Seeing what Zhang Wenwen said, Uncle Ma didn't ask any questions. He nodded and said, "Okay, I know everything. My son, you have suffered a lot in the past two years. By the way, why are you the only one here? Where are the other brothers?"
Zhang Wenwen said: "There were two other senior brothers who went to collect herbs and prepared medicine for Master when they came back. I didn't understand this, so I stayed in the temple to take care of Master. In fact, there was another senior brother who stayed in the temple for less than two years. After a month, I felt it was too painful, so I left."
Uncle Ma said: "It doesn't matter if I leave. Everyone has different fates. This is not something to force. But you, a girl, can persevere in the mountains. It really surprises me and I admire you very much."
Zhang Wenwen smiled and said: "Actually, it is my master and brothers who take care of me and give me light tasks. They have done all the heavy and tiring work for me."
At this time I also asked: "By the way, where is your mother? She didn't go up the mountain with you at the beginning. Didn't she come?"
Zhang Wenwen said: "My mother actually stayed in the temple for more than a year. After her body recovered a little, she went home. After all, she still had my father and my brother, so she couldn't leave her alone."
I sighed: "Yes, she has a lover and relatives, so how can she stay peacefully in the mountains with the green lantern all her life."
After hearing this, Zhang Wenwen's expression moved slightly, and he glanced at me intentionally or unintentionally, obviously understanding the meaning of my words.
Her mother has a lover and relatives, so why doesn’t she?
However, she did not answer my words. She just glanced at me, then withdrew her gaze, and her expression gradually turned calm.
Then, she said softly: "Master is so kind to me and treats me like his own daughter. No matter what, I will be with her and keep the Tao in our hearts. Because Master said, if she leaves, I will leave." Now that everyone has left, who will protect this 'Tao' and who will pass it on?"
Her words were both a response to me and an indication of her thoughts.
As soon as I said this, I understood that there was a high probability that she would not be able to follow me into the mortal world again.
But she is right, this "Tao" needs someone to protect it, and it needs someone to pass it on.
So I didn't say anything more, picked up the tea cup and lowered my head to drink tea.
Uncle Ma let out a long sigh, and then asked Zhang Wenwen, where did Master Zixu's illness come from and how did it cause it? What are the symptoms?
Zhang Wenwen hesitated again and didn't say anything. He just pointed at somewhere on his body. Uncle Ma frowned slightly and said nothing, but his eyes were filled with tears.
Although Zhang Wenwen didn't say it clearly, judging from the area she pointed to, it should be the liver and gallbladder.
If this place is sick, usually...
I dare not think too much.
Ma Yunfeng was quick-tongued and couldn't help but say: "If it's so difficult, why don't you tell us and you have to suffer by yourself? Besides, you obviously don't have to come to this ruined temple. You were living a good life. Why are you doing so?" Do you want to suffer this?"
Zhang Wenwen didn't know how to answer and was silent for a moment. At this moment, a voice came from outside the house.
"If everyone yearns for famous mountains and grand views, likes high-rise buildings, and covets fine clothes and food, then why have we cultivated the Tao? What's more, although the temple is dilapidated, the heart of worshiping the Tao is pious. Although the statue is old, But the spirit has never abandoned him. You see, although Lingguan Ye’s head is crooked, his heart is upright.”
Following this voice, Taoist Master Zixu walked slowly from outside the house.
After not seeing her for several years, she looked much haggard, but her grace remained unchanged. Her eyes were as clear as autumn water. Although her clothes were old and had some patches, they were clean and spotless.
Uncle Ma stood up and looked at Taoist Master Zixu. He couldn't tell what it was in his eyes. After looking at each other for several seconds, he spoke angrily and scolded him.
"You... why are you so disobedient? I've told you. No matter what difficulties you have, tell me immediately. Why don't you listen? You also deliberately hide it from me. You... do you regard me as your senior brother? !”
Don't think Uncle Ma was scolding me, but he said it very gently, not like he usually scolded me and Xiao Ma.
I wanted to laugh a little bit, but I felt sad at the same time.
Uncle Ma spent his whole life laughing and scolding the world of games, but he was reluctant to say even harsh words to Taoist Master Zixu.
He had a deep affection for Taoist Priest Zixu, but he always treated him with courtesy. Even though he went to take a bath on the second floor to slay demons and eliminate demons without hesitation, he had never touched Taoist Priest Zixu's finger.
Of course, I don’t know if he touched him before when he was young. Anyway, I haven’t seen it...
When Uncle Ma said these words, Taoist Master Zixu looked at him with a smile on his face, but he didn't pay attention to his words at all and said something to himself.
"You, your hair has turned white again."
Uncle Ma was at a loss for words. He looked at Taoist Zixu helplessly, shook his head and sighed: "You are still so stubborn. What can you do if you just tell me? Isn't it just building a temple? As for exhausting yourself like this? ?Although I don’t have much savings, I still have a store room..."
Hearing this, I took a step forward and said, "Uncle Ma, don't be impulsive. You can build the temple slowly. You can take care of the building for your retirement. You can't touch it..."
Uncle Ma glanced at me: "I've made up my mind!"
Ma Yunfeng also stepped forward to persuade: "Master, think again... The house in your store is enough for you and Taoist Zixu to live together in old age. If it doesn't work, let's take Taoist Zixu to Harbin."
Oops, Ma Yunfeng is a very thoughtful guy, and he can touch Uncle Ma's heart with just one sentence. It seems that he has a talent for flattering people.
When Uncle Ma heard this, he immediately slapped his thigh: "Yes, there are no medical conditions in this remote mountain and forest. Come with me to Harbin, and I will find you a house to recuperate."
Taoist Master Zixu smiled bitterly: "Stop talking nonsense, what will happen to the temple if I leave, and what will happen to the children?"
Uncle Ma said: "Whatever you are afraid of, you can go ahead and let the children stay and build the temple. Besides, I have two children here, so I will leave them with you and they will build the temple here."
Good guy, Uncle Ma really can’t let go of the child and can’t trap the wolf. He’s going to leave me and Ma Yunfeng to build the temple...
Ma Yunfeng was also stunned: "Master, you can't do this, you don't want your child anymore..."
This boy was full of tea. Uncle Ma laughed and said, "No, no, even if I leave you here, I still have to raise the money to build the temple. I can't let you go out to beg for alms."
Taoist Master Zixu smiled and said: "Okay, okay, I won't go anywhere. It is my wish to repair this temple. You don't have to say it. You can keep the sales room for your retirement. I won't ask for it." of."
Uncle Ma scratched his head, as if he had made up his mind, and then said: "Well, since you don't want to leave, I won't leave either!"
