The Great Xia Dynasty, Longxi Commandery.

To the north of Longxi County lies the Jiyang Mountains, a range of towering peaks stretching for thousands of miles. A wide, flat road cuts through the Jiyang Mountains, making the road appear somewhat abrupt.

Deep in the mountains, there is a simple Taoist temple. It is an unnamed temple, and the walls of the courtyard are made of mud.

Qin Luo entered the Taoist temple. In the courtyard stood a black cauldron, which was considered the most valuable item in the temple.

In the main hall of the Taoist temple, there is a clay sculpture that looks rather ugly, but its outline resembles Zhang Fulong. On the altar are cooked chicken, duck, fish, and fresh fruit.

Footsteps sounded behind him. Qin Luo turned around and saw a burly man walking towards him. He had thick eyebrows, big eyes, dark skin, and his simple clothes were covered in dust.

"Senior Brother, do you still remember me?"

"You're the junior brother?"

"It's me."

Li Yu was initially surprised, then frowned, "Junior Brother, what happened to you? Why is your hair all white?"

"The granny gray dye gives it an ethereal feel."

"She doesn't look good; she doesn't look as young as before."

"Then I'll dye it back later."

"Yes, yes, yes."

Li Yu grinned from ear to ear, "Junior brother, how did you find me?"

Qin Luo chuckled and said, "Senior Sister Chu told me. She said you were here."

"Qingcheng, how is she?"

"My senior sister is very good."

"How is Master?"

"Master is alright, but he doesn't seem as energetic as before."

"Alas, I have failed my master."

Li Yu pulled Qin Luo to sit down in the courtyard, grinning as he said, "Junior Brother, wait here, I'll go get you some food."

"Senior Brother, no need to trouble yourself."

"It's no trouble at all."

Li Yu ran to the main hall of the Taoist temple. He carried the offerings into the courtyard with a simple and honest smile on his face. "Junior brother, Master has already eaten. We ate what was left."

"OK."

Qin Luo nodded with a smile.

"Hehe, eat whatever you want here, senior brother has plenty of food." Li Yu laughed heartily.

Qin Luo asked with a smile, "Senior Brother, I still don't know why you left Longhu Temple?"

Li Yu scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed. "Master called me a glutton. What Master said makes sense. I eat a lot, so you eat less. That's why I'm leaving."

"Senior brother, I'm sorry you've suffered."

"It's not bitter, I don't feel any bitterness at all."

Qin Luo looked at the black cauldron in the courtyard and asked with a smile, "Why did you carry the black cauldron away, Senior Brother?"

Li Yu did not hide anything, "When I was at Longhu Temple, I heard Liang Yuan and Gu Changsheng say that they were going to secretly buy this cauldron. I was afraid they would do something wrong, so I carried the cauldron away."

"I see."

Qin Luo burst out laughing.

Li Yu scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, "Junior brother, did I do something wrong?"

Qin Luo shook his head and gave a thumbs up. "Senior Brother, you did the right thing. After you left, Senior Brother Gu and the others caused all sorts of trouble in Longhu Temple, almost tearing it down. In the end, they were even expelled from Longhu Temple by Master."

Li Yu frowned and said with a serious expression, "If we run into them again, I will deal with them on behalf of my master."

Qin Luo explained with a smile, "Senior Brother, after Senior Brother Gu and the others left Longhu Temple, they all became more sensible. Just like you, they are all working to benefit the local people."

"That's good."

Li Yu beamed with joy.

Qin Luo continued, "The senior brothers and sisters from back then left Longhu Temple one after another. Now Longhu Temple has new junior brothers and sisters, as well as the guardian beast and the great protector. They are all doing well. Master sits outside the temple every day looking into the distance. I think if the eldest senior brother were to go back, he would be very happy."

"I still have a few mountains to move. I'll go back to Longhu Temple to see my master after I'm done." Li Yu had always wanted to go back to see his master, but he was afraid that his master would be unhappy. Hearing Qin Luo say this, he decided to go back to Longhu Temple after he finished his work.

Qin Luo and Li Yu chatted about the changes at Longhu Temple and their respective experiences over the years, and before they knew it, it was late at night.

"Senior Brother, until we meet again."

Qin Luo had no intention of spending the night here.

Li Yu did not try to stop him. He said seriously, "Junior Brother, if you encounter any trouble, come find me."

"good."

Qin Luo nodded with a smile.

...

Jiangnan County, Chiwei Town.

The town is nestled against the mountains and by the water, with beautiful scenery. In the early morning, Qin Luo appeared in the town and knocked on the door of the Meng family.

The Meng family was a relatively wealthy and prominent family in the small town. Hearing the knock on the door, the old butler opened it and saw Qin Luo dressed in white with his hair flowing freely. He could tell that Qin Luo was no ordinary person, so he quickly bowed and asked, "May I ask what brings you here, Immortal Master?"

Qin Luo smiled and said, "I heard that the Meng family has a daughter, so I wanted to come and see the child and share in the joy."

The old steward was at a loss for what to do. "Master, please allow me to go in and inform him."

"Thank you for your trouble."

Qin Luo nodded with a smile.

The old steward immediately informed the eldest son of the Meng family about this. Upon hearing that a celestial master had arrived, Meng Rujun brought the infant child to Qin Luo.

Qin Luo looked at the child in Meng Rujun's arms. The child, who had been crying, suddenly stopped crying and making a fuss. The old steward and the maids around him found it unbelievable.

"Immortal Master, please come in."

Meng Rujun said warmly.

Qin Luo approached Meng Rujun and took out a peach charm. "I think this child is destined to be with me. Consider this peach charm a gift. I hope she can grow up safely."

"Thank you, Immortal Master."

Meng Rujun was so excited that he wanted to kneel down, but he was stopped by an invisible force. He was even more convinced that Qin Luo was no ordinary person. "May I ask how I should address you, Immortal Master?"

"Longhu Temple, Qin Luo."

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