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

Chapter 82 No one can be missing

In the Sanqing Hall, the five Quanzhen disciples dismissed the other disciples, leaving only Zhao Zhijing.

The news of Zhou Botong leaving Chongyang Palace had already been reported to all the teachers by Zhao Zhijing. Everyone knew the temper of this uncle, so they did not find it strange.

"Zhi Jing."

Qiu Chuji spoke first, "Have you really thought it through about teaching me to go down the mountain to preach?"

Earlier, Zhao Zhijing had already found his master Wang Chuyi and expressed his intention to go down the mountain to promote the Quanzhen Sect's Taoist tradition.

In Wang Chuyi's opinion, his eldest disciple rarely left Chongyang Palace since he became his disciple.

The last time I told him about going down the mountain to preach, I thought he would hesitate for a long time, but I didn't expect that he would take the initiative to bring it up as soon as Uncle Zhou left.

On the one hand, it is a meritorious service to redeem oneself for the crime. Now the situation is unclear both in the court and in the underworld. If he is really confined for three years, I don't know what the outside world will be like.

On the other hand, Li Zhichang, a disciple of Qiu Chuji, has become the third-generation chief disciple of Quanzhen Sect. Although Li Zhichang's martial arts skills are not the highest, he is a steady and kind person. If nothing unexpected happens, he will inherit the position of the next leader of Quanzhen Sect in the future.

Zhao Zhijing and Zhen Zhibing, the two disciples who were most likely to become successors, would find it best to seek development elsewhere.

"In reply to Master Qiu, I have considered it carefully, and I would also like to thank all the teachers for allowing me to make amends for my crime."

The five Quanzhen disciples were silent for a moment, and Liu Chuxuan asked again: "Where are you going to stay? Do you have any plan in mind?"

"Yes, I plan to go to Huashan and Taiheshan first. If everything is suitable, I will find a Taoist temple to promote the Quanzhen Sect."

"If that doesn't work, you can head southwest into Sichuan and look for opportunities in places like Qingcheng Mountain and Emei Mountain."

Zhao Zhijing has not forgotten the Guangmingding he has always longed for, but that area is still part of the Western Regions. If he goes there to preach, he will probably have to fight with the Ming Cult, which has different doctrines.

Seeing that he had already made a plan, Liu Chuxuan knew that it was not an impulse, so he nodded and said nothing more.

Seeing that the other four had no objections, Qiu Chuji finally decided the matter.

"Zhi Jing, although you have the plot of redeeming yourself from your crime by coming down the mountain this time, if you can really carry forward the Quanzhen Sect, that would also be a supreme karmic benefit."

"The situation down there is not peaceful right now, so you don't have to rush. Go back and prepare well. Once everything is arranged, it won't be too late to set off again."

"If you have any needs or difficulties, you can also raise them before going down the mountain, and we will consider them as appropriate."

Zhao Zhijing bowed and said, "Thank you, teachers. I have only one request."

“I hope that all the teachers will allow me to bring along those disciples who are willing to follow me and go down the mountain with me to preach.”

Zhao Zhijing had already discussed this matter with his master Wang Chuyi in private. Wang Chuyi knew that Yang Guo and Guan Man'er were extremely dependent on Zhao Zhijing, especially Guan Man'er, who was mentally retarded and had to see Zhao Zhijing every day.

These seventeen disciples may not be counted among the thousands of disciples in Chongyang Palace, but if they go down the mountain, all their food, clothing, shelter, transportation, eating, drinking, defecating and urinating will be on Zhao Zhijing's shoulders alone.

Although the relationship between master and disciple is deep, the burden is a bit heavy.

Qiu Chuji and others had not yet made a decision on this matter, so they just asked Zhao Zhijing to go back and prepare and wait for a reply.

Zhao Zhijing bowed and left the Sanqing Hall, thinking about his future plans, and slowly walked towards his own Taoist room.

It was indeed not easy to take seventeen disciples down the mountain, but I had to take them all with me. I didn't know when I would return to Chongyang Palace, and the disciples I left behind would definitely be taught by others. Who would allow them to continue their hobbies other than cultivation and homework?
Even if it is allowed to continue, who can teach it clearly?

So no matter how poor you are, you must not neglect education; no matter how hard it is, you must not make your children suffer. As long as they are willing to follow, just take them with you.

I walked all the way back to the Taoist temple. It had been nearly two months since anyone had lived there. When I opened the door, I saw that the room was bright and clean, and there was no sign of desolation at all.

It must be because of these apprentices who clean and tidy up every day that the place is so clean.

In fact, when Yang Guo took Guan Man'er to see his master every day, he never mentioned this matter. During the time when his master was in confinement, a group of fellow disciples rushed to clean up without stopping for a single day.

Because Yang Guo could see his master every day, he was excluded by his fellow brothers and was not allowed to take over this job.

Zhao Zhijing felt warm in his heart and became more determined to bring all his disciples with him. Although the journey was long, they would always have someone to rely on.

"Master!"

Not long after Zhao Zhijing sat down, all the disciples who knew that their master had returned came rushing over. They were all excited and filled the room, fearing that their master would be locked up again and they didn't know when they would see him again.

"What does it look like in a panic?"

Zhao Zhijing smiled and asked, "During the days when I was away, have any of you been lazy or idle?"

Liu Qingxing and Zhang Qingzhi, who were in charge of supervising their fellow apprentices, immediately stepped forward and told them about what had happened to them during this period.

Zhao Zhijing listened quietly, and waited until the two of them finished speaking before he spoke: "If you can concentrate on practicing, I will be relieved."

"Soon, I will go down the mountain again, but this time it will take longer. I don't know when I will come back."

Zhao Zhijing wanted to take everyone away, but he also had to understand his disciples' wishes. The outside world was never as safe as Chongyang Palace, and it was natural for them not to want to leave.

So let me ask this question first and see how the disciples react.

Among the disciples, Yang Guo, Liu Qingxing, Cao Qinghua and others who had the quickest brains immediately knelt on the ground. The others who were a little slower in reaction also knelt down as well for fear of being left behind.

"Disciple requests to follow Master down the mountain so that I can serve you!"

From the fifteenth day of the first lunar month till now, except for Yang Guo and Guan Man'er, the other disciples have not seen their master.

They finally saw the master and heard him say that he had to go down the mountain and they didn't know when he would be back. They immediately expressed their desire to stay with the master and be willing to work hard no matter where he went.

Zhao Zhijing saw that his disciples were kneeling on the ground, only Guan Man'er was still standing, but Guan Man'er had to be taken along.

Before leaving, I should also go to Changhong Escort Agency to inform them and ask for Guan Changhong and Guan Shengnan's opinions.

"Everyone, get up. This time we go down the mountain is different from the previous times. It may take several years."

"Outside is not like Chongyang Palace, where you don't have to worry about food and drink and can live a stable life. Don't get carried away or follow others just because you see them doing it."

"Go back and think it over carefully. I will not leave the mountain in one or two days. Even if I leave, we will meet again one day."

More than half a year has passed, and each apprentice has his or her own direction and has learned a lot of truths. No matter what choice they make in the end, the relationship between master and apprentice is worthwhile.

(End of this chapter)