Tai Hao pondered for a moment and continued: "This 'sneaky technique' mentioned by Mr. Yan Fang, once the cultivation is successful, it only takes a ghost shadow to pass by, and the body can move quickly into the distance. This edict reminds me of the 'Four Great Demons' and the samurai of the Wa Kingdom who I used to fight. ”

Yan Fang said: "The old man knows the 'Four Great Demons', but the kung fu they practice is not a 'sneaky trick', but the last trick of the eighth volume of the "Cat Ancestor Divine Skill" "Tanuki Worship God", 'Ghostly', that 'sneaky trick' is just a deformation of this trick. It is said that the eighth apprentice of the cat ancestor did accept an apprentice from the Wa Kingdom, and after he learned the "Tanuki Worship God", he made some changes in the exercises, and there were many innovations in the moves. ”

Tai Hao said: "I didn't expect these Japanese warriors to have a relationship with my eighth uncle......

Yan Fang nodded slowly and said, "The martial arts of the warriors of the Wa Kingdom were all learned from the Eastern Empire, but after they finished learning, they made some innovations to them. ”

Tai Hao was curious: "Why does Mr. Yanfang know so much about the rivers and lakes. ”

Yan Fang smiled: "These things on the rivers and lakes, there is no ...... that the old man doesn't know."

Tai Hao responded with a smile: "Mr. Yan Fang is really mysterious, I don't know if Mr. Yan Fang can also do martial arts, and what sect he comes from?" ”

Yan Fang shook his head lightly and said: "The old man just knows some things about the rivers and lakes, but the old man doesn't know martial arts, and he hasn't entered any sect or sect. ”

Tai Hao continued to ask: "After listening to the meaning of Mr. Yanfang's words, I think Mr. Yanfang is going to tell the younger generation that those Japanese warriors are now hiding in Yandang Mountain, right?" ”

"According to the old decay, that's exactly the case!" Yan Fang replied, "I remember that at the foot of Yandang Mountain, there is an ancient cave. There is a cave in the cave, the stone wall is like cutting, the cave is deep, as if it is a mysterious place with martial arts secrets. Morning and dusk alternate, the light in the cave flickered and dimmed, like the changing of the rivers and lakes, creating a unique atmosphere for martial arts practitioners. Especially a good place to practice light exercises! If you go there, you will have the same feeling as the old decay, where the mountain streams and streams are murmuring, and the clear water and mountains show the charm of the rivers and lakes. There are strange stones along the stream, and those strange stones are either pointing to the sky or horizontal swords, just like a living martial arts epic. Practicing martial arts there, you can naturally comprehend the artistic conception and essence of martial arts. When I was young, when I went there, I remembered that there was an ancient temple on the mountainside, called 'Yandang Temple'. The thousand-year-old trees in the temple are towering to the sky, and the bells are melodious, containing endless wisdom and Zen. The monks in the temple devote themselves to cultivation and comprehend the true meaning of Buddhism and martial arts. They will also communicate with the chivalrous warriors in the rivers and lakes from time to time, making Yandang Mountain a holy place for the integration of Buddhism and martial arts. Practicing martial arts there, you can feel the power of heaven and earth, listen to the language of nature, and comprehend the way of martial arts. ”

After listening to Mr. Yanfang's story, Taihao arched his hand and said, "Thank you Mr. Yanfang for your advice!" I learned that those Japanese warriors were hiding in Tongling Mountain, so after they were exposed, they should have moved to Yandang Mountain, and I immediately sent my men there to find out the truth. ”

Yan Fang nodded and said: "Now the task of coming to Wenchuan City has been completed, last night to watch the stars, the old man calculated that the plague will be eliminated within three months, and the old man is waiting in Thousand Winds City for the good news of Lord Taihao's victory." It's not too early, and the old man is leaving. ”

Tai Hao hurriedly asked, "Where is Mr. Yanfang going?" Why not stay a few more days in Wenchuan City? ”

