Visitor

A series of chicken crows came from outside.

Wei Tao was full of energy and stood up to open the window of the inn.

Although it is not yet dawn, there are already hurried pedestrians on the street, starting to run around for a day's livelihood.

After fetching water, washing up, getting dressed, Wei Tao also left the room.

After going to a street restaurant for a few breakfasts, he stopped stopping and headed directly towards the location of Qingfeng Temple.

The Taoist temple is located in the southeast of Luoshui City and covers a large area.

It's like a manor located on the banks of two rivers.

Although it is located on the edge of the city, it is not under the direct jurisdiction of Luoshui City. Instead, it has a top-down independent management system.

This is a policy that has been continued since the founding of the Zhou Dynasty.

The Imperial Ceremony Department and the seven religious sects jointly controlled and managed the outer Taoist temples across the country.

And with the passage of time, especially after the imperial power fell and the power of the state road Jiedushi rose.

The external forces of the sect, which outnumbered the powerful local factions, united together and began to further grow and expand.

Local powerful factions provide various convenient conditions for the expansion and development of Taoist temples.

The outer Taoist temples help train soldiers, preach and maintain stable rule, and suppress the rebellious outer Taoist warriors.

From being born in the world, I slowly turned to entering the world.

Just like vines that are getting stronger and stronger, they are deeply rooted in the soil where they are located, absorbing nutrients and strengthening themselves.

Faced with this situation, the seven sects had an ambiguous attitude and were even happy to see the outcome.

As long as the outer Taoist temples are not at the end of their strength, then let them develop and grow.

In many cases, experts are even sent from the inner sect to help them clear various obstacles on their way to expansion.

Wei Tao walked slowly and came to Qingfeng Temple.

Outside the door, there is a lush field of pines and cypresses, covering the green courtyard wall, which makes it look quite otherworldly.

Wei Tao and several well-dressed pilgrims slowly entered the gate.

Not long after, a little Taoist boy came over and said with a slight salute, "Sir, are you here to offer incense, or are you going to Rong Qingzhai to enjoy a vegetarian meal?"

"What do you say about offering incense, and what do you say about fasting?"

Wei Tao stopped and asked with a smile.

The little Taoist boy also smiled and answered.

“Different incense naturally has different prices;

Of course, the vegetarian meals of different dishes are also divided into different grades, it just depends on which kind Mr. wants."

Snap...

A silver ingot fell into the hands of the little Taoist priest.

He looked down and his eyes suddenly lit up.

Before he could speak, Wei Tao had already stepped forward.

After a few steps, Wei Tao turned around and said, "I neither burn incense nor eat vegetarian food."

"For this piece of silver, I will hire you as a guide to take me around and introduce you to the details of Qingfeng Temple."

"Sir, I still have to be on duty here, and I can't leave now."

The little Taoist priest held the silver ingot and was a little hesitant for a moment.

"Look, there are several people waiting outside the door. One more for you is not more, and one less for you is not less."

Wei Tao opened his palms and crossed his fingers, "If you don't want to, I'll ask someone else."

"I am willing, I am willing."

The little Taoist priest held the silver tightly, his cheeks turned red, then he gritted his teeth and walked towards the Taoist temple.

As he walked, he said, "Sir, since you are here for a visit, there are quite a few scenic spots inside that are quite interesting and worth visiting, especially the golden pavilion with water views, which is a rare beauty in spring."

Wei Tao followed the little Taoist priest and strolled into the temple.

After passing the front square, and then crossing a courtyard wall, the view suddenly opened up.

Pavilions and pavilions, fragrant flowers and plants, coupled with the gurgling water flowing through the manor, the poetic and painting-like scenery fills the eyes.

Soon after, the two came to the golden pavilion where the young Taoist said they would watch the water.

On the highest rockery, there is a half-open pavilion.

Golden sunlight covered the pavilion and extended in all directions.

The water flowing around the mountain reflects the golden scales.

From time to time there would be bursts of spring breeze blowing by, and all kinds of rustling sounds would come together. It didn't sound boring, but rather refreshing.

It's just that under such beautiful scenery, what the two people did in the pavilion was really not refreshing and pleasant.

There are even some that are a bit disgraceful to the scenery.

The ground was littered with leftover food scraps and empty wine jars.

A large amount of wine and vegetable soup flowed over the pavilion, flowed down the rockery, and submerged into the clear water, soaking up large areas of filth.

"Who are they? Why are they so ignorant..."

Wei Tao frowned slightly, his expression uncertain.

"This is a guest invited by the temple. Sir, be careful what you say, be careful what you say!"

The little Taoist priest's expression suddenly changed, he was sweating profusely with anxiety, he grabbed his sleeve and was about to leave quickly.

It seems that there are only Taoist soldiers in each Taoist temple in the outer gate of Yuan Dynasty, but this is the first time I heard that there are also invited guests.

Wei Tao thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay, let's move forward."

The two of them continued forward, walking less than ten meters.

But a sneer suddenly sounded from behind.

Although the sound is not loud, it is extremely clear to the ears.

"Don't take a piss to look after yourself, how dare you interfere with us. I just like to watch the scenery and drink here. If I don't like it, I just come over and help us lick this place clean."

The two people in the pavilion laughed loudly, holding another large jar of aged wine in their hands.

Open the seal and drink it in one gulp.

Click!

Wei Tao stopped and turned around slowly.

"Sir, sir, let's go." Xiao Daotong was so anxious that he almost cried.

"You go first. I'll go over and apologize to them. I'll be back soon."

He raised his head and looked at the pavilion on the top of the rockery.

His eyes fell on the two people who were drinking freely, and they suddenly felt a little emotional in their hearts.

It seems that the situation at Qingfengguan is a little more complicated than imagined.

However, from yesterday to today, he observed a lot in Luoshui City and asked about a lot of things. It is not surprising that this situation occurred in Qingfeng Temple.

He has no intention of changing the status quo.

I don't even want to work hard and create a situation where Haiyanheqing is clear.

No matter what Taoism is like, let alone what other people are like.

As long as you can provide for and protect his practice and don't disturb his life, then you are good, I am good, and everyone is good.

So...

There was a dull thud.

The rockery suddenly trembled, and the stone table in the pavilion cracked.

A tall figure stood inside, looking down at the two people kneeling on the ground, trembling violently.

He said with an expressionless face, "First lick the things on the ground clean, then pee and take a look at yourselves. What the hell are you."

The Taoist boy who had just run a few steps stopped and turned stiffly to look back.

I was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say.

Time seemed to stand still at this moment.

Even the sound of the wind blowing slowly disappeared.

Only the sound of sucking and snoring could be heard from inside the rockery pavilion.
To be continued...