Seeing that he was about to die, under the stimulation of the critical moment, a familiar burning sensation appeared again. A blood-red talisman suddenly rushed out from his head, and in an instant, it collided head-on with Tang Susu's attack.
Boom! With a deafening sound, a strong wind blew in all directions, uprooting the surrounding weeds. Niu Youdao was shaken and rolled a few times, and only stopped when he hit the foot of the hill.
The strong wind stopped whistling, and the dancing weeds fell to the ground.
"Protective Talisman of Dharma Transmission!" Luo Yuangong and Su Po said in unison. They looked at each other again, and then looked at Tang Susu, who was stunned.
Tang Susu's face became gloomy, and she didn't have the intention to make another move.
The Protective Talisman of Dharma Transmission was a unique skill of the Shangqing Sect. Only the inner disciples could practice it, but not everyone could practice it. Only those who had a certain level of attainment in formations could practice it. Another point was that generally, no one would practice this skill, because it had no use for them. It was purely a waste of their own cultivation to help others complete the skill. During the process of practicing, it would consume a lot of cultivation, and the gains did not make up for the losses.
Currently, in the Shangqing Sect, only Dongguo Haoran knew this skill. Even elders like Luo Yuangong did not know it, which meant that Dongguo Haoran's attainment in formations was indeed extraordinary.
Seeing that Niu Youdao was protected by the Shangqing Sect's Protective Talisman of Dharma Transmission, it was needless to say that Niu Youdao was not Dongguo Haoran's disciple. If Dongguo Haoran had not blessed him with a clear mind, he would not have been able to cast such a complicated spell.
Niu Youdao shook his head, which was still in a daze, and slowly got up. He rubbed his chest to calm his breathing and looked around at the complicated gazes that were staring at him. He had the urge to fly into a rage, and he especially wanted to scold Tang Susu.
In the end, it was because this old woman was too fierce, using a killing move at the slightest disagreement. She could kill him with a casual palm strike. A wise man knew better than to fight when the odds were against him. He had no choice but to endure it and think of a way to get through this. After thinking for a while, he didn't say anything and walked back to Dongguo Haoran's body. He pulled up the tattered cloth curtain and covered it again. He pulled the rattan rope and hung it on his shoulder. Then, he lifted the stretcher and dragged it back.
What does that mean? Everyone was stunned.
When he realized that Niu Youdao was about to leave, Su Po dashed out and stopped him, asking, "Where are you going?"
Niu Youdao said, "I'm sorry to disturb you. I think I'm in the wrong place." After saying that, he dragged the stretcher around him and continued to move forward, treading on weeds and thorns.
Everyone felt a sense of childishness, but they could understand. After all, he was still a teenager.
Su Po glanced at Tang Susu and tilted his head to indicate that he should apologize.
Tang Susu turned her head to the side. Her expression was cold and indifferent, and she had no intention of apologizing.
Su Po had no choice but to move to block Niu Youdao again. He sighed, "It was a misunderstanding just now. You're in the right place."
"I'm in the wrong place. I want to bring Master home." Niu Youdao insisted on his own opinion and dragged the stretcher around him again.
His stubborn words made everyone feel sad. Not far away, Tang Yi, who was as beautiful as a fairy, could not bear to see him like this. She wanted to say something but stopped herself. However, the elders of the Sect were here, so it was not her place to make any decisions.
Su Po stretched out his hand and pressed it on Niu Youdao's shoulder, making it difficult for Niu Youdao to move. He gently persuaded, "That's right, this is the Shangqing Sect. Come with us!" He then removed the stretcher from Niu Youdao's shoulder.
Niu Youdao's hands were in his sleeves, hugging them in front of his chest. He was wearing a tattered cotton-padded jacket and shoes that exposed his toes. He reeked of fish. A bamboo tube and a hatchet hung on his waist. He did not even realize that he was dirty. He looked up at the sky with a sour face, as if he did not want to talk to anyone.
Did he not know how ugly he was? Su Po did not know whether to laugh or cry. He waved his hand and two disciples came over and held Niu Youdao's arms.
"What are you doing?" Niu Youdao looked left and right and screamed.
The two disciples didn't care about him. They carried him and flew into the forest, leaving directly.
Su Po then called two more disciples to carry Dongguo Haoran's body away.
After the other disciples left, there were only three Sect Elders left. Luo Yuangong said to Tang Susu, "Junior Sister, what you did just now was a little too much."
Tang Susu said coldly, "This kid is obviously talking nonsense. We still don't know who sent him."
Luo Yuangong said, "How do you explain the Dharma Transmission Amulet?"
Tang Susu stubbornly argued, "Listen to the way he talks, does he sound like a villager?"
Luo Yuangong said, "This can be investigated slowly. There is no need to kill him without listening to an explanation. You are afraid that he will become the head of the Shangqing Sect, aren't you?"
Tang Susu avoided his gaze and said indifferently, "Second Senior Brother, you're thinking too much. Dongguo Haoran has numerous disciples, and the position of Sect Master can't be passed down to anyone."
Luo Yuangong shook his head gently. "Dongguo led all his disciples out, but only one body came back. I'm afraid his situation is similar to Tang Mu's. If there was a survivor, Dongguo would not use the Dharma Transmission Amulet on an outsider, and this kid would not bring his body back. I'm afraid he had no other way. I don't believe that you don't know this."
Tang Susu pointed to the direction of the Shangqing Sect and said in a low voice, "If this is true, according to the rules of the sect, is Senior Brother going to let this nameless kid take charge of the Shangqing Sect?"
