When Nangong Haotian and Shangguan Liu Sinu stood up, Master Faming and others had already moved the long ones away.
The remaining twelve second-generation monks moved nine more futons and arranged them in a herringbone shape in the hall.
Master Fa Jue waited until Master Huikong placed the tray in the center of the shrine and introduced Nangong Haotian one by one. Based on their entry and age, they were all Nangong Haotian's senior brothers.
The remaining twelve second-generation monks, although some were in their sixties, all came forward to greet him and respectfully addressed him as Uncle Nangong Haotian.
After the introduction, everyone sat cross-legged on the futon.
The master of Fa Jue first said solemnly: "Uncle Hongguang, he studied hard and studied Bodhidharma martial arts for decades. Although he was successful, he has reached his end, so he passed away in a vat on Sanjian Island."
Nangong Haotian said respectfully: "When I obtained the two secret books, I swore to open a vat and build a temple for the master, and the statue was gilded."
Master Fa Jue said: "Next September will be the birthday of Uncle Master Baiyi Buddha. At that time, Brother Yu will send a special person to invite Junior Brother to come and discuss the matters of the vat opening ceremony."
Nangong Haotian respectfully agreed.
The master of Fa Jue continued solemnly: "Although junior brothers are listed in seniority, they are not listed on the Shaolin gate wall, nor will they hold a ceremony to return to the sect..."
Nangong Haotian was shocked when he heard this, and asked in surprise: "Brother, why?"
Master Fa Jue said sadly: "Although my junior brother possesses the best martial arts in Shaolin, he has not officially held a ceremony to become a master. It's just that his natural quality is excellent. He has great blessings. Through the guidance of the Buddha, he is destined to Shaolin..."
Nangong Haotian said uneasily: "But..."
But as soon as the words were spoken, Master Fa Jue smiled calmly and said: "Junior brother, we are all honored for what we have achieved today. Moreover, our sect has no choice but to deal with today's matter. I still ask junior brother and the four girls to keep it secret.
Never mention it to anyone."
Nangong Haotian and Shangguan Liu were all stunned and couldn't figure out what was going on.
The Master of Fa Jue continued solemnly: "Uncle Hongguang has spent his whole life studying these two secret books."
Nangong Haotian understood, and hurriedly leaned forward and said: "I don't dare to carry this kind of treasure book about how to bring peace to the disasters in the martial arts world, but I will send it to you as soon as I return home."
The master of Fa Jue said resolutely: "No, we must devise a plan for auspiciousness."
Master Faming leaned over and whispered: "Junior brother will definitely hold a grand ceremony when he returns here. At that time, Cambodia will arrange to attend the ceremony, which is a great opportunity to return the secret book."
Nangong Haotian happily praised it.
Master Fa Jue said happily: "Brother Yu will go there in person at that time."
Nangong Haotian and Shangguan Liu Sinu were extremely excited, but Master Huikong hesitated and said: "If senior brother goes to watch the ceremony in person, it will definitely arouse the suspicion of the world's martial arts..."
Before he finished speaking, Master Fa Jue said with a smile: "I will have my own arrangements by then."
After saying this, Huikong and others couldn't say anything more.
Master Fa Jue asked again with concern: "When will junior brother and the four girls come down the mountain?"
Nangong Haotian could only say: "I also want to visit Valley Master Wei of Brownstone Valley..."
Before he finished speaking, Master Fa Jue hurriedly said: "Master Wei Valley led his subordinates down the mountain and back to the southeast shortly after the meeting ended."
Nangong Haotian let out a disappointed sound. Just as he was about to say something, Master Fa Jue nodded meaningfully and praised him twice.
Seeing this situation, Nangong Haotian was too content to say anything else.
However, Master Faming seemed to have some understanding and said: "Oh, Wuyin, the two masters of Miejie and Fairy Jiuyouhua have gone down the mountain first. When they left, they were told that they would go to the Zuibinlou Inn to wait for you."
Nangong Haotian cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Then I will get down from the mountain in time..."
Master Fa Jue smiled peacefully and said: "The situation on the mountain is complicated and everything needs to be dealt with. Yu'er will soon leave Junior Brother and the four girls to linger."
While they were talking, they all stood up from their futons and walked out of the Buddhist hall one by one.
Gutou, Aunt Shan and the four maids Chunlu nodded when they saw Nangong Haotian and others coming out.
Nangong Haotian walked to the inner steps of the nunnery and saw several female Shaolin disciples standing respectfully to see him off. He also humbly said a few words to express his gratitude.
As soon as they left the entrance of the nunnery, Nangong Haotian and others stopped and turned around. They cupped their hands and said goodbye to each other. Then they went down the cliff along the steps with Shangguan Xiaowan and others, and flew directly down the mountain.
Nangong Haotian had already visited the Shaolin Temple twice. After thinking about it, even though it was in the afternoon, he still led Shangguan Xiaowan and others to fly down the mountain. This was because everyone had the lightness to climb into the temple, so they were not afraid of the dangers.
When we arrived at the northern foot of Songshan Mountain, the red sun had already set, and twilight had enveloped Dazhendian in front of us, but the Zuibin Building, which stood out like a flock of chickens, was already illuminated with brilliant lights.
When Nangong Haotian and others arrived at the entrance of Zhenjie, all the shops on the two streets were lit up, but none of the martial arts heroes who were bustling on the street yesterday were gone.
