Xiao Ning followed Lei Wanshan through several quiet paths and came to a quiet courtyard. The two walked into a room in the courtyard. Lei Wanshan gently opened the door and motioned Xiao Ning to go in. Xiao Ning took a deep breath and stepped into the room.
The room was filled with a faint scent of sandalwood, and light shone through the windows onto the ground, creating mottled shadows. In the middle of the room, there was a low table and several cushions, and on one of the cushions sat an old man with a hunched body and a kind face.
Lei Wanshan said softly: "Ning'er, this is Master Huang, Master Huang." Xiao Ning bowed respectfully to the old man and said, "Junior Xiao Ning, meet Master Huang!"
Huang Yaoshi narrowed his eyes slightly, carefully looking at the handsome young man in front of him, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes. He slowly stood up, stretched out his hand to grab Xiao Ning's arm, and the wrinkles on his face twisted because of speaking, and asked in a hoarse voice: "Are you Ning Yue?"
Xiao Ning smiled and replied, "Ning Yue is my pen name, exactly me." Huang Yaoshi nodded and said, "I thought it would be someone I know, but it seems not... Please take a seat, both of you."
Xiao Ning was very confused by the old man's words, but he didn't say anything. Then he and Lei Wanshan sat on the futon as he was told, while Huang Yaoshi returned to his seat. Then, he took out two teacups, brewed a cup of hot tea for the two of them, and placed the steaming cups in front of them.
Xiao Ning picked up the teacup, took a sip, and felt the fragrance of the tea spreading in his mouth. He secretly sighed in his heart that the fragrance of the tea was rich and fresh, as if it contained endless vitality and energy.
Then, Huang Yaoshi took out two books from his arms and handed them to Xiao Ning. Xiao Ning took the books and looked at the cover. He saw the words "Tianlong Babu" written on one of the books. Xiao Ning looked at the other one and suddenly he was a little shocked.
He immediately picked up the book, and there were three big characters written on it: "Journey to the West" was actually written by Wu Chengen. The reason why Xiao Ning made such a big move was that he had not published "Journey to the West" at all! And the material of the book in his hand was not from this world at all. Huang Yaoshi looked at the shocked Xiao Ning and motioned him to calm down.
"I got this book by chance when I was young, and it has been twenty years since then. I came to you this time to see if you are someone I know, but unfortunately you are not. By the way, I would like to ask you what Buddhism and Taoism in your book and Journey to the West mean? Why have I never heard of these words before?"
Xiao Ning's mind was still in confusion.
"Why? Why is there a book called Journey to the West? Could it be!"
Xiao Ning didn't dare to think about it, because the more he thought about it, the colder his spine became. If he was not mistaken, this book was very likely from Blue Star, which meant that there had been travelers in this world before?
Xiao Ning took a deep breath, calmed down, and said to Huang Yaoshi: "Senior, the Buddhism and Taoism in Journey to the West are religious beliefs, representing different philosophical thoughts and ways of practice. Buddhism emphasizes compassion, wisdom and liberation; Taoism focuses on nature, the harmony of yin and yang, and health cultivation. These religions have an important influence on people's spiritual growth and life pursuits."
Huang Yaoshi nodded and continued, "Then why do you describe these religions in the book?"
Xiao Ning smiled and explained, "By depicting these religions, we can show the complexity and diversity of human nature, and at the same time, it can also trigger readers' thinking about the meaning and value of life. In addition, religion is also a part of people's culture. By describing them, readers can better understand the historical and social background."
After hearing this, Huang Yaoshi nodded thoughtfully, indicating his understanding. Then, he asked some more questions about "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", and Xiao Ning answered them one by one. Finally, Huang Yaoshi expressed his gratitude.
"Well, little brother, your words have enlightened me. The knot in my heart for all these years has finally been resolved. Thank you!"
Xiao Ning smiled and nodded, saying, "You are welcome, Mr. Huang. I also have some questions that I need your guidance."
Huang Yaoshi nodded in response.
Xiao Ning asked curiously, "Mr. Huang, how did you get this copy of Journey to the West?"
Huang Yaoshi was lost in memories, and he said slowly, "That was twenty years ago. While I was traveling around the continent, I accidentally saved a man in strange clothes. He spoke in a language I couldn't understand, and he was injured, so I saved him. Later, when I was packing his things, I accidentally saw this strange book. I could only understand some of the words in it, but I could roughly understand its meaning. Later, this man woke up and thanked me. When he saw me holding the book in my hand, he gestured with his fingers and gave it to me. Later, I gave him some money, and then we parted ways."
After listening to the story, Xiao Ning fell into deep thought. His brows were furrowed, as if he was thinking hard about something. After a while, he suddenly raised his head, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.
"Mr. Huang, do you still remember what the mysterious man said? Can you imitate it?" Xiao Ning asked anxiously.
Huang Yaoshi frowned slightly and carefully recalled the scene at that time. After some thought, he finally said: "I only remember that he said one sentence..."
Xiao Ning immediately pricked up his ears, expecting to hear that key clue.
Huang Yaoshi continued, "He said... 'Fuck.'"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Ning immediately stood up and slammed the table hard.
"No doubt, this is definitely someone from China!" Xiao Ning's face flushed with excitement, and his voice trembled. He couldn't believe his ears. There was actually a time traveler other than himself in this world.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Huang, Sect Master, I was a little rude." Xiao Ning realized his gaffe and quickly apologized to the two of them.
However, Huang Yaoshi and the clan leader did not care about his impolite behavior. They understood Xiao Ning's excitement and excitement at the moment.
Huang Yaoshi smiled and shook his head, indicating that it was okay, and took out an exquisite box from his arms and handed it to Xiao Ning.
"Little brother, thank you for helping me find the way. This is the reward I promised to give you. It contains the Heart-nourishing Grass."
Xiao Ning carefully stretched out his hands, took the box, and held it tightly in his hands. His face was filled with gratitude, and he thanked him repeatedly.
"Thank you, Mr. Huang! Thank you, Master!"
Huang Yaoshi and the sect leader looked at each other and smiled with satisfaction.
"Okay, now that I have asked all my questions, I will leave now. Sect Master Lei, little brother, we will meet again later."
After listening to this, Xiao Ning bowed deeply to Huang Yaoshi, then followed the two of them and slowly left the room.
His steps were brisk, as if a big stone in his heart had finally fallen. However, despite getting the Yangxin Grass, Xiao Ning's heart was still full of excitement and doubts. He decided to secretly investigate the identity of the time traveler to see if it was really as he thought. At the same time, he began to re-examine the world and think about his role and mission in it.
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