White Bone Monkey King

The entrance to a Taoist temple is not the place to talk.

After Jin An delivered vegetarian steamed buns for breakfast to Uncle Lin at the coffin shop opposite, he and Fatty Li walked to the private backyard of the Taoist temple.

As soon as we arrived at the private backyard of the Taoist temple, the most eye-catching thing was the black coffin.

"Good morning, Senior Brother."

A thick-skinned person is invincible. Fatty Li greeted the goat who was chewing Yanzhou Prefecture carrots, known as "little ginseng", with a poop.

Others are flattering.

He is a slap in the face.

After patting the sheep's fart, I didn't forget to take a carrot and rub it on my clothes, and then ate it with relish.

What——

Like a goat spirit, he glanced sideways at Fatty Li and said hello to Fatty Li politely.

"Old Taoist, sharp sword, come on, come on, I bought vegetarian steamed buns, come and eat them while they're hot."

Jin An called for the old Taoist priest and the sharp sword.

"But I'm starved to death, little brother, and you're good to me, little brother. Ever since I followed you, little brother, I feel like I've been fattened by you, little brother. If little brother, you hire someone to help me clean the Taoist temple together, Then this life will be more perfect.”

The old Taoist priest was holding four or five steaming steamed vegetable steamed buns in his hands and half a hot steamed bun in his mouth, but none of this could stop him.

"Thank you, Master."

He sharpened his sword dully, took only two vegetable buns, and sat down to eat alone and silently.

Yin Deyi.

Jin An smiled happily.

"You eat more when you sharpen your sword. You take the initiative to help the Taoist temple keep vigil every day. Staying up late at night is the most energy-consuming. How can you eat two vegetarian steamed buns?"

Jin An grabbed two buns and stuffed them into his sword-cutting hand.

"Um."

"Thank you, Master."

Yin Deyi.

The smile on Jin An's face blossomed even more like a chrysanthemum.

Fatty Li on the side looked at the harmonious atmosphere of the Wu Zang Taoist Temple with three people and one sheep. He was extremely envious and asked Jin An pitifully when he could join the Wu Zang Taoist Temple and become Jin An's fourth disciple.

As Fatty Li talked, he shamelessly stole a vegetable steamed bun from the bamboo basket to eat. Jin An pretended not to notice, as he was not so stingy that he could not afford a steamed bun.

"Fat Li finished eating what he had in his hands, and came over to help me put away the rain cover. Taking advantage of the sunny weather, let Zhao Pingfa's body in the coffin be exposed to the sun for a while, and dry the moisture in the coffin, so that Zhao Pingfa's body would not be in the dark. I’m so angry that I can’t sleep well even if I’m buried in the ground.”

Next, Jin An and Fatty Li worked together to remove the rain cover.

While removing the raincloth, Fatty Li told Jin An in detail what happened last night. Jin An did not interrupt during the process. He also learned more details about the stone cow that fell into the Yinyi River.

"Taoist Master Jin'an, I remember that when we escaped from the Dragon King's tomb, the Water Goddess gave you a few fragments of the Luo Geng Jade Plate, right?"

Fatty Li and Jin An were folding the raincloth neatly in the open space, and explained: "Taoist Master Jin An, don't get me wrong. You defeated the Dragon King, which is a great achievement, whether it's from Fu Yin's side or our Criminal Investigation Department's side. It’s too late to be grateful, and I won’t ask for the fragments of Luo Geng’s jade plate, you deserve these in the first place.”

"The reason why I mentioned this is just to say that Taoist Jin'an should have already understood what Luo Geng's Jade Plate means. If Taoist Jin'an also wants to enter the Taoist cave to find immortality, then you should make plans for this early. ."

"Because I got a piece of news... This time the passage is opened, the era of great war is coming. Some people in the northern capital are also eyeing the Wuzhou Prefecture in the southwest. There is a high possibility that there will be Yujing Golden Tower, Zhenguo Masters from the temple and Tianshi Mansion are also here to fight for the birth of this immortal."

