Talk about the world of mortals in detail

Shao Zhen, who had painted a picture of a hundred ghosts, felt relaxed now. He sat comfortably on the steps of the backyard and basked in the sun. Even though he didn't sleep for long last night, he didn't feel exhausted.

The temple was still noisy. Yi Shuyuan came from the front and sat down next to him naturally.

Shao Zhen smiled at Yi Shuyuan and didn't say anything. The two of them just sat quietly for a while, looking at the ripples on the river and at the steps near the water where pilgrims were releasing animals.

At this moment, it was clear that pilgrims were coming and going in Zhenjun Temple, but the location where the two of them were was seemed to be extremely quiet.

In the end, it was Yi Shuyuan who spoke first.

"Mr. Shao helped Yi achieve a transformation. Yi should repay this kindness."

Shao Zhen listened happily. Mr. Yi is indeed a storyteller and his speech is really interesting. However, this kind of rhetoric also shows that the other party has put his own storytelling skills into his heart. Everyone in ancient and modern times is like this, including himself.

"Mr. Yi's words are wrong. It was Mr. Shao who helped Shao draw Wuxiang and achieve the picture of hundreds of ghosts. Shao doesn't know how to repay this kindness."

The thing is the same, the reason is the same, but the information is different, but it is still different in Yi Shuyuan.

Although Shao Zhen initially caused trouble, strictly speaking, Yi Shuyuan not only saved Shao Zhen's life but also solved his troubles, and even helped him draw the Hundred Ghosts Map.

But for Yi Shuyuan, the ghost transformation of Wuxiang is not just a simple change. Each change has its own merits. Wuxiang not only understands the art of painting skin, but also continues to experience the subtlety of Shao Zhen's painting method.

In other words, it also allowed Yi Shuyuan to empathize and understand the beauty of Shao Zhen's paintings.

The contribution of helping Dao must be remembered. Yi Shuyuan directly ignored Shao Zhen's words and asked with a smile.

"Does Mr. Shao want nothing more than the realm of painting in this life? Do you have other aspirations?"

"Other ambitions?"

Shao Zhen thought about it and couldn't say no, but he didn't expect anything, so he said it bluntly.

"Maybe there will be in the future, but apart from the way of painting, Shao really can't think of any clear ambition."

"Don't you want glory and wealth? Don't you want to be an official?"

When Yi Shuyuan asked, Shao Zhen shook his head.

"As long as you don't have to worry about food and clothing, if you really want to be rich and prosperous, it may not be difficult for Shao!"

This was no big deal for Shao Zhen now, and Yi Shuyuan smiled.

"Hey, that's right. If Mr. Shao is willing, he can paint a few paintings and sell them, and the money will naturally roll in. What about becoming an official and displaying his ambitions?"

"Mr. Yi, Shao knows that you are definitely not an ordinary person, and I am afraid that the court will take care of you behind your back. But I know that my talents and knowledge are limited, so I better not harm others or myself."

Yi Shuyuan nodded slightly, but he did not refute Shao Zhen's guess.

"Mr. Yi, why don't you ask about the good wife and the beautiful concubine?"

Shao Zhen also started to joke, while Yi Shuyuan shook his head.

"The so-called good wife and beautiful concubine Yi Mou is beyond your control. Whether it is a romantic couple looking for a happy couple or a loving partner who stays together, you, Shao Zhen, can only ask for it on your own. I, Yi Shuyuan, am not a human being." Yazi!"

Shao Zhen nodded and talked to himself.

"Shao was young and frivolous, and had a romantic relationship. He had no attachment to the matter of being a good wife and a beautiful concubine. If there was a destiny, he could go with it. If there was no destiny, he would have no obsession."

A folding fan appeared in Yi Shuyuan's hand at some point and was turning with his fingertips.

"You and I have both dreamed of the True Lord and the God Yunlai, so there may be some way to achieve freedom in this world. If there is such a chance, will Mr. Shao be tempted?"

