After Old Man Jiang said this, my parents suddenly understood why Old Man Jiang wandered around like a tramp in this area for a long time just to recruit an apprentice? And this apprentice, my parents

I also vaguely felt it was related to my son.

"I know that my disciple will appear in this area, but I don't know where exactly he is. He is waiting to meet my disciple in this village. In the past few years, the world outside has been chaotic.

Although I am not afraid, I feel like a paradise in this village, so I am happy to stay here. It is destined that your son and I met. From the moment I saw him, I knew that he would be

My future disciple, so it is my duty to be good to your sons." After saying all this, Old Man Jiang sat down again, and looking at his face, there was a rare uneasiness, which was visible.

, he cares very much about this disciple and this inheritance.

At this time, the old monk Huijue, who had been silent until now, also spoke: "Your son is a Taoist boy, and he is destined to have a fate with Taoism. This is also good for him. The so-called obeying fate means that he should act according to fate.

If he were a Buddhist boy, I would definitely be willing to recruit disciples."

It turned out that Old Man Jiang was not sending him to practice Buddhism, but that Old Man Jiang wanted to accept a disciple. This also explains why Old Man Jiang was so kind to his son.

My dad breathed a sigh of relief. If it was a matter of life and death for his son, and he had to send his son to learn some Taoism, he would eventually agree. But in those days, not to mention whether some Taoist temples were unable to protect themselves, they would attack their own family.

This behavior must be a typical example, and it will definitely affect the whole family.

If I become an apprentice to Old Man Jiang, and then think of Old Man Jiang’s abilities, my father will feel a little relieved. But when he thinks of me as a child, my father feels reluctant to part with him. When he thinks more deeply, when he thinks of separation, my father’s heart becomes agitated.

It hurt.

Before my father could speak, my mother's eyes were already filled with tears. She looked at Old Man Jiang pitifully and said, "Master Jiang, I can't bear to let him go."

Before Old Man Jiang could say anything, my dad also said: "Master Jiang, I'm not afraid of your jokes. Not only is his mother reluctant to let go, but I am also reluctant to let go! I know you are good for your children, and I also know that you have real abilities, but I

"

Old Man Jiang sighed for the second time and said: "If things become forced, it will be boring, and it will go against my original intention. Besides, the third boy is still young and has no decision-making power. I have

Help him get rid of the evil things that are haunting him, and I think these few years will be fine. I will not take this disciple by force, just let it happen."

After saying these words, Old Man Jiang stood up to say goodbye. Old Monk Huijue recited a Buddha's name and also stood up to say goodbye. Just when they were about to leave, my mother remembered something and quickly took off the scarf from my neck.

The tiger claw was handed to Old Man Jiang.

"Master Jiang, I don't mean anything else. If you don't become an apprentice, how can we have the nerve to accept such valuable things? You have helped us so much, but we have nothing." My mother said incoherently, and she did not mean anything extra.

, I simply feel that Old Man Jiang has been a great help, but I have rejected Old Man Jiang, so how can I have the nerve to accept such valuable things from others?

"You also see how valuable this thing is?" Old Man Jiang looked at my mother in disbelief. How could a village woman have such insight?

"Yes, I recognize it. The thing held in this circle is gold." My mother looked sincere.

Old Man Jiang said in a dumbfounded voice: "Bring it to your child. He is born with a strong sense of spirituality and is particularly prone to bumping into evil objects. He may collide with others. Having this tiger claw to protect him can also keep him safe."

"Master Jiang, this" my mother was really moved. When it came to her son, she was reluctant to return it. It was not because of greed for money. It was those words of "keep me safe" that moved her.

"Let's go." Old Man Jiang was very smart. He tightened his shabby coat a little tighter, turned around and left.

However, the old monk Huijue said to my mother sincerely: "If you have figured it out, you can come to the mountain to find us. I will stay with him in the mountain for a while in the next few days. I don't have any other skills.

However, those who practice clairvoyance and clairvoyance have quite a lot of heart and virtue."

After saying that, Old Monk Huijue also followed Old Man Jiang and left. My mother was holding the tiger tooth in a daze. Do you think the relationship between Old Monk Huijue and Old Man Jiang is good or bad?

?I just can’t think clearly.

Time flies by so fast, and a few months have passed since that incident.

