Yes, as Emperor Li Zhi of the Tang Dynasty said, the "thing" connected by blood with Wu Meiniang was naturally his daughter Xiao Taiping.
"This... logically speaking, it should be possible. Let the child try it hard——"
Ao Ting was not pretentious, and even had a hint of wanting to show off in front of his father.
The father and son left "Fuqi City" and headed east under Ao Ting's "guidance"?
The flying speed of the three of them was not very fast, mainly because Ao Ting had to constantly judge the direction, and Xiao Taiping gradually stopped crying.
"Father, is that under the cloud head the Tang Dynasty?"
Little Taiping has been staying in "Fuqi City" since she was born. If Ao Ting hadn't come to visit her more than a year ago, she would have been a complete homebody.
Looking at the people working on the ground, the villages, and the crowded towns, is this the Tang Dynasty in her dream?
"Yes, after we get your mother back this time, we will go back to Chang'an together—"
Li Zhi always held Xiao Taiping in his arms. Even though she had already reached the late stage of "Taiyi Xuanxian", Li Zhi was unwilling to let his daughter waste his mana, so he pampered her and took her flying.
While Li Zhi was talking to his little daughter, he looked at Ao Ting with some surprise, who was leading the way. However, his son was still there carefully judging the path.
Could it be said that Mei Niang returned to the Tang Dynasty on her own?
However, as the three of them continued to fly forward, they changed direction in mid-air, turning straight down to the south, and even flew across the river.
"Father, when we get here, the child can no longer sense the slightest breath of Aunt Wu. It seems to be covered by a powerful force?"
At this time, the three of them were firmly on a mountain peak, tens of thousands of miles away from "Fuqi City".
The jade rabbit rises in the east, the moon shines like water, and as far as the eye can see, high and low mountains are connected together.
Most of the mountains here are short mountains. Compared with the mountains on the "Xizang Road", they are undoubtedly much more delicate. It is almost winter, but they are still lush and green.
This should be Jiangnan, right?
It's a pity that Li Zhi himself has never been here, and it was late at night, so he couldn't tell where he was?
"You two stay here for a moment, and I'll wait and see if my father calls on the mountain gods and land here to come and ask!"
There is a "Summoning Technique" in "Xuanyuan Jue", which is a special method for summoning mountain gods and land. Li Zhi has long been aware of it, but has never used it, and he didn't expect it to come in handy today.
"Little gods, please meet the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty——"
In a short time, three Yin gods appeared in front of Li Zhi.
One was short in stature, with a fluttering white beard under his chin, looking like a land father-in-law.
The other person, Lin Lin, was about four or five feet tall. Li Zhi could tell at a glance that this person was a savage beast who had become a mountain god.
And the third one is actually a woman? This person is an out-and-out ghost cultivator.
"How do you know my identity?"
Li Zhi was really puzzled when his identity was revealed by a few people with low cultivation level.
"Haha, the emperor doesn't know something. You are a human race, and you are full of royal aura. Apart from the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, who else can be so majestic?"
It was the short land father-in-law who spoke. This little old man was really good at talking. At least his words sounded quite pleasant to Li Zhi.
How could he have imagined that the reason why this seemingly loyal land father-in-law could recognize Li Zhi's identity at a glance was because he was opportunistic.
This place also belongs to the Tang Dynasty. At the foot of this mountain, there is a temple called "Tangjun Temple". Isn't there a life-size statue of Li Zhi enshrined in the temple?
"I'm here to ask you, where is this place? Are there any powerful people around here?"
Even if the land's father-in-law talks nicely, Li Zhi cannot forget the purpose of this trip.
"So that the emperor will know that thousands of miles around are the Siming Mountains, and the territory should belong to Jiangnan Road&a
mp;quot;It is under the jurisdiction of Qiantang County. "
"The little god has been here for hundreds of years. It seems that he has never heard of any powerful person. I wonder who the emperor is looking for?"
As the land father-in-law spoke, he also used his eyes to ask the mountain gods and female ghosts on the side, seeming to be seeking their opinions.
"Eunuch Lu, maybe it didn't happen in the past, but I'm afraid it's hard to say now."
