The eager look of the second demon made Chen Yuan feel dumbfounded. He didn't have that much ability. To get to where he is now, he mostly followed his heart and didn't have any profound thoughts on Taoism.
The big turtle saw that he was silent and had no expression on his face, thinking that he did not want to accept the two demons.
"True... True Lord, when my two brothers became demons, they encountered the Canglan Sword Sect and lurked at the bottom of the river. They have never done anything harmful to nature. I have also thought about going to the Canglan Sword Sect and taking up the position of guarding the mountain. But it’s hard for people in the mortal world to have a good attitude towards monsters like us in the Taoist world. In the end, I was hit with a sword, so I had no choice but to flee back into the river in disgrace. I dared not come out until I recovered from the sword wound in the past two years."
It is difficult to be a demon in this world. When I was talking with Scholar Hu, I could somewhat hear the meaning of this in his words. Moreover, Wang Xuanyi was the head of the Canglan Sword Sect at that time, and these two demons used to just send demons to people. Dan.
"I have a clear idea of what happened to the two of you."
Chen Yuan used magic to open his Dharma Eyes and looked at the two demons. The demonic aura was introverted, and most of the incense aura overflowed. As expected, he was as good as the big turtle. He had not done anything harmful to anyone. Of course, if the boat overturned yesterday and collapsed, If crossing the bridge is included.
"I also have a good friend. He once told me that it is extremely difficult and dangerous to take off the demon body and cultivate into human form. Many demons are both yearning for and timid about this matter. If they succeed, they will transform into human form and go further; if they fail, they will perish. Under the thunder, the soul is shattered, but you two look at this river."
At this time, the sun breaks through the gaps in the clouds and has filled the world. The waves of the river are filled with sparkling light refracted by the sun. Boats of various sizes come and go on the river. The fishermen throw their fishing nets into the water and sit on the bow of the boat full of expectations and sing loudly. In the past On the big boat crossing the river, the boatman, shirtless and struggling to hold up the masturbation pole, was covered in sweat.
"Whether it's cultivating Taoism or cultivating immortality, or whether it's a mortal world, thousands of living beings are struggling to survive, and they are also full of expectations and yearning for the future. If they don't even have such courage and perseverance, there is no point in practicing."
Chen Yuan looked away, looked at Er Yao, smiled, and continued:
"The mysteries of heaven and earth are all possible. The stonemason who carved out the human world over many years may have some enlightenment; the monk who sat cross-legged in front of the Buddha and chanted sutras smashed countless wooden fish and broke countless futons to become an Arhat. People who study have read countless classics, which can be piled high like a mountain. It is impossible to say that one day they will develop a majestic and upright spirit, a drinker who loves the mountains and rivers, and escape the world in a free and easy manner. It is impossible to say who will be an immortal who seeks freedom."
The two demons stared blankly at Xu Yan's figure. Perhaps this was a common truth heard by others, but as their practice deepened, these words had a different feeling.
Even though I don’t understand a little bit, I still think it’s very powerful.
"My brothers have learned from the true king's words."
"As long as you understand, go ahead."
After saying that, Chen Yuan turned around and left, flicked his sleeves, and as he stepped forward, his figure gradually disappeared in the eyes of the two demons. The big turtle understood in his heart, and then retreated into the river, setting off two whirlpools, and the river surface was full for a while. Calm down.
Under the deep water, two demons were stalking the water. Across from the view in the water of Mo Lake, hundreds of Yin soldiers were standing. The leader, a bull-headed horse-faced man, was sitting on the terrace of the water mansion, drinking the wine that ordinary people provided to the two demons.
Seeing the two demons coming back, Ma Mian took a sip of wine and glanced slightly: "Is the deal settled?"
"Well!" The old turtle rowed its forelimbs and carefully sank to the terrace, "My brothers asked Zhenjun for advice, and they have quite a lot of insights. Although they understand some of the truths, but when they are told by Zhenjun, they feel very different."
"Of course, he has the incense of being a god, and what he says will be of great benefit to you." Ma Mian nodded happily, and then asked: "What next?"
