"Do you know Mr. Li Xiuwen, Mr. Li?"
Master Deyuan noticed Wang Changsheng's muttering to himself and asked curiously.
"It's not that I know him, I just heard about him." Wang Changsheng shook his head slightly.
Master Deyuan said with emotion: "Mr. Li Xiuwen, Mr. Li, was the prime minister of Daqian. Although he never practiced Taoism or Buddhism, he was an upright man and dedicated his life to hundreds of millions of people in Daqian. Under the changes he led, Daqian began He despised corvee taxes, emphasized agriculture and commerce, and his country became increasingly powerful. Even those of us who practice Taoism and Buddhism respect him greatly."
"It is said that Mr. Li is also protected by Taoist masters who are impressed by his character and character, so that countless assassinations by enemy countries have ended in failure."
Seeing that the topic was getting a little sidetracked, Wang Changsheng hurriedly said: "Master, let's get back to the matter of the painter."
"Haha." Master Deyuan smiled and said, "It's a bit far-fetched, so let me continue."
"After receiving the praise from Mr. Li, Zhu Zixian's reputation spread widely."
"And he has lived up to this reputation. He has worked harder and harder on his painting skills. His paintings are lifelike. He is a master of painting, which is often hard to find."
"Last year, there was a shortage of rain and severe drought in Anmi County. Zhu Zixian saw it and was anxious in his heart. After thinking hard and inspired by the townspeople's sacrifices to the Dragon King, he decided to draw a picture of a real dragon, hoping that This will induce the Dragon King to rain."
"But it's easy to say it, but after doing it, Zhu Zixian discovered how difficult it is."
"If it's just the shape of a dragon, there are so many rumors in the world that you can draw a rough picture just like a cat or a tiger."
"But this is a picture of a real dragon that is meant to attract the Dragon King's attention. How can it be such a child's play?"
"In order to draw the picture of the real dragon, Zhu Zixian sat alone at home and meditated hard for three days and three nights before starting to write."
"Under his brush, the dragon's body, dragon's claws, dragon's horns, dragon's scales... all jumped out on the paper. But at the last step of the painting, when the finishing touches were made, Zhu Zixian stopped."
"Because he doesn't know how to write anymore."
"There are thousands of creatures in the world, not to mention mortals, even those of us who practice Taoism and worship Buddha. How many of them can see the real dragon?"
"I have never seen the face of a true dragon, and I have never witnessed the god of a true dragon. How can I click on the true dragon's eyes?"
"This is what is said about painting skin and bones, but it is difficult to paint eyes."
"Zhu Zixian stood in front of the Eyeless Dragon Statue and stood there for three days and three nights, and finally died of tears."
"This incident caused quite a stir in Anmi County at the time, but the eye monster incident soon thereafter gradually caused no attention to this matter."
"I have heard about this before." Li Jingshu echoed in a low voice.
Wang Changsheng frowned.
The story of "Painter Zhu Zixian" told by Master Deyuan made him have some guesses.
"You mean that the existence of the eye monster is related to the eyeless dragon painting left by the painter Zhu Zixian?"
The dragon statue has no eyes, but the eye monster steals the eyes of children in Anmi County. After grabbing a certain number of eyeballs, heavy rain falls. It should be the authority of the Dragon King to cast clouds and rain.
In this way, Wang Changsheng himself would not believe it if the eye demon had nothing to do with this painting.
"It's definitely related."
Master Deyuan nodded: "I am ashamed to say that after finding out the reason, I went to the courtyard of the painter Zhu Zixian alone and tried to destroy the eyeless dragon portrait. Unfortunately, it has become the nest of the eye-eyed demon."
"Lao Na tried several times, but ended up being injured and defeated."
"The eye demon is so strong that it is no match for you?" Wang Changsheng was a little surprised.
In his opinion, Master Deyuan's cultivation level is higher than his, at least in the middle stage of inhabitation. Such strength can't deal with a monster that has just been born?
Hearing this, Master Deyuan looked ashamed: "The Buddhist scriptures I practice are not focused on fighting, and the eye demon has many clones, and the third eye between his eyebrows is very powerful."
"My two fists are hard to beat with four hands. Even though I have the intention, I am powerless."
"Now that fellow Taoists are coming, it is a great opportunity."
"Although Taoist friend is just entering Bigu for the first time, he is holding a magical weapon. Longhu Mountain is also famous for killing demons and exterminating demons. His fighting power is not comparable to that of Lao Na."
"If you and I work together, we will have a great chance of eradicating this monster."
Master Deyuan's words made Wang Changsheng suddenly understand, but now, after understanding the cause and effect, he hesitated.
"Master Deyuan, tell me, if we really kill the eye demon, it will be good or bad for Anmi County since there will be no more rain. If they are allowed to choose, what will happen? What’s the scene like?”
Master Deyuan looked deeply at Wang Changsheng and said slowly: "At such an age, fellow Taoist, I am a little surprised to think of this."
"In many things, the survival of the majority has to be sacrificed at the expense of a few. This seems to be a truth accepted by everyone."
"But the Buddha said that all living beings are equal. No one is born to sacrifice for others."
"If you fellow Taoist can't make up your mind right now, you might as well go with me to Anmi County and Zhu Zixian's home to have a look. Only by seeing many things with your own eyes can you have a true understanding."
"That's good." Wang Changsheng nodded.
In fact, he just had an occasional feeling.
For him, the eye demon must be killed. After all, the opponent has already set his sights on him.
Unless the eye demon's true form is destroyed, he will have trouble sleeping and eating.
As for the rainwater problem in Anmi County...
Wang Changsheng is not an immortal, and he has too much time to take care of himself. How can he have the energy to take care of something that even a great monk can't do anything about? However, when we return to Longhu Mountain later, we can try to find solutions to the problem from the bosses.
Among the many profound Taoist teachings he knows, many can control wind and rain.
"Daozhang Wang, Master Deyuan, what about us?" Seeing the two of them getting up to go to Anmi County, Li Chengwu stood up quickly and said with fear on his face.
"You two can just stay in this meditation room with peace of mind." Master Deyuan said: "Hongyin Temple has a magic circle set up by eminent monks of all ages. It is difficult for evil spirits to enter. If you are just a clone of the eye demon, you will not be able to enter the temple."
"Thank you, master, thank you, Taoist priest." Hearing this, brother and sister Li Chengwu hurriedly bowed to express their thanks.
Under the gaze of the two people, the backs of Wang Changsheng and Master Deyuan gradually moved away until they were completely obscured by the thick morning fog.
…
It is thirty miles from Hongyin Temple to Anmi County. The mountain road is rugged and steep, making it difficult to walk.
However, Wang Changsheng and Master Deyuan both had good cultivation skills, so this problem was not a problem. Therefore, in less than an hour, the two of them had arrived at the entrance of Anmi County.
When he first arrived here, Wang Changsheng was attracted by a burst of sad crying.
He turned around and saw nine coffins standing side by side in a square, with white tents hanging from the surrounding wooden frames swirling in the wind like withered leaves.
Several women lay on the coffin and cried loudly.
This is?
Wang Changsheng's eyes showed surprise.
