Yunshan is named after the clouds and mists in the mountains. When the sun is right, Yunshan is filled with mist. Especially when standing on some high peaks, viewing the mountains and fog is like viewing the sea, and the scenery is breathtakingly beautiful.
The most famous place in the mountain is Yunshan Wuguan Peak, but in fact the Yanxia Peak where Yunshan Temple is located is also good, but the location is slightly inferior. If someone wants to climb the mountain to watch the fog, if there is a choice, they will definitely not choose it. this.
And there are wild animals in Yunshan after all. Although there are no reports of big insects, there are actually really dangerous jackals and leopards.
In Bingzhou, a place where farming is enough to make a living, there are really not many people who take the risk to rely on the mountains to make a living. So much so that a mountain like Yunshan, which is not very deep in Jizhou, is actually so sparsely populated. feeling.
It was still early when Taoist Qingsong and Qi Wen took Ji Yuan out of the county town. However, Ji Yuan and they did not use any magic or magical powers to enter the mountain, so even if the mountaineering path is not included, there is a seemingly long journey to the foot of Yun Mountain. More than twenty miles.
Fortunately, although Qi Xuan and Qi Wen do not know any orthodox martial arts, they have also practiced Taoist body-building techniques all year round. It is somewhat similar to the Baduanjin that Ji Yuan knew in his previous life. It has the effect of strengthening the body, so the two Everyone has good leg strength, so it didn’t take long to get into the mountains.
During the process, we chatted nonchalantly, not only about the Qin Zizhou Qin miracle doctor in Jizhou, but also about how Qingsong Taoist had been recovering from his illness for how long, and how he returned to Bingzhou.
When we entered the mountain, it was obvious that the sun had already set in the west. Ji Yuan, who was walking on the Yunshan Mountain Road with meat strips and a big fish in his hands, jokingly asked the master and his apprentice.
“When do you usually come back? It’s such a long journey from Dongle County to here, so it won’t be dark when you come back, right?”
We walked together all the way, and with Ji Yuan’s easy-going attitude, the master and apprentice were not as reserved as before. When he heard Ji Yuan’s words, Qi Wen immediately complained.
“Mr. Ji, you are right to the point. Sometimes I go back to the Taoist Temple with Master, and it is already dark before I climb the mountain. You see, I have prepared two hatchets in my backpack to guard against wild beasts!”
Ji Yuan had never shown any magical skills in front of the two of them. In fact, in Qi Wen’s mind, he regarded Mr. Ji more as a gentle gentleman with good martial arts skills and good intentions.
But Taoist Qingsong was different. He had always believed that Ji Yuan was not a mortal, and he was very embarrassed to hear his disciple scolding him in front of Mr. Ji.
“Only occasionally, it happens occasionally. Most of the time it’s not dark. Besides, I only go to set up a stall every now and then. Sometimes I also go to surrounding villages. Most of the time I still practice in the mountains.”
“Oh, practice? I’m a little curious about this. How do you Taoists practice?”
Ji Yuan was really curious when he asked this question. As far as the knowledge of Jianghu is concerned, some Taoist temples are also one of the sects in the martial arts world. There is a process of practicing martial arts to some extent. Yunshan Temple looks very… In Xianyu’s Taoist temple, what do the two Taoist priests usually practice? They don’t do optical fortune-telling, right?
“When you practice Taoism, you naturally want to attain it and become an immortal… uh…”
Taoist Qingsong suddenly couldn’t continue what he said. He subconsciously looked at Ji Yuan who was climbing the mountain with the two of them. Although he had never seen Mr. Ji perform any magical methods from a few years ago to now, he was extremely convinced of this. The man is a fairy.
Talking about cultivating immortals in front of gods gives you a sense of familiarity.
“Haha…becoming an immortal is also a good idea, let’s go on.”
Ji Yuan smiled and didn’t care. From his own point of view, he didn’t think he was a true immortal, but just a cultivator of immortals. Most of the immortal mansions, immortal gates, immortal mountains and immortal islands were like this.
Taoist Qingsong became much more cautious when speaking now, and he spoke after careful consideration.
“In fact, what Taoists practice is to cultivate a pure mind. They do not worship gods or seek wealth in the mountains. The stars in the sky and all things in the world are what we Taoists respect and fear. The so-called tranquility of body and mind is transformed into nature, in the world. All things can reach a balance, which is the home of peace and tranquility for us.”
Ji Yuan slowed down and thought carefully about Taoist Qingsong’s words. The two Taoist priests subconsciously walked slowly together. Taoist Qingsong was still a little uneasy, thinking that he had said something wrong.
“I was in a trance just now. If you think about it carefully, many immortal cultivators pursue similar things, and some of them are even different from your understanding. Taoist Qingsong said it very well, people follow the earth, earth follows the sky, and heaven Dharma and Tao follow nature.”
After Ji Yuan said a few words, his pace quickened again, while Qingsong Taoist master and apprentice hurriedly followed.
Taoist Qingsong kept mumbling: “Man follows the earth, the earth follows the sky, heaven follows the Tao, and the Tao follows nature…”
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Taoist Master Qingsong of Yunshan Temple also tried his best to prepare this dinner. The meat was purchased from the county, the vegetables were grown in the backyard, the firewood was collected from the mountains, and the cooking skills were honed over time.
