Chapter 129: Cultivators, Diverse Techniques
The three flames remained motionless within the clay statue.
It took a full half hour for Xiang Jiannan to clearly see their movements.
At this time, the Grandmaster’s clay statue was almost transparent, and the original uneven cracks had also been restored to their original state.
Red, yellow, and blue flames occupied different positions within the statue, their volumes fluctuating, constantly repeating the unified action of opening and then contracting.
“Quickly prepare.”
While the other Taoists were still sitting cross-legged with their eyes closed, Gao Yu’an, who had been calmly observing, suddenly spoke. He saw that his disciple’s eyes were full of longing, and he was occasionally licking his lips, as if he greatly desired the three flames within the clay statue.
It was just right that he pulled him back.
He himself had had this kind of look in his eyes many years ago. Although it was a bit worldly, it was a desire for the Great Dao.
As his master, he had an obligation to guide him when necessary. Now that the Grandmaster’s clay statue was about to be repaired, there were more important things waiting for him to do.
Quickly put away that dazed look, lest Yuqingzi and the others see it. Not every Taoist is as understanding as his master. If he didn’t want to be scolded again.
“Ah, prepare what?”
Gao Yu’an gave him a light elbow to the waist, instantly clearing his mind. Xiang Jiannan hurriedly tried to cover up his reaction.
He had just lost his composure. Soon after the red, yellow, and blue flames entered his sight, his brain seemed to become uncontrollable. A desire suddenly rose from the bottom of his heart, making him want to get closer to those three flames.
Fortunately, a trace of reason remained in his heart. In his infatuated state, he didn’t do anything out of line.
If he had gone forward and disturbed the three Temple Masters’ formation, his sin today would have been great.
“Four Seas Inn, tell Wang Yixing and the others to quickly get the horse-drawn carriage ready, the faster the better!”
“Leave the city?”
While speaking, he noticed that Yuqingzi and the others were breathing rapidly. Xiang Jiannan also realized that the repair work on the Grandmaster’s clay statue might be about to be completed.
Choosing this critical moment to send him to find Wang Yixing, his master definitely had some hidden agenda.
“Yes, remember, as soon as you see your teacher appear, start moving immediately, go forward with all your might, and never look back!”
“Understood.”
Seeing his master’s serious expression during their whispered conversation, how could Xiang Jiannan not sense the urgency of the situation? He immediately stopped asking, tightened his Taoist robe, and tiptoed out of Yuqing Temple.
As soon as he opened the Temple Gate, he felt a warm breeze blowing on his face. He perked up and headed straight for the Four Seas Inn.
Speaking of which, where was this Four Seas Inn? And how did his master know that Wang Yixing and the others were there?
He moved quickly, his feet barely touching the ground. After asking a few times, he found the Four Seas Inn. Under the guidance of the shop assistant, he directly woke up Wang Yixing and the other man. The two were staying in the same room, originally planning to rest for a while and then stroll around the night market. When they heard the Little Taoist Priest say that they had to rush back, although they were puzzled, they quickly went downstairs to check out.
Something big must have happened in the town. Where is the Old Taoist Priest now?
After getting the horse-drawn carriage ready, Wang Yixing and the other driver waited quietly by the roadside, both looking worried. The Little Taoist Priest’s expression had been bad since he first appeared, and he didn’t say much. This made them very curious. They had been waiting for a long time, but still hadn’t seen the Old Taoist Priest. This master and disciple must have encountered something tricky.
“Disciple, your teacher is here!”
After much anticipation, he finally appeared. Just as Wang Yixing was about to go forward and ask the Little Taoist Priest again, he suddenly heard a very familiar shout in his ear. Looking around, he could only hear the voice. It was coming from the intersection ahead.
He didn’t know where to look.
Immediately after, the pedestrians on the street scattered in all directions. The originally deserted street instantly became chaotic.
He saw the Old Taoist Priest running towards them with his mouth wide open. The beard on his chin couldn’t keep up, his Taoist bun was askew, and his eyes were as wide as copper bells.
His crazy demeanor wouldn’t have caused such a commotion, but what was remarkable was that he was running with his hands raised high, holding the Grandmaster’s clay statue above him. The statue was covered with the yellow Taoist robe he had worn before entering the city.
