Honghuang on the tip of the tongue

Long Jiben was also worried about Rong Ze's safety, so he hurriedly responded: "That's the reason. Brother, there is a lot of chaos in Buzhou Mountain right now, why don't you go back to Heaven for a while."

Rong Ze doesn't want to cause trouble for others, after thinking about it, it seems that he really can't help much by staying here, instead he needs others to take care of him.

He understands all the reasons, but he still has a little melancholy and reluctance in his heart. He can't tell what it is for, but he feels tight in his chest, like a big stone is pressed down.

Just when he was in a state of confusion, he heard Yang Jian say: "The apprentice and grandson pay respects to the master."

Yang Jian is Yuding's apprentice, and Yuding is Yuanshi's direct disciple. Even though Yang Jian is now serving in the Heavenly Court, he still adheres to the principle of respecting his master in front of Yuanshi.

Tianzun is here too?

Rong Ze hurriedly turned his head and found that Yuan Shi was standing not far behind him, staring at himself deeply.

He felt guilty for a while, and he couldn't explain why, so he just called out in a small voice: "Tianzun."

Yuan Shi stopped looking at Rong Ze, nodded to Yang Jian, and said, "Your master misses you, go back and have a look when you have time."

Yang Jian responded repeatedly.

Wukong met Yuanshi once when he was in Xiantaolin last time, and he knew that this person was Rong Ze's friend, and he looked deserted and not easy to get along with.

He bumped Yang Jian with his elbow, and asked softly, "Is this your ancestor?"

Ascetics have a tradition of learning from teachers.After arriving in Heaven, Wukong discovered that many people have masters, and only by joining the master can they have the opportunity to learn more skills.

Recently, he has also been thinking about whether to find a master for himself to learn his skills, and he is very sensitive about this aspect.

Although Yang Jian and Wukong have only met each other not long ago, they have a good impression of the stone monkey.Part of it is because he thinks his temper suits him, and part of it is because of his background——

The stone monkey was conceived out of colorful stones that absorbed the aura of heaven and earth, somewhat similar to the spirit beads of his junior brother.

He had a good relationship with Lingzhuzi when he was explaining teachings, so he loved Wujiwu and became close to the stone monkey.

Hearing Wukong's question, he nodded and explained in a low voice: "Master is a great sage."

Wukong let out a "wow", he didn't expect Rong Ze to be such a good friend.

His eyeballs rolled around, a little moved.

He is not a character who can hold back things in his heart. He has a hot-tempered personality, and he will do what he thinks of immediately.Thinking about being a teacher, he pulled Rong Ze over and whispered in his ear:

"Little brother, is your friend still accepting apprentices?"

"Why, do you want to be a teacher?" Rong Ze was a little surprised.

But after thinking about it, Wukong did have the idea of ​​apprenticeship at first.If it weren't for the influence of the beast tide, he might have worshiped Patriarch Bodhi as his teacher long ago.

Regarding the person of Bodhi Patriarch, "Journey to the West" does not give a clear identity.

But judging from the name, it is very likely to be someone from the Western religion, maybe it is Zhunti himself.

Rong Ze thought, instead of letting Wukong join the Western religion, and then have to suffer under the tyranny of going to the West to learn Buddhist scriptures, it would be better to win him over to the Taoist school.

Wukong said frankly: "I want to worship a master and learn my skills."

"Well..." Rong Ze was a little embarrassed.

He has also heard about the harshness of Yuan Shi's acceptance of apprentices.

If Wukong wants to worship Tongtian as his teacher, then he can pat his chest to ensure that he will succeed, but the other party is Yuanshi, and Wukong is the "haired and armored person" that Yuanshi dislikes the most.

Of course, in fact, Yuanshi didn't hate fur as much as it was rumored outside, and Luwu beast was the best proof.He is more despised of strange beasts with bad heels, such as Huanglong and Feiyi, he still accepts them as his disciples.

