Chapter Thirty-Seven: The Overturned Bowl of a Cultivator

  "It turned out to be Shouyangzi Daochang, I'm so sorry." Xiang Guan Nengren grasped Shouyangzi's hand tightly and pulled it twice with great force. Shouyangzi's face changed color, his body trembled twice, and his fingers stiffened and shook in pain.

  Cold sweat dripped from his forehead, and his goatee trembled: "L...little brother, spare me."

  "Huh? Cough, Daozhang, sorry about that, I got a bit carried away." Shangguan Nian's hands quickly let go, his face beaming with a smile, thinking to himself: "Absorb!"

  "Absorption successful! Host has acquired E-rank Cultivator abilities!"

  "All ten abilities have reached E-level. The system will be upgraded within an hour, at which time the host will sleep for 24 hours to undergo physical repair, please make preparations in advance."

  Two successive hints made Shangguan able to bloom with joy, but it was the first sun, with his hands behind his back, trembling stiffly.

  The little boy saw that his own father had been punished, and he didn't dare to make a sound. He hid behind Shouyangzi and didn't dare to face the superior officer. For these years, it was all about relying on the tiger's prestige, but now that the tiger has been dealt with, this little fox can only tuck its tail in.

  But as soon as Shangguan reached the E-class cultivation level, his aura changed dramatically. His top-notch E-class abilities firmly suppressed those of Shouyangzi, who was also at the E-class level. Shouyangzi's expression changed, and he looked at him with a mixture of surprise and admiration. However, his hand still hurt, so he couldn't bow to show respect, and could only nod his head: "Indeed, a fellow practitioner... Brother..."

  "Cough, Dao Chang, I came with my sister to burn incense, can we find a place?" Shang Guan Nengren winked at Shou Yang Zi, who turned his head and glanced at Xin Yu Yuan, his eyes narrowing as he chuckled and said: "So that's it, fellow Taoist, follow me."

  He paused for a moment, then pulled out Xiaodao Tong from behind him and scolded: "You disobedient child, guard the mountain gate well, don't be arrogant again, otherwise your father won't forgive you!"

  The little boy didn't dare say a word, nodded repeatedly, and when he saw the officer approaching, he quickly ran far away and hid.

  Shangguan Nengren smiled and walked over to Xin Yuanyuan, saying: "Yuanyuan sister, let's go in!"

  "Good." Xinyu Yuan smiled slightly, although the words spoken by Shouyangzi earlier were inexplicable to her. Seeing his friendly attitude, she thought it must be a good thing and didn't think much of it. She followed Shouyangzi into the Taoist temple with Shangguan Nengren.

  The Taoist temple is not large, with only one main hall, similar to many other temples. Inside the temple are enshrined statues of the Three Pure Ones, which are life-sized clay sculptures painted with colors, seated on a pedestal, quite majestic. Devout believers come to burn incense and kneel in worship, praying for blessings and making vows.

  Shou Yangzi said in a low voice: "This is a place where ordinary people make wishes, fellow Taoist, follow me."

  Shangguan Nengren nodded and walked with Xin Yuanyuan and Shouyangzi towards the small door on the left, but when they reached the front of the small door, Shouyangzi stopped in his tracks, looked at Xin Yuanyuan, and said to Shangguan Nengren: "Fellow Taoist, may I ask you to let this nun wait outside?"

  "Shangguan Nengren knew that Shouyangzi was going to discuss some secret topics of the Cultivators with him, and Xin Yuanyuan felt uncomfortable after hearing it, only to be born with trouble."

  Xin Yuanyuan smiled slightly: "Younger brother, you go with Daozhang! Sister will just burn incense and make a wish here."

  Shangguan Nengren was a bit worried: "Yu Yuan sister, you're currently not convenient to move..."

  "It's okay, as long as it's not intense exercise, it's fine." Xin Yu's face turned red with embarrassment, and she gently pushed Shang Guan Neng Ren: "Go quickly! Sister is waiting for you here."

  "Oh, okay, I'm going, Yuanyu sister, wait a moment, I'll be back soon."

  "Uh-huh."

