From a Zhengyi Taoist Child to a Master of All Laws

Chapter 234 Stone Lotus Sprouting
It is the ancient lotus, the lotus seed that Master Li got from Xiaoguan, his former residence in Tiantai Mountain!

Wang Xin knew that he was powerful, so he immediately went to the Yuchan Temple in the back mountain to look for his master Chi Yanhong.

At this time, Chi Yanhong had just finished inhaling and exhaling solar energy. He didn't believe it at first, but when he was brought to the scene by Wang Xin, he saw the sprouts and was also surprised.

The origin of this lotus seed is far beyond others' imagination. It was given to Chi Yanhong by her master before he passed away before the revival of spiritual energy.

Normally, this lotus seed should be lifeless. Even when Chi Yanhong took it to the laboratory for a precision scan, it showed that it was just a piece of stone.

The first germination of the ancient lotus seeds corresponded to the time when the spiritual energy began to revive. Chi Yanhong also confirmed the fact of the revival of spiritual energy from this.

After sprouting and blooming, the lotus seed mysteriously disappeared. When Li Yang and Chi Yanhong returned to the small temple in the deep mountains, the lotus seed mysteriously appeared again and was obtained by Li Yang.

Chi Yanhong pondered over it. His master had said that the first germination of the lotus seeds heralded the revival of spiritual energy, but he had not said what the second germination would herald.

“When did this seed germinate?”

Faced with Chi Yanhong's questioning, the two of them had bitter faces and were unable to explain.

Zhu Ling recalled for a long time: "It should be today. I passed by the spiritual field yesterday and didn't find any green sprouts."

After saying that, Zhu Ling picked up the cute fat squirrel and said, "It was it and the golden toad who first discovered that the lotus seed had sprouted. These two guys are usually invisible, but today they have been squatting beside the lotus seed. If it sprouted yesterday, these two guys should have been here yesterday."

Chi Yanhong frowned and thought. This time the germination was different from the last time. Last time, roots grew in the air and bloomed in a moment, but this time it was obviously going through a growth cycle.

The squirrel picked up by Zhu Ling kept rolling and struggling, but its eyes were fixed on the lotus seeds.

When Chi Yanhong wanted to touch and observe the lotus seeds, the golden toad beside him arched its back in an attacking posture.

"You ungrateful bastard, you've eaten so many good things from Baiyun Mountain, and you still want to attack me!"

Chi Yanhong slapped Jin Chan in annoyance, and Jin Chan jumped away in grievance.

Chi Yanhong carefully examined it for a moment and said, "Transplant this lotus seed to Yuchan Palace first. Do not tell anyone about the origin of this lotus seed."

From Jin Chan's attitude, Wang Xin and Zhu Ling also realized that the origin of this lotus seed was definitely not simple. They immediately began to transplant the lotus seeds according to what Chi Yanhong said.

This lotus seed is not like ordinary lotus. Although its root system is simple, it is extremely tough. It is pink and translucent and exudes a fragrance.

Chi Yanhong was not sure whether the lotus seeds needed soil moisture, but he still took out a spirit stone from the warehouse, smashed it into powder, mixed it into mud and poured it on the roots of the lotus seeds.

At this time, the squirrel following behind with a golden toad lying on its back also jumped into the Jade Toad Hall. Then, its little belly trembled, and it jumped onto the beam with a snap. Looking at the green sprout, an expression like a pilgrim appeared on its furry face.

Just as the transplant was completed, an anxious female voice was suddenly heard outside the Yuchan Hall, getting closer and closer.

"Master Chi, good news! Good news!"

Zhao Ziyao, who was sleeping in Yangwu Palace, ran away like crazy. In a moment, she stood at the door of Yuchan Palace with her phone in hand and a look of surprise on her face.
"News came from Yaji Mountain. They said that the clouds above the Zhaojian Tower have dissipated!!"
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The second World Climate Action Summit is getting closer, scheduled for January 12, with only about a month left.

When Mr. Xie, who was working in the capital, learned that the clouds over the Zhaojian Tower had dissipated, he stood up from his office chair with joy.

"Good! Good! Good! Now we are more confident!"

Xie Laolian said a few good words and then ordered Xie Yu to drive up Yaji Mountain immediately.

Yaji Mountain is located in the suburbs of Beijing. In less than two hours, Xie Yu's car had already stopped at the foot of Yaji Mountain. The mountain was covered with thick ice and snow. Although it was cold, Xie Yu's face was still rosy.

Under the Zhaojian Tower, Instructor Ma and a group of prospective sword masters had been waiting for a long time. Chen Xiyan was also present. Everyone was guarding the locked tower door and did not open it.

"How is it? Are you sure that Taoist Li Yang has come out of retreat?"

When they reached the foot of the tower, Xie Yu asked anxiously,
Chen Xiyan looked up for a moment, then carefully sensed the spiritual energy on the mountain, and said in deep thought: "It should be so. I see that the spiritual energy on the top of the tower has gradually become peaceful. Daoist Li should have finished his enlightenment by now."

"Okay, open the door, I want to go up to see him!"

After getting the reply, Xie Yu was overjoyed, and then a staff member took out pliers to cut the chain of the tower gate.

In order to prevent anyone from disturbing Li Yang's enlightenment, Qi Qiansu ordered people to tie an iron chain as thick as a fist at the only entrance of the Zhaojian Pagoda, and to fill the keyhole of the alloy steel lock with copper liquid.

After a lot of effort, the iron chain was finally cut with the pliers. As soon as the tower door was opened, a cloud of dust was disturbed by the air flow and rushed up from inside the tower.

The staff who were unlocking the door were choked and sneezed continuously. Xie Yu was in the lead, followed by Instructor Ma and Chen Xiyan. They also pulled Ke He, the family member, into the identification tower with his hands covered, while the rest waited outside.

In two months, the interior of the entire Zhaojian Tower was covered with a layer of dust, and spider webs were weaving between the stone carvings of the statues.

Instructor Ma led the way in front, clearing the cobwebs on the road, and the four of them climbed up the stairs.

"Fellow Daoist Li Yang, Mr. Xie from the capital wants to discuss something with you. Is it convenient for you now?"

Amid everyone's anticipation, Chen Xiyan asked at the door of the ninth floor, but after waiting for two minutes, there was still no response.

"Master Li? Are you still there?"

Chen Xiyan felt something strange, so he pinched the talisman in his hand and drew it in the air. The talisman just started to float in the air and then quickly fell down.

Chen Xiyan had a puzzled look on his face: "Daoyou Li Yang, it seems... he is not inside?"

"How is this possible? I send people to guard the tower every day. The tower door is locked with iron chains, and I haven't seen anyone going in or out!" Instructor Ma immediately denied it and did not believe Chen Xiyan's inference.

Chen Xiyan immediately argued: "But the missing person talisman is here, it can't be fake."

Ke He heard it clearly and hurriedly pushed open the door.

"squeak"

The heavy and dull wooden door was slowly opened. After two months, someone finally visited the ninth floor of Zhaojian Tower again.

"Brother, are you there?"

Ke He entered first and looked around. Just as Chen Xiyan said, the whole space was dark and there was no one in sight.

Xie Yu, Instructor Ma and others who followed closely behind searched the entire ninth floor but did not find any trace of Li Yang.

After searching in vain, Xie Yu sighed and stopped in front of the strange bluestone.

Looking at the bluestone ancient sword, Xie Yu sighed:
"Sure enough, Mr. Xie's guess was correct. Taoist Li didn't pull out the sword after all..."

(End of this chapter)