Putting the coffin into the Qiankun bag, Xue Tianqing carefully looked at the long sword in his hand - Xuanyuan Sword.
Unlike the divine weapons he had seen before, the Xuanyuan Sword was made of bronze, and there were even a few spots of patina on the sword.
The Xuanyuan Sword was originally just an ordinary weapon. It was kept by the ancestors for many years and eventually became a divine weapon. Now it has a restrained edge and looks simple and unpretentious.
Unlike Shen Tie, Xuanyuan Sword cannot be absorbed into Xue Tianqing's body, so it can only be carried on its back.
Looking at the empty tomb with nothing else, Xue Tianqing sighed and prepared to leave.
Taoist Priest Qingyun, who didn't want to stand aside, raised his hands and said: "Chief Immortal, today the path will help you find the bones of your ancestors. Can you keep a secret book as a treasure of the Cuyun Sect's teachings?"
Xue Tianqing frowned: "Only top masters can bring out the full power of these secret techniques. Although fellow Taoists are also cultivators, the disciples of the precious sect have limited cultivation. No matter what kind of secret technique, staying here will sooner or later bring disaster to you. Do you understand what I mean?"
Taoist Master Qingyun smiled: "If the Immortal feels that this matter is inappropriate, I won't force it. It's just that the Jiuyun Temple was damaged a lot. I wonder if the Immortal can give some money as compensation? After all, the Taoist is here to guard the ancestors for the Immortal. For decades.”
Xue Tianqing was extremely speechless upon hearing this: "Tell me the truth, are the disciples of the Cuiyun Sect deceived?"
Taoist Priest Qingyun said with a sneer: "How could it be? In fact, the founder of our sect is considered a first-class master. Speaking of the founder, even the master is the best among men. It's just that the poor Taoist has a dull talent, and the master has not learned much of the heaven-reaching ability, so That’s how the Cumulus School became what it is today.”
Having just experienced the dissipation of the remnant souls of her ancestors, Xue Tianqing was in a bad mood. After throwing a few strings of fine Eastern beads that she had obtained from Baolin Temple but had not given to the green-haired lion to Taoist Qingyun, she took him with her Left the tomb.
When they arrived at the foot of the mountain, Xue Tianqing said seriously: "Although I have taken away the coffins, this is the burial place of our ancestors and cannot be abandoned easily. If you can guard this place well, you will be indispensable when I return from the west. the benefits of."
Then Xue Tianqing came up to Taoist Master Qingyun and said, "Everyone is born the same. The so-called stupidity is purely self-deception. The reason why you are not good at learning is due to the lack of inheritance from your master, otherwise it would not be like this."
Taoist Priest Qingyun's eyes lit up: "What do you mean by Immortal Priest?"
"Haosheng guarding this place. When I come back, I dare not say that you will be able to achieve the body of an immortal by letting you embark on the road to heaven."
Upon hearing this, Taoist Priest Qingyun knelt down on the ground and called him Master, but Xue Tianqing helped him up: "We are both members of the Taoist Sect. I just don't want my Taoist friends to practice hard all their lives and achieve nothing in the end. Why practice Taoism? It's not just to jump out. Looking for eternal life through reincarnation?"
Taoist priest Qingyun was deeply impressed by Xue Tianqing's words. Not only did he say that he must wait for Xue Tianqing to return, he also asked whether he should send Qian Yuanzi into reincarnation.
Xue Tianqing rolled her eyes, then pointed at the Cumulus Temple on the mountain and raised the clouds.
Looking at Xue Tianqing's disappearing figure, Taoist Priest Qingyun stamped his feet and beat his chest. If he had known this, he would have worshiped the coffin more often!
When Xue Tianqing returned to Wuji City, the prince had returned to the East Palace, and the green-haired lion had come to court again. However, the original patched clothes had disappeared, and he was now wearing a brand new dragon robe.
