Xu Xian said, "To me, good is good and evil is evil. It's not that complicated.
And according to my experience, those who like to make it complicated mostly have their own selfish desires.
No matter what happens in the future, or if the world is really in chaos, I will try my best to save it. "
"Heaven's will cannot be violated. You will fail," Hu Xinyue said decisively.
"If I really fail, then the result will be borne by the people of the world. This is the freedom of being a human, isn't it?
Not like a flock of sheep that is driven by a few 'powerful people' at will. "
"What a strange person!"
Xu Xian smiled, "Maybe."
"Then let's see how you do it." Hu Xinyue provoked.
"No matter how cunning a fox is, it can't beat a good hunter!"
Xu Xian smiled and suddenly thought of something. She was slightly worried and said, "Today, I heard from the Ci 'en Temple's Reverend Fashan that my teacher, Fahai, will also come to the capital city. Do you want to avoid him?"
Even now, he was not confident that he could fight against Fahai head-on. There was no need to mention the difference of a level.
Especially the purple gold alms bowl in Fahai's hand, which was given by Buddha, was even more unpredictable. He might be sucked into it and not be able to escape.
Last time, Fahai was tricked by Hu Xinyue because of a moment of carelessness. If he believed that this kind of luck would happen again, he might as well find a piece of tofu and kill himself.
Compared to the magic treasures given by Buddha and Dao Ancestor, the magic treasures like the Green Dragon Wreaking Havoc in his hand were perhaps just toys.
And the two magic treasures produced by Dao Ancestor, the Merit Jade Token did not have any attack power. Instead, it was a conversion device and a Sumeru Mustard Seed with a huge storage capacity. As for the Yin Yang Mirror, it was only a fragment.
Hu Xinyue said, "Why are you suddenly concerned about me?"
Xu Xian shrugged and pretended to be relaxed, "You are my prey."
When he said it, he felt that it was quite ambiguous. But presumably, Hu Xinyue, who liked to play ambiguous the most, would not care.
Hu Xinyue was slightly startled and smiled, "If I leave, what will happen to the fire?
Besides, I'm not necessarily afraid of him. "It was as if he didn't care at all.
Xu Xian said, "When the time comes, don't blame me for handing you over to others. I'm not their match."
Hu Xinyue hugged her legs and rested her head on her knees. She tilted her head and looked at Xu Xian. She said ambiguously, "Is that so?" Her posture was a little strange, but it also appeared elegant, like a little fox that had curled up its body.
The night gradually darkened. The eyes of the wild beasts shone brightly in the darkness, flashing with blue and green lights. They surrounded the Taoist temple and looked at the only light.
Xu Xian's eyes were deeply immersed in the light of the fire. He thought to himself, 'At this moment, beyond my line of sight, there are also countless pairs of eyes peering at this place.'
Silently waiting for dawn, waiting for a certain moment.
I couldn't understand. I could only wait quietly for everything to end and for me to return to my family.
In the blink of an eye, ten days had passed.
Over the past few days, there had been a few monsters eyeing the cauldron, but Xu Xian had casually sent them away.
If they only wanted to steal, he would teach them a lesson and then let them go.
If they wanted to kill someone, he would not spare them.
When Xu Xian and Hu Xinyue had nothing to do, they could only chat to pass the time. All kinds of disputes were inevitable, but there seemed to be less estrangement between them.
Of course, Xu Xian was not sure if this was his illusion.
The weather was getting hotter and the summer cicadas were singing louder and louder.
In the clear sky, under the scorching sun, the road of Chang 'an was filled with smoke and dust. The word' tea 'on the flagpole by the side of the road was fluttering in the wind. Many tourists stopped in the tea shops to drink a cup of tea under the awning to avoid the most unbearable heat of the afternoon.
At this time, a lone traveler appeared on the horizon.
The rising air due to the scorching heat made his figure look a little distorted and blurry.
At first, he seemed to be far away, but in the blink of an eye, he had come close.
But it also seemed natural, making people not feel the slightest bit abrupt.
The traveler was wearing a bamboo hat to avoid the sun, so his face could not be seen clearly. He was wearing a light gray monk robe, holding an alms bowl and a monk's staff in his hands. He was a traveling monk.
The monk entered the tea shop and took off the bamboo hat, revealing his face. His eyebrows and beard were all white, and he had a kind and kind face. He had the bearing of an eminent monk. It was Fahai.
The waiter came forward and greeted, "Master, what would you like to order?"
"Little brother, give me a cup of tea." Fahai found a seat and sat down. He put the alms bowl on the table and put the monk's staff on the side of the table.
At first glance, he looked no different from an ordinary monk. Who would have thought that such an ordinary person was a real powerful Buddhist?
The waiter served the tea and greeted him familiarly, "Master, are you also going to the capital?"
Fahai smiled, "How do you know?"
"This road only leads to the capital. This place is not far from the capital. After drinking this cup of tea, we will arrive in a short while."
Fahai looked towards the northwest and nodded, "Yes, I see it."
"See?
What did you see? "The waiter was puzzled.
"Of course it's the capital."
"Master, you really know how to joke. This place is still more than ten miles away from the capital."
Fahai smiled, "Little brother, did anything strange happen in the capital recently?"
