I'm just an ordinary Taoist priest

Chapter 227
In the Shangqing sect, inside the brand-new Taiyuanbao Hall, Master Mingxi cheerfully touched the brand-new maid screen, almost shedding tears.

Gu Yao hummed softly in embarrassment, and reminded Master Mingxi to take back his hand.

"Ahem," Master Mingxi put away his exaggerated expression, and his expression became solemn, "Gu Yao, you finally woke up, how do you feel now?"

Gu Yao looked at the bright and dazzling room: "It's all right, real person, is this Taiyuan Palace?"

Master Mingxi quietly hid the screen: "You also know that there were thieves who sneaked into Maoshan that day, plundered wantonly, destroyed my sect's house and classics, and the Taiyuan Palace was also destroyed, so the poor Taoist order The disciple has repainted it."

"This doesn't seem to be a whitewash but a reconstruction? And I remember that the Celestial Master is guarding here? Could someone break in under the eyes of the Celestial Master and loot the place in front of him? Isn't this stepping on the heavens?" Teacher's face?"

"It didn't come in, but they fought too much outside and broke everything outside, so Pindao thought about it and repainted it together."

Gu Yao took a look and was dazzled by the gold, red and gems inlaid everywhere.

The four pillars reaching the sky are brightly painted with bright red paint, painted with immortals driving clouds, Taoist priests soaring through the fog, rolling mountains, surging clear water, and shining golden paint on the roof. The walls are painted with patterns of people and gods. They all look rich.

It just looks too rich, so that it is a bit rustic, like a person wearing a mink belt and a big gold chain.

The only thing that hasn't changed in the hall is the Sanqing statue. The color is dim but heavy, full of the thickness of time. It looks out of place in this room. Gu Yao thinks it might be more harmonious to replace it with a golden Buddha.

After a quick glance, Gu Yao was just about to talk to Master Mingxi about old ways and ask him about the so-called places outside the pass, when he heard footsteps behind him.

Immediately, Master Mingxi shouted loudly: "Nephew, come, take a look at Gu Yao, Kunyang, the Taoist name I gave has been sent to Jingye Division for registration, it is considered as a member of our Shangqing, at least half of it .”

"Mingxi old bastard, what did you do to the Taiyuan Palace?"

The people behind were silent for a moment, and then suddenly jumped into a rage: "You old bastard, you are going to build a treasure hall during this period, so you just built this like this? Did you throw your head into the cesspit?"

Gu Yao turned around and saw that the jumper was an old Taoist with white hair and white brows, his eyes were clear, but his whole body revealed a faint look, like an old man who had come to the end of his life and was dying soon.

Master Mingxi listened to him swearing with a smile, and waited until the old Taoist came to his side before introducing: "Gu Yao, this is my nephew, Guangshuo, you can just call him brother."

Gu Yao hastily saluted: "I've seen a real person."

Guangshuo looked at Gu Yao, then looked at Die'er behind Gu Yao: "It's my demeanor, this ghost is well-raised."

Gu Yao twitched the corner of his mouth, didn't intend to explain, turned his head to Master Mingxi and said: "Really, when I came out of Dantu, I got some news and wanted to ask you a question or two."

Master Mingxi sighed: "Gu Yao, sorry, your master is such a proud person, how could he be willing?"

"It's not this one. I heard that there may be fragments of my master's soul in the place outside the pass."

Ming Xi and Guang Shuo stared at each other, then said: "Who told you this news, this person may not have good intentions."

"Then the news is true?"

Guangshuo said: "Really, but if you go outside the pass and really find it, then you may not be far from death."

"Ah? Ask the real person for advice." Gu Yao hurriedly saluted and asked.

Guangshuo said, "Have you ever heard of Chumaxian?"

"Of course I've heard it. It's a continuation of the branch of the witch religion. There are more in the Northeast. They believe in the use of demons and elves. But what does this have to do with outside the pass? Could it be that their spells came from outside the pass? "

Guangshuo said: "Then think about why they can't enter the Central Plains, and can only live in a corner forever?"

Gu Yao thought for a while: "Because if you come in, you will be beaten by a Taoist priest, and after the fight, you will be beaten by a monk. Although the dispute between Buddhism and Taoism is only kept in the dark, it has already been robbed too much. How can other people come to share."

Hearing Gu Yao's words, Guang Shuo couldn't help laughing: "What you said is interesting and reasonable, but Pindao never thought about it before."

He chuckled and explained earnestly: "Because we Central Plains people, mainly referring to the most common people, do not actually have faith. They worship Taoist ancestors, Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, which is not pious enough in essence. Their mentality is more like a I enshrined you, you should bless me, if you don't bless me, then I will smash you."

"Many times they believe in and worship, either because they hope to live a good life, or because they are afraid of being retaliated."

