This house has not been inhabited for a long time. However, it can be seen that this place was supposed to be a place for accommodation for visiting Taoist priests.
The room was filled with the smell of cold dust, and there was only a rickety broken bed placed at the far end, as if it was just a toy put together with several wooden boards.
There was nothing more in the room. Because this Taoist had always lived in the village, no one had entered this house for several years at least.
The Taoist lay down under the broken bed and reached out to fumble for something. Dongfang Shiming and Dongfang Shiming looked at him and saw that his whole body was covered with thick dust.
Not long after, the Taoist pulled out a rather small wooden box from under the bed.
Seeing this, Dongfang Shiming narrowed his eyes.
He could feel his heart beating faster, even though the surface remained calm.
Buried inside this box is the history that changed the fate of himself and his family. It turns out that no one has come here to touch it for so many years. The first person to uncover the scars of the "cause" turned out to be him as the "effect".
The Taoist still had a somewhat indifferent expression, the kind of indifference that comes from living in remote grasslands for many years. But when he touched the box, he slowly showed a complicated expression like a person who had just woken up.
There was dust on the box, and he slowly wiped it off with his sleeve. Staring at the box, he suddenly raised his head.
"That's right. If you want to see this box, you...have to prove that you are indeed from the Dongfang family."
Dongfang Shiming and the two were slightly startled by the stiff and sudden question.
"Why did the Taoist priest suddenly ask that?" Dongfang Shiming smiled, "You personally confirmed it this morning, and now you don't feel confident enough about me?"
But the Taoist was not moved at all. It was as if the mission of a certain week came back to his memory in an instant. He hugged the box tightly and stared at Dongfang Shiming: "You just have to find a way to prove it."
On normal days, even members of the Dongfang family would not carry family tokens with them. Hearing that this was so outrageous, Bai Hao walked up angrily: "You clearly didn't agree before, and now you ask us to provide proof, it's simply impossible!"
Of course the Taoist would not listen to her. He still looked at Dongfang Shiming: "I know this, but it is hard to disobey a teacher's order. If you can't prove... I really can't show you this box."
"You are too much!" When Bai Hao heard this, he was obviously a little angry, and blocked Dongfang Shiming with his small body, "We have worked so hard to come here and waited for a long time, how can you do this!"
Dongfang Shiming pulled Bai Hao and shook his head at her.
Of course Bai Hao had no intention of letting it go. Pulled by Dongfang Shiming, she lowered her head and thought for a while, then suddenly shouted: "That's right!" She turned to the Taoist and patted her flat chest, "My name is Bai Hao, I come from three great families. Family, we had a marriage with the Dongfang family, and the target was this... Young Master Dongfang!"
"Little girl, your white and black wormwood has nothing to do with me. I have to get his own proof."
The Taoist remains unshakeably stubborn. This made Bai Hao even more unhappy.
"Okay, okay." Dongfang Shiming has been observing his words since just now. Seeing now, all the clues that can be seen are now visible. So he stepped forward and gently pressed down the white wormwood that was about to explode.
With a slight sway, he arrived in front of the Taoist. Standing close to the Taoist, Dongfang Shiming could clearly see himself reflected in the Taoist's pupils.
"It's necessary to prove your identity." Dongfang Shiming said, taking something out of his arms, "This should be enough to explain."
The thing in front of him was shaking and shining in front of that person. After taking a closer look, I discovered that it turned out to be a very important nameplate for Dongfang Family when signing contracts and participating in important statements.
Different from the boy servant, the nameplate in Dongfang Shiming's hand was made of a whole piece of sapphire, and its hard lines glowed with a clear light like snowflakes. Seeing this thing, no one will doubt the identity of the Dongfang family anymore.
Normally, people from the Dongfang family would not go out with such things. It's just that Dongfang Shiming is very thoughtful and has imagined various complex and changeable situations, so he is extremely well prepared. Even if the Taoist tried to make things more difficult, he would still be able to do it with ease.
After all, opportunities don’t come easily. He didn't have so much free time to go back and forth during his half-monthly visit.
After carefully examining and identifying it, the Taoist no longer had any objections.
Bai Hao was very surprised and admired Dongfang Shiming's preparation. Seeing the man lose his temper instantly, she felt a little proud.
"That's true. Master's last wish... I finally helped him fulfill it in my lifetime."
The Taoist took a long breath, as if his breath contained countless years of growth. Hearing these heavy words, Dongfang Shiming and the others couldn't help but frown and calm down.
Everything is in this square box.
The Taoist put the box on the ground with a pious expression on his face. He bowed to the two of them again and said, "My Taoist name is Bai Hao. My mentor, Xiangfeng Guanshoumei, apologizes to the young master of the Dongfang family."
As he spoke, he knelt down deeply. Dongfang Shiming saw this and quickly supported him, but Bai Hao next to him was a little surprised.
"Your name is Bai Hao?" Bai Hao frowned, "Oh, I really don't like you."
"Since we have the same name, girl, you and I should be said to be destined." The Taoist named Bai Hao straightened up and smiled innocently.
The light from the window reflected the flying dust all over the house. Dongfang Shiming was not in a hurry to open the box, but waited for the Taoist to open it himself.
Baihao also knew what was important and didn't say much. Looking at the box on the ground, he leaned down and fumbled for the lock, while sighing bitterly: "After waiting for so many years, I thought you would never come again in this life."
"In a few years, I'm afraid Xiangfeng Temple will no longer exist." Dongfang Shiming laughed softly.
Baihao shook his head as if mocking himself. "If it's gone, it's gone. It's long gone. My Master Shoumei was in decline at that time and couldn't make much money."
Dongfang Shiming said nothing. At the same time, Baihao also touched the opening, and forcefully opened the rusty lock, and the old box let out a painful "squeak" sound.
"Here is something that my master will feel guilty about for the rest of his life."
Baihao stood up and gave space to Dongfang Shiming and the others, while he stood aside like an outsider.
Dongfang Shiming nodded, and Bai Hao went over to look at the contents carefully.
However, what was stored in the box was a pile of worn-out Taoist robes, a broken bow, and a yellowed letter.
Things are arranged neatly. Dongfang Shiming examined the items, hesitated for a moment, and then reached out to the broken bow.
Pick it up and watch. Bai Hao picked up the Taoist robe, but there seemed to be nothing strange about it.