Just now, Liao Qing, who had been tonsured, was escorted out of the south gate by a group of soldiers and headed towards Baolin Temple. Master Sanzang and his disciples also returned to the post.
At the same time, the prince also asked the green-haired lion to issue a decree and summon monks from various temples in Wuji Kingdom to go to Baolin Temple to restore its former glory.
Hearing this, Xue Tianqing glanced at the palace meaningfully: "Master, now that things are over here, it's time for us to set off."
Sanzang asked in confusion: "Why do you have such an expression?"
"This prince is not an ordinary prince. In time, he will become a great leader."
Sanzang was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "Master, I understand."
Xue Tianqing smiled, and then pulled Sanzang aside: "Master, treating the Buddha with Taoism is unfair. If Master will not give up, I am willing to...,"
Before Xue Tianqing could finish speaking, Sanzang grabbed his hand: "Wukong, are you willing to escape into Buddhism?"
Xue Tianqing quickly shook her head: "It's not enough to become a monk. As a monk, I want to protect Master on his journey to the west. I wonder what Master thinks?"
Sanzang was overjoyed when he heard this. Although Xue Tianqing still refused to be ordained, those who could do so were true disciples of Buddhism. If you can become a practitioner today, you will become a disciple of the Buddha tomorrow.
Thinking of this, Sanzang immediately ordered Sha Monk to go to the street and make two sets of monk robes. He was going to strike while the iron was hot and let Bajie join the religion.
Seeing that Sha Monk was about to go out with empty hands, Xue Tianqing quickly pulled him and then stuffed a piece of silver into his hand: "Don't be stupid and listen to Master in everything. It's not right to beg for food even if you have hands and feet. "
Although Xue Tianqing and Bajie only changed their Taoist uniforms into monk robes, Sanzang was still excited and prepared to set off westward immediately.
Seeing that it was getting late and the snow was clear, he persuaded him for a while before letting him rest for the night.
Although Xue Tianqing reappeared in front of Sanzang with a sword on his back, he didn't seem to see it and didn't even ask.
However, Bajie was particularly interested in Xuanyuan Sword and repeatedly begged Xue Tianqing to part ways with him.
After refusing several times but still not being clean, Xue Tianqing finally pushed him to the ground and beat him violently, which finally made him stop thinking.
Early the next morning, the four masters and apprentices said goodbye to the green-haired lion and the civil and military officials, and left the west gate of Wuji City and headed west along the main road.
In the blink of an eye, summer passed and autumn came. Master and disciple had walked thousands of miles, and one day they came to a pine forest.
Looking at the mountains in the distance, Xue Tianqing frowned: It stands to reason that we are almost reaching the Withered Pine Stream, and we don't know what kind of monsters are blocking the way.
Instructing Bajie and Sha Seng to guard Tripitaka, Xue Tianqing jumped into the air to watch carefully.
I saw that although the mountains are steep, there is no evil spirit.
On the contrary, the mountains are filled with clouds and mist, just like a fairy cave.
Xue Tianqing scratched her head: It's hard to say whether there are monsters in a place like this, but there should be a few gods.
Sure enough, when the snow was clear and the sky was clear, I saw a few auspicious clouds floating from the mountains, with four men and one woman standing on them.
When they came closer, the five people raised their hands together and said, "Is this person Sun Xingzhe who came from the Eastern Tang Dynasty to Lingshan to worship Buddha and seek spiritual enlightenment?"
Xue Tianqing returned the courtesy and said, "Exactly."
The old man in the middle smiled slightly: "We heard that the traveler converted to Buddhism the day before yesterday and devoted himself to protecting the Tripitaka on his journey to the West. I didn't expect that in just a few days, I would already see his true appearance."
Then the five people announced their families, namely Jinjie Weng, Fuyun Sou, Guzhi Gong, Lingkongzi, and the woman was Xingxian.
Xue Tianqing was stunned for a moment after hearing this: The Eighteenth Duke of Thorny Ridge, this place should be far away from Thorny Ridge, right?
