Chapter 1173 - 1170: Feiyun Temple
Thud...
When the sharp arrow pierced into Yaoji's body, the entire space shattered, and Yaoji disappeared, leaving behind only a hauntingly ethereal voice: "Human King, I am the guardian of destiny, I possess nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine lives. Let's see how you intend to kill me. I will come for you again, I will surely take away your woman's soul of destiny."
Fu Xi waved his right hand, and the glowing golden bow and arrow vanished. He looked up at the spot where the voice disappeared, and his previously cold expression softened as he let out a gentle sigh.
He walked over to his wife's side, picked her up, and without looking back, headed home.
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Early the morning after Zhou Kai, Li Qiang, and Lu Dapao's wedding, Zhou Rui tidied up, getting ready for work, when she heard a knock at the door.
Zhou Rui's aunt had gone out for exercise early in the morning, so it couldn't be her returning that soon. Zhou Rui was curious about who would be knocking at the door at such an early hour.
Upon opening the door, Zhou Rui was surprised and delighted to see Lin Chuan standing there.
"Lin Chuan, why, why are you here?" Zhou Rui exclaimed joyfully and surprised upon seeing Lin Chuan at her doorstep.
Lin Chuan smiled and said, "I'm free today, so I thought I'd come and take you to work."
Ever since finding out about Zhou Rui's pregnancy yesterday, Lin Chuan had been thinking about it all night. He felt he should step up and take responsibility like a man, even if Tang Yumeng blamed him, he should bear the consequences of his actions.
Zhou Rui was wise and perceptive. If she couldn't discern Lin Chuan's intentions, she wouldn't be fit to manage the Sichuan University Group. Looking at Lin Chuan, Zhou Rui had already made a decision yesterday night.
Lin Chuan is not the type of man to be tied down by a woman; he is the kind of man meant to conquer the world. He should have his own realm outside.
Zhou Rui had also thought it over through the night and decided she would raise the child on her own, even though the child belonged to Lin Chuan.
"Lin Chuan, come in; I have something to discuss with you." Zhou Rui pulled Lin Chuan inside and closed the door.
After sitting down, Zhou Rui looked seriously at Lin Chuan and said slowly, "Lin Chuan, you should focus on your own affairs and not revolve around me. I can take care of myself."
Lin Chuan was slightly taken aback and said, "Xiao Rui, as a man, I feel I should be responsible to you."
Extending her fair right hand, Zhou Rui gently stroked Lin Chuan's sharply defined face and said, "Lin Chuan, you don't need to worry about me. You have your own world to take responsibility for."
While Zhou Rui spoke these words, few could understand her inner turmoil. Despite her words, two clear and crystalline tears hung from her beautiful face.
Lin Chuan was speechless. Meeting Zhou Rui, Tang Yumeng, Song Xiaojia, these three beloved confidantes in this lifetime was enough to leave him at a loss for words. Raising his hand, he wiped away Zhou Rui's tears and held her tightly in his arms.
Zhou Rui, too, wrapped her arms tightly around Lin Chuan, and at that moment, she felt a pang of regret. She sensed that this man was about to leave her, perhaps never to be seen again in this lifetime.
Destiny is indeed hard to control; Lin Chuan never imagined this would be the last time he would see Zhou Rui.
Saying goodbye to Zhou Rui, Lin Chuan returned to Tang Yumeng, placed a call to her saying he would be away for a while, taking Xiao Ling and Xiao Hei with him.
Tang Yumeng asked Lin Chuan where he was going, a question even Lin Chuan couldn't answer. He wasn't sure himself; he needed a place to start earnestly practicing the mental method of Heavenly Heart Seal.
Choosing to take the two little ones was influenced by the words of that old man from Double Dragons Mountain, who suggested they might aid him in his training.
With this, Lin Chuan left Jiangbei City, and upon reaching the airport, he suddenly had a decision — he was going to Kunlun Mountain.
With less than two months left until the Yuxue Peak appointment, why not find a place to train in the heart of Kunlun Mountain and wait for the Yuxue Peak meeting?
Having made up his mind, Lin Chuan boarded the plane headed to Xining.
It took six hours to arrive in Xining City. Alighting from the plane, Lin Chuan traveled to the city center to purchase some essentials before swiftly heading to the entrance of Kunlun Mountain.
Below the Kunlun Mountain entrance is a small town, the same town where Lin Chuan encountered Gabula. Lin Chuan rested here for a night, and early the next morning, carrying a large backpack and with Xiao Ling and Xiao Hei, he headed into Kunlun Mountain.
After walking the entire morning, Lin Chuan had barely entered Kunlun Mountain itself.
Kunlun Mountain stretches for tens of thousands of miles. It is a holy land for Taoists, regarded by them as the progenitor of mountains and the starting point of the world's dragon veins.
In Feng Shui, there is emphasis on luck, destiny, and Feng Shui itself. Luck refers to a person's birth timing, destiny refers to a person's fortune post-birth, and Feng Shui implies that the ancestor's burial site should be assisted by dragon vein spiritual energy.
