During the Taihe period of Emperor Jingzong of the Tang Dynasty, Lushan County, Jiangnan West Road.

It was mid-spring at this time, the mountains were hazy with rain, and the empty mountains were quiet.

In the Huilong Temple halfway up the mountain, Chu Yunshen and Huolong Taoist were sitting side by side.

The two of them sat under the eaves, watching the raindrops falling on the eaves, leisurely drinking tea and eating snacks, chatting casually, as if they were waiting for something.

After waiting for a while, Taoist Huolong could no longer hold himself back: "Brother Taoist, you said that the most proud disciple of my life would appear today, why hasn't he appeared yet?"

"Just wait!" Chu Yun said with a deep smile, "Today the spring rain is cold and the mountains are empty. Although it is not a good time for a spring outing, some people prefer this kind of scenery. He will appear sooner or later."

While Chu Yunshen was talking to Taoist Huolong, a young man holding an umbrella and dressed mostly as a Confucian scholar came down from the foot of the mountain. The Confucian scholar was wearing a futou on his head and a Confucian shirt. His face was white and beardless, and he had a mouthpiece hanging around his waist. Jun Zijian, holding an umbrella, raised his head and looked at the green mountains in front of him.

Then his eyes fell on a small mountain village not far away, shrouded in mist, and smoke rising from the small mountain village.

"Oh, how wonderful it would be if the world could be as peaceful as here!" The Confucian scholar looked melancholy, as if he was inextricably bored.

Shaking his head, the Confucian scholar had no intention of entering the small mountain village. He looked up at the green mountains next to him and saw the looming Taoist temple in the mountains and forests. The Confucian scholar climbed up the stairs.

Holding an oil-paper umbrella, walking in the rainy mountains and forests, breathing in the smell of earth in the rain, the Confucian scholar seemed to have temporarily forgotten the worries in his heart, looking around casually.

When he walked to the Taoist temple, the Confucian scholar saw that the gate of the Taoist temple was not completely closed, and there was still a gap. Through the gap, he could see what seemed to be a human figure in the courtyard.

"Knock, knock, knock." The Confucian scholar stretched out his hand and knocked on the iron ring on the door, "Is there anyone there? I'm sorry to bother you!"

"Come in!"

The young man dressed as a Confucian scholar opened the door of the Taoist temple. The first thing he saw was two Taoists sitting side by side.

"I'm sorry to bother you, but I happened to come here for a spring outing and thought of paying a visit." A Confucian scholar dressed in a Confucian shirt and calling himself 'Lv Yan' bowed his hands to Taoist Huolong and Chu Yunshen.

"It's okay!" Taoist Huolong waved his hand casually, while looking up and down at the young man in front of him, "Brother Taoist and I are enjoying the rain scene here. It's not a disturbance. Come in."

After hearing this, Lu Yan stepped into the courtyard of the Taoist temple, came under the eaves, closed the oil-paper umbrella in his hand, and placed it under the wall.

After Taoist Huolong asked Lu Yan to sit down, he handed him a cup of tea and asked with a smile: "What is the scholar's name and where is he from?"

Lu Yan took the tea cup and did not hide anything: "I am Xia Lu Yan, whose courtesy name is Dongbin. He is from Yongle County, Hezhong Prefecture. He was a Jinshi in the first year of Baoli and is serving as the county magistrate in Lushan County..."

Watching Taoist Huolong chatting with Lu Yan, Chu Yunshen sat silently and looked at Lu Yan in front of him silently: "Is this the famous Lu Dongbin? He does have an extraordinary spirituality."

Under Chu Yunshen's gaze, a kind of spiritual beauty that ordinary people could not see flowed between Lu Yan's brows.

Among them, there is not only the acquired dexterity formed by reading wisely, but also the innate dexterity and brilliance contained in it. This kind of dexterity and brilliance made Lu Dongbin's talent reach a level that is difficult for ordinary people to reach. Otherwise, he would not be able to succeed in the second generation. Jinshi in high school at the age of seventeen.

You must know that in the Tang Dynasty, the Jinshi examination was the most difficult one. It is said that "fifty young Jinshi, thirty old people know the classics". If you are fifty years old, you can be considered young to pass the Jinshi examination. Lu Dongbin can be twenty-seven years old.

, which shows his high talent and talent.

Chu Yunshen listened to the chat between Huolong Taoist and Lu Dongbin. He listened to them talk about the customs and customs of various places, current political affairs, and strange stories. Except for astronomy and geography, which are unpredictable and require professional knowledge, they talked about everything.

Don't talk.

Lu Dongbin was also very surprised. Taoist Huolong's extensive knowledge really surprised him.

Generally, Taoist priests are very familiar with Taoist classics, or they were scholars before becoming monks and are also familiar with Confucian classics. This kind of Taoist priest is already very remarkable.

However, Taoist Huolong's knowledge is not limited to Taoist and Confucian classics, he is even very familiar with Buddhist classics.

Not only that, he can also explain all kinds of miscellaneous books, anecdotes, and even current political affairs in a clear and logical manner.

When the two met together, it couldn't be said that they were in love, but they also liked each other and talked happily.

While chatting with Lu Yan, Huolong Taoist became more and more satisfied with Lu Yan.

Taoist Huolong asked: "I'm a poor Taoist scholar, you have excellent bones and you seem to have some martial arts skills. I wonder which sect you are from?"

Lu Yan shook his head and said, "I learned martial arts from my family, and I didn't take anyone as my teacher!"

Hearing that Lu Yan did not accept anyone as his teacher, Huolong Taoist couldn't help but be overjoyed. He went straight to the point and said, "In that case, scholar, are you willing to accept the old Taoist as your teacher?"

"Apprenticeship?" Lu Yan couldn't help but look dumbfounded after listening to Taoist Huolong's words.

"Not bad!" Taoist Huolong nodded and said, "The old Taoist has never found a suitable disciple, and his skills are almost lost. Today I happened to meet you, the scholar. The old Taoist thinks that you have excellent bones and unparalleled understanding, so you are suitable to inherit.

Old Taoist mantle."

"But, Taoist Master and I have only just met. Aren't you afraid that what you are saying is inhumane?"

"What's the point!" Taoist Huolong burst out laughing when he heard this, "I just had a conversation with you, and the Taoist saw from your conversation that you are an upright person, otherwise you wouldn't be worried about the peace of the world.

"

Listening to Taoist Huolong's evaluation of himself, Lu Yan couldn't help but smile.

Of course, Lu Yan also had some thoughts about accepting disciples.

Although Taoist Huolong never revealed his methods, from the conversation just now, Lu Yan could feel that the other person's aura was deep, and it was obvious that he had extremely profound and advanced internal skills.

Moreover, he had already secretly guessed in his mind that Taoist Huolong, whose name was not known to the world, must be a Taoist master living in seclusion in the mountains and wilderness.

It seems that such Taoist masters are rarely seen in ordinary times. Being able to meet such Taoist masters means that it is his destiny.

"Then..." Thinking of this, Lu Yan hesitated and asked, "Does a young student need to become a monk and take ordination?"

"That's not necessary." Taoist Huolong said meaningfully, "Your worldly relationship is not over yet, and it's not time to become a monk yet!"

Seeing Taoist Huolong's meaningful gaze, Lu Yan's face turned red and he couldn't help but think of his wife at home.

However, since Huolong Taoist said that he does not need to become a monk, there is nothing to refuse.
Chapter completed!