After taking a few steps forward, Yang Fan could see clearly the face of the other party. It was Yuan Tiangang, whom he had met once before.
Yang Fan smiled bitterly, quickly stepped forward and saluted, "Taoist Master, you are polite!"
Yuan Tiangang bowed slightly and returned the courtesy: "The county magistrate is so polite. We are really destined to meet each other in life!"
Yang Fan looked at the Taoist temple behind him and asked, "Is it possible that the Taoist master practices here?"
When I went to Xuantian Temple to offer incense last time, wasn't this guy practicing in Xuantian Temple? Why did he come to this dilapidated Taoist temple now?
Yuan Tiangang nodded with a smile: "Exactly, I received the guidance from the county official a few years ago and I have made great progress in Taoism. I felt that I could wait for the right person here, so I lived here!"
Destined person?
Yang Fan rolled his eyes, this guy almost said his name, he was obviously waiting for him.
However, the ancients liked to pretend to be incomprehensible, because they really had nothing to do when they were free.
Yang Fan did not reveal the truth, but followed the conversation and asked, "Has the Taoist priest found the right person yet?"
Yuan Tiangang smiled freely: "Originally, the old Taoist was practicing alone in a shabby room, but he suddenly felt anxious and uneasy. When I came out, I happened to meet you. Do you want to wait for the destined person?"
Seeing Yuan Tiangang so free and easy, Yang Fan felt much closer and said with a smile: "Meeting in life is fate. Meeting each other is fate between people. Whether it is God's arrangement or people's deliberate intention. In short,
When we meet, we are destined.”
"There is an old saying that after ten years of cultivation, we can cross the same boat, and after a hundred years of cultivation, we can sleep together on the same pillow. It is such a rare fate that two strangers can meet and understand each other in the dark. Taoist Master is very sincere."
Yuan Tiangang was stunned for a moment, and after thinking about it carefully, he found that Yang Fan had already figured out his purpose, so he stopped trying to hide it and said, "Since the old Taoist and the county man met here, I wonder if we can go into the room and have a chat?"
Although he really didn't want to go, Yang Fan had no choice but to agree.
Yang Fan was still a little embarrassed about this Taoist priest who was pretending to be a ghost.
If anyone was to say who Yang Fan was most afraid of in the entire Tang Dynasty, His Majesty Li Er could only be ranked behind.
This is also the reason why Yang Fan dared to contradict His Majesty Li Er.
Then here comes the problem!
Who can be more terrifying than the emperor who holds the universe in his hand and controls life and death with a single word?
The answer is of course people like Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng.
In Yang Fan's view, although His Majesty Li Er is the emperor, he still belongs to the category of human beings.
However, Taoist priests like Yuan Tiangang looked very talkative, which made Yang Fan even more afraid.
Facing His Majesty Li Er, as long as he does not rebel or commit rebellion, His Majesty Li Er really cannot kill Yang Fan just because he dislikes him!
After all, the more His Majesty Li Er wants to become the emperor of the ages, the more he must abide by the laws and human constraints.
But people like Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng were different. In front of these people, Yang Fan really felt guilty.
Who told him that he was on the wrong track?
According to historical records, Yuan Tiangang was a Taoist master who was best at fortune telling and Taoist Yin and Yang theory. He could predict five hundred years in advance and thousands of years in advance.
I remember that Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng made some kind of push-back chart when they were idle. It predicted major events that would happen in Huaxia in the next few thousand years.
Yang Fan was really afraid of being alone with people like them and letting them see something.
If they concluded that he was possessed by a ghost, why not tie him to a pillar and burn him to death?
Even if he can resist, people in this era believe most in gods and monsters. How can Yang Fan not be afraid?
Although Yang Fan lives under the red flag and has grown up in modern society, he should believe in materialism and oppose superstition.
But now that Yang Fan has even taken up the matter of soul time travel, can you guarantee that there are really no ghosts and gods in this world?
Therefore, the last time I saw these two old magicians Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng, I quickly threw out a lot of Taoist doctrines to fool them.
Now that Yuan Tiangang was deliberately waiting for him in this Taoist temple, Yang Fan always felt as if someone had seen through him, and of course he was unwilling to do so.
Although Yang Fan felt a little scared, he couldn't turn around and run away, right?
In the middle of the night, the mountain is high and the road is slippery. If someone accidentally falls off the cliff, he will be disabled even if he doesn't die.
In desperation, Yang Fan had no choice but to refuse with a guilty conscience: "Taoist Master, can I settle down these friends some other time, and I can come over to reminisce when I have time."
Of course Yuan Tiangang didn't know about Yang Fan's guilty conscience, but instead said to the old Taoist who had just led the way: "Old Taoist Zhang, quickly arrange a few guest rooms for my brother's friend, and I will take him to discuss Taoism first."
Hearing this, the old Taoist looked at Yang Fan with interest and asked, "Are you Wannian County Duke Yang Fan?"
Yang Fan had a puzzled look on his face: "Exactly, I don't know how to call Changzun. Do you recognize someone?"
