Zhuge Fairy Mountain is said to be an alchemy dojo owned by Ge Xuan, the founder of alchemy in the late Han Dynasty, and his grandson Ge Hong. The remains of their alchemy pool and alchemy furnace are still left on the mountain, so the locals claim to be the best in eastern Zhejiang. Fairy Mountain.
Zhuge Fairy Mountain is actually not high, with an altitude of only more than 570 meters, but the scenery is indeed beautiful. The bamboo mountains are winding, the peaks are surrounded by fog, and there is a water around the mountain at the foot of the mountain. It is blue and pure, and the mountains and rivers reveal a refreshing way. of aura. There is a poem that says: The immortals live in seclusion in the cave of the underworld, and the world's people are sure to search for it; bamboos cover the sky and lean on the clear water, and the strong grass and moss are all over the sky...
When Xu Zhipeng woke up, it was already three o'clock in the morning. He picked up his mobile phone and saw that it was already past 9:30. He has always been a relatively self-disciplined person. Usually, even when he is resting, he will get up at the beginning of seven o'clock at the latest to wash up and prepare breakfast for his wife and children. Not to mention usually, his alarm clock is set at 5:50, like I haven't slept until past 9 o'clock like this today for many years. Even though I tossed and turned last night, who hasn't stayed up late? Maybe it really is this quiet place, except for the chirping of insects, the chirping of birds, and the breeze of bamboo leaves, there is no sound at all.
What a magical place!
"Hello, Taoist Priest!" Xu Zhipeng walked out of the room and saw the old Taoist. After saying hello, he laughed at himself in embarrassment: "I made Taoist Priest laugh. I thought I was too tired yesterday and overslept."
"Don't worry, layman. Sleeping well is a blessing! Moreover, layman woke up just in time. The auspicious time of the old Taoist is coming, so he can be a witness. Haha~" The old Taoist priest didn't care at all and waved his hand with a chuckle.
"Uh, auspicious time? Taoist priest, what is a good day today?" Xu Zhipeng asked.
"Haha, didn't I mention it to the layman last night? Today is a good day for the old Taoist to become an immortal."
"Ah!" Xu Zhipeng was shocked and instantly remembered what the old Taoist priest mentioned yesterday. Originally, he didn't care much. No one in this world would know the date of his death, unless he wanted to die! Could it be that this old Taoist priest had lost his mind and wanted to seek death! "What do you mean, Taoist Master? I don't think the old Taoist Master looks like he is about to live long. Why do you say such depressing words?"
"Haha, birth, old age, illness and death are just the natural laws of Taoism. As far as I, the Taoist, are concerned, this so-called death is just the beginning of shedding the skin, becoming immortal and ascending, so that's nothing to say! Haha~" the old Taoist priest said with a calm smile. "Besides, the old Taoist is 124 years old this year. This is the limit of mortals. What else can we look down on? Haha! If you are free, layman, you might as well stay and watch the ceremony, how about it?"
"Uh, okay." Xu Zhipeng nodded in agreement for some reason. There is great fear between life and death. Even if he feels that he can see things now, he cannot face it calmly. But seeing the old Taoist priest's calmness, although he doesn't know if what he said is true. , but he sincerely admired it, so he nodded unconsciously and agreed. It seems that he has nowhere to go. After going down the mountain, where will he return? Why not accompany the old Taoist priest on his last journey to repay him for a meal and a night? Grace. "Hey~, the boy is considered homeless now. If the Taoist Priest doesn't mind, I will stay with you to spend this last period of time on earth with you!"
"Haha, what a blessing! The old Taoist priest doesn't have to be alone anymore. Haha, I never thought that after being alone all my life, there would be someone to accompany me at the last moment, how wonderful!" The old Taoist priest's face was filled with joy, like a ditch. The wrinkles seemed to have been smoothed a lot, and the red light was slightly revealed, making the whole person look several years younger.
"You don't look like someone who is about to die!" Xu Zhipeng secretly smiled to himself, but he didn't expect the old Taoist priest to suddenly turn around and walk into the main hall.
"Hahaha, the auspicious time has come, layman, follow me in."
"Uh~" Xu Zhipeng was stunned, but didn't say anything and followed in. There was a statue enshrined in the main hall. He didn't know who it was. Anyway, it was not like Sanqing or the Jade Emperor. As for other things, he didn't even know.
"This is the statue of Ge Xuan, the founder of our Lingbao sect. Master Ge, does he know? He is one of the Four Heavenly Masters and the founder of the Taoist Lingbao sect. He is the master of elixirs and Taoism." The old Taoist priest asked with a smile.
"Hmm, how can you come to Zhuge Fairy Mountain and not hear about him? He also has a grandson named Ge Hong. Zhuge Fairy Mountain seems to be famous because of him." Xu Zhipeng replied.
"Haha, he's a great-nephew, but he's pretty close. And you're right, this Zhuge Immortal Mountain is indeed the place famous among Wu and Yue because of Ge Xiaoxianweng. And I, the founder of Xuanwei Creation, Qingyuan Zhenren, is Xiaoxianshan. The disciple and grandson of Immortal Weng, whose name is Zhuge Yin, established this Taoist temple 1,500 years ago to protect the alchemy dojo of Master Ge." The old Taoist priest said, followed by a wry smile. "Oh, it's a pity that the younger generation is incompetent. Today, this Xuanwei lineage will be cut off!"
The old Taoist priest sighed a little, but as far as Xu Zhipeng could tell, the old Taoist priest was not actually too sad. Maybe he had given up long ago, or maybe he had other intentions.
"Haha~, times have changed. Now is a technological society. I'm afraid not many people believe this anymore. Especially in our Jiangnan area, where Buddhism is prosperous and Amitabha Buddha is everywhere, few people believe in the national religion. Alas~, Put down the butcher's knife and become a Buddha immediately. Buddhism is easy to cultivate, but Taoism is too austere!"
"Uh, please forgive me, Taoist Master. This kid is just talking nonsense and can't take it seriously." Xu Zhipeng said, suddenly he came to his senses. Wasn't he just rubbing salt into the wound? He immediately apologized.
"Haha, layman, this is the truth, why should you care about it." The old Taoist priest waved his hand and didn't care about it. "Since Buddhism's eastward journey, Taoism and Buddhism have gone from conflict to harmony, and each has found its own way. Alas, it's a pity that times have changed, and in this age of the end of the Dharma, whether it's conflict or harmony, it's nothing. It has become a passing cloud and has no meaning, haha..."
After the old Taoist finished speaking, his expression was solemn. He slowly sat on a futon, crossed his legs and sat upright, arranged his Taoist robe properly, and looked up at Xu Zhipeng. "The old Taoist's name is Jun'an. He is the 20th generation disciple of the Lingbao sect. Today, he has become a disciple. Uh, how do you call him a layman?"
"Boy Xu Zhipeng." Xu Zhipeng replied sheepishly. I originally thought that it was just a chance encounter, a meal and a night, which was nothing in this era. The old Taoist didn't ask, and he didn't have the consciousness to introduce himself, so he fell behind. Unexpectedly, the old Taoist priest actually asked at this time, which made Xu Zhipeng feel a little embarrassed.
"Haha, I am so happy to have layman Xu as my witness today! Haha, Immeasurable God!"
The old Taoist priest finished speaking with a smile, and after posing, there was no sound.
Xu Zhipeng didn't pay attention at first, thinking he was just meditating, but gradually he discovered something unusual. The old Taoist priest's originally goose-skinned face gradually became softer, and his silver hair turned gray-black. His whole body seemed to have been injected with vitality, and he became dozens of years younger.
"He is really an old god!"
