Demons are easy to get rid of, but it is difficult for juniors and teachers to guard against

Chapter 4

It was a sunny day with a slight spring breeze.

Xiao Ling put a branch of peach blossom in front of the tombstone, the tender pink petals still had morning dewdrops, it was placed together with the previous daisy, a bit out of place.

Reaching out to open the wooden box in front of the tombstone, he took out the grass cricket inside and played with it in his hand.

"Senior brother is always so cute." Xiao Ling smiled, "I really envy you, you can receive things made by senior brother every year."

But what responded to him was only the lonely silence between heaven and earth.

Xiao Ling put the gadget back into the box and covered it, "I've always been very guilty about your affairs, I really didn't think you would seek death, I just wanted... to keep you away from senior brother."

"But now you are indeed far away from senior brother, but I am also hated by senior brother."

As he spoke, Xiao Ling lowered his eyelids, looking lonely.

When he raised his eyes again, he was calm.

"Originally, I also gave up after leaving the teacher. I didn't come back for four years in order to sever my thoughts, but now I have to come back, because the current situation of the senior brother is really dangerous."

"I have to take my brother away, sorry, this time the decision is not made against you."

On the first day of March, the centenary birthday of Lin Ci, the old owner of Linjiazhuang, children from all over the world came here one after another, and the surrounding famous families, colleagues and colleagues did not dare to neglect.

The generation from Linjiazhuang to Lin Zhen's master Lin Wu is already the sixth generation.The founder of Linjiazhuang was a big landlord in the southwest region, who knew nothing about spiritual arts, but his wife was a spiritual master used by the imperial court, and she retired bravely after becoming famous. The two lived in seclusion in Qicheng, founded Linjiazhuang, and cultivated folk spiritualists. For the benefit of the people.

Although Grand Master Lin Ci is a hundred years old, with white hair and beard, but he is immortal, and he does not look like the sun is setting. Outsiders say that Lin Ci has a little knowledge of destiny, and one day he will be among the immortals.

"Master Lin Ci's birthday banquet was organized very carefully." During the banquet, the owner of Liu Family Village in Weicheng brushed his gray beard, "When Liu is [-] years old, if he can have such a beautiful birthday Banquet, that is really a life without regrets."

Lin Cigao sat in the center of the hall, wearing a newly cut vermilion brocade robe, and smiled kindly: "The birthday banquet was arranged by the old grand disciple Sun Linzhen."

The eyes of the owner of the Liu family showed approval: "He is a capable and filial child."

Master Zhang, who was sitting next to him, also said, "I have seen this kid. He came to deliver tea to me last time and waited for me outside the door for a whole day. See, he is only in his early twenties, right? He is so patient now. There are really not many young people..."

Lin Zhen listened below, naturally a little happy in his heart, but still flattered, he quickly stood up and said: "The two seniors have praised you, Lin Zhen is just doing things according to the teachings of Grand Master and Master."

As soon as the words fell, a lazy voice came:

"Senior brother, you don't need to be humble. You have taken good care of the village over the years, which is obvious to all."

Wearing azure clothes, Xiao Ling walked in slowly, without the awareness of latecomers.

"I saw a tree of peach blossoms in full bloom this morning, so I watched them for a long time, and forgot the time, please don't blame the grand master." He walked up to the altar with a smile on his face, and took out a branch of pink peach from his sleeve. , put it on Lin Ci's desk.

Then he went straight to the empty seat beside Lin Zhen and sat on the floor, with a calm smile on his face.

Lin Zhen was taken aback, not knowing what Xiao Ling was singing, so she had to sit down.

Lin Ci picked up the peach blossom, put it in front of his nose and sniffed it lightly, then smiled slightly: "Forget it, for the sake of this peach blossom, I will forgive you."

Liu Zhuangzhu looked at Xiao Ling and asked doubtfully, "This is...?"

Xiao Ling smiled softly, stood up and saluted: "My humble Xiao Ling is also a son of the Lin Family Manor."

Everyone in the audience was shocked, this young and handsome man in front of him is Xiao Ling, Marquis of the State Spirit?

If Lin Ci is the treasure of the Lin family village, then Xiao Ling is the pearl that makes the Lin family village famous all over the world.

