Xiaopang came flying on his sword, and stopped at the gate of the tallest and most magnificent palace on the top of the mountain. [] There were disciples cleaning the gate. When they saw Xiaopang's climbing method, they knew that he was a monk, so they didn't dare to neglect him. One of the leading guys hurried over and saluted, saying, "Greetings, Immortal Master. May I ask what you have to say to my Xuantian Temple?"
"I am an outer disciple of Xuantian Villa in Cangmang Mountain, and I was sent here on official business!" Xiaopang said lightly.
"Ah, it turns out to be a senior from our sect. Please come in. I will go and inform the masters of all the major halls right away!" said that guy, hurriedly and politely inviting Xiao Pang in.
Xiaopang followed him to the living room in front and sat down on a chair, while a little Taoist boy served him tea. Not long after, an old Taoist priest with white hair came in from outside.
This person looked very old, but his cultivation was not very high, only at the sixth level of the innate realm. He looked like a loser who didn't have enough talent to become a foundation-building cultivator. However, despite his low talent, he had a lot of decorations on him. The golden Taoist robe was inlaid with jade and jewels, and as he moved, the jewels shone brightly.
Seeing this, Xiao Pang frowned and thought, we monks pursue the way of heaven and seek transcendence. But why does this guy hang all these useless and mundane things on his body? Is he afraid that he can't show his vulgarity?
After the man came in, he laughed, clasped his fists and saluted, saying, "I am the master of the Qinglong Temple of Xuantian Temple, Wang Zhiwu. May I ask what is the name of this junior brother?"
There are four large temples in Xuantian Temple, named after Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Black Tortoise and Vermillion Bird, in which various gods are enshrined. Below the master of the temple, the masters of these four temples have the highest status and usually handle worldly affairs on behalf of the master who likes to live in seclusion.
This was Xiao Pang's first time in someone else's territory, so he naturally didn't dare to be rude. He quickly stood up and greeted him, "Little Taoist Song Zhong, greetings to Senior Brother Wang!"
"It turned out to be Junior Brother Song!" Wang Zhiwu smiled slightly. Just as he was about to say something, he suddenly discovered that there was a small golden sword embroidered on the front of the fat man's Taoist robe. His face suddenly changed and he asked, "Junior Brother Song is actually a disciple of the Law Enforcement Hall?"
It's no wonder that Wang Zhiwu was so surprised. You know, the Law Enforcement Hall is the most important and powerful department of Xuantian Branch, and it has always only recruited a small number of elites in the sect. Once you enter the Law Enforcement Hall, it means that you have a bright future. There are very few such disciples, and there are no more than ten of them among the thousands of outer disciples. Why would such an important person appear here?
Wang Zhiwu was obviously very confused by this, which is why he acted so shocked.
But Xiao Pang said in a nonchalant tone: "Yes, I work in the Law Enforcement Hall!"
"Oh my, Junior Brother Song, at such a young age, has the honor of entering the Law Enforcement Hall. This is such a pleasant surprise!" Wang Zhiwu then asked tentatively, "But I wonder if Junior Brother Song is here on business or just passing through?"
"I have been ordered to garrison here for three years!" Xiaopang said, taking out the jade token given by the sect and handing it to Wang Zhiwu.
Wang Zhiwu examined it suspiciously, nodded, and then asked curiously: "Since you are a disciple of the Law Enforcement Hall, why do you have to guard here? Do you have another mission?"
"No, I was forced to be sent here just because I haven't completed any missions for three years!" Xiaopang said with a helpless smile.
Although Wang Zhiwu disagreed with Xiaopang's explanation in his heart, he still said politely, "Oh, so that's how it is. I understand!"
Then Wang Zhiwu's expression straightened up a little, and he said, "Junior brother, since you are here, come with me to meet the abbot! After all, you are a disciple of the Law Enforcement Hall, and I can't order you around at will. I can only ask Master to arrange your future affairs for you!"
"Okay!" Xiaopang nodded indifferently and said, "I was just about to meet the master of the temple!"
"Okay. Please follow me!" After Wang Zhiwu said that, he led Xiaopang out.
The two then left the hall and walked deep into the back mountain. Along the way, there were small bridges, old trees, flowers and green bamboos, which complemented each other. The scenery was very charming and made people feel otherworldly. Seeing this, Xiaopang secretly sighed in his heart, "This is where a monk should live, and this is the atmosphere he should have."
After walking for about ten miles, they finally arrived at the door of a cave. Wang Zhiwu raised his hand and a sword light flashed out. Not long after, the stone door of the cave opened automatically.
Wang Zhiwu led Xiaopang in. The cave behind the stone gate was not very deep. After turning a few corners, they arrived at a place similar to a living room, with a stone table and several stone benches around it. A middle-aged Taoist priest sat quietly in the middle.
This person was wearing a gray cloth Taoist robe, with a clear complexion and bright eyes. He looked like an immortal. Although he was just sitting there quietly, there was an invisible pressure that made people feel awe unconsciously.
Xiao Pang knew at a glance that this person must be the foundation-building cultivator stationed here. He did not dare to be rude and hurried over to bow and said, "Disciple Song Zhong, greetings to Uncle Master!"
"Song Zhong?" The Taoist's originally solemn expression immediately changed when he heard the name. He suddenly asked, "Is your father Song Ziming, an inner sect disciple of the sect?"
"Ah? Exactly!" Xiaopang was startled and asked hurriedly, "Master, do you know my father?"
"It's you!" The other party sighed first, then suddenly became furious and said, "What uncle? Call me uncle! I am your father's senior brother. We studied together for twenty years. I even held you in my arms when you were born! But you, a bastard, didn't give me face and actually rewarded me with a body full of boy's urine!"
"Oh." Xiaopang originally thought that this uncle was a serious person, but when he spoke, he found out that he was actually an approachable person, and he happened to be his elder. He was immediately overjoyed. He hurriedly said, "It turns out that it is Uncle, I am sorry for the rudeness!"
As he said this, Xiaopang lifted up his clothes, pushed the golden mountain, overturned the jade pillar, and knelt on the ground to kowtow. This was the etiquette for the younger generation to pay respect to the elders for the first time.
Seeing this, the other party was not shy and nodded with satisfaction. Then he stood up and helped Xiao Pang up, saying with emotion: "It has been more than ten years since we last met. I didn't expect you to be so big! If my junior brothers and sisters were still here, they would definitely be very pleased to see that you have achieved this!"
Speaking of his dead parents, Xiaopang couldn't hold back any longer. Thinking of the grievances he had suffered over the years, his eyes turned red and tears flowed down.
"Don't cry, don't cry. I have been stationed here for more than ten years. I didn't take good care of you. I really feel guilty about the friendship between us brothers. But now, since you are here, it is like you are at home. You can rest assured. With me here, no one will dare to bully you!" the other party hurriedly comforted.
"Thank you, Uncle Master!" Xiao Pang wiped his tears, then asked a little embarrassedly: "Uncle Master, look, I don't even know your name?"
"Haha, I was negligent! I have stopped using my secular name for a long time. My Taoist name now is Qingfengzi. You can just call me uncle master!" Qingfengzi said with a smile.
"Yes, Uncle Master!" Xiaopang nodded quickly and agreed.