Yan Fang shook his head and said, "I can't stop it...... The most important purpose of the old man coming here is to see the battle situation here, and inform Lord Taihao that the emperor is worried about the war, and Lord Taihao must strive to win as soon as possible! ”

Tai Hao said: "I was still thinking about staying here for a few more days just now, and the juniors still have a lot of things to ask." ”

Yan Fang said: "When Lord Taihao defeats the Wako, the old man will congratulate Lord Taihao in person in Thousand Winds City. ”

No matter how much Taihao persuaded him, he couldn't make Yan Fang change his decision to leave, and he could only send him out of the city in the end. Seeing Yan Fang's distant figure, Taihao couldn't help but feel a little melancholy and emotion in his heart.

Mr. Yanfang's departure made Taihao feel a little lost, and he knew that this mysterious old-timer was very helpful to him. Mr. Enkata not only told himself about the "Sneaky Trick" and the Japanese samurai, but also predicted that the Japanese would be eliminated within three months. These news were very important to Tai Hao, and he decided to try to eliminate the Japanese in the shortest possible time, and give the emperor and Mr. Yanfang a gift of victory.

After Tai Hao saw off Mr. Yanfang, he hurried back to Yamen and ordered Si Bing to join the army and lead an army to Tongling Mountain. Although he knew that the Japanese warriors had been transferred, Taihao still sent troops there to check on the situation and especially reminded them to be cautious.

After Neng Jin was ordered to leave, Taihao rode his horse alone and went to Yandang Mountain. In order not to attract attention, he disguised himself a little, put on a hat again, and set off. The purpose of his trip was to confirm whether the Japanese warriors mentioned by Mr. Yanfang were really hiding on the Yandang Mountain, and to observe their numbers, not to engage them.

Since Taihao didn't know where Yandang Mountain was, he brought a topographic map. Taihao saw that on the topographic map, Yandang Mountain is located between Wenchuan City and Taichuan City, and it is the only way from Wenchuan City to Taichuan City. Seeing this location, Taihao understood the real reason why the samurai of the Wa Kingdom would hide here. Because Taihao's previous decision was to bring the prisoners who were imprisoned in Wenchuan City Prison and those captured from Taichuan City back to Taichuan City to be beheaded. Therefore, the Japanese warriors moved their hiding place here, probably hoping to wait for the prisoners to pass by in Yandang Mountain, and then rob the prison here. Taihao suddenly felt that the decision he had made before was too hasty and reckless, and it seemed that the samurai of the Wa Kingdom were not so easy to deal with, but fortunately, Lord Yuzhen corrected his mistake in time.

When Taihao arrived at Yandang Mountain, night had already fallen. But tonight's moonlight is very bright, and despite the rugged mountain road, Taihao can still clearly see the road ahead under the reflection of the moonlight.

He left his horse at the foot of the mountain, and after walking alone on a mountain road, he found nothing suspicious, and after crossing two hills, he saw an ancient temple standing quietly at the foot of the mountain in front of him, as if it were part of the mountain, and the two echoed each other, and looked incomparably magnificent in the moonlight.

Tai Hao took a closer look and found that the temple was made of heavy stone and wood, and its appearance looked ancient and solemn after the baptism of wind, frost, rain and snow. The temple is surrounded by towering ancient trees, and these huge trunks twist and twist and flourish with foliage, as if guarding this mysterious temple. The breeze rustled through the leaves, like the sound of monks chanting, and Taihao thought that this should be the "Yandang Temple" mentioned by Mr. Yanfang.

