"Master Jiang Liu, is there something going on?" Lu Huaming asked immediately.
"Nothing has happened, but Master Jiang Liu has always disliked leaving the temple, and he has an extraordinary status in Jinshan Temple. Even the abbot cannot order him around, and I can't promise anything on his behalf. How about this, I'll take you two to meet Master Jiang Liu and see what he says." Elder Zheshi said after a moment of silence.
Lu Huaming and Shen Luo looked at each other and nodded in agreement.
As they had important things to do, the three of them did not have the time to drink tea. They immediately got up and walked outside, and soon arrived outside a luxurious Zen temple.
This Zen temple is more luxurious than other places. The eaves are covered with gilded tiles, the walls are made of white jade, and even the doors and windows are made of high-quality sandalwood.
"This is where Master Jiang Liu lives. Master Jiang Liu has a somewhat... special temperament. You two must be polite in front of him." Elder Zheshi warned the two of them.
Shen Luo and Lu Huaming both nodded to show that they understood.
Upon seeing this, Elder Zheshi took the two of them into the Zen temple.
As soon as I came in, with a "whoosh" sound, a black object was thrown out from the house. It turned out to be a teapot, which smashed to pieces on the ground.
"It's too bland, no taste at all. I've told you many times to add more honey!" A crisp but angry voice came from inside.
"Yes, yes... Disciple will go make you another pot of honey tea." A white-robed novice monk ran out of the meditation room in a panic.
The novice monk seemed to be extremely flustered and did not even notice the three Shi elders, who quickly ran away.
When Shen Luo and Lu Huaming saw this scene, there was a hint of surprise in their eyes and they looked into the house.
There was a hall inside, but there was no one there. However, there was a room with a half-open door next to the hall, and there seemed to be someone inside.
Elder Zheshi sighed and walked to the door of the meditation room, but did not rush in. He put his hands together and said, "Jiang Liu, here are two distinguished guests from Chang'an City, who are here to visit you on the orders of Duke Cheng."
"What Duke Cheng, Duke Wang Guo? I have to prepare for the ceremony, so I don't have time." The crisp voice from before hummed and came lazily from the room in the inner room.
Lu Huaming respected Cheng Yaojin very much. When he heard such rude words, he immediately showed anger on his face.
When Shen Luo saw Lu Huaming's expression, he hurriedly pulled him and signaled him to calm down.
"Jiang Liu, Duke Cheng is the pillar of our Tang Dynasty, you can't talk nonsense." Elder Zheshi also noticed Lu Huaming's expression and hurriedly scolded him.
The crisp voice in the room chuckled softly, but did not say anything else excessive.
"These two distinguished guests have important matters to discuss with you. Because Chang'an was plagued by ghosts before, many people in Chang'an City died tragically. His Majesty has decided to hold a water and land conference. Please go and preside over it to help the dead souls to be reincarnated." Elder Zheshi paused and continued.
"Water and Land Conference? I am stationed in Jinshan Temple and have no time to split myself. You two outside, please ask for other people's help." The crisp voice rejected it outright.
"Master Jiang Liu, this matter concerns the safety of our Great Tang Capital. I hope you can come out once. If you need any reward, please feel free to tell me." Shen Luo's heart sank, and he stepped forward and bowed.