"It's not just them, even our group of Taoists, worshiping the Taoist ancestor is not about faith, but gratitude, thanking him for blazing a path for us, so we offer incense."

"But it's not the same in the land outside the pass. They live in a mixture of humans and demons. They believe in gods, and their wrath disappears. Everything is decided by their gods."

"So it can be understood that in our Central Plains, it is the way of heaven that controls everything. The way of heaven regards all things as equal. He exists from the beginning to the end, and exercises the power of heaven according to the law of heaven."

"In the land outside the pass, all kinds of gods have stolen the power of heaven."

"Your master, your soul is scattered inside the pass, without leaving a trace, but the gods outside the pass may not be like this. They may covet your master, so they steal some of the fragments that fell to the place outside the pass."

"So, there may be fragments of your master's soul in the land outside the pass."

After Gu Yao finished listening, he hurriedly thanked: "So that's the case, thank you for your guidance."

Guangshuo shook his head: "Don't be in a hurry to thank me, I'm here to pour cold water on you. The gods believed in outside the pass are actually very similar to Chuma Xian. In essence, they are not gods, not even comparable to fierce gods like Yama, but demons. , or a demon."

"Chumaxian, Chumaxian, people are just puppets, they are the carriers of power. They gain power by offering sacrifices to those monsters and spirits as a price."

"This way is actually the way people outside the pass live. It's just that inside the pass is the world of humans. Those monsters have to sign a contract, but there is no such contract outside the pass. They are cruel and ruthless, without any morals. Your master's soul The pieces fell into their hands"

Gu Yao categorically interrupted: "Since this is the case, then the junior is going to go, how can I let my teacher suffer such a thing."

Guangshuo sighed: "Okay, Pindao went to the outside of the customs when he was young, and I would like to ask you a few words, go to the outside of the customs and try to retrieve your master's fragments, don't become a Yang God, once you enter the Yang God, you will be like Light a candle in the dark, and those guys can't wait to come after you."

"In addition, those things outside the customs are strong and weak. The weak ones are not even as good as you now, but the ones that can intercept your master's soul and prevent it from dissipating must be terrifyingly strong. If they don't become Yang God, how can they be opponents? .”

Gu Yao understood what he meant. For ordinary people, this is a dead end.

If you don't become a Yang God, you won't be able to snatch the old soul fragments, but you can become a Yang God, that is to light a lamp in the latrine and look for shit.

Fortunately, I have embarked on the road of Jindan, but I don’t know whether the Jindan is dazzling. During this period of practice, I need to test it. Gu Yao thought to himself, and thanked Master Guangshuo again and again: "Thanks for the guidance, the junior is determined and determined." OK."

Hearing what he said, Guangshuo sighed again, and his old anger became heavier. He planned to quarrel with Master Mingxi again, but he didn't want to scold him anymore, but turned around to face Mingxi wearily. Xi said: "I've seen this child before, so I'll do as you wish. I don't have much time, so I'll go out for a walk tomorrow."

Master Mingxi nodded, and then Master Guangshuo left here surrounded by a group of young Taoist priests.

When his figure disappeared, Master Mingxi said with some emotion: "Guangshuo accidentally became Yangshen, and was injured outside the customs. He is dozens of years younger than me, but he is coming to an end."

"This time I was awakened and shot, but I couldn't sleep again until the fairy gate opened."

"If it weren't for the protection of the Heavenly Sword, I would have to sleep like him for as long as the eternity."

Listening to his emotion, Gu Yao also understood in his heart that becoming a fairy is not a good thing, and for Da Zongmen, there should be no consensus on the table.

"Really, if this is the case, then Gu Yao said goodbye and went home. After going out for a long time, I don't know if the water at home has boiled."

Master Mingxi glanced at him: "Are you sure you don't want to stay in my Shangqing faction? Poor Dao can specifically allow you not to enter the Shangqing sect, but you can also enter the blessed land to practice and practice my Shangqing exercises."

"No, I don't belong here. Maybe when I return home, the stagnation in my heart will dissipate a lot, and my cultivation will be faster."

Master Mingxi nodded when he heard what he said: "Okay, if that's the case, then I'll take you to Qingshui County."

Gu Yao didn't refuse, and he wasn't sure if someone was still ambushing him. It's a good thing to have a top-notch escort, Daoist Mingxi, and thank you again right now.

The Heavenly Sword turned into the sky and became the size of a small boat. The two of them lifted the sword and flew into the clouds.

After flying away from Shangqing for a long time, Master Mingxi said softly: "Impermanence is on your body, right?"

"Don't answer, I said, listen, lest you be overheard."

Gu Yao just opened his mouth and closed it again.

Tianjian's speed was a little slower.

