Chapter 471: Dou Mu Yuanjun's Bow Refining Spell, the Inheritance of the Mask
"Junior brother, is everything okay in Longhu Mountain?"
After hearing Li Daoxuan's words, Wu Wei immediately started talking nonstop.
"Everything is fine. The old man is always elusive. Occasionally, when he is interested, he will train his disciples. He always complains that we are not talented enough and says that if Daoxuan were here, he would definitely be so angry that his teeth would ache..."
"Uncle Qianyang manages the sect in an orderly manner. Even though his injury has healed, he still can't get rid of the habit of sleeping in a coffin, which has caused Sister Ningyan to complain a lot."
"By the way, Nun Ningyan is pregnant now, and she asked me to give this to you."
Wu Wei took out a pair of black cloth shoes from his arms. The shoes had fine stitching and fit perfectly. They looked simple but felt soft and comfortable to the touch.
"This was made for you by Nun Ningyan. She said that since you have the Falling Moon Immortal Robe, you don't need to worry about clothes, but shoes are indispensable when you go out, so she asked me to bring you a pair."
Wu Wei smiled and said, "Brother, you don't know that ever since Sister Ningyan became pregnant, she has been so gentle to us. She often sews bellybands and clothes for the children herself. Her craftsmanship is really good!"
Li Daoxuan took the shoes and thought about the time he spent in Longhu Mountain, the kind and wise old Taoist priest, the sharp-tongued but kind-hearted master and mistress, and the heroic and chivalrous Taiwei junior sister...
There was a trace of nostalgia in Li Daoxuan's eyes. He had only been in Chang'an for over a month, but he already felt that the past was like smoke and the world had changed dramatically.
"By the way, Senior Brother, the news of what you did in Chang'an has spread to Longhu Mountain. Everyone is very excited. Some disciples said that when they travel down the mountain, as long as they mention that they are the junior brothers of the Tang Dynasty's Imperial Master, they will be highly respected!"
Wu Wei looked at Li Daoxuan with some emotion.
He knew that his senior brother was definitely not an ordinary person, but he never expected that in just a few months, his senior brother had become a real big shot, someone who could kill the Yang God!
In the history of Longhu Mountain, apart from the founder Zhang Daoling, there is probably no other disciple as talented as my brother.
Today, Li Daoxuan has become a signature figure of Longhu Mountain. No matter who mentions him, they have to show respect to him.
Wu Wei enviously said: "Brother, compared to you, my aptitude is too poor. I haven't broken through to the Yin God level yet..."
He was very ashamed. When he first met his senior brother, they were both in the fasting period. Now, more than a year has passed, and he is still in the fasting period, while his senior brother can already fight with the Yang God.
Li Daoxuan patted his shoulder and said with a smile: "Every profession has its own specialties. Your talent in refining equipment is far beyond the reach of my senior brother."
When talking about refining equipment, a gleam appeared in Wu Wei's eyes and he became more confident.
"Brother, after you left, I studied the Lu Ban Book every day and gained a lot. Lu Ban is really a genius. He skillfully combined the art of mechanical engineering and Taoism to derive various magical methods of refining weapons. If you hadn't written to me to come to Beijing, I really wouldn't have been willing to leave!"
After a pause, he asked in confusion: "Brother, it's fine if I come to Chang'an, but why do you want me to join Zhelong?"
He is obsessed with refining weapons and has little interest in fighting and killing.
Li Daoxuan smiled slightly and said, "Because only by joining Zhelong can I let you get in touch with something."
"What?"
Li Daoxuan stared at him and said word by word: "Wuzhiqi's body."
Wu Wei's heart was shocked, and then his eyes lit up with a strange light.
"Is that the ape that caused the flood in Chang'an?"
Li Daoxuan nodded and said, "Wuzhiqi's body is indestructible. Even the best magic weapons can't cause a scratch. Aren't you interested in such a body?"
Wu Wei's breathing stagnated, and he said, "Brother, are you saying that you want me to refine Wuzhiqi's body into a puppet?"
Hearing these words, Wang Bo's pupils trembled and he showed an incredible look.
Turn Wuzhiqi's body into a puppet?
This is an amazing idea…
"Your Majesty has already agreed to this matter. As long as you ask, no matter what the materials are, they will be delivered to you. We will use all the resources of the Tang Dynasty to make this puppet!"
Li Daoxuan looked at him leisurely and said, "Using the body of the Xingshui Divine Ape, I will refine an unprecedented and unparalleled puppet to become the patron saint of the Tang Dynasty in the future. Is this plan interesting to you, Junior Brother?"
Wu Wei was so excited that his face turned red and his body was shaking slightly.
"I'm interested. Very interested!"
"Brother, you are so kind to me!"
His eyes were burning and he couldn't wait to do it. For someone obsessed with refining equipment, this matter was an irresistible temptation.
