"Do you feel that this is more tiring than usual mountain climbing?"
After climbing a few more stairs, Zhu Guang panted and looked at the two people and asked.
"Indeed, it seems that I am in the most fatigued state all the time, and the internal energy in my body cannot be used."
Zhang Zhe took a deep breath, feeling the mental and physical fatigue, and the inner energy that could not be mobilized.
By this time, the two of them also felt it.
"This state is not normal, but it is this abnormality that shows that we are not looking in the wrong place."
Lingqing looked at the two of them and said, "Don't you think this state is more like an experience?"
"right!"
"exactly!"
Zhang Zhe and the two immediately became energetic after hearing this.
As the same saying goes, it’s time to come, and it’s time to climb.
If the goal is not achieved, won’t everyone suffer in vain?
In this way, the three of them walked up the mountain step by step despite their extreme fatigue.
Strangely enough, I haven't felt hungry since I walked on this mountain road.
Moreover, when Lingqing originally thought that Zhu Guang would not be able to hold on, he did not expect that no matter how tired he was, he would be able to walk as long as he wanted to.
So the three of them didn't dare to stop along the way, and walked up the mountain with all their energy.
I don’t know how long I walked, and there was no change in the sky, until a bell rang.
"Dang~"
The three of them suddenly woke up. When they looked up, they saw a group of Taoist temples made of green bricks and gray tiles sitting on the top of the mountain among the clouds and mist.
At the end of the path, there is a plaque hanging on a simple gate with three big characters written on it.
"Shangqing Palace!"
"Shangqing Palace?! Finally arrived!"
When the three of them saw each other, they felt exhausted physically and mentally and walked forward quickly.
Ling Qing, who was so happy, didn't realize it. The fatigue and negative state of forbidden energy disappeared the moment he heard the bell.
He didn't realize it until the three of them stood in front of the door and calmed down their breathing.
But he didn't have the time to think about it, straightened his clothes, took a deep breath and knocked on the door gently.
"Bang! Bang bang!"
"Squeak~"
The door suddenly opened, and a middle-aged Taoist priest wearing a gray linen robe came out and looked at the three of them up and down.
"You guys are here to seek immortality!"
"Exactly, I hope the immortal will take you in!"
Upon seeing this, the three people quickly saluted.
"I am not an immortal yet, so come with me first, and we will make arrangements after you meet the master." The Taoist said, turned around and walked in, and the three of them quickly followed.
"Thank you, Taoist Master." The three of them looked at each other and thanked each other without saying a word.
He just followed the Taoist and walked into the courtyard.
Ling Qing and the other three followed the middle-aged Taoist step by step along the way, not daring to move around randomly.
He just kept glancing around, wondering what the scene in this Xianjia Palace was like.
This Taoist courtyard is not gorgeous, with green bricks and black tiles everywhere, green bamboos and moss everywhere, and occasionally white spots and crimson dots dotted with a few exotic flowers and plants.
Soon they came to a large hall, and the middle-aged Taoist led the three people into the hall.
When you enter the hall, you will see clear smoke curling up from the incense burners on both sides, like a fairy or mist, which makes people feel calm and clear in mind, and feel peaceful all over the body.
Deep in the hall, sitting on Biyou's bed, was a Taoist priest with plain hair and a flowing collar.
Wearing a purple lotus crown on his head, three-flower and five-qi clothes, a water-fire brocade silk ribbon tied around his waist, and white socks and white cloud shoes on his feet.
A silver whisk was placed on his arm, his eyes were slightly dim, his eyes were bright, and he looked like an immortal.
"Master, today there are people who seek immortality and learn Taoism."
After entering the temple, the middle-aged Taoist bowed to the old god and said.
"I admire the immortal way and hope that the immortal will take you in."
When the three of them saw this, they quickly bowed their hands and begged.
The old god asked softly: "If you want to seek the Tao, you must be able to endure the hardships in the mountains. I wonder if you can endure it?"
"Yes, I hope the master will be kind and take you in. We will definitely endure hardship."
The three of them were overjoyed when they heard this, and they immediately changed their words and responded.
"Good, since that's the case, you can stay here first and stay with me in Guanzhong every day, carrying water, cutting firewood, doing laundry, cooking, and sweeping the courtyard together.
Go ahead. "
The master nodded, waved the whisk in his hand, closed his eyes and said nothing.
"Yes! Master!" Not only the three of them, but the middle-aged Taoist also bowed and bowed, and exited the hall together.
"Lu Qing." When he came out of the hall, the middle-aged Taoist called out and saw a Taoist boy about fifteen or sixty years old walking over.
"Brother!"
"You take the three of them to a place to stay, and ask Junior Brother Zhang to find some work for them."
The middle-aged Taoist priest gave instructions to the Taoist boy named Lu Qing.
"Yes, senior brother." Tao Tong answered with his hands raised.
"Just wait and follow Lu Qing." The middle-aged Taoist nodded to the three of them and turned to leave.
"Yes." Upon seeing this, the three people quickly bowed and responded.
"you are not?"
After the Taoist left, Zhang Zhe and Zhu Guang looked at the Taoist boy named Lu Qing and asked in confusion.
"Master Zhang, Master Zhu, and this gentleman, please come with me."
The Taoist boy smiled slightly and stretched out his hand to guide the way.
"You are from the Special Affairs Department, right? One of the thirty-six members of the Special Affairs Department who follow Taoist Master Lingguan."
"Yes, my name is Lu Qing, and I directly belong to the Lu Province Branch of the Special Affairs Department."
Through the conversation with Lu Qing, the three of them also learned.
In reality, Taoist Master Lingguan was originally a Taoist from the Qing Palace on Mount Laoshan, and he grew up in the temple.
After entering the dungeon last time, I also went directly to the mountain gate.
This view can be roughly divided into disciples who are not yet initiated into the Taoism, also called anonymous disciples.
The entry-level disciples of the List Sect are also called registered disciples.
A disciple who can be personally passed down by the master is also called a direct disciple or a direct disciple.
Finally, there are the true disciples who have acquired all the skills of the master, and are basically the next generation successors of each sect.
It is different from the anonymous disciples like them who have come up to the mountain but have not yet entered the sect. It is also different from the registered disciples like Lu Qing and others.
Taoist Master Lingguan is a true disciple who worshiped his master and received the teachings from his master.
When the dungeon was released, he received a mission to go down the mountain for training.
If you encounter talents and jade in the secular world, you can bring them back to the mountain gate.
That's why I had this opportunity to enter the secondary copy.
Although the Shangqing Palace does not open its gates to welcome guests from all directions, it is not the kind of palace where you can read Huang Ting behind closed doors.
The purpose of going to Deshan is to seek immortality and learn Taoism, so they can all be called disciples of Taoism.
Ordinary people who seek immortality will not be turned away.
Just like Wang Sheng in "Laoshan Taoist", just like the person who seeks immortality and visits the Tao as mentioned by the second brother.
Ling Qing and others belong to this category, and they still have to come to Mount Laoshan to seek enlightenment.
Taoist Lingguan's entry into the dungeon this time was different from everyone else's. He brought thirty-six people from the Special Affairs Department directly to the foot of Mount Laoshan with their credentials.
While others were still rushing to Mount Laoshan, they had successfully entered the mountain gate and became entry-level disciples and officially started practicing.
Of course, there should be a lot of tests and experiences, just like Ling Qing, who serves as a Taoist boy to serve his master and senior brothers.
But after all, it is more beneficial than everyone else. It can be seen that Taoist Lingguan is willing to give these places to the Special Affairs Department for his own needs.
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