Under one person: I, Zhang Zhiwei, the arrogant Zhang.

Chapter 563 I almost gave it away for nothing! I returned to the mountain. Brother, I almost gave it away for nothing!

Zhang Huaiyi got up from the bed, straightened his clothes, adjusted his state, and came to the Sanqing Hall of Qingyun Temple.

The Sanqing Hall is not only the main hall of the temple, but also the place for morning prayers.

When he arrived, all the people in Qingyun Temple had already arrived. They were sitting in their respective seats, washing their hands and burning incense, preparing for the morning ritual.

"Little Gaogong is here, hurry up and take a seat. Don't forget the Taoist morning class. After the morning class, have breakfast and then set off. From here to the main altar, with the power of the divine horse, it only takes half a day!"

The abbot of Qingyun Temple said with a faint smile, his face looking like that of an ordinary person, without any stiffness in his conversation, as if the horrifying scene he saw last night was just a nightmare.

But Zhang Huaiyi didn't think it was a dream.

He breathed steadily and was in complete control of all his reactions, without any mistakes. He showed the reactions of a shy little Taoist priest and answered the words of the Qingyun Temple Master in a reserved manner.

Then he sat in his seat and waited for the morning class to begin.

During this time, two Taoists came over to talk to him, expressing their yearning for the Tianshi Mansion's main temple and asking some questions. He responded to them one by one with a normal expression.

If it was yesterday, he would not have thought there was anything unusual, but now, he just felt that the two people's questions were a little dull and deliberate.

In order to avoid asking the wrong questions and putting the two paper Taoist priests in an awkward situation where they would be unable to answer, thus creating unnecessary complications, Zhang Huaiyi did not ask more questions.

Not long after, the morning class officially began. Everything went smoothly just like yesterday, except that there were some changes to the Taoist classics recited during the morning class.

Moreover, he keenly discovered that there were several mistakes in the Buxu rhyme of the abbot of Qingyun Temple when he was reciting the scriptures.

Maybe it can’t be said to be wrong.

Because he had also heard this accent during the morning and evening classes of several senior masters of the Tianshi Temple.

At that time, there were also senior brothers who attached great importance to Taoist rituals who stood up to correct the mistakes.

The old priest’s answer was that there was nothing wrong with the rhythm and intonation, it was like that when they learned it, but the contemporary Taoist priest changed some of the pronunciations because he believed that this was more Taoist.

Buxuyun tune is the tune used by Taoists to chant in a hollow voice during rituals. It symbolizes circling in the void when going to the Jade Capital to worship the Holy One. The tune is characterized by mysterious words, mellow intonation, and a sense of etherealness with regular ups and downs.

It can be said that the Buxu rhyme is similar to the Sanskrit sound of Buddhism.

It was naturally impossible for Zhang Huaiyi to stand up and correct the mistakes in Qingyun Temple's main tone.

He thought to himself that the age of the Qingyun Temple Master was far from that of those old senior masters, and it was impossible for him to have the Buxu rhyme style of the previous generation. It turned out to be the work of the traitor from the Tianshi Mansion who had been sealed for a hundred years.

In other words, yesterday's morning and evening classes, and even the rigidity of breakfast and dinner, were, in a sense, a reappearance of the rules of the Tianshi Mansion a hundred years ago?
The master always said that it was the senior brother who ruined the atmosphere of Longhu Mountain and made people lose their integrity!
It seems that the source of the corrupt atmosphere in Longhu Mountain lies with him.

Thinking of this, Zhang Huaiyi quickly gathered his scattered thoughts and concentrated on the morning class that had taken place at Mount Longhu a hundred years ago.

Unlike the absent-minded last time, he was very dedicated this time.

The master of Qingyun Temple, who was giving the lecture, also sensed this devotion and thought, this little Taoist priest looked around during the morning and evening classes yesterday, how come he was so immersed in it this morning?

Could it be that because I was uncertain about the seal yesterday, I felt uneasy, but now that I have confirmed it today, I feel at peace?
However, no matter what, this is a good thing. The other party was immersed in the morning class, which means that he let down his guard, that is, he fooled himself and did not find the problem.

