The rain stopped and the wind stopped, and the sky occasionally had cloud feet sticking out, revealing wisps of sunlight, although they disappeared from time to time, but this was a rare good weather in recent days. The mountains and forests are moistened by the rain, and the forest is full of greenery and vitality, which can smell the fragrance of green leaves, and the ears are also accompanied by insects and birds singing from time to time, showing the joy of wild fun in the forest.

The sound of "jingle bell" sounded, the sound came from far and near, and two small figures appeared on the mountain road, one was Fang Zhong, and the other was a little girl, with a big braid hanging on the back of her head, she ran over one by one, and hung two small copper bells on her left hand, and the sound of jingle bells and jingling bells made when she walked, it was Li Tieshan's daughter Xiaolan. The two are people of the same age in the village, and their fathers often come and go, and they become playmates. Today, taking advantage of the sunny weather, we will meet to play in the water by the river.

The two rushed to the foot of the mountain, looked at the lake and panted, "It's a lot of water." ”

After continuous rain, flash floods rushed into the river below, and many dead branches and broken leaves floated on the surface of the river, and the water was so strong that it was very dangerous for people to be swept into the rapids. Such a scene naturally disappointed the two.

Fang Zhong raised his eyes and looked into the distance, and suddenly pointed to the water and said, "Someone is coming from the river." ”

That Xiaolan looked at Fang Zhong's point, there was no figure in the white expanse, and frowned, "No one." ”

Fang Zhong had a foundation in cultivating Xuangong with Uncle Jiang, and his eyesight was not comparable to Xiaolan, and said, "It's strange, it's still a hairless woman, standing on top of a big tree. ”

Xiaolan was scared and said: "I often hear my father say that there are water ghosts in this river, and they only catch children, is that the case?" ”

Gradually, a white figure appeared on the surface of the river in the distance, only a few feet above the water, and the waves splashed, almost drowning at the man's feet. The white figure stood calmly in the middle of the river, drifting down the river, and at her feet stood a large trunk of a large tree, the diameter of which was enough to be surrounded by several people, floating in the rapids of the river to face the wind and waves, knocking other dead branches and rotten trees on both sides. There was still a short figure snuggling behind the white shadow, as if it was really a child.

Fang Zhong and Xiaolan remembered the words of the water ghost, and they were so frightened that they turned around and ran.

As soon as the wind sounded behind him, a figure floated down in front of Fang Zhong and Xiaolan. A middle-aged nun in plain clothes turned around and said, "Don't panic, the two little donors, the poor nun will ask for an inquiry." ”

Fang Zhong and Xiaolan stopped in amazement, and when they saw that the faces of the people who came were kind, not like water ghosts, they felt a little relieved. Fang Zhongdao: "I don't know what to do?" ”

The nun said, "If it's convenient, ask the little donor to give you a meal." ”

Fang Zhong finally understood, and hurriedly said: "I can't be the master of this matter, you come with me." The nun didn't leave, but beckoned behind Fang Zhong, and a delicate figure passed by Fang Zhong, and when she arrived beside the nun, she stood in a proper manner, and it was actually a little girl who was about the same age as the two, although her clothes were ragged, her eyebrows were picturesque, and she looked very delicate. Fang Zhong glanced at the girl a few times, but the girl lowered her head and didn't notice.

When Fang Zhong led the two back home, the village chief Liu Lao was sitting at Fang Bao'er's house, and when he saw a nun in a deserted place, he was surprised and rejoiced. It turns out that there is a reason for this, every household in the village has a lot of spiritual tablets to worship, and it is necessary for a Buddhist family to chant sutras to surpass the soul of the dead, in order to get rid of the sea of suffering and live in bliss. Usually where to invite monks and Taoists to come to this barren mountains and mountains to do a ritual, now there are ready-made nuns here, why not ask this teacher to be kind, recite scriptures to do a ritual, but also a wish.

A sumptuous table was soon placed on the table. Liu Lao personally accompanied him and invited the nun and the little girl he brought to the table.

The nun said, "The donor doesn't have to spend so much, the poor nun is just begging for a bite to eat for the little apprentice." ”

Liu Lao said: "I am dissatisfied with Shitai, I and other villagers have been displaced here, and there are relatives who have died in vain and have not died well, so I only ask Shitai to do a Dharma deed, so that he can get rid of the suffering of hell as soon as possible." ”

The nun said, "I see, this is a great kindness, and the poor nun will do her best." ”

Seeing that she agreed so simply, Liu Lao became worried and asked, "I don't know the number of the master, where is the treasure temple monk?" ”

The nun said: "The poor nun is quiet, it is a small place, there is no name, and there is no foreign exchange, it is for Cihang Jingzhai, to take the meaning of Cihang Pudu, but the ancestors admired the great achievements of the Buddhist sages and sages, and wanted to emulate it, so the construction of this fasting courtyard is really not worthy of the name." ”

None of the people here have heard of the name of Cihang Jingzhai, and what the nun said is humble, but it will not be too big to come to this fasting house. Although Liu Lao felt that what he expected was not bad, he still said a few words of compliment that had already been thunderous.

