Controlling the Five Thunders and the Two Worlds

Chapter 259 An Old Man and a Young Man, Taken Away
Gu Zhao cupped his hands and smiled, "May I have the honor of witnessing your skills?"

"Hello, who are you?"

Before Master Yuanhe could answer, a younger Taoist priest stepped forward, looked Gu Zhao up and down with a hint of suspicion in his eyes, and said, "My master doesn't make short videos, nor does he join an MCN."

Gu Zhao turned around in surprise, his eyes twitching. He gave the young Taoist a deep look before asking, "Did an MCN want to collaborate with Master Yuanhe before?"

MCN (Multi-Channel Network) is a new phenomenon that emerged with the development of the internet. It is essentially a talent agency for internet celebrities, helping bloggers design their career paths, connect with business channels, and sometimes even produce content themselves.

"Yes, my master performed flying swords at a temple fair, and it was filmed. Several MCNs have contacted him." The young Taoist looked at Gu Zhao. "Aren't you one?"

“I’m not.” Gu Zhao shook his head, then asked, “I’ve seen many Taoist priests online making short videos to share their lives. Haven’t you made any?”

The young Taoist priest said calmly, "We have nothing to share."

Gu Zhao raised an eyebrow. "Is it because your daily cultivation is so boring that you have nothing to share?"

"Hmm?" The young Taoist priest looked at Gu Zhao, somewhat puzzled. "What do you mean?"

Gu Zhao cupped his hands in greeting, "My name is Gu Zhao. How shall I address you, Daoist Master?"

Gu Zhao was very polite. The young Taoist realized that he seemed to have misunderstood him and felt a little embarrassed, so he returned the greeting with a cupped hand, "This humble Taoist is Lin Yangshuo."

"Greetings, Daoist Master Yang Shuo." Gu Zhao said with a smile, "I see that you have a dignified bearing. If you were willing to make videos, you could definitely become a minor celebrity. Selling ritual items could also help supplement the temple's income. Why aren't you interested, Daoist Master?"

“The system provides subsidies and incense offerings, which is enough for the Taoist temple to use.” Lin Yangshuo shook his head. “We are just a small Taoist temple. Becoming popular would be more harmful than beneficial. We can’t accommodate so many guests, and it would also disturb our quiet cultivation.”

Gu Zhao understood, and simply smiled and said, "It seems that you have received the true teachings of Daoist Yuanhe. You have not only learned Daoist Yuanhe's flying sword technique, but also Daoist Yuanhe's detached mindset."

Lin Yangshuo looked at Gu Zhao in surprise, "How did you know?"

Gu Zhao laughed and said, "Because I am also a member of the Taoist sect!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a Daoist aura arose spontaneously.

Daoist Yuanhe and Yang Shuo were both accomplished cultivators, and they immediately sensed the natural Daoist aura surrounding Gu Zhao, and were both startled.

"So it's a fellow Daoist who has come." Daoist Yuanhe chuckled. "Young friend, your pure and refined magical power is truly a blessing to our Daoist sect."

Gu Zhao also cupped his hands and smiled, "Daoist Master, you are of a tranquil mind, and Senior Brother Yang Shuo has also achieved success in your cultivation, with your lineage passed down in an orderly manner. This is truly a blessing for our Daoist sect."

Master Yuanhe stroked his beard and smiled. He first looked at Yang Shuo with satisfaction, and then said, "His talent is not bad, but he is a bit arrogant, which is not a good thing. Today, I met you, young friend, and I can give him a dose of reality."

Lin Yangshuo glanced at Gu Zhao, who was younger than him, and a look of recognition at seeing a kindred spirit flashed in his eyes. He couldn't help but smile broadly. "I'm sorry about earlier. I encountered some unpleasant people before, so my attitude wasn't very good."

Gu Zhao laughed and said, "Did you complain about the poor conditions here from the start, saying that you could definitely make a lot of money here?"

Lin Yangshuo nodded, "More or less."