The old Taoist was startled, looked at Yang Fan in confusion, and said: "I don't dare to bear the honorific title. I am Zhang Jingzang... Although the old Taoist didn't know my father-in-law before, I have heard of your name for a long time."
Yuan Tiangang often nags in his ears how Yang Fan is so savvy, and his ears are almost calloused.
But after he inquired about it, he found that Yang Fan was a very timid guy.
But the person in front of him was completely different from the rumors.
Although he is not particularly handsome, he has a square face with thick eyebrows, a straight nose, eyes like stars, and temples as sharp as a knife.
His face is simple and honest, his appearance is dignified, and his brows are open, which shows that he has a pure character and an upright heart.
Especially those bright eyes, full of agility and containing incomparable wisdom.
Is it possible for a stick to have such a pair of smart eyes?
But when it comes to Yang Fan's understanding of Taoism, it is not necessarily clear.
He, Zhang Jingzang, can be regarded as a Taoist master, so of course he would not agree with how capable a young boy is.
When the old man took a closer look, he saw the contradiction in Yang Fan's face.
The young man in front of me has towering roots and numerous horizontal stripes. He is destined to be short-lived.
However, the earlobes are thick and large, the ears are very wide, and the body is not burly but powerful. It is full of energy and extremely noble.
Such mountain roots and ears represent two completely different aspects, but they appear in one person at the same time.
Zhang Jingzang had never seen it before and couldn't help being surprised.
Looking at the old Taoist who was staring at him closely, Yang Fan felt a little scared.
I thought to myself, could this man have seen something?
So he could only cough dryly and interrupt: "It's getting late. Can Daoist Zhang help arrange a resting place?"
After saying this, Yang Fan secretly complained in his heart.
Sure enough, no one who can have friendship with a person like Yuan Tiangang is a simple guy.
But before the old man could reply, Yuan Tiangang chuckled and interjected: "Brother Yang, don't pay attention to him. This guy is just an idiot. You can just call him a bull nose."
After saying that, he turned to Zhang Jingzang and said: "Niubi, don't look anymore, don't scare people away, there will be plenty of time in the future."
As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Fan reacted belatedly and shouted out loud: "What is his name?"
"Zhang Jingzang! Have you ever heard of it?" Yuan Tiangang looked confused.
"Fuck!" Yang Fan cursed directly.
No wonder this guy is not afraid of Yuan Tiangang at all!
This is also a great person in Taoism!
Although this guy is not as famous as Yuan Tiangang, in the field of physiognomy, it can be said that he is no worse than Yuan Tiangang.
According to historical records, Zhang Jingzang was a native of Xuzhouzhoushe in the Tang Dynasty. He was a famous fortune teller in the early Tang Dynasty.
It is said that Prince Zhan Shijiang Yan had the good fortune to meet Zhang Jingzang when he was young and asked him to plan an official career for him.
Zhang Jingzang told Jiang Yan: "You will become a military commander in the crown prince's palace in two years, but you will be dismissed halfway; after being dismissed, you will encounter bad luck under three feet of soil; in another six years, you will face the threat of death; if you are not dead, you will be able to
Gain wealth and fame, and become the governor of Puzhou at the age of sixty-one."
What happened to Jiang Yan later was exactly as Zhang Jingzang expected, and it was exactly the same.
It can be seen from this that Zhang Jingzang's physiognomy is indeed excellent.
To be able to describe a person's life in such detail, Zhang Jingzang is obviously very good at physiognomy.
This guy just kept staring at him, which made Yang Fan feel guilty!
I don’t know if this guy has realized that this guy is a fake, a monster possessed by a ghost.
If you find out, will you join forces with Yuan Tiangang to slay demons and do justice for heaven?
Yang Fan was startled and thought wildly for a long time.
Seeing that the old Taoist didn't do anything extreme, I gradually felt relieved.
At one moment just now, Yang Fan even wanted the guards to kill this guy. It was really scary!
In fact, it's not surprising that Yang Fan was so nervous.
If someone said anything about atheism to Yang Fan now, Yang Fan would definitely sneer at it.
Isn't what he experienced the legendary resurrection of a corpse?
After experiencing such unbelievable things, if you can still firmly believe that there are no ghosts in the world, wouldn't it be deceiving yourself?
Since Yang Fan can travel through more than 1,000 years of time to the Tang Dynasty, who knows if there were some Taoist priests in ancient times who specialized in subduing demons.
What worries Yang Fan the most is that if others discover his true origin, his end will never be easy.
Yang Fan didn't want to spend the rest of his life living on the run, or to just be a time traveler who betrayed his family and was abandoned by the times.
Fortunately, Zhang Jingzang did not bother, but led Cheng Chumo and others toward the guest room of the Taoist temple.
Yang Fan followed Yuan Tiangang absentmindedly towards a Taoist temple.
Before he had gone far, Zhang Jingzang suddenly turned around and shouted: "Wannian County Lord, stay here for now!"
Yang Fan was so scared that he almost lost his soul!
Stay here, you big-headed ghost?