This is the charming female ghost talking.
"Oh, this Yin God, I wonder what you are talking about?"
Seeing that these people were trembling when they saw him, Li Zhi tried his best to hide his aura.
You must know that he has the cultivation level of "Daluo Jinxian", and the strongest of these three Yin gods, the earthly father-in-law, is only the cultivation level of "Nascent Soul".
"Back to the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, I also heard from other mountain ghosts that there is a high mountain about two thousand miles south of our place."
"Actually, it also belongs to the Siming Mountains. It is the main peak of this huge mountain range, called Xuedou Mountain. There..."
The female ghost wanted to continue talking, but the land father-in-law on the side kept giving her winks, and the meaning was quite obvious.
"Why, are you trying to hide something in front of me?——"
Good guy, if Li Zhi raised his voice a little higher, the aftermath would shock the landlady and get out of here.
"Emperor, have mercy on me, Emperor, have mercy on me—"
The three Yin gods were so frightened that they all fell to the ground. After being gods for so many years, how had they ever seen a "big man" like Li Zhi?
"Just tell me everything you know. If what you say makes me feel valuable, I will give you a reward. If there is anything to hide, huh——"
Li Zhi has been in power for many years. Even though he is always kind and cheerful, he sometimes even treats the people around him as either young or old.
However, once you get angry, it can be quite scary.
Because, he is not only a "Great Luo Golden Immortal", but also an "ancestral shaman".
Those twelve "ancestral witches"...all have "extraordinary looks." Even though Li Zhi still maintains his human appearance, his aura when angry is different from before.
"The emperor is unaware of something. It's not that I want to hide anything, but that Xuedou Mountain is extraordinary. It is the Buddhist monastery of the Eastern Buddha, so..."
Yes, the "Buddha from the East" is the one commonly known as Maitreya Buddha. He is one of the three great Buddhas in Lingshan. He is the future Buddha of Buddhism along with the Ancient Buddha of Lantern and the Tathagata Buddha.
Such aloof beings, humble mountain gods and landmen like them, even if they say a word behind their backs, they are guilty of a huge sin.
"Okay, I'm just asking casually. There are three 'Yuan Pei Dan' here. If you take them, you can increase your life span by a hundred years."
Li Zhi casually gave out three pills, which were refined by Sun Simiao many years ago. Naturally, he had outgrown pills of this level for a long time.
"Thank you very much, Emperor. Thank you very much, Emperor. I will take my leave——"
Is this change too fast?
The three Yin gods took the "Pui Yuan Dan" with both hands, bowed and retreated.
"Father, why did you just ask the first question and then send them away?"
Li Zhi's son and daughter remained silent throughout the whole process. When the three Yin gods had retreated, Ao Ting couldn't help but ask.
"Okay, let's deal with it here tonight, and my father will take you to visit Xuedou Mountain early tomorrow morning."
...
As soon as he heard the land father-in-law say the name "Buddha from the East," Li Zhi immediately understood what was going on.
In fact, after so many years, Wu Meiniang has not fully informed Li Zhi of her details. She only said that she was taken to Xitianling Mountain by her master to practice since she was a child.
As for who her master is,
Wu Meiniang didn't say anything, and Li Zhi didn't ask. The two of them seemed to have discussed it, and both deliberately avoided the matter.
Li Zhi didn't know why Wu Meiniang didn't say anything. He didn't ask further because he felt it was completely unnecessary.
If Wu Meiniang wanted to say it, she would always say it. What's more, even if Wu Meiniang didn't say it, wouldn't Li Zhi know about it?
This sounds a bit awkward to say, but in fact, this is what the real experience is like.
Not far away is "Xue Dou Mountain", the dojo of "Buddha Coming from the East". Coupled with Ao Ting's previous judgment on Wu Meiniang's disappearance, the answer to the mystery will naturally be revealed.
After all, he belongs to a big boss, or even Wu Meiniang's elder. Even if Li Zhi doesn't have a good feeling for Buddhism, and even has many enemies with Buddhist people, he still needs to have this minimum etiquette.
There was nothing to say all night, and it was dawn the next day.