  They walked through a small gate and passed by a side hall, where Zhang Daoling and Shangyangzi arrived at the back house of the Taoist temple, which was used for the rest of the Taoists.

  Qingyun Temple was just a small Taoist temple, with only seven or eight Taoist priests, so there were not many houses. There was only one large house, which was the collective dormitory of those ordinary Taoist priests. In addition, there were three small houses. Shang Yangzi led Uppercourt Nengren to the door of the largest room, but did not push the door open and enter.

  "Wait a moment, fellow Taoist." Shang Yangzi nodded to Shang Guan and then respectfully called out to the person inside: "Master, there is a visiting Taoist from another region who has come to pay his respects. He is not beneath me in status. Will you see him?"

  After three to five seconds of silence, a voice with a hint of etherealness came out: "Come in!"

  The voice is like a big bell, strong and powerful, with plenty of momentum.

  "Yes." Shang Yangzi pushed open the door and said to Shang Guan Nengren, "Please come in, fellow Taoist."

  "Trouble you for the long way." Officer Neng nodded, his face somewhat solemn, and the voice just now made him feel a great pressure, it can be seen that the person inside is by no means simple.

  As I stepped inside, it was not as luxurious as Officer Nangong had imagined. Instead, it was very simple and could even be described as crude. The large room only had a cloud bed, an incense table, and on the wall above the incense table hung the image of the Three Pure Ones. In the incense burner were three sticks of incense, emitting the fragrance of sandalwood, which refreshed my mind and spirit.

  On the cloud bed, an old Taoist sat at the end, wearing a white robe, with crane hair and a youthful face. Seeing him, Shangguan Nian thought of Bodhi Patriarch in Journey to the West, and felt that he was a high-ranking Taoist just by looking at him once, and couldn't help but feel a good impression, respectfully standing up.

  "Master." Shou Yangzi walked up to Lao Dao and bowed respectfully: "The other Taoist friend has been brought by my disciple."

  Shangguan Neng hastily stepped forward and saluted: "I've seen Daozhang."

  The old man looked at Shang Guan Neng Ren with a smile on his face: "Young friend, your spiritual energy is impressive, and your good fortune is deep, congratulations are in order."

  "The Taoist has surpassed the award." Officer Nang Ren's attitude was very respectful, and the old Taoist in front of him might be a D-level or higher cultivator. This also gave Officer Nang Ren some hope, as it was difficult to encounter cultivators. If he had met Shou Yang Zi earlier, perhaps his other nine abilities would have reached D-level by now.

  "Please sit down, young friend." The old Taoist raised his hand and pointed, and two meditation cushions appeared in front of the cloud bed. Upper Official Able Person thanked him and sat down with First Sun Son.

  Lao Dao had been observing Shangguan Ruo for a long time, and the more he looked, the more shocked he became: What a vigorous aura, this child is truly a golden scale in the pond. If he can return to the great ocean, he will surely soar through the nine heavens.

  The old man smiled slightly: "Little friend is a cultivator from which sect? What brings you to Qingyun Pavilion?"

  Shangguan Nengren hastily said: "Daozhang, I'm just a loose cultivator, born and raised in Huabu City. I came with my sister to burn incense and make wishes."

  "Oh? Young friend, your cultivation is indeed profound, even surpassing that of my own disciples. Why bother sending your sister to Qingyun Pavilion? It's unnecessary, completely unnecessary." The old Daoist shook his head and said.

  Shangguan Nengren shrugged: "No way, I've never told anyone about my abilities, not even my sister. She's been feeling down for the past two days and wanted to come here to calm her mind, so I came along with her."

  Shouyangzi glanced at Shangguan Nengren and smiled lightly, saying: "Fellow Taoist, you're framing me. Since your sister's body has the primordial yang energy of a fellow Taoist, it's certain that she is your Taoist partner. Could it be that worldly views are disturbing you, causing you to feel uneasy in your heart?"

  Shang Guan knew that he couldn't deceive Shou Yang Zi, so he bitterly smiled and said: "Yes! I'm too far apart from her in terms of age and family background. After our dual cultivation last night, she's been feeling uneasy in her heart, and there's nothing I can do about it."

