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Chapter 383

Chapter 383 Chance Encounter

Everyone was galloping all the way. The road was flat and the carriage was luxurious. Even while galloping, they didn't feel any bumps. Li Muchan sat in it, stable and stable.

The carriage was luxuriously decorated, with carved paintings on the walls and thick soft blankets on the ground. It was freezing cold outside, but warm as spring inside.

There is a couch in front with a thick and soft quilt on it, and there is a couch in the back. There is a small square table on the couch, which is exquisite and exquisite. There are piano and chess on the table, as well as teapots and tea cups.

Li Muchan sat cross-legged on the couch in front of him, motionless, performing the Observation of Heaven and Human Spirits Sutra.

It was already evening, twilight was filling the air, and there was mist everywhere.

General Hua was galloping in front of the carriage. He was dressed in a gray robe and his waist was as straight as a spear, exuding a heroic spirit without losing elegance.

Ji Wuming rode up from the front, rode alongside General Hua, and said, "General, I missed Sutou today and am going to stay outside."

General Hua looked into the distance. The wide road stretched out, shrouded in dusk, and there was no end in sight. He nodded: "Well, it doesn't matter, just find a place to rest."

Ji Wuming said: "There is a ruined temple five miles ahead, which can accommodate you."

"Just go there." General Hua nodded lightly and looked back at the carriage.

Ji Wuming sighed: "I don't know how Master is doing."

General Hua said: "The master is so unpredictable that he must have a way."

Ji Wuming smiled bitterly, this was Xuexiang Powder, and he had never heard of anyone escaping under this medicine.

There is a forest away from the road, there is a hillside through the forest, and there is a ruined temple on the south side of the slope.

General Hua walked through the woods and came to the temple. He took a look on the horse and saw that the red color of the wall was no longer visible. The gate was no longer there. He could directly see the dead grass in the courtyard as tall as a person.

Ji Wuming asked: "General, how are you doing?"

General Hua raised his head, Ji Wuming waved his hand, and all the guards immediately dismounted, divided into several teams, each holding a sword and rushed into the temple. One group of people directly slashed away the dead grass with their swords.

After the tea time, a guard came out: "General, there is no one inside."

General Hua dismounted and entered the courtyard. Apart from the grass, the courtyard looked spacious. There was only a Buddhist hall due north and no other houses at a glance.

He stood at the foot of the steps and looked around. The doors and windows were mottled and open, and he could see inside at a glance.

There is a huge Buddha statue in the middle. In front of it are two rows of nine Buddha statues, some angry or angry, some standing or sitting, with different postures and different expressions. They are the eighteen Arhats.

The floor is paved with blue bricks. The Buddha statue is old and black, but the surroundings are neat and tidy. The floor is clean, as if someone has cleaned it.

General Hua raised his head and saw a horizontal plaque with blurry handwriting on it. He could barely make out the three words "Dafeng Temple". The handwriting was simple and there was nothing clever about it.

One of the guards said: "General, it's a bit strange here. There's no one there, but it's very clean!"

Ji Wuming's expression changed: "Hmm -?"

He looked left and right, his eyes sparkling and his expression frightening.

General Hua looked at it for a few times and shook his head: "Forget it, even if there are people, they arrived first, so we took advantage of them."

Ji Wuming frowned: "General, if it's an assassin... we have to be on guard!"

He still has lingering fears after thinking about the last assassination. If the master hadn't sacrificed his life to save him, none of them would have survived.

General Hua smiled and said: "Oh, they are assassins. Then they will ambush here in advance and then clean the Buddhist hall again, eh——?"

Ji Wuming smiled helplessly and said, "Well, just stay here, I'll invite the master to come over."

"Go." General Hua nodded.

He put his hands behind his hands and walked around, looking at the eighteen Arhat statues. Although they were black, when he looked closer, he realized that these Arhat statues were extraordinary and lifelike, as if they were really about to pounce on them.

I don’t know who created it in the first place, but it is abandoned here. It is a pity!

Li Muchan walked in slowly, his gray monk's robes fluttering, his face a layer of gray, and his expression calm and calm.

Ji Wuming followed him, holding two purple futons in his left hand and placing them under the Buddha statue. General Hua sat on the futon and Li Muchan sat on the other.

Dusk was getting darker and there was not enough light in the room.

Ji Wuming looked for it but couldn't find any lights, so he went out to find four torches, inserted them into the surrounding areas, and lit them. The house was suddenly brightly lit.

"Master, there seems to be someone here, right?" General Hua said with a smile.

Li Muchan smiled and nodded, reaching behind and pointing: "It's inside the Buddha statue."

General Hua raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "I don't know who is here, please come see me."

Ji Wuming and others suddenly became nervous and surrounded the two of them, staring at the Buddha statue warily.

There was no movement from the Buddha statue, only the crackling of torches and the deep breathing of the guards. The atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense, and you could hear a pin drop.

Li Muchan shook his head and closed his eyes. General Hua clasped his fists and said, "We are not bad people. We passed by here to spend the night. If I have offended you, please forgive me."

There was still no movement behind the Buddha statue, as if there was really no one there.

But everyone did not doubt it, they just stared at the Buddha statue and remained motionless.

