Chapter 102 Insights
After seeing off the nobleman from the capital, Li Daoxuan started talking to the old Taoist about Master Li.

When Master Li saw the hermit master of Mount Maoshan whom he had not seen for more than ten years, he was naturally extremely respectful. He bowed three times to the old Taoist priest, then took out the box and handed it to the old Taoist priest: "This is for my third son to use in his cultivation in your temple. Please don't dislike it, Master."

The old Taoist took the box and opened it. His eyes lit up immediately. He smiled more and waved his whisk and said, "Daoxuan is also my disciple. Why would he need these dirt? But you care about your son. I will accept this gift on behalf of Daoxuan."

This was a well-reasoned statement, and it didn't undermine his status as a Taoist priest. Master Li was very moved when he heard it, and he immediately asked someone to present the tributes he brought. The Taoist priests in the temple were dazzled by the boxes they brought up. They all stood at the entrance of the temple, looking at the excitement, and sighed with every tribute.

The old Taoist priest smiled and pinched his beard, becoming more and more enthusiastic towards Mr. Li. He said it was rare, but he did not mean to refuse at all.

"Mr. Li is truly a kind-hearted person. I saw that you are followed by purple clouds, so you must have survived the disaster. Please follow me into the Jade Emperor's Palace. I will increase your blessings and longevity, and hope that you will be blessed as much as the East Sea in the future."

"That's great, thank you!" When Master Li heard that the old Taoist wanted to perform a ritual on him, his shiny face showed a look of joy. He immediately followed the old Taoist into the temple, not caring about Li Daoxuan who was standing beside him.

Seeing the old Taoist and Master Li like this, Li Daoxuan could only sigh. Who made his master so good at talking that he could easily persuade others?

After collecting the prince's hair, he followed the Taoist priest into the Jade Emperor's Palace.

The ritual of praying for blessings and longevity was quite convenient. The old Taoist wore his robes, and several brothers played wooden fish. The drums and other instruments started beating, and then they started to recite the prayer scriptures.

Light the lamp, step on the Gang and Dou, and perform the Beidou natal longevity lamp ceremony.

The old Taoist thought: "I have shown you the image of Yuan Gang, which is the category of the upper class; the Brahma Qi passes through the sky, so there is the ruler of the destiny star..."

The Taoists chanted: "We, the ministers, sincerely pay homage to the Yin Jing Ju Men natal star god and all the spiritual officials."

The old Taoist chanted: "…the disaster of continuous flow will surely turn into auspiciousness and blessing; the difficulties of adversity and danger can be overcome and turned into glory. I bow my head and take refuge in you, and sincerely praise: the Heavenly Lord of Longevity and Protection of Life."

The Taoist priests followed: "We, the ministers, sincerely pay homage to the Yin Jing Ju Men natal star god and all the spiritual officials."

……

After the blessing, Master Li presented a gift and continued to talk with the old Taoist priest, while Li Daoxuan returned to his own residence.

The next day, Master Li presented another gift to the temple. The old Taoist happily accepted it and invited the gods to descend to the earth.

The ceremony was held with great fanfare and was extremely lively.

When everything was done, Master Li could no longer wait and asked the old Taoist, "Master, I heard from my son that after he returns to the mountain this time, he will hold a ceremony to bestow the ordination on him. I came here to watch the ceremony. I wonder when the ceremony will be held?"

"No hurry. The ordination is a big deal. I plan to make some preparations and ordination for this kid in half a month."

"Half a month later?" Mr. Li sighed. He would have to wait more than half a month, but he had been away from home for too long. It was also the beginning of the new year, and there were still many things at home that he needed to deal with personally. He felt a little disappointed.

"I'm afraid I won't be able to watch the ceremony and see my youngest son receive the ordination certificate, but this trip was not in vain, I still got some benefits." Thinking of this, Master Li's mood immediately returned to normal.

The next day, Mr. Li happily carried the immortal back home. Since he couldn't wait any longer, he didn't wait any longer. Although he was reluctant to leave, he couldn't stay for long after all.

"Xuan'er, I'm afraid I won't be able to see your ordination ceremony. There are many things to do at home, so I have to go back. Let Yanming go with you and let him serve you well."

Master Li called Li Yanming over and told him to take good care of the young master. Li Yanming naturally agreed immediately, and his voice was extremely firm: "Master, don't worry, I will definitely serve the young master well."

"I'll be satisfied if you have this kind heart. Don't worry about your family affairs, I will treat you well." Master Li said happily, and then handed Li Yanming a bag of silver.

