If you don't give up, I'd like to be your adoptive father.

Chapter 425 Arrangements before leaving
"You have already entered the door and have gone deep into it, as if you have practiced Taoism for decades or even hundreds of years. The Buddha Dipamkara not only passed on the scriptures to you, he must have taught you personally and enlightened your wisdom, right?" Although the old Taoist priest was asking, his tone was very affirmative.

He basically understood her situation.

With her previous state of mind, it would be impossible for her to achieve a body as pure as a bodhi tree and a mind as bright as a mirror without decades of hard practice.

The body of Bodhi and the mind of a clear mirror are both very high levels of Buddhist practice.

Even if you are born with wisdom, it is impossible to achieve success overnight.

She was able to "mutate" in a short period of time, she must have received "initiation" from the Buddha.

Xiao Yu smiled and said, "After all, it is the 'Buddha's shadow' bestowed by the Buddha. How can a mere scroll of scriptures be worthy of the status of 'Buddha'?"

The old Taoist hesitated for a moment, then stammered, "I want to discuss something with you. If you become a Buddha in the future, can you look after me?"

He had never thought of this before.

He admitted that she was extremely talented, but her luck was too bad, and she had basically cut off her chance of becoming an immortal and having any blessings in this life.

It is almost impossible to become an immortal by your own efforts.

Instead of relying on her, it would be better for him to accumulate good deeds himself, be born into a good family in the next life, and have enough blessings to transform into immortal fate.

But now she has the support of the Buddha, who is personally teaching her and giving her initiation. He could not even dream of such a wonderful fate.

"How long can you live? I won't dare to set out on the journey to the west within ten years." Xiao Yu said.

"There is definitely no hope in this life, I mean the next life, or the life after that.

In short, once you become a Buddha, it is a bit unrealistic to become a Buddha.

With your swordsmanship and temperament, perhaps you can become a 'female arhat who protects the religion'.

When you become a female arhat, you will naturally have the magical power to find my reincarnation.

If I have a chance to be with you, please buy me a cup of tea.

If I don’t have the destiny to be an immortal, please take the trouble to help me.” The old Taoist priest said with an awkward expression.

"Is it to help you become an immortal or a Buddha?" Xiao Yu asked.

The old Taoist priest groaned, "I am devoted to Taoism. It would be best if I could become an immortal. If not, I can first enter Buddhism and then convert to Taoism in the future."

Xiao Yu smiled and said, "It seems that you are very optimistic about my future. Could it be that you suddenly had an idea?"

The old Taoist was stunned for a moment, and murmured, "It's really possible. But if it's just a whim, doesn't that mean I won't be able to become an immortal in my next life?"

He definitely can't count on her in this life.

The next life and the next life after that will also be difficult. After all, only a hundred years will have passed since the next life after that.

Can she become a female arhat within more than a hundred years?
She couldn't become a female Luohan within a hundred years, but he did it on a whim.

Then he will never be able to become an immortal in his next two lives.

Only if he fails to become an immortal can he count on her for rescue.

"Why do you think you can become an immortal in your next life?" Xiao Yu said.

"I have accumulated good deeds throughout my life, but are they not enough to exchange for an immortal chance in the next life?" said the old Taoist.

Xiao Yu shook her head and said, "If you practice charity with this kind of thought, your good deeds and the value of your Tao will definitely be greatly reduced."

The old Taoist's expression changed several times, "You must save me. My good deeds and Taoist career have been ruined by you."

Xiao Yu sneered and said, "I originally swore in my heart that even if you lose your merits and reincarnate as a pig when I become an immortal or a Buddha, I will definitely save you.

Now that you have said this, I must give you a big test.

If you don’t pass the test, even if you have the blessings and roots of an immortal, I will ignore you.”

The old Taoist priest was anxious and angry, and his expression changed continuously.

Finally, he took a deep breath, closed his eyes and was silent for a moment, then said, "You have done me a disservice. You shouldn't have told me about the Buddha Dipankara. I can't bear such a great blessing."

Xiao Yu was somewhat speechless. "You lost your composure and your mind was in disarray, and you blamed me for just telling you a piece of news. How can this be considered a blessing? If there is a blessing, it is my own blessing. What does it have to do with you?"

The old Taoist sighed helplessly, "Haven't you heard that if one person attains enlightenment, the whole family can ascend to heaven? My roots are too shallow, and I can't even bear the blessing of a little light."

After a pause, he continued, "The matter of the Dharma bestowed upon you by the Buddha Dipankara, you should keep it in your heart.

