Elaborate on the world of mortals

Chapter 819 That’s Too Normal
Monk Wufa actually didn't know much about the way of immortals, at least not deeply enough. Even at the North Sea Dragon Banquet that year, he didn't have much contact with people from the way of immortals, because he was overwhelmed by the affairs of the dragon clan alone.

But it is also because of this that the monk himself will not be confused by the legends about the cave world in the immortal way. The shock is still strong, but he can touch the essence spiritually instead of being misled by some inherent knowledge.

Yi Shuyuan glanced at Monk Wufa and just smiled, without responding to the monk's compliment.

As soon as you enter the "Map of Mountains, Rivers and States", you will find that winter has passed without you noticing.

The abbot of Daqiu Temple has been missing for such a long time, and the dignitaries of Anguo are more anxious than the monks of Daqiu Temple. During the New Year, people often ask the senior monks in the temple, but it is obvious that the monks have no answer.

The New Year has passed for a while, but Daqiu Mountain is still cold. Perhaps since a snowstorm many years ago, the winter in Daqiu Mountain has been longer than in other places, but Daqiu Mountain and even the Daoxing Prefecture area also have auspicious snow every year.

An old monk with a white beard walked past a guest house in the backyard. In front of the door, two young eunuchs were trembling and stamping their feet, while also knocking on the door and asking the people inside.

"Father, are you awake? Let me bring you some hot water to wash up!"

One young eunuch stayed where he was, while the other hurried away to get some hot water.

The old monk couldn't help but shook his head. At this moment, the door of the guest house opened and an old eunuch with black hair walked out. He couldn't help but shrink his neck when the cold wind eroded his collar.

"Hey, good morning, Master Ruqing!"

The old monk bowed to the old eunuch.

"Life in this temple is hard, why should you stay here, Eunuch Gao? The abbot can leave if he wants to, and come back if he wants to. It has nothing to do with you being here or not!"

The old eunuch was also very kind to the old monk. Although Abbot Wufa was an eminent monk, there were more than one eminent monks in Daqiu Temple. Some of Master Wufa’s Buddhist disciples, such as Ruqing and Ruxing, were also well versed in Buddhism.

"Master Ruqing, do you think I like staying here and eating vegetarian food? His Majesty asked me to wait here. I will go and report to the abbot when he comes back."

Monk Ruqing could only smile and perform another Buddhist salute.

"Buddha have mercy on me, please do as you please, sir!"

At this time, Monk Ruqing frowned slightly, as if he heard some noise, and walked towards the front yard. Seeing his expression, the old eunuch hesitated for a moment, and followed him without even having time to wash up.

Today, a royal procession unexpectedly arrived at the gate of Daqiu Temple, which surprised the monks and pilgrims in the temple.

Today is neither the first day of the Lunar New Year nor the Lantern Festival. Why are people from the royal family here?

When Monk Ruqing arrived, Monk Ruxing had just arrived. The two monks looked at each other and walked out of the mountain gate to greet him. The old eunuch behind them saw this and hurried to follow.

At the steps below, a man got off the carriage. Ru Xing stepped forward and saluted together with his junior fellow apprentice.

"It turns out that it is the eldest prince himself. I am honored to meet you!" "I am honored to meet you!"

The eldest prince was agile and jumped off the carriage with a smile.

"You two masters, there's no need to be so polite. By the way, has the abbot returned?"

The two monks looked at each other and shook their heads.

"Your Highness, the abbot has not returned yet and I don't know where he is traveling to!"

"Ugh"

The eldest prince sighed and walked towards the carriage behind, where servants were placing a step stool. A middle-aged Confucian scholar got off the carriage. The eldest prince deliberately reached out to help him, but the latter waved his hands repeatedly.

“Don’t take it seriously, don’t take it seriously!”

As he spoke, the Confucian scholar got out of the car, and the eldest prince looked at the monks of Daqiu Temple with a smile.

"Two eminent monks, this is the envoy from Dayong. He has come from afar to deliver the imperial edict of the Emperor of Dayong. The new emperor of Shangguo has ascended the throne and will start the reign of Qiyuan Jiande!"

"So it's you, the envoy from Dayong. I'm honored to meet you!"

The two monks said in unison, and the scholar smiled in return.

"I heard that Master Wufa is not here. I also heard what the eldest prince said just now. It seems that I will not be able to see him. However, I still have to go to Daqiu Temple to burn incense. Sorry to bother you!"

After a round of greetings, Prince Anguo and his entourage, together with the Dayong envoy, followed the monks of Daqiu Temple into the temple.

Last year, Emperor Youzong died of erysipelas, and a crown prince was soon chosen. Although he had begun to handle state affairs, the reign title of Shao Yuan had not been changed. This year, which was the first year of the new reign title, he announced it to the world, not only in Dayong, but also to the surrounding countries.

The court officials all said that Emperor Youzong died due to his lack of virtue, so the new emperor's reign title was "Jian De", which at least appeased the court and the public.

At the Zen pavilion on the mountain behind Daqiu Temple, Monk Wufa, Yi Shuyuan and others had already left the mountain and river realm. Of course, Ao Po was not among them.

"It seems that I have to go for a while. I still have to give face to Emperor An!"

"Well, Master, please do as you wish. We may leave as well."