Became a teacher at the age of 16, and became a marquis at the age of 17. He was stationed in Baijin City, the most prosperous place in the east of the mansion. Yuan is called "Son of God" by the world.

In contrast, Lin Zhen, the elder brother who was supposed to support the facade, is unknown and doing nothing.

Seeing many people start to approach Xiao Ling, Lin Zhen felt uncomfortable, and could only laugh at herself, laughing at herself for being narrow-minded.

At this time, Second Master Uncle Lin Huan said: "I haven't seen you for four years, and Xiao Ling has grown up too... eh, crowned this year?"

Xiao Ling nodded: "Yes, crowned in August this year."

Lin Huan responded, "Come back to the village?"

"Fortunately, the Prime Minister of the country recognized Ling as his adopted son, presided over the crowning ceremony, and the emperor crowned the Ling. The Ling had already informed Grand Master and Master of this matter earlier, and I am afraid that it cannot be held in Qicheng."

It was such an understatement, but it surprised everyone to discuss it.The prime minister presided over it, and the emperor crowned it, how could it be in Linjiazhuang, a small Qicheng?It was held in Longdu Zong Temple!Apart from Xiao Ling, the only ones who won this honor from the founding of the country were Wang Kang, the champion of martial arts in the Kanghuai period, and Murong He, the child prodigy in the Nanling period.

Lin Huan has always been calm, but he just reminded: "The officialdom is ups and downs, so be careful."

Xiao Ling didn't know much about Lin Huan, he only knew that he had joined the government a few years ago and became a magistrate, but because he was upright and didn't care about bribery and other dirty things, he lost his black hat.

The topic of the birthday party obviously turned to Xiao Ling. The elders envied him, his peers admired him, and the younger generation respected him. Xiao Ling also coped with it effectively, and he was no longer the ignorant boy four years ago.

Lin Zhen sat silently at the side drinking, Qin Yun's seat was a little far away from him, so there was no one to talk to him, which made him a little embarrassed.

I don't know how many cups I drank, suddenly a cup of tea was poured into the empty cup, and there was a faint tea fragrance.

Lin Zhen raised his head, and Xiao Ling ended his courtesies with other outsiders at some point, and stared straight at him.

"Brother, don't just drink and eat, it hurts your stomach."

Lin Zhen vaguely remembered that when he drank alcohol for the first time in front of Xiao Ling, Xiao Ling poured him a cup of tea in the same way, saying that drinking would hurt his health.He said lightly, "Thank you for your concern."

"Brother, are you in a bad mood?"

"Nothing."

"I went to see Lin Zixi."

Lin Zhen was taken aback, "What?"

Xiao Ling poured himself a glass of wine and said, "It's quite quiet in the outskirts of the city. I talked to him for a while."

Lin Zhen's face sank: "Do you still have the face to see him?"

Xiao Ling smiled: "Brother Zixi likes senior brother the most, and if senior brother is leaving, naturally he must be notified."

Lin Zhen almost suspected that she had heard it wrong, "Where am I going?"

But Xiao Ling didn't answer him, but stood up, and said to Lin Ci in a loud voice: "Grand Master, Ling has something to ask."

Lin Ci was chatting with an old man, and he was not at all upset when Xiao Ling interrupted him: "What's the matter, tell me?"

At this time, all the eyes of the people in the hall were focused on Xiao Ling again. Xiao Ling walked to the center of the hall and said seriously: "The Baijin City is full of demons and monsters, and Ling alone is weak. Your Majesty, Ling would like to ask Taishifu to allow Senior Brother Lin Zhen to leave the village and come to Baijin to help me."

The sonorous words hit Lin Zhen's heart one after another, and his eyes widened in shock.

Please Grand Master grant him permission to leave the village?It was as if Lin Zhen had already made plans to go to Baijin City.

Qin Yun first stood up and objected: "As far as I know, Senior Brother Xiao has recruited many sages in the mansion, cultivated many spiritual masters, and there is no shortage of helpers. Senior Brother Lin is now the pillar of the same sect, and he is about to get married again. Can't go!"

Xiao Ling raised his eyebrows, "Brother Qin is not young anymore, how can you say something so childish? Is it possible that brother should stay in Linjiazhuang to take care of you for the rest of his life? What's more, a good man has aspirations everywhere, and brother is by no means indulging in the love of gentleness. generation."

