"Come with me to Beiziling."
Jiao Qiu'er was demoralized. He raised his head and let out a long sigh before struggling to get up from the ground.
"Today?" Mao Sandao was quite surprised.
"Well, today." Jiao Qiu'er's attitude became determined, "Now, right away!"
Mao Sandao, who had just returned from Beiziling and hadn't had time to rest or drink water, was really tired both physically and mentally.
He looked at the time, and it was almost noon. If he went to Beiziling and then went to the bookstore, he would be in a hurry, and he would be late if he didn't do it right.
Mao Sandao frowned, a little embarrassed: "This..."
"If you don't go, I'll go by myself." Jiao Qiu'er said, holding out a hand, "Give me the car keys."
Mao Sandao was stunned for a moment. Before he could put his hand into his trouser pocket, Jiao Qiuer took out the car key first: "Where is the car parked?"
Mao Sandao hesitated and pointed to the blue car not far away.
Jiao Qiu'er said "Yeah!" and then limped straight to the car.
It seemed that Jiao Qiu'er was concerned about Ban Yun and didn't want to wait any longer.
Because his injured leg could not bend or stretch normally, Jiao Qiu'er opened the driver's door and got in with his other leg. He tried several times with both hands before lifting the injured leg into the car. Z.br>
Mao Sandao looked at the whole process of Jiao Qiuer's sturdy body being stuffed into the car, feeling awkward and worried. He was extremely worried that his injuries would worsen.
What's more, after arriving at Beiziling, you still need to go through a section of Yangchang Mountain Road.
After all, Mao Sandao still couldn't bear it. After looking in the direction of the bookstore, he took a deep breath and walked quickly towards Jiao Qiu'er:
"Come down, I'll drive you there!"
"Brothers are still brothers after all!"
Jiao Qiu'er glanced at Mao Sandao, showing a look of relief. He got out of the car obediently, walked around to the passenger seat, opened the door and sat in obediently.
For the rest, the two of them were relatively silent, each saying nothing.
On the road, Mao Sandao drove very fast, and he didn't want to waste time on the road.
The time it took to reach Beiziling this time was nearly an hour faster than in the early morning.
Mao Sandao parked his car on the roadside at the foot of the mountain and climbed to the top of the mountain with Jiao Qiu'er's heavy body on his back.
Originally, Mao Sandao was supporting Jiao Qiu'er, but Jiao Qiu'er's face looked constipated in pain as soon as he got out of the car and he took a few steps, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
In desperation, Mao Sandao could only act as a "porter".
Carrying Jiao Qiu'er was indeed very strenuous. Mao Sandao had to walk a few steps before stopping to rest for a while, and the cycle continued.
Finally, Mao Sandao arrived at "Jinlai Temple" when his whole body was almost exhausted.
Jiao Qiu'er landed from Mao Sandao's back, looking at the three words "Jin Lai Guan" and frowning inadvertently: "I remember it was called Shang Bao Guan or something before, why did it change to "Jin Lai Guan"?" "
"I'll explain this to you later." Mao Sandao helped Jiao Qiu'er walk around the temple and toward the back of the courtyard. "The Taoist priest is buried behind the temple."
Jiao Qiu'er's already heavy mood worsened again after hearing Mao Sandao's words.
When he saw the tomb of Banyun Taoist priest, he seemed to have forgotten the pain in his legs. He pushed Mao Sandao away and strode over with a cane.
He never imagined that after so many years of separation, meeting again would be like a yin and yang.
One person is inside and one person is outside.
"Taoist Priest, do you...remember me? I came to see you." Jiao Qiu'er's eyes seemed to have been blown into the sand, "I'm sorry, I'm late. I wanted to come to see you for a long time, but I was too busy with work." Busy, sorry..."
Jiao Qiu'er lowered his head and recalled the scene where he met Taoist Master Banyun many years ago, feeling as if a stone had been blocked in his heart.
