What is a wishing drum? But fortunately, the name is straightforward enough. It sounds like a drum that can be used to pray for wishes. As for how to do it specifically, I don’t know. I was in a hurry last time when I came to Xueshan Yiline, and I didn’t know about the mysterious place of Xueshan Yiline. , it can be said that I just had a glimpse.
When Elder Bai said this, he put his hands into his sleeves again. He still looked at the master with that harmless smile.
Master looked at Elder Bai for a while and then said: "Then it's settled, I will go beat the wishing drum tomorrow."
"Well, you know the rules. The wishing drum is divided into three sections... That day, you and your junior brother, oh, no senior brother, knocked three times and passed two sections. The results will be different." As he spoke, Bai Bai The elder seemed to no longer want to talk anymore, turned around and walked away with a smile on his face and was about to leave.
But there was still a sentence that came to my and my master's ears: "This world is not peaceful. A lunatic king came out and wanted to subvert it, but he is still powerful. The Xueshan people have always only wanted to protect themselves wisely. How can they be easily involved? This prayer It’s hard to beat the drum.”
Master's face suddenly became ugly. I supported Qiangzi. Because I didn't understand, I didn't know what to say for a while. Seeing Elder Bai was about to leave, Master suddenly called out loudly: "Elder Bai, I'm afraid there is something that you haven't told me yet."
I thought that according to the weird characters of these people in the Snow Mountain lineage, Elder Bai would not pay attention to the master's words, but I didn't expect that Elder Bai really betrayed the master and stopped, with the corner of his mouth still curled up. Smile and look at Master.
He didn't say anything, but his eyes were just right to ask. This approach made me feel that the acting skills that Lao Hui taught me at that time were simply too immature. Because I have already guessed what Master is going to ask.
However, I was also worried. What if it wasn't about acting, and he really didn't know? Then... My face changed. I couldn't imagine the consequences. I couldn't lose any of those people.
"Elder Bai, I want to ask where they are?" Master was probably as worried as me. He was silent for a long time, took a few deep breaths, and swallowed before saying this.
Bai Laoer seemed to be very patient and kept waiting for the master. After the master asked, he said very directly: "Of course the person is here. You can see me before the prayer drum is sounded tomorrow."
His words stunned Master and me.
First, in my heart, this "old and cunning" old man Bai, don't say he doesn't know, even if he knows, according to his temperament, he can't be so direct. He always likes to tactfully hint. This time he threw a sentence like this. what for? It feels like I am waiting for Master to ask this question.
Second, the meaning behind his words is that we are not free to meet each other yet and must wait until the prayer drum is beaten tomorrow. Could it be that the Snow Mountain lineage puts my elders and companions under house arrest? I don't believe this even to death, but why are his words so strange
Full of questions, I supported Qiangzi and looked up at Bai Lao'er, but for the first time, he stopped smiling. His face seemed serious, waiting for my master's answer.
Unexpectedly, my master didn't ask any more questions. Instead, he looked at Elder Bai and said, "I just want to know why we can't meet each other now? I miss them so much after traveling all the way."
"Two reasons. First, I have already said what I have to say. You'd better think carefully about whether to beat the prayer drum tonight. Second, there is someone who will not arrive until tomorrow, and tomorrow is more suitable. ." After saying this, Elder Bai regained his smile and looked at the master, as if waiting for the master's decision.
"Okay, then tomorrow." Master gave Elder Bai a direct answer without asking any further questions.
But this time Elder Bai seemed satisfied and didn't say anything. He turned around and left. Suddenly I thought of Qiangzi and wanted to call Elder Bai to stop him, but Master pulled me and said, "Qiangzi is fine." , maybe Bai Laoer's move will suppress his loose seal, which will be good for him."
What loose seal? I didn't understand either... But at this moment, a disciple of the Snow Mountain lineage wearing white linen and sprinting came up to Master and I, and was already waiting for us respectfully.
I carried Qiangzi on my back and were taken to a small courtyard-like house with my master. In the snow-capped mountains, all the buildings were full of the style of the Tang and Song Dynasties. Even the furnishings in the house were no longer unfamiliar to me. After putting Qiangzi on the bed, Master and I let out a long breath. After days of running around and escaping here, is this the end
Seeing that Qiangzi's expression was not in pain, but rather as if he was sleeping comfortably, I remembered what Master said to me, pulled up the cup and covered him with the quilt, thinking to myself, let him have a good rest.
Then, Master and I took a bath each in this room, and put on the clothes prepared for us by the Snow Mountain Lineage. The ones here were all the same white linen robes, but they were very comfortable to wear. .
What surprised me was that I could vaguely smell the scent of one of the fragrant soups that Snow Mountain prepared for us. Although it was not strong, it was not really pure, and the handwriting was really good. Luxurious enough, really big enough.
After enjoying such a bath, my mental state improved a lot, and people from the Snow Mountain lineage brought food just right. Master and I sat at the table without any courtesy.
The food here tastes very light, but meat is not a taboo. The ingredients are also very fresh. Master and I were very happy to eat.
In my heart, I had a strong desire to talk to Master at this time. That is to say, I couldn't help but want to ask Master about his experiences in these years, but Master seemed very sleepy for some reason. After the meal, he casually chatted with me for a few words, asked me to take care of some hadrons, and then returned to his room.
And Qiangzi had already woken up after Master returned to the room. He kept shouting that he was hungry, but he didn't notice anything was wrong... In the snow-capped mountains, any care or service is comprehensive. Since my son had nothing to do, I asked a Snow Mountain disciple to take care of him, and I returned to my room.
I found that at this time, I was inexplicably filled with things on my mind, but I couldn't talk them out. I had always felt that the road ahead was bleak, but at this time, I had an inexplicable feeling that I was about to reach the end.
I took out a pack of cigarettes from my luggage and lit it... All the doubts in my heart turned into just one sentence. Since we were about to reach the end, why was there still so much fog along the way that I couldn't tell what was going on? How is it
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After all, it was more than a month of running around. Even though I was full of worries, I still felt sleepy very early and fell into a deep sleep.
Early the next morning, while I was still sleeping, Master came to my room and woke me up.
His expression was different from the usual carefree look. Instead, he had an indescribable sense of seriousness. When I woke up, he just said to me in a deep voice: "Chengyi, wash up quickly. If it's true, There is a turning point in destiny, and it is to beat the prayer drum today."
Coming to the snow-capped mountains to beat prayer drums is such a serious matter? Master actually said it was a turning point in fate
And if I remember correctly, before beating the prayer drum, Elder Bai said that we should join the rest of the group, but Master didn't even mention it. This shows how important the prayer drum matter is in Master's heart.
Sensing Master's seriousness, I didn't dare to delay any longer and quickly got up from the bed. After washing, Qiangzi also got up.
Perhaps also motivated by Master's solemnity, Qiangzi did not dare to delay even a little bit... We quickly finished all the chores and had breakfast. We were just about to ask the disciple who was dedicated to serving us to take us to Elder Bai. But he didn't expect that at this time, Elder Bai would come to the door in person.
"Tsk, tsk, two troubles, plus an impulsive guy, you got up really early?" Elder Bai still spoke in the same style, friendly 'sarcasm'. However, Master and I were too lazy to worry about this, and Master was not angry. He replied: "Aren't you early too?"
"I want to sleep in, but I have no choice but to be under pressure. I am not forced to come to you, right?" Elder Bai put on a bitter expression, but none of us believed that he was really crying. We just pretended that he was crying. did not hear it.
I was curious where Elder Bai's pressure came from... But at this moment, the master had already stood up and said: "Then let's go."