But Rong Ze didn't know, in Yuan Shi's mind, whether the Great Sage's heel was a good thing or not.

Just when Rong Ze was hesitating about how to speak to Yuan Shi, Yuan Shi took the initiative to walk up to Wu Kong, raised his eyebrows, and asked, "Do you want to worship under the deity?"

Wukong nodded without hesitation: "Yes! Is the saint willing to accept me as an apprentice?"

Rong Ze didn't expect the Great Sage to ask so directly, and his heart hung high.

He was worried that Yuanshi would be dissatisfied with Dasheng's outspokenness, and worried that Dasheng would also feel unhappy if Yuanshi refused.

"That—" Rong Ze wanted to say something to change the topic. "Yes." Yuan Shi said calmly.

What?Rong Ze took a deep breath, wondering if he had auditory hallucinations.

Looking at Yang Jian again, his handsome face showed a look of surprise.Obviously, that was no illusion.

"Great!" Only Wukong didn't know anything, he was only immersed in the joy of successfully apprenticeship.

Before everyone could react, he kowtowed on the spot and kowtowed heartily, saying: "Apprentice pays homage to Master."

Rong Ze was so shocked that he didn't know what to say. He looked at the majesty who was prostrating on the ground, and then at Yuan Shi who had no expression on his face, feeling slightly dizzy.

The world is changing so fast...

Yang Jianwan did not expect that the stone monkey, whom he called his brother and brother not long ago, suddenly raised his seniority and became his "little uncle".

However, he reacted very quickly, and said to Wukong with a smile: "Welcome to explain education."

"But—" Yuan Shi spoke again, attracting all his attention.

Rong Ze's heartbeat hadn't calmed down yet, and now it accelerated again.

Does Tianzun have additional conditions?

Wukong's face changed slightly, thinking that this saint is playing with himself?

Yuan Shi ignored the vicissitudes on the faces of others, and said in a leisurely manner: "There are only twelve direct disciples under the name of the deity. If you want to worship the deity as a teacher, you can only be a named disciple."

Wukong doesn't care whether he passed it on personally or not. For him, it's just a false name, as long as he can learn the skills, that's enough.

He thought for a while and asked, "Will the sage personally guide me?"

Yuan Shi promised him: "Yes."

Wukong: "Then I have no objection."

Rong Ze couldn't understand, what was Yuan Shi's intention in doing this?Since he didn't want the name of master and apprentice, why did he agree to teach the Great Sage?

Rong Ze was full of thoughts, and heard Wukong excitedly say: "Then master, wait for me, I will follow you after I bring the little brother back to the heaven."

He still remembered that he had a mission to travel this time, and he had to do the things at hand well.

Unexpectedly, Yuan Shi said: "No need."

Under the surprised eyes of everyone, he said Shi Shiran: "This deity will go to heaven with you."

***

On the way to the Heavenly Court, Rong Ze was still thinking about why Yuan Shi accepted the great sage as his disciple. He kept sneaking glances at the man beside him along the way, and saw that he looked calm as usual, as if nothing had happened.

Wukong didn't understand anything, and was still immersed in the joy of being a teacher, jumping up and down, wandering left and right, and couldn't stay idle at all.

Rong Ze looked at Yuanshi who was calm and composed, and then at Wukong who was too energetic, and was even more puzzled.

When he arrived at the Tiangong and met the Emperor Tianhou, he put aside his doubts for the time being, and came forward to say hello affectionately.

The news of Wukong worshiping Yuanshi as his teacher has been sent back to the Heavenly Court, and the Emperor and Queen of Heaven couldn't understand the purpose of Yuanshi's actions, only that the stone monkey fell into the eyes of the saint.

Yuanshi had his own resting place in the heavenly court, and he used to rest there every time he came.But this time, he suggested that in order to give advice to Wukong, it is better for him to live closer.

Before the Emperor and Empress of Heaven could speak, Rong Ze said, "The Empress of Heaven can live with me."

