Taoist Myth: I am the last true immortal in the world

Chapter 453: Things that are too easy to obtain will not be cherished

Look outside.

Emperor Taizong of Liao, along with his important ministers including the Duke of Lu, were waiting outside the gate for it to open.

A group of ministers were full of enthusiasm when they accompanied Emperor Taizong of Liao for the first time.

After being rejected once, these people's mood changed.

I feel that Chen Yun is a bit arrogant.

You don’t even show up when the emperor comes?
Even if you were ill last time.

It's not like he's seriously ill and bedridden.

What's wrong with meeting the emperor?
But Emperor Taizong of Liao insisted on coming again.

The group of trusted ministers did not dare to say anything openly.

I can only complain in my heart.

At this moment, the gate of Laojun Temple creaked open.

Liu Haichan did not kneel down like he did yesterday, but bowed and said, "I greet your majesty."

Emperor Taizong of Liao stepped forward and asked, "Excuse me, sir, is Chen Xian feeling better today?"

Liu Haichan smiled and said, "Teacher feels much better today."

Well, you are quite sensible.

The Duke of Lu and a group of close ministers stood there and nodded slightly, feeling that they would be able to meet someone today.

Emperor Taizong of Liao was overjoyed, pointed inside and asked again: "Can I see Chen Xian?"

Liu Haichan's face turned pale and he said, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid I can't do that."

what?
The emperor came a second time.

Still can’t see that Taoist priest?

Duke Lu had a hot temper and asked unhappily, "Why can't I see him today? Is there something wrong with him?"

Emperor Taizong of Liao frowned and said, "Duke Lu, be careful with your words!"

The Duke of Lu then gave up, but his face was still sullen, as if he was somewhat dissatisfied with the situation.

Not to mention the Duke of Lu's appearance.

The other seven or eight ministers, as well as their entourage and imperial guards, all seemed unhappy and felt that Chen Yun was too pretentious.

Emperor Taizong of Liao did not seem angry at all, and asked with a smile on his face: "Why can't I see him?"

Liu Haichan followed Chen Yun's instructions and said, "Teacher and fellow Taoists have made an appointment to go out for a leisurely stroll."

Duke Lu obviously didn't believe it and asked, "Where did you go for a stroll?"

Liu Haichan said helplessly: "Teacher's great Dharma is all-pervasive, and the Taoist friends who come and go are all powerful people. Some soar in the sky, some travel on the top of the mountain, and some play chess and music in the blessed land. Their comings and goings are unpredictable and their whereabouts are unknown."

Emperor Taizong of Liao sighed and said, "I guess it's because of my shallow fate that I haven't been able to see Chen Xian twice."

Duke Lu rolled his eyes and said, "We are thirsty after all this journey. Can we come in and have a seat for a while and drink some tea?"

The remaining ministers secretly laughed, knowing that the Duke of Lu wanted to enter the Laojun Temple and expose Chen Yun's evasive lies.

Liu Haichan didn't know how to answer for a moment.

After all, Chen Yun was sitting openly in the courtyard.

If we let this person in, wouldn't we immediately find out that he is lying?
Fortunately, Emperor Taizong of Liao was more tactful and took the initiative to say, "Chen Xian is not here, and I don't want to trouble the Taoist priest, so let's go back first."

Liu Haichan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Duke Lu insisted, "Hey, Your Majesty, we are just here to drink some tea. Besides, Chen Xian is out for fun, maybe he will come back later. We can sit in the temple and wait for Chen Xian, which can also show our sincerity."

Emperor Taizong of Liao was moved and felt that what Duke Lu said made sense.

He looked at Liu Haichan and asked, "Sir, can I wait inside with everyone?"

Liu Haichan's expression was originally very tangled, but he suddenly calmed down and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, I dare not disobey your request. Please come in."

After saying this, he will open the door wide.

Emperor Taizong of Liao, Duke of Lu and a group of officials were allowed to enter the temple.

This move puzzled the Duke of Lu and his ministers.

Logically speaking, if Chen Yun was really just making excuses in the temple, he would definitely not dare to let everyone in.

Now that Liu Haichan has let people in, could it be that Chen Xian is really not here?
The Duke of Lu exchanged glances with several ministers. Some of them were unwilling to believe it and insisted on going in to find out what was going on.

Although Emperor Taizong of Liao respected Chen Yun, he actually had the same idea.

Not to mention them, even Liu Haichan felt a little nervous.

Because he knew that Chen Yun was indeed sitting in the yard.

Everyone can see it as soon as they enter.

Everyone entered the Laojun Temple with different thoughts.

The next moment, Liu Haichan saw Chen Yun still sitting in the yard.

He was so frightened that his heart almost jumped out of his throat!

The puzzling result was that Emperor Taizong of Liao, Duke of Lu and others seemed not to notice Chen Yun sitting upright at all, and continued to chat over there as if he saw nothing.

Although Liu Haichan found it puzzling, he could vaguely guess that it must be the teacher who was using some magic to prevent the emperor and officials from seeing it.

He couldn't help but relax and took the initiative to make a cup of tea for Emperor Taizong of Liao, Duke of Lu and others.

As an emperor, Emperor Taizong of Liao would definitely not eat anything outside, otherwise what if he was poisoned?
This kind of thing has happened in ancient society.

For example, Emperor Ping of Han, Liu Xin, was poisoned by Wang Mang in pepper wine when he was 14 years old, and died. Another example is Emperor Hui of Jin, Sima Zhong, who was unable to govern the country due to his low intelligence and became the target of power struggle among the royal family, and was eventually poisoned to death by Sima Yue, the King of Donghai.

There are too many similar examples, such as Emperor Zhongzong of Tang Li Xian, Emperor Shao of Han Liu Bian, etc.