He picked up Yuan Tiangang and quickly walked into the Taoist temple.
Zhang Jingzang watched Yang Fan flee away, feeling a little baffled and thinking:
"The poor Taoist just wants to wait for a while and come here to ask for advice. Is it necessary to run so fast? The old Taoist's face is not so scary, right?"
Although he couldn't figure it out, Zhang Jingzang could only take the guests over to clean up the room first.
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Yang Fan pulled Yuan Tiangang into the Taoist temple quickly, and then his shock finally subsided.
No wonder all dynasties, whether emperors or high-ranking families, treated these Taoists with great courtesy.
It's not just that these Taoists can speak human words when meeting people and tell lies when meeting ghosts, but they do have a unique set of skills.
After entering the Taoist temple, Yang Fan had time to observe.
The Taoist temple is very simple, with only a few tufts and an oil lamp giving off a yellowish light.
Yang Fan really didn't expect that a Taoist master like Yuan Tiangang would live in such a simple place. It was simply unimaginable.
Perhaps seeing Yang Fan's inner surprise, Yuan Tiangang chuckled and asked, "Is the county official very disappointed?"
Yang Fan said with admiration: "The Taoist Master is indeed a master of Taoism. He has reached a state of detachment from the outside world. I admire him."
Yuan Tiangang was quite proud: "Practice focuses on cultivating the mind. The old Taoist has only gained a little. Brother Yang is overly praised!"
Yang Fan really didn't want to spend more time with Yuan Tiangang, so he quickly changed the subject and asked: "I wonder why you want to see me? How did you know that I would come here?"
Yuan Tiangang's face became solemn, and he hesitated for a while before asking: "Does the County Lord know that His Majesty has also come to Lishan Palace?"
Yang Fan shook his head, a little confused.
What does it matter to him whether the emperor comes here or not?
Before Yang Fan could ask his doubts, Yuan Tiangang continued to explain: "It is said that His Majesty is itchy and is gathering a group of monks to secretly refine elixirs in the palace."
"Lao Tao and his nephew Li Chunfeng watched the sky at night. The fortune of the Tang Dynasty, which was originally at its peak, became chaotic. This also shows that your Majesty has a serious health problem and cannot control the fortune of the Tang Dynasty."
"I heard that the county magistrate came to Lishan Mountain to enjoy the snow. For the sake of the people of the world, I have no choice but to wait here."
Hearing this, Yang Fan felt a little numb!
His Majesty Li Er was making elixirs and taking medicine again. He had already heard from Chang Sun Wugou, but he didn't expect that the matter had reached such a serious stage.
If we follow the historical trajectory, Li Er will still be able to live for more than ten years.
Is it because his arrival changed history that he had physical problems?
It must be said that Yang Fan least wants to see His Majesty Li Er have problems.
On the one hand, there are many monsters and monsters in the Tang Dynasty, and they need this emperor to control them.
On the other hand, Yang Fan is not strong enough to compete with the major families.
You know, Yang Fan has offended all the aristocratic families in Datang in recent years.
If something happens to Li Shimin's health, it will cause chaos.
Thinking of this, Yang Fan asked worriedly: "What does the Taoist priest mean?"
Yuan Tiangang did not beat around the bush and said directly: "It is said that His Majesty killed a group of alchemists the year before last because the county prince pointed out the dangers of elixirs."
"His Majesty is now in the royal palace, and ordinary people cannot approach him. As his most trusted minister and consort, the county prince should be able to see his majesty."
"The old Taoist would like to ask the county magistrate to see your majesty and ask your majesty to pay attention to the dragon body. Otherwise, the Tang Dynasty will be in chaos!"
Hearing this, Yang Fan was horrified. He really didn't expect that things would suddenly become so serious.
Yang Fan still recognized the abilities of Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng, otherwise he would not be so afraid of them.
But Yuan Tiangang thinks highly of him too!
Once the emperors of all dynasties wanted to pursue immortality, who could stop them?
I remember that Chang Sun Wugu wanted to stop him, but His Majesty Li Er gradually alienated him.
As a minister, how can I persuade him?
But no matter what, nothing can happen to His Majesty Li Er now, at least not until he comes back from Jiangnan.
Thinking of this, Yang Fan solemnly said: "No matter what the outcome is, I will meet with Your Majesty early tomorrow morning. As for whether to listen to your advice or not, I can only say that I will do my best to obey fate."
Yuan Tiangang sighed slightly: "If the county magistrate is in trouble, just do your best. The old man just doesn't want to see the people of Li being in trouble!"
He certainly knew the dangers of trying to dissuade the emperor.
Even if Yang Fan is a favorite, it is insignificant in the face of the emperor's pursuit of immortality.
Once the emperor loses his mind, it is really possible to kill Yang Fan on the spot.
Because he had something on his mind, Yang Fan did not stay with Yuan Tiangang for too long and went directly back to the guest room.
But after thinking about it for most of the night, I still couldn't find a reason to convince His Majesty Li Er.
It wasn't until the rooster crowed that Yang Fan fell asleep leisurely.