Wife is hell

Chapter 24 Miraculous Bamboo

When Jiang Mu returned home, he saw two figures lurking suspiciously at his gate, seemingly spying on something.

"Who are you looking for?"

Jiang Mu frowned slightly and walked over.

There was a chubby, forty-something-year-old Taoist priest who looked rather sleazy, whispering to a younger Taoist priest next to him.

These two Taoist priests were none other than Master Wenhe and his disciple Xiaohai from Chongtian Temple.

The two were startled when they heard the sound behind them.

When Xiao Hai saw that it was Jiang Mu, his eyes widened immediately. He excitedly patted his master's arm repeatedly, pointed at Jiang Mu, and shouted:

"Master! It's him! It's him! We've found the right place!"

Wen He stared blankly at Jiang Mu.

This really is a yamen runner.

"Hey bro, do you remember me? It's me!"

Xiao Hai rushed forward excitedly and said.

Jiang Mu sized him up and nodded: "Of course I remember, that swindler who impersonated the Taoist priest of Chongtian Temple."

"fraud?"

Xiao Hai was a little confused.

Jiang Mu said calmly, "Using such an outrageous and incorrect talisman almost caused someone's death. What else could you be but a fraudster?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Hai blushed instantly.

Having been in the underworld for so many years, this is the first time I've been called a fraud to my face.

And yet, there's no way to refute it.

Master Wenhe quickly stepped forward, carefully examined Jiang Mu, forced a respectful smile on his face, and bowed, asking, "May I ask, fellow Daoist, which school or sect do you follow?"

"You are……"

"I am Wenhe, a disciple of the Venerable Hongyuan of Chongtian Temple."

Wenhe introduced himself.

After the initial excitement, seeing Jiang Mu so young in person, Master Wenhe calmed down considerably.

He didn't believe that a mere yamen runner could draw such a complete talisman.

There must be a mastermind behind it all.

"Not a scammer?"

"Cough cough..."

Xiao Hai was a little embarrassed and hurriedly explained.

"Master Mu, this is truly my master; we are by no means fraudsters. We have come here today to inquire about the talisman you drew last time. Who taught you to create it?"

Jiang Mu knew, of course, that these two were not liars.

He was just deliberately stalling for time, thinking about how to deal with the situation.

Ever since he used a talisman to save the possessed scholar last time, he had anticipated that it would attract people to come and investigate.

I just didn't expect it to come so quickly.

Jiang Mu did not want to reveal himself too early.

He currently lacks the absolute ability to protect himself, and prematurely revealing his true nature would be unwise.

Instead, they will be used as guinea pigs and studied.

But when you're out and about, and the other party has already come to your door, it wouldn't be right not to take this opportunity to get yourself a more impressive identity.

In a flash, Jiang Mu made up his mind and smiled slightly:
"Master Wenhe, my master is named Feng Lingyue. Have you two heard of him?"

Feng Lingyue?
Wenhe and his apprentice looked at each other in bewilderment.

The two racked their brains, but could not recall such a person in the martial arts world.

Master Wenhe then respectfully asked, "May I ask Fellow Daoist Mu, from which sect or school does this Senior Feng Lingyue come?"

Jiang Mu shook his head and said:
"Well... I don't really know either. Since you two have found your way here, you must have inquired about my background. I used to be a foolish and dull-witted person."

By chance, I met my master, who enlightened me and said that I had some wisdom, which is why he accepted me as his disciple.

My master only told me my name, without mentioning the origins of the sect, and repeatedly instructed me to keep it a secret and not to tell anyone. Even my uncle and aunt are still kept in the dark.

"If you two weren't venerable elders of Chongtian Temple, I would never have dared to mention this matter today." Master Wenhe frowned, still unwilling to give up.
"Does Fellow Daoist Namu know the whereabouts of Senior Feng? Did he leave any contact information?"

Jiang Mu shook his head again:

“My master’s whereabouts are elusive, appearing and disappearing like a dragon. He has not revealed his destination nor left an address. He only said that if I wanted to find him, he would come to me.”

Upon hearing this, Wenhe could not hide his disappointment, but he believed Jiang Mu's words to a large extent.

If the other party insists that he learned the talismans on his own, he would rather swallow ten pounds of excrement than believe it.

"Master..."

At this moment, Xiao Hai suddenly nudged Wen He with his elbow.

Wenhe frowned: "What's wrong?"

Xiao Hai leaned forward, lowered his voice, and said mysteriously, "Do you think this Senior Feng Lingyue might be... Senior Ling Miaozhu from Lonely Moon Peak in Fengzhou?"

Fairy Miaozhu?

Wenhe was taken aback, then his fat body trembled.

He swallowed hard and cautiously asked Jiang Mu again, "Fellow Daoist Mu, please forgive my impertinence, is this Senior Feng Lingyue male or female?"

"This one……"

Jiang Mu originally wanted to say it was a man, but felt that the name "Feng Lingyue" was not masculine enough, so he changed his words and said, "She is a woman, but she always covers her face with a veil, and I have never had the chance to see her true face."

To prevent the other party from asking about details of his appearance, he preemptively shut down the conversation.

Upon hearing this, Master Wenhe gasped.

hiss--

No more running!
Fengzhou... Lonely Moon Peak... Mysterious Bamboo... A veil covering her face... Her whereabouts are unpredictable...

Feng Lingyue!
Even a fool could guess that it was that woman!

One of the Four Beauties of the Great Qianlong Era.

Born into a Confucian family, he was proficient in all the arts of Taoism, including talismans, formations, and mechanisms.

He even exclusively adhered to the "path of asceticism"!
"No wonder...no wonder..."

Wenhe thought to himself, "With Fairy Miaozhu's skill in talismans, even my master would admit defeat. It is only natural that she could decipher the perfect exorcism talisman."

But why would such a cold and aloof fairy accept this young man as her disciple?
Wenhe's gaze fell on Jiang Mu's exceptionally handsome face, and he muttered to himself, "It can't be that I'm after him because he's good-looking, can it?"
Alas, the thoughts of a wise person are indeed beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

Wenhe felt a mix of envy, joy, and regret.

Unfortunately, such people are eccentric and elusive, making it extremely difficult to befriend them.

To her delight, her apprentice was right in front of her.

If the fairy could make an exception and accept a disciple, this boy must possess amazing talent.

As for the absurd idea of ​​"being attracted to a man's beauty," he wouldn't even dare to think about it.

Who in the world doesn't know that Fairy Miaozhu cultivates the "path of asceticism"? She once used a "severing desires" technique to completely transform a certain Hehuan Sect, making them put up a facade of purity and abstinence.

There is no man in the world who can catch her eye.

"Fellow Daoist Mu,"

Wenhe rubbed his hands together, becoming even more humble, and tentatively asked, "Ling... no, since Senior Feng has accepted you as his disciple, he must have imparted many of his true skills to you, right?"

Since he's an apprentice, he definitely needs to be taught something.

We can't just leave it there as a decorative vase.

Jiang Mu humbly replied, "My master only taught me a few basic talisman techniques, which are not worth mentioning."

Wenhe took a deep breath and said eagerly:

"What a coincidence! I've been having some questions about talismans lately. Would it be possible to exchange some ideas with you, Fellow Daoist Mu?"

Jiang Mu's heart stirred.

This is a good opportunity to broaden one's horizons and improve one's skills.

His memory is fragmented, and much of his knowledge about talismans and spiritual objects needs external triggers to gradually resurface.

Chongtian Temple is a prestigious sect with a profound history, so it must have many valuable items.

Perhaps this opportunity can help me recall some important memories.

(End of this chapter)