Even if they were sleeping rough in a barren mountain, Li Zhi and the others would not let themselves suffer. They created a palace at random. Although it may not be very comfortable, it was always enough to protect them from wind and rain.
Two thousand miles, which is just a few leaps, does not even require the "Rainbow Technique" to be activated.
"Li Zhi of the Tang Dynasty, pays homage to the 'Buddha from the East——"
A low moan, like a dragon roaring in the sky, circled the beam for a long time, but it did not disturb any mountain insects, birds and beasts. Even the many sleeping monks on "Snow Dou Mountain" were still having their sweet dreams.
"Amitabha, this young monk is temporarily staying here. I don't want to disturb the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. This is my fault—"
As he chanted Buddhist music, before the other party finished speaking, a fat monk appeared in front of Li Zhi.
He has a bald head without a hat, wearing a bright yellow exaggerated monk's robe, holding a fat belly, holding a pair of rosary beads in his right hand, and always has a cheerful look on his face.
With this make-up and appearance, there is no second thought between heaven and earth, "Buddha came from the East" -
"Your Majesty, why are you here, ah, Ting'er? Taiping——"
Wu Meiniang also turned around from behind "Buddha from the East" and immediately saw Li Zhi standing in mid-air, followed by Ao Ting and Xiao Taiping.
"Mother——"
As soon as the little girl saw her mother, she didn't care so much and pounced on her. How could she still have a hint of the late-stage consciousness of "Taiyi Xuanxian"?
"Haha, since Tang Huang and his family are all here, let's follow the young monk to the Zen room to have tea——"
The laughter was still there, but the surrounding environment suddenly changed. Everyone was no longer staying in mid-air, but now in an antique Zen room.
The scent of sandalwood lingers, and the fragrance of tea lingers.
"The spatial laws of Buddha from the East are so exquisite. I'm afraid you are already a quasi-sage who killed two corpses, right?"
Although Li Zhi felt that it was rude to ask about the other person's cultivation level at first, he still couldn't restrain his thoughts.
"Haha, little Ji'er, the little monk's space laws are probably even half as good as those of Tang Huang's brother-in-law."
Faced with such straightforward praise from Li Zhi, there was no change in the face of "Buddha from the East", or in other words, he always seemed to have this expression.
The so-called brother-in-law of Li Zhi is naturally the Zhenyuan Immortal of Wuzhuang Temple in Wanshou Mountain.
That man was a low-key strong man, with senior qualifications and high cultivation, but he was too low-key. Even Li Zhi couldn't tell whether his cheap brother killed two or three corpses?
"'Why didn't the Buddha from the East receive blessings from Lingshan Mountain, but he traveled tens of thousands of miles to come to my land of the Tang Dynasty?"
Well, even when faced with a powerful "quasi-sage" like "Eastern Buddha" who killed two corpses, Li Zhi still dealt with it calmly, and even turned against the guest.
He came to the other people's "Xuedou Mountain". He was originally a guest, but he regarded himself as the Lord of the Tang Dynasty. Instead, he became a "Buddha from the East" and became a foreigner.
What's even more exaggerated is that you, an emperor of the Tang Dynasty, are already a "Daluo Jinxian", and you actually have the nerve to ask such a question
Come?
Don’t you know that Lingshan has been in the hands of the demons for many years?
Happy? Your whole family is receiving blessings at Lingshan——
Of course, no matter how unhappy the "Buddha from the East" was in his heart, he still had a smile on his face. I don't know if he didn't understand what Li Zhi meant, or if he really just said, "A big belly can accommodate the world." Things"?
"Your Majesty, Master was seriously injured in the battle with the demon Wutian. Now he comes to Xuedou Mountain to recuperate from his injuries."
"Master sensed that my practice has reached a bottleneck, so I summoned me over and gave me the master's treasure to help me break through to the 'Great Luo Golden Immortal Realm.'"
Before "Buddha from the East" could answer, Wu Meiniang, who was serving tea at the side, spoke.
Li Zhi's face also had no expression. He seemed to have just asked a question. As for whether someone would answer or whether the answer was the answer he wanted, it didn't seem that important.
