Dragon and Tiger Taoist

Longhu Mountain, the secret realm of Yannian, is Zhuang Yuan’s cave.

"Fellow Daoist Nie, are you still used to living here these days?"

Sitting on the main seat and looking at Nie Renxiong who came to visit, Zhuang Yuan had a smile on his face.

During this period of time, he was recuperating in the cave. Because of the many resources provided by Longhu Mountain and the seventh-grade Shen Yang Dan given by Zhang Chunyi, his injuries have been greatly improved.

Upon hearing this, Nie Renxiong bowed solemnly.

"Thank you so much, fellow Taoist Nie."

During this period, due to injuries to himself and the Mountain Turtle, Nie Renxiong temporarily stayed at Longhu Mountain at Zhuang Yuan's invitation. During this period, he enjoyed many preferential treatments, including some healing elixirs. Nie Renxiong understood why Longhu Mountain treated him like this. , the biggest reason is still because of Zhuang Yuan.

"Fellow Taoist, this doesn't have to be the case between you and me."

While talking, Zhuang Yuan helped Nie Renxiong up, and at this time, a palm-sized turtle appeared on Nie Renxiong's shoulder.

Its color is gray and white, and its back is arched like a ridge, revealing a silent heaviness. The demonic aura around it is invisible, and only a bit of cold ghostly aura never dissipates.

"This is a piece of tortoise shell that I got by accident. I don't know its specific origin. The only thing that is certain is that it can cleanse the demon turtle's bloodline and promote the transformation of the demon turtle's root bones. Now it is of no use to me. , I give it to you as a reward for your life-saving grace."

The eyelids lifted and the eyes opened, their eyes were dark yellow and full of vicissitudes of life. At this moment, the mountain turtle spoke human words, and then a piece of tortoise shell the size of a palm and the color of yellow jade fell directly into Zhuang Yuan's hand.

"this···"

With a look of astonishment, Zhuang Yuan wanted to return the tortoise shell, but at this time, the mountain turtle had fallen asleep again. The old injuries had not healed, and new ones had been added. Although it had been recovering for a period of time, its injuries were far from healed.

"Fellow Daoist Nie, this thing is too valuable for me to accept, and I have never felt that you owe me anything."

Turning his gaze towards Nie Renxiong, his expression was more solemn than ever before, Zhuang Yuan wanted to return the tortoise shell in his hand.

Although he did not sense the extraordinaryness of this tortoise shell, according to what Shangui said, it was definitely a valuable treasure. At this moment, he sensed something. The figure of the Wanshou turtle quietly appeared and looked at the bright yellow The tortoise shell is like jade, and its mung bean eyes are full of desire.

At this moment, the green hair on its back was dyed a little ink, showing that it was very excited.

Zhuang Yuan was quite surprised when he felt the changes in the Wanshou Turtle. He had never seen the Wanshou Turtle like this, but this did not make him change his decision.

Seeing such a scene, Nie Renxiong took a step back and bowed solemnly, but didn't get up.

"Fellow Daoist Zhuang, this thing is indeed extraordinary, but this is a reward shared by my uncle and I."

"Uncle and I believe in repaying kindness since childhood. If you don't accept this gift, I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to treat you as Taoist friends and get along as equals."

Sincerely, Nie Renxiong expressed his true feelings in the face of Zhuang Yuan's rejection.

No matter what the cause of the matter was, it was a fact that Zhuang Yuan saved his and Fu Shan Gui's lives. Without Zhuang Yuan, he and Fu Shan Gui would have died.

Hearing these words, he felt the firmness of Nie Renxiong's will. Thinking of Nie Renxiong's past, he sighed and Zhuang Yuan put away the bright yellow tortoise shell in his hand.

Nie Renxiong had a moment of kindness and saved the injured Fushan Gui. Then Fushan Gui led him into Taoism and protected him, which shows his temperament.

Seeing such a scene, Nie Renxiong's maroon face finally showed a smile from the bottom of his heart. If Zhuang Yuan refused to accept this thing, then he would always feel that he owed Zhuang Yuan and it would be difficult to treat him as an equal.