"What then?"
The old man was stunned for a moment, could he do something else?
Ma Mian noticed their expressions and probably guessed what they were doing. He opened his mouth slightly in shock, and his whole body was filled with Yin Qi. The water around him was filled with whirlpools. He grabbed the mace and smashed it on the balcony, shaking the whole person. Sections of the riverbed were shaking slightly.
"You two have listened to a few words of truth and come back now? I...I...are simply a rotten tree that cannot wither. I asked you two demons to follow him. Even if you serve tea and water, you will be of endless use in the future!"
The two demons, Big Turtle and Big Turtle, were also stunned on the spot. Only then did they realize that the bull-headed horse-face in front of them was pointing the way for the two brothers, and any questions they asked were just excuses to give them a better chance of getting close to the immortal fate.
Now that I think about it, I feel regretful that I missed such a great opportunity.
"You didn't even ask me and my brothers to do the job of serving tea and water." The big turtle said, scratching the rough skin of the short kisser.
The old turtle didn't want to miss the opportunity, so he couldn't help but cast his eyes on the bull-headed horse face in front of him.
"If you miss it once, it is irreversible. Can we practice with you two?"
Niu Tou turned his head and took a look, then continued to hold up the wine glass and smell it slowly.
"When you two die one day, just go to the underworld of Luodu and report your names to me."
Big turtle Big turtle: "..."
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The sun shone on the sparkling river, and on the road heading south, the slowly moving oxcart had already entered Qingshan County. The scene was still the same as it was five years ago, and not much had changed.
When they got here, Zhao San and Lin Dashi had no reason to stay in the car anymore. When they arrived at the county seat, they reluctantly came down and said goodbye to Chen Yuan.
"Fourth, master, he lives in Linyinfang."
"Well, those three senior brothers and this brother Lin, let's say goodbye here." Chen Yuan cupped his hands, jumped on the bullock cart, and slowly drove to another street intersection. The streets and alleys in the city were still familiar, so they were not unfamiliar. Can't find the way.
Looking at the oxcart driving away, Zhao San felt a little reluctant. What he saw along this short journey was worth what he had seen in a lifetime. Then he sighed and laughed again.
"Brother Zhao, please don't look at it. Such carefree masters playing games in the world of mortals are not what ordinary people like us should think about. They are immortals, and we are."
Lin Dashi patted his friend on the shoulder and walked together in another direction. A sighing voice sounded softly in the crowd of people passing by: "And we are just a stone in the world of mortals, everywhere."
"What's the meaning?"
"Both common and indispensable."
The two walked along the bustling street, arm-in-arm and laughed.
The long street was crowded with people, and the sky was shining brightly on the pedestrians. In the bleak autumn atmosphere, Chen Yuan inquired all the way, and asked the fat Taoist to drive the bullock cart to wait on the street. He followed the address to a house, and before he knocked, The door creaked half open, and several children ran out of it, laughing and chasing each other away.
Chen Yuan approached the gate of the courtyard. The small courtyard was elegant, with potted plants hanging out under the eaves. Under the old camphor tree, the sunlight passed through the branches and leaves and fell on an old man with gray hair. He was holding a long stick and scolding with serious eyes. A teenage boy.
The young man followed the old man's words and manipulated the puppet in his hand very well.
"Master, do you think this is okay?"
"Well, if it's so early, how can the master keep you? Okay, put the puppet down and go back to eat."
The young man put down the puppet, bowed to the old man, turned around and ran away. When he passed Chen Yuan, he cast a doubtful look.
"Who are you……"
Over there, the old man who had put away the puppets on the table turned around and saw the figure coming in. He was stunned for a moment. He seemed to have a bad look in his eyes. After taking a few steps closer, he saw Chen Yuan's appearance clearly. Joy suddenly appeared on his face.
Just as I was thinking about going there, I didn't know if I was thinking about Chen Yuan's magic skills, so I went back with some scruples.
"Um...Chen Yuan, come here..."
