Shao Xi looked at Lao Wu sitting on the ground. Although he had a look of helplessness on his face, he also sat on the ground himself. He was so tired!
No wonder they all say that one can become an immortal by cultivating Taoism. These old Taoists who climb mountains all day long can actually become immortals as light as a swallow.
"Say, old guy! Look at you, you don't look like you've been here before! How did you climb up last time?"
Lao Wu opened his clothes and exposed his chest while saying: "Last time? Last time, I started going up the mountain as soon as it got dark. It was not yet dawn when I came down the mountain! How can I climb up at noon like today? Are you tired? If you don’t tell me, the heat can kill you. Next time I kill you, I won’t come during the day.”
Shao Xi felt a little puzzled and asked: "The last time you left the grassland, it was still winter. When you returned to the grassland, it was already May. It is said that the first place you visited when you returned to the Central Plains was Wulong Mountain. At that time, even if you went up the mountain during the day, It’s not as hot as it is now, right?”
Old Wu looked at Shao Xi with an expression of "you know nothing" and said, "Are you stupid? I came here to steal things, how could I go up the mountain during the day? Are you afraid that others won't see me? Besides, who is a thief? You start stealing from the door as soon as you enter? Of course I steal from the south all the way to the north. If I steal from the north all the way south, when I turn back and go north, aren't there people who are arresting me all the way? You are really stupid. !”
Shao Xi rubbed his chin and thought for a moment. What Old Wu said made sense, but he suddenly reacted and said, "Damn! You are an expert at being a thief. I have never been a thief. How can I know so many tricks?"
Old Wu felt unhappy after hearing this. He was about to speak, but Shao Xi raised his hand to stop him.
"Hey——! Don't say anything. I know what you are going to say. Are you going to mention the incident in Qingshan County again? I have told you eight hundred times. That time was not stealing, but chivalry. "
When Lao Wu heard this, he couldn't stand it anymore and shouted to Shao Xi at the top of his voice: "Do you have any conscience? Use the skills I taught you to do the same thing as me. You are just a chivalrous person. I Are you just a thief? If I hadn't come to Wulong Mountain to steal, would you be as capable as you are today?"
That sentence frightened Shao Xi half to death. He rushed up and covered Lao Wu's mouth.
"Are you crazy? You shouted so loudly! You still shouted so loudly on Wulong Mountain! Are you afraid that people won't know that you are a thief and stole their religious treasure? Why are you so excited?"
After being reminded by Shao Xi, Old Wu immediately realized that he had shouted too loudly just now.
With Shao Xi covering his mouth, he couldn't turn his head back and forth, so he could only turn his two yellow eyes "chirping" to see if anyone around him heard what they just said.
Seeing Lao Wu's appearance, Shao Xi let go of his hand with relief and looked at him with a look of complaint.
"Okay, okay, I know you're doing it for my own good. I won't call you a thief from now on. You'll be part of my chivalrous and righteous deeds from now on, right? You're still so angry at this age."
"Don't just talk about me, you should think about what to do yourself! You have learned a unique way of thinking from other masters, and these experienced people are not as easy to talk to as you think."
This time Shao Xi was worried again. yes! I have learned everything, but I still haven’t gone back. What if someone really pursues me?
When the two of them were sitting here worrying, a young Taoist priest of about twenty years old walked out from the gate of Taiqing Temple, came to them and cupped his hands.
"The two benefactors, the poor Taoist Mu Qingfeng, just heard them arguing outside the temple in the temple. I don't know what happened. Are the two donors coming to Taiqing Temple to offer incense or to fulfill their wishes?"
When the Taoist priest named Mu Qingfeng asked this question, Shao Xi and the two were suddenly confused. Couldn't what they just said have been heard? Besides, are the two of them coming here for incense? Or are you still willing? How to tell people? You can't tell people that you are a thief and you should surrender now, right?
Shao Xi stood up quickly, raised his hands and asked, "May I ask, Master, if the master of your religion, Master Sun, is in the observation room? I have something to ask for, and I wonder if it would be convenient for Master Sun? If so, I hope that the Taoist Master will pass on the message."
Mu Qingfeng also raised his hand and replied: "It's unfortunate that the donor is here. The master teacher is currently practicing in seclusion. I'm afraid he won't be able to see guests in the near future. Please forgive me. If anything happens to the donor, you can also contact the current master of the temple, that is, Pindao My master Guangmingzi explained that it is actually the same."
"It turns out that the Taoist priest is a disciple of Taoist priest Ye. So the Taoist priest should be the senior brother of the little Taoist priest Li Qingxuan?"
Mu Qingfeng was stunned for a moment, and then replied with a smile: "The donor is joking. The Li Qingxuan mentioned by the donor is Pindao's senior brother. Although Pindao is a few years older than Senior Brother Li, he started his career later than Senior Brother Li. The donor Do you know Senior Brother Li?"
"Oh, we just met at the foot of the mountain yesterday. Since Taoist Master Sun is not in Guanzhong, Taoist Master Lao has sent a message to Daoist Zhao that Shao Xi has come to ask for an audience. He has something important to explain to Taoist Master Guanzhong. The matter is of great importance, so why not I hope Taoist Zhao can meet him."
Mu Qingfeng nodded and said: "In that case, please wait a moment, two donors. I will go in and make a call."
"Thank you, Taoist priest."
Seeing Mu Qingfeng return to the gate with the plaque "Tai Qing Guan" hanging on it, Shao Xi suddenly turned around and asked Lao Wu, "You are about to see your creditor. Are you afraid?"
