Grandpa, what are you doing outside?

"Dean Qin just left."

Zhou Peng was overjoyed and asked expectantly, "Grandpa, what did Dean Qin say?"

The old man said with a look of satisfaction, "Dean Qin brought us food and meat, and told you to study hard in the future."

"I will study hard!"

There was a light in Zhou Peng's eyes.

Qin Luo continued his home visits. When he arrived near Li Guannan's house, he heard the sound of people reciting the Book of Songs.

Li Guannan stood in front of the house facing the wind and snow, loudly reciting the Book of Songs. When he saw Qin Luo approaching, he excitedly exclaimed, "Dean Qin, what brings you here?"

Qin Luo brushed the snowflakes off his head. "I came all this way to see you. Why are you reading in the snow?"

"That's so memorable!"

"This spirit is commendable, but you must not catch a cold, otherwise it will cause trouble for your family."

"I didn't think that much about it."

Li Guannan scratched his head awkwardly.

"Dean Qin, please come in and have a seat."

Li Guannan's family was better off than Zhou Peng's; the wooden house was very clean. "Where are your parents?"

“My dad and mom both work in town and can’t come back these days, so I’m home alone.”

Are you scared?

"I'm a little scared."

Li Guannan answered truthfully. He went to the yard, scooped out two clumps of snow from the water vat, and put them into the kettle.

Qin Luo took out a talisman. "This is an evil-repelling talisman. It can ward off evil and bring good fortune. You should carry it with you from now on."

"Thank you, Dean Qin!"

Li Guannan happily accepted the talisman.

Qin Luo took out a bag of rice, as well as cured meat and sausages, all of which were intended to help impoverished families.

Li Guannan was startled at first, then scratched his head, somewhat at a loss, "Dean Qin, you should take these things back. If my father finds out, he will definitely scold me."

Qin Luo said softly, "These things aren't free for you. Next semester, I need an assistant. Could you come and help me then?"

"Yes, I'll do anything Dean Qin asks me to do!"

Li Guannan's eyes were filled with excitement.

Qin Luo rubbed Li Guannan's head.

Li Guannan ran to boil water, found some tea leaves in the drawer, and brewed a bowl of tea for Qin Luo.

"Dean, please have some tea!"

"Thanks."

Qin Luo held the steaming teacup, took a sip, and it was a little hot. "What are your dreams?"

Li Guannan nodded, his eyes resolute, and said, "When I grow up, I want everyone to live a good life, to be warmly dressed, well-fed, and carefree."

"Why?"

Qin Luo was somewhat curious.

Li Guannan said earnestly, "Everyone is kind to me, and I want to be kind to everyone in return, so that we can always be good to each other!"

"It's truly good when everyone is doing well."

Qin Luo smiled and nodded. After finishing his tea, he stood up and said, "I have other things to do. Be careful at home."

"Dean Qin, let me see you off."

No need to send it.

Qin Luo turned and disappeared into the wind and snow.

After watching Qin Luo leave, Li Guannan put the talisman into his pocket and suddenly felt fearless.

Qin Luo met Linglong in the mountains.

Linglong was carrying two large fish, and she smiled, "Mr. Qin, are you done with your work?"

"There are still two places we haven't visited."

"Come to Jinghu Academy for fish when you're done with your work. Wu Shashen's grilled fish is especially delicious; I guarantee you'll love it."

"OK."

Qin Luo nodded.

On a snowy day, everyone gathers together to eat grilled fish and drink alcohol; just thinking about that kind of life is so comfortable.

......

In the blink of an eye.

The 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month.

Little Dumpling and Little Butterfly are delivering invitations.

The snowstorm has stopped recently, the weather is gradually warming up, and there is even warm sunshine in the morning.

During this period, the Taoist temple was deserted, and for a long time, no people came to offer incense and pray for blessings.

A young woman dressed in brocade and a refined man dressed in plain clothes entered the Longhu Temple. Jin Yan respectfully asked, "Are you two here to offer incense and pray for blessings?"

Ziyue saw them and smiled, "Female benefactor, I remember you. You are Miss Zhao's friend."

"I'm Qing'er's good friend, Xie Fei. Little Fairy, you've changed so much! I almost didn't recognize you. You've become even more stunning." Xie Fei covered her mouth and chuckled.

Zi Yue smiled and shook her head.

The refined-looking man bowed and said softly, "I am Sun Jisheng, greetings to the little fairy!"

Xie Fei said with pride, “My husband was fortunate to be blessed by the Dao Ancestor and became the top scholar in the imperial examination. He is now an imperial censor and is usually very busy. He has never had time to come back to fulfill his vow. He only took leave to come back this time because of Qing’er’s wedding.”

"Congratulations!"

Zi Yue nodded with a smile.

She could sense Sheffield's pride.

Qin Luo was helping Lin Jia'er with her homework at the Taoist temple when he saw Sun Jisheng walk into the main hall. A sense of righteousness washed over him, as if he were bathed in a spring breeze.

When Sun Jisheng saw Qin Luo, he felt as if he were a towering mountain, imposing and unyielding, and dared not look him in the eye. He immediately bowed deeply, saying, "You must be Daoist Qin, I've heard of you."

"Lord Sun."

"I've seen you in the capital."

At that time, Sun Jisheng went to Lieshan to perform a sacrificial ceremony with Zhu Xian. Qin Luo saw him standing in the crowd. "Lord Sun, a noble son from a humble background, I have heard your story as well."

"Compared to Master Qin's story, it's nothing!" Sun Jisheng said humbly, bowing his head.

Qin Luo could sense his composure.

Xie Fei had heard Sun Jisheng mention Qin Luo before. He turned the tide in the capital and helped Zhu Xian ascend the throne. His cultivation level was considerable. Xie Fei didn't even dare to speak in front of him.

Sun Jisheng arrived before the portrait of the Dao Ancestor. He accepted the incense offered by Caixia, bowed deeply, and kowtowed three times, saying, "Thank you for your protection, Dao Ancestor. I hope you will protect the human race!"

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