"Let's not talk about those people anymore." Master Yuanhe waved his hand. "It's rare for fellow practitioners to visit, so let's have something good for lunch. Yang Shuo, go and take down two pieces of cured meat hanging in the back room."

It was almost noon, so Gu Zhao didn't stand on ceremony and stayed at the temple for a meal.

For lunch, we had Shanxi-style knife-cut noodles, but the side dish included a pot of stewed potatoes, green beans, and cured pork, making it quite a feast.

After lunch, remembering the flying sword technique that Gu Zhao had mentioned several times, Daoist Yuanhe and Lin Yangshuo were quite proud of themselves, so they took him to the backyard of the temple.

"It's called a flying sword, but it's actually just a throwing dart." Lin Yangshuo took some small swords, knives, and throwing darts from the room.

“If it’s just about shooting far and accurately, then it’s really about the same as an ordinary person who has practiced for a long time.” Lin Yangshuo’s eyes gleamed. “But we have magic power, and by using a few methods, we can not only shoot extremely far and accurately, but also slightly control the direction!”

Then he gave Gu Zhao a demonstration. Most people who throw knives and darts stay within five meters, but professional competitions can extend the range to ten meters, which is quite far.

But Lin Yangshuo showed him a 20-meter target.

"Shh!"

"Boom!"

Hit the target on the first dart!
"Awesome!" Gu Zhao clapped enthusiastically.

Then Lin Yangshuo showed him a turning target. It was about 20 meters long, and he was able to control the dart to draw an S-shape in the air and finally hit the target from the side.

Gu Zhao sensed it clearly; he couldn't control it in real time. He only left a little magic power when he shot the dart, and then applied force in mid-air to hit the target.

Gu Zhao laughed and said, "You could actually go and participate in a darts competition; you'd definitely win a championship."

Lin Yangshuo casually shook his head. "Not interested."

"So what are you interested in?" Gu Zhao asked.

“Cultivation.” Lin Yangshuo looked at his hands. “I am willing to cultivate, and I like to cultivate. Ever since I cultivated my inner energy, my goal has been to continue cultivating.”

"Immortality? Ascending to heaven?" Gu Zhao asked with a smile.

"That's too abstract, but I enjoy the process of cultivation." Lin Yangshuo joked, "If spiritual energy revives one day, maybe my skills will still have a use."

Gu Zhao chuckled, "Master Yuanhe is reading 'Shushan,' and you're imagining the revival of spiritual energy. Actually, you're both at the forefront of the times!"

Master Yuanhe, who was watching from the side, laughed upon hearing this, "You know what, back in those days, it was really not easy for me to get my hands on a copy of 'The Legend of the Swordsmen of Shu Mountain'!"

Gu Zhao concluded, "So, in fact, you spend your whole lives preparing for possible changes."

Master Yuanhe chuckled and waved his hand, "How could it be so great!"

Lin Yangshuo also laughed and said, "We also enjoy the process."

Gu Zhao looked at the two of them and smiled slightly, "The change you've been waiting for has arrived."

"what?"

With a flick of his hand, the lightning seed entered his body.

A gentle breeze rises, and fallen leaves flutter down.

Lin Yangshuo was the first to open his eyes. A leaf that had fallen beside him was split in two out of thin air, as if it had been sliced ​​by a sharp blade.

After waiting for a moment, Daoist Yuanhe finally exhaled, but there was nothing unusual around him. However, in Gu Zhao's eyes, his aura seemed to be a unified whole, exuding a pure masculine energy.

Wow, no wonder he's a descendant of the Pure Yang Sect. After activating his innate Qi, his Pure Yang Qi is truly representative. He's as warm as spring to his friends and as fiery as flames to his enemies.

"How are you feeling?" Gu Zhao asked.

Master Yuanhe bowed respectfully, and Lin Yangshuo hurriedly followed suit, saying, "Greetings, Sect Leader!"

Gu Zhao nodded, "Uncle-Master Yuanhe, Senior Brother Yangshuo, welcome to the Great Luo Palace."

(End of this chapter)