Zhong Yan, who was sitting on the side, said: "Master, I see that your little disciple is thinly dressed, if you don't give up, it's better to get a ready-made set of clothes here." "In fact, that little girl is not only poorly clothed and fed, but also clearly dressed in rags and has a hungry face, she must be a child of a poor family, if not, how could she be accepted as a disciple by this nun.

Jingyi said: "Poor Ni originally wanted to go back to the mountain immediately, but unexpectedly, halfway through, a thunderstorm fell from the sky, which made her suffer some wind and cold. The female benefactor really had suitable clothes to give away, and the poor nun was very grateful. ”

Zhong Yan turned over two old clothes in the wing room, and washed the little girl's head and face, revealing her true complexion. Zhong Yan saw that her eyes were bright, her face was well-proportioned, and she was quite a bit of Lan Xinhui, so she couldn't help but feel pity, carefully helped her coil up her hair, combed the originally somewhat scattered green silk to the back of her head and pulled it into a bun, and said: "Shitai, this disciple will be a beauty in the future, I don't know how to call it?" ”

Jingyi said: "Her biological mother's surname is He, and her single name is a Ying character, which is Sui's mother's surname." ”

Zhong Yandao; "He Ying? Then her mother ...... "Seeing that Jing Yi shook her head slightly and didn't answer, she knew that she was either abandoned or dead, which is a common thing in troubled times, and it is not easy to ask further.

Seeing that she was a very lonely girl, Zhong Yan intended to let the two children get closer to her, so he said: "She is the same age as my Zhong'er, so let them play together." "Greet Fang Zhong and Xiaolan, take He Ying to play in front of the house, and discuss with Liu Lao and the others about handling things.

In the evening, Fang Bao'er vacated a spare room to settle down with the quiet master and apprentice, and said some polite words in a secluded place before taking his leave. He Ying's body was weak, and the journey was tiring, so he soon fell into a deep sleep, but meditated until late at night.

Fang Bao'er and his wife were about to turn off the lights and rest, but they heard a knock on the door outside, and one of them said, "Is Brother Fang asleep?" ”

When Zhong Yan heard the voice, he said strangely: "It's Brother Jiang." The couple opened the door and saw that it was Uncle Jiang, who was busy welcoming him into the house. This person has always lived in a simple place, even if he has a life-saving grace for him, he is always extremely indifferent, and he looks like he rejects people thousands of miles away, I don't know what he is doing here late at night.

Uncle Jiang said: "Late at night, suddenly, coming down, there is really something important to discuss." ”

Fang Bao'er said with a smile: "Brother Jiang said something, if there is something to tell Zhong'er, my wife will come to the door, Brother Jiang is sick, why bother to come in person." ”

After the guests and hosts sat down, Uncle Jiang said: "Brother Fang and Sister Yan have saved their lives and taken care of them for many years. ”

Fang Bao'er said: "I don't know what Brother Jiang said? ”

Jiang Wenxian said: "It's about Zhong'er." I plan to leave this place and return to the master in the near future, wanting to take Zhong'er with me. Fang Bao'er and Zhong Yan were shocked. Jiang Wenxian continued: "Zhong'er is not young, he really shouldn't follow you to hide in the mountains and forests, let alone grow here. My master inherits the orthodox and authentic, and is admired by those who cultivate the truth, even if it is a prince and a prince, he can't easily get started, but he has the word fate. Zhong'er is talented and intelligent, and he is a person who is destined. ”

Zhong Yan said: "Brother Jiang has the heart to carry Zhong'er, which is his blessing, but my wife and I have not seen much of the world, I don't know where Brother Jiang is taught?" ”

Jiang Wenxian smiled slightly, raised his head and said: "I was born in the Dao Sect, and the master is the Kunlun Sect. ”

Jiang Wenxian was waiting to see the two of them ecstatic, who knew that Fang Bao'er and Zhong Yan had never heard of the name of the Kunlun faction, so naturally there was no surprise at all, so they had to cough dryly and said: "If you don't want Zhong'er to stay away from your knees, Jiang will not be reluctant, and you will be up to yourself." ”

Jiang Wenxian said a few more gossips, then said goodbye and left, leaving the husband and wife to discuss the matter.

The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was intentional, and in the next room, the meditation master who was meditating cross-legged did not know when he had opened his eyes.