Start as a Temple Spirit

Chapter 342 Gathering and separation

"See you next year." Liu Weizi and others echoed and drank another cup.

"Haha, why are you so sad? Taoist Liu and others won't lead the team away until November, and it's only late October now." Heizi, who had just returned from the temple and was about to chat with the old patriarch, couldn't stand it any more.

"Oh, haha." The old patriarch and others couldn't help but laugh when they heard this.

Yes, they parted too early.

However, the passage of time proves that separation and reunion are not far away.

(It’s like typing with a pen, and you get stuck, and you look at the time, it’s 2 a.m., and you hear a rooster crowing, which messes up the time.)

At the dock in the early morning, the old patriarch and others saw off Xuanxu and Liu Yu and his group.

The bustling market also came to an end and will remain until the next year.

The women did not leave for three reasons.

First, with their strength, they are not strong enough to return to the Women's College in an environment where ghost beasts are rampant.

Second, they need to comprehend the poetry that protects the nation and gain recognition.

Third, wait for the elders to lead a team to come next year and return to the Women's College together.

"I hope Liu Yu and his team can return safely after replenishing supplies in Jufeng City." Yifeng said as he watched the black ship slowly sail away.

"Don't worry, they have a shrine on their ship." After the old patriarch finished speaking, he looked at the scattered guards and family members of Huitong Trading Company, then turned to Yifeng and said, "Arrange work for them to do, so that they can integrate into the Forgotten Township."

Yifeng thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "Chen Jun's family are fishermen, so bring a fishing boat, or else let them go fishing."

"That's fine. There isn't much bacon left in the village." The old patriarch nodded in agreement.

As refugees flocked to Forgotten Township, the township’s reserve supplies were rapidly consumed. This was the reason why Liu Yu and his team followed the Xuanxu Sect fleet to Jufeng City to replenish supplies.

"Chief, the number of refugees has exceeded 20,000, 90% of them are orphans. They have barely settled down, so it's time to celebrate."

"The old man wants to, too, but the kids don't want to get married, and there's nothing I can do." The old patriarch felt a headache when he thought of his wild sons.

"We can only ask Liangshan to step in." Yifeng suggested.

"But Liang Shan is in seclusion."

"Just let Xiaocao pass on the Dharma will."

"Then you go and take care of this matter, and I'll go to Yixin Village to take a look."

"Chief, this matter will only be more effective if you step in."

"It's all the same, all the same." The old patriarch waved and left.

The army of ghost beasts in the Ten Thousand Mountains were indeed transferred in large numbers to the mainland to attack just as Hu Mei had guessed, so the mountains became unusually peaceful.

But there are usually no major wars, but small wars are constant.

A black ship with a flag flying the word "turn" slowly docked in front of the Zhaolun Valley Pier.

Zhao Lei led a team to meet them, and saw Yijiu leading dozens of children off the boat.

"What is this?" Zhao Lei looked at the child getting off the boat and hurriedly asked someone to look after him, then he asked Yi Jiu.

"These little guys are the best talents I recruited from various temples along the way on a whim. I plan to bring them back to the main hall to train them." Yijiu explained.

"That's a good thing, Lord Tongyu. You must take good care of our Zhaolun Village." Li Dadao stepped forward, holding Yijiu's hand and said.

"Don't worry, I will take care of Zhaolun Village. This is only the first batch. When I return from the main hall, I will recruit disciples again."

"Lord Shen Yu, I wonder if I, an old man, can go with you." This was the old man in green robe who spoke. Yijiu remembered that his name was Zhao Li.

"Do you want to be recognized by the national poetry?" Yijiu asked with a smile.

"That's right." Zhao Li did not deny it, his face full of anticipation.

"You will be given five places, just in time to help me take care of these little guys."

"Thank you, Lord Commander." Zhao Li thanked him happily.

"I want to go too." said Li Dadao.

"Old Li, you can't go." Zhao Lei said anxiously.

"Oh," Li Dadao sighed. He really couldn't leave.

"Where are the letter and the pass?" Yijiu looked around but did not see the men left behind.

"Oh, the two God's servants, lead the team and follow the God's guards to collect supplies and gather the survivors." Zhao Lei explained.

"This job was originally supposed to be done by me." Li Dadao muttered softly.

"You should heal your wound first." Tieying said unhappily.

"Is there a story?" Yijiu asked curiously.

"He was so bloodthirsty that he rushed towards the level 5 ghost beast without caring about anything. If Tu Lao had not come to ask for help in time, he would have been beaten to death." Tieying sold out his teammates.

"I'm just getting too excited about killing people." Li Dadao said with a red face.

"I understand, but don't be so aggressive next time." Yijiu patted Li Dadao on the shoulder and said.

"Lord Shen Yu has come from afar, so let's not block him. If we have anything to say, we can go back to the temple and talk about it." Zhao Lei said.

"Yes, yes, yes." Everyone echoed and walked towards the village gate.

Zhaolun Valley has changed a lot. Its beautiful appearance has been replaced by thatched houses and it looks a bit crowded.

Zhao Lei introduced the situation to Yijiu. The population of Zhaolun Valley, including the believers and their families who had gathered in Zhaolun Valley and the surviving refugees from Shoulong, had exceeded 30,000, most of whom were young and middle-aged people.

After all, those who can escape the ravages of the ghost beast tide are mostly strong young and middle-aged people.

Their arrival allowed Zhao Lungu to form a militia of 10,000 people, greatly enhancing the defense capability.

However, with the increase in population, the stored supplies were gradually consumed, and Zhaolun Village faced the risk of running out of food. Therefore, they had to form a team to go out and collect daily necessities.

Fortunately, there are the Spirit Guards and Eagle Guards, leaders in the sky and underground, who clear out the wandering ghost beasts. The Ghost Beast Squad provides security for the supply collection team.

After hearing this, Yijiu exclaimed: "As expected of the First Temple, you are far ahead of other temples. This ruler is very pleased."

Zhao Lei and the others were delighted when they heard this, but they said, "It's all thanks to the blessing of the God of Reincarnation."

What they didn't know was that the God of Reincarnation, who had been lazy and came out of retreat, was staring in a daze at the five-meter-tall Panlong tree.

He remembered that when he was in seclusion, the Panlong tree was only one meter tall. Its growth rate was too terrifying.

"This Panlong tree changes every day and grows very well. In a few years, I'm afraid it will grow into a towering tree." The old patriarch who jumped off the cliff said with emotion.

"Its spirit is still dormant, which means that the tree is growing instinctively. This new dragon sprout must be no simple matter." Shang Liangshan murmured.

"The growth of this Panlong tree should be related to the care of Xiaocao."

Shang Liangshan shook his head and said, "The grass will not grow faster than expected, so the growth rate is the self-growth of the Panlong tree. Forget it, the reason will be known when the tree spirit wakes up."

"That's right." The old patriarch nodded and smiled, "Liangshan, go have some tea first. I'll go get some dishes and we'll have a nice drink."

"Okay." Shang Liangshan nodded and followed the old patriarch to the temple guard camp.

"Liangshan, what are you doing?" The old patriarch sensed that Shang Liangshan was following him, so he turned around and asked.