Jinjie Weng called repeatedly, and Xue Tianqing came back to his senses: "Excuse me, Immortal Chief, is this the Thorn Ridge?"
Fu Yunsou laughed and said, "You're wrong, traveler. This is Qianfu Mountain, not a mountain of thorns. Travelers must also be able to see that we are all just grass and trees. It is only because we have absorbed the essence of the sun and the moon all the year round that we have gained spiritual wisdom and transformation. He became a human being and practiced cultivation through it.”
Lingkongzi followed with a smile and said: "This is not the place to talk. I don't know where the holy monk is. Please go to the barren mountain and sit down."
Looking at the five people in front of him, Xue Tianqing became more and more confused: not only did they not have any evil spirit, but they gave people a sense of sanctity.
Xue Tianqing had felt this kind of feeling in Bajie, whom she just met, but now he has long lost this temperament. This is the nature of an innocent child. Only people who have never been contaminated by desire can be so ethereal.
In other words, these people have no idea what it means to harm others, they only have cultivation in their hearts.
Thinking of this, Xue Tianqing cupped his hands and said: "Thank you to the five immortals. I am extremely tired from traveling for several months. I just want to use your place to wash away the dust on my body. My master is on the road ahead. You all follow me."
The five-person dojo is located on the top of Qianfu Mountain and is called Lingyun Temple.
Standing in front of the door, you have a panoramic view of the entire Qianfu Mountain: you can see swaying pines, green cypresses, dancing exotic flowers, and undulating grasses in the mountain. It is really a blessed place.
Sanzang took a deep breath: "This place can be called a scene in the world. The five immortals are really at ease."
Fu Yunsou smiled and said: "Holy Monk, please come into the temple to rest, and let us show our kindness to the landlord. If the Holy Monk feels that the scenery here is not bad, you can stay for a few more days."
Sanzang sighed: "Thank you all, but the poor monk has made an oath in front of the King of Tang to bring the scriptures back to the East as soon as possible, so I don't dare to delay."
After entering Lingyun Temple and arriving at the main hall, the guests and hosts were seated. Xingxian and Fuyunsou chatted with Master Sanzang and his disciples, while the other three went to prepare the fast meal.
About half an hour later, Fu Yunsou entered the hall and asked his master and apprentice to move. When they arrived at the side hall, they saw various seasonal vegetables and fresh fruits on the table.
Jinjie Weng was a little embarrassed: "We really didn't know that the holy monk was coming here today, so we didn't make any preparations. We could only treat him with special products from the barren mountains. Please forgive me."
Sanzang clasped his hands together and thanked him: "Immortal, you are very polite. We have not seen such a sumptuous meal for several months."
I don't know if it's because of Bailong's huge body, but Bajie has been eating more and more these days, which makes Xue Tianqing feel that he is getting closer to the Zhu Bajie in his impression.
As soon as Sanzang finished thanking him, he rushed to the table, picked up a bunch of bananas and stuffed them into his mouth, causing Xingxian beside him to cover his mouth and laugh.
Seeing this, Sanzang shook his head helplessly. He wanted to scold him, but was stopped by Fu Yunsou.
Then he explained that it was autumn now, and there were as many fruits and vegetables as he wanted, so he didn't have to worry about not being able to feed Bajie enough.
Just when everyone was humbly preparing to take their seats, Ling Kongzi hurriedly walked in.
Although he quietly retreated after seeing everyone, the anxious look on his face was beyond words.
Although Jinjie Weng and others did not notice Ling Kongzi, Xue Tianqing saw him clearly.
He chased out of the palace in a few steps: "Immortal, what's important?"
Lingkongzi smiled awkwardly: "Nothing, please elders, please eat first."
Xue Tianqing rolled her eyes, and then said: "In that case, how about inviting the Immortal to join us at the table?"
Before Ling Kongzi could refuse, Fu Yunsou's voice sounded from behind Xue Tianqing: "Come now? It's really too much of a lie!"
