The next morning, birds chirped quietly, and lavender mist enveloped the bamboo forest like a gauze. Everyone came to the tomb of Master Danyan. The morning light was like smoke, the breeze was blowing, and the morning bell of Cuixia Temple in the distance rang melodiously. Shengnian, A Niu and Ding Yuan knelt down in front of the grave. The dancing flames heated up the three silent faces. The paper money turned black and turned into ashes in the fire. The wind blew over and carried the ashes to people's hair. on clothes, and then floated farther away. After a while, Sheng Nian turned around and whispered: "Zhe'er, Miss Xue'er, Miss Qin, you can also burn some paper money." Zhe'er walked to the master, knelt on the ground obediently, and kowtowed first. Nine heads. The purple jade pendant slipped out of his clothes and dangled on his chest. After burning the paper money, Sheng Nian, A Niu and Ding Yuan were still kneeling on the spot, with no intention of getting up. The sadness may fade away with the passage of time, but the memory and yearning for the old Taoist priest are like wine. It gathers more and more in my heart. The sun quietly rose to the heights of the bamboo forest, and the frost and dew that wetted everyone's bodies slowly evaporated. Ji Xueyan sighed softly and said: "Brother Shanda, Ding Yuan, A Niu, we have to go back. Later, Uncle Dannu will lead the elders of each sect to worship Uncle Danyan." "Hmph!" Ding Yuan made a low sound from his nose. Sheng Nian pressed his shoulder and said, "Junior Brother Ding, let's each offer a stick of incense to Master." The three of them held the incense in both hands and kowtowed solemnly. The breeze picked up behind him, and Master Danyi floated over. Ji Xueyan, Qin Rou and Wei Jingzhe bowed and saluted one after another, and were helped up by Master Dan Yi. Shengnian stood up and said politely: "Uncle Master, didn't you say that you would accompany the heads of each sect in the afternoon?" Master Danyi smiled slightly and said: "That is a matter for Junior Brother Dannu, poor Taoist. I'm happy to hide away for a while. Besides, Pindao has more important things to do with you three brothers." Shengnian asked, "Master, what are your orders for us three brothers?" said Danyi Zhenren. "Pindao wants to take you guys to a place. You can just go with Pindao." Aniu said in surprise: "Uncle, where are you going?" Master Danyi smiled lightly and said, "We've gone. You know." Wei Jingzhe asked curiously, "Uncle Taishi, can Zhe'er go with Master and Uncle Shi?" Master Dan Yi nodded and said, "It would be better if Zhe'er goes together." Master Dan Yi took Wei Jingzhe's little hand and rode into the wind, followed by the three of them in their prime years and left the purple bamboo forest. The five of them came out of Zuowang Peak before offering sacrifices to the fairy sword. Because Sheng Nian, A Niu, and Ding Yuan were still injured, Master Dan Yi deliberately slowed down and flew all the way to the north. At dusk, a mountain village with a hundred households appeared in front of us. It was quiet and peaceful, surrounded by mountains and rivers. In the setting sun, smoke was rising from the cooking pots, and from afar, adults were calling for their urchins. Immortal Dan Yi lowered his clouds in front of the woods outside the village, put away his fairy sword, and said, "This is it." Wei Jingzhe asked doubtfully, "Uncle Taishi, did you take us to this small mountain village to visit a friend?" Master Dan Yi caressed Wei Jingzhe's head lovingly, nodded and said: "Yes, there is a very familiar friend of Pindao living in the village. I have had a friendship with him for more than 150 years, but now he may not be able to He recognizes Pindao." Wei Jingzhe asked curiously: "Why, since you are old friends, how could he not recognize you?" Master Dan Yi's deep eyes flashed with nostalgia, and he said softly: "Because he has experienced some things. He just came back here and can no longer remember the past." A Niu asked: "Uncle, are we going to the village now?" Master Danyi looked at the sky and shook his head. He said: "Wait a little longer, he hasn't come back yet." Shengnian, A Niu, and Ding Yuan listened to Dan Yi's words filled with Zen riddles, and became more confused. They didn't understand what kind of medicine Dan Yi was selling in his gourd. Bringing their three brothers and sisters here, what kind of strange friend are they looking at? Everyone stood quietly outside the forest, the dusk gradually dimmed, and the last ray of the setting sun disappeared into the quiet night. Every household in the village lit oil lamps, and few people were still walking around outside the house. The evening breeze blew, and the treetops trembled and the leaves swayed wildly. Ding Yuan tugged at the corners of Shengnian and A Niu's clothes and winked, asking them to pay attention to the trace of nervousness and anxiety hidden under the face of Master Danyi who tried his best to be calm. Master Dan Yi held the fly whisk on his back with both hands, and his