At this time, how could he sit still when his second daughter appeared in Longnan? After informing Huang Ruifeng, he took his eldest son and his wife and set off. The journey was day and night. It was supposed to be a month's journey, but it only took more than half a month to arrive. When Huang Qiong arrived in Longnan, he was tired from the journey. State by state, county by state. After more than half a year, there is no trace at all. Until I found a small Taoist temple in a small ravine at the junction of Longnan and Sichuan. If I didn't look carefully, I would think it was just an ordinary Taoist temple.
When Huang Qiong and his party walked into the Taoist temple in the name of shelter from the rain, they discovered that there was a cave inside. The Taoist priests in the temple, seeing the extraordinary aura of several people, looked like they were not ordinary people, so they wisely invited them to the temple to have tea. Arriving at this side hall, Huang Qiong looked at the two chairs here. Under the two words "Heaven and Earth", there was a small incense burner, burning sandalwood. It could be said that it was an extremely simple setting, and she couldn't help but nod in her heart. This is the style that a monk should have.
Just looking at the AM with the words "Heaven and Earth" in the middle, Huang Qiong looked at the notes on it, and the more he looked at them, the more familiar they became. Isn't this exactly mother's note? Could it be that this is my mother, the one who has always been mysterious, the teacher that I have never told about? If it is true, then my mother’s tomb? Thinking of this, Huang Qiong hurriedly walked out of the side hall. He dragged a young Taoist priest passing by and said, "Where is your master, please bring him to see me quickly. Go quickly. Don't force me to take action."
Looking at Huang Qiong who was showing his teeth and claws, his demeanor completely gone. The little Taoist priest was shocked and hurriedly ran to the back hall to find someone. When an old Taoist priest in his fifties came over accompanied by several Taoist priests. Huang Qiong didn't want to pay attention to this at all. It was obvious that the old Taoist priest who had recognized his identity bowed to say hello. Instead, he waved his hand and said: "Where is Erya? Let Erya come and see me right away. My biological father is here. As a child, even if it is the most basic etiquette, she should come out and see me."
When the old Taoist priest heard Huang Qiong's words, he said with a very normal attitude: "To return to the Supreme Emperor, this is just an ordinary Taoist temple in the Longnan Mountains. We are all ordinary monks, and there are no princesses here. So, still Please forgive me, the Supreme Emperor. After the rain stops, just ask the Supreme Emperor to leave on his own. The view is too crude and cannot accommodate the Supreme Emperor's true dragon."
Huang Qiong sneered at the old Taoist priest's words: "If you say this to others, you might be fooled by it. But here, haha. Do you think I really didn't recognize you? If I didn't remember it, If you are wrong, you worked as a master of the Immortal Watch in Wuliangguan outside Jingzhao Mansion for several years. That year Erya returned to Jingzhao and took up a single job at Wuliangguan, and you happened to be the host at Wuliangguan. I originally did it for my precious daughter, but When I have some free time, I go to Wuliang Temple, so why don’t I meet you, the famous Master Zhangguan?"
Seeing that the real person in charge had been exposed by him, he didn't feel any shame and still had the same look on his face. Huang Qiong said: "Taoist Master, although I have been the emperor for several years, I am also an ordinary person. I am no different from an ordinary father in this world. Although she does not recognize her parents, there are no children in this world who are not good. . I don’t want to have any conflict with Guiguan. Especially you are my birth mother’s disciple. But now I just want to see my daughter, and I hope the Taoist Master will not force me to take action.”
Huang Qiong's words stunned the Taoist priest. Then he smiled lightly and said: "No matter what the Supreme Emperor said, Pindao still said the same thing. There is no princess here, and there is no Erya that the Supreme Emperor is looking for. Here are all Taoist priests who have become monks, and they are all Taoist priests who have cut off the six roots. The Supreme Emperor forced him to Pindao really can't hand over any princess to Pindao. If the Supreme Emperor really wants to do something, Pindao will do it next. Although Zizhuguan knows that he is weak and cannot resist the Qi Dynasty, he has never been able to do so. Never feared anything."
Seeing that the old Taoist priest refused to give in, Huang Qiong jumped up with both hands and struck the old Taoist priest on the head with one palm. Seeing Huang Qiong's palm coming towards him, the old Taoist priest didn't show any fear and directly faced him with his palm. After Huang Qiong was knocked back with a palm, he sneered: "Since the Emperor is so unwilling to give up, let me see how much the Emperor has learned from the elders of our sect. What kind of capital does he have? He is so tired and poor. Senior Sister Dao gave up her identity as a saint and spent twenty years in vain."
After that, the backhand turned directly into attack. The two of them fought fiercely for a while. It's just that this Taoist priest originally thought that although the master in front of him could tell the true story of Ice Rakshasa, after being the emperor for so many years, no matter how good the foundation laid by his senior sister back then, it would probably be wasted now. Learning martial arts has always depended on diligent study and practice. Not to mention those who are emperors, even ordinary wealthy families, how many people are willing to let their children endure hardships and practice martial arts? But he didn't expect that this master could be regarded as the king for so many years.
Unexpectedly, I haven't given up my martial arts skills at all. This martial arts is even slightly better than what I have studied and practiced hard for so many years. This made the old Taoist priest quite depressed. As the two of them fought with each other with more and more moves, it was he who was unable to hold on. Just when Huang Qiong used his left hand as a palm and his right hand as a claw, he ran towards the Taoist priest's left shoulder. A whisk came out from the air and easily resolved Huang Qiong's move. Huang Qiong had no intention of hurting anyone, so he took the opportunity to retreat.
