Chapter 81. Thank you Duan Hongchen for the trip to Chengdu
The next day, the Ghost Festival. The beautiful doctor changed my dressing. When he checked the wound, he said that the inflammation had been reduced. All that was left was to wait for the wound to grow back. Then he prescribed me a lot of inexplicable ointments and liquids.
, and gently reminded me that the stitches would be removed after 10 days, so I left with satisfaction.
We made an appointment with Hu Zongren that during the remaining period, we don’t do anything, don’t go anywhere, and wait quietly for the Baji Seal on your body to completely disappear, and then we can formulate the next step. Because
Worried that Hu Zongren was not very well-behaved, I secretly called Fu Yunni and told her the conversation between us and Ma Daoren the night before, and asked her to help keep an eye on Hu Zongren and not do stupid things.
If something is wrong, call Master Situ and me as soon as possible. Then we can go home safely.
Three days later, Fu Yunni called and said that Taoist Ma's spell was effective. The Baji mark on Hu Zongren's back had gradually faded from a fresh scar. It was now dark red and there was no obvious sign to the touch.
The bulging feeling may gradually disappear in two days. She said she would continue to observe it. I also took advantage of these few days to have a good rest. I did nothing every day and downloaded a book when I woke up.
Movies, peeling some fruit, drinking beer and watching movies. The long-term nervous tension made me particularly enjoy those days of leisurely life. Sister Cai occasionally bought some of my favorite meat and cooked it herself.
my stomach.
A week later, Hu Zongren came to my house with Fu Yunni. The first thing he did when he entered the door was to lift up his clothes and let me see his back. As expected, Taoist Ma did not lie to us. There was only a faint shadow left of the Baji Seal.
It's not easy to find if you look carefully. When I told Hu Zongren to call Ma Daoren and thank him, Hu Zongren said that he had already called him, and the only phone number through which we could contact Ma Daoren had already been processed.
The service is down, which means we may never be able to find this person again.
During the meal, I asked Hu Zongren, what are his plans next? Since the Baji Seal is gone, it seems that we have no reason to go to Chengdu to meet that bad old man again, right? Hu Zongren told me after taking a sip of beer
, although the Baji Seal is gone, he will still go there once. Some of the things he caused must still be solved face to face. It seems that the blank days these days have made this unruly guy think carefully about it.
Summarizing my shortcomings, I knew that impulsiveness would only lead to trouble. So I nodded and said, let’s go together on the Mid-Autumn Festival. I also wanted to see what this old man Yao who called me the Wu family brat was like.
Hu Zongren asked me, do you think the people in the Xuanyuan Society know that the Baji Seal on my body has been resolved? I said I don’t know, so what if I know? Is it possible that I will try to punish you again? I’m afraid it’s so mean.
They elders still can't do such things. Hu Zongren shook his head and smiled, probably meaning that you may be thinking too simply.
From the conversation between Hu Zongren and me that day, I could clearly feel that he had become a little more relaxed, but he still did not let go of his guard. I had a similar experience with him. The conflict between me and Sha Wudao was because of Pay
After the strong relationship was resolved, although I no longer had anything to fear, I still had trouble sleeping at night in those early days. I kept dreaming of some scary things, and even dreamed of the female ghost in red.
, so even if the crisis is temporarily lifted, the sense of crisis will still exist in my heart for a long time. This cannot be changed, so I fully understand Hu Zongren's mood at the moment.
I continued to mess around like this, and on September 20, 2010, which was the 13th day of August in the lunar calendar, there were still two days left before Hu Zongren’s appointment with that senior Yao in Chengdu, so I called Hu Zongren.
I called him and asked him when he planned to leave for Chengdu. He said let’s go tomorrow and arrive a day early. Let’s also take the opportunity to visit my master. Haven’t you not seen him for a long time? I said yes, Xing Ya
Master Xing Yazi can be regarded as my noble person. Although I only met him once before, in such a short meeting, because of Master Xing Yazi, I got to know Master Yin of Tibetan Buddhism, and also
Therefore, I got a tattoo of the Fudo Myoyo mantra on my chest. This tattoo has protected me for a long time, and since I am a Rooster, Fudo Myoyo is the patron saint of my zodiac sign in Tibetan Buddhism.
, even though I am not a Buddhist myself, I have been protected because of this. Master Xing Yazi has brought me all the opportunities. I haven’t seen him for a long time, so it’s time to go and visit.
