In the early morning, there was thick fog and white mist floating in the mountain peaks like a veil. In the eastern sky, a fiery red sun has climbed to the top of the mountain peaks.
Xu Feng drank some wine last night and fell asleep late, but he slept soundly. At dawn, the birds outside the courtyard were noisy, but he was completely unaware of it. Only a rustling sound woke him up from his deep sleep, and a ray of golden sunlight shone on the window. Xu Feng opened his eyes, got up from the bed, shook his head, and composed himself before getting dressed and getting down.
Just as he was about to open the door and come out, Xu Ziyi walked out of the cubicle and greeted Xu Feng hurriedly: "Good morning, Uncle Xu. How did you sleep last night?" Gu Zhiwen, who was bending over to sweep the floor in the yard, looked this way and looked towards Xu Feng smiled.
Xu Fengli straightened his clothes and said with a smile: "Well, I slept very soundly. I haven't slept so peacefully for a long time!" A ray of warm sunshine shone on him, and his face glowed brightly.
Gu Zhi swept together the fallen leaves and flowers on the ground, put them into bamboo baskets, and buried them under a green cypress tree beside the mountain road outside the courtyard. A big hole was dug next to the tree for dumping garbage. After Gu Zhi took out the garbage, he glanced towards the mountain path. In the morning light, there was a faint sound of conversation under the boulders on the mountain path. Maybe someone was coming up. There are several temples on the north peak of Huashan Mountain, and it is not surprising that pilgrims often come to burn incense and worship Buddha.
Gu Zhi glanced at the crowd, then turned back to the yard. At this time, Xu Feng was standing by the bamboo fence and looking at the magnificent peaks in all directions. Since ancient times, the peaks of Huashan Mountain have been famous for their dangerous and majestic scenery, attracting people from all over the world to come to climb and sightsee. It is a famous mountain and river, and it is famous. It is not surprising that so many people come. Naturally, there are all kinds of people. There are some thieves with bad intentions among them.
There have been incidents of treasures being stolen from ancient temples before. One night, in the meditation room of Qinglian Buddhist Temple, the abbot was stabbed through the heart with a sword. When the disciples of the temple pushed in the door after finishing morning classes, they found the old abbot sitting on a futon. There was a pool of solidified blood dripping down his body. The disciples knew something was wrong, so they hurriedly stepped forward to check and called the abbot, but he didn't answer. It turned out that the abbot had no breath and had died for a long time.
But a cassock and a Buddhist bead in the Zen room were missing. Although the room was messy, there were no signs of a fight. It was obvious that the old abbot did not notice the murderer when he was killed, and was killed by the other party in the dark with a sword unexpectedly. Afterwards, the disciples closed the temple door and searched carefully in front and behind the temple, but found no trace of the murderer. The treasure was stolen. It must have been that the murderer had planned it for a long time before he could easily get it.
Since then, based on the lessons learned from the past, all people who go up the mountain to enter the temple must go through inspection and be accompanied by monks from the temple when visiting the temple. After ten o'clock at night, there will be no reception.
Xu Ziyi prepared breakfast in the back room. He lit the stove, cooked a pot of millet porridge, and steamed some steamed buns. He filled the kettle first, brewed a cup of fragrant tea for Gu Zhi and Xu Feng, and placed them on the table in the main room.
When Xu Feng saw Xu Ziyi busy and in good shape, he couldn't help boasting: "Ziyi, you can also cook? You are really capable." He smiled kindly, as if every wrinkle in his face was smiling.
Xu Ziyi shook his head and said modestly: "I have been taught by my mother since I was a child. I know how to do some farm work, but I don't do it well. When I was five years old, my mother died of illness. A year later, my father also died suddenly in an accident. Seeing that I was helpless, my uncle wanted to find a master for me. Fortunately, I met a mentor and he never gave up. But now, the master is seriously ill, so I have to stay close and take good care of him. These tasks are not difficult for me. ” His voice suddenly became deeper, his face became gloomy, and his eyes suddenly turned red. Perhaps thinking of his miserable life experience, his heart was filled with sadness.
Xu Feng patted his shoulder lightly, nodded slowly and said, "I didn't expect your life experience to be so painful, but you have suffered. Now that you have learned a lesson, your days will get better and better." In his eyes, He showed his approval again.
At this time, Gu Zhi pushed the door open and put the garbage cage in the corner. The warm sun shone on him, and there was a soft light all over him.
Xu Ziyi had prepared breakfast, served it on a plate, and greeted the two of them: "Uncle Xu, master, it's time for breakfast." He filled a bowl of rice porridge, two plates of steamed buns and a few eggs for each of them, and brought chopsticks. , put it in the hands of two people. Everyone sat around and filled their bellies.
The sun has climbed into the sky, and the morning mist between the mountain peaks has gradually dispersed. Xu Feng thought about leaving as soon as possible, so he said to Gu Zhi: "Brother, we are on the road now, and we will say goodbye. I will leave soon."
I will give the letter to Liu Ruyan and ask him to go to Huashan to meet you. If he knew that there was still an uncle like you in the world, he would be very happy. Just wait for our news on the mountain! " He pondered, and then said, "I have a friend who is knowledgeable in medicine in Zhongnan Mountain. I will ask for you. Maybe he has a way to cure your disease! You must have confidence!" He held Gu Zhicang's hand tightly. After holding his hand for a long time, he sighed quietly.
Gu Zhi nodded slightly and said with a smile: "Brother, I am very happy to see you. Then there is Brother Lao! It would be great if my sister is still alive." After saying that, he turned around and looked at Xu Ziyi, slowly "Ziyi, remember what the master said, you have grown up and you can't just guard the master like this. You already have your own life. You are twenty-three this year, right?"
Xu Ziyi was stunned, looked at Gu Zhi in surprise, nodded slowly and said: "I have just turned twenty-three, master, don't worry, I will definitely invite Liu Shaoxia here. Drink the medicine on time, I will be back soon, thank you so much Take care of yourself!"
Gu Zhi looked up to the sky and sighed quietly, looked at Xu Ziyi intently, and said: "This is the master's last wish. Over the years, you and I, master and apprentice, have become like father and son. If you hadn't been by my side to take care of me, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to survive." That's it. After you find Liu Ruyan, go down the mountain!" As he said that, he suddenly turned his back, his robe fluttering in the mountain wind, showing a hint of loneliness.
Xu Ziyi was suddenly startled and said quickly: "Master, you are seriously ill now. How could my disciple leave you like this? The disciple has not been able to repay the kindness of master's upbringing and training. Master, don't worry, this time I will go down the mountain in addition to inviting you." Liu Shaoxia, I still need to find a good doctor for my master, who will surely cure your old illness!" As he said that, he bowed deeply towards Gu Zhi's back.
"Master, please take care of yourself. My apprentice is leaving now! You must wait for my apprentice to come back!"
Gu Zhi slowly turned around, looked at him calmly, then looked at Xu Feng, and said solemnly: "Then please leave it to big brother! Big brother, you and your sister-in-law take care of yourself! You must bring your sister-in-law and Leng Yue with you when you have time. Let’s play in Huashan!”
Xu Feng smiled and said: "Brother, I will definitely find a way to cure your disease. When I see Ruyan, I will tell him about it. Take care of yourself and say goodbye!" He faced Gu Zhigong. He cupped his hands, glanced at Xu Ziyi, and the two of them turned and walked towards the mountain road.
