"She said her surname is Xiao." The old monk repeated with a smile.
Lin Wanrong's heart jumped. Could it be a homonym? He took out a pencil and drew a few lines on his hand. He pointed to the monk and asked cautiously, "Master, is her surname Xiao? Or Xiao? "
The monk smiled and shook his head. "Well, the lady didn't explain."
Without explanation, Lin Wanrong's heart sank. He asked doubtfully, "Master, what does she look like?"
"The lady has a veil over her face and I can't see her face. I don't know what she looks like either. What's more, in the eyes of a monk, all beings are equal. Beauties and skeletons are the same. It's hard to tell who's better, "the monk said.
"Beauties and skeletons are the same?" Lin Wanrong chuckled and pointed at Xu Zhiqing, "Master, do you think I look as good as Miss Xu?"
The old monk smiled as he looked at the two of them. He nodded and said, "Outsiders might look different, but in my eyes, the two of you are the same. Even the esteemed guest who just left is no different from the two of you."
The guest who just left? The old monk seemed to be implying something. As the abbot of the Xiangguo Temple, it was strange that the master had come to deliver a message in person. Lin Wanrong had been tricked and suffered a loss last time, so she was naturally cautious. She suppressed the excitement in her heart and asked, "Master, what did Miss Xiao say?"
The monk nodded. "Miss Xiao said she's waiting for you at the hot spring in the back mountain."
"Hot spring in the back mountain?" Xu Zhiqing couldn't help but frown. "Master, as far as I know, the hot spring in Xiangguo Temple is never open to outsiders. How did Miss Xiao get there?"
"Yes, yes." Lin Wanrong smiled and looked at Miss Xu approvingly. If she hadn't reminded him, he wouldn't have thought of this. The reason why Xiangguo Temple could have such a high status today was largely because of the hot spring. Because of this, the weather was pleasant, and it was like spring all year round. Furthermore, it was able to hold a flower viewing party in early spring, attracting countless tourists. If the hot springs were to be opened to outsiders, wouldn't it be a mess?
"Amitabha." The old monk chanted in Buddhist mantra and said with a laugh, "Miss Xu is right. This hot spring in the back of the mountain is very precious, plus it is located at the top of the steep mountain, even the monks of our temple would find it difficult to climb it. It was even more difficult for ordinary tourists to get close. However, this young lady has the seal of an old friend of mine. To tell you the truth, the hot spring in this temple was first discovered and developed by this old friend. Her descendants came here to ask for help, how can this old monk refuse? "
A friend of the old monk? Male or female? Lin Wanrong still had some questions, but the old monk said with a straight face, "Don't worry, Benefactor Lin, my old friend is an upright person. Since this Miss Xiao is her descendant, she will never hurt you. I guarantee it in the name of the abbot of Xiangguo Temple. "
Guarantee? Guarantee my ass, if my little life is harmed, what guarantee do you have? At this time, he was not worried that the fairy would make a comeback. With the toxicity of the bee stinger, even if the fairy did not die, she would be half dead. How could she have the time to come here to soak in the hot spring and pretend to be mysterious? Could it be that Qing Xuan is looking for me? His heart jumped twice, but he was even more confused.
The Grand Mistress remembered what happened that night, and her heart was anxious. She pulled his sleeve and said, "Are you going again?"
How could he not go? The old monk said that the woman's surname was Xiao, so even if she was not Qing Xuan, she must know the whereabouts of Qing Xuan. Besides, this old monk had a kind countenance. Even Xu Zhiqing respected him so much, so he shouldn't have any bad intentions. As long as he has no ill intentions, why not go?
Seeing him nod, the Grand Mistress could not help but snort, but she really could not find a reason to stop him.