I asked Hu Zongren, when you go back to meet the elders of Xuanyuan Hui, aren't you going to prepare something for self-defense? Hu Zongren said, if you don't prepare anything, he will be embarrassed to bully an unarmed kid like me. I say that's true
Yes, but you called yourself a child, which still shocked me. The next day we took the train to Chengdu. The train was very convenient, easy and cheap. When we got off the train, Hu Zongren called Chef Xing Yazi and said, let’s go eat first.
I came to see you if I wanted something. Then I took me to eat almost all the delicacies on Chunxi Road. We burped all the way to Master Xing Yazi’s house. The decorations were the same as the last time I came here.
, Master Xing Yazi has not bought anything new for such a long time, except for hanging a few more paintings on the wall.
Master Xing Yazi was very happy to see us and smiled cheerfully. He had no heirs, so he treated Hu Zongren not only as his disciple, but also as his own child. However, Hu Zongren and Master Xing Yazi got along well.
The way I get along with my master is somewhat similar. Respect is respect, but I still have to be a little less serious from time to time. At least I don’t dare to call my master a dead old man like him. I learned earlier that Master Xing Yazi has diabetes.
, I also specially asked a friend of mine who is in the wholesale business of medicinal materials near Chuqimen to get me a lot of three roots, namely pumpkin, bitter melon, and loofah roots. They were all dehydrated and dried, and packed in a big bag.
Okay, I told Master Xing Yazi, take three sticks of 20 grams each every day, boil water and make soup. Try to replace boiled water or tea, because the taste is no different from plain water. It not only controls diabetes, but also prevents gastritis.
and high blood pressure. You should know that these are common diseases among elderly people. As a disciple, Hu Zongren was less disciplined. He asked Master Xing Yazi how he diagnosed diabetes. Master Xing Yazi said that of course it was a doctor.
It was found out. Hu Zongren said oh and then said, I thought you tasted your own urine and found that it was sweet...
Hu Zongren told Master Xing Yazi the purpose of our trip, and we learned from Master Xing Yazi that Master Yao of Xuanyuan Hui was not an open-minded person, and he had spent decades trying to get to this place. Those at the top of the organization naturally don't want people under their sect who don't want to see them. And because Master Xing Yazi's seniority position is there, the other party is embarrassed to embarrass him. However, as a junior, Hu Zongren naturally becomes the target of bullying, and even Yu became the standard used by Master Yao's disciples to compare the strength of their masters. Last year, Hu Zongren became famous. Xuanyuan Hui tried to persuade him to come back but was rejected. This was a particularly shameful thing in Master Yao's eyes. , so it seems reasonable to create difficulties in every possible way. Hu Zongren said that the main purpose of coming this time is to draw clear boundaries with them. From now on, no one should offend anyone, and everyone should go their own way. Master Xing Yazi said, the matter of your juniors, I won't care about it anymore. You have an irritable and impulsive personality. You forgot the promise you made to me today when you left the house. You are my apprentice. I know you too well. I only hope that you can turn big things into small things this time. Well, more is worse than less. The so-called reputation and status, when you reach my age, you will find that it is nothing.
In the evening, I drank some homemade wine with Master Xing Yazi, and Hu Zongren stayed at the master's house. The house was not big, and I didn't want to sleep on the sofa or the floor, let alone squeeze in with Hu Zongren, so I went out.
I randomly found a clean hotel and stayed at it. After saying goodbye to Master Xing Yazi early the next morning, I called Master Yao according to the phone number I had given him. The first thing Master Yao said after receiving the call was, oh,
Have you not forgotten today's agreement? I said we are already in Chengdu. Just tell us a place and we will come directly to you. Master Yao asked me to tell Hu Zongren that it is the place where he went wild last time.
After hanging up the phone, Hu Zongren told me that it was their incense hall, and next to it was a very famous Taoist temple of the Quanzhen Longmen Sect. Currently, most of the people in the Xuanyuan Society in Chengdu are inextricably linked to this Taoist temple.
Relationship. I asked Hu Zongren, couldn’t it be the Taoist temple I thought of? Hu Zongren nodded and said, it’s the one you thought of. Then Hu Zongren told me that Xiangtang is near the Taoist temple, and Master Yao seems to live there all year round.
there.
