After leaving the wine shop, Chen Changsheng carried the wine gourd to the outside of the wine shop.
Ten miles away from Qiuyuefang, there is a mountain. According to rumors, gods once came to this mountain. The gods passed down their magic and dropped three drops of dew, turning it into a Taoist temple.
The Taoist temple is called Liuyun.
Forty years ago, the old temple master of Liuyun Temple took in three children from the mountain and gave them each an incredible Taoist name, Xuantian, Xuandi, and Xuanhuang.
The old temple master didn't understand Taoism, but his tone was not small. The four words "Heaven and Earth" were all thrown out, and there were no rules at all.
But such an old man with a loud voice lived for more than 140 years.
Chen Changsheng stood outside the mountain gate with a drink.
I haven't been here for three years, and now there are stone steps on the way up the mountain. I guess Sanxuan has been getting tired over the years.
He took a step forward and stepped onto the steps.
He didn't miss a step until he came to the gate of the Taoist temple on the mountain.
Sanxuan has been waiting here for a long time.
In the blink of an eye, after so many years, they are no longer the teenagers they were before. All of them have wrinkles on their faces, their bodies are stooped, and they are in their twilight years.
"I've met Mr. Chen."
Sanxuan said in unison and bowed respectfully.
Chen Changsheng raised his hand and said, "You're welcome."
Xuan Tian came forward and said: "Mr. Chen, Master..."
Before he finished speaking, he lowered his head, his eyes looking a little lonely.
The same goes for the two junior brothers on the side.
When Chen Changsheng saw the expressions on the three of them, he suddenly reacted.
"he died?"
Xuantian closed his eyes and said: "Infinite Heavenly Lord."
Chen Changsheng was in a daze for a moment. He glanced at the wine in his hand and originally thought of sitting down and chatting with the old Taoist priest for a few drinks.
Now it seems that there may be no chance.
Chen Changsheng sighed and said, "Take me to see him."
"Sir please."
Xuan Tian led Chen Changsheng towards the Taoist temple.
Following a trail behind the Taoist temple, several people came to the back mountain.
There stands a solitary tomb with the inscription on it - the tomb of Hong Sancai, the master of Liuyun Temple.
Chen Changsheng stood in silence in front of the tombstone for a long time.
Hong Sancai should be the longest-lived person he has ever seen.
Chen Changsheng asked: "Does Master Hong have any instructions before he passes away?"
Xuantian said: "Master, he asked you, sir, to make the decision."
Chen Changsheng then asked: "What else?"
Xuandi stepped forward and said: "Master still has one question left."
"What are you asking about?" Chen Changsheng asked.
"Master asked us to ask you, sir..."
Xuan Tian hesitated for a moment and said, "Can I seek immortality?"
Chen Changsheng did not answer, but asked again: "What else?"
"No more. Master passed away after asking this question," Xuantian said.
Chen Changsheng nodded to express his understanding and looked towards the tomb.
After a long time, he opened the wine gourd in his hand and poured it in front of the tombstone.
The drinks flowed.
Fall to the ground and then sink into the ground.
Unexpectedly, the wine would be used in such a way.
Who would have thought that things would change in a blink of an eye? Chen Changsheng felt depressed, and he became even more disgusted with the curse that was hanging around him.
The Qiuyue Brewing in the gourd drained away, and Chen Changsheng slowly came back to his senses.
Chen Changsheng shook his head helplessly and said to the lonely grave: "I thought you could live for more than ten years."
"Hong Sancai, Hong Sancai, thank you for calling me this name, the three talents of heaven, earth and man. You have never asked for anything. You are still obsessed with such a problem when you die. You are not stupid, so how could you not think of it."
Sanxuan in the back looked around, a little puzzled.
What do you mean, sir?
Chen Changsheng withdrew his gaze, turned around and looked at Sanxuan in front of him.
"Your master has been practicing immortality for 147 years, but in the end he is not as happy and carefree as ordinary people. He is ultimately sad."
"Your master and I are old friends. Although he told me to arrange the arrangements for the three of you, things should never be decided by an outsider. This is against the rules."
Chen Changsheng said: "So, it is up to you to decide everything from now on. If you want to stay or leave, it is up to you."
