"A lot of snow!"
Looking at the white mountain peaks around him, Mo He got up early and shuddered, letting out a sigh.
Now that the New Year is approaching, the snow fell at some point last night, and it has not stopped until now. Now the outside is already a vast expanse of whiteness, and the surrounding mountains are covered with a layer of white snowflakes. is beautiful.
Enduring the cold outside, Mo He started his morning class for a new day. After he practiced boxing once, the aura in his body circulated throughout his body, and the coldness seemed to subside immediately, and he felt warm instead.
"I didn't expect that practicing boxing would be able to keep out the cold!"
After cultivating spiritual energy in his body, he finally had some substantial benefits for himself, which can help him resist the cold. For this cold winter, Mo He felt that he could not be affected by the cold at all in his life in Wangyue Mountain Green Plum Temple.
After Mo He finished his morning practice, it was time for Daoist Qingmei to teach again. Daoist Qingmei was very relieved to see that Mo He got up early and practiced earnestly as usual, and did not stop because of the snow outside.
Just as Daoist Qingmei continued to give Mo He a morning lesson, halfway through the lecture, he suddenly stopped.
When Mo He saw that Daoist Qingmei had stopped his lecture, he immediately turned his head and cast his gaze down the mountain. He also had a few morning lectures in the middle of the lecture before, and it was because someone suddenly visited him, so Mo He was already a little used to it. up.
Wangyue Mountain is not very tall. At this moment, on the white hillside, several figures can be seen walking slowly towards the mountain.
"There's a guest visiting, so that's the end of today's morning class!" Looking at the figures on the hillside, Daoist Qingmei frowned slightly, waved at Mo He, then turned and walked into the room, and then came out It's time to change clothes.
Mo He saw Daoist Qingmei walking out, his current clothes were much more solemn than usual.
She is wearing a blue Taoist robe, and the collar of the collar is carefully decorated with gold thread. While maintaining the dusty charm of that Taoist robe, it also adds a sense of luxury and solemnity. There is also a blue hair crown on the top of the head. There is a milky white jade inlaid on it, which looks very extraordinary.
Mo He has never seen Daoist Qingmei dressed up like this. If this outfit is worn out, it will definitely attract attention.
"It seems that the identities of the people who came to Qingmei Temple this time seem to be unusual, and the master attaches great importance to their arrival." Seeing Taoist Qingmei being so solemn, Mo He, you can immediately guess that the person who is about to come, I'm afraid the identity is unusual.
After waiting for a short time, several figures approached and came to Qingmei Temple. At this moment, Mo He could clearly see the clothes of these people. Some of them were actually wearing armor, obviously they were members of the army.
In addition to these men in the army wearing armor, there are two people walking in front, one looks like a literati, dressed in luxurious clothes, and the other is tall, with a strong back and waist, although he is not wearing armor, but he is People's first impression is that of a fierce general in the army.
"An Shoucheng, the magistrate of Zi'an County, came to pay a visit to Daoist Qingmei!"
"Zian County Armed Forces Wangui Mountain, come to pay a visit to Taoist Qingmei!"
Almost at the same time, the man dressed as a scribe and the burly man spoke together, and their voices resounded through the silent mountain forest after snowfall.
"The two of you are rare visitors. Since I just came to Zi'an County a year ago, we finally met for the second time. If you don't dislike my shabby Qingmei Temple, please invite the two of you, let's talk in the Taoist temple!" Daoist Qingmei looked at the few people who had come to the front, without the slightest smile on his face, he just stretched out his hand and made a gesture of invitation to them, then turned and walked into the Qingmei Temple, his attitude seemed a little rude.
Looking at all this, Mo He's thoughts suddenly changed. From the attitude of his master Daoist Qingmei, it can be seen that the master does not welcome these two people.
And these two people had already reported their identities just now, and they turned out to be the chief official and military officer of Zi'an County. This is a county, and apart from the county lord, the two most powerful people are in charge of the army and government respectively.
But now, these two actually visited Qingmei temple at the same time to see the attitude of Taoist Qingmei, which makes people feel a little interesting.
"The humble house is simple, and it's snowing heavily today. There's no tea for the ice pot and cold stove. Please forgive me!" Entering the Qingmei temple, Daoist Qingmei didn't even think about serving tea to the two of them. None, he said in a very calm tone.
An Shoucheng and Wan Guishan looked at each other, somewhat displeased in their hearts, but thinking about it a year ago, when Taoist Qingmei first came to Zi'an County, their attitude towards Taoist Qingmei was not very good, and today Later, I still had something to ask for Taoist Qingmei, so I tolerated the dislike of Taoist Qingmei.
"Hehe, it's okay, that's the new disciple of the Taoist priest, right? This child looks very smart and clever. I don't know which family he is from. Is he lucky enough to worship the Taoist priest as his teacher?" An Shoucheng laughed indifferently. , and then glanced to Mo He, who was on the side, and praised him casually.
The reason why An Shoucheng praised Mo He was mainly to ease the atmosphere. What they were going to say next needed the help of Daoist Qingmei, and they needed to show some kindness as much as possible.