There were suddenly so many fewer people on the street, and it seemed particularly deserted and quiet. The shop boys and shopkeepers in the shops also looked listless and uninterested.
, there are no more finger-guessing orders and loud shouts in the restaurant, and there are no more sheng strings, bamboo strings and graceful singing in the singing tent of the teahouse.
However, Nangong Haotian and others were excited because they were about to arrive at the inn and see Fairy Jiuyouhua and the two teachers.
After thinking about it, before everyone arrived in front of the inn, not only did everyone's pace speed up, but everyone also had a smile on their face, eager to step in front of the three Jiuyouhua Fairies.
The two shop boys sitting under the light of the shop door had already stood up from the bench with smiles to greet Nangong Haotian and others when they saw them coming back.
As soon as Nangong Haotian arrived at the door of the store, the two store boys who stood up to greet him said respectfully: "Haotian, an old hero has been waiting for you for two nights and two days..."
Nangong Haotian and others were about to nod and enter the store, but then everyone stopped in surprise.
Just listen to the shop boy continue: "Not long after the young hero left the shop the day before yesterday, the old hero has arrived."
Nangong Haotian let out a surprised sound. Before he could speak, Zhao Ling'er asked with concern: "You mean there is only one old hero, but not a middle-aged woman and two teachers?"
The two shop boys were stunned by the question. They looked at each other in confusion, shook their heads and said with a smile: "The guy above and the shopkeeper didn't explain..."
Before he finished speaking, Shangguan Xiaowan said in a friendly voice: "We have arrived at the store. We will know when we go in."
Nangong Haotian hurried to the store first.
Arriving at the entrance of the courtyard, before entering, I heard Liu Jingwei's happy laughter.
Liu Qianwen's eyes lit up when she heard this, and she said anxiously: "It's my dad, my dad is here!"
While talking, Nangong Haotian was the first to speak, and everyone was already excitedly rushing into the courtyard gate.
Everyone looked up at the small hall and found that in the brightly lit small hall, the elegant Jiuyouhua Fairy and two teacher wives were sitting, and Liu Jingwei, who was laughing loudly, sat on the main seat to accompany them.
When Fairy Jiuyouhua and others saw Nangong Haotian and others running into the courtyard gate, they looked happy and hurriedly stood up and faced the outside of the hall.
Nangong Haotian and others quickened their pace, hurried up the steps, stepped forward to salute, and greeted Yunli Wuying.
Two maids sent by the store hurriedly poured tea for everyone.
Aunt Shan first gave each of the maids a piece of silver and asked them to go back to the shop to rest. She also ordered good wine and food and a vegetarian meal for two guests.
As soon as the two little maids left, Master Jue first asked: "Why did it take you so long to come back?"
Nangong Haotian could only say: "Master Fa Jue had something to interview, so he was delayed for a long time before he came back."
The four Shangguan Liu girls gathered in front of Fairy Jiuyouhua and asked with a concerned smile: "Senior Fairy, how come you were able to participate in this review meeting right away?"
Fairy Jiuyouhua smiled and said, "It doesn't matter if I say it now. In fact, I accepted the invitation from Shaolin Temple not long after you left Honey Terrace."
Aunt Shan said: "Young Master really guessed this matter." Fairy Jiuyouhua and the two teachers asked in confusion: "What did you guess?"
Aunt Shan said sternly: "This is the meeting. When our young master saw that the Snow Mountain Sect and the Red and Yellow Lamas from the Western Regions were coming, he guessed that this meeting had been prepared for a long time."
Fairy Jiuyouhua said sternly: "According to what the silver-shirted swordsman told me, it seems that they had this motive when you came back from Sanjian Island in the East China Sea and met Master Fa Ming and the others at Langsha Village."
Master Miejie continued: "Because Haotian talked about the two heroic sentences in the secret book at that time? Master Fajue also wanted to take this opportunity to confirm that he really invited you to go in the name of Shaolin Temple. I'm afraid you may not be willing to go.
, so I thought of this way to get the best of both worlds..."
Yunli Wuying said disapprovingly: "We have mobilized so many people, how can we still get the best of both worlds?"
Master Wu Yin said with relief: "At least another martial arts catastrophe and the resentment between Haotian and various sects have been resolved."
Yunli Wuying smiled calmly and said: "It's really unbelievable that a character like Wu Danai from Iron Gate Village wants to dominate the martial arts world."
Master Miejie said seriously: "But once he becomes a firebrand, it will be difficult to deal with it."
Liu Qianwen was deeply afraid that her father would argue over this matter, so she quickly asked happily: "Dad, why did you come here in person?"
After asking this question, Nangong Haotian and others also asked with concern: "Uncle, has something happened at home?"
Liu Jingwei smiled and said: "If something happens at home, I can still sit on the chair until now!"
After saying this, everyone not only felt relieved, but also laughed.
Fairy Jiuyouhua smiled happily and said: "Old Hero Liu has made a special trip to distribute the wedding invitations for the five of you to all the sects."
After saying this, although the four ladies of Shangguan Liu were all blushing, they all asked in unison with some disbelief: "Really?"
However, Master Jiejie raised her hand and pointed to a big cloth bag on the high table behind the table, and said happily: "Here, look, that's the wedding invitation."
To be continued...