After thinking about it again and again, I still had no impression at all. Niu Youdao shook his head.
Yuan Fang, who was sitting on the steps, stood up, came closer and asked, "Master Dao, Master Yuan, who is Chi You? Is he a rebel?"
Yuan Gang: "You don't understand even if I tell you!"
"..." Yuanfang felt bored and sneered.
Yuan Gang asked: "You beat me so hard today, are you angry enough?"
It’s strange that you can hit someone so happily. If you have the ability, let me let go! Yuanfang muttered in his heart, but he kept flattering: "I didn’t hit, I didn’t hit, I was helping Master Yuan practice his martial arts."
Yuan Gang said coldly, "I'm afraid that's not what you think in your heart?"
Yuan Fang instantly said with a serious look on his face: "There are absolutely no lies!"
Because of this sentence, Yuanfang began to help Yuan Gang practice every day in the following days, and also confirmed that beating people is really tiring...
In the blink of an eye, a month passed, and Niu Youdao rarely came out of the house. Except for taking a walk in the morning and evening, he spent the rest of the time sitting cross-legged in the house and meditating.
After the meridians were initially stabilized half a month ago, he had already begun to try to refine the Dharma Amulet again. First, he was gradually restoring the source of his own magic that had almost stopped functioning, and secondly, he was allowing the recast meridians to gradually adapt.
During this period, it was inconvenient for Shang Shuqing to come and disturb him, and he came to visit once every morning as usual.
The children in the village were strictly ordered not to play around the yard and disturb the guests.
Yuan Fang practiced with Yuan Gang for an hour every day, and spent the rest of the time in a state of cultivation himself.
Among the three people, only Yuan Gang is not interested in sitting around and practicing all day long. Yuan Gang believes that human life should not be spent like this. If the longevity obtained through cultivation is wasted and consumed like this, it is meaningless. He goes in and out every day.
I went out and didn’t know what I was busy with.
This small courtyard, which the villagers are not allowed to approach, has entered a very regular state of work and rest...
Boom! A sound like an earthquake broke the tranquility of the village and made the villagers in the village inexplicably frightened.
Niu Youdao and Yuanfang rushed out of the house one after another, pushed open the courtyard door and walked out. They saw some young men from the village organized and headed towards the direction of the sound with weapons in hand.
"What happened?" Yuanfang grabbed a passing villager and asked.
The villager looked puzzled, "I don't know!"
Yuanfang turned around and found that Niu Youdao had already flown away, so he jumped into the air to give chase.
In the valley not far outside the village, Niu Youdao arrived first and saw a collapsed mountain wall and the figure of Yuan Gang, who was observing something.
Niu Youdao fell into the valley and watched this scene quietly.
Soon, a group of villagers also arrived. Seeing Yuan Gang getting down from a pile of collapsed rubble, Luo An stepped forward and asked, "Brother Yuan, what was that noise just now? Did you see it?"
Yuan Gang said calmly: "It's nothing, the mountain collapsed."
"Why does the sound of this mountain collapse sound like thunder?" Yuan Fang, who was standing next to Niu Youdao, made a strange sound. He looked up at the clear sky and muttered, "Is it a bolt from the blue?"
Niu Youdao looked meaningfully at the approaching Yuan Gang...
Another morning, in front of the dressing table, Shang Shuqing released his hands from Niu Youdao's head and said softly, "Master Dao, it's done."
Niu Youdao stood up as usual to see him off. He didn't stop after he was sent out of the courtyard, but continued to move forward with Shang Shuqing.
Shang Shuqing bowed and said with a smile: "No need to send me far."
Niu Youdao stretched out his hand to indicate that they should go away. As the two of them walked side by side, he asked, "Is the princess worried?"
Normally, Shang Shuqing would chat while combing his hair. However, Shang Shuqing talked very little these days, which was a bit abnormal.
Shang Shuqing was silent, as if she didn't know whether to say anything.
Niu Youdao looked around, "There doesn't seem to be anything unusual in this village. The attitude of the villagers remains the same. Is there something wrong in Canglu County?"
Shang Shuqing said: "I'm afraid that if I say anything, it will affect the Taoist master's retreat."
Niu Youdao: "It doesn't hurt to listen."
Shang Shuqing: "The plan to seize Qingshan County has been abandoned. I will find another way to win the attention of Tianyumen."
Niu Youdao: "Hai Ruyue broke his promise and refused to help the prince?"
Shang Shuqing sighed softly, "My brother just mentioned it at first. After I sent a message and asked repeatedly, I finally figured out that Hai Ruyue's side can be said to have broken the promise, but it's not entirely true. They just mentioned it.
It’s a requirement that we can’t possibly fulfill.”
Niu Youdao: "In other words, in the final analysis, you still broke your promise, don't want to help, and deliberately create problems to make things difficult for you?"
Shang Shuqing: "The situation is a bit special. It can be said to be difficult, but we can also understand her difficulties."
Niu Youdao heard this and was a little curious: "What's going on?"
Shang Shuqing: "The problem lies with Xiao Tianzhen, the current governor of Jinzhou who has not yet grown up to inherit his father's business, that is, Hai Ruyue's son. Xiao Bieshan was weak and sick when he was alive, and it was always difficult to give birth. It was not easy to give birth to this child.
The son not only inherited his father's business, but also inherited his problems. He seemed to be even weaker. The people sent to contact him reported that Xiao Tianzhen's body and bones were too weak and he might not live to adulthood. Xiao Tianzhen's illnesses have become more frequent this year.
Already."
Niu Youdao: "Is it possible that Hai Ruyue's request is to cure his son?"
