I am Zhao Zhijing, a poor Taoist priest, and I have disciples all over the world.

Chapter 33: Try the Poor Taoist Tea Art
Seeing that Guan Changhong was determined to go down the mountain, Ma Yu and Hao Datong did not try to keep him.

Hao Datong, Zhao Zhijing and others accompanied Guan Changhong to the gate of Chongyang Palace before waving goodbye.

"Did you have a smooth descent this time?"

Unlike Ma Yu, Hao Datong was impatient. As soon as he sent Guan Changhong away, he started asking Zhao Zhijing.

Zhao Zhijing took Guan Man'er with him and thought to himself, I have finished telling you now, and I will have to tell it again to Uncle Ma Yu when I go back, can't I wait for everyone to gather?

"To reply to Master Hao, the trip was safe and sound. Fortunately, Master Zhou helped us near Xianyang."

"Who?"

Hao Datong was shocked. How could his uncle Zhou Botong suddenly appear in Xianyang after ten years of no news since the last sword contest at Mount Hua?

Zhao Zhijing confirmed: "It is indeed Master Uncle Zhou."

Hao Datong knew that this matter was of great importance, and immediately said, "Hurry back to Sanqing Temple and report everything that happened after we went down the mountain to your head teacher."

Everyone returned to the Sanqing Hall. Ma Yu and Hao Datong sat at the top. The seven disciples who came down the mountain this time stood in a row, and Zhao Zhijing told them in detail what happened when they came down the mountain.

"After the disciples come down the mountain, stay overnight in a town on the way to Xianyang."

Zhao Zhijing described in detail what happened after he came down the mountain, and the other six people stood by and occasionally added some details.

"According to the location given by Junior Brother Chen Zhiquan, the disciples did not go to Xianyang City, but went directly to the town in the south."

"On the way, I saw the symbol of our sect and confirmed that I was heading in the right direction. After walking a little further, I saw Uncle Master Zhou running towards me with a child."

After that, Zhou Botong and Ouyang Feng had a duel. The two were evenly matched, so Ouyang Feng withdrew first.

Hearing Ouyang Feng's name, Ma Yu and Hao Datong were even more surprised.

Three months ago, when Guo Jing sent Yang Guo to Chongyang Palace to learn martial arts, he mentioned Ouyang Feng, but that was still far away in Jiaxing.

Guo Jing said that although Ouyang Feng became possessed by the devil due to practicing the Nine Yin Scriptures in reverse, today, more than ten years later, not only has his skills not declined, but they are even stronger than before.

At that time, Ouyang Feng first broke into Chongyang Palace and intended to snatch the Nine Yin Scriptures after Wang Chongyang's death.

Later, he killed Tan Chuduan, one of the Seven Masters of Quanzhen Sect, in Niujia Village, and could be said to be a mortal enemy of Quanzhen Sect.

Now, hearing Ouyang Feng's name from Guo Jing and Zhao Zhijing one after another, he naturally felt mixed emotions.

"Master, Master Hao, when Junior Brother Chen was being chased by the evil spirit, the weird man who was walking upside down was undoubtedly Ouyang Feng."

"From where I saw him heading, it seemed like he was heading towards Chongyang Palace. Although I'm not completely sure, I think we should still take precautions early."

When Zhao Zhijing said this, Li Zhichang, Wang Zhitan and Qi Zhicheng looked at each other, as if they had made up their minds.

Ma Yu nodded and said, "This is indeed something we should pay attention to."

Hao Datong asked, "What happened after Uncle Zhou fought with Ouyang Feng? Did you invite him back to Chongyang Palace?"

Everyone looked at Zhao Zhijing. Except for him, the other six people couldn't say a word to Uncle Master Zhou.

Zhao Zhijing had already made plans, and replied calmly: "Master, Uncle Hao, given Uncle Zhou's temperament, he would turn around and leave as soon as he saw us."

