"Junior Brother Chisha is always lazy, but I can see it clearly. Junior Brother, do you have the face to mention the word "rest"?" Unfortunately, Dan Meizi, who was sitting next to him, unceremoniously ruined the situation.
"You... cough." Chishazi was about to get angry, but considering that there were guests nearby, she didn't get angry and pressed down forcefully, "You can explain your purpose, and we may be able to assist if necessary."
Dongfang Shiming smiled lightly. He looked at the crystal clear tea, reflecting his hesitant eyebrows: "Thank you, Taoist Master. ... Please allow me to introduce you. I am Dongfang Family of Shengpingtian, Dongfang Shiming. This is Bai Hao from the Bai Family, the head of the Bai Family. 's little daughter."
This identity is sometimes more important than explaining the purpose of the visit. As expected, the two Taoists were a little surprised when they heard this.
"They are the descendants of two major families. I see." After that, Chishazi straightened his posture and said, "Then why did you come to Kaixiang Temple?"
"It's a long story." Dongfang Shiming sighed, "I came here this time to solve a mystery. It involves Xiangfeng Taoist Temple and involves many things, so I want to ask to see the temple owner."
"oh……"
Akisako's expression became even calmer. Looking at Dan Meizi again, her expression also changed due to Dongfang Shiming's request.
Dongfang Shiming waited quietly for their reply, already expecting that it would not be easy.
Chishazi nodded and thought for a moment before saying, "This is a pity. It would have been nice if you had come here a few days ago..."
"Huh? But didn't you just say that we came at the right time?" Bai Hao couldn't help but ask.
Chi Shazi shook his head: "It's good for you to come now... but it's not good to see the temple master."
Dongfang Shiming asked: "Could it be that the master of the temple has other things?"
"That's not true." Dan Meizi said, "The master of the temple usually stays in the temple for a long time, but because of his busyness in the past few days, he has been in seclusion for the past few days. That's why you can't see him here. "
Dongfang Shiming frowned: "Retreat in seclusion... shouldn't you see outsiders?"
"Not really." Dan Meizi added, "But it depends on what he wants. According to the rules of the temple master, you write what you want on the letter, and I will go over and see what he wants. .If he doesn’t want to, there’s nothing we can do about it.”
"That's it." Dongfang Shiming breathed a sigh of relief. Since it can be reversed, there should be no problem.
After a little thought, Dongfang Shiming took the paper and pen he sent and quickly wrote down the details of his visit.
After folding it and handing it to Dan Meizi, Dan Meizi got up and went out. Then he turned around and disappeared, leaving only white mist curling outside the hall.
After waiting for more than a quarter of an hour, a voice came from outside the house:
"You guys come with me."
Dongfang Shiming was overjoyed when he heard this. He said goodbye to Chishazi with Baihao and ran out, but did not see Danmeizi. Instead, another Taoist with a strange appearance was waiting for them. He had a whisk hanging on his shoulder. When he saw them coming out, he turned around and left.
"Hey...Taoist Priest," Dongfang Shiming felt strange, so he caught up and asked, "Taoist Danmei just now..."
"He has something else to do. The temple master asked me to take you there." The strange Taoist said, "My Taoist name is Xuancui."
Dongfang Shiming hesitated for a moment, but had no other choice: "Then, thank you Taoist Priest Xuanchu."
A few people walked through a forest, and a wooden hut appeared in front of them. The light inside was dim, Xuan Kuizi led a few people closer, and Dongfang Shiming saw an old man inside.
"Old Yu." Xuan Kuizi called slightly to the old man inside.
The old man seemed sleepy, with a pale face and a disheveled beard. He nodded, and Xuan Cui said no more and led a few people forward.
At this time, I looked back at the road I came from, only to find that the Hefei Hall and the Taoist's house had been covered by mist and jungle. Looking further ahead, the fog becomes thicker, as if it is difficult to see the road ahead.
"Go this way." Xuan Kuizi said without looking back, "Follow me."
Dongfang Shiming moved back and grasped Bai Hao's little hand. Bai Hao's hand was cold and soft. If they get lost in a place like this, it won't be easy for them to get out.
The three of them walked for a while, seemingly wandering in the mist. Seeing that there was still chaos ahead, Dongfang Shiming couldn't help but ask: "Taoist Master Xuancui, how long until we arrive?"
"Hurry, soon." Xuan Shuzi responded. There seemed to be no emotion in his voice.
Eastern poetry gradually felt strange. Suddenly, at this moment, he heard "Follow me" again, the voice seemed far away, and he quickly raised his head to look.
"...!!"
Xuan Cuizi, who was still in front just now, is there any trace of him now?
"That Taoist Master Xuan Cui...where has he gone?" Bai Hao also found that Xuan Cuizi suddenly disappeared and couldn't help but be surprised.
Dongfang Shiming clenched Bai Hao's hand, and he was the first to stop in front. Bai Hao almost bumped into his shoulder and stopped.
Dongfang Shiming looked around calmly.
Quiet, no footsteps. The water mist gently patted the face, giving it a rustling feeling.
The fog in front of him obscured his vision. This is true both in front and behind, and they have no way out.
Taking a deep breath, Dongfang Shiming called tentatively: "Taoist Master Xuancui, where are you?"
The sound came from his mouth and floated aimlessly in the air. In the end, it slowly disappeared into nothingness, but did not receive any response, as if it was in a void.
"..."
Dongfang Shiming slowly lowered his head.
"What, what can we do..." Bai Hao said to himself worriedly behind.
"I'm wondering why they did this." Dongfang Shiming said, "Looking at it now, Taoist Xuankui seems to have done it intentionally, but why Taoist priest Danmei never returned. Since leaving Hefei Hall, maybe we There was some oversight.”
"Are they bad people?" Bai Hao thought for a while and encouraged Dongfang Shiming, "Don't worry, yes, I'm here. I won't let them hurt you."
Dongfang Shiming smiled faintly and nodded in response.
Immediately he groped forward. But the current situation does not seem to be a matter of force. There is confusion and chaos everywhere, and they must at least find a "direction."
"Hold on to me." Dongfang Shiming passed his hand behind him, his eyes firm, "Let's break out."
Bai Hao also said "Hmm" and held Dongfang Shiming's hand tightly. She put her other hand on the whip on her waist. If there was any threat, she would rush in front to protect Dongfang Shiming.
Dongfang Shiming pulled out his silver fan and held his breath to feel the changes in the airflow. After a pause, he circled the silver fan and threw it out. Suddenly, several "clang" collision sounds were heard not far away in the air, and finally they whirled back with the silver light, and Dongfang Shiming caught it.
Looking towards the fan blade, there are some newly stained stone chips on it. It seems that the surrounding terrain is not a smooth road, but a complicated labyrinth of strange rocks.