  "So it was." The sun in Shouyangzi's eyes dimmed, and he closed his eyes without a word.

  Shouyangzi's change left Shangguan Neng perplexed, but Lao Dao just sighed softly: "Don't be surprised, my friend. My disciple was also once troubled by worldly emotions, yet he and his fellow Taoist friends worked together in harmony."

  "So that's how it is." Shang Guan Neng looked at Shou Yang Zi for a moment, then turned to look at the old Daoist and asked: "Daozhang, now that the spiritual energy in the world is scarce and cultivation is becoming increasingly unfavorable, do you have any methods?"

  "This question makes Lao Dao sigh: 'If one can cultivate to the realm of immortals, cross the starry sky and universe, they will naturally find a place to cultivate. But now, people's hearts are filled with desires, destroying nature by half. We cultivators can only do our best, there is no other way.'"

  "Are there still cultivators who have achieved the realm of immortality?" Upper Official Nengren was particularly concerned about this question. Although he understood a lot of cultivation common sense, he didn't know much about strange and unusual events, so he could only ask Old Dao, who looked like he was over 100 years old and must have had extensive knowledge and experience.

  The old man sighed softly and shook his head: "Since Zhang Sanfeng of Wudang, there has been no one in the world who has cultivated to become an immortal."

  "Is it that bad?" Upper Official was startled.

  "If there is no heavenly material and earthly treasure, it's difficult!" The old Daoist's face was heavy with a seemingly unbearable pain towards the current cultivation environment.

  "It's not necessary to be so anxious, as the saying goes, life and death are predetermined, wealth and honor are in heaven, we just need to do our own part well." Upper official Neng comforted with his mouth, but was delighted in his heart: Haha! It's good that there aren't many powerful people, if gods were everywhere, I'd be finished!

  What? Reverse heaven? Reverse Ni Ma's day! I'm just a fart citizen, as long as I live well, let ** go die for the things that reverse heaven!

  Shangguan Nengren and Lao Dao chatted for a long time, and it seemed that Lao Dao hadn't met someone who shared his interests in a long time either. He was exceptionally happy chatting with Shangguan Nengren, and gradually became excited, even rolling up his sleeves and producing a jar of aged Daughter Red wine out of thin air. He poured three large bowls: "Come on! Today's a happy day, young friend, have a drink! If you don't drink, it means you're not giving me face! Drink!"

  “……”

  Upper official: You're sweating bullets! I thought you were a wise and virtuous scholar, but it turns out you're just an old drunkard. Just drink if you want to! Who's afraid of who?!

  Shangguan Nengren picked up a large bowl and drank at least half a kilogram of Niangzi Hong in one gulp. No wonder it's Chen Nian Niangzi Hong, the taste is indeed different. Judging from Shangguan Nengren's current E-level brewing skills, this Niangzi Hong must be an A-level fine wine, worth a fortune.

  "Good wine!" Upper official Neng Ren wiped his mouth, put down the big bowl, and with a "gulp", he fell over.

  It's not that I'm drunk, it's just that an hour has passed and the system is starting to upgrade.

  Lao Dao and Shou Yangzi were unaware! They stared blankly: "This...this is intoxication?"

  It's no wonder they're stunned, as cultivators can automatically dispel the effects of alcohol, and being able to drink a thousand bowls without getting drunk is nothing special. The master and apprentice have never met a cultivator who has ever gotten drunk from just one bowl.

  "Daoist friend... Daoist friend..." Shou Yangzi patted the face of Shang Guannei, probed his nostrils with his fingers, and found no problem, his breathing was normal: "Master, he's really drunk."

  "Good grief!" The old Daoist burst out scolding: "As a cultivator, you can't even hold your liquor for one bowl of wine, it's truly humiliating for us cultivators! When he wakes up, I'll definitely have to give him a good scolding! How embarrassing! Too embarrassing!"

  Shouyangzi wiped his sweaty forehead: "Master, since Daoist friend is drunk, then what about the one who came with him..."

  "Let her come and take a look, it's really infuriating the old Tao!" The old Tao hugged the wine jar and poured wine into his mouth, with a gloomy expression on his face.

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