"Well, I'm not hungry. You go to eat first. After eating, you wait for me under the big tree in front." Zhao Chuan pointed to the tree not far away and drove the little Taoist boy away.
At this time, Zhao Chuan and the little Taoist boy had left the host's courtyard and arrived near the middle hall of the main building complex. Not far from the nave, there is a big tree several arms thick.
Qingfeng Temple is actually very large. After many expansions, the entire Taoist temple covers several hills.
After the little Taoist boy left, Zhao Chuan began to walk around.
The courtyard where the host lives is not far from the nave, because it is the original old courtyard where the host originally lived. Although it was later expanded, the host's residence has never been moved.
However, the places where other Taoists live have been moved away, especially those who practice inner alchemy Kung Fu. Because they need a quiet environment, they live in scattered places, which provides convenience for assassinating the old host.
This was Zhao Chuan's own analysis after later asking Xiao Daotong what he knew about the situation.
Zhao Chuan wanted to find Qi Yatou, so he walked around a few times and yelled but got no response.
Zhao Chuan did not dare to go far because the place was so big and he was not familiar with it and was afraid of getting lost. He was also afraid that the little Taoist boy would come back soon after dinner. More importantly, he was afraid that Qi Yatou would not be able to find him when he came back after having enough fun.
Fortunately, the hall was empty, there were only a few people, and no one asked Zhao Chuan when he yelled, otherwise someone in charge would have come to scold him for making noise.
It was getting dark. Zhao Chuan turned around a few times and couldn't find Qi Yatou, so he had to come back and stand under the big tree near the central hall and wait.
I don’t know where the place to watch the meal is, nor how long it took them to eat. In short, no one from Xiao Daotong and Qi Yatou came after dark.
I don't know where these seven girls died, and Zhao Chuan was a little angry.
This little vixen just loves to see the scenery and the strange things, but this characteristic is similar to Zhao Chuan.
Zhao Chuan stood in the darkness and waited for a full hour before he saw a small black shadow running towards him in a hurry.
The little figure ran to Zhao Chuan under the tree. He didn't say a word and stood with his head lowered and breathing heavily.
Although he couldn't see clearly in the dark, Zhao Chuan knew that this was the little Taoist boy.
Through the light coming from the nearby nave, he could tell that the Taoist boy's face was red and glowing. It seemed that this was due to the sweat and blood from running in a hurry.
The little Taoist boy stood with his head down, panting heavily, and said nothing. He was probably afraid of being scolded for being late, because he also knew that the host was the nephew of the host.
Zhao Chuan was never a bossy person. He only said softly, "Take me to my apartment quickly. I'm a little tired."
The little Taoist boy seemed a little surprised. He was stunned for a moment and then immediately moved forward to lead the way.
Although it was a bit dark and the little Taoist boy did not hold a lantern, he walked very quickly and was obviously very familiar with this place.
In the dark, I followed him. Along the way, the path boy did not forget to remind my feet of things like going up and down steps or threshold stones from time to time.
While walking, Zhao Chuan found the right opportunity to ask the little Taoist boy why it took so long to eat. He was afraid that even ten cows could eat enough food in an hour.
The little Taoist boy was not angry when he saw that Zhao Chuan was late, and the reason for being held accountable was that he was on the way to his residence. He felt that Zhao Chuan was a kind master, so he was not overly afraid.
The little Taoist boy said that he didn't have long to eat, but he still had to deliver food to several elderly Taoist priests with limited mobility. Because most of them didn't live in the same place, it was delayed.
Zhao Chuan believed it.
Because Xiao Dao looked submissive, and it didn't look like he was making up lies to deceive others. Besides, I also saw that Qingfeng Temple must be very big, and many Taoists don't live together.
The current situation is really embarrassing for this little Taoist boy. No one in Qingfeng Guan is at home. They have all gone to Jiangzhou City to help the Marquis. There are very few people left.
After walking around a stick of incense, I stopped in front of an independent small courtyard.
After entering the small courtyard, the little Taoist boy asked Zhao Chuan to wait while standing in the courtyard.
The little Taoist boy went into the house and lit the oil lamp. Through the window paper, he saw him busy inside again, and then he came back and asked Zhao Chuan to come in.
This is a three-room house. The two rooms on the right are directly connected, and the one on the left is a single room separated by a wall and a small wooden door.
