MMB Chapter 287 The Taoist Priest's Journey East
Chapter 287 The Taoist Priest's Journey East
Chapter 287 The Taoist Priest's Journey East
Life at Qingfeng Temple remained as uneventful as ever.
Three days later, in the early morning, after finishing his morning prayers, Li Jun sat at the stone table in the courtyard and drank tea as usual.
Little Lingxi was squatting in front of the gourd vine, watering the seven small gourds.
The little guy kept chanting as he watered the plants: "Big baby drinks water, second baby drinks water, third baby drinks water—"
After watering seven gourds, the little mouth never stopped.
The old Taoist priest was busy in the kitchen, the clanging of pots and pans mingling with the morning light, drifting through the courtyard.
Everything was the same as usual.
Just then, Li Jun's phone vibrated.
He took it out and glanced at it; it was a message from Jin Hao.
"Brother Taoist, I've reached the foot of the mountain."
After reading it, Li Jun did not reply immediately.
He placed his phone on the stone table, picked up his teacup, and took a small sip.
"Master, Da Bao seems to have grown a little more!"
Xiao Lingxi's surprised voice rang out.
Li Jun turned his head and saw the little guy pointing at the biggest gourd, his little face full of excitement.
He stood up and walked to the gourd vine.
The seven gourds are indeed a size bigger than yesterday's.
The largest one was already the size of an adult's fist. On its golden surface, the ancient runes were becoming clearer and clearer, with a faint glow flowing around them.
Li Jun reached out and gently touched the gourd called "Da Bao".
A warm, gentle power emanated from the gourd, flowing through his fingertips and into his body.
That power shares the same origin as the earth's ley lines, but it is gentler and purer.
It circulated through Li Jun's meridians, then flowed into his dantian and merged into the earthen-yellow bead.
Li Jun could feel that his cultivation had taken another small step forward.
"interesting."
He withdrew his hand, looked at the seven gourds, and a thoughtful look flashed in his eyes.
These gourds not only possess magical properties, but they can also nourish him.
Moreover, the power contained in each gourd is slightly different.
Seven gourds, seven attributes.
"Master, what are you thinking about?"
Little Lingxi tilted her head up and asked curiously.
Li Jun shook his head.
"It's nothing."
He paused, then said, "Lingxi, Master is going on a long trip today."
Xiao Lingxi was stunned for a moment, then hugged Li Jun's leg.
"No, Lingxi doesn't want Master to leave."
Her voice was choked with sobs.
Li Jun bent down and picked her up.
"Master will be back soon."
Xiao Lingxi wrapped her arms around his neck, didn't say anything, and just buried her face in the crook of his shoulder.
The old Taoist priest came out of the kitchen, saw this scene, and wiped his hands.
"Are you leaving?"
Li Jun nodded.
"Yes, Jin Hao is already at the foot of the mountain."
The old Taoist priest was silent for a few seconds, then nodded.
"be safe."
Just four words, just like the ones Li Jun always says when he goes out.
But Li Jun could tell how much was contained in those four simple words.
"Understood, Master."
He put Xiao Lingxi down, squatted down, and looked into the little one's teary eyes.
"Lingxi, when Master isn't around, you must listen to Grandpa."
"Learn to read well, and take good care of the gourd."
"I'll bring you a gift when Master comes back."
Xiao Lingxi sniffed and nodded.
"Then Master must come back soon."
Li Jun smiled and ruffled her hair.
"it is good."
He stood up and looked at the old Taoist priest.
"Master, I'm leaving."
The old Taoist priest waved his hand.
"Go."
Li Jun turned around and walked out of the Taoist temple.
We walked down the mountain step by step along the bluestone path.
Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground.
Behind me, the gate of the Taoist temple creaked shut.
Li Jun did not turn around.
But he knew that his master must be standing at the door, watching his back.
Just like every time he goes out.
Down the mountain.
A black minivan was already waiting.
