Huaxia Dragon Fury

Chapter 43

The three of them drove to the vicinity of Lingxu Temple and got off the car. Wang Xiaolong frowned as soon as he got out of the car. The environment here is really mixed, tourists, people offering incense and worshiping Bodhisattva, children playing and hawkers The sound of hawking makes this place look like a vegetable market, not like a place for cleaning!After entering Lingxu Temple, Wang Xiaolong immediately turned around and left, because what he saw was a group of Taoist priests who were as old as him, and even younger than him. At that time, Wang Xiaolong only had two words in his mind: "Liar."

After leaving the Temple of Spirituality, the three of them came to Taiyi Palace again. Wang Xiaolong finally felt that the place was still decent, with beautiful mountains and green waters, because Taiyi Palace strictly stipulated that there should be no vendors near Taiyi Palace, and it was not open to the public for sightseeing. project, so there are no other idlers here except for some people who are offering incense!

The person who received Wang Xiaolong and the others was Master Yunfeng, the master of Taiyi Palace. Knowing the identity of Wang Xiaolong and others, Taiyi Palace naturally did not dare to neglect, so the Palace Master personally welcomed Wang Xiaolong and others and brought them into his Taoism In the room, pouring tea and water, they were very affectionate, which made Wang Xiaolong and the others feel embarrassed.

"This Taoist priest, please don't be too polite. We are here just to learn about the origin of your Taoism, and ask for your advice." Wang Xiaolong didn't directly state the purpose of their trip, he wanted to test it out. Is the Taoist priest just defrauding people of money like other Taoist priests who are bluffing and swindling, but there is no truth to it.So a few people sat down and listened to Master Yunfeng explaining the origin of Taoism to them.

According to Taoist Master Yunfeng's explanation, Wang Xiaolong learned that the name of Taoist priests originated from the alchemists in the Warring States Period, Qin and Han Dynasties, that is, those with alchemy.After the founding of Taoism, Taoist priests specifically refer to Taoist priests who practice Taoism.Before and after the Sui and Tang Dynasties, Taoist priests were traditionally called Taoist priests and Huang Guan for men, and female crowns and Jurchen for women.Later until today, male and female Taoist priests are called Qiandao and Kundao respectively.During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, the number of Taoist priests increased, and those who practiced at home were called "Huoju Taoist priests" to distinguish monks.

Taoists also have different titles, such as Tianshi: refers to Zhang Ling or his descendants.But in later generations, there were also individual Taoist priests called "Tianshi", such as Kou Qianzhi (Northern Wei Dynasty), Jiao Zishun in Sui Dynasty, Hu Huichao in Tang Dynasty and so on.

Dharma Master: A Taoist priest who is proficient in scriptures and precepts, presides over fasting rituals, and saves people into Taoism. He is called a Dharma Master.Those who are proficient in Taoism, can preserve health and educate, and are called teachers.

Lianshi: At first, it mostly refers to those who practice the supernatant method, and later it is generally referred to as a Taoist who has practiced alchemy to a very high level.

Patriarch and Grand Master: The founders of various schools of Taoism are called Patriarchs; the leaders of various schools of preaching are called Grand Masters.

Daoist: It is usually honored to be those Taoist priests who understand the Dao, practice the Tao, and become immortals.

Yellow crown: Early Taoists advocated yellow, so people in the world call Taoist priests Huangguan according to the color of their clothes.

Feather guest: also known as "taoist.", "featherman." Bird feathers are used as a metaphor for immortals to ascend to heaven, which is extended to immortal alchemists, and then specifically refers to Taoists.Later generations of Taoist priests mostly took their own names.

Wang Xiaolong roughly learned about the origins of Taoism from the mouth of Taoist Master Yunfeng, but Taoist Master Yunfeng never mentioned any Taoist priests such as ghost hunting, so he simply interrupted Yunfeng The Daoist said: "Daoist, to be honest, our real purpose of coming this time is to learn about the Taoism of catching and exorcising ghosts, please tell me!"

Daoist Yunfeng blushed obviously, and then said calmly: "Fellow Taoists, I am ashamed to say that this way of catching ghosts comes from Zhong Kui's technique of catching ghosts, but people in this era no longer believe in the existence of gods." The ghosts have been said, so the current Taoists only teach the teachings of health preservation, preside over the fast discussion, and have not studied the art of exorcising ghosts, I am afraid that I will disappoint fellow Taoists."

The words of Daoist Yunfeng chilled the hearts of the three of Wang Xiaolong, and the three of them left Taiyi Palace after being polite with Daoist Yunfeng.

