly, but with the arrival of the children, we had to add more.

Obviously my wife and I lack some architectural talent, so it became what it is now.

Because it is too simple, we call it the Burrow."

Arthur knew the reputation of Zhang Chengdao, or this mysterious oriental nobleman was a hot figure in the entire wizarding world.

Through him, many pure-blood families made a lot of money!

This made Mr. Zhang's reputation even higher. Arthur heard some rumors in the Ministry of Magic.

It is said that the Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge is trying to get to know Mr. Zhang.

Because of his outstanding influence among pure-bloods and his wealth that rivals a country.

But strangely, Mr. Zhang seemed not interested in the powerful Minister of Magic, otherwise he would have been the Minister's guest of honor.

To be honest, Arthur was also hesitant about inviting the Zhang family over, and it was his wife's words that reminded him.

"Arthur, we are just inviting out of gratitude to Ron's good friend as a parent, not for anything else."

Until this time, Arthur finally felt a little embarrassed, because his home was too simple, and Mr. Zhang was extraordinary, he should be like Malfoy, no, richer than Malfoy

"Mr. Arthur, Mrs. Molly, this house is simply amazing!"

Zhang Xiao's words interrupted Arthur's reverie, he was suddenly stunned for a moment, and asked somewhat at a loss:

"Hmm? Child, you mean. You like it here very much?"

Zhang Xiao smiled and nodded, jokingly, is there any cottage that is more in line with the child's reverie than the Burrow?

"Yes, I can't wait to visit it, can I go in?"

"Of course, Ronnie is waiting for you inside, and Harry, he just came not long ago."

After getting permission, Zhang Xiao immediately trotted in, and soon Ron and Harry's happy voices were heard from the house:

"Zhang, you're here!" "We've been waiting for you for a long time! I wanted to call you when I drove to rescue Harry."

Listening to the children's lively conversation in the house, the four adults couldn't help but smile.

Zhang Chengdao took out the gift box from the Qiankun bag and said with a smile:

"The child is right, Mr. Arthur, this is a great house.

We Chinese have a saying called 'A harmonious family brings prosperity', which means that family harmony will make everything positive.

A house full of family affection is far more precious than an empty mansion.

This is a small gift for the first visit."

Arthur suddenly understood why his children and Harry could become friends with this Slytherin child.

With such parents, the children they teach will not be bad, right?

He took the gift box, opened it directly, and revealed the contents. He immediately showed a curious look and asked with interest:

"Oh, what is this? It looks very special."

"This is an object of our oriental culture, commonly known as 'calligraphy copybook', and ordinary people also like it.

It is a piece of calligraphy written by my father.

The content is"

Zhang Chengdao paused, "A family that accumulates good deeds will surely have more blessings!"

When Zhang Xiao knew the gift prepared by his father, he almost dropped his jaw. This gift is too expensive!

But he thought about it and came back to his senses. For those who know the business, this calligraphy copybook is indeed very precious, but for his family, it is just a piece of calligraphy written by his father (grandfather), which is not a very expensive thing.

And it is indeed not realistic for you to ask the Taoist sect to send those tacky things. The calligraphy copybook is just right.

Although Arthur didn't quite understand the meaning of this sentence, he was obviously very happy, or he has always been optimistic.

He took out the calligraphy copybook with interest. Although he couldn't understand it, he instinctively felt that it was not a cheap thing.

Of course, this simple wizard never cared about the price of the gift. Even if he gave him a power strip, Arthur Weasley would be as happy as if he had received gold.

"Do Muggles like him too? That's great.

I have a collection of Muggle gadgets, such as plugs. I mean, welcome to the Burrow, please come in!"

The two ladies fully respected their husbands and did not speak, but waited for them to finish their greetings.

Under the guidance of Arthur and Molly, the two families walked into the house together. On the way, Arthur finally couldn't hold back his curiosity.

He began to discuss the new inventions of Muggles and the flying boat they took when they came with great interest with Zhang Chengdao.

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So there are so many types of Muggle plugs? Electricity has different voltages?

It's amazing, they are so smart!

Oh my God! Is that so? Boilers don't use electricity? Cars don't run on electricity? But I've disassembled it, and there are wires inside!"

Zhang Chengdao and Li Qingshu smiled at each other. They are indeed an interesting family.