After waiting for a moment, Ji Wuming hummed: "General, this man is so rude, I will drag him out!"

General Hua waved his hand: "If you don't want to show your face, you don't have to force yourself. Xiao Ji, I think there is a pot outside. Let's make some porridge for everyone."

"Yes, General!" Ji Wuming glanced at Li Muchan, reluctantly clasped his fists and waved his hands.

Li Muchan closed his eyes slightly, as if he had fallen into trance. Seeing him like this, Ji Wuming was relieved. This person really wanted to harm the general, but he would not be able to hide it from the master.

Everyone dispersed and went back to their respective places. They just stood around the Buddha statue to protect Li Muchan and General Hua from sneak attacks.

Ji Wuming led a few people out and started making porridge.

General Hua shook his head and smiled, then took out a book to read.

A fire was lit in the yard outside, and an iron pot was placed on it. A unique aroma floated into the hall, making people drool.

After a while, Ji Wuming came in and said happily: "General, master, we have caught two deer deer, and we just stewed them together."

He knew that Li Muchan did not abstain from meat and fish.

General Hua said: "Put two bowls over here, and you can wrap up the rest!"

"Okay!" Ji Wuming responded and went out, went to the carriage, took out two large exquisite bowls, filled them next to the iron pot, and brought them into the house.

General Hua pointed, and Ji Wuming placed two bowls of porridge in front of him.

General Hua looked at it, nodded, and said with a sideways smile: "Master, would you like to eat?"

Just at this moment, a grunting sound suddenly sounded from behind the Buddha statue.

General Hua laughed, turned around and said, "Your Excellency, come out and eat together. A bowl of porridge will be considered as compensation."

Amidst the rustling of clothes, a short man flashed out from behind the Buddha statue, landed lightly on the ground, clapped his hands, and stood a foot away from General Hua and Li Muchan.

The two guards stepped forward and stood in front of General Hua and Li Muchan.

This short man had a sickly and sallow face, but his eyes were clear and lively. His green shirt was spotless and neat.

His body frame is small and weak, and a gust of wind can blow him away.

"I'm sorry." He clasped his fists, his voice low, soft and magnetic, very pleasant to the ear.

General Hua waved away the two guards, secretly surprised.

This person has extraordinary charisma and a vague aura of arrogance. His background must be extraordinary. Ordinary people cannot develop such charisma.

"If you don't mind, let's eat together!" General Hua laughed and shouted toward the door: "Xiao Ji, bring the futon over here!"

Ji Wuming agreed and quickly took a purple futon and placed it in front of General Hua. The short man glanced at General Hua, nodded lightly, and sat down calmly.

He glanced at Li Muchan, who had his eyes closed, and said calmly: "Are you soldiers from the Shenguang Battalion?"

General Hua nodded: "Exactly."

Ji Wuming brought another bowl of porridge and placed it in front of General Hua. Then he stood at the door and stared at the short young man.

He realized that if this boy's face wasn't so yellow, he would be a handsome guy with fine features and beautiful eyes. It's a pity that he is a sickly man and his face has faded.

The short man turned a blind eye to the gazes around him and said, "I heard that the Shenguang Battalion won a battle?"

Ji Wuming nodded proudly: "That's right! It was our general who commanded the Shenguang Battalion and achieved a great victory!"

"It turns out to be General Hua, sorry!" The short man cupped his fists and saluted solemnly.

General Hua clasped his fists and smiled: "It's funny, I don't dare to take credit. This great victory was obtained by all the soldiers at the cost of their lives. I contributed very little!"

The short man smiled slightly: "General Hua is too modest. According to folklore, General, you are eight feet tall, with a waist as thick as a barrel, hands like cattail fans, and a lion's nose and a wide mouth. I didn't expect the general to look like this!"

"Haha, interesting..." General Hua laughed.

He picked up the big bowl and took a sip of the porridge. He turned to Li Muchan and smiled: "It tastes pretty good. Master, please try it."

Li Muchan slowly opened his eyes, nodded at the short man, then picked up the bowl, took a sip, and praised a few words with a smile.

Ji Wuming puffed up his chest and said: "Master, Xiao Chang's cooking skills are passed down from his family. He is no less good than the master chef of the Immortal Wine. He is especially good at making porridge!"

Jiuzhongxian is one of the best restaurants in Shenguang City, and the food is extremely delicious.

Li Muchan smiled and said a few words, and drank a bowl after a while. Ji Wuming asked politely if he wanted another bowl, and Li Muchan waved his hand.

After watching him finish the drink, the little man started to drink. He felt that it melted in his mouth, and the aroma of meat was mixed with a delicate fragrance. It was indeed delicious and incomparable.

He remained calm, but he was curious in his heart. He glanced at Li Muchan secretly with his clear eyes from time to time.

Li Muchan suddenly looked at the short man and said, "Is there someone chasing you, girl?"

"You——?" The short man was startled, rolled his clear eyes, and nodded: "How did you know that I was a woman disguised as a man?"

Li Muchan shook his head: "We have all seen it, so we don't want to talk about it... There are four people outside, chasing you, right?"

"Huh, it's them!... I'll go first so as not to injure you!" Her voice suddenly changed, becoming mellow and soft, and you could tell she was a girl.

As she spoke, she put down the bowl, stood up and left.


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