"You keep that thing and hide it, but don't leak it anymore. Everyone is just guessing. On the front, the big guy won't come to take it, but it can't stop a kid from begging. You bite your teeth and disappear. Those who open their mouths should be hit, and those who stretch out their hands should be beheaded, don't be afraid, there are poor people, they dare not do anything."

"That Shi Bi escaped and was seriously injured. If nothing else happened, he fled outside the customs. He won't be able to come back in a short time. There is no one who can't recover for decades. You don't have to worry about him retaliating."

"I don't know what the celestial master is thinking, but the position of the celestial master is both a glory and a shackle. He can't do much for you. Longhushan will probably stand opposite you. Don't expect too much from that side. "

"Your Third Martial Uncle was finally taken away by a Living Buddha, and I don't know what happened after that."

"This time, the chief has seen from the beginning to the end. No one knows what he thinks, but he probably won't do anything to you."

"The Fuxi Pagoda is about to open, and the selection will start in about one month. You'd better participate. It's always good to learn more about the magic arts."

Master Mingxi rambled on for a long time, and finally left him a paper crane.

"You can use it to contact me. If there is a life-and-death crisis, just destroy it."

Putting Gu Yao at the gate of Qingshui County, he returned to Maoshan with his sword.

"It's like a lifetime away."

Gu Yao stood at the gate of the city, looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar city wall, feeling a little dazed.

Passers-by saw Gu Yao and greeted him warmly: "Little Daoist Gu, you are back!"

When Gu Yao responded, the man looked at Die Er behind Gu Yao again, showing an ambiguous smile: "It's good for the Taoist priest to come back, and go back and rest earlier. During this time, Maoshan Taoist Temple is very prosperous, but everyone is surprised. Where have you been, now that you are back, the incense in the Taoist temple will probably be even stronger."

Very prosperous?Strong incense?
Gu Yao's melancholy was interrupted by his words, and before he had time to ask, the man entered the city.

After thinking about it, Gu Yao didn't catch up, but took Die'er directly back to the mountain.

"My family's Taoist temple is on the first mountain on this road. It's very close to the city. It's called White Goose Mountain." Gu Yao walked and said to Die'er by the way.

In just such a short distance, I met many people, many of whom recognized him and greeted him beamingly.

Although Gu Yao was also very popular in the past, the level of enthusiasm this time was somewhat beyond his imagination.

"What happened while I was away?"

With doubts, he came to the foot of the mountain and saw that the originally winding mountain road had been widened several times, and the bare trees on both sides were now tied with red threads and wooden signs.

"The wooden sign for praying for blessings is quite exquisite. Why does my Taoist temple have such a business? Could it be that someone has occupied the magpie's nest?"

Gu Yao glanced at the sign twice, couldn't hold back, raised his breath lightly, and rushed towards the Taoist temple with a flickering figure.

Before I saw the house, I saw the rising white gas. If it wasn't for the white smoke, I'm afraid I thought it was on fire.

After seeing the room clearly, Gu Yao stopped in his tracks, not daring to go any further.

Die Er asked curiously, "Why didn't you leave, Young Master?"

"I feel like I've gone the wrong way. This...is nothing like the Taoist temple in my memory."

Gu Yao's eyes widened, a little in disbelief.

The original simple huts were replaced by tall tile-roofed houses, several in rows.

A bronze tripod stood in the yard, and several people were presenting incense around the tripod.

"Maoshan Taoist Temple, yes, with such an arrogant name, how can other wild grasses dare to name it?"

After reading the sign at the door three times, Gu Yao dared to walk in.

Carefully bypassing the sincere pilgrims, Gu Yao walked into the main hall.

Incense was wafting in the hall, and the strong smell of incense made Gu Yao feel relieved.

A white cat in a tiger fur coat looks like a human being, with its hind feet on the ground, leaning against a wall as if dozing off, and a wooden sign is erected beside it: "Your Majesty asks for a lottery, try a hundred spirits."

A hedgehog was wearing a Taoist robe and holding a rag, wiping the altar over and over again tirelessly.

A few small snakes were wrapped around the oil lamp on the altar, motionless like sculptures.

A fiery red fox, also wearing Taoist robes, faces the Sanqing statue, with its back to the door, wagging its tail, and two yellow foxes sit beside it.

Three lines of characters were sewn on the back of the yellow fox's Taoist robe.

"Happy fox, fox head transfer luck, three taels of silver to touch once, five taels of silver to touch twice, ten taels of silver to touch three times (yellow)"

"Red ones are forbidden!"

Gu Yao snorted softly, Xi Yan turned around, and the swaying fluffy tail turned into an iron rod and couldn't move. There was an unbelievable light in the dark eyes. After a moment of silence, it let out a happy gurgling , plunged into Gu Yao's arms.

(End of this chapter)