Chapter 54
As soon as I took in the water, the pain in my body gradually subsided, and I could feel a surge of vitality spreading through my body. After taking a few gulps, I burped. The feather stone was still immersed in the black spring. I had never seen it so thirsty.
The golden lotus seemed to be annoyed by the feather stone. Its petals opened instantly, and a golden light pierced my eyes, making me cover my eyes.
When I opened my eyes again, what came into view was a solemn and majestic temple. When I looked closely, I saw the words "Elephant Washing Pool" clearly written on it.
"Dong!" A familiar bell sounded from afar.
I am now standing on Mount Emei, and the familiar bell sound is the morning bell of Wannian Temple!
This change completely baffles me.
I stared blankly at the scenery of Mount Emei. The morning mist drifted across the mountains like flowing water. In the Elephant Washing Pond, a lotus flower was blooming in the depths of autumn. I bowed to the Elephant Washing Pond and then quickly walked towards Wannian Temple.
When I returned to Wannian Temple, Master Zhang and Master Jinghai were guarding Liu Danchen.
When Master Zhang saw me, he said anxiously, "Little sister, are you okay?"
"No!" I didn't understand why he asked that.
When I looked at Liu Danchen's wrist, I saw that of his fourteen Buddhist beads, only three remained. Before leaving, Master Jinghai had said that he could prolong Liu Danchen's attack time. The presence of Master Zhang before him indicated that a considerable amount of time had passed.
I was in a daze. Had I been away for more than ten days? But I only remembered that it had only been one day.
Just as I was stunned, Master Jinghai said, "Congratulations, young donor. It seems that fate is indeed wonderful."
I was awakened by him, and thinking of the Black Spring I encountered, I said, "Master Zhang, do you think this is the antidote?"
I poured the spring water absorbed by the feather stone into the teacup on the table. A surge of energy came out, but before we could experience it, the spring water disappeared.
"Amitabha!" Master Jinghai chanted the Buddha's name.
"I didn't expect the young donor to actually obtain the legendary item." Master Jinghai left the temple, and Master Zhang and I were confused. When he returned, he was holding a jade bottle in his hand.
"Little donor, please pour the spring water into this bottle."
I followed his instructions and poured the spring water from the feather stone into the jade bottle. The feather stone was extremely reluctant, but I knew it must have absorbed a lot, otherwise it wouldn't have angered the golden lotus.
A stream of black water fell into the jade bottle, but this time it did not disappear.
Master Jinghai and Master Zhang studied it for a while, and Master Jinghai murmured, "This is the Fountain of Youth."
I was excited when I heard Master Jinghai say this.
"I wonder if this can cure Senior Brother Danchen's poison?" I asked.
Actually, I didn't ask this question in the first place. I'll know if I can solve it after I give it a try. Master Jinghai poured the spring water from the jade bottle into Liu Danchen's mouth. After Liu Danchen swallowed it, I could clearly feel a trace of pure energy emanating from him.
Then I saw his tightly closed eyes open.
"The demonic obstacles have been eliminated, congratulations, Mr. Liu." Master Jinghai said happily.
Liu Danchen saw Master Zhang and quickly stood up and said, "Master!"
Master Zhang said happily: "Danchen, how do you feel?"
Liu Danchen said in surprise: "I feel that the fierceness in my body has completely disappeared."
"Then why don't you thank me quickly, little sister!"
Liu Danchen then saw me and said, "Thank you, little sister. If it weren't for you this time, I really don't know what would have happened."
"Brother Danchen, there's no need to do this. If you hadn't drunk the spring water for me, I wouldn't have suffered this pain."
"Now that everyone is happy, why don't we have a vegetarian meal in my temple today?" said Master Jinghai.
"Okay!" To be honest, I'm very hungry now.
After Master Jinghai served the vegetarian meal, I realized belatedly that this vegetarian meal was not just simple vegetables. I couldn’t name each dish, but they were all made with various vegetables. Every bite was filled with fragrance, satisfying every taste bud.
"I didn't expect that after not seeing you for ten years, your vegetarian cooking skills have improved so much." Master Zhang took a bite and exclaimed in praise.
Liu Danchen and I were not as well-mannered as Master Zhang. I was extremely hungry, and Liu Danchen had just recovered from a serious illness. We both wolfed down the vegetarian meal.
"By the way, when I was at the White Demon Spring, I encountered a more ferocious beast, but it wasn't a mandrill."
After hearing me talk about my trip to the Fountain of Youth, they also became interested.
I told them everything that happened.
After all, Master Zhang and Liu Danchen are not Buddhists, and they only have a vague understanding of what I said.
Master Jinghai sighed and said, "That's not a giant beast, it's a demonic ape."
"But the Demon King Demon Ape?" Master Zhang said.
Master Jinghai nodded affirmatively, but Master Zhang stroked his beard and said nothing.
"Fellow Daoist Zhang?" Master Jinghai asked.
"To be honest, we met Xiqu at Broken Soul Mountain."
After Master Zhang finished speaking, Master Jinghai also fell silent.
Liu Danchen and I had no idea what they were talking about, so we could only wait for them to continue.
But they both suddenly agreed not to talk about this matter and changed the subject.
But my curiosity was piqued, so how could I let it go? I asked, "Masters, what's the difference between this demon ape and the rhinoceros canal?"
"Amitabha." Master Jinghai still kept silent.
I turned to look at Master Zhang, but Master Zhang didn't say anything either.
They didn't want to talk, so I had no choice but to say, "Now that we've found the Resurrection Grass and the Fountain of Youth, we only need the Ganmu."
When they heard me mention Ganmu, Master Zhang and Liu Danchen were both stunned, only Master Jinghai showed a subtle smile.
"What's wrong?" I asked in confusion.
Master Zhang and Liu Danchen didn't say anything, but Master Jinghai started talking.
It turns out that this Ganmu grows in the south of the Great Wilderness and is the food eaten by people in the legendary Immortal Kingdom. However, this is only an ancient legend, and now no one knows where the south of the Great Wilderness is.
"What should we do then?"
Master Jinghai smiled and said, "Although the southern part of the Great Wilderness is no longer traceable, there happens to be sweet wood on Longhu Mountain."
"That's perfect, it saves Senior Brother Liu and me from suffering. Why don't we just go directly to Longhu Mountain?"
After hearing what I said, Master Zhang and Liu Danchen looked even more bitter.
There must be something inside that I don't know, but Master Jinghai didn't say anything else. Looking at the situation of Master Zhang and his disciple, it is impossible to ask them. It is better to wait until Liu Danchen and I are on the way to Longhu Mountain before asking them. Since Master Zhang has already mentioned Ganmu, it is impossible for him not to go to Longhu Mountain and give up halfway.
"Ah, everything is destined. I will go to Longhu Mountain myself." Master Zhang suddenly sighed.
"Master!" Liu Danchen said fiercely.
"It doesn't matter. We have to face it sooner or later." Master Zhang interrupted Liu Danchen.
A strong fire of gossip burned in my heart. Could it be that Master Zhang had some unspeakable secret in Longhu Mountain?
Although I was curious, I didn't ask. The delicious vegetarian food on the table became the object of my venting. One by one, they would play dumb and say, "I'll eat you up if I don't." I grabbed the white lotus root and devoured it!
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