thumbs were turning subconsciously. Suddenly, a loud and crisp sound of baby crying sounded in the village, followed by a faint sound.I heard people cheering with joy: "It's born, it's a boy!" The crackling firecrackers suddenly exploded, and many people rushed out of the house to congratulate the neighbor who gave birth to the baby. A relieved smile showed on Master Dan Yi's face. His expression was complicated and unspeakable. He whispered to himself: "You are finally back, junior brother -" "Junior brother?" Ding Yuan was startled, thinking of During the conversation between Master Danyi and Wei Jingzhe just now, he looked at Master Danyi in disbelief and asked excitedly: "Uncle, you mean the old Taoist priest -" Master Danyi smiled and nodded, and said: "Yes. Yes, Junior Brother Danyan, he is back." A Niu was speechless, looking at Ding Yuan who couldn't help but look at Hu Nian, whose eyes were full of excitement and joy, and asked: "What on earth is going on? Is it possible that the newborn baby is Master Danyi?" Master Danyi said leisurely: "There is nothing better than this in reincarnation. In the past, Pindao used the Soul Summoning Pearl to collect a ray of soul from Junior Brother Danyan. Store him in the bead and refine it with devotion. Now that the one-year period has expired, it will be the time when his merits will be fulfilled and he will be reincarnated." Shen Nian took a deep breath and said, "So, Master, he is really not dead. ?" Master Dan Yi said: "It can be said that his soul has returned, but the memory of his previous life has been washed away, and he is no longer the same person." Ding Yuan couldn't wait to say: "Master, don't fight. I'm alert, let's go see the old Taoist priest immediately." He ran towards the village first. Following the sound of firecrackers, everyone successfully found the right person. Outside a few relatively neat bungalows, there were already crowds of people watching the excitement. For such a small and isolated mountain village, the birth of a new life is indeed a great joy in ordinary days. The male owner of the house was busy greeting his neighbors, relatives and friends. Suddenly he looked up and saw a fairy-like, white-haired and child-like real person holding a fly whisk. He was smiling and saluting him: "Sir, I dare to ask the hostess. "Have you just given birth to a Lin'er?" That man was called "Sir" for the first time in his life. Looking at this real person's refined appearance, he seemed to be a legendary immortal. As for what the real person calls "Lin'er", well, maybe it's the son he just got. He did not dare to neglect and said cheerfully: "The Taoist priest is right. My mother-in-law finally lived up to her expectations. After holding it in her belly for a whole year, she finally gave birth to a big fat boy for me!" Master Danyi said: "Congratulations. Sir, I wonder if I can pay a visit to Mr. Ling?" The man was stunned for a long time. He couldn't figure out what "paying a visit" meant, and he had never heard of "Mr. Ling". He stood there stupidly, not knowing how to answer. An old man who looked like a private school teacher next to him shouted: "Dan Lao Wu, I want to see the big fat boy your wife just gave birth to!" Dan Lao Wu Suddenly enlightened, he said repeatedly: "Master Taoist, please come in, please come in quickly!" Everyone separated a road, allowing him to lead Master Dan Yi, Sheng Nian and others into the house. As soon as Dan Laowu entered the door, he called to the inner room: "Mom, take my son out quickly. There is a Taoist priest outside who wants to take a look!" A woman inside responded and left holding a baby wrapped in a small red quilt. come out. The baby had just taken a hot bath, and its sparse black hair was soft and clinging to its cerebellum. The facial features on her rosy little face are quite small and cute, and her eyes are closed and closed as if she is about to fall asleep again. The woman opened the curtain of the inner room and saw several guests standing next to her son. One of the Taoist priests was dressed in white as snow and had a good demeanor, as if the deity in the painting had really stepped out. However, behind him, there were three young men with extraordinary momentum and a child of six or seven years old, staring at the grandson in his arms without blinking, with a weird look on his face. The woman trembled in her heart, subconsciously hugged the baby tightly, and said politely: "Hello, Master Taoist." Master Danyi smiled and said: "I was passing here on the poor road and heard the cry of a newborn baby. On a whim, I went to the village to look for him. This is to congratulate the master on the birth of Lin'er. Please forgive me if I have disturbed the master." As usual, Dan Laowu rolled his eyes and scratched his hair, not understanding what Master Dan Yi meant. The private school teacher who was following closely next to him leaned over and whispered in his ear. Dan Laowu hurriedly said: "Don't bother me, don't bother me. There is a saying in our country that everyone who