Sunset Peak, Dragon and Tiger Temple.

In the early morning, the mountains are shrouded in mist.

Golden Horn opened his eyes and roared twice, making a sound like metal clashing.

Ziyue and Jinyan were doing their morning exercise in the backyard.

As the first rays of dawn shone into the courtyard, Jin Yan was enveloped in a soft golden light, while Zi Yue was shrouded in a faint purple glow, the purple glow originating from the sachet at her waist.

Zi Yue circulated the Five Elements Returning to Origin Method, absorbing the energy between heaven and earth. In her sea of ​​consciousness, there was a bright moon, which she had created through meditation.

The little black cat lay under the peach tree.

Upon hearing Jinjiao's cry, Ziyue and Jinyan opened their eyes simultaneously. Ziyue smiled and said, "Junior Brother, go clean the main hall, and I'll go to the kitchen to cook some congee."

"Okay, Senior Sister!"

Jin Yan smiled and picked up the broom.

Ziyue went to the kitchen to cook porridge. This porridge was prepared for the people who came to offer incense. Now that spring is in full bloom and the weather is warm, drinking ginger soup can easily cause internal heat.

When the sun rises.

Zi Yue and Jin Yan arrived at the main hall of the Taoist temple. They bowed respectfully before the portrait of the Taoist Ancestor and said, "Please, Taoist Ancestor, bless our senior brother!"

A few days ago, Xie Fei came to Longhu Temple to fulfill a vow. Her fiancé became the top scholar in the imperial examination. After the news spread, many people have come to Longhu Temple to offer incense and pray for blessings.

Ziyue opened the gate of the Taoist temple and saw Xiaotuanzi eating melon seeds outside.

The little dumpling tossed the sunflower seed shells in front of Golden Horn, winking mischievously. "Golden Horn, these are good stuff. The Suanni, the mythical beast of the Fire God Temple, loves to eat these."

"Then I'll try it!"

Golden Horn was eating sunflower seed shells on the ground.

Zi Yue asked with a smile, "Little dumpling, what brings you to Longhu Temple? Aren't you busy making money?"

"It's a long story!"

The little dumpling shook her head and sighed. A few days ago, she made a bold statement that she would make a lot of money, but she didn't make a single penny.

“Little Ziyue, you don’t know, business is not easy in the mountains. No one buys a skewer of roasted insects for one coin. This business is only suitable for the city.”

Zi Yue raised an eyebrow and suggested with a smile, "Since you can't make money selling roasted insects, why don't you come and help out at Longhu Temple? I'll give you three coins a day."

The little girl tilted her head and thought for a moment. Then a brilliant idea struck her. "I don't need money, and I'll help you if you want, but I want to be the chief protector of Longhu Temple."

"I can't make that decision," Zi Yue smiled gently. "You wait here, I'll go ask my master."

Watching Ziyue run off into the distance, the little dumpling tugged at the tuft of hair on her head and chuckled, "I'm so smart."

"Master!"

Ziyue arrived deep inside the Taoist temple.

When Zhang Fulong heard Ziyue's shouts, he thought a great calamity had arrived. He rolled out of bed, put on his rarely worn golden Taoist robe, and instantly appeared outside the room.

What's all the rush about?

Zhang Fulong feigned profundity, saying, "With your teacher here, there's no need to panic, no matter how big the situation is."

Zi Yue nodded, "Master, my good friend Xiao Tuanzi wants to come to Longhu Temple to be the Great Protector, is that alright?"

"What?"

Zhang Fulong's eyes widened. He had thought there was business to be had, but it turned out she had come to beg for food. His expression immediately became serious. "Our Longhu Temple doesn't support idlers. Not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry can come here. Let her go back."

"Meow!"

A small black cat walked past Zhang Fulong.

Zhang Fulong asked in confusion, "When did you get the cat?"

Zi Yue didn't answer. She pursed her lips, looking pitiful. "Master, please go and see. Maybe Little Dumpling can really handle it."

Looking at Ziyue's appearance, Zhang Fulong sighed, "Alright, let's go take a look."

"Uh-huh."

Ziyue nodded happily.

Zhang Fulong and Ziyue arrived outside the main hall.

When Zhang Fulong saw the little girl in the red dress, he assumed that Ziyue's friend was from a poor family and had come to Longhu Temple because she couldn't afford to eat. He thought the little girl looked like a rich young lady, but she was a bit chubby and seemed to have a big appetite.

Upon seeing Zhang Fulong appear, the little dumpling lowered its head timidly, appearing harmless.

The little dumpling heard that Zhang Fulong was very powerful and had killed countless demons, so it dared not be presumptuous in front of him.

Zhang Fulong murmured, "This little girl looks familiar. Have you been to Longhu Temple before?"

"yes."

Ziyue nodded with a smile.

Before Xiao Tuanzi transformed into human form, she often came to Longhu Temple. Whenever she saw Zhang Fulong, she would hide. Zhang Fulong had seen Xiao Hongque by chance, so when he saw Xiao Tuanzi for the first time, he felt that she looked familiar. He couldn't remember when he had seen her before, but thinking that she was Ziyue's friend, Zhang Fulong didn't think much of it.

Zhang Fulong sized up the little dumpling and said calmly, "You want to be the Grand Protector of Longhu Temple?"

The little dumpling nodded repeatedly, its eyes resolute, and said, "Master, if I were to become the Great Protector of Longhu Temple, I would protect it even at the cost of my life."

If she could become the Grand Protector of Longhu Temple, she could then rightfully claim to be the Grand Protector of Longhu Temple, no longer just bragging, and would have a lot of face.

Zhang Fulong squinted and said calmly, "Let me see your strength first."

Upon hearing this, the little girl was overjoyed. She stomped her foot, and the stone slab that was already cracked shattered instantly. Just as she got into position, she heard Zhang Fulong shout to stop.

"Stop, stop, stop!"

Zhang Fulong's face darkened.

The Longhu Temple was already dilapidated, and Xiaotuanzi's kick made things even worse for the already impoverished temple.

The thought that the only intact brick had been stolen made Zhang Fulong even more heartbroken.

The little girl thought Zhang Fulong was not satisfied, and she said nervously, "Master, please give me another chance. I haven't shown my full strength yet."

Zhang Fulong said meaningfully, "I want you to give me five hundred taels first, so I can see your sincerity."

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