Lao Tzu is Ji Gong

"Even if we redid it for you again, it wouldn't be possible."

"But since you two are in such a hurry, I'll send you away now."

"Alright." Li Xiu and Li Duotian once again thanked Hongjun Daoist with great respect, and with his help, they embarked on the next leg of their journey in this prehistoric world.

During the journey to Wuzhuang Temple, which was taken by Hongjun Daoist, Li Xiu was also recalling the past, and it turned out that the whole journey was a treasure hunt.

It's as if I haven't done anything, yet I've already been transformed to the point where I've reached the starting point of the goal I want to become.

Now that the path has been paved, he only needs to follow it. However, if he doesn't experience enough trials along the way, Li Xiu feels like something is missing. This will be the first test of his trials in the prehistoric world, and he hopes that this first test will bring him some surprises.

Hongjun Daoist was very reliable. During the process of sending Li Xiu and Li Duotian to Wuzhuang Temple, he gave each of them something like a token.

In today's world, that would be a letter of introduction, since those old guys there aren't just anyone who would give them face.

Since Master Hongjun has already expressed his intention to mentor these two juniors, he will naturally provide them with the most comprehensive assistance.

Li Xiu and Li Duotian naturally wouldn't realize that the presence or absence of this nameplate would have a huge impact on their upcoming cultivation journey at Wuzhuang Temple.

Now, both of them are focused on their upcoming cultivation journey at Wuzhuang Temple, so the journey here isn't boring at all; on the contrary, they are full of anticipation.

After about five or six minutes, the two of them opened their eyes again. The purple mist dissipated, and they arrived in front of Wuzhuang Temple.

Upon seeing Wuzhuang Temple for the first time, the two of them were once again deeply shocked.

If Zixiao Palace is grand and vast, then Wuzhuang Temple has a more secluded, idyllic feel to it.

Although Wuzhuang Temple is called Wuzhuang Temple, it should drop the last character and be considered a small village or village.

The gate wasn't the proper gate to the Zixiao Palace; it was just a small fence woven from bamboo, which anyone could easily push open if they wanted to pass through.

However, since Hongjun Daoist had repeatedly emphasized to the two of them before they came out that this was no ordinary place and that they must be careful and not show off, the two of them naturally wouldn't do anything to embarrass or offend someone.

Upon arriving here, they stood directly at the entrance and carefully examined their appearances.

At the very least, you must make a perfect first impression.

Then, the two of them very respectfully took out the tokens given to them by Hongjun Daoist and stood at the door to wait.

Since Master Hongjun has already said that this token is useful, let's just take it out and try it out for the first test.

Chapter 1443 The First Trial to Enter the Observatory

Li Xiu wasn't such a pedantic person. If something could help him, it would be a huge waste not to use it. If it could give him a better start, why wouldn't he want to?

However, Li Xiu and Li Duotian underestimated the difficulty of the first level of Wuzhuang Temple.

Although the two of them had been waiting outside for a long time, there was no sign of human habitation inside Wuzhuang Temple, which made them very impatient.

Could it be that we're having really bad luck today, and that the owner of the Wuzhuang Temple isn't there, so we've just wasted our time waiting?

Li Xiu was alright; after all, so many worlds had long since forged in him an invincible, lonely heart.

However, Li Duotian was getting a little impatient. As his intelligence increased, his simple human nature began to show.

Li Duotian then complained to Li Xiu, "Brother, did we pick the wrong time? It doesn't feel like there's a single person inside."

"Are we too late, or what?"

"Why don't we go in and take a look?"

Hearing Li Duotian's complaints, Li Xiu comforted him, saying, "Don't rush, don't rush. Since we're here to learn from someone, we must adopt a learning attitude."

"At the very least, you need to make people feel that you're serious, right?"

Li Duotian nodded thoughtfully and remained quiet.

Although he has become a bit temperamental now, he still listens to Li Xiu's words.

In truth, Li Xiu felt somewhat helpless. Was there really no one inside? He had been there for so long, yet there was no reaction at all. He couldn't even sense the presence of any creatures inside.

Although he was very unhappy, Li Xiu could only endure it, but he also set a limit for himself.

If no one is inside after another hour, then he will have to knock on the door and go in.

However, this test of patience did not seem too difficult, and the people inside did not make things too difficult for Li Xiu and Li Duotian. After Li Xiu and Li Duotian waited for about half an hour, people finally came from Wuzhuang Temple.

A young boy, resembling a doorman, walked out from the deepest part of Wuzhuang Temple, opened the dilapidated door, and said to Li Xiu and Li Duotian, "You two have been waiting outside for a long time. Please come in."

Just as Li Duotian was about to complain, Li Xiu hurriedly transmitted his voice, saying, "Bear with it, we'll talk after we get inside."

Li Duotian then pursed his lips and followed Li Xiu inside step by step.

However, since Li Xiu had waited for so long, he naturally wouldn't let himself wait in vain.

