Chong Zi - Chapter 5 : Day and Night

Once he is unemployed, life will go very slowly. Chongzi finally knew what it meant to live like a year. When he was a little beggar, at least he still worried about food every day. Now he even skips meals. His way of breathing is so skillful, there's almost nothing else to do, except sleep or just be dazed.

After some trouble, his teacher couldn't bear to punish him too much. Master really treated him well. No matter how thick his skin was, he couldn't be naughty and make him angry.

Chongzi looked languidly at the sea of ​​clouds for a while, and it became more and more boring. Suddenly, he saw the water in front of the hall moving and became interested. Master often said that the four seas were extremely cold, and they were formed by the meeting of the water spirits from the undercurrents of the four seas. Don't know where it came from.

If you look at the water it seems to lead to the back of the mountain. Zizhu Peak is actually very big. There is a bamboo forest in front of the mountain. He wanted to know what it was like behind the mountain.

At dusk, Chongzi walked upriver along the four seas, wanting to see what was happening, but he was immediately disappointed. Behind that mountain was also a large bamboo forest, but it was denser and more lush, covering the sky and underfoot the air clouds were also thicker, rising like steam, and fluttering in the sky like torn cotton. The ground was very uneven, and it was very difficult to walk.

Turning into the depths of the bamboo forest, Chongzi only felt dull and bland. Seeing that it was getting late, he could no longer see the road, so he turned around and planned to head back.

There seems to be something behind it. It was like being stared at by a pair of eyes. Somehow, fear rose in my heart, like a new sprout, growing and spreading in my heart...

Chongzi's body was stiff, and he remained in the same position the entire time. He didn't dare turn around. In fact, this is also a normal reaction for children. Just as they were afraid of the dark, they didn't dare to turn around. back when they walked at night, for fear of seeing something they shouldn't. However, even when Chongzi was alone as a little beggar, he had never had such a bad feeling.

Long time no movement.

Dazzled? Chongzi comforted himself secretly and decided to ignore it. He took a deep breath, restrained his beating heart, and turned his body slowly backwards with his gaze.

There is nothing behind it.

It's nothing, Chongzi's heart finally fell, and he didn't dare to stay long, so he left quickly.

When he lowered his head, out of the corner of his eye, he saw a clear, dark shadow flash by.

Chongzi was frightened, "Who is it?"

As soon as the voice fell, a shadow appeared in front of him. It was a huge monster with four legs. The monster looked like a lion, but it wasn't a lion. That's a little ferocious. It was twice as tall as Chongzi and was ready to attack.

Feeling threatened, Chongzi was so frightened that he stepped back and shouted, "Teacher! Master, come quickly!"

Foreigners come to Zizhu Peak? The monster also felt confused, stared at it carefully for a long time, gradually lowered its vigilance, roared twice, slowly stood up, and walked towards it.

Will the monster eat it?! Chongzi clenched his fists.

At the same time, the monster seemed to have noticed something abnormal, its footsteps suddenly stopped, the hair on its neck and head stood up quickly, its eyes suddenly flashed fiercely, and with a roar, it jumped towards it.

The soles of his feet pinched, and Chongzi fell to the ground. Watching the monster dive with its claws. It was inevitable and he closed his eyes, "Teacher! Master!"

A white shadow flashed. Chongzi only felt his body light up and leave the ground.

Luo Yinfan hugged him and fell to the ground, "Chong'er! Chong'er!"

The faint tone of voice was a little more anxious than usual. Chongzi immediately opened his eyes and saw a familiar face in front of him.

Seeing that he was fine, Luo Yinfan heaved a sigh of relief. Then his handsome face sank again. This naughty little disciple rarely behaved for two days, and now something had happened again. If he didn't hear Shoushan's scream, he wouldn't make it in time and the consequences would be unimaginable!

The beast resembling a lion was silent, crouching beside him like a puppy, eyeing the little man in his arms suspiciously. Luo Yinfan patted his head lightly. He stood obediently and returned to the depths of the bamboo forest.