Tai Hao knocked on the temple gate, and after a while, a middle-aged monk in a robe walked out, with a smile on his face, bowed to Tai Hao, and said, "Amitabha, donor, it's late now, come back tomorrow." ”

Tai Hao said: "The master is disturbed, the city lord of Wenchuan City is here to find the widows hidden on this mountain, may I ask the master if you know where the widows on this mountain are?" ”

Hearing that it was the city lord of Wenchuan City, the monk hurriedly invited Tai Hao into the temple. Tai Hao saw that the stone steps of the temple looked ancient and solemn in the moonlight, and each stone seemed to tell the story of the years. The long sound of the bell fluttering in the night breeze, like an ancient scripture, made him feel calm and his thoughts settled. The Buddha statue in the temple glows faintly in the candlelight, and the face is kind and mysterious. The smoke from the incense burner spread out in the light, like an ethereal wish, and he felt comforted in his soul. The surrounding trees are also quiet and solemn at night, as if listening to the temple bells and prayers. A gentle breeze blows through the trees and over the moon hanging in the treetops, creating a serene and mysterious picture.

The monk took Tai Hao to a meditation room, and Tai Hao took off the hat on his head and asked, "Master, did you think it was unsafe to talk about me outside when you brought me to the meditation room?" ”

The monk said, "Donor, it's really not safe outside, there are indeed some pirates on this mountain, but they don't dare to enter this temple, and the poor monks don't know where they live on this mountain." ”

Tai Hao asked, "Dare to ask the master, how should I address you in the future?" ”

The monk said, "The poor monk's name is to practice." ”

Tai Hao continued to ask, "Master Jianxing, are you the only monk here?" ”

Jianxing said: "Some of the uncles of the poor monks have traveled all over the world, and some are practicing in retreat, but now only the poor monks themselves are here. ”

Tai Hao saw a picture of an Arhat hanging on the wall, and he looked carefully at the Arhat on the painting, the Arhat was dressed in a robe, wearing a crown, and his face was serene and lifelike.

Tai Hao asked, "This is a monk of the human race, what does he have to do with our cat clan?" ”

Jianxing said: "This is the high monk of the Western Regions, Nuojuluo, he is the founding patriarch of this Yandang Mountain Temple, and he is also the builder of this temple. Legend has it that he led 300 disciples from the far Western Regions to Yandang Mountain to spread Buddhism. The ancestor of the poor monk was once a wild cat here, who was rescued by Nojuro because of his injury, and since then he has been baptized by Buddhism and has become a monk. Later, the master adopted the poor monk's master and several other uncles on the mountain. The poor monk's master adopted the poor monk and raised the poor monk. ”

Taihao said: "It turns out that there is such a legendary story behind this temple. The kindness of His Holiness Nojuluo and his ancestors has given this mountain a sense of faith and warmth. ”

Jianxing nodded and continued: "It is the merits of these founding patriarchs that have enabled this temple to be preserved to this day. And the poor monks are able to practice Buddhism here because of their dedication and hard work. ”

Tai Hao saw that there were two poems written on this "Luohan Picture": the wild goose wanders through the clouds and deserts, and the dragon feasts in the rain.

Taihao carefully searched for the artistic conception of these two poems, and couldn't help but admire them.

Jianxing said: "These two poems are written by Master Zen Yue, and they are a praise for this Yandang Mountain. ”

Tai Hao nodded and said: "I see, these two poems depict the natural scenery of Yandang Mountain and the quiet atmosphere of the Buddhist temple. ”

Jianxing continued: "Master Chanyue has practiced here for several years, and he is deeply impressed by the aura here, which is why he was able to write such beautiful verses, and this portrait of Venerable Nojura was also painted by Master Zenyue. ”

"Master Jianxing, may I ask if there is a cave on this Yandang Mountain suitable for practicing martial arts?" Taihao had been admiring the picture of the Arhats, and he almost forgot about the business of coming to Yandang Mountain, and he hurriedly asked Jianxing, "I think those Japanese robbers should live in a cave." ”

Jianxing replied: "There are many caves on this Yandang Mountain, and the poor monks have counted them, and there are about forty-six caves. Among them, Guanyin Cave is the highest, Tianguang Cave is the most dangerous, Xianren Cave is the largest, and Xiangu Cave is the most strange. ”