When he said this, Rong Ze didn't think too much, he just said that his palace is very big, and there are still many empty rooms, so it is not a problem to prepare one for Yuan Shi.

It happened that Wukong was in charge of his safety and also lived in Taiwo.

It wasn't until he saw the hesitation on the face of the Empress of Heaven that he realized belatedly, did he say something wrong?

"Well, what, I just said it casually, it doesn't matter if it doesn't work." He laughed dryly.

The Emperor of Heaven cleared his throat and reminded gently: "I'm afraid this is not quite in line with the rules."

In the Heavenly Court, there are rules for what kind of people live in what kind of place.

It's not that the Tai's womb is not good, it's just that the specifications are different from the palace where Yuan Shi lived, and he worried that Yuan Shi would be dissatisfied with it.

Yuan Shi didn't want to but said: "This deity thinks this statement is very good."

The parties themselves don't mind, so what else is there to say?Rules are rules, but which rule is not made by man?

The Emperor of Heaven had no choice but to say: "Since this is the case, let's arrange it like this."

After they left, the Heavenly Emperor couldn't help discussing with his wife: "Ayao, what do you think this Tianzun is thinking? Doesn't he like quietness? Why doesn't he live in Luomei Palace?"

Luomei Palace is a palace specially prepared for Yuanshi, with a plum grove on one side and a lake on the other. There are usually no people, and it is the most peaceful.

The Empress of Heaven frowned slightly, as if she had something on her mind, the Emperor of Heaven called her several times before recovering.

"Are you okay? Have you worked too much and tired recently?" the Emperor of Heaven worried.

"It's nothing." Tianhou shook her head, lowered her eyes, and muttered to herself, "Maybe I'm thinking too much..."

***

The news of Yuan Shi's acceptance of disciples spread quickly, and everyone said that the stone monkey in the Taiwo's uterus had a great fortune and was favored by the Yuan Shi sage.

You know, even the nephew of the Emperor of Heaven, Erlang God Yang Jian, was only worshiped under the sect of Master Yuding, and there was still a generation between Yuanshi and Yuanshi.

Even Liu Shuzhou who was far away on Penglai Island made a special phone call to inquire about this matter, Rong Ze had no choice but to truthfully say: "I don't know what Tianzun is thinking, maybe he thinks that the Great Sage has good aptitude and wants to train him. "

These days, Yuanshi really became Wukong's master, urging him to practice kung fu every day.

Under Yuanshi's guidance, Wukong's cultivation base can be described as rapid progress, not to mention 72 transformations, for him now, [-] transformations are not a problem.

Liu Shuzhou felt that the matter was not so simple. He knew that Rong Ze and Yuan Shi had a good relationship, so he asked, "Did you say something nice for the Great Sage?"

"It's really not me." Rong Ze couldn't laugh or cry.

He did have this thought at the time, but before he could speak, Yuan Shi agreed.

Liu Shuzhou said, "Even if you didn't persuade me, it must have something to do with you."

Rong Ze was taken aback for a moment, doubtful: "No way?"

"Why not, don't underestimate yourself." Liu Shuzhou blinked at Rong Ze on the other side of the screen, "Didn't you say that Tianzun lives in your palace these days?"

"That's because he thought it would be more convenient to teach nearby." Rong Ze quickly explained.

"Hey, these are all excuses." Liu Shuzhou said categorically, "If Tianzun wants to guide the Great Sage nearby, why don't you call him to Luomei Palace, or just go back to Kunlun Mountain."

Rong Ze opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but found he couldn't.

It seems that maybe, maybe... Liu Shuzhou also has some truth in what he said?

After the call ended, Rong Ze's heart was in a mess.

Is it true that Tianzun accepts disciples because of himself?

……

"Little brother, I have learned somersault cloud!" Wu Kong rushed in excitedly, shaking Rong Ze's shoulder vigorously, "One somersault, you can go a hundred and eight thousand miles away!"