Jin Hao leaned against the car and saw Li Jun get out, so he quickly stood up straight.
"Brother Taoist, everything is arranged. We'll go to the South City first, then fly directly to the New World."
Li Jun nodded and sat in the back seat.
Jin Hao started the car and drove away from Qingfeng Mountain.
Outside the car window, Qingfeng Temple grew farther and farther away, smaller and smaller.
Finally, it disappeared from sight.
Li Jun withdrew his gaze and leaned back in his chair.
"What's the situation in the New World right now?"
Jin Hao glanced at him in the rearview mirror and quickly reported.
"This is very bad."
"Eighty-seven nature spirits have gathered deep within the Rocky Mountains, and the number is still increasing."
"The Bureau of Paranormal Research is completely helpless."
"Jansen is extremely anxious, asking President Qin three times a day when you will arrive."
Li Jun listened without saying a word.
Eighty-seven statues.
This number seems like a lot.
But before him, they were nothing more than cattle and sheep waiting to be slaughtered.
"What about the Church of Holy Light?"
Jin Hao paused for a moment, then said, "The Holy Light Church delegation is still in the New World. That angel has been quite well-behaved lately and hasn't made any moves."
Li Jun's brow twitched slightly.
Behave yourself?
This angel is probably not behaving himself.
Instead, they are waiting.
Wait until those natural spirits cause enough trouble, and until the people of the New World are completely desperate, then appear as a savior.
At that time, the New World will completely turn to the Church of Holy Light.
"Kill two birds with one stone".
Li Jun murmured.
Jin Hao didn't hear clearly.
"Taoist priest, what did you say?"
"It's nothing."
Li Jun shook his head and looked out the window.
Drive carefully.
Jin Hao responded and didn't ask any more questions.
The car sped along the highway, the scenery outside the window constantly rushing past.
Li Jun closed his eyes and focused his mind on the earth's veins.
The earth's veins in the Great Xia Dynasty are still expanding eastward.
The speed was a little slower than before, but it was still moving forward.
The ley lines of those new continents were utterly powerless against the ley lines of the Great Xia.
Every minute and every second, a large number of new continental veins are being swallowed and assimilated.
And the power that had been devoured was continuously merging into his body.
His physique is getting stronger, and his cultivation is progressing.
Everything is proceeding according to plan.
"New World----"
Li Jun murmured.
"I hope you won't let me down."
An hour later.
A special plane belonging to the Night Watchmen took off from South City Airport and flew eastward.
Li Jun sat by the window, watching the coastline gradually recede into the distance, his expression calm.
Jin Hao sat opposite him, glancing out the window and then at Li Jun, his face showing the excitement of a primary school student going on a spring outing.
"Brother Taoist, since we're going to the New World this time, should we bring back some souvenirs?"
Li Jun glanced at him.
"What should I bring?"
Jin Hao chuckled.
"I've heard that the Supernatural Research Bureau in the New World has a lot of good stuff."
"We've gone all that way, we can't go back empty-handed, can we?"
Li Jun fell silent.
He suddenly regretted bringing Jin Hao along.
Is this guy going to cause trouble or go on vacation?
Seeing that Li Jun didn't speak, Jin Hao didn't care and continued talking to himself.
"Brother Taoist, do you think the people from the New World will line the streets to welcome us?"
"After all, we're there to help them solve their problems."
"They'll definitely have to arrange the highest level of hospitality for us then—"
"Golden Horn".
Li Jun interrupted him.
"Can you please be quiet for a moment?"
Jin Hao was taken aback, then wisely shut his mouth.
But his mouth remained silent for less than three minutes.
"Brother Taoist, what do those natural spirits look like?"
"Any good ones?"
Li Jun closed his eyes, too lazy to pay attention to him.
Jin Hao, realizing he'd made a fool of himself, had no choice but to take out his phone and start scrolling through Douyin (TikTok).