PDLP Chapter 187 Master Li Arrives at Linggu Cave
Chapter 187 Master Li Arrives at Linggu Cave
Li Jun's lips twitched.
Can't Silver Horn be a little more discreet?
He walked over quickly.
Yin Jian rushed over and hugged him tightly.
"Taoist priests! We've been waiting for you!"
Li Jun felt a little helpless as he was hugged, so she reached out and patted his back.
"Alright, alright, this is in public."
Yin Jian released him and looked at Jin Hao.
"Golden Horn!"
Jin Hao went up and punched him.
"Silver Horn, it's only been a few days, how come you've gotten so fat?!"
Yin Jian clutched his chest, grimacing.
"Could you be a little gentler?"
Jin Hao chuckled twice.
"Go easy? Is that still my style?"
After exchanging a few playful words, Yin Jian looked at the old Taoist priest standing behind Li Jun.
He quickly straightened his clothes, stepped forward, and bowed respectfully.
"Greetings, Master Zhang!"
The old Taoist priest looked at him and smiled.
"Good, good, Xiao Yin, you look much better after just a few days."
Yin Jian chuckled twice.
At this moment, Lan Nianzhen also stepped forward.
She was dressed in traditional Miao clothing, adorned with jingling silver ornaments, and wore a polite smile.
"Greetings, Master Zhang, Master Li, and Brother Jin Hao."
The old Taoist priest looked at her, and his eyes lit up.
"This must be Nianzhen, right? Good, good, he's really handsome."
Lan Nianzhen lowered her head slightly, a blush rising on her face.
"Master Zhang, you flatter me."
The old Taoist priest laughed even more heartily.
"You flatter me, you flatter me. It's Yin Jian's good fortune to marry you."
Yin Jian scratched his head and grinned like a fool.
Seeing his expression, Li Jun moved to the side with some disdain.
Then, he turned his gaze to the young man who had remained silent.
When the young man saw Li Jun looking at him, he quickly stepped forward and clasped his hands in a salute.
"Greetings, Master Li! My name is Amu, and I am Nianzhen's cousin."
"Hello." Li Jun nodded. "Thank you for your hard work."
Amu quickly waved his hand.
"It's not hard work at all! It's my duty!"
He then looked at the old Taoist priest and Jin Hao, and greeted them one by one.
They were very polite and courteous.
"The car's outside," Amu said. "Shall we go out first?"
Everyone nodded and followed him outside.
Stepping out of the terminal, there is a huge parking lot outside.
Amu led the group to a black minivan and opened the door.
"Master Li, Master Zhang, please get in the car."
The old Taoist priest looked at the car, then at the other vehicles coming and going around him, his eyes filled with curiosity.
But he didn't ask any more questions and got into the car with Li Jun.
The car started and drove out of the parking lot.
The old Taoist priest looked out the car window at the city rushing past.
Skyscrapers, wide streets, and a constant flow of vehicles.
And there are pedestrians dressed in all sorts of colors on the roadside.
He suddenly felt a little dazed.
Is this the Miao region?
It was completely different from what he had imagined.
He thought Miao territory was a place deep in the mountains and forests, with stilted houses, and a tribe that exuded mystery everywhere.
But what we see now is no different from any other city.
"Master, doesn't it feel different from what I imagined?"
Li Jun saw through his thoughts and asked with a smile.
The old Taoist priest nodded.
"It's definitely different. I thought this area was all deep in the mountains and forests."
Amu, who was driving in front, heard this and said with a smile:
"Master Zhang, there are also some deep in the mountains and forests, but they are all in the deep mountains."
"We're in the city now, so naturally it looks no different from anywhere else."
"Once you leave the city and head into the mountains, you will see the real Miao region."
The old Taoist priest nodded and continued looking out the window.
The car quickly drove out of the city and onto the highway.
Along the highway, some mountain peaks gradually appeared.
Those mountains, just like those seen from the plane, rise abruptly from the ground, each with a unique shape.
The old Taoist priest looked at the mountains and suddenly asked:
"Are there people living on those mountains?"
Amu shook his head.
"Most of them are uninhabitable, they're too steep."
"However, some mountains have caves that were once inhabited, but they are now abandoned."
The old Taoist priest nodded, seemingly lost in thought.
The car drove on the highway for more than an hour, then exited the highway and turned onto a provincial road.
The provincial highway is a bit narrow, but the road conditions are still pretty good.
Villages began to appear on both sides.
Those villages are different from those in Luxian County.
The houses are mostly wooden stilted buildings, built against the mountainside, layer upon layer.
Some villages are located halfway up the mountain, shrouded in mist, looking like a fairyland.
The old Taoist priest watched intently.
"it's beautiful……"
he murmured.
Yin Jian said from the side:
"Master Zhang, once we reach Linggu Cave, you'll see it's even more beautiful than these villages."
"There's a huge waterfall over there, cascading down from the mountain, dozens of meters high, it's really spectacular."
The old Taoist priest's eyes lit up.
"Fall?"
"Yes, the waterfall," Yin Jian said with a smile. "I'll have Nianzhen take you to see it later."
The old Taoist priest nodded, a hopeful smile on his face.
The car continued driving forward.
After driving for another half hour, a large mountain appeared ahead.
The mountain was very high, shrouded in clouds and mist, making it impossible to see the summit.
At the foot of the mountain, there is a river with crystal-clear water.
Along the river, there are terraced fields. Although it is winter now and there are not many crops in the fields, the layered outlines are still spectacular.
"We're almost there."
Amu said, "After crossing this mountain, the territory of Linggu Cave will be right there."
The car started climbing the mountain.
The mountain road was winding and narrow, barely wide enough for two cars to drive side by side.