Luo Yuangong said in a low voice, "Even so, you shouldn't do this. Do you think the other disciples are fools? Do you think they can't see through your intention? Why did Tang Mu summon all the inner disciples as witnesses before he died? Isn't it to prevent someone from changing his will? What will others think if you do this? Can you bear the crime of murdering the head of the sect? Even if someone else becomes the head of the sect, the name will not be legitimate. How can the public be convinced? Do you want the Shangqing Sect to be the root of internal strife? Stupid! "
Tang Susu's face was stiff, and she was speechless …
In the hot spring in the mountain, Niu Youdao, who was soaking in it, squinted his eyes comfortably. He recalled the experience of the past few days in his mind. It felt like a dream. A few days ago, he was still in the mysterious underground palace of the tomb. In the blink of an eye, he ran to this world, and then here. The road ahead was still full of confusion. He didn't know anything, and he didn't know what was waiting for him.
His thoughts returned to the detailed questions and answers before he took the bath. He carefully sorted through them and felt that there should be no loopholes, so he was relieved.
When he finished bathing and walked out of the valley, he had already washed up and changed into the gray robe of the Shangqing Sect. His long hair was casually tied into a ponytail.
The key point was that he had never kept such long hair before, and he didn't know how to do it.
Outside the valley, three disciples with swords on their backs were waiting for him. Niu Youdao had already met them before. The leader was a man with an arrogant expression, who looked fair and elegant, and his name was Song Yanqing. The other two were Chen Guishuo and Xu Yitian. The latter two seemed to be flattering Song Yanqing, and they called him 'Senior Brother' intimately.
These three people were sent by the Shangqing Sect to watch over Niu Youdao.
When they saw Niu Youdao coming out, they seemed to be surprised and couldn't help but look him up and down a few more times.
In short, people need clothes, and a horse needs a saddle. Niu Youdao's body was not bad, and coupled with Daoye's inner body, the dirty mountain village boy had a bit more elegant and free.
Walking in front of the three people, Niu Youdao pulled on his new clothes and asked, "Can you tell them that I want to see the Sect Leader!"
This was the number of times he had asked to see the Sect Leader Tang Mu, but Dongguo Haoran's task had not been completed.
Song Yanqing's eyes flashed with disdain, "Do you think you can see the Sect Leader whenever you want? Be obedient and come with us. "
"Let's go!" Chen Guishuo and Xu Yitian both stretched out their hands and pushed Niu Youdao's back.
Niu Youdao, who was pushed, didn't know how he had offended these three people. Anyway, from the beginning, they didn't give him a good face and didn't speak nicely to him.
Being sandwiched in the middle of the three people, they came to the foot of a steep cliff and walked up along the zigzag shaped stone steps. When they were halfway up the mountain, Niu Youdao was attracted by the magnificent building on the opposite cliff. Judging from the specifications of the surrounding buildings, it must be the important place of the Shangqing Sect.
When they reached the top of the mountain, they saw a quiet and simple courtyard. Outside the courtyard, there was an old peach tree with strong roots and strong branches. The branches were pink and brilliant like the sunset. When the wind blew, the petals fell and fell. The peach blossoms were really too beautiful. Niu Youdao was attracted again and said in surprise, "There are peach blossoms in this season?"
Chen Guishuo, who was following behind him, laughed, "You haven't seen it before, right? This peach tree has been growing for more than a thousand years. It was originally a spirit but its wisdom root was severed by the founder who came here to establish the sect. Since then, it has been ordinary. In the early years, the peach tree would still bloom and wither but after its wisdom root was severed, the flowers will not wither. It has been a few hundred years, regardless of spring, summer, autumn or winter, it will always be as brilliant as the sunset, like a canopy of flowers. It is one of the wonders of the Shangqing Sect. "
Niu Youdao was amazed when he heard this. Then he heard Song Yanqing snort, "Why are you talking nonsense with him."
Chen Guishuo looked embarrassed and shut his mouth.
When they came to the entrance of the courtyard, Niu Youdao looked up and saw three bold words engraved on the lintel of the door, Peach Blossom Land!
Song Yanqing stopped at the door and pouted, "This is Uncle Dong Guo's place of cultivation. You will stay here for the time being. Without permission, you are not allowed to wander around. Otherwise, your legs will be broken. Do you understand?"
Niu Youdao frowned, "Before Master passed away, he asked me to pay my respects to the Sect Leader …"
"Go in!" Xu Yitian grabbed his collar and almost threw him in. He then closed the door.
Niu Youdao, who almost fell, was furious. He rushed to the door and pulled it open. He said angrily, "What is the meaning of this? Are you treating me like a prisoner?"
Song Yanqing turned around and sneered, "Don't make a fuss. If you are not careful and fall off the cliff, no one will cry for you." The threat in his words was strong. Not only was it a threat, but it was also real. He slowly walked over.
"The weather is good!" Niu Youdao looked up at the sky. Bang! Then, he closed the door behind him.
Behind the door, his eyes were filled with murderous intent. In his previous life, people called him Daoye. The two words' Daoye 'were not to be trifled with.
"Haha! Quite sensible … "The laughter of the three people came from outside the door.
Taking a deep breath, Niu Youdao quickly suppressed the anger in his heart. He quickly calmed himself down and forced himself to admire the scenery. He ignored the ridicule outside. He strolled around the courtyard with his hands behind his back. He found the courtyard to be simple and unadorned. It was quiet and elegant. It was not bad. It was a rare quiet place. His emotions were also calmed down.
In the middle of the courtyard, there was a huge tree. On the altar, there was a rack with a long sword on it.
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