"Immortal magic?"

Shao Zhen couldn't help but think of Qi Zhongbin, the old temple Zhu of the Earth Temple, and even Chen Han. He knew that these people might have some magical means, which was magical enough in his eyes, but it was obviously not his pursuit.

"Those like Qi Tianshi who take it as their duty to eliminate demons and protect the Tao, and those who guard temples and help their hometown like Luo Miao Zhu and Chen Miao Zhu are naturally admirable, but they are not what Shao has in mind!"

Yi Shuyuan shook his head slightly.

"This can only be said to be a magician's method, not the magic of immortality."

Shao Zhen was moved in his heart, knowing that he had misunderstood, but then he smiled freely, anyway, it was just a chat and there was no burden.

"Since ancient times, many kings have dreamed of asking for magic medicine when they are old. If there is a way to live forever, it would already be the emperor's. Is it my turn to be a commoner?"

This can be said to mean that he is not interested, or it can be said that he does not believe it.

Yi Shuyuan stopped talking and just looked at the sparkling river.

"When you are alive, you only have a few decades if you have the will and strength. It is difficult to travel across thousands of mountains and see the wonders of the world. Those who have a Tao in their hearts have endless pursuits. Mr. Shao must be the same."

The feelings in Yi Shuyuan's words were also his own feelings back then. Shao Zhen was quite similar to him in some aspects.

Shao Zhen didn't say anything when he heard this, but just cupped his hands towards Yi Shuyuan, feeling that it was hard to find a close friend.

However, after saluting, Shao Zhen fell into deep thought. He not only recognized Yi Shuyuan's words, but also thought deeply about the meaning behind them. It should have been a joke, but at this moment he couldn't help but think deeply about it.

After a long time, Shao Zhen spoke again.

"Those who seek immortality seek immortality, and their hearts are devoted to the path of immortality without any other distractions. If they gradually lose their original intention and no longer love painting, I would be really afraid. I only seek one thing in my heart, and there is no room for anything else!"

Yi Shuyuan's eyes widened slightly. If it was just a thought in his mind before, now he looked at Shao Zhen more seriously.

"well said!"

Yi Shuyuan stopped talking. Shao Zhen was extremely talented and loved the beauty of painting. It was even more rare to maintain this pure heart.

However, Yi Shuyuan knew that people would change. He did not think that Shao Zhen's pursuit of painting would change, but that although he had just broken through the shackles in his heart and was still young and strong, he would eventually grow old, lose energy, and fall into a trap. Trapped.

"The word Tao is not that simple!"

After leaving these words, Yi Shuyuan stood up. Shao Zhen looked at him, but heard Yi Shuyuan's voice coming slowly.

"Yi has been staying here for a long time in the Zhenjun Temple. Let's say goodbye today. Our fate is not over yet. We will see each other again in the future. Maybe you will have different feelings when you look back at it now!"

"ah?"

Hearing this, Shao Zhen felt anxious. When he wanted to get up, he found that his left leg was numb after sitting for too long, and he grinned when he exerted force.

"Mr. Xiyi, my legs are numb."

Yi Shuyuan did not look back, but walked through the crowded temple and disappeared among the pilgrims.

When passing by the Yunlai Hall, the busiest place in the Zhenjun Temple today, Yi Shuyuan suddenly felt something in his heart, and the thought came to his mind at the moment.

The spiritual thoughts followed many pilgrims into the Yunlai Hall, but the moment they entered, the hall was suddenly empty. There was only a statue of a god emitting a faint light standing in the hall, and Yi Shuyuan's spiritual thoughts had also transformed into the Holy Monarch.

There was naturally no movement in the statue of the great God Yunlai at this moment. Yi Shuyuan reached out and made a move, and the scroll in the statue's hand flew out and unfolded quickly.

