The Taoist breathed a sigh of relief and hesitated for a moment. After all, life was more important. He took out a small oilcloth bag from his arms, squeezed it with heartache, and then struggled to untie the oilcloth bag, revealing a thin thread-bound book. The book was carefully presented to the monster.
The monster grabbed the book with his big hand. The book looked a little old, but the writing was clean. The bull demon looked through it carefully for a few times, frowned, and threw the book back to the Taoist in displeasure.
"read."
"Ah?" The Taoist held the book in panic and looked at the monster in confusion.
"I can't understand it, Nian!" The monster glared at the Taoist with such ferocious aura that it frightened the Taoist's heart.
"...Gather your energy and focus..."
The Taoist's eyes moved slightly when he heard the words. He opened the book and began to recite the Qi Refining Art that he had memorized long ago. His heart beat like a drum in his chest. Since the monster couldn't understand, then if he...
Snap~
Under the dim bonfire, I could see the ferocious-looking monster stretching out its hand as if unintentionally, breaking the neck of the evil spirit lying on the ground, then twisting it a few more times, and forcefully tore off the evil spirit's head. When he came down, black pus and blood dripped on the ground, emitting waves of stench.
"It's none of your business, just keep reading."
The Taoist's breath stagnated, and then his expression calmed down, and he decisively chose to recite the secret book to this rude monster honestly and conscientiously, and even carefully analyzed it sentence by sentence, paragraph by paragraph, for some monsters who could not understand.
The Taoist with a dignified attitude explained in detail and patiently, without any hidden secrets or misleading. Such an attitude of understanding current affairs made Tian Huan nod with satisfaction. Sure enough, the friendly kindness of the demon can be passed on to others after all.
As long as there is more understanding in the world, there will be fewer disputes. It is not good to just think about fighting and killing. Long live understanding.
The monster that walked into the ruined temple was naturally Tian Huan. Although during the battle with the tiger monster, Tian Huan's height once expanded to more than eight feet, but after the battle, Tian Huan's size slowly shrank. Until it stopped at more than seven feet, it seemed to be fixed, of course, not counting the height of the angle.
But even so, it was still a little over 2.3 meters tall, and Tian Huan's legs were still animal-shaped and could not be fully straightened. In short, they were too oppressive, and the Taoist almost couldn't breathe.
After the Taoist finished explaining the entire secret book, Tian Huan took it and looked at it a few more times. As the son-in-law of a scholar and a young genius in the village, of course he could read, but it was not enough to just read the secret book. It requires a deep understanding, and sometimes you have to pay attention to identifying the traps in the cheats.
After rolling up the secret book, Tian Huan decided in his heart that he could not let the other party go just yet. He had to cross-examine him repeatedly until he was sure that there were no omissions or errors.
"Wan Niang, come in." Tian Huan turned around and said.
Then the Taoist was surprised to see a petite figure wearing an animal skin cloak slowly walking into the ruined temple. It turned out to be a little girl in red?
Tian Huan took off the wet and heavy animal skin from Wan Niang's body and hung it on a raised spot on the wall.
"Yes, it seems that you are quite honest and did not lie to me, so I will spare your life." Tian Huan took Wan Niang to sit in front of the bonfire, reached for the wooden stick and fiddled with the firewood to let the bonfire light up again. .
The Taoist didn't know whether the ferocious-looking monster in front of him could really tell whether he had deceived him, but seeing that the other party had no intention of doing anything again, he felt a little more relaxed.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your mercy. How dare you deceive Your Majesty?" The Taoist flattered with a slight smile on his face. How could one not bow his head when he was under the eaves? As long as he could survive, he should be cowardly or cowardly.
"Don't call me a king. I'm just a wild monster in the mountains. Just call me Tian Huan." Tian Huan didn't say that he turned from a human into a monster. That would be meaningless. The other party would most likely not believe it, even if he did. so what?
There was not enough firewood in the bonfire, so Tian Huan stood up and walked to the statue stand. He moved the altar table with a missing leg over, took it apart in twos and twos, and used it as firewood to add to the bonfire.
The steamed bun on the altar table was stuffed into Tian Huan's big mouth. He chewed it up after a few times and swallowed it. Well, it was okay, it wasn't moldy yet, it was just a little squishy.
The bonfire gradually grew stronger, and the Taoist's pale face became slightly better. This monster was actually able to communicate, which was a blessing among misfortunes. After the Taoist regained some composure, he raised his palms and saluted.
"It turns out to be fellow Taoist Tian. My surname is Xu Mingshen. I'm glad to meet you."
Upon hearing this, Tian Huan first smiled honestly, and then threw the evil ghost's withered mummy out of the ruined temple.
"Hmm, Fellow Daoist Xu, it's a pleasure to meet you."
After sitting cross-legged back on the bonfire, Tian Huan gently cupped his hands, and then continued: "Well, oh, meeting each other means we are destined. We are destined to meet each other thousands of miles away. If we are destined to meet, we are friends. Since we are all friends, Then I have a merciless request."
"ah?"
The Taoist was stunned when he heard this. How could he become a friend with just one sentence? He was a serious wandering Taoist. Although he was a little poorer, he had a clean family. He had never committed any crime, let alone any evil or evil people. , as for the unkind invitation, even more...
"Huh? What? Judging from the Taoist friend's expression... he seems to be unwilling, could it be that he looks down on Tian?" As he spoke, the firewood in Tian Huan's hand clicked and was crushed to pieces.
"...What kind of words did fellow Taoist say? Xu Shen is just a poor Taoist, how could he look down on a mighty man like Brother Tian." Xu Shen's face became solemn, and the hesitation between his brows was wiped away, and he even had a trace of anger. A bit moved.
"What's more, fellow Taoist Tian, no, Brother Tian just saved my little brother's life. I should try my best to repay this great kindness. Brother Tian, what are your orders? You can drive me, but as long as I don't violate the moral principles in my heart, I will go through fire and water."
Tian Huan couldn't help but be moved when he heard this. Sure enough, a person with such a clear sense of kindness and righteousness could be regarded as his good friend, so Tian immediately changed his title.
"Brother Xu, you are serious. How could Tian allow me to put myself in danger? It's just that although I was born in a wilderness, I have a heart for the Tao. I even admire the human race's beautiful diction and numerous classics, but However, he was born in a bad family, and although he had good luck and developed wisdom, he was illiterate and did not understand the way of cultivation. He could only spend his days wandering in the mountains and fields, wasting his time, which makes him extremely regretful when he thinks about it."
Tian Huan, who was shaking his head, sighed with emotion, and Xu Shen was dumbfounded. Why did this monster talk in one way? Isn't it a scholar wrapped in a monster skin?
"So, Brother Tian wants to... let Xu teach Brother Tian how to read and write?" Xu Shen has been traveling around for several years, and he has some experience in the world, but this is the first time he has seen such a sensible monster who loves to learn. .
"Exactly, exactly. Brother, I just want to learn culture and gain more knowledge from Brother Xu, so as not to have to fight when I meet someone who doesn't know how to speak politely and do good deeds." Tian Huan clapped his thighs and said with satisfaction He shook his head regretfully.
