Chapter 68: "Chapter Sixty-Eight, Gaozhou"
En route.
Baili Lin acted as he pleased, jumped onto the carriage, raised his hand, and a jar of wine that was tied automatically flew into his hand, slapped open the sealing mud, first took a deep sip, and then poured it into his mouth.
In the caravan, there was a person who looked like a steward suddenly saw a flower in front of him, and an indifferent young Taoist with a cloak appeared, and he actually snatched the wine that he needed to worship the Dao Palace, and drank it as if no one was there, and he was immediately furious, and said, "Where did the wild Taoist priest come from, what are you still doing in a daze, why don't you take him down quickly!"
He didn't see where Baili Lonely appeared, but some floating boys in the mountains always liked to climb the wall and steal goods by swinging down the vine rope, which was also a common thing, so he didn't think much about it, and immediately ordered to do it left and right.
Those servants and guards were very experienced, there were three or five people in front, holding long sticks up for a while, one took out a rope and waited, just waiting for this person to be driven down and tied up, and a few young offspring behind were full of excitement, ready to greet him personally, but the stick passed, and it passed through the body, like a phantom, and it was completely untouchable.
Everyone was shocked, and some people exclaimed, "Could it be that the hell is not done in the daytime?"
The steward was a little knowledgeable, and suddenly felt bad, pulled over a small servant and said a few words, then stopped everyone, stepped forward and arched his hand, "This Taoist chief doesn't know which immortal sect he is practicing in, and the surname of a certain master is Wang, and he also has some friendship with the Song Palace." “
Baili Lin just poured a jar of wine first, picked up another jar of wine, and said lightly, "I don't know any King Song, if you want wine money, just ask, your wine is very much with my appetite." ”
Only then did everyone carefully look at the person in front of them and find that their bearing was extraordinary, but there was an indescribable sense of oppression in that place, and the steward unconsciously took a step back, a little surprised.
Seeing everyone in Baili Lonely, they were overwhelmed by their own breath and didn't dare to talk, so they took out a jade box from the storage ring and put it into the butler's hand and said, "This thing is used as a drink." ”
Seeing this person's popularity, the steward seemed to have a bit of Taoism in his hand, and he didn't dare to accept it easily for a while.
I hesitate. Someone from afar said: "What is a little wine worth, the immortal master is willing to appreciate his face, that is the luck of the concubine." ”
Baili Lonely followed the prestige, and saw a woman of about twenty-seven or eighteen coming over, this woman had delicate facial features, her eyes were a little capable and shrewd, and she was covered with a pink coat, and everyone avoided her when she came. It is obvious that he has a great status in the caravan.
When the woman arrived in front of her, she smiled and said: "We are all people of the Song Kingdom, and we are going to deliver goods to Beijing, and there is only one gully road into the mountain within a thousand miles here." If the immortal master does not dislike it, he may wish to enter the mountain with the caravan, and if he encounters mountain spirits and ghosts, he hopes to protect one or two. “
Baili Lin knew that there were still many people who couldn't cultivate even in the Middle Domain, so it wasn't surprising.
Immediately, she stretched out her fingers and pointed to the altar of fine wine, and said, "If the immortal master agrees, these drinks can be served." ”
In this mountain, there are many spirits and monsters, when the caravan is walking. If it is a deep foundation, most of them will ask monks to take care of it, but the price is quite expensive, and some Taoists, on the way to other places, specially wait on the side of the road, eat and take the caravan, and themselves will come forward to prevent disasters, it is obvious that this woman regards Baili Lin as such a Taoist.
Baili Lonely, looking at the woman's hearty personality and appetite for herself, she has to find her way into the mountain left and right. Mixed with these people's business travel, there was still free good wine to drink, so he nodded slowly and agreed.
When the woman saw that Baili Lin agreed, she was also happy and said, "The concubine's husband's family name is Wang, and the immortal master can call me Wang." ”
Immediately, she waved her hand, called the steward, and said, "You go and prepare a good carriage for the immortal master, don't slack off." The steward hurriedly said yes.
Mrs. Wang smiled at Baili Lin and said, "If the immortal master has anything, just greet this Qiu steward, and the concubine will retire for the time being." With that, she bowed and turned away.
Mrs. Wang went all the way back to her car, but she saw a gray-haired old steward waiting there with a cane, and when she saw her, she walked up tremblingly and said, "Madam." ”
Mrs. Wang hugged him, frowned, and said, "The mountain road is difficult, Steward Wu is old, why don't you sit in the car?"
Steward Wu hurriedly said, "Regardless of their business, they are old and have something to discuss with their wife."
Mrs. Wang sighed, "Steward Wu is an old man in my family, if there is anything to do, I will come over, why bother to come around in person?"
The old steward looked worried, and said, "Madam, the ten loads of Mingyu tea and the hundred baskets of spring grass in the goods are all needed in the Huijue Alliance, and they are worth ten thousand spirit stones. ”
As soon as Mrs. Wang discerned the words, she knew what she meant, glanced at him, and said, "Steward Wu is worried that the immortal master is not coming in the right way?"