This space belongs to the private realm of Shinto, between the realms of yin and yang. At this moment, the ghosts and ghosts on the scroll came to life. Seeing Yi Shuyuan's divine light, they all bowed down to worship on the scroll.

"Meet the true king!"

The ghosts were either excited or frightened, and those who could speak had slightly different voices.

At this moment, Yi Shuyuan's eyes passed over the center and all the ghosts, and finally looked at a corner at the foot of the picture scroll mountain. The long-haired ghost was huddled there, looking a little uneasy.

"It's just you. You won't be able to enjoy the incense for the time being. I'll leave you with a chance to experience hardship for a lifetime and then pay back the people you owe. Whether you have a chance to come back depends on you. Go ahead."

A three-pointed two-edged sword appeared in Yi Shuyuan's hand, pointing towards the corner of the scroll. The moment golden light lit up from the blade, the magic weapon swung its blade outward.

"Shua~~~"

A ray of golden light swept across, and the long-haired ghost on the scroll had disappeared, but this time it was not that it wanted to run away.

In Dengzhou City, at the City God's Temple, beyond the naked eyes of ordinary people, a golden light flew from outside the city and quickly flew into the City God's Temple.

In the golden light there was a message from the True Monarch Xian Sheng, and there was also a long-haired ghost. Although he looked inhumane, he didn't look so ferocious now.

In the City God's Hall, the long-haired ghost huddled there with a hesitant look on his face. Not to mention that he couldn't speak human words, he didn't dare to shout even if he could.

The Dengzhou City God, who already understood the cause and effect, looked at the long-haired ghost being guarded by Yin Chao. With his Dharma eyes, he carefully looked at the weak divine light in front of the long-haired ghost's forehead, and couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.

"It's a pity, it's a pity. You can reach the sky in one step, but you happen to cause trouble on your own. The True Lord has left you a chance, it depends on your luck! I will also give you a little help, so that you will not be unable to find someone in the future."

After saying that, the City God pointed with his hand, and another divine light hit the long-haired ghost's eyebrows. The original weak divine light dimmed immediately, but this was not a disappearance, but a kind of protection to prevent the traces left by the Holy Lord from dissipating. In reincarnation.

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu."

The long-haired ghost bowed his hands to the Dengzhou City God, obviously knowing what was going on. The City God glanced at it and nodded slightly.

"Take it to Huangquan Road."

"yes!"

Yin Chai accepted the promise and escorted the long-haired ghost away. Stepping out of the dim hall, he was already in the underworld of Yin Division.

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In the evening, Shao Zhen, who had already searched around the temple, came to Qi Zhongbin's booth. At this moment, Qi Zhongbin was also cleaning up the booth. He closed the booth later than other fortune tellers.

"Master Qi Tian, ​​where is Mr. Yi?"

"Master is gone, and Miao Zhu will also know about it, and hasn't Master already said goodbye to you?"

Qi Zhongbin shook the tablecloth, folded it, and answered Shao Zhen's question casually.

"Ah? You really left? But, Master Qi Tianshi, didn't you want to protect Mr. Yi? Why didn't you go together?"

"I?"

Qi Zhongbin smiled and looked up at Shao Zhen.

"Mr. Shao also misunderstood. Qi was not sent by the imperial court."

Shao Zhen frowned and stood there watching Qi Zhongbin pack up the stall and move the tables and stools away, feeling somewhat disappointed.

Qi Zhongbin moved the table to the side of the room, looked at Shao Zhen's appearance, and couldn't help but say.

"Every banquet in the world has to come to an end. Even if the master is still here, what can we do? Let's have a drink and talk before saying goodbye? What's the difference from now?"

Shao Zhen nodded slightly and couldn't help but smile.

"What the Heavenly Master said is absolutely true. It's a pity that I couldn't listen to Mr. Yi's complete speech while I was awake."

After I finish painting the two paintings that I agreed to the temple blessing, it's time for me to say goodbye, Shao Zhen thought in his heart.