"Taoist Master Jin An, this time the passage is opened, do you plan to enter the Cave Heaven Blessed Land by yourself, or do you plan to enter the Cave Heaven Blessed Land with all the five internal organs Taoist temples?" Jin An asked Fatty Li, who was wide and fat, to sit on the folded rain cover and compact the rain cloth. , Fatty Li asked Jin An curiously after sitting on the raincloth.

Jin An did not answer Fatty Li's question, but asked in detail whether there was a master who dressed up as an old beggar in the Tianshi Mansion.

Fatty Li shook his head in confusion.

Not to mention anything else, there are many masters in Tianshi Mansion, and he cannot possibly know all of them. And the more masters are, the more often the dragons are out of sight. They are either practicing in seclusion or traveling around, looking for Feng Shui Yin Mansion for the high-ranking officials and nobles in the capital. It is estimated that the Tianshi Mansion itself cannot recognize all the masters.

What's more, he is a small official in the Criminal Investigation Department?

"Why did Taoist Priest Jin An suddenly ask about the Tianshi Mansion?" Fatty Li sat on the raincloth and looked up at Jin An curiously.

Jin An didn't hide anything from Fatty Li. He briefly talked about how he wiped out a group of antique dealers last night. Of course, some in-depth details were just brushed off, such as the fact that he claimed his surname was Li...

"That group of antique dealers has been wiped out, and only two people escaped. When you see the captain, tell me to tell him to focus on hunting these two people. These are the portraits of the two fish that slipped through the net."

"Actually, if you don't come to see me today, Fatty Li, I will go find you and give you these two wanted portraits."

Jin An went into the room and took out two portraits and handed them to Fatty Li. These portraits were given to him by Mr. Yi and Zhong Laosan last night.

But looking at Fatty Li looking at Jin An with a look of fascination and envy, it was obvious that he didn't listen to Jin An's words: "I didn't expect that so many things happened last night. A living person entered the yin and yang world in the tomb. One painting and five revelations, the Yuanyanglou Inn, as well as corpse exorcism, breathing, and scholars with hundreds of faces, so many evil monks and evil ways gathered together... Just listening to Taoist Jin'an's narration made my blood boil, even more than the experience of Wutou Village and the Tomb of the Dragon King. Thrilling.”

"I didn't expect that in one night, I missed so many things that could cause evil!"

Fatty Li beat his chest and stamped his feet.

Heartbroken.

"I really wish I could transform into a Taoist master like Taoist Jin'an, slay demons and demons, and support the righteous way in the world. In the end, I just walked away and was deeply respected by the people. Praise me, Taoist Li, and thank Taoist Li for his life-saving work." Well, I’ll never forget it, and I’d like to show it with my body…ahem.”

Fatty Li coughed dryly and stopped talking, then with an envious look on his face, he urged Jin An to tell him in detail what happened last night.

But Jin An ignored him.

The reason is simple. Talking is a waste of energy and saliva.

Very tiring.

But Fatty Li refused to give up easily. He followed Jin An with a pleading look on his face, begging Jin An to tell him more about those demonic monks and evil ways, especially the most thrilling part when Jin An takes action to subjugate demons. He hasn't had enough of it yet.

While Fatty Li was still pestering Jin An, at this time, there was a noise of people outside the Taoist temple. The old Taoist priest was curious and asked what was going on outside and why so many people were talking?

Jin An was also curious and walked to the front of the Taoist temple.

"Taoist Master Jin'an, someone is looking for you. They are in the Sanqing Hall."

"They said they must see you, Taoist Jin An, today and thank you in person for saving your life."

A craftsman sitting on a bamboo frame painting the exterior wall of the main hall shouted to Jin An and his group who were approaching.

When we arrived at the Sanqing Hall, the place was very lively at this time. There was a row of guards standing outside the hall. Green smoke was curling up inside the Sanqing Hall. A mother and daughter were offering incense and bowing devoutly in the Sanqing Hall.