comes from afar is a guest. A distinguished guest like you, Taoist Priest." It's too late for us to be happy." Master Dan Yi took out a porcelain bottle from his sleeve and said, "If Pindao's calculation is correct, Mrs. Ling has symptoms of postpartum blood loss. If she is not treated in time, she may leave the root cause of the disease in the future. He said that there are several self-refined elixirs here. Please ask Madam to take one every morning.After seven days, the medicine will cure the disease. From now on, all diseases will be gone, and immortality and longevity can be expected. " This time Dan Laowu understood the meaning of Master Dan Yi's words and said happily: "The Taoist Master is really a living god, and he is absolutely right. But this is the first time we meet, how can I have the nerve to accept such a valuable thing from you? Master Dan Yi shook his head and said, "It doesn't matter. To be honest, Pindao has a fate with this child." If you don't mind, sir, please forgive me for being presumptuous and give this child a hug. " Dan Laowu didn't even think about it and said: "It's done! " He turned around and said: "Mom, please give the baby to this Taoist priest for a hug. "The woman held her grandson in her arms and refused to let go, but she felt that Master Danyi didn't look like a bad person. Her son kept urging her, so she had to reluctantly send the baby in her arms. "Master Danyi picked up the baby and felt in his heart A strange feeling arose, and Ding Yuan and others on the side huffed and came closer, holding their breath to look at it. Suddenly someone shouted: "Look, this baby has opened his eyes!" " Sure enough, the baby's squinted eyes opened slightly. Looking at Master Dan Yi's kind face, he was not afraid at all, and a cute smile gradually appeared at the corner of his mouth. Dan Lao Wu said excitedly: "Taoist Master, this baby is really Since he is destined to you, why don't you give him a name? Master Danyi sighed with emotion, nodded and said, "I won't refuse." This child was born in the evening, and his mother was pregnant for twelve months before he was born, so it is called Danwan. " Dan Laowu thought: "Danwan, Danwan? "He looked back at the woman, and then at the private school teacher together. Seeing that the husband was shaking his head as if savoring it, he immediately said: "Okay, let's call it Danwan, this name is resounding! " While he was talking, the baby suddenly giggled, and the sound was as sweet as a silver bell. Ding Yuan's eyes heated up, and he said silently: "Old Taoist priest, we all saw you coming. You must also know that, so you laugh out loud, right? Master Dan Yi carefully held the baby in his arms and said, "I wonder if it's okay for me to say a few words to Young Master Ling?" "The woman said: "Taoist Master, please tell me, you are an immortal who has attained the Tao, and you have golden words. We must remember them carefully. Master Danyi smiled slightly and said, "Young Master Ling has been blessed with many blessings in this life, but he has no chance of becoming rich and has no hope of becoming an immortal." "Ding Yuan Yile, these two sentences are almost exactly the same as what the old Taoist priest said to Wei Jingzhe. He is indeed a fellow disciple of the same sect. When Master Danyi spoke, a green light shone in the palm of his hand, and Sanjiazi was pure The thick and profound true energy flowed into the baby's body, opening up his meridians and strengthening the original body. Only Ding Yuan and others could see this clearly, but Dan Laowu and others were at a loss and said: "Uncle, Master. This disciple also wants to hug this child. " Master Dan Yi put the baby into A Niu's arms. A Niu looked down at Dan Wan's soft little nose, small eyes, and small mouth. He slowly brought his lips close to the child's ear, seeming to whisper something softly. The circles under his eyes were gone. Zi became popular. After turning around, the child was in the hands of Sheng Nian. When he was fighting the enemy with a sword, he was majestic and bold, but when he held the newborn child, he was not as clumsy and nervous as A Niu. He lowered his head and kissed Danwan gently on the cheek. Hu Za tickled the baby, and Danwan giggled again. Shengnian reluctantly took Danwan back to the woman's arms and said, "Danwan." Brother, I came in a hurry, and I didn¡¯t prepare any gifts for the child - " Wei Jingzhe heard this and obediently took off the jade pendant from his neck, and said, "Master, didn't the gift you prepared be placed here with Zhe'er? "Now that he has just completed his cultivation, he no longer needs to rely on the spiritual energy of the jade pendant to protect his heart, so it will be fine if he takes it off." Sheng Nian felt moved, nodded and took the jade pendant, and said: "This jade pendant is an ancestral item. I will leave it as a souvenir to your noble master. " Dan Laowu still wanted to refuse, but Shen Nian had already solemnly put the jade on the baby's chest. Dan Wan yawned widely, with his eyelids drooping, looking