Chapter 169: Aren't you the same, Junior Third Shixiong? (Thanks to the

Main hall of the Mountain God Temple.

Compared to Sangu Temple and Qingdi Temple, this main hall is very empty, without red silk ribbons, without cushions or tables, only a god platform and an incense burner, on which there is only one mountain god statue.

The mountain god is shaped like a middle-aged man with a tiger's back and a bear's waist, with an upright brow and eyes, wearing an official robe, and a wind coat behind him, which is in line with the imagination of gods in this era.

Fourth Third Third Shixiong lit three sticks of incense, inserted them into the incense burner, and bowed to it.

"This poor Daoist pays his respects."

A breeze blew in the temple, which was the response of the mountain god.

Although Fourth Third Third Shixiong is a temple keeper here, he is more like coming here for secluded practice. He manages the temple here, and the relationship between the god and the temple keeper in ordinary god temples under the mountain is somewhat different.

This point is somewhat similar to the difference between "the relationship between Sixth Third Third Shixiong and his Spirit Immortal" and "the relationship between ordinary spirit-writing people and Spirit Immortals under the mountain".

Fourth Third Third Shixiong has Dao practice, and may not even be weaker than this newly born mountain god, while the temple keepers in most temples under the mountain are ordinary people who must serve the gods sincerely to get the gods to manifest, and the temple keepers must rely on the gods to mix incense money to settle down and make a living.

Fourth Third Third Shixiong has the capital to be equal to the mountain god.

For him, the mountain god gives him a place suitable for settling down and practicing, which can allow him to practice with peace of mind. For the mountain god, Fourth Third Third Shixiong manages the temple for it, and can also go down the mountain to eliminate demons, promoting its reputation, which undoubtedly can bring more incense for it, and is also a help to its Dao practice.

Both sides help each other and have their own benefits.

It is also possible that one day they find that they are not compatible, or have other ambitions, and then they will break up.

"Please take care of me in the future."

Fourth Third Third Shixiong gave enough sincerity and respect.

"Whoosh..."

The mountain wind blew up the wind coat of the statue.

Fourth Third Third Shixiong smiled and went out.

Passing through the courtyard and walking out of the gate, except for the cover of a few trees in front, the view was wide open.

It was just time for dinner, the mountain wind was cool, and the cooking smoke in the villages under the mountain floated into a long piece below, like a silk ribbon, quiet and not scattered, and this small temple halfway up the mountain also rose with cooking smoke.

Outside was very lively—

Several senior brothers actually moved a big stone down from the mountain, let Little Xiao Shimei make it into a stone table and stone stools, and were discussing moving it to a suitable position.

Third Third Third Shixiong dug a small pine from I don't know where on the mountain, which was not as high as a person's waist, and planted it next to the stone table. Second Third Third Shixiong was slowly pouring spiritual water made of spiritual pills onto it.

A group of wolves and leopards were sleeping quietly nearby.

A few dead branches on the table actually bloomed.

This temple, which was empty and cold before today, actually had a sense of ease and leisure.

At the same time, Little Xiao Shimei came over with food.

A pot of stewed wild chicken, a basin of hole-dried rice made with preserved vegetables and salted meat, and several egg and meat patty soups steamed in small clay pots for one person. It was very ordinary, but in the mountains after running for several days, the rising heat was enough to satisfy people.

Several basins of rice and dishes were placed on the stone table, which was not particular, and everyone sat on the newly polished stone stools.

Night slowly fell, and there was remaining light on the distant horizon.

Everyone ate with the mountain wind and sunset.

"When this pine tree grows up in the future, your clouded leopard can also sleep on the pine branches just like on Fuqiu Peak."

"Eagles and crows can also rest on the tree."

"Fourth Third Third Shixiong, if you feel troublesome to cook alone after we leave, you can also put rice and water in one clay pot, and put meat, vegetables, oil, and salt in another clay pot, and you can steam rice, side dishes, and a pot of soup at the same time." Lin Jue also said, "I don't know if the taste is good or not, but it's trouble-saving anyway."

