Build the Traveler Alliance from scratch

At noon, the sun pours through the gaps between the trees, and the mountain breeze blows, bringing a refreshing coolness.

But at this time, the young man in black, who was hurriedly walking on the mountain road, was completely unable to be calmed by the breeze.

He looked at the end of the mountain road, frowned and said: "When passing by Qiantang County three years ago, Zhan also climbed this mountain, but did not see any Ziyang Taoist Temple. Brother Bai, are you sure there is a hidden master here? "

The scholar in white next to him chuckled lightly and said, "If you don't believe it, just go down the mountain. Why bother asking?"

Zhan Zhao frowned and immediately turned his head away, no longer arguing with Bai Yutang.

The two walked side by side, and soon they were halfway up the mountain.

Bai Yutang jumped up to the tree, looked up, and then said with a smile: "Look, it's right in front!"

Zhan Zhao was refreshed and quickly jumped to Bai Yutang's side. He looked up but saw nothing.

He frowned and asked again: "Brother Bai, are you sure there is something there?"

This time, it was Bai Yutang's turn to look stunned.

He looked at the Taoist temple shrouded in clouds and mist in front of him, then at Zhan Zhao who looked unfaithful next to him, and touched his chin thoughtfully.

"Could it be...a deception?"

Thinking of this, Bai Yutang couldn't help but cast his eyes on the finger-sized jade gourd on his waist.

That was a gift given to him by Xu Xiaodi on behalf of his master when he was a guest at Ziyang Temple last time.

At that time, Bai Yutang didn't think much about it, but looking at it now, this gift seemed to have a deeper meaning.

After thinking for a moment, Bai Yutang took off the jade gourd from his waist, raised his hand and hung it on the treetop, then turned his head to look, and found that the Taoist temple that had been looming among the clouds and mist had indeed disappeared.

"I see!"

A smile appeared on Bai Yutang's face, and he quickly picked off the jade gourd and threw it to Zhan Zhao.

"Brother Zhan, continue!"

"..."

Zhan Zhao reached out to take it, looked at the jade gourd in his hand with some confusion, and then looked up again.

"Huh?!" Zhan Zhao's pupils shrank and he looked at the Taoist temple that suddenly appeared in front of him in shock, "What's going on?"

Bai Yutang laughed loudly, feeling extremely satisfied with Zhan Zhao's reaction and expression.

He raised his hand to take back the jade gourd, hung it on his waist, and then said calmly in Zhan Zhao's surprised eyes: "I told you a long time ago, what you and I are going to see today is the real hidden master in this world. people."

"Since he is a reclusive master, he naturally cannot be easily disturbed by the outside world..."

Zhan Zhao understood and pondered: "You mean, there is a Qimen formation here to cover up the Taoist temple?"

Bai Yutang nodded and said: "Yes, this jade gourd is the qualification for visiting the house and the certificate to detect the formation. To put it bluntly, if Bai didn't bring you here today, even if you got the address from Bai, I’m afraid I won’t be able to see the Taoist priest either!”

Hearing Bai Yutang's words, Zhan Zhao was filled with emotion and joy.

With a straight face on his face, he immediately bowed his hands to Bai Yutang on the tree and thanked him for his willingness to lead the way for him regardless of past grudges.

Bai Yutang shook his head and said calmly: "Bai is willing to be the recommender because Mr. Bao is upright and honest, and he is a Qingtian master who truly works for the people. If you are truly grateful, you don't have to thank me. Go and thank Ding Fei." Let the voice of the people be with the people of the world!”

After saying that, Bai Yutang took a step forward and landed lightly on the mountain road.

"Follow closely. If you are fascinated by the formation, don't blame me for not reminding you..."

Zhan Zhao looked deeply at Bai Yutang's back, then jumped up and followed him.

Not long after, the two of them reached the top of the mountain. In Bai Yutang's eyes, the place was surrounded by pines and cypresses, and the scenery was very beautiful. There was an open space in the forest, and in it stood the Ziyang Taoist Temple, which he had visited many times before.

But in Zhan Zhao's eyes, this place is full of pines and cypresses, surrounded by clouds and mist. Once you enter, the clouds and mist become thicker, and the visible area is no more than three steps away. There is no open space in the forest at all, let alone any courtyard walls or Taoist temples.

However, given his previous experience, Zhan Zhao was not doubtful and just followed Bai Yutang closely.

After walking through the clouds and mist, Bai Yutang suddenly stopped, raised his head and said, "This is it!"

Zhan Zhao followed his gaze, but could only see tall trees.

Bai Yutang didn't pay attention to Zhan Zhao's actions, and immediately walked forward and knocked gently on the door.

"……coming!"

A slightly childish voice came, as if it came from outside, yet seemed to be right in front of you.

Zhan Zhao was startled for a moment, and then his eyes were blurred and his expression was in a trance. When he came back to his senses, he couldn't help but take a step back, widened his eyes, and looked at the brown wooden door that suddenly appeared in front of him with a look of surprise.

Bai Yutang noticed his expression and immediately asked curiously: "Brother Zhan, can you see it?"

Zhan Zhao nodded subconsciously, his surprised eyes still fixed on the door that was so close.

He couldn't understand why he couldn't see the gate when it was so close to him.