After offering incense to the Sanqing statue, I also offered incense to the founder of the Five Zang Taoist Temple. Looking at his pious appearance, the Five Zang Taoist Temple is about to add a pair of good female believers, Shan.

After the mother and daughter finished putting incense on the statues in the temple, they wanted to draw lots to tell fortunes. However, the Taoist temple had not been repaired and some areas were not perfect, so the mother and daughter had to turn around and leave.

When they turned around, they saw Jin An and his party standing outside the hall.

This mother and daughter are Mrs. Yu and Miss Yu who were rescued by Jin An last night.

"Blessings and blessings are immeasurable."

Jin An smiled and saluted Mrs. Yu and Miss Yu. As early as when he saw so many familiar guards standing outside the main hall, Jin An had already guessed who the two mother and daughter were devoutly offering incense in the main hall.

In Taoism, when saluting people, one usually chants "Blessings and Lives to the Infinite Heavenly Lord".

If a believer encounters misfortune, he or she will sing "Supreme Taiyi to save suffering" or "Supreme Taiyi to save suffering".

Taoist disciples use different words to greet people depending on the occasion.

"Excuse me, among the Taoist priests, which one is Taoist priest Jin'an?"

"We, mother and daughter, came here specifically to thank Taoist Jin An for his life-saving grace last night."

Mrs. Yu looked at the old Taoist priest in Taoist robes, then at Jin An in Taoist robes, and finally Mrs. Yu, who was knowledgeable, set her sights on the younger Jin An.

"Mrs. Yu and Miss Yu, I haven't seen you for one night. I didn't expect to see you two again so soon." Jin An said with a smile.

When Jin An spoke, Mrs. Yu's face was filled with joy: "Before coming here, the women already knew that you look young, Taoist Jin An, but I didn't expect that Taoist Jin An is even younger than the women imagined."

"My father often told me, 'If the water is not deep, there will be dragons. If the mountain is not high, there will be immortals.' The Five Zang Taoist Temple is exactly what my father said. It is a place with outstanding people and outstanding people, so it is possible to have extraordinary talents like several Taoist priests." A true immortal.”

Mrs. Yu spoke elegantly and decently, not only sincerely praising Jin An for his extraordinary abilities, but also complimenting the Wuzang Taoist Temple and the other people at the Wuzang Taoist Temple.

Sure enough, he is from a big family.

In terms of knowledge and conversation, he is all-round and exquisite, making people feel comfortable both physically and mentally.

For example, the old Taoist priest on the side smiled happily after hearing this, and even Fatty Li couldn't help but puff up his chest, looking proud of himself.

Only the man who was sharpening his sword and was unfazed by humiliation was still stunned and dull.

"Are you the smooth-talking Mr. Li who wrote to Ye Niang, the man-eating ghost bride, 'The sky is covered with frost on a ten-mile flat lake, and every inch of blue hair is filled with sorrow. Looking at the moon to protect each other, I only envy the mandarin ducks but not the immortals'? Daochang Li? Or? Are you saying that this young lady should call you Taoist Master Jin'an?"

The tall and graceful Miss Yu looked up and down at Jin An curiously and playfully.

Miss Yu boldly looked directly at Jin An with her cheeks slightly red.

She has a playful and lively personality, with the youthful vigor of a girl. She is full of energy and says whatever she has to say.

"I didn't expect that you, Taoist Priest Jin'an, are so young and only a few years older than me. You are already so capable, and you are so handsome. You are even more beautiful than I thought. Li... Taoist Priest Jin'an, it took you several years of practicing Taoism to achieve such a beautiful appearance." Big deal? Can I follow you to practice Taoism at Wu Zang Taoist Temple? I also want to travel around the world, be a chivalrous and righteous person, and slay demons like you, Taoist Master Jin'an!" Miss Yu became more and more excited as she talked.

Mr. Li?

Daochang Li?

Fatty Li: "?"

"!"