The tense atmosphere dissipated, and after Zhuang Yuan accepted the tortoise shell, the atmosphere in the cave suddenly became much more harmonious.

"Fellow Taoist, I came here this time firstly to express my gratitude, and secondly to say goodbye to you."

After tasting the spiritual wine collected by Zhuang Yuan, Nie Renxiong revealed his purpose without restraint.

Hearing this, Zhuang Yuan frowned slightly.

"Fellow Taoist, have you planned on where you want to go? Are you going back to Kaoshan City? Because of the ghosts, the place is now closed, and all the residents there have been moved elsewhere."

Zhuang Yuan asked as his eyes fell on Nie Renxiong.

Nie Renxiong once hid in the backing city, firstly so that the turtle could absorb the earth energy of Mount Tai to recover from his injuries, and secondly because the mountain turtle carried a secret realm on its back. Being nourished by the earth's energy would help him grow better and help him practice. , but now all this is in vain, the secret realm has been smashed to pieces in the process of escaping.

Hearing this, Nie Renxiong's rough face showed a look of confusion. Now he seemed to be really homeless.

"I haven't decided where to go yet, but the world is so big, where can't I fit in?"

Pretending to be free and easy, Nie Renxiong drank all the wine in the glass in one gulp.

Seeing such a scene, Zhuang Yuan understood clearly.

"Brother Nie, what do you think of Longhu Mountain?"

"That is of course a treasured land of the Immortal Family. Although I have practiced cultivation for nearly two hundred years, this is the first time I have seen such a place..."

Hearing this, Nie Renxiong gave his answer and was not stingy with his praise. This was not flattery, but his innermost thoughts. But as he spoke, he understood something, and Nie Renxiong turned his attention to Zhuang Yuan.

Meeting Nie Renxiong's gaze, Zhuang Yuan smiled broadly.

"Brother Nie, I know you don't like to be restrained. We have a position of worship in Longhu Mountain. You can use your own abilities to exchange for the resources you want from the sect, and you will not be subject to too many restraints. Moreover, I The most abundant ones in Longhu Mountain are spiritual flowers and spiritual grass. Brother Nie likes to make wine, so he might be able to make good wine here."

The words were full of sincerity, Zhuang Yuan said, he sincerely hopes that Nie Renxiong can stay, firstly because Nie Renxiong himself is a capable person and useful to Longhu Mountain, and secondly, because the life of casual cultivators is mostly hard, and he does not I hope Nie Renxiong wasted his time because of this.

Although Negative Mountain Turtle is the Demon King, there are still limits to how much it can help Nie Renxiong, such as the guidance and resources to break through the Taoist realm.

After hearing this, Nie Renxiong fell silent. He knew that Zhuang Yuan had good intentions, but for a while he still found it difficult to accept it.

"Fellow Daoist Zhuang, I..."

Looking at Zhuang Yuan, Nie Renxiong wanted to say something, but before he could finish speaking, Zhuang Yuan interrupted.

"Fellow Taoist, I know you have concerns. You can try it for a while. If it doesn't suit you, then leave. I will never stop you then."

"To be honest, you should know something about the situation of Longhu Mountain and Taoist League. Our Taoist League has just taken over Taizhou, and everything is waiting for improvement. It is the time when we need talents. I hope that fellow Taoists will become guests of Longhu Mountain." I have selfish motives, but I know that in addition to being good at brewing wine, my Taoist friend is also very good at being an earth master, and this is what we in Longhu Mountain lack most right now."

As he spoke, Zhuang Yuan had a slight smile on his face.

After hearing this, although he knew that Zhuang Yuan said this deliberately to avoid making himself feel that he was taking advantage, Nie Renxiong still felt much less entangled.

To be honest, if it were him, he wouldn't have to think about it that much at all, but he also needs to consider the injured Mountain Turtle. From the current point of view, Longhu Mountain is actually the best place for him to cultivate.

"In this case, you will have to trouble fellow Taoist people more in the future. I will give you this drink!"

With a decision in his mind and no longer struggling, Nie Renxiong raised the wine glass in his hand.

Clinking glasses, the two looked at each other and smiled.