Tianwei Chapter 291: Counterattack (1)
The Taoist temple was empty, just as the saying goes, "a house with nothing but bare walls."
Everything related to the Five Elements disappeared, even if it was just a piece of paper or a painting.
I walked into the room where the Taoist's body had been, but now it was empty. All that remained was the air and the sound of crying echoing in the room.
The little beauty squatted on the ground, hugging her legs, and her heartbreaking cry seemed so dull. It was as if this was a deep valley, so the sound could echo everywhere.
I knew I should go and comfort her, but looking at the empty room, I was stunned.
There is really nothing left...
Suddenly, the little beauty stood up, rushed to me, and punched me in the chest like a storm. I heard her crying and shouting hysterically: Didn't you say you could save him! You said you would save him! You said it! You said it!
I stood there motionless, letting her beat me and scold me. The only thing I could do was to hold her tightly in my arms when she was most sad.
I didn't do it. I'm sorry.
I don’t want you to be sorry! The little beauty struggled desperately in his arms and shouted: I want you to save him! I want him to live! I don’t want him to die! Wuuwuwu… I don’t want you to die either… Don’t die! Don’t all leave me…
I hugged her and put my head next to her ear, so that our bodies could be closer to each other. It seemed that only in this way could my almost frozen heart feel a little warm.
How are you, old senior... Hahaha, where's that kid Tianyou? Tianyou! Tianyou! Look what I brought you! Someone shouted excitedly outside the house.
There was no need to look back or look around, just by listening to the voice you knew it was Gamu coming.
When he walked into the room and saw me holding the little beauty, he said: Wow, you are really quick... Hey? Why did you make my daughter cry!
Then, he saw that the room was empty, and subconsciously asked: Where is the old guy's body?
I didn't say anything, but the little beauty cried even louder.
Gamu was no fool. He immediately realized that something was wrong and asked anxiously: What happened? Where is he? Why is he gone?
I sighed secretly and wanted to let the little beauty stand on her own, but when I pushed her, I found that her hands were tightly holding my clothes. I could understand her feelings, so I didn't push her a second time, but held her and turned around.
Gamu's face was full of confusion and panic, and that expression was definitely not fake. Seeing him like this, I felt even more sad.
What's going on? Gamu asked again: Why don't you talk? What are you standing there for?
I sighed again, maybe because I missed the old Taoist, or maybe to avoid Gamu's eyes. In short, when I spoke, my eyes were looking at a corner: People from Wudian came, they wanted to take back the Five Elements Meridian, and the old Taoist was also taken away.
Take away? Gamu frowned: What does take away mean?
I shook my head: I don’t know, but Grandpa Shi said that it is similar to restoring it to the essence of the Five Elements and integrating it into the Five Classics.
This is simply bullshit! Gamu immediately cursed: What nonsense is this! What kind of bullshit essence is this? This is simply cannibalism! No, this is absolutely not okay, he can survive...
Gamu came over, stuffed the thing in his hand directly into his hand, then turned and left.
I looked down and saw in my hand an ancient book similar to the Book of Life and Death, and a black stone platform about the size of my palm. It looked like a strange beast, but I couldn't tell what it was.
What are you going to do? I asked him.
Gamutou walked out without looking back: "Go find Wudian!"
You can't beat them, I said.
Gamu stopped walking, turned around to look at me, and then asked: Have you tried it?
I nodded: I tried, but I can't do it. Once the Five Classics and Eight Ropes collide...
Well, I don't want to know the rest, as long as you try, it will not be in vain for all his care for you in the past. Gamu waved his hand, interrupted me and said: I was thinking, if you didn't try to stop me, I would break your legs and ruin you...
You try it. Grandpa Shi's calm voice sounded behind the door, and then he stepped in.
Grandpa Shi's words made Gamu a little embarrassed. Of course, he was just saying it in anger, but he was just reminding me. But for Grandpa Shi, Gamu's words were disrespectful to the Basuo lineage. You know, Grandpa Shi is an old senior who has followed Grandpa to fight in the south and the north for decades. Although he is one of the nine dragon sons created by the Emperor of Heaven, he has always regarded himself as a member of our Yang family.
Gamu didn't know much about this, otherwise he wouldn't have said that.
Of course, I understood what he meant, so I tried to smooth things over: We were just joking, actually...
I'm not kidding. If you don't try to stop it, you're a scoundrel. I don't like people like that! Gamu said.
I couldn't help but want to curse. Back then, you, an old man, cheated this and that, tricked a bunch of people into recovering the immortal fruit to save Wei Qingcang, and seriously injured the old Taoist. Why didn't you say this at that time?
However, he was speaking like this for the sake of the old Taoist priest, and even if Grandpa Shi came in person, he would not change his words, which was enough to prove his sincerity.