These words were a bit blatant, and Qin Yun was speechless, and all the juniors showed embarrassment.

Seeing this, Lin Zhen stood up and said, "My life is given by the Lin family village. I am willing to do my best for the rest of my life to take good care of the elders and colleagues in the village."

Seeing that the situation seemed to be about to quarrel, Lin Ci let out a long sigh and made a final decision: "Zhen'er..."

Only then did Lin Zhen realize her impoliteness, and hurriedly bowed her head and said, "Yes."

"You really should go out and have a look..."

Lin Zhen raised her head abruptly, and said in a panic, "Grand Master, I..."

Lin Ci raised his palm, signaling Lin Zhen not to say any more, "I don't want the Lin Family Village to become your bondage, young people should go out more to have a look and explore, and leave the housekeeping to Lin Wu Bar."

Lin Wu drank a glass of wine at the side, and said in a deep voice: "It's the teacher's fault, Zhen'er, you have worked hard for you these years, and you should have your own life. Pack up, and follow Ling'er to the hundred in a few days." Let's get to know Jin long."

Lin Zhen only felt that her eyes were astringent, and she wanted to cry.

In the end, he knelt down and bowed deeply to Lin Ci and Lin Wu: "Lin Zhen always remembers Grand Master and Master's teachings."

Lin Zhen suddenly remembered the scene when Xiao Ling left Linjiazhuang four years ago.

It was an early morning, the sky had just dawned, and the newborn sunlight outlined Xiao Ling's lonely figure.He was wearing the dark blue cloth clothes that Lin Zhen had chosen for him in the past, carrying a dark gray parcel on his back, and leading a white horse.

Lin Ci meditated in the room, only Lin Wu, Lin Zhen and Qin Yun came out to see him off.Lin Wu's main entrustment was to tell Xiao Ling not only to guard against demons and goblins when he went out, but also to guard against human troubles.Hearing this, Qin Yun raised his head to look at Lin Zhen, and saw Lin Zhen's face was sullen, his eyes were blue, obviously he had been insomnia for many days.

Xiao Ling responded to what Lin Wu said, and suddenly said: "I want to talk to senior brother alone, is that okay?"

Lin Wu looked at him and sighed, "If you don't want to, why insist on leaving."

Xiao Ling was silent, and Lin Wu couldn't continue, so he took Qin Yun and left.

Seeing that Xiao Ling just looked at him without opening his mouth, Lin Zhen said calmly, "What else can you and I say?"

Nearly a year has passed since Lin Zixi's death.After Lin Zixi was buried, Lin Zhen moved to Lin Zixi's room to live alone, and almost cut off all communication with Xiao Ling. Even if he insisted on contact, Lin Zhen's attitude was cold and polite.

Xiao Ling knew that Lin Zhen was very angry with him, disappointed and sad.

So this year, Xiao Ling always looked for opportunities to apologize, but always self-defeating.For a year, he saw Lin Zhen being intimate with other juniors, and felt as sad as if he had been immersed in cold water for a long time.So he couldn't stand it anymore, and couldn't forget it here, so it would be better to leave Linjiazhuang, and if he couldn't see Lin Zhen, he might forget it.

But he still has a glimmer of hope in his heart.

Xiao Ling apologized for the last time: "Brother, I'm sorry, I was really wrong about Lin Zixi, I..."

Lin Zhen interrupted: "What's the use of knowing your mistakes? People are gone. If you know your mistakes, can he come back to life?" After finishing speaking, he remembered Lin Zixi's voice and smile, with a sad look on his face .

Xiao Ling was stunned, then said sadly: "If one day I die in a foreign country, will senior brother feel so sorry for me?"

Lin Zhen looked at Xiao Ling, "When every junior encounters misfortune, as a senior, I will feel sad."

Xiao Ling laughed at himself a few times, summoned up the last courage, and stretched out his hand to Lin Zhen: "Brother, let's go out together, leave Linjiazhuang, and see the world together!" The fireworks of the last hope flickered in his eyes.

But Lin Zhen ruthlessly wiped it out.

Lin Zhen turned around and only left a sentence: "When you go out, you are the face of Lin Jiazhuang. Don't use Lin Jiazhuang's face to harm others anymore."

This sentence is too heavy.

Until today, when Lin Zhen thought about it again, he realized that what he said was too serious.