Jin An shamelessly turned his back to Fatty Li, pretending not to notice the question-marked gaze on Fatty Li's face.

"Zhen'er, please don't be insignificant. Taoist priest Jin'an is our savior. How can we talk to our benefactor?" Mrs. Yu scolded her sternly.

Jin An smiled and waved his hand and said, "It doesn't matter. Miss Yu is full of energy and has a straightforward personality. We are of the same age. I really like talking to Miss Yu, who has such a straightforward personality."

"Thank you, Miss Yu, for your praise of this temple. However, this temple has no plans to accept female disciples for the time being. It may disappoint Miss Yu. Moreover, to become a monk, you need to cut off worldly obsessions, which is the greatest wish of a parent in the world. I hope that my children will live a safe life, which is a blessing. Miss Yu is still young, so she should honor her parents and spend more time with them. In fact, this is also a kind of training in the world of life."

After hearing Jin An's words, Mrs. Yu quickly cast a grateful look at Jin An.

She was really worried that her precious daughter, who had not suffered much, would become a Taoist nun on impulse and she would not be able to go home and explain to her master.

…

Mrs. Yu and Miss Yu spent a day in the Wu Zang Taoist Temple. They finished offering incense to the San Qing Hall, Liu Ding Liu Jia Martial God Hall, Wu Lei Emperor Hall, and Gong De Hall. After paying homage devoutly for a day and praying for three evil talismans, in the afternoon Around the evening meal, the female family members from a wealthy family got into the carriage and left.

Before leaving, Mrs. Yu left a few hundred taels of silver notes as incense money.

From now on.

The Wu Zang Taoist Temple has gained another pair of mother and daughter believers.

Seeing that it was getting late, Fatty Li, who had eaten three meals at the Wu Zang Taoist Temple today, took the two portrait paintings given by Jin An and finally left the Wu Zang Taoist Temple with some reluctance.

He also had to go back as soon as possible to hand over the portrait of the wanted criminal to the captain to arrest the fugitive and prevent him from escaping from Wuzhou Prefecture. It would be difficult to arrest him in the future.

As Mrs. Yu and others, as well as Fatty Li, left one after another, the Wu Zang Taoist Temple, which had been busy all day, slowly fell into silence.

Evening food.

The old Taoist priest returned to the backyard of the Taoist temple to distribute Zhao Ping's body and continue to practice salvation.

Chi Jian also went to the sheep shed to find his senior brother and brush his wool.

In the Taoist temple, Jin An came to Sanqing Hall alone.

At this time, there was still smoke from the incense in Sanqing Hall, but Jin An was the only one left in Sanqing Hall at this moment.

After the reconstruction, the Sanqing Hall is bright and bright from all sides. Even during the evening eclipse and the sun is about to set, the Sanqing Hall is still very bright, making people feel bright and clearing away the gloom in their hearts.

After Jin An entered the Sanqing Hall, he bowed to the Sanqing statue opposite the main entrance and glanced at the bronze incense burner enshrined in front of the Sanqing statue.

Those eyes were a little eager to try.

But in the end, he stopped his inner impulse and turned towards the statue of the founder of the Five Zang Taoist Temple on one side.

In the end, Jin An did not dare to break ground under Sanqing's nose.

He looked towards the incense burner in front of the statue of the Patriarch.

"The ancestor has a spirit in heaven. Disciple Jin An, I borrowed some incense burner ashes today just to kill demons and eliminate demons, to support the righteous path in the world, to promote the Taoism of my Five Zang Taoist Temple, and to let the incense of my Five Zang Taoist Temple spread and attract more people. Incense believer. Today, my disciple Jin An borrowed some incense burner ashes from the Patriarch. I hope that the Patriarch will not blame you. I will pay more tribute to you in the future, so that the prestige of my Five Zang Taoist Temple will spread far and wide, and more incense believers will add incense to the Patriarch. ."

After Jin An finished speaking righteously.

He began to take out a handkerchief that he had prepared and used it to pick up the ashes of the ancestor's incense.