The Great Tang Dynasty: Heavenly Official Bestows Blessings, Starting with a Little Rhinoceros Offer

Just as Jiang Lin was still pondering, a knocking sound suddenly came from the gate of the Taoist temple.

The sound was not loud, but it was exceptionally clear.

The little ox immediately perked up its ears, looking like an alert little rabbit.

He tilted his little head and listened carefully for a moment.

Then she raised her head and blinked her eyes at Jiang Lin.

"Master!"

"It sounds like someone's knocking on the door!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lin snapped out of his reverie and subconsciously looked towards the gate.

Just now, after the police took that troublemaking jerk away, they closed the door behind them.

Normally, this Sanguan Temple, located halfway up the mountain, doesn't receive many worshippers.

Although there is a town called Huilong Town at the foot of Qingyun Mountain.

However, because the Taoist temple is located in a remote area, it takes a lot of time to climb up.

So unless it's a specific holiday, very few people will come.

Normally, this place can be described as a quiet and secluded spot.

In that case, Jiang Lin was actually quite happy to have some free time.

However, I didn't expect that my luck would be a little special today.

After the pilgrims arrived in the morning, people actually came to visit again in the afternoon.

Jiang Lin didn't think much of it and straightened his Taoist robe.

Then, holding Xiao Sizi's soft little hand, they walked slowly to the front gate.

"Here it is, please wait a moment."

As he spoke, he reached out and pulled the bolt off the door.

With a soft creak, the vermilion wooden door was slowly opened.

As soon as the door opened, the little guy couldn't wait to peek out.

Those eyes, brimming with curiosity, peered out and spotted the person standing at the door.

He was a well-dressed middle-aged man, around forty years old, with a square face.

However, at this moment, his face was full of worry.

His brows were tightly furrowed, as if he had some unresolved knot in his heart.

His forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, which reflected his current mood.

The latter was also startled when he saw the little head suddenly pop out from inside the door.

The middle-aged man subconsciously took half a step back.

His gaze was immediately drawn to the little guy's adorable and delicate appearance.

Little Sizi was dressed in a shimmering fairy robe, her exquisitely beautiful face sparkling in the sunlight.

Their bright eyes were as clear as a mountain spring.

Her two little buns on her head swayed slightly with her movements, making her look incredibly charming and innocent.

Looking at the adorable little child in front of him, the middle-aged man's heavy worry dissipated considerably in that instant.

The gloom in my heart seemed to be dispelled by this bright color.

He instinctively let out a sigh.

"What a...what a beautiful little girl!"

Xiao Sizi also clearly heard the other party's praise.

Her rosy face immediately broke into a wide smile.

Immediately, the little guy turned around excitedly and tugged at Jiang Lin's sleeve.

He raised his little head and said with a proud look on his face.

"Hehe, hehe!"

"Did you hear me, duck?"

"This uncle is praising the beautiful duck!"

"Hehe, isn't Sizi super pretty?"

Seeing his apprentice's silly expression, Jiang Lin couldn't help but laugh.

He reached out and affectionately ruffled the other person's hair.

"That's natural."

"Our Mingda is the most beautiful child in the world!"

"No one can compare to our Mingda!"

The little guy's smile widened even more after receiving his master's approval.

Two shallow dimples appeared on her cheeks as she smiled, brimming with sweetness.

At this moment, the middle-aged man saw Jiang Lin come out and finally snapped out of his daze at the cute little child.

I quickly composed myself and remembered the purpose of my trip.

His expression turned anxious again.

"Master Daoist!"

"You must be Master Sanyuan here?"

"Are you alright now?"

At this moment, Jiang Lin, holding Xiao Sizi's hand, stepped aside to open the door.

"Are the believers here to offer incense?"

"Then please come in."

However, the middle-aged man stood still after hearing this, his face showing a hint of hesitation and unspeakable difficulty.

This action puzzled Jiang Lin.

No incense? Then it seems there's something else going on!

Little Sizi tilted her head and asked in a cute voice.

"uncle?"

Aren't you coming in?

The middle-aged man looked down at the adorable little child who only reached his thigh.

Because the little guy was so cute, I subconsciously lowered my voice a bit.

"that..."

"Uncle didn't come here to burn incense."

"But I encountered an urgent matter and needed the Taoist priest's help."

Upon seeing this, Jiang Lin observed the other person's facial features.

His brows furrowed in alarm.

Clearly, this person has encountered a difficult situation that requires their help.

So he nodded and said gently.

"In that case, the doorway is not the place to talk."

"Please come inside the courtyard first."

The middle-aged man finally breathed a sigh of relief, as if he had found his pillar of support.

He raised his hand and gently wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"Thank you, Taoist priest. Thank you, Taoist priest."

With that, he followed Jiang Lin inside.

The three then went to the old locust tree in the courtyard, where there were several stone benches, which would be perfect for entertaining guests.

Jiang Lin invited the other party to sit down, but Xiao Sizi did not sit on another stool. Instead, she happily opened her arms.

"Master!"

"I want a hug!"

"The rhinoceros wants to sit on Master Hu's lap!"

Jiang Lin smiled and reached out to hug the clingy little cutie.

Let her sit comfortably on your lap.

The middle-aged man opposite him looked on with surprise at the sight.

After hesitating for a moment, he slowly asked the question.

"Taoist Master..."

"Excuse me, but who is this young lady...?"

After all, Jiang Lin looks too young, and he is the abbot of this place. It's quite intriguing that he's with a child.

Just as Jiang Lin was about to explain, the little guy in his arms excitedly blurted out the answer.

"Sizi is Master Hu's obedient disciple!"

"He's a true disciple!"

The "oh" sound was deliberately drawn out at the end, making it sound especially cute.

Upon seeing this, the middle-aged man agreed.

"So that's how it is. You're your esteemed disciple, Daoist Master."

"Disrespectful, disrespectful."

Jiang Lin smiled and nodded, gently patting the little guy's back.

"This is my new apprentice. He's still young and a bit mischievous."

"I apologize for the plight of the believers."

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man quickly waved his hand, a sincere smile appearing on his face.

"No, no."

"Master, your disciple is cute and sensible, and is likable at first glance."

"If I had a daughter like that, I'd wake up laughing in my dreams."

Upon receiving praise once again, Little Sizi let out a clear, cheerful giggle in Jiang Lin's arms.

After some polite greetings, the middle-aged man finally stopped smiling and revealed his purpose for coming.

His expression became unusually solemn, even showing a hint of fear.

"Master, to be honest..."

"My name is Wang Qiming. I'm from Huilong Town at the foot of this mountain. My family runs a small business."

"I have come up the mountain this time because something strange has happened at home, and I have no choice but to seek help from the Taoist priest."

At this point, Wang Qiming's voice trembled slightly.

"Just yesterday."

"My only son, who just turned eighteen, suddenly said he was sleepy and then fell asleep immediately."

"Once she fell asleep, she would never wake up again!"

"No matter how I call or shout, there is no response at all."