When Xuantian heard this, he felt as if a big stone had fallen to the ground.
He breathed a long sigh of relief, bowed his hands and said, "Thank you, Mr. Chen."
Chen Changsheng waved his hand, looked at Xuandi, and asked, "What about you?"
Xuandi said: "Senior Brother Xuantian and I are traveling together to the human world."
Chen Changsheng nodded, then looked at Xuan Huang.
"Xuanhuang, you are the youngest among the three of you. What are your plans?"
Xuanhuang has white hair on his head and a haggard face, but he is different from the two senior brothers.
"Xuanhuang wants to stay and guard the Taoist temple."
Chen Changsheng looked at the respectful Xuanhuang in front of him and said nothing for a long time.
In fact, Hong Sancai did not cultivate immortality, he just lived a long life and lived for more than 140 years.
"To seek immortality?" Chen Changsheng asked.
Xuanhuang shook his head and said: "For inheritance."
He continued: "It has been forty-eight years since I went up the mountain. I think I should be able to pass on the inheritance for another forty-eight years like Master, which is enough."
Chen Changsheng smiled and said, "You are most like your master."
Xuanhuang smiled and said: "The two senior brothers always say the same thing."
Chen Changsheng said: "Your two senior brothers are both smart people, but you are the stupidest."
Xuantian and Xuandi couldn't help but lower their heads when they heard this.
Xuanhuang said: "That's what you taught me, sir."
Chen Changsheng waved his hand and said, "You can do whatever you want. If you stay on the mountain, I can't control you."
Xuanhuang breathed a sigh of relief, leaned over and said, "Thank you sir."
Chen Changsheng glanced at a few people, he breathed a long sigh of relief, and said: "Those who should go down the mountain, go down, and those who want to stay, just stay. That's it, so as not to nag you."
Xuantian and Xuandi paid their respects to Mr. Chen and went down the mountain without staying for a moment.
…
Only Chen Changsheng and Xuanhuang were left in the temple on the mountain.
Chen Changsheng and Xuan Huang stood at the door of the Taoist temple.
Xuan Tian and Xuan Di were already walking on the stone steps going down the mountain. They were over fifty years old and staggering, but they seemed to be relieved.
"Infinite Heavenly Lord..."
Xuanhuang sighed and said: "The two senior brothers will find their way."
Chen Changsheng smiled and said: "That is the ultimate happiness in the world."
Xuanhuang said: "Sir, the ultimate happiness in the world should also be the Tao, right?"
Chen Changsheng thought for a while, nodded and said, "That's not a bad thing."
In this world of mortals, is it not bliss?
He glanced at the sky and saw that it was getting late.
"It's getting late, it's time for Chen to leave."
Xuanhuang nodded and said respectfully: "Mr. Chen, go slow."
Chen Changsheng stepped forward and walked up the steps going down the mountain.
Xuanhuang had doubts in his heart and called out to Chen Changsheng when he was about to leave.
"Mr. Chen."
Chen Changsheng paused, turned around and said, "Is there anything else?"
"Xuanhuang, can I ask you a question?"
Chen Changsheng nodded.
Xuanhuang then asked: "What is your answer, sir?"
Chen Changsheng looked at him and said, "You don't want immortality? Why are you asking?"
Xuanhuang smiled and said: "If there is an answer, I will have something to think about."
Chen Changsheng glanced at him and said after a moment: "The answer is in my words."
"Long-lived and long-sighted, Chen took longevity as the word."
Xuanhuang paused for a moment, a trace of astonishment flashed in his eyes, and asked: "So, sir, have you sought immortality?"
"No." Chen Changsheng denied it.
Mayflies are not immortal.
When Chen Changsheng saw Xuanhuang's persistent gaze, he suddenly changed his words and said, "I am the one who will lead you to eternal life."
Xuanhuang was stunned for a moment, but saw that Mr. Chen had already turned back and walked down the mountain. The man in the green shirt had already walked around the corner and was no longer seen.
He suddenly felt a little dazed, and the last words Mr. Chen said kept ringing in his ears.
Xuanhuang raised his head and looked at the dusk on the other side
As if he felt something in his heart, he said: "Infinite Heavenly Lord..."