The death of Zhou Maolin seems to be the most obvious sign of the replacement of the old and the new in Xianji Bridge. Although the person in charge of Xianji Bridge has long been Xiao Jinlin, and the young people of Zhang Dalei's generation are. But Zhou Maolin represents in Xianji Bridge
An era.
The Zhou family seemed to have been well prepared for Zhou Maolin's departure, and there was no hysterical wailing, but a relieved farewell.
According to the custom of Xianji Bridge, Lao Dao and Chang Xing went to pay homage to Zhou Maolin's remains. From the expressions of Zhou Maolin's family, Chang Xing could also see that the master and apprentice forgave Zhou Maolin that day and allowed Zhou Maolin to untie his knot and leave with relief. The Zhou family was very
Grateful.
Zhou Maolin has always been the sinner of Xianji Bridge, and he has also sweated for the development of Xianji Bridge. There should not be a tragic result. Maybe everyone is happy like this.
The old Taoist recited Taoist scriptures in front of Zhou Maolin, and then left Zhou's house with Chang Xing.
The farmland in Xianjiqiao has long been mechanized and harvested. Only Changxing on Fengmeizhai Mountain still uses slash-and-burn farming and maintains this primitive state. The road to the Zushi Temple is very difficult and dangerous, and the rice transplanters and harvesters are all
I can't go up. Plus Chang Xing doesn't want to use machinery to cultivate that field.
After the autumn harvest, Changxing planted rapeseed seedlings in the ground. Wait until next year to harvest a crop of rapeseed. Rapeseed oil has a strong taste and is not suitable for all dishes. A crop of rapeseed is squeezed from the rapeseed crop.
Seed oil is enough for the Changxing family to use rapeseed oil.
When Lao Dao and Chang Xing went out to plant rapeseed, Wu Wanyi said, "I'll go with you too."
"What are you going to do? You don't know how to do farm work." Chang Xing said.
"How come I can't? Do you think I've been living in the youth farm for so many years and I'm really just living there for free?" Wu Wanyi said with a smile.
"Master, I want to go too." Chang Qing also shouted to go.
"Then let's go as a family." The old Taoist said with a smile.
The old Taoist was carrying a hoe and walking on the road, but his steps were still windy. It seemed that he was in good health. But Chang Xing frowned from time to time. Others couldn't see it, but he could see it clearly. As long as he looked with his heavenly eye,
One could see the increasingly intense death energy on the old Taoist body. It was much less than what he had seen on Zhou Maolin before.
After returning, Chang Xing rebuilt the spirit gathering array at home, making the spiritual energy in his home several times richer than before. He also tried every means to help the old Taoist achieve a breakthrough in cultivation. However, all of Chang Xing's attempts came to nothing.
Although Lao Dao knew it would be useless, no matter what Chang Xing tried, he always followed Chang Xing. He tried many kinds of elixirs, just like eating candies, but none of them had any effect on Lao Dao.
The soil in this rice field in the mountains is black and oily, and it looks like a good soil for growing crops. There are not many weeds in the rice fields. After the soil is dried in the sun, it is very loose, which is perfect for growing rapeseed.
The rapeseed seedlings were planted in the vegetable field next to the rice field. Although they were planted very densely, the rapeseed seedlings grew very well. It was the best time for transplanting.
Chang Xing got down to the ground first with a hoe, and then plowed the rice fields quickly. He didn't need an ox plow or a plowing tractor to plow. He only used a hoe in his hand to plow the rice fields bit by bit.
Open, crush, pound flat, then use a pointed pole to make a round hole in the ground, then put the rapeseed seedlings into the round hole, apply base fertilizer, and then cover with soil. The life of the rapeseed seedlings is only as strong as
This is how you can survive tenaciously.
Although Wu Wanyi has left Xianjiqiao for many years, she is not at all ambiguous when it comes to farm work.
"Wanyi, even in the countryside, you are still a good hand. It's all my fault that I made you suffer and let you do such hard work." said the old Taoist.
"Master, don't think like this. In fact, my life in Xianjiqiao is much better than working in Donghai. In the workplace, I fight with each other all day long. Even if I have no intention of competing with others for fame and fortune, others are harmful to me.
The plot." Wu Wanyi said.
The old Taoist nodded: "Yes, how can you cope with that kind of intrigue life? It's just that life in the countryside is harder after all. We live in low-rise tiled houses."
