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

Having just experienced the rhinoceros incident, Xiao Sizi's dependence on Jiang Lin has become even deeper.

Perhaps it was because of the master-disciple relationship they had formed, or perhaps it was because of the sweet persimmon cakes.

At this moment, the little guy is like a clingy little rice cake.

She ran over with her short legs and pressed herself tightly against Jiang Lin.

Two soft little hands were also hugging his legs.

They held on quite tightly, as if afraid to let go.

This hard-won divine master seems to fly away at any moment.

The little head tilted back, rubbing against the blue Taoist robe.

The two cute twin buns on her head swayed along with it.

This touch is absolutely adorable.

Jiang Lin lowered his head and looked at the delicate little dumpling beside his legs.

It felt as if the softest spot in my heart had been struck.

A smile appeared on her lips as she slowly reached out and gently placed her hand on the little one's head.

Jiang Lin gently rubbed the hair; the strands were unbelievably soft.

My fingertips slipped through the ends of my hair and touched the two round buns.

It feels so good in the hand that I can't put it down.

Feeling the warmth and caress from above, Xiao Sizi did not flinch.

Instead, it looked like a kitten being stroked, comfortably squinting its eyes.

Her eyelashes fluttered, casting a silhouette on her fair and delicate face.

Her little mouth was slightly open, and she made a few indistinct humming sounds.

"Master..."

That call was incredibly soft and gentle.

It carried her trust, and also a hint of coquetry.

Jiang Lin let the little guy snuggle up to his legs for a while.

When it was almost time, he gently patted her shoulder.

"Mingda."

Upon hearing his name, Xiao Sizi immediately raised his head.

"Shihu, what's wrong?"

Jiang Lin squatted down, bringing his eyes level with hers.

"Although even Master doesn't know how all of this happened."

"I don't know... why you came here."

"But now that you're here, you'll be my true disciple from now on."

Little Sizi listened, seemingly understanding but not quite.

Although she didn't quite understand some of the words, she understood the last sentence.

He nodded vigorously, a bright smile spreading across his face.

"Uh-huh!"

"Sizi is a very obedient disciple!"

"A teacher is the best teacher!"

Seeing her adoring expression, Jiang Lin sighed.

"However, there are some things that Master must say beforehand."

"Master, although I know some seemingly powerful techniques..."

"But this isn't something you can just teach whenever you want."

Jiang Lin shrugged, his tone frank.

"Master's skills are all rewards he received for completing the tasks assigned by the three emperors."

"Just like the dried persimmons I gave you earlier, they're ready-made."

"Only the result matters, not the process."

Jiang Lin paused at this point.

"Therefore, the master also doesn't know how to teach."

"It's very likely that even if you were taught, Mingda, you still wouldn't be able to learn it!"

This is a very real problem.

He himself became a Taoist priest in a muddle, relying entirely on the Three Officials and Mysterious Chapters for support.

If you were to actually ask him to teach apprentices, he would be completely clueless.

However, regarding Jiang Lin's explanation...

He didn't pay any attention to the adorable little child in front of him.

She just blinked twice and then stretched out her little hand.

He grabbed one of Jiang Lin's fingers and held it tightly in his palm.

"The rhinoceros isn't afraid!"

"Shihu is the best!"

"Sizi... just follow Master Hu!"

Seeing the little guy's overflowing emotions, Jiang Lin felt a warmth in his heart.

The initial anxiety was instantly soothed.

?

"it is good."

Jiang Lin turned around and grasped that soft little hand, enveloping it in his palm.

The information he had just found resurfaced in his mind.

The cold words in the history books, the record of the other party's early death at the age of twelve.

Every word is like a knife, hanging over the head of this innocent and adorable child.

Looking at the smiling face before him, Jiang Lin felt a surge of responsibility as a master.

He then took a deep breath and looked at Xiao Sizi with great seriousness.

"Mingda, listen carefully."

"Since you call me Master."

"From now on, regardless of whether your master can teach you any skills..."

"But your master assures you."

"I will definitely ensure your healthy growth throughout your life."

"To keep you away from illness and misfortune."

May you live a peaceful, joyful, and carefree life!

This was Jiang Lin's promise, and also his agreement with his young apprentice.

Xiao Sizi stared blankly at Jiang Lin, not really understanding the meaning behind his words.

However, children are often the most sensitive to emotions.

She could feel the care contained in her master's words.

That feeling was just as warm as when her father held her.

It felt as reassuring as when her mother lulled her to sleep.

