Too Puritan.

Dust-free palace.

In the middle of the main hall, the Taoist with a slightly white beard and a little old but not a decaying appearance was standing at the moment. At the time of the retreat, he was standing, but for some reason.

The door of the "squeak" hall seems to be in disrepair, and no matter how slowly it is pushed, it still can't avoid the sound.

The Taoist knows who it is without looking at it. said, "Here it is." ”

It's about stating facts, not expressing anything.

A Taoist boy entered through the gap quickly, and closed the door along the way. Respectfully said, "Master." The disciple came. ”

The Taoist nodded, indicating that he understood. But nothing was said. Obviously, he called Dao Tong in advance, but for some reason he stood like this and didn't say anything.

Dao Tong waited for a while, but saw that the Daoist did not give any orders. As usual, he walked quickly to the table next to the Taoist, poured a cup of tea for the Taoist, and then began to tidy up.

At this time, the Taoist opened his mouth and said, "Xuanqing, what's going on these days?"

It's nothing, but there must be something wrong with the Taoist asking this, but what is the matter, Xuanqing doesn't know. Ah, sins, sins. But don't be looked down upon by Master because of this.

Xuanqing didn't speak, and the Taoist continued: "What's the situation in Hebei Province recently?"

Xuan Qingzai thought about it carefully, but it was true that nothing had happened. It's better not to speak than to talk nonsense. His master is not an easy and confused person, and asking has actually shown that he has the bottom in his heart. Talking nonsense yourself, saying wrong will only make it more unpleasant.

The Taoist said, "Maybe nothing has happened yet, but there is this sign." Xuanqing, you have to pay more attention to Hebei Province in the past few days, and as soon as there is a situation, you will come to inform me. ”

Xuanqing couldn't help but rejoice, it seemed that he had passed another level. My master seems to be very concerned about the affairs of Hebei Province, but he is so busy and asks En, he wants to pay more attention to Hebei Province, and he must do this well.

The Taoist said, "What is the situation on Huainan Road?"

Xuanqing said: "It's in the hands of the Wusheng Master Ancestor, but there's nothing special. ”

The Taoist said: "Xuanqing, don't calculate your mind above the interests of your own sect, otherwise..."

Xuan Qing was frightened and immediately said, "The disciple doesn't dare." ”

The Taoist said, "I'm just warning you, I think you will understand these things with your intelligence." It's just that I don't want to make a big mistake. Just think I'm unfounded. ”

Xuan Qing immediately replied respectfully, "Follow Master's teachings. ”

The Taoist said, "How is Senior Brother Yuwen doing?"

Xuanqing said: "Uncle Zhang still hasn't returned to the sect. is still maintaining the majesty of his faction on the rivers and lakes. ”

The Taoist sighed and said: "Although I have been admonishing myself, I have not been able to let go of this comparison, perhaps, this is the reason why I can't be too forgetful, this is the reason why I can't catch up with Senior Brother Yuwen. ”

Xuanqing didn't speak, and didn't dare to interject.

The Taoist said, "Is Uncle Qingping's retreat over?"

Xuan Qing shook his head and said, "Master Qingping has not left the customs. ”

The Taoist frowned and said, "It's been more than expected for a month, and I don't know if Uncle Qingping can break this catastrophe." ”

Xuanqing said: "Do you need the disciple to send someone to find out if there is a big problem with Master Qingping?"

The Taoist shook his head and said, "No, if Senior Uncle Qingping is still alive at this moment, it must be the most tense and intense time." If you are disturbed at this time, you may lose your only life. ”

Xuanqing stopped talking, waiting for the Taoist's orders.

The Taoist said, "Is there anything special about the others?"

Xuanqing shook his head, thought for a while, and then said: "The Traceless Master Ancestor has unloaded the things in the sect and submerged his body and mind, and it seems that he is also planning to close the life and death barriers. For the time being, I am in charge of his duties, because no one has free time for the time being. ”

The Taoist said: "It's okay, you are the best at these things, and it makes sense for you to be in charge of Taiqingjiao, although you are still too young to convince the public. Just follow the two uncles who forget their hearts and worries to gain some experience. It's just that I want to remind you that these are just trails after all, and the avenues that have not yet been pursued are what we should pursue. Hello do it yourself. ”

Xuan Qing nodded without refuting and said, "Follow Master's teachings." ”

The Taoist said, "This is very good. Go ahead. ”

Xuanqing nodded yes and respectfully withdrew from the main hall.