"Our house is no worse than my house in Donghai. With such a big garden in front and back of the house, how can it be compared in the city?" Wu Wanyi said with a smile.
"That's true." The old Taoist nodded.
Chang Qing was very excited. He had been living in Xianji Bridge since he was born. Yes, it was the first time to grow rapeseed. Everything was so novel.
"Master, why are other crops planted in spring, but rapeseed is planted before winter?" Chang Qing asked puzzledly.
"Because rapeseed is cold-resistant, it can grow well even in ice and snow. Moreover, it happens to be in the gap between rice planting. Make full use of the rice fields." Chang Xing said.
Chang Qing then nodded: "So that's it."
Although there were only one or two acres of rice fields, the family planted the rapeseed seedlings in one day. The rapeseed seedlings survived 100% and grew very well. Soon the land was lush and green.
At this time, snow began to fall from the sky, hiding the entire Xianji Bridge in pure white. Even Fengmei Village was shrouded in white snow. But it looked better than before.
Children love snowy days the most. When they get up early in the morning, they have to put on their leather shoes and run into the fields to leave footprints first. The snow is so thick that it is not easy to fall and get dirty, so adults are very careful about children.
There is no restriction at all, no matter how crazy they are outside.
Chang Xing and Wu Wanyi were preparing meals in the kitchen.
The old Taoist was sitting in an exquisite and generous fire cabinet, warming himself by the fire. He was covered with a thin piece of cotton wool. His eyes were looking at Chang Qing who was making footprints in the yard outside the door.
"Chang Qing, you'll be back soon. Don't freeze," the old Taoist said.
"Master, just leave him alone. Children can't be frozen." Wu Wanyi said with a smile.
Dahuang also happily ran out and followed Changqing, leaving a string of plum blossom footprints.
The old cat was lying on the fire cabinet, feeling the heat coming out of the fire cabinet from time to time. It yawned lazily.
"You are a lazy cat and you don't know how to catch mice," said the old Taoist.
The old cat lazily raised his eyes and glanced at the old man.
Outside the door, there are long icicles hanging under the eaves, like countless stalagmites in a cave.
Spring comes again. The rapeseed grown by the family last year bloomed with yellow flowers. They looked so bright, as if they were about to cover the entire earth like heavy snow. In the spring, the rapeseed flowers became Xianji Bridge.
The main color.
The old man lay on the bed, his body getting weaker and weaker day by day.
"Chang Xing, Wanyi, you all come over." The old man suddenly called from the bed.
Chang Xing and Wu Wanyi quickly brought Chang Qing into the room.
"Chang Xing, it's time to tell you your identity." The old Taoist said.
Chang Xing shook his head: "Master, I don't need to know. By now, I am no longer interested in my life experience."
The old man shook his head: "The reason why I want to tell you this thing that I have hidden for more than 20 years is because I don't want you to always feel that you are an abandoned person."
Chang Xing knew that what he was most worried about was about to happen, and he was in a state of confusion: "Master, please stop talking, I really don't want to know."
"I picked you up in the capital. Your parents didn't want to abandon you, but wanted to find a way out for you. Their situation at that time was very bad. Your father was criticized all day long, and your mother was often cursed by the neighbors. At that time,
Your family has reached the end of its rope. That day, your father did not come back after being criticized. Your mother hugged you and found your father under a pagoda. Your father was already dead at that time. Your mother went crazy at that time and killed you.
After it was delivered to me, he ran away. One day later, I heard someone said that a woman had died in the river. I hugged you and ran to see it was your mother. I buried your mother and your father together.
Originally, I wanted to ask about your other relatives and give you to your relatives to raise you. Later I found out that your parents were both university teachers. They lived a happy life at first. But after your father was labeled as a counterrevolutionary, disaster struck.
Your relatives have long since drawn a clear line with your father, and they don't want to get into trouble for raising you. Later, when I saw that you fell in love with me, I took you back to Xianji Bridge."
The old man dug out a set of children's clothes from an old wooden box, and a photo, which was a wedding photo. A man and a woman smiled warmly, and the man was somewhat similar to Chang Xing.
Chang Xing only felt that this man and woman were somewhat familiar, as if they had seen them before.
Wu Wanyi asked in confusion: "How could you be labeled a counter-revolutionary at that time?"