Old Wu rolled his eyes, "I'm afraid of a bird! If we can't reach an agreement, we'll walk away. What can they do to me? I'm just a bunch of old hens nesting in their nests."
Looking at Lao Wu's look, Shao Xi was also thinking in his heart, if we really can't reach an agreement, just do what Lao Wu said and run away! They couldn't even catch up with Old Wu, so they couldn't catch up with themselves.
well! Back then, they were chased away like wild dogs on the grassland. It seems that this time in the Central Plains, they are not much better. Have they turned into street rats?
But now this matter has to be resolved after all. It was already a huge mistake to steal someone else's mental secret book back then. If Qin Mimi didn't return it, wouldn't he really become a thief? If you make a mistake, you must admit it; if you are beaten, you must stand upright. As long as it's not too much, even receiving some punishment is a matter of course.
After a while, Mu Qingfeng walked out of the gate of Taiqing Temple again and came to the two of them. He bowed and saluted: "Two donors, Pindao has informed the chief of the church about their intentions. The chief invites the two donors to come. Watch and speak.”
Shao Xi and Lao Wu looked at each other. What's coming will always come, so it's better to have the courage to face it. So the two of them stood up and returned the greeting to Mu Qingfeng, then followed Mu Qingfeng towards the temple.
When I came to the Sanqing Temple in Guanzhong, I saw a rectangular wooden plaque above the tall main hall with the words "Sanqing Temple" written on it. There were six doors opened in three, and a plaque was hung on each door with the words "Sanqing Temple" written on it. "All dharma returns to the sect", "Purple energy comes from the east", "The right path is bright", there are several tall flags standing on both sides of the stone path leading to the gate, swinging in the wind.
The whole Taoist temple is solemn, solemn and quiet. It is not like the temple where there are wooden fish, chanting and chanting.
The two followed Mu Qingfeng into the Sanqing Hall, and saw that in front of the main hall, there were enshrined Yuqing Yuanshi Tianzun, Shangqing Lingbao Tianzun, and Taiqing Daode Tianzun. There was a huge mahogany incense case with a copper incense burner underneath. Offer incense and make offerings. Offering incense is a way of "expressing faith with incense", that is, one's sincerity is conveyed to God through incense. It is said that "a pillar of true incense sends a message, and the Holy Spirit brings blessings."
There are many Taoist disciples standing on the left and right sides of the hall. The three standing at the head of the table are all wearing green robes and cloth shoes. The first Taoist priest is slightly fat, with a rosy complexion, bright eyes, a kind expression, and a majestic air. You can tell at a glance that he is the person in charge of the temple.
Mu Qingfeng brought Shao Xi and Lao Wu to the three Taoist priests and introduced them to them: "This one is Pindao's master, Taoist priest Guangmingzi Ye Buli, who is currently the head of Taichangjiao." "The one on the left is an elder in the sect, and the poor Taoist master Guangcheng Zijinbului is the Taoist priest. The one on the right is also an elder in the sect, and the poor Taoist master Guangcheng Zichubuqu is the Taoist priest."
Upon hearing this introduction, Shao Xi said directly to his heart: "Good guy! Did your brothers and sisters agree on the names? One of them will never leave, and the other will not leave. The latter two are even more exaggerated. One can't come in, and the other can't." No, it’s really creative.”
Shao Xi and Lao Wu hurriedly came forward to greet the three Taoist priests, saying, "Shao Xi and my servant Lao Wu are here to greet the three Taoist priests."
The three Taoist priests in front of them raised their hands and returned the gift at the same time. The leader, Ye Buli, flicked the whisk in his hand and returned the gift: "Infinite Heavenly Lord! The poor Taoist Guangming Zi Ye Buli returned the gift to the donor. Just now I heard from the disciple that the donor came here for something. Let me tell you, why are the two benefactors taking the trouble to climb up the Wulong Mountain to come to my Taichang Sect? What is the important matter? I am all ears."
Shao Xi hesitated for a moment, then bowed again and said to Ye Buli: "I have heard that Taichang taught me a kind and generous man, who is kind to others, broad-minded and open-minded. Before I say this, can you please promise me that no matter where you are? No matter how bizarre the things mentioned are, no matter how displeased the Taoist priests are, Taichangjiao will not blame the two of you. I would like to listen to what I said calmly and handle the matter peacefully."
"oh?"
Ye Buli was surprised when he heard this, and couldn't help turning his head to look at the two junior brothers standing on his left and right sides. The two of them also looked at Ye Buli in unison. After making eye contact, the three did not make a clear statement. In the end, it was Ye Buli who talked to Shao Xi.
"All members of my Taichang sect are cultivators. They strive for peace of mind in everything they do, and do things without being frightened or angry. Even if the two donors had misunderstandings with our sect before, they only need to explain the reasons. As things have changed, we, the sect, will be able to Instead of retribution, I will still be kind to others, resolve misunderstandings with the benefactor, and live in peace."
I wonder if this is the promise that Shao Xi wanted before? But from the current point of view, these old Taoist priests do not seem to be unreasonable people. After thinking about it, they will inevitably be angry, but they will not do anything drastic, right?
"I assume that the Taoist priests agreed to my request, so I will tell you about this matter. I hope that the Taoist priests will not be shocked, let alone angry, and I will apologize here first."
After Shao Xi bowed deeply to the three Taoist priests in front of him, he took out the book he had collected and practiced for ten years from his bag.
He bowed and raised the wrapped cloth bag above his head.
"I'll come and return this thing this time."