"My disciple is just an urchin in a mountain village, so I don't deserve such praise from the chief official." Hearing An Shoucheng's praise of Mo He, Daoist Qingmei replied calmly.
Thinking of a year ago, when Daoist Qingmei first came to Zi'an County as a Taoist official, he went to the county government, but received a cold reception, and in this year, the county government has never I have looked for Daoist Qingmei, and Daoist Qingmei has never received offerings from Zi'an County.
"You two don't need to beat around the bush. It's been more than a year since I settled here on Moon Moon Mountain, and no one from the county government has ever visited me on weekdays. It's snowing heavily today, and the two of you are here together, presumably It's something important, so why not speak up!" Looking at An Shoucheng who was about to beat around the bush, Daoist Qingmei didn't have any interest in playing with him, and said straight to the point.
"Okay, the Taoist priest is quick to speak, so let's talk straight." Wan Guishan, who was on the side, immediately smiled heartily after hearing this, and directly stated the purpose of their trip.
"This time I came to disturb Taoist priest Qingxiu, I really had no choice but to ask Taoist priest to go to Zi'an County to subdue demons." Wan Guishan said.
"Subduing the demon, could it be possible that a demon cultivator with the realm of Yin God appeared in Zi'an County?" Hearing Wan Guishan's purpose of this trip, Taoist Qingmei's first reaction was to ask back.
The Wangui Mountain in front of us, as the military equipment of Zi'an County, although the martial arts cultivation level is only in the realm of martial arts, but with the 3,000 garrison troops in Zi'an County, plus other masters in Zi'an County, the demon cultivators of ordinary spirit and soul realm, relying on Zi'an County's 3,000 garrison troops, The strength can be taken completely.
"That's not the case. This monster is only in the realm of spirit and soul, and has not reached the realm of Yin God. It's just that this monster is very cunning. It has been hiding in the water and rarely goes ashore, so I have nothing to do with it!" Hearing this, An Shoucheng explained road.
"So that's the case, but in Zi'an County, I am not the only one who can help. There is also the Taoist Songhe who is deeply trusted by everyone. His cultivation has also reached the realm of the soul. Why do you two Aren't you looking for him?" Daoist Qingmei nodded, but he didn't agree, but continued to ask.
Hearing Daoist Qingmei's question, An Shoucheng gave a wry smile and said, "To be honest, Daoist Songhe has passed away!"
As soon as this remark came out, Daoist Qingmei's face immediately changed, and she asked with a dignified expression.
"Because of exorcising demons?"
An Shoucheng nodded, didn't continue to speak, just glanced at Wangui Mountain beside him.
Wan Guishan understood immediately, took over An Shoucheng and said, "Daoist Qingmei, this monster is causing trouble in Zi'an County, and Daoist Songhe, as one of the two Taoist officials in Zi'an County, has already gone to get rid of the demons. Now only Only by taking action will you be able to subdue this monstrosity, and ask the Taoist priest to take action."
Daoist Qingmei hadn't spoken yet. After hearing this, Mo He, who was not far away, had a general understanding of the purpose of this wave of guests.
"This Wanguishan seems to be a rough person on the outside, but he is quite good at running people." Mo He thought in his heart.
It has been a while since Daoist Qingmei has followed, and Mo He has a little understanding of the identity of Daoist Qingmei as a Taoist official. After all, Daoist Qingmei occasionally goes down the mountain on weekdays to complete some things like building a mansion in the underworld. It is the duty of Taoist officials.
To put it simply, the so-called Daoist officials can be understood as cultivators recruited by the imperial dynasty, paying some resources for cultivation, and employing these cultivators to do some work. and established.
Accepting the position of Taoist official of the imperial dynasty can be regarded as taking refuge in the imperial dynasty. Compared with those with real power, they are relatively more free. Therefore, in the entire imperial dynasty, the number of practitioners who received the position of Taoist official There are not many, most of them are casual cultivators, or small sects with relatively small inheritance.
Although the constraints are not strong after becoming a Taoist official, there are still some responsibilities that need to be fulfilled. Wan Guishan's words just now meant to run on Taoist Qingmei, deliberately mentioning that fellow Taoist Taoist Songhe, The meaning of the words is very obvious.
Look at Taoist Priest Songhe, who is also a Taoist official. He has fallen due to exorcising demons and defending the Tao. Subduing the demon, perform the following duties.
Daoist Qingmei pondered for a moment, glanced at An Shoucheng and Wan Guishan in front of him, then suddenly turned his head and shouted to Mo He who was not far away: "Disciple, pack up your things, and go down the mountain with your teacher!"
"Yes, master!" Mo He replied quickly.
After giving instructions to Mo He, Daoist Qingmei continued to turn around, with a smile on his face and said: "I have been in Zi'an County for more than a year, and I have never received an offering from the imperial court. This time it’s on the right track.”
An Shoucheng and Wan Guishan looked at each other when they heard the words, knowing that the purpose of this trip had been achieved, but the things that Daoist Qingmei had withheld before would probably be spit out with profit.