"... To be honest, the main purpose of my trip is to retrieve my forgotten memories."

When Li Yao told the so-called reason for his trip, Zhong Kui quickly looked away, bowed, and said apologetically: "I didn't expect Fellow Daoist Li to have such a tortuous experience. It seems that I was rude, and I ask for your forgiveness, Fellow Daoist Li."

Li Yao hurriedly returned the courtesy and said: "It's okay, but I was not honest with Brother Zhong Dao before, and I am really ashamed."

Zhong Kui asked doubtfully: "Speaking of which, I just passed through Shu not long ago. Li Daoyou once lived in Minshan, but I don't know where in the Minshan Mountains?"

Hearing this, Li Yao said the answer he had prepared long ago without blinking or beating: "Heming Mountain Tiangu Cave."

The reason why Li Yao dared to say this was because she was familiar with and understood the topography and historical origins of Heming Mountain.

According to legend, Ma Chengzi of the Pre-Qin Dynasty and Zhou Yishan of the Western Han Dynasty all ascended to the throne in Heming Mountain, and Zhang Daoling also founded Tianshi Tao after practicing and enlightening in Heming Mountain. She remembered clearly that the back mountain area of ​​Heming Mountain did not exist until the 20s.

It has not been fully developed in the first century, including Tiangu Cave, Zhang Daoling's training place in Heming Mountain.

Li Yao remembered that he once entered Tiangu Cave in later generations. Tiangu Cave is a natural rock cave formed on the cliff. It requires both hands and feet to climb up. Because the narrow passage 200 meters inside the cave was blocked by man-made destruction, so

It is impossible to get a full picture, but the ancients said that "there are twenty-four holes, corresponding to twenty-four Qi", and "every time one Qi passes, one hole will open and the rest will disappear." This shows that the environment deep in the cave is very special.

It is dangerous, so Li Yao believes that very few people dare to get in and risk their lives in this era.

Li Yao also believed that the disciples of Louguan Taoism who respected Yin Xi as their ancestor, worshiped Lao Tzu, and respected Wu Qian Wen would not go to all the troubles to visit the ancestral court of Tianshi Taoism, which worshiped gods and studied immortal talismans, because the former advocated

"Lao Tzu Hua Hu" takes Buddhists as his main competitors and is a staunch supporter of the so-called "Emperor". Before the latter split into two factions, the North and the South, he would always lead the people to create the "Emperor" when he got stronger.

On the contrary, the two were not on the same path at all in the past.

Sure enough, as soon as Li Yao finished speaking, he heard Zhong Kui say with a surprised look on his face: "I once heard a fellow Taoist from Linqiong in the middle of Sichuan say that the path leading to Tiangu Cave has been abandoned since the time of Emperor Wu of the Northern Zhou Dynasty. I didn't expect that fellow Taoist Li would actually

He will practice there. From this point of view, the master should be a hermit..."

Zhong Kui said, suddenly paused, a look of surprise appeared on his face, and then said in a slightly sympathetic tone: "I have an opinion, I don't know whether I should tell it to Fellow Daoist Li."

Li Yao bowed respectfully and said, "Brother Zhong Dao, please give me some advice."

Zhong Kui asked solemnly: "But before I express my opinion, let me take the liberty to ask, does Fellow Daoist Li still remember the appearance of Master Ling?"

As the saying goes, "Tao does not speak of longevity." People in the Taoist sect have always believed in rebirth and death, and it is most taboo to ask about age, so Zhong Kui only asked about appearance.

"I remember that." Li Yao immediately conjured up an image of a famous figure in the Wei and Jin Dynasties in his mind, and replied seriously: "My master is six feet long, has a slim appearance, has white beard and hair, and has a long beard that reaches to his chest.

He wears a crane cloak and a blue robe, and his tail never leaves his hand. His voice is deep and solemn, and he likes to eat five-stone powder."

When Zhong Kui heard "all his beard and hair are white", he seemed to be more sure of his thoughts, but when he heard "five stones are scattered", his eyes became strange when he looked at Li Yao, and he heard him say "blessings are boundless"

"Tianzun", he said in a tactful tone: "Please forgive me for being frank, my master has not returned for three years and there has been no news. I am afraid that he has already completed the great road and soared across the crane."

In this era, people who travel far will use various methods to deliver news to relatives and friends on time. If the person suddenly does not reply to the letter for a long time, something is very likely to have happened. Li Boqin in the Mid-Tang Dynasty

The only son disappeared after traveling, which led to the death of Li Bai, the poet immortal.

