Tian Gang Chapter 200 Turbulence (9)
What the old Taoist said made sense, and I didn't know how to refute it. If even people like my grandfather and my mother couldn't go against the will of heaven, then it would be even more impossible for me.
But... I opened my mouth, but could only utter these two words and nothing else, because I had no idea what to say. My mind was blank, and I only remembered the Taoist saying that he didn't have many years left to live.
Well, there is no need to be so sad. I am just dying, not going to die soon. The old Taoist handed me the gold paper and the elixir on the table again and said: Keep these two things and don't lose them. Originally, I wanted to wait until you have practiced more deeply before returning them to you, so as not to lose them. But I was afraid that I would not be able to control my temper, and if something went wrong...
What's wrong! I don't care about other things, but if you want to go out in the future, whether you want revenge or to relax, you must go with me...
Before I finished speaking, the Taoist priest suddenly stood up from his chair and rushed out. I turned my head and saw to my surprise that the beautiful girl had turned blue, her eyes were closed, and she had fainted on the spot.
The old Taoist tapped her forehead lightly and stroked her with one hand, and a soft green light slid across the little beauty's face. I quickly bent down, took the little beauty from his hands, and asked: What's wrong with her?
The old Taoist sighed and said, "It's nothing serious. Let her rest more. Don't mention recent events to her these days."
Okay, I got it. I nodded, then picked up the little beauty and said, "I'll take her back to the room first, you go take a shower, I'm afraid those seniors are waiting impatiently."
After the old Taoist nodded, I carried the little beauty out and into her own room.
After putting the little beauty on the bed, I covered her with a blanket. Looking at her swollen eyes, her lips tightly pressed together, and her brows furrowed like a Sichuan character, I couldn't help but feel even more sad.
I used to think I was the most pitiful person, but now I think there are so many people in this world who are more pitiful . It is true that I am too sissy to be so self-pitying. Maybe I should learn to be stronger in the future.
Are you leaving? I looked at Jiao Ye. He lay on the little beauty's chest, hissing and spitting out his tongue. When he heard me ask, he looked at the little beauty, then at me, as if he was having trouble making a decision.
You stay with it for now, I'll bring you some food later, I said.
Mr. Jiao hissed twice more, then just lay there quietly without moving.
I turned around and went out, and then I saw the frog girl just plopped out from next door. It was like a newborn baby, unable to even walk properly. I went over to hold it in my arms, and just then I heard Yang Zongxu calling me in the yard.
After walking over, he asked me: How about the master?
It's OK, but... it's nothing serious, just a few days of rest will do. I hesitated for a moment, but still didn't spread the news that the old Taoist was about to die. It's best for him to say this himself. If he doesn't want to say it, I don't want to do it for him.
There was a large round table in the yard. The old Red Miao tribe leader, the Black General Barbarian leader Zhaguyi, the two Wu Gu elders, and the Yuanling elder were all seated. Next to the Yuanling elder was a dark red solid wood rocking chair that looked quite old. Lying on it was the older elder, who was still lying on his side, swinging with the rocking chair, looking leisurely and somewhat otherworldly.
Before I came, they were all talking in low voices. After I arrived, no one spoke and just kept their eyes on me.
Those who can sit here are all important people, and being stared at by them all makes people feel uneasy. I don't know where to put my hands, and my face is burning.
Okay, okay, why are you all staring at him? Tianyou, where is that little girl? The old man from Yuanling asked: I just saw you carrying her into the house, what happened?
Uh, maybe the stimulation was too great, so I fainted, I said.
Oh, I'll go check it out later. This mental illness is neither serious nor light, but it can't be ignored. The old man from Yuanling said.
Well, I'll thank you on her behalf.
All right, come and sit next to me. The old man from Yuanling patted the stool that was reserved for him. After I sat down, he picked up the wine bowl and said, "Let's drink first, and when he comes, let him drink three bowls as punishment."
After saying that, he tilted his head back and drank quickly. When he put down the palm-sized wine bowl, there was no more wine left. I was watching from the side and smacked my lips. When I glanced at Yang Zongxu sitting opposite me, I saw him curling his lips at me. I knew he didn't like the old man from Yuanling drinking like this. After all, he was an old man in his seventies or eighties. How could he drink like a young man?
However, the people present were similar, even Yang Zongxu drank the wine in one gulp. Only I awkwardly picked up the wine bowl and took a sip. In a short while, they had already finished the whole jar of wine. When I was worrying about how to put down the wine bowl, I heard the old man from Yuanling slam the table and said: I won't make it difficult for you, just punish yourself with three bowls.
I saw that the old Taoist changed into a new Taoist robe, and his hair was tied up and draped behind him. He said nothing, holding the wine jar in one hand and the bowl in the other, and started drinking. After three times in a row, the old man from Yuanling clapped his hands, laughed and said: A real man should eat meat with big mouthfuls and drink wine with big bowls. A little drunkenness can relieve all worries!