Luo Yinfan couldn't blame him, even that monster had mistaken Chongzi for a demon because of his powerful demonic aura just now. Thinking that Chongzi instinctively wanted to fight back out of fear, so the monster misunderstood and Chongzi almost lost his life.

Luo Yinfan looked at the little disciple in his arms, helpless and angry. "Don't you remember what the teacher said? You are so naughty. You should ponder it in the room when you come back, and think about it!"

Chongzi had a pale face and cried after a while.

That cry was really pitiful, but that little disciple was so mischievous that he almost had a big accident, so he couldn't help but teach him a lesson, Luo Yinfan hardened his heart, “If you're scared, why are you still roaming around mischievously?”

Chongzi grabbed the front of his shirt and let out countless tears, before choking down and saying, "Master has always ignored me. Senior brother and the others can see the teacher...Wen Lingzhi can keep up with Min Xianzun. I also want to... accompany you teacher ."

Only for this! Only then did Luo Yinfan understand the real reason why the little disciple had been naughty, and was stunned for a while.

Because she always ignored him, so she tried her best to make trouble without making big mistakes, thus attracting his attention, being deliberately punished, and kneeling in the hall just to accompany him?

Seeing the little face in his arms full of grievances, and the big eyes swollen to the point of narrowing, Luo Yinfan was secretly embarrassed.

"It was because of teacher's negligence. In the future, what other senior brothers can do, you can do too." His tone softened.

"I want to follow teacher every day like my brothers and the others."

"Okay."

"Can I enter the hall to accompany the teacher?

"It's fine if you don't make a fuss."

"I won't make any noise."

The longsword was unsheathed and floated in the air. The blade's body shone brightly, reflecting the gloomy bamboo forest, rippling like autumn water. Luo Yinfan hugged him and gently stepped on his sword. The sword slowly rose in the air and traveled on the bamboo waves.

The sword cuts through the wind. There are only the two of them. Teacher and student. 

Longing for a hug for a long time, comfortable and reassuring, capable of protecting him from the wind and cold, Chongzi lay down in it for the first time, as if he was in a dream, his little hands gripped the front of his clothes tightly, his eyes dared not blink, for fear of waking up. .

The familiar face is still beautiful and indifferent, but she is in his arms.

***

Early in the morning of the second day, Luo Yinfan just got up and was about to go to the hall. Sure enough, he saw Chongzi waiting outside the hall. He is well behaved and clean. He followed her into the hall. His face seems to be very happy.

The little student is busy, but the teacher is enjoying it. Luo Yinfan wasn't used to it, so he took the time to order her, "Go and rest."

Chongzi refused, so he commented, "Senior brother, they all..."

This sentence was extremely useful to Luo Yinfan. If someone else's disciple does it, his disciple can do the same. Gradually, he no longer minded, and naturally he allowed his apprentice to serve.

After a few months, Luo Yinfan found that Chonghua Palace had become much livelier. No. It was because the environment became more lively. Every morning when he got up and went out, a well-behaved little disciple ran over and called “Master” to handle affairs. At the same time, there were still people pouring tea and grinding ink on the side, so there was no need to make him work so hard.

After being alone for hundreds of years, suddenly there was a little maid beside him, actually it didn't have much impact on Luo Yinfan, that young disciple was very wise and would never make a fuss when he was taking care of matters.

Of course, there were still times when he got naughty.

While he was resting, Chongzi got on his chair and took his pen seriously to learn to write.

Luo Yinfan immediately pushed him down from the chair, "Don't embarrass yourself."

She giggled and held the back of the chair without letting go.

The little pink face looks innocent, big watery eyes full of mischief. Luo Yinfan was helpless and found it funny, and he began to suspect that other people's disciples would act like spoiled brats?

On a summer night, the starry sky is vast. Master and disciple are looking at the night at the four waters in front of the hall. Luo Yinfan was sitting and drinking tea, while Chongzi was lying on the bridge and counting the stars in the water.

A cool breeze blows through the bamboo forest, and the sound of the bamboo in the mountains is like the sound of heaven.