"Who is Wutian?——"
The two children were drinking tea and eating cakes obediently at the side, as if they were two people in the Taiyi realm who were really hungry and thirsty.
"Does Emperor Tang know about Wutian?"
One question, one answer.
Their eyes intertwined.
"At the beginning, I thought that Buddha Wutian was a pseudonym. Perhaps he was one of the three thousand innate gods and demons who came to the three realms in a different form."
"However, after I personally visited the demon world and even met the demon ancestor of the past and the demon king of the demon world, Rahu, I changed my mind."
"So, who is Wutian?——"
Li Zhi asked again, this time his tone was a little stiff, as if he had something in mind?
However, until now, Li Zhi has not seen Wu Tian?
Even though he had fought against Wutian's men many times, it was Li Zhi who always took advantage. Instead, the demons lost their troops and generals, and were expelled from Nanzhan Continent by his people.
"Amitabha, Emperor Tang knows that the young monk is not the future Buddha of Buddhism -"
Another answer that didn't answer the question, but revealed a hint of resentment.
The "Buddha from the East", the always smiling "Maitreya Buddha", actually have moments of resentment?
...
Li Zhi took Ao Ting and Xiao Taiping to live with Wu Meiniang in "Xuedou Mountain" for two months. Wu Meiniang finally survived her own "Daluo Golden Immortal" thunderstorm.
Unfortunately, it was just an ordinary "Three Three Thunder Tribulations", but he was generously gifted a "short soft mace" by the "Buddha from the East".
This is a first-class "Innate Spiritual Treasure". Of course, in Wu Meiniang's hands, it turns into a long sword and is named "Donglai Sword".
Li Zhi did not continue to ask "Who is Wu Tian?" He knew clearly that this smiling "Buddha from the East" really didn't know, or he didn't want him to know.
However, Li Zhi still thanked the "Buddha from the East" very sincerely, and even regarded himself as a junior.
After all, his woman got an "Innate Spiritual Treasure". What's more, with Li Zhi's "Delusion-breaking Golden Eyes", how could he not see that the Buddha was really seriously injured?
"Since my disciple has broken through to the Great Luo Jinxian, he will naturally have to practice more diligently in the future, but the young monk has to go into seclusion. I hope that when we meet again, the world will be pure..."
"Buddha from the East" did not say goodbye to his apprentice. Instead, he left Li Zhi alone to say something, and then... then disappeared.
"Your Majesty, Master is like this. On the surface, he looks smiling, but in fact, he also has his own pain in his heart. Maybe only by cutting off his obsession can he truly feel at ease."
When only Li Zhi's family was left on "Snow Dou Mountain", it was time for them to leave. More importantly, the new year was approaching.
"Mei Niang, in your opinion, how much is your master's current strength compared to his peak?"
Li Zhi asked leisurely while looking at the "Snow Dou Mountain" restored to its original appearance at his feet.
"Well... I can't say for sure, but I guess it's probably 30 to 40 percent, right?..."
Wu Meiniang was a little unsure. Firstly, she was not sure why Li Zhi would ask such a question. Secondly, she really could not estimate the strength of her master.
Thirty or four percent?
So, what about the "Wudian Buddha"? Li Zhi suddenly felt a sense of oppression.
He didn't know whether with his early cultivation of "Daluo Jinxian", coupled with the body of "Ancestral Witch", plus the "God-killing Spear" and "Chaos Bell", he could compete with the "Eastern Buddha" in his heyday. war?
If you can't even defeat "Buddha from the East", then what about Shang Wutian?
If we can defeat the "Buddha from the East", then will we definitely be able to defeat Wu Tian?
"Let's go home-"
Yes, go home, Li Zhi hasn't been home for a long time, even that is an incomplete home.
...
The year is about to end, and no one has returned from thousands of miles away.
On New Year's Eve, fortunately it was not completely dark yet, Li Zhi and the other two children finally returned to Chang'an City.
The first place to go was of course the "Lizheng Palace". He knew that at this time, everyone would definitely gather here.
"Grandpa Huang, Grandma Huang, Ting'er is back——"
Ao Ting ran at the front impatiently. Little Ao Ting, who was about to turn twelve, used his "Rainbow Transformation Technique" with all his strength. Only Li Zhi in the entire Tang Dynasty could catch up with him.