What else can you say about such a person?
After Gamu finished speaking, he didn't want to stay any longer and turned around to leave.
Where are you going? asked Grandpa Shi.
This question was not only unexpected to Gamu, but also to me. No one could have imagined that Grandpa Shi would actually care about where Gamu was going...
Gamu was stunned for a moment, and answered subconsciously: Go find Wudian.
Looking for Wu Dian? What for? To get that kid's body back? Grandpa Shi frowned and scolded: How can you be so bad! You know a little bit about the truth, but you dare to go to court and file a complaint? You don't know how high the sky is.
Gamu is not a young man. He is at least 50 or 60 years old. How can he keep his face after being reprimanded by Grandpa Shi? His face sank immediately: What are you talking about, old senior? I, Gamu, only want to feel at ease. Basuo has his reasons for not doing what he cannot do, but I, Gamu, do not need the guidance of the old senior.
These words are already very harsh, and it’s just a matter of saying directly, “You have no right to control me.”
Grandpa Shi was not angry, and said calmly: You are not my Basuo's person, so you are naturally not under my control. I also like that kid's temperament. You have such a good relationship with him, so I don't want you to die in vain.
Hearing what Grandpa Shi said, Gamu's face immediately showed shame. He sighed and continued : "Thank you for your care, but there are some things that cannot be avoided just because of life and death. He spared me at the beginning, which was to give me a way out. Now his way out is right in front of me, and I must repay this favor no matter what."
Grandpa Shi shook his head, lightly stepped away from the door. Gamu bowed to him and walked out of the room.
I was shocked and quickly pushed the little beauty away, shouting: Wait for me! I have something to tell you!
The little beauty stopped pulling my clothes, obviously she also understood the importance of the matter. Grandpa Shi did not stop me and let me run out of the door in two or three steps.
Outside the door, Gamu didn't go far, but stood there waiting for me.
What's the matter? he asked.
I sighed habitually and said: It's useless for you to go like this, it will only be in vain...
If that's what you mean, don't waste your breath. Gamu turned his head away, not wanting to hear another word.
This old man is as stubborn as the old Taoist priest. He must have been a donkey in his previous life!
I hurriedly chased after him and said: I am not lying, Wudian is very powerful, so powerful that you can't imagine. Although you have obtained the Purple Talisman Heavenly Corpse, it is nothing to them. Even my mother... Oh, forget it, I mean, I actually want to go too.
Gamu stopped again, turned his head to look at me and asked: Really?
I nodded repeatedly and said: Of course it is true, but we can't be too reckless, otherwise we will just give away our experience for nothing.
Sending experience? Gamu asked doubtfully.
Uh, it's to let them learn something, like how many frogs there are in the world. I explained it randomly.
What a mess...
In a word, you can go, but you must go with a plan. The old Taoist taught me that you must have two plans when doing things, plan A and plan B.
What is Plan A? Gamu asked.
Play it by ear!
What about plan B?
We'll see what happens!
Do you want a beating ? Gamu raised his hand...
I hid subconsciously, holding my head, and shouted: This is really what the old Taoist taught me. Anyway, no matter what, I don't agree with you going there in a muddle. And, if you, I mean if. If something happens, how can I explain it to the Heavenly Corpse Vein? They all know that you are here to return Shanbo and the Evil Mirror. By then, even if Wei Qingcang understands me and the truth of the matter, what about the Secret Corpse Vein?
The more I talked, the more excited I felt. I felt that I had found a good reason: the Secret Corpse Vein didn't take the opportunity to cause trouble, and openly helped you to seek justice. In fact, they just wanted to kill me to weaken the power of your lineage? What's more, if Wei Qingcang didn't come by then, they would definitely spread rumors that you two brothers had turned against each other, and that Wei Qingcang killed his brother to seize power. By then, the Heaven Corpse Vein would be in a mess. Didn't you say that Wei Qingcang was preparing to implement some big plan recently? Now is the critical moment!
After my persuasion, which was so much that his lips were worn out, Gamu had to admit after thinking about it that what I said made sense.
But he still asked: Do you have any specific plans?
This question really stumped me. How could I have a plan? Plan A, Plan B, just pick one, why are you asking me?
Just when I was at a loss and thinking about how to answer, a voice came from outside the Taoist temple: If you don’t have a plan, how about listening to mine?
The voice was very young and sounded very familiar. I turned around and saw two people standing outside in the dark. Judging from their body shapes, they were a man and a woman.
You are... I said as I took a few steps forward to get closer to them. As I got closer and saw them more clearly, I was stunned.
The man outside the Taoist temple seemed to have guessed my reaction. He laughed and said: Don't be so surprised. If you have time and are willing, we can talk.