Chonghua Palace has the most beautiful view on a summer night. Usually, Luo Yinfan sat alone. This year, there are more people watching together, and it looks really good. Luo Yinfan looked at the little girl who was calm by the water, and there was a trace of warmth in her eyes.

Chongzi looked at the stars for a long time, and suddenly looked disappointed: "Teacher, this fish is afraid of me and dare not come out."

Luo Yinfan said, "You are too angry. Ordinary birds and beasts most likely sensed it, so they were scared."

Chongzi said, "Why is Suān Ní (the lion-like beast) not afraid and about to bite me?" 

He already knew the monster's name.

Luo Yinfan explained patiently, “Suān Ní is an ancient mythical beast, a psychic, and was ordered to guard the mountain. Actually she won't harm people, but only if she encounters a demonic aura and thinks you're going to harm her will she attack instinctively.”

Chongzi was wronged, "I don't want to hurt anyone."

Luo Yinfan shook his head: "You have a naturally devilish aura. Master doesn't blame you." After hesitating for a moment, he comforted her in his heart, "As long as you have good intentions in your heart, don't do evil things and can suppress it, maybe one day it will disappear. Suān Ní won't bite you anymore."

Chongzi was still small, believed it was true, and became happy, "Master don't be afraid. I won't do bad things."

Luo Yinfan nodded silently.

Her white clothes were cleaner than snow, and hung above the blanket of clouds on the ground. Under the starlight, he sat there with an indifferent face, becoming more and more desolate.

Chongzi held his cheek in a daze, and after a long while, he suddenly said, "Master, I once met an immortal in white like you." He blinked, remembering what happened back then, "He used an immortal technique on me, and if someone were to hit me then he would bounce off and not make it."

"Someone hit you?"

"They don't like little beggars like me."

It turns out that the little disciple lived like that before? Luo Yinfan raised his hand to motion for him to come forward.

Chongzi quickly got up from the ground and dashed in front of him.

Luo Yinfan took his hand and raised his sleeves. Sure enough, he saw that there were many scars on his little arms. The child was growing rapidly, and his scars were already very shallow. 

For some reason, seeing this shallow scar, Luo Yinfan felt a tinge of distress, "Did they beat him up?"

His expression was still even, but there was a lot of worry in his tone.

Chongyi's nose is sour, head is down.

Now Luo Yinfan finally understood why his brothers and sisters were so protective of this disciple of his. The little disciple is not only cute, but also has a pure and kind nature. Even if he has a demonic aura. He was always just a normal kid looking for protection. If her brother and uncle didn't insist on blocking her, she would teach her fairy magic wholeheartedly. Such a small child, he doesn't know how much bullying he has experienced, and now because of prejudice, he can't practice immortality like other brothers and sisters. How could a teacher not feel guilty?

Luo Yinfan was silent for a moment, then said, "With teacher here, no one will bully you."

He originally comforted, but Chongzi's eyes lit up when he heard it, tears fell, and he fell into his arms and burst into tears. No one had ever said anything like that to her, and of course she believed that no matter what happened, her teacher would definitely protect her, just like when she was attacked by Suān Ní last time.

As long as she stayed by his side even if she didn't know how to do magic, who could harm Luo Yinfan's disciple?

Thinking of this, Luo Yinfan felt a little relieved and lightly patted his back.

Chongzi cried for a long time before wiping his eyes and asking, "Why doesn't the spell that immortal brother gave me work anymore?"

Luo Yinfan said, "When did it fail?"

Chongzi thought for a moment, "It seems... since two years ago."

Two years ago? Is it possible ... 

Luo Yinfan's face gradually became serious, he hesitated for a long time, but he did not lie to her, "If that person is no longer in the world then the spell will naturally disappear."

No longer in the world? Chongzi lost his voice, "He left?"

Luo Yinfan nodded.

Chongzi was dazed. "Is he dead? Gods can die too?"

