The early morning sun rises, and the dew on a small grass on the side of the official road slowly drips down and falls into the soil, and so on.

At this time, three people slowly walked on the official road. There is no doubt that it is the three masters and apprentices of Wu Daozi.

Walking in the forefront are Hu Man'er and Wanqing, indeed as Wanqing said, with Hu Man'er joining, it is indeed a little more cheerful, a little less lonely, the two are quite old and always have endless words, and ...... Belch...... Endless fights. Although it was a quarrel, in Wu Daozi's opinion, most of them were just laughing and flirting.

At this time, the two of you are chasing me, so it's not lively.

Last night's wind and clouds last night's rain, today's melancholy and today's worries.

Wu Daozi walked alone at the end, frowning. Wanqing suddenly ran to Wu Daozi's side, obediently grabbed Wu Daozi's arm and asked coquettishly, "Grandpa, where are we going next?" How about going to Yuhuang City, I heard that the pear blossoms are about to bloom there, and it is very beautiful. Hu Man'er also turned his head to look at the master.

"No, we're going home. Wu Daozi touched Wanqing's forehead lovingly.

"Why? what happened?" Wanqing asked with a frown.

"Last night, your father sent a letter to me from the Yellow Bird, asking me to go back to the mountain gate. Said that there was something important to discuss. Wu Daozi brushed his beard and looked north.

"We've only been out of the mountain gate for less than a month, and now we're going back to the mountain gate, and my dad is really there. It's so important, it's really disappointing. Wanqing pouted.

"Qing'er Hugh wants to mess around, now that monsters are frequently appearing in the world, it must be extraordinary, your father wants me to go back to the mountain, I must have received some rumors, this matter must not be nonsense. Wu Daozi changed his playful appearance in the past, and said slightly angrily.

Wanqing saw that her grandfather had an angry face, and she couldn't help but feel a little worried, her grandfather had been fond of her since she was a child, and if there was nothing important, she would not talk to her like this. I also knew that there must be something important going back to the mountain this time, so I didn't do more presumptuous.

Hu Man'er naturally has no objections, of course, the master will go wherever the apprentice goes.

After speaking, the three of them were speechless all the way and went straight north......

The Yunxia Mountains, located in the middle of the north, are made up of four majestic peaks. Four peaks plunge into a large lake. The name is Qingping Lake. The water of the lake is crystal clear and calm. There is a crossing bridge at the bottom of the mountain, facing in all directions. It is used to welcome the people and believers who come and go from all directions, worship the mountain and make wishes, and ask for signs.

Further up is a steep staircase that leads to the top of the mountain. Although it is extremely steep, there is still an endless stream of people coming and going, and the ferry shuttles are busy. Obviously, the incense of the Taoist temple on the top of the mountain is flourishing. This view should be the first view in the world, and there is no doubt that the view of the sky is over.

Since the Dao Ancestor of the Ji World overpowered the demons, the number of people who have come here has increased day by day, and it has been endless. It's a glorious scene.

In the distance, three people stood at the shore ferry, quietly waiting for the ferry boat to return with passengers.

Hu Man'er's eyes widened and she looked at this scene that she had only seen in her life. A sense of solemnity and solemnity arises spontaneously. Especially the feeling of oppression brought by the four towering mountains. made Hu Man'er feel a little suffocated.

Is this the place where he wants to cultivate immortals in the future? At this time, Hu Man'er felt a little dreamlike. Wu Daozi stretched out his hand and patted Hu Man'er's shoulder and said, "The boat is here, follow the teacher into the mountain." From this day on, you will be practicing here. It's a long time to come and there will be time for you to observe in the future. With that, he lightly toes, his hands into claws, grabbed the two people around him and jumped lightly, and he had already stepped on the boat without seeing how hard he did. The introduction of Hu Man'er was born from the heart.

After getting off the ferry, Wu Daozi pointed to the winding stairs and said to Hu Man'er: "Man'er will climb the mountain three times a day from tomorrow to practice for you." Is it possible?"