The two Taoist robes were waving in the wind at the same time, making him momentarily unsure where to look.
“This!”
He was so shocked by the charging Gao Yu’an that he even forgot to breathe. Seeing the Old Taoist’s eyes getting bigger and bigger, Wang Yixing came back to his senses and took a deep breath. Before he could speak, he saw the Little Taoist Priest give him a look. He immediately and firmly got into the carriage and took the reins.
The Little Taoist Priest had repeatedly instructed him before, that as soon as the Old Taoist Priest appeared before their eyes, it would be the moment for the three of them to drive away.
They couldn’t wait any longer.
“Giddy up!”
He raised his whip and forcefully struck the horse’s rump. At this moment, Wang Yixing showed extraordinary courage.
He believed in the Little Taoist Priest, so he ignored the possible consequences and drove the carriage forward, shouting loudly at the same time.
“Get out of the way, the horse is startled!”
The veins on his forehead bulged as his voice echoed through the street. After a few shouts, he actually managed to clear the street. Everyone hurriedly hid on both sides of the road. After the two carriages had recklessly rushed past, they started to jump up and down, cursing loudly.
But before they could even get two curses out, they were interrupted by a sudden roar.
A crazy Taoist Priest who had appeared out of nowhere was holding a clay statue in both hands, shouting: “Get out of the way, stop!” He charged past them again.
Then, the pedestrians who had been dizzy and didn’t know what was going on, finally understood.
A vendetta! This crazy Taoist was chasing the two carriages in front. The murder weapon was so familiar! Quickly report to the authorities!
“Insolent disciple, your teacher hasn’t gotten on the carriage yet.”
Growing more courageous amidst the crowd’s curses, Gao Yu’an, holding the Grandmaster’s clay statue, failed to catch up after several attempts. Now, he just wanted to display his Supernatural Travel Technique in front of everyone.
He was sure that his disciple had heard him, although he had never looked back, he, as his master, could still feel it.
Why did he leave without waiting for him? This disciple was truly rebellious. His current situation was very awkward. In public, the Old Taoist Priest couldn’t act freely.
The trouble he had caused was already big enough. If he went any further, the situation would be difficult to handle.
He was still holding the Grandmaster’s clay statue in his hands, which had always made him act cautiously. He couldn’t just throw it away.
“Little Taoist Priest, there are government soldiers blocking the road ahead!”
They quickly arrived at the city gate. Seeing that there were heavily armed soldiers waiting for them, Wang Yixing pulled the reins and shouted to stop.
He didn’t dare to drive the carriage through the city gate. This kind of thing needed the Little Taoist Priest to decide.
They were clearly waiting for them to appear. If they were caught, would they be charged with another crime?
“Charge through.”
The sudden stop almost caused the carriage behind them to collide. Hearing his master’s shout, Xiang Jiannan still insisted on not looking back.
This time, he had to carry out his master’s instructions to the end, even if he forgot to ask him when it would end.
The Old Taoist Priest must have had his reasons for telling him to go all out. Was he supposed to wait until they were out of the city?
Just as he was gritting his teeth and deciding to give it a try, he heard some movement from the carriage. When he jumped down from above, his master’s face was very unpleasant:
“Charge my ass, why are you running!”
“Didn’t you tell your disciple to do this?”
Seeing that his master was blaming him after appearing, Xiang Jiannan asked with a puzzled tone. He only saw the Old Taoist Priest rolling his eyes, almost fainting. After a long while, he finally said weakly.
“Disciple, you go to the back and watch the Grandmaster’s clay statue. Leave the front to your teacher.”
“You really stole the Grandmaster’s clay statue?”
From the moment his master appeared again, he felt that he already knew everything. Xiang Jiannan then gracefully walked towards the carriage behind him.
The Little Taoist Priest of Yuqing Temple was right. His master was definitely an expert. The way he was running while holding the Grandmaster’s clay statue, it was clear that he had been doing it for many years.
“Nonsense, how could your teacher not know how to adapt?”
After Xiang Jiannan got out of the carriage, Gao Yu’an glared at him and then turned his gaze to the front:
“We cultivators must pay attention to the ever-changing techniques. The same method should not be used multiple times.”
“This time, your teacher is using the method of snatching. It’s different from before. It can be called upright and aboveboard!”