On one side is a mountain wall, and on the other side is a cliff.
The mountain road was winding and narrow, barely wide enough for two cars to drive side by side.
On one side is a mountain wall, and on the other side is a cliff.
The old Taoist priest looked out the window, feeling a chill run down his spine.
But soon, he was drawn to the view outside the window.
The trees on the mountain are different from those in Luxian County.
He didn't know the names of many of the trees, but their leaves were a bright green.
Occasionally, you can see some wildflowers blooming by the roadside, in all sorts of colors.
There were also birdsongs coming from the mountains and forests, rising and falling.
The old Taoist priest suddenly felt that this place was really nice.
The car climbed for more than twenty minutes before finally crossing the mountaintop.
Suddenly, everything became clear.
Below the mountain is a vast valley.
In the valley, many wooden buildings are scattered in a well-organized manner.
The wooden buildings are connected by narrow paths.
A small river flows through the valley, its water clear and shimmering.
At the end of the valley, a waterfall cascades down a cliff, the sound of water faintly audible.
Further away, the mountains stretch endlessly, shrouded in mist.
The old Taoist priest was stunned.
"This...this is so beautiful..."
Yin Jian smiled and said, "Master Zhang, this is the Spirit Gu Cave."
"Once you're settled, I'll show you around."
The old Taoist priest nodded, but his eyes were reluctant to leave the scenery.
The car slowly descended into the valley along the winding mountain road.
We drove through the village gate and into the village.
There were quite a few people in the village. Some elderly people sat in the doorway basking in the sun, some children played by the roadside, and some women washed clothes by the river.
Upon seeing the car, many people looked up and gazed at it curiously.
Amu slowed down and drove slowly into the area.
Soon, the car stopped in front of the largest wooden building.
There were already three people standing in front of the building.
The one leading them was a middle-aged woman.
She was dressed in a dark blue ethnic costume, her hair was styled in an updo with a silver hairpin, her face was dignified, and her eyes were sharp.
It was Lan Cailing.
Beside her stood a middle-aged couple, dressed simply but very neatly.
Yin Jian's parents.
The car came to a stop.
The car door opened.
Li Jun was the first to get off the bus.
As soon as he got out of the car, his eyes fell on Lan Cailing.
Lan Cailing was also looking at him.
Their eyes met in mid-air.
Lan Cailing felt a slight chill and quickly stepped forward, clasping her hands in a fist and bowing slightly.
"Master Li!"
Li Jun stepped aside to let the front pass.
"Aunt Lan, you're too kind."
He paused.
"I'm sorry to bother you."
Lan Cailing was stunned for a moment upon hearing this. After regaining her senses, she said in a trembling voice, "Daoist Master, you flatter me!"
At this moment, the old Taoist priest also got out of the carriage.
Lan Cailing's gaze fell on him, and her eyes narrowed.
Master Zhang...
Mid-stage Qi Refining?
When we last met, Master Zhang didn't have any cultivation yet!
How could this be...?
She was puzzled, but didn't show it on her face.
"Master Zhang, you must be tired from your journey."
The old Taoist priest smiled and waved his hand.
"It's not hard work at all, it's just that I'm causing you trouble."
Lan Cailing said, "Master Dao, please don't say that. Please come inside and rest."
Yin Jian's parents also came forward to greet Li Jun and the old Taoist priest.
The group entered the wooden building.
The building is spacious and clean.
In the center is a large hall with several wooden chairs and a coffee table.
Several paintings hang on the wall, depicting the landscapes of the Miao region.
"Master Li, Master Zhang, please have a seat."
Lan Cailing greeted.
Li Jun and the old Taoist priest sat down in the guest seats.
Jin Hao sat next to Li Jun.
Someone served hot tea and snacks.
Lan Cailing picked up her teacup and gestured to Li Jun and the old Taoist priest.
"Master Li, Master Zhang, you must be tired from your journey. I'd like to offer you both a cup of tea instead of wine."
Li Jun and the old Taoist priest picked up their teacups and took a sip.
The tea smelled wonderful, with a faint medicinal aroma.
"This is a medicinal tea produced in Linggu Cave," Lan Cailing explained. "It's made with herbs from the mountains and can dispel cold and dampness, as well as refresh the mind."
The old Taoist priest nodded.
"Good tea."
Lan Cailing smiled and invited everyone to have some snacks.
The snacks are also a specialty of Miao region, made with glutinous rice and filled with various fillings, both sweet and savory.
The old Taoist priest tasted one, and his eyes lit up.
"This is delicious."
Lan Cailing smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Master Zhang. When you leave, I'll have someone prepare more so you can take it back and enjoy it at your leisure."
The old Taoist priest waved his hands repeatedly.
"No, no, you're too kind."
Lan Cailing said, "Of course, of course."
As everyone drank tea and chatted, the atmosphere gradually became harmonious.
After chatting for a while, Lan Cailing spoke up:
"Master Li, Master Zhang, your lodgings are ready; they're in this building."
"Please rest for a while. I'll have someone prepare a simple lunch to welcome you both."
Li Jun nodded.
"Thank you for your trouble, Aunt Lan."
Lan Cailing smiled and said, "Of course."
She looked at Amu.
"Amu, take Master Li and Master Zhang upstairs to rest."
Amu responded and stepped forward to lead the way.
Li Jun and the old Taoist priest stood up and followed Amu upstairs.
Jin Hao followed.
Yin Jian wanted to follow, but Lan Cailing stopped him.
"Xiao Yin, please stay here. I have something to discuss with you."
Yin Jian was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously glanced at Li Jun.
Li Junchong nodded.
Yin Jian then stayed.