There are many branch temples in Longhushan. Apart from the must-go occasions like the Luotian Grand Ceremony, some branch temples do not attend the annual grand ceremony because they have something else to do. As long as there are no large-scale deaths in the branch temples, the main temple will leave them alone.

As for the conditions for opening the Luotian Grand Ceremony...except for the emperor's request, it will only be held when the Heavenly Master is replaced.

Today, the empire has collapsed, the emperor is gone, and no one goes to Mount Longhu to hold the Kailuo Tian Da Jiao anymore.

And from that kid, I learned that the current Heavenly Master is full of spirit and energy, and does not seem like someone who will die young. It is estimated that it will be a long time before the position of Heavenly Master is replaced.

In other words, Longhu Mountain will not pay attention to me for many years, and I will have a long time to recover and grow.

By the time they noticed me again, the offense and defense might have changed.

Considering the friendship we had back then, he could keep the Heavenly Master Dao alive, but the Heavenly Master position that he had missed out on back then...

…………

Zhang Huaiyi, who was immersed in a state, keenly noticed the subtle changes in the mood of the master of Qingyun Temple.

"What happened? Is this change a test or an accident? How should I deal with it?"

Then he discovered that not only the master of Qingyun Temple, but also the other Taoists who were listening to the lecture were affected.

"This situation is a bit serious. It shouldn't be a test. It's simply that the person behind the scenes is unstable."

"At such an old age, he is still like this. No wonder he fell into the state of full nature. Ultimately, it is because he has not practiced enough!"

Zhang Huaiyi thought about countermeasures. Given his shy image, he could pretend nothing had happened.

But if the other person's emotions are getting worse and worse, and the people around him are getting more and more out of control, wouldn't it be very discordant for him who is out of tune?

You can't bet on the other party to adjust in time, you still have to give them a reminder.

Thinking of this, Zhang Huaiyi opened his eyes and said:

"Master, the way of heaven is so vast that even the world cannot comprehend it. Master once said that heaven and earth are the inns of all things, and time is the passer-by of hundreds of generations. You and I just need to be clear-minded and do our own duties. Don't let your imagination run wild and you will go astray!"

The Qingyun Monastery Master paused, his expression straightened, and he bowed to Zhang Huaiyi:

"Been taught a lesson."

He adjusted his mood and continued his lecture, and the people around him also returned to a state of meditation.

Soon, the morning class ended successfully and everyone moved to the dining hall to have breakfast.

In the past, perhaps because of what happened just now, the master of Qingyun Temple and Zhang Huaiyi had many conversations.

Most of the questions were asked by the abbot of Qingyun Temple and answered by Zhang Huaiyi. They were all about trivial matters in Longhu Mountain, and Zhang Huaiyi responded naturally and fluently.

However, it would be a bit abrupt if only one side asked. In order to complete the play, Zhang Huaiyi asked back:

"Master, you are my senior, and you are much older than me in cultivation. How do you cultivate?"

Shushu is still very cunning. Although the man opposite him is emotionally unstable sometimes, he is an old senior after all. He has practiced for a hundred years and naturally has his own mysteries. Maybe he can reveal something useful. There is no harm in asking.

The head of Qingyun Temple smiled and said, "In terms of cultivation, in my opinion, it is nothing more than eating and wearing clothes."

"What do you mean?" Zhang Huaiyi asked.

The Qingyun Temple Master asked, "Why do we in the Heavenly Master Dao ask us not to talk when eating or sleeping?"

Zhang Huaiyi smiled awkwardly and said nothing. He wondered which year this rule was established and how come he didn’t know about it? Dinner times in our Tianshi Mansion are so lively.

The Qingyun Temple Master continued, "It means that when you are about to eat, you should just eat with one heart and one mind, and don't think about anything else. Because when we put aside other distractions and concentrate on eating, the food will not fall into the esophagus, and the food will be consumed faster, which will be more helpful for nourishing the body."

"Of course, the deeper meaning of this is to develop a habit of being single-minded, so that when you do other things in the future, it will be easier to concentrate, calm down, and enter a state of concentration."

