Chapter 219: Chapter 218: Let’s Break Up, I’m Tired
After Si Lengyue’s body was possessed by a gluttonous old ghost, binging herself sick, her stomach couldn’t hold it in, she vomited a mix of greasy and rich foods, terrifying her father Si Tu into crying again.
Qin Liuxi stepped forward to take her pulse and said, “Overeating, and all that greasy food, it’s good that she vomited it all out. But to avoid damaging her esophagus and stomach, she still needs to take a couple of doses of dicine to adjust her condition.”
Si Tu, with tears in his eyes, asked, “You, aren’t you a Taoist as well? Can you do dical treatnt?”
The Qinglan Temple Master ca over at that ti and said, “Nine out of ten Taoists practice dicine. This is a disciple of Master Chi Yuan, Daoist na Buqiu, her dical skills are exceptionally good.”
“Better than yours?” Si Tu asked with teary eyes, looking at him. The Qinglan Temple Master was also known for his ability to heal.
The Qinglan Temple Master did not take offense and nodded with a smile: “Indeed, better than .”
“That’s also true, you couldn’t even deal with that damn female ghost properly, we had to rely on her.” Si Tu spoke an uncomfortable truth!
This truly offended soone.
The smile on Daoist Qinglan’s face stiffened.
Si Lengyue, too upset to care about vomiting, called out hoarsely, “Father!” She managed to stand up with the support of her maid and paid respects to the Qinglan Temple Master, “Temple Master, my father speaks his mind without ill will, please forgive him.”
Si Tu felt wronged. In this day and age, wasn’t it all right to speak the truth?
Qin Liuxi’s eyes crinkled with amusent. Have quite the worry with such a father, right?
Chi Yuan gave her a glance as if to say, don’t laugh at others when you’re the sa, you’re no better yourself.
Having known Si Tu for many years, and aware of his straightforward and tearful nature, the Qinglan Temple Master did not mind and chuckled, “Young Neice Buqiu indeed has a higher level of Taoist cultivation than , ‘the student surpassing the master.'”
Master Chi Yuan feigned modesty and said, “Don’t lift her too high, or her tail will be up in the air.” He glanced at Si Lengyue and then, posing as a master, instructed Qin Liuxi, “Do not bother with two tasks. Since you’ve taken her pulse, prescribe a prescription for the young lady, that would be a great kindness. Moreover, Miss Si’s spirit has been departed for so long, her Divine Soul is sowhat unstable; draw a Soul Stabilizing Spell for her too.”
“Let’s move then, bring paper and a brush.” Qin Liuxi appeared indifferent; after all, she had picked up Si Lengyue on the road, and they had ford a cause and effect. It would be good to complete this.
At this ti, it was already nightfall, but the Si Family, for the sake of Si Lengyue, had the house as bright as daylights.
Surrounded by maids and old won, Si Lengyue went back to the inner courtyard and her chambers.
Knowing their place, none followed to the lady’s chambers; they just sat down in the front courtyard guesthouse.
Qin Liuxi had already written two prescriptions and handed them to the old woman by her side, whispering, “One is for adjusting the spleen and stomach; she’ll be better after two doses. After she finishes this prescription, take the other; it’s for warming the womb and regulating nstruation.”
The old woman was startled, looked at Qin Liuxi in awe, quickly bowed, and hastened to the back courtyard.
Si Tu was still talking with the Qinglan Temple Master, but his eyes kept darting outside, the look of worry in them unmistakable.
The Qinglan Temple Master said, “Old Master Si, if you’re worried about the young lady, you may go see her. It will also give us a chance to talk with Neice Buqiu.”
Si Tu couldn’t sit still any longer and stood up without hesitation upon hearing this, “I’ll go check on my daughter. Old Ding, make sure you take good care of the Taoist Masters, arrange guest rooms for them to rest. Oh, and prepare so fine food and drink.”
“Yes, Master.”
Only then Si Tu bowed to them, “Please excuse for now.”
The Qinglan Temple Master returned the gesture, “Please feel free.”