Hu Man'er looked up at the endless stone steps and slowly swallowed a mouthful of saliva. Then he nodded suddenly, and replied with a resolute face: "Disciple can." Wu Daozi glanced at Hu Man'er with satisfaction, and smiled silently.

Lai Qian has been squatting on Hu Man'er's shoulders and never leaving his body, but at this moment, when he saw such a majestic mountain, he suddenly felt cordial, and ran away with a chatter after jumping off Man'er's shoulder. Wanqing was afraid that the money would be lost, so she wanted to stop it, but Hu Man'er took the first step and said: "It's okay, the money is smart, it can find me." Wanqing also relieved when she saw Hu Man'er say this. After getting along with the money these days, I love this monkey more and more.

The three of them walked to the mountainside, Wanqing was fine, although she was a woman, she had grown up in this mountain since she was a child, and she had long been accustomed to the pain of mountaineering. But Hu Man'er is really bitter. When he reached the mountainside, he was panting like an ox and sweating profusely. In fact, Wu Daozi could have taken the two of them to the Guannei, but he wanted Hu Man'er to understand the hardships of the road by himself, so he let Man'er climb the mountain by himself.

After all, Hu Man'er is still a mortal in the flesh, and it is natural to be tired. Wu Daozi couldn't bear to continue when he saw that the apprentice was like this, so he stopped and let him rest for a while.

Hu Man'er sat down and gasped. Turning his head to look at Wanqing's calm appearance, he said to her while tapping his legs: "Wanqing, aren't you tired? ”

Wanqing's eyes had already bent into crescents, and she smiled: "I grew up in this mountain since I was a child, and I was able to walk this mountain road a few times on my own when I was very young, okay? ”

Hu Man'er immediately blushed when she heard this. Wu Daozi jumped on a pine tree on the side alone, standing on the top of the tree and swaying gently with the mountain wind, staring at the west. Don't make any words......

The three of them took a short break and continued their climbing. It was slow, but eventually it was to the top. When stepping on the last stone platform, Hu Man'er turned his head to look back, but the view was half-mountain, half-sea and half-fairy, and the birds sang the cypress around the valley. The white sails of the pole are empty, and the smoke and clouds are intoxicating to the gods.

Hu Man'er reluctantly walked up to Wu Daozi, pulled the sleeve of the master's coat, and said timidly: "Master, let's discuss." ”

Wu Daozi glanced at the apprentice who was rubbing his legs, and replied puzzledly: "How?"

"Master, let's discuss, how about going back and forth twice a day?" said Hu Man'er with a flattering smile. Needless to say, it is naturally a chestnut to serve......

Lingxiao view, located in the north, the main peak Lingxiao Peak, this peak is high into the sky, standing on the top of the peak is like entering the clouds, like a dream, how spectacular. The ethereal peak in the east, although it is high but not in the sky, but the forest is luxuriant, used to store Taoist scriptures, weapons and treasures. The west is Langqing Peak, and the peak is flat and unremarkable. It is used for disciples to practice Taoism and martial arts. The southern Cangshou Peak, the shortest of the four peaks, is indeed densely populated and used by disciples and elders to live. The four peaks are connected by four extremely thick iron chains. The mountain peaks travel through this iron lock. I don't know when and who cast it, and the magic can't describe this scene, which can be called a miracle.

Hu Man'er looked at this strange scene and turned the river and the sea in his heart, dumbfounded. Wu Daozi knew his apprentice's state of mind at this time, but he didn't explain much. just said lightly: "Go." After that, he took the two of them to Lingxiao Temple, and from time to time, there were pilgrims who came and went around and bowed when they saw Wu Daozi. Wu Daozi also nodded in return.

After a while, the three of them came to the main gate of the main hall of Lingxiao Temple, and the main gate was written with three big characters of Lingxiao Temple, the handwriting was scribbled but the pen peak was powerful. Obviously, the writer has strong internal strength, otherwise he would never be able to write such a domineering three words. The two sides of the main entrance are carved with the couplets on the left hand side of the same handwriting: the road step is clear, the position is in the ninth five, and the golden que is incarnated in the ninth autumn nine;

On the right hand: Deju Taishang, the dust is all over the three thousand, and the palace is beautiful on March 3. Heng Pi: Asked with one heart.

