"Dad, if we go out on the boat a few more times in the future, maybe we can catch another snow-white koi, and then we can change it into a jade pendant like dad." Lu Pingxing said excitedly.
"The snow-white koi is a spiritual creature, not a cabbage. It's so easy to catch, silly boy!" Lu Yong was amused and scolded with a smile.
"Dad, take out your jade pendant and see the difference." Lu Ping said with a smile.
Lu Yong took out a red brocade bag from his arms, took out a white jade pendant and handed it to Lu Pingxing. After Lu Pingxing took it, he put it in the palm of his hand and compared it with the wooden spirit pendant he just got to see the difference.
This white jade pendant is the same size as the wooden spirit pendant. It has a portrait of Fairy Jian Yue engraved on the front and a Bagua array on the back, with the word "Lu Yong" in the array. It's just more exquisite than the wooden spirit pendant, and the fairy portrait is more realistic.
This white jade pendant is also a type of Jian Yue Ling Pei, but it is more advanced. In addition to its simple protective effect, long-term wear can also strengthen the body. The jade spiritual pendant is carved from Qingtian white jade. Qingtian white jade can emit a natural jade energy. After this jade energy is absorbed by the mortal body, it has the magical effect of strengthening the body and strengthening the body.
The jade jade jade pendant is very rare and will only be given to pilgrims who have made significant contributions to the Taoist temple. Old Man Lu also got this jade jade pendant through good luck.
Lu Yong is a fisherman who was born in Hongyan Village next to Fusha Lake. All the villagers make a living by fishing. Lu Yong is considered a good player in the village, and he has gained a lot every time he goes out on the boat. He knew exactly where the water in the huge Fusha Lake was tight and where there might be schools of fish.
Lu Yong clearly remembers that it was drizzling that day and many villagers were reluctant to get out of the boat. Lu Yong had a simple breakfast and swam toward the center of the lake with his small fishing boat.
Fusha Lake is extremely vast, nearly 800 miles wide. At this time, the lake surface was covered with a thin layer of rain and fog, and only Lu Yong's lone boat could be seen on the large lake surface.
Lu Yong, wearing a raincoat, stood at the stern of the boat, his hands red and struggling to hold the bamboo pole forward. It was already winter, and the drizzle fell on my face, which was bitingly cold. Lu Yong's sallow face was filled with wrinkles and a sad look on his face.
Lu Yong has two daughters. He has always wanted a son, but he has never been able to conceive, which makes Lu Yong worried to death.
For this reason, Lu Yong often went to Gaoyang Taoist Temple to offer incense and pray, hoping that Fairy Jianyue would bless him to have a child in his later years.
Lu Yong is just an ordinary fisherman and his family is poor. I often go to Taoist temples to pray for blessings and pay a lot of money for sesame oil, which makes me even more embarrassed. But Lu Yong gritted his teeth and persisted. He lived frugally and went out early when fishing, which was more difficult than anyone else.
Because Lu Yong was an only son, the old Lu family wanted him to continue the family line. He was nearly fifty years old and still had no children. How could he not be anxious? Lu Yong was afraid that after his hand was broken, the old Lu family would run to Gaoyang Taoist Temple as soon as they had spare money.
Lu Yong put down the bamboo draft, and the wooden boat slowly floated forward with the current. He picked up the heavy twine fishing net, first dipped it into the lake water to soak it, then lifted it up, trimmed it slightly, and then cast it out to the lake surface with force. The fishing net turned into a large circular piece. The net is spread on the water and slowly sinks. After the fishing net sank to the bottom of the lake, Lu Yong slowly pulled it up and slowly closed the fishing net.
After the fishing net was closed, Lu Yong began to pull it upwards with force. Feeling the weight of the fishing net in his hands based on experience, Lu Yong showed a look of disappointment on his face. The fishing net was too light, and the net could not produce much, only three or two small fish at most.
The fishing net slowly emerged from the water, and just as Lu Yong had guessed, a few small fish were scattered on the net. Lu Yong tried hard to lift the entire net out of the water to prepare for the next net.
Suddenly, the water surface in the net fluttered and splashed. Lu Yong felt happy. This was a big fish entering the net! Lu Yong quickly clenched the fishing net in his hand and lifted it suddenly, and the entire fishing net was lifted out of the water.
In the fishing net, a one-foot-large fish with bright red body was jumping in the boat. It was covered by the fishing net and could not jump high. This big fish probably weighed ten kilograms and looked very plump. Its body was red and had white patterns on it, like snowflakes printed on it.