Therefore, although Emperor Taizong of Liao entered the Laojun Temple and did not refuse Liu Haichan's tea, he never drank a sip.

Not only Emperor Taizong of Liao, but Duke Lu and other ministers also valued their lives and did not drink a sip of the tea served by Liu Haichan.

A group of people just sat there and chatted quietly.

Liu Haichan stood aside, with a strange look in his eyes and his ears perked up, continuing to listen to Chen Yun, who was "invisible and silent" in the eyes of everyone, continue to explain the secret method.

Probably an hour passed like this.

Suddenly, Chen Yun said slowly: "There is someone outside the temple looking for you again, just follow what I said before."

Liu Haichan nodded calmly and looked towards the door.

At this moment, a young man's voice came from the open door, "Is anyone there?"

Emperor Taizong of Liao, Duke of Lu and others all looked towards the gate.

Liu Haichan responded: "Yes."

The next moment, Yelu Ruan came in with Zhulihunhe, Master Cixian, Li Ming and a group of followers.

He spotted the Liao Taizong's guard of honor outside, and immediately saluted as soon as he came in, saying, "Yelü Ruan greets His Majesty."

Emperor Taizong of Liao, who was sitting upright, smiled and said, "My dear nephew, please excuse me. What is the important matter that brought you to Laojun Temple?"

The Duke of Lu and a group of ministers looked over.

The purpose of Yelu Ruan's coming was, of course, to ask Chen Yun to come out and assist him.

But he was not a fool. He could see that Emperor Taizong of Liao had the same purpose. He knew that he could not speak directly, otherwise it would arouse suspicion.

Yelu Ruan smiled and said, "Your Majesty, my nephew admires Chen Xian's Taoism and has come here to learn from him."

Emperor Taizong of Liao smiled and said, "My dear nephew, you may be disappointed. Chen Xian is out meeting friends and having fun. I don't know when he will be back."

While the two were chatting, Liu Haichan became nervous again.

Emperor Taizong of Liao did not bring any highly skilled monks with him on this visit.

Yelu Ruan was different. He brought with him three highly accomplished people: Zhuli Hunhe, Master Cixian and Li Ming.

Liu Haichan was really afraid that these three monks would notice Chen Yun standing aside.

Who would have thought that Zhuli Hunhe, Master Cixian and Li Ming seemed to be oblivious to Chen Yun who was so close to them, and just watched Yelu Ruan and Emperor Taizong of Liao chatting calmly.

Liu Haichan felt a little unbelievable and couldn't help but look at Chen Yun beside him, only to see Chen Yun smiling slightly.

He immediately understood what was going on. He thought that Chen Yun's cultivation was too high, and even the three masters, Zhuli Hunhe, Master Cixian and Li Ming, could not discover him.

Liu Haichan was secretly shocked, and finally understood how incredible Chen Yun's cultivation was.

Yelu Ruan chatted with Emperor Taizong of Liao for a few words, and finally stayed to wait for Chen Yun to come back.

So, one Khitan's current emperor and the other Khitan's future true dragon, sat in the courtyard of Laojun Temple waiting miserably.

Unlike Emperor Taizong of Liao, Yelu Ruan was not "afraid of death". He drank the tea offered by Liu Haichan and never refused the food given to him.

Both sides waited for half a day.

Yelu Ruan was fine after eating.

Emperor Taizong of Liao, Duke of Lu and others had not had a drop of water to drink. After half a day, they felt dry mouth and hungry.

Finally, it was getting dark.

Duke Lu couldn't bear it any longer and took the initiative to say, "Your Majesty, I don't think Chen Xian will come back today. Can I come back in a few days?"

Emperor Taizong of Liao sighed helplessly and said, "Okay."

Liu Haichan's ears twitched, and he hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, if the teacher comes back, I will send someone to the imperial city to report."

"That's great." Emperor Taizong of Liao was delighted and stood up and said, "Sir, I will come again in a few days. Is there any writing brush in the temple? I would like to borrow paper and pen to write a letter and leave it to Chen Xian to show my sincerity."

Liu Haichan responded and went inside to get out the four treasures of the study.

Emperor Taizong of Liao blew on the tip of his pen, spread out the cloud paper, and wrote: "De Guang has been famous for a long time. I have visited him twice, but I didn't meet him. I feel so sad..."

After Taizong finished writing, he handed it to Liu Haichan, then bowed and left.

When Emperor Taizong of Liao left with his people, Yelu Ruan followed suit and left a letter to express his sincerity.

Finally, all the dignitaries left.

Liu Haichan closed the gate of Laojun Temple and returned to the yard.

He looked at Chen Yun respectfully and asked, "Teacher, you just said that you would report to His Majesty in a few days. Are you ready to come out and assist him?"

Chen Yun put his hands behind his back and said, "Yeah."

Liu Haichan was puzzled and asked, "Since the teacher is willing to assist, why didn't he show up today?"

"Haha." Chen Yun laughed. "Since ancient times, anything that is too easy to obtain is not cherished by people. The same is true for cultivation. If you can easily become an immortal, will you still cherish it?"

Liu Haichan suddenly recalled his decades of seeking the truth, and then recalled how he was taught Dafa by Chen Yun. He couldn't help but feel mixed emotions.

Yes, the teacher is right.

If something is too easy to get, it will not be cherished.

Liu Haichan vaguely understood something and realized some truths from Chen Yun's words.

He bowed deeply to Chen Yun and said, "Teacher, you are so wise and I have benefited a lot from you. May I ask you, will you test my sincerity next time Your Majesty comes?"

Chen Yun hummed softly, "Of course, although things never happen more than three times, I should see him, but whether he is sincere or not is of great importance, so I will naturally test him."

(End of this chapter)