Li Daoxuan said seriously: "In this case, I will leave this matter to you, Brother Wang. In the next period of time, you will stay with my junior brother. It just so happens that you can practice next to Wuzhiqi's body. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you."
Hearing this, Wang Bo was also very much looking forward to it.
He is a disciple of the Chu Ma lineage. The more powerful the immortal enshrined in his body is, the stronger his own Taoism will be. They prosper together and suffer together.
Although Wuzhiqi is dead, his body contains the essence of Taoism, which is an invaluable treasure to Wang Bo. However, Wuzhiqi's body is kept in secret, and even he cannot get close to it without the emperor's order.
Now that he had the order from the Imperial Master, he could naturally stay beside Wuzhiqi to practice and comprehend the Dao essence remaining in his body. For the disciples of the Chu Ma lineage, this was even more tempting than taking elixirs.
"Thank you, Imperial Master!"
Li Daoxuan nodded and said, "If you have any questions during this period, you can come to me at any time."
"promise!"
Wang Bo and Wu Wei looked at each other and could see the anxiety in each other's eyes.
…
After Wang Bo and Wu Wei left, Zhu Rong and Dian Mu walked in.
The two took off their masks, both of them were very young, a man and a woman. The man's pupils were scarlet and the woman's pupils were dark blue. They looked at Li Daoxuan with admiration.
The two of them seemed to be very familiar with each other and had known each other's identities for a long time.
This is not surprising, as they are actually a pair of siblings who were raised by the Bad People since childhood. They are gifted, with the boy having the ability to control fire and the girl having the ability to control thunder and lightning.
After the previous captains Qinglong and Zhuque from the Bad Men died in Mobei, they have now taken over the position of captain.
Li Daoxuan took out a wisp of spiritual fire from the gourd and gave it to Zhu Rong. He passed the first three levels of "Five Thunders Nourishing Essence" to Dian Mu. He did not assign any tasks to them, but just asked them to break through the Yin Shen realm as soon as possible, which would be of great use to them at that time.
The two were overjoyed, especially the Mother of Lightning. When she took off her majestic and stern mask, she was actually a lively and smart girl.
They admired Li Daoxuan very much and were eager to learn. They were reluctant to leave and kept asking questions, most of which were about spiritual practice.
Li Daoxuan did not rush them, but patiently answered their questions one by one, using simple and easy-to-understand language. He also demonstrated while explaining. The thunder and fire in his hands were both hard and soft, and unpredictable, which made the two people fascinated.
Finally, Li Daoxuan saw that it was getting late and ordered them to leave. The two men put on their masks, bowed deeply, and left reluctantly.
When Lou Ling and the God of Food walked in, it was already dark.
The God of Cookery took off his mask, revealing a chubby face, a naive look, and a harmless smile. He was none other than Lu Chunliang, a disciple of Taoist Master Xuancheng of the Maoshan Sect.
Under the orders of the headmaster, he brought many Maoshan treasures and came to Chang'an to join Zhelong and assist Li Daoxuan.
After not seeing each other for a long time, Lu Chunliang has changed a little. He still looks honest, but his every move has become much calmer. Even when facing Li Daoxuan, who is now at the peak of his career, he did not show any fear.
"Brother Lu, congratulations, you have reached the Yin God Realm so quickly!"
Lu Chunliang smiled and said, "How can I compare to Master Li? This time, my master and the head teacher have told me to follow Master Li's lead and not to be careless at all."
After a pause, he said sincerely: "Of course, I get hungry easily, so please prepare more delicious food for me, Master Li."
Li Daoxuan laughed loudly and said, "Even though you have become a Yin God, you still can't forget to eat. No wonder you chose the God of Food mask. Don't worry, Chang'an's food will definitely let you enjoy it to your heart's content!"
After reminiscing about the past with Lu Chunliang , Li Daoxuan looked at the silent Lou Ling and the mask in her hand, and said calmly: "Captain Lou, you are so brave. You know that I am called Erlang Zhenjun, but you still chose the mask of Erlang Shen?"
Commander Lou Ling chose the mask of Lord Erlang!
Lou Ling's body trembled slightly. She bowed and said, "Please forgive me, Master. I... I have my own reasons."
"What's the reason?"
Lou Ling didn't say anything, but just pursed her lips lightly, tightly holding the Erlang Shen mask in her hand, silent and stubborn.
Li Daoxuan sighed softly and said, "I know what your reasons are."
Lou Ling raised his eyes with a look of surprise.
"Lou Ling, born in the ninth year of Daye, your father was a cavalry general in the Black Armor Army, and your mother was a member of the Bad People. In the fourth year of Wude, both of them died at the hands of demons. In the seventh year of Wude, you joined the Bad People, slaying demons and monsters, making many military achievements, always leading the troops in battle, fearless of death. In the ninth year of Wude, you were promoted to the rank of captain."