Just as the senior brothers were eating and chatting, a breeze blew, and there seemed to be words hidden in the wind.

"Eh?"

It seemed to be a reminder from the mountain god.

Fourth Third Third Shixiong stopped his chopsticks and looked down the mountain.

He saw someone carrying a lantern, carrying an unlit torch, and carrying a basket, coming up the mountain, gradually approaching the mountain god temple.

It was the Yan family children.

They sent quilts, mats, pots, and pans during the day and it was not enough, and now they brought things again. After they put down the baskets, they could see that they were filled with salted meat, pickled fish, and the like.

"Ah! Disturbed the True Men's meal!"

"Not at all." Fourth Third Third Shixiong said, "Why does the good believer visit so late?"

"Thank you, True Man, the baby is awake."

The eldest son of the Yan family held the boy, first thanked him, and then said: "Because after my baby woke up, he said some strange things. We couldn't be sure. Father thought for a long time, but still felt it was not good to delay. It just so happened that I should come up the mountain to thank the True Men again, so I brought the baby to thank the True Men and ask for advice."

"What's wrong?"

"Let him say it himself."

The eldest son of the Yan family put down the boy in his arms.

The boy stood at his feet, his body was weak, but his expression was like an adult, frowning, with a bit of anxiety: "Are you the True Men who found me back?"

"We are Daoists from Mount Yishan, I am Hu Mengjin." Fourth Third Third Shixiong bowed, and didn't look down on him because he was young.

"Go to the Central Plains quickly! Tell them, there is a plague coming!"

"Hmm?"

As soon as this was said, everyone in the mountain was shocked.

"How do you say?"

"I met plague ghosts during my divine travel, and those plague ghosts said they were going to the Central Plains to spread the plague!"

Everyone looked at each other when they heard this.

"Tell me in detail."

"Sigh, you may have already heard about my affairs. I don't know why I was born into this family, and I don't know why I often traveled divinely after that. But you don't know, I already know that I can't go back. This family treats me well, so I accepted this matter. For the past two years, my previous life's affairs have been gradually forgotten, and I have already figured it out. It's not bad to be his grandson in the future, so I never walked far during divine travel!"

The eldest son of the Yan family stood by, showing a helpless look, while his son told the story as anxiously and in detail as an adult. This kind of ethical disorder is really hard to imagine their mood.

"The reason why I wanted to walk far this time is because I met two plague ghosts during divine travel. I was hiding in a tree at that time, and I didn't know they were plague ghosts at first, just thought they were like other ghosts in the mountains. It happened that I was a little sleepy at that time, so I rested in the tree to raise my spirit, and heard them talking.

"I heard that they were two plague ghosts. I don't know whose order they followed, but they were going to the northwest to enter the Central Plains and spread the plague in several counties, including my hometown.

"How could I not be in a hurry?

"I wanted to return to my hometown, tell people, tell ghosts and gods, anyway, I have to tell them!

"But I didn't expect to be discovered by 'people' halfway. They saw through my identity and said they wanted to kill me. I was anxious, so I hid in the forest where the demons made trouble.

"Now that I can't go, I ask the Daoists to go! Tell the government and gods there!"

Many Daoists had to look at each other.

People often have hallucinations when they are weak and confused, and it is easy to be confused when the heavenly soul leaves the body. It is normal to have any illusions. This person's words may not all be true.

But Second Third Third Shixiong weighed it for a while and felt that he should not be careless, so he agreed:

"If there is really such a thing, it is a major matter. Whether it is true or false, we should go and see as soon as possible. Since this is the case, you tell us the place name, and we will set off early tomorrow morning."

"I don't remember the others, I only remember Qingchuan County, Cuiwei County, and Liuyun County. My hometown used to live in Qingchuan County, and I have also been to Cuiwei and Liuyun, so I remember them clearly. But in their narration, they were going to spread the plague in a total of six counties."

"Liuyun County..."

Several Daoists themselves were heading northwest. There were some counties in that direction. Among the six Daoist temples, one was located in Liuyun County, which was on the way.