An overwhelming sense of happiness enveloped her.

The next second, Xiao Sizi threw herself into Jiang Lin's arms again.

Two little hands wrapped around his neck, and she clung to him.

Her little face was buried in the crook of her neck, her voice muffled but full of joy.

"Waaah..."

"Master is so good!"

"Sizi loves chefs the most!"

That voice had a hint of coquettish nasal tone, which was so sweet it made your heart melt.

Jiang Lin felt the small body in his arms, feeling that dependence.

He chuckled softly and reached out to pat the little guy's back.

An encounter that transcends time and space forged a master-disciple relationship; this must be what they call fate.

.....

Jiang Lin held her for a while until the little one calmed down a bit.

He then gently put her down and took her little hand in his.

"Alright, now that you've become my apprentice, there are some rules you still need to follow."

"Come with Master."

"Uh-huh!"

Little Sizi nodded obediently and followed closely beside Jiang Lin.

Two figures, one tall and one short, slowly walked into the main hall.

As you step across the threshold, a solemn atmosphere immediately greets you.

Inside the main hall, the light was somewhat dim.

On the altar directly in front, three tall statues of gods stood silently.

Although the statue was made of clay and painted, the colors have become somewhat faded over time.

But its imposing aura remained undiminished.

Even in Jiang Lin's eyes, there was a faint divine aura surrounding these three statues that was difficult for ordinary people to perceive.

He then took the little ox's hand and walked to the prayer mat in front of the statue, where they stood.

Pointing to the three majestic statues on the altar, his tone became respectful.

"Mingda, look."

"These are the three emperors enshrined in our temple."

The little ox tilted its head back, its eyes curiously examining the fooled statue, its mouth slightly agape in an "O" shape.

"Wow!"

"Wow, that's a huge duck..."

Jiang Lin smiled slightly and began to patiently introduce it to her.

He pointed to the statue in the middle.

He had a kind face, held a jade ruyi in his hand, and was dressed in fine clothes.

"This one is the Heavenly Emperor."

"The Emperor is in charge of bestowing blessings. Whoever does good deeds will be blessed by the Heavenly Emperor."

Little Sizi listened attentively and nodded his little head.

"Give it to the Hu?"

"Is there any delicious duck?"

Jiang Lin couldn't help but chuckle and nodded.

"Yes, there's not only delicious food, but also fun activities, all sorts of good things."

Then he pointed to the statue on the left.

The statue had a majestic face and piercing eyes.

"This one is the Earthly Official Emperor."

"He is a second-rank official in the Central Yuan Dynasty who grants amnesty to those who have committed crimes."

"If someone makes a mistake but sincerely repents, the Earth God will forgive his sins."

"But if they are bad people, they will be punished by the Earth God."

Upon hearing the word "bad guy," Xiao Sizi shrank back, seemingly a little scared.

But seeing the majestic appearance of the statue made me feel very safe.

Finally, Jiang Lin pointed to the statue on the right.

The statue had a serene and otherworldly appearance.

"This one is the Water Official Emperor."

"That is, the third-rank official in the Lower Yuan Dynasty who relieves calamities through water."

"If someone encounters difficulties or falls ill, the Water God will help them eliminate the disaster."

After introducing the three emperors, Jiang Lin lowered his head and looked at Xiao Sizi.

"Mingda, you must remember the functions of these three emperors."

"As the saying goes, the Heavenly Official bestows blessings, the Earthly Official pardons sins, and the Water Official relieves calamities!"

Jiang Lin didn't really expect such a young child to remember everything at once.

After all, this was the little guy's first time here, and he had just gone through so much.

However, just as Jiang Lin was about to get the incense.

But he found that Xiao Sizi did not respond to him as before.

Instead, he just stood there, motionless.

Those eyes were fixed on the three statues on the altar.

His eyes were filled with confusion, and a hint of unbelievable excitement.

She glanced at the celestial official in the center.

Then he looked at the Earth Official on the left.

Then I looked at the water official on the right.

Then he turned his head and looked at Jiang Lin beside him.

My gaze shifted back and forth between him and the statue several times.

Suddenly, the little ox let out a joyful sound.

"Wow--!"

"Shihu! Shihu, look at the duck!"

Jiang Lin was startled by her voice and asked somewhat blankly.

"What's wrong? What are you looking at?"

Little Sizi jumped up excitedly, clapping her little hands incessantly.

"There are three divisions!"

"Those three deities above..."

"They all look exactly like Shi Hu!"