novelaction Chapter 125: Encountering Randeng on the Road
Chapter 125: Encountering Randeng on the Road
Louvre Palace in Mount Emei.
Luo Shu and Xiao Bai bowed to Zhao Gongming and said softly:
"Uncle, I have disturbed you for many days. Thank you for your kindness. Now it is time to leave."
Zhao Gongming looked at the Luoshu in front of him, with a hint of admiration and reluctance in his eyes.
He patted Luo Shu's shoulder gently and said with a smile:
"My nephew, you have only been here for a few days, why are you in such a hurry to leave? Mount Emei is picturesque, and the Louvre is a quiet place. Why don't you stay a little longer and drink tea and discuss with me?"
Hearing this, Luo Shu smiled, his voice gentle but firm:
"Uncle, I appreciate your kindness. I came here originally to send Yin Hong to you, but I didn't expect to disturb you for so many days again."
Zhao Gongming waved his hand slightly, with a warm smile on his face, like a spring breeze:
"Hey, nephew, what you said is wrong. How can you say that you are disturbing me? Normally, no one visits Mount Emei, but now that you are here, it has added a lot of vitality to Mount Emei."
"Master uncle is busy with all kinds of affairs every day. He devotes himself to cultivation and studying the Tao. How can he have time to receive visits from outsiders?" Luo Shu said respectfully.
Then, Luo Shu showed humility on his face and continued:
"Moreover, my nephew has been away from Yufu Mountain for a long time. I don't know whether my disciples have seriously comprehended the wonderful Dharma and made any progress in their cultivation."
"This time when I go back, I must personally investigate and see how they have improved."
Zhao Gongming heard this, a hint of approval flashed in his eyes, and he said with a smile:
"My nephew, you care so much about your disciples, which shows that you are indeed a caring person."
"The way of cultivation is to persevere. Your disciples will surely achieve something under your careful teaching."
Luo Shu waved his hands repeatedly and said with a smile:
"I feel ashamed to accept what Uncle Master said. As the saying goes, 'The master can only lead you to the door, but the practice is up to you.'
"If they have achieved success in their studies, it is because of their own efforts. I am just doing my part."
"Okay, okay, in that case, I won't keep you here. Be careful on your way back to Yufu Mountain." Zhao Gongming said.
Upon hearing this, Luo Shu bowed to Zhao Gongming again, then turned around and left with Xiaobai.
……
Luoshu sat on Xiaobai's back and left Mount Emei, flying towards Mount Yufu.
After a long time, they gradually moved away from Mount Emei. When passing by an unknown fairy mountain, Luo Shu felt a powerful breath coming towards him.
"Who is coming?"
Luo Shu frowned slightly, thinking secretly in his heart, his eyes as sharp as torches, trying to find any trace in the thick clouds.
After a while, a figure wrapped in dim light, like a meteor across the sky, appeared in front of Luo Shu.
When the dim light faded, a figure gradually emerged. This person was an old Taoist with eyes as deep as a pool, a gaunt face, and a thin body.
Luo Shu felt the fluctuation of spiritual power around the old Taoist and frowned. This man was actually a quasi-saint!
However, the proper etiquette was still followed. Luo Shu jumped lightly off Xiao Bai's back, took a step forward, saluted, and said respectfully:
"Junior Luo Shu greets you, Senior. May I know who you are?"
When the old Taoist heard this, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes. He looked Luo Shu up and down and said kindly:
"Are you a disciple of Jiejiao? Are you taught by the Golden Spirit Mother?"
When Luo Shu heard the Taoist's question, he was startled. After careful observation, he found that there was something hidden in the Taoist's eyes.
So, Luo Shu looked normal and smiled slightly:
"Senior, you have a keen eye, and I admire you. However, you have not yet revealed your identity and purpose, and Luo Shu is quite curious. I wonder if you can help me solve this puzzle?"
After hearing what Luo Shu said, the old Taoist said meaningfully:
"I am the Taoist Master Ran Deng, the deputy leader of the Chan Sect. I wonder if you have ever heard of me?"
The moment Luo Shu heard the name "Randeng", he felt as if struck by lightning and stood there in a daze.
This name was too familiar to him. This name would appear in later novels, whether it was prehistoric novels or Fengshen novels.
