Bai Xianglong and others gathered around Gong Mengbi and sat down, introducing him to the guests in Xiufeng Temple.
Xiufeng Temple is a Buddhist temple on Lingyan Mountain. It has a quiet scenery and strange rocks, which is unique and interesting.
Gong Mengbi could clearly see that the monks in Xiufeng Temple were both monsters and ordinary people.
King Shicheng is of course the biggest monster. He is not the abbot, but he is more majestic than the abbot. The abbot helped him in front and back, trying to please him. He didn't know whether it was like this on weekdays, or whether he was coaxing him on his birthday.
Bai Xianglong sat under Gong Mengbi and said: "These guests are all colleagues from the near side. They have either been favored by King Shicheng or have some friendship with King Shicheng. Some of them are here to fight against the autumn wind because King Shicheng has generously spent money."
Gong Mengbi glanced at it, then withdrew his gaze, and the thunder collector sneered and said: "These guests are quite mixed. They are covered in scales and armor, covered in fishy smell, and there are only a few of them who look like humans. You Just bring the Great Immortal to meet these people?"
Bai Xianglong said sarcastically: "The King of Shicheng is a Buddhist and has always been fond of giving favors and forming good relationships. Naturally, he has made more friends. But of course I did not bring the great immortal here to talk to them, but for the three distinguished guests."
Gong Mengbi looked at Bai Xianglong with a somewhat interested expression.
Bai Xianglong cheered up and said: "One of them is the turtle official in the Taihu Water God Palace. This old turtle is very old and can speak well in front of the Taihu God. He was the prime minister of the Taihu God in the early years. He is very old. After he died, his mind became confused, so he retired to live in retirement, but he was still working as an errand in the shrine."
Gong Mengbi added: "The one who sold you the water brew?"
Bai Xianglong's face suddenly felt hot, and he had no choice but to push the pot over and said, "It's him."
Bai Xianglong turned around and said: "The second one is the envoy from Fangfangshan Mountain. King Shicheng is quite prestigious in Gusu and can speak well in front of the Wutong God of Fangfangshan Mountain. Every year on his birthday, the Holy Mother of Fangfangshan Mountain will send one. The envoy wishes him birthday."
Gong Mengbi's heart moved, but he just thought about it and said: "I have never heard of the name of the Holy Mother of Fangshan Mountain, but I have only heard a little about the Wutong God. She seems to be very popular."
Bai Xianglong said: "Exactly! In Gusu, no one else knows, but Wutong God cannot help but know Wutong God. Wutong God is the first-class god in Gusu, with countless temples and prosperous incense, and rules many ghosts and gods in Gusu. , even the God of Taihu Lake and the Great City God of Gusu must be courteous."
Speaking of this, Bai Xianglong glanced left and right, and whispered: "There are countless soldiers under the command of Wutong God. Although the five gods have different personalities, they are not easy to get along with. This has to mention Fangshan. Holy Mother."
"The Holy Mother is the mother of the God of Five Tongs. Although she is not very virtuous and her abilities are not strong, the God of Five Tongs has always been filial and never disobeyed her mother. Therefore, it doesn't matter if she offends the God of Five Tongs. As long as she can invite the Holy Mother, There is room for change. Because of this, no one can offend the Holy Mother."
"Although the Holy Mother is extremely kind-hearted, even if she doesn't want to pursue the matter, she will inevitably be criticized by the Great God of Five Elements."
Gong Mengbi raised his eyebrows and said, "I see, who is the last one?"
Bai Xianglong said: "The last one is the Great Immortal's own family, the Sword Immortal Su Shangxian of Yuquan Cave in Tianping Mountain. Su Shangxian specializes in swordsmanship and is not the same person as us. He has some friendship with King Shicheng and occasionally sees him here. Him. But there is a high probability that he will not come today."
Bai Xianglong looked at Gong Mengbi and said, "They are all people Su Shangxian doesn't want to see."
Gong Mengbi narrowed his eyes slightly and murmured: "Su Shangxian... his surname is Su..."
