Looking at a piece of black knotted bamboo being whipped, the fleeing gray monkey screamed angrily. Its long monkey tail curled around the adjacent bamboo tree and immediately pulled it aside.

Another helper appeared, and the gray monkey no longer had the intention to play.

He waved his front paws angrily at Zhang Xiaofan, then jumped up and disappeared into the bamboo forest to the east.

Xiao Hei, who was one step behind, still refused to give up. He glanced at the owner behind him arrogantly and continued to chase in that direction.

However, a discerning person will know the result at a glance.

Once the gray monkey stopped thinking about playing, and relying on its familiarity with the terrain, it was very easy to get rid of the pursuers.

Regarding this, Zhang Xiaofan looked completely confused and didn't know whether he should follow him or not.

Fortunately, Du Bishu stopped chasing and the soul-capturing cup was put away. Zhang Xiaofan quickly pointed to the monkey and cat that disappeared in the east and asked a strange question:

"Sixth Brother, what happened to that monkey just now?"

"What else could it be? I met a rare three-eyed monkey when I was wandering in the back mountain. I originally wanted to tame it and keep it as a pet, but no one wanted it to run away."

Du Bishu was indeed a little frustrated, and felt a little embarrassed.

After all, that gray monkey is most likely the 'unofficial' pet of junior brother Zhang Xiaofan, so doing this is somewhat...

After thinking about it, he solemnly added: "As agreed in advance, everyone who meets you will have his share, and everyone will use their abilities."

"Sixth Brother, don't worry. I don't like that ugly gray monkey. If we need help, we can call Senior Brother and the others together..."

"No! You know this and I know it!"

The two were chatting excitedly here, but no one noticed that in the grass to the west not far from them, a monkey head poked out.

It was the gray monkey that escaped!

The gray monkey glanced at Zhang Xiaofan hatefully, rolled his eyes, and slowly retracted his head.

…

Dinner time.

As usual, everyone in Dazhu Peak was sitting around the dinner table.

Before dinner, Du Bishu had reported to his master Suru how he went to borrow the exercises, and he also asked some questions about the "Water Dian Jue".

Therefore, the whole dinner was uneventful, and everyone was busy eating.

At the end of the day, Zhang Xiaofan summoned up the courage to ask in a low voice: "Master...Father, can all cultivators have animal pets? Just like Sixth Senior Brother."

Although Tian Buyi didn't know what this idiot apprentice wanted to do, he still explained it calmly.

"Practitioners often pay attention to the 'Dharma and Ground of Wealthy Couples'. Except for the second item, our Qingyun Sect is not lacking in any of them.

The so-called 'companion' does not only refer to a Taoist companion who stays with you for life, but also a partner who trusts unconditionally, and pets who can advance and retreat together also belong to this category."

"Oh, I understand. Dahuang and Xiaohei are your and Sixth Brother's respective pets." Zhang Xiaofan understood immediately.

"That's not true of Rhubarb, it's just a domesticated animal." Tian Buyi corrected angrily.

As soon as he said this, there was a burst of dissatisfied barking outside the dining room, obviously disagreeing with this statement.

Tian Buyi paused for a moment before continuing: "The animal pet that serves as a companion should be able to provide assistance in spiritual practice and be unique."

"Uniqueness?" Du Bishu couldn't help but raise his head and asked urgently.

"Generally, these kinds of pet animals have their own sense of territory. They regard their owners as forbidden pets and do not allow others to take away their love."

Suru quickly poked him with chopsticks and coughed lightly to remind him: "Ahem, don't talk nonsense in front of Ling'er and the others."

Tian Buyi chuckled and said nothing.

He stopped talking, but Du Bishu was so depressed that he wanted to die.

No wonder Xiao Hei had such a big reaction at that time. It turned out that he was 'protecting food', bah bah, protecting his master.

In this way, the three-eyed monkey cannot be conquered, and this good thing has to fall on the younger brother...

Du Bishu glanced at Zhang Xiaofan beside him, feeling envious in his heart.