The person who took action to resolve this move was none other than someone who didn't know when it would come. At this time, Erya was standing aside pretty. Seeing Huang Qiong taking the opportunity to pull back, Erya clearly felt that her father in this mortal world did not mean to hurt anyone, so she breathed a sigh of relief. However, after forcing Huang Qiong to retreat, she still behaved and said: "I don't know, Your Majesty condescended to come here today. What is the matter with this small Taoist temple? And why did you attack my uncle? This temple is hidden in the mountains. I have always kept aloof from the world.”
In response to Erya's businesslike words, Huang Qiong pinched the bridge of his nose a little tiredly and said helplessly: "What else can I do here? Isn't it just because a father misses his daughter who has been away from home for many years? I know You jumped out of the mortal world, disappeared from the five elements, and severed all family ties. But I am old, and I fell down in a day. If I don’t come to look for you, I’m afraid I won’t see you for the last time. Your mother and concubine left that year When I was there, I didn’t see that you didn’t even close your eyes. I couldn’t close my eyes even if I didn’t want to.”
"When I learned that you were in the Longnan area, I and your Aunt Shuang'er searched for each ravine after ravine and Taoist temple after Taoist temple, almost searching through the mountains and rivers of Longnan. Maybe the emperor has paid off his hard work. , I have been searching for half a year, and finally found you. If I hadn’t seen your imperial grandmother’s handwriting in your side hall, I might have missed it again. I no longer ask you to return to the palace with me, I just want to take a good look at you. One glance. As long as you do well, I will be satisfied, and I will have an explanation for your mother and concubine in the future."
After listening to Huang Qiong's words, when he returned to the palace last time, he saw in front of him the high-spirited and energetic king of a country. Just over ten years have passed, and his hair is already gray. Apart from the aura of being in a position of power for a long time, he is no different from the ordinary old man in this field. His biological father is no different. Erya sighed softly and said: "Your Majesty, why bother? Your Majesty can even let the king of a country go out, why do you need to hold on to me, an outsider, so much? Besides, your Majesty has many daughters, and I am not the only one missing. .”
After saying that, he turned around and faced the old Taoist priest who was just taking a breath and bowed and said: "Uncle Master, I'm afraid these two male and female donors will have to live in the temple for a few days this time. I would like to ask Uncle Master to help them settle down. There is no need for any special care, just the basic food used in the temple every day. Please rest assured, uncle, this is my last chance with them. It is a gift from heaven, but I dare not violate it. They will not stay for too long, at most They will leave in three to five days. I will restrain them on a daily basis, and I will not disturb my disciples' cultivation."
After the old Taoist priest nodded, he went down to make arrangements. Erya brought Huang Qiong and Situ Huanshuang to a small room where he usually repaired. There is almost no difference between this small room and the small room in Wuliang Temple. The only difference is that there are two more futons and a shorter one. It is filled with Taoist scriptures, like a book table. The three of them had just sat on the futon when a little Taoist priest walked in with tea. After placing the tea respectfully in front of Huang Qiong and Situ Huanshuang, he withdrew.
After the little Taoist priest exited, Erya raised her head and looked at her biological father, and said with an extremely calm expression: "You shouldn't have come. I have jumped out of the world of mortals, and I will never enter the world again in this life. Taoism Although it is poor, it is not as magnificent as the palace. But this is my root, and it is also the root of my grandmother. I have always been very good in practicing here, and my heart is very peaceful. You can stay here for three or two days and then go back. . When I see you today, I am breaking the sect’s rules. I can’t make the same mistake again and again.”
Regarding Erya's words, Huang Qiong sighed softly: "I know, and I have never thought about dragging you back. I am old, and I am almost at the age where I can't walk. I just want to be there before I close my eyes. , see if my precious daughter is living a good life. This is what your mother and concubine missed the most when she left. I also know that you seem cold and cold now. But you have never forgotten us. Your mother and concubine Although you didn't come back when you died, someone found the remaining incense in the underground palace of the mausoleum."
"Nanzhen Fusi wanted to investigate to the end, but I stopped him. Because I knew that although the underground palace door of my mausoleum was ajar, it was not accessible to ordinary people. Those who can enter the underground palace must be My precious daughter came to offer incense to her biological mother. Now I am getting older day by day. I don’t know how long I can survive. When I leave, the underground palace door will be completely closed. My Erya, Even if you want to offer me some incense, you still can't enter the underground palace. So, I still want to come and see Erya."
"Even I know that Erya has converted to Taoism and jumped out of the mortal world. But I always hope that my daughter, who has not been raised by my side since she was a child and is the daughter I miss the most, can live a good life. She no longer has to live in Wuliang like she did in the past. As in the temple, I live such a miserable life every day. Erya, I am the king of a country, but I am also an ordinary father. There is no difference from all the fathers in the world who love their daughters. I am old. . The only thing I hope for now is that my children will live well."
Listening to Huang Qiong's words, Erya said nothing. Just quietly looking at the Taoist classics on the table. After a long while, he sighed softly, stood up and started to walk out. It was only when he reached the door that he said: "You have also seen that I am fine here, and there is no need to worry about me anymore. You can live here for a few days, relax and then go back. The Taoist gate is too small to accommodate the real dragon and phoenix."