According to the agreed time, I went to the Xiangtang of Xuanyuan Hui. After all, Xuanyuan Hui is a relatively secret organization. It did not hang a big plaque like in the movie, for fear that no one would know that it is a gang. I met Master Yao
When I saw this, I was still stunned, because as long as I am called an old-timer, I must be at least about the same age as Master Situ, but the person in front of me looks like he is only about 50 years old, very thin, and his whole body is so thin
The white Taoist robe he was wearing looked empty. He had black hair and a black beard. He didn't look like an old-timer at all. From what I can tell, he was at most about the same seniority as Taoist Ma.
Out of politeness, we said hello first. Although Hu Zongren had put away his usual arrogance, his tone was still neither humble nor arrogant. As an outsider, I listened to their conversation without saying a word. Hu Zongren told
Master Yao, the 15th day of August has arrived, and I came to visit today. Firstly, I want to apologize to my seniors for my previous recklessness, and I also hope that my seniors will not care about the villains and let some of the festivals go. At first, Master Yao was still a little contemptuous, using that kind of
The yin and yang accent was sour and sarcastic, but when Hu Zongren told him that the Baji Seal on his body had been resolved, and he came today without bringing anything, he just wanted you to say a word, or you will kill me Hu Zongren today.
Either die here, or let us go our separate ways and never interact with each other until we die.
When he heard that the Baji Seal had been solved, Master Yao obviously showed disbelief in his eyes. But when Hu Zongren lifted up his clothes and showed it to him, he believed it and quickly concluded that all this was the result of Ma Taoist's help behind the scenes.
.In addition to Master Yao, there are seven or eight people who look like his disciples waiting in the Xiangtang. Their eyes are also full of disdain for Hu Zongren and me. Judging from this formation, I want Master Yao.
Let's give it up, even if it is in front of this group of disciples, he will not agree. When I was about to whisper to Hu Zongren, let's not waste time, this guy will not let us go, Master Yao suddenly said:
Then Master Ma Weian, did he give you a phone? Hu Zongren was stunned and asked, yes, but how did you know. Master Yao sneered and said, he is an abandoned disciple of mine, do you think I know?
You know? That’s fine. Taoist Ma thinks he has done you a big favor, so I’ll just follow his path. After finishing speaking, Master Yao said to one of the disciples next to him, “Do you know that phone number?” The disciple nodded.
Master Yao looked at Hu Zongren and said, you have settled in that small place in Chongqing all year round, right? Hu Zongren looked at me and said yes. Master Yao smiled and said, well, I will give you another chance.
In December of a year, if I assume that you finish one thing in half a month on average, that would be an underestimation of your strength, plus you have this brat around you to help you.
Brat, that's talking about me, this old bastard. If I hadn't seen so many of your disciples around, I would have to tear off your beard.
Master Yao went on to say, I will give you half a year to complete twenty-four cases for me. If all of them are solved smoothly, from now on, all the disciples of Xuanyuan Society, starting from me, will never trouble you again to disturb your life.
, but if you mess up something, just go back to our Xuanyuan Club and Hongwo Xuanyuan Daomen. We won’t take any of the income from the case, and we won’t interfere with how you do it, as long as the result is completed. This is
Gentleman has agreed not to put a curse on you or put pressure on you. Do you dare?
Hu Zongren looked at me, and I shook my head at him desperately and told him not to agree. Hu Zongren suddenly raised the corner of his mouth with a weird smile. I knew that at this juncture, this bastard's arrogance was getting the better of him. Sure enough, he was no longer like before.
Standing upright like that, with his hands in his trouser pockets, tilting his head and raising his chin, he looked at Master Yao and said to him like a ruffian, "Okay, then a gentleman's words are hard to follow."
I rolled my eyes. This guy did exactly what his master said. He forgot about it when he left home.
Master Yao laughed loudly and stood up, and said to the disciples beside him, "Okay, disciples, we will be my hosts today. Treat these two little brothers well for me. When they return to Chongqing, we will start the twenty-four cases."
Let's wait and see. After saying that, he turned around and left the Xiangtang.
After that, some of Master Yao’s female disciples entertained us for lunch. Although these Taoist nuns were really good-looking and Chengdu girls are beautiful, I was not in the mood anymore. We went to the train station after dinner.
, I didn’t even say a word to Hu Zongren, but on the way back to Chongqing, I knew that this matter had become hopeless again due to Hu Zongren’s impulse, so I said to Hu Zongren, then you can go back.
It is guaranteed at any time that Ma Daoren’s phone will not be disconnected and will not be in arrears.
Hu Zongren didn't look at me, just stretched out his hand to bite his fingernails and nodded gently.