"Naturally, I would like to invite Master Uncle Zhou back to the mountain. In order to let Master Uncle Zhou stay for a while, I said I want to ask you some questions about martial arts."

"With my limited martial arts, I thought I would not be able to catch the eye of Grandmaster Zhou. But after Grandmaster Zhou tested my martial arts, he called the child to him."

"The boy's name is Yelu Qi, about sixteen or seventeen years old. Uncle Master Zhou said he was a friend he met when he was traveling in Mongolia these years." "Seeing that he was very talented, I liked him and taught him some of our Quanzhen Sect's martial arts."

Ma Yu and Hao Datong both found it funny and helpless when they heard this.

This Uncle Zhou, at the age of eighty, is still as naughty as a child. Even if he doesn't like to go back to Chongyang Palace, he should think about finding a quiet place to retire and enjoy a good life, but he ran all the way to Mongolia to suffer from the wind and sand.

Besides, this kid named Yelu Qi, since he is teaching martial arts, they are really master and apprentice. Ma Yu, Hao Datong and others are already in their sixties or seventies, and suddenly a little junior brother appears.

"Master Uncle Zhou ordered Yelu Qi to become my disciple, but I actually wanted to refuse. Since Master Uncle Zhou is teaching the boy martial arts, how can I teach him with my level of cultivation?"

"Master Uncle Zhou said that after Yelu Qi accepted me as his master, he would still be my disciple, and I don't need to take care of the rest."

"Although I am in a difficult situation, I dare not go against the wishes of my great-grandmaster Zhou, so I have no choice but to accept Yelu Qi."

"But Uncle Master Zhou also said that I will return to Chongyang Palace once in a few months or half a year."

Ma Yu and Hao Datong were immediately overjoyed. They had been missing this uncle-master for many years, but had no trace of him. Now, hearing that Uncle-master Zhou agreed to return to Chongyang Palace was a pleasant surprise.

Seeing this situation, Li Zhichang, Wang Zhitan and Qi Zhicheng looked at each other again and made up their minds again.

"That's good, that's good. Uncle Zhou has been traveling outside for many years. It's time for him to come back and teach us untalented disciples."

The matter of accepting Yelu Qi as a disciple was brought to an end in this relaxed and harmonious atmosphere.

After that, he went to Xianyang City and attended a gathering organized by Changhong Escort Agency to deal with Huoshigen. There was nothing special about it.

"When I was resting a few days ago, I had a dream in which a master gave me some advice, saying that I would have a chance to meet someone soon."

Zhao Zhijing explained why he wanted to take Guan Man'er in. The saying "a man sent from heaven is a flaw in the perfection" could be applied exactly to this child.

Hearing that Guan Man'er was mentally retarded and very different from other children, Ma Yu sighed softly, with a hint of pity in his eyes.

Hao Datong also agreed, "Zhi Jing's actions are indeed a testament to the magnanimity of our generation of Taoists. If this can really help this child open his mind, wouldn't it be a great deed?"

Zhao Zhijing bowed first and said, "Thank you, Master Hao, for your praise."

Then he said with some embarrassment, "It's just that this happened suddenly. This time I went down the mountain to accept two disciples, but I didn't report it to the master first. I'm afraid that the master will blame me when he returns to the mountain."

"I am willing to accept punishment, but I am afraid that Master will get angry and hurt himself."

Hao Datong waved his hand and said, "What's the big deal? When your master comes back, I will go with the head brother to explain it to him."

Okay, I've been waiting for you to say this.

"Disciple thanks the head master, Uncle Hao!"

Having said this, the experience of going down the mountain came to an end. Zhao Zhijing then talked about the disciples who had suffered at the hands of Huo Shigen. Their bodies could not be dealt with, so they could only bring back their ashes and swords.

"The Infinite God Who Saves People."

Ma Yu announced, "Tomorrow morning, we will hold a ritual in the side hall to help these disciples' souls to be liberated."

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