"Second brother, why are you the only one back? -"
"That's right, you little brat, did you sneak away on your own again? Okay, Chenxiang has grown up and become more stable, so you can take over his class? -"
The first ones to greet Ao Ting were Li Chenxiang and Li Mingda, who were arranging work for everyone in the real courtyard.
Li Chenxiang has indeed become more stable. He is almost seventeen now, and has grown in stature. In the past few months, he has been practicing beside Fang Xuanling in a down-to-earth manner, and he is more dedicated than the emperor Li Zhi.
Li Mingda is not the same. If you have to talk about age, this one is also forty, right?
She always looks eighteen years old, and when she is with Li Chenxiang, she becomes more like a little sister.
His fiery temperament has not changed at all over the years, yet he is loved and respected by everyone.
Ao Ting made a lot of noise, and the entire "Lizheng Palace" was full of people with advanced cultivation, and most of them came to the courtyard.
At this time, Li Zhi and three others also arrived.
"Haha, I finally came back to celebrate the Chinese New Year. How are you all?——"
The old group is represented by Li Yaoshi, Qin Shubao, Cheng Yaojin, Fang Xuanling, Wei Xuancheng, Changsun Wuji, Kong Yingda, and Yuan Tiangang.
Among the middle-aged generation, only Xue Rengui, Di Renjie and Hou Junji can appear here now. As for Luo Tong, Qin Huaiyu, Su Dingfang, Pei Xingjian and others, they are stationed in their respective areas.
The younger generation has also grown up, and Li Zhi's four major disciples are all here, Bai Suzhen, Xue Dingshan, Shangguan Wan'er, and Xiao Shiji who is with him.
The four children, except for the eldest daughter Li Luo, whom they had not seen for many years, the other three were all together.
"Sister Wu, is that you?"
Ao Ling saw the woman next to Li Zhi. Although the light was a bit dim and their appearance had not changed at all over the years, Ao Ling still recognized her at a glance.
"Meiniang has met Sister Ling, Sister Changsun——"
Wu Meiniang also stepped forward generously. What surprised her was that Ao Ling was also a "Great Luo Jinxian", and the aura exuding from the dragon clan's skills did not make her weak at all.
"My son Li Chenxiang has met Aunt Wu——"
"Disciples Bai Suzhen, Xue Dingshan, and Shangguan Wan'er have met Wu Shimu——"
"Taiping has met Aunt Ao, aunt Changsun, and aunt——"
"Shiji has met Mrs. Ao and Master Changsun.
Mother, I’ve met my aunt—"
...
Good guy, when the two parties met each other, Xiao Ao Ting was stunned for a moment, as if he was left alone, and he seemed a little out of place.
"But the pheasant slave is back? Come to the main hall quickly——"
Before a group of civil servants, military officers, and disciples could greet Li Zhi, Changsun Wugou's voice came from the hall.
She seemed so urgent that if Li Shimin hadn't been holding her beside her, she might have gone straight to the courtyard.
"Haha, you guys are not busy paying tributes. I am going to kowtow to my father and mother--"
Li Zhi didn't like such red tape very much, so he simply followed his mother's summons and ducked into the hall.
He's already gone in, so why are others staying outside?
Naturally, they separated into a certain order and returned to the main hall one after another.
"Pheasant slave, my mother was still talking about you just now. She has given birth to three of your sons in this life. It has been several years, and none of you is here to celebrate the New Year..."
Seeing Li Zhi kneeling in front of him, Changsun Wugu shed tears and babbled.
But, the speaker is unintentional, the listener is intentional, "three sons"?
Li Zhi quickly looked at his father, and Li Shimin shook his head helplessly.
Unfortunately, the father and son had different ideas about each other this time.
What Li Shimin was thinking about was that during the Chinese New Year, Changsun Wuji was talking about the Four Sons of Green Birds again, and he kept looking meaningfully at Changsun Wuji who was not far away.
But Li Zhi was thinking, how many years have passed, why hasn't Li Chengqian returned from the Fox Clan?
