Chapter 9

Tang Changsheng was greatly startled. This feeling was similar to the one he had last night when he had exhausted all his vital energy and spirit through meditation, and had to take a precious medicine left by his sect.

That medicine was said to be made from a wild ginseng that had grown for several decades, along with dozens of other precious herbs. At today's cost, a single pill would be worth hundreds of thousands.

Not to mention the various costs of labor and time required for its preparation! If all these were taken into account, such a pill would be worth over a million.

Even as the head of General Temple and the only successor, Tang Changsheng would not normally take it during his usual cultivation.

But now, he had merely absorbed a breath of solar energy, and it already had such an effect, which truly filled Tang Changsheng with surprise and joy!

At this moment, Tang Changsheng's mind was in a frenzy, and long-forgotten memories began to surface. His blood flowed faster and faster, and his body temperature rose higher and higher, almost as if his heart would leap out of his chest.

If this continued, he might suffer from reversed blood flow or a ruptured heart...

But at this moment, Tang Changsheng softly shouted and began to perform the Yu Step.

As his feet moved, the heat inside his body began to flow, following the path he had cultivated for over a decade, rising up the Governor Vessel and pouring into the Heavenly Heart.

"Boom..."

Another massive shock, and the Heavenly Heart of Tang Changsheng naturally lit up, not just like a candle, but like a rising sun.

"Such powerful solar fire energy..."

As the Heavenly Heart ignited, the explosive force inside his body began to be released, continuously pouring into the Heavenly Heart.

Only then did Tang Changsheng exhale slightly, and the breath shot out more than half a meter, scorching a leaf...

At this moment, Tang Changsheng had only just absorbed the first breath of solar energy!

He was somewhat startled, yet also pleasantly surprised. The abundance of spiritual energy in this world far exceeded his imagination. A single breath of solar energy had such an effect...

It was almost comparable to a pill from another world!

At this moment, the sun in the eastern sky was gradually rising.

"Good..."

But at this moment, someone loudly praised, startling Tang Changsheng slightly, and he felt a bit annoyed.

What was this person doing? Watching someone practice was already a taboo, and now he was loudly praising, which could easily startle the practitioner and cause the true qi to go astray, leading to serious consequences!

It was Xin Chengying from the previous time who saw Tang Changsheng practicing and did not dare to speak, waiting until Tang Changsheng finished and left before calling out...

Therefore, with a slight hint of anger, Tang Changsheng looked up and saw five or six Taoists entering the courtyard.

The leader was of medium build, in his thirties, with a fair complexion and a beard. He exuded a graceful and dignified aura.

At this moment, he smiled at Tang Changsheng, his charm indescribable, and said, "We have heard that Daoist Tang is extraordinary and highly regarded by Master Lü. We are curious and admire you, and wish to get closer. We were a bit rash, please do not take offense!"

Tang Changsheng frowned slightly. What were these people from the outer courtyard doing here?

But he was also very polite and greeted them, "It's Daoist Chengyang. What brings you here?"

This person was courteous, but who was Tang Changsheng? He was the head of the current generation of General Temple, not some inexperienced young man.

He could vaguely sense a hidden meaning in Chengyang's attitude and tone.

Not to mention, whether the loud praise was well-intentioned or malicious, it was only clear in the person's heart, and hard to say.

"We have heard that a Daoist Tang Changsheng has come to our Yuanyang Temple, and we all wish to get closer. We are being presumptuous, but we hope you will give us the honor of accompanying us for a tour and a drink of water wine. What do you say?"

Another Taoist in black robes also smiled and said.

"Fine!" Tang Changsheng agreed without hesitation. He wanted to see what these people were up to.

But he deliberately asked, "We are currently staying at Yuanyang Temple. Is it appropriate to leave so casually?"

Chengyang laughed, "Don't worry, Daoist. Master Lü treats us like guests, and there are no strict rules!"

Tang Changsheng understood. He was also a sect leader, and even though General Temple now only had him, he had a general idea of how to manage disciples.

Even the most relaxed temples have their rules. If a Taoist stays at a Buddhist temple, they must follow the rules and participate in the morning and evening prayers.

But they can recite their own Taoist scriptures...

The fact that these people were so relaxed suggested that Yuanyang Temple did not take them seriously.

Considering his own situation, living in a small courtyard with four Taoist boys serving him, it was clear that he was not being treated like an ordinary guest!

Comparing the two, Tang Changsheng had a vague idea about the background of Chengyang and the others.

In this world, everything boils down to wine, women, wealth, and pride!

Even gods fight for a stick of incense, and humans fight for a breath of pride!

Clearly, they were unhappy with him and wanted to challenge him!

Thinking this, Tang Changsheng's smile became even brighter, "If that's the case, let's do it!"

But he was inwardly sneering. Don't underestimate the power of a small temple. Although General Temple had declined, he, as the only successor and head, was not someone to be bullied!

Both sides had their own hidden motives, but on the surface, they were friendly and cheerful as they headed out of the temple.

Tang Changsheng was confident that these people would at most try to humiliate him and make him look foolish. As for murder or arson, they probably wouldn't dare!

Besides, even if they dared, Tang Changsheng, the head of General Temple, who had now seen the fetal light and ignited the Heavenly Heart, was not an easy target!

This was why he dared to go out with them without fear!

On the surface, they were friendly, and naturally, they talked about many things related to Yuanyang Temple.

This allowed Tang Changsheng to gain some understanding of this world, Yuanyang Temple, and even Master Lü Yuanhua.

He also vaguely understood why Chengyang and the others hated and envied him so much!

It turned out that Master Lü Yuanhua was not a simple person. He was originally a wandering cultivator.