"Perhaps because of similar experiences, you and the bad guy Lou Xiaoyun hit it off right away and became like sisters. Unfortunately, she died in Xuanzhou at a young age. You had a big fight with Li Chunfeng because it was Li Chunfeng who sent her to Xuanzhou."
Li Daoxuan looked at her with deep eyes, and no emotion could be seen.
"It's a pity that you had such a bright future. If you hadn't resigned and gone to Xuanzhou, you would have been a captain among the bad guys now."
"And the reason you chose Erlang Shen's mask is because Lou Xiaoyun worships this god the most. You want to live with her last wish, right?"
A trace of nostalgia appeared in Lou Ling's eyes. After a long time, she sighed and handed the Erlang Shen mask and the Dragon-Tiger Golden Pill in her hand to Li Daoxuan.
"Nothing can be hidden from you, Imperial Master. Please take back this mask and select another talented person to enter the Hibernating Dragon to replace me."
"I'm leaving now!"
Facing the powerful imperial teacher, although Lou Ling was a woman, she had her own pride. She was neither humble nor arrogant and prepared to leave.
Even though she lost this great opportunity, she did not hesitate and had no regrets.
Because if Xiaoyun were still alive, what she would most want to see is someone wearing Erlang Shen's mask, silently guarding the Tang Dynasty in the dark.
If she couldn't do that, she would rather not enter the hibernation dragon.
"etc."
Li Daoxuan smiled at her and said, "When did I ever say I would take back your mask?"
Lou Ling was stunned.
"To be honest, Erlang Shen does have a special meaning to me. I had no intention of putting this mask into Zhelong until I saw your message among many recommendations."
"This mask is specially placed for you."
Lou Ling was slightly distracted, and she remembered something His Majesty had said.
"There are so many talented people in the world. Originally, you had no chance to enter Zhelong, but the national teacher is optimistic about you, so work hard and don't let Taichong down."
She originally thought that was just His Majesty's words, but now it seems to be true...
Li Daoxuan took Erlang Shen's mask, felt the cold touch on his hands, and said with a complicated look: "A long time ago, in my hometown, there was also a group of people who abandoned their own interests for the benefit of the people, and forgot their own safety for the safety of the people."
"They also cannot be exposed to the sun. Their faces will always be blurry in the eyes of others. They can only be revealed to the public at the moment of death, just like... wearing a mask."
Li Daoxuan returned the mask to Lou Ling and said, "Treasure it. If one day you unfortunately die in battle, then this mask will be sealed and become your unique honor and memorial. The mask will only be activated under one condition."
"What's going on?"
Li Daoxuan stared at her and said word by word: "When your descendants choose to continue to join Zhelong and fight for the country, the sealed mask will be activated again."
Lou Ling was shocked and couldn't calm down for a long time.
"Although you and Xiaoyun are not blood relatives, you are as close as sisters. Apart from you, she has no other relatives in this world. So, put on this Erlang Shen mask and carry her wishes to protect the Tang Dynasty well."
Lou Ling lowered her eyes. She had always been strong and didn't want others to see her red eyes.
Li Daoxuan patted her shoulder and said, "You finally returned to Chang'an. Go to Yingling Mausoleum to pay tribute to Xiaoyun. Tell her about your experiences over the years. She will definitely like to hear it."
Lou Ling looked at Li Daoxuan deeply, and said with a slightly choked voice: "Yes, sir! "
She turned and walked to the door, but suddenly stopped and turned back to Li Daoxuan and said, "Master, Xiaoyun often wrote to me about you before. She said you were the future of the Tang Dynasty. At that time, I thought she was exaggerating, but now it seems that she was not wrong."
Li Daoxuan shook his head, his voice very firm.
"I am not the future of the Tang Dynasty."
"You are."
…
Yingling, in front of Lou Xiaoyun’s cenotaph.
Lou Ling spoke for a long time in front of his friend's grave, and only stopped when the sun was about to set.
A paper crane flew over and whispered something in her ear. It was Li Daoxuan's voice.
"You must break through the Yin God Realm within one month. In addition, you are good at archery. Maoshan Sect has a secret technique called Dou Mu Yuan Jun's Archery Mantra, which is very suitable for you. I don't know how to use it, but your partner does."
"Take him to eat more delicious food. This little fat boy has a loose mouth."
When Lu Chunliang saw the paper crane flying over, he walked over and said to his partner, "Miss Lou, did Master Li give any orders? What are we going to do?"
Lou Ling glanced at him, a smile flashing in his eyes.
"Let's go eat."
Lu Chunliang's eyes lit up.
"Really? What to eat? Let me make it clear, I have no money!"
"No problem, I'll treat you."
"Sister Lou is awesome!"