"What should we do now?" Qin Xianglin asked Wang Xiaolong.

Wang Xiaolong pondered for a while and then said to Captain Hu: "Aren't there any other Taoist temples in this place?"

Captain Hu scratched his head and thought for a while, then suddenly said: "Oh, by the way, I remember my wife told me that there is a Taoist temple on Diandingfeng, and she said that her colleague's son had a strange disease and had seen all the doctors. I also took a lot of Chinese and Western medicines, but none of them got better. Finally, I met a Taoist who looked at me. The Taoist left her house without making a sound, and the whole family inquired about the Taoist priest's whereabouts, wanting to thank him, but they searched all around the Taoist temples, big and small, but couldn't find the Taoist priest. I heard from a woodcutter farmer that there was a small Taoist temple on Dingding Peak, and the Taoist was probably there. But Dingding Peak is surrounded by cliffs, and ordinary people can’t go up there, so the family had no choice but to give up! I scolded My daughter-in-law was talking nonsense, so she didn't take it to heart, and just suddenly remembered it!

"Oh? This is quite novel, I think so, you and Brother Qin go back to the bureau first, and I will go to the summit by myself and meet that mysterious master!" Wang Xiaolong said to Captain Hu.

"Well, anyway, I won't be able to go up that mountain, and it will cause trouble if I go there, Comrade Xiaolong, be careful on the road!" Captain Hu said to Wang Xiaolong.

"En." Wang Xiaolong nodded, turned around and walked in the direction of Dingding Mountain. Qin Xianglin and Captain Hu also drove back to the bureau.

When he arrived at the corner of Dingding Peak, Wang Xiaolong realized why this mountain was called Dingdingfeng. He saw that Dingdingfeng was several hundred meters above sea level, and the peak was surrounded by uneven and steep walls. go!Because there is no way at all!
But this is not difficult for Wang Xiaolong. Wang Xiaolong's current ability is not to mention going up the mountain, even if he overturns the entire mountain. Those protruding stones jumped upwards, but fortunately there was no one around, otherwise I would really think I saw a ghost in broad daylight!

When he reached the peak, Wang Xiaolong really saw a small Taoist temple quietly located on one side of the peak, surrounded by flowers and plants, and the surroundings of the mountain were like fog and clouds, like a fairyland, Wang Xiaolong couldn't help but become intoxicated with himself.

"Since you're here, why don't you come in and talk?" At this moment, a clear voice from the small Taoist temple interrupted Wang Xiaolong, who was intoxicated with the beauty of the mountain top. Sitting on a couch, an old Taoist with a clear and ancient style was looking at Wang Xiaolong who walked in with a peaceful expression.

"Take the liberty to interrupt the Taoist priest's meditation. I came up to the mountain to see the Taoist priest to ask for something. Please forgive me!" Wang Xiaolong clasped his fists and said respectfully.

"Fellow Daoists are so afraid that they are going to destroy the poor way. With the current ability of fellow Taoists, the poor way is beyond the reach. What else can be difficult for you? Therefore, the heavens have placed a great responsibility on the people, you yourself Go figure it out!" the old man said calmly.

Wang Xiaolong was taken aback by the old man's words. "I didn't expect this old man to be able to see my skills!" Seeing that the old man started to chase away customers lukewarmly, Wang Xiaolong was not annoyed, and still smiled and said: "In this case, I will not hide it. It's been a long time, but I hope the Taoist priest can give some pointers!" Seeing that the Taoist priest nodded, Wang Xiaolong told about Bai Susu.

"Since fellow daoist has rescued her from her demons, why does she have any resentment? Don't worry, fellow daoist. Now is not the day when the gate of hell will open, so she can't go back now. Seeing that you are also with the poor The Dao is destined, and the poor Daoist here has a book of exorcising ghosts and a box of eye-catching Ye Bianzeng, and I hope that the Daoist friends will do their best to benefit the world!" After speaking, the old Taoist took out a book and a black box from his sleeve. The wooden box looks like it has been around for a long time.

Wang Xiaolong took the book and the box, thanked him, turned and walked out of the Taoist temple, suddenly realized that he still didn't know his Taoist name, so he asked the Taoist temple again, "I haven't asked the Taoist priest's name!"

"Reverend Changhe." A veteran voice came from the Taoist temple.

"Oh, it turned out to be a real person! No wonder I saw my skill at a glance!" Thinking of this, Wang Xiaolong said "Farewell." He jumped off the peak!
(End of this chapter)