Old Zhao, who was serious just now, looked like a helpless child. He quickly cleared the table and invited Chen Yuan to come and sit down. "How did you find this place?"
After the old man sat down, Chen Yuan followed him and talked about what happened on the way with a smile.
"I met Third Senior Brother on the road and heard from him that you sold your house in Qingniu Town and moved here. I just wanted to come back for a visit, so I came here."
"Revisiting the old place?"
Old Zhao's speech and behavior are not like those when he was the class leader. Now he is more like an old teacher who teaches. This makes Chen Yuan a little curious: "When I came here, I saw many children. Is the master no longer acting? Are you teaching these children instead?"
"
"The troupe has been handed over to the second child, me." Old Man Zhao smiled and stroked his gray beard, "I will live in this small courtyard, and I will be free. I will recruit some children from poor families so that they can have a good future.
Have a mouthful of food."
The old man paused and sighed, "When people get old, they think too much. Let's pass on our craftsmanship to avoid having no successors to our ancestors' things."
"Master, you have changed a lot."
"Haha, that's not true." Old man Zhao smiled like a child after being praised like this. His beard stretched out one by one. He also forgot his previous scruples and asked with interest how Chen Yuan had been doing these past years.
The old man knew that Chen Yuan was an outsider, so Chen Yuan naturally had nothing to hide. Of course, things that were too otherworldly were not told to the old man, so he picked up some things about monsters and ghosts as conversation topics.
I thought Old Man Zhao would be frightened, but the old man sighed for a while, with a look of fascination on his face.
"If I were twenty years younger, even if I didn't know magic, I would be like the husband you mentioned and take his wife around, seeing all the mountains and rivers of Jin Dynasty. It's a pity... I've wasted my whole life in this small place, and I have no time.
People are getting old too.”
Seeing the regretful look on the old man's face, Chen Yuan said nothing. If he hadn't met the crazy old man, maybe even if he had traveled through time, the farthest place he could have traveled would be Linjiang County.
After chatting for a while, Chen Yuan said goodbye to the old man. Old Man Zhao sent him to the door. The bullock cart drove into the street. Chen Yuan looked back at the house. He saw a hunched figure standing at the door still waving goodbye.
I'm afraid I won't have a chance to see you again in the future.
The sun tilted slightly, and in the afternoon, Chen Yuan walked around Funiu Town again, visiting his third senior brother, his wife and children, and then went to the small courtyard where he once lived, where a family already lived.
, he cast an invisibility spell, passed through the courtyard wall, took out the bones buried in the corner of the backyard, and buried them in the wilderness outside the town.
'There's nothing left to miss.'
Chen Yuan stood on a higher ground, looking at the town as before and murmuring softly.
Soon after, I boarded the waiting bullock cart and started off again, returning to the direction I came from. There was a loud shouting in the car: "One to two!"
"fry!"
"Guan Yunchang, you are with a certain family!"
"Guan knows it, but how can Guan let his third brother lose!"
"If you go too far to bully others, then no one will play with you!"
There was a sound of the table being lifted up in the carriage, followed by the sound of fighting. Chen Yuan looked back and saw Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Lu Bu fighting together. Qin Qiong, Yuchi Gong, Zhao Yun and others were watching the show next to them.
Everyone was affected by the waving arms in the smoke and pulled into the fighting group.
Yu Jimu, who was standing further away, was knocked down by Xu Chu who was flying out. Xiang Yu's eyes turned red instantly, and he carried Xu Chu straight into the battle group. Then, the whole bullock cart shook.
The fat Taoist wanted to go in and persuade him, but the crazy old man pressed his face and pushed him back. He squatted next to him with a pile of snacks and warned him: "This is much more enjoyable than watching ants fight. I advise you to mind your own business."
Listening to the commotion and commotion, Chen Yuan was not annoyed.
"Other people have to endure loneliness when practicing Taoism, but I don't have to... My place is very lively, hahaha!" Then a piece of talisman paper was thrown out and slapped on the cow's buttocks.
The old cow neighed "moo" and excitedly pulled the carriage away.