"And entering into a state of concentration is the first stage of inner cultivation. For those who enter into a deep state of concentration, their cultivation will improve by leaps and bounds..."

The abbot of Qingyun Temple knew that she had embarked on an evil path. In order to avoid making mistakes by talking too much, she only spoke of the basic principles taught by her master.

Zhang Huaiyi had heard of some of these principles before, and some not, but in the end he still got some inspiration from them.

Soon, the food was served and the conversation at the table disappeared instantly, with everyone eating in silence.

Considering the content of the previous conversation, Zhang Huaiyi did not suspect anything and started eating.

After the meal, the other people in Qingyun Temple went about their duties, and he asked to leave. The head of Qingyun Temple was eager for him to leave quickly, so of course he had no objection, and immediately agreed to it and personally sent him out of the city.

When they arrived at the city gate, the master of Qingyun Temple took out an object from his arms and handed it to Zhang Huaiyi.

Zhang Huaiyi took it and looked at it. It turned out to be a pair of armor horses. It was a piece of yellow paper only slightly bigger than the size of a palm. There were complicated patterns printed on the edges and a little man riding a horse galloping in the center. The four words "White Clouds Rising" were written on it.

Although the Jiama technique is easy to use, its rank among talismans is not high. Even if you are not granted the talisman, as long as you know the method, you can draw it. As for the effect, it depends on your own ability.

"Master, you are too polite. I have armor and horse here!" Zhang Huaiyi patted the package on his body.

"No problem," the Qingyun Temple Master said with a smile, "I don't lack armor horses, but drawing talismans takes some effort. This pair of armor horses was carefully drawn by me, and the effect is far superior to ordinary armor horses. I can ride it back faster, and maybe I can catch up with the lunch at the main temple!"

Although her magic talisman was abolished, she was still quite confident in the art of talismans. There were not many people in this world who could draw talismans better than her.

Things had come to this point, and Zhang Huaiyi had no choice but to say thank you, take the armor and horse, and recite the magic formula.

"Please call upon the six Ding and six Jia gods, the white clouds and crane feathers flying around. Clouds appear under my feet as fast as the wind, just like me flying in the blue sky. I am taking this photo by order of the Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady."

After he finished reading, he took a step and shot out like an arrow from a bow in an instant. The speed was so fast that Zhang Huaiyi couldn't help but scream "Ah" and his body fell backwards.

Normally, with his control over himself, this situation would never happen, and he would be able to maintain balance no matter how fast the speed was.

But if it's a disguise, it has to be complete. With the ability he has shown now, there should be some problems in this situation.

Of course, it is not advisable to use too much force. If you fall, it would be too deliberate. Therefore, he just shook a little, adjusted his body shape, and continued on his way.

"Everything seems normal, so normal that it even makes me feel a little uneasy. Could this kid be lying to me?"

The master of Qingyun Temple watched Zhang Huaiyi go away with no expression on his face. The sunlight from the sky shone on his face, and one could see that his face was becoming rough and terrifying at a speed visible to the naked eye.

On the other side, Zhang Huaiyi was driving his armored horse at a rapid speed that was so fast that it amazed him.

The speed of the armor horse given to him by the Qingyun Temple master was actually several points faster than that of his senior brother.

"I used to think that my senior brother was omnipotent, but now it seems that drawing talismans is his weakness!"

Zhang Huaiyi was somewhat delighted when he found his senior brother's weakness, but then he became dejected.

If talismans are my senior brother's weakness, then I have no strength at all. I am not proficient in this at all. What is there to be happy about?

It is better not to be depressed about this. You should make rapid progress in Thunder Magic and Golden Light Spell.

Of course, it would be even better if we could obtain other powerful spells.

After all, in terms of the Golden Light Curse and Thunder Method, my senior brother has a higher level of cultivation and has made faster progress. If I work hard to catch up with him, I am afraid that I will never be able to catch up with him in my entire life.

But where does the powerful magic come from? Is there any magic in this world that is more powerful than thunder magic?

Zhang Huaiyi asked himself.

Then, a figure appeared in his mind.

If you look into it carefully, it seems to be true.

When he was at Yinghe Tower, wasn't his thunder magic cracked by that person nicknamed "Buyao Bilian"?
It seems that he can also break his senior brother's thunder method...