The furniture in the house is very simple. Apart from the necessary daily necessities, there is no extraneous furnishings.
Fortunately, there are two beds indoors, one in the single room and one in the two rooms connected directly to each other. Although they are not very large bamboo couches, Zhao Chuan is very satisfied.
There are tables and stools in the two large rooms, and there is nothing except a bamboo couch in one room.
Zhao Chuan sat down at the table and saw a teapot on it. He wanted to pour a glass of water to drink, but when he picked it up, he felt that it was empty.
This was expected by Zhao Chuan. No one has come to the Taoist temple for a long time and it is almost empty. This house is also used to entertain guests. It is logical that there is no water in the teapot. No one knows that guests will come to stay today and prepare it in advance. Good tea.
The little Taoist boy stood for a moment, said that he still wanted to serve the host, and then left.
It was very quiet in the temple, and there was no watchman to call the time, but Zhao Chuan estimated that it was almost the end of the afternoon.
After sitting on two sticks of incense, Zhao Chuan heard footsteps in the courtyard. It was probably the Taoist boy bringing tea, because just now he saw Zhao Chuan pouring water.
But before the footsteps reached the door, there was a clang and the sound of metal objects falling on the stone floor in the courtyard.
Zhao Chuan hurriedly stood up and walked to the door. He leaned over and took a look under the indoor light, and found that the person who came was actually Qi Yatou. She had her hands full of things and accidentally dropped a copper basin to the ground.
Zhao Chuan hurriedly went out of the house to greet him, only to find that the copper basin was brought with water. The basin fell to the ground and all the water was spilled.
Qi Yatou carried other things into the house and asked Zhao Chuan to bring in the empty basin as well.
"Why did you come here? Where did you go to play?" Zhao Chuan entered the house and started to complain about Qi Yatou.
Qi Yatou said you are still ungrateful. I went to find food and drink for you, and I also found water for washing your face. Unfortunately, the basin fell and the water was spilled. My feet were swollen.
Zhao Chuan was unhappy at first, but when he saw that she was still being reasonable, he snorted and said that it would take an hour or two just to find these things?
Qi Yatou said she wanted to take a look around Qingfeng Temple.
Zhao Chuan said lightly, "Does it look good?"
Qi Yatou said it looked good.
The more Zhao Chuan talked, the less interesting he became. He curled his lips and asked, "What's so good about this?"
Qi Yatou smiled and said that such a big Taoist temple, with few people, looks empty, doesn’t it look good?
Zhao Chuan was speechless.
Qi Yatou said I won’t joke with you anymore, I’m actually going to hunt for treasures for you.
Treasure hunt?
Qi Yatou is right, we fox tribe are born to like to explore treasures and secrets. Didn’t I tell you that we have this professional hobby? I just went out to see if it was possible to find anything that could crack your sealed acupuncture points.
Zhao Chuan said stop talking. The Qingfeng Temple has no treasures now. In the past, there were two treasures to control the temple: the two secret books "Changchun Zhenjing" and "Heqi Immortal Technique".
Then Zhao Chuan briefly told Qi Yatou what his third uncle had just told him about Qingfeng Temple and the historical situation of the Zhao family.
Since Qi Yatou followed him, there was no need to hide her.
After Qi Yatou heard this, she immediately said that it seemed that I was right to go out and wander around just now, and I discovered something.
Zhao Chuan asked what happened?
Qi Yatou said: First, I found that the mountain below Qingfeng Temple was empty.
Zhao Chuan said there is nothing strange about this. This is the basement of other people's houses. No matter temples or Taoist temples, even ordinary people's homes have this. It is used as a kiln or to store food or people in emergencies.
Qi Yatou said that the cellar under Qingfengguan was too big.
Zhao Chuan pouted again and asked how big it could be? Stop chatting, you’ve been walking all day, you’re tired, it’s getting late, go to bed!
Qi Yatou said don't worry, please listen to me first: the cellar of this Qingfeng Temple is almost as big as the Qingfeng Temple above!
The cellar is almost as big as the Qingfengguan above? Just kidding! Zhao Chuan showed an expression of disbelief.
The overall area of Qingfeng Temple is indeed quite large, covering several nearby hills. If there were such a large cellar, it would have taken hundreds of years to dig.