The mountains across the world all extend from Kunlun Mountain, making it the progenitor of mountains everywhere. Kunlun Mountain is like a giant dragon, with its extending mountain ranges akin to dragon offspring.
The two little guys, Xiao Ling and Xiao Hei, were not let out by Lin Chuan because there were quite a few tourists here.
By around one in the afternoon, they arrived at a Taoist temple, above the mountain gate were three large words: Feiyun Temple.
Feiyun Temple is a relatively famous Taoist temple in Kunlun Mountain. Beyond Feiyun Temple, there were virtually no tourists.
Lin Chuan, along with a few tourists, entered the main hall of Feiyun Temple. Inside the hall, of course, were enshrined Taoist deities like the Three Pure Ones.
Lin Chuan wandered around the hall and was about to leave when a young Taoist suddenly approached him, bowed slightly, and said, "Benefactor, our master requests your presence."
Lin Chuan was taken aback. This was his first time here; how could the Taoist's master know him? Puzzled, he looked at the Taoist and asked, "What does he want with me?"
The young Taoist shook his head slightly, said nothing, and turned to walk behind the hall.
Lin Chuan hesitated but decided to follow. He followed the young Taoist through the hall to a row of side rooms in the back. The young Taoist led him to one of the side rooms and said, "Benefactor, the master is waiting for you inside."
Lin Chuan thanked him, pushed open the door, and went in.
Inside the room, there was a faint fragrance, not like perfume but a natural scent similar to sandalwood.
On the east side of the room was a wooden bed, on which sat an old Taoist with white hair and beard. In front of him was indeed a pot of burning sandalwood incense, and the faint fragrance was emanating from there. Beneath the wooden bed on which the old Taoist sat was a small Eight Immortals table with two teacups. Although the teacups were covered, steam was rising, showing that the tea was already brewed.
The old Taoist sat on the bed with eyes slightly closed, seemingly unaware of Lin Chuan's entrance.
This old Taoist had a kind face and a hard-to-describe gentle demeanor. Lin Chuan approached him, bowed politely, and said, "Master, I wonder what wisdom you have to share with me?"
The old Taoist opened his eyes, smiled at Lin Chuan, and said, "Benefactor, please sit."
Below the wooden bed, there were two meditation cushions, and Lin Chuan took a seat.
"Benefactor, you were able to arrive at Feiyun Temple today, which means we are destined to meet. Here, have a cup of tea, please," the old Taoist said to Lin Chuan with a smile.
After expressing his thanks, Lin Chuan unceremoniously picked up one of the teacups, uncovered it, and was immediately greeted by a refreshing aroma.
Sipping it, he found the tea sweet without bitterness, offering a soothing feeling.
"Great tea," Lin Chuan couldn't help but praise.
The old Taoist smiled slightly and said, "The tea is indeed good; otherwise, how could it be served to Tian Mang?"
As soon as the old Taoist mentioned Tian Mang, Lin Chuan was so shocked he almost jumped up. How did this old Taoist know he was Tian Mang? Only two people knew this: Feng Lingfeng and Chu Tianhan. Oh, and that strange old man he met at Double Dragons Mountain.
"Master, how do you know about this?" Lin Chuan asked, stunned for a moment, looking at the old Taoist.
The old Taoist chuckled and said, "Heavenly calamities are born from chaos. There's righteous Taoist spirit in your demeanor; it wouldn't be there unless it was for the arrival of Tian Mang."
This cryptic statement left Lin Chuan somewhat confused.
Before Lin Chuan could speak, the old Taoist continued, "Benefactor, I have a few words to impart to you, and you must remember them."
"Please, master, enlighten me," Lin Chuan said.
The old Taoist slowly spoke, "As heavenly calamities arise, Tian Mang descends. In your past life, you pursued fame and fortune, while in this life, you must bear the burdens of iron shoulders. Amidst vast Kunlun Mountains, you shall unseal the chaotic evil. The Human King and Mother will be chaotic in this world; the Earth King will reincarnate to aid you. To seek the great Tao, you must use the phantom sword to change your fate."
The old Taoist's words were profound and difficult to understand, and Lin Chuan could make little sense of them. He frowned slightly and asked, "Could you clarify a bit more, master?"
The old Taoist laughed heartily and said, "How could the secrets of heaven be revealed in the slightest? You will understand the meaning of these words in due time."
What the hell, Lin Chuan couldn't help but curse in his mind. Why do these strange old Taoists always say things that are hard to understand and then conveniently claim that the secrets of heaven cannot be revealed?
The old Taoist continued, "Benefactor, I've said all I needed to. However, as we part, I have four more lines to tell you: 'Upon dreaming, attain enlightenment; only then can you possess spirit. Seek help from a swallow, and the golden body will remain indestructible.'"
Lin Chuan looked at the old Taoist, wanting to ask something, but who knew the old Taoist would clasp his hands together, recite a Buddhist chant for longevity, and become still.
Lin Chuan wondered if this old Taoist had narcolepsy, falling asleep even while talking. He called out twice, but the old Taoist did not respond.