This is for Li Daoxuan's daily food, clothing, shelter and transportation, so he asked Li Yanming to keep it first.

This kind of companion who knows everything about him, even if he is given money, he will not run away. After all, the world is so big, it is impossible for him to abandon his parents and covet the money, right? If this is the case, Mr. Li will just think that he spent some money to see a person clearly.

After finishing all this, Master Li left, and Li Daoxuan sent him down the mountain and came back. The temple was full of joy, because Master Li sent a lot of dark blue fabrics to the temple, so that the Taoists in the temple had new robes to wear.

The old Taoist came and asked Li Daoxuan to follow him into the house for a talk.

The two men sat facing each other, and the old Taoist asked Li Daoxuan to draw a talisman.

Purify the body and worship God.

Kneeling in front of the desk, Li Daoxuan picked up the pen.

Calm your mind and let the cinnabar tip of your pen flow smoothly.

After finishing the drawing, make a Dharma finger gesture, hold the talisman and circle the incense three times.

He muttered something and put the talisman down.

"Master, please take a look." Li Daoxuan pointed at the yellow talisman and said with a smile.

The old Taoist picked up the yellow talisman and was surprised at first glance.

The old man's eyes were shining, and he stared at Li Daoxuan for a long time before he sighed and said, "Master, I still underestimated you. I never thought that in just half a year, you could have improved to such a level. Even I, the master, dare not easily say that I can draw such a genuine spiritual talisman."

"Master, you are too modest." Li Daoxuan curled his lips and said, "I have heard a lot about your deeds down the mountain."

"Oh? You have heard about my master's deeds. Tell me about them quickly." The old Taoist was very interested and urged, pinching his beard.

So Li Daoxuan told the Taoist priest about his experience at the foot of the mountain, and the whole process was thrilling to listen to.

When he said that the Taoist had died, the old Taoist sat in silence for a long time before speaking: "So it was him, what a pity."

It was just a pity, but it also contained so much regret and sorrow. Li Daoxuan looked at the old Taoist's expression and saw some nostalgia in his eyes.

"Master, you and he are old acquaintances, right?" Li Daoxuan asked curiously.

"I guess so. At that time, I was also a hot-blooded person who loved to fight and quarrel. He was the only opponent I had ever met that I could truly respect." The old Taoist sighed. "It's a pity that God is jealous of talents. He had a wife who died at the hands of the Qing soldiers. Later, he embarked on an evil path and wasted his talent. If it weren't for this incident, perhaps the Taoist sect would have produced another Heavenly Master."

"Is that so?" Li Daoxuan did not ask any more questions. He knew that some things were in the past and that they were in the past. No matter how much he heard, he could only sigh in despair.

Thinking of the Taoist's last words, Li Daoxuan made up his mind. If he went down the mountain one day, he would definitely fulfill the Taoist's wishes.

"Master, this is that person's thing." Li Daoxuan took out "The Theory of Rebirth" and placed it in front of the old Taoist. The old Taoist took a look at the cover and pushed it to him.

"Take it back. This is also his inheritance. If you are willing, call him Master so that he can know it in the afterlife. If you are not willing, burn some paper money during the Qingming Festival so that he can live a better life in the afterlife."

When Li Daoxuan heard this, he put away the "Rebirth Theory" and talked with the old Taoist for a while, during which he also mentioned the Wolong lineage and the extraordinary woman Baili from Emei.

"The Wolong lineage originated from Mr. Zhuge."

"There are many people in the sect who practice Qimen Dunjia, mainly the "Guan Dou Zhong Xiao Wu Lei Wu Hou Secret Method". They are good at Bagua Dunfa, which is not much worse than ordinary Taoists. It's just that they don't show off their skills in daily life, and few people in Xuanmen have heard of them. The girl you met was able to get the Eight Formation Diagram. I'm afraid she is the one that the Wolong lineage is focusing on training. You need to be cautious when you walk in the martial arts world in the future."

"As for this Emei Baili, your master has also heard some of her deeds. This woman is truly a legendary figure. At a young age, she is proficient in the methods of Buddhism and Taoism, and has some fame in the martial arts world. Three years ago, the Baiyun Temple in the capital held a universal ceremony, and this woman won the first prize. However, her origin is mysterious, her master is unknown, and she does not seem to be from the same lineage as Wolong, so over time, she is rarely mentioned in the Xuanmen."

(End of this chapter)