peaceful and asleep. Everyone stayed for a moment, Dan Wan said The real person stood up and said goodbye. Dan Laowu and his family tried their best to persuade them to stay, saying that they would have to eat two happy eggs before leaving. Everyone refused to leave the village and returned to the woods. No one said anything along the way. While reminiscing with joy about the wonderful "reunion" with the old Taoist priest, the sky had already turned dark, dogs barking could be heard in the village behind, and a bright moon hung in the sky. Ding Yuan walked up to Master Danyi and suddenly felt nothing. Without warning, he knelt down on one knee and said: "Uncle, thank you! " Master Danyi smiled calmly, and said one sentence that made Ding Yuan secretly feel ashamed, and said: "Senior nephew Ding, I am afraid that in the past ten years, you are the only one who has been most willing to call me uncle. ¡± Everyone returned to Zizhuxuan with their swords.It was just a little bright. Ji Xueyan and Qin Rou stayed up all night, and when they saw Ding Yuan and A Niu coming back, they hurriedly greeted them. In the prime of life, Wei Jingzhe was urged to go to morning classes, and Master Danyi also returned to Cuixia Temple. Although Ding Yuan was very tired after a day and night of running around, he was in high spirits and had no sleepiness. He said, "Xue'er, can you accompany me for a walk in the bamboo forest?" Ji Xueyan happily agreed. A winding path appeared and disappeared in the forest. The two people held hands, enjoying the rare peace and tranquility, listening to the rustling of bamboo leaves under their feet. After walking for a while, Ding Yuan stopped and pointed forward with a smile: "Xue'er, do you remember, that's where I first met you. "At that time, you fiercely asked me to apologize to Cai'er, but I didn't agree. , you and several fellow disciples pushed me to the ground and beat me severely. " Ji Xueyan pursed her lips, glared at Ding Yuan shyly and angrily, and said, "Who is so cruel? It was you who bullied Cai'er and me first, so I want you to apologize. Who knew you were so bad, making others unable to stand down, and even suppressing others -" her voice became smaller and smaller, and after a while she herself laughed sweetly and said: "Bad thing! "That long-lost feeling of infinite warmth made the two young hearts beat faster at the same time. Ding Yuan put her in his arms with a little force and kissed her deeply. " Ji Xueyan responded enthusiastically and lingered for a long time before taking off. Kai Dingyuan's devil's claw said: "You won't come, you are bullying others again! " Ding Yuan deliberately frowned and said: "Strange, did I bully you? Why do you look like you are enjoying it? " Ji Xueyan was so embarrassed that she stepped hard on Ding Yuan's feet, regardless of the fact that the bone injury was not healed, and said angrily: "You are a bad guy! " Ding Yuan took her hand and said, "Xue'er, I have something very important to tell you, and I want to hear what you mean. " Ji Xueyan blinked her eyes coquettishly and said with a sweet smile: "What a coincidence, I also want to tell you something. " Ding Yuan said with rare humility: "Xue'er, you go ahead and say it. " Ji Xueyan shook her head and said: "No, you should talk first and see if we are thinking about the same thing. " Ding Yuan had no choice but to nod and said: "Okay, let me talk first. " He suppressed his smile and said gloomily: "I originally thought that I wouldn't live long, so I kept this matter in my heart and didn't say it. But now that the poison of the fire has been resolved, I can no longer escape. " Ji Xueyan stared at Ding Yuan with a smile and tender eyes, and listened to him continue: "Xue'er, with your Lan Xin and wisdom, I couldn't have concealed it from you if I had known it. Yu'er and I¡ª¡ª" He secretly looked at Ji Xueyan's reaction, and finally made up his mind and said, "I can't lie to you, and I can't lie to myself. I'm always worried that speaking out will hurt you, but if I don't speak out, this matter will haunt me like a poisonous snake for the rest of my life, and it won't be fair to you or Yu'er. " Ji Xueyan said softly: "Ding Yuan, maybe you don't believe it, I have been waiting for you to say this. Ever since Yunmeng Daze first met Yuer, I knew that she had a deep love for you and would never regret it. And I can also feel that her weight in your heart is as heavy and heavy as mine. " Ding Yuan sighed sadly and said: "But you don't know, I once promised to go to the South China Sea to find her, but I failed to do it. I always hope not to hurt you and Yu'er, and I hope I can think of good ideas to solve these problems. "Until one day, an eminent monk who had returned from his lost ways and gained great enlightenment reminded me. He said: "Love is definitely not a matter of one person, nor can it be solved by cultivation and wisdom. "In the past, I was too self-centered, which led to so many wrong things, which caused you and Yu'er to suffer so much." Ji Xueyan smiled