Shang Shuqing: "Master Dao Mingjian, this is exactly what Hai Ruyue meant. What she said back is also reasonable. The governor of Jinzhou is his son. Although she controls the power now, once her son is gone, she is afraid that she will not be able to protect herself.
Where can she find the ability to help my brother? So she made a request. As long as my brother can ask for the 'Red Sun Fruit' from the Ice and Snow Pavilion to save her son, she will send troops to help!"
Niu Youdao frowned. He had seen the Chiyang Zhuguo in the "Shangqing Supplementary Records". It can be said to be one yin and one yang with the 'Bingyu Fruit', but the place where it grows has opposite attributes. It is quite a yin and yang phenomenon.
, meaning the anode is born from the yin.
"What diseases require the use of Chiyang Zhuguo?" Niu Youdao couldn't help but be curious.
Shang Shuqing: "It is said that it is a natural 'Heavenly Yin Damage', and it is necessary to take Chiyang Zhuguo to completely eradicate the root cause."
Niu Youdao: "As far as I know, that fruit tree can grow nine fruits. One grows every year and one matures every nine years. In other words, there is one mature red sun fruit every year. With the power of the Xiao family
, couldn’t you even ask for one from the Ice and Snow Pavilion?”
Shang Shuqing: "Of course I have asked for it. When Xiaobieshan was still alive, in order to save Xiaobieshan, Xiao Huang repeatedly asked people to go to the Ice and Snow Pavilion to ask for it. Xiao Huang even asked the Emperor of Zhao to ask for it, but it was in vain.
It is said that this fruit is exclusive to Grandma Xue. Grandma Xue has to eat one every year to feel comfortable. The governor of Jinzhou is a high-ranking and powerful person for mortals, but in the eyes of people like Grandma Xue, it has nothing to do with ants.
The difference? Xiao Tianzhen’s life is not as important as someone else’s appetite.”
Niu Youdao nodded silently.
Shang Shuqing hesitated for a moment, and finally said: "I wonder if there are any other good ways to gain the attention of Tianyu Sect?" In fact, she has been wanting to ask for advice these days.
Niu Youdao: "I haven't thought about it for the time being, but then again, the method drawn up by Wang Ye and Mr. Lan is the best method. It will not only gain the attention of Tianyu Sect, but also capture the Qingshan County expansion in one fell swoop. It can be said that
Killing two birds with one stone, if you miss this opportunity, it will not be easy to find another opportunity to annex Qingshan County."
Shang Shuqing: "Of course I know, but there's nothing I can do if Hai Ruyue doesn't agree."
Niu Youdao said calmly: "Let me think about the solution." He stretched out his hand to signal her to go back first.
After watching her leave, Niu Youdao walked into the fields with his hands behind his hands. When his mind wandered, Yuanfang came to find her and followed behind without saying anything.
When he saw a group of children running in front of him, Niu Youdao stopped and turned his back: "Old Xiong, you want to lead the monks of Nanshan Temple to establish themselves in this world. I'm afraid it will be difficult. Give them up and follow me."
?”
"Ah!" Yuan Fang was stunned. He didn't know why he suddenly said this. He shook his head repeatedly and muttered: "How can that be done? Everyone else in Nanshan Temple has left. The only ones left are the descendants of the old abbot.
My disciples and grandchildren, I promised the old master, I cannot leave them alone."
Niu Youdao stood there silently for a long time...
The next morning, Shang Shuqing, who was combing Niu Youdao in front of the dressing table, noticed two stones, one black and one yellow, placed next to the bronze mirror.
After finishing combing, Niu Youdao saw him off as usual. Before going out, Shang Shuqing looked back at the two stones on the table, looking a little silent.
After bidding farewell, Niu Youdao slowly wandered to the side of the fast river alone to watch a group of young people training.
About half an hour later, the wheelchair that Meng Shanming was sitting on arrived, pushed by Shang Shuqing, and beside him was a strong old man with thick eyebrows, big eyes, and yellow hair and beard.
"Master!" Meng Shanming greeted, and Niu Youdao turned back and greeted him with a smile.
After being polite, Meng Shanming pointed to the old man next to him, "I guess Master has not seen it before. This is Gongsun Tieniu, a famous iron craftsman all over the world. Mr. Gongsun encountered some troubles in his early years, and King Meng Ning helped him. Later,
He took his family to live in seclusion here. After arriving, Mr. Gongsun selected some talented villagers as apprentices and set up a craftsmanship workshop in the mountains to the north. Over the years, he has been making weapons for the prince in case of emergencies.
The need..."
Niu Youdao listened with a smile, and after hearing some of the hidden information here, he exchanged greetings with Gongsun Tieniu.
Gongsun Tieniu didn't seem to have a good temper. After saying a few words, he kept turning his head and looking around. He seemed to be impatient with such hypocritical politeness. Finally, he simply said that he had something to do, left a few people indifferent and left.
"Mr. Gongsun is a good person, but he has a strong personality. Master, please don't take it to heart." Meng Shanming apologized on his behalf.
"It's okay, I'm not familiar with it." Niu Youdao brushed it off indifferently, looked at Shang Shuqing and said, "Princess, I'm going to Jinzhou for the prince to meet Hai Ruyue and see if I can facilitate this for the prince.
Regarding the matter, the princess can send a summons to inform the prince, so don’t be too anxious and make other preparations."
Shang Shuqing was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and advised: "Master Tao, it's better not to do useless work. There is really no need to go to Jinzhou. Hai Ruyue's attitude has indeed been proven and will not change. It is useless.
"
Niu Youdao: "It doesn't hurt to try again, but Princess, please hide this from the monkey for now!"