The old steward nodded again and again, and said, "This person is strange and strange, and I have to guard against it." ”
Mrs. Wang's expression did not fluctuate, her eyes drooped and said, "Steward Wu is too worried, if this person really has bad intentions, there are no people here for dozens of miles, so let's do it immediately, why make such a fuss? Besides, isn't there still the Dao Palace guards you invited from the old time? What are you afraid of." ”
Steward Wu persuaded a few more words, seeing that Mrs. Wang insisted on her own views and refused to drive people away, so she had to return with a sigh of sorrow, and when she got to her car, she lifted the curtain, and saw a slender middle-aged man of about forty sitting in it, with bright eyes, thick bones, and extraordinary bearing, he hurriedly saluted respectfully, and said, "I've seen Qi Weiling." “
The middle-aged man glanced at him and said, "What's wrong?"
Steward Wu said hatefully, "That person seems to have some skills, but the little lady will see stitches, and I don't know if I can learn it from anyone." “
The middle-aged man said lightly, "There is only one wild Taoist on the left and right, and there is nothing in the way, and then it will be cooked together, that is." “
The road to the Song Kingdom, hidden deep in the belly of the mountain, after the caravan passed a lush ancient forest, it was guided by the head horse of the way, entered a cave wall, where the holes are connected, thousands of ditches and paths, if there is no familiar person to lead the way, it is very difficult to find the right path.
The horse team walked along the gentle slope of the winding path, at this time it was a light rain, the men were all on the coats, holding the hats, the caravan women were a few into the car to dodge, many were holding up the oil-paper umbrellas painted with the patterns of flowers, birds, fish and insects, under the green bamboo umbrella frame, there were a brocade skirts with bright and bright colors, swaying with the footsteps, and the fragrance was beautiful and beautiful in a moment.
There is an eight-horse cart in the horse team, and at this moment the curtain is suddenly lifted, and Baili Lin pokes his head out of it, from the front row to the back row, he sees it with relish, and occasionally relaxes, and can have a different feeling.
Baili lonely while watching, the beautiful scenery along the way, drinking wine, the mood is different, this carriage is extremely wide, enough to sit down five or six people, its interior layout is also comfortable and exquisite, all kinds of books are as many as 100 volumes, gold and silver utensils, toiletries are not lacking, there is a gold wire cage next to the wall of the carriage, there is a golden rooster in it to ward off evil spirits, there are special people to feed it every day, it can be seen from these small places, it is said that the middle region is the richest place in the Baichuan continent, it is true.
When you have nothing to do, you can read the book for a hundred miles, and the book says that Gaozhou in the middle region is the most special state, and few people have been able to ascend to enlightenment since ancient times. Many monks know that the road is difficult, so they are happy to enjoy longevity, the princes and generals of this continent, are all with gold beads and jade, monastic foreign things to wantonly envelop the monks, such as Qi, Song, Wei and other strong places, every year to mobilize millions of people. Split the mountain and chisel the stone, cut down the forest to open the road, build a temple and build a temple on the precipice of the dangerous mountain, and offer incense.
The abuse of people's power like elsewhere has long been a matter of mourning. The people's grievances are boiling, but the land here is fertile, the products are abundant, and there are few sword soldiers, so it can support such a large consumption.
When the caravan came all the way, it had already seen several beautifully decorated seats. The temple view of carved beams and painted buildings, whenever it is approaching, there are bursts of silk bamboo piano sound from it. The bell chime rang slowly, and people were happy to listen to it and forget their worries.
At that moment, someone shouted outside, "The rain has stopped." ”
Baili Lonely didn't want to sit in the carriage for a long time, so he got off the car. After the light rain, there is a light dampness, the air in the gully is smooth, the warm wind blows, and the sound of insects singing and birdsong comes from the ethereal valley.
At this moment, I don't know how much I have penetrated into the belly of the mountain, and I faintly hear the sound of clear spring and flowing water, the moss on the stone, and the corner of the road. Because of the rain and fog, there are still colorful and colorful glittering lights.
Walk forward for half an hour, to an open field, see a smooth and flat towering stone wall, which has been carved out of a niche, more than a thousand stone statues are placed, among which there is a stone statue is particularly tall, it is hidden in the niche wall, carved finely, the face is lifelike, like a real person, Baili Lin noticed that although there is no forbidden formation here, but the stone statue does not have the slightest residual branches and broken leaves, even in some dark corners, there is no filth, it is obvious that someone often wipes and sweeps.
At this time, there was a commotion in the horse caravan, and many people left the procession, and ran forward, knelt down to burn prayers, and bowed and worshipped, and looked at the appearance, which was very pious.
Baili Lin waved his hand, called the steward to his side, pointed and asked, "Who is this sacrifice?"
Steward Qiu arched his hand and said solemnly: "If you return to the immortal master, this is the ancestor of the Liejiao." Steward Qiu pointed to the surroundings and said: "In the past, the patriarch of the Liejiao came here to practice, and he took a fancy to this landscape at a glance, and practiced here for more than 500 years, always in peeking through the mystery, becoming an immortal and getting the way, when the demons were rampant here, he and his disciples protected a living being, and the people were grateful, and it was to later chisel the statue to worship, and now I am in the Song Dynasty in Handijing, there is also a wing cliff view, the incense is prosperous, it is very effective, this is also the Taoist immortal, the Taoist may wish to go up to pay homage to one or two. ”
Baili said "He is not qualified yet,".
Steward Qiu was taken aback and said, "This Taoist chief, it's okay to talk about this here, if you go to Handjing." You must not blaspheme this immortal, in the territory of the Song Kingdom, there are mostly believers in this immortal. He looked left and right again, lowered his voice a little more, and said, "It's the chariot guard in the horse team." There are also many disciples from the Liexuan Sect. ”
Baili Lin didn't bother to care about these bullshit things, so he walked back into the carriage.