Si Tu hurried off, swiftly leaving everyone’s sight— in this world, no one was more important than his Yue’er.
Once the man left, Qin Liuxi glanced at Old Taoist Chi Yuan and said, “There’s no need to rest; I ca especially to escort you back to preside over Qingping Temple. The night is deep; shall we leave now?”
Master Chi Yuan’s gaze flickered with indecision. “I have topics to discuss with your Master Qing Lan…”
“Don’t try to pull the wool over my eyes,” Qin Liuxi slamd the table. “How long have you been away from the temple? If it was about discussing the Dao, that would have been finished a long ti ago. You clearly just don’t want to go back.”
With her slam, the teacups on the table jumped and clattered. He Ming was so frightened that his face turned pale and he subconsciously moved behind his Grandmaster.
This Master Buqiu seems to have a difficult temper.
And she dares to yell at her master? With such undutiful behavior, she hasn’t been expelled from her master’s door. Is Qingping Temple really this tolerant?
Master Chi Yuan quibbled: “In these ten years, how often have I left the temple? You are all grown up now, and Qing Yuan is also there. Should I act as a nanny and spoon-feed you? It’s ti for you to guard the temple, and let wander and enjoy the world.”
Qin Liuxi sneered: “That sounds nice, but do you even have a nanny to offer?”
Master Chi Yuan: “…”
Qinglan Temple Master He Ming: “!”
Is this sothing that monks like ourselves should be hearing?
“Behave!” Master Chi Yuan said sternly. “You are now a master yourself, do not make a fool of yourself in front of the younger generation.”
He glanced at He Ming.
Qin Liuxi looked over as well, and He Ming hid behind his Grandmaster, silent. Please pretend that he’s an unseen ghost; he didn’t hear anything.
Qin Liuxi huffed, “Just say it, are you coming with or not!”
Qinglan Temple Master watched the two staring each other down and, smiling, tried to diate: “It’s rare for our nephew to visit Qing State. Why not stay a few days? Your brothers and sisters in Qinglan Temple would also like to discuss the Dao with you.”
Qin Liuxi thought to herself, I wouldn’t dare. If I stay in Qinglan Temple for a few more days, I’m afraid my restless heart would get the better of , spurring to death by cultivation!
“Master Qing Lan, it’s not that I don’t want to give you face, it’s just that recently temple affairs have been busy. Moreover, we have been receiving more devotees. There are not many Daoists in the temple to take over, and I can’t afford to leave. That’s why I ca to ask Master to return and take charge!”
Master Chi Yuan: I knew it, did the rebellious disciple co to fetch because she missed ? Clearly, she just wants to co back and work!
“Prosperous incense is a good thing, very good.” Qinglan Temple Master offered a Taoist ceremony and said: “But surely, a day or two won’t make a difference, will it?”
“If it were not for the Grandmaster’s golden statue being replaced and needing the Enlightennt Ceremony, it indeed would not matter. However, in a few days, Grandmaster’s statue in the temple will be replaced and the enlightennt ceremony held. The believers will co to witness it. If you, as the temple master, are not present to preside at the temple, what kind of image would that present? Doesn’t that sound improper?” Qin Liuxi eyed Master Chi Yuan, and revealed the news indifferently.
What, a golden statue?
Master Chi Yuan’s eyes lit up, and he quickly asked: “How co there’s a golden statue now? Who is the good person who donated it?”
“You’ll know once you go back, but I see you don’t seem to care that much. So, since it doesn’t matter to you, let’s just part ways now. When I return, I’ll let Qing Yuan disperse the Taoists in the temple, close the mountain gate, and from now on, you can be your wandering Taoist, and I’ll be Miss Qin of the Qin family, how about that?”
He Ming: “???”
What miss?
The master is a lady?
He peered out half a head to take a closer look at Qin Liuxi—is she female?
As soon as Master Chi Yuan heard about splitting up, he jumped up: “Part ways, don’t you even think about it!”
We can’t split up, not in this lifeti, unless I die, no, even if I die, we can’t part ways!
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