The waiter looked around and lowered his voice, "If you are talking about strange things, there was one recently. A few days ago, smoke suddenly rose from the Baiyun Monastery in the western hills of the capital. Later on, we found out that it was a bat … Some people said that the Imperial Tutor is a demon." Actually, Taiyin Zhenren was not conferred the title of Imperial Tutor, but the rumors in the streets said that he was the Imperial Tutor.
Fahai listened quietly and finally nodded his head. He looked towards the capital again and had some thoughts in his mind.
At this time, another customer came in. The waiter quickly went to greet him. When he turned around, Fahai was already gone. Only a few coins were left on the table.
The waiter took the tea money and looked around. "What a strange monk!"
After a while, outside the Ci En Temple, Fahai strode into the temple.
The monk smiled and welcomed Fahai into the temple. "Senior Apprentice-Brother, you must have had a hard journey."
Fahai shook his head, "You are still the same."
The monk smiled, "I cannot be compared to Senior Apprentice-Brother who has let go of his stubbornness and understood the teachings of Buddhism."
In the meditation room, the two were chatting. The little nun served them tea. Although she looked young, her expression was serious.
Fahai frowned, "Why is this temple …"
The monk explained, "She is still young and has nothing to do with it. Later, she will ask Senior Apprentice-Brother to give her a Buddhist name."
His smile was strange, but Fahai was baffled. He could only nod and exclaim, "Master indeed has a discerning eye. You can see the past and the future. I'm sure the current situation isn't outside of Master's expectations. Why won't you bestow a few words so we can have a plan?"
"Buddha said that it cannot be said. Since Honored Master does not want to say it, then there is no need to say it.
You and I only need to do what we want.
The situation in the capital has been described in the letter. Since Senior Apprentice-Brother is here, he must be making a move. There will be a good show to watch. "The monk laughed.
"We still have to see the Empress first."
The monk said, "Since you are in the capital, why not go and see Shise Shizhi? I see that he is generous."
Fahai waved his hand, "This is not for Junior Apprentice-Brother to worry about."
As they were talking, they heard a report from outside the door, "The Empress has arrived." The monk had calculated the time and sent someone to invite the Empress.
The two almighty did not bring their weapons and went to the door to welcome the Empress according to the customs of mortals.
The little nun, who had turned from an old nun, was also by her side. These days, she had learned a few words from this unscrupulous master. Only then did she realize that the world was vast and that what she had seen before was nothing more than a frog at the bottom of a well.
The scene in front of her made her even more confused, "Master, although the Empress's position is high, she is still a mortal. Why did the two of you go and welcome her personally?" Two celestials welcoming a mortal, in her eyes, was unbelievable.
The monk said, "In the mortal world, patience is the most important thing. Using spells to deal with mortals like you did that day is not what we do."
The little nun did not dare to be disrespectful, "I will remember." But she felt indignant.
"All living things are equal." Fahai suddenly said.
The little nun's body trembled. This was the most basic doctrine of Buddhism. All living things are equal. How can I dare to think that I am above all living things?
She bowed to Fahai and then returned to her original position.
In the mortal world, people who liked to laugh at officials and belittle nobles were mostly martial arts masters in Jianghu. If they did not do this, they would not be able to show off their skills and bearing.
If such people were to be compared to immortals and Buddhas, it would be underestimating the two words "immortals and Buddhas".
The Empress stopped in front of the steps. As soon as she saw Fahai, she felt that he was extraordinary. At least in terms of appearance, he was much better than the monk. His bearing was also dignified.
After a discussion in the meditation room, the Empress sincerely said, "On behalf of the world, I ask for Master's help."
Fahai nodded slightly in agreement.
The Empress was overjoyed, "It is His Majesty's birthday in ten days. That evil Taoist will definitely be there. At that time, it will all be thanks to Master."
At the same time, Jiangnan was in the rainy season of the Plum Rain.
The green stones under Qiantang Gate were washed clean by the rain. There was not a speck of dust.
In a restaurant by the street, a traveler leaned against the counter and chatted with the shopkeeper. They talked about places of interest, and in a few words, they talked about famous local people. Naturally, they did not mention Xu Xian.
The shopkeeper saw that he was generous with his money and that he was talking about the local pride, so he happily talked about Xu Xian's various deeds with great relish.
"That High Official Xu was born with a kind heart. Now that he has such achievements, good will be rewarded.
Speaking of which, there is another strange thing. When he was young, there was a peasant selling pears outside my door. A penniless Daoist priest wanted to eat one, but the peasant refused. In the end, High Official Xu had to pay. "
"What's so strange about that?" The traveler's expression was slightly impatient.
"Don't be anxious!
That Taoist ate a pear and actually planted the core of the pear on the road … He was actually a person with special skills. The farmer regretted it too late. In the end, it was all thanks to … "
The person's expression changed as he listened. He interrupted, "Taoist? What kind of Taoist is that?"
The shopkeeper also had a deep memory of this incident and described it in general.
The person took out a painting from his sleeve, "Is it like this?" The painting was Taiyin Zhenren's description.
The shopkeeper looked for a while and nodded.
The person was shocked. That Wu Ya Zi and Xu Xian were indeed closely related. He had to quickly return and report to His Highness.