......

White Horse Temple.

In front of the Buddha statue, an old monk with a long beard is knocking on a wooden fish and reciting Buddhist scriptures. His thoughts are very religious, but his attitude towards the Buddha statue is not religious. His belief is not a Buddha, but goodness.

Such a person does not become a good person because he has studied the Dharma, but rather that he has chosen the Dharma because he is a good person in the first place.

It waited, not knowing who it was waiting for.

After a while, Yuan Death hurried over.

Although the old monk waited for a long time, he was not in a hurry, but said slowly: "Don't worry, don't worry. Slow down, slow down. ”

Yuan Yuan clasped his hands together and saluted, and said, "Master, I'm here." ”

The old monk opened his mouth and said, "Yuanshu, you are here." ”

Yuan Lin opened his mouth and asked, "I don't know why the master is in such a hurry to find the disciple??"

The old monk opened his mouth and said, "Don't worry, I'm not in a hurry." ”

There is no inverse proportion to the death, although he doesn't understand why the old monk said that he is not in a hurry.

"Yuanli, you are in a hurry, so you are also anxious to look at people. The old monk still held on to this question.

"Okay, Master, I'm in a hurry. "Death is helpless, sometimes the master is like this, people can't touch their heads, maybe they think too deeply, too philosophical, but their thinking can't be connected to others. "Master, what are you looking for me for?"

"Look, you're in a hurry again. The old monk suddenly smiled and said, "Okay, Yuansheng, I have been telling you this truth." I want to share all my retractions with others. But I'm too impatient. This truth, I didn't say it, but if you listen, it will change from mine to yours. Knowledge is the hardest thing in the world to steal. Sometimes you can't force someone to do it. Alas, when will what I have realized become yours, and will become the world. ”

Yuan Yu said: "Master, everyone has their own truth, which needs to be understood by everyone themselves, and other people's is someone else's after all. ”

The old monk smiled with satisfaction: "Passing away is worthy of being born with wisdom." If everyone were as transparent as you are, it would be a lot easier. ”

The old monk finally began to get down to business, and said, "Death, did anything happen in Hebei Province?"

Yuan Lin thought about it, but he didn't know what happened in Hebei Province, and said, "Master, I don't know, what news did you get?"

The old monk said, "Demon, dragon clan. It's back in the world. ”

"What?" "Yuan Yuan couldn't believe it, this was a big deal, "Master, you can't be joking, right?"

The old monk blinked and said, "What do you say?"

Looking at the old monk's funnyness, Yuan Lin didn't have the heart to laugh, and said, "Then what should this be?"

The old monk said: "The demon matter, in fact, I am not very worried. Just to say hello to you and prepare in advance. I'm most worried about you, Uncle Huiwu. ”

Yuan Yu said: "What happened to Uncle Huiwu? Isn't everything fine these days, nothing has happened?"

The old monk said: "I'm worried that it will brew into a catastrophe in the end, and it can't be ended." ”

Yuan Yu said, "Master, you have been guarding against others, and that person will definitely be on guard against you. If you look at Uncle Huiwu with a strange eye, you may end up becoming the source of trouble. ”

The old monk shook his head and said, "Yuanli, you are getting more and more powerful, and the master can't talk about you." That's fine. There was nothing in the first place, where to stir up dust. But I don't care about it, I'll leave it to you. ”

......

Confucianism.

Haoran College.

The sloppy middle-aged strong man put down the scroll, stood up from the ground, looked in the direction of Hebei Province, and looked at it for a while. Suddenly, he got up and thought about the Confucian Palace.

The people on the road were amazed, and this strong man like a pig butcher was famous for holding a book that looked like a small leaf compared to his figure. But no one laughed at him, and it was a good thing to read, and anyone should be encouraged to read. Second, this senior brother's rank is high and scary. In Confucianism, which pays attention to etiquette, it cannot be offended.

Along the way, many people saluted the strong man and said, "Hello Senior Brother Ziyuan." ”

By the way, although Ziyuan's strong man has a high seniority, he doesn't count too much, and generally only makes people call himself a senior brother. Make up for Shi Shi Uncle Zu, Shi Shu Zu Zu. It's just called Senior Brother.

Ziyuan went to the main hall to find his senior brother, but he ran into Zihuan.

Zihuan, an elegant scholar, is not young, and his face also has the vicissitudes left by the years. But coupled with his own talent, he is still a beautiful son.