"What is the Tao, what is the Tao? Heaven is the Tao, and the earth is the Tao. I am the Tao, and you are also the Tao. There is a way for all things. The Tao can lead to the sky, and the Tao can become an immortal. Just for the good, the great goodness ......" came from the view of a rich saying. The voice is deep and magnetic. Wanqing ran into the temple with a smile and shouted, "Dad." Wu Daozi turned his head disdainfully. But then he still took Hu Man'er into the Taoist temple.

There are three tall statues of gods in the main hall of Kannai. It is the Sanqing Patriarch. The hall was filled with smoke and incense. The tributes on the altar are also dazzling. At this time, a middle-aged scribe in the main hall stood with his hands in his hands. Dressed in a pale cyan robe, with fair skin, he stood straight, facing Sanqing. Wanqing was already standing in front of this person, wrapping her arms around this person.

The middle-aged scribe smiled and narrowed his eyes, touched the girl's head, and said warmly: "Girl, are you hungry? Dad will make you braised pork." ”

Wanqing nodded quickly and said, "Hungry, hungry, hungry."

"Ahem, your father and I are not dead yet, only your daughter is not me in my eyes, and I have pulled you so much. You're also a good person, filial piety comes first, and you have learned what is in the dog's belly?" Wu Daozi said dissatisfiedly, but there was still a faint smile on the corner of his mouth.

The middle-aged scribe responded with an embarrassed smile: "Dad, where are you talking, I have already prepared a good flower carving for you and waited for you, and besides, if you scold me for being a dog, then wouldn't you also ......?"

Wu Daozi glared when he heard this, and raised his old crutch to fight, but the scribe immediately softened when he saw this: "Dad, Dad, I was wrong, I was wrong." Huh, who is this child?" the scribe had been focusing on his daughter, and he didn't see a child behind Wu Daozi. After waiting for a moment to stop, I found Hu Man'er behind Wu Daozi. After seeing Hu Man'er, the scribe was stunned at first, and his face changed slightly, but he randomly hid without a trace.

Hu Man'er looked at the three generations of ancestors and grandchildren with a surprised face, and opened his mouth wide to speak, how could this family be so ...... So unorthodox. But then he was relieved, took a step forward and bowed deeply, and said respectfully: "Junior, see the master, I am a disciple of the master who has just been admitted to the sect. ”

After hearing this, the scribe turned his head to look at Wu Daozi and said in surprise: "Huh, old man, didn't you say that you wouldn't accept apprentices......?

Wu Daozi's face flashed a little solemnly when he heard this. Glanced at the scribe. He shook his head imperceptibly. Then he returned to normal and explained: "When fate comes, it is natural and logical, why does Lao Tzu have to explain to his son when he accepts apprentices?"

The scribe naturally noticed that his father was abnormal, and knew that there must be something strange about this matter, so he did not want to ask at the moment, so he echoed: "Naturally there is no need, naturally there is no need." ”

That is, when you enter the mountain gate, you naturally want to worship. But Hu Man'er had already worshiped Sanqing in the temple, so he also omitted those red tapes, and simply worshiped the ancestor and followed the scribe into the cangshou. During this period, he naturally had to go through that iron lock, which caused Hu Man'er to sigh for a while. The atmosphere didn't dare to take a breath, let alone make him look down.

After eating, Wanqing pulled Hu Man'er to choose a suitable house, it was almost dusk, and Wanqing took Hu Man'er to get acquainted with it. Walking to the side of the iron cable, the two stopped, looking at the sky, the sunset is like fire, reflecting the clouds on the horizon, the autumn breeze is blowing, sweeping each other's hair. Sunset hits the two of them like a dream. Hu Man'er turned her head to look at Wanqing, a little obsessed, her eyes full of tenderness. Wanqing's face was even more red when she saw this, which was already rendered by the sunset. Jiao said: "What do you see, look at it and gouge out your eyes." Lecher. ”

Hu Man'er scratched his head in embarrassment, turned his head to look at the sea of clouds again, and suddenly sighed: "I have no support since I was a child, how can He De be able to achieve this creation and be able to get in touch with you and Master." Isn't this fate unfathomable? If one day I were to exchange my life, I would be willing. ”

Wanqing listened to the ripples in her heart, but did not make a sound, and stretched out her little hand to hold Hu Man'er's hand. Speechless together, I don't know when Wanqing had love for this young man, maybe it was the first time. Maybe it's really a past life, but it's not clear in short.