Monk Wufa bowed and went down the mountain without saying anything else. Xue Tian hesitated and did not follow him, choosing to stay with him.

Hui Mian now jumped onto Qi Zhongbin's shoulder and said with some emotion.

"Alas, it's already the first year of Jiande, and I don't know what the Emperor of Dayong is like. Does Qi still want your position as the Heavenly Master of Dayong?"

Qi Zhongbin laughed, and Yi Shuyuan made a joke on the side.

"As long as Zhongbin asks, Emperor Dayong will give him the title of Imperial Master, not to mention Heavenly Master."

"Master."

Qi Zhongbin showed helplessness and thought of other things. The image of his master was too great in his heart. Jokes like this were nothing, but sometimes it was difficult for him to react when he was suddenly teased, especially when the changes were extremely contrasting.

"Oh! Guess who's here?"

Yi Shuyuan suddenly said this, which made Hui Mian and Qi Zhongbin slightly stunned. Xue Tian was even more confused. The three of them subconsciously looked towards the mountain gate in front of Daqiu Temple.

Hui Mian and Qi Zhongbin reacted quickly.

"Huh? Why is he here? Does he know we are here?" "Strange! Master, uh."

Qi Zhongbin was about to speak, but when he turned around he found that Yi Shuyuan was gone. Hui Mian also reacted and jumped above Qi Zhongbin's head and looked around.

"Sir, you can ignore Qi, but if you want to disappear, take me with you!"

Qi Zhongbin grinned but said nothing, while Xue Tian on the side was completely confused.

"Master, senior, who are you talking about?"

Hui Mian said quietly.

"Jiang Lang, the Dragon King of Changfeng Lake, is also a friend of yours. No, I don't think he should know that we are here."

"Oh, I know about Jiang Long Wang, but why is that Immortal Venerable hiding?"

Hui Mian grinned, but Qi Zhongbin shook his head and told Xue Tian with a smile.

"At the beginning, Master told Jiang Longwang that he didn't know much about Senior Ao Po. Uh, I guess Master was afraid of being scolded by Jiang Longwang."

This kind of thing always has to be explained, but Yi Shuyuan gets a headache when he sees Jiang Lang, so he'll avoid him if he can. He'll definitely be in the wrong if he quarrels with him, so if he can't win the argument, he'll just run away!
Xue Tian nodded thoughtfully. The Immortal Master still has times when he is afraid. This is something I’ve learned!
"Qi boy, I have to run away too, you hold me up!"

After saying this, Hui Mian leaped up and when he jumped off the cliff, he had transformed into a black and white cat. He stepped on the cliff wall at an extremely fast speed and disappeared.

Xue Tian didn't see Hui Mian turn into a cat, but he knew that Senior Hui had run away. He looked up at Qi Zhongbin, who stood there awkwardly for a while, thought for a while, and then spoke hesitantly.

“Snowy.”

"Master, I said I have never seen you!"

"You are a teachable kid. No wonder Senior Ao thinks highly of you!"

Qi Zhongbin left this sentence and did not cast any spell for the time being. He walked to the back of the mountain and jumped lightly. He touched the mountain wall with his lightness skill and glided like a bird. The moment he spread his arms, the straw raincoat on his body had turned into feathers.

"Wow—"

When Xue Tian looked back, he didn't see Master Qi anymore. There was only a goshawk circling in the distant mountains.

He disappeared so quickly? He is indeed the Immortal Master Qi!

In Daqiu Temple, the arrival of Dayong's envoy and the eldest prince of Anguo caused part of the temple to be cleared. People went to pay their respects and donate money, but the appearance of the monk Wufa made them overjoyed. The eldest prince even said that it was God who favored the friendship between the two countries, so his wish came true.

Outside the gate of Daqiu Temple, Jiang Lang climbed the stairs with a frown, looked at the plaque of Daqiu Temple and quickened his pace.

News has come from the North Sea that it has been confirmed that Ao Po has transformed into a real dragon, and from now on everyone who sees him must respectfully address him as Lord Ao Long.

As a good friend of Yi Shuyuan, the Dragon King of the East China Sea still hopes that Jiang Lang can find Yi Shuyuan and meet Mr. Bai.

This is also what the Four Seas Dragon Clan hopes for. The Four Seas Dragon Clan is a whole. The outside world may also think that Bai Jun and the Dragon Clan are on the same side, but in fact the Four Seas Dragon Clan doesn't know much about him. The attitude of the fifth true dragon is not a trivial matter for the Dragon Clan.

Jiang Lang came to Daqiu Temple this time to try his luck.

There is a little white dragon in Daqiu Temple that has been left here without any treatment. This does not mean that the White Dragon and Jiang Lang can be connected, but he remembered something that Lao Yi mentioned to him.

Back then, I said I wanted to find an immortal cultivator and a monk. When asked further, I was told: The immortal cultivator can’t tell me, and the monk doesn’t know.

Jiang Lang now knows who this monk is. He is the monk Wufa from Daqiu Temple. Considering there is a little white dragon in Daqiu Temple, there might be some connection between them.

Jiang Lang began to think in the way of the dragon clan. Who knows, maybe the little white dragon is the illegitimate son of Ao Po!
This kind of thing may be ridiculous somewhere else, but it is very normal for the dragon clan!
(End of this chapter)