"I heard that a spy case was solved in the capital at that time and a group of spies were arrested. One of the spies had been close to Chang Xing's father and had close contact with him. Chang Xing's dad was even taken in by that spy without knowing it.
Went to attend a rally. This was also the most fundamental reason why Chang Xing’s father could not clear up his grievances. The spy organization planned an assassination. It was decided at that rally," Lao Dao said.
Naturally, no experienced explanation is needed for what follows. Anyone can guess the result. In that era, there was an inevitable result.
"Later I went to the capital again and inquired about your parents. One of your father's students has helped your father clear his grievances and rehabilitate him. But no one knows that your father still has a son alive in the world." The old Taoist sighed.
road.
"You have time to pay homage to your parents. You may be their greatest comfort," said the old Taoist.
Chang Xing shook his head: "I won't go. If they have souls in heaven and know that I am living a good life now, they should be able to rest in peace."
"This matter has been buried in my heart. I didn't want you to know until your parents were rehabilitated. When they were rehabilitated later, I was afraid of affecting your life. It wasn't until I was about to be buried that I decided to tell you the truth.
"The old Taoist said.
"Master, don't worry. I will find a way for you to achieve a breakthrough in cultivation. I have been comprehending the formation for a while, and I already have a way." Chang Xing said.
The old Taoist smiled and shook his head: "Silly disciple, Master knows your filial piety. Whatever you do this time, Master will support you. In the end, you will rely on Master for once. Don't do anything, just stay here with me."
Master."
"Master, I am here to accompany you." Chang Qing said.
"My dear disciple, the one thing my master can't bear to part with the most is you." The old Taoist's hand like a dead tree touched Chang Qing's forehead.
Wu Wanyi couldn't help crying.
Chang Xing took out seven oil lamps from the space magic weapon.
"It's useless. Just let Master go in peace." The old Taoist shook his head.
Chang Xing quickly arranged the seven oil lamps, carried the old Taoist to the center of the oil lamps, and meditated, chanting mantras constantly.
The old man's eyes suddenly widened, and a surge of life force surged into his body. However, he saw that Chang Xing's originally black and shiny hair began to turn dry and gray. The life he received turned out to be from Chang Xing.
It flows out of the body.
Chang Xing used his own life to activate the Seven-Star Life-Extending Formation to extend the life of the old man.
Wu Wanyi also noticed something was wrong and exclaimed in panic: "Chang Xing, what are you doing?"
However, Chang Xing had already entered the seven-star life-extending formation at this time. Before Wu Wanyi could get close to the formation, she was bounced away by a powerful force.
The old Taoist was also anxious and said quickly: "Chang Xing, hurry up! Stop! Don't think that your cultivation level is high and your life span is long. If you go against the will of heaven, you will be punished by heaven. If your life span is shortened, there is nothing you can do.
Extended.”
Chang Xing ignored it and instilled life into Lao Dao bit by bit, driving out the death energy from his body bit by bit. His life was given by Lao Dao. At this time, he felt that no matter what, he could not look at Lao Dao.
Die in front of him.
The old Taoist wanted to stand up, get rid of the constraints of the seven-star life-extending formation, and stop this ritual. But he found that he had been completely imprisoned by the formation, unable to move at all, and could only passively accept the life force from Chang Xing.
Because Lao Dao's body was too old, even though countless vitality poured into Lao Dao's body, most of it quickly dissipated, and only a small part remained. Chang Xing devoted a lot of life force, but only a small part of it acted on Lao Dao
On the body.
The death energy in Lao Dao's body is too stubborn and too strong. The vitality input by Chang Xing cannot gain much upper hand in the fight against the death energy. Therefore, the process of getting rid of it is extremely difficult.
"Chang Xing! Stop quickly, otherwise, even if I survive, I will find a place where you can't find me and kill myself." The old Taoist threatened.
At this time, Chang Xing is unable to control the seven-star life-extending formation. If he can control it, Chang Xing will not give up halfway. Since this method is effective, Chang Xing will not be stingy with his life force.
Wu Wanyi was so anxious that she cried loudly. She watched Chang Xing's black hair turn into white hair, and she suddenly looked like an old man.
Chang Qing walked towards the Seven-Star Life-Extending Formation. Wu Wanyi was afraid that Chang Qing would be repulsed by the formation, so she hurriedly grabbed Chang Qing, but was a step too late. Unexpectedly, she found that Chang Qing walked into the formation without any hindrance.