There are a total of five dishes and one fish soup. They all smell and look good. The taste is naturally not as good as Longjun’s banquet, but it is still fresh and delicious.
Ji Yuan was not polite to the two of them, and the two Taoist priests were not reserved at the dinner table. The three of them ate heartily on a table of eight immortals in the Taoist temple kitchen, from the time the sky was still bright until the oil lamp was lit.
When he saw that Taoist Qingsong had eaten a lot, Ji Yuan mysteriously picked up his baggage and took out a wine bottle from it.
“Come on, come on, Taoist priest, don’t rush to eat now, let’s see what this is! Well, Qi Wen, eat yours.”
“Oh…”
At first it seemed that both Master and Mr. Ji had put down their chopsticks, and Qi Wen followed suit. Now after hearing Mr. Ji’s words, he started eating again, ladling soup over the rice and looking at his eyes like his master Qi Xuan. His attention was focused on what Ji Yuan was holding.
Taoist Qingsong looked up and down at the pottery vase, which had a thick lower mouth and a narrow upper mouth. The top was tightly plugged with a stopper wrapped in red cloth.
“Mr. Ji, is this a wine bottle?”
“Hahaha… this is a bottle filled with wine. The point is not the bottle, but the wine in the bottle.”
Qi Wen used chopsticks to pick up the rice soaked in fish soup and asked blankly.
“Is this wine expensive?”
Ji Yuan looked at him with a smile and then at Qi Xuan, who looked equally curious but thoughtful.
“Expensive? This wine won’t be sold until the name spreads. There is only one person in the world who can make this wine. No matter how good someone is, they won’t be able to drink it.”
Ji Yuan added in his mind, ‘It should be said that only one dragon can do it. ’
“Of course, this wine is difficult to make, and the alcohol content is relatively high. It is very easy to get drunk after drinking it. I only have a few cups on hand. Qi Wen has to clean up the dishes, so don’t drink it, Taoist Master Qi Xuan , how about you have two drinks?”
Qi Wen took it seriously, but Taoist Qingsong came back to his senses. The content of Mr. Ji’s words was not to be taken lightly, so he asked tentatively.
“Mr. Ji, do you want to drink too?”
As expected, Ji Yuan smiled and shook his head.
“I won’t drink any more. This is specially brought for you, Taoist Priest, so don’t refuse!”
In this Yunshan Temple, there is no need for Ji Yuan to maintain a blind eye. His eyes are pale. At this moment, he is looking at Taoist Qingsong, making the latter unable to say no. He also has some vague guesses.
The accountant Yuan had already taken an empty bowl from the stove and sat down at the table again. After all, he was here to extend his life for Taoist Qingsong, so there was no need to sip a glass of wine with emotion, just settle down after one sip.
When unsealing the wine bottle, Ji Yuan’s fingers were still wiping on the mouth of the bottle twice for no reason, and then he pulled out the stopper.
Tilting the bottle and pouring the wine into the bowl, the wine turned out to be a greenish color, and an extremely light aroma of wine floated out.
“Hehehe… Come on, Taoist Master Qingsong, have a taste of this wine. My friend is a lot older, and his cooking skills at brewing this wine are much better than yours!”
Taoist Qingsong looked at Ji Yuan and then at the wine in the bowl in front of him. The wine was still sloshing slightly, reflecting the light from the oil lamp on the table from time to time. In a daze, he could see a light mist on the surface of the wine. .
“Then I…just listen to Mr. Ji and give it a try?”
When Qi Xuan asked tentatively, Qi Wen also interjected.
“Master, haven’t you never drank?”
“The words of Taoist Priest Qi Wen are wrong. He is not asking Taoist Priest Qingsong to drink alcohol. He is just trying it. It will be fine. Ji is still sensible. Taoist Priest Qingsong please invite me!”
“Hey, good!”
Qi Xuan carefully picked up the bowl and sniffed the aroma of the wine. A faint mist flowed into his nostrils, and he suddenly fell into a slight trance. There seemed to be the sound of waves in his mind, and it was like the sound of fairy music.
Ji Yuan saw that he was a little dazed, so he quickly put a hand on his back, and a trace of mana and a ray of spiritual energy flowed into Qi Xuan’s body.
“Don’t smell it, just drink it.”
Qi Xuan sobered up and tilted the wine bowl into his mouth. The tip of his tongue suddenly touched the wine, and the infinite taste bloomed in it, making his eyes narrow.
But before he could taste it more carefully, he suddenly felt a strong force coming from the surface of the bowl.
“Woo…”
Ji Yuan grabbed the bowl with his right hand and turned it upwards, and patted Qi Xuan’s back lightly with his left hand.
“Gulu~Gulu~Gulu…”
A small half of the bowl of wine was poured directly into Taoist Qingsong’s mouth. The latter put down the bowl, turned his head and looked at Ji Yuan blankly. When he couldn’t breathe, he shook his body and fell down, lying on the table. He was breathing evenly.
Qi Wen on the side was stunned by Ji Yuan’s operation. No matter how he looked at it, he felt that Mr. Ji had just forced his master to drink.
“Oh, this wine is very easy to get drunk. Your master drank too slowly. Otherwise, he would have collapsed before finishing the drink.”
Ji Yuan explained to Qi Wen with a bright smile.
“Eat, eat, let’s continue eating.”
“Uh…ok…”
Qi Wen carefully looked at his master’s peaceful sleeping posture, not daring to fart.
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