Two days later, it will be the third day of the third month of the lunar calendar, the day of the Queen Mother’s Christmas.
The Snow Mountain Queen Mother Pond Taoist Temple was buzzing with visitors from all directions. Qingcheng Mountain, Wudang Mountain, Longhu Mountain, and Qiyun Mountain all sent people to attend the worship ceremony.
Abbot Jingchen of Taisu Shangqing Palace also rushed to the meeting on this day and appeared among the guests at the Snow Mountain Queen Mother Pond Taoist Temple.
She only brought a little Taoist nun with her to serve her. This was different from her distant nephew who came up the mountain earlier than her and who had no way out before taking refuge in the disciples. Now she is the head of the Shanngling Shen Sect and the Huichang Yuanxiang respected by thousands of people.
For example, his huge formation of people shouting in front and behind almost made Jingchen afraid to see him.
Huichang Yuan had become the head of the Shanngling Shen Sect and had not been to Taisu Shangqing Palace for several years. Jingchen knew very little about what he did after he came down from the mountain.
At first, Jingchen was still able to send someone to see Huichang Yuan and urge him to return the green velvet and gold-trimmed convertible. Later, when Huichang Yuan heard that a Taoist priest from Taisu Shangqing Palace in Qiyun Mountain came to him, he
Simply refuse to see them all.
Huichang Yuan took possession of the treasured clothes left by Miaoyu. Jingchen felt ashamed of Senior Sister Ciyi and did not dare to come to the Snow Mountain Queen Mother Pond for many years. Until not long ago, Ciyi asked someone to bring a message, inviting Junior Sister to come to the Queen Mother Pond.
This year, on the occasion of the Queen Mother's birthday, I came to Yi'antang to talk about it, so I had no choice but to leave Qiyun Mountain.
In fact, Huichang Yuan arrived in southern Xinjiang two days ago. He took the eight Dharma protectors of the Shanngling Shen Sect with him and lived in a wealthy family a few kilometers away from Baku Town. Here, the Shanngling Shen Sect established a
It is an important stronghold and a secret place where Hui Changyuan and Tuhan sent people to meet each other. Except for their close confidants, few others know the details of this place.
However, Hui Changyuan stayed until yesterday morning and never saw Tuhan appear as scheduled, nor did he wait for others to come to deliver any news.
He thought that he had to let Master Ciyi know that he had arrived at the Snow Mountain Queen Mother Pond one day earlier than others, to show that he attached great importance to the birthday of the Queen Mother and to win the favor of Ciyi, so he compared himself with Taisu.
Abbot Jingchen of Shangqing Palace went up the mountain the first day.
Sure enough, when Ciyi heard that Huichang's disciple grandson had arrived, she was immediately overjoyed and ordered him to be taken to Yi'antang to entertain her. She also called Miaoxin over to meet her together.
Huichang Yuan wore a yellow crown on his head and a plain cloth robe that had been washed and turned white. Although the clothes were old, they were clean from top to bottom and neat. When he saw Ciyi, he fell to his knees, kowtowed nine times, and cried.
: "Xingzhi pays homage to Grandpa Shi! Although I haven't been here for only three years, it feels like half a lifetime has passed. I really miss my disciple!"
When he prostrated himself on the ground, two conspicuous patches were exposed on his shoulders and back. Even a bunch of Taoist crowns were very old, with several large and small holes exposed.
"I also pay homage to your little sister Miaoxin!" Ciyi said.
"So it's Senior Aunt Miaoxin?" Huichang said with joy, and immediately bowed to Miaoxin, "Master Nephew, I'm here to worship Junior Auntie!"
"Get up!" Miao Xin bowed slightly in her seat in return.
She had clearly seen Hui Changyuan's simple clothes, and was secretly surprised. She didn't expect that this guy was so good at scheming. He clearly deliberately pretended to be an ascetic monk in front of the master. He was really good at it.
Disguised as garlic.
"Wuliangguan!" Ciyi sighed and asked, "Xingzhi grandson, where did you end up in such shabby clothes? It made Kun Dao very sad!"
"Grandpa Master, don't you remember that your grandson was dressed like this when he came to the mountain three years ago?" Huichang said in aid, "This was a gift from my master during his lifetime. I know how to be grateful and dare not be ungrateful, even though I have had it for several years."
, I cherish my broom, and I can make do with it even if I am tinkering with it.”
"It's rare that you are so filial!" Ciyi praised, "When we stay here for a while, I can go with your little sister-in-law to the warehouse to get a new set of clothes. It will be better than the Queen Mother's worship ceremony tomorrow, and it will not damage my respect!"
"Thank you, Grandpa, Master, for the reward!" Huichang said in aid.
"Kun Dao has something to ask you. Don't lie!" Ciyi looked at Miao Xin and said to Huichang Yuan Zhengse, "After my disciple Miaoyu became an immortal, he left behind a green velvet Daochang, which is very special.
It’s precious, I heard that you took it as your own, is that possible?”
"Let me tell you, Grandpa Shi, Xingzhi did keep this thing left by Master. However, he definitely didn't keep it for himself!" Huichang replied.
"My grandson accepted the mantra of Lingbao Tianzun and established the Shangling Shen Sect. He brought the Shangling Shen Sect under the exclusive sect of Grandpa Shi, the direct disciple of Master. He also respected Grandpa Shi as the Supreme Sect Master and Master as the Supreme Sect Master. Therefore, he made that Sect
The green velvet and gold-edged Daochang is the highest tribute of the Shanngling Shen Sect, so that the disciples can worship it with all their heart and soul!"