At this moment, there was a rustling sound from the bushes behind her, and Wanqing frowned and asked, "Who is there, come out and see." Hu Man'er subconsciously pulled Wanqing behind her to face the things in the darkness behind her.

Suddenly, a hairy head poked out of the bushes, with four white velvets on its face, which was undoubtedly the money. But then another head poked out. The pig's nose and fangs turned out to be a huge wild boar, and Lai Qian was riding triumphantly on his neck, grimacing at the two.

The two of them immediately relaxed. But then I felt helpless, and in just one day, I was able to ride a pig and watch the sunset? The two looked at each other and laughed. It's just that the two didn't notice that each other's hands were still clasped tightly.

At this time, there was a stone room behind Lingxiao Temple, and the atmosphere was solemn. The middle-aged scribe sat on the central throne without smiling. The two rows of seats below were full of people, and they should be all the stewards of Lingxiaoguan. The middle-aged scribe slowly spoke: "I have summoned everyone here today to discuss important matters. The first thing is that my father, Wu Daozi, killed two monsters in the water a few days ago, which should have been inconsequential, but these two are not ordinary monsters. It should be related to the nine-tailed willow Fusang back then. This matter needs to be investigated. The second thing is that my father took in a child in the water and accepted him as a disciple. If so, there is no need to explain more, the most important thing is that this child is the host of the magic pill, but the magic pill is not yet mature, and no one knows about it. I am here to find out what you think. ”

Hearing this, there was silence below, and then there was an uproar. After a while, Cangshou Peak Elder He was extraordinary, stood up and raised his hands and said, "Lord, look at it according to your subordinates." Most of Liu Fusang already knew about this matter, so he would send his subordinates to investigate. Furthermore, the subordinates thought that the child should not remain in the temple. If you insist on doing so, I am afraid that it will invite trouble. ”

The only female elder under the seat, Su Jinrong and Su Daogu, who was also the first seat of the Ethereal Peak, also echoed: "What the extraordinary elder said is true. As we all know, the Demon Pill can make the Demon Lord walk out of the Hidden Spring again, and if the Left and Right Demon Envoys learn about it, they will definitely snatch it. If it is taken away...... I'm afraid we can't escape the blame. In the end, it was a catastrophe. It's better to keep doing this kid ......."

Before he finished speaking, the middle-aged scribe glared angrily, slapped his palm on the table next to him, and shouted: "Shut up." If this is the case, we are no different from the devil, and the way of others is vain, and you are still cultivators. If there really is a day, I must also look at death and protect it. This matter should not be brought up again. After saying that, he turned around and left alone.

The rest of the elders wanted to say something, but seeing that the always gentle Guan Zhu was angry about this matter, they all lowered their heads, and Su Daogu even knew that his words were inappropriate. He bowed down and did not dare to speak again. Wu Daozi turned his head and glanced in the direction his son had left. With a sigh, he got up and left.

The next day, Hu Man'er got up early and completed the physical training assignments assigned by the master with difficulty. It's just that...... I was sweating profusely after just one back and forth. But Hu Man'er gritted his teeth and crawled three times with the perseverance he had honed over the years, and the day had passed, only during which he had eaten, and he would take a short rest, and it was not until night that he dragged his tired body back to his house.

Hu Man'er lay on his collapse and looked up at the bright moon outside the window. I was in my heart.

He thought of his father, who was full of kindness, and every villager who had treated him kindly, and tears inadvertently slipped down his pillow.

Quiet...... Particularly quiet...... Hu Man'er slowly fell asleep in this tranquility.

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