Bai Xianglong didn't hear what he said clearly, and couldn't help but have some doubts on his face.
Gong Mengbi glanced at him, smiled inexplicably, and said, "You are well-informed and know everything."
Bai Xianglong said: "Everywhere, it's all just for the favor of fellow Taoists."
While he was talking, he saw five divine lights piercing the night sky and arriving in front of Xiufeng Temple.
King Shicheng went up to greet him and said, "The envoy from Fangshan Mountain is here. Please come inside."
Five middle-aged people in brocade clothes came forward holding a brocade box. The leader stepped forward and said: "The Holy Mother congratulates King Shicheng on his birthday. This is the spiritual ginseng given to the King by the Holy Mother."
King Shicheng opened the brocade box. Inside the box was a spiritual ginseng locked by a red rope. This spiritual ginseng was shaped like an old man, almost human-like. As soon as he opened the box, the strong medicinal fragrance attracted the guests to raise their heads and step down. , I want to take two more puffs.
King Shicheng was surprised and quickly closed the box and said, "Thank you, Holy Mother. Come on, please take a seat."
These five middle-aged people walked together, walking in the same footsteps. Although they looked different and wore different clothes, their energy was connected. Although they were five people, they seemed to be one person.
The leader said: "Before leaving, the Holy Mother said that your Dharma is profound, and please go to Fangfang Mountain to give lectures to our great god when you are free."
King Shicheng's face changed slightly and he said: "With my little ability, how dare I show my shame in front of the Great God of Wutong?"
The five people stopped, looked at King Shicheng with five pairs of eyes, and said, "But the Holy Mother invites us, so we still want to go."
King Shicheng laughed and said: "That's natural. How can I not go to the Holy Mother to express my love? I haven't seen the Holy Mother for a long time, and I still miss her very much."
Only then did these five people sit down.
King Shicheng is wearing a cassock and a monk's hat. The cassock is made of gold and silver threads, dotted with agate and coral. He has a kind appearance, and he is really as kind-hearted as the big Buddha in the temple.
King Shicheng raised his wine glass and said, "Thank you all for your love and coming to the old monk's birthday banquet. The old monk would like to toast you all."
After a glass of wine, the atmosphere suddenly became warm.
Bai Xianglong toasted King Shicheng with a glass of wine and said some auspicious words, which made King Shicheng very happy.
After drinking and drinking each other, the tight qi between the five gods gradually broke down. From five people as one, they became five gods, all monsters in the mountains.
The leader was a jackal, who stared at Gong Mengbi and asked, "King Shicheng, this fellow Taoist looks strange to me."
King Shicheng introduced them and said: "This is Jinting Immortal. He has just come to Gusu not long ago. Now he has settled in Shenjing Palace. He is the master of West Dongting Mountain."
"This person behind him is..."
Black Dragon snorted coldly and said, "I am the thunder collector."
King Shicheng's expression remained unchanged, and he had already conveyed the origin of the black dragon to the Five Rampant Gods.
Wu Yangshen showed a bit of surprise, looked at Gong Mengbi with admiration, toasted frequently, and looked like he was sorry to meet him late. He introduced the power of Fangfang Mountain to him, and invited Gong Mengbi to visit Fangfang Mountain.
Before the Five Ramps God opened his mouth, Gong Mengbi had already seen through their thoughts, and they just wanted to recruit him for the Wutong God.
But Gong Mengbi was not willing to go to Shangshan Mountain and stay low, but just a few words diverted them to who knows where.
Halfway through the feast, I saw a dark cloud slowly flying over with moisture.
King Shicheng put down his bowl and chopsticks and said with a smile: "This old guy is finally here."
The water mist dissipated, and an old man with a rich figure and droopy eyes appeared in Xiufeng Temple.
King Shicheng personally welcomed him and said: "Prime Minister Turtle is finally here."
Prime Minister Gui sighed and said: "I am old and my legs and feet are inconvenient, so I have kept you waiting for a long time."