Rong Ze was immersed in his own thoughts, he recovered after a while, smiled and said: "Then congratulations."

Wukong didn't notice his abnormal emotions, but Yuanshi who came in immediately did.

He frowned, walked up to Rong Ze, and asked, "Are you uncomfortable?"

"No, no." Rong Ze didn't dare to look him in the eyes.

That's it.

Yuan Shi didn't make a sound, but just stared at Rong Ze intently.

Rong Ze: "..."

Who can stand this?

Rong Ze had no choice but to surrender. He took a deep breath and asked, "Tianzun, can I ask you a question?"

Yuan Shi raised his eyebrows: "You say."

"You—" just started, Rong Ze got stuck, how can I ask this question?

He simply closed his eyes, turned his heart, and quickly asked: "Is it because of me that you accepted the Great Sage as a disciple?"

Plop, plop.

The sound of the heartbeat drummed the eardrums, as if there was only one sound left in the world.

When Wukong heard him mention his name, he looked over suspiciously, and was about to ask a question, but Yuanshi glanced at him, and swallowed it back silently.

Under Yuan Shi's signal, he tiptoed away.

There was a cool breeze blowing, blowing Rong Ze's sideburns onto his face, it was a little itchy, he wanted to stretch out his hand to push it away, but his fingertips touched a spot of warmth.

He opened his eyes subconsciously, and saw a hand with well-knit joints gently tucking the hair behind his ear.

It is the time when all the flowers are in full bloom, the fragrance is floating, the spring is warm, and the wind is singing softly.

The sunlight slanted through the window and fell into those clear and bright eyes.

Everything is just right.

"Yes." Rong Ze heard what Yuan Shi said.

***

Rong Ze came to the martial arts training ground with freshly prepared tiramisu.

"Tiramisu? What a strange name." Wukong commented.

Rong Ze smiled and said nothing.

Tiramisu is an Italian translation, and the name should mean "take me away" in Italian.

According to legend, during the war, the husband enlisted in the army, and there was no time to prepare food. The wife had to use biscuits, cakes, etc. mixed with cocoa powder to make rough snacks for her husband to take away.

After practicing for a long time, Wu Kong was also a little tired. Seeing something delicious, he happily jumped three feet high. He couldn't wait to take the food box from Rong Ze, but he stopped him.

"Wait a minute, this is Tianzun's." Rong Ze handed him another box, "This is yours."

Goku doesn't know so: does it make a difference?

Rong Ze subconsciously glanced at Yuan Shi.

Of course it is different, there is no rum in the tiramisu for Yuanshi.

Yuan Shi seemed to understand his eyes, raised his eyebrows, and took the food box.

The fingertips slid across his palm intentionally or unintentionally, and the itching feeling was transmitted along the nerves to the bottom of his heart.

The roots of his ears turned red involuntarily, more beautiful than the peach blossoms in Xiantao Forest.

Wukong didn't notice the weirdness of the atmosphere, he dug the pastry with a spoon and ate it.

Because of the addition of coffee and wine, the taste of tiramisu is not simply sweet and greasy.The crispness of biscuits, the richness of cheese, the aroma of coffee... all mixed together, the taste is rich in layers, and the taste is light and delicate.

Rong Ze asked Wukong: "How does it taste?"

"Excellent!" Wukong answered without hesitation.

Rong Ze quietly glanced at Yuan Shi from the corner of his eye, and saw that his expression was relaxed, and the corners of his mouth were dimpled when he smiled, and his tone was brisk: "Eat more if you like, I have cooked a lot."

"You have worked hard." Wukong showed admiration.

Rong Ze shook his head: "It's not hard."

Not only is it not hard, but it is also very happy.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look at Yuan Shi again, and his eyes happened to meet him.

His eyes were rippling like water, his cheeks were like rouge dyed crimson, flustered and joyful at the same time.

The words of Yuan Shi began to replay automatically in my mind:

"Rong Ze, would you like to be the deity's Taoist companion?"

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