The Taoist Master Ran Deng is one of the three thousand guests in the Zixiao Palace.
Later, Yuanshi Tianzun set up a formation to recruit disciples, but Randeng ignored his own face and insisted on becoming Yuanshi Tianzun's disciple.
Yuanshi Tianzun was also a person who loved face. Since Ran Deng had passed the formation he had set up to recruit disciples and rang the golden bell and jade plate, he had no choice but to accept Ran Deng as his disciple and give him the position of deputy leader of the Chan sect.
Also, because Yuanshi Tianzun and Randeng were attending the lecture in Zixiao Palace together, he allowed them to address each other as fellow Taoists.
But Randang was thick-skinned and called Yuanshi Tianzun "teacher", so Yuanshi Tianzun had to agree.
At this time, Luo Shu quickly went through the information about Randeng in his sea of consciousness.
Afterwards, he came to his senses, bowed to Randeng, and said:
"So it's you, Senior Randeng. I, Luo Shu, am honored to meet you."
Luo Shu raised his head, looked directly at Randeng, and continued
"The name of the senior has long been known throughout the ancient world. Everyone knows it. I am very lucky to have the opportunity to see the senior's elegance today."
"Hahaha, what a clever young man! It is indeed your luck to meet me. In that case, I won't say much. Come with me to Kunlun Mountain!" said the Taoist Master Ran Deng with a smile.
When Luo Shu heard this, a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes, but he remained calm as he looked at Randeng and said:
"Senior Randeng is such a joke. Why would you go to Kunlun Mountain for no reason? I have something important to do back at Yufu Mountain, so I won't go to Kunlun Mountain with you."
After saying that, Luo Shu prepared to take Xiaobai away from here.
Upon seeing this, Taoist Master Ran Deng stepped forward and blocked Luo Shu's path.
"You go wherever I tell you to go."
The Taoist Master Ran Deng said calmly, his voice revealing an unquestionable majesty.
Luo Shu frowned slightly when he heard this. Then he said in a deep voice:
"Senior Randeng is wrong. I am a disciple of Jiejiao, so I should return to Jin'ao Island. Kunlun Mountain is the place of Chanjiao, and I can't think of any reason to go there."
After hearing Luo Shu's words, the Taoist Master Ran Deng's face, which had been as calm as water, instantly became gloomy.
The corner of his mouth curled up into a sneer, and his eyes were like knives, piercing Luo Shu's heart.
The voice of the lamp burner was deep and majestic, as if it carried an irresistible force:
"Reason? I'll give you a reason right now!"
Ran Deng took a deep breath, his tone filled with unquestionable determination:
"You, Luo Shu, have repeatedly trampled on the dignity of the Chan Sect and challenged the bottom line of our sect. Do you think that what you have done can be easily ignored?"
Hearing this, Luo Shu looked directly into the eyes of the Taoist Master Ran Deng with a sharp gaze and said in a deep voice:
"Senior Ran Deng, although I, Luo Shu, act unruly, I have never had any intention of provoking the Chan Sect. If I have done anything wrong, please let me know."
Upon hearing this, the Taoist Master Ran Deng frowned, his eyes were like cold swords, and he said in a deep voice:
"Shut up! Do you know that what you have done has caused the wrath of the entire Chan sect?"
"First, you snatched away a disciple who was supposed to be accepted by the Chan Sect, then you openly killed Taiyi Zhenren, and recently you even injured Guangchengzi and Chijingzi."
"I don't know how powerful you are to dare to go against the Chan Sect so many times."
When Luo Shu heard the accusation from Master Ran Deng, he was not angry or panicked as expected. Instead, a playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
He shook his head gently, his voice revealing a calm and unhurried tone:
"Senior Randeng, your words really leave me a little confused."
As soon as he finished speaking, he continued:
"You don't know what kind of character the disciples of the Chan Sect have? Was there any one thing that I started first?"
The expression of the Taoist Master Ran Deng visibly sank. He sneered and said in a deep voice:
"Luo Shu, you don't need to talk nonsense! I am not discussing with you, nor am I asking for your opinion. I have already decided that you must follow me back to Kunlun Mountain, immediately! Right now!"
Hearing this, Luo Shu snorted coldly and said loudly:
"Listen carefully, I'm only saying this once: I won't go!"