I am a living immortal.

No matter how time passes, the world remains the same.

The old goat walked back with brisk steps, the bell on his chest jingling and shaking, and it seemed that going home was a very happy thing.

The surrounding environment has already undergone tremendous changes.

The Yan Dynasty decades ago and the Yan Dynasty today have undergone almost earth-shaking changes in all parts of the country.

Su Mu hummed a ballad, and the black carp swam along with the song.

There are a few more teahouses on the roadside, but they don't need to be taken care of. The old man sits on a recliner, fanning himself with a palm-leaf fan, feeling relaxed and comfortable.

It was raining heavily when I left, and the sun was shining brightly when I came back.

Su Mu laughed and said, "Father, if you continue like this, the tea shop won't make any money."

The old man was not angry: "Where did this young man come from? What do you know? This tea shop makes money from the water. Why is there such a fuss? Those who pass by are all regular customers. They scoop and drink by themselves. They give three or two copper coins. The old man thanks them. If they don't give, it's a treat..."

"I didn't know. I apologize, I apologize..."

"How polite! A scholar returning home to visit relatives?"

Su Mu nodded and shook her head and asked, "Is this road built into Nanping Mountain?"

"Yes, now the world is peaceful and the court is prosperous. This road has been repaired along the way. The current emperor is really a wise ruler... Thinking back to the past, I couldn't even dream of it... Now... it's peaceful..." As the old man spoke, he began to snore. It was a warm day and the old man was old, so he felt sleepy at any time.

"I can tell."

Su Mu whispered softly, then put down a few copper coins and continued on his way.

As they walked along, people's steps became more powerful and they were full of energy. The clothes they wore had fewer patches, and they talked and laughed happily, without any boredom or sorrow.

In this peaceful and prosperous era, people live and work in peace and contentment.

Nanping Mountain was originally a border area, so there was a garrison there.

Now, Nanping Mountain has long been crossed, and several villages along the mountain range have been brought under the jurisdiction of the court, and this mountain road has been forcibly traversed.

Expand territory

The way back is much easier this time.

The winding paths, the town now is very different from the town in my memory. The only difference is that it is much more lively. There are countless wild treasures in Nanping Mountain, and mountain delicacies and medicines are everywhere.

The original town could not absorb the food produced by the mountain, but now that the road is open, the villages along the road have also brought these things out when they come into contact with the outside world.

Su Mu rode a sheep into the town.

Sometimes fate is just like this. On the muddy path, a buffalo was walking slowly from one side of the road. The shepherd boy on the buffalo's back sat up and looked at Su Mu and the old goat he was sitting on curiously.

The two sides passed each other without saying a word.

Suddenly, the shepherd boy seemed to remember something and looked back, only to see Su Mu already walking on the path that had been abandoned for who knows how long.

The path is now overgrown with weeds because no one takes care of it, but the long bluestone steps are still clearly visible. With every step the old goat takes, the weeds in the cracks move. The pines on both sides are still tall and straight, and the needles rustle and whisper, as if welcoming Su Mu home.

At the end of the long steps, a Taoist temple stands quietly, with the peeling vermilion paint on the red walls telling the traces of time.

Su Mu got off the old goat's back.

"I am back."

After whispering softly, Su Mu laughed and then spoke loudly.

"Old man, I'm back!!!"

The voice is crisp, as if he is still a young man after returning.

The breeze brushed past Su Mu's ears, responding to her. Familiar scenes were the most touching. The scenes in her eyes and heart gradually overlapped. The vermilion walls were dyed red, and the green tiles were covered with dust. Nothing had changed.

Su Mu opened the copper lock on the roof and took out a hoe from inside.

He came to the old man's grave, cleared the weeds in front of the grave, took out three incense sticks, lit them reverently and bowed deeply.

In the world today, the only one who can withstand Su Mu's gift is the one in front of him.

The incense is placed in front of the grave, and green smoke curls up.

Su Mu sat casually on the ground, took out two wine glasses, poured wine into them, drank one glass in one gulp, and spilled the other glass on the ground.

"It's a pity that there was no such good wine back then. You are so lucky to be able to drink this time."

As he said this, he poured the wine onto the ground without using the glass.

"Come to think of it, it's been over ten years now. You're probably half grown up by now. If fate allows, I'll treat you to a real drink. I think you'll come to me just for this drink."

"Hehehe~"

Su Mu chuckled softly, "You should have been able to live longer, but you didn't want to. In this world, it seems you really have nothing left to cherish. It's fine if you reincarnate, just turn around and leave with a flick of your sleeves. You are much more carefree than me, and you see things more clearly."

"But, I'm living a good life, and I've even become an immortal."

"Gudu, Gudu!"

Su Mu drank a lot of wine again, and his eyes were a little blurry.

It is not wine that intoxicates people, it is the past that intoxicates people.

"Speaking of which, if you come here, should I accept you as my apprentice, or as my junior brother?"

"I call you Master, and you call me Senior Brother. Hahaha, interesting, interesting... Remember to come... Then I'll teach and test you just like you treat me..."

Su Mu drank and talked for a long time. Later, his words became a little incoherent. The sun set over the mountain, and the moon was bright and the stars were sparse.

And there was a clear smoke rising from the grave.

Su Mu had already fallen into a deep sleep, lying on the old goat.

This sleep lasts for a whole day.

When dawn broke, Su Mu stretched comfortably. The incense in front of the grave had already burned out.

Su Mu bowed again, then dusted himself off. Actually, at his current level, he was no longer contaminated by dust. He patted the old goat again.

"Thank you, old friend."

The old goat nodded and found an open space to have his breakfast.

Looking at the grave, Su Mu suddenly remembered something: "Speaking of which, what is the name of our Taoist temple? And your name, old man?"

As he spoke, he looked up at the plaque with blurred words. This plaque had been blurred since he could remember. Su Mu had asked about it many times, but the old man had not said anything, always using the excuse that it was difficult to delve into it.

I guess he's afraid of getting involved in something.

But now, Su Tianzun felt that he needed to understand the past of this Taoist temple.

As he spoke, a purple talisman appeared next to You.

With a wave of his hand at the plaque, the time on the plaque immediately reversed, and the words on it became clearer and clearer. As time continued to go backwards, Su Mu was really surprised.

This plaque is surprisingly seven or eight hundred years old, which is equivalent to two or three long-lived dynasties. An immortal sect's spiritual palace... perhaps? However, it's not well-known. Of course, it could also be a shady sect, which would be even more unusual.

"Qingxuan Temple?"

This reminded him of a saying the old man often said: Pure cultivation enlightens the mind, and profound thinking leads to far-reaching goals.