Lin Wanrong said with a smile, "Don't worry, this time I will be careful, I will not let what happened last time happen again. Why don't you go with me? "
The Grand Mistress snorted and did not say anything. Although Xu Zhiqing did not know what happened, seeing their expressions, she smiled and said, "Sister Xiao Family, you do not need to worry. The old monk is an eminent monk, good at deducing people, very accurate. If he said that Miss Xiao has no ill intentions towards Lin San, then it can't be wrong. After my mother passed away, my father went to Xiangguo Temple to do Buddhist services. The old monk talked to my father, joking that my father would meet another marriage after a few decades. At first, my father did not believe it, but didn't he really meet Concubine Su a few days ago? "
The old monk can tell fortunes? Lin Wanrong hurriedly said, "Old monk, eminent brother, can you really tell fortunes? Are you accurate? Can you let me have a look? I want to ask about career, fortune, love, life, and also, when I can find Qing Xuan and ask the eminent monk to help me. "
Xu Zhiqing looked at him amusedly. This person was best at hitting a snake with a stick. You said one sentence, but he could think of ten irrelevant sentences.
The old monk stroked his beard and laughed, "Fate is heaven, everything is preordained. Who can really see the secrets of heaven and predict fate? It's fine if you don't believe those empty words. Almsgiver Lin, just follow your heart, do what you want to do, and you will gain something. Don't be influenced by others. "
The old monk's words seemed to have a Buddhist meaning, but everyone could say such words. Lin Wanrong did not care and nodded, saying, "If so, then I will go take a look. Master, may I ask, where is the hot spring in the back mountain? "
The old monk nodded with a smile and said to a little monk behind him, "Wu Jing, you can take Almsgiver Lin there."
The Grand Mistress knew that she could not stop him, so she sighed and glanced at him, saying, "Be careful, don't be like last time and fall into someone else's ambush."
Lin Wanrong smiled and nodded. He thought to himself, "Fall into a f * cking ambush. If it wasn't for you last time, I would have already pounced on the fairy. But this time, it's definitely not the fairy looking for trouble. If she really wanted to attack me, she didn't need to put in so much effort. She could have just ambushed me on the road or shot an arrow, and I would have been done for. "
Of course, he would not say these words to the Grand Mistress. He pulled the little monk called Wu Jing and hurriedly walked to the back mountain of the Xiangguo Temple. After turning a few corners, he was nowhere to be seen.
The Grand Mistress saw his figure disappear and stood there for a while before sighing faintly. Xu Zhiqing held her hand and said, "Sister from the Xiao Family, what is he going to do?"
Xiao Yuruo's heart was sour, and she said softly, "Is he going to see his wife?"
"Wife?" Miss Xu frowned and said, "Is he married? Why didn't father mention it to me? "
"Who knows if he is married?" The Grand Mistress said angrily, "Who knows how many female confidantes he has. This bad guy doesn't even know if he can count them all. I'm afraid he would have to add his toes to count them."
Xu Zhiqing giggled. She looked at Xiao Yuruo with interest. The Grand Mistress blushed and said softly, "Sister, what are you laughing at?"
Miss Xu said seriously, "Sister Xiao, do you believe what I said?"
The Grand Mistress nodded lightly and said, "Sister Xu, you are a peerless person. This little sister admires you very much. How can I not believe what you said?"
Xu Zhiqing pulled Xiao Yuruo a few steps and said with a smile, "Then sister will ask you a few questions. You answer honestly."
The Grand Mistress nodded. Xu Zhiqing looked at her with a smile and said, "Sister Xiao, do you really like this Lin San?"
Xiao Yuruo's face was like a red cloud. After hesitating for a while, she finally nodded bravely and let out a soft hmm.
Xu Zhiqing smiled slightly and said, "Sister from the Xiao Family, it is natural for men and women to be in love with each other. There is no need to be too shy."
Xiao Yuruo let out a soft hmm. A gentle light appeared in her eyes and she whispered, "Even so, this bad guy is not serious all day long. He doesn't seek fame and doesn't want to be an official. I'm afraid mother will be upset."
Xu Zhiqing took her hand and said with a smile, "Men and women being in love with each other has nothing to do with identity and status. The emperor can marry a commoner's daughter, and the princess can marry a butcher. Although this Lin San is always laughing and joking, with his ability, it is not difficult for him to seek an official position. This is not a problem. Lady Xiao is very shrewd. She will not oppose you and him because of this. "
Hearing Xu Zhiqing's words, the Grand Mistress's heart seemed to have taken a tranquilizer. After thinking carefully, she felt that there seemed to be something that she did not say. She said, "Sister, you mean that the difficulty between me and him is not because of identity and status, but because of something else?"