"Then this poor Daoist promises you, we will set off tomorrow morning!"

"Thank you, Daoist!"

"You're welcome, it's just that half a month has passed since you were lost. We don't know if we can catch up. If we can catch up, we will definitely eliminate the plague ghosts!"

Second Third Third Shixiong said, looked at Fourth Third Third Shixiong, and Fourth Third Third Shixiong also nodded regretfully to him.

This trip is on the way, but originally everyone planned to accompany Fourth Third Third Shixiong to live in this mountain god temple for a few more days. The scenery here is good, just right to rest for a few days, and just right to help him plan the temple well, and imagine what the temple and Fourth Third Third Shixiong's future life will look like, which is also a kind of fun. As a result, they had to set off in a hurry.

"Please tell me in detail what you saw, what the plague ghosts looked like, and what they said."

"Naturally, naturally!"

The child told the story in detail.

Everyone listened very carefully.

The more they listened, the less it looked like a fake.

"We have remembered it. Go back with peace of mind. I don't know where something went wrong with your affairs, but since you are here, be safe. Throughout the ages, there have been such abnormal people. As long as they can avoid dying young, they often have some achievements. Since the Yan family treats you well, be a good descendant of the Yan family." Second Third Third Shixiong said, "This mountain god is effective, and my junior brother also has skills. If there is nothing to do, you can come up the mountain more often."

"Remembered."

The Yan family then went down the mountain.

Everyone looked at each other and sat down to continue eating.

Dreamy sunset glow on the horizon, clanging on the table.

The sky darkened, and the lights were lit.

After eating this meal in the clouds, Little Xiao Shimei hurriedly went up the mountain to move stones, and borrowed the lamp light to prepare to rub out cabinets, water vats, and rice vats for Fourth Third Third Shixiong overnight.

Lin Jue went to wash the bowls, and Fourth Third Third Shixiong went with him.

Couldn't help but have some thoughts.

After today, there will be one less person.

Fourth Third Third Shixiong was right beside him, as if he could feel his thoughts, and couldn't help saying: "Sent off like this until the end, I'm afraid only you and Third Third Third Shixiong will be left."

"Yes."

"Junior brother will have to send off many times."

"There will eventually be a parting, and there will eventually be someone who leaves last." Lin Jue smiled, "Don't worry, Fourth Third Third Shixiong, although I am not as free as Third Third Third Shixiong, I don't feel anything."

"Your Third Third Third Shixiong has no heart."

"Still have a little."

"Haha." Fourth Third Third Shixiong laughed, and said again, "After Junior Third Shixiong settles down, you must send a letter to inform us of the location in detail. As long as it is not far away, I can ask Third Shixiong Eagle to pass the letter for us."

"Naturally."

Lin Jue nodded and agreed.

Both sides didn't speak, and focused on washing the bowls and chopsticks.

After a while, Lin Jue still couldn't help asking: "Third Third Shixiong, are there really many things like the Yan family's grandson in the world?"

"Not many, otherwise they wouldn't be recorded in county annals and major strange books as strange things. But there are not few, at least many are recorded in books." Fourth Third Third Shixiong answered, and turned to look at him, as if he knew why he asked, and smiled slightly, "This is also called innate wisdom."

"Innate wisdom."

"Yes, innate wisdom." Fourth Third Third Shixiong said like this, and smiled again, "Aren't you the same, Junior Third Shixiong?"

"Hmm?"

Lin Jue was stunned immediately.

Thinking about it, he didn't deny it, but asked: "How did Third Third Shixiong see it?"

Lin Jue thought he would say that he was more mature than his peers, or that he knew far more things than he should have known for his original identity, but none of them were. He just heard him shake his head and smile:

"Because Junior Third Shixiong still has other worries in his heart."

Lin Jue was silent.

Yes—

Fourth Third Third Shixiong practices the method of gathering beasts and calling birds, and can know their inner thoughts through their expressions, gestures, and eyes, so he must have a delicate heart. ===== CHAPTER 170 =====