Chapter Seventy-Seven: Qingniu Taoist Temple
Ning Chu's original intention was to go to the Nine Gangs and Eighteen Clubs to inquire about the news of the Qingniu Taoist Temple, who would have thought that not only did he ask about the news, but also accidentally earned a 'county flower' to follow.
This wave seems to have made another ......
The two took turns driving, resting every six hours.
Even so, it took five days to reach Fengming County.
This is because this tank has been modified and is extremely fast, otherwise it would have taken at least seven or eight days to arrive.
After the two came to Fengming County, they put away the chariot and inquired several times, and finally found the area where the Qingniu Taoist Temple was located, which was a very small town.
And most of the people living in the towns are mortal people.
After Ning Chu and Bai Su found the Qingniu Taoist Temple, they did not rush in to visit, but walked around the periphery twice to make sure that there were no suspicious people.
This Taoist temple is small in scale, and it is dedicated to the Taoist ancestors.
The word 'green cow' on the plaque is simple and natural.
Occasionally, people with incense come and go, but the incense is not vigorous.
"Let's go, let's go inside!"
The two changed into ordinary clothes, Bai Su also took off the kitten mask, and immediately smelled the faint smell of incense and candles when he walked into the Taoist temple.
"Two donors, may I ask about the incense or the word measurement?"
The little Taoist boy who was guarding the door of the Taoist temple walked up to them with a smile.
He receives pilgrims all the year round, watches countless people, and has developed the ability to recognize people and see faces, although Ning Chu and Bai Su have changed into ordinary clothes, but the temperament and face on their bodies can't be covered, and they don't look like idle people at first glance.
Ning Chu's eyes quietly looked inside the Taoist temple and looked at the little Taoist priest politely.
"Let's put on the incense first, and then visit friends!"
"Donor, please!"
The little Taoist priest didn't seem to realize what Ning Chu's visit was referring to, and respectfully walked in front to lead the way.
In fact, there is no need for him to lead the way, the whole Taoist temple is such a big place, and you can buy a handful of incense and candles after walking a few steps.
However, it was this few copper coins that stumped Ning Chu.
There are countless spirit stones and treasures on his body, but there are no gold and silver coins commonly used by mortals.
After all, this Taoist temple was built in a mundane place, and it didn't seem appropriate to rashly take out spirit stones or something like that.
Ning Chu's face was embarrassed, and he was just about to find an excuse to leave to exchange some money and silver, when Bai Su on the side suddenly stretched out his hand, and there was a handful of scattered silver on the palm of his slender jade-like hand.
"Well, the rest is left for you to repair the Taoist temple. ”
Bai Su said it very tactfully, so as not to be misunderstood by the Taoist priests and leave a bad impression.
"Thank you, the senior brother of the Qingniu Taoist Temple on behalf of the Daoist Dynasty will give you a salute!"
The little Taoist priest and the older Taoist priest who measured the characters saluted respectfully at the same time, and their attitude was very polite.
Ning Chu and Bai Su immediately returned the salute.
At the same time, Ning Chu also secretly sensed that the two Taoist priests in front of him had cultivation, but their realms were not high, the younger one was in the Qi Condensation Realm (First Order), and the older one was in the Gathering Spirit Realm (Second Order).
After symbolically inserting a few sticks of incense, Ning Chu summoned the little Taoist priest from before.
"This trailmaster, we are new to the school, and we are a little curious. ”
"Donor, please. ”
"Why is your Taoist temple named Qingniu?
The little Taoist priest smiled when he heard this, and led the two to the side, which was a place for pilgrims to rest, and a pot of tea was placed on the table.
A little bit of broken silver rewarded by Bai Su made the little Taoist priest have a very good attitude towards them.
After pouring a bowl of tea for each of them, the little Taoist priest slowly said: "The two donors don't know that the origin of the name of this view is indeed because of a story. ”
"Listen up. ”
The reason why Ning Chu didn't inquire about the Taoist priest, but first asked about the origin of the name of the Qingniu Taoist Temple, was to explore the origin of this Taoist temple, whether it was as simple as it seemed.
There were no pilgrims at this time, and the little Taoist priest introduced to the two of them quite enthusiastically:
"It is said that there was no castle here, but a large town.
Later, there were man-eating monsters in the town, which killed many people, causing panic in the hearts of the people, and the young people had no choice but to leave this place, leaving only the old, weak, sick and disabled who did not want to leave, and stayed in the town to pray day and night.
I don't know if their prayers worked, but when the monster came to harm people again, he was stopped by a green mang, and then he fought with the monster outside the town, and then the monster was driven away, and when the people rushed there, they found a green cow lying on the ground and dying.
