"I think this Jinlian Temple is really not small, why is there only the teacher?"

Monk Jikong sighed, "My Jinlian Temple was also full of incense. However, since several strange cases of pilgrims dying here more than ten years ago, it has gradually become quiet. Now there is a military disaster.

Most of the monks in the temple fled, and I was the only one living here. I don’t know if this Golden Lotus lineage can be passed on.”

Zhang Luochen nodded without comment, "I heard that there is a strange tree in the back mountain of Jinlian Temple? I really want to see it, but I don't know if my teacher knows the location of the tree?"

When the old monk heard this, his eyes flashed with panic, "No, I don't know, I have never heard of that strange tree. I guess the donor was deceived. How could there be any strange tree in this wilderness?"

After hearing the old monk's words, Zhang Luochen was instantly sure that there must be a "strange tree" in this place, but looking at the old monk's reaction, it seemed a bit not very simple.

"Master, are you sure? If you think about it carefully, you don't have to be afraid. We are not ordinary people. This time we came for the strange tree, so we must go and take a look at the strange tree."

The old monk shook his head, "No, indeed not." This time he became much more determined.

Seeing that the old monk refused to cooperate, Zhang Luochen did not force him, "That's it, but it's already late. Can the three of us stay here for one night tonight?"

The old monk nodded, "What's wrong with this? Now the war is in chaos and the outside is not peaceful. Although this temple is not very comfortable, there is always a place to protect the wind and rain. Even if the donor lives there, there are still a few scholars staying here in the temple. The donor might as well get close to him. I also have to practice Zen, so I won't talk to the donor more.

As he said that, he turned around and recited the scriptures again.

In addition to the main hall, Zhang Luochen and his other two came to the Zen temple behind. As soon as they entered the backyard, they saw a big mulberry tree and a stone table. Two scholars were drinking tea while talking about something. They must be the scholars who were staying at home as the old monk said.

Zhang Luochen walked over and clasped his fists at the two of them, "I invited you two friends. Zhang Luochen is here tonight. I will stay here. Meeting is a fate. Can you talk?"

A older scholar said, "What's wrong with it? Are you a friend when you go out?" After that, he took a few cups and poured a cup of tea for the three of them.

Zhang Luochen and Qin Zi'ang sat down at the stone table, but Yang Baichu stood aside on his own.

The two scholars first introduced themselves. The older scholar was named Yan Qiusheng. Although he was dressed as a scholar, he was strong in shape, handsome in figure, and straight eyebrows, looking more like a swordsman.

Another young man is called Ning Buping, who looks like a typical scholar.

Zhang Luochen was stunned when he heard the names of the two, but he was silent on the surface. The two of them also claimed their names, and the four of them started chatting under the tree.

"Did you two go to China and Zhou dynasties to take the exam?"

Yan Qiufeng said happily, "Yes, I am not from the Southern Zhou Kingdom, but from Daqi. My ambition is to travel around the world. I went to the southern Chen and Jingchu before, and I have gained some knowledge. Later, I heard that the style of Zhou Wenfeng was so prosperous. I thought it would be better to take the exam for fame and fortune, and it would be easier to do things in the future, so I traveled here."

Ning Buping also nodded, "I am from Southern Zhou, but this time I went to take the big exam. But to be honest, I took the Imperial Academy not to be an official, but to read books.

I have been happy to study in my life. I heard that there is a Tianshu Pavilion in Tai Academy in Zhongzhou, which contains tens of thousands of books from the nine provinces and the four seas. If I can be admitted to the Tai Academy and read all the books, it will be a joy in the world."

Zhang Luochen thought to himself that he was still a bookworm.

"How long have you lived here? Did you find any abnormalities?"

The two scholars looked at each other, "I wonder why my brother has this question."

"I heard of a strange tree in Jinlian Temple, and I also heard of many rumors about pilgrims dying strangely. There are many rumors, which are quite strange and strange, so I asked this question."

Ning Buping said: "I am so frank, let me see below. The so-called "super powerful and chaotic" theory is mostly spreading rumors, and the false words of foolish men and women in the countryside. I think Brother Zhang is very handsome and shouldn't believe such stories."

But Yan Qiusheng said, "Brother Ning is such a bad word. The so-called world will be in chaos. Now the world is dangerous, and monsters and other things are about to emerge. Even if a monster is sneaky, it is normal."

Ning Buping said unconvincedly, "What if there are a few monsters and monsters? As the saying goes, don't be afraid of ghosts knocking on the door if you don't do bad things. As long as there is a sense of righteousness in our hearts, even if there is a demon coming to the door, there is no need to be afraid of it."

Qin Zi'ang rolled his eyes when he heard this, but he had been very curious about mystery since he was a child. In addition, he had experienced many events with Zhang Luochen himself, so he naturally looked down on Ning Buping's naive thoughts.

"It's a bit too naive to ask me to say Brother Ning. If this monster comes to the door, you will see if you are a good person or a bad person? Even the former king was harmed by the monster. You are a weak scholar. If you meet a monster, you will have to wait to die. However, Brother Yan, since he can travel to Jiuzhou, he must be able to know some martial arts. If you meet a monster, you will have some chance to survive."

Ning Buping looked very dissatisfied when he heard this.

Yan Qiusheng laughed and said, "Brother Qin is so good at it. Could it be that he also knows the monsters and monsters in this world?"

"Haha, it's easy to say, it's just that I've experienced some things and experienced some strange things."

As he said that, he pointed to Zhang Luochen next to him and said, "This is the real expert. If you have any questions, ask him."

Ning Buping heard this, but he was half-believing and half-doubted. Yan Qiusheng glanced at Zhang Luochen, but showed an interesting look.

The four of them chatted for a while, but they were a bit in love. Yan Qiusheng had a deep experience in traveling around the country, and the customs and customs of various parts of Jiuzhou could be easily spoken. Qin Zi'ang was fascinated by the hearing, and Zhang Luochen also learned a lot of information about the world from it.

Although Ning Buping is a little scholarly, he is a blogger and journalist. He probably reads a lot of books and can tell a lot of strange knowledge.

As a novelist, Qin Zi'ang also has some connotations. When talking about the stories of demons and ghosts, the more he talks, he becomes more and more mysterious.

As for Zhang Luochen, his other knowledge from modern times is not comparable to those of these ancient people.

The more the four of them talked, they became more and more speculative, and they chatted until it became dark, and the moonlight shone on the sky, but they were hungry.

Zhang Luochen took roasted chicken, big meat buns, boiled eggs and other foods from his backpack and shared them with everyone. In order to avoid being too shocking, he pretended to take it out of his sleeves. The four of them ignored the quiet place of Buddhism and feasted.

"Delicious, really delicious. After staying in this temple for a few days, the birds were about to fade out of their mouths." Yan Qiusheng said happily while gnawing on the chicken legs, "It's a pity that although the moonlight is beautiful, there is no good wine. Otherwise, the four of me would have a good drink here, which would be a good talk."

Zhang Luochen smiled slightly, reached out and took out another bottle of wine from his sleeve.
Chapter completed!