Xu Zhiqing neither admitted nor denied it. She said with a smile, "Younger Sister from the Xiao Family, although we have not known each other for a long time, I can see that you are a very assertive woman. You are calm when it comes to matters and have a strong temperament. You are not someone who will easily give in. In other words, you are different from other women. You have the ability to be independent and do not need to rely on men to live."
This was the truth. The Grand Mistress had been in business since childhood and had long developed a strong character. If it was not because she met Lin San, it was likely that very few people would be able to see her gentle side. Seeing Xu Zhiqing frown, Xiao Yuruo hurriedly said, "Sister, is there a problem? Sister, please speak clearly. "
Xu Zhiqing nodded and said, "Yes, the problem is this. A talented, beautiful, and independent woman like you is rare in this world. I believe that Younger Sister's standards must be very high. If an ordinary man met Younger Sister, he would definitely treat you wholeheartedly and would not have the mind to provoke other women. Let me ask, which woman in the world does not hope that their husband will only love them for eternity, especially a woman as outstanding as Younger Sister? But this Lin San has a romantic nature and has countless confidantes. He has you, but he still has to provoke others. Does your heart feel good? "
The Grand Mistress sighed and said, "So what if I don't feel good? If this bad man dares to abandon me, I will die in front of him."
Xu Zhiqing smiled and said, "Younger Sister, don't talk nonsense. You are still young and have not been in love with him. Why are you saying such things?"
Xiao Yuruo's face was like the autumn maple. She said coquettishly, "What love? Elder Sister is teasing me again. It's just that this man has a romantic nature. What can I do? "
Xu Zhiqing smiled mysteriously and said, "Younger Sister, don't underestimate yourself. For a wonderful person like you, if you want to hold his heart and make him only love you, it is not a difficult thing." She lowered her head and whispered in the Grand Mistress's ear …
…
Although it was said to be the back mountain, it was still a few steps away from Xiangguo Temple. The little monk took him out of the door. Lin Wanrong hurriedly caught up with him and said with a smile, "Master, are you called Wu Jing?"
The little monk said, "I am Wu Jing."
Lin Wanrong looked him up and down and gave him a thumbs up. He praised, "Good muscles and good looks. You are indeed an eminent monk. Master Wu Jing, are you familiar with Master Huikong? "
Wu Jing said, "Huikong is my grandmaster. I have always followed him to practice Buddhism. I have never left him."
Lin Wanrong chuckled and bowed with his hands folded in front. He said, "Congratulations, Master. I guess the old Zen Master is training you as his successor." This little monk was at most sixteen or seventeen years old. After the death of his grandmaster, his master, and hundreds of senior brothers, it was his turn to take over. This was Lin San's usual trick before getting information. He did not care if it was useful or not, he would flatter him first.
Wu Jing hurriedly chanted the name of Buddha and said that he did not dare.
Lin Wanrong said with a smile, "Master, you don't have to be humble. Think about it, Zen Master Huikong keeps you by his side all day. If not to train you, what else could it be? Have you seen him treat others like this? I don't think so. "
The little monk Wu Jing had grown up in the temple since he was young. His thoughts were pure, so how could he be bewitched like this? Thinking about what he said, it seemed to be true. Grandmaster valued him so much. Could it really be … Amitabha? He could not help but smile.
Am I too bad? Lin Wanrong chuckled and said, "When Miss Xiao went to look for Zen Master Huikong today, were you there? Sigh, I haven't seen Miss Xiao for a long time. I wonder what she looks like? Did she grow taller or shorter, fatter or thinner? "
The little monk pondered for a while and said, "That female almsgiver was wearing a veil, so I could not see her clearly. However, from her appearance, she must be an extremely beautiful woman."