He regretted it very much. He regretted that he should have come to see the Taoist priest more in the first place, and he would not regret it now.
"How could Taoist Master die?" Jiao Qiu'er turned his head and looked at Mao Sandao.
"Killed by... Lianfeng." Mao Sandao paused and replied.
"Lianfeng? Isn't he Banyun's disciple?
? "Jiao Qiu'er was particularly shocked, "How could he kill Taoist Master Banyun? I remember when I first came here, he seemed like a kind-hearted child!"
That's right, when Jiao Qiu'er came to Beiziling, Lianfeng was only in his teens. After all, he was still a childish child.
But time flies by like an arrow, and many years have passed in a blink of an eye. The human heart of those who have not improved enough and have deteriorated has long been like a piece of rotten meat.
"He was only in his early twenties when he killed Taoist Master Banyun. He knows people but not their hearts. Some things are not what we see from the outside." Mao Sandao lit his cigarette and continued,
"He wanted to become the head of Zaoge Sect, but with Taoist Banyun here, he didn't have this chance, so he took the opportunity to kill Taoist Banyun when he was ill.
The name of the temple you saw when you first came here was formerly called "Shangqingbao Temple". After Banyun's death, it was immediately changed to "Jinlai Temple". Lianfeng did this to get rid of everything Banyun had when he was alive. The purpose is to build the Taoist temple into the best temple in the world and strengthen the Zaoge Sect. "
Some truths were hard to tell, so Mao Sandao could only replace Banyun's injuries due to Doukui's injuries with a daily illness.
He knew in his heart that Jiao Qiu'er would definitely not have any doubts.
"It's... it's... it's such a fucking crime!"
Hearing this, Jiao Qiu'er gritted his teeth in anger and was almost speechless. His fists also clenched. He glanced around with a gloomy look on his face, "Where is Lianfeng now? Couldn't he have run away?" When I find him, I will kill him with my own hands!"
Mao Sandao pointed to the new grave not far away: "He is also dead, so he will be buried there."
"Dead?!" Jiao Qiu'er was stunned, staring at Lianfeng's grave, and said in surprise, "Why did he die suddenly?"
"After he killed Taoist Master Banyun, he probably regretted it. He took poison and committed suicide not long after." Mao Sandao blew out a smoke ring, "I buried him with my own hands."
Mao Sandao committed suicide by taking poison. Mao Sandao felt that by saying this, he retained the last bit of dignity for Lianfeng, and it was also the last show of respect for Taoist Master Banyun.
He didn't want the world to comment on Banyun's mishandling and misunderstanding of people, and in the end he ended up with the tragic end of being betrayed and killed by his disciples.
"Damn it, really damn it!" Jiao Qiu'er glared at Feng Feng Tomb and cursed angrily, "He shouldn't be buried, he should be thrown into the wilderness to be eaten by wolves and dogs, and he should never be reincarnated!
He could do such a thing as killing his master, but he should be hit by a car or struck by lightning when he goes out! "
Jiao Qiu'er was furious, and Mao Sandao couldn't say anything. He just stayed with Jiao Qiu'er silently and looked at him quietly.
Ten minutes later, Jiao Qiu'er finally calmed down a bit. He straightened his injured leg, knelt down with difficulty on the other leg, and murmured:
"Death is not separation, forgetfulness is. I am where I am today thanks to you, Taoist Master, you will always be in my heart, and I will never forget you!"
As he spoke, he kowtowed deeply.
Mao Sandao stepped forward and patted Jiao Qiu'er on the shoulder, and said with emotion: "The east corner is gone, it's not too late for the mulberry tree. Sometimes, you can let go of your heart."
"That's right." Jiao Qiu'er nodded hard, but then he was stunned again and asked, "But... what do you mean by this sentence?"
"What you can't go back is the past, and what you can't leave behind is the scenery. No need to be persistent, no need to be sad, just cherish the present." Mao Sandao said slowly, "If the Taoist Master knew you were here today, I think he would be very happy."