Unless others discover it themselves, don't tell others about it.

Even if you use the power of the Buddha Dipankara to intimidate the enemy, it won’t work.

Let your enemies know, it will ruin your fortune; let your friends know, it will ruin their fortune. "

"So what? I haven't reached Lingshan yet! Even if I go to Lingshan after going through untold hardships, I may not necessarily become a disciple of Buddha." Xiaoyu said.

The old Taoist waved his hand and said, "Let's end this topic. I'll help you deal with the toad spirit's stomach skin.

Find a tailor yourself for whatever kind of clothes you want to have made."

"When will it be ready?" Xiaoyu asked.

"It's still soaking in the medicine jar, and it will need to soak for at least two days. Then it will need to be dried in the sun for another three to five days, depending on the weather.

Finally, the old Taoist priest will perform a ritual and put a divine pattern on it to remove dust and ward off evil spirits. Are you in a hurry? If not, come back to me in ten days. "The old Taoist priest said.

"I'll go outside and buy a black dress later. There's no rush."

After saying that, Xiaoyu turned and walked out.

She had just taken a few steps when the old Taoist suddenly slapped his forehead and shouted, "Hey, wait, come back. I just remembered chatting with you about this and that and forgot the really important things."

"Is there anything else?" Xiaoyu asked curiously.

The old Taoist priest said solemnly: "I wanted to warn you. Although there are auspicious clouds on your head, the ominous black energy in your forehead is even thicker than before."

Xiao Yu whispered, "Are you saying that Yaochan is coming to see me?"

The old monk used the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife to chop off the evil eye, and the threat to the blessed land of Guaizi Mountain should be resolved soon.

Her best choice at this time was to leave Tianmen Town immediately.

The sword bone has been forged, the three steps are mostly completed, and the method of refining the mind has also been obtained. But she had just been cursed by the Seven Arrows Book, and Zhao Zhen died the day before yesterday, so her condition is far from recovering to its best.

The last time I took the old monk across the river was before I was cursed by the Seven Arrows Book. I was full of energy and in the best condition.

At this time, it was difficult for her to cross the 800-mile Quicksand River alone.

Maybe he lost his energy and fell into the river halfway.

She was not afraid of falling into the river, but she was afraid of alarming the river god and exposing her whereabouts.

Moreover, there are still several things that have not been dealt with in Yingxiang Mansion.

The old Taoist shook his head and said, "I can't tell what the crisis is.

In short, be careful in everything, don't trust anyone easily, and don't offend anyone again. Things like the Seven Arrows Book must not happen again.

If the demon cicada came a few days ago when you were cursed, you would be in a terrible state and would have no chance of survival."

——That's not necessarily true! The reason for the five-day delay was to try other methods to crack Zhao Zhen's Seven Arrows Book.

Not only can you master more methods of cracking the secret and have a deeper understanding of the Seven Arrows Book, but you can also save face for the old monk.

If she just wanted to save her life, she could let Xiaoqiang steal the straw man the next day - using the tactic of making a feint to the east and attacking in the west, she herself would come forward to attract Zhao Zhen and He Xuan, creating an opportunity for Xiaoqiang to steal the straw man.

Xiaoyu locked onto the Leng family's Longxiang ship earlier than Li Rongji and the others thought.

As long as she shouted on the shore to attract the attention of Zhao Zhen and others, it would not be difficult for Xiaoqiang to steal the straw man.

Anyway, Zifu has deduced several methods of stealing straw men.

But could the old monk who had quickly cracked the Seven Arrows Book and had been brooding over her contemptuous words understand her thoughts?

The reason why she was cursed by Zhao Zhen was not because the old monk was secretly doing something bad and wanted to let her know the power of the "first left-hand secret technique in ancient times"?

If the old monk is confused, will he still teach her wholeheartedly?
Of course, saying these things now is a bit like hindsight.

At that time, Xiaoyu only suspected that Zhao Zhenzhu had something to do with the old monk, but she was not 100% sure.

But at that time, Xiaoyu was at least 100% sure of one thing: the old monk must have been watching her in secret while she was cursed.

She felt a little regretful that the cicada dared to cause trouble for her at that time.

Xiao Yu said: "To be honest with you, I have long planned to leave Tianmen Town.

Before the Zhao Zhen incident, I had planned to leave after the New Year, but now I may have to leave earlier.

Alas, I really want to have a good New Year in Tianmen Town, to put a perfect end to my career in Tianmen Town."