"Oh, is that so?" Lin Wanrong said without batting an eyelid, "Then, was her figure good? Did she have any outstanding features? "
"Outstanding features?" The little monk muttered to himself and carefully recalled. Suddenly, he clapped his hands and said, "Almsgiver Lin, I remember now. She is very big."
"She is very big? What's very big? "Lin Wanrong asked curiously.
The little monk gestured with his hands in front of his chest and said, "This place is very big."
This place is very big? Lin Wanrong subconsciously glanced at his chest and immediately understood what he meant. He immediately broke out in a cold sweat. Damn it, so it was a lecherous little monk who stared at other people's breasts for no reason. If it's really my Qing Xuan, if you dare to peek at my wife, I will dig your eyeballs out and feed them to the dogs. Damn it, what does this Huikong teach all day long? Why are all the little monks under him so lecherous? Could it be that Huikong is also this kind of trash? Amitabha, Buddha bless me.
"Almsgiver Lin, what's wrong?" The little monk saw his ferocious expression and hurriedly asked.
"Oh, nothing. Little monk, do you stare at female almsgiver's breasts every day? "Lin Wanrong's eyes flashed with a ferocious glint as he asked with a fake smile.
Wujing's face turned red and hurriedly said, "No, no, I never peek at female almsgivers. Grandmaster said that women and skeletons are the same. When I see women, it's like I see skeletons. Amitabha, I see skeletons. "
Lin Wanrong found it funny when he heard this. This little monk was sixteen or seventeen years old, which was a good time to be in love. It was understandable that he was infatuated with women. However, if you dare to blaspheme my Qing Xuan, I don't care if you are a monk or a boar, I will castrate you a hundred times.
The little monk didn't dare to speak again and hurriedly led Lin Wanrong. In a short while, they arrived at the halfway point of the cliff. The hot spring was at the peak of the mountain. The terrain was steep and extremely difficult to climb.
Wujing put his palms together and chanted, "Almsgiver Lin, that Miss Xiao is at the peak. This little monk can't continue the rest of the journey. Please climb up yourself. "
Lin Wanrong looked up and saw that there was only a narrow and winding path to the peak. It was a simple and crude staircase. The staircase was extremely steep and spiraled between the mountain walls. It could only allow one person to pass through. If this small path was sealed, no one would be able to go up the mountain.
After the little monk finished speaking, he left in a hurry. Lin Wanrong thought about it. If that fairy was here for revenge, there was no need for her to invite him to the peak of the hot spring. It wasn't like she was dating, so why would she find such a good place? If it was Qing Xuan, why would she take so many detours? No matter how he thought about it, he couldn't guess who it was. He secretly checked the treasures on him and confirmed that there were no mistakes. Only then did he slowly go up the small path.
This path was very narrow and winding. At times, he had to climb up the cliff, at other times, he had to pass through the stone walls. He also had to be careful of sneak attacks. It was very tiring to walk all the way up. After walking for an hour, he finally saw the peak.
At the entrance of the peak, a natural boulder was deeply embedded in the soil. Lin Wanrong used both hands to climb up the boulder. His body was a little tired, so he sat down on the boulder.
It was already sunset. Sitting on the peak, he looked at the distant mountain range and the rosy clouds. He felt very satisfied.
However, he didn't come here to admire the scenery. Thinking that the mysterious Miss Xiao was waiting here, he immediately became anxious. He secretly stuck his head out from behind the boulder and looked outside.
This peak was very vast. The surrounding rocks were steep and strange. Only in the middle of the peak, there was a big pool. A spring was bubbling and emitting hot air. The hot spring that gushed out quickly shrouded the surroundings in a faint mist. It seemed to be unclear and full of mystery.
On this peak, other than the rocks, there was only the hot spring. There was no one to be seen. Lin Wanrong carefully observed for a while. It was still quiet. His heart skipped a beat. It can't be. Could it be that the old monk lied to me?
Just as he was thinking, he suddenly heard a soft sound, and the water in the pool splashed. A beautiful and exquisite figure jumped out of the water. Her long hair swayed gently, and the water droplets scattered in all directions with a slight heat. The steam evaporated, and it was like a beautiful white lotus, blooming in the afterglow of the setting sun …
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