"Creak——"

With a soft sound, the courtyard door was pushed open by a pair of big hands.

Zhan Zhao came back to his senses and looked up, only to see a tall and handsome young man appear at the door. He looked at Bai Yutang and said in surprise: "Brother Bai, why are you here!"

Bai Yutang smiled and said: "I have nothing to do. I was passing by here and thought I would come and see you..."

"Really?" The young man looked suspicious and glanced at the man behind Bai Yutang, "Then who is he?"

Bai Yutang sighed, spread his hands seemingly helplessly and said, "Okay, now that you've discovered it, it's getting harder and harder to deceive you. In the past, you wouldn't have doubted my brother's words!"

The young man rolled his eyes and said angrily: "You're welcome, it's all because of Brother Bai's good training."

Bai Yutang's expression calmed down and he said with a smile: "It's better to be deceived by your brother than to be deceived by evil people in the future!"

"Xu Xiaodi, for my brother, this is also for your own good!"

Xu Xian twitched the corner of his mouth and turned his gaze to Zhan Zhao behind him.

"So what exactly is he..."

Before he finished speaking, Xu Xian was slightly startled, as if he recognized this face.

"Nan Xia Zhan Zhao?!"

Hearing Xu Xian's exclamation, Zhan Zhao was stunned for a moment, and then he quickly raised his hands and said, "That's right."

Xu Xian came back to his senses, stared at Bai Yutang with his eyes widened, and said, "Why did you bring him here?"

Bai Yutang sighed and said in a low voice: "Brother, it's wrong to bring people to the door rashly, but please believe that there are reasons for it. I wonder if your master is here now?"

Hearing these words, Zhan Zhao was slightly startled and quickly swallowed the words he had not yet spoken.

Fortunately, okay, I almost regarded this young man as an expert. If he really said it, wouldn't it make Bai Yutang laugh?

Zhan Zhao thought happily in his heart.

At the same time, Xu Xian looked at Zhan Zhao who looked expectant, then looked at Bai Yutang who looked serious, frowned and said, "Are you here to see my master?"

Zhan Zhao nodded repeatedly: "That's right."

Xu Xian shook his head and said, "That's a pity. My master hasn't left isolation yet. If you two want to see him, you may have to wait for a long time."

Bai Yutang was stunned for a moment, frowned and said, "Still in retreat?"

Xu Xian nodded and said, "Well, it's been three months."

"Ah?" Bai Yutang looked worried, "What should we do..."

Xu Xian frowned and asked aloud: "Brother Bai, what is it? Let me tell you."

Bai Yutang and Zhan Zhao looked at each other, and the latter sighed deeply and told everything that happened to Bao Gong.

After Xu Xian heard this, he immediately stood on the spot. After a long time, he came back to his senses and asked with slightly trembling lips: "Is...is that Mr. Bao?"

Bai Yutang looked at his expression and felt amused, so he smiled and said, "Who else could it be?"

Xu Xian looked anxious and said immediately: "Why didn't you tell me earlier? Since Mr. Bao is in trouble, how can you just watch with cold eyes - two eldest brothers, you come in first and sit down. I will call Master to come out of seclusion right now!"

After saying that, Xu Xian turned around and ran away, without even closing the door, and disappeared in front of the two of them.

Bai Yutang and Zhan Zhao looked at each other.

After a while, Bai Yutang sighed sincerely: "It's Mr. Bao's reputation that works so well!"

Zhan Zhao showed a smile on his face and said softly: "Bao Gong cares about the people, and the people naturally care about Bao Gong. Brother Bai, didn't you come all the way to Kaifeng just for Bao Gong? Didn't you come here to offer advice at the risk of being arrested by me? ?”

Bai Yutang glanced at him and hummed: "Don't be so proud, Mr. Bao, what does it have to do with you!"

After saying that, he stepped forward and entered the Taoist temple.

Zhan Zhao smiled slightly, followed closely, and entered the temple under the leadership of Bai Yutang.

When he arrived at the temple, Zhan Zhao followed the local customs and worshiped the founder of Sanqing together with Bai Yu. Then he raised his head and suddenly found that Ziyang Temple seemed to be slightly different from other Taoist temples.

Among them, what puzzles Zhan Zhao the most is the tablet that is juxtaposed with the portraits of Sanqing.

"system?"

Zhan Zhao read out the name on the tablet and wondered: "Who is this sacred person that can be ranked alongside the Three Pure Ones?"

Bai Yutang followed his gaze and said casually: "Xu must be the founder of Ziyang Temple..."

Zhan Zhao nodded thoughtfully, feeling that Bai Yutang's guess coincided with his.

The two of them passed the Sanqing statue, walked into the room, sat down on the wooden chairs, and waited quietly for Xu Xian's movements.

Not long after, two different footsteps came from outside the door.

Zhan Zhao quickly looked around and saw a tall Taoist man walking into the room. He was wearing a purple cloud-patterned Taoist robe, suede black boots, and a flowing jade belt around his waist. His eyes were sparkling and restrained, and his temperament was otherworldly. He was indeed an immortal. The noble air of Taogu.

——Zhan Zhao wanted to praise him like this, but when he saw the face of the purple-robed Taoist, he suddenly became stunned and couldn't help but exclaimed.

"……It's you?!"