The old Taoist was stunned for a moment, and a bit of reluctance and disappointment appeared on his face. "It's better to leave. You have offended many people, and Yingxiang Mansion has become a place of trouble. Staying here will do you no good.

But even if you leave, the danger will not disappear.

The black energy on your forehead is very deep, and it will be difficult to avoid disasters. Alas, for us, Yingxiang Palace is big enough.

To gods and Buddhas, there is no difference between the Dongsha Region and the Xisha Region with a territory of tens of thousands of miles.

Your hiding in Yingxiang Mansion and in a certain country in Dongsha Region will not have much impact on Yaochan.

If you want to leave, you must cross 30,000 miles in a short period of time and reach Xianyang City directly.

Only Xianyang can make the evil cicada restrain itself a little.

Other counties in Daqin are not suitable for this."

"Don't worry, I'm well prepared. I can ensure my whereabouts are kept secret and hard to be found by ghosts and gods." Xiao Yu said confidently.

The old Taoist asked, "When are you leaving? I'll stay up all night to help you deal with the toad spirit's stomach cloth."

"Don't worry, we can still wait for ten days." Xiaoyu said.

It would take at least ten days or half a month for her to completely recover the soul that was shattered by the Seven Arrows Book.

The old Taoist priest said seriously: "Don't think like that! Whenever you feel something is wrong, run immediately, don't hesitate."

Xiao Yu nodded and said, "Okay, you deal with the stomach bag cloth as soon as possible. If I suddenly run away, leave the cloth in the Taoist temple and I will come back to get it in the future."

I only chatted with the old Taoist priest for half an hour, and it was still early before dark.

Xiaoyu suddenly lost interest in wandering the streets and practicing Buddhism.

She quietly came to Wang's house and taught Sister Cui'er swordsmanship until dark, and then called Xiaoqiang to Xiaojingxuan.

"Xiao Qiang, are you a loyal dog?"

"Master, please don't do this. I'm scared."

Seeing Xiaoyu's expression and hearing the tone of her voice, Gouzi had a bad feeling.

"What are you afraid of?" Xiaoyu said unhappily.

"I'm afraid you will leave me." Xiaoqiang said.

Xiao Yu was surprised and said, "You really have a keen sense."

"Awooo, master, don't abandon me~~~" Xiaoqiang let out a sad bark.

"Stop howling and listen to me!" Xiaoyu shouted.

Xiaoqiang opened his moist eyes wide and looked at her pitifully.

Xiaoyu felt a little sad.

Although this dog had been with her for less than half a year, he had been through a lot with her, and she was reluctant to part with him suddenly.

"I have never hidden my situation from you. Sometimes you go to the old banyan tree outside Qinghe Villa to check the marks left by Taoist Shuilong, which is the progress of the restoration of the blessed land of Guaizi Mountain.

The marks have changed a lot in the past two days.

The demon cicada may come looking for me, so I have to leave Tianmen Town."

Xiao Qiang immediately said, "I will go with the master."

Xiao Yu waved her hand and said, "If I could leave freely, I would have left long ago. Do you understand what I mean?"

Xiao Qiang said in a hoarse voice: "Is it Xue Cui'er and Wang Sanlang? A few days ago, you clearly killed Feng Nipo and her son, and you still forced me to learn the 'Great Bright Sword'. You had a plan in mind."

Xiao Yu gently stroked its ghost head, "I took the Wang family's fairy energy. This is a great cause and effect, and I have to repay it."

"But you have helped the Wang family a lot and gave Xue Cui'er the sword pill." Xiao Qiang said.

Xiao Yu said: “This is not a transaction with a clear value.

Mr. Wang donated the immortal energy to the Wang family just before they met with disaster.

What I want in return is not to help them a few times or save their lives, but to maintain this good relationship to the best of my ability.

If I were still in Tianmen Town, even if I had saved the Wang family ten thousand times, as long as they encountered an unexpected disaster and I could help, I would have to help.

It's not a responsibility, it's not an obligation, it's just my willingness.

If I don’t have a loyal dog like you by my side, and I have to leave Tianmen Town, I will have to leave.

Fortunately, I still have you, Xiaoqiang, please protect the good relationship between me and the Wang family, thank you!"

Xiao Qiang's eyes were moist, but he shook his head vigorously, "Master, don't thank me, I am your loyal dog, I will always listen to you, whatever you ask me to do, I will do it well.

Just one thing, you have to promise me that you will come back to pick me up in the future, and I will be with you forever."

(End of this chapter)