"Yes, you can."

The Dao Ancestor smiled and nodded.

Zhang Lin frowned and said, "But everyone says that the path to immortality for those with useless spiritual roots is extremely difficult."

The Dao Ancestor chuckled and said, "The Great Dao does not need to be cultivated; it resides within a small space. When the time is right, the natural order will follow."

At first, Zhang Lin thought the old man in front of him was a fraud, but seeing his otherworldly demeanor, he felt that he had real skills. "Daoist Master, how much is this book 'True Explanation of Daoist Methods'?"

The Dao Ancestor chuckled and said, "We are destined to meet. This book, 'The True Explanation of Daoist Methods,' only costs three hundred and forty-seven coins."

"Do you think I'm stupid? I come from the capital, I've seen it all. Give me a discount."

Zhang Lin didn't have much money on him. He was always frugal and wouldn't even buy himself food.

"Since you come from the capital and have seen the world, this amount of money is nothing to you. Why not give it a try? This book might change your destiny."

Zhang Lin thought for a moment, then decided to take another gamble. He rummaged through his pockets and finally found 347 copper coins. "I actually have just the right amount of money on me?"

"Take it."

The Dao Ancestor said with a smile.

Zhang Lin's eyes widened. He suspected that the old man before him was a reclusive master. "May I ask where your temple is located?"

"The world."

The Dao Ancestor remained calm and composed.

"The world?"

Zhang Lin murmured softly, certain that the old man before him was no ordinary person. He said respectfully, "Old Taoist Master, can you accept me as your disciple? I will definitely be filial to you in the future."

"Seeing how sincere you are, I will accept you as my disciple and bestow upon you the Taoist name Fulong."

"Fu Long, Zhang Fu Long, pays respects to Master."

Zhang Lin kowtowed excitedly.

With a smile on his face, the Dao Ancestor said softly, "After you leave the city, head towards the Ziyun Mountain Range. Near Baiyun Town, there is a Luoxia Peak, where the Longhu Temple is located. From now on, you will be the abbot of the Longhu Temple."

"What?"

Zhang Lin was a little confused.

You're just going to give me a Taoist temple?

The Dao Ancestor raised his head and looked at the sky. He looked at Qin Luo in the river of time and nodded with a smile.

Seeing the Dao Ancestor raise his head, Zhang Lin followed suit. He looked at the azure sky but saw nothing. He scratched his head and asked, "Master, what are you looking at?"

The Daoist Ancestor did not answer.

When Zhang Lin looked at the Dao Ancestor, he found that the Dao Ancestor had disappeared, and even the stall was gone, leaving only the "True Explanation of Daoist Methods" in his hand. He exclaimed excitedly, "Could it really be the old immortal?!"

In the long river of time.

As Qin Luo watched the Dao Ancestor return to the upper reaches of the River of Time, he recalled the Dao Ancestor's reminder: "The joys and sorrows I see are all other people's experiences. Rather than just passing through the River of Time, it's better to return to the lower reaches of the River of Time and live for yourself."

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