The old Taoist priest floated in the air, but in a cross-legged posture, he wore a bun similar to a bull's nose on his head, which was interspersed with a wooden needle. The hair is gray, but he has a long beard that is very similar to that of the birthday star.

The long beard hangs down the chest, quite flowing.

The most important thing is that such a shape can be described as a fairy wind bone, full of the demeanor of a master.

However, Qi Xiang was very vigilant, his body was tense, his hands were clasped secretly, and he did not dare to be negligent in the slightest. If you find something wrong, take action immediately.

Seeing this situation, the bitter color on the old Taoist's face became more and more intense. He sighed, his voice a little erratic: "Fellow Daoist, don't be careful. You and I have been together for a month, everyone is safe, you should know that I have no malicious intentions. ”

"As for my last name......"

The old Taoist priest groaned, and said in a sad voice: "The people who have left the world are ashamed of their ancestors and ancestors, and they are ashamed of their teachers...... Forget it, let it go with the wind. ”

"Now, because of the banyan tree, I live by the wood, you can call me Rong Chengzi."

The old Taoist priest floated in the air and looked at the moon, and his body was full of loneliness.

"Rong Chengzi, good name."

Qi Xiang tasted it and sighed: "In ancient times, there was Rong Chenggong, who was rumored to be the minister of the Yellow Emperor and invented the calendar. And with the Yellow Emperor living in Kongtong Mountain, together to explore the art of immortality. ”

"This name has a profound meaning."

Qi Xiang admired on the surface, but this heartstring still did not let go. Whether this old Taoist priest has malicious intent or not can be distinguished by words.

People's hearts are separated from their stomachs, and they are not afraid of 10,000, but they are afraid of what happens.

"Just pick up people's teeth and follow the example of the sages."

The old Taoist priest sighed: "To show my heart to seek the Tao, although I will not regret death." ”

"Hmmm......"

Qi Xiang stared at the old Taoist priest and took a deep look. He naturally knew that the old Taoist priest was indeed dead, but he survived in another form.

This method should not be underestimated.

Rong Chengzi...... Predecessor. ”

Between thoughts, Qi Xiang smiled kindly: "Let's have a good talk." What do you think? There are some things that I don't know much about as a late-grader, and I still need to ask you, a senior, for more advice. ”

"Good ......"

The old Taoist priest nodded happily. Flying lightly: "I am willing to communicate with Taoist friends and sit and talk about the Tao!" ”

The old Taoist priest flew over, and suddenly waved his sleeves, and a streamer suddenly appeared on the empty ground. Between streamer flashes. Tables, chairs, benches and the like appeared in front of the two of them.

On the table, there is also a neatly arranged tea set.

The old Taoist priest floated to sit down and said, "Fellow Daoist, please take a seat!" ”

He knocked on the table slightly, and two thin lines of water immediately flowed out from the mouth of the teapot, one on the left and one on the right, falling into the two small and delicate cups.

The cup is full of water and does not heat over charcoal. It will automatically boil and escape a faint tea aroma.

The breeze is coming, the fragrance of tea is overflowing, and it is quite meaningful.

Qi Xiang's eyes flashed, and he came and sat down, but the real sense of touch couldn't be faked.

"Xuanqing Daoyou ......"

The old Taoist priest had just opened his mouth when he was interrupted by Qi Xiang.

"That's a kana, you should know."

Qi Xiang said calmly: "My name is Qi Xiang, and I am a casual cultivator. In order to avoid the pursuit of the enemy, he pretended to be a Taoist priest of Xuanqing and stayed here for a month, which was disturbing. Please also ask for Rong Chengzi's seniors to be considerate. ”

"Well said, well said."

The old Taoist priest smiled: "I am happy to have friends from afar." I would like to welcome you to come. It's just that due to ...... For some reason, he has not shown up for reception. Please bear with me. ”

"Understood, each other!" Qi Xiang expressed understanding.

For a while, the two looked at each other and smiled, and the atmosphere was a little relaxed.

After all, as monks, both of them have some delusional persecution, which is similar to the idea that the rivers and lakes are sinister, people's hearts are unpredictable, and there are always traitors who want to murder me.

Therefore, when you meet a fellow believer, you naturally have to be cautious and test to confirm that the other party is not harmful, or that the other party's strength cannot harm yourself, before you dare to contact him.

After smiling, the old Taoist priest said gratefully: "Qi Daoyou, thank you for taking care of me these days." ”

Qi Xiang understood what he meant, this response was not to take care of him, but to take care of the people in the village. It can be seen that the old Taoist priest is very concerned about the people in Shili Village. Even if he became an inhuman existence, he still couldn't let go......

"Just take care of each other." Qi Xiang smiled and said, "I take care of them, and they take care of me." In the meantime, Taoist friends also have generous gifts from time to time. Speaking of which, I took advantage of it. ”

At this time, or rather, even earlier, Qi Xiang understood that the so-called light of merit, as well as the abnormality of the tower, was naturally the masterpiece of this old Taoist priest.

Half a month ago, he rescued a patient who was on the verge of death, and it was expected that a great light of merit should come. Who knows, he waited for a few days, but there was not the slightest movement in the tower.

From that moment on, he knew that there was something wrong with it.

Coupled with the usual clues, he also has speculations in this regard. Today, he couldn't help but open his mouth to poke it, and finally lured the old Taoist priest out.