Although it is a very unstable era, big things cannot stop people's enthusiasm for the Spring Festival. This winter is about to pass, and the Spring Festival is approaching. Everyone in this remote village is busy to celebrate the Spring Festival.

Getting ready, everywhere is filled with the joy that is rare all year round.

My family is no exception. We have red couplets, red lanterns, candies, melon seeds and peanuts. My mother is too busy to keep her feet on the floor, but what about my father? Although my family did not feed pigs this year, it is necessary to help any house that kills pigs.

Yes, once I go there I will bring back some pork, pig waste and so on.

My two sisters put on brand new red cloth jackets, which my mother had saved for half a year to make for my two sisters. As for me, I also put on a tiger head hat and tiger head shoes.

, the family is beaming with joy.

But as the Spring Festival was approaching, the weather became colder and colder. That night, my mother put away her sewing work, took out a coat from the cabinet and said to my father: "You can go up to the mountain tomorrow."

.”

"What's wrong?" My dad took a sip of the sugar cane wine and was a little confused. It was such a cold day and we were celebrating the Spring Festival. Why did we go up the mountain to do anything?

"I haven't seen Master Jiang for a while, don't you think?" My mother always thought of Mr. Jiang.

"Yeah, I was thinking about letting him come down the mountain to have a reunion dinner with us on New Year's Eve. I didn't expect you to be more anxious than me." In fact, my dad has not forgotten how good old man Jiang is, but he and my mother

Obviously I didn't expect to go together.

"It's a sure thing to treat him to a New Year's Eve dinner. It's Chinese New Year, so why let him stay alone on the mountain? I want you to go up the mountain to give this coat to Master Jiang. I found some old cotton

, I got some new cotton and added it, using your old clothes to make them, look at how cold the weather is." Women have to be more careful after all.

"Oh, you are really thoughtful. I saw it a few days ago and thought you made it for me. I wonder if the old monk Huijue is still there? Otherwise, I won't be able to find Master Jiang when I go up the mountain." My dad was a little confused.

Worry.

"Master Jiang is very capable, he will definitely meet you, don't worry." My mother has strong confidence in Old Man Jiang's professional skills.

"That's okay."

My parents' discussion on this matter ended here. They thought of going up the mountain to find Old Man Jiang the next day, but unexpectedly, Old Man Jiang came to the door on his own early in the morning.

"Is it Master Jiang?" It was approaching the Spring Festival and it was still late in the morning. Looking at the blurry figures at the door, my father who opened the door was still a little unsure.

"Well, let's talk in the room." Old Man Jiang returned simply.

Upon hearing this, my father quickly ushered Mr. Jiang into the main room, shouted: "Master Jiang is here," asked my mother to get up and light the stove, and turned on the only lamp in the main room.

As the bright yellow light illuminated the room, my dad saw Old Man Jiang clearly, and he was stunned.

In my dad’s impression, Old Man Jiang was clean only once, and that was when he performed rituals for me. When he and the old monk came back, he looked slovenly and unshaven again, but he didn’t want to do that today.

Old Man Jiang was not only quick, but also so different.

What does Old Man Jiang look like at this time? His hair has been cut, and it is no longer as long as it used to be. It is neatly combed at the back. It is a popular hairstyle for cadres at that time. Although the hair color

It's a little gray, but it has a sense of majesty inside.

His face was clean, his beard had been shaved a long time ago, and there were no wrinkles on his face. It was just the sense of vicissitudes of life that told him he was no longer a young man.

Clothes Old Man Jiang was wearing a brand new gray tunic suit, made of wool. The buttons were neatly buttoned, making him look straight and imposing.

As for the outside, Old Man Jiang was wearing a black coat. It was made of woolen material, which was even more remarkable.

This identity was obviously worn by those in the city, and was only worn by high-ranking cadres. I didn't expect that Old Man Jiang still had this kind of clothes. My father, who had never worn any good clothes in his life, was extremely envious.

The only thing that doesn't match is that old man Jiang is carrying a snakeskin bag, which completely ruins the momentum of this outfit. After all, this outfit should be equipped with a briefcase, the kind that old monk Huijue carried last time.

In addition, Old Man Jiang's youthful feeling has returned, and he still looks like an old man. When he was doing the ritual, my dad felt that Old Man Jiang looked like a middle-aged man, and this time the feeling was even more obvious.
Chapter completed!