with relief and held Ding Yuan's other hand. The two stood face to face, Ji Xueyan raised her head, her voice was still so soft, and said: "No need to say so much, I believe in you, Ding Yuan. Since you once promised sister Yu'er, you should go to Nanhai to find her back "Ding Yuan felt like he was falling into an ice cave, and he begged stupidly: "Xue'er!" Ji Xueyan smiled delicately and said, "Fool, do you think I'm fighting with you? I keep this matter in my heart, and I will be really angry if I leave sister Yu'er alone." Ji Xueyan teased the corners of Ding Yuan's stiff lips, forced a smile on Ding Yuan's face, and ordered. As if saying: "Go, Cai'er and I will wait for you at Cuixia Mountain." Ding Yuan was really stupid. The problem that he thought was unsolvable turned out to be so smooth that he was at a loss. God was really good to him. Two days later, Ding Yuan went south alone with his sword and arrived at the South China Sea. Three years ago, in order to cure his disease of demonic phagocytosis, Su Zhen and his wife and Su ZhiyuI also came to Qiming with him, and it was a unique experience to revisit my old place this time. The fairy mountains remain the same, and the sea is broad and the waves are flat. Thinking that he could see her again soon, Ding Yuan felt warm in his heart and stepped up to activate the fairy sword. The sword light flashed in the clouds in front of him. A strange young female disciple of Tianyi Pavilion blocked the way and said humbly and politely: "My dear fairy, please I'd like to ask if you have anything important to do." Ding Yuan returned the greeting and said, "I'm here to see Fairy Su Zhiyu from the Immortal Pavilion. Please tell me." The female disciple looked surprised. He looked carefully at this thin young man with a thunderous ear, and said: "It turns out to be Mr. Ding. My little sister is rude. Please ask Mr. Ding to rest for a while in the Immortal Pavilion, and my little sister will go to report now." Ding Yuan entered Tianyi Pavilion. , took a seat in an elegant small hall, and was served tea. After waiting for a cup of tea, there were footsteps outside the door, and An Ziqing and Chu Lingxian walked in. Ding Yuan did not see Su Zhiyu and felt bad. He had to stand up and clasped his fists and said, "Pavilion Master, Fairy Chu!" An Ziqing and Chu Lingxian returned the gift, and the three of them sat down again as guest and host. An Ziqing got straight to the point and said: "Mr. Ding, you are here at an unlucky time. Since the Penglai Immortal Meeting, Yu'er has gone into solitary confinement as soon as she returned to the Immortal Mountain to comprehend the Mahayana Way of Heaven. Now, no one can see her." Ding Yuan. She thought to herself: "What a coincidence! Does God want to tease me again?" But he couldn't question it abruptly, so he could only ask respectfully: "Pavilion Master An, when will Yu'er be able to come out of seclusion?" An Ziqing shook her head and said : "It's hard to say, it depends on her personal destiny. It could be as short as three to five years, as long as ten or twenty years, or maybe -" Although she did not continue, Ding Yuan also knew what was behind her words. , naturally means that if you go crazy, you may die. He stayed for a long time, then Chu Lingxian said: "Mr. Ding, Junior Sister Su left a jade flute before she entered the customs, and said that if you come to Nanhai, she will pass this thing to you as a souvenir. She wants to say something to you. If so, it's all inside." He took out the jade flute and handed it to Ding Yuan with both hands. Ding Yuan held the jade flute and recalled the intoxicating grace of Su Zhiyu sitting on the stone in the wind and snow of thousands of miles in the northern ice field, holding the flute in her delicate hands. All kinds of tastes in his heart came to him like an overturned spice jar. He stroked the jade flute and was speechless for a long time. Chu Lingxian comforted him: "Master Ding, you don't have to worry too much. When Yu'er comes out of seclusion safely and her merits are complete, you will always meet again." Ding Yuan stood up and handed the jade flute back to Chu Ling Immortal said: "Fairy Chu, I'd rather trouble you to keep this jade flute for now. When Yu'er comes out of confinement, return it to its original owner. What I want to say to Yu'er is also in this flute." Chu Lingxian smiled. He stared at Ding Yuan and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Ding, Lingxian will entrust this flute to Qianqian, and I will definitely do it for you." Ding Yuan then thought that in the first month of next year, Chu Lingxian should leave the cabinet. He nodded and said: "Thank you Fairy Chu, I'll take my leave." An Ziqing and Chu Lingxian sent him out of Tianyi Pavilion, but Ding Yuan didn't belong to Qiming Fairy Mountain and didn't know how he left Qiming Fairy Mountain. He wielded his sword on the sea, but when he saw the vast waves beneath his feet, he couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness in his heart, and he roared loudly.