However, Qi Xiang was still very curious, and asked directly: "Fellow Daoist, what is the spiritual light that you have given me from time to time during this time?" ”

"Daoyou don't know?" The old Taoist priest seemed to be a little surprised, and then said honestly: "That's the power of faith." ”

"Willpower of faith?"

Qi Xiang was stunned for a moment, and then shook his head: "No, as far as I know, the willingness of the incense belief is not like this." ”

"Incense is incense, faith is faith, and it cannot be confused."

The old Taoist priest smiled, shook his head and said, "The incense is mixed, and the belief is pure, how can it be compared." ”

"Uh......"

Qi Xiang pondered a little and immediately understood. Incense is mixed, which refers to the person who burns incense, who is not necessarily a believer, or may not be a devout believer, but may be a hypocrite or a pan-believer.

These hypocrisies and pan-beliefs are generally out of a certain need, so they burn incense and worship God, their hearts are not pure, and their motives are bad, and they should not expect their incense beliefs to be pure.

Only true devotion and faith can provide pure faith and willingness.

Qi Xiang is enlightened, and it is no wonder that he named the light of merit something that can replenish the energy of the spiritual light. After all, the aura itself is the power of pure faith of the protectors of Putuo Mountain.

The two are also the same, and they can naturally integrate and complement each other. Of course, this is not the key, Qi Xiang is strange, why did the old Taoist priest give him such a big benefit when he met for the first time?

The old Taoist priest seemed to be able to see through his thoughts, and after a moment of silence, he said softly: "Ah San, in fact, is my blood relative, the only descendant......

"Huh?"

Qi Xiang was stunned, this was really an unexpected answer, but it was reasonable.

You must know that at the beginning, the young man's condition was dangerous, with blood loss and fractures, which could cause lifelong disability at any time. If it weren't for his help, the young man might have to live on crutches for the rest of his life.

At that time, it was a blue sky and a white day, and under the sun, the old Taoist priest could only be anxious in his eyes, and he couldn't show up to help at all. So when I saw Qi Xiang make a move, I was naturally very grateful.

This is also why, the young man's leg injury recovered quickly. Among them, it is not only the credit of the elixir, it is estimated that the old Taoist priest also secretly took action, silently helping the young man to heal his wounds.

It can also be known from this that the ability of the old Taoist priest is also limited to a certain extent within a certain range. No wonder he has always been reluctant to take the initiative to show up and contact Qi Xiang.

"Faith ...... Willingness"

Qi Xiang pondered for a moment, and suddenly sighed: "In other words, when I saved people later, they took it for granted and were no longer so grateful to me?" ”

"Pretty much."

The old Taoist priest was silent for a moment before nodding and saying, "After all, people's hearts are fickle, and gratitude can only last for a while, not for a long time." No matter how devout your faith is, it will change with the passage of time......"

For this, he felt deeply. Think of him for decades, rain or shine, has been serving the people. But it has only been more than half a year since he "died", and Qi Xiang has been here for a month, and he has completely replaced his position in the hearts of the villagers.

Thinking about it like this, it is inevitable that he will sigh endlessly.

"That's right."

Qi Xiang thinks so, so decades of unswerving integrity are so precious.

"Don't mention that."

The old Taoist priest was open-minded, and he didn't plan to care, but changed the topic: "Fellow Daoist, are you okay?" If there's anything else I want to know, I'm sure I know it all. ”

"Really?"

There was a bit of cunning in Qi Xiang's eyes: "If I say, I want to know what situation you are in now, senior, okay?" ”

"Okay, why not."

The old Taoist priest was very frank and said bluntly: "I am now attached to the big banyan tree, and I am reluctant to steal peace." It is hoped that if you can live for a few more decades, you will be satisfied. ”

"Senior, you are humble."

Qi Xiang shook his head, not believing: "If there is no accident, you can live at least a few hundred more years." If you are lucky, you may be able to cultivate to the realm of yin gods and ghosts, and ask for immortality. ”

"Ha ......"

The old Taoist priest sighed: "This is impossible...... However, it is still necessary to accept the auspicious words of the Taoist. ”

"Anything is possible."

Qi Xiang smiled mysteriously: "Otherwise, the predecessors would not have planned with all their hearts, and it took decades to arrange this transformation and reincarnation form for themselves." ”

In an instant, the old Taoist priest's expression froze, and he asked quietly, "What do you say?" ”

"The so-called, in front of real people, don't tell lies."

Qi Xiang sighed and said: "Senior, since you have chosen to be open and honest with each other, then why should you have reservations? ”

The old Taoist priest's eyes rolled slightly, and he said in a low voice: "What do you think, what do I keep?" ”

"You've kept the core content that is most critical."

Qi Xiang pointed to the big banyan tree on the top of the mountain and said bluntly: "In my opinion, not only is the previous tower fake, but even this big banyan tree is not the object of your predecessors. ”

The old Taoist priest's expression changed suddenly, and he frowned and said, "Fellow Daoist, what do you mean by this?" ”

"I mean, whether it's the big trees on the mountain, or the trees inside and outside the village, it's just a cover for you." Qi Xiang smiled: "It's clear that it's deliberately misleading, making people believe that you really borrowed the banyan tree to transform into ............

The return journey starts today, but it also takes time to turnover, so forgive me. (To be continued.) )