Lu Yong suddenly got excited and pounced forward, suppressing the big fish, showing surprise and excitement. The big fish caught looked exactly like the "Snow White Koi" in the story.
Lu Yong couldn't believe that he had caught a "Snow White Koi" in his net. He slapped himself. He was not dreaming. Lu Yong showed a silly smile.
There is a spiritual fish "Snow White Koi" in Fusha Lake. Occasionally fishermen catch it and offer it to Gaoyang Taoist Temple. Then you can get rich rewards from Gaoyang Taoist Temple. You will be given a large amount of silver, a jade simple moon pendant, and you can also pay tribute to the Taoist temple. Make a wish and Taoist Temple will do its best to fulfill it.
Lu Yong has heard of this biography since he was a child, and it is indeed true. Ten years ago, a fisherman family in Yulin Village not far away caught a snow-white koi carp and presented it to Gaoyang Taoist Temple and received a large reward.
How could Lu Yong still care about fishing? He rowed excitedly to the dock next to Gaoyang Taoist Temple in his small fishing boat without even returning home. After arriving at Gaoyang Taoist Temple, the immortal master identified it as a white snow koi.
Lu Yong dedicated the snow-white koi to the Taoist temple on the spot, and expressed his long-cherished wish to the immortal master, that is, he wanted to have a son in his later years so that he could continue the Lu family's legacy.
The immortal master expressed his understanding. After Yun Gong checked Lu Yong's body, he gave Lu Yong two elixirs. One pill is called "Sending Child Pill", which is given to Lu Yong. The immortal master guarantees that after taking this pill, he will have a son. A pill called "Pregnancy Preservation Pill" was ordered by Lu Yong to take it home and give it to his old wife at home. It has excellent health effects.
Snow White Koi is a second-level low-level spiritual beast. It is not aggressive and has natural water-bending skills. It swims very fast in the water and is difficult to catch.
Snow koi meat is delicious and can be eaten directly or used as medicine. Moreover, Snow White Koi's body contains a stream of Koi essence, which can greatly dissolve the Qi Meridians after being consumed and absorbed, helping cultivators to quickly advance from the fourth level of Qi training to the fifth level of Qi training.
Because of such mysterious characteristics, Snow Koi is extremely rare and often sells for astronomical prices during visits to the market. Only then will Gaoyang Taoist Temple promise to give large rewards to those who offer snow-white koi.
The immortal master did not break his promise. After the couple took the elixir, they soon became pregnant with Lu Pingxing. After this incident, Lu Yong became more and more convinced of Gaoyang Taoist Temple and would go there to offer sacrifices during every year and festival.
"Dad, let's go in!" Lu Pingxing played with the jade pendant for a while and then said to his father, interrupting Old Man Lu's memories.
The two of them followed the crowd into Fushantang, which is the canteen of Gaoyang Taoist Temple. The food of all Taoist priests in the temple is provided by Fushantang. In addition, Fushantang also provides free vegetarian meals for pilgrims who come to the temple to pray, including one meal at noon and one in the afternoon.
Fushan Hall is built with blue bricks and red tiles. It is spacious, bright and relatively simple, not as magnificent as other Taoist palaces. The inner hall of Fushan Hall is very large, filled with tables and chairs. The long tables and benches are organized into one, and can accommodate thousands of people dining at the same time.
At this time, nearly half of the tables and chairs in the hall were occupied by pilgrims, and it was very lively. Old man Lu took Lu Pingxing to the front hall and queued up to receive the vegetarian meal. The front hall is the kitchen, which is separated from the inner hall by a wooden wall. There are dozens of windows on the wooden wall, through which pilgrims can receive a delicious vegetarian meal.
Today's vegetarian meal is very rich, including a bowl of white porridge, two yellow steamed buns, and a plate of pickles. Old Man Lu took Lu Pingxing with him in a familiar manner and quickly received the vegetarian meal. The two of them carried wooden trays and found an empty seat to sit down, ready to enjoy this exquisite vegetarian meal.
The white porridge is made of millet and made into a thick consistency, and the yellow steamed buns are steamed until soft. They are served with hot and sour pickles. The pilgrims all around eat them with gusto. On weekdays, Old Man Lu couldn't afford this kind of refined food. All he ate was coarse flour, wild vegetables and the like. He could only afford such luxury during the holidays.