He subtly inquired about the situation, saying, "Young man, I wonder what happened inside?"

The young doorman replied, "You two are really overthinking it. Actually, it's not that. The abbot is deliberately keeping you waiting."

"Something unexpected happened inside, which is why you two have been waiting for so long."

"Actually, when you two first arrived, the abbot had already received a message from Daoist Hongjun. Daoist Hongjun really thought highly of you, and you two even specially introduced yourselves to the abbot."

Since they've already said that, and Li Xiu has been cured, it's best not to press them further. Now that they're inside the Wuzhuang Temple, other questions can only wait; cultivation is the priority right now.

Chapter 1444 Two Small Houses

Li Xiu simply didn't know whether there were ginseng trees in the Wuzhuang Temple in this world, or whether they would bear ginseng fruit.

If possible, he still wanted to try the fruit that had been described as having miraculous effects, and see what they actually were.

As soon as he thought about this, Li Xiu's mind began to wander, and he started looking around the courtyard.

The young page, who was leading the way, seemed to sense the restless look on the back of the boy and coughed, saying, "Young man, I advise you not to look around. The abbot hates it when people spy on his garden."

Hearing the doorman's words, Li Xiu quickly composed himself and said, "Ah, I'm sorry, I'm not quite sure. I'll be careful, I'll be careful."

Since he couldn't peek and had been discovered, Li Xiu could only lower his head and run behind the doorman to meet the true master of Wuzhuang Temple.

Although from the outside, the layout of Wuzhuang Temple looks like a paradise.

But when Li Xiu entered the first door, he discovered that it was a completely different world inside.

Although the outermost area is the garden of the owner of Wuzhuang Temple, once you pass through that garden, the large cluster of small wooden houses inside is practically a private territory.

Moreover, these cabins are not individual little houses; some are even multi-story buildings, like modern school buildings.

Moreover, in some of the open rooms, Li Xiu even found many people like the two of them, as if this place was a training ground specifically prepared for these young people.

And that is indeed the case. The reason why Hongjun Daoist recommended Li Xiu to this place was precisely because this place was a special gathering place for all the top young people to cultivate.

Although these log cabins look very dilapidated, don't underestimate them.

These little wooden houses were all made by the owner of Wuzhuang Temple using real ginseng fruit tree wood.

Even if you are nothing, you will improve after sleeping in there a few times.

Of course, Li Xiu only learned about these secrets later, which is why he ended up staying in all the houses here.

Li Duotian was even happier, seeing so many people his age here, he was genuinely excited.

After all, Li Duotian was a hot-tempered person, and now he had so many targets to fight with, so fighting was naturally the most exciting thing for him.

The young doorman who led the way brought Li Xiu and Li Duotian to two small houses at the far end. Although they were called two houses, they were actually just one large room with two beds inside. They looked very simple.

If Li Xiu hadn't seen those well-equipped and fully functional cabins in the center, he might have actually been fooled.

Upon seeing the doorman and pointing to the room, Li Duotian gave him a very puzzled look and said, "Why are we treated like this, with no status?"

However, the doorman didn't say much. He was only responsible for bringing the two of them here, and he never asked why he did it.

After all, he only obeyed the orders of the master of Wuzhuang Temple, and no one else could influence him.

Chapter 1445 The troublemakers have arrived.

Li Xiu did not stop Li Duotian from questioning the young doorman.

In truth, he also doubted the face of the Taoist Hongjun. Was it really so worthless?

And although he didn't deliberately show his waist tag, he always kept it by his side.

Once the master experiences it, he will surely know that Hongjun Daoist takes great care of the two of them.

Moreover, the young doorman said that Master Hongjun had already made special arrangements, so why did the master still think this way and want to test the two of them?

Just as Li Xiu was deep in thought, the young gatekeeper who had left returned and said to the two of them, "The master of Wuzhuang Temple is named Zhen Yuanzi. If you two have any questions, you can see the master at the beginning of each month."

"That's your only chance to see him. You can ask him any questions then."

"Where are we staying?" Li Duotian wanted to ask again.

The doorman waved his hand impatiently and said, "Asking me won't help; that's what the master ordered."

"I advise you two to familiarize yourselves with this environment as soon as possible."

"Although I have seen a lot of talented young people like you, there are quite a few who have been forced to leave this new environment early on due to their inability to adapt."

"I hope you two can stay a little longer."

"I can only tell you two a secret: the master actually thinks highly of you two, so don't let Zhen Yuanzi down."

Although the little pageboy's last words were inexplicable, Li Xiu and Li Duotian still took them to heart.

Since Master Hongjun had personally intervened, yet only achieved such ordinary results for the two of them, it couldn't help but worry that there must be other unknown matters within the Wuzhuang Temple.

As for what exactly Zhen Yuanzi is all about, we'll have to get to know him gradually through our interactions in the future.

Since Li Xiu chose to cultivate here, he didn't plan to leave after only a few days. He was determined to make a leap in his strength before he was ready to leave.