Just when everyone was sad, a traveling Taoist priest came from afar to save the green cow, and the people built a green cow Taoist temple here in order to be grateful to the green cow and the Taoist priest.
The town was blessed by them, and for more than ten years, the wind and rain have been smooth, so that the place has gradually become rich, and the current town has been formed. ”
"I see!"
Ning Chu and Bai Su listened attentively, but they didn't expect that there was such a legend in this small Taoist temple.
Bai Su couldn't help but ask: "Then what about later, are the original Taoist priests and Qingniu still there?"
The little Taoist priest shook his head with a wry smile.
Later, I heard from the Taoist of the distant mountains that as early as a hundred years ago, the old Taoist priest left with the green cow and never came back. ”
"Oh, that's a pity. Ning Chu sighed slightly when he heard this.
"What a pity?"
Bai Su and the little Taoist priest looked at him inexplicably.
"It's a pity that I didn't have the fate to meet each other, I have a lot of respect for the legendary characters!"
“......”
Bai Su gave him an angry look, and the little Taoist priest smiled and didn't speak.
"Oh, by the way, Chief, do you know this wrench?"
As he spoke, Ning Chu took off the wrench in his hand and handed it to the little Taoist, staring at him tightly, waiting for a reaction.
"Huh?"
The little Taoist priest froze for a moment, subconsciously took the wrench, and after looking at it a few times, his expression suddenly turned grim, and he suddenly looked up at Ning Chu.
"This is the wrench of the Distant Mountain Dao Chief, how can it be in your hand?"
Seeing the little Taoist's reaction, Ning Chu secretly breathed a sigh of relief and explained: "This is given to me by one of my elders, saying that it is an old acquaintance with the Taoist master of the Qingniu Taoist Temple, and I must come to visit when I pass by here." ”
"Oh, but ......"
The little Taoist priest stopped talking, and his face showed embarrassment.
Turning his head to look at the elderly Taoist priest, there was an inquiring look on his face.
"Little Wu, take the donor to the backyard to chat. ”
The elder Taoist priest spoke slowly, apparently having heard the conversation between them, turned around and walked through the Taoist temple, disappearing inside.
"Two donors, please. ”
The little Taoist priest returned the wrench to Ning Chu and made a gesture of please.
"Fellow Daoists, please. ”
After the two of them exchanged politeness, the little Taoist priest walked in front to lead the way, and Ning Chu and Bai Su glanced at each other and followed behind.
With the cultivation of the two of them, even if there is any danger in it, it is not a big problem.
Behind the Taoist temple is a small and clean courtyard, which should be a place for them to rest and meditate, and the elderly Taoist priest just now is sitting at the stone table in the courtyard at the moment, preparing tea.
When Ning Chu and Bai Su came over, the elder Taoist priest smiled and saluted, and then sent the little Taoist priest away.
"Where did the two benefactors come from?"
Ning Chu thought for a while and said truthfully: "We are from Lingxi County, we have been trained here, and we have been entrusted by the elders of the family to visit the Taoist of the distant mountains. ”
"Hey......"
The old Taoist priest sighed when he heard this. "You're late. ”
"Oh, the head of the distant mountain is out?"
"Yes, the head of the distant mountain road left two months ago and has not returned, and now even we can't contact him. ”
"Two months ago?"
Ning Chu's heart moved.
Two months ago, wasn't it time for the bad old man to leave?
Could it be that the head of the distant mountain never came back?
Also lost contact.
It won't be ...... An ominous premonition rose in Ning Chu's heart.
"Does the Dao Chief know where the Dao Elder of the Far Mountain has gone?"
The elder Taoist priest smiled bitterly when he heard this, and said slightly apologetically:
"The head of the distant mountain road has a biased personality, always likes to be alone, and never tells us his whereabouts.
All I know is that he once locked himself in his room to study, and then it seems that something has come to fruition, and after staying in the audience for a few days, it seems to be waiting for someone, but unfortunately that person has been delayed, and the head of the distant mountain has left alone, and has not returned!"
"Sure enough. ”
Ning Chu glanced at Bai Su, which coincided with the memory in Qi Yuan's booklet.
After Qi Yuan received a letter from the Daoist of the Far Mountains, he hesitated in the sect for a few days before leaving.
In order not to arouse suspicion, Ning Chu did not continue to ask.
He stood up and bowed to the elder priest.
"Since it's not a coincidence, then we won't bother. ”
"Donor, have a cup of tea and go. ”
"No, while it's still early, we have to rush back early, Dao Chief, please stay!"
"Immeasurable Heavenly Venerable, donor, go!"
The elder Taoist priest summoned the little Taoist priest and sent Ning Chu and Bai Su away.