This is what ordinary people say, senior, please don't make fun of me. The old Taoist looked indifferent, filled another bowl, and then raised it to the old man Yuanling and the people around him.
After everyone finished drinking the wine in their cups, the old Taoist put down the bowl. He suddenly raised his right hand, shook his sleeve, and something fell to the ground.
The old Taoist bowed and saluted everyone present, saying: I am now the current head of the Five Elements Sect. Although the sect is in decline, I am the only one left now.
When the Taoist said this, my heart suddenly skipped a beat. Why did he suddenly say such a thing?
You are all leaders of the surrounding provinces, and you all have great abilities. The old Taoist cupped his hands and said: Although my Five Elements Meridian is in a state of decline, I am knowledgeable and the best in the world. There are also some ancient secrets in the sect that you can use. If you are willing to help me...
With a loud "bang", the bowls, chopsticks and plates on the table jumped up.
I was startled, but I heard the old man from Yuanling say angrily: You kid, are you treating this place as a market, preparing to do business? If you have something to say, just say it! If you have something to say, just fart! Don't use your little wealth from the Five Elements Pulse to say anything! If you piss me off, I'll throw out!
The old man from Yuanling is a straightforward person, but I only now realize how straightforward he is... At the same time, I was terrified and stared at the old Taoist, afraid that he would get upset and start a fight here.
Among the people present, regardless of seniority, just talking about ability, even if there were three Taoist masters here, they might not win. If they really fought, the Taoist masters would definitely be beaten to death.
Old senior… I interrupted weakly from the side.
You old devil! Call me Uncle Yang! The old man from Yuanling slapped me on the head. I knew he was really angry because the slap was so strong that I almost fainted.
I covered my head and said aggrievedly: Actually, the Taoist didn’t mean that, he just…
Shut up, kid! Don't explain for him! I want to see what kind of idiot the boy who was so proud of me can become now! The old man from Yuanling snorted.
I blinked and couldn't utter a word.
The yard suddenly became quiet, and no one said a word. The old man from Yuanling stared at the Taoist priest with a stern face. The Taoist priest stood there with his hands folded. His hands and body were shaking. Although his face showed no expression, when he lowered his head slightly so that no one could see his eyes, I immediately understood that the Taoist priest was also angry.
Now, two people with different tempers are fighting each other, which is no different from Mars hitting the Earth. If these two people want to fight, I dare not go up to persuade them, because they can beat me half to death with just one punch. What's more, Zaguyi and Wu Gu Lao Ren are also there, what if they take sides or fight in groups... I don't dare to think about it anymore.
What the seniors taught us is...
I looked up at the Taoist priest in astonishment. He actually said these six words instead of taking action directly?
At first, I had high expectations but low skills. Now I understand that the general trend cannot be shaken by human will. The old Taoist clasped his hands and spoke in a low and hoarse voice: No matter how the seniors think of me, I only want to ask you one thing. If he can't help me pass on the Five Elements Pulse, please find a successor for me. If he can't take care of Fan Ran, please look after her for me for a few times. If you agree, I will give you the half corpse. My Five Elements Pulse Classics are at your disposal.
Well, well said. The old man from Yuanling clapped his hands, but his tone was very cold: Don't worry, we won't help you with anything you said. If you die, the five elements will be cut off. If you die, I will drive that little girl out immediately, life and death will be determined by fate.
Senior, why do you have to be so bitter...
That's right, I just can't stand it. The old man from Yuanling said coldly: I was just beaten up, but the woman I loved before died, and you started to tell me about the aftermath? If you have only this ability, go where you want to go, don't hang around in front of me, I don't like it!
The old man from Yuanling spoke very seriously. I was sweating coldly when I heard him. Just as I was about to speak, Yang Zongxu came over and pulled my sleeve. I looked up at him, but he shook his head at me.
After I fell silent, the old Taoist also fell silent.
Not long after, he suddenly withdrew his hand and picked up the wine bowl in front of him: Cheers, everyone!
The old man from Yuanling didn't say anything, he just picked up a wine bowl and threw it at him. The two bowls collided and broke with a snap. The old man from Yuanling stood up and said angrily: You bastard! You bastard! I didn't want to die even when I was in such a hard time! If you want to die, don't drink my wine. Wine is for the living, not for the dead! Get out!
I was stunned. I didn't expect the situation to turn out like this. The old man from Yuanling turned hostile without showing any mercy.
It was already rare for a seasoned man to be able to endure this. At that moment, he threw away the wine bowl in his hand, bowed to everyone at the table again, and turned around to leave.
I was so scared that my face turned pale. What the hell was going on?
At this time, the old man from Yuanling suddenly rushed over from the side of the chair and kicked the half-body that the Taoist threw on the ground: Give me this broken thing of yours, I don’t want it!
Suddenly, there was a "click" sound.
Then the old Taoist turned his head suddenly.