The accident caused a sensation, and it could be considered a great tragedy in Xianmen. Luo Yinfan sighed slightly, “Immortals are naturally unable to die, but a huge accident occurred two years ago. None of the three thousand Immortal Sect disciples who escorted the Ni Lun Sword returned home safely.” 

Seeing Chongzi's confused face, he changed his mind and asked, "Do you remember what an immortal looks like?"

Chongzi said, "Like Master, he looks good and wears white. He is the best immortal."

The child couldn't remember what he looked like, Luo Yinfan shook his head, "Does he have a sword?"

Chongzi shook his head.

Luo Yinfan said, “That is not the Immortal Sword Fairy, but the Immortal Curse Fairy. Among the people escorting the Ni Lun Sword, apart from our Qinghua Palace and our Nanhua faction, there happened to be Changsheng Palace and other disciples of the cursed fairy sect, and she left behind an incantation. it's on you. It must be a magic spell."

How could Chongzi understand this? He only knew that his teacher would not lie. If the elf's spell had been broken it was likely that the elf's older brother would have died. Thinking of this, she felt even more uncomfortable and couldn't help but cry again.

The little disciple knew how grateful he was, and Luo Yinfan immediately took the opportunity to guide him, holding both of his little hands, “Chong'er! Chong'er! Immortal disciples are all responsible for protecting the common people, so what is there to be afraid of death? save many lives, why not? Thinking of ordinary people, and fighting against the demons to the point of being willing to die, must have a clear conscience. What is there to regret about death? In addition, people will also die of old age, and their reincarnation like a dream, and the Xianmen disciples are like sleeping forever. What is there to regret?"

The crying became smaller, and Chongzi choked up and lifted his face.

Master is beautiful at all times, and this moment is undoubtedly the most beautiful time. Sacred and solemn eyes, gentle eyes more beautiful and moving than the stars.

God, originally existed to save ordinary people, otherwise how could they stand on such high ground?

Everything is born with responsibility. Once a person leaves his responsibilities, he is not worthy to be called a human. If a god relinquished his responsibilities, he could no longer be called a god.

Chong Zi stared blankly into those eyes. He suddenly asked, "Will Master do the same?"

Luo Yinfan seemed to know what he was thinking, "Master doesn't die easily, but if I have to do that, I will never regret my life. Master only hopes that you can become like that, and don't forget your responsibility. It's only because you are greedy to live and fear of death. No matter what you do, you must first put others first, and think of the ordinary people of the world. That is a good teacher's disciple, understand?"

Chongzi nodded, and suddenly said word by word, "I will definitely study immortal arts well, help teacher deal with demons, and protect teacher!"

His voice wasn't childish, but his tone was firm like an adult's.

Luo Yinfan frowned slightly, "Not to protect teacher, but to protect Nanhua and the world."

Chongzi said, "Ordinary people can be taken care of by a teacher and I will protect the teacher, that is, to protect them."

Luo Yinfan was stunned for a moment, speechless by this mistake, unable to laugh or cry, but his heart was slightly moved, and couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips.

This was the first time Chongzi saw him smile. It was shallow, but it was the most beautiful and indescribable smile in the world.

Three-point tenderness, three-point pampering. The rest he does not know.

Like a flower that blooms slowly, injecting hope into the earth, like a ray of light from the sky under the darkness of the night, which is better than the stars.

Beautiful, moving, and smooth.

Chongzi couldn't help but want to reach out and touch him to feel reality.

It was a pity that he quickly shook off that smile and returned to his usual indifferent appearance, "You were born with a demonic aura, so teacher can't teach you magic for the time being."

Chongzi was still so happy to make teacher laugh, "When will Master teach me?"

Seeing those big twinkling eyes, Luo Yinfan was silent for a moment, then raised his finger and pointed at the four seas, "When the fish in the water are no longer afraid of you, I will teach you as your teacher."

"Okay."

Thinking that elder brother might be dead, Chongzi started to feel sad again, ran to the stone bridge, and continued to lie down.