The aura of this protagonist is truly incredible. No one can cover up his radiance that is about to bloom. Even Lin Jingyu, who has unparalleled talents...

Thinking of Lin Jingyu, a magical swordsmanship flashed in his mind.

"Master, does 'Slaying Ghosts and Gods' really have unparalleled power? Can we learn from it?"

The reason why he said "we" was because he wanted to hide his little thoughts.

"Slaying ghosts and gods? How did you know?" Tian Buyi glanced at him in surprise, with a moment of recollection and trance in his eyes.

"To kill ghosts and gods, you need to have the momentum to move forward, even if you know you are defeated or injured. There are too few disciples who can have such a character. After all, it is him..."

Suru beside him coughed again, interrupting his absent-minded babble.

"Not easy, are you done eating? Let's go back."

After saying that, Suru slowly stood up and walked straight out the door.

Tian Buyi silently put down the bowls and chopsticks in his hands, stood up and walked towards the door with a desolate look on his face.

As soon as he reached the threshold, he added without looking back: "Only the one that suits you is the best magical power. If you really have the determination to move forward in the future, Master will find a way for you."

After finishing speaking, Tian Buyi put his hands behind his back, turned around and disappeared from everyone's sight.

Seeing the master and his wife leaving the dining hall, the disciples of Dazhu Peak immediately relaxed and whispered among themselves, discussing the issue of animal pets just now.

Animal pets can improve cultivation and strength, which undoubtedly provides everyone with a new idea.

Especially Song Daren, He Dazhi and Tian Linger, all three of them came up with the idea of ​​'going down the mountain to look for opportunities', and they gathered together and muttered.

Du Bishu was a little disappointed at first, but he quickly adjusted his mood and gently moved the wooden stool under his hips to get closer to Zhang Xiaofan.

"Junior brother, let's continue to catch it tomorrow. It seems that it is destined to you."

"Ah, how can that be done..." Zhang Xiaofan quickly shook his head and waved his hands, his tone of voice suddenly raised by three points, but before he could continue speaking, Du Bishu covered his mouth with his palm.

Song Daren and others were obviously stunned, and they all looked here in confusion.

"Haha, just now I was persuading my junior brother to work in the kitchen. I bet that his skills will surpass all of us."

Du Bishu put his right arm around Zhang Xiaofan's shoulders, and pressed his left palm firmly on Zhang Xiaofan's mouth with an awkward smile on his face.

"Tch~~~Lao Liu, you are so shameless!"

"Lao Liu, don't worry! I, Lu Daxin, can still hold on, as long as you don't do the cooking."

"Senior Brother Daxin, don't mention your craftsmanship. I have lost weight this year!" Tian Linger immediately jumped out to object.

Not to mention, Tian Linger has indeed grown a lot in the past three years, and her figure has become increasingly slim.

When it came to Lu Daxin's cooking skills, everyone complained and complained again. The place was so chaotic that their original purpose was forgotten.

Finally, the disciples of Dazhu Peak finally reached a consensus.

Song Daren pinched the corner of his clothes with some embarrassment and looked at Zhang Xiaofan who was still making eye contact with Du Bishu.

"Junior brother, how about you give it a try?"

…

In front of the Shoujing Hall.

Suru stood quietly under the eaves, looking up slightly at the darkening sky.

It seems to be remembering the past, but also waiting.

Not long after, a short and fat figure quietly appeared behind her, also looking up at the sky, silently.

From time to time, bursts of laughter came from the direction of the dining room, but the excitement did not affect this place at all.

The two stood like this for a long time, and Suru finally sighed quietly, breaking the current calm.

"After so many years, if he is still alive, he must have passed on the 'Ghost-Slaying' technique to his disciples, right?"

Tian Buyi's face tightened, his shoulders shook inadvertently, and he murmured: "Maybe, I don't know where Lao Liu heard it..."

This sentence is not a question, but a sigh of regret.

After that, the two of them stopped talking and looked up at the sky, waiting for the last bit of light to disappear behind the majestic Qingyun Mountain.
Chapter completed!