Zhang Huaiyi was thinking, when he suddenly felt an extremely subtle chill behind him.

"This is……"

He didn't think it was an illusion and immediately became alert.

However, even though he was in high spirits, it didn't show on his outside at all. He was still walking leisurely, as if he didn't notice anything.

"Is this cold and gloomy air a test from the Qingyun Monastery's master? Is there something behind me?"

Zhang Huaiyi was confused, so he followed the terrain and turned a few corners without leaving any trace, but the cold and gloomy feeling behind him was always with him, and he didn't feel like he was being thrown away at all.

"It can follow so closely, it doesn't look like someone is following behind, it looks more like it is sticking to me, could it be the armor horse on my leg? Should I throw it away?"

As soon as this thought came to his mind, Zhang Huaiyi rejected it. A journey of a hundred miles begins with a single step. This might be a test. The leader of Qingyun Temple might be watching from the dark. If he gave it up now, wouldn't all his efforts be wasted?
"A gentleman hides his weapons on his body, I endure!"

Zhang Huaiyi endured the bone-chilling coldness on his back and continued on his way as if no one was around.

But the cold feeling behind him was getting worse and more obvious, like a cancer attached to his bone, lingering on his back and making his skin under his Taoist robe break out in goose bumps.

At this moment, if he turned his head, he would see a terrifying paper man's head covered with eyes hanging behind him.

Two invisible Qi lines flew out from under the paper man's head and connected to the armor on his legs, as if he was running while holding a balloon shaped like a human head.

At the same time, the master of Qingyun Temple, who was secretly watching, had a cold light in his eyes.

No reaction to this?

I increased the force of the impact. Logically, with his strength, he should have noticed something and should not be so indifferent.

The gloomy aura was creepy, but he didn't care and just kept on going. This was not logical. Was he pretending?
Just as she thought of this, she saw Zhang Huaiyi suddenly stop while running, turn around and look behind him, and say to himself with a suspicious look on his face:

"What's going on? Why do I feel a chill behind my back?"

As he spoke, he took out the Red Talisman of Chaos Yuanming from his arms, held it between two fingers, and waved it.

Seeing this scene, the gloomy and terrifying face of the master of Qingyun Temple suddenly relaxed. Yes, that's right, this is how it should be. There is no problem with this kid.

Immediately, he waved his hand, and the head hanging behind Zhang Huaiyi floated away like a kite with a broken string.

"Strange, what's going on? That feeling is gone, is it an illusion?"

Zhang Huaiyi muttered to himself with a look of doubt on his face. He took the talisman and checked everywhere. After making sure that there was no problem, he set out again.

The rest of the journey was uneventful, and he didn't encounter any strange incidents, but he didn't let his guard down and remained in disguise throughout the journey.

Go all the way to the foot of Longhu Mountain, enter Sanqing Town, and step through the mountain gate archway of Tianshi Mansion.

The moment he stepped over the archway, the armor on his legs was broken and turned into a ball of black ash and fell down.

Zhang Huaiyi looked at the black ash on the ground. The usable distance of this armored horse was just enough to reach the archway of Longhu Mountain.

Thinking of the chilling feeling that penetrated his bones before, his face turned ugly.

I'm afraid this pair of armored horses have other tricks. If I show any abnormality halfway through, something extremely terrifying might happen.

"But it's all over!"

Zhang Huaiyi muttered to himself. Although he said so, the experiences of the past two days made him dare not relax, and he continued to maintain his previous state all the way up the mountain.

It was not until he saw Zhang Zhiwei sitting in the pavilion on the mountainside, bragging to his fellow disciples, that his tense expression suddenly relaxed, and he was enveloped by a strong sense of security.

Safe, completely safe!
He ran towards his senior brother, his heart so excited that he even staggered a little.

"Oh, Huaiyi is back. How is it? Is everything going well?"

Zhang Zhiwei noticed him and greeted him with a smile.

They are all family, Zhang Huaiyi did not hide his emotions, and said with a sad face: "It's not going well, not at all, I almost gave it away for nothing."

(End of this chapter)