Before Shuang'er could make any noise, Shi Suxue pulled her away and led the lost junior sister all the way out. She didn't let her go until she left the city.
Shuang'er said in disbelief: "Senior Sister Suxue, why are you stopping me? Senior Sister Pei is with that Jin Yiwei, didn't you see!"
In fact, there was no need for the junior sister to ask questions. Shi Suxue's own heart was in turmoil at the moment. She couldn't figure out why Pei Xia was with the Jin Yiwei who was chasing them.
"Sister, tell me, could it be..."
Shuang'er spoke with some trepidation, but quickly rejected the idea. She seemed to be trying to make up for the other person and said, "It must not be the case. Senior Sister Pei must have her own difficulties..."
In fact, the fact that such an idea came to her head was enough to show that she did not have 100% trust in Pei Xia. People are emotional animals, and it is always easier to believe what they see with their own eyes.
Shi Suxue didn't know how to tell the other party. After all, she was also full of doubts. The two junior sisters looked at each other speechlessly. At this moment, Deng Wanshui appeared.
He carefully hid behind the bushes beside the road and waved to the two of them: "This way."
After the three of them met, Shuang'er asked, "Master Deng, you are finally back. Where have you been these past two days?"
"I, I went to inquire about the news nearby and found a temple that might allow us to hide for a few days." Deng Wanshui's eyes flickered, as if he was hiding something.
Shuang'er was not suspicious. Hearing that there was a place where they could stay out of the limelight, they felt a little relieved: "I'm sorry to bother you, sir."
Shi Suxue felt something was wrong. She keenly noticed that Deng Wanshui had a faint smell of blood on his body, and there was also a slight trace of blood on the toe of his shoe.
Mr. Deng killed someone? Suxue was slightly surprised when she discovered this. She couldn't help but start to guess whether the other party had encountered officers and soldiers and had a fierce battle.
Thinking of this, she secretly looked around and saw nothing unusual, so she hurriedly said: "This is not the place to talk. Let's go to the temple that Mr. Deng found as soon as possible."
A few people went to the outskirts, drove about twenty miles, turned around and walked another incense stick, and then they saw an inconspicuous mountain temple. The three words "Jinshui Temple" were written on the old plaque.
"Jinshui Temple?" Shi Suxue looked at the plaque and said strangely: "I only heard that there is a Jinming Temple in the capital, which is famous far and wide and has great incense. I didn't know there was another Jinshui Temple."
"Perhaps the two temples have some connection?" Shuang'er guessed.
"Maybe," Deng Wanshui said absently. He walked into the temple first and said to the two women behind him, "We'd better go and ask if you can let me stay for a few days."
"That's fine." Shi Suxue and Shuang'er nodded, and the three of them entered the small temple together.
There were only twos and threes of pilgrims in the small temple during the day, and it looked very deserted. After a few people entered, what they saw in front were the eucalyptus and the altar. Except for an old monk chanting sutras and knocking wooden fish beside it, there was only a teenage boy. Novices are receiving pilgrims.
"I've met several donors."
When Suxue was looking at the small temple, the young novice wearing gray coarse monk's clothes came forward and saluted several people: "How many of you have come from afar and don't know why?"
Although there are only a few pilgrims in this small temple, the young novice who is responsible for welcoming guests has already developed a keen eye for recognizing people. He can tell at a glance that these people are not ordinary pilgrims.
Jinshui Temple is located in a remote area and is not well-known. People who come to offer incense are usually people from the surrounding villages, and most of them are elderly. The young monks can basically recognize each one.
When he suddenly saw these three strangers today, he became suspicious and worried that they were coming with bad intentions. Following the hint from his master, he went to ask them first.
Shi Suxue stepped forward and returned the greeting, politely saying: "Little master, we are rangers traveling in the world. We are passing through here. I wonder if we can stay at your temple for a few days?"
Shuang'er then said, "Don't worry, young master, we understand the rules and won't cause any trouble to your temple."
"This..." the little novice monk was somewhat
Hesitating, he said in embarrassment: "This little monk can't make the decision. Please let me ask the abbot."
"Please, little master." Shi Suxue said.
The young monk raised one palm to salute, then turned around and explained to the old abbot the purpose of the three people's visit. The old monk who was knocking the wooden fish slowly looked up and glanced here. Shi Suxue and others nodded in greeting. .
"Master, should we let them stay?" the young monk asked.
"Master Rong, go and ask." The old abbot and the old god walked over. At this moment, other pilgrims in the temple had paid their respects and left, and only these three young people were still there.
"Dear benefactors," the old abbot came up and asked, "I heard that some of you are knights from outside. I wonder if I can allow me to ask more. Why did you come to the capital?"
"I travel all over the world just to travel around the world. I have no purpose in coming to the capital, it's just out of interest." Shi Suxue said with a smile, with an open-minded tone.
"That's it," the old abbot nodded with a smile, and then said with a sorrowful tone: "There have been many troubles recently. There has been a big scandal in the capital. Many knights from the world came to compete with the imperial court. In the end, they all lost their lives in vain. If a few of them had done it for If the Taoist comes, please go back. This small temple like Lao Na cannot withstand such storms."
When Deng Wanshui heard this, he couldn't help but said: "You monk, you have said that your family is compassionate, but you are so timid and fearful, and you still talk to Jin Yiwei, what are your intentions!"
"Master Deng! Don't be rude to the master." Shi Suxue quickly stopped him.
Over there, upon hearing Deng Wanshui's passionate expression, the old abbot's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that these people really came to the capital with the idea of "acting chivalrously and doing justice"?
The more he thought about it, the more panicked he became. The old abbot recited a line of Amitabha and said hurriedly: "Everyone, please come back. This temple is so simple that it may not be able to accommodate a few people. Please forgive me."
"Damn it, what a simple thing to say, you monk is obviously scared!" Deng Wan was so angry that he immediately pulled out his sword and said angrily: "Young master, what I'm saying is here today. It's up to you whether you want to or not. We are Settled in!"
"Young Master Deng, no!" Shi Suxue exclaimed, but Deng Wanshui's sword was already on the old abbot's neck, making him tremble with fear.
"Alms, donor, please don't be angry. It was the old man who made a mistake. It was the old man who made a mistake." The old abbot was sweating. He glanced at the blood stains on the sword and said nervously: "Guys, please come in quickly. I will take care of you right now." People, please clean up the wing."
"snort."
Deng Wanshui put away his sword. The old abbot's legs were weak, so he called the young novice monk and went to clean the room in three steps and two steps at a time.
The few people left behind had different expressions on their faces. Shi Suxue said in confusion, "How could Mr. Deng treat this monk like this? If he refuses, we will just leave. How can he threaten him with a sword?"
Deng Wanshui said disapprovingly: "That monk has shown himself to be timid and fearful of trouble. Now everyone in the world is saddened by what happened to the Taoist priest. Yet he still speaks for the court and is still a monk. It is really hateful."
Shi Suxue frowned and said: "Master Deng's words are wrong. What the master said is not wrong. As the abbot of a temple, he always has to consider this temple. Besides, he and the Taoist priest have never met each other, so it is best to stay out of the matter." Human nature."
"Miss Shi is too kind-hearted. This old monk is selfish at first glance. Now everyone is worried about Nanshan Taoist Priest. How can he be alone?" Deng Wanshui said this with a hint of anger in his eyes. .
Shi Suxue frowned even deeper as she listened. They helped Nanshan Immortal out of chivalry. This was an act of great justice and kindness. But if they use this as an excuse to coerce others, what does it have to do with doing evil? the difference?