Of course, Zhong Kui also felt that the hermit might still be alive, but for reasons he couldn't think of, he abandoned Taoist Li in Tiangu Cave.

After all, no matter who hears about an old man with white hair and white beard who has been taking "Five Stone Powder" for a long time, and has such a beautiful female disciple by his side, he will think his intentions are suspicious.

But when he saw fellow Taoist Li talking about these things, his face did not even turn red, and he was not charming at all, looking like a virgin. Zhong Kui felt a little lucky, thinking that the hermit had not done anything "because of the aphrodisiac effect of "Five Stone Powder".

Things like "disrespecting the teacher" came out.

Li Yao thought he understood the other party's subtext, so he couldn't help but lower his eyes, pursed his lips tightly, and tried hard to look sad.

It was a pity that the daughter had the heart of a man, and the sad feelings were not well brewed, so Li Yao had to pinch herself without leaving a trace, which caused her to burst into tears immediately.

When Zhong Kui saw this, he secretly blamed himself and hurriedly offered words of comfort. When Li Yao stopped crying, he asked with concern: "Since fellow Taoist Li doesn't know his name, he doesn't have an ultimatum with him, right?"

Hearing this, Li Yao sighed pretending to be miserable and said: "If there was any, I wouldn't have to go to such trouble. Brother Zhong Dao didn't know something. If it weren't for the fact that someone in Shu said that I had a Guanzhong accent, I would

I don’t want to cross countless mountains and deep streams to get to Guanzhong in order to bypass Jiameng Pass.”

Zhong Kui secretly marveled and thought: "Everyone in the world is afraid of the difficulty of the Shu Road. If you cross the border and follow the right path, you will encounter ferocious beasts, let alone find a unique way to cross the Bashan and Qinling Mountains. The hardships and obstacles are simply unimaginable, but she seems to have no idea."

Injury. If what she said is true, not to mention her ability and perseverance, her background must also be extraordinary. Moreover, she looks like a fairy in her extraordinary clothes, but she seems not to know it. Maybe she is suffering from amnesia.

That’s why.”

Zhong Kui felt that Li Yao's previous words made sense in general, so he said seriously: "Fellow Daoist Li speaks Chang'an dialect. Although it doesn't sound pure enough, he must be from Jingzhao. But Jingzhao has strict laws.

It’s not as unorganized as the land of Shu. If you, Daoyou Li, go there to find your relatives and don’t pay the ultimatum, I’m afraid it will be difficult for you to move forward.”

Hearing this, a trace of surprise flashed across Li Yao's face, and he thought quickly: "I didn't expect that Yuan Er's family taught me to speak the Chang'an dialect of the Tang Dynasty. No wonder they had to stay in Dapingzhai. It will take some time."

I can contact my relatives to go through the naturalization procedures in a few days, but I don’t know how long it will take to get an ultimatum... Anyway, it doesn’t matter, as long as I can move freely and openly!"

Thinking of this, Li Yao gritted his teeth, like a great man with lofty ideals and sentiments, raised the dust in his hand, pointed to the northeast, and said firmly: "I have gone through all the hardships, how can I stop here! No matter what

No matter what, I want to go to Chang'an!"

Zhong Kui said calmly: "Don't get excited, Daoyou Li. I may be able to help a little, but I don't know if Daoyou Li is willing to accept it."

Of course I am willing! Li Yao suppressed the joy in his heart, bowed deeply to Zhong Kui, and said sincerely: "Brother Zhong Dao, please point out a clear path for me."

Zhong Kui asked solemnly: "I wonder if Fellow Daoist Li is willing to join Louguan Dao?"

After all the talking, putting on a show, and going around in so many circles, I’m just waiting for your words! Li Yao didn’t hesitate at all, and said categorically: “I don’t dare to ask for help, I just want to do what I want!”

The courage to walk on the string is the most valuable thing to seek in danger.

So what if someone in the building knows Princess Pingyang?

With an appearance that is ten years younger than Princess Pingyang, and with words and deeds that are very different from ordinary women, and now with Zhong Kui as a guide and introducer, Li Yao believes that he must have a way to make all of them think that she is just a girl with Pingyang.

A woman who looks like a princess.

What's more, the story Li Yao fabricated may be easier for people to believe than her own real experience.
Chapter completed!