After more than half a year, Chongzi was no longer confused by the Twelve Nanhua Peaks. Except for Luo Yinfan's instructions, he rarely went to Zizhu Peak to play, because he preferred to accompany his teacher. Of course, Luo Yinfan occasionally saw Min Yunzhong. When discussing matters with Yu Du and others, he often brought them with him, but he vaguely felt that Min Yunzhong didn't like him, and Wen Lingzhi always made things difficult and sarcastic. After a few times, Chongzi started avoiding him. 

Mu Yu is very good, but whenever there is something, Chongzi always secretly asks this gentle first disciple for help.

Apart from Zizhu Peak, there is another place on Nanhua Mountain that Chongzi likes, namely Tianji Peak. For a white-bearded old man in his seventies who often laughs, children are always very approachable. What's more, Venerable Tianji treats disciples very casually, and is the most popular Immortal Venerable in Nanhua Mountain.

The secret place sounds very majestic, but in fact it is just a few caves, and it is much more complicated than the Moyun Cave in Min Yunzhong.

Chongzi lay on the ground, holding his cheek, "Your Majesty is the teacher's younger brother and Min Xianzun's nephew, how come you are older than the Headmaster and Min Xianzun?"

Xingxuan sighed with an old face, "Because my talent is slightly worse. At thirty-five, Headmaster has already cultivated Immortal Bones, but I was already seventy-two years old when I cultivated Immortal Bones.

Chongzi laughed and asked quickly, "What about my teacher?"

Xingxuan picked up the wine gourd and took a sip of wine, looking even sadder, "Your teacher is the fastest among us and it is also the earliest in the history of Nanhua and Xianmen. At twenty-two, he obtained the Immortal Bone."

No wonder teacher is so young, so he always looks like he is twenty-two years old! 

Chongzi blinked, not too surprised by Luo Yinfan's history of success, because in his eyes, teachers were the best and most powerful.

"Does Shishu Mu also have immortal bones?"

"Mu Yu, he is quite rare. He cultivated Immortal Bones three years ago and was only twenty five years old, so Shishu Min is very proud."

Logically speaking, Luo Yinfan maintained his 22 year old appearance, so he should be younger than Mu Yu, but that feeling, that kind of look, looked more like an elder than Mu Yu.

After repeated comparisons, Chongzi stretched out two fingers and shook them, "My teacher is only twenty-two years old."

Xingxuan also imitated him to spread two fingers and shake them.

Master is always the youngest and prettiest! Chongzi envied, and suddenly thought of a serious question, "Your Highness, can you live forever if you cultivate Immortal Bones?"

Xingxuan said, "Of course."

Master has an immortal bone, so he is very young and handsome, but Chongzi doesn't have an immortal bone, doesn't he want to grow old? Seeing Xingxuan's full white-haired head, an image immediately appeared in Chongzi's little head – Luo Yinfan was twenty-two years old, and a seventy-year-old white-haired old woman was standing beside him!

The little face gradually turned blue.

Chongzi jumped up from the ground, "I want to cultivate Immortal Bones. I want to cultivate Immortal Bones before the age of 20!"

Xingxuan looked at him and said, "Before the age of twenty, let alone in Nanhua, there is no such case in the entire Immortal Sect."

She didn't want to become an old woman and follow her teacher! Chongzi clenched his fist, "I will definitely cultivate the Immortal Bone before the age of 20!" 

Only after those words were spoken did he feel less confident, so his voice was slightly lower, "At least like Master, 22 years old! Of course... Twenty five years is fine."

Given her special status, Xingxuan was a bit touchy, "Did your teacher teach you the immortal arts?"

Chongzi was disheartened, "I was only taught the breathing method."

As Venerable Tianji, he knows that the child in front of him is not lying, and Xingxuan is relieved.

Chongzi suddenly remembered something, and his eyes lit up, "Can't Your Highness foresee? Can you help me predict when I can cultivate to become a Bone Immortal?"

Xingxuan stirred in his heart and said with a smile, "Alright, since you're an obedient child. I'll take a look and tell you a fortune."

Chongzi was overjoyed and stretched out his hand according to the words.

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