When I was a Taoist

Chapter 668 The Shadow
I found that when I mentioned my master, Daoist Fuyun showed a look of reverence on his face, as if my master was as powerful as the Immortal Da Luo.So I was very curious, and asked, "Then where is your master now, I wonder if I can visit senior."

Daoist Fuyun showed a look of embarrassment on his face, and said hesitantly: "I'm afraid this is not good, my master has been in closed door for a long time, and I just deliver him meals every day, and he spends the rest of the time in his own Practice in the room. And he also specifically told me that if there is no big thing, never disturb him, let alone bring strangers close to his room."

Hearing this, I almost laughed out loud. Since it is a closed-door retreat, why did Taoist Fuyun send him food every day? How can this look like a closed-door retreat?When I was in retreat before, half a month passed in a blink of an eye, and I didn’t feel too hungry after leaving the retreat.It seems that this so-called master is probably a real liar who pretends to be a ghost.

But I'm too lazy to expose these things. The most urgent task now is to investigate the murderous ghost, otherwise I won't be able to leave Fangcunshan.That night I stayed in a wing room, thinking hard in my mind about the origin of the murderous ghost, why every time a part of the human body is taken away, what is the use to him?
In addition, the seal in my body has not been released for a long time, so my heart is extremely disturbed, and I can't fall asleep in bed.I simply walked out of the room and sat in the yard admiring the stars all over the sky.This is halfway up the mountain, and the stars are clearer here.In a daze, I remembered that when I was a child, my parents took me to see the night sky, told me the myths in the sky, and taught me the principles of life.Suddenly I remembered that Gao Liang took me to hunt ghosts at night. The master and apprentice were dressed in silver starlight, and they had nothing on their minds. The laughter spread far, far away.

"Master, are you okay now?" I sighed deeply, and I clenched my fists involuntarily.After I break the seal and go to the family's ancient tomb to fulfill my promise, it will be the day I go to find Gao Liang!

Just as I was sighing at the stars and the moon, a black shadow suddenly passed over the roof in the distance and merged into the darkness in the blink of an eye.At first I thought I was wrong, but after thinking about it, the direction of the black shadow passing by happened to be the last forbidden place here, and it was also the room of Master Fu Yun.

Thinking of this, I quickly got up from the ground and ran towards the direction where the shadow finally disappeared.On the way, I happened to meet Daoist Fuyun, who happened to wander out of the kitchen.He also held a chicken leg in his hand.As soon as he saw me, Daoist Fuyun's face instantly became brighter, and he quickly hid his chicken leg behind his back, and said with a smile: "Don't get me wrong, fellow daoist, I think this chicken leg is moldy, so I want to throw it away gone."

"Buddhas say that wine and meat pass through the intestines, so what are you afraid of? Just eat it."

I smiled and asked, "Did you see a black shadow running past this direction just now?"

"Dark Shadow?"

Daoist Fuyun was taken aback, looked left and right, then shook his head, and said, "Impossible, there are only three of us living here, and the old master hasn't come out for more than half a year, it's impossible for someone else to hang around here Ah, fellow daoist, could it be that you misread it, maybe it’s just an animal?”

"Maybe I'm really wrong. But be careful, it's not peaceful here. If the murderous ghost hides here, we can't prevent it." I nodded and said.

As soon as he heard what I said, Daoist Fuyun was so frightened that he didn't even have the mood to eat chicken legs, he quickly grabbed my sleeve and said, "Don't scare me, fellow Daoist, I don't want to die and become incomplete, go I don’t even have the face to see my parents in the underworld.”

"Don't worry, I'm still worried that he won't show up. If he really dares to come, then of course I can catch him." I patted his shoulder to comfort him.

Who knew that the more this guy thought about it, the more frightened he became, so he simply squeezed into the same room with me, preferring to sleep on the floor rather than sleeping by himself.I couldn't laugh or cry immediately, so I could only let him be like this.

But just in case, I still posted ghost charms around the yard.Even if the effect is far from as good as before, as long as the ghost tries to get close, I will definitely be able to notice it.

I kept half asleep and half awake all night, lest the murderous ghosts really attack here.Daoist Fuyun slept comfortably, his snoring was so loud that it was hard for me to fall asleep.After finally dawning, Daoist Fuyun yawned and sat up. When he saw me staring at him, he said in astonishment: "Fellow Daoist, did you not sleep all night?"

"I don't think you need to be so afraid of murderous ghosts. If you let him hear your snoring, I promise you will never dare to come again." I teased.

Elder Fuyundao blushed, packed up the bedding and started the day's "morning training".In fact, I have also heard of their early training in places like this. They are not practicing Taoism, but cleaning from the stairs, or adding oil to the long-burning lamps, and wiping the tables and chairs.Don't look at Daoist Fuyun's usual carelessness, he is very serious and meticulous when doing these things.After working from six o'clock to noon, he finally took a breath and smiled at me: "You are laughing, fellow daoist. I haven't disturbed this place for the past two days, so I want to clean it up today. Even if it's dangerous outside, You can't mess up here, are you right?"

I didn't expect Taoist Fuyun to say such philosophical words, and I became very curious about his life experience, and asked, "When did you enter the Tao, and how long have you been here?"

Daoist Fuyun did not answer me directly, but pointed to a towering ancient tree at the door, and asked, "Daoist friend, first guess how old this tree is?"

I glanced at it, and it was a ginkgo tree five or six meters high. It grew very thick, and it looked like it had been carefully taken care of.I don't know much about ginkgo trees, so I hesitated and guessed: "This ginkgo tree is 60 years old?"

Daoist Fuyun looked at me in surprise, nodded and said, "That's right, this is the tree I planted by myself on the day I came to Fangcun Mountain. I was only seven or eight years old at the time, and my parents were exiled here. Fortunately, I met Master, he thought I was pitiful, so he kindly took me in and taught me Taoism. Sixty years have passed in a flash. Thinking about it, I am really sorry for the painstaking cultivation of the master. Until now, I am still half-strength. Even a junior like you Can't beat it."

After finishing speaking, Daoist Fuyun smiled wryly and shook his head, his face full of helplessness and bitterness.

(End of this chapter)