About half an hour passed.
Xuanhuang took his two apprentices back to the mountain.
When I saw him this time, I could clearly feel how old he was. The wrinkles on his face had gathered into folds and he had lost two teeth. As he got older, eating became a problem. He had lost a lot of weight, even his bones. Bald.
He also walked slowly, even when going up the mountain, because Phytophaga and Changshan were all helping him up.
He was getting old after all. In the final analysis, Xuanhuang was still an ordinary person and could not live as many years as his master.
But the moment he walked in and saw Mr. Chen, the bitterness on Xuanhuang's face immediately disappeared and turned into a smile.
"Mr. Chen, you are here."
Chen Changsheng looked at him and didn't know what to say for a moment.
…
Chang Shan put all the candied snacks bought by Shanxia on the table. Master had chosen them for a long time before buying them, and they were all not cheap.
It is estimated that only when Mr. Chen comes, he will buy some, and whatever he can't finish will fall into the stomachs of the junior brothers and sisters.
There were also a few taels of good tea, which were brewed for the husband.
Xuanhuang coughed and said, "You all go ahead. Master, I will have a good chat with my husband."
Chang Shan took his junior brothers and sisters to do other things.
Only Chen Changsheng and Xuan Huang were left in the pavilion in the backyard.
Chen Changsheng took a sip of tea and asked, "Why is there someone missing?"
"The year after my husband left, Scrophulariaceae went down the mountain."
Xuanhuang took a breath and said, "He set his sights on the world of mortals, so he just let it go."
Chen Changsheng said: "He has a strong charisma and cannot stay on this mountain. It is expected that he will come down."
Xuanhuang also knew this, so he didn't stop Scrophulariaceae when he came down the mountain. He just told him that if he wanted to come back one day, he would definitely have a room to live in and a bowl of food for him in the temple.
"Actually, Xuanhuang Xin has been unable to let go of something in her heart for the past two years. I would like to ask my husband for advice."
"Just ask."
"The incident of Scrophulariaceae coming down the mountain made Pindao think a lot. At first, Pindao actually wanted them to stay on the mountain. Pindao knew very well that this was just my selfish desire. But in recent years, Pindao has become more and more concerned about the world outside. This is where they should go, not staying here and burying them.”
Xuanhuang sighed and said, "But..."
"Time is also fate. Pindao has felt increasingly powerless in the past two years. He is afraid that the end is approaching, and he is also afraid that none of the three of them will be willing to stay in the temple and the inheritance of incense will be cut off, so he has never mentioned this matter. "
Chen Changsheng understood and asked, "Then do you think all three of them want to leave?"
Scrophulariaceae shook his head and sighed: "I don't know."
Chen Changsheng straightened up and said: "Chen thought that Chang Shan definitely wanted to go down the mountain, but if Phytolacca and Zisu also wanted to go down the mountain, he would definitely choose to stay in the temple."
Scrophulariaceae closed her eyes and considered it, then murmured: "Infinite Heavenly Lord..."
Chen Changsheng thought for a moment and said, "What do you think is the best outcome?"
"The best result..."
Scrophulariaceae thought about it for a while, but when he thought about it, he became confused. He had rarely been so confused during all these years of Qingxiu practice, but when this happened, he became confused.
Sometimes he really envied his master for living for so many years. If he could live for a few more years, it wouldn't be so difficult to make a choice.
"Changshan is soft-hearted. If he stays, you don't want to. If Shanglu stays, you feel it's unfair to him. Once Zisu is a daughter, you're afraid that she won't be able to shoulder the burden. No matter how hard you choose, you won't be satisfied."
The gentleman's words hit his mark.
Xuanhuang raised his head and said: "Xuanhuang has been cultivating the Tao all his life, but he is hesitant about such a trivial matter. It is really ridiculous."
Chen Changsheng said: "You have a soft heart, and you have always been so."
Xuanhuang smiled helplessly and said, "Sir, you also know that I have this temper."
Chen Changsheng shook his head and said: "Actually, if someone goes down the mountain, someone will go up the mountain eventually. You don't have to worry about the incense of Liuyun Temple being ruined in your hands."
Xuanhuang paused, "Sir, what you mean is..."
Chen Changsheng smiled and said, "Even if they all go down the mountain, they may still come back here many years later."
"Of course, Chen is not sure about everything, but if no one really comes back, the worst thing is to find another successor. With this little help, Chen can still help."
"How dare you bother sir..."
"Why bother between you and me?"
"Pindao..."
Xuanhuang paused on the spot, speechless for a long time.
Chen Changsheng smiled and said, "What do you think?"
Xuanhuang stood up and knelt down immediately.
Kneel your knees in the pavilion, knock your forehead to the ground, and bow respectfully.
This prayer comes from the bottom of my heart!
Chen Changsheng did not stop him this time.
If he was stopped, Xuanhuang might feel even worse.
In the eyes of a Taoist, having clear thoughts is more important than anything else.
………
At noon that day, Xuanhuang called all three disciples in front of him.
"You guys, go down the mountain."
Chang Shan recited why a thousand times in front of his master, but Xuanhuang didn't say a word. After blasting the three of them out of the Taoist temple, he ignored them.
Chang Shan kept poking at the door, and even the bolt of the door was broken, but there was no response.
He just knelt and waited.
Phytolacca and Zisu also knelt down.
Phytolacca was very calm, just kneeling quietly without saying a word.
But Zisu was crying hard and kept asking the master why he wanted to drive them away.
In the pavilion.
Chen Changsheng lost his son and said to Xuanhuang: "You are a rare cruel person."
Xuanhuang said: "If there is an explanation, it would be me, the master, who drove them down the mountain ruthlessly."
"At this time, you are still thinking about your disciples. It's really..."
Chen Changsheng no longer judged anything, Xuanhuang had always been so stubborn.
There is no doubt that Xuanhuang still lost this game of chess.
Xuanhuang said: "Sir, please help me again. I have a soft ear and cannot hear them..."
Chen Changsheng agreed and then came to the gate of the temple.
As soon as he opened the door, he saw three apprentices kneeling in front of the gate.
"Mr. Big!"
"Mr. Da, please advise Master quickly."
"Why does Master want to drive us away, Mr. Da?"
Zi Su's face was stained with tears, and Chang Shan's eyes were also red.
Chen Changsheng said: "You three have your own destiny. After all, one mountain and one view is too small."
"There is no need to kneel here anymore. It is your destiny to join the world."
Chang Shan opened his mouth, as if he understood something, and asked: "Is there no room for turning around?"
Chen Changsheng said: "After many years, if you still want to come back, the door of Liuyunguan will always be open."