He always had a calm expression, and his explanations were so smooth and logical that they were impeccable. From time to time, he would look at Miao Xin and show his respect for the little sister-in-law.
"Wuliangguan! Xingzhi's disciple originally intended to do this, and he has put a lot of effort into it!" Ciyi deliberately glanced at Miaoxin beside him, and said in a voice, "I'm afraid that if I don't handle it properly, it will attract people.
There’s a misunderstanding!”
"Grandpa Master's teachings should be kept in mind!" Huichang added, "My grandson knows that Master's treasured clothes were made by Grandpa Master himself and are extremely precious. Even if someone wants to see them, they must burn incense and purify their hands with water beforehand.
Only then do I dare to ask him to come out and put him back where he was.”
Ciyi nodded frequently, showing that she was very satisfied.
Miao Xin naturally understood that the master was clearly talking to Huichang Yuan at this time, but he actually meant something else. He just wanted her to hear it clearly and dispel her many doubts about Huichang Yuan and Shanngling Shenzong.
Because she was worried that the Queen Mother of the West would be celebrating her Christmas ceremony tomorrow, and there would be many visitors from all over, Miao Xin thought that she must not create extraneous matters that would conflict with the master's interest, so she made up her mind and waited patiently from beginning to end.
However, she felt that Hui Changyuan's eyes were impure and disgusting as he glanced at her from time to time.
We met this Hui Changyuan when Miao Xin was in her teens. It has been several years now. Seeing that the little girl from back then is now pretty and charming, a desire to capture her has already arisen in her heart.
Excited. Every time he answered Ciyi's question, he never forgot to give Miaoxin a flattering and flattering look.
The next morning, the grand sacrificial activity began.
Huichang Yuan put on a brand-new yellow crown and Tao uniform, and stood in front of the Taoist team radiantly. According to his seniority, he could only squeeze in the crowd at the back, but because he was close to the teacher
Next to Gu Miaoxin, Abbot Jingchen of Taisu Shangqing Palace and other Taoist priests were standing in the front row.
Not only that, Hui Changyuan also arranged the several Dharma Protectors he brought around him and Miao Xin, ready to serve at any time. This made him even more proud and majestic.
Xiong Jiandong led Kusi Tayeri and Diliber to squat in front of the window of a room in the attic of the Taoist temple, and could clearly see the sacrificial scene in front of the hall.
This room was exactly the guest room booked by Tizi Guli when he, He Kuishan and Hou Yiying first arrived at the Queen Mother Pond in Xishan a few days ago. Xiong Jiandong stayed there for one night.
Cus Tayeri pointed his hand to Miao Xin and told Xiong Jiandong that the person who looked very eye-catching in the new crown Taoist robe from top to bottom was none other than Hui Changyuan, the leader of the Shanngling Shen Sect.
Because Ciyi decided to retreat and practice Taoism, she had not left the "Yi'an Hall" for many years, so she did not appear in the crowd of worshipers below. She only appointed a supervisor from the Taoist temple to preside over the birthday celebration of the Queen Mother of the West on this day.
After the midday fast meal, the guests who participated in the worship ceremony left the Snow Mountain Queen Mother Pond one after another. Xiong Jiandong also quietly saw off Kusi Tayeri and Dilibair.
When he returned to his residence and planned to lie down for a while, he suddenly remembered in his mind: Today is the third day of the third month of the lunar calendar, which is also the day of the "Qingming Festival" on April 5th.
——As Hua Nianping’s thoughts and memories, he thought of Lin Sirer’s death less than a month ago. On this Tomb-Sweeping Day, he wondered who could go to the Xishan Cemetery in Kanjing City to send a bouquet of flowers to Lin Sirer.
Can he leave southern Xinjiang as soon as possible and return to the capital in time for Lin Sirer's "May 7th" memorial ceremony?
Involuntarily, he remembered the skull USB flash drive that Lin Sirer had entrusted to him.
And the only clue that can find the skull USB flash drive is Tan Qibiao who doesn't know his whereabouts——
Xiong Jiandong stayed in the room for a while in a disturbed mood and found a few gold coins in his pocket.
He took out the gold coins several times to look at them, and remembered that he found them near the ruins of a deserted ancient city in the desert. The imprint on the gold coins could tell that they came from the Silk Road, the prosperous Western Region period, which was almost two thousand years ago.
At that time, Xiong Jiandong was in a delusional dream. It seemed that Lin Sirer, Qin Xinru, Chen Hongjuan, and Hou Yiying who introduced him to the Huangying Action Team had all come to the desert in an attempt to save him from the burning fire.
Rescued from the desert.
However, in reality, it was the mysterious Taoist priest Miao Xin who saved his life in the Desert Inn.
In the past few days, although Xiong Jiandong had taken the opportunity to ask Miao Xin several times to find out what kind of mission she was carrying, Miao Xin had cleverly brushed it off, leaving him unable to figure it out.
Could it be that Miao Xin traveled all the way from Jiuwei Mountain Nuwa Empress Temple to come to Snow Mountain Queen Mother Pond Taoist Temple just to participate in the sacrifice on March 3rd of the lunar calendar today?
No, obviously not!
At least one thing is that Xiong Jiandong has already begun to have some clues about Miao Xin. That is she, who has been following the traces of Huichang Yuan and Shanngling Shenzong.
At this time, he remembered the two passports he had always carried on his body.
Ishikawa Hata and Kasa Miqun, the Uma couple, once planned to go to the Middle East, saying that they wanted to meet with the leader of the Front Brigade, Huracid. Moreover, Ishikawa Yu said that a person named Tan would also come from