"Senior Brother Ziyuan, Senior Brother Ziyuan. Zihuan stopped Ziyuan and asked, "It's rare for Senior Brother Ziyuan not to study, what is it for?"

Ziyuan looked at the scholar and said, "Zihuan, I'm looking for senior brother?"

Zihuan said: "Senior Brother Ziyuan, I told you. What Master said before the retreat was that if something big happened, he would invite Senior Brother to come out of the mountain to preside over the overall situation, but Senior Brother forgot?"

Ziyuan said: "The old guy can't be the shopkeeper anymore, and this mess can only be handled by him." ”

Zihuan said: "Senior brother, what happened? There is no big problem in Huainan Road." ”

Ziyuan shook his head and said, "Zihuan, it's not Huainan Province, it's Hebei Province." ”

Zihuan was stunned for a moment and said, "Hebei Province, what happened in Hebei Province?"

"Demons, there are demons in Hebei Province. Ziyuan said, and added: "Large-scale demons." ”

"Large-scale demons?" Zihuan exclaimed, and then asked, "How large-scale?"

Ziyuan said: "The exact number is not clear, but there is an ethnic group. ”

A group, this is a vague unit, there are many and there are few, some demon groups, there are countless of them, and some races, but there are few and pitiful, only one or two lonely demons.

Seeing Zihuan's question, Ziyuan said: "It's the former overlord, the Dragon Clan. ”

Actually, it only takes two words, Dragons. As soon as these two words came out, Zihuan also knew the seriousness of the situation. But he still didn't wake up the master, but sent a message to Ziyuan, saying, "The master didn't retreat, in fact, he went out." I don't know where it is. ”

Ziyuan was stunned when he heard this, but his surprise was at the beginning. His mind turned sharply, but he asked something else: "Okay, I will deal with this matter, so I won't trouble Senior Brother." By the way, Zihuan, is Senior Brother Kong Meng better?"

Zihuan said: "Senior Brother Kong Meng's health is almost well, but that inner demon still can't be solved. ”

Zi Yuan sighed and said, "If the calamity is so easy to avoid, it will not be called a calamity." Alas, I'll go see Senior Brother Kong Meng later, although it won't be of much help. Alas, after all, this demonic thing can only rely on oneself, and others, unless it is a loved one who does extreme things, it is really difficult to have an impact. ”

Seeing Zihuan's eyes, Ziyuan knew that he had said the wrong thing, and explained: "Zihuan, you don't have to think much about the impact of what I just said, there will be no good results, it will only stimulate Senior Brother Kong Meng." ”

Zihuan said: "Senior Brother Confucius Meng's current state is not reluctant, maybe he needs stimulation to change." ”

Zi Yuan sighed and said, "Even if the stimulation is successful, let Kong Meng wake up." I'm afraid I'll go crazy immediately. The relatives died tragically, and the sect was destroyed... Only such extreme things can have an effect on people in a state of demons. ”

Hearing this, Zihuan didn't say anything more.

Ziyuan said again: "By the way, how is Xiao Tong now?"

Zihuan said: "The child is studying at Uncle Konglu's with peace of mind. I've already learned, and I want to show off my skills. ”

Ziyuan thought for a while and said, "In this case, let Xiao Tong accompany me."

Zihuan said: "That's it, it's fine." ”

Just as Zi Yuan was about to leave, Zi Huan thought of something, and suddenly said: "Senior Brother Zi Yuan, by the way, didn't you say last time that you were going to Huainan Dao? Why did you give up in the end." ”

Ziyuan sighed and said, "It's a long story. ”

"Now Huainan Road is a gathering of wind and clouds, and when I was about to set off, I suddenly had a premonition that if I went to Huainan Road, there would inevitably be a series of changes. Therefore, in the end, it was given up. ”

"The future ahead is already confused and unknown, and I don't know where it will lead in the end, I just hope that in the end, we Confucianism can continue to persevere. It can be preserved for a long time. ”

Zihuan heard Zi Yuan's worry about seeing through Hongchen, and said: "Senior Brother Ziyuan, our Confucianism is one of the oldest forces that exist today, and there is only one Tai Qing Sect that can compete with us. At that time, there was a son of the free fist, and the man who shocked the world swept the enemy. Haoran is righteous out of Confucianism, and it is too clear to forget his feelings. To this day, only two remain. ”

"There are only two left. Ziyuan said: "In another hundred years, will there be only one left?" ”

"Maybe I'm too persistent, but I hope that Confucianism can continue to exist. For this, I..."