Looking at Zhao Chuan's disdainful expression, Qi Yatou said it was true. I found an entrance and went in for a walk. I found that the mountain below was almost hollowed out. There were wide tunnels everywhere, connected to each other, like a maze. , I finally moved out. If the smell of our fox family hadn't been left everywhere I walked, I'd probably have to stay down there!
seriously? Zhao Chuan suddenly became interested.
Qi Yatou can lie to you about such a thing? After I told you, you definitely want to go and see me. How could I take you there if I lied to you?
Zhao Chuan asked what was below? Found a treasure that can break my sealed acupuncture points?
Qi Yatou smiled and said that this was not available for the time being. The space inside was too big to wander around for a while, but she found that there was a large amount of food and armors and weapons for soldiers inside.
Zhao Chuan was very disappointed when he heard this and said that this was of no use to me. I would not live in underground seclusion or serve as a soldier.
Qi Yatou said this may be related to the previous history of your Zhao family and Qingfengguan?
Zhao Chuan said he could pull him down. Now I only care about how to restore my cultivation.
After chatting for a while, Zhao Chuan yawned. He must have been busy all day and said he was really tired, so he might as well rest.
It's almost Haishi, and it's time to rest.
Zhao Chuan asked Qi Yatou to sleep in the inner room and he slept in the two outer rooms.
As soon as Zhao Chuan finished taking over, footsteps sounded in the small courtyard again. It sounded like the sound was not that of one person.
After a while, there was a knock in the room, and the little Taoist boy's voice came from outside, saying that he was here to deliver something.
After opening the door and coming in, I found two little Taoist boys.
The little Taoist boy who came just now said he came a little late because he had to wait for the host.
The two Taoist boys brought two sets of toiletries, tea, a bucket of water, and a few changes of clothes.
Zhao Chuan saw that this person had thought so carefully, so out of curiosity he took it and looked through it, and found a light blue cloth robe among them.
The robe is left-fronted, with finely knitted plated cloth buttons and exquisite materials. There is a black and white Tai Chi pattern embroidered on the back and the front hem is embroidered with colorful Bagua and Five Elements. It is full of elegance in the solemnity, and contains a mysterious wind under the solemnity. .
This is a Taoist robe.
The little Taoist boy from before told Zhao Chuan that he would wear this Taoist robe to see the abbot tomorrow.
The little Taoist boy who came later was a girl. She looked to be about ten years old. She had thick eyebrows and big eyes, with a low-brow look. Although she was not very good-looking, she was not annoying either.
The two Taoist boys put away the things they had brought, and after speaking, they bowed their heads and exited the house. They did not forget to close the door after leaving the yard.
"I'm just a nominal disciple of Xiaoyaozi. Besides, I'm not a Taoist priest of Qingfeng Temple. What does it mean to give me a Taoist robe?"
After the Taoist boys left, Zhao Chuan asked Qi Yatou doubtfully.
Qi Yatou didn't reply. Maybe she just saw that the two little Taoist boys were very thin and not looking very good, so she said, "Oh, it's so late. This kid is busy and hasn't slept yet. It seems like he's here." It’s not that easy either.”
There are also bell and drum towers in Taoist temples, and they also tell the time, but they stop after Haishi, because Taoists have to rest after Haishi.
But tonight, I didn't hear the time being announced at Qingfeng Temple. It seemed that there weren't many people in the temple, and there weren't even people calling the watch.
Zhao Chuan couldn't sleep because he was thinking about something.
The one year agreed with Han Yu'er is coming soon, but my cultivation has been wasted. How can I treat her if I can't release my true energy?
In fact, it's not that I don't have true energy, it's because my Tanzhong point is blocked and my luck path is blocked, so I can't release true energy.
Another thing, even if you don't treat Han Yuer's illness, you still have to practice martial arts to improve your cultivation.
How could I have met that crazy uncle? What an unlucky thing.
Zhao Chuan hopes Xiaoyaozi can come back to Qingfengguan soon.
He can wait for three to five days at most. If he doesn't come for a long time, he will have to go to Jiangzhou City to find him. Although his third uncle wouldn't let him go to Jiangzhou City, what would happen if he did?
Aren't you just afraid that the Marquis will cause trouble for you? I haven't offended him in any way, so what else can he do to me? Besides, he also treated his daughter and others on the ship?
The more Zhao Chuan thinks about it, the more he can't sleep...
